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The Washington times., 1929-04-22
Help For the Man Who Wants to Build
What You May
Want to Know
About Building

Questions addressed to this p0-
per t0iH be GassaOered by the Archt-
tectS' Small House Service BURGESS
of the United States, Inc. Enclose
a stGnsped addressed envelope.
Q-How can you determine
the relative humidity IN q
house?
A-Secure q hygrometer O. wet
bulb thermometer. Your heating
man can get one for YOU
Owe are troubled with
noises from the oil burner i'm
stalled several years ago.
Would 1t help to insuIate the
basement ceiling?
A-The new burners are far less
noisy. However, it will undoubt-
edly improve conditions for you TO
attach insulating material be-
tween or on your ceiling joists.
Q-Is 1t wise to plaster direct
y On cinder block, or should
they be furred?
A-There Is a general answer to
such questions as this That il, all
masonry walls in which the NOR
tar joint goes clear through the
walls should be furred and lathed
for plaster, Certain types Of Gin
der block walls are designed for
broken mortar joints. Where this
provision - vigorously observed,
walls may be plastered directly.
Q-My porch windows are
easements and open in. When
Il,
What can be done to overcome
this?
A-Instan high grade weather
stripping.
Q-What is the difference IN
price between two houses, one
of frame and the other Of q
good grade Of brick; everything
else the same?
A-Tne differences u not great
Actually it depends upon the
specific brick and type Of brick
work used and upon necessary
changes in architecture. You are
justified in assuming 4 difference
of approximately 10 per cent addi-
tional for the brick over the cost
of frame. This should be checked
accurately against local costs and
specific materials to be used.
Q-I wish some information
about Colonial houses. Are they
always papered, or is it proper
to paint the walls? With an
arch doorway should wood trim
be used around it, or simply
left plastered or painted?
Should wide boards be used for
siding?
A-These questions all involve
taste, and can be answered only
in regard to specific buildings. All
the methods you suggest are used
properly in Colonial architecture.
We advise you to consult an archi-
tect
(Which are better, garage
doors which slide on rails or
doors that open out on hinges?
A-Garage doors that open in are
preferred to those that open out
because they can be opened more
readily in cold weather, particular
ly when there is snow.
The Washington times., 1929-04-22

OF good proportions, with roof that does not strive
to be something more than what Is necessary to
properly finish the building at the top.
We have beauty here without having added any
extra matters excepting perhaps the shutters at
the windows-which are inexpensive-and q little
hit Of ornamental work about the moor.
Economy-how can any home of this size and
type be more economical than this? It il soundly
constructed too because the walls are to be built Of
concrete masonry and the first floor slab as well
In addition, the supports In the basement are all
masonry walls. That means fireproofness. The
roof of cement tile eliminates all chance Of roof
fires from the outside.
And then, to top it &n of we have an honest
plan Here in rectangular space, one IN fact that
is almost square, are six rooms Of adequate sze
ranged in accordance with old and well estab-
hshed plan that thousands Of home builders have
tried and have found entirely satisfactory.
Enumeratng the accommodations supplied by
this house, have q Vestibule with a coat closet
beautiful open stairway, archway between stair
hall and living room, a decorative fireplace with
bookcases in the archway beside it, a handsome
dining room, thoroughly equipped kitchen. In the
rear hall is convenient storage closet and grade
entrance to basement and outside.
In the second story are two excellent bedrooms
The Washington times., 1929-04-22

BY The ArchltectS Small
House Service Bureau Of the
United States, Inc.
From a place Of dusty neglect
the modern American csiias- les
become one Of cheerfu! hvableness.
Modern heating appliances and
modern construction practise have
brought this about.
Certainly the cellar possesses pos
sibilities. It is delightfully."- cool in
summer and comfortably warm in
winter. There Is no reason why 1t
should not be well lighted. Like
wise, If properly constructed, the
cellar rooms are easily turned to
CHEEKY comfort. The space 10
there. The problem Is but to make
it useful and hvable.
The ideal plan Of q basement,
besides the necessary practical con-
siderations Of laundry, store rooms
and lavatory, provides q recreation
room connected by q passage to an
other large room containing the
heating plant. If possible, the play
room should have a fireplace and q
door leading directly to the out
side. On cold or rainy days it be-
comes the children's domain. Here
they can make as much noise as
they please without disturbing any
one and carry on their work or play
to their hearts content without
tracking up and littering the house.
interesting Floor Finishes
Another use for this type Of
modern basement inevitably follows.
Made interesting in its architec-
tural treatment and equipped with
radio or phonograph, its possibili-
ties for entertainment purposes are
obvious. japanese lanterns, Christ
mas lights, the fireplace, dancing,
perhaps q billiard table and by all
means books.
And no less numerous are the
possible architectural treatments.
ANY one of the popular types of
floor coverings may be successfully
applied over the concrete. Where
. wood finish Is desired, the floor
ing Is nailed to wooden strips en-
bedded in the concrete or secured
lowing the modern vogue for color,
covering Of hnoleum, cork or rub
Der may be employed A particu-
lsrly appealing finish for the rec
reation room Is one that develops
the beauty and character of the
concrete slab itself. Such O floor
IL obviously economical
Decorative Walls
The method il to mark off the
surface coat Of the concrete into
squares or other patterns resem-
bling title. Colored in tones of deep
red, brown or green, treated with
oil and filler and then waxed like
hardwood, concrete floors take on
q pleasant richness and provide an
attractive background for rugs and
furniture.
Walls may be covered with port
land cement plaster tinted with
mineral pigments and given any
enc Of . variety of pleasing tex
lures BY artistic hand treatment.
A fine, leaf-like finish may be
adopted, or q troweled spatter dash
finish, Or the plaster may be ap-
piled in a broad feather-like sweep,
producing an attractive irregular
ity. The adaptability Of concrete
to artistic effects Is apparently
limited only by the imagination and
ingenuity Of the builder.
Even though the added expense
of finishing this basement room
may at the first be an obstacle, It
should not be neglected altogether.
The plan should be devised for it
even IL the actual finishing must
be acknowledgement 1929. The
Architects Small House Service BR-
oeaA q the United States. Ina
The Washington times., 1929-04-22
YAGER FUNERAL

LURAY, Va. April 22.-Funeral
services have been held for Mrs.
Sarah Yager, OF Shenandoah, this
county, who died at the home Of
Mrs. Hiram Freeze after an III.
ness of several weeks. Mrs. Yager
was "A years, old. She Is survived
by two sons. John I. Yager and
d. H. Lucas, prominent citizens
Of this county. She was twice
married. Death was attributed to
complications.
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ODD FELLOW EETE

ACCoTINK. Va. April 22.-Ac-
cotink 1. o. o. F. Lodge will stage
celebration to honor the found
ing Of the order in America tonight
in 1. o. o. F. Hall here. Invita-
tions have been extended to all
odd Fellows and Rebekahs in AL
exandria, Dumfries and Accotink.
Rev. E. V. REGISTER, of Alexandria,
presiding elder of the Southern
Methodist Church, Alexandria Dis
trict, has been asked to deliver the
memorial address.
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Farmer, Hurt in Auto
Crash. Reported on Gain

sTAUNToN, Va April Err
stirckler Moffett, prominent Au-
gusta county farmer. Is improving
at the Kings Daughters Hospital
here, following an automobile &C.
cident a few days ago.
Moffett suffered bruises and con-
cussion of the brain when his car
was overturned in a collision with
an auto containing students from
Lexington, Va.
The Washington times., 1929-04-22
Tubular Fire Escapes
Installed on Schools

MCLEAN. Va, April 22.-TubuIar
fire escapes, the first Of the kind
to be used in Virginia, are being
installed on the school houses at
Mclean, oakton. and Clifton in
Fairfax county. The children sit
down and slide to safety, protected
from smoke, fire or falling debris.
They are considered to be the
safest form of fire escape.
The Washington times., 1929-04-22
ANNOUNCE WEDDING

LURAY, Va, April 22.--An.
nouncement has been made here
Of the marriage of Miss Hazel
Cave to Warner McAllister. The
ceremony was performed in the
McKendree Methodist Church in
washington by the Rev. William
PIerpont. The bride is a daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Cave,
of this county. while the bride.
groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Warner McAllister. of Mount Fair,
Albemarle county, Va. They will
reside in Oxford, n. G.
The Washington times., 1929-04-22
HagerstOwn to Build
Sewerage Systems

HAGERSToWN, Md, April %.
Two sewerage building programs
viii be started Immediately in
Hagerstown, It has been decided
by Mayor Reuben Musey and the
city council. Both are described as
emergency Jobs to be paid for out
of the general purpose fund.
A bond issue of $500, 900 for ex-
tending the city's sewerage systems
was authorized by the last legisla-
ture. but the money will not be
available for the work planned.
The Washington times., 1929-04-22
SECOND FLOOlI
FIGST FLOOR PLAN

with fine closet space and smaller bedroom. In
this story there seven closets. well arranged
bathroom completes the plan.
Construction: Concrete masonry, exterior finish
stucco Roof Of cement tile.
Lot size Approximately 40 feet
Designed to face west north.
Complete working plans may be obtained for
this and other designs shown in this series For
further information see editors note.
The Washington times., 1929-04-22
Modern Methods
Make Basement
Useful, Liveable

BY The Architects Small
House Service Bureau Of the
United States, Inc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
PEN-MAR LEAGUE SHOOT
Wdodlawn Team Wins League
Championship

1
Breaking ass out 500 targets, tht
Woodlawn Gun Club not only wor
the final shoot of the Pen-Mal
League, but also wound up the sea
SON in the lead with total Of 1850
ninety-three more than the second
place Rising Sun Club. The Oxford
shooters moved into third place by
outscoring the Elkton gunners six
teen targets in Saturdays program
at Woodlawn.
j. Luke, of the local club, led the
field of ninety-four shooters with
forty-nine out of fifty clays, being
closely followed by c. w. Rutter and
A. A. Somers, who dropped but two
targets. Due partially to the high
wind which was blowing across the
traps, only fifteen sportsmen finished
with scores of forty-five or better
W. B. Cochran and VIM. Swayne
of Woodlawn, finished in a tie for
high individual honors, with 1881
800 each. The award will be made
following shot-off between this
pair, which will take place at the
annual post-season shoot to be held
over the traps of the local club on
Saturday, May twenty-fifth.
The post-season affair will feature
along with the individual shoot-off,
a one hundred-target program.
Standley Evans, president of the
Pen-Mar League, has announced
that all trophies for the season will
be awarded at the coming shoot,
adding that there will be two extra
awards, one of the high overall for
the entire program of eight shoots,
and one for the low scorer for the
entire season.
WOODLAWN-Luke 40, C. W.
Rutter 48, w. Swayne At, l.. Abra-
hams As, E. Poplar As, w. B. Coch-
ran As, w. w. Kirk A, R. King "A,
]. ]. Abrahams A, L. S. Green a.
455.
RISING SUN-A. A. Armour At,
H. Cox As, T. H. Riale As, d. Gilpin
As, Dr. Wilkinson As, VIM. Jackson
43, R. Jackson 43. F. Racine AZ,
J. T. Richards AZ, N. Foster AZ
439.
OXFORD-C. G.. Armour AZ, H.
B. Elliott 45, S. Baton As, c. Meyers
A, B. Hiliman A, W. j. Elliott 4S,
O. Pagsmore AZ IA AndarSnn Az
r. Gibson 4S. G. A. Miller 42--439.
ELKTO Lawson 45, d.
'J0hes 3 &. Holden 43, w: stephens
AS, H. Jackson 42. ]. Iawrenct Az,
Geo. Hill AZ, II. Wilson Al, j. And
erson Al, w. S. Evans 41--423.
Team standing, 1000 targets
Woodlawn 1850, Rising Sun 1857,
Oxford 3541, Elkton $3.50.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
BENJAMIN RUSH LITERARY
CHR

The Benjamin Rush Literary Club
was delightfully."- entertained on
Thursday evening, May End, at the
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest T.
Cullen, near Rising Sun. Sixteen
members and eighteen visitors were
present and enjoyed the evening.
President j. Paul Slaybaugh,
Headmaster of the West Nottingham
Academy, called the meeting to
order. The minutes of the previous
meeting were read by the secretary,
Mrs. Ada H. Ely. and approved.
The speaker for the evening was
Mr.. Harold l.. Fowler, instructor of
history at the Academy, who had
thoroughly prepared the subject.
"The English Background of The
Ameican Forms of Government"
Mr.. Fowler's paper was delightfully."-
presented and enjoyed by all.
This was followed with remarks
by Prof. Slaybaugh, Miss Anne Bald
erston, Rev. Hibshman, and Rev.
Nesbitt.
An election of officers was held,
resulting in the election of Mr.. j.
Paul Slaybaugh, President; Mr.. ]. J.
Hanna, Vice-President; Mr.. Charles
S.Pyle. Treasurer. and Mrs. Ada H.
Ely, Secretary.
During the social hour the host
and hostess served delicious refresh
ments, consisting of chicken salad,
saltines, coffee, salted peanuts and
mints.
Those present were: Rev. A. H.
Hibshman, Rev. Nesbitt, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cullen, Mrs. j. B. Tyson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Tyson, Mr..
P. J. Smith, Mrs. Robert Cameron,
Walter Cameron, Dorothy Cameron,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Paul Slaybaugh, Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd Balderston, Miss
Anne Balderston, Miss Bertha Bald
erston, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lippin-
colt, Mrs. ]. ]. Hanna, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Glackin, Mr.. and Mrs. e. T.
Cullen, Mr.. and Mrs. Willis l.. Ely,
Mr.. Harold l.. Fowler, Messrs. Her
man Slaybaugh, William Hanna,
Harry Wood, Howard Williams,
William Douglass, Samuel Carr and
Charels Fritter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE
To Be Held In James M. T.. Church,
Rising Sun, MAY "A.

-
Rising Sum, May "A.
An institute for Sunday school
teachers and workers will be held
in James M. E. Church, Rising Sun,
on Friday, May "a, with afternqan
and evening sessions. Discussion k
problems in various lines of Sunday
school work will be had by Depart-
ment leaders, including Miss Clara
S. Davie, Supt. Kindergarten De-
Lpartment, Walbrook; Miss Nellie r..
Wooden, Boston School Religious
Education; Mrs. Ada Smith, Balti-
more School Religious Education; /
Rev. Robert Davids, General Secre-
tary Md.-Del. Council Religious
Education; Rev. j. G. MILAN, Di-
rector Religious Education Balti-
more Conference, who will deliver
an address on Responsibility" at
the evening session. Mr. Robert
Davids will speak in the afternoon
on Uniting Our Forces"
Supper will be served at $50 by
the Ladies' Aid Society.
A registration fee of seventy-five
cents will be charged, which in-
cludes admission to all sessions and
supper.
The institute is under auspices OF
Maryland-Delaware Council OF Re-
ligious Education, Cecil County Dir
vision, of which Rev. o. o. Schwal-
be, is president; Edw. Krummei,
Supt. Young Peoples Work, and
Mrs. Scott Wilson, acting superin-
tendent Children's Work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
RAKES GOES FREE

In the Circuit Court for QueelI
Anne's County. at Centerville, o3l
Atay 5, the case Of State rs. PA1ulSI
u Kss Eu Ii d ! vs. ~
johnson, near Theodore II October,
|l927, was placed on the stet Adocket
ON motion Of States Attorney Henry
r. Constable. This means that the
case will not be tried.
1t was admitted by the State that
no new evidence could be produced
against the defendant. The States
witness. Carl Young, whose testi-
mony was impeached when the court
allowed a new trial, was not present
for the trial.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
NEGLIGENCE CHARGED By
JURY

The coroner's ury which invcsti-
gated the accident whereby five
members of the family of Frank
MeComsey, of Lancaster county,
Pa, lost their lives at the railroad
crossing at Leslie, rendered the fol-
lowing verdict:
''That Frank, Bessie, Lawrence
Benjamin and Hazel McComsey
came to their deaths on the after
noon of April 20, 1929, at Leslie
grade crossing of the B. & O. Rail
road Company, through the negli=
gence of an employee of the said
B. & O. Railroad Company.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
JERSEY cow WINS SILVER
MEDAL

Woodside Judith Moose, pure
bred Jersey cow owned by w. p.
Hopes, of Forest Hill, Hartford
county, has been awarded an Amer
ican Jersey Cattle Club Silver Medal
for creditable butter fat record in a
recently completed official test.
Started on test the age of 2 years
and months this fine heifer yielded
492.31 pounds of butterfat and
9,O35 pounds of milk, or approxi-
mately 615 pounds of butter and
4,2O2 quarts of milk, in sos days.
At the present time individuals in
Mr.. Hopes herd hold three Mary
land state Jersey Dutterfat produc-
tion championships in the different
age classes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
STEAMBOAT WHARF SOLD

The Colchester Steamboat Com
pany has sold to Howard Turner, OF
Bettefton for Philadelphia yaching
interests, it's wharf property at the
resort. ass
The Colchester Company will cLA-
tinue to use the wharf for landing
excursionists during the coming
summer season, but it is the inten-
tions of the purchasers to convert
the property into modern rem
devious for Philadelphia and Will
mington yacht clubs and ulti-
mately to provide a landing place
for excursionist from the two cities.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
AMERICAN LEGION AMBULANCE

Week of May to IL, Inclusive
For the first time in many weeks the
Ameriern Legion Ambulance Service en-
|joyed a week of cooperative rest and
qhiet but three calls being received in
the past seven days. With the high
Average of activity that has been main
t3ined by the service during the past
three years. such a period of rest is
appreciated by those fellows who are
bearing the brunt of the driving for the
service.
Communities served during the week
Included Cowentown, North East and
chesapeake City.
Number of trips for week 8; average
mNlaege per trip 1879 total trips to date
73s; average mileage per trip 3r.o; total
mileage to date "a. SSS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
MURDERER AppREHENDED

After being at large since Septenar
Der II, 1927, when he shot az
killed Clifford Boyer, proprietor
negro pool room at Cecilton, Ray-
mond Longer, colored, was placed
under arrest in Salem, N. j. last
week, and has been lodged IN Elk
ton jail. Longer shot Boyer, When
the proprietor of the poolroonl or
dered him from his place OF
business.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
ORPHANS COURT

Bond Approved-Sophie j. Mes
bitt, executrix of William J. Nesbitt.
Accounts Passed-First and final
account of Joseph M. Mcvey. admin
istrator of Sophie M. McVey; first
and final account of Warden Ram
DO, administrator of John Raymond
Rambo.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
MEDICAL SOCIETY ELECTS

The Cecil County Medical Society ha:
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President. DR.. r. M.
Black, Cecilton; vice president. DIR. E.
H. Rowland. Liberty Grove; sec. and
treas, Dr.. R. c. Dodson, Rising Sun
DR.. A. H. Cantwell. DR.. w.
'D. Cawley. DIR. ]. F. Magraw; delegate
I'd State Convention, DR.. r. c. Dodson
alternate, DIR. A. H. Cantwell,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
sTNG SUN SCHOOL NEWS
Showing At Athletic Meet
4 Win County Championship.

IA Win County Championship.
Ing Sun was very successful in
anual Rally Day events held
day, May 10th. Our girls
ball team lived up to expecta-
w winning the county volley
championship. Both our. boys
Ifls' dodge ball teams also won
N championships. The High
d girls hit-ball team won a
i championship by defeating
East and Elkton. Walter
|san won first place in the tar
{feh. Bill Boyle won second in
pound shot-put, and fourth
100-yard dash. Troy Kilby
tNird in the broad jump. In
{4n to these main winners, we
many more third places and
Il places. The meet was won
lkton High School; North East
econd. Chesapeake City third,
b Sun High School fourth.
lHteen pupils from our school
Tend the State meet to be held
lIEimore next month. The High
IL Volley Ball Team, Boys
II Ball Team and Walter Cam
MINER of the target pitch, will
This meet.
i base ball team took a bad
95ng at the hands of Perryville
Nesday afternoon. The final
was % to A. 1t was clearly
Ii OF a good experienced team
ting a young, inexperienced
Friday afternoon we play
East High School, a team in
lass and a good game is expect
Come out and root for our
i operetta, "The Swami of
ia is progressing rapidly, and
3e presented at a date to be
lnced next week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17

On May gath a pre-school clinic
will be held at Liberty Grove at 10
a. m. at the Community Center. At
Oakwood School at 2 p. M. Chill
dren attending school for the first
time this fall are especially invited
to come. A Child Health specialist
from Baltimore will be in charge,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17

The dwelling of Christian F. Herr,
near Drumore Center, Lancaster
county, was totally destroyed by ire
of undetermined origin on Friday
morning. Nearly all the household
goods and clothing were lost in the
fire. A partial insurance was
carried,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17

ton, On Monday afternoon. than is
usually taken by our citizens. The cleo
ton was held from 3 to 6 o clock. and
Io8 ballots were cast, the five candi-
oates, receiving the largest numder Of
votes being elected town commissioners
for the ensuing year The vote stood
2. I. Haines So J. T. Cameron &C.,
]. G. Hindman 72. Walter M. Cam
eron ". J. D. Donache IS. T. B.
Robertson 48, w. L. Ryan ~, r. c.
Doeson 20, r. M. Balderston IS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17

A cynic is never really happy uHs
less he is unhappy,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1929-05-17
TOWN ELECTION

ten candidates in the field more
was manifested in the town cleo