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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-29
Washington Digest
BY BAUKHAGE
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WASHINGTON.- The battered cid
Ford with tent tied on top and
children protruding from every
crevice didn't pull up at lot of
farm gates this fall. When the
Okies and their ilk failed to call,
rural America didn't feel socially
sighted but il meant labor prob
lem had come up for lot OF farm
ers.
Who kept the Okies from keeping
their date in the harvest field?
Why Herr Hitler, Of course.
Here in Washington we don't know
just how many families making up
the 100000 migrants who are
needed by agriculture to help out
at harvest time didn't show up this
year but we do know a number were
DETECTED into work in connection
with the defense program. Reports
reaching the Federal Security ad-
miniStration indicate that ~ -core
than one section of the country farm
labor has been at premium. Real
shortage of labor hasn't turned up
in industry-at least as far as un-
skilled workers 60, but there Is a
shortage in the skills that is bound
to affect the surplus farm popula-
ton in the long run.
was in New England recently
and although up there, the skilled
workers are now being absorbed by
the war industries faster than they
can be trained, the New Englanders
still want more industries. In the
middle eastern states no farm labor
shortage is noted as yet, although
the cities are calling for the skills;
Wisconsin has noted lack of mi
grants, and In the southeast the big
job of building army camps has
taken a lot of skilled construction
workers from other sections and
also called a lot of unskilled labor
away from the cotton and tobacco
fields.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-29
Children Suffer
Most From PLIGHT

Since the children in these nomad
units naturally suffer the most, each
succeeding generation is 9 little
worse than the preceding one. The
children, as one observer expresses
1t, are "a lost tribe" They grow
up without a stable home, without
school or play and without health
protection. The result of the last
condition is "a per cent more dis
abling diseases among migrants
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-29
AIR BLITZ:
OUer England

The fourth German air army con-
tains the veteran and most expert
of Nazi bombers. 1t never had been
used over England, although it is the
best equipped and largest of the
German air forces. The fourth air
army was trained in Spain, used
to smash Poland in four days and
dive-bombed the French army into
submission and out of the Maginot
line. - ---- ----.-
scr Now many believe it has been as
signed a mission across the English
channel. The mission would be to
grind to debris the British industrial
Midland area. Two such attacks
have been made.
The first was on ancient Coventry,
historical cathedral city when Lady
Godiva made her famous horseback
ride. Coventry in modern times had
become the Detroit of England"
Here was made the larger portion of
British airplanes and thousands of
her 1859, 1000 people were employed in
defense industries.
In a single l0h-hour night raid,
Coventry was turned into sham
bles, hardly single home being left
unscathed. Berlin said all of the
plane factories were in ruins from
explosive and incendiary bombs.
The British denied this but gave no
details. 1t was admitted, however,
that almost 1000 civilians we're
killed, many air raid shelters which
were thought bombproof being
10
cred cathedral, almost a thousand
years old, was left with hardly one
stone atop another, except for a
single spire.
After a lapse of few days the
raiders concentrated on Southamp-
ton, city of a million people, also
in the Midlands. Berlin said the
hometown of the late Neville Cham
berlain, who appeased Hitler at Mu-
Mich, was given the same treatment.
Southampton is a textile town and
also had been turning out a large
cargo of automobiles and munitions.
Creeks Fight On
In the Italo-Greek war neutral OBJ
servers shook their heads and ad-
mitted they could not understand
how Greece was holding out. Out
numbered three to one, the ballet
skirted, pom-pom slippered Evzone
troops cut the Italians to ribbons
and pushed them back into Albania
on all fronts.
These observers still believed the
Greeks we're putting up a valiant
but futile battle. No one in authority
considers the Italian army seriously.
estimates running from derision to
contempt. But the Greeks military
supplies we're known to be low Also
there is no opportunity to give them
help, for all Greek guns, both rifles
and artillery, are Of a special Greek
manufacture and no ammunition of
foreign make will fit their weapons.
Once spring rolls around and the
Italian mechanical force can get
into action, there may be a different
story.
Mare NOStrum
One thing seemed certain. Musso-
lini in his attempt to carry on a war
by himself was tangling up the plans
Of the entire Axis. Control Of the
Mediterranean which the Italians
call Mare Nostrum (Our Seal may
come automatically rather than
enthusiastically
Adolf Hitler came TO the Duce's
rescue in this respect, once il was
certain the Italians had begged
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-29

FROM CHE BILLION
COAL FIELD IN THE
GEOGRAPHICAL GEN.
TER OF INDUSTRY
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1940-11-29

On December 2 the Christmas
clubs Of the nation will distribute
probably more than $3.50 900 900
among about 10000 members.
The 1889 average was S4S.sO per
member.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Motorist Rides Cross Ties

Police Magistrate G. Reynolds
Ash, of Elkton, fined John D. Wal
lace, of Street, Hartford county, SIS
and costs on the charge of reckless
driving.
Wallace, while driving along the
road near North East, turned his
car onto the railroad tracks. After
proceeding some distance the ma
chine plunged down an embankment.
The Waterman at North East grade
crossing notified the railroad agent
at North East, who in turn called
other officials of the railroad, and
the train dispatchers cautioned the
engineers in charge of the oncoming
trains to be ON the lookout. In a
short time Railroad Detective Fred
Fadeley was on the scene, and took
the joy-rider in charge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
The Old Double Deck
Bridge Doomed

The double-decker vehicular bridge
over the Susquehanna river, between
Perryville and Havre de Grace, is
definitely doomed
When the modern, broad-laned
new bridge is completed this sum-
mer the old one will be closed and
bids for it's demolition advertised.
The contract ON the new span calls
for it's completion by June 80. The
contract also stipulates that the old
double-decker bridge be torn down,
and Roads Commission Chairman
Ezra B. Whitman said recently there
had been no changes in plans to sal
wage the span.
A toll will be charged on the new
bridge and local residents who use
the bridge several times daily in
the course of business have protest
ed against demolition of the old
tariff-free span.
Several plans to allow residents to
cross free or at a reduced rate have
been discussed. Arrangements for
them are expected to be made be-
fore the toll bridge is opened.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Luncheon And Supper
Demonstration

Fifty Homemakers and forty high
school girls attended the meeting on
Buffet Luncheons as presented by
Miss Margaret McPheeters, Nutrition
Specialist of the University of Mary
land, at the new auditorium of the
Perryville High School, according to
Miss Smith, Home Demonstration
Agent. Points stressed by Miss Nc
Pheeters were: the simplicity of the
service, for serving large numbers,
the use of finger foods, and oppor-
tunity for greater informality, and
a method of using interesting Access
series in dishes as we'll as in foods.
This is the second countrywide
meeting for 1910, the first being DR..
Linden S. Dodson, rural socialogist
tor the University OF Maryland, who
spoke to a group of thirty leaders
ON Developing leadership" AS a
result of this meeting there is a
possibility of more leadership meet
ings if there are sufficient requests.
The next countrywide meeting will
be held on Friday, April 5, and the
subject will be Buying Electrical
Equipment" to be presented by A.
v. Krewatch, Electrical Engineer
from the University of Maryland.
This meeting will be held at Colora
at P. M.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Downham Again In Jail

+ Alvin (Sam) Downham, q resi-
dent of Elk Mills section, who has
been in conflict with the law a NUM-
Der of times, once on murder charge,
is again in the county Jail charged
with a criminal assault upon Miss
Nettie Porter, housekeeper for Jack
Cross, at the latter's home ON Mud
dy Lane, near Iron Hill.
Downham was indicted by the
grand jury of the March term Of
cecil County Court, Miss Porter a.
ieges that Downham entered the
Cross home, while she was alone,
overpowering and criminally as
saulting her. He will be tried at
the present term of court.
About Is years ago, Downham
was tried but acquitted on the
charge of the murder of Clarence
Yeamans of North East, taxi driv-
er, whose body was found several
DAYS after his disappearance, in a
deep ravine along the Feeder Road,
near Elk Mills. The case was remov-
ed to Queen Anne's County for trial
where Downham was acquitted.
Downham since then has been ar
rested several times on various
other charges and has served sew
eral sentences in the Maryland House
of Correction and in the county Jail
at Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Cecil Circuit Court
Proceedings
Grand Jury Investigates Gam.
bling--Indicts Operator
Who Skips

Only two cases were tried at the
Circuit Court for Cecil County last
week before court adjourned until
Monday. Several others on the docket
were postponed.
Walter T. Anderson, Jr, 16, of
Perryville, and Frederick M. Thorn
as of Hartford County pleaded guilty
to charges of entering and robbing
Ryan's pool room in Perryville. They
were held sub curia by the court.
The grand jury had large num-
Der of witnesses from this section
before it for questioning in connec-
ton with the gambling racket. One
witness, Earl McCummings aged 20
years refused to answer questions
and was committed to jail for con-
tempt of Court. After being in Jail
over night McCummings changed his
mind and agreed to testify.
AS result of the grand jury in
vestigation the place of business in
Rising Sun under surveillance has
been closed and the operator has
skipped for parts unannounced.
The Grand jury completed it's
work Thursday afternoon and was
discharged, returning the following
indictments:
Paul E. OFT, for desertion; Ray A.
Levan, for larceny; Lewis Rothwell.
for larceny; w. S. Brown, Eva Jones,
Charles ]. Walters, John Kirk, l.. T.
Wolford, for keeping gaming tables;
Marvin Cox, for larceny; Fred M.
Thomas, Walter T. Anderson, Jr., for
breaking and entering; Charles Will
son, colored, Emory Clark, Burns
Ford, Lawrence Boyer, possession of
alcohol beverages for sale without
having license; James w. Kinney,
Tor bigamy; Samuel Downham, for
assault and attempt rape; George
Thomas colored, for rape; James
Renshaw, for bastardy; Cora Alex
ander, negress, causing Grand jury
witness from attending court.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Student Conference

The fifth annual Student Confer
ence will be held at the State Teach
ers College, in Salisbury, Md, on
Saturday, March Is, with afternoon
and evening sessions. The confer
ence theme is 1.-THE Student In a
Complex World"
The principal address of the after
noon session will be by DR.. Harold
Benjamin, Dean of Education, Uni
versity of Maryland, on Patterns of
the Democratic Spirit"
A feature of the afternoon meet
ing will be debate on the subject OF
That American Students
Should Remain Neutral in their At
titude Toward Present World Con-
flicts.
In the evening at $3.50 o'clock,
will he the conference dinner. At
1880 O'Clock, play by Sophane play
ers, followed by dance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
On Academy Honor Roll

Eight of ten boys named on the
honor roll of the West Nottingham
Academy at Colora, are varsity foot
ball or Basketball players.
The last report of the registrar
named the following boys for first
honors: John Bustraan of Bristol,
Pennsylvania, George Funk of Hol-
lidaysburg, Pa, Richard Randall of
Cambridge, Ohio, all football play
ers. and David Feltman of Arlington,
Virginia.
Named for honors of the second
rank were: Frank Gibe of Bridgeton,
New Jersey, David Snow of Bruins
wick, Maine, both of whom played
football and basketball, Gwilym
Price of Carnegie, Pa, and George
Cairnes of Jarrettsville, Md, foot
pail players, and Llody Roberts of
Perryville. Md, and Sidney Venable,
Colora Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Injunction Against Water
System

North East is all stirred up over
the installation of water system
for the town. An injunction to re-
strain the Town Commissioners from
proceeding with the work has been
filed.
The signers of the petition were
Harry l.. Harvey, Jesse Crouch,
James Armour, Charles c. Bayard,
and Walter Hall, all citizens of the
town and taxpayers.
The injunction petition is based
on the failure of the Town Board
to recognize a petition to submit to
referendum under the local law
passed in 1895. A referendum was
held in 1888 and although the spon-
sors for water system won the
election was declared illegal because
of defect in the town election law
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Town Meeting Of The Air

Thirty-fve residents of the Ris-
ing Sun-Colora section of Cecil
County met together last Thursday
evening at the West Nottingham
Academy, Colora, and organized a
Town Meeting of the Air group.
At this gathering, which was spon-
sored by the Academy, the concensus
was that the activities ought to be
cultural and civic. Mr.. Lloyd Bal
oerston, prominent dairyman and
fruit grower of Colora, expressed the
sentiment of those present when he
suggested that they follow the pro-
grams of the Town Meeting OF the
Air until the end of the current sea-
son early in the summer.
Mr.. ]. Paul Slaybaugh, headmaster
at the Academy, was asked to act as
chairman for the time being. Mrs.
William Liddell of Colora, was elect
ed temporary secretary, and Mr..
Robert Cameron of Rising Sun, was
named treasurer.
Those present expressed the intent
to meet at the Old Academy each
Thursday evening. For the present
they will listen to- and discuss the
Town Meeting of the Air broadcasts.
Meanwhile, they will conduct in
quiries into other possibilities Tor
activity of a cultural and educa-
tional nature.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Pay Presented By All

The Cecilton Alters presented a
3-act play called Diamonds, 10
help pay Tor school curtain. Ten dol
lars was earned toward this fund.
The Kenmore Homemaker's Group
sponsored an all day meeting at
Kenmore High School Saturday,
March 2. A luncheon was served to
the group of thirty. A splendid ex-
hibit of hand work was on exhibit
by members. At 2 p. M, demon
stration was presented by Miss
Gladys George, Home Economist OF
the Conowingo Power Co., who gave
an excellent demonstration on over
Cooking Three complete meals were
made and later given to the lucky
winners in the group. Other inter-
esting special club meetings OF the
future will be blockprint meeting at
Cherry Hill and an "old glass" ex-
hibit at Principle Furnace.
Recently the Appleton Homemak-
er's celebrated the goth anniversary
of the founding of the club. Thirty
five members were present. SIX
members have been active in group
participation for the 20 years. The
hall was decorated for the occasion
with balloons and flowers. Mrs. Orvil
Ottey acted as hostess. Greetings
were given by Mrs. Mary Baus and
singing of old songs by all. Remarks
and comments were made by men,
Ders concerning enjoyments and the
particular work which had been most
interesting to them. Miss Helen
Irene Smith, Home Demonstration
Agent conducted candle service
which was very impressive and
beautiful. This included all members.
EARLY members or members from
away were: Mrs. Harvey Lee, New
ark, Mrs. George Peterson, Zion,
Miss Ida Kimble, Newark, Mrs.
VIM. McClosky, Sr., Newark, Mrs
John Hobson, Middletown, Del,
Mrs. Hasen Smith, Glasgow, Del.
Appletown Homemaker's Club held
a Leap Year Party in the club room
on February 30, 1910. An evening
of games and fun was spent. Re-
freshments Of sandwiches and coffee
were served. Prizes were given to
all.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

The Junior Choir meets Thursday
afternoons at 2:45 and is under d.
rection of Mrs. A. M. McNamee.
The annual banquet OF the North
East Fire Company will be held at
the High School auditorium, North
East, on Friday evening, March 15.
= James Powell, representative of
the Jersey City, New Jersey, Beard
of Health, is spending some time in
Rising Sun, inspecting the handling
of milk and other conditions in this
connection, at the Sheffield Farms
Company plant here, daily shippers
to the Jersey City market.
The Northern and Southern Divi-
sions of the Epworth League met
Tuesday evening, last week, at the
Methodist church in North East
Rising Sun was represented by TWEEN
ty-six members The meeting was at
tended by about 400 persons OF the
various churches and much spiritual
manifested.
Mrs. Evelyn Johnson, aged 40
years daughter of Jacob Steele, OF
Elkton, was shot and seriously
wounded at her home in Philadel-
phia, Tuesday night last week, by
John Leiby, of that city. He also
shot a friend of the Thompson fam
lily, named John McCullion, and then
chot and killed himself
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Harvey-Zachary

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert G. Zachary
announce the marriage of their
dughter, Muriel Junnita, and Mr..
Ralph T. Harvey, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Harvey, of Iron Hill, Cecil
county, on Wednesday evening,
March 6.
They were attended by Miss Ruth
Jones and Mr.. Freeman DuBree.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. c. Ledbetter, pastor of the
Baptist Church, Havre de Grace.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
SUM- CECIL COUNTY, Md. FRIDAY. MARCH 15 1910
Personal And Social

Mrs. Raymond Shingler has been
visiting relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Helen Shepherd returned on
Friday from visit to Miss Marjorie
Effing, Philada.
John T. Owens, son of Clarence
owens of Rising Sun, is patient in
Mercy Hospital, Washington.
Mrs. Pherdinand Phinizy, of Au-
gusta, Ca, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cecil e. Ewing, at The Bung-
allow.
Miss Lucy Carhart, Wilmington,
Del, has been visiting her sister,
Mrs. Ralph T. Wilson, Mapel Lawn,
near town.
Mrs. Marion Fehr, of this town,
was taken to Union Memorial Hos
pital, Baltimore, on Saturday, for an
operation.
Mr.. Marshall Brown, who had been
visiting home folks in Rising Sun,
returned Saturday to his home in
Indiana.
Mrs. Edgar Schultz, of Lancaster,
Pa, has been spending the week
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elwood Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. M. Pogue re-
turned on Tuesday from Florida,
where they enjoyed months stay
at St. Petersburg.
Miss M. Lidie Stewart, who spent
the months of January and February
with Philadelphia relatives, returned
to Rising Sun on Thursday.
Mr.. Henry j. Effing and daughter,
Miss Morjorie Effing, of Philada.,
former residents of Rising Sun, call
ed on friends here Friday last.
Ralph T. Wilson, who has been
patient in Union Memorial Hospital,
Baltimore, for the past two weeks
where he sustained am operation,
was able to return to his home here
this week,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
DEATHS
GEORGE CHRISTIE LOGAN

George Christie Logan died Sum
day, March 10, in Maryland General
Hospital, Baltimore. Funeral services
were held Thursday, 200 p. m, at
Rowlandville M. p Church, and in
terment made in Hopewell cemetery.
The deceased was the son of the
late John and Mary Ann Logan. He
was in the SOth year of his age, and
was born and spent his entire life in
Rowlandville, where he had conduct
ed a general merchandise business
for the past fifty years. Mr.. Logan
had been postmaster at Rowlandville
for 81 years.
His wife, Clara Logan, died three
years ago. Three children. survives:
John r. Logan, Rowlandviile; Mrs.
Dorothy Reardon Hornell, New
York; Mrs. L. M. Holcomb, Kennett
Square, Pa, and one grand daughter,
Jean Ann ReardOn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Fire Destroys Large Barn

A fire believed to have been start
ed by a defective electric wire de-
stroyed the large double barn and a
lot of shedding on the property of
John Lawrence, at Elk Mills, Mon
day. Besides the building, one cow,
about IL tons of hay and furniture
and mill machinery were consumed
by the flames. The building was part
tally covered by insurance. The loss
was estimated at about $4,000.
The Elkton Volunteer Fire Com
pany responded to the alarm but
because of lack of water, was un-
able to fight the fire effectively.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Women Organize

The newly organized Business and
Professional Woman's Club of Cecil
county has completed it's organiza-
ton by the election of the following
officers to serve for the first year:
President, Miss Marian Blackburn,
Port Deposit; first vice-president,
Miss Katherine Bratton, Elkton; Sec
ond vice-president, Mrs. Lottie Crow
gey; recording secretary, Mrs.
Esther B. Pryor, Elkton; correspond
ing secretary, Miss Mary Kay, Elk
Mills; treasurer, Mrs. Caroline G.
McSpadden, Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
To Open Campaign

The members of the Democratic
party of Wlcomico county, will hold
a reception and open house on Satur-
day, March 16, for Congressman
David j. Ward.
The date will mark the opening of
Congressman Wards campaign for
denomination. Since announcing last
December, duties in Congress have
not given HIM an opportunity to
conduct his Eastern Shore campaign
as he would have liked to.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

Mrs. John w. Kimble and Mrs.
Robert w. Cameron gave a bridge
party and shower at the nome OF the
former, East Nottingham, Pa, Satur-
day afternoon, in honor Of Miss
Mary Maxwell, whose marriage to
Mr.. Charles Mahoney will take place
at 800 o'clock Saturday, March
23rd, at West Nottingham Presby-
terrain Church. Six tables of bridge
were played, after which Miss Max
we'll was the recipient of many love-
ly gifts.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Attendance In Schools
Of County

The report of Attendance Officer
Edwin H. Barnes for the month of
February, shows that the attendance
in the public schools of the county
was little lower, due to bad wealth
err. The averages in the various
schools follow:
One Teacher Standardization
94.2, Wesley S4.S, New Valley S4.6,
Fair Hill 84.1, Marion 1915, Prin-
cipio S2.1, Pilot S1.2, lakewood 500,
Pleasant Hill 1913, Rowlandville
500, Blake III, Union, Harris and
Chapel TO, Liberty Grove 1853,
Charlestown 74S, Jefferson GA,
Ponds Neck 400.
Two Teacher Schools-Cherry Hill
92.1, Providence $751;, Leeds 1872,
Colora SOL.
Graded Schools-Elk Mills 90.4,
Cecilton 9O2, Chesapeake City 1913,
Rising Sun 83.6, Perryville S3.1,
Calvert 1927, Elkton S2.5, North
East 1922.
High Schools-Chesapeake City
91.2, Cecilton $50, North East 1873,
Elkton S79, Calvert 875, Perryville
S6.8, Rising Sun 84.4, Kenmore Gre
port not i'm.
Colored Schools-W II s n 92.9,
Elkton, 1873, Port Deposit 87.6,
Cecilton sos, North East 1871,
Cedar Hill 77.9, Cokesbury IT'S,
Conowingo 60.4, Elkton Col. H. S.
80.4.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Houses Sold By State
Roads Commission

The State Road Commission,
whose proposed dual highway will
cross the Landing Lane section OF
Elkton, has sold the houses which
it purchased in that section in &C
quiring a right of way.
The Hoy dwelling was sold to
George A. Moore, of Newark, Del. /;
the Caldwell house, to Edward H.
Barnes; the Realey property to Or
vile Gehr, and the William A. Die
bert dwelling was bought back by
Mr.. Diebert. The new owners must
remove the houses within 80 days.