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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Tome Faculty Votes To
Purchase Defense Bonds

At meeting Of the faculty of The
Jacob Tome Institute, Port Deposit,
it was unanimously voted to set
aside one hundred and eighty dollars
of The Charlotte Newell Foundation
Fund, representing the interest for
a period Of ten years, which is regu-
larly distributed to some worthy
student to further his or her educa-
ton and to invest the balance of
more than a thousand dollars in
United States Defense Savings
Bonds to be registered in the name
The Charlotte Newell Foundation
Fund of the Jacob Tome Institute.
It was further resolved to invest
all proceeds derived from the an
nual Founders Day collection,
amounting to eighteen dollars and
seventy-five cents or more In United
States Defense Savings Bonds for
the duration of the emergency.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Fire Destroys
Elkton Homes
Six Fire Companies Battle
Blaze In High Wind

Nineteen persons were made
homeless, two large frame dwellings
destroyed, and two damaged by
smoke and water in $4,000 fire
which swept through South Street
Elkton, on Monday Three Families
lost all Of their possessions. For a
time the flames threatened to spread
to the business section nearby.
Six fire companies battled for sew
eral hours before the blaze, famed
by high winds, was brought under
control.
Firemen blamed a defective fiue
for the fire which first destroyed
the double dwelling tenanted by
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wood and their
five small children, and Mr.. and
Mrs William Carter and four child
rem. The property is owned by Miss
Eleanor Zolter, Wilmington.
The fire then spread to the ad-
joining house occupied by Mrs.
Elizabeth Shallcross and her five
children, Mrs. Merrill Lynch, Will
mington, owns the building.
Elkton firemen, handicapped by
the loss of 1900 feet of hose, ruin
ed when doused with sulphuric acid
by unknown persons, sent out call
for assistance as the flames ragged
unchecked. Newark, Christiana, OK
ford, North East, and Chesapeake
City responded.
A shift in the wind carried the
blaze to the Arthur Denny home.
Little damage, other than by smoke
and water, was done there. The Roy
Elder home, across the street from
the Denny property, also was set
afire but this was soon extinguished.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
New Draft Reg
istration Date
ALI Males Between 20
And A. Years OF Age

President Roosevelt, by proclama-
ton, has set Feb. 16 as the date
when all males between the ages of
20 and A years of age, who have
not previously done SO, must regis
ter for military service.
In his proclamation, the President
noted that this and other registra-
tions under the Selective Service
Act will be required to insure VIC
tory, final land complete, over the
enemies of the United States.
The registration will apply to all
male citizens and some non-citizens
born ON or after February II, 1897,
and on or before December 81,
1921. 1t is to take place, not only in
the United States but also in Alaska,
Hawaii and Puerto Rico, between
the hours of z a. m. and 8 p. m.
Aliens must register under the
law. The President may exempt
persons residing in the, United States
who are not citizens and who have
not declared their intention to be-
come citizens, but other non-citi-
Gems must register.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
sun, CECIL COUNTY, Md. FRIDAY. JANUARY l6, 1942
PRESS ASSOCIA-
TON TO MEET
in WILMINGTON

The annual meetings Of the Del
Mar-va Press Association and the
Maryland Press Association will be
held simultaneously in the Hotel
Dupont, Wilmington, Saturday, Jan.
81. After the business meetings,
which will be held at 1880 o'clock
there will be joint luncheon at 1880
D. m. In the club room.
The principal speaker will be Cap
tain Silsbee, a representative of the
Chief of Army Air Forces, War De-
partment, Washington. He will be
accompanied by Hans G. Adamson,
special assistant to the Chief of
Army Air Forces.
Gov. Walter w. Bacon and Mayor
Albert w. James will extend greet
ings from the state and city. Clar-
ence L. Vincent, editor and pub
Usher of the Democratic Messenger,
Snow Hill, Md, president of the Del
Mar-Va Association, will preside.
G.. Arthur Mcdaniel, editor of the
Times, fredericksburg, Md, president
of the Maryland Press Association,
will preside over the meeting of
that body.
Each organization will elect OFF,
GERS and map plans for the ensuing
year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
AIR RAID WAR
DENS ORCANIZ-
ING In COUNTY

The first class for air raid war
dens and teachers was held at the
Elkton High school on Tuesday,
Jan. 6. The meeting was well attend
ed and those present heard an ex-
cellent presentation by DR.. James
E. Hughes, local attorney. This
week will see the beginning of air
raid protection classes for air raid
wardens and teachers throughout
the county. These classes will begin
promptly at 1880 p. m. and will be
held in the various high schools.
The complete schedule is as fol-
lows:
Cecilton, Wednesday, January IA
and Friday, January 16.
Chesapeake City, Monday, Janu-
airy IL and Wednesday, January IA.
North East, Monday, January IL
and Wednesday, January IA.
Rising Sun, Monday, January IL
and Wednesday, January IA.
Perryville, Wednesday, January
IA and Friday, January 16.
Port Deposit, Tuesday, January
10 through Friday, January 16, in
elusive.
The Port Deposit class will be
held in the Jacob Tome Institute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Order Of The
Eastern Star

Elkton Chapter No. "a, Order OF
the Eastern Star has installed the
following officers: Worthy Matron,
Mrs. Mabel T. Booth; Worthy Pa
iron, Robert J. McCauley; Associate
Matron, Mrs. Edith Wolever; Asso-
ciate Patron, Miller A. Hall; Secre-
tary, Miss Mary e. Kay; Treasurer,
Mrs. Ella s. Stewart; Conductress,
Mrs. Nan Fears; Associate Conduct
ress, Mrs. Mary OFT; Chaplain, Mrs.
Gertrude L. Brown; Marshall, Mrs.
Annie Slaughter; 0rganist, Mrs.
Julia McCauley; Ada. Mrs. Jennie
D. McCauley; Ruth, Mrs. Bessie
Thompson; Esther, Mrs. Mary
Barnes; Martha, Mrs. Mary Pearce;
Electa, Mrs. Hilda Cooling; War
den, Mrs. Emma Lewis; Seminal,
Miss Elizabeth Bratton. The Install
ing Ofiicers were Mrs. Anna A. Jan
ney, Worthy Grand Matron; Mrs.
Ann Delgar. Grand Marshall; and
Mrs. Edna LeFever, Grdnd Chap
lain of the Grand Chapter Of Mary
land o. e. s. Mrs. Irene Dickerson
served as Organist for the Installa-
ton Ceremonies. Mrs. Margaret
Miller and Mrs. Mary Slaughter have
been chosen as Flag Bearers for
their chapter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Girls lin Murder
Case Released
Pair Held In Browning
Staying Given Sus-
pended Sentences

Fifteen-year-old Ida May Price,
one of three youngsters held in con-
nection with the Staying of Granger
L. Browning last October, was re-
leased from the Hartford county Jail
on Saturday under a five-year sus-
pended sentence in care Of New
York authorities.
Her friend, Leona Cunningham.
IA, was released from the same in
stitution on Tuesday In care of Flor
ida authorities for the same period.
1t was revealed that Earle Fran
els, deputy sheriff, had been dis
missed for permitting the two girls
to leave the jail while they were in
legal custody. Francis rendered his
resignation to Sheriff Walter e,
Bennington and it was accepted inn
mediately.
Judge Frederick Lee Cobourn.
who sentenced the trio on December
4, explained the circumstances Of
the girls release.
Conditioned on the willingness
of the board of managers of the
Montrose School for Girls to accept
you, you will remain there until Fl
years of age. How long you remain
there will depend on the wisdom
and judgment of the managers. This
is an indeterminate sentence. ="
After the sentence was passed.
the board of managers of the Mont
rose School called on the Judge and
indicated they were reluctant to
take the girls and named a number
of reasons, Judge Cobourn said.
Then the judge got in touch with the
House of Good Shepherd they also
said that they would take the girls,
but preferred mot to for various
reasons.
Rather than send the girls to the
Penitentiary, I arrived at the PRES
ent solution after long talk with
my probation officer.
Herbert H. Cox, Jr., Is, the third
member of the group, is serving
sentence of twelve years in the Peni-
Tertiary, which was imposed after
he had pleaded guilty to an irfiict-
ment for murder in second degree.
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul McCabe and
children of Dagsboro, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leo Callahan, of Reistertown, Md. !;
Mr.. and Mrs. George Logan, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Barr of Port Deposit,
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. c. Logan.
Mrs. Louise Brokaw is a patient
in a Wilmington hospital, where she
underwent an operation. She Is pro-
crossing satisfactorily.
Miss Edna Addison of East
Orange, N. J., was a recent visitor
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Henry, South
Queen street.
Mrs. Emma Donache has been
spending some time with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Robert Young and family,
Perry Point.
Misses Ann Slaybaugh and Louise
Hartman, of Chambersburg, Pa,
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Slaybaugh.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Narrowly Escaped
AsphyxiatiOn

The family of Samuel Nickle
narrowly escaped asphyxiation from
coal gas on Wednesday night of last
week. Mr.. Nickle, his wife and
small child, occupy part OF the
dwelling of Howard Brown, near
Syimar. Mr.. Brown was aroused by
hearing what he thought was some
one falling heavily to the floor, and
going to investigate found all three
members of the Nickle family over
come by gas from the coal stove,
the damper of which had become
tightly closed. DR.. R. c. Dodson, of
Rising Sun, was called, and revived
the sufferers, whose escape was a
narrow one.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry w. Reed, of
New Providence, Lancaster county,
annuonce the engagement Of their
daughter, S. Louise, to Charles r.
Jacobs, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Bent
ley Jacobs, Of New Texas, Fulton
Township.
Announcement has been made of
the engagement of Miss Sara Eliza
beth Everett, of Chesapeake City, to
Mr.. Joseph Scott Fears, SON of Mr..
and Mrs. William Fears also of
Chesapeake City.
The engagement is announced of
Miss Nancy Davis Smith, daughter
# Mrs. Norman Davis Smith, of
Ridley Park, Pa, formerly of
Swarthmore, and the late DR.. Smith,
and Mr.. J. Albert Rooney, Jr., SON of
Mr.. and Mrs. Rooney of North East,
Maryland.
Mrs. Joseph D. Crowl, Of Oxford,
Pa, announces the engagement of
her daughter, Elizabeth Jane, to
Howard James Riley, SON of Mr..
and Mrs. Granville Riley, Of Rising
Sun, Md. No date has been set for
the wedding.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16

Winter Brown, of near Calvert,
and Harvey SINNERS, of near Ris-
ing Sun, as delegates, represented
the Cecil County Farm Bureau at
the annual meeting of Maryland
State Farm Bureau, at the Lord Bal
timore Hotel, Baltimore, last week.
Mrs. Atlee Armour Of near Farm
ington, represented the local Bureau
as county chairman for the Home
Division, together with President D.
B. Mcdowell and secretary, John S.
Reisler. Many local Bureau members
were in attendant at the daily ses-
sions which began on Wednesday
and continued through January 8.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Cecil Medical Society

At the annual meeting of the
Cecil county Medical society, held in
Elkton, DR.. Milton H. Sprecher, Of
Elkton, was elected president for the
new year. DR.. w. T. Morrison, Elk
ton, was named vice-president, and
DR.. r. G.. Dodson, Rising Sun, was
continued as secretary and treas
urer.
DR.. r. C. Dodson was elected a
delegate to the Maryland State
Medical convention and DR.. H. A.
Cantwell, North East, was chosen
as alternate. The society meets four
times a year when prominent ply
sicians from distant points speak.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Cecil County His
torical Society

The annual meeting of Cecil
County Historical Society will be
held at the Howard Hotel, Elkton,
on Monday, Jan. 10, at one o'clock
p m.
The speaker of the occasion will
be Mr.. Christian Sanderson, Past
President of Chester County His
torical Society. Mr.. Sanderson will
be remembered by many Of our
residents in his portrayal Of Rip
Van Wrinkle at the American Lee
gion Pageant at Longwood, a few
years ago. He will speak on 1.-THE
Battle Of Brandywine". This subject
should be of especial interest to-
Cecil fountains, as the British
forces landed at the Head of the
Elk, in our county, and moved north
to the scene of battle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Cherry Hill Lodge
lnstalls Officers

The following officers have been
installed by Cherry Hill Coucnli, Or
der of United American Mechanics:
Councillor, William Breitenbach;
vice-councilor, Harry Campbell; re-
cording secretary, George N. Rich
ards; assistant recording secretary,
John H. Richards; treasurer, F. G.
Breitenbah; inductor, Robert Brett
enbach; examiner, Ray Janney; in
side protector, Leroy Spence; out
side protector, Joseph McFadden;
senior excouncilor, r. H. Campbell;
trustees, T. B. Miller, Lyman A.
Spence, R. H. Campbell; representa-
tives to State Council, William
Breitenbach, George N. Richards,
End Taylor Brown; alternates to
State Council, Joseph McFadden,
Robert Breitenbach, and r. H.
Campbell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Loretta E. Hammer and
Maurice M. Anderson, both Of Ris-
ing Sun, were married at the Meth
odist Parsonage, in this town, on
Saturday, Jan. 8, at $3.50 p. m, by
Rev. j. B. Dickerson.
The many friends of Mr.. VIM. NJ
Pogue, who is a patient in the Uni
versity of Md. Hospital, Baltimore,
will be glad to know that his condi-
ton is satisfactory, following his
operation.
Miss Gladys Kelly of Elkton and
Mr.. Raymond Creswell Of Port De-
post were married on New Years
Eve at Towson, Md.
Mrs. ]. B. Reynolds, Of Baltimore,
visited relatives and friends In this
section on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fox, of near
town, entertained at cards on We'd
nesday evening last,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Annual Meeting
Of Stockholders

At the annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the National Bank of
Rising Sun Directors were elected
as follows: Howard G. Barnes, T..
Harold Brown, George e. Lawrence,
Chas H. Morris, John T. Neary, W..
M. Pogue, Chas S. Pyle, Robert X.
Wood.
Chas. S. Pyle was chosen Presi-
dent, Geo. z. Lawrence, Cashier and
Secretary of the Board.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Fire Protection For Zion

A number Of residents of Zion
and vicinity have been constructing
q dam to impound water for fire
protection purposes. The dam is
across small stream in the meadow
on the farm of Rev. J. p. Prettyman.
The breast Of the barrier will be ten
feet wide, seven feet high and the
length will be 35 feet. It IL q COM
munity project with all material
and lsher being eoptyibQts1s
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Donation To Sim
gerly Fire Company

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of Singerly
Fire Company held its Christmas
party at the Howard Hotel, In Elk
ton. where plans were then made to
serve the banquet 1T the fiftaeth
anniversary Of the singerly Fire Co.,
IN High school auditorium Friday
evening, January 2S. The Auxiliary
presented the company with e2ae
for ,he Rmergepey EpNa
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Air Raid Rules
For Our Schools
State Board OF Education
Plans For Safety
Of Children

Afraid precaution rules for
schools throughout the counties OF
Maryland have been announced by
the State Department Of Education.
A basic rule of the recommends
lions submitted to county superin-
tendents and principals was Do not
send the pupils home.
Civilian defense officials indicat-
ed that this rule should be modi-
fed as to provide that children who
can reach home within FIVE minutes
after an alarm is sounded be sent
there while the others remain at the
school.
To Select Refuge Room
The regulations also provide that
each school shall Immediately select
AFRAID refuge rooms or areas where
children would be assembled during
air raids. Other rules approved by
the Committee on Protection of Life
and Property of the State Depart
ment were:
All children and teachers should
know all refugees selected for use.
Afraid drills must be held fire.
quently enough to make action au-
tomato under all conditions.
Drills must provide automatic
selection of different refugees in case
one or more is blacked.
Wraps should be secured If this
does not Interfere with the eficien-
ey of drills. Books and packages
should be left in classrooms.
Children are mot to return to
classroom until the all-clear has
sounded.
Instructions To Parents
The regulations also contained in
structions to parents to refrain from
calling at schools during air raids.
The committee strongly advised
against the use of an underground
basement as refuge. The regula-
tions state:
A refuge should not have water
mains, gas lines and other services
which create hazards If broken.
Exits should be on the ground level
All school Railways should be. free
of every movable obstacle.
Children are to be instructed to
sit down during air raids. They
should not be seated in front Of open
doors or at windows.
Some Buildings Dangerous
Not all children should be placed
in one refuge.
The report pointed out that GER
tain types of school buildings are ex-
ceptionally dangerous in times Of
air-raid attacks and that therefore
1t may be advisable to establish ref
uges outdoors or in nearby homes
or buildings.
Schools were ordered to form in
cendiary bomb teams composed Of
adults trained in the work. 1t was
also suggested that they acquire fire
extinguisher equipment, sand and
flrst-aid equipment.
All schools were ordered to adopt
air-raid signals and to begin holding
AFRAID drills Immediately.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Houses Destroyed

Rising Sun fremen were called to
Nottingham, Pa, on Thursday last
to fight fire that had broken out In
the mushroom houses Of Ralph MAJ
han. The flames had gained such
Roadway that it was impossible to
save the two houses. The fire was
caused by the heating plant.
On the same day a mushroom
house belonging to Curtis McCul-
Tough, near Oxford, Pa, was de-
stroyed. The fire started from a
torch being used to thaw out frozen
water pipes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Court To Rec0nvene

The Cecil Circuit Court, which
adjourned for the holidays, will re-
convene at Elkton on Wednesday,
January 81.
The Jurors who were excused un-
til further notice, will be summoned
to be present when Court recon-
venes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Fell Into River

Mr.. Llewellyn Gardner, of Per-
ryville, received treatment last
week at the Havre de Grace Hos
pital for injuries and exposure, the
result of falling through q trap
door into water while at work at
the Lancaster Iron Works, near
Port Deposit.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16

to all the vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Robert Boyd, who re-
signed to become captain Of the
guards ct the plant OF the Triumph
Exlposives. Inc. near Eiktou.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Zero Weather

A second snowfall on Friday night
last, brought with it cold wave
that sent the mercury down as low
as four degrees below zero on Sat-
urday night. This is the coolest
weather experienced thus far this
winter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16
Health Officer Appointed

DIR. A. F. Whitsitt, of Chester
town, has been appointed acting
health officer of Cecil County to fill
the vacancy caused by the recent
death of DR.. Clinton A. Kane of
Perryville. 1t is probable that the
appointment will later be made per-
manent for the balance Of the term.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-16

Miss Lucille McIntire was mar
ried to Mr.. Cresson r. Green, Dec.
S1st, at 9 O'Clock by Rev. w. e.
Hopkins, at Elkton. Miss Marion
Burris acted as bridesmaid and MIR.
George s. McIntire was best man.
On arriving home they found most
wonderful party awaiting them,
planned by Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood
Burris and Mr.. and Mrs. McIntire.
The bridegroom's parents arrived
from Pennsylvania in time to enjoy
the occasion. The young couple ex-
pect to live with the McIntire's
until spring, when the house which
Mr.. Fonda is having prepared for
them, will be ready for occupancy.
Baker--COlt
The wedding of Miss Elizabeth s.
Baker, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert H. Baker, and Mr.. Charles
H. Colt, son of Mrs. Oliver Colt
and nephew of former-Gov. Richard
G. McMullen, took place at the home
Of the bride, near Elkton, at noon
on Saturday.
The Rev. Melvin e. WheAtley
performed the ceremony, which was
witnessed by few close relatives
of the bride and bridegroom.
Mrs. Carlton L. Felty was matron
or honor, and Corp. Carlton l.. Felty
acted as best man.
1unahann moc coruoA oH&.
ately following the wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Colt will live at
Summit Bridge, Delaware.
Observation-Disclosures
Professor and Mrs. Arthur l.
Greenwood, of Galena, announce the
marriage of their daughter, Miss
Phyllis Greenwood, and Corporal
Edward H. Schabinger, SON of Mr..
and Mrs. Harold J. Schabinger, Of
place at the home of the brides par
ents in Galena, on December 20, the
Rev. Paul Mccoy, of the Methodist
church officiating. Her sister, Miss
Laura Greenwood, Washington, was
her only attendant. The best man
was the bridegroom's brother, Mr..
Robert ]. Schabinger.
Farmer--Carter
The marriage of Miss Aleon Eli
lott Farmer, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. d. p. Farmer of near town, and
Kenneth j. Carter of Baltimore,
was solemnized on Sunday. Jsn. II,
at 2:00 p. m, at the Methodist
Parsonage, in this town, by Rev.
J. B. Dickerson. The couple win re-
side in Baltimore.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Miss Sara Jane johnson, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. Guy Johnson, principal Of
the Elkton High school, and Mr.
Francis Iniernizzi, of Baltimore,
were married in that city. Wsdnse-
day. Dee. q,