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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-02-21
Perryville Teacher Enllsts

Perryville High School has lost
it's third teacher, in the person OF
w. w. Bratton, instructor in chem
istry and science. MIR. Bratton 10 .
member of Company q, of Elkton,
which has been called for Q years
service in the U. 8. Army.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-02-21

Personal And S0Cl@l
Mrs. Warren Terry spent Thurs.
day with Oxford. Pa. friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Reed were
Sunday visitors Of Mr.. and Mrs. e.
J. Manu.. Of Cecilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Brown en-
tertained relatives from Pennsyl-
vania during the week.
Mrs. Clinton Logan has been in
disposed for the past several days,
but is reported as improving.
Mrs. Edward Crothers spent the
week with her daughter, Mrs. Har-
vey w. Ewing, Walnut street.
Recent guests Of Mrs. Granville
C. Barrett were Mrs. Robert Null
doom and Mrs. Annie Pierce Of
Colora.
Pvt. Donald Shaffer, of Aberdeen
Proving Grounds, spent the week.
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil e.
Ewing.
Miss Jean Tome, of near town,
was the Friday-Sunday guest of
MIR. and Mrs. Peter Mosteller and
family, Norwood, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Micheals
and daughters, Of Media, Pa, were
Sunday visitors Of Mrs. Micheal's
father, Mr.. Edwin Haines.
The condition Of Rev. J. b. Dick
efson's father, who has been q pa
tient in the Methodist Hospital,
Philada., for some time, is reported
as somewhat improved.
Joseph H. Smith has been confln-
ed to bed the past week with an at
tack Of bronchitis.
H. s. Plummer has been suf-
ferer from grip the past. week.
Miss Lois Montgomery has COM
pleted her nursing course at Mary
land General Hospital, Baltimore,
and is spending sometime with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Mont
gomery, Of Liberty Grove.
Mr.. Andrew Jackson Pearce. Jr..
OF Cecilton, and Miss Mary Eliza
beth Powell were married In the
Methodist patronage, Galena, by
the Rev. Mr.. Clan, ON Saturday eve-
ming, February LIST. They are resid-
ing near Ceciltou.
hrs. .. Earl Tyson, 1IFs. Luis:
.Churchmau, Mrs. EIsttis Culberts0n
and john Tyson returned on Friday
evening from . two weeks motor
trip to Florida. They report the
weather in the sunny South" was
decidedly cool, with ice one morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Keilholts en-
tertained the following guests ct
dinner In honor Of their daughter,
Dorothy's birthday: Mrs. Mary Gar
vim, Hughes Keilholtz, Mrs. Donald
Holmes, Messrs. William and Dom
aid Keilohltz and Miss Dorothy Keil-
holtz.
!. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter e. Tome and
family, Of near town, entertained
on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Mos
teller and family, Norwood, Pa,
Jos. Craig, Harry SINNERS, Delman
Whitaker, Jack Wilson, Donald
First, of Port Deposit; Mr.. and Mrs.
Everett McCauley and family, of
Porters Bridge.
Saturday evening dinner guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter s. Nesbitt,
Colora, were Mr.. and Mrs Howard
w. Pussy, Vessels s. Pusey, Miss
Alice Cecil and Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Ewing. Mr.. and Mrs. Nesbitt also
recently entertained Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Montgomery, Oxford, Pa,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Montgomery,
Calvert, Md, and Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard ]. Pierce. Colora.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1941-02-21

A quiet but pretty wedding took
place at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. B. Decker, Elkton, on Saturday,
February /, when Miss Eleanor
Downey became the bride Of Mr..
Felix Prior.
MIR. Decker, uncle Of the groom.
acted as best man and Miss Down
ey, daughter of Mrs. r. G. Downey,
and the late Mr.. Downey, was &C
companied by her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Boulder, and given in marriage by
her brother, Mr.. Robert Downey.
The ceremony was reformed by
the Rev. George A. Creswell. The
couple will make their home In Elk-
ton.
Denver..Buckalew
Miss Nancy Deaver, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Beaver, Ok
ford, Pa, became the bride OF Au-
brey Buckalew. son Of Mrs. Helen
Buckalew, on Sunday afternoon,
February Q. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Kenneth Alexander
pastor OF the bride. In the presence
of relatives and friends.
The bride wore . blue velvet
gown. with corsaee OF gardenias
Maid of honor was Miss Jean MIL
err. Oxford. and the best man was
che brides brother, Leo Beaver.
The happy couple will live In New
London. Mrs. Buckalew holds DO
sition In Natioual Bank Of Oxford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26
PAST PRESIDENT
 ZONE DIRECTOR
James A. Millar Elected at Meeting Held Last Night
 in Meriden

Past President James A. Millar of the local Lions Club was elected one of the directors of Zone 2, at a meeting of the presidents and sec- retaries of the zone in Meriden last evening.
 Charls Patters of Torrington was named district governor, and Ernest King of Mtddletown deputy goveY- nor. The second zone includes Wa terbury, Meriden, Middletown, New Haven and Madison.
 Announcement was made that the international president of the club will attend the statewide meeting in Hartford, October 24. Prepara- tons are being made for an attend ance of more than 600 at the as- sembly, from all the clubs in Con- necttcut.
 Preston Thorns, chief fire control man, and recruiting officer at the local navy station, spoke at the noon meeting of the Lions Club yesterday. He told of the life he experienced during his five years on the U. s. s. Wyoming, and discussed the convoy system. He also answered several questions.
 President Charles Greenhlatt, J. Sydney Pearson, secretary; Merwin s. Bronson, treasurer and MT. Mil lar represented the Waterbury club at the recent meeting in Meriden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26
STATE FORESTER
 PROPOSES PLAN
Public to Obtain Free Wood on Share Basis
 With Owner

An offer was made today by State Forester Austin F. Hawes to allow the public to cut and use wood from state forests and also to regis- tor woodland for owners who would be willing to have individuals cut wood in their forests on a share basiS.
 MT. Hayes, who is chairman of ( committee of the State Defense Council to provide wood as ar emergency fuel, says "there are un- uoubtedly c good many city and village people who would ike to cut their own wood but do not own .eny woodland or know exactly how to SO at it. They may secure per- init from the State Forestry De- pertinent for 9lO0 which will allow them to cut ten cords of wood for their own use."
 In regard to woodland owners MT. Hawes says that many of them who ere not in 8 position to cut wood would be glad to contribute wood as Q patriotic service If they could be assured that their forest would be improved thereby. In otA- CT cases owners might be glad 10 get fuel for their own use cut on shares. It is his opinion that at the present price of cutting, own CTS would be satisfied with pay nlent of one cord for every three cut. at
 woodland owners desiring to make such an arrangement" the State Forester added, may register their woodland and it's location with the State Forester, State Of1ce Building, Hartford. Similarly those desiring to cut wood either free or on shares, may register with the State Forester. It Is hoped that sufnciert registrants of both classes may be received from each locality so tl1at owner and chopper may be brought together to their mutual advantage.
 Since contacts have not yet been made with private land owners who wtSh wood cut, only state forests will be available for wood cutting, at present, but it is hoped that lists of private forests in various parts of the state will be available by the middle of October.
 There Is only about half as much eut wood available throughout the state as Is customary at this time of year. The main difficulty is, of course, to secure wood choppers. Al- though the price paid for wood cut- ting has increased considerably, 1t 1s still low compared to wages paid by defense industries. There are, however, some men who prefer the free life of the woods to the routine of factory life. The State Employ menk Service. cooperating with the State Forestry Department, offers an.opportuaity for such men to reg 3ster whether they wish to cut wood on the state forests or in private woodlands.
 The chief source of labor for pro- duction of wood must be the far mers themselves and their em- ployes after the harvesting season is over. Tn order that wood may be cut not only without damage to the woodlands but to their actual im- proveInent, the Forestry Department and Extension Forester Callward will undertake to show farmers or other woodland owners Ahow their woods may. be improved by such cutting.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26

The melting point of platinum is 500 degrees higher than that of steel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26

complainant in a divorce mcll0H charging cruelty, originally bte on the same ground by her hush < Henry S. VonLott.
 Tn addition to the divorce MEs VonL,ott, who with her husband " resident of Waterbury, will rec 8Ya el0 weekly in allHnony for two yeafR or until she remarries: and 6 al. lowed to resume use Of her maiden name, Margaret Schrun1rl The 0an- tested action began early Wednes- day afternoon, and was not con- cludet until 5 p. m. yesterday. The couple married in 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26

Its Board and Mrs. Robert Gadd, chairman of the Womens Division of the Hartford Defense Council are now working out plans to develop the bureau Into civilian volunteer defense office for Hartford. Other central volunteer bureaus are in operation in New Haven and Stam- ford.
 Briefly described, the civilian de- fense volunteer office Is the clearing house for volunteer man Cand wo-. man) power, volunteer jobs, and volunteer training courses. Its pur- pose is to put the civilian volunteer man power n touch with jobs to be done in our local communities, both in the established community services and in new services which may be set up to carry out the local defense program.
 A guide on the formation and operation of a civilian defense office has been published by the United States Office of Civilian Defense and is available through the State De- fense Council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26
VOLUNTEERS FILL
 RED CROSS QUOTA
Classes Start on New For. eign Relief Consignment
 of 25,ODO Dressings

Despite the completion yesterday of another quota of 25,000 surgical dressings by the Red Crosss classes of volunteers under the direction of Mrs. Michael +. Toomey and Miss Olive Camp, there is still an extreme need for more helpers, 1t was an- nounced today.
 Work on another quota of 26, 900 dressings for foreign relief has al- ready been begun, but progress could be enormously expedited If Q few more women would volunteer their services at any of the several classes held regularly by the Red Cross.
 Since the classes were begun in July. ie40, total of l02.5i3 dress ings have been completed in this de- partment. The newest dressings are to be shipped today by 6 packing committee consisting of Mrs. Allan Boardna1, Mrs. Allen Benedict, and Miss Marian Rockwell.
 The classes in making surgical dressings for foreign relief are held as follows:
 Monday, 2-4 p. Tn.: 7:3o-e:30 D. m.
 Tuesday, 9:30 a. nl.-4:00 p. m.
 Friday, 7:30-0:30 p. m.
 All classes meet in the Medical Association building, 30 Central ave- nue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26

last June the waterbury Central Volunteer Bureau. The Women'S Division of the Meriden Defense Council also has a Central Volun- teer Bureau and in addition has conducted a community regis tration of volunteers and they now have one thousard names on file with the Bureau. The Central Vol unteer Bureau in Greenwich has been established for sometime under the Greenwich Council of Social Agencies and is now a member of and operating with the Defense Council.
 The Greater Hartford Volunteer Bureau was established last winter, Mrs. Paul E. Callahan, president of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO,
 SEPT.r 26, I94O

Two large waves Of German bombers Faided the port and naval base at Southampton. It was the worst raid of the war on this important English shipping center.
 President Roosevelt ordered an embargo, effective Oct. l6, on shipment of scrap iron and steel to any country outside the Vest ern Hemisphere with the excep- ton of Britain.
 Gen. Charles Huntxiger was named generalissimo and com mander -in- chief of all French land forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26
EXCITING POLICE CAB

Described as one of the most unique detective mysteries ever brought to the screen, RKO Radios 'Lady Scarface" chronicles the ad- ventures of 8 police officer in cap- turing q female gangster. Dennis OKeefe and Judith Anderson enact top roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26
NEW HIGH SET IN
 POULTRY ENTRIES

Danbury, Conn, Sept. 26-J. T. Snow of Stephenstown, N. r, could put one one-man poultry show at the Danbury fair from October 3 to 12 If the offlcials wished to bar all others. Today he entered 560 chickens of all breeds. This is the largest entry from one individual in the n years of the fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26


 Richard O. Hottelet, United Press war correspondent now with the Red forces, reported the Blues had advanced 24 miles but still were T5 miles from Shreveport. Leon Kay, who covered the Balkan cam paigns for the United Press and who now is with the attacking Blue forces, said the Blues claimed they had advanced 45 miles and were 65 miles from their oEs$ctive.
 Armies Have Not Met
 The armies actually had not met. The Reds were employing a mobile defense and were falling back with their forces intact after destroying bridges, sowing land mines and en- gazing the enemy with small anti- tank units.
 The Blues were progressing cau-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26
PROPOSE SETUP.
 FOR VOLUNTEERS.
Defense Council Suggests System for Enrolling
 Willing Workers

In a nationwide broadcast re- gently, the Office of Civilian De- fense recommended that all local de- fense councils establish Civilian De- rense Volunteer Offices to handle the job of recruiting and placing volunteers in civilian defense. "Civil- ian Defence Volunteer Office" is a new name for the Central Volunteer Bureau with which Connecticut is already familiar as several defense councils already have Central Vol unteer Bureaus in operation.
 In Waterbury the Women's Divis- ion of the Defense Cauncil set up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26

strength and retire before him while putting all possible obstacles in his path.
 Since the covering forces are small, they have been ordered not to stand and fight but to leave com- bat to certain specially equipped units who cover important bridges, road functions and other terrain features.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26
Red Army Falls Back h Shreveport Fight
Constant Pressure of Blue Army Forces Reds to Gates of LOuisiania City; Reds Are Outnumbered 2 to
By United Prese)

The Red Army defending Shreveport in the final phase of the nations greatest peacetme maneuvers falling back toward the gates of that northern Louisiana city today under constant pressure of the attacking Blue Army respondents with the opposing forces disagreed on the
 extent of the Blue drive but both said the Reds were retreatinp .ssy. 4f ts.t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-26
WIFE WINS DECREE
 IN COUNTER SUIT

Judge John A. Cornell yesterday granted a decree in superior court to Mrs. Margaret s. VonLott, cross
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-05
FRIENDS HONOR
 CARMEN SUMMA

More than 50 friends and relatives of carmen Summa, of this city at- tended a testimonial bachelor din- ner given in his honor Thursday night at Andy's Restaurant, 35 Bishop street.
 MT. Summa will be married to Miss Josephine Rosa in the near fu- ture A purse was presented to the honored guest by the toastmaster Attorney Frank Summa.
 Among those present were: Dan- iel R. Summa, William Summa Giuseppe Summa, Thomas Gizzie, Carmen Fasano, Thomas Telesco Michael Covello, Vito Antonili, Carl Contadini, Domenic Guglielmi.
 Frank Spinelli, Rocco Galasso, Carmen Capabianco, Rocco Rinaldi, Domenic Rosa, Sam Rosa, Carlo Rosa. Vincenza Petruzzi, Marco Nervo, John Gomey, Victor Strollo, Carmen Carello, John Rossi, Joe Covello.
 Frank Blasi. Henry Angelillo, Vo- lentio Gallicchio, Frank Manfredi, Harry Martin, Louis Martino, Mo- daso Valzo. Louis Confrancesco, Sam Blasi, Joseph B. Giglio, Peter c. Giglio, William M. Giglio, Joe Sal- vo, Jim Rosa, Frank Rosa, Charles Rosa.
 Also, Elliot Sordi. Patsy DiIndici- bus, P. Ceritello, Dan Sumna. Jer- " Capobianco, Thomas Summa, Charles R. Summa, Frank Summa. Vincent Martinelli, Denny Mannello. Vic Manello, Adolph Leibzoni, and Prank Gula.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-05
BETTE DAVIS TO
 HAVE BIRTHDAY
5O,OOO Persons Expected to Be Present in Native
 City, LittletOn, N. H.

Littleton, N IT.. April 5-(UP)- Bette Davis, the film star who wa born Ruth Elizabeth Davis a Lowell, Mass, 8 years ago today planned to celebrate her birthday by attending the world premiere of her latest movie "The Great Lie" here tonight.
 Nearly 50,0OO persons were expect- ed here for the celebration.
 For a week Miss Davis and her 34-year- second husband Arthur Farnsworth of Rutland, Vt. have been skiing on the slopes surround ing her "Butternut Lodge" summer home.
 Meanwhile Hollywood press agents have been busy naming Littleton streets temporarily for streets in the new picture. They also had Miss Davis named an honorary New Hampshire Sheriff and obtained promises from an eXpectant mother that If her child is born today and If 1t is a girl 1t will be christered Bette.
 Kleig lights will brighten the vil- lage streets where farmers come to shop on Saturday nights and the radio will carry the voices of celeb rites across the nation. The pro- gram included torchlight parade led by Miss Davis and Gov. Robert o. Blood of New Hampshire and a Bette Davis birthday ball in the town hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-05
Compensation Agreements

Compensation of $386.40 was to- day approved by Compensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot in the case of Orbille Mckenzie of Litchfield against the Torrlngton Company, to be paid over period of 20 weeks at $19.32 per week. The injury is severe laceratiOn of the right middle finger.
 Other agreements filed with the commissioner this morning include the following:
 Joseph Jufciuf of SIS Bank street, against A. H. We'll, Inc, of Waterbury, $8.45, beginning Feb. 12, for traumatic amputation of the first finger of the left hand.
 George Hepp of 1O79 South Main street. against the Diamond Gin ger Ale O., Inc, S17.07 beginning March 13, for q fracture of the 9th, 9th and 7th ribs of the right side.
 Herbert Gum of Derby against the HOusatOnic Lumber Co. of Derby, $11.25 starting October 20, 1940, for a fractured skull.
 Rose Bernard of Winsted against the William M. Gilbert ClOrk O., of Winsted, S7 beginning March IA, for . crushed second finger of the left hand.
 Anna Duyscr of Winsted against the William M. Gilbert Clock Co. of Winsted, $9.15 beginning March 30, for a spraincd right ankle.
 William Przctak of Torrington, against Hotchkiss Bros. of Tor rington, Sll.74. beginning March 10, trauma of the right leg.
 Michael GarofalO of Derby against the Farrell Birmingham O.. Inc. of Ansonia, $25 beginning March II, for confusion of the 2d and Sd toes of the right foot.
 George Mattus of shelton, against the Farrell Birmingham Co.,, Inc, of Ansonia, S16O9 begin ming Feb. IS, for injury to the right leg.
 Thomas Rooms of TorringtOn against the Hendey Machine Co. of Torrington, Sl7.67 beginning March 20, for a scratched left hand.
 Carmen Altimari of TOrringtOn against the TOrrington Mfg. Co.,, Si4.58 beginning March P. crushed left middle finger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-05
BAPTISTS AWAIT
 HOLY WEEK RITES

Services for Holy Week at the First Baptist church will begin with the Palm Sunday service on April 6, at l0:30 o'clock, at which the communion of the Lords Supper will be observed and the sermon vii. be byl Rev, David P. Gaines on the subject, Clothed with Power"
 Thursday evening, the annual union communion service of the Baptist and South Federate d cvhurches will be held in the First Baptist church, Rev. David P. Gaines presiding and Rev. M. Webb Wright of the South Federated church preaching the sermon. Rev. J. E. Parrella and Rev. Gotthard Hagstrom will assist with the serv- ice. The First Baptist church will cooperate in the nonoday services at St. Johns church during Holy Week, also in the Good Friday three-hour service.
 Easter Sunday there will be spe- cial services morning and evening, with baptisms and Easter music by the choirs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-05
Hamilton Estate Appraised Today At $39,4O7.O7

The estate left by the Iato Mar garet 6. Hamilton, widow oe q prOmionent Iocal dentist iS vnIuel a& $39,AOT.o7 In an inventory HIled with Judge Patrick Hcaley in pro: bate court teddy. Assets lncIuds real estate, mortgage notes, bonds and stocks, and bank accounts.
 Mrs. HamiltOn's will, admitted to probate some tlme ago, directed that the residue of her estate 70 Co . sister, Marion B. Boae of this city.
 Real estate on Arch street h valued at $500, and real estate on Fairview street at $500. Accrued rents amount to S23l. A half- interest in property on Hudson street, Hartford, is given . value of $66O.
 The inventory lists mortgage notes appraised at $S,OO0, $6,0lS.76, and $4,SOO. A checking account at the Citizens and Manufacturers National Bank contained Sl,12O.7S; and Q savings account at the same bank, $l,046:69. An account at the Colonial Trust Company, totalled S613.39. Cash on hand was $34.37, and furniture and household effects are valued at $10O.
 Two $1,O0O bonds are listed, one of the American, British and Con- tinental Corporation being listed at $l.O3S.75 and one of the Me- Kesson and Robbins Company at S1,04O. Stocks appraised at more than 5000 make up the rest of the estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-05
CARMINE SASSO
 REMEMBERS SON
Norman Street Property Left Charles; $500 Be-
 quest for Daughter

Provision for his wife and chil- dren is made in the will of the late Carmine Sasso, which was admitted to probate today by Judge Patrick Healey.
 Life use of @ first-hoor apartment at IS Norman street for the widow, Maria, is directed. Ownership of the property is left to son, Charles.
 A bequest of $500 is left to a daughter, Mary E. Sasso Lewis, now of Vassar, Mich. A lot on Seymour street is left to a son, James A. bequest of $500 Is left to a son, Albert. A lot on wilson street Is left to @ son, Henry, A bequest of $500 is left to a son, Frank A lot on Russell street Is left to a daugh- ter, Bridget Sasso Benedetta.
 Real estate on Ridge street is left to the sons, James, Frank, Henry ard Albert.
 The will states that adequate pro- vision has already been made for a son, Martin, who is named exe- cutor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-05
NO DEVELOPMENTS IN LEARY SEARCH
Nationwide Hunt for Miss. ing Former Controller
 Enters Second Month

Daniel J. Leary, former city of- ficial wanted in connection with the Waterbury Conspiracy, contin- ues to elude state police as the search for the former controller enters It's second month.
 Leary has been the object of a nation wide search ever since he disappeared from Waterbury March 6, the cay on which the Supreme Since that time, not single au- thentic clue has reached police, Court of Errors denied his appeal. who, under the personal supervision of State Police Commissioner Ed- ward J. Hickey, have carried the search to such distant points as Florida and Texas. The latest "be- lief" of those who claim to know is that the missing man has fled the country and is somewhere in Mex leo, or is 1t Canada?