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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Elkton Employment
Service Office
Secures Qualified Workers For
Private Employers In
The County

The local office of the Maryland
state Employment Service, located
at 2O7 North Street, Elkton, Mary
land. was opened just one year ago.
Prior to that time, Cecil County
was covered by intinerant service
from Chestertown and Towson.
Since this Office was opened 1t has
been very busy with the large PWA
program which has been going on
in this County, and securing quail
fed workers for the private en-
ployers of the County.
The Employment Service is spon-
sored by the State and Federal Gov
eminent and is set up to aid tine
private employers of Cecil County
in securing qualified workers. II
there is not a qualified worker avail
able in this County, the local office
can contact the other Offices located
in various parts of the State. This
services is absolutely free, there Is
no charge either to the employer OF
employee.
At the present time this Office has
several openings for cooks, house
keepers, maids, farm hands and
mattresses for restaurant Work,
which it is unable to fill due to tine
lack of qualified applicants. All
workers especially in these CLASH
fications are urged to register II
they want work.
The employers Of Cecil County
are urged to make use of this SER
vice which has been provided Tor
them and they are invited to visit
the local Office at any time. All that
is necessary for the employer to do
is to advise the Employment ONCE
by personal visit or call Elkton SSl
and state what will be expected OF
the applicant and the Office Will dc
everything possible to secure a
qualified worker.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Fire Destroys Barn Al
West Nottingham

The barn ON the farm of J. Hor.
ace Hawley, near West Nottingham,
was destroyed by fire on Monday
morning, together with this years
bay crop and lot Of farm machdn-
cry.
Rising Sun firemen were called
to the scene about eight o'clock
but the barn was doomed and the
firemen turned their attention to-
ward preventing the spread of flames
to other nearby structures. The
origin of the fire Is undetermined.
Mr.. Hawley places his loss al
$1,000, with partial insurance.
Some years ago the wagon shed
on the property was destroyed by
fire.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Briefly Noted News

The gross receipts of the recent
Firemen's carnival, held at Cecil
ton, were about $4,000.
Appleton Grange and Homemak'
ers' Club held Field Day and
chicken supper on Wednesday even
ing.
A new section of concrete wall
has been laid on Pearl Street, ex-
tending from the Village Restaurant
to the Leslie Harris property.
Tripping over a wire netting in
the yard at the home Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Elmo Marshall, of Chesa-
peake City, suffered fracture OF
an arm and leg.
The Board of Directors of Perry
Vile National sBank have elected
Andrew Muirhead, of Pennsylvania
cashier to succeed H. Eugene Alex
ander, resigned.
At a special election held in the
town of North East, VIM. j. Logan,
was chosen to fill the unexpired
term of the late Edward Clark, as
town Commissioner.
The annual celebration of OLD
Hickory Hill Day was observed by
large gathering on Saturday. In
Borrell's Grove, near Hickory Hill,
Chester County, Pa.
During the month of August Gil
marriage licenses were issued by
the Clerk of Court at Elkton. This
was an increase of Ill licenses is.
sued during the month of July.
Attacked by bull George Freese
of near Nottingham, Pa, was saw
ed from serious injury when the
vicious animal was driven of with
pitch fork by Mr.. Presses son.
Harry Wier, of Harrisville, acct.
dentally cut himself Sunday morn
ing with axe, while at the wood
pile. He suffered cash in the left
leg that required six stitches to
close.
School bells summoned pupils to
school throughout the county, on
Wednesday morning, with the re-
opening of our public schools after
the Summer vacation period start
| ing in June.
A. Frank Taylor, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard F. Taylor, COnoWingo
Md, was one Of the ninety Mary.
land boys WHO successfully passed
the Maryland State Board or Law
Examiners, for the practice of law
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Birthday Surprise

A birthdaysurprise party was CIV
en- Mrs. Edison Burkins at her home
at Mt. Peasant on Saturday evening,
September End. An enjoyable even
ing was spent by everyone present.
Mrs. Burkins was the recipient of
many useful gifts.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Edison Burkins, daughter Mary and
son Lawrence, Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver
Blakely and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Blakely and family, OF
Hartford county; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Burkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Burkins and family of Rock
Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Alex
ander and family, of Calvert, Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Moore and son, Wash
ington, d. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Kaufman and little daughter, of
Hartford county; Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil
Reynolds and family, of Mt. Pleas
ant; Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Jones, of
Rising Sun: Mrs. John Sollars, of
White Plains, Md: Mrs. Anna Ken
nard, Mt. Pleasant: Miss Sarah Coul-
son, Miss Mary Gather, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cecil McMullen and family, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. McMullen and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Richard
son and son, all Of Rising Sun; Mrs.
Gamer Keithley and three children,
Chester, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Burkins and family, of Colora; Mrs.
Levi Reynolds and SON, of Colora !;
Paua Foard, Wilson Harris, Francis
Dixon.
They all left wishing Mrs. Bur-
kins many more happy birthdays.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Oysters "R" Here Again

There is a note OF JOY ana OPIUM
ism in the air in hundreds OF fish-
ing hamlets along our coast, now
that the first r. months of the Fall
IA here ana oysters are in season
again. August days have been busy
days cleaning and painting the pack
ing houses, overhauling the boats,
making new oyster dredges, tongs,
and rakes and a host of other tasks
incident to the new season.
1t ia we'll to remember that oys-
ters are our most widely distributed
seafood, occurring commercially
from Cape Cod to Texas and along
the coasts OF the Pacific states and
that when the industry is in full
swing 10000 persons will be busy
making certain that you have an
ample supply of this delicious SEA-
food.
There will be a normal supply Of
oysters as revealed by survey OF
The Oyster Institute and indications
are that in most areas the oysters
are fat, in excellent condition Tor
market. The only threatened shortage
may be of the Counts or very large
oysters, an aftermath of last years
hurricane which SO badly scattered
the oysters on the northern matur-
ing grounds. Prices on this class in
particular may be expected to be
firmer. The condition of the oysters
on the public rocks will not be SO
well known until after actual opera
tions begin.
Since production hit Its lowest
level in history in 1888 there has
been a steadily growing demand,
with an increase of 400 In pro-
duction by 1887 and further in
crease to 500 above the 1888
level ia expected for the current
season. Considering the revelations
of science as to the unique diet
airy properties Of oysters, this is
not surprising. Not only are they
rich in copper, iron, calcium. phos-
phorus, iodine, and other minerals
as well as vitamins and glycongen
but recent studies of the U. S. Blu
reau of Fisheries show that the
proteins of oysters are 1907 disable.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Snyder Reunion

The Snyder Reunion was held al
Valley Forge, Pa, August 9th
Dinner was served at one Of the
many picnic grounds. Following
dinner ice cream was enjoyed by all
At the business meeting the new Of
ficers elected were: President John
Snyder, Phoenixville, Pa; Secretary
Ruth Harris, Stanton, DEL; Treasur.
er Barbara Roseboro, Lancaster
Pa. William Snyder, Rising Sum-
Md, was appointed chairman of the
entertainment committee. Prizes
were awarded to Mrs. Martha Bru.
baker, Lancaster, Pa, aged S3, the
oldest member and Barabara Ann
Nesbitt, Colora, Md, the youngest.
Most of the afternoon was spent
touring the battle field and viewing
the historical buildings.
The 80 members present. came
from various parts Of Maryland
Delaware and Pennsylvania. They
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Snyder
Lewis and Curtis Snyder, Mamie
Roope, MIR. and Mrs. Leroy Nesbitt,
Barbara Ann Nesbitt, Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Devine, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Ramsey, Miss Elsie Nesbitt
and Mr. George Denny, OF Colora,
Md; MT. and Mrs. William Snyder,
William, Jr., and Junior Garvin, OF
Rising Sun.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Harris, MT
and Mrs. George Trivitts and Geo.,
Bob, 10 Ann and Ronny Trivitts
Joseph Harris and Ann Boyce, OF
Stanton, DEL: Mr.. and Mrs. Keene
Hagerty, Parker. Keene, Jr., and
Joyce Hagerty. Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Scarborough, Jean and Kay Scar
borough, of Newport, DEL; Mrs
Martha Brubaker, Lillian Brubaker
Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Roseboro, Miss
Eleanor Roseboro, Mr. and Mrs
Harry Snyder, Oliver Brooks and
Mrs. Mary Bender, of Lancaster
Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Holland
Mrs. r. Lutz, Jean hartman, Jerry
Mates, Mr.. Ernest Snyder, Robert
and Clarie Snyder, Of Philadelphia
Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Kyle and Joseph
Kyle, Of Bryn Mawr, Pa; Mr.. and
Mrs. L. v. Snyder and Patsy Snyder
of Landesville, Pa: Mr. and Mrs
VIM. r. Rutherford, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Snyder, of Phoenixville, Pa;
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Folk and Dor.
othy, of Mount Glare, Pa; Mrs. Al.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Open Cunning Dates

The opening dates Tor the huns'
ing seasons in the State as announ.
ced by State Game Warden, z. Lee
LaCompte, are as follows;
Ysllowlegs and rselbirds, FEEDER
al regulations close season indef.
initely; Rails. September /, tc
October 81 inclusive: Wild fowl
ducks and Geese. November 16, to
December 20 inclusive; Wilson
snips and jackson snipe, Novem-
her Is to December 20 inclusive;
SQUIRRELS, September Is to October
Is; Dove, September ] to 80 in
elusive, closed to November 10,
then opened to December 81 inclu'
sivs; Woodcock, Rabbit or Hare
wild Turkeys, Quail and Partrid-
ess, November Is to December 81
Inclusive; Male Deer, with two
or more points to one antler, may
be hunted, pursued or killed for q
period Of i've days, beginning the
arst Monday IN December.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Gray Family Reunion

The Gray Family will hold their
annual family reunion in Rowland
vile M. P. Church, Cecil County,
Maryland, on Sunday September
10th with Mrs. Elizabeth Cam, the
President, presiding. Luncheon will
be served by the Ladies Aid society
Of the Church. Solos and special
music will be featured.
Communion service will be held
at IL O'Clock in charge of the Pas
tor of the Church, Reverend Niklas.
Preaching in the afternoon by DR..
]. Howard Gray.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Personal And Social

Miss Mary Gather Is spending
some time with her aunt, Mrs. Le-
roy Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. e. Founders
are spending some time in 'Wilm-
ington, Delaware.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. G. Dixon, Of
Philadelphia, were Labor Day Wis
itors to Rising Sun relatives.
Sunday visitors of Miss A. Mabel
Reynolds were Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Woodstock, of Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Fryer and
son, of Washington, called on rela-
tives and friends here on Labor
Day.
Miss Gladys Hamilton and Cliff
ford Hilaman week-ended with Mr..
and Mrs. Curtis Temple, of Swarth-
more, Pa.
Postmaster an dMrs. Charles Nor
ey, of Ulster, New York, were Labor
Day visitors Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
mond Kier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey w. Ewing
and son, Wilson, attended the
Ewing reunion held at Saint Johns
Church on August 26.
Mrs. Lois Grapes and daughter,
Miss Dorothy Preston, w. Va,
were recent visitors with Mrs. Har-
ry Shepherd and brother, Mr.. W..
K. Alice. ii .aa...
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Granting,
Miss Mary Granting and Mrs. Ella
Reese, of Philadelphia, were Sun
day visitors Of Miss M. Lidie
Stewart.
Miss Edith Williams, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Williams. of
Perry Point, has entered the Nurses
Training School Of the Mercy Hos
pital, Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Marker and
Newell Jenkins left Saturday night
on a motor trip to points in Virginia
and West Virginia. They expect to
be away until this Friday.
Eighty guests were present Labor
Day at the home of the Misses Max
we'll and brother Harry Maxwell,
near Principle, to enjoy the 10th re-
union of the Wilson family.
Mrs. John Sallars, of White
Plains, Nd, spent from Saturday
until Tuesday at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. Leroy Jones and called on
other friends in this neighborhood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis L. Ely, of
Rising Sun, were among the MEM
bers of the Hambleton clan to at
tend the seventh reunion, held on
Sunday, August q, at Shady Side
Park, Lancaster county, Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Liquor License Refused
Woman

The Board of License Commission
ers for Cecil county, heard objec-
tons to the granting of beer IL
cense to Mrs. Margaret Sewart, own
er of Old School House Inn, located
ON the outskirts Of Port Deposit,
and refused the application. Among
those opposing the granting of the
application were the Town Commits
sioners for Port Deposit, who al
legged that the location was dang
erous one; the Inn being located on
the side of a steep hill.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Steer Riding Contest At
Fair Hill

One Of the highlights Of the COM
ing Cecil County Breeders Fair,
to be staged at Fair Hill on Sep
TENDER Is, and 16, will be a steer
riding contest for local lads resid-
ing within a fifteen mile radius Of
the F0xcatcher Hounds Clubhouse.
The steer riding contest will be-
the elimination of the horse show
to be held on Friday, the 18th.
Frank Merriken, formerly with the
101 Ranch Wild West Show. will
direct the contest.
The rules Of the contest are that
each rider that stays on the steer for
one back-jump will receive $500
in addition to whatever prize money
he might garner. The prize money
will be awarded to the rider who
remains on the steer for the longest
period by the stop-watch.
The prize money will be awarded
as follows: First $4,000; second
$4,000: third $500; fourth $1O.-
90 and fifth $500.
Another interesting part Of the
two-day fair will be the parade Of
Jersey. Holstein and Guernsey on
the race course. preceding the races
on Saturday. The cattle to be view
ed will be from all parts Of the
country. The elimination Of the
gala two days will be the race meet
ing of four races. highlighted by
the Foxcatcher National Cup Steeple-
chase. This three-mile brush race
has been called the American Aim
tree" by steeplechase experts and
the best cross-country riders and
horses will 60 post-ward.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Labor Day Holiday

The summer vacation period Of
cially closed on Monday, with Labor
Day, the last summer holiday. The
day was quietly observed in our
community, with q general suspen-
sion of business. A number enjoyed
family reunions and outings. Auto
traffic through town, In the late at
ternoon and evening, was unusual
ly heavy, cars streaming through
with vacationists returning to their
homes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Stole Chickens

Three white boys from this local
ity, Charles Conner, Rufus Barton
and Cleveland Ball, were arrested
by Deputy Sheriff Boyd last week,
and brought before Magistrate c. Il.
Marker for a hearing. charged with
stealing II chickens from the prem
ises OF Feb Barton.
The case against them was dis
missed after arrangements were
made for paying Mr.. Barton for hiS
ehiekenA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Won Salesman Contest

Mr.. John Sollars formerly OF Ris-
ing Sun, but now of White Plains,
Nd, representatives Of United Dis
tributors Company for Charles Coun-
ty won first prize for selling the
largest quantity of "Whittone." q
health building tonic, and one OF
the Company's products in the con-
test.
Mr.. Sollars competed with sales
men not only In Maryland. but In
every State that the Company has q
representative. The prize was a free
trip to the New York or the Cali
fornia Worlds Fair. Mr.. Sollars has
had considerable experience as a
salesman, and we congratulate him
ON his success.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Wawa-Media Road Oper,
To Motorists

The new concrete highway from
Wawa to Media, on Route /. which
has been under construction for
months, causing detour of several
miles, has finally been completed
and opened to traffic. It Is q fine
stretch Of roadway, and its reopen
ing is a boon to motorists.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Oxford Carnival Receipts

The gross receipts Of the recent
Oxford Fire Company carnival were
$16,447.41. This is a goodly sum
of money, but far from the high
water mark Of some Of the former
carnivals held by the company. be-
ore this means Of money raising
was on the wane. as It Y now.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08
Colored Man Held For
Murder

Jesse Shaw, alias Mississippi
Slim, colored, charged with the
fatal shooting Of Gordon Slone, an
other colored man, at j. Smith
Michaels canning house, near Aber-
deem, is being held in the Bel Air
Jail. Stone died in the Hartford
Memorial Hospital, Harve de Grace,
from the effects of a rifle bullet
that entered his chest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08

Clarence Williams. of near Bay
View, suffered serious injury on
Friday. when kicked In the face by
a colt.
The six months old animal had
cotton out Of the stable and came
to its mother, hitched to q wagon.
Whom Mr.. Williams attempted to
get the colt back into the stable
the frisky animal whirled and
kicked out with both hind feet,
striking Mr.. Williams in the face
with its hoofs, fracturing his jaw
and knocking out several Of his
teeth. DR.. r. c. Dodson rendered
medical aid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08

More illiterate hodcarriers reach
the top Of the ladder than men with
college degrees.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08

Talk isn't cheap when you have
to hire Q lawyer to DO Il fox zoAA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-08

Tomorrow is the happiest day in
the average mans life.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-10-05

DR.. William W. Welsh has
recently purchased the Julia
Anderson Farm property on
South Washington street. After
a complete renovation DIR. and
Mrs. Welsh will move in their
new home late this fall.
The Rockville physician plans
to move his office and equipment
from the present location in the
Wolfson building to his new home
where he will maintain a modern
up-to-date medical office.
The son of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Barnard Welsh, DIR. Welsh re-
ceived his early education al
Rockville, graduating from Wash
ington and Lee University in
1880 with a B. A. He completed
his medical course at the Univer
sity of Pennsylvania in 1884 ant
interned at Gallinger U. of Pa
Hospitals. DR.. Welsh held a fel.
lowship in minor surgery at Penn
sylvania.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-10-05
Safety Committee
Recently Appointed

Members of the Maryland
Traffic Safety Committee recently
appointed for Montgomery County
by George P. Sacks, general chair
man, and their representatives
are:
Rotary-F. Irwin Ray and b
N. Allnutt.
Chamber of Commerce-Burrell
H. Marsh, Brice Shearer and w
A. Rogers.
County Commissioners-Thomas
E. Hampton, o. W. Roby, r. W.
Farmer, Walter johnson and John
E. Oxley.
Police-Charles M. Orme, Chief
Firemen-R. P. Dunlop.
Civic Federation-O. M. Kyle
w. /. Cleveland and Mrs. B
Peyton Whalen.
Lions Club-W. T. Allen, Leon
ard Hoyle and E. M. Douglass.
Bankers Association Richard
E. Green.
Past Masters Association. J.
Price.
Knights of Columbus Joseph
A. Cantrel.
American Legion-Jack Irwin.
W. E. Marvel, and H. j. Moore.
Education DR.. Edwin W.
Broome and F. X. Metzger.
Pursuant to the Governors
Traffic Safety Week Proclamation
these men will make every effort
to support the Safety Campaign
Brice B. Shearer, president,
Rockville Chamber of Commerce
has given every assurance that
the local chamber is prepared to
stand behind the movement and
to aid, cooperate To the fullest
extent.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-10-05
National Guard
Has Vacancies

With the waiting list completely
exhausted, there are a number Of
attractive vacancies yet to be
filled in the company, says Ward
w. Caddington, Captain, service
company, LIST Infantry, Md. Ma
tional Guard, Silver Spring.
Recently a Presidential procla-
nation, authorized the raising to
peace time strength Of all mill
tary units. Captain Caddington
states that he is in need of an
armorer, carpenter, cook, 5 motor
cyclists, 10 chauffeurs and a
clerk.
The company drills every Mon
day at 8:15 in the Silver Spring
Armory and men 10 years or
over may apply at that time.
For the past nine years, the
company has led the State, as
rated by the War Department,
for efficiency in all military activi-
ties.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-10-05
Hayes And Kelly To
Serve AS Auxiliary
Board of Registry

Five supplementary boards of
registration were sworn in
this week in the courthouse by
Capt. Ward w. Caddington, of
the permanent board Of registra-
ton. The new boards we're APP
pointed to expedite the registra-
tion of new voters in the county
and will sit daily from 2 to 10
p. m.
R. Shirley Hayes, Democrat,
and John E. Kelley, Republican,
comprise the new supplementary
board that will serve Rockville
and upper Montgomery county in
handling the new registration.
In addition to the upper county
board, two supplementary boards
were appointed for the eastern
suburban county and two for the
western suburban county. Mem
'bers will receive So per day.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-10-05
Surprise Parties
Held At Cedar Grove

Cedar Grove was the scene Of
two surprise birthday parties last
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur D.
Watkins gave one for their son,
Wilbur's sixteenth birthday. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Woodfield and family;
Louise Purdum, Doris Brown,
Doris Ray, Frances Grimes, Louise
Watkins, William B. King, Ian
ming and Paul Ray, Margaret and
Kenneth Allnutt. The other sur
prise was Friday night, given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Nicholson for
their son Donald. Present were
Doris Brown, Ruth Brown, Cathe-
rine Purdum, Grace and John
McGraw, Betty King, Michel Tab
Ter, and Jack Nicholson.