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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
Fire Destroys Oxford
Steam Laundry

The Oxford Pa, Steam Laundry
was burned to the ground early
Wednesday morning. Only the walls
and the twisted wreckages OF the
machines remain of what was just a
few hours before, one of the towns
largest and most thriving indus
tries. In the fire was destroyed the
laundry for large section OF the
neighborhood, the building being
piled high with clothes which the
drivers had brought in from the
various routes. Among these were
large shipments from the canto-
ments at Aberdeen, Edgewood Ar
senal, and other army centers. Moth
ing was saved except some mater
ials from West Grove, which had
not been unloaded because of the
crowded conditions of the buildings.
The origin of the fire cannot even
be guessed at. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
McFadien did not leave the office
did not leave the Office until almost
midnight, and it was nearly two
O'Clock when Mrs. McFadien looekd
out of the window of the McFadien
residence and saw the flames leaping
from the northeast corner OF the
building. She called her husband
who was preparing to take his turn
as auxiliary police. AS he opened the
door of his home he saw the blaze
sweeping almost the entire length
of the laundry. The firemen respond
ed with all three pieces of appar-
atus, but the heat was too great for
the engines to make use OF the
laundry reservoir nearby, and the
line of hose had to be laid from
the mains at Park Street.
The fire is the most disastrous
that has occurred in this community
in a number of years. The loss is a
severe one, the building and ma
chinery being only partially cover
ed by insurance, this insurance
being less adequate than usual, ow-
ing to the difficulty in securing re-
placements during the war emer-
gency. The clothing of the custom
ers in the process of being launder-
ed however, was completely cover
ed, so that, according to Mr.. McFad-
len, no loss whatever will accrue to
the customers of the laundry.
There were twenty-seven persons
employed at the industry, night
shift Of colored women having been
started but a short time before.
The business was one of the most
thriving in the entire community
Started almost half century ago
by the late R. Hayes McFadien, the
business grew steadily, year after
year, until it's scope of service COW
cred many miles in every direction.
Upon the death of Mr.. McFadien, 1t
was operated by Mrs. McFadien, and
later by her son, Robert. Always,
there has been steady growth and
the fire will make necessary SER
ious readjustment in the neighbor-
hood. Oxford News.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
Crushed By
Falling Boom

Russell Reese, aged "a years, of
Lancaster, employed at the Wiley
Equipment Company barge and
crane building plant at Port Depos-
it, met instant death on Monday,
when the cable support of the boom
of big electric crane that was lift
ing six-ton load at the time, slip
ped out of the keeper, causing the
boom to fall. Reese was struck and
crushed to death.
Coroner J. B. Slicer, of Rising
Sun, aclled an inquest for Thursday
evening of this week.. Reese is sur
vived by his wife.
A similar accident occurred at the
plant one year ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
Notice---Building Permit Law

In accordance with Chapter 352 Maryland
1881 all PERSONS firms corporations SHALL
constructing building in Cecil County,
which at the time of completion shall be $2OO
or more, shall make application the
county Commissioners of said County
construct such building within the County
ANY PERSONS firm corporation desiring
building within Cecil County
or remodeling after completion shall
lars ($5OOOO), shall make application
Board OF County Commissioners do
any such persons firm corporation shall
construct remodel repair such building with
tanning permit it shall
OF the County to have him
some Justice OF the Peace of said County whose
be to try said firm corporation
on shall be subject fine of
($lOOO) than fifty dollars ($50.00) the
imposed to be paid County
Cecil County.
The County Commissioners County
LAWSON TOSH,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
Bids For Transportation OF
School Children

Bids will be received in the Office
of the Board of Education of Cecil
County on or before June 8, 1912,
at 1880 a. M, for the transporta-
ton of school children over the
following routes:
Starting at the Wilson Colored
School thence to North East thence
to Elkton Colored School, returning
after dismissal of school over the
same route.
Further information concerning
requirements for buses may be OBJ
tanned at the Office of the Board of
Education of Cecil County. Envel-
opes should be marked Bids for
Transportation of School Children.
Names of Drivers and alternates
must be given. Bidders will be re-
quired to furnish Public Liability
Insurance.
The Board reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all bids. All
bids must be made on forms which
are obtainable at the Office of the
Board of Education.
BY Order of the Board of
Education of Cecil Co.;
H. E. MCBRIDE,
County Superintendent.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
DEATHS
WALTER l.. HOLMES

Walter l.. Holmes, who spent the
past twenty seven years in the
Woodlawn section, died at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Granville Jor-
dan, Elk Neck, Thursday, the 21st,
where he went the last of April. In
another month he would have been
fifty-seven years old. He had been
in poor heath, the past year, from a
heart condition.
Funeral services were held at
Wesley Chapel, at two o'clock, Sat
urday afternoon, with interment in
the adjoining cemetery. Beside Mrs.
Jordan, another sister, Mrs. Reba
George of Newark, Del, and several
brothers survive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
MRS. X. M. McCAULEY

Mrs. Katie Maria McCauley, IA
years old, wife of Charles T. Nc
Cauley of Andora, Cecil County,
died May Is at her home after a
long illness.
The funeral took place from the
home Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Interment in the Methodist
Cemetery at Cherry Hill.
In addition to her husband, Mrs.
McCauley is survived by two sons,
Capt. Otis McCauley, who left last
week for duty in the U. S. Army,
and Sergeant Robert McCauley, who
also is in the service; two daugh-
tiers, Miss Catherine McCauley and
Mrs. Sidney Rose, a number of
grandchildren and great-grandchild-
rem.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
Hospital Auxiliary
Entertains

The Third District Union Hos
pital Auxiliary on Wednesday en-
tertained at luncheon all the auxi-
liaries of the county.
About sixty ladies were present.
John M. Smith Of North East a
member Of the Hospital Board Of
Directors and chairman Of the
Building Committee. spoke on the
work Of the institution.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
Kenmore High School

The graduation exercises at Ken
more High School will be at 500
O'Clock Tuesday evening, when the
following members of the Senior
Glass will receive their diplomas:
Academic course, Jean Mackie.
General course, Thomas M. Hall,
Jos. ]. Kuenzle, William H. Mac
Kenzie, Paul w. Coale, George H.
Wilson, Katharine J. Hubs, Marion
H. King, Wanda M. Coale.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29

Rev. ]. R. Bicking, newly appoint
ed Pastor of Rising Sun Methodist
church, preached Sunday morning,
from the text, Earnestly contend
for the faith which was once deliver
ed unto the saints. Junior League
at $50 P. M. in charge of Mrs. C..
C. Buck. AT 500 p. M. A fine con-
cert was given by the choir under
the direction of S. 10y Kutz.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
GRACE BIBLE CHAPEL
Calvert, Maryland
a. wv. Konrad, Pastor

A. w. KOnrad, Pastor
10000 A. M. Sunday School
1890 A. M. Worship Service.
Message: Worthy is the Lamb.
There will be no evening meet
ing. We are joining in the Bacca-
laureate services for the Calvert
High School at Rosebank Church.
Daily Vacation Bible School
S:30--11:00 A. M. Monday thru
Friday, June S--19.
Materials and transportation free.
Glasses for all ages.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
REAL ESTATE SALES

Wheeler & Grier, Realtors, have
sold for Mrs. E. G. Mitchell of
Media, Pa, the 26 acre poultry and
truck farm in the 9Th District of
Cecil County, Md, at Spready Oak
to Charles H. Martindale of Port De-
post, Md, who will take possession
on July 1st.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
CONSTRUCTING RAILROAD
SIDINGS

Railroad sidings of the main line
of the B & o railroad, between
Singerly and Childs, are being built
to the plants of the Triumph Elk
plosives, Inc, and the National
fireworks plant.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29

If horns were operated by gaso-
line, lot of drivers wouldn't be get
ting any mileage these days.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29

Mondays in the future will prob
ably be marked by lack of gasoline
hangovers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC

A Maryland Tuberculosis Clinic
will be held June 10 at the Health
Centstr. in Elkton at 1000 q M,
BY Dr. Bridges.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29

Mauna Loa's eruption was kept
secret for two weeks. When tempt
Cd to erupt, think that over,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29
STRUCK ON HEAD By PULLEY

STRUCK ON HEAD BY PULLEY
Warren pete" Guthrie was pain
fully injured on Monday last while
at work in the mill of the Cecil
Milling Co., of this town. A large
pulley broke loose and fell, striking
him on the head. He was rendered
unconscious for a time, but reviv-
ed and was taken to physician. 1t
required several stitches to close a
wound in his scalp.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29

A number of our residents enjoy
ed the circus during its stay in
Baltimore last week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29

Politepsss IL coin that posses eug-
rent N every land.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-29

Special prices for old horses
that can be removed alive.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23
Kin Of Strauss

WHEN CARL ESMONDE was
cast as young Dutch composer
In the film. Tulip Time" II was
thoughtful casting. for the young
actors great uncle in real life was
Johann Strauss, the .Viennese waltz
king.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23
National Offers
Chinese Dancer

Oriental MAID S." new
travelling revue of burlesque enter
tanners that opens this weekend
at the National Theater, headlines
Amy Fong, willowy Chinese show
girl. whose Oriental temple dances
vary her routines. Mickey Dennis
and her exotic exercises are an
added attraction. and other spe-
cialty dancers are Darlene and
Mary LAMAR.
Kenny Brenna and Herbie Kay
handle the comedy skits with the
assistance of straightman Joe
Lyons, and Danny Morton sings
for production dances by the
chorus of 10 charmers. Tom
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23
LOuella Parsons
/ GOSSIP FROM
HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD, April 23.-If
Gig Young. born Bryant Fleming,
doesn't believe there's luck in a
change of names, he should! I've
never known a career to move as
fast as Gigs since Warmers re-
christened him with the name of
the character he plays in The
Gay Sisters"
Gig has been handed one of the
best roles ever written for young
actor, that of the boy violinist in
Fanny Hurst's "Humoresque" -
that's certainly getting to the top
of the ladder in one jump. In the
silent version, il was one of the
great hits of its time and the
story of the Jewish youth who be-
comes a great violinist is still sure
fire in the hearts and flowers
school.
PART IN DOUBT
I have always thought Zorina
was sealed, signed and all but de-
llivered for Maria in For Whom
the Bell Tolls" But, according tc
BUDDY De Sylvia, no contract will
be signed until tests are made
with Gary Cooper. III Zorina anc
Gary are as well matched as Maria
land Robert Jordan, the part is
hers. But il Director Sam WOOD
feels that some other actress
Iemotes better with the tall. lanky
lex-cowboy, Zorina will be giver
Ianother picture.
Whispers are that Olivia Do
IHavilland. LARAMIE Day and Mango
will also make tests with Cooper
II wonder about Olivia. since she
has the Selznick picture. Il
Wouldn't surprise me if Bette
Davis, Greta Carbon, Katharine
Hepburn and others asked for {
test.
Judy Garland is beginning Il
lrealize that a famous movie sta
cannot even enjoy poor healtl
without being heckled. Judy hasn'
been well for the last few month";
and. because she has been rui
down and thin. rumors have beer
gathering fast and furious tha
e she and Dave Rose, her musician
husband, had reached a definite
! parting OF the ways.
Gosh" said Judy with char
acteristic frankness. 81 wish I
knew who started that gossip.
e Honestly, Dave and i haven't
had any trouble and i am just
starting TO feel better. wish
people wouldn't try and sepa-
: rate u.s."
: AT RANDOM
Irene Manning. Warner lovely
r and Het Mannheim. New York lii
n erary agent. were married owe
y the weekend. The bridegroom lef
!. next day for the. army; Rober
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23
Carmen Draws
LARGE Audience

EVEN THE opera customers
are arriving early. Last nights
fans appeared an hour before cur
tain time in order to get the best
seats for a San Carlo performance
of Carmen" at the Wilson, which
well warranted their anticipation
Bizet's famous cigaret girl again
proved to be Coe Glade, a singing
actress, who more than makes up
for her vocal deficiencies with her
bizarre histrionic performance.
While Miss Glade's contralto
wobbles unevenly through the
major part of the vocal score, she
is exotic and sinuous enough to
convince even the most skeptical
observer with her acting.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23

Faces" Her recent night club APP
pearances have been at the
Rhumba Casino, the Chez Paree,
both in Chicago, and the Royal
Palm in Miami.
Dorraine, and Ellis are young
singers in musical comedy style
who will be remembered from
their numerous previous appear
ances, and the Gaylords are new
corners in ballroom style that
plays up Miss Gaylord's graceful
spins and turns.
The Margaret Faber girls offer
new production ideas, and Star
Norris and his orchestra supply
the music for shows and dancing
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23
New Revue Opens
Friday at RoYale

GENIAL PAT HENNING. a
veteran favorite of vaudeville and
picture theater audiences in De-
troit, makes his first local appear
ance in a supper club as headliner
of Club Royale's new "Springtime
Frolics." Henning is assisted by
his pretty wife and partner, Sue,
in his comedy .skits.
Carol King is co-starred as one
of the country's ablest young
dancers. having been featured re-
Gently in such Broadway musicals
as Thumbs Up" and New
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23

Young startled the natives and
the M-G-M gang when he ap-
peared at wolI on a motorcycle.
He rode 25 miles from his Tarzana
ranch.
Mary Astor has been very. very
sick with the flu and is still out
of the cast Of Across the Paci-
fic;" Gene Tierney showed up at
a night club in a blue and black
creation designed by Oleg Cassini
that knocked the customers for a
loop.
That's all today. See you tomor-
row. But David Gordon Marx,
San Francisco. says:
whats a Jap? Small and
yellow! Buy bond and choke
the fellow"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23
Tough Competition

DENNIS MORGAN'S father is
"a Wisconsin lumberman. and dur
ing his summer vacations young
Dennis worked in the camps, hold
ing his own with the hardest of
the lumberjacks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23
Carmen
Exciting
At Wilson
By CHARLES GENTRY

IT'S PUBLIC enthusiasm and
not shortage of film product which
is responsible for all these hold
overs. In fact, it's getting TO such
a point that pictures which don [
rate at least a two-week stand
are phenomenal.
For immediate example, you'll
find Kings Row." a best seller
from way back. is starting its
second week TO packed houses at
the United Artists today, while
ITO the Shores of Tripoli." the
marine exhibit at the Fox com
mences its second jaunt on Fri
day.
OF course, the Michigan is ush-
ering in a new bill. but that's be-
cause a stage show is rearing its
attractive head with Martha Raye
Gene Krupa and his orchestra,
and the Condos Brothers as an
all-star draw.
The accompanying film for this
affair will be the latest Paulette
Goddard picture in which she is
co-starred with Ray Milland in
THE Lady Has Plans"
SHOW MUST GO ON
There is no doubt but what
such a combination could stay for
several weeks if Mr.. and Mrs
Theater-Goer had their way. but
personal appearances cant be
doubled in celluloid. They must
60 on their way.
But generally speaking public
demand is for longer engage
ments. And what can the man
agement do when the patrons are
lining up in a fashion which
brooks no contradiction.
"Sell-out" is gradually becom
ing a common word in the stage
and screen dictionary insofar a:
Detroit is concerned and fans who
once took their time about get
ting to their favorite theater, now
get there early, believe it or not
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23

So I picked The poor thing
up the author explained, and
took him over TO the butcher
shop and bought him a pound
OF hamburger, and
Hamburger the perpleXed
naturalist said. For a bird?
mo. silly. For the cat of
course
but what happened to the
woodpecker?'
"'Oh. / dunno. ! suppose a
dog got him.
THE author is now heatedly
denying the whole story. and is
even proclaiming tn at he
HATES cats.
"Tl give you the authors
name on requisite. f. D."
I'VE are enclosing $40 for the
Capuchin monks, and Wen send
You another after the first of
the month. II you have 10 have
a name for us, just call us
TWO LEGIONNAIRES."
Would you be interested In
this story? When the owner of
a Dearborn restaurant found out
that private. on furlough. had
hitch-hiked all the way from
California, and would have to go
back the same way. he gave a
party for him and collected
enough for train fare. The SOL
dier is Bob 1saaeson. and the
man is Harry Cox.-MRS. RUS
SELL OAKLEY"
-
Dear Jack: The war and
record high water have brought
us country folk out Of hiberna-
ton earlier this year. One Of
the most noticeable changes n
the number Of rejIvenated
Model rs one sees on the road.
They get along remarkably well
I'm mud and high water. And by
the way, Old Dobbin II making
q great comeback because Of the
war.-vINCE BEAM, Bridge
port, Mich.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23

Charles. dramatic baritone, is an
other featured singer.
Selected short subjects and car
toons are shown on the screen and
there is a special midnight show
on Saturday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23
Jack Pickering
Jack Pickering
Here
NJ and
Now

THE MAIL VIEWPOINT: "A
well-known Detroiter who has
been deScribed-perhaps malevo-
lently-as a lover OF cats, in
wandering across Capitol Park
the other morning saw a kitten
toying with redheaded wood
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23

pecker.
THE kitten
was droolinc
in gustatory
a n ticipation,
and the bird
was waging a
losing fig I
nSt be-
com in & a
meal.
The author
later encoun-
tered a natuU-
alist friend.
so the story
goes. and re-
counted h is
experience.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23

as the Zuniga. while Leola Turner
stopped the show with her version
of Micaela's aria in the third act.
Settings and ballet were all up
to standard with Carlo Peroni do
ing a fine job in the direction de-
partment.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23
STAUNCH SUBSTITUTE

Aroldo Lindi, the staunch tenor
standby of the company, replaced
Sidney Raynor as the Don Jose
and Mostyn Thomas, the Welsh
baritone, jumped through the ira
ditional hoops prescribed by the
composer for Escamillo.
Harold KraVitt outdid himself
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-23

Dear Mr.. Pickering: And
London has changed quite a lot
since you were here. Many of
its famous buildings have had
direct hits from bombs. At
every street corner one will find
a reservoir full of water to fight
fire bombs with. and all spare
ground is taken for shelters.
But If you have seen the film.
London Under Fire I need not
tell you any more.--BERYL
SYRETT." (Beryl is an English
girl about g TO 10 years old.
niece of DIR. and Mrs. Arthur c.
Munns of Detroit. which &C.
counts indirectly for her letter
10 Here and Now. She lives at
90 Norcot Road. Tilehurst, Read
ing. Berks)
"Dear Jack: In the column
you wondered who started the
crack. Time wounds all heels
To the best Of my recollection
Desk Sgt. Joe Conway of the
Bay City police used II back in
1887 or '3S i'm philosophically re-
Numbering a man he never
liked and always will Conway.
as I remember II. attributed II
10 a song writer named Gilbert
~. Sullivan TO whom he loved TO
listen with his shoes off.-FranlS
skinner"
MIR. Pickering Please don't
use my name. ] don't want any
publicity. But I've given two
pints of blood 10 the Red Cross
blood bank. and wondered
whether you would say some.
thing about the need for donors
" A. l."
"YOur column on spring was Z
classic, beautifully expressed
q. l.. VI.
>. your enchanting literar,
style as reflected In your va
gary on spring Up. VI.
But I certainly didn't thinI
that spring stuff was M 10 YOU
usual level.-E. W. r."
Dear Mr.. Pickering: Ms
father finally worked up IN,
courage TO tell this one on him
self. and l though you nigh
like n. He went into a depart
ment store last November Il
buy some gloves. A prett,
young lady waited on him. III
couldn't find The kind Of glove,
he wanted. but she was s.
solicitous and 50 anxious 4
make a sale that Father didn'
have the heart 90 leave. Ant
then. she was helping him tr,
on gloves and her hands wer'
so soft. So he told her 10 SEM
out a pair G. O. D.. gave he
a fictitious address, and crawlet
away. T."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-13

port and we were after the
docks, too. We came over
around noon, and the laps mtist
have been taking siesta, be-
cause we caught them mapping.
HAPPENS IN HURRY
Everything happened 80 fast
they didn't get any ZerOs up to
bother us. We were over and
away so fast that the anti-air-
craft guns didn't get a shot
at us.
I'VE went over ut only 500
feet. and IL was slaughter.
Our bombs fired the hangers and
docks and tore up the field and
all the planes I'm sight. Our
fortresses were right on each
others tails, not more than 80
feet apart. and the job was done
In five seconds.
1--WE had 30 bombs apiece and
we unloaded them. All that hap
pened was that the wings of our
plane were pierced by fragments
from our own bombs. But II
was nothing serious.
T was looking down through
the bomb hatch and the concus-
sion was 30 heavy l was tossed
back into the belly of the ship.
Then We zoomed up and started
home. IL was n great satisfAc-
ton to watch the fires burning
back on the Japanese airdrome."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-13
2d Bataan
Macarthur Names Aussie
Headquarters

MELBOURNE, Australia April
Is QNS). - Gen. Douglas Mac
Arthur paid tribute 10 the de-
fcatcd defenders Of Bataan, whom
he left under command Of Lieut..
Gen. Jonathan Wainwright when
he came TO Australia as supreme
commander in the southwest Pa
ciiic by naming his Australian
headquarters "Bataan.
Any ono telephoning general
headquarters is now greeted by a
voice saying:
"Bataan speaking"
Principal United States Army
cncampmentS and airdro c :
throughout Australia are being
named after American officers who
have lost their lives during the
war in tho Pacific.
There already has been cStab-
liShcd a Camp Pell." named after
Mai Floyd (Sluggcr) Pcll. who
died in action during tho initial
raid on Port Darwin Camp
Murphy has been named for Col.
William Murphy who was the first
member Of the American head
quarters staff in Australia 10 be
killed.