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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
ROAD FOREMAN FATALLY
INJURED

Police pressed an investigation
Monday into the death of Isaac Pit
finger, fatally injured Sunday night
when struck by an automobile on a
stretch of road not yet completed.
Pittinger, 81, was a road foreman
for the c. J. Langfelder Company,
contractors of Rosedale, and was in
charge of crew working on the
road near Perryville. David Stulty, a
fellow-workman also was struck by
the motorist but his injuries were
not serious.
Pittinger, who lived at Mayberry,
near Taneytown, is survived by his
wife, Mrs Pearl D. Pittinger. his
mother, Mrs. Laura A. Pittinger, of
Linwood; three brothers and three
sisters, Raymond T. and Frank Pit
finger of Union Bridge, and George
H. Pittinger, of Baltimore; Mrs.
Ralph Brewer, Hagerstown; Mrs.
Samuel Brooks, Mechanicsburg, Pa,
and Roland Black, Linwood.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
WILLIAM r. RICHARDS

William r. Richards former resi-
dent of this section, died Sunday
morning in Mt. Alto Hospital, Penn
sylvania, where he had been patient
for two weeks. Mr.. Richards had not
been in good health for months
past. He was a civil engineer and
was treasurer of a, construction COM
pany, with headquarters at Alexan-
dria, Va, where he had resided for
several years.
The deceased was So years Of age,
and was the son of the late Gran
vile and L. Jennie Richards, OF
Porter's Bridge, where he was born
and spent his boyhood.
Surviving are his wife Mrs. Mabel
Richards and one daughter, Miss
Grace Richards. Two brothers also
survive, H. F. Richards, of Philada.,
and Jos. T. Richards, of Rising Sun.
The funeral was held Tuesday
morning, and the body taken to
Troy, New York, for interment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
DRAFTEEs APPROVED

The following young men from
this county have been approved for
service in the U. s. Army, and have
been notified to be ready to leave
for camp in the very near future:
Collins T. Cross, Elkton; Clarence
B. Devonshire, Colora, Md; Charles
E. Thompson, Elkton; Ralph Jones,
Conowingo; Howard D. Payne, Elk
ton; Arnold R. Curry, Port Deposit;
Leroy Cox, Nottingham, Pa; Wallace
M. Rolands, Port Deposit; James E.
Griest, Conowingo; Edward Will
liams, North East; Harold C. Beck
with, Cecilton; Domonick ]. Cifoldo,
Port Deposit; Hanford w. Owens,
Perryville; Bennett s. Ford, Perry
Point; Thomas C. Booker, Chesa-
peake City; jackson s. Reed, Elkton ;
Harvey P. Osborne, Nottingham, Pa;
Richard Lee Holding, Cecilton; Clyde
M. Whitaker, Colora; John F. Geo.
rye, Earleville; Earl A. Barrett,
Colora; George Robert Taylor, Havre
de Grace; Robert Wells, North East
Also approved are ten white col
lege boys and two Negro college boys
who have been called for examination
ON Monday, but will not be drawn
until after June. They are: Ralph E.
Bates, Port Deposit; James S. Fraz-
er, Jr., Earleville; Rudolph G. Civ
en-, Chesapeake City; Thomas l
Insley, Jr., North East; Robert F
Marshall Culver, North East; Ralph
Burlin, Port Deposit; Ralph Harvey
Meng, Perry Point; Andrew c.
Sherrard,. Jr., Port Deposit; William
Heisler, North East; Amos Burlin
Jr., Port Deposit; James Cain, Port
Deposit, (Negro); John E. Brown
Elkton, (Negro).
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
HOLIDAY TRAFFIC WARNING

Holiday exuberance, darkness and
bad weather make Christmas-time a
dangerous time. That this Christmas
holiday may be accident and tradegy
free, Governor Herbert r. O'Conor's
Maryland Traffic Safety Committee
appeal to all motorists and pedes-
TRANS to travel with care, that no
act of theirs may mar this Yuletide
joy.
Statistics show that nationally,
December is the worst month OF the
year, for automobile fatalities and
accidents, and has death rate one
third higher than any other month
in the year. Last year in the month
of December, 3,54O persons were
killed on the highways of the coun-
try. Our own State contributed 40
of this total, and unless every pre-
caution is taken, the Safety Commit
tee states "our records this year will
certainly be even worse than that. "
Pedestrians too, know that streets
are crowded, and that If car is
likely to skid into another car, it is
likely to strike you. Therefore, for
the sake of those you love, and those
who love you, and to help make
Christmas time of peace and hap
piness, do not take chances by cross
ing between intersections or against
traffic lights.
The Safety Committee further is
stressing the point of results of the
Christmas celebration, urges that
the gay party not be turned into a
thing of misery by drinking drivers.
IF you drink, don't drive; If you
drive, don't drink"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
Pretzel-B Bending Sculpture
Wins Prize for Steelworker

His friends used to tell him that
as sculptor he was a good pretzel
bender. But Louis Dlugosz of Lack
awanna, N. Y, a. steelworker, "a
years old, kept on making pretzel-
like caricatures. Imagine the aston
ishment Of one and all when an an
nual western New York art exhibit
ton bought two of his entries, and
a third won $50 prize money.
D1ugosz technique, which results
in creations that resemble store
window mannikins wearing baseball
catchers' masks, is credited by Cor
don B. Washburn, Albright Art gal
lery director, with "opening new
field in sculpture"
John Benson, director of sculpture
at the Rhode Island school of de
sign, gazed at the steelworker'st en-
tries and declared they're remark
able" The opinion was echoed by
Mrs. Marie Sterner, New York art
dealer, and Jere Abbott, Smith col
lege art museum director, who pur-
chased Dlugosz's entries.
Dlugosz's method is based on the
principle that when baked, clay sup
ports itself. First, the steelworker-
artist builds up the form of head,
or bust. Then he rolls long strips
of clay between his palms and
places the strips on the form to
create facial features. BY means
of these strips, which he terms
forces" Dlugosz depicts the agony
of Christ on the Cross, the worn ex-
preston of a 1aboring steelworker
or the pugnacious determination OF
a football halfback bucking the line.
"This method" the square-jawed,
wiry sculptor says, "tells things
more clearly than rounded sculp-
ture."
He wants to continue his work be-
cause he believes religious art has
been neglected too long"
As for his fellow workers wise
cracks about pretzel bending, Dlu-
gosz isn't disturbed. when you
work in a steel MILL" he says, "a
few words don't bother YOU"
Dlugosz's formal education ended
with the sixth grade in public
school.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27

WOODLAND

The Christmas party for the
younger members of Hopewell
Church school was held in the
Church House, Saturday afternoon.
At the service next Sunday eve
ming, the hymns will be pantomimed.
Miss Cornelia Abrahams is spend
ing two weeks in Topeka, Kansas,
with relatives.
Miss Grace Rawlings is spending
this week at Hybernia with her
brother
Misses Elizabeth Tyson, West
Chester; Bruna Abrahams, of Am
bier, Pa, and Virginia Barnes, Lin
thicum Heights, Nd. are at their
homes here for the holidays.
Mrs. Bertha McCardle and daugh-
ter, of Glenmore, Pa, visited her
mother, Mrs. Jessie Williams, Sun
day.
Curtis Paxton, Johns Hopkins
University, is spending the holidays
at his home.
Mrs. Rufus Benjamin, Sr., is at
home for ten days, from staying
with her sister, Mrs. George Gamble
of Richardson Park, DEL, the past
few months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Miller, son
Forrest and Mrs. Joseph Sweeney.
Mr.. Peter N. Hansen in behalf of
Hopewell congregation gave their
pastor $40 at the close of the morn
ing service.
Mrs. Alverda Lutz and two sons
are spending their week in Chicago.
The Charsha family held their
Christmas dinner at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Brown.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
CHARLES e. THACKERY

Charles E. Thackery, senior mem
Der of the plumbing establishment
of Palmer hackery, Inc, Rehoboth
Beach, died suddenly Thursday night
at his residence in Milton, Del. Ill
for several weeks, he was found
dead in bed, by his wife, Mrs. Mel
vina Palmer Thackery.
Mr.. Thackery was born in Elkton,
Md, later removing to Wilmington
where he was employed by the B.
F., Shaw Company. He went to Mil
ton about 80 years ago.
Besides his wife, he is survived by
a son, Charles, Jr., Milton. The fun
eral services were conducted In St
Johns Episcopal church in Milton,
Saturday at p. m, with the Rt
Rev. Arthur r. McKinstry, Bishop OF
the Episcopal Diocese of Delaware
officiating, assisted by the Rev. Al
Ian R. Day, rector. Burial was in the
Odd Fellows cemetery at Milton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Mrs. Trentwell Mason White, the
wife of the Headmaster of the Tome
School, gave Christmas party on
Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 1Sth)
to the children of the staff and en-
ployees at Tome House. Games and a
special movie were enjoyed by the
young guests, after which refresh
ments were served and each child
received a present. At the close of
the afternoon the group expressed
their appreciation of Mrs. Whites
hospitality by presenting her with a
gift. Those present were Chester
Kimble. Jr, James Morrison, Anna
Marie and Betty Lou Grant, Shirley
McCardell, Rodney, Eleanor, and
Norman Abrahams, Virginia Mann,
Patricia Settle, Barbara Smelling,
and Agness Cappbel.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
Conservation Program
Speeded

Governor Herbert r. O'Conor's
newly appointed Statewide Conser-
walton Committee, which is draw
ing up a conservation program to be
submitted to the General Assembly,
went into high speed last week with
its first regular session, following
an organization meeting and well
come by Governor O'Conor on We'd
nesday at Annapolis.
LET 1t be understood, Governor
O'Conor told the group in welcoming
them to the first meeting, ''that in
striving to reach the ultimate goal
which is. the advancement of the
States interest for the benefit of all
our people, there is no Interior ques-
ton of petty politics involved. The
guiding consideration is not to take
away any authority or to unseat
any administrator simply for the
sake of doing it..
Furthermore, the plan will not
be projected for the purpose of Great
ing any new jobs or the sake of ad-
ditional patronage. Speaking for my
self, / am entirely willing to forego
some authority in appointments un-
der more desirable set-up in order
to accomplish the final result.
'As you, of course, realize fully
from your contacts with the problem,
the matter of building a program
upon which the various divergent in
terests of the State can agree will
not be an easy one. The goal we are
seeking is SO important, however,
and will have such a far-reaching
effect upon the future of our State,
and the well-being of such a large
section of our inhabitants, that its
solution is worthy of all the atten-
ton, all the study and discussion
that could possibly be given to it,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
Make Returns For Christ
mas Seals

Modern surgery is Fastening the
defeat of tuberculosis, 1t was point
ed cut by Doctor Samuel Wolman,
President Of the Maryland Tubercu-
losis Association, as he requested
everyone to make returns for their
Christmas Seals.
"Many methods for the treatment
of the disease have been adopted
through the ages: The laying on of
the Kings touch in 1900, blood-let-
ting, sleeping airless rooms, as a
protection against the supposed
harmful effects of breathing in night
air, twenty-four hours exposure to
the elements and, as late as the 18th
century, enforced daily exercise. All
proved failure because they omitted
the essential quality necessary for
the cure of tuberculosis, absolute
bed rest until the lung is completely
healed.
"In some instances the healing
process must be aided by the simple
operation of collapsing the infected
lung. In this way the lung is put in
a splint, figuratively speaking, and
held as immovable as a broken bone.
The other lung carries on the breath
ing function and, when an x-ray pic
ture reveals no further damage to
lung tissue, the collapsed lung is
allowed to re-expand. BY this arti-
fetal means many persons, doomed
to die from 'the white plague, have
been restored to health and work, -
DIR. Wolman concluded.
These treatments can be given in
the clinics, operated by the Maryland
tuberculosis Association and financ-
ed through Christmas Seals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
GOVERNMENT DEFENSE COURS
ES AT UNIVERSITY

Technical courses to supply the
needs of defense industries in Mary
land and the District of Columbia to
be given entirely at Government ex-
pense will be offered at the Univer-
sity of Maryland, it has just been
announced by Dean S. s. Steinberg,
dean of the College of Engineering
The courses will include training
for the Army, Navy and other gov
eminent departments as we'll as for
private industry.
All courses will be of college grade
and will require from two to six
months of study for completion,
with the training geared to meet the
needs of specific defense jobs. Glass
es will be held for the benefit OF
part-time and evening students at
the University at College Park, in
Baltimore, and in or near Industrial
plants.
Courses will be designed for up
grading those now employed in de-
Tense industries and for training a
reservoir of new technicians to sup
ply expanding Industrial needs. Min
imum qualifications for taking the
courses will be graduation from high
school, and students taking the
courses will not be required to pay
any charges.
Instructors will be regular mem
bers of the college teaching staff
supplemented by additional instruc-
tors, including specially qualified
men from the industries to be served
A survey is now underway for the
industrial and government needs fol-
engineering and supervisory person
mel in this area. Dean Steinberg
said, 1t is already evident that
there is shortage of craftsmen, tool
designers and inspectors in the air
craft and the radio industries, in
spectors of armament and designers
of instruments and machinery.
Additional information concerning
the program can be obtained from
Dean Steinbergs' Office, University OF
Maryland, College Park, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
HARTFORD COUNTY SHERIFF
VIOLATES TRAFFIC REG
ULATIONS

The Baltimore Evening Sun re-
ports that Sheriff Walter E. Ben
nington, of Hartford county, was
locked up at the Central Police Sta
ton, Baltimore, on Tuesday night,
Dec. II, after Bel Air road acct
dent and was docketed in the Traffic
Court on three charges-driving
while drunk, failure to stop after
an accident and driving recklessly.
He failed to appear for scheduled
hearing before Magistrate Joseph
Wyatt, and Paul M Higinbotham,
attorney, informed the magistrate
that Bennington was i'll, confined to
his bed. A postponement was granted
and the case was set for December
81, at 10 A. M.
Sheriff Bennington was released
after brief interval in detention
room when $4,000 bail was furnish
ed by Anthony Imbroguli, Baltimore.
Patrolmen August McDonough
and William E. Mitchell said they
had received a hurry call about
O'Clock to go to the intersection of
Bel Air road and Parkmont avenue.
They were told by William e.
Burke, truck driver. that his truck
had been sideswiped a few minutes
earlier at Bel Air road and Mary ave-
nue. by a car with a county license,
which was going in the same direc-
ton, away from the city.
Burke said he chased the car, man
aged to get in front of it after a
four-block chase and forced the
driver to halt.
Police said Bennington was getting
out Of his car as they arrived and
they charged that the Sheriff 'abus-
ed Oflcer McDonough.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
p. n. A. MEETING

The p. r. A. met In the high
school auditorium on Wednesday
evening last. Following the business
meeting a Christmas entertainment
was given by students of the various
grades of the high school, consisting
Of two plays, and the Glee Club sang
Christmas Carols under direction OF
Hugh Stuart, of the Music Depart
ment. There was large attendance
present
The Elementary School presented
plays and Christmas. carols on Fri
day morning and the High School in
the afternoon. Much praise is given
both teachers and students. the for
mer for the training and the latter
for the fine manner in which they
did their parts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
PERMISSION GRANTED TO TEAR
DOWN BRIDGE

Permission to tear down the old
Susquehanna Bridge between Havre
de Grace and Perryville has been
granted to the State Roads Commits
sion by the War Department, but no
action will be taken at present, the
commission has announced.
Plans for establishing special rates
for local traffic are still being con-
sidered. The old bridge is now being
used only by pedestrians.
1t has also been revealed that the
new bridge is being patrolled by arm
ed guards.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
FUNERAL OF JOSEPH ROBINSON
GRAPHICAL

The funeral of Joseph Robinson
GRAPHICAL was held in James Metho-
dist Church, Rising Sun, Md, at 200
O'Clock, Dec. IL, 1910. After brief
service at his late home in Rising
Sun. Interment was in West Not
tingham cemetery.
Pallbearers were Stuart Taylor,
John Whitman, Robert Love, John
Wilson and Otis Monger.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Mary
Elizabeth GRAPHICAL he leaves his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Gray
beal, and a sister, Mrs. Henry Mont
gomery, all of Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks and
appreciation for the many kindnesses
of neighbors, friends and relatives.
Mrs. Joseph r. GRAPHICAL
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. GRAPHICAL
Mrs. Henry Montgomery
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
GUNNER BAGS BANDED DUCTj

Captain Jesse D. Poplar, vi
known gunner of Havre de Grs
shot four and one-half pound d
on the Susquehanna river. The d
had been banded by the U. s. Bi
gical Survey in 1898. with the n
erals 654441. The Biological 81
vey has been notified and Capt. P%
lar will learn where the duck v,
banded and liberated,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
REAL ESTATE SALES

WheeleF & Grier, Realtors, have
sold for Mrs Louise E. Lyons the
40 acre farm and stone mansion near
Harnsley, Penna.. to Samuel A. Coop
or, Jr., Of Oxford, who viii take pos
session January /. It Is understood
that Mr.. Cooper will discontinue the
dairy and operate the farm as .
large sca1e Poultry Ranch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
MRS. EVA sHAFFER McNEE

The funeral of Mrs. Eva Shaffer
McNee, aged 81 years, widow of the
late William McNee, of Wilmington,
Del, was held from the home of her
sister, Mrs. Ely Short, in Elkton,
Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, with
Requiem mass in the Church of the
Immaculate Conception. Interment
was made in the Cathedral cemetery,
Wilmington. Mrs. McNee died at
Union Hospital, Elkton, after a long
illness. She was daughter of the
late Zachary Shaffer, of Elkton,
where her earlier life was spent. Be-
sides her sister, Mrs. Short, she is
survived by one brother, Richard
Shaffer, of Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27

MARY ELIzABETH COOPER

Mary Elizabeth Cooper, age rs,
died at her home In Charlestown,
Cecil County, on December i6. Fun
eral services were held at the Patter-
SON funeral parlor on Thursday af-
ternoon, in charge of Rev. G. w.
Cooley. Interment in Charlestown
cemetery. She leaves a sister and
three brothers; Mrs. Edith Kraefie,
George and Herbert, Charlestown,
and Brutus of Wilmington, Del.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
FOR SALE

Tubs for James Litter Car
riers $22.50 and your tub.
Standard Water Cups for
cows, with Brass Strainers $3.50
each.
Tubs and Cups always in
stock. Also used Loundes litter
carrier.
ALBERT H. MAGNES,
Bel Air Maryland
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27

The economists tells us that ecah
dollars worth of benefit we get must
cost us dollar; the politician tells
Is the benefit is free if we pay with
out looking.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27

Over 80 per cent of motor vehicle
accident in the VIGOROUSLY careless
United States are attributed to pas
senger cars. which are cracked up
at a speed Of two minute,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27

Only the details change. A few
years ago parents said: They
should have been back by now. I
always worry when they are driving
those colts"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27

Well. we have collective bargain
ing. plus government sympathetic
to labor. What else do We need to
make US behave like sane adultsf
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27

Some people can't talk about any
thing but war and politics, and some
are reducing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27

Present q small boy with . wat.
and he'll have the time Of his life,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-12-27
What Would You Do

What would you do IL fire
should destroy the furnishings
of your home that you've work.
ed to buy through the years?
Have you the ready cash to re-
place them quickly? A Residence
Contents Fire Insurance Policy
would replace them for you.
Such insurance safeguards your
family's comfort and your own
pocketbook. Phone for the facts.
CHAS. 8. PYLE
Insurance
RISING SUN, MARYLAND
Telephones & SO
Evening star., 1940-03-28
). f. {. and Holding
Company Relations
Topic Of Symposium
CIV. u. and Federal Bar
Sponsor Sessions on
Constitutional Law

The relation of the Securities and
Exchange Commission to public
utility holding companies will be the
basis of a discussion tonight at the
opening of a three-day symposium
on constitutional law sponsored by
George Washington University and
the Federal Bar Association.
The sessions, which carry the gen.
eral title, ''The New Nationalism and
the New independence of the States, -
will be held in the auditorium of the
United States Chamber of Com
merce starting at pm.
Tonight Lawrence Stanley Lesser,
supervising attorney for the S. E. c.,
will discuss constitutional Powers
of the Securities and Exchange Com
mission over Public Utility Holding
Companies" and James F. Davidson,
associate professor of law at the
university, will speak on Death
Sentence for Public Utility Holding
Companies" DR.. Cloyd Heck Marvin,
university president, will preside.
Members of the discussion panel
include Huston Thompson, former
member of the Federal Trade Com
mission; George Morris, chairman of
the House of Delegates of the Fed
eral Bar Association, and Moultrie
Hit, prominent local attorney.
Evening star., 1940-03-28
o. E.S. Chapter InstoI|s
New Officers Tomorrow

Installation of newly elected Of
ficers of Mary Washington Chapter,
No so, Order of the Eastern Star,
Clarendon. Va, will be held at
8 pm. tomorrow in the Clarendon
Masonic Temple. Mrs. Nellie Co.'S
don, past grand matron, will install
the following:
Bessie I. Beattie, worthy matron;
Easton L. Baldwin, worthy patron;
Edna B. Payne, associate matron;
Edgar Waller. associate patron;
Anne Allen, secretary: Jennie Lee
Smith, treasurer; Ruth O'Halloran,
conductress.
Appointive officers named at the
regular monthly meeting were
Mignon Lunquest, chaplain; Mar
garet Watson, marshal; Helen
Waters. organist; Myrtle Hum,
Adah; Florence Geiger, Ruth: Laura
M. Furman, Esther; Marie Rollins,
Martha; Mary Wilson, Electra;
Hazel Coleman, warder; Perry
Gawen. sentinel; Margaret Yost,
page, and Lee Robertson, operator
OF the signet.
Evening star., 1940-03-28
Alumni to Hear Hill

Representative Hill of Washington
will speak at banquet of Washing
ton State College alumni at 7:3O
pm. today in the Hamilton Hotel,
when the 50th anniversary of the
college founding will be observed.
Alumni here will listen to a program
broadcast from the college.