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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
WOMEN OF MARYLAND
SUPPORT PEOPLES
COURT AMENDMENT

The Board of Directors of the
United Democratic Women's Clubs of
Maryland, representing groups In %
Maryland counties, has unanimously
Endorsed the Peoples Court Amend
ment.
At meeting held recently in Balti-
more, the presidents Of the various
county clubs were addressed by Reu-
ben Oppenheimer, general chairman
of the Non-Partisan Committee for
the Adoption of the Peoples Court
Amendment.
A resolution endorsing the amend
ment was adopted. In part, it read:
"Whereas the cost Of the court
will be borne entirely by Baltimore
City, and will add nothing to the
cost Of State government, the
United Democratic Women's
Clubs Of Maryland 60 on record
as favcr;ng the adoption Of the
Peoples Court Amendment in the
interest of Justice and non-po-
litical judiciary"
Announcement that the organization
will give the amendment every posi-
bic support at the polls in November
was made by Mrs. Frances E. McFad-
den, of Mount Rainier, Nd, president.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
County Leaders 100 Percent
In Favor Of The Peoples
Court Amendment

A landslide approval of the Peo-
pies Court Amendment to the Mary
land Constitution was forecast this
week by w. Clinton McSherry, State
Chairman of the Non-Partisan Citi-
zens Committee backing the legisla-
ton.
After comforting with the local rep
resentatives of the Committee in
twenty-one county seats by means Of
the most elaborate telephone hookup
ever arranged by the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company, Mr.. Nc
Sherry said:
"The Peoples Court Amendment is
apparently unique in as much that it
is the only question to be decided by
the electorate in November against
which not a single voice has been pub
Ideally raised.
Lawyers in all counties have fol-
lowed the Maryland State Bar Asso-
citation in approving the legislation
needed to take the largest civil court
in Maryland outside the realm of po-
litical influence.
political and civic leaders in every
county, of all parties and factions,
have urged the approval of the amend
nent by the electorate. But this uni
versal approval must be supplemented
at the polls by the active act of voting
for the amendment. Today am con-
fident that this approval will be
given"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
FIRE PREVENTION AND
CONTROL
Insurance Commission And Fire.
mems Association Urge
Cooperation

State Insurance Commissioner,
John B. Centrum, and the Maryland
State Volunteer Firemen's Associa-
ton, headed by John F. McNu1ty,
are cooperating in an educational
program of fire prevention and con-
troll in the State of Maryland. A
joint statement was issued this
week by Commissioner John B. Con-
trum, and President McNulty as
follows:
Fire Prevention Week in Mary
land and through the rest Of the ma
ton begins on Sunday, October 9Th.
We call to the public's attention the
fact that in Maryland there were
1884 fires in 1889, as against 3044
in 1898, exclusive of Baltimore city.
The total loss in Maryland from fires
in 1899 amounted to $1,692,116.66,
and for 1898, $1,531,545.65. Stoves
furnaces, boilers and their pipes
caused the largest number Of fires,
TAT. Matches and smoking were re-
sponsible for 443. Defective and
overehated chimneys and flues caus-
ed 436 fires.
MANY of these fires could have
been avoided by the use of reason
able care and caution. Home owners
are urged to have their chimneys
and heating equipment inspected
before starting fires in the Fall.
Smokers should thoroughly extin-
guish matches and cigarettes before
discarding them.
1.-THE Insurance Commissioners
office and the Maryland State Vol
unteer Firemen's Association are
closely cooperating in seeking to re-
duce the loss of property and life
in Maryland from fire in the coming
year.
Gall public spirited citizens are
urged to cooperate to protect prop
erty and save life from the ravages
of fire.
1--WE urge all organizations. such
as Chambers of Commerce, Rotary,
Kiwanis, Lions and Optimism Clubs
and fraternal organizations and
schools to cooperate in bringing to
the people of Maryland the neces-
sity of observing the greatest care
and caution in fire prevention and
control.
1--WE also call attention particu-
larly to the Proclamations issued by
the President of the United States
and Governor O'Conor of the State
of Maryland calling attention to the
Importance of fire prevention week.
Let us have fire prevention week
.,cry week in the year. 1t is better
to prevent fires than to be compelled
to fight them"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
CALLS UPON ELECTION OFFTC.
IALS TO CONDUCT DRAFT
A

In State proclamation backing
up President Roosevelt's recent des-
ignation of October 16 as Registra-
ton Day under the Selective Service
Act, Governor o'Conor calls upon
all Maryland election officials and
others whose services may be re-
quired to donate their time on that
day.
He also urges all individual and
public groups having control of poll
ing places ordinarily used in cleo
lions to make them available gratis
on Registration Day, and calls upon
Maryland employers to grant their
workers sufficient time to register.
No money has been provided by
Congress to pay registration ex-
pense. =
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

At the present time, according to
the Dairymen's League News of New
York, there are more than 40 diff
erent agricultural marketing agree
ments in effect throughout the coun-
try, dealing with milk and dairy pro-
ducts, fruits, vegetables. nuts and
hops. Some 100000 farmers are
reaping the benefits.
These agreements make it possible
for farmers, through their coopera-
tive marketing organizations, to
not only get better financial return
for what they produce, but to sta
bilize markets as we'll.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

Ray w. Carpenter, specialist in
agricultural engineering for the Uni
versity of Maryland Extension Ser
vice, says that with machinery be-
coming more complex and more
subject to injury by rust and wealth
ering, farm investments in equip
ment should be protected by under
cover storage as soon as the units
have served their seasonal purpose.
Conveyer and apron canvases
should be cleaned of straw and chair
rolled up and stored in dry place
out of reach of rodents. Wood parts
can be given coat of paint or lin
seed oil to prevent checking and
metal parts oiled or creased. It is
good practise to oil all bearings
and wearing surfaces thoroughly
preparatory to storage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

would be eligible for the appoint
ment to the boards. They must be
SO years Of age.
Examining physicians to the draft
boards will not be permitted to ex-
anime any of their relatives or any
one having business connections
with the doctors.
Governor O'Conor said appoint.
ment to the local draft boards and
the draft appeal boards would be
made the middle Of this week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
MILITARY REGISTRATION DAY
HALF HOLIDAY FOR
SCHOOLS

Gov. Herbert r. O'Conor on
Thursday announced plans for a
school half-holiday on Wednesday.
October 10th, military registration
day, SO as to make teachers avail
able for clerical duty at the registra-
ton.
Plans for the formation Of the
local draft boards and the draft
appeal boards were completed. Gov
ernor O'Conor said under regulations
issued at Washington only men
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

''In modern warfare and in prep
aration to meet warlike aggression, /"
wrote Albert w. Atwood recently,
industrial mobilization has become
of paramount Importance. In other
words, the organization of Industrial
resources is now the limiting and in
q sense the primary factor in nation
al defense. But this is only another
way of saying that the whole econ
omic system must be geared to a
national purpose.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

Payments Of benefits to the unem-
ployed in September by the Mary
land Unemployment Compensation
Board amounted to $428,71S, bring
ing the total from the beginning of
such payments in January. 1888. to
$21,504,795.
The September payments were
$168,S30 less than the amount paid
in August, and $s50,79S less than
the July payments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

such an aggressive nature as to in
dictate growing disposition. to act
ually get ready to enter war il that
is the only way to save Great Brit
ian from defeat.
These observations may appear to
report rather extreme conditions.
And that Is the situation In Wash
ington. whether you like to have It
that way or not.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
EVERYBODY SUFFERS FROM
STAGE FRIGHT

Intensely interesting story which
reveals why human beings suffer
from stage fright and ways to cure
ourselves OF this embarrassing feel
ing. One of many features in the
October goth issue of
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY
the big magazine distributed with
the BALTIMORE SUNDAY
AMERICAN
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

About 5000 Dealers in the U. s.
run paint, glass and wal Raper
stores-and take in $3.50 Mi4ate
doing It.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
Propaganda
He Would, If He Could

The way Capitol Hill regards in
vasion by Hitler is that he would,
and he will, providing he can, and
if he could. There is where the argu-
ment splits. The theory it that unless
the United States is prepared to
shoot and blow up the Nazi military
force that Hitler may try it--or may
not. You can't find anybody in Wash
ington who would believe anything
that Hitler says about these matters.
Acting on the above clay of the
and" your Government concluded
that the best thing to do with Hit
Ter is to fix it SO he won't dare try
to attack the USA.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
WHICH WAY WILL YOU GO?
BY J. e. Jones

AS a result of Statewide highway
planning surveys the U. s. Public
Roads Administration has issued a
number Of traffic flow charts" One
of these charts gives very clear
understanding of the number of pas
senger cars used on all U. S. number
routes and important connecting
State routes. Another chart shows
motor truck and bus traffic ON these
routes.
There you have tia plain official
layout showing how the congestion
grows in heavily populated areas in
the country because Of too many
trucks, buses and passenger cars,
and vice versa.
Inasmuch as charts give the same
prominence to important connecting
routes as to the U. S. number routes
the motorist has only to examine the
official maps to know whether it will
pay him to Ego the other way"
These charts furnish all the direc-
tlOuS dDOuL SOttlu6 uIOunQ IAO
traffic" on congested highways be-
tween the Atlantic seaboard and
points west of the Mississippi
Apparently, there are lot of
ways that may be selected by the
motorists and by the truck drivers
between the Canadian border and
the Southern boundaries of the
United States. The maps have been
reprinted by the American Automo-
bile Manufacturers Association as a
contribution to public service.
Propaganda
The general understanding of
propaganda" is that it is inspired
news that is a lie in the first place.
We get propaganda on the radio
every day in war reports from Ger
many.
Senator Wagner recently declared
in the Senate that Nazi propaganda
is flooding Latin-America, and news
papers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

Understanding is the path that
leads to forgiveness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11

BY making blum at being busy
some men are able to dodge a lot Of,
work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-11
For Business And Pleasure

For Business And Pleasure
A breakdown of the uses of cars
driven by the 4O,571,OO0 drivers
who were issued licenses in 40
States last year shows that 80 per
cent were women between the ages
of 20 and "a years. Nearly all men
between 20 and "a years of age
drive cars, the average being around
80 per cent of all these drivers. BY
the time men reach the age of 40
they begin to ease up on their activ-
tiles at the wheel and by IS there
are less than half as many drivers
as in the younger group noted above.
Extreme Conditions
Some of our foremost national
rulers believe that Great Britain is
rocking on the edge of defeat. This
has Influenced Congress to back the
Administration in every step short
of war;" to help England.
1AC ouA RiAoAA6 UCaA Wy WAASA
President Roosevelt traded SO de-
stroyers that have been overhauled
and modernized and put in the pink
of conditions, even though they are
called average" has been seriously
challenged. When the Government
parts with IS million dollars worth
of ships it is not a matter that is to
be sneezed at. England got more
than its moneys worth in the trade
for a few patches Of its soil to be
used by the United States in its fu-
ture programs of defending the
Western Hemisphere.
Incidentally, the two political par
ties show determination to stop
Hitler, and to withhold any consid-
Grafton or respect for his Govern
ment. But the lineup in our foreign
policy has taken a more definite
shape than that, right at the present
time. The steps already taken to
help England in every way short OF
war are now accompanied by q move
ment within Government circles Of
Evening star., 1940-06-30

-Detrola the radio that
sets a new high standard for
portable radio reception
Use it on A. G.. current in the
home, D. c. current in Offices,
trains and hotels and battery
wherever there are no cleo
trical connections The set
pictured is a 4-tube super
model.
Kann's-Radios ant
Evening star., 1940-06-30

-66 in. high, "a in. wide, 20
in. deep! Made Of heavy fur
niture steel with strongly
welded corners. Roomy shelf
for hats, shoes, etc. Complete
with moth preventive re-
ceptacle!
Evening star., 1940-06-30

Large colorful cushion dots
on marquisette Deep ruff
f1eS Light and airy
cheerfulness for sum mer
rooms. 96 in. wide, "a yds.
long. they are complete with
tie backs. The colors are
green, red, gold and orchid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
Weddings
Mrs. s. WKitrigkt
 Is Party Gusst

A party was given in honor oE Mrs. s. L. Whitright recently, thG occasion being her 08th birthday. The party was given by Mrs. Enil Therrin and Mrs. William Proc at the latter's home on West Main Street. The rooms were decorated with colorful crepe paper and Christmas greens. A large blrths day cake with sixty-six varied cols ored candles decorating tt was pre- sented to Mrs. Whitright Es well as many gifts. A large colorful hou- quet of holiday flowers and greens formed the centerpiece for the table. Guests were in attendance iron. oakville. New York and Massacliu- setts.
 Among those present were: MT. and Mrs. Denver, MT. and Mrs. w. O'Connell, Mir. and Mrs. Emil Ther- rin, Miss Viola TherTin, Viola Den- yer, E. Therrin, Jr., Josephine O'Connel and Edward O'Connell MT. and Mrs. w. Proc, Robert O'Connell and Edawrd O'Connell of this city, Mir. and Mrs. Raymond O'Connell of Watervllle, MT. and Mrs. II. Whitright of New York, Peggy O'Connell and Howard Den. yer of Oakville and Mir. and Mrs. Terrell and MT. and Mrs. L. Laperle of Massachusetts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY AmericA'a Card Authority

Mrs. R. 0. Young of Philadelphia, rated as the worlds No. 1 woman bridge player, added more titles to her long string ct the national championships this year, winning both the women's and the open team-o -four events. Her greatest achievement was accomplished when she and her teammates won the national open team-of-four championship for the third consecu- tive year.
 Mrs. Young often says that wom- eIi are too tiinid, but that they can play just as good bridge as men. She has amply demonstrated this in her many victories. Todays hand is one that helped her to win her lat- est title.
 East could scarcely believe his good fortune when Mrs. Young bid three hearts, but he was baffled by her very accurate play. The opening lead was won with the diamond ace in dummy, and the king of dia- mondS was cashed for the discard of the four of spades.
 East trumped and decided on a small trump exit to avoid what seemed like worse evils. Mrs. Young won with the eight of hearts, cashec the ace of spades. then played 6 low club. East won with the king and exited with club, won in dunn. my with the queen.
 The spade was led for North t ruff and the ace of clubs cashed East ruffed the long club and ther laid down the king of trumps. Wher Mrs. Young played low, the defense was limited to four tricks. Mrs Young made three hearts doubled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
Personal
Blessed Sacrament Girl
 Scouts GiOe Holiday Play

furnished by Gloria Donofrio, Fran ces winston, Barbara Curtin, Jack Dewitt and Betty Darlington.
 The committee in charge of cos- tunes and scenery consisted of: Mary McManus, Mary F. Imbert, Lillian Belanger, Maryrose Clarkin, Nancy Sullivan, Betty Darlington, Ruth Phillips, Betty Johnson, Lu- ellie Cronk, Margaret Hardick, and Ruth Willard. They were assisted by Mrs. William Deegan, Q member of the troop committee. Boy Scouts acting as ushers were: Kenneth Walker, Ted Dezinno and Bob Den. his.
 A court of awards was held pre- vlous to the play. Tenderfoot pins were given to: Barbara Curtin, Mary Kelly, Betty Johnson, Maryrose Clarkin, Ruth Willard, Margaret Hardwick, Beverly Callahan, and Emma Dumouchel. Patrol leader and assistant badges were given to: No. 1, Mary Kelly and MarTose Clarkin; No. 2, Claire Mullen and aN0AASS 90asAV0aaee ANSe VI a1AaAaeNAA @sST langer and Jane stollar; No. {, Jane Laudemann and Ruth Phillips. Scribes and treasurer badges were given to: Lucille Cronk and Cath crime Deegan. Tho following girls were awarded their troop dramatics badge: Mary 0verton, Claire Mul len, Nncy Sullivan, Mary inbert, Maureen Ford, Mary roody, Lillian Helanger, Olga Ciarelli, Gloria Don- ofrio, Mary McN6anus, Joan Murphy, Ruth Phillips and Jane Laudemann, Catherine Deegan received her out door cook badge. Jane Stollar, Dor- othy Hagley, Betty Dezinno, ivian Cronk, Catherine Deegan and Lu- ellie Cronk will receive their win- ter sports badge late in January.
 Miss Barry expressed congratula- tions to the girls and was pleased that Miss Frances Winston, asso- eiae scout from Meriden. was able to attend. ,,,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
Melicent Porter Chapter
 Selects Conference Groups

February was selected by the Melicent Porter chapter, D. A. R. a the date for the annual luncheon which will be held at the Hotel Elton according to plans made yes- terday ct Q meeting of the chapter held ct the Waterbury Womens club,
 Delegates were elected to the 10th Continental Congress which will be held in Washington, D. O., in April and also to the 27th annual state conference in March.
 Delegates to Washington include Regent Mrs, John P, Clark and Mrs. Alfred Meyerhans. Aletrnates are Mrs. Robert H. Dean, Mrs. William Grierson, Mrs. Herbert Coe and Mrs. W, R, GrieTson. Delegates to the state conference include Mrs. Earl PierSon, Mrs. Robert w, Walker and Mrs, R, II, Dean with Mrs. Grier- son, Mrs. Meyerhans, Mrs. Coe, Mrs. Frederick Marggraff Mrs. Lewis Merrill, Mrs. Frederick A. Calkins, Mrs, Philip A. Reuter- and Mrs. Stan- Icy Crater aS Alternates.
 Miss Margaret Bull of Corner House was the guest at yesterdays meeting and traced the history of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03

About 100 people attended the play, "A Grumpy santa Claus" give sn by the Girl Scouts of the Blessed Sacrament church. It was directed and prompted by Miss Rernadette Barry, leader of the troop.
 The cast was as follows: Santa Claus, Catherine Deegan; Hing, Jane Htollar; Ting, Betty Dezinno; Jack in-the-box, Vivian Cronk; Pierre, Gloria Donofrio; pierrette, Olga CiArelli; soldier doll, Lillian Helang- CT; Teddy Bear, Maureen Ford; Rag Don, Mary Overton; French Doll, Mary Foody; Bunny, Beverly Cal- lahan; first Girl Scout, Lucille Cronk: second Girl Scout, Dorothy Bagley; first voice, Ruth Phillips; second voice, Marly McManusc. The announcers were Betty Darlington Claire Mullen. Entertainment was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
Junior Women's Clubs
 Gather On January 20

A New England conference of Junior Women's Clubs will Do held ct the College Club, Commonwealth avenue, Boston, Jan. 20 ct 2:30, Miss Frances Letson, Massachusetts chairman of Juniors, will preside, Mrs. David s. Long of Harrison vile, Mo-, chairman of the Depart ment Of Juniors in the General Federation of Women's Clubs will Do guest of honor, and the main speaker.
 At tho afternoon session there will be Q Club Institute, and each state will Do represented by Q Junior who will bring Q greeting from her state. Mrs. Longs subject will be, "The Mechanics of Organization"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
Hopeville Committee To Meet TonorroW

The regular monthly meeting of the Welfare Committee of the Hope ville Community Club will be held at the home of Mrs. Charles Pelle- tier of i4 Edin street, Thursday night at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Michael J, Hyland, chairman, will preside ct the business meeting, and urges all members to be present as election Of officers will take place at this time,
 The present officers include: Mrs, Michael J. Hyland, Chairman; Mrs, Joseph Monnerat, Vice Chairman; Mrs. Angelo Rotella, Treasurer; and Miss Mary Gaffney Secretary.
 Bobby Cronin of Hitchcock Lake was host at @ New Years Eve party held in honor of his cousin, Thomas Cronin of New Haven. Those at- tending were: Misses Mary Byrnes, Gordon Phelps, Alice LaFTance, Charles Branch, Jr,, Lucille Burney, Roger Leander, Shirley Knudsep, Tim Griffin, Joan Anderson, Ralph Buttrick, Dorothy Cosstte, June Tyler, Cecelia Nolan, Thomas Cronln Muriel St. John and Bobby Cronin. Following the party the group at tended @ midnight show.
 Miss Josephine Logan of East Main street is spending few days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. John Meehan of Cooke street entertained friends at their home recently. Their guests were MT. and Mrs. William Meehan, Martha Meehan, MT. and Mrs. Cyril Dunphy, MT. and Mrs. Harry Ryan, Norman Dunphy, Mrs. Dooley, Mrs. Katherine Murphy, Sue Murphy, Rita Murphy, George Howard, Irene Reynolds, Harry Hibbs, Rose Ouel- lette, Katherine Quinn, James Quinn, Mir. and Mrs. John Meehan. A lunch was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Local Students Return to College

Among the local students who have been spending the recess ct their homes and are returning to their studies at the College of New Rochelle are: Tho Misses Harriet Allen, daugflhter of MT. and Mrs. Charles J, Allen of Alden road; Blanche Thurston, daughter of Mir and Mrs. Freeman P. Thurston of Homstead avenue; Mary Parsons, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Eustace A. Parsons of Randolph avenue; Ruth O'Connor, daughter of Mir, and Mrs, John J, O'Connor of Fair- lawn avenue.
 Also the Misses Ruth Murphy, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William II. Murphy of this city; Mary Fow- Ter, daughter of Mir. and Mrs, Ed. ward r, Fowler of Union street; and Estelle Lauhe, daughter of MT, and Mrs. William Laube, Jr, of Concord street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-03
Naomi Chapter Has
 NeW Years Party

A New York's party was held last evening by Naomi Chapter. order of Eastern Star following their regular meeting at Masonic Temple, A treasure hunt arranged by Mrs, Aida Anderson was Q feature of the program. Mrs. Elizabeth Wen- 2el was chairman of the refresh ments committee, assisted by Mrs, Effie Kelsey, Mrs, Gertrude White, Mrs, Elizabeth McLelland and Mrs Elizabeth HulSNrt,
 Announcement was made that q degree will be exemplified Jan, 10 and that the annual visiting nlAtrons and patrons night will Do observed Feb, 20.
 MT. and Mrs. J, William Gardner of Chase Parkway entertained Q number of friends at their home on New Years Eve, Music and games were enjoyed and Q turkey supper was served.
 Those present were; Mir. and Mrs w. IT, Bower, MT. and Mrs, William Albon, MT, and Mrs. Raymond Heebner, MT. and Mrs, J, William Gardner, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Dal- leyWNter, Mrs. Ida BirtlsNll, Mrs, Mary st. Jean, Albert Isherwood, Donald Hydegger, Marjorie Nydegs ger and James Gardner,