davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-31
Candidates Filed
For Nomination

The deadline for aspirants for
Office to qualify at the joint Demo-
cratic Republican primaries in Cecil
County, on Tuesday, September 8,
shows the two tickets will be as fol-
lows:
For Chief Judge of the Second
Judicial Circuit Stephen r. Col
Inns of Chestertown and G.. Gilbert
Marshall, on both the Democratic
and Republican tickets.
For Associate Judge of Cecil
County-Floyd ]. Kintner, Omar D.
Crothers, Jr., Albert Constable,
William j. Bratton and E. D. e. Roll
Inns. Mr.. Rollins was the only can
didate on the Republican ticket.
For Associate Judge of the Cir
cuit-William Raymond Horney,
who filed on both tickets.
For State Senator-Frederick H.
LETTER, Elkton, and Cecil c. Squier,
Port Deposit, Democrats; James W..
Hughes, Elkton, Republican.
For House of Delegates-Henry
L. Schneider, Elkton; Lawson c..
Tosh, Rising Sun; Josephine A.
Mackie, Fair Hill, and Joseph Bry-
son, all Democrats.
For States Attorney-Henry L..
Constable and James Weinroth, both
of Elkton, Democrats; Harry D..
Barnes, Elkton, Republican.
For Clerk of the Circuit Court
Walter E. Buck, Port Deposit,
Democrat; Ralph Crothers, Zion,
Republican.
County Treasurer Edwin S. Dor
Gus, Port Deposit, Democrat.
Assistant County Treasurer
Thomas N. Kay, North East, Demo-
crat.
Register of Wills-Andrew W.
Seth, Elkton; William C. Henry,
Charlestown; w. Norman Clark,
Chesapeake City; Charles H. Cat
chell, Elkton, all Democrats; E.
Leland OFT, Elkton, Republican.
Sheriff Ralph w. Robinson,
Elktoil; Joseph B. Bighs &Riking
Sun; Harry A. Minker, Elkton;
Ralph w. Jones, Cherry Hill; Eu-
gene Racine, Bay View, all Demo-
Gratis; Elwood l.. Boyd, Elkton,
Republican.
For County Commissioner, First
Commissioner District-Howard S..
Vincent, Elkton; Archer Crawford,
Cecilton; John X. Burnley, Elkton;
Cleaver F. Potts, Elkton, R. D., all
Democrats.
For County Commissioner, Second
Commissioners District-Clarence
C. Harris, Bay View; Louis Ulary,
North East, R. D.; Harry W. Stra-
horn, Fair Hill, all Democrats;
Cress Beamer, Bay View, Republi-
can.
For County Commissioner, Third
Commissioners District Stuart
Smith, Perryville; Frank l.. Row.
land, Port Deposit, both Democrats;
Perry A. Gibson, Rising Sun, Repub-
lican.
For State Central Committee
Eloise w. Ash, R. Jeanette Reed,
Charles Keithley, Katherine Kirk,
Sayres Booth, Joseph b. McFadden,
William D. Ewing and Ira A. Cam
eron, all Democrats; Albert N. Van
mort, ]. Nelson Cameron, Charles J.
Brown and Jerome Brumfield, Re-
publican.
For Delegates to State Conven-
tion-Harry A. Cantwell, John H.
Minister, Polk Steele Howard and
Carroll E. Elder, Democrats
For County Surveyor-John B.
Delaney, Elkton, R. D., Republic
can.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-31
Fred Felpel

Fred Felpel died very suddenly
while on duty as Waterman for the
Wiley Construction Co., early Sun
day morning. The funeral services
were held from his late home on
Wednesday last, at 2 O'Clock, Rev.
j. w. Jones, officiating. Interment
at Quarryville, Pa. A wife and two
daughters, Mrs. Thomas Duff and
Miss Grace Felpel are saddened by
his sudden death.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-31
Infant Son Injured By
Washing Machine

Little Robert McDevitt. age 2
years, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
McDevitt. Of North East, while
playing around his mothers wash
ing machine on Monday morning
caught his fingers in the machine
while his mothers head was turned.
He was taken to Union Hospital for
treatment. No bones were broken.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-31

Victor Vardaro, aged SO years,
died in Union hospital, Elkton, yes
terday, Friday morning, from burns
sustained Thursday evening, during
an explosion in one of the buildings
at the fireworks plant of his father,
Alexander Vardara, near Bear, Del.
He is survived by his wife.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-31

Page Roman, son of DR.. Hugh
Roman, of Baltimore, who has Of
fees in Elkton and Havre de Grace,
writes to his father from Hawaii,
that he has met Nelson Lewis, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Lewis, of
the New Central Hotel. Elkton, who
is in the service in the Pacific.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-31
Sent To Fort Harrison

Osborne Mackie. son of Mrs. Os-
borne Mackie, of near Rock church.
who recently Joined Uncle Sans
armed forces, has arrived at Fort
Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, where
he will receive his basic training in
the Finance Department school. He
has been assigned to Company c, of
the First Finance Training Batal-
lion.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-31

The Rev. John J. MCGEE, priest
in charge of st. Teresa's church,
Port Deposit, for some years past,
was transferred this week to Christ
Our King church, Wilmington, Del.
Rev. Anthony DiMichele, of Will
mington. was transferred to the
Port Deposit church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-31
Riley Reunion

The annual Riley Reunion will
be held on Sunday, August 9 In
Henry Riley's Grove, near Rock
Spring. All members Of the Riley
Clan as well as others who wish to
attend are cordially welcome.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-31

Senator says Nazi victory would
take us back to the middle ages A
temptation to some women to be-
come appeasere.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-31

Miss May Johnson, Pennington,
spent day this past week with Mrs
Elwood Brown. Several Rising Sun
friends called on her while there.
Evening star., 1942-04-12

YANKEE ingenuity scores oeoin in this
shipbuiIdins job at Boy City. Mich.
The Defoe Shipbuildins Co. eloims-ond
demonstrotes-thot by building O sub
morine ehoser in this upside down mon-
ner it soves five weeks on the job. there
BY turning out one ship q week. In the
obove picture the completed hull OF the
l73-foot ship is about 70 be rolled over
on its erode rishtside up for completion
OF the superstructure.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
9TH Naval District

From Capt. r. T. Brodhead.
commanding officer of the Sec
ond Naval Reserve Area Of the
Ninth Naval District:
Il am happy 10 say that at
the Great Lakes Naval Training
Station, the men from Michi-
gan received special remem-
brance and recognition from the
citizens Of their state. A party
was held for them on Christmas
afternoon.
Michigan entertainers per-
formed for them and the party
was broadcast throughout the
state. At the conclusion each
man received a gift box.
For the United States navy,
I want to extend my sincere
thanks 10 The Detroit Times for
its splendid work in collecting
gift boxes for our sailors Of
the gifts distributed at the party
at Great Lakes were the $40
boxes which were the result Of
the campaign sponsored by The
Detroit Times
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Medical Regiment

How the 10th Medical Regl-
ment received their Christmas
boxes is told in the letter Of Oh.
Sigvard NJ. Tweeten:
ION behalf Of 275 men in this
regiment who received Christ
mas boxes from the Times and
the citizens of Detroit, / wish 10
say Thank you
I'VE distributed the gifts at
regimental Christmas party held
on the afternoon of Christmas
Day. II came as a surprise 20
most of the men. and they were
as pleased as could be to be thus
remembered.
II trust the men have dropped
Thank You" notes 10 you and 10
those whose names were in the
packages. All Of them appre-
ciated the remembrance
II wish to add my personal
thanks and best wishes 10 YOU
and the citizens Of Detroit for a
Happy and Blessed New Year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Naval Annoy

At the Naval Armory here in
Detroit, the Christmas package
were distributed at n Chi IS ft1as
party and here Is Capt. r. T.
Brodhead's letter.
- "On Christmas Day the sailors
al the Naval Arnory held their
Christmas party. az which time
500 Christmas packages wore
distributed 10 the personnel
stationed here. Many of the
sailors were that day a long way
from home. Your thoughtfulness
in sponsoring this Christmas
package program contributed
greatly TO the success Of Christ
mas for these boys.
May l on their behalf thank
you for all that you and the
good people Of Detroit have done
for the benefit OF the sailors
stationed at the Naval Reserve
Armory.'
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Last One, Too

And still another. this one from
Leading Aircraft,man w. ".
Scott. who writes
Il wish 10 express my sincere
appreciation Of the most well
come gift which you very kindly
provided
The hospitality which You
American people have extended
10 us seems 20 have no limit
and we have 70 thank YOU for
many things especially in max
ing il possible for Us 20 enjoy a
really wonderful Christmas Soa-
son
1 think that the war has.
perhaps, had one good result and
that is 20 allow Us 10 obtain
better idea Of the Americans.
and maybe understanding be-
tween Us viii be beneficial in
the future days when peace pre-
walls.
Il must confess that my views
have undergone a considerable
change since ! came over here
and / venture 20 say that there
arc many more like myself.
Thank you once again"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Sailors Ashore

On YMCA stationery which is
headed; The Service Mems
Club When Ashore" and post
marked from an eastern naval
station came a letter from Sea-
man Ernest Art Jr. It read:
Il wish to express my sincere
thanks to you for the fine
Christmas box. 1t certainly is
heartening TO know that those
at home are thinking OF the
boys in the service. With such
interest as shown by the Detroit
Times and the people of De
troit, I know we men on the
L. -. S..... snail
feel more than ever that ours
is a country worth fighting for.
Thanking you for myself and
my Shipmates, l remain, sin
CcrelV YOURS"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
From Engineers

From the Engineers is this note
Kind Friends: Christmas in
this camp will be long remem-
bered by men of the 107th Engi-
neers, thanks to the efforts and
work of The Detroit Times and
the kindly consideration Of the
people of Detroit.
Il had occasion 10 visit many
OF the men individually on Christ
mas Day and every last one was
cheered beyond words at the
contents, but most Of all at the
kindly thoughts back Of the
gifts.
Il personally want 70 thank
you because il made my morale
work so much easier than last
Christmas. 1t will help US end
this all the sooner; sincerely
G. a. Schellhase, Lieutenant Col
onel; chaplain 10th Engineers.
From Edward RolffS. one OF IL
Seamen aboard a naval
vessel, somewhere at sea;
Was pleasantly surprised,
and needless TO say pleasantly
pleased, TO receive the Christ
mas box from The Detroit Times
and the people of Detroit.
Il would like YOU to know
how welcome it was and how
much l appreciate having the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11

ny division. the division chaplain
ester {. Doerr writes
IT IS difficult TO describe the
pleasure which the Michigan
men of this division are rcccIv-
ing from this generous express
sion of the holiday spirit by the
citizens of Detroit and its sub
urbS. The intrinsic value Of this
gift is not the thing OF greatest
Importance 10 us.
L do not wish TO discount the
cost of packing, assembling and
shipping Of these gifts. The
total would certainly run into
many hundreds of dollars. How
ever, we want you TO know that
it feels great TO be remembered
by our friends a thousand miles
away, from whom we have been
separated for many months.
Kindly express 10 the donor,
Of these fine gifts eur sincere
thankfulness and our best wishes
for happiness and prosperity
during the coming year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11

Torrent of i. S. Mail
Pours Into Times Office

soldiers who received a Christ.
mas box through the efforts of
The Detroit Times.
II want to thank you and the
thousands of Detroit folks, and
of course, the boys of room 202
and the girls of Mrs. Ratiz
Home Science class of South
eastern High School for letting
all of us know so adequately
that they are behind US, all
united for a great cause and for
a great America.
II know that these gifts all
entailed a sacrifice, willingly
given, and l shall and we all
shall fight and Keep 'em Fly
ing so that we may all, always,
have a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11

here. the Detroit Times can feel
highly gratifed with the efforts
they put forth. We realize here
that Detroit and Michigan citi-
zens in general went to much
trouble 10 select articles for
their individual boxes, and it
was probably this sincere desire
more than any other 10 send
som ching that the soldier
needed that really made the
campaign successful.
over and over again we
heard and were told of men in
camp who were genuinely sur
prised and thoroughly pleased
with the contents Of the boxes.
II showed that the contributors
made a real effort 10 please
some one who might easily have
spent a rather disappointing
Christmas at camp.
Countless men who received
the boxes have already written
their thanks 10 the people who
donated the Christmas treats.
Every box found its way to
some thankful soldier.
Again, thanks for your fine
program and to the people who
participated in it. We hope we
may again sometime be able to
assist in such a worthwhile un-
dertaking. and We hope 10 repay
IN service your kindness.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Camp Custer, Too

The thanks of the troops at
Fort Custer are expressed in a
letter from Capt William p.
d, Powe, post chaplain, who
writes:
I'VE desire TO thank you, the
Times and the Michigan friends
who made possible so much
happiness among the soldier
boys here at Fort Custer this
Christmas. am still rather
dizzy from the almost cyclonic
Christmas effort Of getting the
boys all looked after. The A. and
4. officers and chaplains with
our stats have been on a mad
rush for days. every person
seemed 10 want 10 have their
part in making a grand Christ
mas for the boys in khaki
Wishing you one and all the
compliments of the season and
thanking you personally in the
name OF the officers and soldiers
OF Fort Custer
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Canadian Trainees

Probably none Of the thou
sands Of men in uniform who
received Christmas gifts through
The Detroit Times Santa Claus
for Service Men committee APP
preciate the spirit Of Detroit
any more than tho British Aus
tralian and New Zealand youths
training with the Royal Air
Force and the feet air arm Of
the Royal Navy at the United
States naval aviation base at
Crosse lie.
To the AnZacs many thou
sands of miles from home. a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
In The Air Corps

From a young Detroitcr in tho
Air Corps came this message of
thanks:
Sir. this is n little message
from an American soldier We
soldiers OF the United states
Army wish 10 thank YOU and
your staff for the Christmas
packages we received from The
Detroit Times.
But. gentlemen. there is one
thing we. are getting tired Of
and that is this laying around
while a lot of our buddies are
being killed in this war Why
don't they send us Ion over and
wipe the Axis off the map and
get the Job done with.
I'VE know that there are so
many of US are going to die
but there isn't any use in letting
them pick US off one at a time
From headquarters 32nd Infan-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Same Regiment

And from Corp. T. r. Phillips
Of the same regiment comes
this:
please accept my sincerest
thanks for your kind gift which
helped enormously 10 brighten
our Christmas away from home
The thoughtfulneSs Of YOU
gift. added 10 the hospitality
that America has given US has
made us realize the true friend
ship that exists between our
two countries.
-. I'm sure you will understand
the difficulty myself and fellow
comrades OF the Royal Air Force
experience in finding words Of
appreciation Of the many kind
nesscS that We have received
since our arrival here.
Wishing you and all your
countryman q happy and sue
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Made Christmas Real,
Their Letters Affirm
r, sHANNoN CoRMACk

-RON the Atlantic The Pacific and from the Canadian
border 10 tho GraDic. Detroit and Michigan
- soldiers sailors and marines pouring into The
Detroit Times of letters thanking this
paper santa Claus ior Service Men committee and
'h citizens state for the Christmas boxes that sent
thCr.
Ard moro Important of letters FROM regnental
commanding officers haUans morale officers, telling of the
good Christmas package, did for The morale Of tho regiments
&ro proud ~ DC mon of Michigan was the spirit expressed
lie letter from vho like Others
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
From Aberdeen

From the Ordnance Training
Center at the Aberdeen Proving
Ground, Maryland, is this letter
sent by Lieut.. Luther r. Barth,
assistant morale officer:
The Christmas gift packages
were received and greatly en-
loved by the Michigan men Of
this post. This proved 10 be a
great service to the soldier who
was unable 10 visit with his
family.
Brig. Gen. Julian s. Hatcher,
commanding the officers and
men of the Ordnance Training
Center. thank the people of De
troit and the Detroit Times for
such splendid Christmas cheer.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
At Fort Casey

From Sgt. f. w. Louks, mem
Der of an artillery regiment sta.
toned at Fort Casey, Wash.
I'VE fellows of Michigan, sta
toned at Fort Casey, Wash,
are very thankful for the fine
gifts we have received. We wish
10 thank The Detroit Times and
the kind people of Detroit who
sent them
And one dated January ! from
Chaplain Carl Knudsen at the
Naval Training Station at New
port r. l.:
Just word to let you know
that company Of recruits from
Michigan were lifted in spirit
when they received boxes from
your readers containing many
things to delight the soul.
eve got quite a thrill this
morning when we asked an Ohio
lad how things were going. He
said, Pretty good, chaplain, but
just now our gang kind of wish
we were from Michigan The
morale in the Michigan boys is
tiptop this morning Then he
went into great detail about
what all his pals had received
and passed around
I'VE cannot say too much for
such movements. Civilians often
have no idea of what adjust
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11

ments, emotionally and other
wise. are required of recruits
during the first few weeks Let
tiers and packages from home
are morale producers of the first
order
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
5+h Medical Battalion

Writing from Headquarters,
5th Medical Battalion Lieut..
Col. A. G. Holman. the COM
manding officer, says:
"On behalf of the men Of the
5th Medical Battalion, l want
to thank you for your generosity
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
72nd Field Artillery

Lieut.. Robert r. De Lay. pub
Lefty officer Of the I'D Field
Artillery Brigade. made up al
most entirely Of officers and
men from Detroit, expresses the
thanks Of the Detrioters in this
letter:
IF the Santa for Service
Men program was as we'll re-
ceived in other camps as it was
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Bird Air Base

From PVT. Philip A. Hckok
of the headquarters squadron Of
the Bird Air Base Group OF the
United States Army Air Corps,
is this letter:
L am one OF the many
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11

people Of Michigan remember
us fellows who are in the service.
There arc 13 OF Us aboard
tho U.S.S. ....,... who have
Michigan for a home state and
any one claiming 13 to be an
unlucky number will have US to
deal with
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
Letter From South

Written on American Red
cross stationary from a station
m the deep South comes this
letter from Pvt. Benjamin c.
Litscher:
Along with many other
Michigan soldiers I received a
Christmas box sent with your
cooperation. / wanted sincerely
10 thank my small behefactei1
but unfortunately l misplaced
his gift card l only know his
name is Jimmy and his age is
years
80, through you. I'll say this
10 Jimmy; Thank you, Jimmy
with all my heart. I'm sure you
have never spent a Christmas
away from home and dear ones,
and neither had l until this
year. So your thoughtful and
totally unexpected gift was
doubly welcome. 1t shows US IN
our country's service that the
people at home think of US, even
those we don't know.
you WON'T understand this
now, Jimmy, but We are all glad
and willing 10 be here, because
we hope that we, being under
arms, may make it unnecessary
for you ever 10 have to shoulder
rife. As our fathers fought
for us. so we wifi fight for you,
Jimmy, that your life may be
lived in a better world.
Courage sans peur' Is the
motto Of my regiment and that
means Courage without fear;
50 it is in this spirit that we
shall carry our guidon to the
victory that we know is ours.
May God bless you and keep
YOU, Jimmy"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11
British Battalion

From. Leading Naval Airman
Christopher Bertram Farmelo
of the British Fight Battalion
comes this letter of thanks.
Il should like 10 thank you
for your very welcome gift Of
sweets and cigarets whichNI en-
joyed greatly. They, together
with other innumerable little
acts Of kindness this Christmas
are more than sufficient proof
Of the truth of the American
reputation for generosity and
hospitality 10 the stranger
within the gates.
Although now we are all in
this together, one has rapidly
ceased 10 feel a stranger,
i send you every good wish
for happy and victorious New
Year
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11

Christmas in the middle OF
winter was a novel experience.
but the letters received from
them show that their holiday
was far from cold"
Significant. too, is the fact
that the little touch of kindh-
ness from Detroit citizens has
done more TO cement the friend
ship and appreciation from these
men serving under the Union
Jack than anything else.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-01-11

and thoughtfulness. Each gift is
deeply appreciated and highly
esteemed by the men OF this
command.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-03

- on the price OF copper. This means prosperity or
poverty for many communities
In the early thirties Jerome Ariz, had a
population of about $1,000 Then the price of
copper went down and the towns population Is
now about 1000.
Baltimore Md-is one OF the country's finest
examples of city of varied industries.
AN INTERESTING sight at the ranch where
~ we are staying is a 2-dsy-old colt Even
more interesting is the attention given this colt
by its mother.
The colt seemed about TO pass away and had
TO be given blood TRANSMISSION.
The colt will i've said the veterinarian
because the mother loves it,
Seems that all colts are not loved by their
mothers
/ wonder if Exterminator's mother loved him.
WITH view to helping conserve gasoline and
w TO save tires ! have been riding in buses.
am veteran OF the Brooklyn Bridge nightly
elevated railway rush, also a long time Man
haitian subway rider and for many years a
trolley rider in Brooklyn.
However. think the toughest vehicle OF all
TO ride is a bus during rush hour. Especially
when you have 10 stand up
Phoenix has A,0O0,0O0 hotel where YOU
can get room with view of the desert for So
day. One feminine guest now domclled in this
hosteery has been there 26 days and has yet to
repeat on an evening gown.
She also has number Of fur coats which she
wears to go out the roof and look at the stars.
Tucson. Ariz., has over 30 hospitals and sani-
tariums. 1t also is claimed that the Tucson hot
chilli sauce and barbecued spareribs is the coun-
try's best.
Joe HERNANDEZ. The Mexican nightingale
~ Justly famous as the race announcer at Santa
Anita. Senior Hernandez is doing the announcing
at the local meeting and it is a pleasure to hear
him pronounce horses names that have a Span
ish origin such Anita Chiquita San Ignacio
Celtic Lindo and Little Coquina
Seems those who speak Spanish pronounce il
much more carefully and consccntIously than
those who speak English pronounce their Ian
guage.