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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25
Assemblies
Robert Rands.

Two assemblies were held in the
high school auditorium on We1nes-
day, December the 18th. The first
held from 11:30-12:O0, consisted OF
a speech by Mr.. Barnes, the attend
ance officer of Cecil County. The
second, held during activity period
from 800 to $3.50, was scheduled
singing assembly.
Mr.. Zimmerman introduced Mr..
Barnes in a short speech in which he
explained that the attendance officer
was not big Bad WOLF, as some
children think he is, but merely the
attendance officer. During his talk,
Mr.. Barnes explained the legal ex-
cuses for absence. They are illness,
death, quarantine and court sum-
mons. In case Of death in the inn
mediate family, three days are all
lowed. A half day is allowed out
side the family. Parents may be
fined from one to five dollars tor re-
fusing to send their children under
the age of sixteen, to school A child
over sixteen cannot be forced to at
tend school, but he may be expelled
by the principal if he does not attend
regularly. II one does not attend
school regularly he would be Violat-
ing these laws and also would not be
securing good education.
Mr.. Barnes is also helping the well
fare in their work by providing prop
er clothes for unfortunate children.
The singing assembly was directed
by Miss Emily Blake. The piano ac-
Complement was played byAAnnas
belle Ayers, with Elizabeth White
coming in on one Of the popular
songs. The student body sang songs
both old and new. One of the old
songs was the BELLS of st. Mary's".
Some popular songs were The Organ
Grinders SWING" which had much
pep and swing to it and was favor
lite among the students. Others were
cts Sin to tell Lie" and 1.-THE
Chapel in the Moonlight.
This melodious program was en-
joyed by most of the students, be-
cause it was change from what
we've ha dbefore and its a chance to
practice ones vocal chords.
Eva Hamilton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25
School Enblems
or need.

This year Mr.. Warren and Mr..
Zimmerman have worked out sys-
tenn of points by which athletics may
be rewarded. 1t used to be that
cheap letters were given, but they
could be easily obtained, so an en-
blem that would have real signit-
canoe was decided upon.
One shortening of the old letters
was heir appearance; they looked
cheap and besides the double initial
of the school-R. S.-did not make
a good letter. So with the new sys-
tenn of merit points, plans were made
for a good emblem. One was made
up for q sample and sent to our
school. 1t consisted of semi-cir-
cular badge depicting the rising sun
sending forth rays. Around the edge
was printed the name of the school.
The sun and the letters were in rich
orange on a black background (black
and orange are the school colors).
This emblem met with general ap-
proyal, and will probably be adopted.
la was suggested that the badge be
made in two sizes-one for boys and
a smaller one for girls. A third size
may be adopted-one for students
who are not outstanding in sports,
but are leaders in studies and other
activities.
At present emblems will be award
ed to boys and girls who did excep-
tionally well in some sports field.
From this year, however, a definit
record Of points will be kept and stu
dents must have a certain number OF
points to get an emblem. These
points are SO hard to get that 1t Is
believed no one will earn more than
one emblem.
This year emblems will be awarded
to deserving senirs, but not to the
other groups. This is because the
school owes emblems to the gradual
ing classes of two years back, and
the emblems are expensive. Those
graduates who have been promised
emblems will send in their names to
the school.
Dorothy r. Rands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25
FORCASTING FUTURE TRENDS
(The Stars i'm Their Courses)
by
JOHN RANDS
Astro-Numerologist
An Astrological Forecast For The
Year 1937-Part One
General Conditions, World Affairs

General Conditions, World Affairs
This Forecast will consist of Three
Sections. This first section, Part
One, has to do with what this Astrol-
ager interprets as to what the Stars
have in store for the world generally
during the year 1887. Obtain and
keep this forecast and watch how ac-
curately these predictions are full
filed both as to time and place.
AS the year 1886 closes, world af-
fairs and conditions have benefited
through the Recommendations set up
by the Jupiter Uranus aspect of De-
cember 9th. This influence will be
effective in bringing about favorable
results to Administrative policies and
acts involving the new or change set
in motion since December 4th. Thus,
the new arrangement with South
American countries brought about by
President Roosevelt's visit should
prove both successful and beneficial
to all concerned,
The year 1887 opens with an al
together different astrological infiu-
ence, for Mars, planet of Action (con-
structive or destructive) is opposed
to Uranus, planet of the new and
sudden. This is violent and dis
ruptive aspect, in its influence on
human affairs. 1t becomes exact
January 16. Sudden events Of vio-
lent and descriptive nature occur.
Strife and conflict break ut. 1t
threatens to bring Civil War In
China. 1t is very unfavorable for
International Relations.
Neptune, planet of Idealism and
Sympathy, continues its transit thru
the sign Virgo during all of 1887.
Neptune in Virgo influences Service
and all that pertains to relations be-
tween Employer and Employee
(wether the Employer be the Govern
ment, Corporation or an Individual;
whether the Employee be Servant
Of the Government. or merely SER
want in domestic employ. The in
fiuence of Neptune in Virgo is to urge
the adoption of Utopian principles
(the Ideahstic) in all that pertains
to relations between employer and
employee. Social Security is one
manifestion of this influence,
Uranus, planet of the New. occu-
pies the sign Taurus during all Of
1897. Taurus typifies the Builder
Uranus in Taurus is an influence
tending strongly to the tearing down
OF old, WORKOUT forms, institutions
and methods physical. material.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25
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Few people are aware that such q
pleasant Yuletide task as carving has
a language Of Its own, which has moth
ing to do with evaporation. Forget
ting for moment the ubiquitous tur-
key, which apparently Is only Carved"
an expert cites the following terms as
appropriate to the occasion: Allay q
pheasant, Chine a salmon, Mince a
plover, Barb lobster, Lift a swan,
Spall hen, Embrace duck, Disfgure
a peacock, Dismember a heron, Thigh
a woodcock, and Tame a crab. In he
Middle ages, when most Of these pic
turesque terms were evolved, herons,
being az common as starlings today,
were q favorite Christmas dish
amongst the poor; while the rich grant
ed the peacock the place Of honor at
their banquets.-London Tit-Bits Mag
azine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25
Tabby Brought Kittens
Into Christmas Manager

THE celebration with the Christmas
1 tree that touched the ceiling ana
had a manger beneath 1t, was over, and
a row Of little stockings were hanging
for Santa Claus. Mother had just
tucked the happy children into bed and
by the soft glow Of the nursery Christ
mas tree was singing Christmas carols
to them.
Father was about to turn or the
lights below and lock the door for the
evening when he heard faint meow"
from the cold darkness without. Upon
opening the door he saw a forlorn,
bedraggled tabby cat almost frozen In
the Christmas snow.
"Why, you poor creature" spoke
father tenderly, "come in this very
mlnuter' For some moments father
was busy making tabby comfortable.
He found some milk which he warmed,
and plenty Of holiday food. He served
kitty with generous portions Of Christ
mas repast and then provided a soft
bed In the corner, with cushion from
his own easy chair. Tabby showed her
appreciation by purring and purring
louder than father had ever heard a
cat purr before.
Satisfied and delighted with his
Christmas guest, father retired, grin
ming and wondering what the family
would say in the morning.
Christmas morning the happy family
entered the living room-the children
rushing ahead. bearing their bullying
stockings and shouting with laughter.
ooh, look at the mangerl" cried
mother with surprise.
"Merry Christmas ~ retorted father,
trying to keep from bursting out laugh
ing.
Tabby had selected the soft straw Of
the manger as a fitting birthplace for
her litter Of Christmas kittens.-Alice
B. Palmer.
@ Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25
Rising Sun High School News
BY THE JOURNALISM CLUB
The Rising Sun High School Ray

The Rising Sun High School Ray
On Friday, December IL, the flrst
edition of the Rising Sun High
School Ray was presented to the
members of the school. This date
marked the beginning of project,
long anticipated by Mr.. Zimmerman.
but, until now, unrealized, by which
the faculty, through the medium Of
this monthly paper, hopes to COM
municate with the students.
The first edition was gwen ovar 10
Christmas, telling of several assem-
blies, and giving facts about the way
the school will observe the holiday.
1t was sheet of mimeographed pa
per, decorated by Lincoln Haines,
and gave sample of what may be
expected from The Ray in the future,
although other issues will be gwen
over to different topics. The first
edition, also, gave the staff of the
Journalism Club, and presented the
plans The Ray will endeavor to carry
out.
For a time, Mr.. Zimmerman has
given mimeographed bulletins to the
school, by which he has informed the
pupils of forthcoming scholastic
! events. But, with The Ray, more
direct contact can be made, and, for
one cent, pupil may receive his
monthly issue. The money taken in
will be used to purchase materials
and, If possible, build up Il fund max
ing possible an improvement in the
paper. Such an improvement would
not come Immediately, but would be
| the result of sincere effort on the
| part of the school, effort That, while,
perhaps, not bringing noticeabl re-
suits at once, would SOON show its
effect, and, even if present members
do not see The Ray in its full glory,
they will still know that the part they
played had it's value. So let's CO.
operate, students, in buying the pa
per, in giving The Ray and the school
a break!
Robert Rands.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25
Campus Chatter

In the first copy of the Rising Sun
Ray" issued recently the names Of
the editorial staff of the Journalism
club appeared. On one line was
Ida Tome and Robert Rands-Sports
Editors. Some are beginning to think
that they have more in common than
their co.editorship.
Lincoln Haines, Art Editor of the
journalism Club, is planning to
sketch drawings for each issue Of the
Ray. Therefore he did some prac-
ticing on the board during French
class. He made some beautiful shad-
ed letters, but made round instead
of a square period and represented
it throwing shadow in the opposite
direction to letters.
-Dcyothy 'RAn1A
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25

The Lions Club enter tanned the
fieldball champions of Cecil County
at supper, December IL, at the Viii
lage Restaurant. All eleven MEM
bers and the coach were present.
We had a very nice speech from DR..
Dodson, president of the Lions Club
also from our worthy coach, Miss
Tomlinson. The team was introduce
ed to the members of the club as
follows: Elsie Brammer, Ida Tome,
Dorothy Elville, Anne Dinsmore,
Gertrude Buck, Pauline Long, Flea
nor Reynolds, Eva Hamilton, Gather
inc Whitman, Josephine Ragan and
Miriam Williams.
The supper was huge success and
enjoyed by everyone. 1t was apple
ciated very much by the team and
aroused their spirits for a great be-
ginning for Yolley ball in the spring.
-Elds RxAmwska !
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25
Editorial

Next Friday the world will wake
to greet Christmas Day, The BEST day
in all the year-the anniversary cf
the birth of our Lord, Jesus. Christ
mas will be celebrated by all those
who obtain the true Christmas spirit
in arious ways.
We have the Christmas spirit in
our school and we are eagerly look
ing forward to the coming of Christ
mas, not solely for the vacation from
school but for Christmas Day itself.
Everyone Is cheerful and is going
around with a smile and word for
those he meets. We have had a
tree decorated and placed In the up
per hall where all Of the students
may see it and enjoy its beauty.
Plans are being made for a big
Christmas program by the Glee CLUB
and the Dramatic Club which will be
presented ON Wednesday evening.
Everyone Is invited TO this pro-
gram. The pupils have been re-
quested to make contributions of old
toys, clothes, canned goods and mon
ey SO that those less fortunate than
some may be able to have a Christ
mas this year too. In the past each
home room would buy their teacher
present but this has been changed
and the pupils help to make Christ
mas a happy time instead of a sad
time for those in need by giving
something which they no longer use
or need. Alice Z. Carr.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25
Her Christmas Present
Was a Lovely Daughter

MRS. BURKE wept little as she
1V1 trimmed the Christmas tree.
"This will be the last time" she
thought. 'Next Christmas I'll be all
alone In the world"
Her son whistled as he shaved.
Getting dolled up" his mother
thought. "All for that girlw She held
a bright bulb aloft as though she must
dash 1t to the floor, thought better Of
1t, and hung 1t on the tree.
"Ready, mother3 I'll drop you at
church on the way over to Dorothy's."
"In just minute, son." Oh, my son,
my son, why must you leave met Your
first Christmas seems only yesterday.
The beautiful old anthems filed the
church. "God 80 loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten son"
The text: "More blessed to give than
to receive" Sacrifice. must give up
my son. His happiness means more
than mine.
They were waiting for her in front
of the church, young and happy. "Say.
mother, Dorothy"
II couldn't have you spending Christ
mas alone, Mrs. Burke. We're all 60
ing out and celebrate. You see-my
brother got married last summer, and
l know just how we felt; that we were
losing him, and so forth. But I really
gained a dear sister. and SO want you
to be just my other mother, and think
of US both as your children"
Joy swept back into Mrs. Burke's
heart.
"Such a wonderful Christmas pres
emil" she cried. "A daughter v--
Helen Gaisford.
@western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25
Girls Industrial Arts Club

This is the second year for this
club sponsored by Mr.. Warren, the
Industrial Arts teacher. Contrary to
last years membership, sophmores
were allowed to join, in addition to
juniors and seniors. There are two
possible crafts to select from, wood
work and art metal. Those employ
ed in wood work will make corner
shelves, magazine racks, etc. Those
working on art metal will make
bracelets, ashtrays and many other
useful things. This club wishes to
accomplish as much, If not more,
thanin the preceding year
Lila Todd, Sec.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25
MARYLAND CLUB BOY Is WIN
NER In ELECTRIFICA-
TION CONTEST

In competition with youths from
every section of the country, Graften
Undertake, of Hartford county, was
awarded third honors and 5000
college scholarship in the first All
rural Identification contest ever con-
Quoted. The finals of the contest
were held in Chicago in conjunction
with the 18th National Club Con-
gress.
Young Undertake, who is Is years
of age, won the trip to Chicago as a
result of having been one of two Sec
tional winners from the Eastern
States. Prior to this he had won
the state prize in competition with
All club members from Their counties
in Maryland. Club members in threA
counties in Maryland participated in
the enterprise designed to gather in
formation Of value in expanding the
use of electricity on farms.
Timberlake conducted his studies
on an 80 acre farm owned by his
mother. All of the buildings now
are wired for light, and in the house
an electric heater, sewing machine
lamps, range, refrigerator, RADIO,
water heater, water pump, saw and
grinder are in use.
To completely electrify the farm.
he suggests adding washer, oats
sprouter, oil burner and drill for the
house basement. For the home, be
would add'a hot plate, vacuum clean
er, health lamp, meat grinder, dish
washer, percolator and toaster. The
final item is light in the house yard.
For the barn, he suggests a silo
filler, water pump, hammer mill. feed
mixer, clippers, and utensil steriltzer.
For the poultry house are listed
brooders. heated fountains. auto
matte light control and ultra violet
lights, and for the garage trouble
lamp, saw and paint sprayer. His
other All projects. including garden
ing and poultry raising. are inventor
led at $4,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25

mentally and the building up of the
New and Modern in place thereof.
This will apply very markedly to old
standards of Value. Continue to look
forward to changes en- monetary
standards. This influence of the
New (Change) will also affect Lands.
Agrarian, Mining and Property Inter-
ests.
Saturn, planet of Capitalization
and the Old, enters the sign Aries
about the last of April, 1887, where
1t remains till October 18th. Saturn
is a delaying and obstructive influ-
ence on Human affairs. In the sign
Aries, Saturns influence is inimical
to private and public enterprise and
initiative. 1t tends to hold back the
impetuosity natural to the sign Aries.
Serious delay and almost insur-
mountable obstacles beset the path of
Leaders. Important moves having
the object of material and territorial
gain will be made by Nations and
large Organizations between May and
October, 1897.
Jupiter, planet of Benevolence,
favorably influences measures of an
Administrative nature during 1887.
Beneficial expansion and develop
ments can be brought about as a re-
suit of this influence. An optimistic
trend in the Commercial World,
with the development and expansion
of Trade Routes. Leaders in World
Affairs gain new honors and increas-
ed prestige. Jupiter influences
Church Affairs and Religious Mat
ters. The transit of Jupiter through
the Administrative sign Capricorn
calls forth new Leader in Ecclesi-
astical circles.
The Solar Eclipse of June Sth,
1887, presages the death of notable
personages. A famous leader in
Legal, Church, or Literary circles
will die about June 10, 1887.
February 18th is critical date for
the Japanese Government. Changes
and new moves affecting Administra-
tive Policies will be brought about.
During the Summer, changes at
fecting the Foreign Policy of the
United States will be seriously con-
sidered, if not put into effect.
A fall from power and position, or
serious defeat from the leaders of
the Soviet, is threatened-at least a
serious crisis will occur to Soviet Ad-
ministrative leaders during the first
ten days Of September, 1887.
1t is probable that Civil War will
break out in China on or before jan
uary IL, 1887. The only way this
can be averted is through the rise Of
new leader who can marshall the
forces of China and all her resources
for war against Japanese aggression.
December IA. 1886, January IL,
April 10, Sept. s, and November Is,
are all very critical dates for China
and her peoples November Is.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25
TOYS CHILDREN LIKE
A COMPREHENSIVE surv

A COMPREHENSIVE survey
"A leads to the conclusion that
building blocks are the favorite toy
for children up to the age Of seven.
Drawing and painting materials
rank high. With little girls, dolls
and housekeeping equipment are
favorites. Sand and clay for mod
cling retain the interest Of most
children. Mechanical toys, on the
other hand, are soon discarded.
Adults usually enjoy the mechan-
ical toys more than the children
for whom they are purchased.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-12-25

Blooms at Christmas Time

According to tradition the famous
thorn at Glastonbury Cathedral was
brought and planted there by Joseph
Of Arimathea and was part Of the
crown Of thorns which was pressed
upon the brow Of Christ. According
to tradition 1t blooms at Christmas
time and the possession Of a piece La
said to insure good fortune through
he yaaR .Gssa.s-s---- --- - .rS-~-r' Z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
Massachusetts And Pennsylvania
 Primaries A Roosevelt GrOundSwell

publican ticket, boiled 286,760. PhlladeIphla's 1,2S5 districts gave Roosevelt 1S0,O00, Breckenridge 7,022 and Borah 67,6S2.
 President ROoseveIt's estimated total of 76O,0O0 will exceed by 15O,OOO the total democratic vote cast in the 1034 primary, when there was . hot fight for n0mlna- tlons for governor and U. 6. gena- tor. Another factor pointed out by Philadelphia newspapers iS that the presidents vote in Tuesdays primary represents less than 50 per cent of the democratic registra- ton.
 Tn Massachusetts the names of candidates for presidential nOm- nations did not appear on the ballot. Friends of HooveF, Borah, Knox and VandenbeFg conducted bitter local contests with the C.. Q. F. organization leaders for hay. ing lndorsed Gov. Land0n, as . result of which the votes for Len- don and the others doubled those of President Roosevelt, who had no opposition. In view of this clr- cumstanCe, unprejudlced Observ- CTS considered the large "write-in" vote for thc president remarkable. It was, for example, several times the "wFlte-in" for Landon in vest ern farm states where the rcpub. IIcan organization was exerting every effort In his behalf.
 Returns from l43 towns and cities Oe th e3BS in Massachusetts, with partial figures from Boston, Worcester and other industrial centers, showed that 3l,4l0 voters had taken the trouble to write in the presidents name.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-07
COLLEGE TO HOLD
 REUNION PROGRAM
New Britain State Normal Alumnae to Gather at
 Affair Saturday

The annual meeting of the New Britain State Normal School Alum. nae Association will be held at the State Teachers College in New Bri- ain Saturday. Four thousand nos tices have been sent to graduates of the school who are now living in oil parts of the country, and re- union luncheons for the graduates whose years of graduation ended in 1 and 6 will be held in the Marcus White dining hall and ct the Meth odist church.
 The annual membership fees sup. port q treasury known as the Mar GUS White fund. This fund pro- yides a reserve on which loans may be made from time to time by stu- dents of the school who are in need of financial help for the completion of their work in teacher training.
 Among the activities the asso- ciation has planned for the day is . series of athletic events under the direction of Miss Catherine Cotton The schedule of sports will start at Q o'clock and participants who are not planning to attend tho reunion iuncheons will picnic on the grounds.
 The business meeting is called for 1:30 ?. m. in the auditorium Besides tho reports of officers anc committees, there will be m ad' dress of wecome by Dr. Herbert D Wclte, principal of the college. ant A report on the Hall of Fame proj' ects by the chairman, Mrs. Jamei M, Burdick. Portraits and enlarged photographB of former principah and noted graduates have been as' sembled for the opening of the Hal of Fame, and the committee plani to add to the collection from timt to time. 4 reception and socia hour in the Marcus White hall WI follow the business meeting.
 The following committees are 1T charge:
 Reception: Misses Bertha Sheldon Elizabeth Weles, Agnes M. Hickey and Elsie M. Miles.
 Registration: Misseb Mary A. Tor may, Bertha Bowers and Rita Mo Grail.
 Hostesses: Miss Grace Coholar Miss Dorothy Hannum, Miss Violi Manke, Mrs. Allen W. Brown, Mr1 Albert 0. Hine, Miss Addie Bannis ter.
 The officers of the association are:
 President, Mrs. W. E. Inghan Q Newington: yice-president, Mrs. Al len w. Brown of West Hartford; re cordIng secretary, Mrs. Marion B Cochrane of New Britain; core spending secretary, Mary A. Camp bell of New Britain; and treasurer Mildred Barrows of New Britain.