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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
CHRISTMAS CLUB FUNDS

Six hundred million dollars will be
distributed to about twelve million
members of the CHRISTMAS CLUB
by more than 5000 banking institu-
tons and organizations within the
next two weeks, according to I'm
estimate given out yesterday by
Herbert F. Rawll, President of
CHRISTMAS CLUB.
For the first time in the history
of its twenty-one years of service,
CHRISTMAS CLUB and its subs
cribing banks are coordinating the
distribution of this $500, 600, 600 with
the activities of thousands of local
merchants in more than 5000 COM
munities in program to inspire
wise and useful spending during the
week beginning November 3Oth to
be known as CHRISTMAS CLUB
PROSPERITY WEEK.
1t is the belief of those identified
with this plan that slow and steady
recovery to normal conditions will
be accomplished by a logical ap-
proach to a subnormal buying public
to spend wisely, not extreavagantly,
according to their present alb ility.
An appropriate time tn start such a
movement is offered by the CHRIST
MAS CLUB distribution of $500, 600, :
$1,000 in cash during the week of
November 3Oth.
The average amount received by
each member is slightly under
5000, while this same figure stood
Yat $54. go in 1880.
The inception of the CHRISTMAS
CLUB idea, twenty-one years ago,
anticipated the need OF providing an
easy, simple and practical method of
Systematically accommodating funds
for the specific purpose of Christmas
needs, but it has developed a real
aid to permanent thrift in the banks
of the country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

The meeting of the Ladies'
Missionary Society of West
Nottingham Church will he
held this Thursday at the home
of Mrs. w. NJ Wilson.
Robert Muldoon and wife ex-
pect to occupy part of the resi-
dence of Miss Mary Davis dur
ing the Winter.
Lewis Ewing and bride will
reside in part of the j. ]. Hanna
Mansion, West Nottingham,
until the Hannas return from
Deland, Florida. next Spring.
Quite a number of gunners
were around this section on
Monday.
J. Harvey Gray. of Conesto-
ga, spent few days with his
mother, Mrs. Mary e. Gray.
Mrs. Walter o. McVey, of
Porters Bridge, is spending
some time with her niece, Mrs.
William Wychgram, OF Perry
Vile. The stork was also a
visitor at same home. leav-
ing a fine daughter, Nov. 10th.
A daughter was born last
week to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bur-
kins. The little Miss has been
named Ethel Virginia.
Henry Love and sons, Robert
and Leon, were callers at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. lawson
S. Love, Sunday.
Mrs. G.. L. Wiley entertained
Mrs. Walter Cooney and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Carl Hanna, on last
Thursday
Mr.. mad Mrs. Carey FoArd,
son Paul, Mrs. Hannah Foard
and Mrs. Albert Worthington,
visited in Cumberland, Md.
Ralph Wiley and Ernest
Glackin spent Armistice Day at
Cambridge, Md.
Mrs. Willis Mckinney visited
her brother, Oliver Conner and
family, at Calvert.
DR.. and Mrs. G. A. Herrick. of
Philada., were recent guests of
Prof. and Mrs. j. Paul Stay
baugh.
Eli Coulson and family and
Mrs. r. F. Pierce motorcd to
Wilmington, Sunday, where
they visited Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
w. Coulson.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Wiley, OF
West Nottingham. were guests
on Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs.
Glenn Mcdonald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos E. Glen
denim and daughter, Ellen,
lately visited Dr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Reeder, of Springfield, Pa.
Miss Dorothy Slicer has re-
turned home after spending
some time in Port Deposit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
Chief Justice Hughes
In Tribute to Red Cross

One of the finest tributes ever
paid the American Red Cross and its
membership was that by Chief JUS
tice Charles Evans Hughes. of the
United States Supreme Court, on
the occasion of the fiftieth birthday
anniversary of the organization on
May 81 of this year. Mr.. Hughes said:.
1.-THE American Red Cross repre-
sents the united voluntary effort of
the American people In the minis.
try of mercy. 1t Is the finest and
most effective expression of the
American heart. 1t knows no par
tisanship. In the perfection Of Its
cooperation. there Is no blemish of
distinctions by reason of race or
creed or political philosophy.
However we may differ in all
things else, in the activities of the
Red Cross we are united people.
None of our boosted industrial enter
prises surpasses it in efficiency ;. :.
1t moves with the precision and the
discipline of an army to achieve
the noblest of human aims.
1.-THE American Red Cross Is not
only first in war but first in peace.
The American people rely upon its
ministrations in every great catas-
trophe. 1t has given its aid in over
one thousand disasters. When. as
we hope. war will be no more. still
the Red Cross. in the countless &C.
tivities of relief and rehabilitation.
will continue to function as the or.
ganized compassion Of our country"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
Mrs. Susan e. Van Buskirk

Mrs. Susan e. Van Buskirk,
died Nov. 6 at her home in
Chesapeake City, aged 76 years.
She was the widow of the late
Alexander Van Buskirk.
Mrs. Van Buskirk was a
daughter of the late James and
Sarah Morris Allen, and her
entire life was spent at Chesa-
peake City. One son and two
daughters survive: George Van
Buskirk, of Chesapeake City;
Mrs. G. Palmer Tatam, of Ches-
ofapeake City; Mrs. Frank
Bennett, of near Elkton; one
brother and two sisters also
survive, John Allen and Mrs.
w. A. Reed, of Chesapeake
City, and a sister living in
Delaware.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
Boy. VIII Be Boy.

There came an angry rap on the
kitchen door, and Mrs. Brown opened
1t to admit her neighbor, who was In
a state of great indignation.
Its that mischievous boy of yours, d
cried the enraged woman, holding up
brick for the others inspection.
"He's been and thrown this through
my window"
A delighted look came over Mrs
Browns face.
"Really! How Interestingly" she re-
marked. 81 wonder If you will let me
have the brick? We're keeping all the
little mementoes of his youthful
pranks-they'll be SO interesting when
he grows up"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
Jumping to Il

Two schoolbOys were discussing ath-
letics.
"How high can you jump" asked
one.
"Just over four feet" explained the
other. what can you do"
"Five feet" his friend replied. "How
about the long jump"
"Just about ten feet" said the first.
"What can you do?"
"Eleven easily" was the reply.
"What's your time for the half-mileT'
By now the other was little sus-
picious.
"Five seconds better than yours
he said.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
Books for the Blind

Through American Red Cross Chap.
tiers, 1927 volumes of novels, class
books and others, transcribed into
braflle for blind readers, have been
added to Libraries, in the past year.
These books are to be obtained through
the Library of Congress and city libra.
ries. This activity, carried on by great
number of devoted women volunteers
in Red Cross Chapters, had its incep.
ton in preparing books for war
blinded.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
DEATHS
Harry F. Denny

Harry F. Denny died at his
home in Ashburn, Va, on Nov.
10. aged "A years. The deceas-
ed was a son of the late James
Denny. He was a brother of
the late Frank j. Denny, of
Elkton, whose death occurred
about one month ago. Two
daughters survive, also four
sisters and two brothers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
Curly Maple, Perhaps

Jimmy had head covered with
yellow curls. His mother fondly and
frequently called him:
"You little curly head"
The name linked itself in his brain
with the emotion Of affection:
One morning he climbed on his ia
theirs lap and hugging him tightly
said:
"YOu little curly headw
His father was entirely bald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
MANY FINE TREE SPECI-
MEMS in STATE


Many people of Maryland are
more or less familiar with such
famous trees as the Wye Oak OF
Queen Anne's County and the
Treaty" Tulip on the campus
of st. Johns College, Annap-
oils, but few if any know that
there are at least 118 other I'M
usual trees scattered through
out the State, IL of which are
considered rare examples OF
their species.
One of the most beautiful
examples of the European Ash
is found near Hickory, Hartford
County. 1t is owned by Joseph
M. Green and will measure over
10 feet around the base. The
height is IA feet and the spread
80 feet.
Another splendid tree is
found in Cecil County. This is
a Copper Beach, and is located
near Aiken, on the farm OF
Joseph Couden. 1t stands sc
feet in height, is 10 feet, 8 ms
around the base and has
spread of rs feet.
Garrett county has claim tC
one of the finest Yellow Birches
in the State, this particular tree
measuring Is feet high. The
spread is 80 feet and the cir.
conference Z feet, Z in. It is
the property of w. r. Mason
of Gortner.
Talbot is well supplied with
outstanding trees, having 9
total of five that bear especia
notice. These are: a very
beautiful Red Cedar belong.
ing to Mrs. w. J. Starr, Of
Easton, which is 81 feet high
has a 43 feet spread and is II
feet, Tin. in circumference; 8
Shagbark Hickory which also
belongs to an Eastonian, w
Laird Henry, and which mea'
sures 80 feet in height, 81 foo
spread and 8 it., 10 in. circum
ference; a large-leaved Magno'
liza, owned by Mrs. c. P. WALES
of Tunis Mills, with a hight Of
SO feet, spread of 80 feet ane
circumference of 2ft.-6 in; {
magnificent Holly tree belong.
ing to the heirs of J. l.. Adkins
which is located near castor
land which is So feet high, 4:
feet spread and Z feet, 10 ms
around; and a Japanese Wal
nut near Kirham, " feet high
SO feet spread and 8 ft.-4 in
circumference, which belong:
to Miss G. M. Cox.
Of the four remaining tree;
that have especially enviablt
regulations, one is located il
Kent County. This is a fint
specimen of Wild Cherry ant
stands on the property O.
Henry Raisen, near the tow1
of Worton. This tree has {
height of so feet, a spread of II
| feet and circumference O
Is ft.-8 in. Another of the ire,
is located in Worcester Count,
and belongs to Mrs. A. H
Abbott. 1t is an English Elm, il
83 feet high, has a spread O
1877 feet and a circumference O
% ftp in. The third tree is
Spruce pine on the property O
L. L. Robertson of Waldorf
Charles County and is con
siderably over 80 feet high
has a spread of 40 feet and il
5 ft.-9 in. around. The last O
the four trees is a Post Oal
located near Suddlersville
Queen Anne's County. Thi,
tree, which is one of the fines
examples of it's type, has
spread of 81 it., a height of g.
it. and a circumference of
feet-2 inches.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
Rising Sun M. E. Church

]. G. MCCOY, Pastor.
Sunday School 9:45 a. m.
Preaching 11:00 O'Clock.
Junior League 500 p. m.
Senior League 1900 o'clock.
Preaching 1880 o'clock.
A cordial welcome to all.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
West Nottingham Presbyterian

west Nottingham presbyterian
Church
kev. A. H. Hibshman
Phi. D., Pastor
Sunday School 10000 a. m.
Worship at 1880 a. m.
Young Peoples Meeting at
1880 p. m.
DR.. Hibshman's subject next Sunday
will be Faith.
You are cordially invited to
all these services.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
HOpewell M. e. Charge
]. H. Whedbee, Minister

Hopewell Charge
Sunday School lO:0 a. M.
Divine Worship 1l:00 a. m.
and 1880 p. m.
Asbury Church
Sunday School 200 p. m.
Divine Worship 800 p. In.
Every second Sunday-Sun.
day School $3.50 a. m.
Divine Worship 1880 P m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

After one has loafed for
years, he may reach a state of
mind where he likes it. He
may become resentful toward
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

1t is the man on the fence
who feels the first political
breeze.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

A woman's anger. like q glass
of soda water, soon fizzles out.
the world too.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

Gossip in books about people
long dead, at least doesn't hurt
them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

There is a good deal of
sneakiness to some tact.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20
SAND AND GRAVEL

For rock bottom prices on
Sand and Gravel call Ralph l..
Thompson, Phone 135-x, Ris-
ing Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

Love never figures out the
cost.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

Only a fool admits he has
wisdom.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

Thin ice is the undertaker's
friend.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

Fate takes her time; and so
does a cow.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

Two human loves make one
divine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

Lies are. half the time. due to
fear.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

A wretched man is a sacred
thing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

A bell hung well its tale will
tell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-20

Imagination rules The world.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-05
Course for Parents
81 Times Special

bu tHteS HptCtut
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Dec. S.
DR.. Edna Hatfield Edmondson of
the Indiana university extension
division will conduct a new course
in parent education in indianapolis
next semester. The course will be
on 1.-THE Adolescent Age" and will
be given at.the university extension
center building, 100 East Michigan
street. 1t will cover a study of
adolescent nature, growth and de
velopment, with emphasis upon the
significance of the period in posi-
bilities for happiness and satisfac-
ton of the moment to the individ-
ual child, as we'll as upon the sig
nificance in the final adjustment
of the individual to group life.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-05
NOVEL LIQUOR
EXCUSE FAILS
Peru Man Said Bottle Was
Left in His Room.

By United Press
PERU, Ind, Dec. 5.-Mayor John
E. Yarling, who presides over the
Peru city court, is making a collec-
ton of unusual pleas of defendants
in intoxication cases as to how they
obtained liquor.
Frank Norman, A, made the
latest addition OF the mayors COL
lection.
Some friend, I don't know his
NAME" Norman told the court,
walked into my room at a West
Third street boarding house and
left bottle of red liquor on the
dresser. I. walked in and saw the
booze and after sampling a little,
decided to drink it, and that's how
I got drunk. Liquor was left on my
dresser like that twice before dur
ing the summer"
Norman was fined $40 and costs,
a total of $40.
The mayor expressed a belief that
liquor was delivered to Norman'S
room after orders were placed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-05
CALL SCANDAL QUIZ
South Bend Council to Probe
ACkermann Charges.
BIZ Times Special

By Times Special
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Dec. 5-The
city council will meet in special SEES
sion at 7 p. m. Monday to review
C hargeS of maladministration
against Mayor w. r. Hinkle, which
Rudolph Ackermann, deposed city
controller, has volunteered to sub
nit.
In letter addressed to the city
council Thursday Ackermann, whose
dismissal was the climax of bitter
strife between him and Hinkle, re-
iterated charges that Hinkle "ousted
me because I refused to countenance
protection of organized vice and
gambling in South Bend"
The deposed controller said that
he was willing to submit charges to
the council on which impeachment
proceedings could be instituted
against Hinkle.
The council consists of eight
Democrats and four Republicans.
Both Hinkle and Ackermann are
Democrats.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-05
TWO HELD AFTER THEFT
Loot Was Sc More Than Reported
by Victim at Anderson.

- l. tHi1c hPtCtuC
ANDERSON, Ind, Dec. 5.-De-
tectiveS worked two hours to solve
theft Of a pocketbook containing
1924 from Baker Alexander, cigar
store proprietor.
Reporting the pocketbook was
taken from the pocket of a coat
hanging on a hook in the store,
Alexander said he suspected Forest
Wheeldon, 90 He was arrested as
he was en- route home, and admit
ted the robbery He said he gave
the money to friend, John Webb,
26, for safe keeping, advising Webb
he could spend some of it if he de-
sired.
Detectives recovered the money
at the home Of Webb, who was also
arrested and charged with receiving
stolen goods. Recovery of the money
revealed to Alexander that he had
Sc more than he supposed was in
the purse, he having reported that
$118 had been stolen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-05
De Paw Freshmen Give
Choice for Life
Occupation.
BIZ Times Special

DV 4 tUbtS OpCCtuG
GREENCASTLE, Ind, Dec. s.
The ranks of those engaged in the
teaching profession will be swelled
considerably about four years from
now if every college freshman class
is like the one at De PAW univer-
Sity. A survey of freshman men at
De Paw by Dean L. H. Dirks shows
that more are preparing to teach
than to enter any other profession.
That the freshman knows what he
intends to do when he gets out Of
college was shown by the fact that
only twelve indicated that they were
undecided about their life occupa-
ton.
While pedagogy received a plural
ity vote, the profession of law came
second; business, third; journalism,
fourth; engineering, fifth; medicine,
sixth; chemistry, seventh, and &C
counting, eighth.
Other pursuits which received
consideration included the ministry,
music, advertising, science, agricul-
ture, authorship, art, architecture,
dramatics, personnel work, civil
service. dentistry, military, coaching,
aviation, forestry and supervision
work.
More than half the freshman men
prefer either teaching, business, law,
journalism or medicine.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-05
SPECIAL JUDGE
DECLARES PLOT
CHARGE FAULTY
Executives of INDIANAPOLIS
Company ViCtorS in
Anderson Case.
By Times Special

Dy tWeS special
ANDERSON, Ind, Dec. 5.-A mo-
ton to quaSh an affidavit cbarg;no
Carl KreiS and Gilbert Harries II
annapolis contractors, with con
spiracy to commit a felony was snS-
tanned in Madison circuit court bc~o
Dy special Judge Alonzo L. Raf~s
winchester. The affidavit was boI5
70 De without legal standing because
OF technical defects. g ''''0
Harry Muller. local theater man
ager, signed the affidavit allaain-
hrelS and Harris were parties f. .
fraudulent theater enternrise
winch he lost $4,000 of the s9s ooa
ne invested. The Krebav Constr,,o
,Ion company, of which Kreis and
HaTrles are executives. was ENGAGED
70 erect the proposed theater b,,t
construction work was abandone5
aIIer the foundation was laid
IL was charged that Mile. -.
ing on statements of the co,,t,.o ~
10 the effect that they had rece syo1 =
parVlaI payment under their Gov,
" ACT was led to invest in the mo-
ect when in truth the original NJ NJ
moterS had made no payments = r. ~
the contractors. 40 20
Quashing of the affidavit ended
me second effort to prosecnte ' tto
indianapolis men. PrevioI,SI,, vic
grand jury Indictment charoi,,o,
mem with false pretense was dis
missed. vac us
Harry Goldberg, Detroit. who nro
NOTED the project. is serving = s sen
renee at the Indiana reformat or,,
IoiIoWlng conviction in circuit cont
mere. His partner, joseph Coeco
successfully fought extradition FROM,
Mlchigan and was never bro,1gbt
to trial. i0usil1
Muller announced he would con-
tlnue his effort to make charoe,
hoId against Kreis and Harries
Suit of Mueller seeking n -.
cover the remaining $1,000 Of hi,
$50 900 investment is being con-
tested by the Krebay company
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-05
RULES FOR FARMERS
ON GAS TAX REFUND
Ogden Holds Rebate May Be Made
Before Fuel Is Consumed.

Farmers can continue to collect
gasoline tax refunds on gas thew en-
tend" to use in tractors and other
farm machinery, according to a ruI-
ing given Floyd E. Williamson. state
auditor, Friday by Attorney General
James M. Ogden.
In letter to the attorney gen.
eral, Williamson cited the ever-in-
creasing refunds to farmers and
wanted to know whether, under the
law, refunds should be made only
after the gasoline is used.
Ogden ruled that the farmer in
creased 1920 from Dec. l, 1880, to
Dec. l, 1881, Williamson's first year
in Office. Total refunds for the year
were $1,219,64184, an increase OF
$174,03.33.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-05
Liberty at
$40 Result
of LenienCy

BIZ Tins. Special
TT. WAYNE, Ind, Dec. S.
Il Casmir NJ. Potocki is $40
poorer as an indirect result of
leniency granted him by Judge
Clarence R. McNabb Of Allen
circuit court.
After being fined 500 and
sentenced to Jail for thirty
days on a liquor charge, Potocki
was granted liberty for few
days to place his business af-
fairs in order preparatory to
going to jail. a few hours after
he was released two bandits
robbed him of $40.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-05
Accident Means Food

By lWtS NptCIUb
FRANKFORT, Ind, Dec. s.
Somewhere in Clinton county some
one is feasting on Swiss and T-bone
steaks cut from a hind quarter OF
one of seven choice steers owned by
the Miner Provision Company, east
of here, which we're killed when they
were run down by Northern In
diana Power Company traction car
during a fog. At daylight the next
dav when a truck from a render
ing company came to carry away
the dead animals, it was found that
the hind quarter was missing from
one. 1t had been skilfully sliced
and carted away.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-05
Farmers Held Fortunate
BIZ Times Special

BIZ Times SpecidJ
ECONOMY, Ind, Dec. 5.-"Farm-
ers should congratulate themselves
on their condition" William H.
Settle, president of the Indiana
farm bureau, told the Wayne county
federation at meeting here, for
with 100000 out of work and in
need of food and clothing, the farm
err is assured of comfort with a well
filled cellar and a comfortable home
for the winter" Settle declared
that taxation must fall equally upon
all and added that if the market
ing act is to be revised it must be
changed by its friends.