davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
To Enlarge
Maryland State
Police Force

The Commissioner of Employ
ment, Twenty-Five Light Street, Bal
timore, Maryland, has publicized a
notice to establish an eligible list
for Trooper on the Maryland
State Police Force. Application
blanks are available at State Police
Barracks, at Pikesville, Md, Water
loo, Jessups P. O., Md, Frederick,
Cumberland, Benson, Conowingo,
Salisbury, Randallstown, Waldorf,
Easton, or State Employment Com
missioner, % Light St., Baltimore.
The closing date for receiving ap-
plications is May 81, 1912.
The State Police Force was
created by Legislative action June
/, 1895. The Legislature at the
1941 session granted authority to
add 35 additional State Police to
Force, effective as of Oct. LIST, 1941,
and an additional 40 Troopers eff
fective Oct. LIST, 1912.
This Force is the only Police Or
ganization having Statewide juris-
diction in Maryland. The war has
imposed, in addition to the various
other performances of the State Po-
lice, increased duties in that they
conduct numerous Investigations
for the Federal Bureau of Investiga-
ton, and the Military and Naval
Intelligence on sabotage, fifth
Investigation, and the Military and
Naval Intelligence on sabotage, fifth
column activities, tracing of aliens,
apprehension of persons evading the
Selective Service Act, etc.
The requirements approved by the
State Employment Commissioner
call for physically able and mentally
alert men between the ages of 81
and 80. These men will be required
to go to Training School for a
period of 13 weeks before serving In
the field and when selected freFn the
eligible list for appointment to the
Force, will be paid during the
training period. Because of the ex-
IRENE emergency, arrangements
have been made to have the eligible
list prepared not later than July
LIST, 1912, and the selection of the
forty men will be made by the Sup
erintendent of the Maryland State
Police in time to operate the Train
ing School which will be held at
Pikesville, Maryland, not later than
August LIST, 1912. Men interested
should notice that the entrance
salary is $1,500.00 per annum, and
in addition they are furnished uni
forms and maintenance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Town Election

The annual Rising Sun town cleo
ton for five Commissioners, on Mon
day afternoon, resulted in the choice
of four members Of the board, who
have all served for some years, but
the vote for the fifth member show
ed a tie between Messrs. Reynolds
and Robertson, with A votes each.
The poll was: ]. e. Tyson 70, j
C. Hindman 76, e. L. Haines 81,
Walter M. Cameron, Sr., So, N. J.
Reynolds "A, Thos. B. Robertson A
C. E. Marker 33, Everett F. John
son %, F. M. Kennard IA, w. L.
Ely IL.
The first four above were elected
but the fifth member Of the Board
is yet to be selected, until some
way of settling the tie is determined
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
HOMEMAKERS
DAY AT COL
LECE PARK

Because of the shortage Of labor
ON farms, tire and gasoline ration
ing, and other problems resulting
from present conditions, a two
day "Homemakers' Day. will be
held this year at College Park in
stead of the usual Rural Women's
Short Course, it is announced by
Miss Venia M. Kellar, assistant di-
rector of the University of Mary
land Extension Service.
This decision was made. Miss KEEL
lar says, only after very serious con-
sideration of all factors and follow
ing statements by many farm
women that they would not be able
to attend this year for the full
week.
The dates for the two-day meet
ing are June 16 and II. On June 16
there will be a meeting of the
executive board of the State Coun-
Gil of Homemakers, at which there
will be election of officers, and ap-
pointment of directors and a pro-
ject chairman.
On June II an interesting pro-
gram of music, speakers, and social
events has been arranged and it is
expected there will be a large at
tendance from all counties.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
May Meeting w. C. T. u.

The w. C. T. U. held their May
meeting in the Church parlors on
Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Harvey w.
Ewing presiding. The devotional
leader was Mrs. Jennie w. Taylor.
Singing, 81 Am So Glad That Jesus
Loves Me" and Happy the Home
When God Is There. Prayer, Scrip
ture reading. Readings. '"The Child
in the Home, Miss Elizabeth r.
Stephens; 81 Am Child, Mrs. Isa-
bel Wilson. Duet:--Richard Gorrell
cornet and Roger McCardell Saxo-
phone. Piano duet, Mary Jane Buck
and Joan Hanna; also solos.
Review of the chapter in the
Study Book, Christian Roots of
Democracy in America, Mrs. J. B.
Dickerson. Minutes were read and
approved: $25 was voted for ex-
penses of the Church. 1t was de-
cided to dispense with refreshments
at the meetings after June. Sing
Ing. America, Refreshments were
ssrvsA BY the committee
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Attendance In
Schools OF
Cecil County

The report of Attendance Officer
Edwin H. Barnes, for the month of
April, shows that Pilot led in aver
age attendance in the one teacher
schools of Cecil county, Elk Mills
led the two teacher schools, Ken
more the graded schools and was a
tie with North East for the high
school honor. North East led the
colored schools in attendance. The
averages for the month follow:
One Teacher Schools---Pilot 96.6,
Harris 94.6, Charlestown 93.9, Prin-
cipio 92.5, lakewood 92.3, Jackson
Hall 91.7, Union 91.5, Jefferson
GIL, Pleasant Hill 899, Liberty
Grove 86.3, New Valley S5.7, Row
landsville 1915.
Two Teacher Schools---Elk Mills
93.7, Cherry Hill s2.9, Colora ss.4,
Leeds 86.6.
Graded Schools--Kenmore 93.3,
Calvert 92.9, Chesapeake City Gil,
Cecilton Oil, North East 900, Ris-
ing Sun 9O.2, Perryville 1875, Elk
ton 8S.3.
High chools---Kenmore $50,
North East $50, Cecilton 91.7, Ches-
apeake City 91.2, Calvert 91.0, Elk
ton 1873, Rising Sun 87.9, Perry
vile 87.9.
Colored Schools---North East
S9.4, Elkton Elem. 1911, Cokesbury
87S, Port Deposit S7.2, Cecilton
$50, Cedar Hill S5.S, Elkton High
84.5,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Mothers Day
Community
Mass Meeting

Hon. John A. McSparran, of
Hensel, Lancaster county, Pa, was
the guest speaker at an open-air
community mass meeting, held the
afternoon of Mothers Day, May
10th, on the campus of West Not
tingham Academy.
Chairs had been arranged ON
well-selected section of the campus.
The speakers stage was "green"
Of the golf course, with back
ground of beautiful shade trees The
assemblage was seated on fair
way" of the course. States Attorney
Ellis Rollins, of Elkton, presided.
The opening hymn was "Jesus
Saviour Pilot Me-, followed by
prayer by DR.. S. J. Venable, pastor
of West Nottingham Presbyterian
Church; music by West Nottingham
Boys Chorus; Prayer Poem, read
by Mrs. VIM. M. Pogue, of Rising
Sun.
In his address Mr.. McSparran paid
high tribute to the men in service
and their parents, in whose honor
Tie SdtucTluS udU USCu dTTduSCu.
The address was followed by an
impressively rendered spiritual by
the West Nottingham Academy
Boys Chorus, under direction of S.
10y Kutz.
A letter to the Service Men was
read by j. Paul Slaybaugh; prayer
by Edwin l.. Haines; hymn,
"God Be With YOU; benediction,
Rev. J. B. Dickerson.
The meeting was sponsored by
West Nottingham Presbyterian
Church, West Nottingham Academy,
James Methodist Church, Hopewell
Methodist Church, Lions Club of
Rising Sun, Rising Sun High school,
Zion Methodist Church, Rising Sun
Town Commissioners, Rising Sun
Fire Co., and the local Chapter of
the Red Cross.
The committee in charge was
composed of VIM. e. Rea, DIR. S. J.
Venable, Rev. j. B. Dickerson, Mrs.
Iva Mckinney, Mrs. VIM. M. Pogue,
Mrs. r. G. Dodson, Miss Helen
Shepherd.
The committee is indebted to
Mr.. ]. Earl Tyson and Mr.. Ralph
Reed for providing seating arrange
ments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Sugar Ration Stamps

Rationing Board Officials an
nounce that the first four stamps in
your Raion Book are good for one
pound of sugar each, on the follow
ing schedules:
Stamp no. 1, good from May S te
May 16.
Stamp no. 2, good from May IL tc
May 80.
Stamp no. 8, good from May 81
to June 13.
Stamp No. 4, good from June IA
to June 81.
Only the first four stamps in the
books have been designated as sugar
stamps. Others may later be de
signated as good for rationed pro
ducts. Also officials said, sugar
quotas may be changed after june
"a.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Federation Of
WOmen's Clubs

The Spring meeting of the East
ern Shore District of the Federation
of Women's Club was held on
Thursday of last week at Port De.
post, with about two hundred dele
gates present. The address of well
come was by Miss Alice E. Miller
of the Hytheham Club of Port De-
post.
The guest speakers were Rabbi
Morris S. Lazaron, of Baltimore, and
DR.. Y. c. Yang, president of 500.
chow Of University, China.
Officers were elected for the ensu.
ing year as follows: President, Mrs
Wilmer Fell Davis, of fredericksburg;
vice-president, Mrs. James Hughes
Elkton; recording secretary, Mrs
Philip S. Richardson, Hurlock; cor
responding secretary, Mrs. H. M
Hollis, Preston; treasurer, Mrs
Jas. Belts, Salisbury.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Book Review At
Library Meeting

At the Library meeting on Thurs
day evening last, it was decided to
create more interest in the Library.
as books are not circulating as well
as desired.
Mr.. Barclay Reynolds gave a fine
review of the book Managerial
Revolution. The Library is now
open to the public on Wednesday
afternoon, Saturday afternoon and
evening.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15

\ Mrs. Clara B. Keen was the Sum-
lay guest of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. r..
Cherry and son Bob. In the after
noon they visited Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Irwin, of Narberth, Pa. Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Keen and son, Of Per-
ryville, were also Sunday guests at
the Irwin home.
Among the guests Sunday of Mrs.
Jennie Taylor were Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Taylor and sons, Warren
Lee and Donald, Mrs. Edward Van
SAINT and Mrs. Grace Braham, Will
mington, Delaware.
Miss Mary Edith Williams, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Williams
of Perry Point, was member of
this years graduating class of the
Mercy Hospital Training School,
Baltimore.
The Local Board of Religious
Education met last Tuesday even
ing with Mrs. Ray Shingler. Plans
were made for Children's Day, and
the Daily Vacation Bible School.
Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Pogue
and daughter Isabel were guests
Tuesday and Wednesday of Mrs.
Ben Pogue and children, Freehold,
New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Grant, Mr..
and Mrs. John Grant and family,
Misses Elsie Grant and Agnes John
son visited relatives in Chestertown
on Sunday.
Rev. J. B. Dickerson is attending
the sessions of Peninsula Confer
ence being held in McCabe Memoir
ial Church, Wilmington.
Mrs. Ada K. Burlington Is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Donald
Dudley and family, Silver Springs,
Maryland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans Patten, OF
Baltimore, were Sunday visitors Of
the formers mother, Mrs. Emma
Patten.
Mr.. Elmer Brown and daughter,
Mrs. Ruth Johnson were Sunday
visitors of Mrs. Mabel Alexander,
of North East.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Mothers Day
In Our Churches

Sunday last, Mothers Day, was
appropriately observed in our
churches. At James Methodist
Church, here, Rev. J. B. Dickerson
preached fine sermon at the morn
ing service. There was no evening
service, the congregation attending
the Mothers Day Mass Meeting on
West Nottingham Academy cam
pus, at GAS p. m.
Sunday mornings service at West
Nottingham Presbyterian Church
was attended by large congrega-
ton, a number of former residents
of the section also being in atten-
dance. DR.. S. j. Venable, pastor of
the church delivered an impressive
sermon and special music was rem
dered.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Suit For Divorce

On the grounds of abandonment
and desertion, Frank F. Boettcher
of Cecil County, has docketed suit
in the Circuit Court at Elkton, for
an absolute divorce from his wife,
Mrs. Hannah H. Boettcher. The
plaintiff alleges that they were mar
ried in Philadelphia, December 90,
1920, and resided together until
February Is, 1898. Two children
were born as a result of the union,
Barbara ]. Boettcher, and Frank F.
Boettcher, Jr.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
First Tests
I'm Science
Talent Search

The first tests in Nationwide
science talent search will be held
at Rising Sun High School next
Tuesday.
Preliminary examinations in con-
nection with the national Science
Talent Search will be held Tuesday,
May 10, at the Rising Sun High
School under the supervision of Mr..
Hovermill.
Students taking the science apti-
3tude test will be Ruby GRAPHICAL and
Gladys McMullen.
The Science Talent Search is
being conducted by the Science
Clubs of America, sponsored by
Science Service. Purpose of the
Search is to discover and help de-
velop scientific talent that will be
of value to the nation in war and in
peace.
Forty boys and girls who lead in
the preliminary examinations will
be given all-expense trips to Wash
ington for the final examination.
Two contestants, one boy and one
girl, will be selected by board of
judges, on the basis Of written and
oral examinations, to receive West
inghouse Science Grand Scholarships
of $2,400 each $500 per year for
four years.. Eighteen contestants
will receive Westinghouse Science
Scholarships Of 5000 for one year.
AS part of the preliminary exam
nations, each contestant will sub
NIT an essay Of not more than 1000
words on the subject How Science
Can Help Win the War;. It may
describe project in which the
pupil has engaged or desires to en-
gage, or it may contain an original
idea, suggestion or invention Of pos
sible use to our armed forces or in
dustry. All contestants invited to
Washington will receive a Gold EN-
blem of Science Clubs of America.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Appointed Clerk To
Board OF Commissioners

Thomas Kay, of North East, has
been appointed by the Board of
County Commissioners for Cecil
county, as Clerk to the Board, to
succeed w. Herbert Baker, Assistant
County Treasurer and Clerk, who
recently resigned. It is reported
that Mr.. Baker has accepted posi-
ton under the U. S. Navy, at the
Naval Training Station near Port
Deposit, formerly the Tome School
for Boys.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Gas Rationing
Registration

With the sugar retioning out of
the way Cecil County school teach
ers have been busy this week with
the gasoline rationing.
Our teachers were again called
upon to do the registering of gaso-
line users on Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Thursday, and in addition to
their regular teaching duties were
compelled to take over this job be-
tween the hours of 800 and 500 p.
M. without pay.
Every owner of an automobile
was required to register and be
classified.
The rationing becomes effective
May 18th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Reynolds -Holbrook

Announcement has been made of
the marriage of Miss Eva Rey-
nolds. Of Rowlandsville, and Mr..
Emory Holbrook, of Rising Sun, at
the home of Rev G. A. Ogg, in Bel
Air, Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Chamber OF Com
merce Formed At
Port Deposit

Public spirited citizens of the
town of Port Deposit have formed
Chamber of Commerce. Clerk of
the Court Walter e. Buck, heads
the organization as president, Ralph
Winchester was chosen vice-pres-
ident and w. B. Campbell. secretary
and treasurer.
An Office with an attendant will
be established in the old Post Office
building where information will be
available to all newcomers as to
rooms and various other matters in
cident to the establishing of the
large naval station ON the Tome
School site.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Gold Star Mothers
Honored

The American Legion Auxiliary
entertained three Gold Star Mothers
at luncheon in their honor on
Wednesday last in the Church House
at Elkton. The three mothers honor
ed, who have each lost a son in the
war, are Mrs. Ruben Hevelan of
Chesapeake City; Mrs. Bessie Girls
well of Principle, and Mrs. Flora
Kelley of Providence. The luncheon
was served by the Cleaners.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Jersey Fixes Nov. 70
As THANKSGIVING Day

Gov. Chas. Edison, OF New Jerass.
has signed bill setting the fourth
Thursday in November--the old
fashioned Thanksgiving Day-as the
annual date for gorging on turkey
and cranberry sauce in that State
The fourth Thursday this year is
November 26th.
The new law won't interfere with
any presidential plans, however
because Roosevelt already has signi.
fed he would revert to the fourth
Thursday Thanksgiving this year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Stray Carrier Pigeon

A carrier pigeon landed on the
premises of Mrs. Eleanor ]. Moore,
near Colora, about two weeks ago,
and has remained since.
When it first landed the bird was
in an exhausted condition, but has
since regained it's accustomed vigor.
The pigeon is beautiful bird, with
blue and white markings. Two sill
yer bands encircle it's legs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
All Club Banquet

The w. s. G. s. of Bay View
Church served the banquet to the
All Clubs of the county, ON Friday
evening last, in the church house.
The ladies realized the sum of
$1,000 from the banquet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardy have moved
from North East to the property
in Zion recently purchased from Mr..
John RitenhousA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15

Robert Waters, colored, of Hacks
Point, was held in $1,000 dollars
bail for the grand jury following
an alleged assault upon Andrew
Leybold, white resident. Of Hacks
Point. He was given hearing be-
fore Trial Magistrate James Wein>
roth and committed to the NlktoA
isil IN defsalt u bail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Large Still Cap
tured In Hartford

Federal alcohol Investigators w.
Paul Coakley, John w. Barton,
George D. Barr and w. B. Light
hurne last week captured the largest
illicit still ever taken in Hartford
county. The capture included a
SOO-gallon still, 35 gallons of whis-
key, 2,700 gallons of whiskey mash
and seventeen 18-gallon fermenters
and other distilling apparatus.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Suffered Painful Burns

Howard Tome, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter e. Tome of near town,
met with a painful and distressing
accident while at work Tuesday at
Aberdeen. He was badly burned
about the face and eyes, and it is
feared may lose the sight of his
left eye. He was taken to Edgewood
Arsenal for treatment. but is now
at his home.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Correction

Postmaster Taylor R. Biles wishes
US to correct the statement in our
last issue that Miss Jane Jenkins
had been appointed clerk at the
Rising Sun postofiice. Miss Jenkins
has been assisting at the office. but
no clerkship appointment has been
mades
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Thieves Carry OFF
Cash REGISTER

Harry LOOMS, manager of the
Community Bowling Alleys at
North and High streets, Elkton, re-
ports that thieves broke into the
building during the weekend and
carried of one of the cash registers,
which contained about $40 in cash.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15
Fractured Ankle

Harry Watts. of lakewood, suffer-
ed the fracture of q small bone in
his right ankle by falling through q
hole In the barn q MF, sRides,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-05-15

The w. C. T. U. viii meet
Thursday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs, William ", Pogqs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-24

Given rid"
Humorisi Enjoyed
BY K. and F. Club

uast az w..hlnxfen. n. G. nfF1-
elslsom sra particularly sh~ rah'
tes Representatives ss eeexf<>s
wefs gives . foaxh fsa< ~
Tuesday nlxas - TIE s<slxas<a
fnt<ftsinm<Ht = sbcas - m<nz.
h<ss - th< Tseams knsfe 80
fefs ciusA dlssng ~ Hat<i WIN
thfcp,
siuckizsd cmnsn. observer 81
writer 81 TIE capital fef nes< Il
Tire past - seafs and generally
known - Americas fef~m>el
hnsnofsss. aHsusrd the clue I'll
ora hiissiesn sneedrss AFTER aa'
other sh<~at personalities ~ ~
es~sf,uwsnx city 20 wAshisxfan
p~fistira ~ stuffed shirts 80
oill,isn's theme - he iapte.
Law pe~ns nnd fnnh ura- -
s<&ist Ths spe@ksr msds - ~
tempt ~ deliver . message Il
rai1sscsi significance lsstla9 ~
Isstsnsfs faFn their ewn Judgments
after h<&sian ne sssst~s
t.uilisn. VIA first Won fasss -
. scunffy e.tltsr with his classic
ryen. .of Aassn. on An'sn. usn>
Ax'in rlans1an.- provided fuftnev
sntsstHsnnsat Tor the knsfe ard
York club members vita . Fexstsa
tiaa ~ a.
A. n csnsfaft. president a. ~
clah. pFsslsi~a ever The diusss
meeting ard intrsdssssa GsiilisA
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-24
MNWNINMyNMNNNITINI.L WTDYYYI'H
II [ M!4!zA -
PIERCE COUNTY PERSONALITIES
PIERCE COUNTY PERSONALITIES

Among non-comuisSIoned off,
GERS who received ar medals
newest American military honor.
for essential service and heroism
eeSpits enemy aircraft in the
Aleutisns. was staff SGT. James
Carpenter, engineer. from Nc
CHORD field.
Mrs. r. c. japhet. Box 2Oa.
Route s. has just received a photo
graph from Topeka. Kansas. show
Ing five generations Of her fam
Nv N the photograph are her
mother. Mrs. " J. Goedell. SIS
last Friday: Mrs. Janet's sister.
Mrs. J. c. Booth; = granddaughter
Mrs. II. r. Williams: great
grandson, Glen Williams. and a
sreat-grestgrandehild. They all
live in Topeka.
Capt. Bill Farrar OF the Tacoma
police department has sold his
home at ala 9Th ave. He intends
u build a home on an acre Of
ground out on Pacific ave. at a
later date. This week he will move
to house on Yakima ave.
Mrs. ]. A. Corfmsn and her
mother. Mrs. v. Barringer, have
gone 10 Dickinson. y. D, to visit
relatives and friends.
Elzure LaFaire. s2s East 47th
ct. Tacoma. has been advanced in
rating from fireman third class 10
that of fireman second class. il
was announced by 18th naval dis
trict headquarters. LaFaire has
been on active duty with the navy
since Dec. 20, 1871.
Fred Donoghue has been named
in charge of october programs for
Tacoma Gyro club.
Bill Bowers, 243 So. seth St,
lost his pants last weekend while
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-09-24
It's Safe TO Say
Autumn Is Here
News Of Equinox
Is Not Censored

That thing IL here again tia,
equinox. Furthermore. the army,
navy and marine corps and the
bureau Of Censorship all agree 3,
may b mentioned withou; giving
aid and comfort To the enemy.
Equinox All yes. y tnnins
matter that has to do with the
seasons Of the year. and hence the
climate. and after that the
weather. which il Of course unnnen-
tionahle.
Since the equinox incident took
place AZ the equator. Il IL con-
sidered safe 10 talk about u out
loud here.
The aircraft warning service
down in the Galapagos islands re-
ported seeing the sun cross the
equator at e:iT r. m. wednes-
day. a. least they reported see
ing a bright aerial object headed
south at an altitude Of some ~
million miles and throwing heat In
all directions. including down.
That incident sstronomicaliy
constituted the equinox and 40 far
as Tacoma Is concerned. marked
the end Of summer and beginning
Of fall. or ms the English say,
autumn. II viii continue 10 be
fall until a couple Of shopping
DAYS before Christmas when an I'm
cident will happen that win start
winter.