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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
EEFECT FEBRUARY 9TH

President Roosevelt on Tuesday
signed legislation placing the entire
nation on daylight saving time
effective at 2 a. m, Monday, Feb. 8
The statute, which placed clocks
one hour ahead, will continue in
effect for the duration of the wal
and for not more than six months
thereafter. 1t can be nullified in the
meantime by Congress, however.
The bill provided for daylight
saving time to become operative 20
days after formal enactment of the
bill, and with the Presidents sig
nature, the effective hour and date
was thus made 2 a. M, Feb. 9, ac-
cording to the White House.
The purpose is to achieve greater
efficiency in this country's indus
trial war effort.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
Maryland Salvage Campaign

Full speed ahead in the drive tc
organize Maryland's counties behind
the Salvage for Victory" cam
paign is urged by H. Findlay French
chairman of the Maryland State
Salvage Committee cooperating with
the State Defense Council
A chairman for each of Maryland's
counties is expected to be named in
the near future, and will direct the
work of organizing collection OF
waste paper, scrap, rubber, etc
Meanwhile, residents of Maryland
are urged to save such materials
and dispose of them through regular
Junk dealers or through their fav-
orite charities.
Residents Of outlying sections are
also urged to form groups and have
their waste materials ready on the
same day so that collections will be
sizeable..
Oficials of the Office of Produc-
ton Management have repeatedly
declared that the salvage campaign
now under way on nationwide
basis is one of the most important
in the about effort to defeat the
Axis powers. Scrap and waste ma
terials of all kinds are essential
if Americas industrial plants are to
continue to produce at full capacity.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23

July 4, Sarah GRAPHICAL aged "a
years died at Conowingo, buried
July g..
August 9Th, Rev. Robert Hoover
aged 81 years died in Perryville,
buried August 10th.
August 20, Hanna M. Boyle aged
"a years died in Rising Sun, buried
August 23rd.
August %, Walter Patten aged "a
years died at Gainesville, Maryland,
buried August 81.
September IA, Mary Woodruff
aged rs years died in West Chester
buried September "a.
October 6, Grace Shaffer aged 65
years died in Missouri, buried Octo-
Der II.
October 16, Margaret Isabelle
Todd aged 81 years died in Lancas-
ter. buried October 10.
October 81, Sallie Williams aged
SO years died in Camden, New Jer-
sey, buried October "a.
November s, John H. Murphy
aged 81 years died in Baltimore,
buried November 10.
November 10, Samuel McCauley
aged 65 years died at Rowlandsville,
buried November 10.
November 10, James M. GRAPHICAL
aged 70 years died at Conowingo,
buried November IA.
November 20, Isabelle Lindamood
AiaA Dow Uiour
buried December 5.
December 2, Samuel H. Nesbitt
aged Sc years died in Philadelphia
buried December s.
December z, Elisha w. Brown
aged SO years died at Catonsville,
Maryland, buried December 10.
December z, Julia L. Brown aged
so years died in Philadelphia, bur-
led December IL.
December IA, Clarence e. Daug-
herty aged Al years died in Bel Air,
buried December IL.
December Is, Lena Schench aged
35 years died In Calvert county,
buried December 81.
December 10, Alice q. Brown
aged So years died in Colora, buried
December %.
December 26, william q. Boyd
aged 81 years died in Perryville,
buried December 30.
December 80, Robert coulson Gil
rtsspis. aged 81 years. died at Rev.
lssasy'lle buried nsaenhsg ~
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
Soldier Killed By Train

Pvt. Robert Embry, a soldier
enroute from an army camp in In
diana to the Aberdeen Proving
Ground, was killed by train one
quarter of a mile south of the Per-
ryman railroad station Saturday
morning. Embry was a passenger on
a northbound train and mystery sur
rounds the circumstances causing
his death.
Two trains travelling North from
Baltimore carrying troops to the
Aberdeen Proving Ground, with the
fasetr train travelling North on the
Southbound track, passed at the
point where the body was found
Embry was riding on the faster train
and either fell or leaped as the two
trains were passing. Shortly after
wards his body was found on the
track. He was killed instantly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
Ninth District
Farm Group

The Ninth District Farmers Club
met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elisha Kirk, near Greenhurst on
January Z, 1912. The meeting was
called to order by Mr.. Thomas Rey-
nolds, vice-president, by the sing
ing of America, the Beautiful The
roll call was answered by each mem
her present telling why they
were glad they were Americans.
The club welcomed as new mem
bers, Mr.. and Mrs. George Kirk. "A
contribution was given to the Amer
lean Red Cross for their war relief
fund, the amount being fifteen dol
lars. Mr.. j. 2. Miller was reported
to be at the Farm Bureau Conven-
ton in Baltimore, which accounted
for his absence. Miss Helen Irene
Smith, Home Demonstration Agent,
gave a good account on the work
that is being done and will be done
in the county on nutrition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Atlee Armour and
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Crothers were
on the program committee for this
month. A splendid article was read
by Mr.. Crothers which gave an ac-
count of this trip with his wife to
Williamsburg, Va. Dinner being an
nounced, Mr.. Fred Fox and Mr.. R.
D. Rockefeller were appointed on
the inspection committee and the
blessing was asked by Rev. John
Prettyman.
After a very delicious dinner and
a short social hour, the meeting
opened again by the singing OF
songs. The inspection committee
gave very good report ON the con-
dition of the farm and stock.
The meeting was then turned over
to Mr.. Wade Thomas of Purina
Mills, the speaker for the day. He
gave some very good suggestions to
follow for our plans for the future
and then showed slides on the feed
ing and culling of poultry and the
care of cows.
The meeting adjourned to meet
with Mr.. and Mrs. George Kirk on
February 4.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN
SERVICE

Circle 2 of the Women's Society
of Christian Service met Friday af-
ternoon at the home of A. Mabel
Reynolds, Mrs. Clara B. Keen, assis-
tant hostess. Mrs. Margaret Hind
man presided. Singing, How Firm
A Foundation, Scripture Reading,
Psalm 46, prayer by Mrs. Mary
Pierce. Singing 20, Master Let Me
Walk With Thee. The minutes
were read and approved. Plans were
made for our part in entertaining
the Experience Social, Feb. 9Th, in
the Methodist Church parlors; also
for the Soup Sale. Mrs. Edwin l..
Haines, one of our delegates to the
w. s. c. s. Conference at Salisbury,
Md, gave fine report of the meet
ing. Adjourned to meet Friday af-
ternoon, Feb. goth, with Mrs. Asher
Robertson. Refreshments of cookies,
tea and minis were served by the
hostesses.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
CHESAPEAKE CITY FIRE
COMPANY

At the annual meeting of the
Chesapeake City Volunteer Fire Co.,
directors and chiefs of departments
were elected as follows: Directors:
Lewis A. Collins, Albert Stapp, q. T.
Cooling, Jr., John Mason and John
M. Reed, Jr., with William C. Cool
ing, Archer Bramble, veasey Strad-
ley, Herbert Wilfong, and Granville
Pryor as followers. William C. Cool
ing was elected Chief of Depart
ment; Archer Bramble, Chief Engin-
eer; James Wharton as Chief hose
man. The Board of Directors organ
lied as follows: z. T. Cooling, Jr.,
president; John Mason, vice-presi-
dent; Lewis Collins, secretary; and
Granville s. Pryor, Treasurer. A
new fire unit has been added to the
equipment which will be housed on
the south side of the town. The cost
of the new engine is about $1,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
PILOT

Miss Alice Carr, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Carr, has ac-l
cepted position with the Treasury.
Department. Washington, d. G.
Mrs. Horace Gilbert, who UNDER
went an operation In Elkton Hos
pital Jan. IL, was able to come to
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. c. Richie Wednesday.
Mrs. Paul McGuigan and little
son spent the weekend with the
Tom Densmores, North East.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peery Bruce, John
Bruce and Mrs. Barnard Walter at
tended the Farm Group meeting at
the home of Mr.. r. G. Macdonald,
Rising Sun, Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Margaret Eckman has been
housed with a severe cold for sew
eral days.
Joseph Conrad is now employed at
Point.
G. c.. Richie has been of from
work for the past week nursing
severe cold.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred James spent
Saturday shopping in Lancaster.
Miss Alice Herr spent the week.
end with friends at Quarryville,
Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnard Walter Wis
tied Mrs. Walters parents Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Thompson, bonneville, Pa,
over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Moore, Els
Pilot Sunday.
Charles Houlp, Lenni, Pa, spent
Sunday with his mother Mrs. Phil
emit Tremble.
We are glad to report the condi-
ton of Mr.. John Neary somewhat
improved but will have to remain
in the hospital for some time.
Mr.. Tenn Sprout, Pleasant Grove,
Pa, had his leg removed at the
Lancaster General Hospital, last
Monday caused from a diabetic
condition.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the sub
scriber of Cecil County, has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court of said
County, Letters of Administration
on the Personal Estate of
JESSE T. CAMERON
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof duly authenticated, ON or be-
fore the 18th day of July, 1912.
They may otherwise, by law be ex-
cluded from all benefits of said es-
tate. All indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment to the subscriber.
Given under hand and seal this
7th day of January, 1912.
ROSS B. CAMERON,
400 Bindermere Ave.
Asbury Park, N. J.
Administrator
True Copy-Test:-
Jesse Pierson, egister.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
VICTORY BOOK CAMPAIGN

More than fifteen thousand books,
donated for the use of the men in
the armed forces, were collected
throughout Maryland in the first
six days of the Victory Campaign,
the State director, Miss Adeleen j.
Pratt, announced this week. While
this represents only about IL per
cent of the States total quota of
$4,000 books, Miss Pratt pointed
out that the first weeks showing
was actually better than had been
anticipated.
Moreover" she said, "our re-
ports from many of the Baltimore
depots, as well as from the counties,
are incomplete. When complete re-
ports come in they will probably
show that the first weeks collections
have amounted to considerably more
than $4,000 books. 1t should be
emphasized, too, that a majority of
the local and county committees and
cooperating organizations are only
now getting into full swing. By the
end of the present week, with all of
these groups working at top speed,
we should certainly be within reach
of our goal"
At the same time Mauritz Hall
gren, chairman for the counties, an
nounced the quotas for the twenty
three counties of Maryland. These
quotas" he said, ''have been work.
ed out on a population basis. In each
case the quota given is the bedrock
minimum. 1t represents the total
number of books we must collect in
each county if we are not to be
branded as failures In this all-im-
portant cause. Preliminary reports
indicate that most counties will not
only reach their quotas, but far ex-
coed them"
The quotas for each county have
been worked out on a population
basis. In each case the quota is the
bedrock minimum, and represents
the total number that must be col
lected in the county: The quota of
books for Cecil County is placed at
1000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23

The following interments in West
nottingham Presbyterian cemetery
during 1941 were given US by the
caretaker, Mr.. John Moulton.
Cloe Pameson, aged As years, New
York, buried January A.
January 8, Annie e. Lamm, aged
SO years died in New York, buried
January 6.
January 4, Anna st. Clair aged
So years died in Philadelphia, buried
January 8.
January 8, Lulu Foster aged 50
years died in Baltimore, buried jan
uary IL.
January 10, Benjamin Briscoe
aged 73 years died in Rising Sun,
buried January 10.
January %, Mary Fryer aged So
years died at Glenridge, New Jer-
sey, buried January rs.
February Is, Anna Gilbert, still
born, Elkton, buried February 16.
February "a, Doris Leech aged 1
year died in West Chester, buried
February 26.
| March 2, Baby Burkins stillborn,
Elkton, buried March 4.
! March 2, Sallie Nickle aged rs
years died near Port Deposit. buried
March 5.
March II, Mary z. Reynolds aged
IFS years died in Virginia, buried
March IS.
March ~, Albert Freeman aged
AZ years died in Philada., buried
March IA.
March 16, James Meadows aged
81 years died in Elkton, buried
March 20.
March 20, William T. Slicer aged
80 years died near Colora, buried
March 20.
March 20, Annie Hambleton aged
III years died near Porters Bridge,
buried March "a.
March % Harry Hindman aged 70
years died in Baltimore, buried
March 26.
March 25, Harriet Moulton aged
73 years died in Havre de Grace,
buried March 80.
March rs, Elizabeth Mitchell aged
65 years died Philadelphia, buried
March 20.
| April 2, Foster Nickle aged So
years died at Trainor, Pa, buried
April 5th.
May 8, Alice Rowland aged rs
years died at Port Deposit. buried
May s.
May 0, Emma Matthews, aged SO
years died at Elkton, buried May Is.
May 20, Tilitha Williams aged u
years disd user Woodlawus buried
lJyns !,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
TELEPHONE COMPANY HAS
RIG TASK

The Cecil Farmers Telephone
Company is ready and is doing its
part in the National Defense pro-
gram.
Yes, it is big job, because we
must maintain all telephone SER
vice at a high level, il calls vital to
national defense are to go through
quickly.
The Aircraft Spotter Service re-
lies on us and on civilian observers
to telephone observations to the
proper defense center without delay.
Therefore, we are asking our sub
scribers and telephone users to CO.
operate with us when such a call is
made. This Is only one example of
such defense services which we are
called upon to perform, SO we ask
your full cooperation in helping us
with these tasks.
We are now confronted with the
Air Raid Warning Signal as well as
the Fire Signal. We want to ask
the people to refrain from using
their phones--except in case of an
emergency--when an air raid warn
ing has been given, and also not to
call the operator unless you are an
active firemen, when a fire alarm
has been sounded.
We believe it is our duty to take
all steps that will insure fast and
unrestricted telephone service to
all those who are engaged in war
activities.
With US, as with you, UNCLE
SAM comes first.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
WOODLAND

The Trustees Of Hopewell Church
met with Mr.. Henry Love, Tuesday
night.
The Woodlawn w. G. T. U. was
entertained by Miss Virginia Abra-
hams, Wednesday afternoon.
w. Cameron Sherrard, Jr., left
Tuesday for Chicago, as he has en-
listed in the Navy.
Mr.. Rufus G.. Jackson attended
the meeting held for growers of
sweet corn and tomatoes at College
Park, Md, the 14th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Tyson were
in Baltimore a day last week.
Miss Virginia Barnes, of Linthi-
cum Heights, was at home over the
weekend.
Mrs. Frank Burlin left the If
teenth on motor trip to Florida,
with Mr. and Mrs. John Abrahams
of Port Deposit.
Mrs. J. Guy Kirk is spending
some time with her parents at
Joppa, Md, because of the i'll health
of her father.
Mrs. A. c. Sherrard has been in
formed of the death of her brother
at johnson City, Tenn, few days
after he was in an automobile ac-
cident.
Mr.. Henry Love, whose leg was
broken Armistice Day at the barge
plant in Port, had the cast removed,
Saturday morning. His leg is still
bruised.
Mrs. Edwin c. Williams entertain
ed Miss M Olivia Jackson, Mrs.
Howard G. Barnes and Miss Leila
Thompson to dinner, Friday the
18th, in honor of her mother, Mrs.
Minerva Rutter's birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lynch, OF
Huntsville, called ON Mr.. George
Tyson, Sunday.
Mr.. Jack Bell, of Glenolden, Pa,
spent Saturday there with his wife,
who went to Washington because
of the death of Mr.. Denton Peterson,
husband of her cousin, the former
Mildred Tyson Bryde, daughter OF
the late Edward and Sarah Tyson
Bryde. Mr.. Peterson had Bright's
disease. Besides his wife, a daugh-
ter Constance, son David, both OF
school age, his mother, who lives in
Honesdale, Pa, and half sister,
living in Boston, are his survivors
His father, DR.. Peterson died few
years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Benjamin's
guests Sunday, to turkey dinner
were Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Kennard
and sons of Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
HERD IMPROVE
MENT REPORT

n looks as IL D. G. Fonda OF
Narleville is trying to better Lloyd
Balderston's record Of leading the
Herd Improvement Association Tor
consecutive months. This is Fonda's
third straight. His herd averaged
679 lbs. milk and 31.2 butterfat. J..
w. Scott, another consistent top
notcher, was second with 54S IDS.
milk. 29.4 pound butterfat. Eugene
England placed next with SOS lbs.
milk. 26,9 lbs. fat. The herd of Pet
er Zeitler was fourth with 533 Ids.
milk. 25.5 lbs. butterfat which Is
pretty good as Pete's herd has
grown to "a milking cows. In ffth
place we find an old faithful repre-
sentative of the McGradys as Glenn's
herd is still holding up the tradi-
ton b ymaking 467 lbs. milk and
25.2 lbs. fat.
In the high cows of the associa-
ton, d. c. Fonda takes top honors
having Cow No. 20 in first with
1851 lbs. milk, 1913 lbs. butterfat.
He also placed Cow No. % in 9Th
with 1921 lbs. milk, 56.7 IDS. Dut-
terfat and No. II in tenth, as she
made 1897 lbs. of milk and 56.3
lbs. fat.
Guy McGrady is not to be forgot
ten as his prize cow Carolyn made
1859 lbs. milk and $40 lbs. fat to
take second. ]. w. Scott placed two
cows in the upper bracket as Patsy
made 1891 lbs. milk, 67.7 lbs. fat
and Zoe made 1119 lbs. milk and
67.3 lbs. fat. Lloyd Balderston plac-
ed Peters Emma in 5th as she made
1870 lbs. milk, 65.8 pounds fat,
MT. Harmon placed two high COWS
as No. 23 made 1900 lbs. milk, $50
lbs. fat for the 9Th place and in 9th
place No. 81 made 1850 lbs. milk
nd 56.4 lbs. fat. Peter Zeitler placed
No. 1873 in 7th as she produced
1909 lbs. milk and $50 lbs. fat.
A few dairymen have tried chop
ping their straw by using silage
cutter. Its advantages are that it re-
quires less storage space, requires
less bedding and keeps cows cleaner
A. C. Snyder, Tester
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
Rooms Sought
For Workers

The Defense Housing Committee
Of the Women's Division of the De-
Tense Council at Elkton, will make
another house-to-house canvass
shortly, in order to learn just who
cam let out rooms to women engag-
ed in defense work.
At present many women from a
distacne have accepted employment
at the Triumph Explosive plant and
the number will be increased in the
near future it is expected. The move
ment IL to provide housing for them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
MILLER FARM AT CHERRY
HILL SOLD

Wheeler G Grier, Realtors, repre-
senting Thomas B. Miller, have
sold his attractive mansion and 1870
acre farm In the 4th District OF
Cecil County at Cherry Hill to VIC
tor G. Willis Of Elkton, Md, who it
is understood will occupy same as
his future home, taking possession
on or about March 25th. This farm,
considered one of the best in this
section, has been In the Miller fam
lily for many years, and the mansion
built during Mr.. Millsr's connection
with the Keys and Miller Lumber
Company 10 one Of the finest in
Cecil County.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
sUPPER FOR BUS FUND

The ladies of West Nottingham
Presbyterian Church will serve a
turkey supper in the Chapel, on the
evening of Thursday, January 20,
from five to eight o'clock. The pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the Bus
Fund. The West Nottingham suppers
have justly won popularity and a
fine repast is assured all who pa
trOnize this affair.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
CoLoRA

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Harvey Tome at
tanned their 50th wedding anniver
sary January 7th. Owing to the ILL
ness of Mr.. and Mrs. Tome it was
quietly observed at the home of
their son Earl and wife, where they
have been for some time, only the
immediate family being present,
who were entertained at fine turk
ey dinner. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Tome, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cecil Tome and children Misses
Ruth and Marian Tome, Richard
and Robert Tome, West Grove; Mr..
and Mrs. Emerson Tome and daugh-
tiers Anne Jane and Shirley of Glen
Riddle, Pa. The bride and groom of
fifty years received some lovely
presents, also cards and letters from
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davis, of
New Jersey, visited his parents Mr..
and Mrs. Harvey T. Davis and his
brother Robert.
Mrs. George Mcvey who has been
i'll for many months at her home at
Porters Bridge was taken much
worse the past week.
Mrs. r. F. Pierce spent Tuesday
with her sister Mrs. 8. e. Riley and
the Fitzgerald family.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Clinton Brown, Colora, at West
Grove Hospital, Wednesday the past
week.
Robert Brown of Colora, who
had been employed for some time at
the American Store in Havre de
Grace, resigned his work there and
accepted government position at
Aberdeen.
Mr.. Crouch, who lately purchased
the Bradley property at Liberty
Grove, has sold 1t to Jacob Wagner
Of Port Deposit 1t Is said Mr..
Crouch has purchased a property i'm
Elk Neck.
The latest news from Porters
Bridge is that some one stole the
iron pump from the we'll on the
premises of Mrs. George Mcvey last
Friday night.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Street e. Riley son
Ronald, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Blesch
and daughter Peggy visite din Quar-
ryville, Pa, Sunday.
| The Raymond Carter's entertain
ed company from Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Virgins and
the latter's sister of Pocomoke City,
spent Saturday night and Sunday
here at the home of the former
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wig
gins.
Garrett Ewing, Camp Meade, Wis
tied his home folks.
Miss Frances Sapp, Of near Mt.
Pleasant, is visiting relatives and
friends in North Carolina.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Stetson
and little daughter, of Arlington,
Virginia, were weekend guests of
Mrs. w. N Wilson.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Charles d. Warfield
and children Jean, Elizabeth and
Charles, of Gainesville, Md, visited
the s. w. Fitzgeralds and Mrs.
s. e. Riley, Sunday.
Mrs. Annie Aiken, West Noting
ham, spent Sunday with her broth
er Harvey T. Davis and family.
Mrs. w. H. Burdett and family, of
Linwood, Pa, recently visited the
Samuel e. Ewings and Mrs. Annie
Ewing
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-01-23
llsO Pounds OF Hog

A Poland China hog, fattened by
Elmer s. Musser, Silver Spring, and
weighing 1880 pounds, was deliv-
cred to the Walter Dunlap pens at
the Union Stock Yards, in Lancaster,
Pa, last week. The value OF the anil
NAL was $50.