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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20
w. P. A. Projects In Cecil County
New Deal Brings Progress And improvement
Gives Employment To Large Number

WPA projects are financed princi-
pally out of Federal Funds, on the
basis that at least 90 of the Fed
eral Appropriation be for wages of
the certified relief employables, the
remaining 800 can be utilized for
non-relief costs such as supervision,
materials and equipment rentals.
Any additional costs in connection
with the project are borne by the
local governmental agency sponsor
ing the project.
Under the schedule of monthly
earnings in effect for Cecil County
WPA projects the monthly wages of
relief workers are limited according
to their labor classification as fol-
lows: Unskilled, 1920; GAO hours
at .23c); Semi-skilled, $4,000 GAO
hours at .29c), and Skilled, S48.4O
(110 hours at .44c). The highest
number of persons employed on Cecil
County WPA projects was 1877 men
during the semi-monthly pay period
ending February %, 1885. This
number has been gradually reduced
so that for the period ending October
%, 1886, there are AZ men employed
on active projects in Cecil County.
Mr.. Ralph Garrett, of Elkton, is
the Federal representative in Charge
of WPA work in Cecil county.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20
Project No. 1913, Erection Of Forest Fire Look
Out Tower and Development of Pubic Park

This project was approved under
an application submitted by the
Maryland State Department of Fores-
try and provided for the erection of
100 it. forest fire lookout tower
and the development of a 10 acre
woodland tract into a public park at
Egg Hill, located in the northwestern
part of the Third district of Cecil
County. This tower is second unit
of group of three lookout towers
to be located in Cecil County as
forest fire protection measure. The
first unit was erected at Woodlawn
under a Maryland Emergency Relief
Administration Work Project. Ne
gotiations are under way for the ac-
QUESTION of a suitable site for the
third unit to be located in the Elk
Neck section Of Cecil County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20
Project No. So, Construction of New Twin
Reinforced Concrete Reservoirs

of the best for town this size in the
state.
The principal items of construc-
ton in connection with this improve
ment consisted of approximately A.
900 Gu. yds. of excavation, 500 Gu.
yds. of reinforced concrete, clearing,
grubbing and draining three acres of
adjacent swamp area, grading, shap-
ing and surfacing with rock and Gin
der ballast about 1850 SO. yds, OF
roadway and the erection of $50 lin.
it. of woven wire fence it. high.
The total cost of the project
amounted to- s23,416.OO, of which
$17,672.0O was expended out o.
WPA funds for labor and materials,
and S5,7430O represented the towns
expenditures for supervision, mater
ials and equipment rentals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20

The prime purpose of the Works
Progress Administration is to pro-
vide jobs for employable persons who
are found to be in need by the local
Welfare Agency. Such persons are
required to register with the Ma
tional Unemployment Service so that
they may be placed in private en-
ployment if any jobs are available in
that field. The Relief Agencies GER
tify these needy employable persons
to the National Unemployment Ser
vice and the Works Progress Admin
istration, who thus become eligible
for assignment to WPA jobs, if there
are no opportunities for employment
in private industry. Under this pro-
cedure they are removed from dole,
funds for which are obtained princi-
pally from state and county sources.
WPA Projects are initiated upon
application to and approval by the
Works Progress Administration, on
proposals for improvements to public
property, submitted by Federal,
State, County or other governmental
agencies. The governing factor in
initiating the WPA project is that
there must be a sufficient number of
certified relief case employees in the
locality to- justify the operation of
the project.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20

This project was submitted by the
Town of Elkton and provided for the
construction of new twin reinforced
concrete reservoirs of 100000 gal
Ions capacity each, to displace the
old earth embankment reservoir of
about 100000 gallons capacity The
old reservoir was in constant danger
of pollution, and was inadequate for
providing the necessary storage ca
pacity in consideration of the daily
consumption and the impossibility of
maintaining it in the proper condi-
ton under modern standards of
health and sanitation.
This improvement was urgently
recommended by the State Depart
ment of Health, and they state that
these new storage facilities are one
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20

After the completion of the tower,
the construction of a roadway con-
Meeting with the county road, and
the clearing of fire lane around the
entire tract, the project was suspend
ed by the State Department of For
estry due to the lack of funds and
the need of supervisory personnel on
fire patrol duty. The development
CT the tract into a public park was
deferred until additional funds are
available.
The cost of the project, exclusive
of the purchase price of the tract.
was $4,6OO.OO, of which s2,O71.OO
was expended out of WPA funds for
the necessary labor, and $252S.OO
was contributed by the State Depart
ment of Forestry for supervision, ma
terials and equipment rentals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20
Project No. 277---Rising Sun Sanitary
Sewer System And Disposal Plant

being connected up rapidly. Rising
Sun now has one of the most COM
plete and up to date sewer systems Of
any town in the State.
The principal items of construc-
ton in connection with this project
are the installation of 14,705 lin. #.
of inch T. C. Sewer, 1000 lin. it. Of
4 inch T.. C. House connections, 24OO
lin. it. of inch c. I. Force Main and
IS brick manholes. A sewage pump
ing station is being erected near the
town pumping station, on the East
side of the town, and a disposal
plant consisting of an Imhoff tank,
sludge beds and chlorinator house,
has been installed on lot near the
stream crossing the road about q of
a mile beyond the High School build
ing, on the northwest side of the
town.
The total cost of the project is es-
timated at $39, 415.00, of which $19,-
$1,000 is out of WPA funds for la
Dor and materials and $19,876.OO
contributed by the Town Commits
sioners for Engineering and Super
visory costs, materials and equip
ment rentals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20

inch sewers and 500 lin. it. Of inch
cast iron water main, all including
the necessary appurtenances.
The total estimated cost of the pro-
ject is $15,a52.00, of which $12,959-
90 is from WPA funds for labor and
materials, while $2,9ss.00 is being
contributed by the Town OF Elkton.
sponsors Of the project for supervi-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20

Project No. 334, Port Deposit Side
walk Improvements
This project was approved under
an application submitted by the
Town Commissioners of Port Deposit
and provided for the much needed
Improvements of all of the sidewalks
in the town. These improvements
consisted of 14,3O0 So. TT. of granite
slab sidewalks reset to new lines and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20

sion of 8 inch sanitary sewer and 6
inch water main to new high school
site on North Street.
The principal items of construc-
ton in connection with this needed
Improvement consist Of the installa-
ton OF 1920 lin. IT. of 10 inch, 252s
lin. It. Of s inch. 400 lin. It. Of 6
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20

grades, and 6,781 SO. IT. of new con-
crete pavement laid to various sec
lions of the towns main street.
The total cost of the project was
$6,4O3.OO, which $4,316.00 was ex-
pended out of WPA funds for labor
and materials, and $2,086.00 was
contributed by the Town of Port De-
post for supervision, materials and
equipment rentals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20

sion, additional materials and equip
ment rentals.
Work was begun on this project
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20

This project was submitted by the
Town of Elkton and provides for the
extension Of sanitary sewers on Main
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-20
Project NO. sO7, Extension Sanitary Sewer, EIston

Street west Of Landing Lane, from
Locust Lane and High Street, East
on Main Street, as well as the extern
The Washington times., 1936-04-21

visable for those wishing to at
tend the concert to arrive in good
time.
A representative of the Trinity
College of Music in London, which
sets the standard in music for
the British Empire" is in this
country examining prospect v
students who wish to qualify for
diplomas from Trinity. Sir Gran
vile Bantock and DR.. w. Green
house Alt will remain here until
late in June visiting the principal
cities of the country.
It has been reported that DR..
Leopold Stokowski, in the course
of his projected researches in the
realm of modern music, is giving
serious study to what makes Bing
Crosby so popular. In fact the
learned Doctor was heard recently
in a radio program in the course
of which he acted as a sort of
end-man for the crooner. 1t will
be interesting to hear the Phila-
delphia Symphony Orchestra US
ing the crooner type of belated
attacks.
The Washington times., 1936-04-21
{. u. TO HONOR
ITS FOUNDERS

The two-day Founders Day cele
bration Of Georgetown University
will begin tomorrow night at $3.50
in CASTOR Hall.
Wilbur j. Carr, Assistant Sec
retary of State, will receive AGA
demic honors in diplomacy and
similar honorS in philosophy will
be bestowed upon the Rt. Rev
Fulton J. Sheen, assistant profes
sor Of philosophy Of religion at
Catholic University. Following
these exercises, the Very Rev. Ar
thur A. OLeary, S. j., president OF
the university, will hold a recep
ton.
John F. Crosby, a member OF
the class of 1912, who was Assist.
ant Attorney General in the VIII,
son administration, will be toast.
master Thursday night at the "G''
dinner at the Mayflower Hotel. In
memory Of the founders, the his.
toric ben of the first Catholic
church. at st. Mary'S. Md, now
a Georgetown relic, will be tolled.
The Washington times., 1936-04-21
DEMURRER DUE
INSEWERCASE

ARLINGTON COURTHOUSE,
Va, April 21.-Possibility of a
! demurrer being filed to the in
dictment of Louis Bishop, former
county sewer inspector who was
indicted here yesterday for a
felony in connection with charges
of accepting $500 from a sewer
contractor, was expressed today
by Frank L. Ball. Bishops at
torney.
Judge Walter r. Mccarthy, of
the county circuit court, gave At
torney Ball until April 80 to file
a demurrer.
N. c. Nickles, the contractor
who Is charged with paying the
money to Bishop. was also in.
dicted by the grand jury here
yesterday on a charge Of felony
Date for his trial is expected to
be set at the arraignment Sched
uled for April 30.
The Washington times., 1936-04-21
DRIVE PLANNED
BY C0UGHL|N
IN ELECTION
BY WILLIAM S. NEAL
Copyright. 1885. by International News
Service.


Copyright, 1899. by International News
Service.
The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin
and his National Union for Social
Justice are planning a battle for
election Of Senators and members
of the House on q nationwide
scale.
The organization, which claims
a membership running into mil
lions, also may take a definite
stand in the 1896 Presidential
race, the Detroit priest, it was
stated, has not yet decided who
he win support for the Presidency.
Adopt Unique Plan
Adopting a scheme unique in
American political life, the ma
tional union will support only can
didateS for Congress who insert
paid advertisements in newspapers
pledging their support to the 16
principles Of the union.
These include abolition Of the
privately-owned Federal Reserve
System, Matchmaking Of public
necessities such as power, banking,
credit, currency, oil. natural gas
and "our God-given natural re-
sources"
The platform also declares for
regulation Of the currency on a
scheme similar to the So-called
commodity dollar" plan.
Back Nottingham
The union in the Second Mary
land l Congressional district has
indorsed M. @. Nottingham against
Representative Cole.
Another candidate, clamoring
for Endorsement, offered to sub
scribe to the 16-point platform, but
was turned down because he had
not inserted a paid political adver-
tiSement in a newspaper.
The union is backing Mrs. Thom-
as Schall, widow Of the late Sena-
tor Schall (R.) in the Minnesota
senatorial contest. She has unre-
servedly accepted the platform.
The Washington times., 1936-04-21
DR.. TOWNSEND
CUSTER PLAN
LAIDT0FOES

LOS ANGELES, April 81 U.N.S.)
Reports that opposing cliqueS are
attempting to squeeze DR.. Francis
E. Townsend out of the national
old-age pension plan organization
which bears his name were be
ing studied here today by con
gressional investigators.
This was learned amidst a tu
mutt OF vituperation as warning
factions met and hurled charge
after charge at each other, widen
ing the breach between supporters
Of the elderly founder Of the move
ment and Representative John
Steven McGoarty.
At q stormy meeting Of inSur'
rectionists here, George c. High
ley, deposed president Of the Los
Angeles unit, openly charged that
certain of the national directors
were plotting to force DR.. Town
send into retirement.
Charge DOvetailS
Instantly alert, Representative
Joseph Gavagan, heading the sub
committee probing the West Coast
Townsend organization, indicated
this charge dovetailed into evil
dence which his investigators have
been gathering.
The New York Congressman de-
MED reports the subcommittee was
to be recalled to Washington to
reopen the national investigation
there. He said:
"What we are working on IS
vital, and we doubt if the Town
send leadership is aware Of the
trend of our investigation. We
may be able to make disclosures
this week. The matter involves
papers which are hard to get
and which we do not care to sub
pOena. 1t will be sensational
when it is revealed"
REPLIES m KIND
Meanwhile, Frank Arbuckle, ad-
dressing a gathering Of loyal fol-
lowers of the Long Beach, Cal,
physician and real esta! operator,
who instigated the plan to pay
everyone more than so years old
5000 q month, replied in kind to
charges of Highley, saying:
"Highley is drunk with the
lust for power and intoxicated
with the sound Of his voice."
Both sides attacked the investi-
gators and have refused adamantly
to transfer their records to Wash
ington as was requested by the
original committee In Washington.
The Washington times., 1936-04-21
Examinations Slated
For 7 Federal Posts

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 81.
Open competitive examinations
for a number of Government posi-
tions were announced today by the
United States Civil Service Com
mission. Information regarding
the examinations can be secured
from Roger D. Clark, secretary cf
the Civil Service Board Of Exam
liners, at the city post office build.
ing.
The Washington times., 1936-04-21

ottorino Respighi, one Of the
most distinguished Of contem'
porary Italian composers, died last
Saturday Of a heart ailment. He
was a conductor and pianist OF
note also. His THE Pines OF
Rome" suite was heard here IN a
concert of the Nation-l symphony
a year ego last February.
Probably his best known WORKS
are the Fountains Of Rome and
"semiramis." Two Of his operas
have been presented in this coun-
try, "The sunken Bell" and La
Fiamma." In 1926 he toured the
country with the Philharmonic
Society Orchestra New YorD &,
under the direction of Mr.. Mengel-
berg, at which time the pines OF
Rome" was introduced. In 1882
he conducted the New York-Phil-
harmonic Orchestra as guest con-
ductor.
In composition. his sense OF tone
color ranked him with the great
est masters of modern orchestra
ton. Not content with the range
of commonly accepted orchestral
instruments, he wrote several
works including vocal parts. Most
prominent of these works are La
Sensitive" and "Aretusa."
With the National Symphony
Orchestra having unusual Difficult
ties both financial and artistic, 1t
is heartening to note that sym
phony orchestras in some parts OF
the country are getting some OF
the WPA funds enabling them to
present low-priced symphony pro-
grams.
The Brooklyn Symphony Or
chestra at the Brooklyn Academy
and the New York Civic Orchestra
at the Manhattan Theater con-
tinue to function even though
there seems small hope of our Wa
tergate summer concerts this sea-
son. Having gained such wide
spread notice throughout the
country last summer, there will
doubtless be many visitors to
Washington this summer who do
not have a vote that might be dis
appointed.
Intended primarily for the bene-
fit of the employees of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, the concert
tomorrow night by the department
orchestra in the auditorium of the
South Building, Fourteenth Street
and Independence Avenue, at $3.50
O'Clock, is also open to the public
without admission charge.
DR.. Wslter Bauer, organizer and
conductor, had originally planned
to give Haydn'S Surprise Sym
phony," but due to popular re-
quest. Dvorak's New World Sym.
phony" will be repeated instead.
The program follows: "Herod
Overture" Hadley; "Siegfried
Idyn," Wagner; Norwegian Rhap-
sody No. l." Svendsen, and Sym
phony in E Minor" Dvorak.
"Marche Heroique," Saint-Saens,
q theme from which is shown
above, is a stirring concert march
that will be heard on the program
of the U. S. Marine Band Sym
phony Orchestra tomorrow night
at 8 o'clock, at the Marine Bar
racks. Admission is free, and as
people were turned away last
Wednesday night, it would be ad-
The Washington times., 1936-04-21
Georgians Seek Road
Aid Funds Released

Seeking release Of Federal road
aid funds, withheld since Gov. Eu.
gene Talmadge summarily ousted
his State treasurer and comptroller
general, representatives Of Geor-
gia counties came here today to
confer with members of the Geor-
gia congressional delegation. The
conference was scheduled for 2
p. m. in the office of Representa-
tive Carl Vinson CD of Georgia,
with the majority OF Georgia's rep
resentatives expected to be present.
The Washington times., 1936-04-21
World Of Music
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Theme from "Leonore Overture No. B." BY Beethoven
"A suggestion for and prescribing the daily music tene
Mnv tncrs of music nppecdtion GdDe their pupils to clip ana
nast them on 3r5 filing Nth the composers at the
ton and file them in alphabetical ordeTI
The Washington times., 1936-04-21

A fragrant cream that stimu-
lates as it cleanses. It re-
freshes and purges the pores
Of particles that are not ordi-
narily easy to remove, and
leaves the skin youthfully
soft and velvety.
With every $3.50 (or more)
purchase of Mary Dunhill
Preparations, you will re-
ceive a 81 Mary Dunhill Lip
stick without charge.
Miss LOrena Frances, special
representative of Mary Dun
HILL will be here all week to
advise you about these prepa-
ratiOns.
ToHETREs. AISLE 1s, FIRST FLOOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-12
Purely nersonal,

Purely personal. George E. Roberts of Nauga. where he Is confined since undergoing recent opera tion Alfred Light and Irving Parsons are postcard ing their friends from Florida where they're vacaoning for a month . . . John w. Stokes dropped in yesterday morning and presented me with two Annie Oakies for the third annual minstrel and dance which he is direct ing for St. Joseph's church and orphanage The affair with Harry Brnkman orchestra playing for the danc- ing to follow Mrs. Tracy Breen of Naugatuck is since undergoing the surgeons blade. Mrs. Lucy Pinto of 1032 Bank street celebrated her 74th birthday Saturday Congras dear friend and may you enjoy many Clfoe bid adieu to the Brass City Friday to spend few weeks with Mamians in Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-12
Wangermann Chosen
 Wilson A. C. Leader
Al MOraska Succeeds James Keyser as Vlce-Presi- dent-SpeedbOys, Falcons to Observe Anniversaries
BROOKLYN NEWS

Otto wangermann was reelected president of the wilson A. c. at the semi-annual meeting last night at club rooms. Others elected to office were Al Nebraska, who succeeds James Keyser as vice-presldent and John Barnes, successor to Al. fred Daukas as secretary and ereas- urer. Albert Moraska whs chosen captain of sports, Q position held for the past year by William Llsas. The latter was named to the board of trustees. Other directors include Rudy Kulnan and James OvertoEl.
 Following the election it was voted to fete the outgoing officers at Q testimonial Thursday night, Febru- ary 27th ct the Leonard Grill. Ar engagements for this affair will be in charge of Albert Morashap Joe seph Morkis and John Barnes.
 Plans were formulated for Q card tournament and during the progress of the meeting 70 entries were re ceived. Accurate records of the games won and lost will be kept and the high scorers at the com. pletlon of the season will receive awards. The tournament committee consists of George KulmRl1, Joseph Lusas and Rudy Kulman.
 The Wilson A. c. Ping pong team will play St. Joseph's Holy Name so- ciety Thursday night at the club rooms of the latter organization. James Overton, Alfred Daukas, Al Moraska, Frank DiBiase, Joseph Lusas and Captain Rudy Kulman will represent the Wilson club.
 Hold Anniversaries
 Joint anniversaries of the speed- boys and the Falcons clubs of the r M. c. A. interclub coun. ell will take place at the sectional hut Friday night at which time the basketball teams of both clubs will play in the feature
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-12

and the Lithuanian Independent Political club. He was also active here as Q Lithuanian speaker during the last municipal campaign, when he spoke ct Q democratic rally given by Alderman John w. Bendler atI A0 Green street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-12

encounter of an attractive hasket- ball slate. Tn the other game scheduled, St. Joseph'e and the Wac terbury Paper Box company girls will be the opponents. It will be the first time in five years that girls have played on the Washing. ton avenue court.
 The Speedbcys will celebrate their 10th year as an active organization, third.
 Following the basketball games there will be 8 dance and social period at which refreshments will be served.
 The committee representing the Speedhoys is headed by Frank CaKIl- niisa while Henry DelPo and Frank BeFardi are in charge for the Fal. cons. Adam BoEzuto Is president Of the Speedboys and Guido Camnlisa heads the Falcons.
 Sewing Club
 The regular weekly sewing period set aside by St. Joseph's Children of Mary will take place tomorrow night at the club rooms in the Con- gress aVenue school. Miss Anna Jan. kauslxas will preside and Mary Vic- tor will assist.
 Lithuanian Boosted
 Lithuanians here will be interest. ed to learn that Joseph Savonis of New Britain, well known In this city, is listed among the candidates for the mayoralty of New Britain. He is seeking the ofiice through partici- patton in the democratic primaries April 3rd. The city elections will take place April 18th.
 Mfr. SavOnis has been active es- pecfally in Lithuanian affairs about the state for some time and has ape peared in this city several times. He attended affairs conducted by the Lithuanian Citizens Political club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-12

New York, tspeciaD - Want a job? Then read the newspapersl That's the tip which pr. Walter B. Pitkin, author and psychologist, gives to youthful career-seekers.
 Events makes news. Events dee termine jobs," he says in the cur- rent Rotarian Magazine. "Young people can, if they will, get their bearings and frequently find their chance Of a lifetime through noth- ing but careful reading and inter- pretation of the news published in the best of our large metropolitan papers. And useful information may be found in country weeklies, county dailies and medium -siEed papers,"
 He cites typical examples in such headlines as these: "i,500 Co-opera- tive Stores Are Launched During Year." Color Photography Opens Field for Young Artists" Currency