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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30
In UNCLE SANS SERVICE

Four Cecil County young men
were indicted into the U. S. Army
last week. They were: Charles Ro-
land McCloskey, volunteer 1911, of
near Appleton; Norman Albert Cor
nell, 626, North East; Mitchell
Murray Fristoe, a replacement for
himself of Rising Sun; and Joseph
Ralph Sumpter, 500, Perryville.
Joseph Hugh Gibson, 636, Rising
Sun, was indicted on Tuesday of
this week There will not be any
more calls on Cecil county until the
latter part of June. Cecil county has
sent up to date 108 boys for army
service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30

Changes made in the unemploy-
ment law by the recent session of
the Legislature include increased
maximum penalties for workers
who ignore regulations and restric-
tions in regard to qualifications for
benefits. it is emphasized by Direc-
tor S. C. Cromwell, in charge of the
State Unemployment Boards COM
pensation division, which handles
the claims and determines the bene-
fits to be paid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30

Changes in the CONSUMPTION law
may take place this year. The Army
wants the age minimum dropped to
18-it prefers young men. Another
law may be proposed to give the
President authority to defer all men
over 81. Conscripting older men
has made for social and economic
dislocations.
According to officials, training is
going ahead well, and the quality of
men is the best in our history. Basic
supply and housing problems have
been solved. However, some experts
doubt that a years training is
enough to turn civilian into a
crack soldier.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30
SOLDIER BOYS WANT FURNISH
INGS FOR ROOM

Cecil County soldier boys at Camp
George G. Meade have am empty re-
irrational room. Each company lis
expected to furnish their own room
as there is no government fund
provided.
Any donation to go towards chairs
tables, games, ETC., will be greatly
appreciated by the boys. Send your
gift, large or small, to Mrs. Russell
NJ George, Elkton, chairman of the
Soldiers Service Committee for
Cecil County boys at Camp George
G.. Meade.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY

Friday, May 80, is Memorial Day.
The day is observed in America as
an occasion for the paying of the
nations tribute of gratitude to it's
honored dead.
A day of reverence for the gallant
host of brave men who have fought
and died For America, 1t is one
of the most beautiful customs of
our people.
1t originated i'm an hour of deep
est sorrow, at time when few
American homes were spared the
tragedy of wars bereavement.
Peace had been restored to the
nation after a conflict in which State
had been pitted against State, neigh
Dor against neighbor, fathers again
st sons.
Out of that struggle came the
realization that all who had fought,
all who had died, had helped to
make America whole.
The peace that followed was an
enduring peace, an imperishable
barrier against survival of the pas
was cleansed by that war of gnaw-
ing malady.
It's people turned quickly from
battlefields to the building of a
happy, peaceful and prosperous ma
ton, it's ideal of Union cemented
its vision of Freedom perpetuated.
The world has never ceased to
be amazed by the ability of Ameri-
cans to put the memory of that ter
rible struggle behind them, and to
accept the. regained unity of Their
nation as the prize of all.
Memorial Day commentaries that
great human achievement.
We do not make of it day OF
boasting of the deeds of the men
who won the war, or of gloating over
those who lost it.
We honor those who fought in il
without thought of the side fol
which they fought.
This was the spirit in which
Memorial Day was conceived and il
which it has ever since endured.
Three years after the close of the
war General John A. Logan, com
mander-in-chief of the Grand Army
of the Republic, designated May sc
as Memorial Day, or Decoration Day
Various Southern States preserve
the custom on other days, but in al
States, North and South, East and
West, the original spirit has not
heen violated
AS the years have passed, the OBJ
servance of Memorial Day has be-
come one of the most significant OF
all our commemorative occasions.
1t has, developed into a day of re-
membrance, not alone for those who
have served in the nations wars
but for all who have been endeared
to us and have been taken from us
The setting aside of day OF
tribute, of recollection and of APP
probation for the nations honored
dead and for the loved ones who
have passed from the circles of each
of our lives exalts the American
character Baltimore American
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30
VETERINARIANS
DEFERRED

Selective Service headquarters
has advised local draft boards to de-
fer military training of veterinary
doctors and students.
Brigadier-General Lewis Hershey,
acting director Of selective service,
said surveys showed there was a
national overall shortage" of veter-
inarians.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30
LONGER HOURS FOR
MACHINERY
BY ]. e. Jones

Washington, D. G. May 26-Wil-
liam Knudsen, director Of the Of
flee of Production Management,
tells American industry not to wait
for new machine tools but to use
secondhand tools available (which
will do the job, and to get busy
and let sub-contracts because mo
one knows your job, your facilities,
and the other companies i'm your
area so we'll as you do. He tells
those who are waiting" to quit
waiting. Lets get going and keep
going; let's forget everything ex-
cept the welfare of our country
says Knudsen--who sounds more
convincing every time he speaks.
OPM has headquarters in SO
Federal districts, all working to
speed up production, but Chief
wait for the Government to hunt
them up. 1t is clear, adds Knudsen,
that American industry has many,
many times done the impossible.
The American people expect us to
do it now" And he is right.
1t lis interesting to note that Mr..
Knudsen's successor at General Mo-
tors, c. e. Wilson, only a few days
ago stressed the same idea, suggest
ing that defense production would
be speeding by finding ways and
means to work machinery more
hours per week, and that if you only
operate the machinery two forty
hour shifts per week, you are only
half of the time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30
Try To Keep Cool

Here is home remedy prescrib-
ed by Washington journalist,
which seems to be good for men,
women and juniors. 1t reads:
When the weather gets hot try to
avoid too much heat from the sun.
Just think about how to do it-and
do it, easily. When the war talk gets
hot among your friends and asso-
ciates try to get them to do more
reasoning and less shouting; more
goose stepping for know-it-alls.
These are the best kinds of home
remedies because they promote
health, comfort and better under
standing of national defense. 1t
also helps the blood pressure.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30
WORLDS BEST FUN AND
THRILLS EVERY WEEK

The cream of the crop! Worlds
best humor and adventure in the
Comic Weekly Puck" and the added
Comic Book great supplements
every week with the
BALTIMORE
SUNDAY AMERICAN
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30

People don't mean to shirk duty.
You see, IL their poor kin are starv-
ing, it's the governments fault.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30
Silence Means Consent

William Green threw back an an
the Government need not "expect
too much cooperation from labor"
Green declared: 81 assure the Gov
eminent of the United States that il
can expect the fullest cooperation
from all members and officers of the
American Federation of Labor in the
national defense program. say il
without reservations of any kind
Philip Murray, CLIO president, was
present on the occasion when Mr.
Green made the above statement
and he was so quiet that Green has
charged: Silence, as you all know,
means concent."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30

This one, too, is poor mans war.
Rich people don't live near the fac
tories and harbors that get bombed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30

Canada is exporting, every minute
.26 pounds Of soap to the United
Kingdom.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30

After man gets married he has
less to say about what he can or
cannot afford,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30

Common people are the ones who
could live safely il they didn't have
to pay for the blunders 1T the great.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30
What's in A Name i.

When you read about a "unit" 1t
likely means house which may be
very small or very large. Hundreds
of acres of units have been built in
what is spoken of as "the Washing
ton area" that reaches out into
parts of Maryland and east from the
District of Columbia down to Nor
folk and the Virginia Capes. A unit
is some kind of house.
Laymen may never have suspected
that the merchant marine and the
Naval forces of the United States
government had so many tons. A ton
is still puzzle but when a ship is
called ship, the same way frying
pan is described as frying pan,
then we can all understand
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-05-30
Battle OF Taxes

The men who know figures, and
the illustrous statesmen who try to
understand figures, are carrying on
the Battle of the Taxes on Capitol
Hill-all doing their best to figure
out how much tax money must be
raised, or, is this only skrimish?
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-21
DAUGHTER OF ORIE A.
FINLEY WEDS

The following is taken from the
Lancaster-Eagle Gazette:
''Mr. and Mrs. Orie A. Finley an
nounce the marriage of their only
daughter Miss Alta Finley to Mr.
Wayne Friend. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Friend of Laurelville. Rev
c. S. Polling read the single ring SER
vice Aug. 16 at $3.50 in the even
ing. The brides only attendant
was her cousin Miss Beatrice Jen-
kins of Corning and Mr.. Elmer Fin
ley of Columbus served as best man.
Mr. and Mrs. Finley and Miss Vir-
ginia Kneeland of Columbus were
guests at the ceremony. On this oc-
casion, the bride wore a frock of
navy blue with matching accesor-
les and a shoulder corsage of yellow
roses and pompoms
After August 23, Mr.. and Mrs.
Friend will be at home at 521
Goodwin avenue. Both are employ
ees of the Lancaster Lens company.
On Sunday, August II, Mr.. and
Mrs Finley entertained in honor of
the young couple. Noon dinner was
served at table centered with a
wedding cake topped with a minia-
ture bride and groom. Covers were
laid for Is"
Mrs. Friend is the only grand
daughter of David Finley, and her
former home was near Morganville.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-21
CREIGHTON BRADSHAW
DIES IN MALTA

Creighton Bradshaw, SO, died al
his home on Front street, Malta
Friday about noon, following an i'll
ness with complications. For sew
eral days his condition had been
critical. He formerly resided at
Crooksville, and also at Somerset,
but had made his home in Malta for
about two years. He and a brother
resided in the former Will Rusk
property, which they purchased.
The deceased was the youngest of
five children, the oldest is 81 years
of age. They are: Grant of the
home in Malta; Jacob, David and
George all of Crooksville, and Will
liam of Newark. He was a member
of the Methodist church; of the
Townsend club of this place and of
Sons of Veterans of the Civil war.
The body was removed to the Can
non & Cannon funeral home, at
Crooksville.
Funeral services were conducted
Monday afternoon at the Wesley
Chapel Methodist church, near
Crooksville, with interment in the
churchyard cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-21
DEATH CLAIMS MRS.
MARY p. WOOD

Mrs. Mary p Wood, 90, mother
OF George O. Wood, local jeweler.
passed away this morning at 2:3O
O'Clock at the home of her son in
Malta. While in failing health for
some time, her death was fastened
by fall she received week ago in
which she fractured her right hip.
Daughter of the late Amasa and
Elizabeth Patterson Wood, she was
born at Chillicothe. She was united
IN marriage to Joseph B. Wood.
Oct. "a, 1872. He died in 1918.
Much of her married life was spent
IN Marion township. For the past
five years she made her home with
the son where her death occurred.
Mrs. Wood is survived by two
sons, George O. Wood, Malta, and
Lewis F. Wood of Linden, N. j.:
two grandsons and great grand
daughter. A son, William Wood,
and a daughter, Mrs. Flora May
Cohen, are deceased Mrs. Wood
was held in high esteem by many
friends. In 1885 she joined the
Methodist church at Joy and later
transferred her membership to the
Methodist church at Chesterhill.
Funeral arrangements are incom-
plete
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-21
RETTA SAVAGE WYMER DIES

Mrs. Retta Savage Wymer, 70,
daughter of the late Benjamin Saw
age and wife of this place, died Sun
day morning at 5:25 o'clock at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara
Huffman, in GAINESVILLE, following an
extended illness. She was born in
this county, but had made Zanes-
vile her home for number of
years. She was the wife Of Winfield
Wymer, and they were married SIS
years ago. Besides her husband
and the daughter named, she is sur
vived by son, Ernest Wymer: two
brothers, James and Arthur Savage;
two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Omen and
Mrs. Bertha Harmon; four grand
children; three great grandchil-
dren and one great great grand
child The deceased was a member
of the Ridge Avenue United Pres
byterian church, GAINESVILLE.
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon at the home with in
terment in Woodlawn cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-21
). /. BOWMAN DIES AFTER
FEW DAYS ILLNESS

Joseph T. Bowman. ~ NJ rbas-
.einili, prominently known farmer.
president OF the Ohio Wool Growers
association, breeder of fine Merino
sneep, died Saturday morning. Aug
10, at . O'Clock, at Memorial hos
pl'ai' MARIETTA, of pneumonia. He
TOOK Ill Monday, and Friday even
ing was admitted to the hosuita1
his passing came as distinct
shock.
MT. Bowman was the son of tho
iate Henry and Rachel Crew Bow
man, ana was born near Bartlett.
| washington county, Sept 13. 1859.
ne was united in marriage with
MISS Mamie Smith, daughter of the
late Hamilton Smith and wife Oct
IL, 1892. Besides his wife he ;s
survived by one son. Earl Rowman
OF Chesterhill; one daughter. DR.,
ruin Bowman, of Chicago; one
orother, Howard, Of Amlin; two sis
ters' Elizabeth Barnes of Athens.
and Mrs. Edith Watson of Jeffer-
son; and five grandchildren. Mar
ina, Fred, Richard, Paul Gene and
Carolyn Bowman.
Ihe deceased was widely known
as breeder of Merino sheen. shin
ping MS stock to many states. He
was one Of the founders of Ohio
WOOL Growers Cooperative associa-
tlon, which handles from two and a
haif TO five million pounds of wool
annually Tor some 5000 members.
Fof Ib years he served on the ex-
ecutlve committee and was serving
mis- second year as it's president. He
was interested in boys club work.
and was instrumental in organizing
many sheep clubs in southeastern
ONO. Mr.. Bowman was vice nrasi-
uent or the Chesterhill National
pahk' ana Tor 80 years was a men,
per or It's board of directors. He
was faithful member of the Ches-
terhlll Methodist church-for 20
years member of the official board.
and for the past % years served as
church treasurer. Always a stu
dent of the Bible, he was unusually
informed on the subjects discussed
IN the Mems Bible class. of which he
was the teacher For six years he
was the superintendent of the Sum
day school. He served for II wears
as a member of the board of educa-
ton; was member of Mt. Olive
lodge, F. & A. NJ, and Of the Fair
view grange.
Funeral services, which were
largely attended, were held Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. at the
Chesterhill Methodist church. The
body laid in state at the church an
hour before the funeral. Rev. D.
ri. householder of Columbus, for
mer pastor, officiated The pail
bearers were Bradley Hoon, Carl
Bowman, Clarence Schofield. Frank
Calendine, j. A. Wood and Charles
Newburn. A mixed quartet compos-
ed of Alta Hoon. Ruth Bowman. II.
j. Thomas and c. o. Thomas, with
Alta Reed. accompanist, sang sew
eral selections. The body was laid
to rest in Marion cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-21
DRAFT BOARD NEWS

So far the local draft board has
received no official notice for a
call, or calls for draftees next
month.
From now on the names of all
boys who have been classified, will
be posted just outside the draft
board office at the armory
The total number Of men who
have been accepted through the To-
cal board at Fort Hayes is 6S
whites and two colored Credit has
also been given the county for eight
enlistments.
The president signed into law
Monday legislation to relieve men
2S years and older from active mil
itary duty under the Selective Ser
vice Act. The new law provides
mandatory deferment for men not
yet inducted and directs that those
of the specified age who request it
shall be released from service "as
soon as practicable and when not in
conflict with the interests of ma
tional defense
The mandatory deferment applies
to men who on July /, 1941, or on
July l of any subsequent year have
reached their 28th birthday with
out being inducted into service.
The provision for release from SER
vice applies to men who were % or
older when inducted, provided they
had reached that age by July /,
1941
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-21
HENRY S. HOPKINS, AGED 81,
DIES AT CHESTERHILL

Henry S. Hopkins, 81, prominen
retired farmer, and we'll known mu
sician, died Saturday morning a
$50 O'Clock, at his home in Ches
terhill, following a lengthy illness
with complications. Funeral ser
vices were conducted at the Stone
Fawcett funeral home, Chesterhill
Monday afternoon at o'clock, with
Rev. j. A. Bretz, officiating. Inter.
ments was in Marion cemetery.
The Chesterhill correspondent oi
this paper furnishes us the follow.
ing obituary:
Henry S. Hopkins, youngest OF
the nine children of Stewart and
Hannah Hopkins, was born Dec. Is
1850. He departed this life Aug
16, 1941, at the age of 80 years
eight months and one day. He was
a descendant of the old family OF
Hopkins which came from England
to the New England states in the
year 1850, and figured prominently
in the history of that section of our
country. The deceased spent the
he was born, two miles west OF
Chesterhill. He was married to
Clara B. Bowman, Sept. 8, 1895.
This harmonious companionship
was interrupted by Clara's death
Oct. IS, 1899. Mr.. Hopkins was a
farmer by calling. At the age Of
retirement he moved to the village
of Chesterhill, where he and his
wife spent the remainder of their
lives. His interests always extend
ed far beyond the borders Of his
farm. To his last days he loved to
discuss politics and the happenings
of the day with his companion and
callers He intensely enjoyed the
activities of the community. Both
he and his wife being great lovers
of music, often took part in enter
tainments. Another indication of
his community spirit was evidenced
in his being a member of Fairview
grange, Rebekah lodge and an hon
orary member of the Order of Odd
Fellows. He was an ardent Demo-
crat and for many years was COM
mitteeman from his precinct.
His period of suffering was long
and intense, but he bore it with the
patience and endurance of the brav-
est. He lived to see the last men,
Der of his family laid to rest, and
now the final page of the large
volume of his life has been turned.
The Master has whispered ut is
enough, enter into the rest prepar
ed for those who pass beyond the
western horizon
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-21
JOHN w. KETCHUM, SO,
TAKES OWN LIFE

John w. Ketchum, 83, shot and
killed himself, it is stated pur-
posely, with .22 calibre rifle at his
home near Sayre, Sunday afternoon
at o'clock. No cause is known for
the act. He is survived by nine
sons-Ernest E., Chester c., Ar
thur A, of Sayre; Jesse j., and Os-
car O., Of Dayton; Ira l., of Congo;
Lester L., and Floyd F., of Zanes-
vile, and Harry H. of Portersville;
three daughters, Mrs. Ida NJ Cole
of Crooksville; Mrs. William Jen-
kins of New Lexington, and Mrs. Ar
thur Black Of Jacksontown, o.; 35
grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren. He was member
of Pleasant Grove Methodist church.
Funeral rites We're conducted at
the Zion church, Wednesday after
noon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. E. w
Williams, of Deavertown, officiat-
ing. Interment was in the church
cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-21
MRS. FLOSSIE NJ. JAMES DIES
FUNERAL THIS AFTERNOON

Mrs. Flossie Marie James, 80,
wife of Howard James of the
Pennsville vicinity, passed away at
1920 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon.
Death followed a lingering illness.
The deceased was daughter Of
Mrs. Parthena Quinn, Sharpsburg,
and the late A. w. Quinn. The lat
ter died several months ago. Be-
sides her husband and mother, sur
viving are one daughter, Wanda
Jean, six, of the home; five broth
ers, Arthur, Frank and Joseph
Quinn, all of Lathrop; Charles and
Lewis Quinn of Sharpsburg; and
three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Pierce,
Miss May Quinn and Mrs. Hazel
Burton, all of Sharpsburg.
Funeral rites will be conducted
this afternoon. Following short
services at the home, at 1 O'Clock,
further services will be held at the
Mt. Hermon church on route so, at
2 O'Clock, with interment in the
churchyard cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-21
GONE TWO WEEKS-COVER
5,484 MILES

Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Appleman
daughter and son, Miss Pearl Apple
man of Deerfield, and Roy Apple
man, Richmond, Va, returned Sun
day from a two weeks automobile
trip which took them in the follow
ing states: Indiana, Illinois, Mis-
souri,, Colorado, New Mexico, Wy
oming, Utah, and Kentucky. In all
they covered 5,484 miles, and visit
ed the Grand Canyon, and other
Canyons, Salt Lake City, and many
other historical places of much in
terest. They also encountered a
dust storm.
Roy Appleman holds the position
as regional supervisor of historical
sites with the department Of the in
terror. He has three weeks vaca-
tion, and is spending this week with
his parents in Deerfield township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-21
FRED G.. RALPH KILLED
IN AUTO CRASH

Funeral services were held at CO.
shocton Monday, at the home of the
late Fred C. Ralph, who was fatally
injured when his automobile crash
ed into a truck east of Coshocton,
Friday evening. Mr.. Ralph was a
native of Morgan county, the son of
Mrs. Mary E. Ralph, and the late
Perley Ralph, former residents of
Neelyville, the family moving to
GAINESVILLE from this county many
years ago Mr.. Ralph was employ
ed at the arsenal at Ravenna, and
was on his way home to Coshocton
for the week end. Surviving are his
wife and two children Virginia of
the home and Mrs. Ralph Feiber of
GAINESVILLE; his mother, Mrs. Mary
Ralph; a brother, Charles w. Ralph,
and sister, Mrs. Amy Skinner, all
of GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-08-21
SPEARS-PUGH RITES

Rev. p O. Householder, United
Brethren pastor of Junction City,
officiated at his home Sunday, at
the wedding of Miss Anna Spears of
Malta, and William M. Pugh of
Stockport. The single ring cere-
mony was read.
The bride wore a street length
dress of navy blue crepe with blue
and white accessories and her
shoulder corsage was of white
gladioli and blue forget-me-nots.
Misses Grace and Ora Tysinger, of
Malta, were the attendants.
The couple are among the most
highly esteemed residents of this
community and the groom is a well
known farmer. They will reside at
Stockport