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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
Short Paragraphs

A license for the sale OF beer has
been granted Carroll Smith, Of Con-
owingo.
over s77.OO was cleared from the
oyster supper held in the Church
House. In Zion, on Thursday evening
by the Mems Bible Class of the M. e.
Church.
Howard Brown, Sylmar; Kenneth
Price. Cecilton, and Ralph T. Wilson
OF Rising Sun. have been elected
governors of Cecil County Dairy
mems Association.
Scott Brothers, contractors, Of Fair
Hill, have started work on the bun
galow at Zion, for Rev. j. w. Pretty
man, of Lewisville. who will move to
Zion, when It is completed.
Andrew Rambo, a carpenter OF
Elkton, Is a patient in Union Hospital
suffering from badly injured head,
a AhV WIS ANNAAN
unconscious near Council Hall.
The Brooks Co., of Baltimore. has
been engaged by the State Roads
Commission to make repairs to the
third pier from the Perryville end Of
the double-deck highway bridge.
The Rev. George H. Turner, form
er pastor of the oxford, Pa. Presby-
terrain Church, has been assigned to
the Chesapeake City Presbyterian
Church for a three-months period.
One Of the most successful suppers
so far this fall was the turkey and
oyster feast served by the ladies OF
Johntown, near Earleville, on We'd
nesday evening last. The net pro-
ceeds were $119, which will be de-
voted to church purposes.
Officer Geo. M. Perkins, of Md.
State Police, who was seriously In
jured some months ago by being
thrown from his motorcycle when
crowded of the road by speeding
autoist, has recovered after long
lay-off, and is again on duty.
The Cogsell Construction Company
of. Baltimore, which was awarded the
contract last week for building a new
high school building at a cost OF
S192,350. has begun preliminary
work on the proposed new structqra.
The excavation work, begun about
six weeks ago. has been completed.
The annual supper of the Ladies
Mite Society, always a popular gas
tronomic event, was served in the
supper room of the M. E. Church Of
this town on Thursday evening.
The supper was literally patronized,
the gross receipts amounting to about
$125.
w. A. Swasey, of Washington, d.
c., advertises elsewhere in our col
umns for a black and Waite fox ter
rier, that got out of his car some
place along the road between Rising
Sun and Port Deposit, by way OF
Woodlawn. He offers a reward to
tie finder.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
DROVE INTO FREIGHT TRAIN

VIM. II. Keetley, of Colora, was
seriously, but not fatally injured on
Friday evening, between six and
seven o'clock, when he drove his
truck into freight train at the
grade crossing at Liberty Grove.
There are no warning lights at the
crossing. and Keetley evidently fail
ed to see the passing freight train
until he crashed into 1t.
lie was hurried to Union Hospital,
Elkton. where 1t was found both Of
his arms were broken and he was in
jured about the head. Although SER
iously injured his recovery Is expect.
ed.
He was driving toward home when
the accident occurred. The truck
was completely wrecked.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
JURORS FOR DECEMBER TERM
OF COURT

Judge Knots on Friday drew the
jurors to serve at the December term
of the Circuit Court for Cecil County.
Those drawn were:
First District-John w. Coppage,
David P. Davis, George Oldham, S.
Wills Lusby, Carroll C. Short, James
Boyer (Col.).
Second District-Fred A. CHM,
Charles P. Tatman, ]. Howard Pyle,
Jr.. William l.. Purner, Frank B.
Carpenter, Robert B. Foard.
Third District-Pogue r. Paxton,
William B. Walton, George Borland,
Allen d. Richards, Robert H. Baker,
Albert j. Denver, William d. Fowler
Fourth District-Ernest A. Brown
Roy e. Deibert, A. H. Mendenhall
James H. Warrington, Norman L.
Brokaw.
Fifth District-Archie Biggs, Guy
Kirk, Charles B. Warrington, How
ard p. Logan, Walter l. Smith,
Frank Wood.
Sixth District-Joseph T. Tyson
w. L. Ely, S. M. Stephenson, Clar-
ence w. Ashby, Arthur T. Reynolds.
Seventh District-Alfred E. Todd
Kenneth r. Dinsmore, Stewart w.
Smith, Martin Tyson, William w.
Moore, C. Clinton Blackburn, John
G. Baker.
Eighth District-James H. Gray
beal. George w. Berry (Col.) S. Tay-
lor Ragan.
Ninth District-Stanley A. Bowls
by, John B. Fassitt, Alfred T.
Crothers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRO-
TEST EXCESSIVE CHARGE

The Commissioner Of Cecil Coun-
ty have held up the bill Of DR.. H. J.
Maldeis. of Baltimore. for $500.
DR.. Maldeis, who conducts a Clin-
zeal Laboratory at Baltimore, was
engaged by the State with the con-
sent of the Commissioners to analyze
blood stains on the car of Herbert
Dean of North East, who was con-
victed at the September term OF
Court for criminal assault on Sarah
Alexander, age 10 years. The Com
missioners at the time Of the agree
ment thought DR.. Maldeis would
charge about $500.
When doctors bill Of $500 was ad-
vertised. as required by law, protests
were received by the Commissioners.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
Personal And Social

Miss Florence Yocum has been Wis
iting relatives in West Chester, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Charming Rash,
Easton, Md, we're visitors of Rising
Sun friends on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil e. Ewing we're
Thanksgiving guests Of Mrs. Frank
Houston, of West Grove.
The Young Ladies Contract Club
was entertained on Tuesday evening
by Miss Catherine Kirk. Three
tables were played.
Walter Reynolds, oxford, Pa, and
Mrs. Mary Oakford, Merchantville,
N. j., were guests Friday of Mr.. and
Mrs. viii Reynolds, Greystone Manor
Farm.
Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Mr.. Polk Steele
Howard, of Chesapeake City, and
Miss Jennie Lee Wooters, of Milford,
Del, on November Z, at Bel Air. Mr..
and Mrs. Howard will spend the win
ter in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob c. Bailiff, Of
Bay View, celebrated their lftieth
wedding anniversary on Saturday
evening, November IA. Relatives and
friends gathered at their home and
a delightful evening was spent with
games and music. Refreshments
were served. Mr.. and Mrs. Bailiff
have thirteen children living.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
CAUGHT WITH STOLEN CAR

WHY'S Adams, Of Crisdeld, Nd,
was arrested Tuesday of last week
by officer c., r. Parker, OF Md. State
Police. near Calvert, about three
hours after broadcast of d stolen car
had been made.
Adams was taken before Police
Justice George L. Ewing, OF this
town. charged with operating car
without permission of the owner and
operating after license had been sus-
pended. He was sentenced to one
year in jail on each charge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
American Store Safe
Carried Away
Burglars Force Entrance And
Steal Safe And Contents

Some time late Saturday night or
early Sunday morning the American
Store, In this town, was entered by
burglars and the 250-pound safe car
ried off. Nothing else appears to
have been taken, except some eggs.
Entrance was gained by breaking
a glass panel In door In the rear,
reaching through and unlocking 1t.
1t is the custom Of the manager Of
the store to deposit receipts on Sat
urday nights, in the National Bank,
and this had been done about nine
o'clock. AS a consequence, the
amount of money in the safe was not
large, probably about $50.
Monday morning the safe was
found in the gravel pit Of Cecil Kirk.
near Woodlawn. 1t had been broken
open apparently with a sledge ham
mer and rified.
When Asher Robertson, manager of
the store, learned the safe had been
located he drove to the pit, only to
discover the battered safe had been
loaded on truck by junk dealer,
and taken to Havre de Grace. 1t was
later taken to the Maryland Police
Satisfaction at Conowingo, in the
hope that finger prints might lead to
clew Of the perpetrators of the
robbery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
FAVOR RESTORATION OF TEACH.
Err SALARY CUT

At the twenty-hrst annual conven-
ton of the Maryland Congress OF
Parents and Teachers. held In An
napolis last week. the delegates
unanimously adopted a resolution.
presented by r. C. Lamb. legislative
chairman, favoring the full restora-
ton Of teacher salary cuts made In
1888. A committee. appointed by
the president, Mrs. II. Ross Coppage.
will appear before Governor Nice.
requesting him to include sufieient
funds in the state school budget for
193s-lssS to permit these restora-
lions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
Truck Crashes Into
Store Front
Gets Out Of Control And
Runs Wild-.-Two Injured

A big ten-ton trailer truck got out
of control of the driver going down
foundry hill into Port Deposit, on
Friday night, about one O'Clock, anS
going at terrific speed crashed into
the front of Baker Brothers Meat
Market and Browns pool parlor.
The fronts of these frame structures
we're crushed like egg shells by the
heavy machine, which imbedded IT.
self so deeply into the building that
acetyle torches had to be used before
the two occupants of the cab could
be released 1t was at first thought
they were both fatally injured, and
their escape from death was mir
acle.
The driver of the truck was John
Breitschwerdt, 20, and the other oc-
cupant Of the cab was his brother
Edward, 15. They live at Annapolis
Junction, Md.
John suffered a dislocated shoulder
and other injuries, while Edward
sustained a fractured ankle and SER
ious cuts. They were taken to the
Hospital for treatment.
Occupants Of the second floor OF
the building had to climb from the
window, as the stairways were
mashed.
The truck was a new machine,
having been driven but five hundred
miles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
WORKMAN browns In G. & d.
CANAL

William Clifton, 35, of Chesapeake
City, an employee on the dredge, Bal
timore, now at work deepening the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, was
drowned Saturday in the canal.
He was in a row boat with two
other men, when the craft upset.
Other workmen on the dredge res
cued two of the men, but were unable
to get to Clifton in time.
His body was later found and turn
ed over to Coroner Stanley LETTERS, of
Elkton. who held an inquest. Cliff
ton is survived by his mother and
two brothers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
APPLICATIONS FOR LIQUOR
LICENSES

Applications for license to sell beer
have been made to the County LII
esnss Board BY William NJ. Cameron
and Jerry Meconly. Jr. Cameron .
place Of business IL the Blue ana
White Service station iust east OF
town. and hjs application 10 for the
sale Of beer and wine. Mcconly's
place OF business is also east CT town.
and 10 the sunny side Diner. HIS
application Il for sale Of beer. class
"Da.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
EVANGELIST SERVICES AT ZION

Evangelist services are being con-
Quoted In the M. e. Church at Zion
by Mrs. C. L. Wolfson. OF vineland.
N. J. Mrs. Wolfson was born in
Russia, the daughter Of q Jewish
Rabbi. She was educated in Germ
any. and spent part OF her life on the
stage. Now she IL q Christian evan
gelist. She will speak IN the NJ. y.
Church, at Zion. each evening except
Saturday, from Nov. 20 70 Dec. IL.
at 1880 o'clock. The public 10 urged
to attend these services.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
ELKToN RorARIANs ENTERTAIN

The Elkton Rotary Club entertain
ed the Kiwanis Club of Elkton, and
the Lions Club of Rising Sun, on
Wednesday evening last at the How
ard Hotel. About forty members Of
the three clubs sat down to the splen-
did banquet served.
Following the dinner two motion
pictures were shown. enc depicting
deep sea fishing and Some Of the
monsters of the deep, the other,
Thrills and Spills" a picture Of wat
or sports In EloziaA A
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
Social Security Blanks
Distributed
Every Business Establishment
Required To Make
Returns

Postmaster Biles, OF Rising sun,
lin common with every postmaster
throughout the United States,) dis
tributed Social Security blanks last
week to business establishments.
Each business establishment or
branch office was required to I'LL In
this form and return It not later than
November 81 to the local post office.
The distribution. filling in and re-
turn of thees forms to the postmaster
constituted the first step In the put
ting in operation Cf the Social Secur-
ity Act.
The second step was taken Novem-
Der "a when postal employees distrio-
uted to employers the employe ap-
plication forms to be filled out by the
workers.
The Federal old-age benefits sys-
tenn uroyides for retirement pay
ments from the Federal Government
TO qualified persons, beginning at the
age of IS. II was established py
the Social Security Act and goes INTO
effect on January 1, 1887. Its pur-
nose is to bring to these persons EN-
Moved in the broad fields OF COM
MERGE and industry increased assur-
ance of an independent old age.
The system is administered by the
Social Security Board, Washington,
d. C.
BENEFITS are based on the wage
record of the individual and are OF
three types: (D Monthly benefits at
G5: (2) lump-sum payments, ana
(S) death benefits.
these benefits are based on total
wages for work done in this country
after December 81, 1885, and before
a worker becomes 65 years OF age.
This includes every kind of work for
an employer, with few exceptions.
Wages of not more than S3,OOO
wear to an individual from any one
employer will be added together to
make up the total wages Of that In
dividual.
Monthly benefits VIII range from
$40 to SS5 a month and will begin 10
be paid on January /, 1942. TO
qualify for this type of benefit an IN
dividual must be IS years old, MS
total wages must be $4,000 or more
and he must have earned wages Tor
at least / day in each of 5 different
calendar years.
Lump-sum payments will be made
to individuals who reach the age OF
s5 but do not qualify for monthly
benefits. The amount paid them Will
equal 3 n per cent of their total
wages.
Death benefits will be paid to the
estates of individuals who die before
drawing monthly or lump-sum bene-
fits equal to 3h per cent OF their
total wages.
In order that old-age benefits can
be paid by the United States Treas
ury, it is the responsibility OF the
Social Security Board TO determine
the wages of those individuals who
will be entitled to receive benefits.
Accordingly, the Board must keep
an account of the individuals wages.
Employers will be informed in due
course as to the wage reports which
will be required for this purpose.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27

Sauce for the turkey win be more
abundant on tables this holiday sea-
son than last. A cranberry crop Of
6so.s00 barrels u forecast By the
Bureau Of Agricultural Eeenomies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27

The tvo-night show presented in
the Elkton armory By local talent.
under the auspices Of the Elkton
Kiwans Club. for the bsnsnt Of the
fund used TO aid under-privilegsd
children nattsd ahout s1ke.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
BOYLE--HAGEN

Miss Anna Dorothy Hagen, young
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Hagen, Quakertown, Pa. and Howard
Gather Boyle, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Boyle, ST., of near Rising
Sun, were united in marriage at Bal
Air, on Saturday, Nov. IA, by the
Methodist minister of that town.
They were attended by Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Townsend, friends of the
couple. The bride was becomingly
attired in a suit of brown with ac-
cessories to match. The bride is a
graduate of the Camden hospital,
Camden, N. j., and until her mar
riage was on the nursing staff of the
Easton hospital, Easton, Pa. The
groom, who is a graduate of Calvert
High School, class of 1915, and Cold
eys business school, Is engaged in
farming. They will reside on the
Cameron farm, near Sylmar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27

CECIL DETECTIVE ASSOCIATION
The annual meeting and dinner Of
the Cecil Detective Association will
be held on Wednesday, December 8,
at Calvert. The Ladies Aid Society
Of Calvert will serve the dinner In
Rosebank Hall.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
CUNNING LICENSES ISSUED

Deputy Clerk Of the Court C. Ellie
Deibert reports that thus far this
cunning season, las county hunting
licenses have been issued, besides 20
nonresident short-term licenses: SO
statewide licenses and 26 non-resi-
dent. full time licenses Is considerab-
" below the usual number. 1888
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-11-27
Observation-Disclosures

The marriage of Miss Esther E.
Garrett, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert c. Garrett, and Mr.. Robert
Gutenberg, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Litzenberg, will take place at
the home of the brides parents in
Elkton on Saturday, Nov. %. The
Rev. Frank Moss, an uncle Of the
bride, will perform the ceremony.
The Washington times., 1936-06-04

MOTH GAS VAPORIZER Hang it in the
closet the year through The gas while potent
to moths, does not cling to your garments. One
of these is sufficient to keep 72 SO. it. of con-
fined space moth-repelent REFILLS, 5Ocs
Fifth FlOOr-The Hecht Co.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-01-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gilhuly and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. English drove
to Yakima Tuesday night. Mr.. Gill
huly and Mr.. English attended
Granger night at the Yakima Ma
sonic Lodge.
More than twenty-five members
of the White Bluffs Rod and Gun
club and the high school basketball
team gathered at Liberty hall Fri
day evening for the clubs turkey
dinner. A 26-pound turkey, with all
the trimmings, furnished the main
course. After the dinner number
of the group told stories of hunt
ing and fishing experiences.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Wilkinson and
F. A. English drove to Yakima
Monday on business.
X X \
Mrs. Augusta Scott, who has been
visiting for the past few weeks with
her brother, Edmund Anderson and
family, left Monday for Everett. She
will visit for a time with friends
and relatives and then return to
the valley.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-01-30
Around And About White Bluffs
Former Resident Visits

Mr.. and Mrs. Dick AthoW and
their daughter and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Olson and family of Goldendale
were Sunday visitors at the Gilhuly
home. Mr.. Athow's father owned a
drug store in Old Town, leaving
here about the time the town was
moved.
Don't forget there will be, two
hours of laughs for you at the
Semi Minstrel Show at pm, Fep.
/, at the Grange hall. Dance after
wards is free to all who attend en-
tertainment; zoe admission for those
who come for dance only. ADV.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Taylor at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Emma
Dufheld in Yakima Friday. Mrs.
Dufheld was the mother of Miss
Dora Duffield, who often visits at
Sunnybank ranch.
Y X
Mr.. and Mrs. John Underwood of
Richland were guests of the F. N.
Hensley family Tuesday. Mrs. I'm
derwood was Miss Gladys More
head before her marriage.
X X
John Rummel and Ed Flanagan
of Yakima we're valley visitors Sun
day. Mr.. Flanagan was at one time
County Commissioner of Yakima
county and is now running for
United States Congressman from
the fourth district on the Repub-
lican ticket.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-01-30
Up-River Club Meets

The Up-River Women's club met
Thursday, January %, at the home
of Mrs. L. N. Fry. Following the
business meeting, which was pre-
sided over by Mrs. E. E. Meeker,
Mrs. H. G.. Hermann sang a con-
tralto solo and Mrs G.. r. Chase
read a paper on "Jews" Mrs. Fry,
assisted by Mrs. Norman Faulkner,
served refreshments of steamed
pudding and coffee.
Mr.. and Mrs Ben Moede and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Williamson
drove to Spokane for the weekend.
Word has been received in White
Bluffs of the death, December 30,
of Mrs. Sarah Spear Mrs. Spear
lived here for several years with
her son, A. j. Spear and family.
At the time of her death she was
living with a daughter in Holly
wood. She had been i'll for some
time.
The Altar Society of st. Mary's
church held it's regular meeting
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Charles Wooten in Hanford.
After short business meeting the
women did sewing for the church.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess.
Mrs. w. A. Chapel and her fam
lily left Friday for their new home
/ in Yakima. Robert Austin moved
them in truck belonging to S. v.
Tanning and brought his own fam
lily back on Saturday.
Rev. George T. Pratt of Spokane
will be here Sunday to conduct
church services in the Presbyterian
church.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. John Mice of va
kima were valley visitors Wednes-
day. While here they were guests Of
Mrs. @. F. Barrett.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-01-30
PIANO RECITAL IS
ENJOYED BY MANY

Mrs. Alex Parke presented twelve
of her pupils in piano recital at
the high school auditorium Tues
day evening before sixty guests. An
interesting and varied program OF
vocal and piano music was enjoyed.
The program was as follows:
Sing Lee China Boy and "The
Drum Dolores Moody; Regimen
tai March," Betty Beyers; song,
Cherry Time Alice Beyers, &C
companied by Betty Beyers; Indian
War Dance and -Four and Twenty
Pirates Gordon Taylor; "Cossacks"
and Dance Of the Kewpies," Phyl-
lis Leander; "Old Folks at. Home"
and "Old Black. Joe," Dock Arnold;
vocal duet, whispering Hope"
Pauline Leander and Dorothy Par
sci; Summer Revere" and Little
Peasants Dance" Elsie Taylor;
Butterfly" and Turkish Rondo,"
Betty Mae Austin; woodland
Waltz and "Serenade," Yvonne
Ponsat; vocal duet, ''La Golondrina y
Pauline Leander and Dorothy Par
sci; Birds Nest" and "La Fontaine, =
Patsy Morford; Lullaby" and Rob
ms Return Pauline Leander.
Elsie Taylor was awarded the
prize for having the greatest num-
Der of practice hours. She had 1471a
hours to her credit in twenty three
weeks.
Tex Arnold came over from va
kima last week for visit with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Arnold
Y X y
There will be masquerade dance
at the White Bluffs Grange hall
Valentine Day, February IA. Loads
of fun and many funny faces are
promised. Be sure to save the date
and come. All the dancers must bt
masked or pay a fine of 10c. Admis-
sion, adults 45c, high school boys
Csc. Refreshments for sale. Adv
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1936-01-30

Giving a Semi Minstrel Play At
White Bluffs Grange Hall February
l. It will be scream from start 60
finish. Everybody come! Admission
adults, zoe; children under twelve,
10c. Adv.
Leonard and Kenneth Glbblils
left Friday afternoon for their
home in Opportunity. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gibbins and Altha Jean moved dur
ing the Christmas holidays but the
boys stayed here to finish the school
semester. They drove up with Harry
Foltz.
X X 4
George Gilhuly,- Howard Meek
and Bill Hall drove to Cornell Sat
urday afternoon to spend the week.
end with Henry Tigner.