davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1940-06-23
HeC Cauan Committee
To Study Decisions
By Judge Bentley
so Witnesses Testify
At Hearing Recessed
Until Wednesday

A Senate Judiciary Subcommit-
tee considering President Roosevelt's s
reappointment of Judge Fay L.
Bentley as judge of Juvenile Court
plans to make a study of the SEN
tences she has imposed in the last
two years to find out whether they
have been unreasonable, it was
announced last night by Chairman
McCarran.
The corporation counsels Office
has been requested to furnish the
records.
Senator McCarran revealed the
subcommtttee's plans to scrutinize
the court records following conclu-
sion yesterday of three days of
public hearings at which more than
60 witnesses were heard. Another
hearing is scheduled Wednesday at
10 am.
Specific Cases Taken Up.
The subcommittee spent most of
It's time yesterday delving into sew
eral specific cases that had been
handled by the court since Judge
Bentley took the bench. One in
volved 15-year-old boy who was
committed to the National Training
School for Boys. Another con-
cerned a 14-year-old colored girl
who was sent to the National Train
ing School for Girls for seven
years.
One witness appeared to approve
Judge Bentley's reappointment and
two to oppose it.
Phillip w. Austin, an attorney,
said he did not believe Judge Bent
ley is the type of judge who gets
at the bottom of things" but on the
other hand is conquered by routine.
He drew his conclusion after citing
several of his experiences in Juvenile
Court.
Threatened with Contempt.
In one instance, Mr.. Austin said,
Judge Bentley censured him and
threatened him with contempt when
he attempted to bring out certain
facts IN a case. He further de-
clared Judge Bentley resents op-
position of witnesses.
Tie other opponent to Judge
Bentleys reappointment was Mrs.
Martin Codel, who described herself
as former professional social work.
er. She explained, however, she
did not know the judge and had no
ak to grind"
Emory B. Smith, first vice presi-
dent of the Washington Bar As
societion, strongly approved Judge
Bentley's continued service. He de-
scribed her as courteous and con-
siderate" and said she always had
shown q keen interest in the well
fare Of children and their future.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
HoroIoeists Elect

The new board Of the Horological
Institute Of America met yesterday
at the Bureau of Standards for An
inspection Of the work of SO watch
repairers and II certified watch
makers. Albert Spletter was named
chairman of the Board of Exam.
liners and Sigvald T. Jensson and g.
@. Paul were named for the board.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Campfire Program Friday

Clarence A. Phillips of the Car
negie Endowment for international
Peace will give an illustrated talk
on "Old Virginia-1,000 Miles of
Scenic and Historic Charm" on the
National Capital Parks campfire pro-
gram at pm. Friday in the Rock
Greek Park picnic grove, near Six
teenth and Kennedy streets NV.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Police Order Cold
Weather Gorb as
Summer Pouses

The Police Department de-
cided late yesterday that sum-
mer was not yet here to stay.
Inspector Lewis I. H. Ed
wards, assistant superintendent
and executive officer, sent a
teletype notice to ali precinct
officers directing that lnen of
their commands would dis
card summer garp aud return
to serge blouses and uniform
caps until 8 am. today.
Police officials were expected
to issue another style edict to-
day.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
w. 6. T. U. Plans Trip
On Steamer Wednesdoy

The District Chapter Of the Wom-
ems Christian Temperance Union
will sponsor an all-day excursion
to Marshall Hall Wednesday. Mem
bers Of the organization may leave
at $50 am. 2 pm. or $3.50 pm. on
the Wilson Line steamer.
More than 300 persons are ex-
pected to attend. Mrs. Ida w. Ram
sey Is president Of the chapter.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
A. (. DoweII, Jr., Graduated

Arthur e. Dowell, jr., 4426 Cathe-
dral avenue NV. is among the
graduates at the Peddie School in
Hightstown, N. j. Young Dowell was
on the senior privilege list for his
high scholastic average during the
last four years and was, elected to
Cum Laude, preparatory school
scholastic honor society.
Evening star., 1940-06-23

COHlNlCCce 1Or
/ the Presidents S
" Cup Regatta to
!: be held Septem-
: ber % and %, it
: was announced
y e S t e r d ay by
: Thomas P. Nor
gan, jr., regat-
ia prom motion
chairman.
Mr.. Gaines,
W no succeeds
VILLA Nc
Manus in the
post, has been
active in many
local civic and
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Card Purty at Edmonston

The Edmonston Citizens Associa-
ton will hold a card party Wednes-
day night in the Edmonston School
Proceeds will be used to repair and
equip the school playground.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Bludensburq Binqo Party

A bingo party will be held to-
morrow night In the parish hall of
st. Luke's Episcopal Church In
Bladensburg by the Women's Guild
Of the church.
Evening star., 1940-06-23

fraternal organizations.
The annual moonlight cruise
which the regatta association holds
preceding the event will take place
on the night Of August 20.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Work of Non-Chest Ch0ritv
Agencies in D. c. AnoIyzed.
Persons Solicited by Phone Urged
To Check Appeals Before Donating
First of a series.)

Do how the to
What proportion the
" ~ 1' eASe''
II your gifts go to the Community
pected agencies the Red Cross the
with the IS social
mat comprise the membership of of Social
! Of local welfare ~ ~ "fpo''1
But what about the agencies? Nearly
al engage charitable activity and
Evening star., 1940-06-23

Britain is experimenting with
whaleskin to learn whether 1t will
make bootlaces for the troops.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Band Concerts

MOn02y.
500 0pm.-Marine Band, Marine
Barracks.
7:30 pm.-Navy Band, U. S. Capitol
e:00pm.-Marine Band, Marine
Barracks.
Tuesday.
$50 p.m.-Marine Band, Walter Reed
Hospital.
100 Soldiers Home Band, Sol
diers' Home Bandstand.
3:30 pm.-Navy Band, West Potomac
Park.
Wednesday.
9:30 pm.-Marine Band, U. S
Capitol. s.,..
Thursday.
1:0 p.m.-Marine Band, Marine
Barracks Auditorium.
TOO Opm-Soldiers Home Band, Sol
n diers' Home Bandstand.
1:30 pm.-Marine Band, West Po-
tomac Park.
Friday.
500 Op.m.-Marine Band, Marine
Barracks.
Saturday.
100 p.m.-Marine Band, Marine
Barracks Auditorium.
TOO pm.-Soldiers' Home Band, Sol
diers' Home Bandstand.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
l. F. Gaines Is Named
Regatta Chuirmon

Lloyd F. Gaines, deputy tax as
SCISSOR OF the District, has been
named chairman of the Sponsors
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01
sEAFoRD


] p. T. Atkins has returned TO his
home on Arch street after spending
the past week In Baltimore with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl p. Thompson
made business trip to Baltimore
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi s. Warrington
are in New York City in the interest
OF their business.
Mayor George W. Donoho. mem-
beFs Of the City Council. and town
employees were recent guests of the
DUPONT Company on a tour through
the new nylOn plant here. The I'm
Vitati0n to make the trip through the
factory was extended by Emile F.
Dupont, manager Operations and
departments Of the plant we're ex-
planned to the party, and afterwards
luncheon was served in the company
cafeteria. The councilmen present
were Nathaniel NJ Cpnaway, Martin
n. Wiley, Harlan A. Willin and AL
bert j. Lank, while others attending
were City Manager Joseph McSween-
ey, Barton Graham and Frank
Deakyne.
The SeafOrd Chamber Of Commerce
is to receive a stimulant in the form
of an open banquet to be given with
in the next two weeks The dinner
will herald the opening Of an inten-
sivo membership capaign and an eff
fort to revive and expand its activi-
ties of the trade body.
Decision to hold the banquet, at
which new officers will be elected,
was reached following a series of
conferences between members Of the
board of directors and other interest
ed citizens. w. f. LOngendyke, pres
ident, said that an effort will be
made to secure a speaker from the
Wilmington Chamber Of Commerce.
Mr.. LOngendyke appointed Ralph
S. Newman as chairman OF the ar
rangements for the dinner. Each
member will be requested to bring
at least one prospective member to
the affair
The municipal election on Monday.
March 4, took ON added interest this
week, when it was announced that
William B. Huston had filed for
mayor. Mayor George w. DOnOho had
already filed for reelection. The set
up now is two candidates for mayor,
one year term. and four candidates
for two council seats, each three
year terms. The council candidates
are Martin N. Wiley, seeking re-
election; Norris Kitchens, Charles
Z. Hastings and W. Fred Burton.
Approximately 500 citizens are ELI
gible to vote.
Mr.. Huston is a Seaford business
man, a member of the firm of HOns-
tOn-Culver Company, manufacturers
Of fertilizers and fruit and produce
brokers. He is past master Of Hiram
Lodge, No. 21. A. F. & A. NJ. and
member OF the local Kiwanis Club,
Miss Kathleen L. Venables, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Venables
OF this town. and bTide-to-be. was
given a surprise shower this Tues
day, arranged by Mrs. Jane Allen
Stevens, at the home of her sister,
Mrs. j. Halbert Robinson.
Mrs. C. H. Bird and Miss Annabel
WrightnOw Camper of Baltimore,
Md. were guests this week of Mr..
and Mrs. Karl P. Thompson.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01
LOVES X ROADS

Mrs. Hattie Harrison and Mrs.
Elva Bailey will entertain the Ladies
Aid at the Community Hall this Fri
day night, March 1.
Mrs. Harry Smith entertained the
Home Demonstration Club last We'd
nesday Fifteen members and friends
enjoyed the luncheon. Mrs. Smith
'and Mrs. Oscar King were the pro-
ject leaders.
Mrs. Anna King and daughter of
MillsbOrO, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar King,
Mrs. B. NJ Jones visited Mr.. and Mrs.
George Krelling at Stanton last Sun
day, where there were several other
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. w. Brittingham
are staying much of the time with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Brittingham in
Virginia. John Brittingham is seri-
cusly i'll.
Mrs. Sabra Mears. So years old,
passed away at the home of a daugh-
ter in Laurel Mrs Mears was the
mother of Mrs. Stansbury English
who has the sympathy of her friends
in her sorrow.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01
oARpINAI ]. BAsEETBALL LELGUE
LEAGUE stanaIns

The second half Of the Cardinal
Basketball League got under way
with a pulse-hammering 0ne-point
victory for the Brooklyn Jewels
over the New York "Celticsp 1928.
Watson Of the losers gathered ~
points to shade Ace MuIholland by
one. The Royals continued their
winning ways at the expense Of the
Sphas. 27-2O. Captain MarYels IL
markers led the parade.
The following night saw the Sphas
crash through fol their initial league
victory in a most decisive manner,
when they slaughtered the bewilder-
ed Celtics. 46-16. willard Tease and
Chuck" Hamm0nd led the attack
with Is and 10 points respectively.
In the next game the high-hying
Jewels handed the Royals their sec
ond setback, 25-21. MarvePs six
deuces were high, but Mplholland
CounteTed closely with five.
In the last OF the weeks games,
the Celtics. playing without one OF
their best players. put up a whale
of a battle before succumbing to the
Royals, 25-24. Lefty" Watson's IL
points were decidedly high. The
Sphas taste Of prosperity evidently
was too much for them, as they fell
easy victims to the sharp-sh0oting
Jewels. 1894. Windy Siils and
Tom" Faix came from under
wraps" to register IA and s tallies,
while the old stand-bys. Captain
Tease and Ace" Mulholland con
tinued their good word with II and
8
The Milford Cardinals" first-half
champions of the Sussex County Bas-
ketBall League. are resting. but acne
too securely, in first place, BY virtue
OF three hard-fOpght second -haif en-
counters The RED Bitas visited
MilIsborO and" took the i.;gDltss into
camp. 1912. Thea ina haif-raising
extra period set-tO. Laurel bowed to
the locals. $3.50, and two nights la
tel the Red Raiders from RehObOth
returned 10. the beach withsg SD-25
defeat chaIked against their record.
The box STORES ef the Cardinal
League games follow. ~ G5t'ii1s
e"'e JEWELS
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01

They decided TO meet hereafter in
a building in back of Mr.. Benedict's
home, who IS leader OF their activi-
ties The building will be converted
into suitable troop headquarters.
Saturday some of the boys will go
To the camp, located near Diamond
State Lake. where they will cut dead
trees and bushes. Later ON they plan
t. drive a pump. Plans have Also
been made to have bake later in
the spring but the date has not been
set Camp equipment will be pur-
chased with the proceeds The meet
ing adjourned at $50 o'clock. with
some remaining to play basketball.
Student Council News
On Monday, February 26. the
members Of the Student Council re-
elected officers for the second semes-
ter. Richard Wagamon was elected
president; Betty Stevenson, vice
president. and Rae Russell, secretary
treasurer.
Sport News
on Friday hight the Milton boys
suffered defeat by MillsbOrO, 32-t9.
The Milton team tried desperately
until the end, but were unable to
overcome their much larger oppO-
nents.
The last game of the season will
be played Tuesday. March 5, on the
Milton court. Three strong Reho-
both teams will furnish the oppOsi-
tion for the home team. Come out
ard see three good games Of basket
ball on this date.
+. +. A. Chapter Holds Banquet
On the evening Of February %. the
Milton r. W. Helm Chapter OF Flu
tufe Farmers OF America held their
annual Mother. Father and Son ban
Quet. One hundred and twenty-five
people were present. OF these the fol-
lowing gave interesting and educa-
tional speeches: Ray Passwaters,
president Of state chapter; Wallace
Elmer Dickerson. Ralph T.
DR.. John Shilling. Chas.
Mills and William Welch. A humor-
ous monologue was given by Mrs.
and a movie was shown and
explained by NJ. Barry, member of
the State Board of Game and Fish
Music was furnished by
the Musical Jszzers, The program
was led by Toastmaster Frank Stog-
don, president of the local chapter
o----------------
=, -. r....a - Lt.a. ..t....s
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01

six who survive are Mrs. Eva Hud-
SON, of here, Miss Marie Lione OF
the State Hospital, Messrs. Louis,
Richard and Edyard Lione, of near
town, and Caafles Lione, of Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tyre and
daughter Madelyn and Miss Lulu
Evans returned this week from
two weeks trip to Miami, Florida,
Mr.. and Mrs James Evans have been
staying at me Tyre home during
their absence.
Mrs. Grace Nelson accompanied
Mrs. Frank Glover to Philadelphia
last week. where they attended the
hairdressers' show.
Orlando Derickson, of here, ac-
companied Mr. and Mrs. zack Wells
o. Wilmington, TO Washington, d. c.,
on Friday of last week.
Mrs. Harvey McCabe, of Bayard,
entertained the Sunshine Sunday
school class Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary 20. at her home. Plenty of
home made zee cream and crackers
were served by the hostess.
Little Samuel Wilson, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Leroy Lekites, is i'll at
this time. We wish him a speedy
recovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lynch and
son are expecting to occupy the
house of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Lynch
in town until they can erect a home
on the site Of the one that was re-
Gently DESTROYED by fire.
If you should meet a beaming
person driving & new Buick sedan.
1t will be Charlie Tingle.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01

E. L. Kratz. Carl Tucker and Mr.
and Mrs. Gootee Brown attended an
all-day r. e. A. meeting last Tues
day in Milford
Roy Barwick, Mrs. C. E. Ocheltree,
Mrs. J. H. EdgelI, Mrs. Ida Tucker,
Mrs. w. J. Mills and Mrs c. L. Har-
mon and son were among those who
attended the club luncheon at the
home Of Mrs j. F. Gordy in Dover
on Washington birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mcdowell and
children spent the weekend in Men
denhall, Pa, with relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. Darwin Savage and
children. of fredericksburg. Nd, were
Sunday guests of their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fritz Zott.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Mcdowell and
family called last Wednesday eve
ming on Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Elwell.
Messrs. Hale and Henry Harri-
son OF Berlin. spent Saturday after
noon with c. l.. Harmon and family.
Homer Kratz. of Kennett Square.
Pa. visited his brother, E. L. Kratz
and family over the weekend.
Mrs Amelia Orendorf entertain
ed several of her children at dinner
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Morris. of
called on Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Marvel on Sunday afternoon.
Several from here attended the
turkey supper given Saturday eve
ming in the Greenwood Community
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bretland
and family, of Philadelphia. were
supper guests of their mo-
ther. Mrs. j. ElwelI
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Adams. of
Philadelphia. spent the weekend
here with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Adams.
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01
ROXANA

Mrs. Mary Lione. age rs years,
passed away at her home near town
on Saturday morning after being
confined to her home for some time.
Mrs. Lione was born in Italy, and
about 33 years ego came to. reside
IN this vicinity. She was a devoted
Christian and a faithful member
OF the ROxsna Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held at the
above church Monday afternoon at
1880 o'clock with the Rev. J. E.
Jones officiating. Interment was
made in the Wilgus cemetery. She
was the mother of 13 children. The
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01

Totals
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01

Greenley, guard &C o. 0
Totals ........1O a "a
Milford chronicle., 1940-03-01
BLANCHARD'S STATION

Jack Elwell is a victim of lagrippe
and is confined TO his bed under the
care of DR.. W. W. Day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-30
SPEED LIMIT AT MATAPEAKE
FERRY REDUCED TO rs
MILE LIMIT

OF interest to the travelling public
throughout the State is an announce
ment made by the State Roads Com
mission, who have notified the Mary
land Traffic Safety Committee, that
the speed limit at the approach to
the Matapeake Terminal of the Clai-
borne-Annapolis Ferry in Queen
Anne's County, has been reduced
from the SO mile limit to rs miles
per hour.
The new speed zone is between
the top of the hill just beyond the
entrance to the club house at the
apprach to the Matapeake Ferry and
the ferry landing.
The change was made by the State
Roads in cooperation with the Mary
land Traffic Safety Committee, at the
request of the Claiborne-Annapolis
Ferry Company, and on the recon-
mendation of the engineering de-
partment of the State Roads Com
mission. The Commission voted to
establish the new safety measure
at their meeting held on August 9Th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-30
ARMY NEEDS COLLEGE
GRADUATES

The Army Corps plans in the near
future ordering certain college grad
yates to study meteorology at Mas
sachusetts Institute of Technology,
California Institute of Technology
and New York University, on flying
cadet status.
Requirements for this course of
study are that the applicant be un-
married, not less than 20 nor more
than 81 years of age, college grad
uate who has specialized in the
sciences, and who is able to pass a
physical examination up to the
same standards required of any
Army Officer.
Upon successful completion of the
course of study Flying. Cadets under
this classification are commissioned
in the officers Reserve Corps and
may compete for commission in the
Regular Army. While undergoing
instruction these cadets are paid a
monthly salary of $500, and in
addition are furnished food, clothing
and shelter.
Further information and applica-
ton blank forms may be procured
at any recruiting Office, or by writ
ing to the Commanding General,
Third Corps Area. Baltimore, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-30
NEW FARM DIRECTOR OF VIDAL

John A. Zufall ("Happy Johnny")
has been appointed farm program
director of VIDAL by Harold G.
Burke, manager Of the station. Zu-
fall is well known in the rural areas
of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Della
ware and Virginia principally be-
cause of his appearance as leader of
Happy Johnny and his Gang"
at entertainments throughout those
states. Zufall estimates he has ap-
peared in more than 200 towns with
many repeat performances and has
played to in excess of 100000 per-
sons in the past four years.
Two entirely new farm programs
are being added to WBAL's sched-
ule. Breakfast on the Farm" will
be broadcast for the first time on
Monday, September 2, and will be
a regular feature of the station
Monday thru Saturday, at $500 to
6:45 A. M. The program will feat
ure Happy Johnny" and his guitar,
guest talent, news and information
for farmers and electrical trans
criptions of interviews with farm
ers throughout Maryland, Virginia,
West Virginia, Pennsylvania and
Delaware. Mr.. Zufall has been tour
ing this area for the past month,
talking to farmers and getting sug-
gestions for WBAL's new farm pro-
grams.
On September 80, another new
farm program will be inaugurated by
VIDAL during the noon hour. Sur
veys are now being made through
out the United States and also among
farmers in Maryland as to what
form this program should take.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-30
RIG All CIRCLE

If all the boys and girls who were
members of All Clubs in 1889 were
to unite in one Of the all-join-hands
games and form a circle it would
have diameter of about 500 miles.
There were 1,381,595 members en-
rolled last year and such a circle
could pass through Detroit, Indian
apolis, Knoxville, and Washington,
D. G. A motorist driving 40 miles
an hour and 10 hours day would
need nearly four days to view the
whole line.
In general, the states with the
largest numbers of farm boys and
girls have the largest enrollments
In 1889, however, Alabama which
is fourth on the list of States ar
ranged by the number of rural child
rem = was the leader in All enroll
ment with 1OO,O5S members, taking
the lead from Texas, North Carolina,
and Georgia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-30
Golf Balls Are sDimpled'

Golf balls are dirnpled. You must
have noticed that and possibly have
wondered why. A golf ball has
about 800 dimples or meshes. Why?
John M. Davies of the B. F. Good
rich company research laboratories
explained to the American Physi-
cal society recently. Golf balls
travel SO to lis miles an hour, ac-
cording towhether the golfer is gee
whiz or dub. A backspin Of about
1000 revolutions minute is impart-
ed to the ball by the driver. A nib
lick may increase this to 10000
revolutions. This spin helps keep
the ball in the air. Smooth sur
faced balls drop more quickly than
the dimpled kind. The indentations
give the ball a greater "hold" on
the air. The longer it can stay in
the air, the faster it will travel.
Mechanical strokes have sent the
dimpled ball $50 yards as against 80
yards when the smooth ball was
used.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-30
ALLEGATION FOR MARYLAND
WPA PROJECTS

Maryland members of Congress
have announced approval Of alloca-
ton of $646,1O6 from WPA funds
for four non-Federal projects In the
State.
Senator Radcliffe and Representa-
tive Ward announced ALLEGATION for
two Eastern Shore projects, one of
$13,324 to construct school build
ing near Deals island.
The second project for this section
provides for the development of a
municipal park, including construc-
ton of golf course sprinkling system,
tennis courts, laying water and sew
er lines, grading and other work,
to cost $5,674.
Senator Radcliffe and Representa-
tive Byron revealed countrywide
road Improvement program in Gar
rett county, to include grading, wild
ening, surfacing and other work to
cost $243,070. They also announced
that funds have been approved to
carry out countrywide road i'm
provement in Frederick county to
cost $3S6,779.
An allotment of $10,585 was in
cluded for the construction and
improvement of buildings and facil-
tiles and grounds in the Hopkins
farm group of the University Of
Maryland, near Falkland.