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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25
Battle Starts Again
In Planning Control

A resumption of the al
most perennial battle over
whether the Park and Plan
ming Commission should be
brought under direct county
control is in prospect.
The three-year lull in the dis.
pute was shattered Tuesday
when Councilman Stanley Frosh
served notice he will seek legis-
lation to make the agency's
technical staff an arm of the
county government under the
county manager.
The bi : county commission
now enjoys a semi-autonomous
position, with five of its mem.
bers appointed by the County
Council and five by the Prince
Georges County Commissioners.
Previous Attempts Made
Attempts have been made un-
successfully every two years
since 1947 to split the commits
sion into two separate county
agencies. Finally, at the 1857
session of the Maryland Cen
eral Assembly, compromise leg
islation was passed. The meas.
ure set up two county planning
boards to act on local planning
problems but maintained the
agency's bi-county status to con-
slider matters affecting both
counties.
The council will meet with
the legislative delegation Sep
TENDER 8 to discuss tax propos-
ais and Frosh said he will make
his request at that time.
He made his remarks about
the commission toward the
close of the council session, in
reporting on his attendance at
the convention Of the National
Association of County Officials
last week in Miami.
Transfer Planning
"My observations there crys.
tallized my feeling that the
planning function of the COM
should be transferred
to the county and made a
branch and arm Of the county
itself" he declared.
There is a great deal of
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25
Build MuIti-Story
Parking Garages,
Says Councilman

Councilman Stanley Frosh be-
lieves the county should go in
for multi-level parking garages.
He told the County Council
Tuesday that while attending
the convention of the National
Association u County Officials
in Miami last week, he was
very impressed with the city's
triple-decker parking buildings.
They improved the appear
ance of the general business
area and the revenues were con.
Siderable" he declared.
I'VE should determine that
we can no longer buy land for
parking because of high prices
and go UP in the air with our
parking facilities"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

States Army Band, which will
appear in concert on the mann
moth, newly-built stage at
Broome Junior High School at
$3.50 pm. The performance is
open to the general public with
out charge.
The program also will feature
the famed United States Army
Chorus, recognized as one Of
the finest singing groups rep
resenting any of the armed
services. The band and chorus
will perform under the direc-
tor of 1t. Col. Hugh Curry,
who has been leader of the unit
since World War II.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25
City Poised for
Centennial Week

duced by French Sensabaugh,
Centennial director, and Mrs.
Sensabaugh, it is spectacle de-
signed to present the saga of
Rockville, Montgomery County,
Maryland, and the nation. Dane
ing, music, pathos, humor and
drama, accentuated by special
scenery and lighting, are all en-
compassed by the performance.
Extension Possible
While the Centennial obser-
vance is scheduled to end Sep
TENDER 3, any postponement of
Thin Gray Line" will result in
the presentation of an addi-
tional performance on Sunday,
September A, according to Sen
Sabaugh.
The program of specially
scheduled events will open at
2:30 pm. Saturday, with a per-
Torrance at the New Montgom-
cry Air Park by the famed
Skydivers, Army paratroop
team from Fort Bragg, N. c.
There will be no admission
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

noted, "and here we are asking
for more county tax authority
which may impair the State rev.
enue power. We must discuss
this at length with the delega.
ton before taking any action"
In its report, the advisory
committee said there is con
siderable concern" among the
citizens over the rising tax bur-
den, which is based primarily
on the property levy.
The committee made il clear
that the local tax base must be
broadened in order TO make
taxation more equitable.
THE prospect for further,
substantial rises in property
tax rates is inescapable," the
committee warned, unless
alternative sources OF revenue
can be found"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25
Anti segregation Cases Will
Be Tried in Circuit Court

The cases Of four anti-segre-
cation plcketers charged with
trespassing at the Hiser The
alter, Bethesda, were transferred
to Montgomery County Circuit
Court this week.
The move was made In Be.
thesda Peoples Court after the
defendants asked for jury trials.
They are:
James d. Diggs, %; Michael
Edelstein, 10; Reuben w. Moore,
jr., 81, and Wilfred Ralph, o.
all of Washington.
They probably viii Join Is
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

by Assistant County Attorney
William Candy, is modelled
after a Baltimore City law. 1t
also follows recommendations
made early this year by the
councils Financial Advisory
Committee.
The measure would give
Montgomery the authority to
tax ito the same extent as the
State" with certain excep-
tons, including liquor, horse
racing, savings deposits and in
heritances.
Among new sources which
the county could tap, under the
BILL are taxes on trailers, sales,
income, utility bills, motor
vehicles and real estate trans
fers.
Councilman David l.. Cahoon
emphasized that the proposal
must be given careful con.
sideration."
I'VE have urged the delega.
ton to obtain a greater share
of State tax revenues" he
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

other persons arrested on tres
passing charges while picket
ing at the Glen Echo Amuse.
ment Park. Those cases are set
for trial September IL in Circuit
Court.
Another defendant, Ethelbert
B. Frey, jr., 10, Washington,
had his assault and battery case
continued to September ID in
the Bethesda Court. Frey was
arrested in the connection with
the beating Of several pickets
July 81 in parking lot near
the amusement park, and was
scheduled to be tried Tuesday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

duced to small extent in France,
was introduced in the United
States in March during the In
ternational Automobile Show
in New York. Unusual public
and dealer acceptance demand
ed that American fabrication
and assembly be set up.
The Lofstrand contract, just
signed, was negotiated by J..
Slater McHugh for Lofstrand
and jacques Fisher, president of
American France Jet Motors,
Ltd, Of New York and Paris.
lContinued on Page g.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25
Is Commission
Broke? County
Will Find Out

The County Council wants
to make sure that the Park
and Planning Commission is
telling the truth when it
says it has no money to
erect a traffic light at Little
Falls pkwy. and River rd., Be-
thesda.
The commission made this
plea in a letter read at the
councils meeting Tuesday, in
which the planning agency
asked the county to put up the
light.
In reply, the council instruct
ed County Manager Mason A..
Butcher to discuss the matter
with the commission "to see
just how broke they really are"
Councilman Stella B. Werner
commented that "the general
public must be taken care Of"
She added that I'VE can't sit
down and do nothing because
we have a stubborn Planning
Board"
In its letter, the commission
said the county should take
over the installation job be-
cause it receives gas tax funds
from the State. Acting Public
Works Director Joseph c. Kor-
della pointed out, however, that
these funds are used for road
maintenance, not for the cree
ton of traffic lights.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25
Butcher
Named
Manager
His Appointment
Has Been Expected
For Three Weeks

Mason A. Butcher is the
new county manager.
His selection, announced
by the County Council Tues
day after a closed session the
night before. came as no sur
prise.
Butcher, who has been acting
county manager since the resig-
nation of Melvin L. Reese April
1, will receive $4,000 a year.
This is an increase of $1,000 over
his present salary. Reese had
been getting $4,000.
His appointment cleared the
way for the promotion of Act
ing Public Works Director Jo-
seph c. Kordella to director.
The Council took this action the
same day. Butcher had headed
the Public Works Department
since 1850. He has served as
acting manager twice during the
last 10 years for periods total
ing II months.
In their announcement, coun-
Gil members said Butcher "has
gained wide respect and has
displayed the ability, integrity
and temperament which the
council requires of the county
manager"
"The County Council feels"
the statement added, that its
prolonged study of all 80 appli-
cants has produced the desired
result: the taxpayers Of Mont
gomery County are getting the
best man for the job"
After the appointment was
made by a unanimous vote,
Butcher expressed his apprecia-
ton "for the confidence you
have shown me. / will do my
best to do the job l know you
want done"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25
S. Million Auto Contract Awarded
Lofstrand Company by France Jet

Production of France Jet,
described as the worlds most
advanced sports car, has got
ten under way at the Lof-
strand Company in Rock
vile.
Announcement of a minimum
S. million contract to the local
firm and production of a mini
mum of 5000 cars a year for a
five-year period was made this
week by j. Slater McHugh, gen
eral manager and vice president
Of the Lofstrand Co.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

new members of the commu-
nifty at Celebration headquarters
and at the Rockville Civic Cen
ter, the program will offer eight
solid days of assorted events
hailing the city's Tooth year as
an Incorporated community.
The variety of features has
been designed to meet the
fancy of residents and visitors
of all ages and from all walks
of life.
A spectacular historical pag-
cant, parades, the browning of
three queens, musical entertain
ment, displays and demonstra-
tons and numerous other events
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

All eletIleHtdIy supervisor, was
Miss Dorothy J. Mugge, APP
pointed as principal of Rolling
Terrace Elementary School,
while Joseph T. Howard, a for
mer principal of the Trappe,
Nd, Elementary School, was
named assistant principal at
Veirs Mill Elementary.
Thomas w. Stevenson, a help
ing teacher in the central office
of the Board of Education, was
appointed as an assistant super
visor of secondary education,
and Mrs. Marion lockwood,
principal of Twinbrook Elemen-
tary School, was appointed a
supervisor of elementary educa-
ton.
New Principals Named
Newly-appointed principals in
clude Mrs. Anne Ronayne, for
mer assistant principal at Veirs
Mill Elementary, assigned to
Silver Spring intermediate;
Mrs. Ellen S. Roller, assistant
principal at Twinbrook Elemen-
tary, assigned to Stephen
Knolls Elementary, and Fred
M. Felmet, jr., a teacher at
Highland Elementary, assigned
to Jamestown Elementary.
William C. Sonneberg,
tie &C her and counselor at
Broome Junior High, was ele-
waited to the post of assistant
principal at the same school,
and James r. Sadler, who alter
mated between Broome Junior
High and Rockville Junior
High, was named assistant prin-
cipal at Twinbrook Elemen-
tary.
Transfers Approved
In transfers approved by the
board Silver Spring Inter.
mediate principal, Jack Ma
theny, was assigned as princi-
pal at Twinbrook Elementary;
Carroll Kearns, assistant prin-
cipal at Northwood High, was
named assistant principal at
Gaithersburg High; Knobs Ele-
mentary principal, Robert Nc
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25
Hardy Appointed
To Law Group

States Attorney Leonard T..
Hardy has been reelected direc-
tor of the National District At
torneys' Association. He also
was appointed to the FBI Liai-
son Committee.
Accompanying Hardy to the
convention was former States
Attorney Alger Y. Barbee, now
a member Of the State Legis-
lature and an attorney in Rock
vile.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

The announcement of the
first automobile production con-
tract in the area to Lofstrand
caught a good many well-in-
formed industrial and business
leaders here by surprise. While
the steady growth and progress
of Lofstrand as contract manu-
facturers has been noted and
applauded, award of the $25 mil
lion automobile manufacturing
plum is regarded as a signifi-
cant step forward for the com
pany.
France Jet, designed and pro
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

are embraced by the program,
that will come to an official
close with a final performance
of the pageant, Thin Gray
Line" on September 3.
Pageant Is Theme
Thin Gray Line" Boosting
some 600 persons, is the key
theme of the observance. 1t will
open Monday at $50 pm. at the
Broome Junior High School ath-
letic field, and will continue
nightly for the duration of the
formal celebration.
Written, directed and pro-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

merit in the idea that the plan.
ming function belongs to Mont
gomery County alone, not in a
bi-county agency
He insisted that the commits
sion in its present form is not
responsive to the citizens of the
county. And he added that the
agency's bi county function
may very well have outlived
its usefulness"
Such a move, he emphasized,
would not necessarily put an
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

end to the coordination OF
Montgomery plans with those
Of Prince Georges County.
Actually" he asserted, 1--WE
should be coordinating our ac-
tivities with the District of Co
lumbia, rather than with Prince
Georges County"
Park Funds
AS for the commissions park
function, Frosh expressed doubt
whether ''it is worth sacrificing
Continued on Page 10)
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

Cord, was appointed as a coor-
dinator in the professional adj
vancement program, and Mrs.
Miriam T. Tannhauser, super
visor in special education, was
elevated to administrative SUI
perWsor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25
Broad Tax Powers
Sought by County

Proposed legislation giving the county broad taxing
powers variety of possible sources will be discussed
by the County Council at meeting at pm September
with members Of the local legislative delegation
The suggested BILL presented to the council Tuesday
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25
Gala Program Starts Saturday
In Observance of Rockville's
Anniversary of Incorporation

Rockvle's Centennial celebration arrives at the eli
mactc stage this week. with the Inauguration Saturday
of coorfu and extensive program that apparently will
eclipse all other obsevances in the citys history.
Beginning with registration of visitors and old and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25
Board Approves
- Appointments

The Board of Education this week approved appoint
ments filling ID educational positions involving promotion
transfer of IL present employees of the school system
and employment of two others from outside
Recruited from Longhorne, Pa. where she served as
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25
SteUe Laurence
To Sing Sunday

Steve Lawrence, nationally prominent television and
stage star will be heard in Rockville Sunday night in one
of the top entertainment features of the ctys extensive
Centennial program.
Lawrence is the featured vocalist with the United
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1960-08-25

charge, but minimum fee will
be assessed for parking.
Saturday night a Centennial
costume ball will be held at the
Rockville Civic Center Mansion
for adults, while a similar ball
for teenagers will be held in
the adjacent Civic Center social
hall.
Dedication Set
A significant symbol of Rock
ville's progress is scheduled as
a feature of Sundays program,
with the new Rockville Civic
Auditorium to be dedicated in
a formal program starting at 4
pm. The structure will be dedi-
Gated by Mayor Alexander ].
Greene during ceremony in
which members of the City
Council will participate.
The formal dedication will
be preceded by an art show and
concert by the Rockville Con-
cert Band at the civic center.
For lovers of popular music,
the Sunday night program Of
fers top attraction. The high
Continued on Page 10)
The Sidney herald., 1960-01-27
Mute. For.
Club
Cd 4 e q M a.

A "Nutter for Governor" Club,
believed to be the first such in
the state, was organized by a group
of local residents at a meeting here
in the Lalonde Hotel. Ed Thoger-
sen and Matt Dasinger, were
named as co-chairmen for the
club, and Mrs. James Weitz, DR..
j. S. Pennepacker, and George
Haffner, were chosen directors,
and will work for Don Nutter's
nomination.
Committee members r being
contacted from the various COM
munities in the County, for help in
carrying on the work of the club.
Among those who have already
agreed to serve are Rex Daugh-
erty at Fairview, w. A. Merrill ir
the Lambert area, Russell Myror
at Crane, Pete Ruffatto in the
Charley Creek area, Coke Eckley
at Rldgelawn; and Oscar Heir
and Conrad Strasheim in the
CONTINUED ON PAGE s
The Sidney herald., 1960-01-27

location Of a soil and water re-
search facility at Sidney, Mon
tana." Establishment of a research
center at Sidney would undoubted-
ly mean increased revenue to the
companies. Dick Fabrick, Vice
Chairman of the Montana Water
Conservation Board and Chairman
of the Montana State Planning
Board, is in town to testify on some
bills before my Committee, and 1
have invited him to sit in on the
meeting because of his vast know
ledge and experience in resource
development.
I shall be glad to write you after
our meeting indicating what pro-
gress has been made concerning
our efforts to locate the Soil and
Water Research Center at Sidney.
Sincerely yours,
James E. Murray
The Sidney herald., 1960-01-27

dent elect Robert Peterson, gave
a short talk indicating Chamber
emphasis was necessary on agri-
culture and industrial develop
ment, and that the program of
work slogan for 1860 is Sidney,
for Opportunities unlimited"
Mr.. Lopp, in his talk said that
everyone should prepare for the
Boom in 1850" He stated that we
are living in the fastest, most fan
tastic and progressive age in all
history. In this highly competitive
age, every person must be con-
stantly improving or he will find
himself left behind as an antiqu-
ated, inefficient "has-been." The
challenge of modern civilization
is Improve with the times or fails
The Bob Johnson Singers did an
outstanding job in singing special
numbers. Emeline Helten present
ed special dinner music, and Rev
John w. Chambers, Pastor, Trim
ity Lutheran Church gave the in
vocation. George Patterson die
an outstanding job as Master oil
Ceremonies. Visitors and guest;
were present from twelve eastern
Montana and Western North Oak.
ota communities.
The Sidney herald., 1960-01-27

ing with the problems before him
and his community. 1t is hoped
that. if he finds himself deficient,
he will set about improving his
CO and thus his community and
his nation.
The CO Program was developed
originally by Kiwanis information
al. It is currently being undertaken
throughout the United States and
Canada under the auspices of
Kiwanis Clubs working singly or
in concert with other groups and
citizens committees.
In announcing the launching of
the CO Program, Kaneski said that
a number of activities will be
undertaken initially to farniliariZe
citizens of this area with the ex-
istence and the nature of the pro-
gram, and to start them on their
own efforts to rate themselves. A
booklet entitled, "How Do You
Rate YOURSELF" is being widely
distributed by the committee.
This booklet lists twenty aspects
of citizenship responsibility ano
provides spaces for the individuals
to rate himself on each. This weeks
Kiwanis program will deal with
citizenship quotient according tc
KaneSki.
The Sidney herald., 1960-01-27

up, OhelDy.
Ten young Montanans, nomina-
ted as competitive alternates, will
have a double chance at being
named to the Academy. Aside from
being alternate to the principal,
they may be further considered
because a number are named by
the Academy, each year, from
among the alternateS throughout
the U. S. who pass, in superior
fashion, both mental and physical
exams. Last year, for instance,
two of Congressman Anderson'S
nominees lotto Habedank, Sidney
and Joel Wendt, Great Falls re-
ceived appointments for the Acad-
envy, which, he said, exemplifies
the high caliber of Montana
youths in comparison with the rest
of the nation. The appointments
are valued by the USAF as schol-
arShipS worth in excess of 100000
each.
Competitive alternates Tin al
phabetical order) are: Willard
Brurud, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ewart
c.. Brurud, Belt; Lynn Chris
topherson, son of Pastor and Mrs
S. J. Christopherson, Froid; Rich
ard Dewing, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Milton A. Dewing, Livingston.
Larry Graft, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Adolph A. Graft, Great Falls
Gary Hall, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Woodrow w. Hall, Sidney; Wayne
Leslie, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lyal
S. Leslie, Glasgow; Martin Mar
chello, son of MI. and Mrs. Eft.
tore M. Marchello, Red Lodge
Harold Sax, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Floyd A. Sax, Sidney; LELAND
Standiford, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Gordon Standiford, Chester; anC
Robert Zuck, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Gerald c. Zuck, Poplar.
Gary Woodrow Hall of Sidney
Senior at Sidney high school ant
will graduate in May, 1860. Be
sides being a letterman in foot
ball and participating in track
basketball and wrestling, Gary j
a member of the high school ban
and pep band and sings in tn
CONTINUED ON PAGE a
The Sidney herald., 1960-01-27

The County Director, local
directors and committee have been
very gratified in the manner which
the people of Richland County
have thus far supported this worth
while project. 1t is a gratifying
thought, to know that in this fast
pace in which we live today that
people will delay that pace for a
few moments to give of their time,
money and support to aid a genera
ton yet unborn and the stricken
victims of the dread erippling dis
eases.
Of all the wars in which the
people of this great nation have
participated in the past, probably
none have been more devastating
than the one waged by the dread
ed diseases that have plagued man.
kind. The people of this country
have however answered the call
to colors to defend their families
CONTINUED ON PAGE a
The Sidney herald., 1960-01-27
Fire Loss Report
Given By Chief

Fire losses for the city of Sidney
were set at the low total of
$7,044.50 for 1859 according to the
annual report of Fire Chief Ben
ME j. Dave. OF that total, in
surance payments offset $3,782.22,
Dave said.
The department answered only
10 calls throughout the year. Only
four of the 10 calls included
losses, leaving Is calls with no
losses. All of the losses occurred
during the months of February
and December.
Chief Dave stated that he be-
lieved this to be an unusually
low loss for a city of this size
and attributed the excellent re-
cord to fire prevention activities
and public participation in fire
prevention. HI also gave credi-
to public service agencies.