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Evening star., 1940-04-15
Young Takes Oath
AsD.C. Commissions
In Surprise Ceremony
Goes to Building
To Look Over Office,
Decides to Be Sworn

John Russell Young, the new
District Commissioner, paid sur
prise visit to the District Building
today and then surprised its occu-
pants even more by taking the oath
of Office as Commissioner a day
ahead of schedule.
Accompanied by his wife, Mr.
Young quietly entered his new Office
next to the District Building press
room without knowledge of the re-
porters. But rumors suddenly
started to fly that the new Commits
sioner was to be sworn in today
instead of tomorrow, as originally
scheduled.
Reporters rushed to Commissioner
Young's Office. A few seconds later
Engineer Commissioner David Nc
Coach, jr., walked through the door
and then everybody knew something
was up. Commissioner Young ex-
planned:
II just came down to show my
wife where my Office would be for
the next three years. Then I de-
cided that while I was here I might
as well be sworn in, and then to-
morrow I would have more time to
meet the department heads.
Besides" the new Commissioner
said, laughing, II believe Mr.. Thor
nett (Geoffrey Thornett, secretary
to the Board of Commissioners was
afraid the President might change
his mind"
ThOrnett Administers Oath.
The oath of Office was admins
tered by Mr.. Thornett few minutes
after noon in the presence of Mrs
Young, Col. McCoach, Ross Ha-
worth, administrative assistant ta
w. P. A. Administrator Paul Ed
wards. who is to become special
assistant to MIR. Young, and the
District Building reporters.
The Engineer Commissioner ther
stepped up and congratulated his
new colleague and presented him
the Official badge of the Commits
sioners.
II know you will wear it with dis
tinction," he said.
A Busy Day Ahead.
Commissioner Young asked Col
McCoach the schedule for tomorrow
besides the greeting of department
heads.
WELL" said Col. McCoach, there
is a meeting of the District Unem-
ployment Compensation Board at
8 am. You're a member of that
you know. Then, at 10 am. comes
your first meeting of the Board OF
Commissioners"
Lets see now,' mused Commits
sioner Young, there are the two
board meetings, the conference with
department heads and-oh, yes
there's the opening baseball game
tomorrow afternoon.
"Yes, it looks like a busy day.
Mrs. Young herself was left q
little breathless by the sudden de-
cision to have the oath of Office ad-
ministered today.
But he likes to do things like
that on the spur of the moment,
she laughed.
Evening star., 1940-04-15
Circus Will Celebrate
District Night Toniqht

District night will be celebrated
for the opening tonight of the
Frank Wirth three-ring circus ap-
pearing at the Riverside Stadium
this week for the benefit of Chill
dren's Hospital. Commissioners of
the District have been invited to
attend.
Members of the James A. Cooper
Top OF the Circus Fans Associat ton
also will be present when the show
opens at 8 pm.
Afternoon performances will be
held, beginning tomorrow, at 3
o'clock except Saturday and Sunday
when the shows will get underway
at 2:15. A special performance will
be held Saturday at 10 am.
All evening shows will open at
8 o'clock.
Evening star., 1940-04-15
American U. Paper
Wins National Honors

The American Eagle, the weekly
paper published by American Uni
versity students, was awarded all
American honors by the Associated
Collegiate Press, it was announced
today by officials of the University
of Minnesota. Ratings were made
by the Press, Nationwide organ
ization of collegiate publication,
after examination of nearly 500 daily
and weekly newspapers. The Amer
ican Eagle won first class honor
rating in the weekly field containing
less than 500 enrolment.
Evening star., 1940-04-15
In Coma Since August,
Fall Victim Dies

Mis- Regina Wagner, SO. of HOS
Florida avenue NE, who had been
in coma at Sibley Hospital since
last August after a fall nearly a year
ago, died yesterday at the hospital
Coroner A. Magruder Macdonald
said an autopsy would be performed
today.
Miss Wagner, according to police
reports. received fractured hip
when she slipped on the floor of a
laundry on May 8. 1899. She was
released from the hospital July 7,
but was readmitted July 20 and
soon after lapsed into a coma from
which she never recovered.
Evening star., 1940-04-15
Two Die at Fredericksburq
From Auto Accidents

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, April
Is P.-Auto accidents accounted
for two deaths here during the week
end.
Edith NJ Farmer, 16, of Naulakla,
Caroline County, was almost in
stantly killed late last night in an
auto accident seven miles south of
Bowling Green on State route 2.
w. o. Moses. 66, of Somerville,
Mass, seriously burned IL miles
south of here Friday afternoon on
route l in an auto accident, died
early today in Mary Washington
Hospital
Mr. Moses was the driver of a car
wnicn was struck in the rear by a
truck, causing the auto gasoline
tank to explode.
Evening star., 1940-04-15
Free Lance Comeruman
Found Dead in Bed

Harry R. Westerman, a free-lance
photographer, was found dead in bed
today at his apartment, 1927 Twelfth
street NV. Police found a bottle
Of poison in the room.
Friends said that Mr.. Westerman,
who had been employed on a num-
ber OF Washington newspapers, had
recently been employed by the w,
p. A. He was in his early sos.
Evening star., 1940-04-15

ington's street name system? Why
not keep the names we now have?
Regarding the questions, Robert
M. Watkins, member of the Park
Commission, who answers most of
the queries, said:
Il try to explain the fundamental
purpose of the plan to each person
who calls. Usually the questions
are due to misinformation.
Evening star., 1940-04-15
II Hurt, 5 Seriously,
In Weekend Traffic
In District Area
George Rothwe|I Brown,
Newspopermon, Victim
Of Heud-on Collision

Eleven persons were injured, five
seriously, in week end traffic acci-
dents in the Washington area.
George Rothwell Brown. 53-year-
old Washington newspaperman, re-
ceived serious injuries in a head-on
collision near Tysons Corner, Va,
last night. He is under treatment
in Emergency Hospital for fractures
of the right ankle and left arm.
several broken ribs, shock, and cuts
and bruises. Two occupants of the
other automobile involved, Walter
Williams, so, colored, and his wife,
Cordelia Williams. 48, both of Lees
burg, Va, are in local hospitals,
with possible skull fracture and a
jaw fracture, respectively, and lace
rationS.
Parents of Injured Boy Hurt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie B. Fletcher
of 2015 Jackson street NE, on their
way from Casualty Hospital, where
they had visited their 14-year-old
son, John, hurt in a bicycle-auto-
mobile crash last week. suffered
minor injuries in 2 car collision
yesterday at Eight street and North
Carolina avenue Sc. They were
returned to the same hospital for
treatment. Mr. Fletcher's brother,
John j. Fletcher, of the same ad-
dress, driver of the car, received
slight injuries.
A 14-year-old bicycle rider, Earl
Blenkiron of 2l28 First street NV.
is in Sibley Hospital with possible
skull fracture, as a result of a col
lision with an automobile at the
first block of Bryant street NE.
Jack Williams, II, of 210O First street
NE, riding on the same bicycle,
was uninjured.
William Jones. 52-year-old COL
ored man of the 200 block of c
street S.W., was reported in serious
condition at Sibley Hospital with
head and back injuries received
when he was hit by truck in
Half street SW. alley.
Three Hurt on Highway.
Three motorists were slightly in
jured yesterday in a seven-car COL
llSiOn on the Rockville Frederick
road near Gaithersburg, Md.
Montgomery County police said
the collision occurred when two
cars. heading long line of vehicles,
stopped suddenly on the crest of a
hill, causing the cars behind them
to collide.
In the confusion, police added, the
two machines responsible for the
mishap were driven away. No ar
rests were made.
Eunice Lytle, "a. of Lebanon, Pa,
and John J. Frank, 20, of Lebanon,
occupants Of an automobile driven
by Robert L. Eby, I'd, "a, also of
Lebanon, and Mrs. Gilbert M. Payne,
80. Frederick, Md, who was riding
with her husband, suffered minor
injuries. They were given first aid
by the Rockville Fire Rescue Squad.
Evening star., 1940-04-15
Five D. T.. Bills
Approved by
House Group
Committee Reports
Out PoIice-Firemun
Retirement Plan
BY JAMES E. CHINN.

The House District Committee to-
day approved five bills, one Of which
would allow police and firemen to
retire voluntarily at half pay after
Is years service
Two OF the other measures favor
ably reported are designed to tighter,
existing law regulating the practice
Of podiatry and dentistry.
Representative Schultz, Democrat
Of Indiana. chairman of both the
Police and Fire and Public Health
Subcommittee, led the fight for
approval of these three important
measured
Parole Law Revision Approved.
Of the two remaining bills ap-
proved one would revise the existing
indeterminate sentence and parole
law; the other provides for issuance
of license to DR.. A. L. Ridings to
practice the healing art.
All five bills will be placed on the
House calendar in time to allow
them to be called up next Monday,
the last so-called District day" of
the month.
Wilbur A. Laroe, jr.. member of
the Indeterminate Sentence and
Parole Board, in urging approval of
the bill to revise the present parole
law. said the proposed legislation
would remove conflicts that now
exist between the local and Federal
parole laws. He also pointed out
the measure had the Endorsement
of the Commissioners. the Parole
Board and the Attorney General.
and there had been no opposition
from any source.
Randolph Praises Board.
Chairman Randolph, incidentally,
paid a glowing tribute to the ac-
tivities of the board.
Action on the bill to permit police
and firemen to retire voluntarily
after Is yaers' service had been held
up for several weeks pending a re-
port from the District Building on
the probable cost to taxpayers.
Corporation Counsel Elwood H. Seal
told the committee, however, no esti-
mate had been prepared yet be-
cause of the illness OF Maj. Daniel
j. Donovan, auditor and budget
officer.
The bills designed to strengthen
existing laws regulating dentists and
podiatrists were among the most
controversial considered by the Pub
lie Health Subcommittee at this
session of Congress.
Dirksen Plans Amendments.
While indorsing both measures,
Representative Dirksen, Republican.
of Illinois served notice he intended
to offer several amendments when
they are called up in the House in
an effort to strip the licensing
boards of the power to revoke or
suspend permits of dentists and
podiatrists. He said he thought
only the courts should have au-
thority to put man out of busi-
ness"
The committee failed to consider
either the bill to liberalize the Un-
employment Compensation Act or
the one to modernize the District
government.
Indications are the committee
may hold special meeting later
In the week to act on legislation to
reorganize the municipal machine
after the subcommittee in charge
completes its review Of various plans
to revamp the setup.
Evening star., 1940-04-15
Student Aids Benefit

Miss Gertrude Kane, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis F. Kane, OF
1922 Forty-second street NV, a
senior at Saint Mary-of- the Woods
College, Indiana, has been appointed
member of the General Donations
Committee for the annual honor
tuition scholarship benefit card
party and style show to be given
on the campus Wednesday, April "a
Evening star., 1940-04-15
Officers Will Be Elected

Of11cers will be elected when the
National Capital Detachment, Ma
rine Corps League, meets Thursday
night, April 10, at $3.50 pm, at the
Hay Lobt Club, 1926 Massachusetts,
avenue NV, Senior Vice Com
mandant Ersal Davey has an
nounced. All marines and former
marines have been invited to attend,
Evening star., 1940-04-15
Chosen for Faculty

G. Henry Richert, regional agent,
distributive education, of the United
States Office of Education here, will
be on the faculty of the Indiana
University summer school at Bloom
ington, Ind, it was announced to-
day by Dean H. L. Smith, director
Of the summer session.
Evening star., 1940-04-15

The man who inquiries as to the
cost may be. badly misinformed (the
project will cost about $4,000, not
$78,O0OD, but he knows there must
be some public outlay and wants to
know whether the plan will produce
permanent advantages.
Some taxpayers want to know the
prospective private outlay each
home owner will have to make for
(See STREETS, Page B-8)
Evening star., 1940-04-15
Questions Swamp Officials
On Plan to Rename Streets
Prince Georges Proposal Brings Queries
On Cost and Ever-recurrinq 'Why?'

This is the second OF a series OF
articles on the plan to rename
the streets and renumber the
houses in the Metropolitan Area
OF Prince Georges County, Md.
Evening star., 1940-04-15
Traffic Record

The traffic record, as revealed
at police headquarters for "a
hour period ending at 8 am.
Sunday:
Fatalities, none.
Accidents. %.
Motorists injured. 3.
Motorists arrested, 356.
Pedestrians injured. /.
Pedestrians arrested for viola
ton of pedestrian control reg
ulations, 2.
The traffic record for 24-hour
period ending at 8 am. today:
Fatalities, none.
Accidents, "a.
Motorists injured, 10.
Motorists arrested. 1877.
Pedestrians injured. S.
Pedestrians arrested for viola
ton of pedestrian control reg
ulations. 2.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
BASE BALL

The Darlington base ball club of
the Baltimore Semi Pro League last
week journeyed to Loche Oval, and
defeated the strong Sixth District
Democratic Club in double head
or by scores of IA and ~, dis
placing the Democrats of their 3rd
place standing in the League.
Paul Whiteman and Regs Con-
way, considered the best pitching
staff in the entire League. were mas
ters of their opponents at all times,
while the Darlington Club behind
them performed like major Leagu-
ers. playing errorless ball and driv-
ing home IA runs with over 20
base hits.
Sunday, June 23rd, the we'll
known Bob Munson viii bring his
highly touted Glen Burnie outfit to
Darlington for double-header at
traction. LIST game 400 p. m. sharp,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
MRS. MAGGIE BEERS

The funeral of Mrs. Maggie j.
Scanlon Beers, widow Of the late
Thomas Beers of Childs, Cecil coun-
ty, was on Thursday, with services
in the Immaculate Concep n
Church, Elkton. Requiem mass was
sung by the Rev. George Creswell,
assisted by several of the Oblate
Fathers of the Catholic Seminary,
Childs. Interment was made in the
cemetery adjoining the church.
Mrs. Beers was the daughter OF
the late Patrick and Lydia Pierson
Scanlon, and was born in Elkton,
Sept. 25, 1852 where she spent the
greater part of her life.
She died at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. Murray Schuster, in
Narbeth, Pa, where she had been
making her home for the past year.
Three children, Miss Mary K. Beers
of Baltimore; Mrs. Margaret Schus-
ter, wife of Murray Schuster Of Mar
beth, Pa, and John A. Beers OF
Elkon, survive. She is also survived
by three grandchildren.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

Speaking on cooperation among
the various denominations at the
West Nottingham Presbyterian
church last Sunday evening, Bishop
Arthur McKinstry of the Diocese OF
Delaware, declared that the worth
Of any UNCONVENTIONAL group depend
ed not on it's historical claims but
on its ability to render Christian
service in the present hour.
More than 200 people, represent
ing the rs Protestant Churches of
Cecil County, heard the Bishop
speak on this timely subject. The
service was held under the auspices
of the Cecil County Council Of
Churches as part of its program
to bring the churches together in
county wide meetings.
Bishop McKinstry spoke Of the
futility of any denomination claim
ing to have a monopoly on Christian
truth. In praising interdenomina-
tional work as a part of the neces-
sary Christian program today, he
pointed out that the Churches must
lead the way in cooperation that will
finally eliminate war and injustice.
The next popular meeting will be
held in the early fall at which time
an intensive Loyalty Campaign viii
begin in each of the cooperating
churches of the County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
ZION SECTION

Albert Cox had narrow escape
from serious injury some days ago.
While walking on the highway near
the village, he was struck and
knocked down by a passing car. AL
though badly cut ad bruised his in
juries were not serious.
Miss Annie Yerkes, of Washing
ton, has been visiting at the home
of her brother, Clinton Yerkes and
family.
Miss Gertrude Touchton has re-
turned to New Haven, Conn, after
spending some time here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Touch
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rittenhouse,
enjoyed a recent visit with Wash
ington relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Prettyman
were visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Thompson, Of Pleasant Hill, during
the week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
CHILDREN's DAY AT
CHARLESTOWN

The Children's Day Program last
Sunday morning at the Charlestown
Methodist Church was attended by
record congregation and large
number of the Sunday school schol-
ars took part. >~
The following children gave re-
citations: Wilma Jean Snap, Patty
Keller, Donald Peterman, Joseph
Heisler, Jr., Norma Jean Jones, Alan
Ecklund, Norman Smith, Alice
Cooper, John Barnhardt, Marjorie
Jenkins, Peggy Yarnall, Donald
Murphy, Harry Selling, Tillie Mat
this, Bobby Keller, Donald Jackson,
and Marjorie Jackson. Solos were
given by Nancy Smith, Gertrude
Burroughs, and Nancy Norbury. The
program was led by William Logan,
assistant superintendent of til e
school. The Children's Day commit
tee consisted of Mrs. Elizabeth
Owens, Mr.. George Cooley, and
Miss Ruth Greasy.
The Daily Vacation Bible School
will begin at Charlestown on Mon
day, June oath, and continue for s
days. Children from both Charles
town and Principle Church Schools
will be enrolled.
On Sunday morning the services
will be in charge of the pastor, Rev.
G.. w. Cooley, who will speak on
the theme, BE Reconciled". The
evening service will be held at
Charlestown as a Youth Program
with members Of the EpWorth
League participating.
Miss Mary Theo Gather of Charles
town, is attending the intermediate
Institute at Camp Horseshoe. Mr..
Cooley is one of the counsellors at
the camp.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
BOYS LOOT AUTOS

For some weeks past, the Sheriff s
Office in Elkton, has received many
complaints from persons attending
sales Saturday night on Railroad
Avenue, about various kinds of arti-
Giles being stolen from their cars
while they were parked in that Sec
ton. AS result two boys, aged 1 1
and IL years, have been taken into
custody by Sheriff David Randolph.
On account of their age the lads
were not placed in jail, instead being
turned over to their parents with
the understanding they are to be
given punishment and placed under
more severe supervision.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
NOTICE 10 CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the
subscriber of Cecil County has OBJ
tanned from the Orphans Court of
this county, letters of administra-
ton on the personal estate of
JOSEPH Il. CAMERON
late of Cecil County, Maryland, de-
ceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased, are here
by, warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof duly authentic
ated on or before the 18th, day of
December 1910, they will otherwise
by law be excluded from all benefit
of said estate. All indebted to estate
are requested to make immediae
payment to the subscribers.
Given under our hands and seal
this 18th day of June, 1910.
Lidia l.. Cameron,
Jesse 4. Cameron,
Administrator
True Copy-Test:
Jesse 2. Pierson. Register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
WOODLAND

The hostess for the June meeting
of the Ladies Aid Society that met
in the Church House, the 18th, were
Mrs. Wrightson Charsha, Mrs. Rob-
ert Marshall and Mrs. Arthur Benja-
min.
Mrs. Clarence Mahan is visiting
in Hartford county.
Miss Annamary Crothers, of Zion,
visited Miss Mary F. Kirk, this week.
Miss Elizabeth Tyson is in West
Chester for few weeks.
Mrs. Edward c. Gisriel, of Elk
ridge, Md, spent few days recently
with her mother, Mrs. Joseph D.
SINNERS.
Misses Virginia and Cornelia
Abrahams were luncheon guests of
cousins in Salem, N. j., Thursday
of last week.
Mrs. Mary Carroll Ewing, of
Rising Sun, has been the guest of
her son Harry Carroll and Mrs.
Carroll.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. McCul-
Tough and son spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Cullen, of Stan
ton, Delaware.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Tyson daugh-
ter and son were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Astle, of Kemble-
vile, Pa.
Mrs. Gilbert SINNERS has been
with her mother, Mrs. James Hill
ton, Buckeystown, Md, who was
quite i'll, the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Cameron, of
Greenhurst; Mr. and Mrs. John
Davidson, of Pennington, and Mr..
and Mrs. John Ewing, of Marshall
ton, Del, were Sunday guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Leonard Deitzel.
Mrs. Edward T. Bryde, Mr.. and
Mrs. Denton Peterson, Miss Mary
Frances Glenn, Mrs. Arthur H.
Bryde, Mr.. and Mrs. George G..
Bryde, Betty and Georgia Rea Bryde,
and several friends, all of Washing
ton, had lunch at the home of Mrs.
Bryde's brother, Mr.. George Tyson,
the day of her husbands funeral.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
CoLORA-

william Burton Coulson, son of
the late Eli Coulson, West Noting
ham, and Miss Gladys Boriggs, OF
Roncoverte, West Virginia, were
married there last Saturday. Re-
turning with his bride at his home
at Pennington, Sunday, they will
take up housekeeping near there.
William is employed in Oxford
where he has worked the past four
years.
A family has moved into the ten
ant house on the Norman Way farm
near here.
Howard Durham, of Philadelphia,
brother of Ernest Durham, West
Nottingham, has purchased the prop
erty of the late Newton Nickle, near
Rowlandville, for a summer home.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Durigg and
child and Mrs. Mary l.. Cooney, of
Washington, Pa, were guests of the
J. w. Hawleys last week, Mrs.
Cooney remaining for a longer visit
with her brother and family.
Mrs. S. E. Riley, Sr., the Fitz-
gerald family, Mrs. Francis Nc
Dowell and brother Ernest Coulson
were callers here Sunday evening.
Mrs. Grace Jackson returned to
the home of her aunt, Mrs. S. E..
Riley, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Blackburn,
entertained relatives from Chester,
Pa, Sunday.
Mrs. Tina Woodrow and son
David are visiting her brother
Stanton Tyson and family, Edge
wood.
MISS MARY EGAN
Miss Mary Egan, died last week
at her boarding home in Jenkins
town, Pa, after a lingering illness
of tubercular trouble, aged Is years.
She was daughter of the late
James and Martha (Vancott) Egan,
who were residents near West Not
tingham and Pennington for a num-
Der of years. There Miss Egan
spent her younger life before going
to Pennsylvania, where she had
been employed for several years.
Surviving is sister, Martha Peters,
and brother Samuel Egan, and
number of relatives in Cecil county.
The body was brought to West Not
tngham Presbyterian Church last
Wednesday, where funeral services
were held in charge of Rev. Thomas
P. Mckee, former pastor of the
church. Interment in the adjoining
cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-06-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the
subscriber of Cecil County has
obtained from the Orphans Court
of this county, letters of admins
tration on the personal ESTATE of
JOHN DAVID DONACHE
late of Cecil County, Maryland,
deceased. All persons having claims
against the said deceased, are here
by, warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof duly authentic
ated on or before the 30th day of
November 1910, they will otherwise
ny law be excluded from all benefit
of said estate. All indebted to
estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment to the subscriber.
Given under my hand and seal
this 22nd day of May 1910.
Emma Donache
Administrative
True Copy-Test:
Jesse L. Piers0n, Register.