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The Sidney herald., 1962-11-14
Governor PrOclaims
November MD Month

Muscular Dystrophy Month will
be observed in Montana in Nov
ember by proclamation of Cover
nor Tim Babcock.
The governor said the nations
health sis imperiled by any dis
ease whose cause and cure are UNI
known and whose victims num-
Der 100000.
Hope for these victims, two
thirds of them children, lies in
research, clinical diagnosis and
treatment-the urgent mission of
the Muscular DyStrophy ASSocia-
tion of America, the procla-
nation stated.
The Sidney Rainbow girls and
the Demolay boys will conduct
the drive for muscular dystrophy
funds locally, Saturday, Novem-
Der II.
The Sidney herald., 1962-11-14

atives and friends in Billings,
New Meadows, Idaho; Eugene,
Oregon; Olympia and Seattle
Washington. On their return they
visited the Gordon MaStons in
Cut Bank.
MIR. and Mrs. Bert Floman left
Thursday for Fort Collins, Colo,
where they plan to spend some
time with her parents. They have
disposed of their store and other
property interests here i'm recent
transactions and will relocate
elsewhere. They visited in the
Frank Bertino home Monday
night, were dinner guests of
James Gandruds Tuesday and
overnight guests of MIR. and Mrs.
Leo WaldhauSen Wednesday.
The annual fall turkey dinner,
served by st. Anthony'S Altar
Society in the grade school Sun
day was attended by about 4OO
people from Wolf Point, Sidney
Williston, Bainville, Poplar and
CulbertSon. The tables were dec
GRATED with fall bouquets.
The Sidney herald., 1962-11-14
LOnsdale Methodist Circle
Sets November Calendar

Agnes ~Circle-Wednesday, Nov.
IA, 2 pm. HosteSSes: Mrs. Bert
LeSueur cTel. 270), Mrs. Philip
Peterson and Mrs. Alma Krause.
Bertha Circle-Wednesday. Nov.
IA, 2 pm. HoSteSses: Mrs. John
Sebring Tel. 467D and Mrs. w.
A. Leo.
Eileen Circle-ThurSday, Nov.
is, 7:45 pm. HoSteSSes: Mrs.
Mark Fawcett Tel. $500, Mrs.
Lester Romo and Miss Mabel
Creager.
Florence ~Circle-Wednesday
Nov. IA, 2 pm. HoStesses: Mrs.
Lionel Gall CTel. 625W) and Mrs.
VIM. Henderson.
Helen Circle-WedneSday, Nov.
81, 2 pm. HoStesses: Mrs. Jack
McMorris CTel. 1370M and Mrs,
Art Zadow.
Nancy Circle-Wednesday, Nov
IA, 1880 pm. HoSteSSes, Mrs
Vaughn Walker CTel. 485) and
Mrs. Sheriff. Henderson.
All Methodist interested women
are cordially invited to attend the
Circle of their choice if they have
no Home" Circle.
Woman's Society Bazaar will bC
on Saturday, December /. Circle!
are reminded of the date to act,
lively participate in the Bazaar.
Prayer Circle Meetings m the
End and 4th Wednesdays of eacl
month, at $50 in the Parsonage
Fellowship Room.
November Visitation will b,
outlined by Mrs. Vaughn Wake.
for the 4th Wednesday of Novem
Der, for a one o'clock meeting a
the church, for visitation.
Woman's Society Annual Car
eer Supperette for Methodist Higl
School Youth will be in the churcl
fellowship room at 6:15 pm
Thursday, November Is. Mrs. Ear
Hawley will be General Chair
man. The there: Patterns for Liv
ing"
The Sidney herald., 1962-11-14

Noon Monday. The first en-
try drawn that correctly
Identifies the WHO'S WHO
will win $500. if that en-
try also lists every clue cor
rectly, a BONUS of $500
will be added. Whenever this
bonus is not won, it will be
added to next weeks bonus
which will continue to
grow until it is wont Win
ming the BONUS requires a
PERFECT list of clues /.
the exact number and all
copied correctly.
6. Every possible precau-
ton will be taken to prevent
typographical errors that
might be mistaken for clues.
you can't
win if you don't enter . i.
so GET YOUR T r
IN TODAY AMI BE A
N
The Sidney herald., 1962-11-14
Who's Who In The Sidney Area
YOU CAN WIN $500 THIS WEEK

3. WHO'S WHO may be
anyone in the Sidney area.
Clues to his or her identity
will be HIDDEN only in ads
of sponsoring merchants
(this means any ad in this
section or any ad of the same
merchant elsewhere in this
issue of The Sidney Herald.
A. To enter, write down
the name you think WHO'S
WHO is. List all the clues
you can find in all of the
Advertising of the sponsor
ing merchants in this issue
of the Herald. Don't forget
your own name and address.
Drop entry at the store or
stores of the sponsoring
merchant whose ad is within
the heavy black borders in
this issue.
s. This weeks contest
starts Immediately after
publican and ends at 1900
The Sidney herald., 1962-11-14
HOTEL ALBERT BUILDING
PHONE 747-96O1
Open 10 am. to z am.
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express u thanks
for the kindneSSes and expressions
of sympathy shown us during our
recent bereavement. Also our
many thanks to all those who sent
flowers and memorials and for
the food that was brought in. AL
was greatly appreciated.
The families of
Ralph and Floyd Blair
Orvald Norgaard
Arnold Hansen
Walter Knopp
Earl Kale
The Sidney herald., 1962-11-14
RULES

/. This is a family fun con-
test. Entries welcomed from
every member of the family
-. but only one entry per
person at any one store,
whose ads are within the
heavy black borders each
week. More than one entry
will diSqualify that person
for the week. Anyone may
enter except Herald en-
ployees and their families.
Sponsoring merchants, their
families are most welcome to
enter EXCEPT during weeks
that entries are brought into
that sponsors place of bust
ness.
2. Nothing to buy. Use any
slip of paper for entry blank.
DO NOT put your entry in
an envelope. 1t is not neces-
sary to be present at the
drawing to win.
The Sidney herald., 1962-11-14
W.: !:
lie You Correctly Identify
who's Who" And Find All
The Clues To The Identity

Clues will appear only in ads of the mer-
chants listed below. There may be one to five
or even no clues in their ads. If a sponsoring
merchant has more than one ad in the Herald
be sure to check all of their ads. We're trying
10 outWlt you - so read carefully!
The Sidney herald., 1962-11-14
Legal Notices

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF RICHLAND
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF LENA B. BENOTT. Deceased
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL
Pursuant TO an order made in the
above entitled matter on the 31st day
of Octobr, AID, 1862;
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that a
petition for the probate of the will
of Lena b. Benoit. deceased, and for
the issuance of Letters Testamentary
to John NJ. Benoit has been filed in
this Court. and that Wednesday, the
21st day of November AID, 1862 at
the hour of 1000 o'clock Am. of said
day in the Courtroom of said County
in the Courthouse in the City of Sid
ney, County of Richland. State of
Montana, has been appointed as the
time and place for hearing said petit
ton, when and where any person in
tereSted may appear and contest the
same and Sho cause, if any he has.
why said petition should not be grant,
ed.
Dated this 31st day of October. AID.
1862.
ALMA MURPHY
Clerk of the District Court
COURT SEAL)
MILTON G.. ANDERSON
Post office & Business Address
The New Sidney Drug Store Building
Sidney. Montana
/ Attorney for Petitioner
publication Dates: October 81. Nov
ember Z n IA, 1862
The Sidney herald., 1962-11-14

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF RICHLAND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of OLAF M. WAAG. Deceased
Notice Is Hereby Given by the un-
dersigned Rachel Waag, Executrix of
the estate of Olaf NJ. Waag deceased,
to the creditors of and all persons
having claims against the said de-
ceased. to exhibit them with the ece
ssary vouchers within four (4) months
after the first publication of this
notice. to the said Rachel Waag at the
law office of Milton G.. Anderson, at
torney for. ExecutriX. located in The
New Sidney Drug Store Building, Sid
ney, Montana, the place appointed for
the transaction of the business of
the estate.
Dated October 81. 1862.
RACHEL WAAG
Executrix of the Estate of
Olaf M. Waag, Deceased
MILTON G.. ANDERSON
Post Office & Business Address
The New Sidney Drug Store Building
Sidney, Montana
Attorney for Executrix
publication Dates: October 81. Nov
ember 7. IA & 81, 1862.
Evening star., 1962-04-05
REFRIGERATORS

1REFRIGERATOR from home Of in
terror decorator, bar type, bright
| orange W/matching cabinets. Rea-
| Sonahle call l60-oT6l ewes
Evening star., 1962-04-05
SECRETARY

Wanted experienced secretary for
electronics firm in Bethesda. Typ
ing. shorthand. office manage
ment. Salary commemorate with
experience and capability. For ap-
pointment please call OIL. 1854.
Evening star., 1962-04-05
MATTRESSES
Marriott
Motor Hotel

Outstanding opportunity for
women over II. no expert
ence necessary. Daytime
hours. Excellent salary. tips,
complete fringe benefits.
Apply manager, FAIR
FIELD INN" Key Bridge
Marriott Motor Hotel, Mon
day through Saturday, ell
am, or 3-5 pm.
Evening star., 1962-04-05
HELP WOMEN
GIRL FRIDAY

Independent sal with nice hand.
writing, good typing who likes Il
work without supervision vii
enjoy this Job. start $40, fast
raise. ALL-OFFICE EMPL. AGcY.
Ill 14th ST. NV, DI. 7-6632.
II UNEMPLOYED steno. -typist
bookkpr., PIX. opr., cashier
recep. -typist. Save. select posi-.
tions. BOYD's, 700 12th st. NV
INSURANCE CLAIMS PROCESSOI
Insurance agency needs exper
fenced fire casualty marine claim
professor. downtown location
hours Q to 3. 5-day week. Hospi'
taliZation and life insurance hene'
fits. Salary open. Phone fol
appointment. NE. S-3996.
INSURANCE
Experienced fire insurance typist
Benefits include open salary, sicl
leave, vacation and bonus. Largi
downtown air-conditioned office
Call DI. 7-51s0.
Evening star., 1962-04-05
lCONINUEcl

FURNITURE - Bedroom. carpet
sweeper. and lamps. All In excel
lent cond. 733-9407.
FURN. UNCLAIMED : Loveseats
SEQ. rcliaWay bed $40. studio
couch $50, maple, walnut and
blond chest Of drawers from $40
70 $50, hideaway bed S35, bedrm.
set SIS, HOLLYWOOD bed So, wick
er sofa and 2 chairs SIS, lawn
mower SIS, loveseat glider SO, :
rms. Of furn., bedrm. Hv. rm. and
dinette incl. spring and mattress
$l29. Hundreds Of different items
that We don't list available. EASY
terms. HOFFMAN,, 2447 18th
st. d.W., nr. Columbia rd, CO. s.
1852. Daily It'll o, Sat. It'll 8,
SUNDAY 1875.
FURN.-Kitchen sinks. cabinets
portable gas stove, brano-neV
MATSOS FURN.. 42l3 Wilson
blvd, Arlington. 525-2191, IA
FURNITURE-ouick sale. House
hold Of liV. rm., bedrm., kitchen
furn. Excel. bargains. CHI. S-923S,
FURNITURE costs less when you
buy at MAJORS FURNITURE
WAREHOUSE. 400 r. !. ave. ne
FURN. from model apts.-3 rms,
liv. rm.. bedroom, dinette. S399,
Terms. 81 week. MA. S-3616.
FTTRNTTURF
Evening star., 1962-04-05

q new BALDWIN HoWhrn.
lIEL PIANO Il ORGAN co.
st. NV. Ma. s-0423
Evening star., 1962-04-05

PIANos-for music lovers; mag
nifieent new full 4O' console
KRIS Is convenient loeationsIs Is
Dntn.. 1880 g q; nv. RE. 2
XII. s-S6S6. Bethesda. 4940 Fair
mont ave. OF. 6-1675. Suburban
Evening star., 1962-04-05
DOGS, PETS, ETC.

CHAIN SAWS. pumps. generators.
SOD To cutters; ToIEp TIeTs; So eti m RESdAL bS54d
Evening star., 1962-04-05
SlipcoVer Sale

Samples shown and furniture meas
ured in your own home by our
fact. experts. Chair S7.95. sofa
SI4,95 sectional S12.95. GuarAn-
teed to wash and fit. Phone early
for best selection. "a hr. phone
Evening star., 1962-04-05
HELP WOMEN

COMPUTER, exper. on desk ealcu-
lator or comptometer. Start S325.
ABBEY PERSONNEL 1888 Eye NV.
DANCE TEACHERS, ballroom, fun
or part time, compl. training
given free, excel. salary. vacation
with pay. Apply in person, VIC
TOR STUDIOS, 1901 Conn. ave.
DENTAL ASST, pleasant phone
voice, some tipping, will train lab.
work, Arl.. days. $500. POTO-
MAC EMPL.. 2334 Wilson blvd,
IA. $4,000.
DENTAL AssIs.. inexper 500
MEDICAL SECY. 1900 S375-S4OO
MEDICAL TECH, non-reg. - $3.50
LAB. TECH, exper. S4O0
RECEPTIONLST - S275
NO REGISTRATION FEE
NO PYMTS. NEC. I'll lst PAY
Professional Placement
1888 Eye st. NV. LIST Floor
Evening star., 1962-04-05
SECRETARY

JR. SECRETARY for scientific team
in non-government research group
located in Pentagon. U. S. citizen.
min. 2 yrs. college, recent expert
ence. min. skills. 80 w.p.m. typ
ing. so w.p.m. shorthand. Good
taPped Work sfSamiaTDtvn nande WitS sci 1f
entific material helpful. Salary
commensurate. Call OK. 5-617l
after $50 am. weekdays.
Evening star., 1962-04-05

FURN. sofa and wing chairs newly
upholstered UNCLAIMED BY Gus;
money due. La France upholster-
ing. 25O9 l4th st. NV.
Evening star., 1962-04-05
CLERK -TYPIST
CLERK-TYPIST

Interesting work and oppor-
tunity for Advancement With
large real estate and mort
case loan firm. Liberal start
ing salary plus substantial
employe benefits. we would
like to talk to you. II you
are q high school graduate.
under 40 and an accurate
typist, so w.p.m. 5-day,
SS-hr. Ss6; S6; Call Mr.. Allnutt,
Evening star., 1962-04-05
HELP WOMEN
WAITREss-costumed

wa = =
STEAK PIT La. 9-2407
WAITRESsEs, experienced only.
good character references, pari
or full time. Good salary and ex.
eel. tips. CAL between 2 and
pm. WAYSIDK REsTAURANT
IUUs E.-W. hwy. sil. spg.. Nd
WEARING APPAREL PRESSER, ex,
perieneed. See Mr.. Gresham, FAIR.
LINQTON LAUNDRY, $500 8
-Four Mile Run dr., Arl.
WOMEN, NEED EXTRA MONEYS
Call 946-6065 about ssrving Gus.
toners with Raleigh Products
locally. Many earn So hour com.
mission, plus Sab green stamps
Al TYPIST-RECEP., TO $50. Apt
phone, ST. 3-366S, Miss Evans
BOYD'S. l2th and @ NV. Visit
save test. 4s yrsD.
Al SECY. .-ADMIN., Exec. type
SI0O to Sl35 wk. See Miss Evans
in person. BoYD's. 18th and 6
ST 3-366S.
Evening star., 1962-04-05
HELP WOMEN
SECRETARY

Excellent opportunity for exp. sec
with lge. real estate co. Moderr
a.-c. office In downtown location
Co. benefits, 5-day wk. Call Mrs
Farris. Ma. s-2345 for appoint
ment.
SHANNON g. LUCHS co.
Evening star., 1962-04-05
SITUATI0MS-W0MEN
SITUATIONS MEN I WOMEN

COUPLE for house parents or
woman for g.h.v., man for. care
taker. maintenance or watchman
434-b3l3.
Evening star., 1962-04-05
HELP WOMEN

PART TIME. day or ewes. Sarah
Coventry; Car and phone nee.
Evening star., 1962-04-05

FURNITURE - Bedroom, earpet
sweeper. and lamps: All in excel
Evening star., 1962-04-05
SECRETARY

SECRETARY
To president Of leading real estate
and development corporation
Must be fast steno. and typist
Top sal. RE. 7-3531. EN-. 2-3699
SECRETARY, attractice. capable OF
varied duties in large law office
legal exper. not necessary. Salary
commensurate with ability. I'M
mediate opening. JU. 1910 for
appt.
SECRETARIES, to $1,000. HAG.
GERTY EMIL. AGENCY, 91S Els
worth dr., Sill. Spring. JU. S-6464
SECRETARY, Capitol Hill. Coco
skills. Age open. Start $4,000.
ABBEY PERSONNEL 1888 Eye NV
SECRETARY, Georgetown. as asst
to director of research org. Start
to S435, rapid increase.
ABBEY PERSONNEL 1888 Eye NV
SECRETARY, Falls Church, local
resident, work for . men, in in
teresting office: to s346. POTO-
MAC EMPL., 104 E. Broad St,
Falls Church, JE. 2-7272.
Kodiak mirror., 1962-05-18
Rev. Lewis White. Chaplain Vaughan Exchange PuIpits

Chaplain R. A. Vaughan of the Naval Station and Rev. Lewis White, pastor at the Community Baptist Church, will exchange pull pits Sunday, with Chaplain Vau- ghan officiating in town and Rev. White at the Naval Station Chapel.
 The exchange is in observance Of Armed Forces Day. Services at the Community Baptist Church be- gin at II am. Services at the Base Chapel commence at Ills am.
 The public is invited to either service.
Kodiak mirror., 1962-05-18
Episcopalians To M eet On Sunday

St. James the Fisherman Episco- pal Church services will be con ducted Sunday, May 20, by Father Hugh Hall of Seward. The services will be held at the Armory.
 Holy Communion will be offered at 8::3O a.m., with Church school at 9:45. Morning prayer will be held at II. In the evening, beginning at 2 p.m., a parish dinner will be served.
Kodiak mirror., 1962-05-18
JeriIynn Smith Is Retreat Head

Jerilynn Smith, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Norman L. Smith, Baker Cottage Baptist Mission, Ouzinkie, was student chairman for the an nual Linfield College Christian Student Union spring retreat at Gleneden on the Oregon Coast the first Saturday in May.
 Miss Smith is freshman at Lin field.
 Prof. Paul J. Little of the Lin field Religion Department was speaker for the retreat.
Kodiak mirror., 1962-05-18
Missionary Guest Of The Gilbreaths

Miss Helen Zernov, from Quito, Ecuador, is guest of MT. and Mrs. Irwin Gilbreath of this city. She arrived today.
 The missionary conducts radio breadcasts in the South American city in the Russian language, which are directed to Russia. Miss Zernov is in charge of correspondence for station HCJB at Quito.
Kodiak mirror., 1962-05-18

ing at the Community Baptist Church beginning at 7:30.
 Special music will be presented and refreshments will be served. All youths of the community are invited to attend.
Kodiak mirror., 1962-05-18

We all have our rights, but along with our rights come certain du- ties we must perform.
Kodiak mirror., 1962-05-18
Movie At United For Christ Meet

A movie titled Forgotten Val ley' will be shown at the United For Christ meeting Saturday even
Kodiak mirror., 1962-05-18
Griffin Memorial
 Births

A daughter, Terri Lynn, weigh ing lbs. 2 ozs., was born on May IA to Virginia and David Ramsey.
Kodiak mirror., 1962-05-18
"CoWboy" Enters 5O4Oth Hospital

Al Styling, better known as Cowboy, left Tuesday to enter the 5040 tn hospital at Fort Rich ardson near Anchorage
 Styling will undergo tests to de- termine his ailment.
 Old age will always have some advantages-experience is more trustworthy than theory.
Kodiak mirror., 1962-05-18

CHURCH OF CHRIST Sunday School 1000 A. M. Worship Service 10:45 A. M.
 Meeting each Sunday morning in the Old City Hall Bldg. For Information call 487-5846
Kodiak mirror., 1962-05-18
KODIAK DIRECTORY

BARTENDERS LOCAL 875 A.FL. Meets on 2nd Sunday of every month, 12 noon at Fishermen's
 Hall.
Evening star., 1962-10-01
MonChorged
In Death Of
Mother of Six

A 4l-year-old man was
charged today with the murder
of the mother of six children
in her Northwest Washington
apartment last Friday.
He is Charles z. jackson. of
the 1900 block of Newton street
NV. according to Capt
George Donahue, head of the
homicide squad.
Jackson is charged with IA
tally shooting Mrs. Mona Aiken,
SO. in the kitchen of her apart
ment at 2462 Ontario road
NV, Friday afternoon.
Capt. Donahue said the .3S
caliber revolver used in the
Staying is believed to have been
thrown into the Potomac River
at HainS Point. Navy divers
will be asked to search for the
gun.
| jackson. according to Capt.
Donahue. had been a friend OF
the woman. Two of Mrs
Aiken's children drowned in
April while playing at Rock
Greek near the National Zoo.
The suspect was to appear to-
day before a United States
Commissioner on the homicide
charge.
Evening star., 1962-10-01
BY CHARLES d. PIERCE
Star staff Writer /

BLACKWATER FALLS STATE PARK, w, Va. Oct l.
Near here is something Washngons Virginia bound COM
muters have long been looking fora spot where the Poo
River be crossed in one quick step.
The Potomac world famous a symbol for Washing
ton begins 10 miles from here tiny spring in the lonely
splendor of West Virginias Allegheny mountains.
The Fairfax Stone a boundary marker, pinpoints the
source isolated clearing surrounded by
maple trees the and gold foliage of fall
Narrow at Source
The spring sends rivuet of water along bed lined
yards away Potomac disappears under dense
stand of archng trees to begin its approximately 3OOne
to Chesapeake Bay.
At the headwaers easily straddle the stream
which later the broad flowing past the Ma
tons Capital .t.-. it
Accessible only dirt road that winds past the scars
coal strip mines slowly being healed by the
growth timber. the spring the northwest edge
of the Potomac Basin
The 14670-Square mile basin collects the rain drainage
portions of four Staes-Maryland Virginia West Vir
gnia Pennsylvana-and the District of Columbia and
tunnels it into the Potomac
Court Settled Dispute
On the of the basin edge rain water deScends
to become part of the Ohio River system.
At its source ridge Backbone Mountain, the
river is known the North Branch Of the Potomac.
For many years bitter boundary dispute be-
Maryland West Virginia involving the question
whether the North Branch the South Branch of the
Potomac should be considered the rivers source
This protracted controversy was finally settled when
Evening star., 1962-10-01
Robber 7 axes
$3.50 From
Drugstore

A lone bandit robbed a
Northwest Washington drug
store of $3.50 in cash and $50 in
checks last night and tied up
the assistant manager and two
counter girls before escaping
police reported.
Robert I. Manning, 26. the as
sistant manager of the Alban
Towers Pharmacy, 3700 Massa-
chusetts avenue said the man
came into the store at 9:40
pm. and ordered a root beer.
The bandit then told Mr.
Manning to call over to the two
counter girls. Annie Mae Jones
81, of 835 Euclid street NV.
and Margie Tatum, 26, OF Isl
U street NE.
He forced the three into a
small storage room where he
tied them hand and feet and
told them to wait a half hour
before calling police.
Mr.. Manning described the
man as white, about Is years
of age, 5 feet 10 inches tall and
between $50 and $50 pounds. He
had a black crew cut and was
wearing a black and white sport
shirt and brown pants.
Evening star., 1962-10-01

Republican Frank Small, jr.
has won the enthusiastic" sup
port of former Gov. Theodore
R. McKeldin in his bid to be
elected Governor of Maryland
but the two G. o. P. leaders
disagree over slot machines.
Mr.. McKeldin. the only Re-
publican elected Governor Of
Maryland in recent years 1880
So gave his Endorsement to
Mr.. Small in statement yes
terday.
He predicted the G. o. P.
candidate would receive "a ter
rifle vote" adding that "he
has a chance: that's all a Re-
publican ever has" Voter regis
tration in Maryland favors
Democrats over Republicans by
better than two to one.
Asked about his own position
on slots. however, Mr.. Nickel
din said they should be abol-
Evening star., 1962-10-01
POTOMAC REPORT
City's Water Future Is Uncertain

the u Supreme Court decided in 1910 that the Fairfax
Stone stood at "the first fountain of the Potomac.
The North Branch of the Potomac flows northeast from
its source to Cumberland Md and then joins with the
South Branch Green Spring W. Va to form the main
body Of the river.
From there it runs norheastward to Hancock. Nd and
then southeastward to Washington.
Flow is Irregular
second largest river in the Eastern United States
the Potomac has average annual flow of $500 billion
gallons of water with the average daily flow of the river
at Washington than billion gallons.
If this flow uniform the Washington area would
have to worry about its future water supply.
However the volume of water in the river. fuctuates
tremendously from year to year and season to
A record low flow of 594 million gallons day was
recorded $780, but in the flood OF 1886 total OF %5
billion gallons swept by Washington in a single day.
Few the of commuters who cross the Potomac
daily realize its tremendous Importance to the Nations
Capital Throughout history great cities have faded or
bloomed depending their water supplies.
Future Uncertain
The Potomac not only provides of drinking
water but also Washngtons wastes and
vdes boating recreation for thousands
Studies by S. Army Corps of Engineers have shown
that within 10 the Potomac may not be able
to meet adequately because of the population boom
in the Washington area.
The engineers contend that the to this problem
to regulate by dams Opponents of dams argue
that future needs be met by using new methods to
remove all pollution from the Potomac
The people of the Potomac Basin will have an oppor-
nity to decide which approach they favor when the Army
Engineers their detailed recommendations and re-
port on the Potomac later this year.
Evening star., 1962-10-01
WOMAN, 7S, HIT,
DIES IN HOSPITAL

MARTINSBURG, w. Va.
(AP) "A 78-year-old Martins
burg woman was struck and
killed as she crossed Queens
street here Sunday.
The victim was identified as
Mrs. Ada v. Poisal. Police said
she had just stepped off the
curb when she was struck by
a car driven by Lawrence G..
Ruble, 38, of Bunker Hill, w.
Va.
Mrs. Poisal was taken to City
Hospital and died several hours
later, police said.
Mr.. Ruble was charged with
operating a vehicle under the
influence of alcohol and driv-
ing on an expired drivers
license.