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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-22
Holiday For
Easter Set
For Monday
Business Will Suspend
in Most Lines for
Whole Day; Amuse-
ments and Some Other
Lines To Operate

Most business activities will sus-
pend for the entire dav next Mon
day for the Easter holiday, accord
ing to announcement today from the
Chamber of Commerce. The holiday
will embrace virtually all retail es-
Establishments, all of the banks, most
Of the offices and other establish
mentS.
Easter Monday usually is one OF
the few holidays of the year when
there is complete suspension OF
business activities by many lines.
Amusements, drug stores and like
concerns will operate all or part of
the day.
The fact that the holiday falls on
Monday will give most homogeneous
and workers double holiday, in
Guiding Sunday, and will permit trips
out of the city, or time off for re-
creation and relaxation. The holiday
is one of the earliest in many years
for Easter.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-22
ar11nfrHn1t Daily @tapatrlr
Army's Fund
Beyond
$1,000 Total

Cash and pledges for the l94O Cam
paign Of The Salvation Army ex.
ceeded the $1,000 mark today, ano
leaders in the drive were optlmlstle
that the total would reach Sl'50O by
the end of the week, when the WORK
is to cease.
Major Bob CoWan, corps comman-
der al High Point, who has been mere
IN charge of the drive for the last Ten
days, WAS to leave this afternoon 1ol
his home, confident that the larger
figure would be attained, but with
H,tle prospect of reaching the S2,OOO
goal that had been SET Tor the work
Of carrying the local corps through
the remainder OF the calendar year.
Cards in the hands Of workers
more than exceeded the Sl,500 fig
re, but these were not as yet turned
in. il was stated.
Numerous pledges have been paid
in full, and number Of cOntrlbu-
tors have exceeded the amounts they
gave last year and the year before
to the community chest, which in
Guided The Salvation Army, but the
chest is not functioring for 1910.
Additional workers were expected
TO make their reports late today and
others tomorrow, with the likelihood
that the fund would hit to higher
marks before the final cessation of
the effort.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-22
Tobacco Men
To Discuss
Selling Plan

WarehouSemen OF henderson, all
members OF the Henderson Tobacco
Board OF Trade. will meet next Mon
day evening at 8 O'Clock in the Of
fees Of the Chamber Of Commerce
to discuss a selling system Gor the
1910 tobacco marketing session, II
was announced today.
For the past two years. the Hen
derson market has operated on the
halliday selling program. apportion-
ing sales to the various warehouses
according to floor space. This syS-
TEN is said 10 have proved popular
with farmers selling on the Hender-
son market. as we'll as with ware
houSemen and buyers, but whether OF
not it will again be used will be de-
cided at the meeting Monday even
ing.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-22
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page Four

/. What shape formation do birds
Of the duck family usually adopt in
flight?
2. What does II Duce mean?
3. Who said: Don't give up the
ship"
t. Where is the Carol Line of for
tificationS?
5. Where are the Midway Islands?
6. Is the planet Mars larger or
smaller than the earth?
I. For what organization do the
initials A Y. c. stand?
s. Name the German prison ship
from which the British recently re-
Scued many British sailors?
9. Is the porpoiSe a fish or a
mammal?
10. Which son of President Roose-
welt has recently filed suit for di-
vorce?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-22
Another Still
Is Wrecked

ABC Officers J. G. Champion ar
L. A. Jackson returned to the Sam
section this morning in Niddleburg
township, where they destroyed
still! Wednesday, and wrecked al
othsr 5G-Ga!i0n illicit whisky still
this morning about ii o'clock.
The plant was running full blrS:
when the officers arrived. and two
men seen AZ the still fled.
The still plant was wrecked and
soma 800 gallons Of beer poured out
along with about six gallons OF
whisky.
1,e "rficnre aid the still was
about 400 yards distant from the Oh,
wrlched Wednesday.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-22
Churches Here Observe
Good Friday Solemnity
Three Hour Services
Held from Noon to s
D. m. in Two Churches;
Elaborate Programs
Planned for Sunday
Morning

Tho most extensive Good Friday
services probably ever held by Hen
derson churches were conducted To-
Gay. with hundreds of individuals
participating r,,;,,
church. Bishop Edwin A. PenlcN' OF
Raleigh. was in charge of the three
bour service from noon to 5 O'CLOCK
together with Rev. |. W. Hughes,
rector. A great many members OF
the CONGREGATION attended al dll-
ferent periods OF the service.
AT the FIRST Methodist. union SER
vices for the three-hour PERIOD WeIS
held with seven different pastors par
ticipating. anI with three organ!StS
serving during the long ceremonies.
There were periods Of % minutes
each. Ministers speaking, IN the or
der OF their appearance. were: hey
.tF. Apple, OF the Congregauonal-
Christian church: Rev. T. j. Wni1e-
bead pastor OF Christ Methodist:
Rev. J. F. StarneS, OF the Vallce
Methodist charge: Rev. L. NorIleel
Gardner. OF the First Baptist: heN'
+ F NcCauley. OF Liberty Congrerc
eational-ChriStiau. Rev. J. P. Pegg Q.
the Granville charge. and Rev. D. -
Reavis, Of the First Methodist. Inc
organists were Miss Halle Frank
Mills, of Christ church: Mrs. \. }.
Davis, OF the First Baptist. and Mrs.
George ". Holden. OF the FIRST
Methodist.
Many people attended various por-
tons of this service at different
times during the three-hou" period.
Prior to the noon-3 p. m. Worship
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-22
$11,O76 WPA
Fund Given
For Streets

An allotment of Sl1,076 for work
on Henderson streets has been made
by the State WPA, according to an
nouncement and the work will get
under way as rapidly as possible, it
was understood today.
The work is to consist Of sidewalks,
curb and gutter work on number
of streets that 90 not have such i'm
prcvements at the present time. City
street department authorities will SUI
pervise the work, to be financed by
these Federal funds.
The city will contribute a share
to the program also, furnishing ma
chinery for rock crushing and also
supplying the rock from its quarry,
Several months Of work for num-
Der of unemployed men will be pro-
v.ded under the new project.
Allotment of the Sl1,G7S to Hen
derson was part of S537,5 distri-
button of WPA funds in various parts
Of the State.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-22
FRIDAY, MARCH %, 1910
Band Concert
Plans Dropped

The Henderson high school band
concert, planned for Tuesday even
ing. March 26, has been cancelled,
if was said today, because Of the fact
that students will have just returned
to school on Tuesday after the Easter
holidays. With the state music con-
tests scheduled for Friday, March
%, there is such short time for pre-
paration that it was said to be i'm
possible to have the concert at that
time.
Two of the numbers which the
band will play in the district contests
in Raleigh were TO be featured at
Tuesday evenings concert.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-22
Leaf Board
Meets April 2

The annual meeting Of the Hen
derSon Tobacco Board Of Trade will
be held the evening of Tuesday,
April 2, it was said today. The place
for the meeting has not been defi-
nitely decided as yet.
New officers, directors and COM
mittees for the 1910 season will be
elected at the meeting, and initial
plans for the l940-4l selling season
will be discussed.
B. H. Smith is president of the
board and Wilson T. Smith is Secrc-
tary-treasurer. The president is head
buyer on the Henderson market for
The American Tobacco Company,
and the secretary treaSurer is a
member of the firm of the Big Hen
derSon Warehouse.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-22

a service was held at 10 a. m. at Holy
Innocents church. AT. St. PaulS
Catholic church, services were held
at 100 a. m. and will be again this
evening at $50 o'clock, in charge OF
Rev. Father CletuS J. Heltrlch, the
pastor. ;.
The choir of the, First Methodist
church will give d cantata, "OliVet
to Calvary" at s o'clock this even
ing.
Several churches held services
Thursday evening. with the Sacra-
msnt of the Lords Supper observed
in keeping with the time Of its in
Stitution by Jesus Christ the night
before his crucifiNion.
Elaborate services OF song and scr
mon will be held by all OF the
churches on Sunday.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-22
ALL BANKS CLOSED
ON EASTER MONDAY

All Henderson banks will observe
a full holiday on next Monday, the
Easter Monday occasion, it was an
nounced today. No business will be
transacted by the Citizens Bank &
Trust Company, the First National
Bank in Henderson and the Indus
trial Bank of Henderson. it was
stated. All will reopen as usual on
TueSday
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-03-22

Johnny Pou, who was sentenced
It October from Vance county to
Gre II 70 Is months in prison on
conviction Of assault with a deadly
".ap"n, was among prisoners grant
Il na'"l"S yesterday by Governor
''iv-lC Z. HCcy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Coroner's Jury Gives Open
Verdict

The inquest jury chosen by DR.. J.
G. Slicer, county coroner, convened
In the assembly room of the new
court house at Elkton on Sept. 80
and after hearing Of evidence, re-
turned an open virdict in the death
of Jerry Thompson, 55, Chester, Pa,
in an automobile accident last June
30th.
Thompson, with his wife and
daughter, had been calling on friends
near Elktop, and while crossing the
dual highway road at the Junction
road leading into Elkton ON Route
40 his car collided with one driven
by George Spohn, of Philadelphia.
Thompson was killed instantly, and
his wife and daughter were badly
injured.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Masked Prowler With Gun

A masked man with gun in his
hand demanded admission to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Hugh
es, Elkton Heights, on Tuesday
evening. Mrs. Hughes attention was
called by rap ON the bedroom win
dow on the first floor early Tuesday
night. Looking up she saw man
with gun in his hand and a mask
over his face. Although frightened
Mrs. Hughes called the police. The
intruder fed at sight of Mrs. Hughes
calling the police. Mr.. Hughes was
not at home at the time.
This is the second time that an at
tempt to rob the Hughes home has
been made. Recently, as a member
of the family entered the home,
someone left by am open window.
Apparently the thief had been sur
prised in his act and had not had
time to locate things of value, as
nothing was missing.
According to Sheriff David Ran
dolph, he and Officer Coudon Rey-
nolds have taken into custody man
who has been tentatively identified
as the person who threatened Mrs.
Hughes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Three Bicycles Stolen

Elkton authorities are trying to
run down the vandals and thieves
who played havoc with the new high
school building recently, and are
seeking three boys who stole BIZ
cycles left by pupils of the Elkton
elementary School, near McKenney,s
garage.
Since the opening Of school last
month many of the children who
ride their bikes to school, have been
leaving them during the school hours
on Singerly Avenue, not far from
the school and near McKenney's
garage. Nothing unusual happened
until a few days ago, when bikes
owned by Frances Keiffer, Warren
Kennard and Charles Weldin, Jr.,
disappeared.
A woman resident of that section
reported seeing three boys near the
place and when she asked what they
were doing, one replied: Getting
our bikes" No trace of the wheels
have been found.
Forty window panes were broken
and the cafeteria looted in the high
school last week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Registration Plans For
October 18th
Members OF The Draft Board
Must Be Above So Years
Women May Serve

with the registration date set by
President Roosevelt under the Sc
lective Service Act, October 18TH
close at hand, Governor Herbert X.
o'Conor Is speeding up arrange
ments throughout the State Tor TINS
all-important event.
Charged under the Presidents
proclamation with Maryland respon-
s,bility for the registration and the
administration of the Selective Ser
vice Act, Governor O'Conor has as
sumed FULL command in the func-
tioning of this first significant phase
of preparedness activities.
One of the first important points
stressed by Governor O'Conor Is that
acting upon advice from Washing
ton. he will chose for all OF these
Boards men who have passed the
draft age, and who, Therefore, Will
not be liable for service. This means
that no one under thirty-six years
of age can be appointed to these I'M
portant boards.
In answer to a point that has
come up frequently, Governor o.
Conor has announced that women
may serve as registrars In connec-
ton with the registration on Octo-
Der 18th, but that they will not be
eligible, under the law, for positions
ON the Draft or Appeal Boards.
In advance Of assurances from
the various counties regarding the
preparedness for Registration Day,
Governor O'Conor Is confident that
the Board of Election Supervisors
in each county will have their plans
in such shape that complete reg
istration of all males between the
ages of 81 and IS will be effected.
Under the regulations announced
from Washington, 1t was pointed out
the Governor has authority to APP
point other registrars, even from
outside the county, IL the set-up pro-
yided for does not seem adequate to
handle the assignment In the county.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

Miss Virginia Kincaid, daughter
Of Mrs. H. v. Kincaid of near Rising
Sun, and Mr.. Harvey F. Rutter, son
of Mrs. Bertha M. Rutter of Perry
vile, were quietly married at IL
O'Clock Friday morning, Oct. 4, In
James Methodist church, Rising Sun,
by the pastor, Rev. ]. B. Dickerson.
They were attended by Miss Eliza
beth Kincaid, Of Rising Sun, sister
of the bride, and Mr.. Hanford
Owens, of Perryville.
The bride is graduate Of Ris-
ing Sun High School and the groom
of Perryville High School.
Mr.. Rutter is employed as passen-
ger brakeman by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. For the present
they will make their home with his
mother.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Enrolment In Schools
Of Cecil County

The enrolment In the public
schools of Cecil county, as Of Septem-
Der 80, 1910, is given by the report
just issued by Attendance Oficer
Edwin II. Barnes, as follows:
One Teacher Schools--Blake %,
Chapel Is, Charlestown IS, Harris
30, Jackson 30, Jefferson 80, Lib
erty Grove 35, New Valley 10, Oak
wood 80, Pleasant Hill SO. Pilot 49,,
Principle "a, Rowlandsville 90,
Union 10, Wesley 21.--Total 1856.
Two Teacher Schools-Cherry Hill
SO, Colora 70, Elk Mills SO, Leeds
44.-Total 242.
Graded Schools-Calvert 100,
Cecilton $50, Chesapeake City 252,
Elkton $40, Kenmore "a, North
East 357, Perryville 335, Rising
Sun 234.-Total 2212.
White High Schools-Calvert 76,
Cecilton 88, Chesapeake City 107,
Elkton 419, Kenmore 80, North
East 220, Perryville 140, Rising
Sun 2OO.-Total 1889.
Colorad Elem. Standardization
SO, Cedar Hill "a, Cokesbury SO,
Conowingo 81, Elkton Elem. 20,
North East 80, Port Deposit 40,
Wilson 20.-Total 358.
Elkton Colored High School 1870.
Summary-One teacher schools
1856, Two Teacher Schools 242, Grad
ed Teacher Sch. 2212, White High
Schools 1889, Colored Elem. Sch.
358, Colored High Sch. 120.--Total
Enrolment for county-4606.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
New Span At Elkton
Completed
State Roads Commission Has
Accepted New Structure
Over The Elk River

The new dual highway bridge ac-
cross the Elk River, just on the out
skirts OF Elkton, has been completed.
The new structure Is In reality a
dual bridge, consisting Of a separate
span for each lane of the highway,
with a 32-foot space between the
spans.
Each span Is supported by con-
crete piers, on top of which run four
heavy steel Orders which run the
length of the bridge. These Orders
are nine feet deep at their heaviest
point and taper to six feet at the
ends. They permit of 25-foot clear
ance above the river at low water.
Above these Orders stretches the
reinforced concrete roadway, 288
feet long with width Of 80 feet.
On both sides of each span have
been constructed foot raised walk
ways which serve not only for the
safety Of pedestrians but to provide
curb to prevent vehicles from
crowding too close to the ratings
OF the bridge. The rails are of heavy
tubular steel supported every ten
feet by concrete posts.
Placed at each end of the bridge
curb markers which can be seen by
drivers from a great distance. The
bridge is entirely equipped for cleo
trio lighting should illumination
later be deemed advisable.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Society Of Christian
Service

Fifty-one women have signed the
membership roll of the Woman's
Society of Christian Service, of
North East Methodist Church, Mrs.
William Rutter was elected presi-
dent. Other officers are: Vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Roberta Shippers; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Charles Bid
die; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
William Pugh; treasurer, Mrs. Har-
mon Yerkes; vice-president of Mis-
sionary education. Mrs. r. o. Bailey;
chairman of spiritual life committee,
Mrs. Robert Reeder; chairman of
program committee, Mrs. r. X.
Wells; chairman of membership
committee, Mrs. Harry Hall: chair
man of finance committee, Miss
Mary Mearns.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Convention Of State
w. c. T. u.

Maryland State w. 9. T. U. con-
vention was held at Braddock
Heights, Frederick county, October
1, and g. This was the largest
convention in attendance since 1885,
when there was an unusually large
turnout on account of the resigna-
ton of Mrs. Mary r. Haslup, who
had been State President for AZ
years, and Miss Bertha M. Tyson was
elected. The guest speaker of the
convention was Bishop Edwin Holt
Hughes, who gave a fine address on
Rev. Lyman Becker. The new book
which is claiming the attention of
the entire country, 1.-THE Amazing
story OF Repeal" by Fletcher Dob
yns, was reviewed by Miss Flora Il.
Strout, w. G. T. U. World Mission
airy.
Encouraging and interesting re-
ports of the various Departments
were given. The meeting place was
ideal and the management of the
Vindabona Hotel left no stone UNI
turned to take care Of the large
crowd. 1853 were registered and 169
attended the banquet.
Miss Bertha Balderston repre-
scented Cecil county, and women
were there from all parts of the
State, from Cumberland to Salisbury,
all enthusiastic over the outlook for
an even better prohibition than the
18th Amendment provided, when
reports showed the miserable fail
ure of repeal, and the mothers, wives
and daughters stressed the neces-
sity Of keeping places for the sale
of alcoholics away from camps
where their boys are to be sent to
train.
Following officers were elected:
Pres, Bertha M. Tyson; Vice-pres.,
Mrs. w. Z. Taylor; cor. sec., Mrs.
o. N. Eaton; rec. sec., Mrs. Helen e.
Robinson.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
The Last Worlds Fair
Excursion

Here is your last chance to see
the great New York Worlds Fair.
A special excursion will be run over
this division of the Pennsylvania
railroad on Sunday, October 81. The
special train will leave Port Depos-
it at 5:45 a. M, stopping at Colora
and Rising Sun. leaving this station
at 6:15 a. m. Further announcement
will be made in our issue of next
week. This last excursion is being
run at the urgent request of those
who have not yet been able to at
tend the Words Fair at New York,
This Is your opportunity. Tourist
Agent John Good will be in charge
to look after your comfort.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Shore Cottage Robbed

Several robberies have been re-
ported recently to Sheriff David
Randolph by owners Of cottages at
Blair's Shore and Hacks Point on
the Elk River.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Ralph Rob-
inson, who was assigned to the case,
believes they used a boat in making
off with their loot.
Sheriff Randolph also Is investi-
eating the theft of some cash and
several articles from the cafeteria
Of the new high school ON North
Street, Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Democratic Mass Meeting

A Democratic Mass Meeting will
be held In Elkton on the evening Of
Wednesday, Oct. 90, to be addressed
by U. s. Senator George L. Radcliffe,
Governor Herbert r. O'Conor, Con-
gresham David J. Ward and also a
speaker of National prominence, who
will present the issues Of the cam
paign.
Elkton Band will furnish music
for the occasion.
Campaign headquarters have been
opened at the Howard Hotel, In
Ekton, and the County COMMITTEES
is greatly pleased at the interest
being shown in the campaign, with
prospects for victory in November.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
State Teachers College
Unit

The Annual Fall meeting Of the
Cecil County Unit of the State Teach
ers College at Towson. Nd, will be
held on Saturday, October 10, at the
home Of Miss katherine M. Bratton,
Elkton.
DR.. Wledefeld, president Of the
College will be the speaker and she
will discuss plans for the celebra-
tion of the 18th Anniversary Of the
school. Miss scarborough will be
present also and members from Kent
and Queen Anne's Counties have
been invited to join in the meeting
With the local unit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Declines Chief Judgeship

Associate Judge J. Owen Knots,
of the Second judicial circuit, has
declined the appointment as chief
Judge of the circuit.
He notified Governor O'Conor he
would be unable to accept the ap-
pointment, which carries with it
membership on the Court of Appeals,
because of certain personal con-
sideration."
O'Conor, who had asked Judge
Knots to succeed the late Chief
Judge w. Mason Shehan, is expected
to fill the vacancy this week, when
the appellate court reconvenes for
its fall session.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Tuesday Registration In
The Sixth

On Tuesday the Sixth District
registration officials at Rising Sun
added forty-nine new names to the
list, twenty-three Republicans and
twenty-nine Democrats.
On Tuesday. October /, there
were twenty-four names added to
the list in this Election District,
twelve Republicans and twelve Dem
ocrats. This makes total of seventy
three new voters for the Sixth Dis
trict.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Hostess For Clothing
Specialist

On Friday October IL, the Calvert
club will be hostess for an afternoon
program concerning Guides to quail
tiles in Fabrics" to be presented by
Miss Helen Shelby, Clothing Spec
ialist of the University Of Maryland.
The club is also sponsoring a lunch
con at the Zion club house at which
time all county members are cordial
" invited to attend according to Mrs.
willard Crothers. club president.
The price is thirty-five cents.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Save The Children FEEDER


Our sister organization in Great
Britain, with which we are coopera-
ting in helping save children over
taken by the rigors and devastation
of war, has appealed to us to give
adoption" care to 10000 refugee
children.
The plan which is now In opera
ton calls for supplemental aid and
requires only $40 per year or $3.50
per month per child.
It must be understood, however,
that in England at the present time
there are thousands OF Dutch,
French, Belgian, Polish and other
nationals who sought refuge IN the
.'island fortress"
whether or not it is found prac-
ticable to bring many children to
America, the fact stands out that
q vastly greater number must re-
main ON the other side. These 10000
children referred to will be cared for
in Great Britain.
Our task is to find people In the
United States who will contribute
$3.50 per month, or $50 per year.
for this purpose. Each donor will re-
ceive a picture of the adopted
child and may correspond If desired.
We believe there are many people
DESTROYS of helping Great Britain
Save the Children"
John @. Tilson, Treasurer.
One Madison Ave, New York