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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
One Hundredth Anni-
versary Of Church
Special Commemorative Exer-
cises At Mount Pleasant

The congregation of Mt. Pleasant
Methodist Church, near Colora, will
observe the one hundredth anniver-
sary of the church on Sunday, Aug
ust 25th. The order of service will
be: Sunday school at $3.50 a. M, Mr..
Worthington, Superintendent.
Preaching 1880 am. by Rev. 0.
E. Jones, D. D., of Georgetown, Del.
Song Service at 2:00 p. m.
Rev. w. H. Briggs, of Elsmere,
Del, will give the Historical Address
at 2:3O p. m.
Young Peoples Meeting at 1880
p. M, in charge of Mr.. John Lippin-
colt.
Preaching at 500 p. m. by Rev.
R. l.. Shipley, D. D., of Baltimore.
There will be special music at each
service. Rev. j. w. Jones is pator of
the church and will be in charge of
the services.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public to attend this notable
anniversary of the church.
Lunch will be served by the ladies
of the church at moderate charge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Special Services At The
Methodist Church

Mr.. Charles Showard, Chinco.
league, Va, student of Eastman
School of Music, Rochester, N. j.,
directed his own production, "The
Musical Sea of Life" on Sunday
evening, at the James Methodist
church here.
A large audience attended the
special musical presentation and
was deeply impressed by the beauti-
full service. The choir, several solo,
lists and readers assisted Mr.. Show
ard in the presentation of the pro-
gram. The program:
Master, the Tempest Is Raging"
by the choir.
'In the Waves" solo by Mrs. R.
C. Dodson.
Part 1.-THE Haven of Rest, -
sung by Miss Catherine Etter.
Break, Break, Break" reading
by Edwin Haines.
"Let the Lower Lights be Burn
ing" duet by Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
McNamee.
Part III-"Throw Out the Life
Line" sang by H. w. Ewing.
Sermon, 'The River of Life" by
the minister, Rev. ]. B. Dickerson.
"Jesus Calls U.s." solo by Miss
Anna Ryan.
Poem, "L'euvoi," given by Mrs.
T. r. Dickerson.
Crossing the Bar" sung by Mrs.
r. C. Dodson. Benediction.
The musical program was heigh-
tened by the stage equipment, rep
resenting large ship and light
house and beautiful lighting effects,
and the minister's sermon was espec-
tally appropriate to the impressive
service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Road Blockers Ordered
Arrested

In order to break up the practice
of curious motorists blocking roads
in the vicinity of fires and interior
ing with the efforts of firemen, in
structions have been issued to the
Maryland State Police to make ar
rests If necessary.
Several cases have occurred in
Cecil county in which fire companies
have been prevented from reaching
the fires. AS result Of these in
cidents, Cecil firemen have protested
and appealed for assistance.
At the Kelly fire on the night of
Aug. 6, in West Nottingham section
the Port Deposit and Perryville fire
companies could not reach the scene
because the public roads were block
ed and the lane leading into the
Kelly farm was damned with cars.
The numbers of several cars were
taken and their owners cited to ap-
pear before a magistrate to show
cause why it was necessary to block
the roads in case of fire.
At hearing before Justice of the
Peace j. III. Pugh, of Port Deposit,
fines of $11.45 each were given
those who had been served with
notices to appear.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Traffic Accidents In
State Of Maryland
Automobiles Take Toll OF
Forty-Five Lives During
The Month OF July

Traffic accidents took toll OF AZ
lives in the State of Maryland DUR
ing the month of July, with IL VIC
Tins in Baltimore City and 81 in
the counties. This is an increase of
SO per cent over July of last year,
whenshere was total of 80 persons
killed in the city and counties. In
addition to these fatalities, there
were reported 924 personal injuries
and 1886 property damage acct
dents with an estimated economic
loss to the citizens of the state of
over one million dollars.
This is the greatest number of
persons killed in any one month
since September, 1888, when there
were 494 killed.
Pedestrians accounted for 81 per
cent of the fatalities in the city and
counties. One bicycle fatality was re-
ported in the city and one in the
counties, while the balance were
strictly motor vehicle with motor
vehicle and fixed object accidents.
These accidents can be attribut-
ed basically to one thing and that is
carelessness; in the use of speed,
failing to stay on the right side of
the road, failing to reduce speed at
intersections, failing to compensate
for physical disabilities, failing to
correct faulty equipment, and care
lessenss in the use of intoxicants
while driving or walking.
AS a result of this tremendous
increase in fatalities the Maryland
Traffic Safety Committee has recon-
mended a strict enforcement cam
paign by the Baltimore City Police,
the Maryland State Police, and the
several county police departments.
The committee has also recon-
mended that the Commissioner of
Motor Vehicles, in addition to his
current program of re-examining all
drivers involved in accidents, con
duct on Accident Prone" drivers
clinic, re-examining all drivers in the
state who have been involved in two
or more accidents during the past
three years, as indicated by the rec
ords available in the State Police
Accident Prevention Bureau and the
Drivers Record division of the Com
missioner of Motor Vehicles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Jurors For September
Term Of Court
Those Drawn Will Serve At
Term Converting Sept. 16

Associate Judge James F. Evans
has drawn jurors to serve at the
September term of Circuit Court fol-
Cecil County, which convenes al
Elkton, on Monday, Sept. 16, as
follows:
Elkton district-Keller ]. New.
conner, Jacob Rubenstone, Robert
Baker, Cove S. jenkins, John Calvin
Fox, Albert G. Buckworth, and
James H. Collins.
Chesapeake City. district--Zachary
T. Loveless, Harry H. Howard, Fred
Bramble, John L. Shelton, Thomas
Stradley, and Wallace Williams.
North East district-Eugene Ra-
cine, Allen Carlson, Joseph r. Grant,
Jacob Sadowsky, George H. Ulary,
and Anthony Cameron.
Cecilton district-George Bail
ey, Willard Knock, Guy c. Locker
man, Eben B. Frazer, John Benson,
and William H. Husfelt.
Fair Hill district-Alfred Davis,
Harold w. Strahorn, Madison X.
Scott, Leon v. Ewing, and Robert
G. Mackey.
Rising Sun district-Jerome E.
Brumfield, Edward Gibson, w. L.
Ely, Albert R. McGrady, and Jos. e.
Ayers.
Port Deposit district-Hugh Roe
Herman Wilton Campbell, r. James
Roe, Herman Jackson, I. Lawrence
Paxon, Arthur L. Benjamin, and
Levi P. Winchester.
Conowingo-Oakwood, G. Lewis
Taylor, Willis Hathaway, and Hydes
D. GRAPHICAL.
.Calvert-Zion district Clifford Eng
land, John M. Clayton, and Allen
Jones.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Attempted To Defraud
Truck Owner

Charged with attempting to OBJ
tain money under false pretenses
from ii. D. Dickson, a truck fleet
owner of North Carolina, Richard
and Arthur Mitchell, twin brothers,
are being held in the county Jail at
Elkton.
Using the name of Swinson. it is
alleged Richard Mitchell visited the
Western Uaion Telegraph office,
sending telegram to Mr.. Dickson,
stating that he had a breakdown
near this town and needed $50 for
repairs.
The truck owner knew that Swim
son was not in the locality, SO he
sent a message to the local telegraph
Office asking that alleged sender be
apprehended. Town Officer Elwood
Boyd placed Richard Mitchell under
arrest and later arrested Arthur,
when. unaware that his brother had
been taken Into custody, he stroll
ed into the telegraph Office and ask
ed II "Swinson" was around.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Concert By Elkton Band

Under sponsorship of the Lions
Club, the Elkton Band will give an
openair concert in Center Square,
Rising Sun, ON the evening of Tues
dey, August 81.
Under the leadership Of Sterling
Dunbar, native of the town of
Elkton, the Band has attained high
musical proficiency and the concert
given here will be real treat to
all music lovers,-and who is it
that does not enjoy band music.
The band boys are raising funds
for the purchase of new uniforms
and any contribution to this fund,
no matter what amount, will be
greatly appreciated by them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Entertained At Dinner

Miss Roberta White, of Fairview,
near Port Deposit, entertained at
dinner Sunday in honor of her sis
ter, Mrs. Alexander Milne and her
daughter, Miss Mary Lou Milne, OF
Missoula. Montana. The guests were:
-,.4ss Roberta Graham. of New
vailey, MRS. j. Graham, of Rising
sun, Mr.. and Mrs. L. Gerry White
and SON of Baltimore, Mr.. and Mrs,
Richard Orrell and daughter Mrs,
Kate White, of Baltimore: Mr.. and
Mrs. John Evans and SON of Bel
Air, Mr.. and Mrs. e. P. Smith and
son Thomas e. Smith. and Miss
Jean Andrews, of Gainesville. and
Mrs. r. James Roe and daughter
Miss jeanette Roe of Port Deposit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Appointments Made
By School Board
Delegation Urges Consolidat.
ed Elementary School In
Eighth Election Dist.

The Board of Education met in
regular session on Tuesday, August
18th. Those present were Mr.. ]. e.
Crothers, President; Mrs. Wallace
Williams, Vice-President, and DR.. T..
B. Moore.
The minutes Of the regular meet
ing of July 9Th were read and ap-
proved, and sundry bills ordered
paid.
A letter was received from G. J.
Langenfelder 6 Son, Contractors on
the new dual highway, expressing
their regret that they encroached on
the Perryville High School proper
ty with a detour. The Contractors
assured the Board that all repairs
and damages would be adjusted
satisfactorily when the job is COM
pleted.
The following designations were
received and accepted with regret:
Mr.. E. B. Fockler, Principal of the
Chesapeake City High School and
Mr.. Roger s. Harrison, Assistant In
the Elkton Colored High School.
Mr.. NRichard Aiken and Mr.. j. P.
Sullivan came before the Board re-
garding bus service on the road be-
tween Warwick and the Church
Road section. The Board agreed to
have the Superintendent check with
Mr.. Powell, bus contractor in the
first district, regarding the possibil-
ity of providing bus service for this
section and the cost of same.
The following resolution was re-
ceived with interest by the Board:
BE 1t Resolved That the Maryland
State Poultry Council does hereby
express its sincere appreciation to
the Cecil County Board of Education
for their fine contributions of hos
pitality extended the Council in con-
nection with its Annual Summer
Meeting in Elkton on July 81, 1910.
Maryland State Poultry Council,
w. H. Rice, Secretary"
A delegation from the Eighth
District, Mrs. T. Barnard Walters,
opOhOoAoA, SdAAO uClOIS tn0 0UdTQ
in the interest of q consolidated
elementary school in the Eighth
District. The Board agreed to con-
slider this request during the COM
ing school year and to make various
Investigations regarding the practi-
cal aspect of this consolidation.
The Board decided to re-advertise
for bids on the proposed bus route to
be established from Jackson's Cross
Roads to Bay View.
The Board decided to have the
firm of Charles o. Hall, of Balti-
more, audit the books for the school
year 1939-1940.
The following appointments were
approved by the Board-Mr. George
j. Balog, Principal of the Chesa-
peake City High School; Mr.. Roy l..
Robertson, Assistant in the North
East High School; Mr.. H. Weston
Tolle, Industrial Arts Teacher in the
Cecilton High School; Mr.. Harry N.
Simms, Assistant in the Elkton
Colored High Scohol.
The Annual Report for the year
1939-1940 was received and dis
cussed with much interest by the
Board.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Farm Bureau Picnic

The annual all-day picnic by the
Cecil County Farm Bureau, held
Wednesday of last week, at white
Crystal Manor, on the Elk River, was
attended by members and friends
of the organization from all parts
of Cecil County. David Mcdowell of
near Calvert, president of the Bur-
eau, was in charge of the affair. Be-
sides bathing, many Of the atten-
dants participated in various kinds
Of games. A picnic dinner was SER
we'd during the afternoon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Suit For Divorce Filed

Through his counsel, ]. Albert
Roney, Jr., suit has been fled in
the Circuit Court at Elkton by Mrs.
Thelma L. Odenwald of this county,
for an absolute divorce from her
husband, Rudolf M. Odenwald, on
the grounds Of desertion. The bill of
complaint states that the parties
were married on June "a, 1922, in
st. Paul, Mimi, and that they lived
together until 1895. Two minor
children were born as result of the
union. The defendant is given until
Sept. rs to show cause why decree
should not be granted.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Injured By Explosion
On Boat

Howard Gregg, Of Coatesville,
Pa. was severely burned and the 49,
foot auxiliary sailboat Orrin destroy
ed by an explosion which occurred
as Gregg was starting an electric
pump. The boat, owned by Frank
Eckman, of Coatsville, sank in six
feet of water about 500 feet of
shore In the North East river near
North East Heights.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Real Estate Sales

The Green Feed and Supply Com
pany OF Oxford, have purchased from
the Philada.. Baltimore and Wash
ington Railroad, the tract of land on
South Third Street near the freight
depot where their ware house and
railroad siding are now located.
Wheeler & Grier, Realtors, nego-
tiated this sale.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Rain Breaks Drought

Rain overspread the bulk of Mary
lands farming acreage Friday in
some cases providing the first moist
ure of consequence in weeks and
breaking drought that had threat
ened to wreck farm crops.
The Eastern Shore, the States
noted vegetable-raising section, en-
joyed LIZ inches of rain in the thirty
six hours up to late Friday after
noon.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Liquor Violator Sent To
House Of Correction

Making a second visit to Port
Deposit, the result of protests about
violations of the local liquor laws,
David Randolph, Sheriff of Cecil
county, placed under arrest Cephus
Reed. colored, charged with selling
no-tax liquor. He was Immediately
taken before Magistrate Howard
Pugh. of that town, who sentenced
Reed to one year in Maryland
House of Correction.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23

The Short Course Club of Ceci.
County is sponsoring an evening of
entertainment consisting of music,
reading and refreshments, ON the
Armour lawn, near Bay View, on
Friday evening, August 30th, ct
8;00 o'clock. Public Is invited.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23

ISOLATION will meet Sunday, August
|25. The business meeting Will be
held at 900 p. m.
The Kent and Cecil County Horse
Association, organized last spring
held it's first show ON Thursday OF
this week at Galena, Kent county.
The Racine Family Reunion AS
ISOLATION held their annual family
gathering at Port Herman, along
the Elk river, on Wednesday Of this
week.
Frank Keppel, of near town, Is
building a three-room addition to
his small bungalow, occupied by his
daughter and family, the Elwood
Wilson's.
John Stem and Elwood Racine
North East, have been elected to
the advisory board of the Southern
States patrons in the North East
community.
Plans are complete for the second
annual reunion of the Ewing fam
lily on Saturday, August "a, 1910,
at IL A. M, standard time, at st.
Johns Methodist Church, Lewisville,
Pa.
Richard Barnes, of Perryville,
was given a hearing before Magis-
trate G. Hewlett Cobourn of Havre
de Grace and sentenced to ninety
days in the Bel Air jail for assault
and battery on Special Officer James
Hines.
Indications point to small yield
of sweet corn for this seasons pack,
due to dry weather and damage by
the Japanese beetle. A number of
our farmers are reported Flowing
down their paintings, the yield being
SO poor.
The twenty-ninth annual reunion
of the McKinsey-Tyson families was
held Thursday Aug. 15, at Lenape
TdIh, ACoO kdIA1AxO0 "a tAAS
descendants of Lewis and Jane Ty-
son, and Benjamin K. and Susanna
B. McKinsey.
Mrs. Esther Monahan Wright, of
Perry Point, has been elected execu-
TIVE secretary of the Welfare Board
of Hartford County, succeeding e.
Pershing County, resigned. Mrs.
Wright was selected for the position
because of her past experience in
welfare work.
The Wieble Machine Works, in
Havre de Grace, which suspended
operations several months ago, sold
old the building and equipment to
Herman P. Ruff of New York City,
and workman are engaged in re-
moving the machinery for shipment
to New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Frazier, of
Elkton, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Alice E., to Mr..
James e. Long, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Long, of Stanton, Del. The
wedding will take place on Nov.
28th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Munson Jackson, of
Principle Furnace, announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Mildred
owens Jackson to Mr.. Howard c..
McGuirk, son of Mrs. Catherine Nc
Guirk, OF Principle Furnace. The
wedding will take place in Sep
TENDER.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. Grant Hebble,
Ill, are rejoicing over the birth OF
a son, ]. Grant Hebble, Nv, which
occurred at Portsmouth, Virginia,
August S. The little fellow is a
great-grandson of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Hartenstine of Principle
Furnace and Rising Sun, his grand
mother being the former Angelina
Harte1stine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Passed Counterfeit $500
Bill

A man giving his name as James
E. Harris, Norfolk, Va, was arrested
in Elkton on a charge of passing a
counterfeit IS bill. Sheriff David
Randolph and Officer T. Douden
Reynolds Of the Elkton Police said
Harris had given the bill to an Elk
ton bakery driver.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
To Sell Old Court House
Equipment

The Board of County Commission
ers for Cecil county, has decided to
sell the furniture and fixtures in all
the offices in the old court house
building, at public sale. All the coun-
ty offices have been moved to the
new court house building, on East
Main Street, Elkton, which was
recently dedicated.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
Barr--Logan Z.

The marriage of Miss Ruth Barr.
daughter of Mr.. Rowland Barr and
the Late Mrs. Barr Nof Port Deposit.
and Mr.. George G. Logan, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Clinton Logan Of
Rising Sun, was solemnized on FRI
day afternoon, Aug. 16, at two
O'Clock. The ceremony was perform
ed at the Methodist Church at War
wick, Cecil County. by the pastor
Rev. Paul Mccoy.
Miss Barr had as her ouly attend
ant her sister, Miss Louise Barr, of
Havre de Grace and their brother.
Mr.. Ellsworth Barr, of Port Deposit.
acted as best man.
The bride wore q gown of stony
blue crepe with navy accessories
and corsage of white roses. Her sis
ter wore poudre blue crepe with
white accessories and corsage Of
pink roses.
Following southern motor trim
the happy couple will make their
home, for the present, with Mr.
Logans parents, in this town.
Mrs. Logan is graduate of Tome
School. Port Deposit and Mr.. Logan
OF Rising Sun High School and Bliss
Electrical School. Washington. ., q
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23

A man may gain more practical
experience from poverty In ten days
than he can from riches In tan years,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23

Some men talk of their superiority
every time they resist temptation.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23

The marriage of Miss Helen Beers
daughter of Mr.. Stanley Beers of
Elkton, and Mr.. Vernon H. Will
>kinson, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Wilkinson, Louisville, Pa, took
place at II o'clock Saturday morn
ing August 10, in the Methodist
church, Lewisville. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. f. K. Nc
Corkle, pastor of the church. The
attendants were Mrs. Grace Armour
of Bay View, and Frank SINNERS.
Zion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-08-23
JG SUM- CECIL COUNTY, Md. FRIDAY. AUGUST %. 1910
Briefly Noted News

Harmony Cemetery Memorial AS
ISOLATION will meet Sunday, August
rs. The business meeting will be
held at 900 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
PUBLIC SALE


Having no further Use for the fol-
/ lowing Personal Property, ] VIII sell
al Public Sale, on farm where ! now
reside, 3 miles East Of Thompsonyille.
on Pier Beach Road. on
Tuesday, November 26. 1870,
AT 10 O'CLOCK A. M.
Rain or Shine
LIVE STOCK
Fair Good Mules. work anywhere.
weigh about 200 pounds One Young
Mare, 4 years old, weigh about 1900
pounds. Eleven Head Milk Cows, two
heifers and ] bull, all u. 3. and blood
tested. Thirty-six head Of Ewes and
! Ram. Eight head OF Shoats. and !
Brood Sow.
Four stacks top fodder, two stacks
timothy hav. ten stacks soy bean hey.
about IT'S bushels wheat. about 1900
baskets corn.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
One John Deere tractor. been in use
two and one-half years. has done no
haTrows. good as new: one John Deere
spring tooth harrow. new; one John
Deere three-section drag harrow good
as new; one set Oliver twelVe-inch
tractor plows, one John Deere riding
plow. one walking cultivator. one John
Deere 500 corn planter, good as new;
one McCOrmick- DeeflnB moving ma
chine. good condition: one Mccormick
Deering binder. one eleven-spout On
tario grain drill, one Black Hawk man
ure spreader. one land roller, one hay
rake, one three-roW marker, one Fair
balIks-M grain mill for crushing or
grinding, one saw bench. one corn
shelter, one horse corn srindeF, one
grain fan. one set platform weights.
one barn truck. one sleigh, one farm
wagon. fam rack and box. single trees
and double trees, two sets leather har-
ness. two sets rope harness. collars and
brides. two pair short handle forks. one
grindstone, one Lean Wilson ice box,
four S5-fb milk cans one milk bucket
and Strainer. one 1000 capacity oil
burning brooder stove. 100 hve-eighths
baskets. shovels. hoes. chains. barrels
and other things too numerous to men-
tion. also two blOck-and-fa
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
One dining room suite. good condi-
tion; one bedroom suite, one bed, one
bureau, one extension table and six
chairs. several Ccngoleum rugs. two
chunk stoves, one ice box. one couch.
TERMS-CASH.
The Milford Neck Ladies' Aid will
hold a bake on day of sale.
JESSE w. SHARP
Dickerson Bros, Auctioneers. n15-2tp
Milford chronicle., 1940-11-15
Better Place To Live

We've grown 30 used to war and
politics holding the headlines that
we've forgotten many other activi-
ties which come a great deal nearer
home to most Of US.
The work Of organized American
retailing in behalf Of American agri-
culture falls into that classification.
The special promotional campaigns
for distressed" crops were e chain
store innovation Of few years back.
The chains have kept up the good
work, and independent store groups
have joined In. The result is that
several times each year this coun-
try's best and most progressive
stores feature, advertise, and pro-
mote the consumption OF some basic
farm prpduct-nuts, milk, butter,
fowl. beef, fruit. and 50 on down the
line.
That Is the kind Of work that
keeps this country going-the kind
Of work that makes jobs and pur-
chasing power and helps maintain a
sounder economic balance between
city and country. It's a big Job, and
the retailers do It In a big way.
While you're reading about war
and politics, don't forget it's ACTIVE
ties of this kind. going on quietly
and peacefully, that play a part in
keeping this country good place in
which to live.