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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
Mrs. Anna E. GRAY

Mrs. Anna E. Gray, widow of
the late Jos. p. Gray, died on
April 8, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Israel T. Reyn-
Odds, near Rock Springs. The
deceased was 88 years of age.
She was the daughter of
Robert Kelly, and almost all of
her long life was spent in this
section. Her husband died a
little over one year ago. She is
survived by four daughters and
two sons: Mrs. Mary e. Barrett
wife of G. G. Barrett, Rising
Sun; Charles H. Gray, VIII
mington; Hartley M. Gray,
Pennington, DEL: Mrs. Irene
d. Campbell. Perryville; Mrs.
Annie M. Reynolds. wife of Is
rael T. Reynolds. of Rock
Springs; Mrs. Ethel M. Adams,
Rrokline, Pa
The funeral was held on
Sunday afternoon, with SER
vices at her late home at two
O'Clock, and interment in
Brookview cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
ROAD BOND BILL PUSHED
THROUGH

In the rush or the closing
hours of the Maryland Legis-
lature, the 81, 100000 road bond
bill, to build 80 miles of i'm
proved roads in Cecil county,
introduced by Senator Wallace
Williams, passed the House
after a long, hard fight by the
Cecil county delegates, who OPP
posed the measure after it had
been passed by the Senate.
There was much opposition
to the measure in our county,
but it is reported the Admins
tration steam roller got behind
it in the last hours Of the ses-
sion and forced it's passage.
Plans have been completed
to apply for referendum, as
provided by the Constitution of
Maryland, on the bill, which
was passed by steam roller
tactics.
FeLltOnS Will be circulated to
obtain signatures of ten per
cent OF the registered voters in
the county. The opponents of
the measure claim that over rs
per cent of the residents of the
county are opposed to the bond
bill.
The principal reason for this
opposition is that the proposed
81 100000 bond issue will cause
an increase of IL cents in the
tax rate. Many of the prop
erty owners of the county have
not yet ben able to pay their
taxes for the past year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
ORPHANS COURT

Bonds Approved-Edward l..
krenz, administrator of Mary
Louise Krenz; Carrie Denni-
son, administrative of Walter
r. Dennison; Julia S. Lewis.
administrative of Walter s.
Laws; Walter G. Miller, guar
dian of Arthur Miller.
Accounts Passed-First ac-
count of Watson H. Keilholtz
and Della B. K. Reeder, execu-
tors of Charles M. Keilholtz:
first and final account Of
Blanche c., Matthews and law
Matthews, executors of VIM. A
Matthews; first and final ppre-
ferred account of Marion
Roake. execultix of Mary GIL
bert; first and final preferred
account Of George M. Evans.
executor Of Benjamin G.. VIII
llams; first and final account
of Harold e. Cobourn, executor
or Gertrude w. Dean; first and
final account of Annie M
Brown, Administrative OF Lewis
N. Wallace; first and final ac-
count OF Lewis A. Seth, execu-
tor of John w. Stocktill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
FEDERATION OF MEMS
BIBLE CLASSES

The State convention of the
Maryland Federation of Mems
Bible Glasses was held in the
Armory, at Elkton, on Saturday
and Sunday last. The conven-
tion was largely attended.
A drawing feature was the
banquet held on Saturday eve
ming, in the Armory. when 500
sat down to a splendid repast
provided and served by the
ladies of Elkton. At the close
OF the repast. Rev. A. H, Hibsh-
man, of the West Nottingham
Presbyterian Church. acting as
toastmaster, introduced the
speakers, several responding
with brief remarks. The prin-
cipal address of the evening
was made by ]. A. McSparran.
Secretary of Agriculture of the
State OF Pennsylvania. 1t was
an inspiring grafton, enjoyed
by everyone present. 1t fact,
Mr.. McSparran 40 well Impress
ed the directing heads Of the
Conference that he was invited
to address the convention on
Sunday afternoon, when he
made a second impressive ora
tion that was listened to with
marked attention by an assem-
blage that filled the Armory.
A large number of our resi-
dents were in attendance at the
banquet and the meeting on
Sunday afternoon also.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
DWELLING DAMAGED BY
FIRE
Bonfire Causes Loss OF Frame
Dwelling

Bonfire Causes Loss OF Frame
Dwelling
The frame dwelling OF Miss
Kate Cameron, in Colora, was
badly damaged by fire on
Thursday last. Miss Cameron
who lives alone, had been rak-
ing up, and burning leaves in
the back yard, in close proxim-
ity to the house. Unnoticed by
her, the wind had swirled the
fire about, blowing sparks and
burning leaves underneath the
shed kitchen of the dwelling.
Before she was aware of it, a
blaze had started in some dry
chips beneath the kitchen, and
was spreading rapidly when
she gave the alarm.
The Community Fire Com,
pany, of Rising Sun, was called
and responded quickly with
apparatus BY the time the
firemen reached the scene the
rear of the dwelling was a mass
|of flames. The engine was
taken to a small stream nearby,
a dirt dam thrown up, and two
streams of water were soon
playing on the flames. After
hard fight the firemen succeed
led in extinguishing the blaze,
but not before the kitchen adj
dition was completely destroy
ed and the roof and main por-
ton of the dwelling badly
damaged.
Most of the household effects
were carried out safely. The
loss is estimated at about
$4,000, with an insurance of
$1,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
DINNER BY BOY SCOUTS

A dinner sponsored by the
Boy Scouts is to be held in Nes-
bitt Hall, Port Deposit, on the
evening Of April 81. The speak
ers for the occasion will be
Rev. TilghmaA Smith, DR.. MUIR
ray p. Brush, c. Clyde Squire,
and the Rt. Rev. Geo. w. Dav-
export, Bishop of the Diocese
Of Easton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
Mrs. Mary Roland Clapp

Mrs. Mary Roland Clapp,
widow of the late DR.. L. Whea-
ton Clapp, of Pawtucket, r. l.,
died in Philadelphia on Thurs
day, April 9. Funeral services
were held at her late home,
Port Deposit, on Friday after
noon. The remains were inter-
red at Swan Point cemetery,
Providence, R. l., on Saturday.
Mrs. Clapp is survived by two
sons, H. Roland Clapp, of Bal
.timore, and Frank w. Clapp, of
Port Deposit; and one daugh-
ter, Miss Lucy Marie Clapp, of
Port Deposit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
Mrs. Mary j. Carr

Mrs. Mary Jane Carr, widow
of the late Michael Carr, died
April 5, at Union Hospital, Elk
ton, as the result of a fall suf-
fered two days previous, when
her hip was fractured. Mrs
Carr was a daughter of William
Patterson and was born in
Pennsylvania. Most of her life
was spent in Cecil county. She
was SO years of age. One dau-
ghter survives, Mrs. Margaret
P. Clark, Of Elkton, with whom
she made her home. Inter-
ment was made in Elkton GEM
etery on Wednesday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
John C. Graham

John Cooper Graham, a re-
spected resident of Charles
town, Cecil county, died at his
home at that place on Thurs
day, April 2, from heart trouble.
Mr.. Graham was a son of the
late John Black Graham, of
Charlestown, and was within
one day of being SO years of
age, having been born April g.,
1845. For many years he fol-
lowed the undertaking BUSH
ness. Mr.. Graham never mar
ried. He is survived by a half
sister, Mrs. Helen Mattingly,
of Wilmington, Del.
The funeral was held on Sum
day, with interment in Charles
town M. e. cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
Mrs. Andrew LeybOld

Mrs. Sarah W.. Leybold, So
years of age, wife of Andrew
Leybold died on April 8, in
Jones Hospital, Wilmington.
She was a native of Massey,
Bent county, Md, and all her
life was spent in Kent and Cecil
counties. Her husband and
three daughters survive: Mrs.
William Mack of Philada.; Mrs.
Thos. Brockson, Of Elkton;
Mrs. Elwood Burris, of Cecil
ton; seven grandchildren also
survive. : Burial was made in
Georgetown, Md, cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
MUSICAL COMEDY TO BE
PRESENTED
Local Firemen Sponsoring The
Production ooh Doctor
In Public Hall Monday
Night, April 20
ONE NIGHT ONLY 4.

Rehearsals are progressing
fast and furiously for super
production Of the big, breezy
musical comedy success, "Oh
Doctor" to be presented in the
public hall of this town, one
night only, Monday next, April
goth, at 8.15 o'clock.
Jack e. Norbeck, profession
al director for the Triangle
Production Co., is in charge of
rehearsals and is more than
pleased with the progress being
made.
The choruses are about the
snappiest ever attempt here,
and the various numbers con-
tain only the very latest dance
steps, brought from the leading
theatrical schools of the East.
A number Of Middletown,
Del, people, who staged the
same show under Mr.. Nor
beck's direction, have consent
ed to take some of the leading
parts, due to the great number
of people needed to stage "Oh
Doctor. Seventy people COM
plete the cast.
There will be no advance
made in the price Of tickets,
and the admission will be the
popular price of fifty cents.
Mr.. Norbeck has arranged to
have some radio stars from
station WDEL make a personal
appearance between the acts.
Mrs. A. M. McNamee has
been giving valuable and active
support to the director in the
many details connected with
production of this kind.
From the enthusiasm shown
"Oh Doctor" promises to be the
most successful home talent
show ever staged here.
Tickets are on sale at
Ashby's Drug Store, Dinsmore
Bros Garage, and Wilson &
McNamee's Garage, and from
the demand for them already,
the seating capacity of the hall
promises to be taxed and stand
ing room at premium.
The following local talent
compose the choruses:
Opening Chorus-Kathryn
Donache, Eudora Sheridan,
Ruth Jenkins, Ruth Rawlings,
Helen Lane, Elizabeth Hanna.
Children's Chorus-Jean Cul-
len, Neva Grason, Ruth Biles,
Margaret Tyson, Ruth Reyn-
olds, Catherine Keilholtz, Eiiz-
abeth White, Ann Robertson.
Dorothy Hindman, Gertrude
Buck, Mildred Reynolds, Cath
crime Etter, Adeline Wilson. aA
Bowery Chorus-Ruth VIII
son. Hazel Hutchens, Edith
Long, Alberta Donache, Hope
Reynolds, Ruth Little, Ann
Boyd, Jane Jenkins.
Sing Sing Chorus-Lillian
Ryan, Mary Brokaw, Mar
garet Reed, Elizabeth Kyle,
Betty Poist, Margaret Donache.
Elizabeth Grason, Evelyn DON
ache, Nina Robinson, Dorothy
Drennen, Lucy Williams, Dean
Reese.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
OBITUARY
Howard M. PatcheIi

Howard M. Patchell, 81 years
Of age, died at the home Of his
mother, near Rock church, this
county, on Thursday night last,
from the effects Of a stroke of
paralysis suffered about one
week previous. His funeral
was held on Monday afternoon
with interment in Sharp's GEM
etery, Fair Hill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
WILMINGTON M. E. CON-
FERENCE ADJOURNS
Pastoral Appointments For
Wilmington District

iluVlIdL1Oll Va ASCNs O0hANOA NAN
Williams to meet in Asbury
Church, at Salisbury, Md, next
year.
The following were granted
retired relation: Rev. HI. G.
Budd, Rev. w. E. Greenfield,
Rev. VIM. P. Taylor, Rev. w. O.
Bennett, Rev. w. H. Cum
mings, Rev. L. M. Broadway,
Rev. w. H. Briggs.
Few changes of pastors in
the larger churches were made.
All four District Superinten-
dents were reappointed: Rev.
Disston w. Jacobs, Whining
ton District; Rev. w. E. Hab-
bart, Dover District; Rev. j. L.
Johnson, Middletown District;
Rev. Leonard White, Salisbury
District.
The Wilmington District ap-
pointments are as follows:
D. w. Jacobs, District Super
intendent.
Bethel and Town Point.
B. Vaughn.
Charlestown-C. T. Jones.
Cherry Hill. r. Diehl.
| Chesapeake City-W. c.
Poole. =.
Chester-Bethel-J. A. Buck
son.
Christiana-R. M. Green,
supply.
Claymont-E. w. Mcdowell.
Delaware City-P. w. Spence
Ebenezer, Del, S. B. Bradley.
| Edge Moor-W. E. Fosnocht,
supply.
Elk Neck-F. C. Louhoff.
Elkton-L. B. Morgan.
Hockessin and Cedars-C. E.
Davis.
Holly Oak-J. E. Layton,
supply.
Hopewell, Md. II. Whed-
bee.
Marshallton-O. ]. Collins.
Mt. Lebanon. o. M. Wills.
Mt. Pleasant, Del.-V. e.
Hills.
Newark-W. E. Gunby.
New Castillo. A. BARLEY.
Newport-H. r. McDade.
North East-W. H. Revelle.
Perryville-Howard Davis.
Port Deposit and Colora-
Tilghman Smith.
Red Lion-A. w. Strickland.
Rising Sum. C. Mccoy.
st. Georges and Summit-G,
is. Thomas.
st. John's-H. M. Parks.
Stanton. c. Galloway,
supply.
Zion Circuit, Md. w
Prettyman.
Wilmington
Asbury-H. So Dulany.
Bellefonte-J. c. Steen,
supply.
Brack-Ex-R. H. Adams,
supply.
Brandywine-E. M. Shockley
Cookman-G. E. Sterling.
Eastlake-C. C. Harris.
| Epworth-C. w. Strickland
Grace-B. M. Johns.
Harrison Street.. w.
Colona.
Hillcrest-P. E. Reynolds.
Observation-Disclosures Willis
Madeley-V. e. Hills.
| McCabe-W. e. Harrison, Jr
| Mt. Salem. w. Jones.
Richardson Park-F. White
| Scott. w. Wootten.
Silverbrook-R. L. Minker.
st. 'Paul's-Virgil E. Rorer
Trinity-C. H. Hudson.
| Union-G. L. Whitney.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17
TOWN AND COUNTY
Short Paragraphs of Recent Events of
Interest to Our Readers
LOCAL HAPPENINGS BRIEFLY NOTED

being caugnt Dy gill net ilSn1i
men in the headwaters OF the
Chesapeake Bay.
The U. S. Dept. of Agricul-
ture reports hog cholera on the
premises of William Farmer,
near Liberty Grove.
The annual field and track
meet of the Cecil county color
ed schools was held at Elkton
on Saturday, April II.
A so-called April fool joke
perpetrated at Elkton High
School, resulted in several chill
dren being made i'll by eating
'ssoapy" candy.
The ponies are running at
Havre de Grace. The spring
racing season opened at the
track there on Monday and will
continue until April 25th.
AT the annual meeting of the
New Castle Presbyterian, held
April Is and 16, in Newark,
Del, the subject of missions
occupied the attention OF the
meeting.
Henry l.. Constable and II.
T. Ruhl have resigned as YES
trymen of Trinity Protestant
Episcopal Church, Elkton, and
Henry C. Hess and Carroll +.
Gardner elected to fill the
vacancies.
Rev. w. E. Greenfield, a we'll
known minister of the Will
mington M. E. Conference, for
merly stationed in Cecil coun-
ty, has been placed on the re-
tired list and will move to
Perryville, to make his future
home.
Falling from o 30-foot pole
along the Elkton- Chesapeake
City road, on. Friday morning,
Perry Haverin, Jr., employed
by the Northern Md. Power Co.,
was badly injured,- and was
taken to Union Hospital, Elk
ton, for treatment.
DR.. H. Arthur Cantwell, of
North East, has been elected to
membership to the American
College of Surgeons. DR.. Can't
we'll is the only physician in
the county to have the honor
of being a member OF this
organization.
Elkton Rotary Club has
elected the following officers:
Wallace Williams, president;
Lynn B. Gillespie, vice pres,
sec. and treas. Harry L. Croak,
Ira A. Moore, Rev. l.. b. Nor
gan, F. A. Alexander and DIR. j.
Fred Fehler, directors.
George Short and Charles
Ellis Bedwell were arrested at
the home of the. former, in Elk
ton, early one morning last
week, charged with stealing a
Ford coupe in Newark; Del.
They were turned over to the
Delaware authorities.
The annual town meeting
for the nomination of Commits
sioners to be voted for in May,
and the hearing of the report
of the years work, will be held
in the public hall, Rising Sun,
on April %, at 500 p. m.
Alvin Lloyd, a farmer OF
near Fawn Grove, York county
Pa, was the victim of an unus-
ual accident, Thursday morn
ing of last week, when a cow he
was dehorning fell against
him, breaking both bones of his
right leg.
The Radio" entertainment
given in the public hall here on
March q, under the direction
of Mrs. A. M. McNamee, was
repeated at Hepewell Hall or
Friday evening last. A goo6
sized audience was present anC
a snug sum realized for benefit
of Hopewell Aid Society.
A delegation from Charles.
town appeared befor the Boar(
Of County Commissioners a.
their last regular meeting, an6
requested an increased appro'
priation for the town. The
Commissioners turned over fol
use of the town the sum o.
$202.25, which was taken from
the slot machines recently con
fiScated in q countrywide raid
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17


Ii ing Sun relatives last week.
Ralph Reed. of Eckels En-
balming College, Philada., Wis
| tied home folks here last week.
Mrs. Effie Evans enjoyed a
visit to relatives and friends in
Glenside and Willow Grove, Pa.
Mrs. Ernest Biles entertain
ed the members of the Komrad
Klub very pleasantly on Thurs
day evening last.
Mrs. Edwin L.. Haines has
been spending some time with
her mother, Mrs. James Rob
ley, Allenhurst, N. ].
Misses Dora, Clara and Alice
Burkins visited their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Burkins, OF
Colora, during the Easter
holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. x. Thomas
had as their recent guests
Mr.. and Mrs. D. e. Thomas, Mr..
and Mrs. William Cline, and
Benjamin Nields, of Philada.
Miss Sara Brokaw has re-
turned to University of Md,
college Park, after spending
the spring vacation with her
mother, Mrs. Louise Brokaw.
Jonas S. Wilmer, of Millers-
vile, and Miss Helen M. Keen,
daughter of Mrs. Amos Keen
Moore, Of Pleasant Grove, Pa,
were married Easter Sunday
lby Rev. o. H. Wenger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Alex
ander and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
McMullen accompanied Miss
Dora Burkins to her home at
East Waterford, Pa, on Mon
day, and spent day sightsee-
ling over the TuscorOra Noun
tains.
Rev. L. E. Broadway, pastor
of Perryville M. E. church, was
stricken with paralysis on
Wednesday of last week, while
in attendance at the M. e. Con-
ference, at Crisfield, Md. He
was brought to Elkton in the
American Legion Ambulance,
land taken to a Philadelphia
Hospital.
Franklin A. Pyle, an Elkton
merchant, was taken to Union
Hospital. in that town, by the
Delta, Pa, ambulance, suffer-
ing from injuries sustained in
an auto accident that occurred
lin Hartford county.
Mr.. Pyle was in the upper
section of Hartford county,
looking after a property he had
recently purchased, and was re-
turning to Elkton, when his car
was sideswiped and turnbled
over into a side ditch.
The Community Fire Com
pany was called to New Bridge
Tuesday afternoon, about two
O'Clock, where a fire was run
ming wild through the woods
on the McElvane and Dalton
properties. The fire had start
ed when the wind scattered
sparks from a burning brush
heap. and was soon beyond
control. 1t swept through the
woods with great rapidity,
burning over about thirty acres
of woodland before it was fin
ally gotten under control by
back-firing, by a large force
of men who responded to the
alarm.
On Thursday morning last,
John Shorter, aged Sc, who
conducted a small store and
filling station along the Elk
ton-Newark road, about two
miles north of Elkton, was
| killed almost instantly, In VIII
mington, when he was run
down by truck owned by the
Huber Baking Co., and driven
by Sidney Eek, aged 81, of 171S
w. 14th ST., Wilmington.
Eek was arrested and held
under $4,000 bail on charge
, of manslaughter. He says he
; ran down Shorter while en-
! deavoring to avoid striking a
man who was walking across
: Pennsylvania avenue at Scott
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-04-17

Self-conceit is aggravating.
but humility is about as bad.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-21

authentic paintings from life by
artists who became celebrated by
reason of portraiture work during
the colonial and revolutionary
periods.
Also coinage Of the quarter dol
Lar in George Washington memo
rial design which will take the place
of the present 25-cent piece. The
new coin will bear the profile bust
of the first President. Distribution
Of the new coin will begin January
l, 1892.
Another interesting feature will
be the issuance Of a commemora-
tive George Washington medal.
Leading medalists OF the country
submitted designs and the selection
Of the most appropriate was made
by foremost art and medal authori-
ties in the nation. One of the chief
uses of the medal will be in con-
ferring of prizes for competition
among school children.
Still other features will be made
public from time to time.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-21
Church To Hold
Annual Meeting

Recently adopted reorganization
plans at State Street Christian
church provide for the annual meet
ing to be held the first Sunday after
Easter. Because of lateness in
adopting this new system, the an
nual meeting will be held this year
on next Sunday, May "a, which is
also Pentecost Cay.
Ballots have been printed carry
ing the names suggested by the
nominating committee for all the
offices of the church. The new
unified program, which is proving
TO be very popular, and which has
increased the attendance of both
the Bible school and church far
above previous spring seasons, will
be followed, thus giving plenty of
time. for the business session before
noon, after the preaching service is
closed.
Each person attending is invited
to bring sandwiches, salads and
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-21
DOINGS IN AND ABOUT SEELEY

way on T. B. Whites property. Mr.
White has made a number of inn
provements and this restaurant is
very nicely fixed.
Mrs. Lingren of Oasis was here
Saturday and Sunday to visit her
friend Mrs. Sherbourne.
Stanley Bartlett, a nephew OF
Mrs Herrick. was a visitor in her
home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis visited
around Los Angees for few days
and were expecting TO meet a num-
Der of friends at q gathering at La
guna Beach Sunday.
Mrs. T. A. Howard, Mrs Archie
Barnes and Fred Mastick were III
Jacumba on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NOR and Mr.. and
Mrs. Wiley were in Morena last
week. fishing.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Howard and
daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Best and
daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Wylie and
also Alice and Irene Will
Imperial Valley press., 1931-05-21
ENTIRE NATION WILL JOIN
IN HONORING WASHINGTON

BY authority of the United States
government. IN all parts OF the
United States and IN many sections
of the world, the two hundredth an
niversary of the birth of George
Washington will be celebrated dur
ing more than nine months of 1882,
according to the information re-
ceivei here by the postmaster.
The celebration is organized un-
der the auspices of the George
Washington Bicentennial commits
sion, of which President Herbert
Hoover is chairman. Observance of
the event will not be confined to
any one locality or TO any number
of localities. It will be universal.
Every state, city and town, every
organization and institution, every
home and individual in the nation
is expected to participate together
with Americans and others IL all
parts of the world.
Each community is expected to
arrange its own program and carry
out its own series of celebrations
with the cooperation and assistance
of the United States commission and
State Bicentennial commissions.
The series of events will open on
Washington's birthday, February
%, 1882, and will continue through
Thanksgiving day, November "a,
1882. Special national and local
celebrations will take place on all
national holidays, anniversaries and
other days that may be connected
with the life of George Washington
The congressional commission
was created by a joint resolution
Of congress. approved December 2,
1924, to study and recommend a
proper celebration in 1882 of the
two hundredth anniversary of the
birth of George Washington.
AS planned, the celebration will
be in exact keeping with the motive
expressed by congress. that future
generations of American citizens
may live according to the example
and precepts of his exalted life and
character and thus perpetuate the
American Republic"
Among these activities Of the
government will be the issuance Of
II memorial postage stamps OF vari-
Gus denominations, each bearing a
different portrait of George Wash
ington. These portraits are from