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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-18
Appointed Chief Judge
Of Orphans Court

Announcement was made last
week by Governor Herbert r. O'Con-
or that he had reappointetd as
Chief Judge of the Orphans Court
the Honorable Sylvester Preston.
The commission was forwarded,
the Governor made known, along
with all the other County commits
sions issued by him.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-18
Farm Convention
January IBIS

P. c Turner, president of the
Maryland State Bureau, Inc, has an
nounced that the annual State Farm
Bureau meeting will be held in Bal
timore on January 1915.
Last week Mr.. Turner attended
the annual convention Of the Ameri-
can farm Bureau Federation in
Chicago where he served as mem
her Of the resolution committee.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-18
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles e. Oliver
of Elkton, Maryland, announce the
engagement of their daughter, Vir-
ginia Lee Oliver to Mr.. William
Daniel Rothwell, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William T. Rothweil. also Of
Elkton.
Miss Oliver is graduate of Elk
ton High school and attended the
Eaton and Burnett Business School
in Baltimore.
. Mr. RothweI is a graduate Of
Elkton High School and the Bliss
Electrical School and is now em-
ployed in the Testing Laboratory OF
the Westinghouse Electric Co. in
Baltimore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-18
Carson--Shafer

Miss June Eleanor Shafer, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Shafer,
of Havre de Grace, formerly OF
Selinsgrove. Pa, became the bride
of James Samuel Carson, SON OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Carson, Per-
ryville. at 2 o'clock Sunday after
noon, November 20. in St. Johns
Episcopal Church. Havre de Grace
The single ring ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. L. Mark Brew
|ster. rector Of the church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-18
Dornitories For Wom-
en- Defense Workers

The nine new dormitories along
the Elktton-Cherry Hill road, just
on the outskirts Of Elkton. will be
completed within the next week.
They will house 434 women defense
workers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-18
New Road To Be
Constructed

In order to relieve the Elkton-
Cherry Hill road of much tratic, a
new highway will be built, con-
Meeting the Blue Ball and Elkton-
Singeriy road. The new road will
start just above the Triumph plant
and connecting with the other road
north of the National Fire Works
plant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-18
Power Company De-
clares Dividend

Pennsylvania Water and Power
Company, operators of the HOLLYWOOD
hydroelectric power plant, has de-
clared quarterly dividend of 81
per share on common stock and
slips on the SIS preferred stock.
payable Jan. 2.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-18

The public schools of the county
will close on Wednesday afternoon
next. and reopen Monday. January
Ia4th. laAs,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-18

Elected to the office of Sheriff In
Cecil county ON Nov. 3rd, Ralph
Robinson has assumed the duties
and has appointed as his deputies
Robert Boyd. of Colora, and Harry
4. Minksr. Of ,Elkton,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-18

Mrs. Robert Cameron, Jr., was the
weekend guest Of Philadelphia
relatives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Cooney,
Havre de Grace, were Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter B. Cooney.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-12-18

Miss Sara Brokaw was the week
end guest Of her mother, Mrs
Louise Brokaw.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
FTLIPINOs THANK
 WRANGELL FOR
 RED CROSS SUPPORT

A few weeks ago I was appointed as committe of one, by the Fili- pino Council of Ketchikan, to col- lect and solicit funds for the bene- fit of the Philippine Red Cross. This money that was donated by our various friends throughout the Territory, was sent into the Fili- pino Council at Ketchikan, and the communities that subscribed were given credit for the same. The mon. ey was then forwarded to Washing ton, D. c. where supplies were pur- chased and sent to the people in need in the Philippine Islands.
 At this time, wish to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to my friends of Wrangell, who res- bonded to my request for financial donations, to this worthy cause. am proud to state that the sum of Sixty Dollars was raised here, which exemplifies the sympathy that exists here for my distressed people back home
 Signed: Alex Caneti
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
SIGN UP COMING WEEK
 FOR CANNERY WORK
 CWAU OFFTCTAT. WARNS

It is imperatvie that all men and women who desire to work in the canneries this summer, that have not signed up previously, sign up with the local Cannery Workers Union next week, c. Don Miller, agent of tht CWAU announced to- day
 Some of the workers are under the impression that it is not neees- sary for them to register because of the fact that they have been em- plOyed in certain canneries for a number of years," Miller said, however, they are wrong. All can nery employees are cleared through the Union, and in ordtr for them to received consideration from the foreman of the different plants. It is obvious that their names must be on the list that is presented to the foreman in order that he may select his crew." Miller added.
 The office in the Union hall will be opened Monday and Tuesday from 10 a. m. to noon and from 2 D. m. to for those desiring to reg ister
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
NAVY EXTENDS TIME FOR ENLISTMENT IN GLASS VT
 OF NAVAL RESERVE

The closing date for enlistments in Class VT Naval Reserve, origin ally scheduled for around May 1. has been extended for a limited time by the Bureau of Navigation, it is announced by Comdr. A. J. Byrholdt, director of naval officer proeurment for the Thirteenth Ma val District.
 The program. which enlists un- married college graduates, juniors and seniors under 28 years of age for officer training, also has been broadened to include sophmores over 20 who will become juniors by the close of the present college term, he said.
 The "deadline" on enlistments was extended, Commander Byrholdt said, to accommodate a large num- Der of eligible applicants who were unable to complete their enlist ments before May 1. Additional ap- plications will be accepted as long as enlistments remain open, he add ed, but said the entire program may be closed at any time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
SMALLPOX VACCINATION - FOR WRANGELL CHILDREN
 WEDNESDAY. JUNE 3

Through clinics held at the school in recent years and the Well Baby Clinic held monthly at the Health Center, many of the child ren in Wrangell have been vaccinat- ed against smallpox. We do still find, however, that there are a number of children who have not been immunized. It is the aim of the clinic being held on Wednesday June 3, to reach those children so that we can say that the children in our community are 100% pro- tected against smallpox" Miss Cath crime Bastress, Public Health nurse pointed out. All parents with child ren of pre-school and school age, who have never been vaccinated, or have not been done within five years, are urged to bring them to the Health Center in the Federal building on Wednesday, June be- tween 10 a. m. and noon, Miss Bas- tress said.
 The Well Baby Clinic will be held on Friday, June between '1;30 and 3:30 D. m. and special em- phasis ic being placed on immuni- zation against diphtheria.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
British, Nazis Battling For Odds
 In Libyan Desert
4By Associated Press

oN AbHH1AaAE4 A NnaI
 British and Axis tanks mobile artillery and planes fought and maneuvered over 1900 square miles of the war-scarred Liblan desert today, with Axis forces reaching an area 15 miles from To- bruk, Che fortress that apparently is their immediate objective.
 While many informed persons expressed belief this battle for arm ored superiority marked the open ing of a general German offensive against Egypt and the Middle East, British military sources were un- ruffled by the nearness of the Nazis to TObruk, the coastal strong point without which a real offensive can not be prosecuted. A British com reported that the Germans and Italians Of Marshall Erwin Rommel were repulsed with casual ties in a frontal assault on Bir Haehefm and in a drive along the coast south of Ain FL Gazala, but acknowledged that in the center the results of heavy combat had not yet been determined.
 An RAF communique disclosing the German thrust to El Adem, said many Axis transport vehicles were wrecked by British bombers and that I2 Axis planes were shot down in offensive and defensive action.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
Mexico On Verge Of Declaring War
 On Axis Powers
BY AsgoeIated Pressl


 MEXICO GITY-Presiden Coma cho called upon an emergency ses- sion of Congress yesterday to de- clare Mexico at war with the Axis, the first declaration of war in her history, and place the nation i'm mediately upon a fighting footing
 An ovation of several minutes interrupted Ayila Comacho when he said the disloyaI, sneaking and cow ardly attacks had decided his gov ernment to accept Yaliantly the realities of the world situation and ask for a declaration of war against Germany, Italy and Japan.
 The attitude of Congress was re- vealed quickly by Emilio Gutierrez Roldan, President of the Chamber of Deputies and presiding officer of the joint session of the two houses. President Comacho made clear that Mexican troops would not be sent into action on fighting fronts on other continents, but he did not eliminate the possibility that they might fight on the soil of other American republics in defense of the western hemisphere.
 Although there was no official disclosure, the governments steps were expected to include intern ment of Axis nationals, seizure of Axis property, government control of all communications and trans pOrtation, and government control of prices.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
StimSOn Says Jap
 Attack On Coast
 Almost InevitabIe''
OBy Associated #Press)

WASHINGTON Secretary of War sdmson said today the Army was making active preparations to fend off an almost inevitables Japaness return blow for last months spec tacular air raid on Tokyo and other Japanese war production cen= ters.
 Pacific coast cities are considered the most likely target of attack. the War Secretary indicated. but added that a raid on the national capital was not ineonceiYable despite the distance involved
 Stimson coupled the warning with announcement of new offensive preparations by the expanding army but left unanswered the direction of the major offensive he said was being prepared.
 He declined 10 comment on the conferences of key military com manders in Great Britain and made no mention of the possibility Of Nazi attacks on the United States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
Wrangell Teachers Planning Trips, Vacations, SOjOurns
 During School Vacation

Ten Wrangell high school sen iors have tucked away their diplo- mas, admired their graduation gifts and the last bell has rung and only Custodian Oar Smith stands lonely sentinel at the school grounds this week. In other words, school is out and teachers and students turn to thoughts of summer. Here are some of the things, at least, they are go- ing to do.
 Supt. George Fabricius probably will stay home and do little fish ing.
 Miss Harriett Caldwell left this week to attend Columbia University in New York.
 Miss Genevieve Mayberry left to return to her home in Milton-Free- water, Oregon, where she will work on the local paper.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
REDS DRIVE BACK NAZTS AT MOSCOW

MOSC0W-The Russian armies of the Ukraine were reported again pushing forward today on their slow, and often interrupted, drive on KharkOv and in the Ilyum-Bar- venkova sector to the south enor- nous continuing Soviet pressure was said to have halted the German counter-offensiVe and sent it reel ing back to hard held new posi- tions- This was the general pie ture offered in Soviet military dis patches,
 The midday communique of the Red command however, was re- strained in tone merely reporting a consolidation of positions about Kharkov and continuation of fierce battles on the south. Detailed advices from the front, however, told of Russian advances in both areas although only over the most violent Nazi resistance, and indi- cated tremendous losses in German mechanical equipment. The Khar- kov field of battle was enveloped in the heat of summer broken by occasional rains.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
BROWDER CLEARED OF
 PASSPORT FRAUD CHARGE

NEW YORK-Earl R. Browder, former secretary of the Communist party in the United States, yester- day was cleared of 12 charges of passport fraud returned in an in- dictment by a Federal grand jury April 24, 1941. Federal Judge Mur- ray Hubert, upon recommendation of U. S. Attorney Matthias Correa, dismissed the indictment Browder recently was given a Presidential communication of sentence after serv- ing II months of a four-year term following conviction on a similar charge.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
JapS RepulSed
 By Chlnse In
 Terrific Fight
lBv- Associated Press .

CHUNGKING=A great battle is raging for the Chekiang Provincial capital of Kinhwa, but the Japanese invaders. although reinforced and attacking repeatedly, have been re pulsed with thousands killed, the Chinese high command announced today.
 The Chinese acknowledged that their own losses were heavy and re ported local Japanese gains toward Kinhwa, prime objective of the Jap anese armys big drive through the coastal province, which might serve as a jumping-off place for at tacks against Japan, but they stat ed flatly that the city still was in Chinese hands.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29

Robert Evans with Mrs. Evans and family are returning to their old home in Tacoma. Bob" plaaa 10 take up college teaching next year.
 Coach Harry Williams is working for ARB and after the season plans to join Mrs. Williams in the States.
 Mrs. Neva Coulter is taking her mother home to Montana. Her mother, Mrs. Ida Dodge, has been a guest of the Coulters for the past year.
 Miss Helen Moore left this week for the States and doesn't, plan to return.
 A. N. Eide is working for Stand ard Oil in Wrangell for the summer.
 Virgil Newman plans to work for ARB company and in his spare time practice making coffee at the EIka eluh
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
HIGH DUTCH OFFICER
 EXECUTED BY NAYS

LONDON-Major General H. D. s. Hasselman, commander of the Netherlands Army Supply service. was one of a group of officers re- gently executed by the German au- thorities on charges of attempted violence against the occupying forces" the Aneta Agency said to- day. General Hasselman was 62 years old.
 A total of 96 persons, a large proportion of them army officers, were sentenced to death in the al- legged anti-Nazi plot and shortly afterwards more than 2,O0O regular army and cadet officers were ar- rested by the German authorities.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
PORT AFTER BATTLE

o4. LULA bh4IAof1 " Eo1 IN DIES-Surviying a second undersea attack within three days, the crip- pied United States destroyer Blake ly, reached port here Wednesday night after a sea and air battle with a pack of Axis submarines lurking off Martinique. Sinking one or more of the submarines by U. s. planes was indicated, but whether in this latter clash or the earlier one, was not disclosed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
WAVELL CREDITS BRITISH WITH SAVING INDIA

NEW DELHI-The British have withdrawn more than four -fifths of their original Burmese army, leaving Burma to the Japanese and the monsoon but having saved h. dia from what might have been a very dangerous situation, General Sir Archibald Wavell, British com today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
MUSSOLnNI STARTS NEW PURGE OF HIS
 FASCIST PARTY

BERN-Premier Mussolini has undertaken a sweeping new purge of his Fascist party in a drive to strengthen his grip on the Italian home front, while awaiting a de claration from Vichy before press ing further his territorial claims upon France, according to foreign reports reaching here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
 DRAFT BOARD THANKS REGISTRARS, BUT WON'T TELL WHOLE STORY

Report in last weeks Sen tinel of the fourth Selec- tive Service registration that one registrant had paused long enough to pro- pose marriage to one of the registrars has raised no end of speculation as to who was the registrar and who has what it takes.
 Draft Board was non-com- initial on identity. Had on- ly this to say, quoting Chair man R. J. Suratt:
 Please express our ap- preciation to the women who helped without pay in hand ling this large registration. It reveals the fine, patriotic spirit that our women have"
 The women who assist Mrs. Cecilia Theile, Draft Board Clerk, with the regis tration were: Mrs. John J. Coulter, Mrs. R9land Curtis and Mrs. w. G. Wies.
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
US0 OPEN TO ALL
 MERCHANTMEN CREWS

SAN FRANCISCO-Merchant sea men of the 26 countries comprising the United Nations, may use the facilities of the United Service Or ganization's 699 clubhouses on the same terms as men in the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, the USO announced today. Merchant sailors need only show they are bona fide cargo seamen.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
U. S. DESTROYER AT MARTINIQUE

VICHY-The French government announced today that a United States destroyer, presumably the Blakely, had been given As hour refuge at Fort De France, Martini que.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

The Sentinel extends birthday greetings this week to: =. Margaret Rose Ritchie, June 1 Gilbert Stokes, June 1
 Lyle Hibner, June 1
 Leonard M. Campbell, June 3 Mrs Margaret Hamley, June 1 June Pedersen, June 1
 Tom Case, June 5
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
NAVY SUBS GET
 FOUR JAP SHIPS

WASHINGTON--The Navy an nounced that U. s. submarines in the western Pacific have sunk two Jap ships, probably sunk a third and damaged a fourth, the latter a heavy cruiser.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
Memorial Day
 Observance Here Tomorrow

Sponsored by Merlin Elmer Palm CT Post No. 6, American Legion and it's Auxiliary, Wrangell will pay homage tomorrow to the nations war dead at annual Memorial Day ceremonies to be held at 10:30 a. m. in the Coliseum theatre. It will be a holiday in the community. reg ular business eeasing operations for the day.
 All organizations in town have been asked to join with the Legion and it's Auxiliary in observance of the national holiday and the Navy Coast Guard detail here will par tieipate. The Navy unit will act as Color Guard for the ceremonies un- der the direction of Ensign Fred erick T. Lindemeyer. Post Com mander Rodney Hunting an nounced.
 Elks Past Exalted Ruler James Nolan will be speaker of the day with representatives of various other groups taking part in the observance.
 The complete program follows:
 Advancing of the Colors----U. S.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
Pay Increase
 For Service
 Men Delayed
Associated Pressl

WASHINGION-FOr the SecoHu time in two weeks the House over whelmingly voted this week for a minimum pay of $50 monthly for service men. It sent back to confer ence a compromise proposal, worked out by a senate-House committee recommending SAP. The action yir- tualIy eliminated any chance for a service mans pay boost before July 1 as the bill provides that any raises shall become effective on the first day of the calendar month following it's enactment.
 The bill would readjust the pay and allowance of personnel of thei Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Coast and Geodetie Survey and the Public Health Service. The Senate passed the bill first, but ill acting upon the subject the House struck out the entire text of thei Senate bill and inserted a similar House bill as a substitute. The greatest difference between the House and Senate versions lies in the pay of priVates and privates first class. Under the Senate bill, al private first class would receive $48.00 per month, but the House increased this amount to $54.00 per month Similarly, under the SenateI bill private would receive $42.0OI fT3a saHl the amount to S50.00. As fixed byI the House, the monthly base pay ist as follows:
 Enlisted men of the first grade CMaster Sergeant in the Army) $138; Enlisted men of the second grade (First Sergeant in the Army) | $114; Enlisted men of the third grade (Staff Sergeant in the Army | $96; Enlisted men of the fourth grade Sergeant in the Army) SIS; l Enlisted men of the fifth gradel grade (Coporal in the Army) $66; Enlisted men of the sixth grade . (Private first Class in the Army) | $54; Enlisted men of the seventh grade (Priyate in the Army) $50. Coast Guard of the United States.
 The bill contains two divisionsf f or titles, the first of which provides for monthly family allowances fixed in definite figures as follows:
 Class A. In the case of a man to his wife and to his child or child ren-
 Y7N ie +baro bo o wife hut no child, $2O; C2)if there be a wife and one child, $50, with $1O per month additional for each addition al child; (3) if there be no wife but one child, $15; (4) if there be no wife but two children, $25, with $1O per month additional for each additional child; and (5) al former wife divorced, to whom ali-l mony has been decreed, $20.
 Class B. In the case of a man to a grandchild, parent, brother orI sister
 CD if there be one parent, $15; CD if there be two parents, $25; and (3) for each grandchild, broth CT, sister, and additional parent,$5.
 Family allowances to members of class B dependents shall be granted only if and while the member is, in fact, dependent upon the enlisted man for chief support, and the to- tai allowance to be paid to the beneficiaries of Class B shall not exceed $50O0 per month. The al- lowances covered by Glass A are granted to all in the class, and are virtually treated as part of the soldiers pay.
 
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
TAX EVADER WINS FREEDOM
 ON ILL HEALTH PLEA

WASHINGTON-M. l.. Annenberg, Philadelphia publisher, serving al three year term in Federal prison for income tax evasion, will be par oled June II because of i'll health Justice Department announced this week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
A. B. CAIN IN TOWN

A. B. Cain, editor of the Alaska Catholic in Juneau, was through town this week bound for Ketchi- kan on a business trip. While here he conferred with Father HOeh.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29

FUIIOWIHg Ihe program at the theatre the Legion with colors will proceed to the cemetery where the Legion ceremony will be held un- der direction of Past Post Command CT James Lovett with the Rev. Arnold Krone officiating.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-05-29
POSSIBILITY OF AIR
 ATTACK CONSIDERED

Can the United States be bombed from the air2 Will the United States be bombed2
 The first question can be ans wered flatly: Yes.
 The second calls for qualffica- tiOns
 All military operations have definite purpose The purpose of aerial bombardment of America would be 1D Disruption of civil ian morale and effectiveness: C23 Destruction of war plants.
 The first objective might be at- tempted with light. knockdown planes carried by submarines. The Axis also might attempt to sneak a plane tender past the Atlantic patrols.