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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Service To The
Armed Forces
No Charge Made To Amy
Service Man By
Red Cross

The following re-statement Of
fundamental and traditional policy
is deemed timely in view Of the
present great expansion of week
with me in the armed forces and is
to be strictly observed by every
Chapter, unit, and individual act
ing for or in the name of the Ameri-
can Red Cross.
1t has always been and now is
the definite policy and instructions
of the Red Cross that no charge
shall ever be made to any service
man for any Red Cross article or
service which is furnished from the
funds or supplies contributed to the
Red Cross. If any service man, for
example, has ever been asked to pay
for sweaters, or any similar articles
the person making such sale was
acting wholly contrary to Red Cross
policy and instructions. If any such
sale should now be made or pro-
posed, the Red Cross desires COM
plete information concerning the
incident and the situation will be
promptly and vigorously corrected.
During the last war, as an addi-
tional service, not involving de-
Walton from this policy, the Red
Cross, at the request of General
Headquarters of the AEF, establish
ed certain lodging facilities, in
Guiding meal Service at few points
along the lines of communication.
At the definite request of the AEF
headquarters charge, which was
well below cost, was made to the
men on leave who desired to use
facilities. In these instances the Red
Cross was making available at the
request of the Army an additional
service below cost; it was not max
ing charge for any article or SER
vices derived from funds or mater
ials contributed for the Red Cross
program for the benefit of service
men.
Norman II. Davis,
Chairman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Social Health
And Welfare
Mrs. I'll. e. Mcbride To
Direct Child Welfare
Service

The Social Health and Welfare
Committee of the Defense Council
has conferred with Mrs. James w.
Hughes, newly appointed member of
the Defense Council in charge of
women's activities relative to plans
for the welfare of children of moth
ers who are working in defense in
dustry.
In pointing out the needs for addi-
tional child welfare services within
the county, Mr.. Omar d. Crothers,
chairman of the Social Health and
Welfare Committee explained that a
survey made by his committee found
the welfare of children needs parti-
cular attention at this time. DR..
Callinson, co-chairman has pointed
out that an increase in children's
diseases and infant mortality may be
! expected if mothers leave children
during working hours without ade-
quate plans for their care.
An increase in juvenile Delinquent
cy has already occurred within the
county, and a large INCREASE is anti
cipated unless immediate steps are
taken.
Mrs. James w. Hughes announce
ed the appointment of Mrs. H. E.
Mcbride as Director of Defense
Child Welfare Services.
In reviewing the present situation,
Mrs. Mcbride urges all working pa
rents to plan carefully for the care
of their children during their abb
sence from home. In order to help
parents plan, central registry has
been established in the Court House
in the Office of the Defense Council.
as a counseling service to parents.
This will be open Monday afternoons
from 2 to S, and Tuesday and Thurs
day evenings from to 8. The house,
wives who are remaining at home
are urged to open their homes for
daytime care of children whose own
parents are working in Defense In
dustries as their part in defense ac-
tivities A listing of such homes may
be made in the Defense Council
Office, first floor, Court House.
The possibility of the opening of
day nursery in Elkton was also
mentioned by Mrs. Mcbride, If the
need is great enough and if a suit
able building can be found. Any
mother who would be interested in
this kind of care of pre-school child
rem may register her child at this
time on day nursery waiting list.
AS people from all over the county
| are working in defense industries, it
is hoped that housewives throughout
the county will call or write the De-
Tense Child Welware Committee,
104 Court House, to list their homes
for day care of children.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
U. S. Naval Reserve

The Navy Department announced
today that effective March first, an
additional eighty thousand college
men will be enlisted in Glass Vee-
One (V-1) of the United States
Naval Reserve This includes men
between the ages of seventeen and
nineteen years of age only.
They will be enlisted as Seamen
Second Glass and placed on inactive
duty providing they pass the STAN
dard physical examination. 1t was
announced that after the compile
ton of one and one-half years of
college training, twenty thousand of
these young men will be given a
mental examination and selected for
fight training as Aviation Cadets
The others, after one and one-half
years of training will be mentally
and physically examined and if they
qualify will be transferred to vee-
Seven (V-7) and be permitted to
continue their college courses with
inactive duty status until bacca-
laurate degree is obtained. At the
completion of their college work, the
entire group will be given an exam
ination for Reserve Midshipmen
training leading to a commission In
the Naval Reserve.
All other enrollees in vee-one
(v-1), who do not qualify for
aviation or midshipmen training will
be given enlisted status and assigned
to general duty with the deet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Rum Down By BicyclistA

Mrs. Mary OFT, wife of Mr.. The(&
dore OFT, of Elkton, was very pain
fully injured Tuesday afternoon
last, by being struck and knocked
down by bicyclist. She was on her
way from Elkton Elementary
School, where she had been teaching
for several weeks for Miss Emily
Scott, who fell on the ice, fracturing
both wrists, to the Methodist Church
house on E. Main street to attend
the meeting Of the Elkton Wom-
ans Club, when struck on the back
by the wheel. She was knocked to
the pavement, suffering painful cuts
and bruises, but luckily escaping
any broken bones.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Charged With Misap-
preparation Of Funds

Mrs. Lillian Multerer, of the Har-
ford Lunch, Havre de Grace, was
arrested Thursday by Chief of
Police Lawrence L. Boyd, and in a
warrant sworn out by representa-
tives of the Greyhound Bus Com
pany, is charged with the misappro-
priation of company funds, said to
be about $1,000.
She was given preliminary hear
ing before Magistrate G. Hewlett
Cobourn on Thursday night, when
she entered plea of not guilty, and
prayed a jury trial. She was held
for action of the grand jury at the
May term of the Hartford County
Circuit Court and was released
under $1,500 bail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27

Miss Dorothy GRAPHICAL, student
nurse at the University of Maryland
Hospital, Baltimore, and daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn GRAPHICAL
of Rising Sun, is recuperating at
the home of her parents, from re-
cent appendicitis operation.
Sojourning at the Riviera Hotel
near Daytona Beach, Fla, are: Mr..
and Mrs. Harold T. Brown, Rising
Sun, Md, accompanied by Mrs. Ed
win e. Stevens, Mountain Lakes, N.
Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. McCrery, of
Haverford Villa, Ardmore, are
spending the week with Mr.. and Mrs.
John B. Fassitt, Cherry Street.
Mrs. Name Kirk is a patient in
Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore.
Marshall Brown was Coatesville,
Pa, visitor on Wednesday.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Sergeant Haggerty
Prisoner OF War

Sergeant Oliver P. Haggerty,
Jr., Marine Corps, Port Deposit, is
reported to have been taken prison
er at Wake Island, by the Japs.
Major James P. S. Devereaux, who
commanded the American Marines
on Wake Island, was also captured.
He is son of the late DR.. John l..
Devereux, of Chevy Chase, and at
tended Tome Institute, Port Depos-
it, for several years.
Six Marylanders are reported to
be among the 1910 officers and en-
listed men and 1900 civilians cap
tured and taken. prisoners nv the
Japanese army, since the outbreak
of war between the United States
and Japan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Poultry Outlook
And Need

whats Ahead for Poultrymen?''
will be the theme of a conference of
a committee of poultrymen to be
held at the Howard Hotel in Elkton,
Friday evening, February 81, at 2
O'Clock.
The group will study the poultry
outlook and the need for increased
production under the Food-for-Free-
dom program, looking to the formu-
lation of plans for meeting the de-
mands of the present emergency.
Among those who will make talks
Ia p. e. Mullinix of Southern States
Cooperative.
The committee will include groups
from the counties of Cecil in Mary
land and New Castle and Kent in
Delaware.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Yacht Club Prop
erty Purchased

Omer l.. Carson, of Havre de
Grace, has purchased the property
of the Havre de Grace Yacht Club
at Point Concord, which includes
the club house. He contemplates a
number of improvements, and prob
ably the conversion of the club
house into residence property. The
Yacht Club members are looking
for q site on the banks of the Sus-
quehanna river. The organization
will remain intact, but, due to the
war, the annual regatta next sum-
mer will not be held.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Beagle Club Trials

During the month of March, the
Eastern Beagle Club will hold three
trials. The first Sunday in March
will be the last chance to place fol-
the Memorial Stake. This is a real
stake and worth winning.
March 14th, Saturday, will be
known as Derby Day for 13 and 15
inchers. 10 inch combined and IL
inch combined, $500.
Sunday, March 29th will be the
run OF for the Memorial Stake. This
is real event and to the winner Of
each class goes a Grand Trophy
worth being proud Of. To all other
place hounds, rosette ribbons and
prizes along with some prizes held
In store.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil e. Ewing were
pleasantly surprised on Friday eve
ming, February goth, when about
rs friends entered their home and
wished them many happy returns
on their 30th wedding anniversary.
A delightful evening was spent and
delicious refreshments served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson McDougall
celebrated their 23rd wedding an
niversary on Feb. Is. Dinner guests
included Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Sim
mers, Mr.. and Mrs. George McNutt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Keetley.
Sergeant George B. McVey, who
is serving with the volunteer 60th
Pursuit Squadron of the U. 8. Army
Air Corps, spent last Friday with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T. B.
McVey.
Mrs. Edwin L. Haines underwent
an operation on Tuesday. at the
hospital in Trenton, N. J.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
American Red Cross
Headquarters

Headquarters for the Cecil Coun-
ty Chapter of the American Red
Cross have been established on the
second floor of the Court House at
Elkton. This Office must be ten
ed by volunteer help. Anyone wish
ing to volunteer to serve either in
the morning or afternoon of any day
in the week, please contact Mrs.
Harry Smith, Elkton, Md, or Mrs.
r. G. Dodson, Rising Sun, Md. Hours
are from 10 to ~ a. m. and from
to p. m.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Fund To Fight
Infantile Paralysis

The committee in charge of the
recent Presidents ball held in the
State Armory building in Elkton,
reports the affair was the most sue
cessful one ever held at Elkton. The
net receipts amounted to $792.01,
and the gross receipts totaled
$1066.92. They came from the fol-
lowing sources: March of Dimes,
$432.s3; dance. $359.0S, schools,
$134.39; defense plants, $140.51.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
March Quota Of
Tires And Tubes

A March quota Of 11,418 tires,
tubes and retreads, for passenger
cars, trucks and buses in Maryland
was announced by Louis G. Burr,
State rationing administrator.
The quotas showed that 2,747
more tires and tubes would be avail
able than in February. In addition
1909 retreads will be rationed. Re-
treads were not rationed this month.
The passenger car quota for Cecil
County is 23 tires and 10 tubes. For
trucks: 90 tires. IS retreads. %
tuhsaA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Thieves Steal
Seven Auto Tires

Sheriff David Randolph and his
deputies are seeking the thief or
thieves who broke into the ware
house of the Elkton Supply Com
pany on West Main street, and stole
seven new automobile tires.
The thieves in order to get their
loot broke the lock and then went
to the trouble for some reason to
place new lock on the door upon
leaving.
1t is understood that the authori-
ties have found the place where the
new lock was purchased and arrests
are expected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27

A supper was given Sunday eve
ming in honor of Kenneth Whitman
and bride, nee Miss Margaret Mason,
of Calvert, at the home of the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Whitman, of near Sylmar.
Brothers and sister Of Kenneth are
Horace, Vernon and Catherine, who
were present at the supper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Bines--Tinaberlake

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bines, of
Perryville, have announced the
marriage of their daughter, Sylvia
e. to George A. Timberlake, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Turner Timberlake Of
Magnolia, Md. The marriage took
place at Elkton, Saturday evening,
Feb. Z, by Rev. p. X. Lambert. They
will reside at Aberdeen, where the
groom is employed by the govern
ment.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Engagement Announced

Announcement Is made by Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander j. Skrobot, GA s.
Heald street, Wilmington, of the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss
Anna A., to Mr.. Clyde Renshaw, Of
Newark, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John G.
Renshaw, of Elkton. Miss Skrobot
is graduate of the Wilmington
High school and of the Comptometer
school. Mr.. Renshaw attended the
Elkton high school.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Farm Brings $4,000

Anna Mary Stauffer's sale of real
and personal property, near Noting
HIM, Pa, was very largely attended.
The 98-acre farm was sold to Ev-
erett Jackson, of Glen Roy, for
$4,000. Fremont. Grange sold
lunch.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
To Improve French
town Road

District Supervisor Rolph Town
shend, of Chestertown, and the Com
missioners Of Cecil County have
agreed to construct gravel-tar,
mix and place road from Perryville
to Frenchtown. WPA labor win be
employed,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
New. Piece Of
Fire Equipment

The Triumph Explosive Company
of Elkton, has received new piece
OF fire lighting equipment. The new
engine Is 500-gallon per minute
pumper. 1t will be available to the
singerly Fire Company. Il needed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27
Game And Fish
County Council

The Cecil County Council of the
State Fish and Game Commission.
at its annual meeting held Wednes-
day night, elected DR.. Frank Benz
jamin, of Leslie, President; Theo-
dore H. Brown, of Rising Sun, vice.
president, and Horace B. Lilley. Of
Elkton, secretary.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27

Some inventor can still get rich
hy making something that will fac
inate Junior and net make q rocket,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27

In hotels that provide no music,
you can always ind the dining room
by following the sound Of the soup,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-02-27

Only Q true noble spirit can reals
u eaioy anothss's prosperity
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-10-15
Lewis Emphasizes
Labor Peace Move
Mine Union Will Remain
Independent: Wdtch For
Chance To Help Unity >.

Cincinnati-The United Mine Work
ers of America has no intention of re-
turning to the American Federation of
Labor at this time, John L. Lewis,
president of the union, declared. While
it would cooperate in any effort to
bring about labor peace among all
bona fide' labor organizations, it
would not now take the initiative in
such an effort, he added.
The policy, he indicated, would be
to remain Independent and pursue a
course of watchful waiting, ready to
join in the pending negotiations be-
tween the A. +. of l.. and the Congress
of Industrial Organizations if invited
by both sides or to participate in any
general labor peace conference called
by President Roosevelt. The mine
union, however, is Sanguine about the
prospects of peace.
In it's independent status, Mr.. Lewis
declared the mine union would con
tinue ''tO organize the unorganiZed
through District 50, it's unit in the
chemical, coal by-products, construc
ton and other industries and the dairy
farmer field
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-10-15
Men I'uke Cut In
Pay To Aid In War
Construction Men Answer
Army Coll For Rush Job
At Pennsylvania Base

Sharon, Construction work on
the Army'S Shcnango replacement de
pot went forward at full speed aS 10
union stpamtittorS and plumbers took
voluntary Wa@C cuts of lively" and ONE
half cents an hour to end II labor
shortage The men, dcCIarn" that they
wanted to show they were willing To
work for less to further the war effort,
answered an appeal by Army officers
and left jobs on construction of the
keystone ordnance plant at Geneva,
where pay is set by the government
at $1.JO an hour. The pay at the
Shenango project is S1.31 y an hour.
Lieut.. Col John l.. Dtonnor, in
charge of the keystone project, and
SubCOntructorS agreed To release the
volunteers for the three weeks re-
qured to lay Shcnango water diStri-
button and sanitary lines and install a
hospital steam heating system.
Colonel Herbert Nog"l, district "n-
ginecr at Pittsburgh, joined with Lieut..
Col. O'Connor in an appeal for fifty
volunteers at the kcySlOn" project but
the response was 50 great they decided
to release more.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-10-15
Moreell's Remark
Sdid Descriptive Of
National Morale
Admirdl's Suggestion To
Convention Delegates
Held Injudicious

Washington, d. c. 0LNS). In a
sharp editorial rebuke to Rear Admiral
Moreell for his recent assertion that
labor unions are not necessary, the
Washington Post declares that the
Admirals statement is of kind that
tends to break down national morale.
The Post says in part, under the head
ing, "Indiscreet Admiral:
Rear Admiral Ben Moreell's lecture
to American labor leaders at Toronto
undoubtedly reflects an outburst of re-
sentiment over the fact that strikes
continue in spite of our national peril.
His Indignation can thus be readily
understood But his lack of discretion
in declaring that, although the people
cannot live without labor. they GER
tainly can live without labor unions,
hurts the cause for which he was
pleading almost as much as walkout
in war industry called by hot
headed union leader.
u There was some good advice in Ad-
miral Moreell's speech. When you
strike he told the assembled labor
| chiefs, you hurt, first and most i'm
portant, the boy on the firing line, who
needs the bullets you are making, and,
second, yourselves That is an indis-
putable fact.
'Yet strikes are increasing, as shown
by the latest report of the War Labor
Board. The board sought to minimize
the seriousness of the 229 strikes in
war-production plants in August by
emphasizing the fact that the man
days lost were 90 of l per cent of the
man-days worked. Much more to the
point is the record showing that 266,353
man-days were lost in that one month
SO Admiral Moreells complaint was
well founded. The pity of it is that his
good advice was later blown to bits
by his explosive suggestion that union
ism in the United States may go the
way of unionSm under the Nazi and
Fascist regimes.
'Plain speaking is very much in or
der during these critical days But il
ought to be plain speaking of Il CON
structive nature-of a type that will
knit us together and put the strength
of all America behind the war effort
The mere suggestion that some OF
our cherished domestic institutions
may be destroyed in the struggle IC
attain greater military prowess is q
divisive influence that tends to breal,
down instead of building up the morale
and determination of the people who
must fight this war.
when herculean task remains
ahead of us, it is imperative that We
pull together. 1t is also important tC
remember that a firm stand can bt
taken without harshness, and that
when such Il stand is taken it must
come from Il higher authority than III
admiral
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-10-15
Plun For Sacrifice
AFL Men Are Told
Patterson Tells Convention
Standards Of Peace Must
Be Dropped In War

Toronto, Ont. =. Many peace-tlme
standards as to hours and conditions
of labor will have to be suspended ana
labor's no-strike pledge. excellent as 1t
is, will have to be bettered, Robert /.
Patterson, Under-S Secretary OF war,
told the convention of the American
Federation of Labor He said that the
needs of the Army and of the Allies
would be met only by a maximum OF
effort of the entire population.
The Under Secretary paid warm
tribute to the Canadian forces and par
ticularly to their courage and sacrifices
at Dieppe.
THAT operation is one of which the
Canadians can be proud, for 1t was
chiefly a Canadian effort, he de-
clared. although the losses suffered
were heavy, the lessons learned at
Dieppe will loom large in the assault
which must be made as soon as pos
sible and with every force at our com
mand against Hitler and this fortified
stronghold of Europe
This expression was the only one in
which the speaker indicated "A need
for an early second front in Europe
1t has been something of surprise to
delegates that none of the 13I reSOlu-
ktions offered for discussion has men
toned the second front
Promising that I'VE will not fail in
the quality and effectiveness of oul
weapons" he mentioned stories which
! had been spread of the inferority oi
some American equipment, stories
which he said had been amply dis
proved by battle tests.
Careless criticism does not advance
our cause" he said. 1T serves Hitler :
Even though false stories are eventual
ly shown to be untrue, they may have
the harmful effect of shaking the con
fidence of our soldiers in The effective
ness of their weapons and the conil
dence of labor producing those Wea
pons. The rumOr monger can cauS'
| trouble
He concluded with Il tribute TO Bri
tain, which he said faced Germany
alone save for Canada and other part
of the British Empire for Il whole year
when we turn TO Russia" he added
I'VE will not forget the heroic defenS'
of Stalingrad, and we Will not forge
that the Russians have killed more
Germans than Hitler can afford to lose
When the history of this war is writer
in years to come, it will be set dowl
that the invasion of Russia was Hit
lcr'S great mistake