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The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Ladies Auxiliary Holds
Halloween Party

A very delightful Halloween
party was held on Monday evening
in the Public Hall by the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Community Fire
Company of Rising Sun.
Thirty-six members and invited
guests were present to enjoy the
splendid program prepared for the
evenings entertainment, embracing
games and various other social di-
versions.
The room presented a pretty APP
pearance with it's Halloween decor
ations and shaded lights.
A number were in costumes, gro
tesque and fancy, and masked, and
everyone present received favors
appropriate to the occasion.
Mrs. Francis Kennard was award
ed the prize for fancy costume and
Mrs. H. S. Plummer the prize for
grotesque costume.
Refreshments consisting of cider,
grape juice and cookies were served.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
North East Nurse Gets
Cecil Red Cross Post

Miss Louisa Mather Wallis, a
graduate of the University Of Mary
land Training School for Nurses,
Baltimore, has been appointed chair
man of the Home Nursing Commit
tee of the Cecil County Chapter of
the American Red Cross.
Miss Wallis says enrolment for
classes in home nursing will begin
Thursday in the Reserve Officers
room of the armory. Assisting Miss
Wallis as volunteer American Red
Cross home nursing instructors are
Mrs. Marion Wolfe Reynolds, R. NJ.
and Mrs. Henry Wallis, r. N.
Registration is open to any adult,
white or Negro woman over 16 years
of age living in Cecil County, who
wishes to prepare for home nursing
emergencies.
Mrs. John B. Fassitt will accept
registrations for the Rising Sun
area.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
SOLICITING FUNDS FOR
NEW FIRE TRUCK
Community Fire Company Of Rising Sun
Makes Appeal For Contributions

The members of the Community
Fire Company of Rising Sun are
making an appeal for funds for the
purchase of new pumper.
Following the disastrous fire of
June 13, 1921, when the town was
without fire fighting equipment, and
flames swept the garage and dwell
ing of Scott Wilson, and also des-
troyed the two-story brick Metho-
dist church, steps were taken that
night, at Chantanqua, which was
being held here at the time, for the
organization of a fire company.
The enthusiastic and generous
support given by the entire COM
mnuity and countryside enabled the
purchase of big 600 gallon Amer
ican La France pumper, at cost
of $10,500.
This engine was received here at
Rising Sun on the afternoon Of
Tuesday, February 21st, 1922, the
Water Witch Fire Co., Of Port De-
posit, receiving a similar. fire en-
gine at the same time, to replace its
old steamer.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
APPOINTED MEM
BER OF HOUSE
OF DELEGATES

Speaking OF personal followings"
Cecil County now has a member of
the House of Delegates who can lay
claim to possibly the largest per
sonal following" that any Delegate,
at least of recent years, could boast.
Mrs. Josephine A. Mackie, of Elk
ton, appointed by Governor Herbert
r. O'Conor as a member of the
House of Delegates for Cecil Coun-
ty, to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Luther P. Jefferson, is
the mother of ten children, five boys
and five girls, eight of them under
18 years of age.
A widow of several years, Mrs.
Mackie has been a member of the
Democratic State Central Committee
of her county more than six years
and her appointment was concurred
in unanimously by the other men,
bers of the Committee. She has not
held public Office personally, but
has always had a lively interest in
politics, she declares.
Previous to her marriage, Mrs.
Mackie taught in the Cecil County
public schools for three years.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
ElktOn MunitiOn
Plants Rum
ming Full Time
Increase Of Workers In
Explosive-Making
Plants Expected

Two fireworks factories, one aban-
doned for several years, are working
overtime on national defense, Great
ing boom-time prosperity in Cecil
county and causing serious hous-
ing shortage also.
The Triumph Explosive plant and
the National Fireworks plant, both
located within mile of Elkton, are
making flares, fuses and explosives
to fill defense orders.
J. B. Decker, manager of the Tri-
umph plant, said 1900 workers are
now employed on three shifts and
that the pay roll will be increased to
4,500 in a few weeks. More than
500 new buildings are under con-
struction and more than six miles
of streets have been built in plant
expansion program supervised by
the United States Navy.
The plant now covers more than
500 acres. 1t formerly manufactured
fireworks and railroad signal de-
vices.
The National Fireworks plant,
managed by Thomas Ducher, en-
ployes about 900 workers and also
is expanding in order to keep pace
with an increasing backlog of de-
fense orders, he said. The plant was
formerly the property of the old
Victory Fireworks Company and was
not in use for several years.
Town officials said the influx of
new workers is causing a serious
housing shortage and a canvass is
being made of all homes in Elkton
and in the surrounding country to
find living quarters for employees of
the two concerns.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
NEW FIRE TRUCK

The present drive for funds by the
Rising Sun firemen is for piece of
equipment to replace the engine
which has seen valient service since
February, 1922, and which, while
responding to fire call on Thurs
day last, October 9th, broke con-
Meeting rod, with damage resulting
to the head, block and crank case.
Due to the age of the fire truck 1t
is impossible to secure parts with
which to make necessary repairs.
AS the Company does not have
enough money to purchase a new
fire engine the Directors at spec
ial meeting on Friday, October 10th,
decided to make appeal for funds
for new piece of equipment.
With the funds on hand, $4,000
additional is needed to make the
purchase.
Solicitors will call on Oct. II and
1S for contributions, and everyone
is urged to contribute as generously
as possible at this time.
This new truck is necessary If
our residents are to receive proper
fire protection.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
SUN, CECIL COUNTY, Md. FRIDAY. OCTOBER II, l94l
PERRYVILLE
FIRE COMPANY
ELECTS OFFICERS

At the annual election of officers
of the Perryville Fire Company,
held Monday evening, October g.,
the following were chosen:
Thomas w. Reynolds, president;
Frank E. Harris, vice president;
Elmore H. Owens, secretary; Char
les Leroy Minker, assistant secre-
tary; DR.. Harold r. Cooper, treas
urer. The directors reelected for a
term of two years were: DR.. Harold
r. Cooper, Elmore H. Owens, Frank
E. Harris, Donald C. Cole, William
w. Boyd, Wilton Owens. The hold
over directors being: Charles Leroy
Minker, Thos. w. Reynolds, DR.. J..
F. Magraw, Robert H. McMullen, A
James Bramble and VIM. E. Baker.
The following subordinate Of
ficers were elected and reelected
for the ensuing year:
Charles Leroy Minker, chief; N.
John Lawrence, assistant chief; G..
John Thomas, captain; Lee H. Sent
man, Lielt. of hosemen and ladder
men; Kenneth Boulden, lieut.. of
chemicals; William Manlove, lieut..
of fire police; Robert H. McMullen,
chief engineman; William w. Boyd,
assistant engineman.
The company have named October
25th as their annual Tag or Dona-
tion Day. The tags to be distributed
Saturday, October 18th and collect
ed on the 25th. They are asking for
a liberal donation this time since
they have ordered new fire engine
form the U. S. Fire Apparatus Com
pany The order has been placed
for 75O gallon Hale Centrifugal
Pump, to be mounted on an
Auto car chassis, and delivered on
or before January 1st next.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
MOtOrist ROuses Family
In Burning Home

A passing motorist, who saw their
house ablaze, aroused the sleeping
family of Robert Berry near Dar-
lington, Hartford county, at $3.50
O'Clock Thursday morning last by
footing his automobile horn. John
Presberry, colored, was the one who
summoned the Berry family when he
saw the front porch of the house
afire. So rapidly did the fire spread
that the family, mother, father and
six children, was forced to fee, with
out saving any clothing or furniture.
The house was totally destroyed.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cato, of near
Elkton, announce the engagement of
their son, Thomas r. Cato, to Miss
Bonnie Sieber, of New York city.
The wedding will take place in Elk
ton, Thursday, November 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas r. Foard
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to j.
Emerson Craig, of Port Deposit. No
date has been set for the wedding.
Rev. J. C. Mccoy and wife, of Re-
hoboth Beach, Delaware, were week.
end visitors of their son, Habbard
Mccoy and family, South Queen
Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Ashby,
Miss Catherine Kirk were Sunday
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Town
send, Willow Grove, Pa.
Mrs. Elizabeth Shingler and Mrs.
Jessie Horna1er, or Altoona, Pa,
were weekend visitors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Shingler.
Miss Lorraine Fassitt is visiting
in Washington, D. c., and Richmond
Virginia.
Mrs. Harrison r. Fehr is visiting
Mrs. Samuel Palmer, Jacksonville,
Florida.
Mrs. Mary w. Cherry has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Linn Worth
ington. Baltimore. Nd.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Parent--Teacher Institute

The Cecil County Council of Par
ents and Teachers conducted an In
stitute on the afternoon and eve
ming on Tuesday, October IA, in the
North East High school auditorium.
This institute was of value to
parents and others interested in our
schools. The recent State survey of
schools was one of the main topics
of discussion. Mrs. Buhlig, a repre-
sentative from the National Con-
gress of Parents and Teachers, and
Mrs. G. r. Clements, president Of
our Maryland State Congress, were
among the speakers on the after
noon and evening programs.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
County Conserva-
tion Association

A series of meetings have been
scheduled by the Cecil County Agri-
sulture Conservation Association as
follows:
Zion Community House, Wednes-
day evening, October Is, at 500
D. NTH, 9Th, and 9th districts.
Chesapeake City, High School,
Thursday evening, October 16, at
500 p. m.-1st, End and 3rd dis
tricts.
Rising Sun High School. Friday
evening, October IT, at 500 p. m.
9Th, 7th and Sth districts.
At these meetings the 1912 pro-
gram win be discussed and commit
teemen elected 70 administrate in
Ast2 Rr0sFsm'
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Purner--Farra

The wedding of Miss Genevieve l..
Purner, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur B. Purner of Chesapeake
City, and Mr.. Harrison j. Farra,
Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison j.
Farra, Wilmington, took place at
1850 O'Clock Saturday afternoon in
st. Stephens Evangelical Lutheran
Church. The Rev. Park w. Hunting
ton oficiated.
Preceding the ceremony Mr..
Charles l.. Edwards, organist Of the
church, gave recital, and Mr.. B.
Arthur Purner, brother of the bride,
sang.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father. She was attended by
her sister, Mrs. Malcolm A.. Nc
Donald, the former Marjorie A.
Purner, as matron of honor. Miss
Edna E. Price of Philada., and Mrs.
Jacob Rebman of Wilmington were
bridesmaids. Little Ruth Tengler,
niece of the bride, was flower girl.
Mr.. William L. Farra, brother of
the bridegroom, was best man. Mr..
A. Mcdonald, brother-in-law of the
bride, were ushers.
The bride wore her sisters we'd
ding gown made of white satin with
fitted bodice, long sleeves and full
skirt with train cut in one with the
skirt. Her tulle veil was caught with
orange blossoms, and she carried
- - kxsI nd
bouvardia.
Her attendants were dressed in
faille taffeta. Mrs. Mcdonald wore
soft pink, Miss Price, peacock blue
and Mrs. Rebman, raisin color. They
carried bouquets of fall flowers. The
flower girl wore pink silk taffeta
and carried a basket of rose petals
to scatter in the path Of the bride.
Mrs. Purner, mother of the bride,
wore defense blue with corsage of
gardenias. Mrs. Farra, mother of the
bridegroom, wore green gown with
corsage of gardenias.
A small reception followed the
ceremony at the Hotel Darling.
On their return from wedding
trip to Lake George, Mr.. Farra and
his bride will live in Wilmington.
Blandciff--Newcomer
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Clinton Logan at
tended the wedding Of Doris Eliza
beth Blandciff, daughter of Mrs. Ar
thur Carroll Blandciff and the late
Arthur G. Blandciff, of Pennsville,
N. j., and Roger H. Newcomer. of
Hagerstown, Md, ON Saturday.
October 11th, 1941 at P. M. The
wedding was solemnized In the
Emanuel Methodist Church, Penns-
grove, N. j., and reception followed
Immediately after the ceremony at
the Blandciff home. The groom holds
a responsible position with the Du-
Pont Company at their plant in
Memphis, Tenn, and the happy
couple left after the reception for
their future home in that city.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Property Owners
File Protests

Twenty-four owners of land in the
5000 acres adjacent to the Aber-
deem Proving Ground Wednesday
filed answers to the governments
petition to condemn the area or
were granted until November 10 to
reply to the proceedings.
The War Department wants the
land for use as a proving ground,
the condemnation petition stated.
The property owners complained
that the governments offer for their
land was too low and asked that a
jury determine the value of the
property.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Government
Appeals To
Home Owners
Conversion Will Modify
Need For New Local
Construction

Every home provided for a de-
fense workers family through the
use of existing properties makes un-
necessary the construction of a new
housing unit in Cecil County, states
the Homes Registration Office of the
Defense Council in report just
issued
An appeal is made to owners to re-
model and repair their properties to
utilize vacant space as a means OF
modifying the need for Government
constructed houses promptly and
economically. 1t is pointed out that
there are three major reasons for
property owners to cooperate in
this effort. They will be contribut-
ing to the defense effort in a prac-
tical and effective way; they will
derive new income from their prop
critics, and they will improve the
underlying value of those properties.
where new defense housing is
needed, it must be provided, con-
tinued the report. However, we
can help meet the demand by a re-
pair and modernization program.
This is defense job that is just as
vital q part of the overall defense
programs as any other.
''The National administration has
recognized the Importance of the
program. The President has ad-
vanced 100000 from emergency
funds to the Home Owners Loan
Corporation to add the services OF
architects and technicians to its
regular staff. The HOLC, in turn,
has placed these architects and tech
nicians at the services Homes Re-
gistration Offices throughout the
country.
Cecil County home owners, with
vacant space which can be turned
into apartments, should apply to our
Office. Technicians will be supplied
to advise them without charge on re-
conditioning possibilities, to give
cost estimates and estimate the
revenue they can obtain Nom con-
version. Our Homes Registration
Office will help home owners obtain
financing for these jobs.
Further assistance in the form
of plans, working drawings and su-
pervision will be furnished, if prop
erty owners desire it, at reason
able fee. Reimbursement to the
property owners will come, of course
from rent.
''This is job that has to be done
in every defense area in the coun-
try. Cecil County should do its part
speedily as possible. Homes must be
provided for the workers who are
brought here to help in the de-
Tense effort.
The Homes Registration Office is
located in the Recreation Room OF
the Court House. AS it will be neces-
sary to arrange for Hole techni-
clans to come to Elkton from Balti-
more, all property owners inter
ested in taking advantage Of their
services should make application at
once,
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Fire Sweeps Barrens

A fire that ragged all day Wednes-
day and all night, swept over hun
dreds of acres of what is known as
"The Barrens", just across the
State line in Pennsylvania, north of
Rising Sun. Our firemen were call
ed out to help fight the fire and keep
it away from threatened farm
buildings and homes in the locality.
The fire grew to such proportions
that the fire companies from Port
Deposit, Elkton, Oxford, Quarry
vile and West Grove were also call
ed to the scene.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Hand Caught
In Corn Husker

Charles Smedley, Fulton House,
Pa, had the misfortune to get his
hand caught in a corn husker, which
he was helping operate. He was TAX
en- to the office of DR.. Charles Bair,
Quarryville, and ON to the Lancaster
General Hospital, where the middle
finger of his right hand was found
to be so badly mangled that it was
amputated near the second joint.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Auxiliary Bake

The ladies of the Rising Sun
Community Fire Company Auxiliary
will hold a bake ON Saturday, Oct.
Is. Pies and rolls will be on sale
by 11:0O a. m, in time for those
who desire to purchase them for din
ner. Bread, cake and other delicacies
will also be on sale.
The bake will be held in the rec
reation room of the Fire Company
Hall.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Sunday School Board

At the meeting of the Sunday
School Board, on Monday evening
last at the home of Miss A. Mabel
Reynolds, ten members were pres
ent to consider routine matters and
enjoy social time. The next meet
ing will be held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin L. Haines on No.
vember 4th.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Sold At Sheriff's Sale

Oxford Farmers Storage Locker
Plant, property of S. S. Gavin and
Dureen NJ Gavin, was sold at public
sale at the county seat, West Ches-
ter, by Sheriff d. l.. Evans. Sold for
a debt of $4,000 to the plaintiff in
the writ of execution, w. T. Milli-
gan, Jr., and Jack Milligan, execu-
tors of the estate of w. T. Milligan,
deceased, for the sum of $1.00.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Stated Meeting
Of PresbYterY

The 5Sth stated meeting of the
New Castle Presbytery, a two-day
meeting, was held in Berlin, Md,
October and Z. The Rev. DR.. Sid
ney j. Venable, of West Nottingham
Presbyterian church, gave commit
tee report ON Christian education.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Car Wrecked By Truck

Funeral director Ralph Reed had
the misfortune to have his automo-
bile wrecked on Wednesday last on
Route 1, near Long View Inn, when
big beer truck pulled across the
road directly in front of him. For
tunately Ralph escaped injury, other
than some scratches and bruises.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Executors Sale
Of Property

The property of the late Bessie
Rintz, near Kirkwood, Pa, was sold
by Lloyd l.. Winter, executor, at
public sale Tuesday to Cyrus Fer
guson, whose property adjoins. The
farm of "a acres and "a perches
brought $3.50, and the adjoining
brought $101 plus the dover. It was
also bought by Mr.. Ferguson.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17

MT. anu MIS-. Halpn WaSSmer,
Trenton, N. j., were Thursday guests
of Mrs. Clara B. Keen. Miss Wass-
mer is the granddaughter of Mrs.
Keen, being the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Leslie R. Keen, Trenton,
New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gorrell en-
tertained at dinner on Friday eve
ming in honor of the birthday of
their son Robtrt Gorrell. The guests
were Masters Richard Dodson, Rog-
err McCardell and Vernon Mackey.
Dinner guests on Thursday of Mr..
and Mrs. William Reynolds, Gray
stone Manor, near town, were Mrs.
Effie Evans, Oxford, Pa; Miss Mary
Brumfield, Miss A. Mabel Reynolds,
Mr.. j. e. Brumfield.
Miss Lillian Barrett, R. NJ, of
Maryland General Hospital, Balti-
more, spent the weekend with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Granville C.
Barrett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Crothers,
Mrs. J. Edward Crothers spent the
week end at Harvey Cedars Beach,
New Jersey.
Mrs. Clara B. Holden, who spent
the summer at Ocean Grove, N. j.,
returned to her home here on Fri
day last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cameron
spent the weekend with relatives
in New York,
The midland journal., 1941-10-17

youngest daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Kirk, of Oxford, Pa, and
James Seymore Weeden, Jr., son of
Mrs. James S. Weeden, Sr., West
vile, N. j., were married Saturday,
October 4, at p. M, in Oxford
Presbyterian church, by Rev. G. r..
Campbell. The bride, given in mar
riage by her father, Mr.. Raymond
Kirk, was lovely in her mothers
ivory satin wedding gown, with real
lace bertha, and train. Her wedding
veil was held in place with orange
blossoms. Her corsage was white
roses and old fashioned flowers.
Miss Mary Louise Kirk, sister of
the bride, was maid of honor. Miss
Margaret Fletcher Bowers, Rich
mond, Va, and Miss Lillian Esther
Plum, Westville, N. j., were the
bridesmaids.
Walter HI. Milehan, Philada, was
best man. Mrs. Anna S. Wilson,
played the wedding march, and Miss
Ruth Menough, Philada., sang,
Il Love You Truly, Because" and
Believe Me If All Those Endear-
ing Young Charms.
.Ushers for the wedding were:
Charles r. Kirk, Bath, Maine, and
DR.. M. A. Rairigh, Oxford, Pa. The
church was beautifully decorated
with snap dragons, dahlias, and
chrysanthemums. After the cere-
mony, reception was held in the
parlors of the church.
The young couple will make their
home in West Chester, on Boot Rd.,
where an attractive residence awaits
them. Mrs. Weeden is a graduate of
West Hampton University, Virginia,
and has been secretary of Eastern
Laboratories, Gibbstown, N. J. Mr..
Weeden is an accountant, with du-
Points and is Temple graduate.
lOldham--Swinehart
The marriage of Miss Mildred Vir-
ginia Oldham, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer H. Oldham, of HOLLYWOOD,
Pa, and Ray Swinehart, son of Mr..
anu WI .. AA0ily OWAACndAtS OA
Quarryville, took place at one
O'Clock, Saturday, October 4, at
Elkton, with Rev. r. Sturgill off,
ciating. The attendants were Miss
Dorothy Jane Swinehart, sister of
the bridegroom, and Miss Betty
Stoner of HOLLYWOOD.
Radcliffe--Deinen
Aloisius Deinen, of Wilmington,
Del, formerly of Elkton, was united
in holy matrimony Saturday, Octo-
Der A, to Anne Radcliffe, of Atlantic
City, N. j., in the chapel at Holly
Hall, Elkton. Father Fontaine OFF,
ciated at the wedding and sang High
Mass. Father May was organist and
cantor. Mr.. julius Jodlebauer acted
as best man, and Miss Mary C. Walk
er, 155 Maple Terrace, Merchant
vile, N. j., maid of honor. A
luncheon was served at the Howard
Hotel.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Abbott Property Sold

The 23-acre property of the late
Howard B. Abbott, located at Pilot,
Cecil county, was sold ON Saturday
by Administrator Chas. w. Drew, to
H. o. Mulligan, of Pilot. w. d.
Ewing was auctioneer. The price
paid was $2,335.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17

Within the past three weeks, 15
young men have signed up for en-
listment in the United States Navy.
from Cecil County. The drive will be
continued.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Girl Injured By
Fall From Bicycle

Beverly Mills, aged IS years, of
Rowlandsville, was seriously injured
last week by falling from her BIZ
cycle. She suffered the fracture Of
both Jaw bones and was taken to
the Havre de Grace hospital tor
treatment
The midland journal., 1941-10-17
Child browns In
Tub Of Water

Falling headfirst into a 10-gal-
lon stone jar of water used for
washing clothes, Raymond Hayward
Witt, two and one-half year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph r. Witt,
of near Fallston; Hartford county,
was drowned before aid recahed it.
The midland journal., 1941-10-17

You may tell your own family
you won't retaliate, no matter how
q neighhor imposes ON you. but look
out for trouble If the neighboE
hears Il y