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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
Motor Accidents In
The State
Toll Of Twenty-Five Deaths
During The Month Of
ApriI---Two In Cecil

OF twenty-nine vehicular deaths
which occurred in Maryland last
month, eighteen of the victims were
pedestrians and one was riding BIZ
cycle, according to the monthly acct.
dent report made public by Walter
R. Rudy, Commissioner of Motor
Vehicles.
Five of the victims were passeng-
ers in automobiles in collisions and
five were riding in vehicles which
crashed into fixed objects, the report
showed.
Nineteen fatal accidents occurred
during the hours of darkness, and
one at dusk. Fourteen of the acct
dents were blamed en- fast driving,
according to the report
Mr.. Rudy pointed out that 178 per-
sons were killed in highway accidents
during the first four months OF this
year as compared to ia deaths dur
ing the corresponding period of last
year.
Included in the figure for this year
were twenty-one children under IA
years of age. Mr.. Rudy pointed out
that the vacation season for school
children soon will begin, and urged
motorists, teachers and parents to CO.
operate in an effort to keep the child
death rate as low as possible.
81 am asking every motorist," he
said, ito do his part by being more
on the alert and to slow down when
he sees children at play. and ask the
parents as we'll as the teachers to
impress upon the children the neces-
sity of picking safe place to play,
somewhere other than on our busy
streets and highways"
Two of the fatal accidents occurred
in Cecil county.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
BETTERTON RESORT Is SOLD

The famed Chesapeake bay resort,
the Betterton Pleasure and Amuse-
ment Pier, which was held up for a
better price at a public sale there
two weeks ago, has been sold to Maui
rice Touchtone of West Point, N. Y.
Touchtone, lacrosse coach at the
United States Military Academy, has
operated the concessions ON this site
for the past two years and prior to
that was employed by the late How
ard Turner, who owned and develop
ed this Kent county bayside town
into one of the most popular resorts
in the Chesapeake region.
Containing the Eastern Shores
largest dance floor, extending out
over the Chesapeake Bay, a moving
picture theatre, bowling alleys, bath
houses, a restaurant, cabaret and
game rooms, the Betterton Pleasure
Pier was developed by the late How
ard Turner. In an announcement,
Touchtone, the new owner, said that
extensive improvements would be
made and that the pier would open
for the summer season on May 20.
1t was reported that the property
was purchased by Touchtone at a
price of $11,500.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21

John J. Petchel, by his father and
next friend, George Petchel, 1854
Clinton Road, Upper Darby, Pa,
through his counsel, Joshua Clayton,
has docketed suit in the Circuit
Court at Elkton, asking for an an
nulment of his marriage to Evelyn
Rojeski, 1927 South FELTON, Street,
Philadelphia.
The parties, according to the bill
Of complaint, were married in Elk
ton the first part of this month. The
plaintiff alleges he is 10 years old but
gave an assumed name Of John Pee
zuah in applying for a marriage liz
cense and gave his age as 81 years.
Also, after the parties returned to
Pennsylvania, they Immediately sep
arated and their marriage was never
consummated but promptly repudit-
ed by the plaintiff when he realized
the obligations which he was unable
to assume. The bill asks hat the
marriage between the parties be an
nulled.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
Personal And Social

Miss Elizabeth Stephens has been
visiting Rev. and Mrs. William Mi
chaels, Media, Pa.
Frank Boyle, of Chester, spent the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John E. Boyle.
Mrs. Jennie w. Taylor had as Sun
day guests Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Vansant and Taylor Hirzel, of Will
mington.
MIR. and Mrs. Clifford Dunlap and
sons, of Camden, N. j., spent Sunday
at the home of Mrs. Rachel Campbell
and daughters.
DR.. and Mrs. A. Lee Porter, of
Saratoga, California, spent several
days this week with their niece, Mrs.
Cecil e. Ewing,
H. Linn Worthington and family,
of Baltimore, were Saturday visitors
of his sisters, Mrs. Mary Cherry and
Miss Louise Worthington.
Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Mrs. Christine Hop
kins Jones, formerly of Port Deposit,
and Archibald Talmadge which took
place recently in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Founders were
Atlantic City visitors last week,
where Mr.. Founders represented the
National Bank of Rising Sun at the
convention of Maryland State
Bankers Association.
Among the graduates of the Home
opathic Hospital, Wilmington, to re-
ceive their diplomas last week were:
Miss Ethel Gamble, of North East;
Miss Elaine Houck, of Elk Mills, and
Miss Charlotte Johnson, of Cooch's
Bridge, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w. Pippin will
leave Elkton ON Friday for New
York, where they will sail the fol-
lowing day for France, to attend the
International Convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Crothers and
will sail few days later
from the same port to attend the
same convention.
Miss Ruth Wilson, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph T. Wilson, Rising
Sun, was recently elected secretary
of her class at Hood College, Freder-
lex, where she is a sophomore. Miss
Wilson is also a member of the adj
vertising staff of the Blue and Grey,
the college weekly, and member of
her class soccer team.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
HAVRE DE GRACE SCHOOL
MUSICALE
Will Feature The Harmon Electric
Organ

Organ
On Tuesday, May rs, at p. m.
the Glee Club of the Havre de Grace
High School will join the P. I. A.
Chorus in musicale which promises
TO be quite interesting. At this time
there will be demonstration and re-
cital on the Hammond Electric organ
which is being installed for the oc-
cassion by the Stieff Piano Co., of
Baltimore. Mr.. Frederick P. Stieff,
vice president of the company will be
present to explain this remarkable
new instrument, and the recital will
be played by Prof. John Eltermann,
of Baltimore. The public is cordial
iy invited to attend, there will be a
silver offering at the door.
Prof Walter H. Davis is principal
of the school, and Allen B. Amoss the
director of music.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21

The Automobile Club of Maryland
has new red AAA Safety Patrol Car
which will patrol the roads of Har-
ford and Cecil counties for the pro-
nation of Safety for the Motorists.
This patrol car will be driven by
H. G. Rhudy, of Bel Air. who is Man
ager of the Aberdeen Branch of the
Automobile Club. Mr.. Rhudy sug-
gests that in case of emergency mo-
florists should not hesitate to call
for the AAA patrol car.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
Radio Pictures Of The
Coronation

Rushed from London by radio i'm
mediately after King George and
Queen Elizabeth were crowned, I'M
usual pictures of the English como
nation last week are published in this
issue. The pictures were taken by
veteran news cameramen who con-
stituted part of Americas large press
delegation covering" the corona
ton. Trans Atlantic telephone
transmission of news photos was CIV
en- it's first decisive test during the
coronation. The results, showing
how this method of sending pictures
by radio has improved during recent
months, are shown in today's issue.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
PHILADELPHIA ROAD RELOCA-
TTON

Despite the fact that the old Phil
adelphia road between Baltimore and
Aberdeen is to be abandoned for
through traffic as soon as the new
dual highway south of it is complet-
ed, a costly relocation of short sec
ton of the old road will be made, ac-
cording to Dr. Homer Tabler, chair
man of the State Roads Commission.
The purpose of the relocation is to
eliminate a reverse curve at Joppa,
in front of the Peggy Stewart Inn.
To eliminate this curve it will be
necessary to relocate the road on the
north side for distance OF 4,2OO
feet
Preliminary surveys have been
made and property owners have been
interviewed regarding the several
rights-ofway.
Plans of the engineers call for the
relocated road to leave the present
course of the old road about three
fourths of a mile east of Bradshaw,
Criticism of the relocation has been
Peggy Stewart Inn and rejoin the old
road at a point about 800 yards west
of Shipley's Corner.
Critism of the relocation has been
voiced by natives, on the ground that
the changes are unnecessary and the
cost of the project doesn't justify it..
Several of the property owners have
refused to sign the right-of-way.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
NATIONAL HOSPITAL DAY AT
PERRY POINT

National Hospital Day was observ-
ed at Perry Point, on Wednesday
last, commemorating the birthday of
Florence Nightingale. 1t was also
made the occasion of dedicating the
completion of two new buildings at
the Reservation, and now occupied by
patients.
The two new buildings which make
the total capacity at Perry Point
1920, are of unusual general interest
because they include a new Physio-
rherapy Department which is one of
the most modern of it's kind in this
country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
Marrying Parsons Will
Try Farming
New Law Forces Two Com.
mercial Preachers Out
Of Business

With the new law requiring pros
pective brides and bridegrooms to de-
clare intentions 48 hours before is
sued license becoming effective
within short time, marrying par
sons" somewhat pessimistic over the
outlook, are making new plans for
the future, even though others who
come In contact with the so-cal1ed
marriage racket" are more hopeful.
The new law becomes effective
June /, at time Elkton, and several
other places in Maryland, were be-
coming more widely known than any
other places in the United States as
gretna green's.
Some say 1t will not act as a
damper on the business as much as
those who fought for the law expect.
They point out that large majority
of the couples who come to Elkton to
wed will find plenty of diversions at
resorts and nearby cities by which
they can kill a mere 48 hours.
The marrying parsons" however,
are pessimistic. The Rev. c. M.
Cope says he expects to go to North
Carolina, where he has purchased a
farm and has been getting the build
ings and land in first class condition.
Il expected to go there anyway in the
near future" he said, mo matter
whether or not a change had or had
not been made in the marriage laws.
Since 1 have been in Elkton, have
never married couple that knew
should not be married. I never mar
ried a couple that showed by their
actions they were under the influence
of liquor"
Mr. Cope has done the marrying
for the taxicab men for several years
past, and has tied the nuptial knot
for about 5000 couples during that
time.
The Rev. w. E. Baker, who holds
the pastorote of a church in Hartford
county, visiting there each Sunday,
has purchased small farm near
Union, Cecil county, and has moved
his family there. For a time he did
the marrying for Edward Minor,
coming here after Mr.. Minor had
been unfrocked by his church in Bal
timore. He owns several properties
and lately bought small farm over
the state line in Delaware. He stat
ed recently that he might move there
later.
The taxicab men, none Of whom
are pleased at the passage of the new
law, say they expect to stay in BUSH
ness. Two of them said they had
other business besides hauling we'd
ding couples.
In the absence of Clerk of the
Court Walter C. Buck, Deputy Clerk
Emerson r. Crothers when asked
what effect he thought the new mar
riage law would have on the Office,
said:
at will cut the revenue Of this Of
fee down about $4,000 per year.
Last year over 1900 couples obtain
ed marriage licenses here, each of
whom paid 81 for marriage license.
We have been able for several years
to turn several thousand dollars into
the state treasury from the receipts
of this office, paying all expenses.
When asked if he expected the new
law to stop copies coming to Elkton
to get married, said II do not know"
It likely will cut the number down.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
ELKTON BANKING & TRUST COM.
PANY

At the annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Elkton Banking
& Trust Co., on May 18th, the follow
ing directors were elected: Harvey
H. Mackey, Edward S. Dorcus, DR..
S. Claude Sykes, J. Frank Blake, G.
A. Allender, Harry w. Pippin, Lam
bert w. Davis, Frank P. Conrey, DR..
T. B. Moore, John E. Gonce, William
T. Vinsinger, Robert J. McCauley and
A. H. Mendenhall.
Mr.. Mackey was reelected presi-
dent, Mr.. Dorcus and DR.. Sykes, vice
presidents, and C. Albert Ringgold,
secretary and treasurer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
o. U. A. M. TO UNITE In MEMOIR
IAL SERVICE

The Councils of United American
Mechanics of Bay View, Cherry Hill
and Principle Furnace will hold a
joint memorial service for departed
members at the Principle Furnace
M. e. Church on Sunday evening,
May 80, at O'Clock. The service
will be in charge of Star Council and
speakers from each Council will rep
resent their respective Councils.
There will be special music.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
OFFICERS INSTALLED BY d. A. r..

Head of Elk Chapter d. A. r. Of
Elkton, has elected and installed the
following officers: Regent. Mrs. IT.
win T, Kepler; Vice-Regent, Mrs. H.
Arthur Cantwell; Treasurer, Mrs.
VIM. Howard Lewis; Recording Sec
rotary, Mrs. Harry T. Alexander;
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Harry
S. Young; Registrar, Miss Katharine
M. Bratton; Historian, Miss Mollie
Howard Ash; Chaplain, Mrs. Barclay
Moore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E. Giles, of
Washington, D. c., formerly of Elk
ton, observed their golden wedding
anniversary at their home GIT Flori-
da avenue, N. E., on Wednesday,
May 9th from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m.
Mr.. Giles is a son of the late William
T. Giles, of Elkton, and a brother of
Mr.. o. C. Giles. Mrs. Giles was
formerly Miss Leah Mcknight, also
of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
WOMAN APPOINTED TO BOARD
OF DEDICATION

Governor Harry Nice has appoint
ed Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, wife of
ex-senator Wallace Williams, of near
Elkton, as member of the Board of
Education for Cecil county, to sue
coed Fred Lewis, whose term expired
this month.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
A MODERN CINDERELLA

A play entitled "A Modern Cinder-
ella" will be given by Hopewell choir
in the Rising Sun High School audi
forum on Friday evening, May 2Sth,
at eight O'Clock, for the benefit of
West Nottingham Westminster Guild.
Admission. adults 25 cents. child
rem Is cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
WEDDINGS
SKINNER-CROSS

Mr.. and Mrs. William Cross of
Rising Sun, announce the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Mary G.
Cross, of Wilmington, and Harry l..
Skinner, also of Wilmington. The
wedding took place Saturday, May s,
at the parsonage of Silverbrook M.
e. church, with the Rev. Harry c..
Wright officiating.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
CCC CAMP SITE SELECTED

The State Conservation Commits
sion has selected site for the pro-
posed CCC camp in Elk Neck. The
site selected belongs to John Powell
of Elkton, and consists of 100 acres
of burned over woodland on the OPP
posite side of the Elk Neck-North
East road from Shady Cove resort.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
SUPERINTENDENT OF CONOWIN-
90 HYDRO.ELECTRIC PLANT

Paul M. Lefever, who has been as
sistant superintendent at the Como
wingo hydro-electric plant, has been
promoted to superintendent to fill
the vacancy caused by the recent
death of Roger Taylor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21
CARR,--CHARsHEE

Miss Audrey E. Carr, and Mr.. JOS
eph Charshee, of Elk Mills, were
married Friday evening, May z, at
the home of Mrs. Charshee's brother,
the Rev. Thomas M. Carr, pastor of
the Ladder Day Saints Church, of
Elk Mills. Mr.. and Mrs. Charshee
will make their home at Mercerville,
New Jersey.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-05-21

The average house fly carries
about 100000 germs, but loads of
20, 80 or 40 million germs are not
uncommon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-31
1- V n
 AVIATION MAKES. GREAT STRIDES IN TERRITORY.
35 Commercial Companies Now Operate Some 80
 Planes, Various Routes

Approximately twelve years have elapsed since the first United States mali was carried by airplane from Fairbanks to McGrath The dis tance was not great, abaout 300 miles but the success of the trip cannot be overestimated. It demonstrated the practicability of winter flying in Alaska and proved the value Of air transportation in the commerce of the Territory. The regular time required for the transportation of mail over the route to McGrath by dog team, was about IT days and the time for the first trip by air. plane was two hours and AS min utes. Since that time the Terri torial government has constructed scores of landing fields in strategic places in the interior of Alaska and now it is possible to reach hitherto isolated towns and villages in a few hours. Furs, mail, express and pas sengers are transported with safety and comfort during all seasons of the year.
 Planes in the interior are equipped with ordinary landing gear during the summer and with skis in winter. The coastal regions are served by planes equipped with pontoons. and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-31

work. A saw mill also operates for the greater part of the year In the waters adjacent to Craig may be seen a large fleet of salmon troll lers. whose catch is shipped to all parts of the United States.
 Craig has territorial School, which besides the grades, offers four years of high school. A wireless sta- tion, operated by the U. s. Signal. Corps. furnishes telegraphic com inunication with points in Alaska and the States. The U. s. Customs Service maintains an office in Craig and it is a port of entrance and clearance for vessels plying between here and Prince Rupert, British Columbia and with the United States. For the sportsman, the streams and mountains in the vicin- ity of Craig offers excellent sport fishing and big game hunting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-31
CRAIG ON PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND CENTER
 FOR FISHING FLEET

Craig is situated on the west coast of Prince of Wales Island in South east Alaska. Being close to the fish ing areas of the Pacific Coast 1t is quite large center for the Alaska fishing fleet. Here the fleet is able to completely outfit for their work with oil, provisions and general fishing and boat supplies. A large salmon cannery, located within the town limits, provides seasonal em- ployment for quite large number of employees skilled in this kind of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-31

provision is made near many, of the larger towns for safe fnooring and housing of these hydroplanes. up to the present time landing fields, airports and all other facilities ex- cept a few constructed and main tained by private interests, have been provided by the government.
 National interest has been quick ened and a great impetus given to aviation in Alaska by the recent Confessional legislation for an AL aska air base and other proposed Alaska projects of major import ance. During the last few years both the Army and Navy have made several service flights from the States through the Territory.
 At the present time there are about 35 commercial aviation com panies operating approximately 80 planes in the Territory. The ex- pansion of aviation in Alaska is progressing rapidly to the great ad- vantage of the Territory. In fact, it might be said that the develop ment of this country, which is so enormously wealthy in natural re- sources, is dependent to a large de- gree on the aviation industry
 Following is a complete list of the aviation fields in Alaska.
 Mo mo of Lr;oIJ n;y,,aneiN,,c ;,, Elaaf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-07-31

Willow Creek (Private) .... 240xl200 Willow Creek Mines
 Iucky Shot) .......-.............13 130x1500 Willow station CPrivate) 150x1l00 Wiseman ........................... 400xi400
Evening star., 1937-07-09

urged him to try to repeat the Fusion
victory that broke l6 years of Tam
many rule.
While La Guardia thus was propelled
into prominence on the Republican
side, three political figures who had
been mentioned as possible candidates
were eliminated from the Democratic
picture-United States Senators Robert
F. Wagner and Royal S. Copeland
and former Gov. Alfred E. Smith.
A terse announcement from James
]. Dooling, Tammany Hall leader, re-
moved Wagner and Copeland from the
scene. Strong efforts had been made
to draft Wagner. but he refused to
enter the race. Dooling's announce
ment indicated Copeland. too, was re-
luctant to run.
Smith removed himself when he re-
turned from a tour of Europe
Evening star., 1937-07-09
State Tax Payment Record.

COLUMBIA. S. c., July 9 Lp).-
South Carolinans paid $7,886,O5O to
the Federal Government in taxes in
the fiscal year ended June 80, R M
Cooper. collector Of internal revenue.
said yesterday.
This was the largest collection since
the years immediatel after the close
OF the World War, Cooper said Last
years collections were s4,28l.99l
Evening star., 1937-07-09
LA GUARD|A TELLS
G. 0.P. He WILL RUN
Wagner, Copeland, Smith
Drop Out as Democratic
Party Possibilities.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. July 9.-Republicans
had assurance today that Mayor Flo
relic H. La Guardia, flery-tempered
son Of an Italian immigrant, is willing
to seek reelection as the party's can
didate.
If the nomination comes to me
from the Republican party at this
time as it did in 1898, l shall accept
such nomination" he told Repub-
licans, who presented a petition yes
terday signed by l,100 names. It
Evening star., 1937-07-09

nounced yesterday = campaign to
organize the country's 100000 toy and
novelty workers.
The announcement followed q con-
ference with Alexander RaNtch, Sec
retary-treasurer Of the Doll and Toy
Workers Union of New York City,
and Allan S. Haywood Of New York,
regional director for the Committee
for Industrial ORGANIZATION.
Evening star., 1937-07-09
FOURK|NCSCALLED
|. TO AID PALESTINE
Arab Committee Appeals for
Intervention Against
Partitioninq.
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
JERUSALEM, July 9-The Arab
Higher Committee cabled to four Arab
Kings today plea "in the name Of
God and religion" to intervene against
the British plan to partition Palestine.
The rulers from whom assistance
was sought in the tense situation are
Crown Prince Iban Saud, emir of the
Arabian Saudian Kingdom. the Imam
OF Yemen, Emir Abdullah of Trans
jordan, and the Ghazi of Iraq.
The committee, in its hurried mes