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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Macs Laundry Aids
Housewives

Fully cognizant Of its responsib-
ility OF reliable service to large,
appreciative clientele, Macs Laun-
dry, w. High st., Elkton, continues
to operate under the same principles
which have contributed to its re-
markable success and growth. Es-
tablished in February, 1927, this
noted enterprise has gained the high
regard and esteem of local civic
leaders and residents alike through
the we'll planned and progressive
management of Mr.. H. G. McClin-
took, founder and proprietor.
Activities of the firm include COM
plete laundry work, including damp
wash and finished service, as well as
fur cleaning and storage Serving as
certified leather cleaners, the laun-
dry utilities the Synthetic and Stod-
dard Systems of dry cleaning. Forty
people find gainful employment in
the modern plant, which is open to
the public for inspection at all
times. Six trucks are utilized by the
company for service throughout
Cecil County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
G. A. Allender Mfrs.
"Dandy" Feeds

Famed throughout this area as a
manufacturer and distributor of
Feeds, Mr.. G. A. Allender, Elkton,
Maryland, has established a fine
reputation through his honest and
ethical business policies. Since its
inception, under the personal direc-
ton of MT. Allender, the firm has
steadily widened its scope Of opera
ton, and today its dealings are
made over wide area.
Manufacturing and distributing
Dandy" Feeds, the enterprise also
features custom grinding and mix
ing, and has proved to be a vital
factor in the interests of farmers in
the surrounding region. Six people
assist Mr.. Allender In the opera
ton of the business, which utilizes
three trucks for distribution over q
wide area. Acclaimed as the criter-
ion Of successful business operation,
this model firm has played an i'm
portant part in the growth and pro-
gress Of the community.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Community Bowling
Alleys Acclaimed

Making available entertainment
of the clean, wholesome type for the
entire family, the Community Bowl
ing Alleys, lao North St., Elkton,
Md, is highly valued by its large
clientele. Established one year ago,
the enterprise has won wide recog-
milton under the efficient direction
of Mr.. Harry LOOMS, its founder,
This model establishment brings
to this area the healthful benefit OF
10 modern bowling alleys, and in
vites the entire family to participate
in this beneficial sport. Leagues are
also invited by the management,
which offers competent instruction
to beginners. Patrons from all of
Cecil County flock to this popular
health center, to which a debt Of
gratitude is owed for its willing con-
tribution to all worthy community
activities.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
NJ. A. Balderston and
Co. Famed Florists

The florist is a necessary addition
to the social and civic life of any
community, and in this respect the
flower shop of Myra A. Balderston
and Co., Colora, Maryland, has won
the respect of the local citizenry
through its ethical business poll
cies. This progressive enterprise was
established 20 years ago by the late
Mr.. George Balderston, who died in
1907, and is presently being OPP
Grated by his daughter, Miss Bertha
Balderston.
Offering flowers for all occasions,
the firm features a full line of cut
flowers, ported plants, wedding and
funeral designing. A member of the
Society of American Florists, the
company utilizes $4,000 square feet
of glass for its greenhouses, and
offers free delivery service over a
15-mile radius, for the convenience
of its large appreciative patronage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Inc. Esteemed

Notable among the many OUT
standing business enterprises in the
community, the Coca-Cola Bottling
Co., Inc, Juanita St., Havre de
Grace, Md, has steadily progressed
to its present important position Of
leadership in the field. Established
Is years ago, this model enterprise
has achieved an enviable reputation
under the progressive administra-
tion. of Mr.. J. C. Hebditch, founder.
The company, which is in the
midst of a large expansion program
which viii double the size Of its
modern bottling plant, centers Ito
activity around the bottling and dis
tribution Of Coca-Cola throughout
Hartford and Cecil Counties. Eight
trucks are utilized by the firm IN OK
tending its scope Of operations.
Much Of the outstanding success Of
the enterprise has been attributed to
the able guidance q NJ, Aehditgh,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

by this noted establishment, includ-
ing the famous Bonat Permanent
Wave and the Thermique Perman-
emit Wave. Four experienced operat-
ors assist in the successful admins
tration Of the business. Much of the
outstanding success of the enter
prise has been attributed to the
expert services and capable manage
ment of Miss Kelly, who is noted as
an authority ON beauty care. The
entrance to this noted beauty and
hairdressing establishment is at "a
s. 3rd st.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Kirk & Fredd Aid Local Farmers

The success Of agriculture In this
country depends largely on compel
emit sales and service ON farm imple-
ments, and on this basis, the firm Of
Kirk and Fredd, 80 S. 3rd Street,
Oxford, Pa, has grown to a Justly
merited success. Established as
years ago by the late Mr.. A. A. Kirk,
who died in 1929, the company is
now under the capable management
of Mr.. A. Rogers Kirk and Mr..
George Fredd, partners.
Due to its strict adherence to a
policy Of reliability and value to an
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

OAAAVAk5AA<A1N NOAA1AsOG NAxAsv AOAn1
God" will be the subject of the
Lesson-Sermon in all Churches of
Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, Jam
uary 4.
The Golden Text will be from
Jude 1:25, "To the only wise God,
our Saviour, be glory and majesty,
dominion and power, both now and
ever.
Among the citations comprising
the Lesson-Sermon will be the fol-
lowing from the Bible, Psalms
33:11: "rhe counsel of the Lord
standeth forever, the thoughts of
his heart to all generations.
The Lesson-Sermon also will in
clude passages from the Christian
Science textbook, Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures"
by Mary Baker Eddy, among which
is the following, page SIS, There is
but one I, or Us, but one divine
Principle, or Mind, governing all
existence; man and woman unchang-
ed forever in their individual char
acters. even as numbers, which new
er blend with each other, though
they are governed by one Principel'.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

ters, industry and commerce. Twen-
ty- eight capable instructors serve
ON the faculty Of the school, which
includes on its roster of activity
both intra-mural and extra-mural
athletics. Noted ais one of the finest
universities Of its type in the United
States, the institution brings to this
area the additionally high STAN
dards of education which have been
largely responsible for its continued
growth and progress since the 18th
century.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Marcia, Your Hairdresser, Lauded

Lauded for its contribution of
new ideas and proper methods of
beauty care and treatment Marcia
Your Hairdresser, 80 s. 3rd Street.,
Oxford, Pa, has distinguished itself
as one Of the leading enterprises of
its type in this community. Estab-
lished II years ago, the business has
won wide acclaim as the criterion in
it's field through the able guidance
of its founder and proprietor, Miss
Marcia e. Kelly, who is a Marinello
graduate.
All beauty treatments are offered
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Oxford Steam Laundry Acclaimed

supervision of their son, Mr.. Rob-
ert McFadien, proprietor since his
mothers death year and half
ago.
The enterprise, which is a certi-
fed laundry, features special SER
vice on feather pillows, lace cur
tains, blankets, fancy linens, damp
wash, rough dry and family finished
work, odorless dry cleaning, rug
and carpet cleaning and shampoo
ing. Nineteen local people are em-
ployed by this progressive firm,
which utilizes the services Of three
trucks, covering communities over
radius Of II miles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

Expert craftsmanship and ethical
business policies designed to satisfy
the most discriminating clientele
are the combined factors which have
contributed to the remarkable sue
cess of the Oxford Steam Laundry,
Route /, Oxford, Pa, which has
brought the inherent traditions of
fine service and honest values to this
community since the 10th century.
Established Al years ago by the
late Mr.. r. Hayes McFadien, the
business came into the hands of his
wife, the late Mrs. Mary McFadien,
after his death 10 years ago. The
business is presently under the able
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
PARADE OF PROGRESS y
Elk Paper Plant Model Of Industry Vital To
Nations Defense Effort

company and Roy Bare, who serves
as superintendent, are men Of keen
foresight whose business acumen
and cooperative spirit have served
to maintain for the Elk Paper Mfg.
Co. its high position in its industry.
140 contented workers earn a
gainful livelihood at this paper
mountaineering plant, all Of whom
appreciate their jobs and are loyal
to the management, thus assuring
the ultimate consumer Of a superior
product, in view of the harmonious
circumstances under which it is
made.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Home Accidents Killed
$4,000 Persons in 1899

! Folks don't have to 60 to war to
be killed. They can stay right at
home and have their lives snuffed
out through some act Of careless
ness, according to survey OF Miss
Gladys Ward, home management
specialist, University of Illinois col
lege of agriculture.
Miss Wards report discloses that
of the $4,000 persons accidentally
killed in the United States last year,
one-third, or approximately 50, 00C
persons met death while going
about usual household occupations,
This was but 600 less than deaths
caused by motor vehicles.
About half of all persons acciden.
tally killed in homes are 65 years
Of age or over. Falls account fol
about 30 per cent of all home fatal.
ties, while burns are responsible fol
about II per cent. Reports show
that most falls occur in the bedroom
because people still insist on crop.
ing around in the dark. The nexi
most dangerous spot is the living
room and the third is the stairway
Rugs which slip or wrinkle
stairs and steps without handrails
or in need of repairs, slippery floors
insecure boxes or tables used II
place of secure stepladders are
some causes of costly and some
times fatal accidents.
Scalds and burns rank second al
q cause of home accidents because
people are still careless with hof
liquids. Small children are often the
victims of these latter accidents
Matches, lighted cigarettes, infiam
mable cleaning fluids, etc., also are
fifth column" agents ready Il
strike at q moments notice.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

] To aid the victims Of warfare being
iwaged upon America and her island
!. possessions, the American Red Cross
has issued an appeal for $50,000,000
war fund, Chairman Norman H. Davis
announced from the national headquar
ters in Washington.
! Mr.. Davis urged men, women and
children to give to this mercy fund
through their local Red Cross Chap
tiers. These funds will support the
Chapters war work with the families
of men in the military services, as well
as the broad relief program Of the
national Red Cross.
President Roosevelt, who is presi-
dent Of the American Red Cross, is
sued a proclamation urging all citizens
to give to the Red Cross war fund.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
City Gains Are Checked

With few notable exceptions, the
large cities Of the United States are
shown by the 1910 census to be slow.
ing down in their rate Of population
gain or losing slightly in the past
decade. More people are found
within the immediate environs of the
cities since improved highways and
speedier, l0w-cost transportation en-.
ahles them to get away from the
higher taxes and other undesirable
features of crowded city life. Indus
try has been showing the way
towards decentralization of popula.
ton, too, and we are gradually be.
coming imbued with the idea that
there is better way of life than
to jam into huge masses. Small
cities have made substantial gains
in population because they have real
advantages.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Kent Transfer, Inc, Criterion

policy Of civic contribution. the COM
pany Is devoted to the hauling Of
beer for the Adam Scheidt Brewing
Co. of Norristown. The beer Ii dis
tributed by the enterprise to var
ious points In Maryland and over the
Eastern Shore. Seven trucks are
utilized by the business In its sue
cessful operation, A debt Of graft
tude is owed the firm for its wilkins
cooperation with all worthy CONS
munity projects. Both Mr.. McCauley
and Mr.. Whaland are highly valued
as business and civic leaders in the
area.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

and esteem in educational circles
through the progressive administra-
ton of DR.. Walter Livingston
Wright, who came to the school as
professor of mathematics, later
oficiated as Weep esident for a de-
cade, and i'm 1885 was elevated to
the post of President.
The institution, which serves as a
Negro College for boys, has been in
strumental in the advance of the
colored race, and its graduates have
won distinction in the world Of let
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

An instance of the Cecil County
Firms interest in its employees
welfare is shown by the spacious
Club House equipped with showers,
lockers and other helpful facilities,
in addition to the softball and bowl
ing leagues among the workers
themselves.
Making a 9 point corrugated med
ium, The Elk Paper Manufacturing
Co. is indispensable to the nations
defense program thus unfolding the
prestige of our county. as strong
hold of Democracy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Triumph Explosives, Inc, Factor In Growth
Of Region
Of Region

industrial operation and civic con-
tribution, the firm has come to be
regarded by local residents az the
mainstay in the continued success
and prosperity of the region. This
noted company, which is highly re-
garded for the continued mainten-
ance of its traditional policies of
ethical dealing and progressive adj
ministration, is devoted to the
manufacture of explosives, and is
playing am important part in the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

Industrial enterprises of estab-
lished reliability are the backbone Of
the nations prosperity, directly i'm
parting their own stability and sue
cess to the particular region in
which they are found. In this cate
CORY must be placed the TRUMP
Explosives, Inc, Elkton, Md, which
has, during its period of service,
played a major part in the growth
and expansion of the local area.
Holding forth as the criterion in
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

In launching the appeal, Chairman
Davis said
There are millions Of our citizens
who desire today to demonstrate their
will to victory over the enemy. Not all
can be in the armed forces, and not
all can volunteer their services for
humanitarian work. but all can volun.
teer their dollars to arm the Red Cross
to be their representative at the scene
of battle and distress.
To-day is the day to demonstrate
our high morale, our unity, our deter.
mination not alone to support our
President and our fighting men at the
front, but also to insure to our wound
ed, homeless and suffering fellow citi-
gems in our Pacific Islands that we
stand one hundred per cent ready to
aid them through the Red Cross"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

appreciative clientele, the firm has
steadily advanced to its present
position as criterion in the field.
The company offers sales and SER
vice on the complete line Of Nc
Cormick-Deering farm implements.
from a hoe to tractor, in addition
to an expert repair service ON all
makes and types Of implements and
full line of farm hardware. Farm
ers from the entire area are invited
to drop in and discuss their indi-
vidual implement problems.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Lincoln University Famed Educational Institution

Maintaining at all times the pro-
gressive administration which has
been largely responsible for its pres
ent position as an outstanding edu-
cational institution, the Lincoln Uni
versity, Route No 1, Lincoln Univer-
sity, Pa, has gained an enviable
reputation among local residents and
civic leaders alike.
Founded in 1854, the same year
in which it was chartered, this fam
GUS Negro University has achieved
it's present position of prominence
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Emciently operated business 81

Efficiently operated business en-
terprises are . boon to the contin-
ued success and growth of any
community, and 1t is the considera-
ton of this fact which causes the
local citizenry to support and esteem
the Kent Transfer, Inc, s. Bridge
St., Elkton, Md. Established July /,
1889, this noted firm has progressed
to its present position Of prominence
in the field under the sagacious adj
ministration of Mr.. David r. Nc
Cauley. President, and Mr.. George
Whalands Manager.
widely acclaimed for its sincere
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

defense program OF the country.
The modern plant of the firm Is
completely equipped with all scien-
tific safety devices designed to as
sure complete protection to its en-
poyees. Much of the outstanding
success of the enterprise is attribut-
ed to the expert guidance Of the men
at its helm, which is evidenced thru
the complete harmony between men
and management.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

Happy Help is Half the Battle,
remarked a sage many years ago
and this is probably more true than
ever before, with employers con-
stantly striving to attain industrial
perfection.
In this category must be placed
the Elk Paper Co., of Childs, Mary
land, one of Cecil County's leading
and progressive manufacturing
plants, which owes its successful
operation to the splendid accord
which it has built up in the entire
area.
G. H. Bathon, President of the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Founded by Sailor

In 1899 Charity hospital was estab-
ished in New Orleans through a be-
quest left by French sailor, Jean
Louis, who wished his savings to be
spent in founding a center of med
ical attention for the poor. It Is one
of the largest institutions of its kind
in the world and is owned and ad.
ministered by the state.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02
Egs Shells for Calcium

Sterilized ground egg shells are
lust as good q source Of calcium for
chicks and laying hens ss oyster
shell or ground limestone, Iowa
State college research poultrymen
have concluded following q two-year
experiment.
The summarized result showed
no consistent difference In fertility
and hatchability of the eggs pro-
duced with oyster shell and egg
shell. Nor was there any noticeable
difference In the age Of the embryos
at the time Of death In the fertile
eggs which did not hatch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

II isn't that we think Inherently.
ghs fellow who disagzesa with xes
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-02

Aren't words wonderful! being
financed" sounds 50 much nicer than
going N debt.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-06-18
Washington Grove
Recreation Program
Begins Season

The Washington Grove Recrea-
ton program which was such a
success last year, was started for
the season on June 18th under a
slightly different set-up than last
year. This year the daytime pro-
grams will be in charge of Mrs.
Wallace Muir who is particularly
well fitted for this type of work.
She is graduate of Michigan
State College where she majored
in dramatics and art. She also
studied dramatics under Richard
Newton in New York City. She was
head Of the Art and Dramatic De-
partment of the Wardlaw School
in Plainfield, N. j., and has coach
ed plays in New Jersey, Florida,
Michigan, New York and Mary.
lard.
The program will be varied and
include sports, dramatics, art,
dancing, group singing, and story
telling. In the course of the sum-
mer two plays will be prepared
for presentation some time dur
ing the summer, one by each of
the two age groups. The children
will be divided into two groups as
usual, with the younger children
attending the morning activities
at the auditorium from 10 to IL,
and the older ones from 2 to a
P. M. AS last year, there is NO
charge for attendance at this pro-
gram except cooperation and good
behavior.
Mrs. Muir will be assisted by
some of the older girls in the
Grove and also by Mrs. Joane Gay
lord ellis who will have charge of
the group singing.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-06-18
Milo To Stage
Rubber Matinee

Sidney Lust's Milo Theatre will
stage a concerted drive to aid in
the collection of scrap rubber, it
is announced by Manager Gladys
Beahm. Foremost in the campaign
will be special matinee Wednes-
day afternoon, June "a, at which
the price of admission will be an
article of rubber. A special screen
program will be arranged for the
occasion, and several hundred
articles of rubber are expected to
be collected at the event. The
matinee will start at o'clock.
The Milo also will be a receiv-
ing station for scrap rubber dur
ing the entire drive, which was
inaugurated by President Roose-
welt in his recent radio talk.
Mr.. Lust's other seven theatres
in and around Washington will con-
duct similar events to help swell
the rubber collection, and he is
planning to bring the idea to ma
tional leaders of the industry in an
effort to have every theatre in the
country make an about effort to
help in this vital job.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-06-18
Boyd Services

Fathers Day will be observed in
the Presbyterian Church, Boyds,
Nd, this Sunday.
Fathers Day Service at IL A. M.
Fathers Day Sermon by the Min
lister. Fathers Day Music by the
Fathers Day Choir. A token Of
appreciation will be given to every
father that attends.
Fathers Day Program at 7:45
P. M. REGULATIONS, readings, and
other features. Music by the Faith
ers' Day Choir. Sunday School at
10 A. M. Fathers Day Program
led by Miss Betty Lou Springs and
her Sunday School Glass. The
Public is cordially invited.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1942-06-18

the Maryland Department which
will be held in Cumberland in
August.
Mr.. McMullen is son of the late
Hugh A. McMullen. former State
Comptroller of Maryland. He is a
charter member of the Fort Cumb-
erland Post No. 10, and was a dele
gate to the first convention held in
Baltimore in 1919. He served as
commander of Fort Cumberland
Post No. 10 during 1882 and 1888
and was State athletic officer in
1886. He was member of the
State Executive Committee for the
Mountain district in 1939-40. Last
year Mr.. McMullen was Maryland
delegate to the National Conven-
ton of the American Legion in
Milwaukee. Wis.
Mr.. McMullen is also a charter
member of Voiture No. 1874, of the
Forty and Eight Society, and at the
present time he is chef de gare of
Voiture 1874. In 1938-39 ne held the
post of sous chef de train of the
Grand Voiture of Maryland, Forty
and Eight Society.
A native of Mt. Savage, Mr.. Nc
Mullen, now 80 years old, has re-
sided in Cumberland since he was
six years of age. During World
War No. he served as captain
in the United States infantry.
Mr.. McMullen is an attorney-at-
law and is chairman of the Board
of the Times and Alleganian Com
pany, publishers of the Cumberland
News, Cumberland Evening Times
and Cumberland Sunday Times.