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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Appeal To Motorists To
Help Prevent Forest
Fires

In cooperation with State and
National Governments. the Key
stone Automobile Club has issu-
ed an appeal to motorists to
help prevent forest fires, which
annually cause a loss in this
county of approximately $780,
100000 in timberland alone.
Ninety percent of the fires are
declared by government officials
to be due to some form of care
Iessness: the discarded cigarette
stubs, matches, the smoldering
tobacco from pipes and unex-
tinguished camp fires.
Aside from the terrific losses
in timber, it is pointed out, the
raging forest fires cause de-
struction on a vast scale OF
game and fish. 1t is estimated
that the annual losses in game
exceed the combined toll taken
by hunters and anglers, with the
distinction that fires cause total,
permanent loss in the ravaged
areas.
Motorists are urged by the
Club to be extremely careful in
discarding cigarette stubs along
the highway. A carelessly tossed
cigarette may land in a pile OF
leaves or dry pine needles. From
such small beginnings have
grown many great forest fires,
according to the authorities.
The number of preventable for
est fires each year in the United
States is given as approximate
ly 100000.
A few simple rules for fire
prevention are given by the Club
as follows:
4. Never throw lighted ci-
garette or the ashes from pipe
from a moving car.
2. Be certain stubs are dead
before you discard them.
3. Never throw lighted
match from car window or while
walking in woods. Always be
sure it is "out" and then break
it in two as an extra precaution.
Il is also suggested that mot
orists report all fires, however
slight, so that prompt action
may be taken by fire fighting
forces.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Motor Fatalities In
September

The highest number of traffic
deaths in any one month SO far
this year occurred in September,
when forty-nine persons were
killed, Walter r. Rudy, Commits
sioner of Motor Vehicles, re-
ported Monday.
However, six fewer deaths
were recorded last month than
during September, 1887, Mr..
Judy pointed out. OF the total
number OF those killed in forty
two accidents, twenty-four were
pedestrians.
Most OF the fatal accidents oc-
CURED from to : A. NJ. from
4 10 40 p. M. and from midnight
10 3 A. NJ, it was reported. Thir-
ly-nine OF the victims were in
Jured fatally in clear weather
and the remainder when 1T was
raining.
Eight persons met death at
Intersections, seven between in
tersections, eighteen on straight
roads. six on curves, two on
steep grades and one at bridge.
Besides the pedestrians killed,
seventeen were passengers III
vehicles and eight were opera
tors.
Eleven of the deaths occurred
In the city and thirty-eight in
the counties. Seventeen OF the
victims were Negroes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
EIkton Marriage License
Record Broken

Marrying parsons at the Elkton
Gretna Green had their most pro-
ftable month during September in
twenty-five years.
Court records showed 1924 IL
census were issued at 81 each, the
highest number since the town be-
came the mecca of romance-strlcken
couples. The number shs tered the
previous record set in August when
1874 licenses were issued, chiefly
to residents of Pennsylvania, New
Jersey, Delware, the District OF Co
lumbia and New York, particularly
in those States where maria e laws
have been frightened.
The marital profit making by the
four or five ordained ministers VINO
depend on marriage fees for live
lihood was earned, however, under
the shadow of a referendum which
may place them among the unem-
ployed.
The citizens committee on mar
riage legislation, met in Baltimore
and decided to issue circulars urging
voters in the November 8, general
election to vote for the State leg
islation which requires 4S hours
notice of intent to wed. IT approved
by voters, the law will become ell
fective in thirty-days.
The committee is composed OF min
listers, social workers, attorneys and
prominent Maryland residents who
have pressed for the passage OF the
legislation for several years.
Committees to back The leg's-
lation are to be formed in Cumber-
land, Frederick, Hagerstown and
other sections of the State.
The law was passed in 1887 with
out much opposition, but refer
endum petition containing the legal
ly required number of signatures
was filed with the Secretary OF State
making it imperative until passed
on in the next general election.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Sentences Passed By
Circuit Court

Before adjournment of the Sep
TENDER term of Cecil Circuit Court
at Elkton on September 80, James
Brosco, of Philada., guilty on three
counts of receiving stolen goods
while spending the summer at a
cottage at Port Herman, along Elk
river, was sentenced to the House of
Correction for five years.
Richard Davis, Elkton youth, was
given a three year sentence in the
Penitentiary on charge of robbing
Fred Brown, of Newark, Del, of $50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Jackson, of
North East, were given six months
in the House of Correction on convic-
ton of maintaining disordrly house
in which moonshine liquor was sold.
Burl Miller, charged with assault,
was sentenced to four months, and
VIM. Tilman and Wilson Jenifer
drew similar sentences in the state
prison on larceny charges.
Frank j. Trasker, of North Esst,
convicted on the charge of man
slaughter in the death of Charles
Cooper, Negro, was sentenced by
Judge Knots to ten years in State
prison.
Arthur Glazier, of Rising Sun,
guilty of conducting disorderly
house and sentenced to two years in
the House of Correction. His wife,
Wilma Glazier, was also sentenced to
six months on the same charge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Maryland Bridge Act
Held Valid

Legality of state act providing
for construction of four bridges has
been upheld by the Maryland Court
of Appeals.
The court affirmed the decision OF
Judge Eugene O'Dunne in Balti-
more, who refused to issue an In
junction to prevent the State Roads
Commission from proceeding. with
plans to construct the bridges across
the Susquehanna, Potomac, and
Patapsco Rivers, and the Chesapeake
Bay.
The enjoining order was sought by
Clinton Wyatt. taxpayer The
bridges, part Of $30.000,000 state
program. figured in the Democratic
primary campaign during which
president Roosevelt inspected q site
ct Morgantown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Officers Of Perrieville
Fire Company

The Perryville Fire Co., at its
annual meeting October 3rd, re-
elected the regular officers and
directors.
Thomas w. Reynolds again
heads the company with William
L. Boulder as vice president;
DR.. Harold Cooper, treasurer
Elmore H. Owens, secretary and
Charles Leroy Minker, assistant
secretary.
The following directors were
elected for two years: L. w.
Reynolds, Charles Leroy Minker,
Robert H. McMullen, DR.. James
f. Magraw, E. Norris Bates and
James A. Bramble.
The holdover directors are:
DR.. Cooper, e. II. Owens, Will
liam T. Bouden. Frank E.. Har-
ris, Burrough R. Lawrence and
Lawrence F. Sanders.
C. l.. Minker was elected, chief
with John Lawrence assistant.
John C. Thomas was chosen
captain and Lee II. Seminar was
elected Lit. of Hosemen and Noz-
zlemen. Carl Deweese was elect
ed LIT. of Chemicals and Ladder
men and Earl f. Brown is Lit. of
Fire Police. Robert McMullen is
Chief Engineer and David Jack
son is assistant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
School Bus Inspection

All school bus equipment, used in
the transportation of pupils to and
from schools in Cecil county, were
inspected by the Board of Education,
Safety Department representatives
and agents from Insurance Compa-
MES, on Thursday last. Over 20
vehicles were inspected and improve
ment was shown over last year. Bus
owners who did not measure up to
the requirements were given short
time to comply.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Briefly Noted News

Union Evangelistic services are
being held nightly in this M E.
Church at Zion.
The students of Carlert high school
School cleared the sum OF $Sl al
their recent supper.
The service station of T. Wholly
Brown, near Elkton, was entered by
burglars one night last week, and a
number of articles stolen.
The annual supper given by the
Sunday School of James M. E. Church
Rising Sun, will be held in the base
ment of the church on Friday eve
ming, October IA.
The Ordinance Division Of the War
Department at Washington has
awarded four contracts for moke-
less powder to E. l. du Pont Co.
The contracts total $2,261, 1886.
]. Rodney Buckworth, of Elkton,
a member of Md. State Police, won
the championship of the State pistol
team at the fifth annual matches st
Camp Richie, Cascade, Md.
Oh Doctor, presented by local tai
ent in Rising Sun high school audi
torium on Tuesdy and Wednesday
evenings for benefit of the Fire Co..
drew fair sized audiences. The en-
tertainment was we'll presented and
much enjoyed.
The w. C. T. U. of North East has
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Prest., Mrs. Robt. G.
Shippers; vice-prest., Mrs. Marion
Rose; Sec, Mrs. w. H. Blake; asst,
Mrs. Albert Graham; treasurer, Mrs
Walter Hall.
The Rev. T. o. M. Wills, pastor OF
Ebenezer M. E. Church, near Hoe
kessin, Del, has accepted call from
the First Presbyterian Church, OF
Springfield, ILL.,, to be assistant pas
tor and director of religious educa-
ton. The Rev. Dr. John T. Thomas
is pastor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Observation-Disclosures

Miss Mary Harvard Heisler,
daughter of Mr.. Isaac M. Heisler and
the late Mrs. Mary Harvard Heisler
of Charlestown, became the bride of
Mr.. Charles Dennison, son of Mr..
and Mrs. William Dennison of North
East, on Saturday morning in the
the parsonage OF the St. Paul's M. e.
Church, the Rev. o. J. Collins offic-
Iating. The bride was attended by
her sister, Mrs. John E. v. O'Con-
nor of East Ornge, N. J. Mr.. Wood
row Preston of North East, was best
man. The ceremony was attended by
the immediate families.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
'IOppose Razing Old
Bridge

Merchants of Havre de Grace and
Perryville plan to wage a vigorous
fight in the Legislature, which con-
venes in January, to prevent the raz-
ing of the present span over the
Susquehanna river, once known over
the Eastern section of the country
as the "gold mine" bridge, because
of lucrative returns from tolls to the
former owners.
The business men claim that if the
old structure is torn down when the
proposed bridge is built, it will be
serious blow to the business OF the
town.
While the actual location of the
new span is not yet known, State
roads officials announced some time
ago that it will be built across the
river from a point north Of the town,
somewhere between the bridges OF
the Pennsylvania and the Baltimore
and Ohio railroads, to the outskirts
of Perryville on the stream, bypass
ing both towns.
The bridge was bought by the
State on February 10, 1928, and the
tolls reduced nearly one-half. The
owners wede paid $565,O00 for it, at
ter the Legislature had authorized
its purchase.
The bridge company acquired the
bridge in 1910 from the Pennsyl-
yania railroad which had built a new
structure 8 few yards above it. Fac
ed with the necessity of removing
the old span at prohibitive cost,
the railroad presented the bridge to
a group Of Hartford coundy people
for use as a highway span.
The group invested $500 in the
structure and then opened it for We
hicular traffic.
I'D to the time the State purchas-
ed the structure it had netted its
owners $227,500 in tolls. In the first
two years of opera ton by the State,
tolls netted $359,097. By October l.,
1928, when the State made it free
bridge, more than $1,00O,OO0 had
been paid into the public treasury
from tolls.
A few years ago, top deck was
added to the structure. The proposed
bridge will be a PWA project and
is one of the four bridges included
in the original $38,000,00O bridge
building program of the State Roads
Commission.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Injured By Fall Down
Stairs
Stairs

Mrs. Nellie Pearson, wife Of Chas.
Pearson, of Elkton, is patient In
Union Hospital suffering from ser
ious injuries, sustained by falling
down a fight of stairs at her home
in that town. Mrs. Pearson had been
removing some of her flowers from
out doors to the second floor of her
home, for winter, and tripped and
fell while descending. The noise
made when she fell attracted neigh
bors, who found her in an uncon-
scious condition.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Sells Intrest In Elkton
Restaurant

Gus Sclavos, owner and manager
of the new Glasgow, Del. Arms Res
turant, has sold his interest In the
Elk Restaurant, Elkton, which he
has owned and operated since he
founded it FIVE years ago.
Following the opening Of the Glas-
cow Arms last year. Mr.. Sclavos has
divided his time between the two
establishments, but finally decided to
sell the Elkton restaurant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. r. Lawrence
are receiving congratulations ON the
birth OF a son.
Mrs. Blanche Reynolds, Of Balti-
more, is spending the week with Miss
Mary Brumfield.
Glenn dip, linotype opertor in the
Midland Journal office, is a patient
in Union Hospital, Elkton.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Hartenstine, Of
Principle Furnace. spent the week.
end with Mrs. Sara H. Wagner.
Mr.. and Norman Pyle, ofPittsburg,
were recent guests at the home Of
Mrs. Pyle's brother, Job w. Kirk and
wife.
Cecil e. Ewing and Barclay Reyn-
olds left on Tuesday for motor trip
of several days through the Old Do
minion State.
Mrs. H. L. Shepherd had as rec
ent guests Mr.. and Mrs. Alice Allie
band, of Florida, and Mrs. Nils Hal.
strom, of Flushing, Long Island.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Burkins, OF
Colora; Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Burkins,
and Mr.. Ezra Reynolds, of Rock
Springs, were at York Fair on last
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Gather and dughter Mary
attended York Fair last Saturday.
1t was their first trip to the Fair and
all enjoyed it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Dudley, DON
aid, Jr. and Linda, of Silver Springs,
Md, were Friday-Saturday visitors
at the home of Mrs. Dudley's mother,
Mrs. Ada Burlington.
Mrs. ]. L. Twadell, of Devon, Pa,
Miss Esther Gill, of Wynnewood, Pa,
and Mrs. David M. Pope, of Lake
Forest, ILL.,, were luncheon guests on
Friday of Mrs. Cecil E. Ewing.
Mr.. and Mrs. William c. Graham
were rendered surprise at the home
of MIR. and Mrs. Harry H0vermill on
Friday evening last, where they were
greeted by q number of friends and
a social evening enjoyed.
Miss Dorothy Cameron. whose
marriage to John w. Kimble, of
Nottingham, Pa, will take place on
Oct. %, was rendered a shower on
the evening of Oct. 1st, by Miss
Sara Brokaw, Mrs Robert Cameron
and Mrs. Kirk Brokaw. About sixty
guests were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph M. Reed spent
from Wednesday to Friday in Phils-
delphia. Mr.. Reed attended Eckel's
College of Embalming, of which he
is a graduate. A special three-day
course was conducted to promote the
profession of embalming to higher
standard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur T. Cameron,
Lincoln University, Pa, entertained
at dinner in honor of the approach
ing marriage of their nephew and
niece, Mr.. Ross B. Cameron, Free
hold, N. j., to Miss Phyllis w. Reid,
Allenhurst, N. j., and Mr.. John w.
Kimble, Nottingham, Pa, to Miss
Doroty w. Cameron, Rising Sun, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
MILLER-TODD =

At ten o'clock Saturday morn
ing, Oct. LIST, in Bethany Presbyte-
rian Church, Nottingham, Pa, Miss
Janet Todd, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Milton Todd, of Nottingham,
was married to- Mr.. Charles Miller,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Miller, of
Little Britain, the ceremony being
performed by the pastor, Rev. Peter
DeRutter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Bay View Community


The executive committee in charge
of the community fair to be held at
Bay View, Oct. 1921, at which prizes
will be awarded for products raised
ON Cecil county farms, is completing
plans for the event. One feature of
the fair on Friday, will be a calf
show, open to All Club members.
This exhibit will be followed by a
turkey supper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
p. T. A. County Council

The fall meeting Of the Cecil
County p. T. A. was held in the
Chesapeake City high school on
Oct. 3rd. Delegates from Elkton.
North East. Perry Point, Rising sun
and Chesapeake City Units were pres
emit, as was also a large number OF
parents and friends. The January
meeting will be held In Elkton High
School.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Carnival Receipts

The net receipts of the carnival
held some weeks ago by the Oxford
Fire Company were $4,000. This is
a goodly sum, but does not compare
to the net receipts of carnivals of
former years. before they were on
the wane.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Charged With Theft Of
An Automobile

Ralph Webster, Fair Hill Negro,
has been lodged in Elkton Jail ON the
charge Of theft of an auto belonging
to Pau McCummings. The Negro
was driving the car near Chesapeake
City when arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Racine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Wilmington District
Epworth League

The annual convention Of the
Southern District OF the wilmington
Epworth League will be held In the
Cecilton M. E. Church on Oct. 10.
The theme of the all day program
will be Youths dedication 70 the
highest good Of others."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
Welded Fifty-Six Years

DR.. and Mrs. Horace II. Darlington
Concordville, Pa, celebrated their
seth wedding anniversary Sept. -.
DR.. Darlington Is 81 and Mrs. OAR
lington has passed her sOth birthday
anniversary. DR.. Darlington was .
graduate of the University OF Pa.
class of 1879.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14

Robert E. Harris, of Washington,
and Miss illus NJ Timbrook. Falls
Church, Va, were married Oct. LIST.
at Bay View M. P. Parsonage by the
Rev. H. Norman Nicklas.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14

Too good for great things and too
great for good.--Fuller.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-10-14
COULSON-REED

Miss Alice Reed, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Reed of Rising Sun,
and Mr.. Lewis A. Coulson. of Hoe
kessin, Del, were united in marriage
at the West Nottingham Presbyte-
rian Manse, by DR.. S. ]. Venable, on
Monday afternoon at four o'clock.
They were attended by Mrs. Lillian
Love and Mr.. Ralph Reed, sister and
brother of the bride.
After a trip South the newly-weds
will reside at Hockessin, where the
groom is employed.
ATKINSON-BOICE
Mr.. and Mrs. William Boicte, Of
Philada., announce the marriage Of
their daughter, Miss Florence e.
Boice, to Mr.. Fred o. Atkinson, son
of Mrs. Katherine Atkinson, also Of
Philada., formerly of Elk Nils, Md.
The ceremony took place at st.
Phillips M. e. Church, Philada.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father and was attended Ky
her two sisters, the Misses ida and
Mary Boice. Miss Mildred Daniels
was flower girl. Mr.. Francis c. AT
kinson, brother Of the groom, was
best man. Ushers were: Messrs. AM
drew Atkinson and Charlas Roias.
Evening star., 1938-06-25
Suburban
Notes

Miss Rosabel Robbins, former
resident of Edgemoor. Md. before her
family moved to Phillips Manor N.
T., several years ago. is spending a
week with friends in Edgemoor. Miss
Robbins has been the guest Of Miss
Huldah McNinch for part of the last
week and she will be the guest of Miss
Helen Hathaway over the week end.
Miss Betty Bishop has come from
Fort Sam Houston. Tex. to spend a
week with friends in Edgemoor, Md,
where she formerly lived before mov-
ing to Texas.
Mrs. George E. Pariseau entertained
at luncheon followed by a bridge
park Thursday at her home in Battery
Park, Md Among the guests present
was Miss Matte McComber, who has
come from Sacramento, Calf. to visit
her brother-in-law and sister, Capt.
and Mrs, Roger c. Weightman, in
Chevy Chase, Md. Other guests who
were at Mrs. Pariseau's luncheon were
Mrs. ]. L. Gilbreth, Mrs. Sidney Burs-
ley, Mrs. Charles Dallett, Mrs John
Heiner, Mrs. Ray Brown. Mrs. Parks
Steed. Mrs. Wilcox, Mrs. Preston
Carter Alexander. Mrs. j. D. Law
renee. Mrs. Adam Richmond and Mrs.
Weightman.
The Rev. and Mrs Arthur l..
White Of Takoma Park are enter
tanning Mr. Whites mother, Mrs.
William c. White, the wife of the
late Rev. Mr.. White of St. Helena,
Calf, who will be here about five
weeks. She also will spend a part
Of the time with her son-in-law and
daughter. the Rev. and Mrs. Dores
E. Robinson of Takoma Park.
Before coming East Mrs. White
visited her brother and sister in law,
the Rev. and Mrs. H. Camden Lacey
Of Glendale, but formerly of Takoma
Park.
Evening star., 1938-06-25
Miss Ruth Chindblom
Married in Chicago
Last Saturday.

MISS RUTH CHINDBLOM, daugh-
ter of the former Representative
and Mrs. Carl R. Chindblom Of Chi
cago. was married last Saturday to
Mr.. Wendell Herbert Carlson of Chi
cago. The marriage took place in
the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in
Chicago, with the Rev. Gottfred Nell
son officiating
The bride wore a white silk net
gown. with a long tulle veil held with
a brides cap trimmed with tiny satin
flowers with pearl centers. Her colo
nial bouquet was of white orchids and
lilies OF the valley. For jewelry she
wore pearl clip and single strand
of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom
Mrs. Charles Herbert Domville. jr
was matron of honor, and Miss Louise
Evening star., 1938-06-25
Notes From the Social Calendar of Washington
By the Way
Beth Blaine

WE most dana vone dnloats
that there washnston-on
which other afternoon
Aondel Gregg on street From charmnv Furnished
nowered garden where we found or 10 good friends.
beautifully gowned in
the sarden somewhat startled France, Rust remarked % tho
phenomenon that there
coninena mirrors Of garden
the delicious frosted leps served ga
ine small and cozy satnerhs inco r ana s motifs C sne
right shade mustard yellow for black
Mrs George summern r Ralph H Mr. and Mrs Marshall En
Benjamin Thaw talking British Embassy Christopher
Bramwen.
oPUAR in Washington the
their attractive house street where
had happy afternoon evening
Me Santiago Chile where Tip naval atach
and all accounts Chile adoed them
Tip ordered for duty Newport r. L. July and they
Washington Louise Merrill told U.s. speaking of old
wonderful reunion New York with their
scoten sailed
or here is the forthcoming OF Craig Wyle
take
N. Y, July 2 Mr. wyne is of Mrs
Katherine and a of S
here that he met his bride when she
school to visit her younger brother, pupil there
yesterday
of Warrenton, with equally
Robert lunchins
she sailed
heralded Ireland and definitely public
end Of furo none other than Miss Shirley Temple!
And BY THE WAY, Mr. and Mrs Baise sbour left
Middleburg, they will spend the
Perkins, in her brand-new house
MRS
for the has left for her island Maine
Chimes Rowland will
At present writing Mrs Ro"ands daughter Diana visiting her grandmother
Geichen London in
shopping spending
in the summer when she will join her mother Maine