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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-18
The County Fair

rT,E problems of urban sprawl will be showed into the
background for few short days next week in Mont
gomery County, when rural residents will have their inn
ngs in an event that annually is of the high spots OF
the countys heterogeneous makeup
We're referring, of course to the Montgomery County
Fair which gets under way next Tuesday and continues
through Saturday It's strictly rural event. and it offers
welcome diversion from the complexities arising from
the "big city" facets of Montgomery County living.
AT the Gaithersburg fair site there'l be pigs, cows
chickens and all the other animals, plus an Impressive
array of agricultural products exhibits OF canning and
preserving handcrat and other arts little known to the
city dweller Just few miles away from our Nations
Capital they'll comprise demonstration o1ferng sharp
contrast to the downtown way of life.
Besides the stimulating competition provides Tor
those who have entered farm animals and exhibits in the
various fair contests offers nearby urban residents an
opportlny to see how the other half lives And offers
them an opportunity to gain sense OF appreciation Tor
the abors of those who work hard to turn out the milk
eggs and butter and other essentials taken so mucn or
granted by our metropolitan inhabitants.
Held just once year. the county fair is vivid re-
minder of Just how much farm population contributes
to standard of living that is the highest in the world
Residents of the rural areas of the county, we know
will turn out in numbers because of their keen interest
in an exhibit that exempies their principal means of iv
hood We hope that urban residents too, will visit the
fair so that they gain greater understanding ana
enlightenment and broader knowledge OF the overall
picture of Americana.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-18
SVUv NV
Letter to Sis Belts
Concerning Life
County Low
Mrs. David E. Belts
Hectic Hill, Rockville, Md.


Dear isis:
1t was only short time ago that 1, to-
gether with other guests of Kit and Cliff
Veirs, saw you walk with shortened step
across the greensward in front of their home.
1t was during the early summer evening, and.
as you walked, both the bird songs and the
light from the evening star seemed to be par
ticularly for you. Many of us imagined that
we reached out our arms and with our fingers
placed kiss upon your forehead.
For you had just returned from journey
into dark places where you had to go alone.
You had thought, as you left on that journey,
that the time had come when you would no
longer run the gunny-wolf nor ride the tiger
in the sky. You had come to place in your
visit upon this earth when it appeared that
your train had arrived at the station and that
it was time for you to debark and to leave
all of the passengers whom you mad come to
love and to permit them to continue their
passage without you. Then you stood alone
and then you wept
Your tears were not caused by thoughts
OF future pain to be endured. They were
caused by the realization that you had per-
mitted the wind of life to blow around and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-18

You have been publishing
some excellent letters recently
concerning Progressive Educa-
ton as a movement. The pic
ture is almost complete. May
l complete it?
In February, 1884, the report
of the American Historical AS
ISOLATION Commission of the So
cial Studies was approved and
printed. The date is important
for it precedes the March, 1884,
conventions of the National Ed
ucation Association and the
Progressive Education Associa-
ton, when these two bodies took
such a sharp turn toward the
Frontier Thinkers j. the New
Education, a socio economic
political surge which uses the
schools to mold the attitudes
and social thinking habits of
the children of this generation.
The following are quotations
from the report of the Commits
sion of the Social Studies:
Cumulative evidence sup
ports the conclusion that in the
Continued on Page 81
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-18
Wick Byron

Kennedy spokesman and Mrs. Mann will be
Foley's campaign manager.
Blair Lee should have been Kennedy's
Maryland chairman. At least this is the pub
lie and private opinion of many Democratic
leaders. But the Tawes crowd would not al
low this to happen without big fight. And
that is the last thing the Kennedy clan want
ed. Many of Governor Tawes' political friends
have never forgiven Blair for bucling the
Governor on some of his pet legislative plans.
A new day has dawned for the Democrat
ic Party and it would be good idea for the
Democrats of Montgomery County and Mary
land to realize this Governor Tawes is
grand old man but you can put it down in
your little book that he won't have prayer
of a chance for another term. A younger and
more vigorous Democrat will be the next
candidate for Governor. And that goes for
the u. S. Senate also. Blair Lee is in line as
a potential Governor or United States Sena-'
tor, Ann Brown and few of her friends not
withstanding.
It's a funny thing all this talk about
youth and vigor. Many years ago the grand
old men of Democratic politics were young
and vigorous themselves. Furthermore, they
were the leaders-Brooke Lee, Lansdale Sass
Ger, Bill Walsh and William Preston Lane
Some now realize the younger men should
take over. Governor Tawes should be willing
to wind up fair record as Governor and
then step aside for newer leadership. He
could do this If he dismisses from his head
thoughts of running again. There are a
couple of Republican office-holders who could
do the same thing.
In the meantime, it appears that the
Democratic campaign committee is geared to
90.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-18
RockviIle's Centennial

Rockville approaches the climacc week of its CEN
IA tennal observance public interest in the event APP
pears to be mounting steadily.
More boards in all sizes and shapes being displayed
wooden ncels being circulated in increasing numbers
and the sale of souvenirs is proceeding WE'LL according TO
all reports.
The races for Miss Rockville Miss Montgomery and
the tte queen" flor girls between the ages of four and
eight have provided added FLIP to the growing ex-
element And applicants for the Thin Gray Line pageant
have come from far away Altoona, Pa providing
proof that the celebration being taken note OF lar be-
You'd the boundaries of Montgomery County.
Those in charge of the affair." which opens officially
on August 81 apparently have explored all facets OF pub
lefty This is wise move, since it encourages partcpa
ton by everyone from children to those old enough to re-
call some Of the citys early history.
Rockville has every right to be proud of its history
Although has been the seat of Montgomery County since
1776 much of its growth has occurred during the 100
years of its Incorporation Today is known as one OF
the most progressive communities in the nation on the
threshold of still greater expansion.
The Sentinel itself 104 years DID, is proud too, of the
part it has played in the city's growth
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-18

Congratulations on your fine
editorial concerning adult De-
linquency" in the July 81 edi-
ton of the Sentinel.
After 10 years of working
with youngsters and having the
privilege of raising four won
derful children of my own, 1
certainly appreciate your views
on this subject.
Children are indeed impress
sionable. They reflect the So
ciety in which they live, say the
experts. 1t doesn't take any ex-
pert to see that they are reflect
ing some horrible examples of
human behavior right here in
this county.
What on Gods green earth
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-18
Letters to the Editor

can your expect though, when
in this very same county it is
necessary to adopt a Code of
Governmental Ethics? If our
high county officials and Coun-
Gil members don't know the
difference be tween helping
themselves and helping the citi-
zens who elect them, how can
we expect to teach the coming
generation respect for their
elders and respect for the com.
munity?
When children come h O m e
from school and complain that
their teachers use vulgar lam
guage, permit cheating in class,
scream at pupils and criticize
them in front of the whole
class, you certainly cannot say
that it all comes from the home.
Yes, the home is the most inn
portant factor in a child's life,
but there are other influences
that do not com, from the
home. The schools are doing a
fine job of running our children
when the Board of Education
and Superintendent of Schools
refuse to take any response
bility for classroom activity.
Ignorance and indifference
are the two great forces that
must be overcome to combat
what is going on in our county.
The Faith of our Fathers, "
and a love of sour fellow man
must be restored.
Strange, isn't it? The two
things that can help us the most
don't cost us a cent. They are
readily available to us, we don't
have to pursue them. They
built the finest nation on earth
they are the greatest gifts we
can give to our children. AL
the scientific and social an
swers in the world cannot re
place Faith and Love, and the
greatest of all institutions, the
American home.
l might add that editorials
like this one help some parents
to realize that there are some
newspapermen who care also
God bless you, and keep up the
good work.
Mrs. Linwood G. Teagle
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-18
Best Of Luck

TOM BURKE who has just resigned director of pub
lie relations for the Park and Planning Commission,
leaves his post with solid legacy of good will for the
agency.
During his three years with the commission Burke
has built up reputation for his honest fortnight
in his dealings with the press and the general public
His ability in getting information about the commissions
operations has earned him the respect of who
prone to be the severes critics of public agency
In private gatherings, too, with reporters, he has
maintained his popularity Many times he has envened
proceedings with his ability to render traditional Irish bal
lads and with his ready wit.
Both his professional and personal attributes should
make him valuable asset to the Bank of Silver Spring,
where he will post similar to that he has held
with the planning agency He takes with him the good
wishes of those with whom he has been associated
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-18
Congratulations!

CHADES of the days of Walter Johnson and Sam Rice!
~ At point early this week. those perennial butts OF
barroom humor the Washington Senator's perched in the
American Leagues first division for the first time in too
long to remember What is more they did it the
real hard wayby winning both ends of doubleheader
from none other than the murderous New York Yankees
We do not plan to hold collective breath until the
Mats bring home another pennant But it's nice to be re-
assured that the Washington does have genuine
major league baseball team.
We take the occasion to congratulate the ball club,
some of the of which residents of Montgomery
County, on their dramatic resurgence this year.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-18

braced by the majority Of the
people of our community.
Shall we assume that the tax
appropriation body of our gov
ernment-the Liberal" County
Councils liberal with our
own tax funds only so long as
they go toward promoting lib
eral' goals? Did it fail to make
an "investigative appropriation"
available because it accepts the
predetermined role that youth"
must play in the Social Revo-
luton" as part of the total
overall plan? 1t is possible that
Conflict of Interest" means
one thing to those who appoint
the members of the committees
and another to the taxpayers
who will pay for the results of
the studies?
On the Glen Echo indignation
issue, should Mr.. Simonds, head
of the teachers organization, tell
the names of teachers for whom
he is speaking, in view OF the
fact that there is some doubt
as to the representation in
volved, with the major portion
of the teaching staff on vaca'
ton? Or is Mr.. Simonds mere
ly acting in his accustomed
role?"
Shall we permit very small
minority of our population to
use the power to tax our dol
lars to "force" a free enter
prise" tax.producing agency to
accede to their demands, OF
shall we put the dollars back ir
tn. hands of the individual tax
pay ers and allow them to sup
port competitive enterprise?
These, Mr.. Anthony, are $64,
600 questions which require an
s:7erS.
HoIo., NJ n.rtn..
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-18
lnfegrotion

For enlightenment on the ex'
plosive indignation movement, /
would like to refer you to a
book titled "In Henry's Back
yard" by Ruthe Benedict, and
Weltfish. The background of
the first mentioned author can
be found in Volume l, AL incl,
of 10000 Educators-Co College,
University, Theological Semi
nary published by Circuit Rid
ers, Inc, M. G. Lowman, ex-
ecutive secretary, 18 East
Fou. tn ST., Cincinnati 2, o.
1959) Dedicated to American
Youth" CThe End volume is, l
believe (still in process of pub
hcation.)
Ii. Henry Backyard is avail
able in many, If not all, county
and school Libraries. 1t reflects
the dedication of our authorities
to leave no stone unturned in
their efforts to utilize all me-
diums of representation any
and all sources-in promoting
proper attitudes" in all the
children of all the people; it
reflects the use of "art" as an
unsurpassed medium in the
training of our youth.
A copy of the above mem
toned book, plus "Bill and His
Neighbors," and the Growing
Human Family" were pre-
scented to County Council, along
with a resume OF other books
contained in a letter of resig.
nation of a teacher in Syracuse,
N. Y. The letter was submitted
because it contained a "profes.
sional review" of books which
were also in use in our Mont
c schools. There were offered
to our Council as substantial
proof of the need for an appro
priation for an examination OF
our textbooks, so that the pub
lie could become appraised OF
the part which it is intended
youth win play in the undermin
ing Of the basic concepts EN-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-18
Stop Vandalism

Reports of vandalism in an exclusive Chevy Chase
should spur efforts by Montgomery County officials
to protect property from such irresponsible
TONS
The latest report involves the home of DR.. and Mrs
John M. Evans, 1903 Turner Ia. where carpeting and
wallpaper badly damaged when hose inserted
through the mail slot in the front door while the family
away.
Police suspect group of teenagers who have been
lettering at night in nearby park Residents of
the have frequently complained of being accosted
by the youths in fresh and insulting" manner.
There is for such behavior and the sooner
authorities clamp down Them the better off the county
will be.
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Montgomery County
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CY M. CAMPBELL. Publisher

CY M. CAMPBELL. Publisher
Byron Sedgwick, Editor
J. 3. zatman, Associate Editor
W. n. Smith. Associate Editor
,Estaplisnec 1855 by Matthew Fields
MEMBER FARMLAND PRESS ASSOC.
APPELLATE MEMBER NATIONAL
EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
SENTINEL PUBLISHING CO., INC.
Published weekly. Thursdays at us
East Montgomery Avenue. by the Sentl'
mel Publishing Co.. Inc. Cy M. Camp
bell. president.
Entered a. second class matter At the
Post Office at Rockville. Maryland. un-
der Act OF Congress. March 8. 1879.
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Helen NJ. Burton
The Detroit tribune., 1960-09-24
Henry Hank Wins
Close One In Chi

Chicago lIammcring Henry
Hank. Detroit slugeer who has
been angling for a crack at the
middlewcight rown, had new
ambition Thursday a rcmatch
With hitherto unknown Jesse
Smith OF Chicago.
Smith. vnrsnlsed, mixed . bills.
ierning attack with skiIlfvI de-
Tense Wednesday and held Hank
TO draw in l0-rovnd nationally
felevised bout al the Chicago
Stadium.
Smith. unawed by Hanks i'm
pressive knockout record, would
have scored a big upset If he
had landed his left uppercut mid
way in the final round that drop.
per him Off the nine count. Hank
said he wants to meet Smith
again, possibly in a month,
The Detroit tribune., 1960-09-24

Two. Bay, organized in 1857.
and Oceana. 1851, were named
for their location. Grand
Traverse (l865) and Presque
Isle (l87l) are derived from
French words meaning big
crossing" and almost an
island" respectively. Benzie
(l869) is an Anglicizcd version
Of the French name for a river
in that county.
Houghton. in l848, was named
for a noted Michigan geologist,
Prof. Douglas Houghton.
Wayne, Michigan's first
county, was organized in 1915,
and received its name from the
Revolutionary War hero, Cen
eral Mad" Anthony Wayne.
Two others were named for
military leaders: Macon b
(l822), for the Revolutionary
War hero. General Alexander
Macomb; and st. Clair (l82D
for General Arthur ST Clair,
first governor of the Northwest
Territory. Delta (l86D comes
from the Greek letter. refer
ring to the original triangular
shape of the county.
The Detroit tribune., 1960-09-24
S p OF RTS-
G RAPHIC
BY jim BUTLER

Harrington in the third period
10 defeat Highland Park 1910 al
ives Field Friday.
Splinter Ray Norton will have
his chance 20 recOup his athletic
fortunes aS professional foot
ball player, out his new boss,
San franciso 49er Coach Red
Hickey says he'll have TO forget
his past track laurels.
We didn't hire Ray as track
man. Hickey said Saturday after
The 22-year-old runner who flop
ped in the Olympics signed 40
er contract Hickey said the g.
foot , speedster would he tried
nitially as a running back.
II love football and I'm sure
quite positiye--l have the stuff
said Norton. who played football
in high school. Junior college
end al San Josc State
Detroit established itself as a
contender for the Amateur Soft
ball Association championship by
scoring 20 victory over the
Us Navy in one Of 10 games
Friday Bonnie Jones. a right
handler; struck out IS and didn't
issue walk as he limited the
sailors TO three hits.
Indications are tnai only WaIIy
Dukes. All.Slar guard. Gene Shue
and Bailey Howell. last seasons
rookie sensation. are definitely
set in Coach Dick McGuire's s
planning Shellie McMilIon, who
checked in overweight last Sep
tember. answered at the start of
the Detroit Pistons first basket
ball practice showing the trim
waistlinc Of his rookie campaign.
lie had cut away Is pounds.
River Rouge and Ecorse set
tied little if any Of their tradi-
tional football differences Friday
night as the two squads battled
10 a 6-6 tie in starting Twin Valley
League play Art Jackson set
mate Jim Johnson up for Rouge's
lone touchdown bv recovering
tumble on the three with two
minutes left in the half.
With both squads having the
first game iuticrs. Rouge fumblcd
and EcorSe scored with Robert
Jcnes racing % Yards in the third
period to take advantage Of Ron
Narih's recovery.
The Detroit tribune., 1960-09-24
roage Car Sales
Up los Per Cent

DETROIT - Retail sales of
Dodge passenger cars in the
first 10 days of September were
l05 per cent higher than sales
in the same period year ago,
Dodge General Manager NJ c.
Patterson said today
Patterson said 1872 Dodge
cars were rctailed from Sept. l
through 10, compared with 1867
cars in the same selling period
Of 1859.
He also reported hat:
In the m odcl year through
Sept. 10, Dodge sole 32295l
cars. compared with l30,335 in
the same period last year-an
increase Of 1872 per cent.
The Detroit tribune., 1960-09-24
CAGE ASpIRANT
FATALLY INJURED

Dewitt Warren. 10, Of 2O95
Virginia Park, a llth grade stu
dent at Central High School was
dead on admittance to Providence
Hospital last Friday.
Police said Warren was fatally
injured when he anged his head
against wall during a basket
bail game in the gym at the
school.
The accident occurred when
Warren jumped for a rebound
and fell backward against the
wall.
The Detroit tribune., 1960-09-24

Chicago. the manufacturer,
conducted the tests in the
"quietest room in the world
an unusual anechoic cham
bcr whose walls, floor and
ceiling are covered with
wedges of fiberglas to absorb
all sound.
AS a result Of the cost adj
vantage, small towns and
villages have an opportunity
to provide the civil defense
warning protection when
OcDM urges. With the gov
ernment contributing 40 per
cent of the purchase price
one model of the new three
wav siren will cost a COM
munity $500. compared with
$500 for a conventional hre
warning siren of the same
decibcl and horsepower rating
The Detroit tribune., 1960-09-24
SOURCES OF
COUNTY NAMES

Michigan's coastal counties,
IL in number, were the first
10 be settled. and their names
bear witness to rich frontier
history, in which Indian tribes,
French priests. and military
heroes figure prominently.
Or. Sidney Glazer. Michigan
historian at Wayne State Uni
versity, has reviewed the deri-
walton Of the names and COM
mented on the INTERVIEWING
historical strands which they
represent.
Nineteen of the names are
Indian, as shown in the above
map: seven are derived from
prominent political figures and
officials. Irish influence was
felt in the naming of Antrim,
after county in Ireland; and
Emmet, after an Irish patriot.
The others show the follow
ing varied sources, with indi-
cation of the date each county
was organized:
Three were named to honor
missionaries - Baraga (l875) ,
Charlevoix (l869) and Mar
quette (l846).
The Detroit tribune., 1960-09-24

= national preview OF tan stars
who will be playing football for
the top schools in the country,
Herb Ad5erIcy. who led Spartan
shers with 4l9 Yards. has Oh
around ability as blocker. with
l3 for 265 yards. Michigan State
ends, Lonn:e Sanders and Ernie
Clark, arc large, wellregarded
iOphomorcs.
Bob Ferguson. Ohio States lead
ing eround-gainer as a left half
has been switched TO fullback
and could make All-American
Earl Falson. strong-side end, is
an aweSome 6-5. 235.
Real strength Of the Bowling
Green squad which blends cx.
cellent all-round speed with good
size is at halfoack Bernie Casey.
the leagues biggest back at Ga
POS, was all-MAC last year. after
leading the league in scoring (52
points, and his team in pass
catching (l8) and being No. 2
ground-gainer 1897 YARDS. SYRIA
cuse- The national champions Of
1859 had a 100 record. including
23-l4 victory over Texas in the
Cotton Bowl Art Baker, the full
back key to SchwartzwaldcrS ride
series, is returning
The dirty thirty" that carried
Iowa State to sports page fame
last year are down to 26. But their
rs returning teammates may pos
first game filters. Rouge fumbled
keen c0ntcnder's role The
principal reason for confidence
is Tom Watkins. All.Big Eight
Fullback who was the No rush
ing back in the country in 1859
with 843 wards. He also averaged
better than % yards on nine
touchdowns jaunts Watkins bid
Tor All America recognition may
be strengthened bv Improvement
in his blocking and defensive play
Wayne State University Coach
Hal Willard learned Tuesday
that a torn cartilage Will keep
sophomore guard Jim Proctor on
The sdellnes from two to three
weeks.
Hamtramck High School hounc-
ed in for second quarter touch.
down by Charles Boston and add
cd another tally on a pass to Bob
The Detroit tribune., 1960-09-24
Moore Drops Abinet

DALLAS - World light heavy.
weight champion Archie Moore
battered George Abinet, Dallas
heavyweight, into a hulk in three
rounds Tuesday night and won
the nontitlc scheduled l0round
fight on a technical knockout in
Dallas.
Moore knocked Abinef down
for seven-covnt in the third
round and then knocked him
down again as The bell sounded.
Ab;ret did 70. ans'vcr me bell
for fhe fourth round.