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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23
Cecil Women Attend Tht
Rural Short Course

Cecil county had thirty-four rep
resentatives at the Rural Short
Course, held last week at the Univer-
sity of Md, College Park. The
course covered period of six days.
Each of the thirteen ,Homemaker
Clubs in the county was represent
ed. Those in attendance We're:
Appleton Club: Mrs. Mary Baus,
Mrs. Clossie Mench, Mrs. Ed. Rus
sell, Mrs. Lewis Heath.
Cherry Hill: Mrs. Nelson Rich
ards; Kenmore: Miss Alwilda
Spence.
Aiken: Mrs. Ray Mount, Mrs.
George Tarbert.
Calvert: Mrs. Maynard Foster,
Mrs. Mahle Ewing, Mrs. Harvey
Ewing, Mrs. George Peterson, Mrs.
Rush Nickel, Mrs. A. T. Reynolds,
Mrs. D. B. Mcdowell, Mrs. Otley
Shippers, Mrs. Atlee Armour. Mrs.
C. F. Miller.
Charlestown: Mrs. Otis McCauley,
Mrs. Robert Barnes.
Colora: Mrs. Samuel Kennard,
Miss Sara McCush, Miss Anne
Balderston, Mrs. S. M. Keim.
Childs: Mrs. Carl Hines, Mrs.
Henry Heath.
Lewisville: Mrs. Gertrude A..
McNamar, Mrs. Raymond Everitt,
Mrs. Jessie Scott.
Leslie: Mrs. Elsie Janney; LID
erty Grove: Mrs. LaBerta Everist;
Principle Furnace: Mrs. Walter
simmons; Warwick: Mrs. Karl
Staedler; Miss Helen Irene Smith,
Home Demonstration Agent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23
Caught By Ropes Of
Hay Fork
Farmer Meets Instant Death
Unloading Hay In Barn

Holman J. GRAPHICAL, aged AZ
years, of near lakewood, met instant
death on Friday while unloading
hay in the barn on what is known
as the Nickle property. He was
operating an automatic hay fork,
while standing on the load of hay.
Losing his balance he tried to save
himself by grasping the pulley ropes
of the heavy fork.
He was carried to the roof Of the
barn, where his hold was broken
when his hands came in contact
with one of the pulleys. The
unto tunate man fell form a
h eight of about thirty feet,
striking on his head. His skull was
crushed, death being instant.
Surviving are his wife, three sons
and daughter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23
Southern States

Gilbert Halsey, Manager, South
ern State Rising Sun Service, Rising
Sun, Maryland, will attend the two
day session of Southern States Uni
versity to be held at Richmond,
Virginia, on June 26 and q.
The University is being sponsored
by Southern States Cooperative, a
larmer-owned and controlled organ
ization operated in Maryland, Vir-
ginia, Delaware, North Carolina and
eastern West Virginia. This associa-
zion has nearly 100000 members
living in these five states.
Various phases of agricultural CO.
operation will be discussed by lead
ers in their particular field. An at
tendence of ESQ is expected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23
Federal Officers Capture
Still In Operation

Four investigators of the alcohol
tax unit raided large still in the
woods on the Whitaker Iron Com
pany property, near Summerville,
Cecil county, few miles from
North East, arresting Clarence Fritz
and Jesse Dennison, two white men.
A still of 180-gallon capacity was
in full operation, with 500 gallons
of mash and 10 gallons of whiskey
nearby.
The still was destroyed and the
whiskey and other paraphernalia
captured. Fritz and Dennison were
taken to Baltimore and pied not
guilty when arraigned for a hear
ing. They were each held under
$500 bail for a further hearing
before U. S. Commissioner James K.
Cullen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23
Boy Struck By Truck

Robert Carson Monroe, aged y
years, son of Rev. and Mrs. Wayne
B. Monroe, who recently moved from
Rising Sun to Darlington, Hartford
County, is patient in the Havre de
Grace hospital, suffering from in
juries received when struck by q
truck. The lad was watching cattle
passing along the road in front OF
his home, when struck and dragged
by the heavy vehicle. He was badly
cut and bruised and suffered slight
concussion Of the brain.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23
Receives Degree
Maryland

Margaret Caldwell Jack. daughter
of DR.. and Mrs. w. G. Jack of Port
Deposit, who finished her work for
her B. S. degree at the University Of
Maryland, College Park, in Feb
ruary received her degree at the
commencement exercises on June
third.
Miss Jack was a member Of Kappa
Kappa Gamma Social Sorority, the
Y. w. C. A., Women's Glee Club,
Swimming Club and the Home Ec-
onomics Club. She took an active
part in May Day, and All University
Night each year. She was an active
member on both the editorial and
business stan of the college paper,
The Old Line.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23
Addresses Lions Club

Comptroller of the Treasury Mr..
J. Willard Tawes, of Crisfield, Md,
was the guest speaker at the dinner
meeting of the Lions Club, ON
Thursday evening last, at the Viii
lage Restaurant. Mr.. Tawes, who
was to address the graduating class
at Rising Sun high school later,
spoke briefly on the accomplish
ments of civic clubs, and also told
many interesting facts concerning
the sea-food industry, his town, Girls
field, being probably the largest crab
shipping center in the country.
Mr.. Charles Showard, of Cleve-
land, Tennessee, talented musician
who was also guest of the club,
rendered several selections on the
piano accordion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23
Officers Of Woman's
Bible Class

The following have been elected
officers of the Woman's Bible Glass
Of James M. E. Church for the COM
ing year: President, Mrs. Lidie
Smith; vice-president, Mrs. Jennie
Taylor; sec., Mrs. Clara B. Keen;
asst. sec., Miss z. r. Stephens;
treas, Mrs. Ella Cooney; treas.
special fund, Miss Nettie McVey;
treas. birthday fund, Mrs. T. B.
Robertson; teacher, Mrs. Jean Shep-
herd; assistants, Mrs. Edna Brown
and Miss Davidson; 0rganist, Mrs.
M. Gertrude Pogue; assistants, Mrs.
Ralph T. Wilson and Miss Nettie
McVey; collectors, Mrs. Lucy Jones
and Miss Mae Johnson.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23

The Rev. Frank White of Cecil
ton, formerly of Rising Sun, an
nounces the marriage of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Louise w. Shook, to Mr..
William M. Cameron of Rising Sum.
Only members of the immediate
family attended the wedding cere-
mony which was performed by the
brides father in Cecilton on Satur-
Cay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23
Biddle--Wilson

Miss Halle Lee Biddle and Mr..
Walter G. Wilson were married ON
Saturday, June 3rd, at the North
East Methodist Church. Rev. r. s.
Hodgson performed the ceremony.
Miss Biddle is the daughter Of
Mrs. Rhoda Chadwick pf North
East. Mr.. Wilson is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Wilson of Hances
Point. The groom is cashier Of the
National Bank Of North East.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23
Succeeds Crothers On Acc
cident Board

Former States Attorney James H.
Pugh has been appointed to succeed
Omar D. Crothers of Elkton, to the
State Industrial Accident Commits
sion, by Governor O'Conor, on the
expiration of Mr.. Crothers' term, at
salary of $4,000.
Mr.. Pugh who was elected states
attorney for Montgomery County in
1884, made fine record as the
county's legal representative.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23
Vacation Bible School

The Daily Vacation Bible School
opened on Monday the 10th. at
James Methodist Church. Hopewell
and Rising Sun combined to make
a cooperative community School.
One hundred students are register
ed, with Is teachers in charge.
About 80 students are. coming from
Hopewell Church, of which Rev.
Hamblin is pastor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23
Quarterly Conference

DR.. w. E. Gunby, Wilmington
District Supt., presided at the first
Quarterly Conference Tuesday eve.
ming at 1880. At S:15 Tuesday eve
ming the four Adult Bible Glasses
OF the church held a joint meeting
in the church. A special program
was presented, DR.. Gunby gave a
challenging address, And the college
girls of the congregation served de-
licious refreshments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-06-23

Preliminary work on the new
dual highway between Big Elk creek
and the Delaware line is being push
ed. The grading has been complet-
ed, ready for the laying of concrete.
Work on the bridge across Big
Elk creek, at Elkton, has been de-
layed, but is expected to get under
way at an early date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
JEWRY TO OBSERVE FEAST OF 'SHOVUOS'

The Jewish Pentecost or "Sho- vuos," the Festival of Weeks which falls on the sixth day of the Jew ish month, Sivan, will be celebrated on the 24th day of May this year. By Orthodox and Conservative Jews it will be observed two days, by the reform wing of the Synagogue, for one day.
 Originally called the Festival of Weeks because the holiday marked the end of the grain harvest when bread baked from the new crop of wheat was offered as a sacrifice, the holiday also came to be identi- fled with an celebrated as the an- niversary of the giving of the Law to the Jewish people at Mt. Sinai.
 At the beginning of the 18th cen- tury, Reform Jews gave the holiday a new significance by inaugurating the ceremony of Confirmation for boys and girls. The service was in- stituted because the holiday marked the confirmation of the Jewish peo- pie in their faith when Moses brought down the tablets of the Law from Mt. Sinai. The practice of confirming Jewish youth on this day has spread widely.
 The Book of Ruth which tells the story of Ruth's entry into the fold of Judaism, is read in the Syna- gogue on the holiday. and homes and synagogues are decorated with the greenery of the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
CAMPAICN OPENED
 BY COP. LEAGUE
Italian Group Seek New Members to Fight City
 Manager Plan

The Italian Republican league will meet at Liberty hall at 8 o'clock tonight to map plans for a campaign to oppose adoption of city manager charter for Waterbury. Michael J'Anthony, assistant to the Republican registrar of voters, will preside.
 Vigorous opposition to approval of the charter proposed by the Citi- zens Good Government association of Waterbury is planned by the league, which has been making rapid increases in membership since its formation several months ago.
 A delegation from the league will go to the state capitol tomorrow, when the city manager referendum bill comes up for action in the sen- ate. A sharp battle on the floor of the senate is expected, since passage there will mean adoption of the referendum bill, which has already been approved by the house.
 Immediately after its organization in the winter, the Italial Repubn- can league forwarded to the gen. eral assembly resolution strongly condemning the city manager form of government. League officers say that the organization will use every means at its command to enlist voters againnst the charter among Italian American voters of Water bury. if the referendum bill should become law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
300 AT SUPPER
 | OF L|TH WOMEN
St. Joseph's Prayer Soci- ety Sponsors Event for
 Parish

st. Joseph's Prayer society, made up of Lithuanian women, enter tained over 300 at Q supper and dance last evening in St. Joseph's auditorium, the proceeds of which were turned over to the parish church.
 Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor, was toastrnaster. Speakers includ- ed Mrs. Magdalen Karinauskas, Jo- seph Dubauskas and Marcelle An- drilris. The committee in charge of the program included: Barbara Juodaite, Ann Juodaite, Mrs. Lucy Dubauskas, Mrs. Frank Kravelis, Ann Stankevicia and Anastasia Sa- lemonas.
 The musical portion of the pro- gram was arranged and directed by Professor Alexander Aleksis. Vocal- ists included Adele Greblunas, Ce- ella Smolskis, Dolores Markus, Helen Urkevic, Joan Lusas, Mar celle Andrikis, Marion Krunklevich, Sophie Stulginskis, Alexander Mar kus and Algert Ulinskas.
 A violin solo was offered by Lil- solo by Ed Digimas whose orchestra played for the dancing from g o. clock until midnight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
HEALTH CHIEFS
 MEET TOMORROW
Dr. Godfrey and Staff to Attend Gathering in
 New Haven

Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer, will head delegation from Waterbury to the joint meeting of state health officers and the Con- necticut Public Health association in New Haven tomorrow. Only Skel- eton health department staff will remain on duty, the remainder &C., companying Dr. Godfrey to New Ha- ven for the meeting.
 Sessions will be held at Sterling Hall of Medicine, Yale university, and at the Hotel Taft. The program will begin at a. m. and continue to the late afternoon.
 One of the principal speakers will be pr. Winfield Wight, of Thomas ton. who will discuss inspection pro- grams in connection with the in- spection of public eating places.
 hTe morning session will be de- voted to a business meeting, discus sion of public eating places, and dis cussion of the federal public health program.
 The luncheon session will be de- voted to discussion of new legisla- tion affecting public health.
 At the afternoon session, there will be symposium on school health policies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
HEANEY STILL
 ON DANGER LIST
Waterville Youth Suffers Spinal Injuries in Acci-
 dent Saturday

John Heaney, 20. of 176 Boyden street, who was injured early Sat- urday morning when the automobile in which he was passenger struck tree on the Greystone road in Terryville, was reported still on the danger list at St. Mary's hospital when he was admitted with spinal injuries.
 Howard Cookson, 25, of 2l Ter race avenue, driver of the car, was notified to appear in Terryville court today on Q charge of reckless driving. Cookson said he crashed inc to the tree after swerving to avoid striking dog in the road.
 Fred Stevens, 10, of 1775 Thomas ton avenue. another passenger in the car, was reported resting comfort ably at st. Mary's hospital where he was admitted yesterday afternoon for internal injuries.
 Another passenger Edwin Davies., a, of 7a Sheffield. street, was report ed uninjured.
 Motor Patro!men Joseph Lovallo and Leo McKenna assisted ia the investigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Market Opens Quietly
 With Changes Marrow
Douglas Was Only Exception With Light Spurt; SteeIs Were Off at Start; Motors Didn't Move Much
BY ELMER c. wALzER Limited Press Financial Editof)

 New York, May 12 (UP) Stocks opened steady in quiet dealings to- day. Bonds drifted irregiilarly lower an cottodn futures opened down 2 to 5 points.
 Changes in the stock list general ly were marrow. Douglas was an ex- ception, squirting 1-8 point to 6S 5-8.
 U. S. Steel opened at A 5-8 and Bethlehem at 52 7-8, off 1-8 each. Chrysler was unchanged at 65 3-4 and General Motors had 3-8- point decline to 43 1-S. Montgomery Ward, Loew,s and crucible steel had small gains.
 Chesapeake & Ohio was up IA point to 3l 3-4 and Southern Pacific was down 3-8 to 12 1-2. Consolidated Edison firmed Ia to 30 1-4, while North American eased 1-4 to 20 5-8.
 Westinghouse Electri ic, Johns Manville, DuPont, United Fruit and Libbey- owens Ford opened at pre- vious closing levels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
LITCHFIELD PAIR
 INJURED IN AUTO
Sisters Suffer Numerous Cuts as Car Crashes
 Highway Fence

Watertown, May 22.-Loren Wilms of Torrington fractured several ribs according to Charlotte Hungerford hospital attaches in Torrington when the car in which he was rid- ing yesterday went through fence on the Watertown- Thomaston road in Black Rock forest.
 Henry Jacqueman of Harwinton, driver of the car, was shaken up but not injured and told police he was forced of the road by an approach ing car which did not stop.
 Elizabeth and Barbara Hack of Litchfield were cut about the arms and face. Tie latter had two stitches taken in one of her ears.
 Jacqueman was summoned to court on an open traffic charge by Officer John Orsini and Officer Charles Palomba.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
TOM PENDERCAST
 PLEADS GUILTY
Plea Accepted By Presid- ing Judge-Lawyers to
 Make Arguments

Kansas City, Mo, May 22-(UP) Tom Pendergast, Democratic po- litical boss of Kansas City for many years, pleaded guilty in federal court today to a charge of evading pay- ment of income taxes.
 The plea was accepted by Judge Merrill E. Otis who said he would allow each side an hour in which to present arguments.
 Pendergast, his round face slightly flushed, did not go to the bar. The plea of guilty was entered by his attorneys and then medical testi- mony was offered.
 It was the hope of the defense that sPendergast, who has not been well since 1936, would be given light sentence in addition to the ex- pected fine. The maximum that Judge Otis can impose on each of the two counts is five years in pris- on and $10000 fine.
 The streets around the temporary federal building were damned when Pendergast, accompanied by his son, Thomas, Jr., his nephew, James Pen- dergast, and his attorneys, R. R. Brewster and John o. Madden, ar- rived.
 In the little courtroom all seats were taken a few minutes after the doors were opened. Pendergast and his party had to shove their way through.
 The ST. year old man who had named United States Senators and Missouri governors because of his tremendous power and the efficiency of his political organization, showed no signs of emotion when he walked to the counsel table.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Off fhe Sidewalk!

Henry Gagne, IT, of 26 West Clay street, arrested May T on charges of riding bicycle on the sidewalk (violation of city ordi- nance) was granted & nolle when arraigned before Judge Theobald E. Conway in city court today.
 Gagne was arrested after he struck child on the sidewalk at East Clay street. The child was not injured. Judge Conway warned the youth to keep to the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Waterburians Named

John A. Coc Of Waterbury, an official of the American Brass company, was named president of the Copper and Brass Mill Prod ucts association at an annual meeting Thursday and Friday at White Sulphur Springs, West vir- ginia. R. |. Coe of the Chase Brass 6 Copper Co. and w. M. Goss oT the Scovin Co. were made vIce-prcsidents.
 Members of the association in- dude manufacturers of sheet, rod, wire, pipe, tube and other mill products of copper, brass, bronze and related alloys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
LATE REALTY NOTES
Moytgage Deed

Mortgage Deed Josephine Cardinaae to the Wa terbury Building and Loan Asso- ciati0n, Inc.
 Louis Wasserback to J. Y. Smith & Co.,, Inc.
 Louis Wasserback Co the First Federal Savings G Loan associa- ton.
 Mortgage Release Waterbury Building and Loan Association to Josephine Cardin. ale.
 Quit Claim Deed Teresa Wasserback to Louis Wassefbaak, property on Whlttc- mere road in Middlebury an Wa. terbury.
 Waterbury Second AEertgage Ce, te the Waterbury Savings Bank, property on Hamilton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
DEPENDANT
 IN $5,OOO SUIT

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company was named defendant in e t5,O0O civil action today in the court of common pleas by Ethel san- togatta, who claims she was injured November 11, 1888 in fall at their store, 26l East Main street. The fall was caused by vegetables on the floor, 1t is alleged.
 Harry shore brought an action against Warner Brothers Theaters Inc. claiming e5 1000 damages for inc turtles allegedly sustained when he was struck by q marquees which fell from tho front of Che Strand theater. 70 Hast Main street. Attor- nsy Morris E. Robin filed both ac- tlUu<s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Behind The
 Lines
Canadian Legion

The current membership drive of the Florio Post, Italian Ameri- can World War Veterans will be concluded with an initiation of 20 candidates June 4 at Casa Ital- jana. Plans for the initiation and for the decoration of graves next Sunday for Memorial day exer- cises were discussed at a meeting in American Legion hall yesterday
 morning. c om m ander Michael DiPrimmo presided.
 Eustacchio Schiappa is chair man of the committee in charge of the grave decorations. There will be no Sunday meetings dur ing the summer, it was announc- ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
JEWISH GROUPS. MEET TOMORROW
Fannick Post and Auxili- ary Convene in ROOse-
 welt Hall

"A joint meeting of David Fannick Post and Auxiliary, Jewish War Veterans of the United States, will be held at e:30 tomorrow night at Roosevelt hall. Mrs. Polly Rabino- witz will report on the double Mitzvah bridge held recently at her home.
 Officers of the post and auxiliary today urged all members to attend Jewish mass meeting tonight at the Wilby High school auditorium to protest against the British plan for virtual exclusion of Jews from the national homeland in Palestine.
 The auxiliary, which is planning to hold rummage sale soon, re- quests donation of any discarded clothing or household articles. Those wishing to make any contributions may telephone Mrs. Mollie Fidler, chairman, at 3-753l, and arrange ments will be made to call for the articles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Joins the Marines

John A. Eazarsky, IS, of this city, has enlisted in the U. S, marines, having been accepted af- ter applying for enlistment at the New York recruiting office.
 The son of Mrs. Anna EaZar- sky, of 70 Highland avenue, he has been assigned to the training station at Paris island, s. c. Af- ter a months training he will be sent to the marine base at Quan- tico, Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
False PretenSeS

Nicholas Dimetrio, 5l, of PTS Pine street, arrested yesterday afternoon by Detective Lieuts. Henry Johnson and Connie Shan anan on a warrant charging ob- taining money under false pre- lenses, was tawen to Milford whence the warrant was issued.
 Milford police, who took Dim etrio into the custody, said the complaining witness was the Seven Gables Inn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Florio Post

An old-fashioned barn dance and entertainment was attended by more than 150 members of the Canadian Legion, their wives and friends Saturday night at the post rooms on Bank street. Guests in- cluded representatives of Ameri- can Legion posts of Waterbury. Watertown, New Britain and Bris- t0l. The affair was a benefit. The committee in charge was headed by Billy Devito and consisted of Edward B. Peters, Thomas Dem- mick, Commander Joseph Vachon, Ernest Laverne, Mrs. Nellie Sprano, Mae Dooley, Mrs. Viola Spencer and Robert Sprano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
LOCAL STUDENTS
 AWARDED PRIZES

Two Waterbury students, Miss Lucy Lombardo, of 841 North Main street, and Francis Ciaquinto, of 108 Franklin street, Saturday were awarded second prizes in French pronunciation contest conducted at WTIC by Arsen Croteau. professor of French at Connecticut state col lege.
 Miss Lombardo, of Wilby, and MT. Giaquinto, of Crosby, will be heard tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock over station WTIC.
 They received watches in the con- test which was statewide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
D. A. V.

The D. A. V. Chapter and Aux Hilary will meet this evening at 7:3O o'clock at the Legion home to take action on the death of August Reichenbach. Members will go to the Hickcox funeral home in Watertown for services.
 A meeting of Corp. Coyle Post. American Legion, will be held at 2 o'clock. A delegation of mem- bers will visit Watertown to take part in special memorial services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
SI,6OO Judgment

Judgment of S1,600 for Doug las Weaving was entered in the superior court today by Judge Kenneth Wynne, who heard an action recently against Anne B. Field and John Mckay, Jr. The plaintiff, a minor, sued through Hattie Weaving.
 Judge Wynne held Mckay re- sponsible for an accident July 20, 1888, on Mansfield avenue, in which the youngster was in- jured.. Mckay was driving an automobile owned by Anna B. Field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-22
Spotlighting Brass City News
Scholarship

The $400 piano scholarship to the Playhouse-in-the-Hills, Cum mington, Mass, has been awarded to Stanley Freedman, Waterbury pianist, it was announced yester- day.
 MT. Freedman will study under the direction of Madame Mar gite Varro of the Budapest Con- serva tory of Music. He received the award in competition with many other pianists in the East.