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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
Prudent Pruning

TINE Montgomery County Board of Education is to be
appauded for its digent consuming study of the
proposed school budget and it is indeed gratifying to note
that its efforts have borne fruit that will be truly palatabe
to county taxpayers.
At time when the cost of everything is soaring and
the need for new school facilities is pressing is most
heartenng that the board could find the Of trim
ming some two million dollars from the capital budget pro-
posed by the superintendent of schooseven If some OF
the relief may be just temporary.
We recognize of course that deletion of construction
Of the two proposed schools for handicapped children is
just putting off at least portion of something today that
might have to be done tomorrow But the proposed CO.
ordated study of the needs of the retarded in the county
might well develop sources of additional federal and
state aid and the boards decision wise one in the
light of the possibility that these facilities may be
developed later at less cost to the taxpayers.
While we think the board has done noble job of
pruning the budget not in complete accord with
its decision retain plans for two high schools which
actually will not be occupied until 1864 and for which
sruction money won't be needed until 1863 Here
opportunity for the County Councthe final authority
in budget matters-o make further nroads into the stag
gerng total originally asked for school construction
The eventual need for the two schools seems ines
capable, but can't the necessity of budgetng
strction money in year when it won't be needed We
think the Council would be justified in approving planning
money now as gesture of good faith, but don't think
it should go further at this time.
Aside from this ITEM we think the Board of Education
has done remarkably prudent job in deeting nonessen
ta expenditures Between what the school board already
has accomplished and what the County Council do
is disposed there appears to be hope for well
relief from the mounting tax burden imposed by the
cost Of educating our children.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
Barnard 7. Welsh

snow bound and clustered campuses such as
Southern Seminary, who already tell me that
they will not date a boy unless ne has ring
in his nose and cutlass by his side.
l have already turned sea lawyer and
rugged a defense for Long John. If he is
charged with being pirate / will say that
he is a mutineer. If he is charged with being
a mutineer, will say that he is political
insurgent. If he is charged with being a
political insurgent will say that Salazar is
Illegally in office and that it is no crime to
protest against one holding political office for
his own gain. If he is pirate he will be
hanged by the neck on the yardarm, if he is
a mutineer he will be shot, if he is an unsuc-
cessful insurgent he will be hanged by the
heels until he dies If he is a successful
insurgent he will become dictator and open up
his own travel agency at the Admiral Benbow
Inn overlooking a cliff on sheltered cove.
One last and thoughtful thought about
Long John and the Santa Maria: 1t is not
too comforting to note that it took our
modern up to date, multi-million, anti-ever-
weapon defense system three days to locate
a twenty thousand ton vessel laboring along
at fifteen knots in a known body of water
1t appears that Washington is still vulnerable
as it was in 1912, to frigate sailing up the
Chesapeake loaded with bombs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
hand, it strikes mighty close to

in and lend hand, it strikes mighty close to
home.
Such assistance as was rendered by the
good folks of Wheaton is a wonderful thing.
But at best, it is only temporary relief, and
points up wildly the need for some sort of
crash program to avert complete economic
chaos in Maryland's western sector.
Surely, it poses one of the most serious
challenges to confront young Rep. Charles
MAC" Matthias, just elected to Congress from
the Sixth District for it is his district that
is suffering, and many of the oppressed
people therein cast votes that helped put him
in office
And it poses a serious challenge to our
State Legislature now in session in Annapolis.
along with other State authorities concerned
with moulding good government, capable of
safeguarding the States economic wellbeing.
Governor Tawes declined to invite Rep.
Matthias to his conference with other Mary.
land congressman on reapportionment, pre-
sumably because Matthias is the only Repub-
hcan representative in the State We hope
this blunder won't be repeated in any effort
that might be launched to bolster the econ
omy of the depressed area.
Fullscale cooperation by State and Fed
eral officials is needed to avert disaster and
there's no time for factional dissension nor
room for party labels.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
According 70 Smith
Appalling Plight Of
Western Maryland

1t was with distinctly mixed reactions
that we took note of the wonderfully human
acts of the numerous Wheaton residents who
participated last Sunday in Good Neighbor'
caravan delivering needed food supplies and
clothing to oppressed residents of Hagers-
town.
Our first reaction, of course, was one of
spontaneous warmth kindled by the gener-
osity and kindness of these neighborly folks
who extended helping hand, unsolicited, to
others less fortunate than they Too often
these days. we become so obsessed with our
own minor problems that we give little
thought to the serious crises that confront
others, and it's nice to know that some people
are still cognizant of the Golden Rule
But that feeling of warmth was some
what countered by the chilling realization
that here, almost at our doorstep, conditions
have reached such state that the bread lines
of the old depression days have actually
become a necessity. On surveying Montgom-
cry County, with its wealth and good fortune.
1t becomes downright appalling to realize
what is happening to our neighbors.
We knew, of course, that times were
tough in Western Maryland, but until now, we
have viewed the recession in a detached sort
of way. Now that our own Montgomery
County neighbors have seen the need to step
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
Aid to Retarded
Will Be Topic
OF Forum

Vocational Aids and Employ
ment Opportunities for the Re-
tarded' will be the subject of
panel discussion at the month
~ meeting of the Montgomery
County Association for Retard.
ed Children Monday at s pm.
at the Warner Memorial Pres
byterian Church in Kensington.
Panelists will be William Els.
chelman, assistant chief of
state program development, Of
flee. of Vocational Remabilita-
uon; Robert c. Thompson, di-
rector of state vocational re-
Mobilization service, and Philan.
der Ries, chairman of the Ma
tional Association for Retard-
ed Children Committee on Re-
Mobilization. The public is in
vited.
The Montgomery County AS.
ISOLATION for Retarded Children
is non-profit organization and
member of the United Givers
Fund, National Association for
Retarded Children, and the
Health and Welfare Council.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
HagerstOwn

The people of Hagerstown are quite
proud of their city at the foot of the noun
tains. And they have every reason to be-
For years it has been one of the most
progressive cities in Maryland The big Fair
child Airplane Plant added greatly to the
economic wellbeing of the community. But
something happened Fairchild operation was
cut back so severely that many persons were
forced out of work.
HagerstOwn had tough economic break,
And the terrible winter this year hasn't
helped matters. Nevertheless, there are no
persons starving or freezing. The Mayor Of
Hagerstown, the County Commissioners Of
Washington County and leading business and
civic leaders feel sense of urgency but GER
tainly not sense Of panic concerning the
present economic situation.
1t is understandable why many officials
and citizens resent the publicity and the
various groups who have paraded to Hagers-
town with food and clothing albeit in good
faith and generosity of heart. The people of
Hagerstown believe they are perfectly capable
of taking care of their own while they are
striving to work out solutions to their
problems.
The new Republican Congressman
Charles Matthias met Monday evening with
the Mayor, County Commissioners and others
in order to work out short and long-range
plans for the depressed areas. Matthias told
them, however, that he is unable to work
magic concerning Fairchild and a program
of work for the plant.
Matthias has called for a Western Mary
land Economic Conference just as soon as it
can be arranged. This should be helpful In
the meantime, officials are meeting their
problem with remedies for the immediate
problems and an eye Of confidence for the
future.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02

CHARLES Matthias Republican Congressman from the
~ Sixth District spent many days prior to his first really
important vote in the House of Representatives searching
his mind and his conscience in trying to determine how
he should vote on the House Rules Committee question
Matthias is moderate Republican. He knows that the
great majority Of those who worked and voted for him
against the liberal John R. Foley hoped, and tried
to persuade him. to vote with the Republican leadership
which voted against this measure
On the other hand Matthias had said and meant dur
ing his recent campaign that he believed in enlarged
House Rules Committee which would provide broader
representation on the committee.
Matthias believes with all of his heart that the people
of the Sixth District have right to expect yes
vote all important legislation presented in the House
of Representatives And for this reason coupled with his
desire to fulfill campaign promise, he chose to cast his
vote for an enlarged Rules Committee.
Some Republican leaders viii be distressed that their
Congressman found necessary to break ranks
speak, but Matthias believes he will prove to them in the
days to come just what type of moderate Legislator he
really is
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
Stuff

Ronald Mcdonald is one of the keenest
land men in the business. 1t is said he can
spot good piece of land almost by instinct
He must be chip off the old blocks. His
Father was sharp businessman and his
Mother was one of the most popular school
teachers for years at Blair High School.
Dietles in Rockville is still popular but it isn't
the same without the Dietle That Country
Corner in Sandy Spring is gaining popularity.
Charlie Burke at the Town and Country
Appliance Store in Rockville welcomes anyone
who wants to see Kennedy at any of his
special TV appearances There is no one
who has a better sense of humor than
Margaret Diamond
If you have the opportunity, be sure and
spend o m conversation time with Val
Wilson, son OF the famous Rockville Volunteer
Fire Chief and owner of old Movie Theaters
- Rockville and the Seco In Silver Spring.
Remember: >. Anyawy, Val, i'm between tell.
Ing us how much he appreciated the under.
standing Of his many customers throughout
the county, gave expert opinion, about Ken.
nedy and Ike. He said the drivers Of his
Suburban Refuse Company have really suf.
fered during this cold and snowy weather.
But his service remained good, notwthstand
ing all Of the obstacles.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
"Yo. no. no and
A Bottle Of Rum!''
"The mutineers with pierced ears
Now sail the wintry sea,
So don't refuse to join this cruise
With GalvaO and me"
County Law


This expert on maritime law has utterly
yielded to the salty drama being acted out
upon the waters of the Caribbean. 1t looks
as though Long John Galvao has put the
black spot on Premier Antonio de Olivera
Salazar who is a benevolent despot of the
land of the great Navigators, including
Columbus and De Cana. Like Jim Hawkins,
all know is what I have heard from being
inside the apple barrel, but anyhow Long
John Galvao has taken 900 wonderfully fortu-
nate men and women and is holding them for
ransom, all expenses paid. These select and
blessed prisoners will have enough stories to
tell to make them social barracudas at the
finest parties. l can hear the women talking
now, why I was held for kings ransom in
the wardroom of the Santa Maria by Galvao
and his jolly crew. 70, no, no and a bottle
of rum"
If Long John gets out of this mess, and
I will bet my Spanish doubloons against your
inflated American dollars that he does he
should conduct booking agency for winter
cruises in the Caribbean archipelago Such
cruises would be irresistible to students of
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
Better Woit. Barney

Isn't our good Barney Welsh,
no mean master of rhetoric
himself, getting a bit too lyrical
and precipitate in CHASING Pres
ident Kennedy's inaugural adj
dress, splendid as it was a lit
erary composition, with Lin
coins Second Inaugural and
Churchill's classic phrases?
Lincoln's Second Inaugural
was uttered after four years of
agonizing leadership of a ma
ton at war within itself, of ac-
tua mot problematical-" blood
and sweat, tears and toll" years
of sorrow and travail in which
Lincoln's strength of character
and greatness of soul made an
indelible record in human his
tory. Before we decide on the
classic niche which the Kennedy
words, ana deeds, VIII occupy,
before we nominate God for.
bidD a new royal family" be-
fore we determine the place in
history of the preceding admin
istration, so contemporary ap-
praised by Mr.. Welsh, let us
give Time, the great judge and
leveler, a little more opportu.
nifty to play its role. Let us
hope that the Astounding prom.
ises of the new administration
are resolved into a recorl Of
solid achievement, but let us not
be unseemly soon in according
accolades; let us wait until they
are earned.
Dissenter
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
Better Lofe Than Never

Comes word to us now from Morris Fox Vice Pres of
D. c. Transit System that the long overdue shelters at the
oseet bus center in Silver Spring are finally going up
Mr. Fox last Friday advised Board of Trade President
William Brannan jr that the shelters should be COM
peted in as days. According to calculations that will
be March IL which will the shelters should be ready
before the spring rains arrive.
We're sorry the shelters not here before the win
try had been anticipated by the Board of Trade
and bus users generally But let all agree that half
loaf is better than none at ALL
March IL is marked in red on our calendar
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
Community Service

The National Bank of Maryland Tuesday night threw
open its doors to welcome the Marching Mothers and to
cheer them with cup of hot coffee and donuts after their
March of Dimes collection.
The Silver Spring institution under the presidency of
Frank L. Hewitt jr and during relative short period of
time has become symbol of community responsibility
and cooperation.
Such state of mind on the part of our business
leaders admirable and in this case certainly bears well
for the community served by the National Bank of Mary
land. We congratulate Mr. Hewitt and his associates.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
President Hickey

Last week we had an opportunity to
make observation anent the abilities of the
members of the County Council Through
technical error (sounds like television) a para.
graph was left out concerning the President
of the Council. We hasten to add that Bill
Hickey is not only a serious and conscientious
member Of the Council but he has shown an
unusually fine flair as presiding officer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
No Whi+ewosh

Montgomery County residents no doubt are profound
y shocked by the grand uys revelation of the full details
OF the November u break from the county JAIL but the
jury report also carries note of reinsurance.
The thorough investigation and publication of the re-
suits thereof offer rather evidence that there no
desire on the part of public officials whewash Incl
dents of this type practice followed in many other urs
dictions States Attorney Leonard T. Hardy obviously
was not satisfied with initial of the break and
his fortnight nsstence full investigation has cleared
the air and properly placed the blame just where be-
longs.
Incidents like these help our continuing con-
fdence in our public officials Ne
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
Letters to the Sentinel

prise" if it did, The prime mo.
tivation for the construction of
an auditorium was the enhance.
ment of the cultural environ
ment in Rockville, or specifical.
ly to make it convenient for 10.
cal groups like the little theatre,
art leagues, community concert
groups, the city band and 9th.
ers. to have the satisfaction of
performing for and in the in.
terest of their fellow-citizens.
The habit of newspapers to
mix editorializing with report
ing has in the past made the
Press the target of jibes by men
like Will Rogers. BY not re.
stricting editorial comment to
the Editorial page, the Press
misleads the Public and com.
mits a disservice to both the
Public and itself.
Were l stranger in Rockville
and had l read this report"
would rightfully have assumed
that the city had a white ele.
plant" on its hands. However,
were this stranger to town" to
call the Recreation Department
and try to reserve the Auditor.
ium for a weekend event, he
would not have an easy time
finding an open date between
now and next June.
Edward J. Mack
203 Maryland Ave.
Rockville
Editors note: Whatever
may be Mr.. Mdck's vieto of
the original intent of the
Civic Auditorium program,
the story he refers to aDas a
JdctUdb account OF q report
submitted to the City Coun-
Gil in formal session and
1cds based on the direct
quotations Of the official
making the report. In this
respect, the headline con-
veyed no erroneous inn
age" nor does Mr.. Mack
monstrdte any solid
knowledge of newspaper
style Nth his unjustified
inference that the netcs
story contained editorial
content.J
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
Mr.. Muek's Objections

! wish to correct the erron-
eous image that ! felt was left
by your front page headline
NEW ROCKVILLE CIVIC FA.
CILITY IN RED AFTER 8
MONTHS OPERATION" which
appeared in the January 26 is
sue of your paper.
The new Rockville Civic Aud.
itorium was never intended to
make a profit" (The city
would then be criticized for
competing with free enter.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
Wick Byron's Column

of saying the wrong thing or of putting the
left foot where the right one was supposed to
be. But we bet it would be different today.
The young Kennedys seem to treat the White
House more like home. And if there is a
party there the people 60 to have good time
1t would beTice to hear from either one of
them with IAN invitation to drop in some
Sunday evening.
Judy's Letter
One Of our favorite people is Judy
Everett OF KeDsiligtOn. We have watched her
\ grow pp. And we are happy to see that she
has her feet square on the ground and her
mind free and open and clear on all subjects.
Judy is student at Penn State where she is
an honor student. Besides, she writes
interesting letter. Here is sample:
Last night Dex chats her beau) and
went to wonderful party. An Indian man
had just gotten his PhD and was celebrating.
He had younger and older people there. The
group we were with were congregated around
a keg in the kitchen Well, it was a real
international group.
There were about five or six Indians,
two from Thailand two from Germany, three
from England one from Lyons, France, one
from New Zealand, one Negro from Alabama
and about ten other Americans - all in the
kitchen. 1t was really amazing how much
everyone had in common and not in common,
which made it more fun.
'The Indians explained to us about their
turbans and boards. They read my palm and
then told funny story about the Indian rope
trick. It seems the Americans invented it!
"The boy from New Zealand has been
making wine in his cellar in the washing ma
chine. That needless to say didn't turn out
very well. He was really cute! = big and
burly and spoke with an accent resembling
English Cockney but somewhat more refined.
I'VE had been singing songs all evening
and generally goofing around. The pay.off
was, however, when the Sheiks sang Indian
drinking songs and the Schlitz advertisement
in Indian, of course. 1t was very memorable
time and the feeling l got is quite unexplain-
able. The funny thing was no one considered
anyone foreign, really; it was so very natural
to be there all together"
And we imagine this type of gathering is
quite natural in almost all of our colleges.
There is no finer or quicker way to improve
our understanding of people from across the
waters.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
The White House

A visit to the White House in the past,
regardless of the occasion, was always a
serious and not altogether relaxing experi-
ence. 1t was too formal and one was afraid
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-02-02
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Smyrna times., 1961-05-04
Margaret Ann Scuse William Ware
Wed at Asbury Methodist Church

Miss Margaret Ann Scuse They gowns matching the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Clar maid of honors shades of
Cr Of
Smyrna times., 1961-05-04

Miss Margaret Ann Scuse,
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Scuse, Sr., of near Smyr-
ma, and MIR. James Ware, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ware of
Dover, were married in the As
bury Methodist Church, Satur-
day, April 20, at 2 o'clock. A
reception followed the wedding
in the Social Room of the
Church.
Given in marriage by her
father, the bride chose a floor
length gown of Chantilly lace
with sweetheart neckline and
long sleeves. A crown of seed
pearls held her finger-tip veil of
nylon tulle. Miss Scuse carried
a white orchid on a white Bible.
Mrs. George Scuse attended
the bride as maid of honor. She
wore a gown of aqua silk or
ganza with ballerina skirt with
hustle back and matching head
band and veil.
The bridesmaids were Miss
Betty Ann Stats of Smyrna,
and Mrs. Jean Scott of Dover.
Smyrna times., 1961-05-04
George L. Truax
Rites Held Here

George Lawrence Truax, age
63, of Drexel Hill, Pa, died in
Philadelphia, May 2, 1861. He
was the son of Anna c. Stew
enson Truax and the late John
L. Truax of Delaware. Funeral
services will be held on Friday,
May 5th, at ! p. M, at FAIRIES
Funeral Chapel with Rev. ].
Howard Link in charge and in
terment at Odd Fellows Gene
terry, Smyrna. He was the wild
over of the late Maude May
Poole and is survived by his
mother, Mrs. John L. Truax of
Drexel Hill, Pa. Mr.. Truax was
employed as an auditor with
the Atlantic Refining Co., in
Philadelphia and retired in Sep
tember, 1860. Formally of High
land Park, Pa, he was a mem
Der of Sayers Methodist Church
of Highland Park.