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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-15
Planning For Christmas

At the dinner meeting of the
Lions on Thursday evening last, at
the Village Restaurant, commit
tee was appointed to cooperate with
the church and other welfare or
CARNATIONS in arranging for the dis
tribution Of baskets to families of
the less fortunate in our commun-
ity, in order that they may share in
the good cheer of the Christmas
season.
This has been the custom of the
Lions Club since it's organization
and those who desire to assist with
contribution of provisions, toys,
money or anything that will help
to brighten the Christmas of these
families are urged to get in touch
with John c. Hindman, president,
or any other member of the club.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-15
Elk Mills Grade Crossing
Dangerous

A coroner's jury Thursday night
recommended a night Waterman and
am investigation of the warning
lights and signals at the Elk Mills
railroad crossing where two youths
were killed on Nov. 26, when their
automobile was struck by a BalM-
more and Ohio train. At present
there is day Waterman at the
crossing.
The jury's verdict held that Vim
cent Hitches, 81 years old and John
Ingram, % of Elkton, came to their
death as the result Of the car being
struck by a train. DR.. ]. G. Slicer,
Cecil County cornor, conducted the
inquest.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-15
Becker--Clay Nuptials

The wedding of Miss Elinor Clay,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
w. Clay of Elkton, and DR.. M.
Edward Becker. Jr., SON of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. e. Becker of Kennett
Square, will take place at $3.50
O'Clock Saturday afternoon in the
Elkton Presbyterian Church.
The bride will be given in mar
riage by her father and will have
her sister, Mrs. Doyle McSpadden of
Elkton, as matron of honor. Miss
Kathleen Gordy of Wilmington. DEL.
Miss Kathryn Groves Of MARSHALL
ton, Miss Lillian Dunbar of Elkton,
and Miss Alice Sheldon of Newark
will be bridesmaids.
Mr.. Horace Taylor of Kennett
Square will be best man. DR.. Harold
A. Tarrant and Mr.. George Irwin
of Wilmington, Mr.. Raymond Moyni-
han of Kennett Square, and Mr.. Har-
ry Noznesky of fredericksburg, Md,
will be ushers.
The wedding music will be played
by Miss Marian Jeffers of Elktop.
A reception for the wedding party
and members OF the family will be
held at the home OF the bride fol-
lowing the ceremony. After we'd
ding trip DIR. Becker and his bride
will live in Kennett Square.
Miss Clay Is a graduate OF
W0men's College, University of Del
aware and has been associated with
the Dupont Company. Dr., Becker is
with the medical division OF the
Dupont Company.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-15
Officers Seize Still

Upon being notified of an illegal
still operated in the woods on a
farm, near Cecilton, Sheriff David
Randolph and Deputy Sheriff Ralph
Robinson, seized the plant together
with a lot of newly made liquor and
"a quantity of mash.
NoMone was found near the plant.
The officers destroyed the still,
mash and liquor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-15
Mems Bible Classes To
Serve Breakfast

The Mems Bible Glasses of James
Methodist Church are planning to
servs "a breakfast in the basement
OF the church ON Sunday morning
Dec. "a, at 500 o'clock. Following
the breakfast. which will be prepar-
ed and served by the men, there
will be short service. 1t ID expect
cd to have an attendance Of ONE
hundrsd men.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-15
Hurt In Train Wreck

The Perryville work train of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company and
a westbound freight train were
wrecked on Monday afternoon of
last week. when the two trains col
lided near Pequa, Pennsylvania
Five men were hurt-three track
men and two trainmen. Several cars
were derailed and the work train
engine was seriously damaged.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-15
Cecil-fiarford Dentists

The Cecil-Harford Dental Club
held its regular meeting on Thurs
day night at the Colonial Hotel,
Havre de Grace.
DR.. Harold r.. Cooper Of Perry
vile was elected president for the
coming year with DR.. C. S. Corbin.
Bel Air. as secretary and treasurer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-15
Appeal From Assessment

The Susquehanna Power Com
pany has filed an appeal to the State
Tax Commission from its assess
ment recently passed by the Har-
ford County Commissioners. The
commissioners assessed the COM
pany for a total of $17.301,473,
this being an increase over the
previous assessment Of $5,a00.000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-12-15
Personal And Social

Mrs. William Cresswell has been
i'll at her home on Main street.
Mrs. Davis Boyd, of Colora, was a
Wednesday visitor of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Donache.
Miss Florence Yocum has been
visiting relatives near West Ches-
ter, Pennsylvania.
Miss Wanda Kyle near town is
boarding with Mr.. and Mrs. James
Gamble, and family.
Mrs. H. Donald Mcclellan, of
Pittsburg, Pa, is visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil e. Ewing.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Paul Slaybaugh
left this week for Florida, where
they will spend the next three weeks.
Miss Jean Smith and DR.. Kennedy
Waller, of Baltimore, were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil E.
Ewing.
Miss Marion Fehr entertained a
four table bridge party on Tuesday
evening in honor of Mr.. H. D. Mac
Lellan, of Ben Avon, Pa.
Rev. VIM. H. Micheals and daugh-
tiers, of Media, Pa, were Sunday
visitors at the home of Mrs. Mich
eals father, Edwin Haines.
Mary Jane, Benny Benson, and
Ann Crawford Buck, children of Mr..
and Mrs. C. C. Buck. and Joan
Hanna have been victims of chicken
pox.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. McCauley, of
Colora, announced the marriage of
their daughter Bertha May to Clar-
ence d. Bryan of West Grove, Pa,
on December 2, 1889.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grant, near
Leeds, announces the birth of a
daughter born Dec. 3rd, in Elkton
Hospital; weight Tbs. 5ozs. Her
name is Betty Marie.
Mrs. John c. Hindman, ST., has
closed her house on Main street and
will spend the winter months with
her son, John c.. Hindman, Jr., and
family, on Haines Avenue.
Mrs. Robert Williams and baby
Susan Elaine returned to their home
at Baldwin on Sunday, after spend
ing sometime with Mrs. Williams
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Donache.
Mr.. Warren Terry went to Media
on Saturday, Joined his wife. and
went to Philada., to shop. Mrs.
Terry returned home with him at
ter spending some time with friends
in Media, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Donache near
town were Thursday dinner guests
OF their son Everett and family in
Oxford, Pa, the occasion being in
honor of their little granddaughter
End, birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. 7. johnson and
sons, Russell, Donald, Edward Mil
ton and Mr.. Elmer e. Brown, all of
town, were Sunday dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Howell Johnson and
FAMILY of Elkton.
Mrs. Harvey w. Ewing and Mrs.
Clarence Ashby were hostesses at a
beautifully appointed bridge lunch
con to about nifty guests, on Satur
day afternoon, at Sandy Cove, along
the North East river.
Miss Elizabeth Steller, of Bridge
ton, N. j., and MIR. Alfred Taliaferro,
OF Vineland, N. j., were united in
marriage at the Episcople Church,
In Elkton, on Saturday, Dec. 2, by
Rev. j. Warren Atkinson. The brides
sister, Mrs. K. G. Everingham, OF
Elkton. was maid of honor, and Mr..
Everingham, brother-in-law, best
man.
Mr.. and Mrs. David B. Mcdowell
of near Calvert, attended the twen-
tieth anniversary OF the National
Farm Bureau in convention last
week at Chicago. They were chosen
as the representatives from Cecil
county. Mr.. Mcdowell was given
special honor at the convention,
having been president OF the Cecil
County Farm Bureau since its or
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
ConvaIescing

Mrs. Elizabeth Haugabook u i'm
proving after an illness which has
confined her to bed for more than
a week at her home on Watson
street. Many relatives and friends
motored over to see her from Toledo
last Sunday afternoon.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25

World consumption OF nitrogen last
year was about so percent greater than
in 1929.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
Church Musicians, Guild
Plan 4th Hymn Festival

The Detroit Guild Of church musi-
clans, Miss Nellie Beatrice Hughes,
president, will present its fourth an
nual hymn festival Sunday. Decem-
Der 10 at Cass Tech high school.
This Guild is a department OF the
Detroit council of churches
A meeting was held Saturday eve
ming at 8 p. m, at Greater Bethel
A.ME. church by the choir directors
and church musicians where plans
for participation were discussed, All
choirs are urged to Join in this
massed performance.
Selections to be rendered are: Be
hold the Star"-Burleigh, Listen to
the Lambs"-Dett, and Swing Low
Swee Chariot" DR.. Ernest
W. H. johnson was chosen director.
Those in attendance were: Mrs. P.
R. Flack, ST. Paul A.ME. Zion; Miss
Brewer, Allen Temple; L. L. Har-
deson, Oak Grove A.M.E.; R. c.
Croft, Second Baptist; DR.. Ernest
johnson, Bethel A.ME. church; Mrs,
Arlene Lee, Seven Day Adventist;
Mrs. Elizabeth Gary, Ebenezer
AM.E.; Mrs. Jerene S. Macklin. a
member OF the advisory board of
the Detroit Baptist Guild OF church
and musicians and Mrs. Ella Reese
Of Macedonia.
The first rehearsal will be held
Saturday, Nov. rs, at 1 p. m, sharp,
at Greater Bethel AME. church. All
are asked to be in attendance. For
further information contact: DR..
Ernest Johnson, Mrs. Macklin, TT.
2-4068, or Mrs. Talmadge Turner.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
.Snart Girls
HOsteSSeSAt
Bingo Party

The Smart Girls gave very en-
tertaining bingo party at Plymouth
Congregational church last Satur-
day, November 10. The idea behind
it all was to help raise funds for
the Community Center that Ply
mouth is contemplating, and every
one had a good time doing it. This
girls club is very new, and this was
their first affair. Members are Eola
Mllugan, who is president; Marion
Goodson, secretary; and Dorothy
Pettiford, treasurer; and Jane Scott.
Frances Horner, Charlotte Brown,
Linell Robinson are the other men,
bers.
Among those present at the bingo
party, who chose from the many
lovely prizes wsre: Mr.. and Mrs.
Waundless, Mr.. and Mrs. Hershell
Graham, Mrs. Leroy Smith, Mrs.
Carrie Montgomery, Mr.. and Mrs.
Goodson, Mr.. and Mrs Horner, Mrs
Clifford Rushing, Mrs. Showers,
Connie and Walter Showers, Miss
Julia Boston, Miss Ida Pettiford Miss
Arlette Lewis, Albert Wallace, Hale
johnson, Harold Collins, Miss Sue
Bethel, Eugene Goodson, Mrs. Logan
Milllgfan, Dewitt Milligan, and Lo-
gan Milligan Jr., Mrs. Liza Foster,
and Bill Thomas, and lots Of others.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25

Miss Nellie Beatrice Huger, presi-
dent of the guild will hold a con-
ference with the group during re-
hearsal
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
CT UBS
FRATERNITIES
Four-Year-OldIs
Hostess AtGay
BifthdaYPartY
Tots Enjoy A Merry
Afternoon

A party that will linger long in
the memory OF those attending was
the birthday party given by Mr.. and
Mrs. James Harris Of Goddard ave-
nue., prominent Northenders, in
honor Of their granddaughter, Lo-
raine Glover, who reached the grand
age OF four years, The home was
decorated so very beautifully; the
color scheme pink and yellow and
balloons fl1aled from the ceiling
There were fayors for the minute
guests, the daintiest, small baskets
you ever saw, full Of candes and
nuts which the little guests took
home with them, il you please. The
birthday cake was triumph Of Gull
nary skill. There were games and
the little guests were served can
dies, nuts. cookies and ice cream
The gifts were lovely-dresses
hsndkerchiefs. purses, gloves, money
And all the intimate apparel 50 dear
10 the feminine sex. Lorraine, SUI
pretty child, looked like a fairy
in beautiful pink velvet frock with
velvet hairbows. She is the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Carolyn Glover, who is
the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harris.
Some Of the tots present and who
helped Lorraine celebrate were: villa
Mae Strout, Joyce and Annett Ed
wards, Acir Clemens Jr.. Elliot Pick
ems, Geraldine Coleman. James and
George Lloyd, Rosemary Lloyd,
Ronald Stephens, Donald and Caro-
Ign BelfELowell CLANCY, Marie and
Joyce Glover, Jackie King. Marjorie
King. Gloria Jean and Elaine Un-
derwood, Bunchy Ford, Herbert Sad
dler, William Snowden, Bobby and
Charles Glover, Bernard Sanders, /
Raymond and Marvin Glover.
Lorraine is that popular-the elders
attended her party too-some OF
those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Walter McGlasker tgodparents Of
Loraine), Miss Ruby Hall Mesdsmes |
Pauline Underwood, Viola CLANCY |
Silena Nicholson. Clarence Owsley. |
Harry Bell Sadler, Pearle Glover. |
Sarah Sanders. John King, Mary |
Bell Stephens, and Mrs. Fannie
Glover, who is the paternal grand
parent OF Lorraine.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
THE WEST SIDE
FLORIST
BLANCHE LOWERY, Prop
AGO McGraw Avenue 10
Tyler S-3072
THANKSGIVING TABLE
ARRANGEMENTS

The first arrangement we de-
scribe 10 you this week is one for
a large or long table. For this
we will use one dozen daisy type
yellow and peach chrysanthemums,
medium sized papier-mache tur-
key tobtainable at the SC and l0c
store four large perfect clusters
Of red and white grapes, several
stems of wheat cut to a five-inch
length.
Arrange the wheat in an oval in
the center OF the table so that there
is left a space about 5la inches wide
by 10 inches long. In a low, small
vase containing a frog or flower
holder with pins, place the pompom
daisies in different lengths. Place
this vase in the center of the oval
space and arrange the turkey and
grapes about the vase so as to hide
it from view and still make a lovely
group. Do not have the stems Of
the flowers too long as all dinner
table arrangements should be fairly
low.
The second arrangement is made
by placing a medium sized square
mirrored, plaque in the center Of
the table and laying CLASSY buckle
berry leaves about its edges. Sc
lect some beautiful fall flowers as
bronze pompoms tchrysanthemums,
autumn roses) which are obtain
able in several coral shades, and
t fern Choose a silver bowl and ar
/ range them gracefully, placing them
IN the center Of the plaque Sill
very green -tapcrs are placed in
silver candle holdeys al each OF
/ the corners Of the plaque. A love
. ly arrangement for your table when
+ruruuIptrd
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
Bohemians Hold
Social Meeting

The Bohemian club held its regu-
lar weekly meeting at the Twelve
Horsemen's Club, Brush at Erskine
street. Monday afternoon.
This marked the groups social
meeting Of the month to which
Helen Johnston was hostess. Spe-
cial guests included Rebecca Taylor,
Beatrice Yates, Lula Turner, Helen
Hunter and Mary ellis.
Following a lovely afternoon OF
music, recreation and delightful re-
freshments, the group adjourned to
meet next week at the club with
Nellie Reynolds, hostess.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
'39th National VolleY Ball
Champs Open Y Week

DR.. j. L. Henderson, chairman OF
enrolment week at the ~" is ex-
tending an invitation to all "Y'
members, states that the purpose
of enrolment week is to register
new and old members in the actiyi-
ties4of their choice and 10 giYe them
an opportunity te- meet and 70 know
the ~" committeeman and the
"Y' staff. The enrolment week
committee will provide a program
for members that will live long
in their memories.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
Dorcas Society
Gives Dance

The Doreas Society Of Detroit,
which is one Of the oldest charitable
groups will sponsor cabaret party
at the Mayfair ballroom, Dec. 2S2.
The proceeds are to be used toward
continued aid for needy families.
A special effort is now beng put
forth by respective members of the
club so that this affair will be an
outstanding event.
Mrs. Mamie Jeffries, president;
Mrs. Virginia Jackson. secretary;
Mrs. Roy Collins, treasurer; and Mrs.
Hazel Davis, publicity chairman.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25

Friday night from 7:30-9:3O will
be boys and parents night. Sat
urday from 8 to 10 will be young
peoples night, The program for
the evening will include old folks
dancing, and a game full of keen
competition between the Lampodos
and the Scrollers clubs. Sunday
afternoon from 100 to $50 will
be ~ fellowship afternoon fea-
turing Leroy Smith and his orches-
ira, N Hartsfield Holloway and his
Pro- Musical Dramatique Society,
and the "Y' glee club directed by
Prof S, A. Ratliffe. Tea will be
served by the Coed club. Mon
day will be game night There
will be a demonstration in pocket
billiards and the finals Of the ping
pong tournament.
The directors of checker, bridge
and chess groups will be on hand
to meet the ~" members. Tues
day will close the week Of very in
tensive activities. There will e
demonstrations in gymnastics, bad
minton; exhibits by the Photogra-
ply club; and also an exciting
volley ball game between DR. J. J..
McClendon's Bone-Crushers and DR.,
Paul Alexander's Steam Rollers.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25
Announce Engagement

Mr.. and Mrs Herbert jenkins.
Of 672 Tennessee avenue, announce
the engagement of their daughter
Bertha, to Oran Cargle of Bir-
mingham, Ala.
The wedding ceremony will be
solemnized on November 26 in Blr-
mingham where the bride and
groom will make their home.
Many showers parties and din
ners have been given in her honor
by relatives and friends of the city.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-25

On Thanksgiving from lis to
4 pm, the MONDAY volley ball
class will be host at the Turkey
day program. There will be fea-
tured a thrilling yolley ball game
between the "Y" varsity, Irrational
Negro volley ball championsj and
the Postal Progressive volley ball
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-18

Washington, D. Civilian Green,
president of the American Federation
Of Labor, recommended that poll of
the 100000 bituminous coal miners in
the United States be taken to deter
mine whether they want closed shop
representation by John L. Lewis's c. l.
O. United Mine Workers Union.
In an open letter addressed to
Special Government Mediator DR.. John
r. Steelman, assigned to bring about
a solution of the dispute in the BIZ
luminous coal industry, Mr.. Green dis
cussed Mr.. Lewis's demand for closed
shop or elimination Of the penalty
clause as the terms of a new contract
and asked why this demand was made
now for the first time after thirty
years Of collective bargaining in the
coal mining industry.
AS substitute for the demand Mr..
Green urged that the machinery Of the
National Labor Relations Act be util-
lied to take a vote of the coal miners
as to their choice for collective bar
gaining agency, and that the agency
chosen in this democratic fashion by
a majority vote could then proceed to
determine the character of the agree
ment.
Meanwhile, Mr.. Green insisted that
the A. F. of l.. Progressive Mine
Workers of America would protect
their agreements with coal operators
and maintain their rights to represent
"all employees of an employer when de-
signated by majority to act as ex-
elusive bargaining representatives"
Following is the text of President
Green's letter to DR.. Steelman:
"The officers and members of the
American Federation of Labor, in
common with all classes of people
throughout the country, feel appre-
hensive over the situation which has
been reached in the wage negotiations
which are being carried on between
representatives of the United Mine
Workers Of America and the Appala-
chan Coal Operators Association.
"Press dispatches make it clear that
there is no difference over wages,
hours and conditions of employment,
because it is reported that both sides
have agreed to renew contract which
has been in effect prior to April 1st,
relating to wages, hours and condi-
tions of employment.
"The real question at issue, as set
forth in newspaper reports, relates to
the penalty clause and the closed shop.
Significance Of Penalty Clause
"The penalty clause, which provides
that miners may be fined so much per
day in case of an illegal, wildcat strike,
and the operators certain amount
per employe in case said operators
lock out the miners for the purpose
of forcing a settlement of grievances,
has been a part of collective bargain
ing agreements between coal operators
and miners in practically all coal pro-
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-18
Local No. l2Heurs
President ]. Duffy
The Resolution Committee is
Dismissed After Doing
Good Job

Local Union No. IL met Tuesday
night with President Mccoy in the
chair. We were plased to have Presi-
dent James M. Duffy with US for the
evening. He gave us very interest
ing and timely talk on a question
which is very vital to the members of
our local.
Our resolution committee, headed by
Harry Podewels and consisting Of
Brothers Lanning and Terrence, was
given a vote Of thanks and dismissed.
We believe they have done fine job
and hope their resolutions get some
place at the convention.
John Boyd has left our local again,
there is something down in Paden
City which seems to draw Brother
Boyd. We also issued transfer card
to Brother Grosscross who is working
in Paden City. Adrian Mosser left us
to become a member of Local Union
No. 13l.
Just as a reminder, we are looking
for you at the big outing June 10 and
we hope you will all try and be there.
Don't forget next meeting, May %.
20. G. IL.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-18
FORTUNES IN WIDOWS

Washington, ID. C.--Claiming that
e would do the work as a pastime
d do it free but for the fact that
ere was no fairy godmother to wave
r wand and pay the bills, Lois l..
,eder of Palestine, Texas, operating
matrimonial bureau called Star Cor
spondence Club, has entered into a
ipulation with the +. r. c. to dis
ntinue advertisements of the finan-
n standing, character and social po-
Ion Of her clients that are not based
4 the known facts in each case. The
ipulation shows that the respondent
fered her club members prospects
ch as typified by: "Pretty little miss
stunning brunette type income
49,"