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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-08-03
Wick Byron's Column

All over the country during the past few
years many young men have broken the old
political machines controlled by hack politi-
clans and have been elected to important ma
tional, state and local offices
The Presidential election of 1860 set
perfect example. Both candidates were
young, intelligent and vigorous men with
vision and leadership.
1t is unfortunate that we in Maryland
the famous Free State-have shown the
people in this state and those throughout the
country that we have not taken enough
interest in our political organizations to insist
upon men of leadership, vision and vigor for
our top posts in government This is true
of both parties.
Our Governor, Democrat, has left much
to be desired in the leadership category. His
record is poor. His reputation in the State
has reached a low ebb. He should retire.
Instead, he has pulled out all of the political
stops in order to get another four years in
Annapolis.
The two Republican Senators have not
been national leaders in any sense of the
WOTu however, IL HitiSt De SdIu IOr OtHdtOr
j. Glenn BealI that he is one of the incest
Senators in the august body. He has also,
through his offices, first as Congressman and
then as Senator, looked after the political
wants of his constituents, regardless of party
affiIiation.
Senator John Marshall Butler, an arch
conservative, has enjoyed the life as Sen
ator to such an extent that he can't give it
up and won't without a fight He knows
very little about his State outside of Balti-
more. He is pleasant man but we doubt if
he would be on any list of the most important
national legislators.
There are several vigorous young and
effective Maryland Congressman in the
House of Representatives. Danny Brewster,
Democrat. is serving his second term And
while he hasn't been the greatest legislator
he has served with certain amount of dis
tinction.
Charles Matthias, Republican, was just
elected in 1860 but Members of Congress
from both sides have been loud in their praise
for his first-term record. Seldom does a
freshman Congressman get such praise from
his own Party leaders, let alone from the
OPpOSlllOH
1t is our opinion that the voters i'm Mary.
land - both the Democratic and the Republic
can - are in mood to do something about
the political situation that has been allowed to
exist and grow during the past few years.
Democrats have been torn apart for some
time This is one of the reasons the Repub.
lcans have been able to elect a Republican
Governor for two terms = first in history -
and two United States Senator's.
1t was just three years ago that longtime
and popular Comptroller Tawes was able to
rally the Democratic forces behind him. We
believe one of the main selling points was the
fact that he agreed to remain in office for
one term and then retire. There were hopes
and even guesses that ]. Willard Tawes would
roll up one of the finest records of any Mary.
land Governor He hasn't In fact, he has
been keen disappointment to thousands of
Marylanders.
The Republican organization in the State
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-08-03

an old neighborhood boy who
had gotten a little mixed up
on an off moment. Perhaps,
officer thought we might
stage a unique Jail break
for our a C q ua in t a n e.
Wouldn't do that.
Introduced to 1t. Dorothy
K. Kuhn. Looked as much like
a Jail Officer as Doris Day.
Looked like Doris Day, as a
matter of fact. And just as
nice. What shock some of
the female prisoners must get
when they see her. Usually
one thinks of an officer in
charge of the women guests
as a big horsey woman. Not
1t. Kuhn. She's trim and
smart.
"She called out to women
prisoners: "Cover up-visi-
tors" They did. They even
covered their faces-reminded
us of Indians. Guess they
didn't want to see visitors.
Don't blame them.
THE County Manager, Ma
son Butcher, and all connect
ed with the establishment of
this modern detention house
deserve great praise. Those
who have to be detained
should be glad the place was
built with imagination even
though there isn't much
chance to escape. And anyone
reading this shouldn't get the
impression that it is so nice
that you might want to book
the place for a weekend or
something.
Game home determined
not to murder, steal or rape"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-08-03
Sentinel Found
To Be Richf

I have been a subscriber to
your paper for some time now
and lately I thought, perhaps,
the Sentinel was a bit over
critical of the School Board
and DR.. Whittier. However, I
have changed my mind be-
cause on Tuesday, July 25
attended my first meeting of
the School Board. I was
shocked
When the very important
issue of DR.. Whittier's 1874
Plan was brought up ! was
amazed at the lack of discus
sion by the Board, with the
exception of Mr.. Robert Nor
row, even though this topic
was listed in the agenda. Pos
sibly this was due to the fact
that the board was not sup
piled with any material, pro or
con, to study prior to this
meeting. Evidently Dr. Whit
tier expects the board to dig
for facts and figures because
not only the 12-4 Plan, but a
number of other proposals
were returned to the staff by
the board for more accurate
figures and more thorough re-
search. This, I feel, is most un.
fair to the board.
Mr.. Morrow obviously had
done quite a bit of research on
his own and as result was well
prepared for discussion. After
he had made his statements
pointing out decided disadvan-
tages in the plan, l received
the appalling impression from
DR.. Whittier's attitude that his
mind was made up and that
even If the entire board had
risen in dissent he would have
brushed them aside or ignored
them. thought the board was
the policy-making body and
DR.. Whittier the administrators.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-08-03
MONTGOMERY

STANLEY'S Brother went
to Jail the other day. He didn't
do anything wrong but he was
told that the citizens of the
county should be very proud
of the new County Detention
Home. So he went over and
got a report. Here it is:
"Drove up big as life
no fence and no guards. In
fact, got out of the car and
walked up to one of the
screened windows looked
in. cool, comfortable looking
place to be detained. Security
didn't look too secure at this
particular spot but under
stand fence is going to be in
stalled so no great friend of
prisoner could throw gun
through window to receptive
prisoner.
'Went around to the en-
trance of the building where
should have gone in first
place. Nice looking all around
this new building. In fact, the
architects, Siam and Hill
leary of Rockville, did an ex-
cellent job of creating a deten-
ton house with class. 1t isn't
too fancy but it is 3 far cry
from old-fashioned jail. AS a
matter of fact, this building is
much more attractive and
much more imagination was
put into it than the new West
ern Rockville Junior High
School being built up the pike
a way. That new building
looks more like a jail. And
maybe that is what the kids
will think too what with those
little windows.
Got around front and rang
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-08-03
Letters to the Sentinel

In writing this letter I am
making a plea to all parents
and taxpayers: Please attend
as many meetings as you pos
sibly can and help the board
to better know your feelings
on the policies proposed to
them.
The education of our chill
dren is at stake as well as our
tax money. Included in this
is a request of you, Mr.. Edi-
tor, to print the agenda of all
the School Board meetings. 1
feel this would be another
great public service on the
part of the Sentinel.
A Young Parent
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-08-03
By Peter DGWsOn

the bell. A voice popped out
and asked our mission. Not
sure but said we had appoint
ment. Guess that startled dis.
patcher. No one has to have
appointment to get into the
detention house. No reserva-
tons are needed. Greeted by
acting Jail supervisor Robert
ID. hardwood. This man
knows his business. He had
the facts of this new jail
down to a T.
'He explained about the
control room introduced
us to various Jail officers who
all know their business. And
all of them acted with a pre-
cision that would have to i'm
press the prisoner. One got
the impression that these men
would exert their authority by
firm and friendly manners
rather than rough words or
treatment so often the rule in
county jails.
Each bay is complete unto
itself. Prisoners do not have
to leave for anything-not
even food. The meals are
brought to various sections
where the men of a particular
quarter eat in privacy, so to
speak.
"The maximum security
ward is for prisoners held for
more serious crime such as
murder, rape, etc. We walked
through and one of the pris.
oners awaiting trial for a very
serious crime leaned up on his
arm and greeted us. Guard
almost dropped teeth but we
quickly explained that he was
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-08-03

has had every opportunity to build firm
foundation so that it would be ready to win
elections when Democrats decided not to fight
among themselves Instead, what happened?
McKeldin as Governor, did nothing to build
the State COP Neither did the two Senators.
They appeared more interested in keeping
themselves in office. A younger man with
real political talent was never given chance
in the tight little organization.
We believe voters in both Parties are fed
up with this sort of political maneuvering.
We believe the party that offers to the people
of Maryland candidates with history of
Independent thought vigor and courage will
win the elections.
When one looks at the political picture in
Maryland one has to be completely realistic
The Democrats have Tawes. He is the
Governor, He has powerful connections. And
If he wants the nomination for another term
there isn't very much anyone can do about it
except to get fresh new looking ticket with
young men of known vigor, independence
knowledge and courage. Blair Lee tried to
put such ticket together. He for the Senate
and Brewster for Governor. But the pressure
was too great for Danny Brewster who was
asked to be Democratic candidate for the
Senate on Tawes ticket His close associa-
ton with Birmingham, longtime head of the
Md. Democratic State Central Committee, and
his partnership with j. Gordon Boone, Major
ity Leader of the House of Delegates. was
overpowering. And perhaps, Mrs. Brewster,
very socially minded believed she would like
Washington Society better than that in
Annapolis.
So where does this leave the fresh look.
ing Democratic ticket? Up i'm the air. to saw
the least.
To further complicate matters. Blair Lee
has been asked by the Tawes crowd to go on
their ticket as Representations.
This leaves Lee in pickle.
He must either form another ticket or
accept the offer.
We hope he runs as an independent Dem.
ocratic candidate for the us. Senate. We
honestly believe the people of Maryland will
rally behind him in such forces that he will
be startled at his own strength and leader
ship
Blair Lee is United States Senatorial
material. He should run. in the Democratic
Primary regardless of his opponents. And it
is the opinion of more than one observer that
he should win.
1t is pity that an intelligent, vigorous
and youthful Republican doesn't step forward
and challenge the us. Senate seat now held
by Senator John Marshall Butler. At the
moment there isn't anyone willing to take on
this Important buclxing job.
BY virtue of the fact that Theodore
Roosevelt McKeldin held the post of Governor
for two terms, Republican leaders seem to
think ne is the only candidate well enough
known in the state that might possibly beat
the Democrat nominee. And there are manv
sage reporters in the state who will saw that
Mckeldin can clobber Governor Tawes in
1862.
Politics is a hot subject 1t will remain
SO for the next year and some months. Will
the old political machines be broken or lust
dented?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-08-03
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-04
Fredericksburg
Monroe Library
Cornerstone Laid

Mr.. and Mrs. Elon G. Sails
bury of Takoma Park attended
ceremonies marking the laying
of the cornerstone for the
James Monroe Memorial Lii
brary in Fredericksburg, Va.
Mrs. Salisbury is a regent of
the James Monroe Memorial
Foundation.
The cornerstone was laid with
full Masonic rites. Trowel used
to spread the mortar was the
one used by President George
Washington in laying the cor
nerstone of the United States
Capitol building.
The library forms an ell with
the little brick office building
on Charles ST., in which young
Monroe practiced law before en-
tering public life. 1t will house
a scholarly reference library on
Monroe, his times, the Monroe
Doctrine and Latin American
affairs.
Completion of the building is
expected by fall, but the dedi-
cation will be held near April
% the anniversary of Monroe's
birthday.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-04
Montgomery County May Art Calendar

be given Mondays, 4-6 pm. =.
The fee is $3.50 for 10 lessons.
For information call GA. $4,000.
Dollars in the Art News De-
partment. The Montgomery
County Councils new budget
appropriation for 100000 "de-
signed to provide a reservoir of
funds for the advance purchase
of land for capital projects is
of interest to those who have
worked long and hard for a Gull
tural art center. #. The Mont
gomery County Arts Center,
Inc. will benefit under the "cap-
itol projects" section.
See you at the Gallery.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-04

Montgomery County Art AS
ISOLATION Members.
Twenty-three canvasses of
contemporary artists, the circu-
lation administered by the
American Federation of Arts
and made possible by the "Mu-
scum Purchase Fund" are on
display in the Rockville Art
Gallery. The Purchase
Fund was instituted by Gloria
Vanderbilt in 1853 ito encour-
age contemporary artists
through the purchase of their
work for a public collection.
Selections for the exhibit
were made by museum direc-
tors, critics and educators, APP
pointed by Miss Vanderbilt,
from New York, San Francisco,
Chicago and Boston. The
paintings are acquired from art
lists who are residents of the
United States and who, in the
selector's opinion, have not re-
ceived adequate recognition.
Plan your time so that you may
give more than curSorV
glance at these works. Per-
sonal favorites include Yutaki
Ohashis 1.-THE Festival, 1855,
large canvass with a forceful,
M a culine organization of
forms, primarily in black, gray
and gold, floating on field of
white; Ralph Du Casse's "Chi.
nese Dog, a bold canvass of
complicated small patterns, unit
ing in two large areas, against
simplified spaces to form a bal
anced work of color pattern
and spatial relation harmony;
and the luminous, shimmering
Mysterious Bird" by Ronald
Jay Stein.
Another fine show is at c. I.
Smiths Color Center. !. TWen-
ty-five well-known local artists
are here displayed.
We look forward to two ex-
hibits open to Professional and
Amateur artists. Original
works, not previously shown in
a judged show, will be accepted
at the Takoma Park Library
Saturday, May 20, from 4:30-
$50 pm. for exhibition in the
Takoma Park Art Associations
May Dist Art Show. :. There
will be four categories: Profess
sional, Amateur, Teens (12-1S
years., and Children; cash
awards and a silent auction.
The judges are Jack Hammond
and Pietro Lazzari. Entry
fee is minimal. Entry forms
are available at the Takoma
Park Library or call HE. 1912,
JU. 9-8560.
Next event is the three-day
Inside.Outside DC. Show open
ing May 26 at the Eastern Mar
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-04

ket. Sponsored by the Cul.
tural Committee of the Capitol
Hill Community Council, Inc,
this show should shape up as
one of the largest in the area.
The exhibit is open to all
professional and amateur artists
and should draw the talents of
Washington, Maryland and Vir-
ginia. ). For further informa-
ton call Mrs. c. r. Spurgin,
Ii. 6.155S.
Cheers for DeMona's (Jane
Loiselle) Awakening, cray
on and oil canvas, awarded Hon.
orable Mention in the American
Federation of Women's Clubs
Annual Arts and Crafts Show
in Baltimore. Add Cheers
the Gallery sales of Robert
tombstone and Phyllis Grady.
Now is the time to "get with"
your interest in art. +. (. The
Rockville Art League begins its
fifth organizational year on
May %. Their annual cleo
ton meeting will be held that
evening in the Attic Studio of
the Rockville Civic Center at
8:15. New members are in
vited. The Rockville Art
League is open to residents of
the County, maintains a studio,
arranges for models, One and
Two-man shows, art lectures, or
ganiZes two open shows a year
and manages the Rockville Art
Gollery in cooperation with the
City. The nominating COM
mittee announces the following
slate of officers: President, Rob-
ert tombstone; Vice-President,
Folly Fodor; Treasurer, Kath-
eryn Craig; Corresponding Sec
rotary, Louise Trevy; Recording
Secretary, Dorothy Cornwell;
Membership Chairman, Vera
Beck and News Reporter JOS
eph Zetts and Gwen Carter. -.
There will be nominations from
the floor. Both Profess
sional and Amateur artists are
welcome.
Now that you've joined the
League-how about a class? -.
Summer enrolment is open in
Bernard Loiselle's outdoor land
Scape class scheduled to
meet Wednesday mornings, 10
anil pm, May, June and
July. The fee for thirteen
lessons is $40. To enroll
call Pc. 2-4517 !. or how about
ceramic project under the ex-
cellent tutelage available at
Jack Reds Personal Touch,
East Montgomery ave-, Rock
vile?
A Young Peoples Art Glass
has been instituted by the Rock
vile Civic Center's Recreation
Department. Instruction viii
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-04
Els is Named
P-TA Council
Head Again

The Montgomery County
Council of Parent-Teacher AS
sociations has reelected Joseph
Els president.
Els. who operates a printing
shop in Washington, lives at
2709 Spencer I'd, Chevy Chase.
Other officers named are:
Bradley H. Patterson, jr., 6205
Pemberton ST., Kenwood Park,
first vice president; Mrs. F. M.
Bowers, Silver Spring, second
vice president; Mrs. Mildred
Bianco, Silver Spring, secre-
tary; Mrs. Arnold Ordman,
Wheaton, assistant secretary,
and Mrs. Elliott Pierce, Whea-
ton, treasurer.
Area vice presidents are:
Area A - John TannhauSer
Bethesda; Area B Herbert
Blackman, Bethesda; c Ray
Dolan, Bethesda; D Charles
r. Simpson, Silver Spring; E II
DR.. Howard Hausman, Silver
Spring.
Also, Area F Sidney Saper
stein. Silver Spring; G Johr
w. Molyneaux, Wheaton; H =
Thomas Clement, Clarksburg;
William L. Fremmouth, Da
mascus; ] DR.. John Firor
Rockville, and K - Jack w
Wise, Olney-Colesville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-04
Teen Age COP
Group to Hear
Matthias Friday

Rep. Charles M. Matthias, jr.
tR.-Md.) will speak at meet
ing of the Teen Age Republi-
cans of Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Friday night at 7:30 O'Clock.
The meeting will be held at
Westmoreland Recreation Cen
ter, Westmoreland Hills.
Matthias will discuss, THE
Failure of Maryland Reappor-
tionment and the Need for
Teen Age Awareness in Poll
tics" He will be introduced by
group President Dave Kinkel,
6237 Walhonding I'd.
Purpose of the meeting is to
gain new members and to stimu-
late interest of teen-agers in
politics. The group plans at
least one public meeting a
month.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-04

profit organization in 1851. They
have contributed more than
$1,000 to local civic groups and
institutions.
In addition to the annual
spring presentation, members of
the organization during the
year produce three one-act plays
and hold group planning SEES
sions, discussions, experiments
and lectures concerning the
stage.
Originated by Cunningham,
the players have been enthus-
iastically supported by local
residents. Cunningham served
as director of the first and
many subsequent plays.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-04
BY Joyce Linthicum
RAJ. Reporter

ART SHOP GALLERY, 8209
Georgia ave-, Silver Spring.
Mon., Thurs, Fri, 5000.
Tues, We'd, Sat, 1906.
Group Show through May.
Various media. Israeli artists.
Wrobel (France), Clapera
(Spain). Oils & Prints by
Lila Oliver Asher.
G. I. SMITHS COLOR CEN.
TER, % E. Montgomery ave.,
Rockville. Daily until 6. Fri
days until 8. Group show
through May 10. Various me-
dia. 25 artists.
CITIZENS BANK, Carroll &
Laurel ave-, Takoma Park.
Group Show. Various media.
Takoma Park Art Assn. mem
bers.
EASTERN MARKET, 9TH & c
st, Sc, d. c. Three d a y s
only, May 26, 8-11 pm. May
81, 10 a.m.-8:30 pm. May %,
l p.m.-S:30 pm. Capitol Hill
Community Councils Inside
Outside Open Art Show.
Chairman of Judges Panel:
John Chapman Lewis.
FRANCISCO'S RESTAURANT,
All Montgomery Ia, Bethes-
da. Two-man show through
May. Oils. Mona Eaton,
Phyllis Grady.
ROCKVILLE ART GALLERY,
Civic Center, Rockville. Mon,
Tues, We'd, F ri, 12-5. Sun
days: 81. Group Show
through May IA. Oils, Muse
UNI Purchase Fund Circulat-
ing Exhibit.
ROCKVILLE CIVIC CENTER,
Old Baltimore I'd, Rockville.
(1st fir. Mansion). Group
Show through June. Various
media. Rockville Art League
Members.
ROTH'S SILVER SPRING THE.
ATRE, 8242 Georgia ave-, Sill
yer Spring. Two-man show
through May. Oils. Merry
Ellen Foster, Martha Lloyd.
TAKOMA PARK LIBRARY, 101
Philadelphia ave, Takoma
Park. One day only. Sunday,
May 81, 1-6 pm. Takoma
Park Art Assoc. Open Exhibit.
Judges: Jack Hammond, Pie
tro Lazzari.
VILLA ROSA RESTAURANT,
80 Roeder I'd, Silver Spring.
One-man show through May.
Oils. Grace Williams.
WESTWOOD INN, 5402 West
bard ave-, Bethesda. Six man
show through May. Oils.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-04
Where There's a Will

NEW YORK (UPD--Want to
brush up on your Shakespeare?
A couple of graduates from New
York City's Hunter College have
just embarked on the project
of recording the entire works
OF the master.
The girls are Marianne Man
tell and Barbara Holdridge, who
founded their own record firm
and already have recorded
Macbeth" 1.-The Tanning of the
Shrew'' and "Othello."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-04

Tickets will be $1.5O. Pro-
ceeds go to Olney Elementary
School, Sherwood High School,
American Legion Norman Price
Post SO and st. Marks Epis-
copal Church.
Beginning as P-TA group to
raise funds for Sherwood, the
players formed the present non
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-04

Joseph Cunningham plays the
title role in this years produc-
ton. Other members of the cast
are Florence Johnston, Fred
Joiner, Mildred Doud, Terry
Nordeen, John GrzeszkiewicZ,
Mildred Joiner, Jean Disharoon,
Carl Sidell, Arthur Johnston,
David Clark, Clyde Unglesbee,
Patricia Faye, Al Wozniak and
Ned Newberg.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1961-05-04
Sandy Spring Players Set
A Performances of HOWE

Oney Theater opens its 1861 season with the play
Howie, to be presented by the Sandy Spring Theatel
Group May 1913 and 1920 at $50 pm.
The group organized II years ago and has an.
nually produced play a community project.