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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL MENTION

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Reynolds
were entertained Thursday evening
at o'clock dinner at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McVey. In the
evening a surprise shower was given
Mrs. Reynolds by the Woman's
Bible Glass and several friends.
about thirty assembling at the Nc
vey home, beautiful gifts of bed
linen, table linen, china and kitchen
utensils, showed their appreciation.
refreshments were served by the
hostess and committee.
Lincoln Haines, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin L. Haines of this town,
left on Wednesday morning for
Camp Meade, to join the U. 8. armed
service.
The Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union will meet Thursday
afternoon, P. M. with Mrs. Will
liam M. Pogue.
The Ninth District Farmers Club
met Wednesday, January 6, with Mr..
and Mrs. Atlee Armour of Bay View.
A light snowfall on Sunday eve
ming covered the ground to the
depth of about an inch.
Miss Florence Yocum is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Parker Mahan,
West Chester, Pa.
Circle No. w. S. c. S. met at
the home of Mrs. Leroy Jones, Tues
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Blackburn
of Colora, are receiving congratula-
lions on the birth of a daughter
January 7th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
Nickel Mine
Property Sold

The Nickel Mines, property of
approximately 500 acres in Bart and
Paradise Townships. Pa, has been
sold to the Gap Farms, Inc. Opera
tors OF the corporation were not an
nounced. The deeds were filed by a
New York firm of attorneys.
The international Nickel Com
pany and group Of individuals pur-
chased some Of the land in 1902
from Joseph Wharton and three
years later acquired additional ada
cent lands.
The purchase includes "a separate
parcels Of land and Federal stamps
on the deed indicate the price was
$4,000. The land was sold, accord
ing to the deed by Robert @. Stanley,
president Of the International Nickel
Company. Alma T, Stanley, has VIE /;
William ]. Lauschinson, treasurer,
and Lucy X, Hutchinson. his wife,
Al reside In Psacseka n. ].
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
Men Is To So
!. May Volunteer
For Navy

Ensign d. o. Smith, Assistant
Officer in Charge of Navy Recruit
ing for Maryland, announced re-
Gently that the Navy is in urgent
need of skilled tradesmen in the
following trade classifications, for
volunteers for immediate induction
through Selective Service.
Bakers, Boatswains, Yoemen
(Stenographers), Ships Cooks, Div
ers, Divers Helpers, Electricians
QLine & Station), Engine Opera
tors, Shovel Operators, Pile Driver
Foreman, Pipelayers, Powdermen,
Riggers, Coppersmiths, Sheet Metal
Workers, Steel Workers, Telephone
& Switchboard men, Water Tenders.
Wharf Builders and all men in the
Lonshoremen trade classifcations.
Men in the Is to 38 age group de-
string service in the Nays Sea-
bees, having the above qualifica-
tions, are urged to apply at the U.
S. Navy Recruiting Station, Room
1852, Post Office Building. Warrant
Officer Kennard will be at the Navy
Recruiting Station Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday this month to inter-
view applicants.
All applicants are requested to
bring letters of trade reference from
their employers stating experience
and length of service in their re-
spective trades.
The Navy Recruiting Office will
notify Immediately the Selective
Service Boards of the individuals
desired for induction.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
Young Men Induct-
ed Into Service

The following young men from all
parts Of the county have been in
Quoted into U. S. armed forces:--
Irving Kendall, North East; Ralph
Edward Hicks, Elkton; Grover G.
King, Cecilton; Webster Holland
Nickerson, North East; Arthur
Emerson Spratt, Eikton; Lewis
Rothwsll, Elkton; Bruce Kenzil Ad-
kins, Elkton; Clifford Bouchelle,
North East; Dominick Michael
Saponaro; Harry holland Bailey,
Earlevills; John Joseph McPeak,
Jr., Elkton; William M. Vernon,
Rising Sun; Ralph ]. Roark, Elk
ton; William Henry Richardson,
Port Deposit; John Neol Williams,
Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
Railroad Damaged By
High Water And Ice

During the recent high water and
heavy ice flow in the SusQuehanna
river, a section of the railroad
tracks leading from Havre de Grace
to the Conowingo Power Company
plant, near Sure's Landing, was
washed out. The railroad was built
at the time of the construction OF
the Conowingo dam and hydro
electric plant.
The estimated damage is $4,000
and the work of repairs will be
started Immediately as all heavy
material used at the plant is hauled
from Havre de Grace to Conowingo
over the nine-mile railroad.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
Engagements Announced

Mr.. and Mrs Ernest P. Arrants
of Elkton, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Miss Margaret
Elizabeth, to Corp. Wilbur Wright,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur D.
Wright, also of Elkton. The bride
to-be was graduated from Elkton
High school and Beacon College and
is associated with the DUPONT Com
pany. Corporal Wright is graduate
of Kenmore High School. He is sta
toned at Fort Monroe, Va.
Mrs. Ida M. Armour, of near Bay
View, has announced the engage.
ment of her daughter, Miss Emily
Grace Armour, to Mr.. w. F. Sim
mers, son of Mr.. and Mrs. e. T. Sim.
mers, of Zion. The bride-to-be is 9
teacher in Colora Elementary school
and the groom-to-be is in Uncle
Sans armed forces
Mr.. and Mrs. William N. Whitley
North East, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Virginia
E. Whitley, and Pvt. Edward B. Oar.
lington, u. s. Army, son Of Morton
P. Darlington, Kenneth Square, Pa
Pvt. Darlington is now stationed al
st. Petersburg, Florida.
Mrs. Charles Parsons Sanders, OF
Chesapeake City, announces the en-.
gagement of her daughter, Miss
Mary A. Clayton, to Capt. Nathaniel
Graves Mclean, of Memphis, Tenn
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Short Of
Brooklyn Terrace, Del, announce
the engagement of their daughter
Miss Emma, to Mr.. Lawrence Grit
fin, SON of Mr.. and Mrs. Joshus
Griffin Of Elkton. The wedding will
take place in the spring
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
Willians--Skold

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Williams, coun-
ty executive of the Cecil County
Childrens' Aid Society, and Mr.. Will
liam o. SHOULD, supervisor of main
tenance at the Triumph plant near
Elkton, were married in the Metho-
dist church at Newark, Del, on
Saturday, Jan 2. They are now re-
siding in that town.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
Taxes Of Conowingo
Power Company

Paul LeFexer, superintendent of
the Conowingo Power Company,
has reported the sum of $1Ss,413.Ss
representing the company taxes for
1912 on outstanding stock and op-
Grating the plant. This sum has
been sen ito the treasurer of Har-
ford county. Checks in excess of
$25, 900 were paid several months
ago on the company's real estate
The Conowingo Company. whoes
headquarters are in Elkton. In one
OF the largest taxpayers In. the
leounty,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
Business And Pro-
fessional WDman's Club

The January meeting OF the Bush
ness and Professional Womans'
Club of Cecil County. will be held
In the Court room. Elkton. on Fri
day evening" Jan. 18th, at 8 p. m.
DR.. Reuben steinu1eyer Of the Uni
versity Of Maryland. who 10 an
authority on world Affairs. will be
the speaker. This will be an open
meeting and everyone who will be
interested in hearing Or. Stein
Msyst n invited " asssAA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
Enters Officers
Training School

Fort Riley, Kansas: Sergeant
James r. Yerkes of Rising Sun,
Maryland, stationed at Calavry Re-
placement Training Center, on the
Fort, Riley, Kansas, military reser-
walton, has been accepted for OFF,
GERS training at the Army Admins
tration Officer Candidates School at
Fargo, North Dakota. Sergeant
Yerkes was employed by Cameron
& Mccoy of Rising Sun, Md, prior
to his entry into the army at Camp
Lee, Va, Nov. Is, 1941.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15

Miss Louella Helen Mead, daugh-
ter of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles
of Darlington, and Air Cadet Allen
R. Coale of Churchville, were quiet
ly married on Christmas morning,
at Camden, s. c., where Mr.. Coale
is stationed. Mrs. oale has resumed
her teaching Of English at the Aber-
deem High School and Cadet Coale
had entered an advanced training
school in the South.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
Bank Directors Elected

AT the annual meeting of the
stockholders of The National Bank
of Rising Sun, the meeting held
January IL, 1913, Directors were
elected as follows; Howard G. Barn
es, T. Harold Brown. George E.
Lawrence. Chas. H. Morris, John +
Neary, W. M. Pogue, Chas. s. Pyle,
Robt. X. Wood.
The Board was organized with
Chas. S. Pyle, President and Geo
e. Lawrence, Cashier.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
Golden Wedding
Anniversary

Mr.. an Mrs. Edward Moore, Of
Providence, Cecil County, celebrate
ed their golden wedding anniversary
at their home on January 3, 1943.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore were married
January A, 1893, at the Methodist
Protestant Parsonage at Bay View,
Md, by the Rev. ]. B. Jones.
They were very delightfully."- SUR
prised by their children and grand
children. )
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15
York County Weeklies
SUSPEND Publication

The Delta Herald Times Ii the
only weekly newspaper published in
Southern York County.
The "sun" Of Red Lion, recently
suspended publication for the dura-
ton, and last week the Item" Of
Glen Rock also suspended publt-
|eation tor the duration.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15

Grafton Lee Brown, representa-
tive of the Federal Manpower Com
mission. has opened an ONCE on
North Street. Elkton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15

Mrs. Wiley M. Cecil lost q valu-
able horse on Friday, the animal
dying from an attaek Of collie.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Blackburn
of Colora, are receiving congratula
tions on the birth of daughter
January 7th.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1943-01-15

Wilson Ewing was the guest Of
Avondale relatives over the week
end.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-25
Christmas Seals Support
tuberculosis Fight

To find the unknown spreaders Of
tuberculosis-that is the big job Of the
Christmas Seal workers and the health
department, it was stated today by Mra
W. p. Lewis of the Holmes County Tp
berculosis Association, who continued:
''ln every community there are people
who have tuberculosis, either latent or
active, without being aware of the fact.
themselves. Many are innocently spread
ing the seeds of disease which will
cause a harvest of sickness and death
in later years.
"The way to prevent this tragic out
come is to keep known cases under
treatment and educational direction, and
to examine with the X-ray the persons
exposed to such cases. In this way
many are found in early. durable stages
and the danger of further spread 10
stopped.
with funds from the Christmas Seal
sale which got off to a good start Mon
day of this week, you TB Association
is committed to just such a program.
We hope all who can do so will contrib
ute, so that the wartime advance of this
enemy of the home front may be stopped
now when healthy man-power is more
than ever vital to our community and
nation."'
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-25
STATE HEALTH
OFFICERS SAYS

DIR. Thomas Parran. Surgeon General
of the United States, reporting on the
l943 infantile paralysis epidemic. puts
the probably number of cases at 100000
Pointing out the role of the National
Foundation for Infantile Paralysis in
fighting the epidemic, DR.. Parran said
that research workers were rushed to
ten stricken areas and that much had
already been done to extend the Kenny
method of treatment.
Although Mississippi has been spared
during the. past two years from any
great inroads of poliomyelitis, the cpl
demic has made us conscious that there
must be no let up in the infantile para
lysis fight. Already local chairmen for
the 1914 Embarrassing appeal in the state
are being appointed and local chapters
are formulating plans for the January
campaign which will strengthen our de-
lenses against this dread disease.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-25
Seaman Bess Atkinson
Now In Washington

jackson, Nov. 17-Among the Women
Reservists now on duty with the Navy
in the Nations Capital is Bess Atkinson,
Seaman, second class, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Atkinson Of Pickens.
Seaman Atkinson is stationed at the
Navy Department. She reported aboard
on September IL, 1943.
As an enlisted woman in the U. 8.
Naval Reserve, Seaman Atkinson is one
Of several thousands Of women who have
been assigned to Washington to serve
as direct requirements for Navy men, re-
leasing them TO fight at sea with the
fleet. Groups Of women In trim blue
Navy uniforms are now an established
part of the Washington seeneSand beth
the city and the Navy have made the
newcomers feel at home.
Women Reservists in the Capital
nave proven their value not only rs re-
placements for men, but as trained Ma
val personnel doing jobs in their own
right; they are fulfilling responsible
assignments in every type Of Naval work
work under the jurisdiction of the Po-
tomac River Naval Command.
All enlisted women on duty there are
quartered by the Navy in special bar
racks where living is comfortable
friendly and typically Navy. In their
liberty hours, they are free to visit the
many places of interest around the cap
ital. and to enjoy the social opportuni-
ties open to men and women in the
armed services.
Seaman Atkinson is a graduate of
University High school. She enlisted in
the Navy on July 7, 1943. She received
her recruit training at Hunter College,
New York.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-25
Modern War Cannot
Be Fought Without
Woods, Says Nichols

Without production Of sawlogs, pulp
wood, veneer and plywood logs, chem
ical woods, charcoal and a variety Of
other products Of the forest, Americas
fighting men could hold no hope Of VIC
tory in a modern war, H. L. Nichols,
chairman of the county AAA committee
and head of the Holmes County USDA
War Board, declared this week.
"See that tree over there?" he said.
pointing a finger at a nearby 14-inch
pine. swell, just for an example, I'm
told that q tree that size would furnish
enough nitrocelluloser to cake smokeless
powder for IS of those los millimenter
shells. Better than that, it would mako
enough smokeless powder for 1900
rounds Of rifle ammunition"
And then the War Board chairman
proceeded to tell Of many of the other
military uses for wood. pointing sGt
that wood goes into the manufacture Of
about 1900 articles Of equipment and
supply for the army, navy, and other
armed forces.
TAKE pulpwood," ne continued. "A
soldier on the battiefi.lt; uses about 40
different articles containing paper, made
from pulpwood. That same small tree
to make lib weather-proof fibre con-
tainers for a soldiers K-ration, or 80
weather-proof containers for AIMED or
frozen foods.
"For those that are wounded, it'll pro-
vide enough pulp for $50 corrugated
prisoners, it'll make 70 weathes-proof
containers for Red Cross p~risoner-of-
war packages"
Paper is a war necessity, Mr.. Nichols
pointed out, and it plays a part in every
soldiers life from his induction to his
discharge. It is necessary at both ends
Of the production line-from the laying
Of blueprints to the final use Of the
equipment or supplies involved. Il Is
necessary for the shipment Of food and
equipment, providing a Safeguard
against the elements. insects or other
damage.
One single cord Of wood would make
about 40 bushels. of charcoal. Mr..
Nichols voiced an appeal to farmers Of
Holmes county 10 make use Of the after
harvest lull to produce sawlogs, pulp
wood and other forest products for war.
He urged, however, that they contact
a forester about prospective markets
before cutting, and then to follow ap-
proved selective cutting practices in
order that their woodlands might make
the maximum contribution to the war
and yet be maintained in good growing
condition for future years.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-25
Whot Holmes County
Farmers Are Doing
In Soil Conservation
BY A. r. Carroll and r. J. Ross

Louis L~onginotti, Of Durant. has plant
ed three pounds of White Dutch Glover
per acre on 40 acres Of permanent pas
ture. Mr.. Longinotti cleared part Of
this 40 acres last spring, applied soc
pounds of lime, $50 pounds of phosphate
and planted 12 pounds of Dallas Grass
per acre. He plans to continue to apply
minerals to his pasture each year.
j. l.. Branch, of Richland community,
cooperating with the Holmes County
Soil Conservation District, has planted
three pounds Of White Dutch Clover
per acre on 100 acres Of permanent pas
ture. Mr.. Branch applied 1000 pounds
of lime and $50 pounds of phosphate per
acre.
Tom Landrum, of Pickens, is applying
lime and phosphate to his permanent
pounds Of basic Stag and seeded this
pasture in 1910. He states that the
money he invested for basic slag and
seed and applied and planted has given
him the largest increase per dollar Of
any money he has ever spent on the
farm. He said that animals grazing
this treated pasture have gained an
average of 100 pounds more per head
than similar animals gained on this
pasture during a grasing season before
it was treated. Also, the animals were
not only larger but Of better quality.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-25
5. {. Ray Passes
In Durant Monday
Services Held On
Wednesdo For
Well Known Man

Funeral services for s. G. Ray, 81,
Who passed suddenly Monday afternoon
1t his home in D%urant, were held We'd
lesday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
FIRST Baptist Church in Durant.
Three former pastors of Mr.. Ray
jfficiated, the Rev. j. II. Street, of
%Iazlehurst; DIR. b. Frank Smith, of Mag
Winona.
Though he had not beer in the best
# health for the past year, Mr.. Rays
ondition was not known to be serious
o a wide circle If friends who were
hooked and grieved to learn of his
cath.
He had made his home in Durant for
nany years where he was formerly in
he drug business. For the past "a
Sears he had travelled for n Meridian
Wholesale drug concern.
Mr.. Ray was a member of the Board
If Deacons of the Baptist Church and
f, Mason. He was widely known through
,ut the county.
Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Ruby
Ray, of Durant; a daughter, Mrs. W. G,
Mize, of Jackson; foul sons, three OF
whom are in the service, Sgt. Charlie
Ray. overseas in Australia; Sgt. Miles
Ray, of Fort Benning, Ca; Sgt. Robert
Ray, of Catalina Island, Calf; Byron
F. Ray, Durant.
Five grandchildren survive: Byron
Ray, Jr, and Betty 10 Ray, of Durant;
w. G. Mize, Jr., Jerry and Nancy Ray
Mize, of Jackson. Two brothers, w. A
Ray, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and r
G.. Ray of R%obstown, Texas, also sur
vive.
Interment was at Mizpah with South
ern Undertaking Association conducting
Pallbearers we're: W. E. Howell, II. L
Harrington, J. C. Robertson, Mr.. Sharpe
NJ. T. Williams, and w. P. Taylor.
Honorary pallbearers were members
Of the Board Of Deacons and physicians
Of Durant.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-25
Delta Council Opposes
Consumer Subsidies

In q statement dated Nov. l6, Delta
Council, Stoneyille, over signature Of
President Alexander Fritz Hugh, urged
Senators and Representatives of the
Mississippi delegation in Washington to
support the Bankhead and Steagall bills
in opposition to consumer subsidies on
agricultural commodities.
Delta Council on numerous occasions
has registered its opposition to such
governmental policy "A represented by
subsidy payment and has again taken
definite action regarding the two bills
before the Senate and TIE House.
President Fritz Hugh, IN his letter.
intellectually supported the statement
made by National Cotton Council. re-
garding the same legislation and urged
immediate passage of this legislation.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-25
Selma Man Conducts
Music Al Revival.

Professor Joseph Stamp, song evange-
list, young peoples leader, and chill
dren's worker par excellence, of Selma,
Alabama, will be the director of music
in the revival services at the local
Church of the Nazarene beginning De-
cember 9th, announces the Rev. W. j
Blackrhon, pastor.
This young mans life is a modern
spiritual miracle, according to Rev
Blackmon, who gives the following facts
in support of his statement: Young
Stamp suffered an attack of infantiie
paralysis as a child, being hospitalized
for three years. Since that time he
has undergone several throat operations
As a result he has sustained a serious
impediment of speech. Nevertheless
after being soundly converted five years
ago, he has mastered the piano accord
ion and the guitar, memorized over two
hundred gospel songs, and sings with
such spiritual power and beauty as is
seldom heard! He gives credit fol
these accomplishments to the presence
of the indwelling Christ, saying with
Paul of old, 4 can do all things through
Christ which strengthens me-"
Rev. L. C. Miller, pastor of Central
Church of the Nazarene of Meridian
Mississippi, is scheduled to do the
preaching in the meeting. Rev. Black
mon predicts that he will bring timely
practical, soul-gripping Bible messages
The public is cordially invited to at
tend the services, which will last Dec
6th-l9th.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-25
Mrs. G.. A. Dickerson
Passes At Pickens

Mrs. G. A. Dickerson died Tuesday
night at the home of her son, John
.Dickerson, at Pickens. She was 81 years
old and lived most of her life In Holmes
county. Before going to Pickens two
years ago she made her home with her
daughter, Mrs. P. W. Holley, at Licking
ton.
She is survived by one son, John
Dickerson, Pickens, and a daughter, Mrs.
P. W. Holley, Lexington. Eleven Grand
children and several great grandchildren
also survive.
Services were held Wednesday after
moo at the family church eight miles
from Pickens.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-25

(the equivalent of three years wages
on the islandl he invests $12 of it in
a young wife with good teeth. I was
reading in the National Geographic OF
a tribe among which it was the custom
for the groom to knock out the brides
teeth with a club at the wedding cere-
mony, but I reckon these are cannibals.
The price of a young wife in New
Guinea without good teeth is about half
as much as is one with good teeth which
shows they must be pretty well civilized
to put such a premium on teeth.
If it requires a whole years wages
to get a young wife in New Guinea II
would appear that the ceiling is too
low in the states. but very likely. from
what we have seen in the pictures, the
up+eep and depreciation there isn't as
high as IL 10 here.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-25

Corp Wesley Hodges is now stationed
at Fort Sill, Okla. He is a gunner ano
now taking a machinery course.
Corp. Edward Hodges, of McDill Field
Tampap, Fla, is an airplane mechanic
and has been in the service a year.
Pvt. James Nathan Hodges has receiv-
ed an honorable discharge after three
months overseas service in the south
west Pacific. He has only recently
arrived home in Durant, having been In
a hospital in Utah since September. He
has been in the service since February
They are the son of Mr.. and Mrs
s. F.. Hodges, Of Durant, Route 2.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-11-25
Durunt Youth At
Great Lukes, illinois

GREAT LAKES, ILL.,, (~SpeciaD-A new
recruit at the u. 8. Naval Training
Station, Great Lakes, Illinois, is Jessie
Brooks Martin, 20, Route 2 Durant, Miss
Now undergoing boot" training, he il
being indoctrinated into Navy life, and
itary drill, and naval procedure. Soon,
he will be given a series of aptitude
tests to determine whether he will be
selected to attend one of the Nays
service schools, or will be assigned to
active duty at sea.