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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-19
Release Would-Be Suicide

Demond McRory, the owner of q
gasoline station at Lansdale, Pa.
who was taken into custody by state
police officers and Sheriff David J..
Randolph and his deputies several
days ago, at New Valley. Cecil
County, with a revolver, threaten
ing to kill himself II the officers
came near him, has been liberated
from the county jail. McRory 10 al
legged to have been drinking heavily.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-19
Two Hundred Pound
Sturgeon Caught

Thomas St. Clair caught In his
pound net at Bulls Mountain. Cecil
county, on Wednesday of last week,
a sturgeon measuring eight feet in
length and weighing two hundred
pounds.
This Is said to the the second
sturgeon ever caught in the upper
waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-19
New Offices For Realtors

Wheeler & Grier, realtors of Ok
ford, have secured the spacious Of
fees in theold National Bank Build
ing as headquarters for their real
estate operations in this section.
This company operates branch offices
at Elkton and Darlington, Md, also
at Smyrna, Del. Miss Louise Pugh
has accepted position as secretary
in the Oxford office.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-05-19

Never mind who earns at but the
women in America spend $1,000 on
themselves every 60 seconds!
The Valley settler., 1939-03-24
RURAL ELECTRITI CATION VERY PROMISING OUpLOOKING

The engineers preliminary survey report on the Rural E1e 1ectrifico- ti on for the 4Aotonusko Valley has been sent in to Washington D. .C.for consideration. I1r Ant on finders on, engineer in charge of this work is now waiting for fur ther instructio ions from Washington b3foro completing the survey. Mr. finders on's report consisting of oighteon pages clearly dis cribos all exs isting conditions whi oh nj Int have any bearing upon the cons truction of an electric pouDr plant for the valley. This report includes all geologic and climatic conditions of this aroa. It decisivoly dds scribos four possible sources of power Genor2ti ion, including the direct purchase of power from tho Gnchor- age Light and Power Co. at Eklutna, who guarantee very low and i'<.:. roas onoble rate per kWh. if the mining districts are included in the initial distributi ion plans. Other sources of power suggested for cons iteration Wcro the in- stallation of hydro-ele ectric plant using overflow water from various sources about the valley. The use of coal from the Jonosvill mines were not overlooked. In each case cons Iteration was given to the amount of constant power available Whi oh would of necessity have to check wi tn the initial cost Of plant cons tructi ion. Possible users included in this initial distpibut ion plan wore; the farmers of the valley, the Willow Creek mines, Matanuska and
 (contiuod on page 2)
The Valley settler., 1939-03-24

W.P.A. AUDIT STAFF HERE Mr. P. Crimlins Audi ton. in cherge, arrived on tho last train from Washington DC. Ace onponing him are four assis- tonts; Mr.W. s. hewton NH. Smith, T. Nj. Long, and D. Ludwig They have arrived to make an audit of the accounts of tho Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corp. It is estimated thet this will require from six to eight months. The audit staff are occupying the house formerly occupied by the general manager.
The Valley settler., 1939-03-24
MORE EFFICIENCY

Arrangements have recently been made by the Palmer Theatre man. ogement to employ High School students to assist at the Theatre on show mites in the various capacities forme rly occupied by employees of the ARRC general office.
 Bobby Klem and Dale Rorri son acted as ushers last Friday nato. This week Donald Husby and Raymond Sieber will act as ushers. Ushers will be rotated each weok and bg selected according to grade stand- ing.
 Helen Arndt and Grace Smith will act es cashiers for q month when they will be replaced by other students for the following month. This arrangement will give student opportunity and experience, also, the responsibility of ORDER and CURTESY in the audit o1tun on show mites. Lots support them.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-22

the city Sunday, September 10, for
New York City to spend their vaca-
ton.
Gets Degree! Miss Edna Mae
Simmons, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. ]. Simmons, ST., of Duluth,
Minnesota, received a BE. degree
from the Duluth State Teachers
College. Miss Simmons is well
known to Saint Paulites.
Has Position in Alabama! Miss
Annie Salenia Foster, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Foster, 1888
Sherburne avenue, has a position
as Y.W.C.A. girl reserve secretary
in Alabama. Miss Foster last year
held a similar position in Oakland,
California. She is graduate of the
University of Minnesota.
From Chicago! Mrs. Ethel Kidd
of Chicago is the house guest of
Mrs. Carrie Green, 325 N. St.
Adams street. Mrs. Kidd has been
the recipient of many social affairs
during the past week. Tuesday,
September 10, Mrs. Anna Wooten
and Miss Myrtle Travis entertained
Mrs. Kidd at a breakfast party.
Celebrates Birthday! Mrs. Carrie
Green, 1926 N. st. Adams street,
celebrated her birthday (?) Tues
day, September 10.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-22
ON EASTERN TRIP

Warren G. Grissom, social work
er for the Board of Public Welfare,
left Thursday, September 81, on a
vacation trip that will take him to
Ann Arbor, Mich, New York City,
and Washington, D. C. Mr.. Girls
som is motoring. In New York he
will visit his brother and sister-in-
law, DIR. and Mrs. George Grissom,
and in Washington, he will visit Mr..
and Mrs. Dunbar Gibson of Howard
University.
POw-WOw a Success. About 40
young people attended the pow
WOW given recently at Thompson
Park by the youth group at Halle
Q. Brown house. ... .....
At Home To Friends: Mr.. and
Mrs. John R. Lawrence, Jr., recent
ly married, are at home to their
host of friends at CAT Iglehart Ave.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-22
So ci.al and Personal
9 MINNEAPOLIS q

Mrs. Mary Short, 1O17 9Th St.
&c., Minneapolis, announces the
engagement of her daughter, Alice
Mary, to Albert James Mcclure,
son of Mrs. Lucia Mcclure, 2813
Chicago Ave. So. The marriage
date has been set for September 80.
ALTADENAS: The Altadena So
cial club held its most recent meet
ing with Mrs. s. Williams, 8O3 Oak
Lake Ave. An interesting talk on
the European hostiities was given
by Mrs. L. Turner. Luncheon was
served by the hostess. Next meet
ing with Mrs. r. Russell.
IN EAST: Mrs. Essie Arnold,
21O4 E. 25th St., is making tour
of the East. She attended the Ma
tional Baptist Convention in Phila-
delphia. She visited New York and
the Worlds Fair, Niagara Falls
and intends to spend some time in
Detroit.
GLOOM CHASERS: The Gloom
Chasers Club met at the home of
Mrs. Ruby Craig, 512 18th Ave.
So, Wednesday, Sept. Is. Mrs.
Beulah Carmichael of California, a
former Gloom Chaser, was a well
come visitor. Next Wednesday
evening Sept. ~.
MINNESOTA IOWA CLUB:
The Minnesota-Iowa Club will have
social meeting Wednesday, Sept,
II, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Lewis, 2S17 Elliot Ave. &c.,
Minneapolis.
Mrs. Norman Wallace (Helen M.
Scott) was honored on Thursday,
September 14th, with a Miscel-
laneous Shower given by Mrs,
Claude w. Mason and Miss Lillian
Tyler. The recent bride was the
recipient of many lovely and use
full gifts. Guests present were:
Mrs. George Henderson, Miss Mag
nolia Latimer, Mrs. Donald A. Ses-
sion, Miss Frances Fair, Miss
Christine Carter, Miss Dorothy
Hall, Mrs. Harry L. Scott, Mrs. Iva
Carter, Miss June Hawkins, Miss
Jeanette Dorsey, Mrs. Monjoy
Jones, and Miss Hilda Moses
Bridge was played during the eve
ming and first prize was won by
Mrs. George Henderson and second
prize by Miss Christine Carter.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-22
Social and Personal
g ST. PAUL .

Home From New York! Mr.. Lee
w. Harris, Jr., son of Rev. and
Mrs. L. w. Harris, 719 st. Anthony
avenue, returned Sunday, Septem-
Der II, from New York City,
where he appeared and made big
hit on Major Bowes' Hour.
From Kentucky! Rev. w. D.
Wood of Somerset, Kentucky, spent
the weekend in the city as the
house guest of his daughter and
son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald C.
Hargrave, S92 w. Central avenue.
Rev. Wood is a former st. Paul
pastor.
Adelphai Club Opens! The Adel-
phai Club will open its fall club
season with its first meeting Tues
day, September &c, at the home of
Mrs. Arthur P. Rhodes, 889 St.
Anthony avenue.
From st. Louis! Mrs. Frances
Piper and son, Aaron, of st. Louis,
Missouri, spent a week in St. Paul
visiting Mrs. Piper's brother-in-law
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel
A. Evans Florence Cleaves) of
387 N. st. Adams street.
Scholarships! The Adelphai Club
wishes to announce that Tuesday
of next week is the deadline for
applications for the scholarship
they are giving away to some
worthy student. Students, get in
touch now with Mrs. Gerald Har-
grave, 1872 w. Central avenue, or
Mrs. o. w. Lindsay, 276 w. Central
avenue.
Earnest Workers to Meet! The
Earnest Workers Club of Pilgrim
Baptist Church will meet Friday
today at the home of Mrs. Simon
Arnold, 1859 Sherburne avenue.
From Louisiana! Rev. and Mrs.
William Hicks of Shreveport,
Louisiana, are in the city visiting
for week, the house guests of
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Ivy Hagen of N. Earring
ton avenue.
The Rev. Haydens Entertained!
Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Hayden, 566
W. Central avenue, were the guests
of honor at a reception given by the
members of st. James A. M. E.
Church, of which Rev. Hayden has
just been returned to pastor, Tues
day evening, September 10. About
two hundred people attended. Miss
1. Myrtle Garden of the Halle @.
Brown Community House acted as
mistress of ceremonies. The tables
from which the guests were served
were beautifully decorated with
tall lighted tapers and large vases
of cut flowers. Rev. and Mrs. Hay
den were presented with several
beautiful gifts among which was a
lovely carnation for the Reverend,
and a beautiful heart-shaped cor
sage of roses, pom poms, and baby
breath, a gift from the Christian
Endeavor and the young people, to
Mrs. Hayden. Presiding Elder Sto-
vail of Minneapolis was among the
distinguished guests present. Mrs.
George W. Brooks, ST., was chair
man of arrangements.
Vacation in New York! Mr.. and
Mrs. William Smalls EDNA Cheat
ham), 796 st. Anthony avenue, left
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-22
FEW BABY BURIED

Michael Herman Few, infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Few, 731
st. Anthony avenue, died Monday,
September II, at Miller Hospital.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday, September Is, with Rev.
Gerald L. Hayden, pastor of St.
James A. M. E. Church conducting.
Interment was in Oakland Gene
terry.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-22

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Miller, 3715
Fourth avenue South, and their
daughter, Miss Ruth Miller, re-
turned Sunday from a two weeks
motor trip to Keokuk, Ia, Quincy,
Chicago, ILL.,, and Cincinnati, Ohio,
where they visited relatives and
friends.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-22
LEGAL NOTICES
File No. 53215
ORDER FOR HEARING FINAL
ACCOUNT AND PETITION


ORDER FOR HEARING FINAL
ACCOUNT AND PETITION
FOR DISTRIBUTION
State of Minnesota, County of Hennepin.
Probate Court.
Re Estate of Nels Johan Berg, Decedent.
It Is Ordered that the final account and
petition for examination thereof and for
distribution, filed herein, be heard on Mon
day, September rs, 1899, at 10 o'clock
A. NJ. by this Court in the Court House
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and that all
persons interested in this estate present
objections, if any, why said petition should
not be granted.
This Order shall be published in the
Minneapolis Spokesman and copies thereof
mailed according to law.
(SeaD
Witness the Hon. Manley L. Fosseen.
Judge of Probate Court, this 29th day of
August, 1899.
CARROLL CLARK, Attorney,
1919 37th Ave. N.
ERNEST P. LoRENZ, Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
HIS TWO
 SONS, WOUNDED
Govt. Agents Battle Them on Canadian Border;
 Alcohol Smugglers

Plattsburg, N. Y., June 27-(UP)- Fred Barcomb, 47, and his two sons, critically wounded in shooting af- fray on the Canadian border, today faced charges of assaulting a gov- ernment agent, resisting arrest and transporting untaxed alcohol. Bar comb, and his son, Winner, 24, were shot through the spine by Immi- grafton Inspector Albert Brown at Canons Corners, 25 miles north of here. Richard, 20, third member of the family, was shot in the leg.
 The Barcombs, of Ellennurg, N. Y., were fleeing from immigration off, cials in an automobile said to con- tain 250 gallons of alcohol. After he overlook the machine, Brown was disarmed and beaten. ne said. Immigration Inspector Jamse Ire- land arrived but was unable to shoot for fear of striking Brown. In the semi-darkness, Brown slipped to the rear of one of the youths and knocked the weapon from his hand.
 The Barcombs fled into the brush, but reappeared later armed with clubs and rocks. Brown was ate tackled and knocked to the eniund. Then. while Ireland vas heinz beaten. Brown fired four shots wouiiding all three men. Wllner narconh was near death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
BROTHER OF HUEY
 LONG, GOVERNOR
Earl, Huey Were Enemies Until Peace Made at
 Death Bed

Baton Rouge, La., June 27. - UP) = A new governor, Earl K. Long, brother of the assassinated Huey P. Long, quoted from the Bible about honesty today while police men scurried about the state hunt ing Dr. James Monroe Smith, fugi- tive former president of the State University who is charged with embedding $l00,000.
 Better a little with righteousness than great revenues without right, Governor Long quoted.
 He had been talking about Dr. Smith, who resigned and left town Sunday night about the time in- vestigators found evidence that he had plunged into the, market, bought futures on 100000 bushels of wheat and offered $375, ,000 worth of Luisiana State University bonds as collateral.
 Long, lieutenant governor until last night, was sworn into the higher office after Governor Richard w.. Leche had resigned because of ill- ness.
 Lecke Kept Being Anxious
 Leche had announced his intend- ed resignation last week, had changed his mind when the uni versity scandal cropped out Sunday night and, much to the alarm of Longs friends awaiting expected political appointments, had appeared uncertain about his intentions most
 The new governor and Mrs. Long ,f tI,A Soxy x,oef erday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
BANK TO SETTLE
 WITH DEPOSITORS

Southington, Conn. June 27-(UP) The Federal Deposit Insurance Cor poration made preparations today for depositors of the closed Plants vile National Bank to recover up to $5000 each on the total amount of their deposits.
 The institution was suspended yesterday after federal examiners disclosed an approximate shortage of $80,000, which was charged against Edward L. Sullivan. 39-year- old cashier who disappeared May 3l after announcing he was going tc New York on a business trip.
 The bank. listed approximately 2000 depositors, but 1t was not re- vealed how many of these were credited with more than $500O on the books and consequently would suf- fer some losses.
 The bank now Is in charge of W D. Fridstrom, National Bank ex- amlnor. who conducted an audit Of the books and posted tho closing notice yesterday morning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
WOMEN TENNIS
 PLAYERS START
Stars of World Courts in ActiOn-Seek Title Left
 By Helen Wills

Wimbledon, Eng, June 27.-(UP) The pick of the worlds women tennis players went into action to- day in quest of the Wimbledon championship that Mrs. Helen Wills Moody left undefended.
 Jadwiga Jedrzejowska of Poland defeated Mrs. Josane Muelemeester Belgium, 6-3, 8-6, in a second round match. They had byes for the first round.
 The first American to go into ac- ton was Mrs. Dorothy Andrus oi New York who defeated Jane Goss Great Britain, 6-3, 7-5.
 The American sweep continued when Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan of Boston defeated Miss M. G. N. Nor man. Great Britain, 6-2, 6-2.
 Gracyn Wheeler, Santa Monica Calf. eliminated Betty Nuthall Great Britain, 7-5, 2-6. 6-2.
 Kay Stammers, one of Britain's chief hopes. defeated Miss E. A Middleton. Great Britain. 6-0, e-2.
 In the mems doubles. the veteran French team of Jean Borotra and Jacques Brugnon scored 2-6. 4-0 6-3. 6-4. 6-2 victory over R. doepf- crt and Iioderick Menzel of Ger many.
 A second German team. composed of IIenner Honkel and ueorg Won Mctaxa. defeated D. .C. FreshWaicf and N. Dc Manby oi Greet Britain 1~4. 0-l. 1-f.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
Russell Snyder May Face Superior Court
Factory Foreman Who Allegedly Forced Women Enl= ployes to Have Pictures Taken May Have Bench
 Warrant Served to Take Him From City Court

Evidence in the case against Rus sell Snyder, 34, local factory fore man who allegedly forced women employees to pose for photographs in the nude, was today turned over to the office of States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald. It was indi- cated that Snyder, scheduled to be arraigned in city court Thursday morning, may be instead presented in superior court on bench war rant.
 The Investigation on the part of the states attorneys office is III charge of Assistant States Attorney Walter w. Smyth and County De- tectve Roland G. filling. The earlier investigation has been handled by Prosecutor Frank Healey of the city court, Detective-L;eutenant Henry Johnson and Inspector John Donlan of the state labor department.
 Pictures In Evidence
 The evidence in the case includes a large number of photographs al- legedly taken by Snyder, as well as statements signed by number of witnesses for the state.
 Snyder, now free on bonds of $l,- 500, was arrested two weeks ago after an investigation by police and the state labor department follow ing complaints. The case has been twice continued in city court. It is alleged that women employees of the factory were threatened by Snyder with the loss of their jobs unless they posed for him in various stages of undress. Snyder is charged with violating the statutes regarding ob- scene photographs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

Attorney George W. Crawford, counsel for Alderman, called Petron to the stand as the first witness, after stating that his first witness would be Miss Helen Driscoll, chief bookkeeper of the welfare depart ment Miss Driscoll was in the courtroom this morning under sub poena. She will take the stand la ter, apparently.
 Special Prosecutor Alcorn en- gagged in several pointed arguments with Attorney Crawford this morn ing as the defense opened.
 Photostatic Copies
 Petron brought photost2tic CO., pies of ledger cards and deposit Slips of the Alderman and the Alderman & Shepatin accounts and requested that he be allowed to take the orig inals immediately back to the bank. This request was placed before the court by Attorney Crawford. as he offered the photcstats as full exhi- bits.
 Special Prosecutor Alcorn indicat- ed that he would like an opportun- ity to compare the photoStats with the originals before the originals were taken back to the bank.
 Dispute Over Photostats
 Immediately, Crawford withdrew his offer of the photostats as a full exhibit, and asked that they be marked only for identification. He said at that time the photostats! would be available for the examina- tion of Alcorri.
 However, after the exhibits ha3 been marked, and Crawford had concluded his questioning of thz witness, he objected to the request of Alcorn for permission to see the
 Continued on Page 5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
DEMOCRATS WILL
 WIN SAYS FARLEY
No Matter Whether Roose- welt Is Nominated or Not
 He Declares

Bethlehem, N. H., June 27-(UP)- Democrats will win in 1940 whether President Roosevelt runs or not, " according to Postmaster General James A. Farley.
 The Democratic national commit tee cfairman's forecast, made dur ing an interview in Portland, Me, yesterday was 8 highlight of his whirlwind tour of New England postoffices.
 Dodging any direct comment on the possibility of third term tor MT. Roosevelt, Farley said it would be futile for me to comment on the 1940 Democratic nomination un- til the president expresses himself" |"
 'The newspapers are deyoting a lot of space to my future, but I wouldn't talk about it myself" he added.
 Farley picked Republican possi- bilities in this order: Senator Ar thur H. Vandenburg of Michigan, Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio and District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey of New York.
 "But 1t makes no difference to us who the Republicans nominate, be- cause we will beat them on the ac- complishments of the administra- tion." Farley said.
 Farley arrived here last night. Today he was to motor to Mont- pelier. Vt. after leaving his daugh- ter Betty at Barre, Vt, to visit friends.
 Next month Farley will sail with his daughters, Elizabeth aud Ann, for European visit. The trip pri- marily was to accept an invitation from U. &. Ambassador Anthony J. Drexel in Poland. he sald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
NewHavenB Bank B. ookkeeper Io
 Testify In Behalf Of Alderman Accused Accountant In Case
Helen Driscoll, Chief BoOkkeeper of City Welfare Dept. Was to Have Been
 First Witness, But Plans Changed
PROSECUTOR ALCORN ENGAGES K
 CRAWFORD IN ARGUMENT
By JOSEPH P. DONAHUE Democrat Staff RepOrter)

Merrill E. Petron, head bookkeeper of the First National Bank and Trust Company of New Haven was called late this morning the first witness for the defense in the Waterbury conspiracy case. At torney George w. Crawford, counsel for Simon J. Alderman, New Haven accountant, called Petron to identify numerous records relative to the bank ac- count of Alderman and his accounting firm, Alder man & Shepatin.
 Alderman expected to be the first of the 20 defend ants trial to take the stand in his defense
 City Checks Put In Evidence
 Before the first defense witness called today, 274 city checks placed in evidence in attempt to show not numbered on pin point machine.
 Three Discharges Made Formal
 Judge Ernest A. nglis placed note of finaty on his dismissal of charges against Michael Savin deputy B. Murray of Teaneck N J. when he allowed the three to leave he courtroom free men. Special Prosecutor corn stated officially that there would be appeal from Judge nglis' discharge of three men, for lack Of evidence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
TWO LEGISLATORS
 LAND IN OFFICE

New Haven, Conn, June 27.-(UP)
 Two local representatives in the general assembly were named today to positions in the New Haven city court setup. Rep. Philip R. Pastore. D., member of the legislative judici- ary committee and retiring judge. was named city prosecutor, and Rep. Fred D. Faulkner. D.. member of the appropriations committee. was ap- pointed court clerk.
 Recently Rep. Leonard s. Appell, D. New Britain, was chosen clerk of the police court there.
 At Hartford, States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn recently forbade the appointment of three state scn- ators as prosecutors and clerks in the local court system.
 Alcorn said there might he pos- sible violation Of section 1l0g ci llil general statutes concerning bfipcI Of ufiicInls.