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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21
MRS. FRANK c. ROBINSON

Mrs. Ida May Robinson, So years,
wife of Frank C. Robinson, died at
her home in Chesapeake City, July 8.
She was the daughter of the late
Thomas and Mamie Brice, and was
born at Betterton, but had resided
in Chesapeake City for the past 20
years. Besides her husband, she is
survived by the following children:
Walter, Donald, Gene, and Vincent,
all of Chesapeake City; Mrs. Willard
Bryan, of Chester, Pa; Mrs. William
Wheatley, Philadelphia, Pa; Mrs.
Allen Pinder, Edgemoor, Del, and
Cpl. Frank II. Robinson, stationed
somewhere in England. Eight grand
children and the following brothers
also survive: Howard Brice and Hir-
am Brice of Betterton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21
UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

OF the 6,131 checks issued in June
for unemployment benefits by the
Maryland Unemployment Compensa-
ton Board, 1875 payments, amount
ing to $S6,52O, went to persons to-
tally out of work. These weekly
checks averaged $17.39, rate con-
siderably higher than prevailed when
the unemployment benefit system
was inaugurated. OF the June checks
1856 covered partial employment
only, and the average payment was
accordingly smaller.
The maximum weekly benefit pay
ment, as fixed by the 1943 session of
the Legislature Is $4,000. This rate,
which became effective April 4, 1s4s,
materially increased Maryland'a out
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21

class. Miss Madeline Cook, Assistant
given for the largest and finest vege-
tables grown. Grand prizes will be
awarded at the end of September to
the Victory Gardeners whose vege-
tables are selected in each of the two
specified classes. The winners will re-
ceive the following: First grand prize
500 Victory Bond; second grand
prize-$50 Victory Bond; third grand
prize-$25 Victory Bond; and $1.OO
each in War Stamps to the first fifteen
people receiving honorable mention.
In addition to the prizes of War
Bonds and Stamps, through the CO.
operation of the Maryland Agricul-
tural Society and the Maryland State
Fair Board, official ribbons of the
State Victory Garden Committee will
be awarded to all prize winners.
The Committee of Judges is: Mrs.
Bartlett f. Johnston, Chairman,
State Victory Garden Committee; DR..
Charles H. Mahoney, Head, Depart
ment of Horticulture, University of
Maryland; Mrs. Gilbert Moore, Chief,
Victory Garden Section, Baltimore
Civilian Mobilization Committee; Miss
Mildred Murdoch, Chairman, Victory
Garden Committee, Women's Civic
League; and Mrs. Gail Tappan, Assis-
tant to Chief, Victory Garden Section,
Baltimore Civilian Mobilization Com
mittee.
Entry blanks and rules may be OBJ
tanned at county newspapers, Civilian
Defense Headquarters, seed stores,
public libraries, through county agents,
or by writing the Big Vegetable Con-
test Headquarters, Baltimore Federal
Savings and Loan Association, 10 East
Fayette Street, Baltimore 2, Md.
Each entry must be accompanied by
an entry blank. Entries will be re-
ceived daily at the Baltimore Federal
with the exception of Saturday after
moons and all day Sunday, during the
contest months of July, August and
September, between the hours of 900
A. M. and 200 P. M. week days, and
900 A. M. and 1900 noon on Satur-
days.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21
JOHN HARRY EWING

John Harry Ewing, aged 70 years,
of Blake, died July Z, In Union Hos
pital, Elkton. He was the son of the
late Mr.. James M. and Mrs. Seressa
Montgomery Ewing.
His wife, the former Exzenia
Smith, survives; also one son, Harold
Ewing; daughter, Mrs. Anna Horn,
of Upper Darby, Pa; brother, Rob-
ert Montgomery Ewing, and a sister,
Mrs. Nora Kay, both of Finksburg,
Maryland.
Mr.. Ewing was conductor on the
Pennsylvania Railroad for thirty
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21
MRS. LAURA J. WHITE

Fneral services for Mrs. Laura ].
White, IS, who died June % at her
home, 1920 Lancaster Avenue, Will
mington, Del, were at the McCrery
Funeral Home, July l, and interment
was made in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Mrs. White, the widow of John
White, spent all her girlhood in Cecil
County. She is survived by four chill
dren, Mrs. Lula e. Bouzarth, Mrs.
Susan J. Lewis, William w. and Nor
ris J. White, all of Wilmington; one
grandson, C.. o. Bouzarth, of Aber-
deem, Md; a. great-grandson, William
F. Bouzarth and sister, Mrs. Ella
McCommons of Providence.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21

Comparative representation
first subject covered by the report
which also includes data on compare
tive real estate assessments; compare
tive amounts of State budget revenue
produced by each local jurisdiction;
and comparative amounts of State aid
returned to the several local juris-
dictions.
These aspects of State and local
governmental relationships in Mary
land have long been subjects of dis
cussion but little factual data has
heretofore been published concerning
them. Most discussion seems to have
centered about comparative represen-
tation in the General Assembly.
The composite tabulation which fol-
lows taken from data in the Commits
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21
SIX MAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

A Six Man Football Association
has been formed in Maryland. The
association is the out-growth of the
Baltimore Six-Man Football League,
the first league established in Mary
land The association will be known
as the Maryland Six-Man Football
Association.
The charter members of the asso-
citation are: c. w. Wannan, Athletic
of Sidwell Friends School, Washing
ton, D. c.; L. l.. Peacock, a member
of the Physical Education Staff of
Baltimore Friends; C. j. O'Conor,
Athletic Director and Six-Man Foot
ball Coach of Boys Latin School;
A. M. LeBrun, Intramural Director,
Boys Latin School; J. A. O'Meara,
F. P. Fairbank, and w. X. Shipley,
Jr., officials in the Baltimore Six
Man Football League.
The association plans to expand
| it's membership at the fall meeting.
The associations detectives are: l.
To increase the interest in six-man
football 2. To help promote six-man
| football among the groups that are
in position to play the game under
the proper conditions. 3. To develop
still further the safety provisions of
the game.
The association plans to send
weekly releases on six-man football
to the newspapers. Stephen Epler,
originator of six-man football and
Chairman of the National Rules
Committee, has offered to lend the
association one reel 16 nm. film
on six-man football. This will be
shown early in the fall.
Further information about six-man
football may be obtained by writing
G. J. O'Conor, Boys Latin School,
baltimore I. Maryland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21

to Judges, is shown with the children.
prizes amounting to $3.50 will be
awarded.
When he announced the opening of
the contest Mr.. Irr said: "Now, with
the greater need for food and the
scarcity of farm labor, the work of
the Victory Gardener is Of major i'm
portance.
"This year." he continued, eff there
is a tendency to be discouraged by
drought or rain, just remember that
America did one Of the finest jobs Of
food production imaginable last year
and in the face of difficulties! So
don't let dry weather 'shriveP your
spirits or wet weather 'dampen' your
enthusiasm.
"Many persons" Mr.. Irr added
shave asked why we award prizes for
big vegetables when size does not al
ways mean quality. After consulting
with leading horticultural authorities,
the reason why we are encouraging
gardeners to grow large vegetables
has been substantiated by the follow
ing facts: (1) A good large vege-
table is better than good small vege-
table; (2) Size is one of the indica-
lions of the ability of the gardener,
which includes proper cultivation and
fertilization; (3) A big vegetable is
always an interesting wonder of ma
ture."
Mr.. Irr concluded with: "The state
wide Big Vegetable contest will have
an excellent committee of judges, in
Guiding those who did such fine job
last year. To them and to the Uni
versity of Maryland, the State De-
partment of Agriculture and the
Maryland State Fair Board we extend
our sincere thanks and appreciation
for their fine spirit and cooperation. y
City and county residents, as well
as teen-agers, are eligible to enter the
competition. Entries will be divided
into two classes: Tomatoes of any
variety; and all other vegetables.
AS many as five vegetables may be
entered in each variety class in any
one week, and vegetables may be en-
tered as many weeks as desired. In
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21
MRS. CHARLEs PHILLIPs

Mrs. Belinda MARBLE Phillips, wife
of Charles Phillips, died July 10 at
her home near Pleasant Hill. The de-
ceased was 70 years of age. She was
the daughter of the late Nathan and
Elizabeth MARBLE. Besides her hus-
band she is survived by the follow
ing sisters: Mrs. Annie Hunteger,
Mrs. Mary Williams, Mrs. Mildred
Cook, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson and
Misses Ida and Clara MARBLE.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21
DEATHS
PAUL WHITE

Died in Union Hospital, Elkton,
on July II, Paul White, aged 3S
years. He was resident of Chesa-
peake City. Surviving are his wife,
Mrs. Madalyn White, and two child
rem. The funeral was held on Friday,
with interment in Bethel cemetery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21
SECOND STATEWIDE BIG
VEGETABLE CONTEST OPENS
FOR VICTORY GARDENERS
Committee of Judges Appointed
Amateurs Have Chance To Win Sc Prizes! County
and City Gardeners Eligible for $1OO War Bond!

the event two vegetables are of equal
size, Judgment will be based on the
finest quality and best condition of
the entries. All entries must be
brought or sent to the Big Vegetable
Contest Committee, 10 East Fayette
Street, Baltimore 2, Maryland.
Thirty-six War Bond prizes will be
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21


Ision's report, shows the percentage Of
the States population in each county
and Baltimore City; the percentage of
representation in the Legislature of
each, together with tabulation of the
representation each would have in the
present House of Delegates if appor-
toned according to population. Then
there is tabulation showing the rep
resentation each county and Baltimore
City would have if Maryland had a
Legislature composed of a single body,
as has Nebraska, and representation
in that single body were apportioned
according to population on the basis
of one representative for each one per
cent of the States population taken to
the nearest number
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21

The second statewide "Big Vege-
table" contest for Maryland Victory
Gardeners will begin July | and close
September 30, Henry P. Irr, Chairman
of the Committee and President of the
Baltimore Federal Savings and Loan
Association which is sponsoring the
contest, announced today. Thirty-six
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21
HOW A POSTAGE STAMP LICKED
HIMMLER

Hitler's heir and head hangman
honored himself with postage por-
trait, but the Feuhrer got jealous
and cancelled his chances of ever
becoming a dictator. Read this anus
ing story of the war in the July SOth
issue of
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY
FavOrite Magazine With
THE BALTIMORE
SUNDAY AMERICAN
Order From Your Newsdealer
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21

1t will be a comfort in more than
one way when the Russians begin
to capture towns with pronouncable
names.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21
REPRESENTATION VARIES in
THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE


preliminary study disclosing of the complicated rela-
onshps between the State and local of Maryland
completed by the staff of the Commission Gov
emena Efficiency and Economy of Baltimore independent
citizen research organization
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21

Hitler is no longer threatening
vengeance a thousandaold. He'll be
thankful If he doesn't fold lust once.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21

Russians are driving IS miles
day. On A coupons?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21

Heat still grips and the population
still gripes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-07-21


the State
taken as a whole, according to the 1910
General Assembly is fixed by the State constitu
legislative districts of Baltimore Cy delegates for each county with
$4,000 populations
each of the
districts oil Baltimore City,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-02

you interested seeing the hehwo situation improved
ton Of Highway No from Troy the Idaho line bridg
Rexford completion Of Highway No. 81 to Eureka; and
way No. from kolispeIl to McGregor Lake
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-11-02

you definitely interested the progress the county and des
that the northwest Of Montana not forgotten when
plans ore put into operation.
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
To Enlarge State
Troops HereSo

The collinswood Armory at pres
ent under the command OF Captain
]. Morton. was officially notified
Monday by the commanding gen.
eral OF Michigan to organize an ad-
ditional company. There is much
activity in that vicinity toward ac-
tivating the new command. The
original unit stationed at the
Armory since 194l is now a veteran
outfit, the majority OF the person
mel having been with the company
since the organization. Their roster
designation is that of chemical
warfare. In the present day set-up
modern war technique. this branch
is OF high technical nature and re-
quires the application Of hours Of
study and practice in the handling
Of chemical elements and weapons.
1t is the hope of Capt. Morton that
from this specially trained unit
will come a cadre to form the Sec
ond company, now being recruited.
The officers and non-commis-
stoned officers OF this command have
prepared themselves by study at
the Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland;
the University of Michigan courses
at Rackman Centre and the train
ing grounds at Mccoy, Wis. Many
Of the men are locally employed in
chemical laboratories in this area.
The made-over quarters at COL
lingwood not only afford excellent
facilities for training, but also an
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
Curtis Holloway
Win Whist Tourney

William Bradley and Green Da-
vis. winners OF the last classic spon-
sored by the Ole Timers Whist
tournament. did not compete In the
classic last Wednesday which was
won by Capt. William Curtis and
Robert Holloway. Matthews and
Johnson finished second, and Stat
ford and Jones captured third prize.
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
Struck Landlady
Worker Must Stay
MJaiLFor 9ODays

A 00-day term in the Detroit
House OF Correction was the sem
tence imposed last week upon a
37-year-old man, convicted by Re-
corder's Judge John p. Scallen for
assaultinE his landlady.
William James Hill, Of 2803 Hast
ings denied beating his blind wife.
Pearl. who told the court that he
had beaten her for years. Their
landlady. Carrie Caldwell was the
complainant against Hill, charged
with assault and battery.
She told the court that Hill had
struck her over the head with an
axe when she sought TO protect
Hills blind wife during a family
alteration last week.
Hill blamed the landlady with in
terfering into family affairs. Po-
lice disclosed that the defendant
has a record Of nine police convic-
tions. He is a worker at Dodge
plant.
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
Celeste Cole To
Program Of Latin
Art, Folk Songs

Celeste Cole. noted soprano. will
sing a program OF Latin American
art and folk songs at a lecture-re-
cital on Central and South Amer
lean music to be held at the Nc
Gregor Library in Highland Park,
Tuesday. March 7 at $3.50 pm. The
program is sponsored by the Detroit
Music Study club and the Detroit
Inter-American center.
DR.. Felix Guenther. editor OF the
Edward B. Marks Music corpora
ton Of New York City. will be the
guest speaker. DR.. Guenther will
illustrate his talk with piano selec-
tions. Mrs. Josue r. Picon, field
secretary Of the Detroit Inter-
American center and Jorge Vargas,
Consul for Costa Rica, will speak
on Hemisphere Viewpoints"
There will also be a display Of
Latin-American material.
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
Free RTED.
HUSBAND SLAIN
BY HIS SPOUSE

II Is current knowledge that there
is shortage Of map power. But
whether the scarcity Of men is hav-
ing Its effect on the lives of mar
ried couples is something that has
not as yet been explained.
Whether this shortage inspires q
woman 10 become more possessive
towards her man or whether il en-
courages man TO share his charms
with his wife's friend are questions
which the fatal stabbing OF Willie
James McMorris this week may
answer after detectives have fully
Investigated the case.
II was learned that Willie, SO, ard
his wife, Mabel, So, were drinking
in beer tavern near Hastings and
Adelaide. All was peaceful until
Willie. according TO police, put his
arm around a neighbor, known as
Maudie' This brought on objections
from Mrs. Mabel Uewis) Memoir
ris.
The argument was resumed after
the couple arrived home at 955
Adelaide. with the wife apparently
seeking to learn why her husband
was so chummy with Maude.
neighbor Of theirs.
Police say that Mabel got
butcher knife from under a mattress
and slashed her husband once in
the upper back. the left shoulder
and under the left ear. He was
dead when police arrived.
Taken into custody by police
Mabel Uewis) McMorris stated that
she had stabbed her husband after
he had struck her. She was held
for investigation Of murder by
homicide squad detectives.
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
Spanish Course
For BEGINNERS

The Detroit 1nter-American CEN
ter announces a course in Begin
ner's Spanish starting Tuesday,
Feb. 20 at 8 pm. at the center
class room. l20 Madison avenue,
Room sol. The class will meet
each Tuesday for fifteen weeks.
The center is opening this class
in the interest Of friendly relation
ships between Detroit and Latin
America. Other classes In Spanish
and Portugese will be offered IL
there Is Sufficient demand for them,
Arturo Andrade OF Colombia will
be the teacher for the Spanish
classes. The price OF each course
will be $40 payable in advance
which will include the S. member
ship in the Detroit Inter-Americsn
center. For those who have all
ready paid the membership the
price will be SIS.
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04

The NA.A.C.P. expressed "con-
Germ" this week that new rules OF
the War Manpower- Commission
might work detrimentally to mi
nority group workers unless strict
and adequate safeguards are main
tanned" The associations opinion
OF recently announced relaxations in
War Manpower hiring policies was
contained in a letter to Edward l..
Cushman. acting state director Of
VINO.
The Association told Cushman
that II "views with concern the new
rules under which war plants,
unions, and other government
agencies may hire workers as an
nouncer by the VINO.
I'VE note that there are still some
unions which maintains complete
hiring facilities'-a proviso within
the order which allows hiring in
the restricted categories-which re-
fuses to relax their policies with re-
gard to placement OF Negro work.
ers in certain categories. There are
also employers who still refuse TO
hiH qualified Negro workers re-
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
Wins Medal For
Saving 4 Planes

FIFTEENTH ARMY AIR FORCE,
North Africa - For heroic action
which resulted in the saving Of q
burning P-38 Lightning fighter
plane after II had crash-landed and
the subsequent safe-landing Of four
others. First Sgt. oliver Keyes, Of
Kurthwood, La, was awarded the
Soldiers Medal. the War Depart
ment announced this week.
First Sgt. Keyes received, the
medal from Brigadier General Car
lyle II. Ridenour. OF Pasadena.
Calf, a wing commander OF the
Fifteenth Army Air Force. In the
presence OF the military police COM
pany OF which Keyes Is the first
sergeant.
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
Charles Houston Named To Replace p B. Young On FEPC

violation OF the Fedsral statute
prohibiting peonage.
The. IA victims included both
white and Negro sharecroppers and
laborers. an d the indictment
charges that johnson so intimidated
the workers on his 2,O0O-acre plan
tation that they slipped away at
night. leaving ali their possessions
and standing crops behind them.
Took Ration Books
The indictment further charges
that johnson bound workers to his
plantation by confscatin2 their ra-
tion books and forcing them to pur-
chase food through his commissary
only. and that he also refused to
accept money from workers to pay
off the debts owed to him, thus mak-
Ing II illegal under the Arkansas
statute for any other person to en-
ploy them.
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04

ideal recreational center for those
connected, taking from the street rs
IL were. young men who seek some
place Of wholesome fellowship. II
is the hope Of Governor Kelly and
the officers in charge that in the fu-
ture. Negroes in Michigan will have
something to point to with pride
and see accomplished the fulfill
ment Of fond hope. a place in the
life Of this state.
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
JURY IN Diets.
MAN WHO HELD
IA IN BONDAGE

wASHINGTON.--Attorney Gen.
erai Francis Bidd!e announced last
week that q Federal grand jury
sitting at Little Rock. Ark, returned
a account indictment against Al
bert Sydney johnson. Of Cross
County, Ark. charging him with
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
Woman Bystander
Stabbed In Arm

Helena Smith, 80. OF 572S Brush
street was accidentally cut last
week and was taken to Receiving
hospital for treatment OF stab
wound to the left arm.
Police learned that she was a
bystander TO an alteration between
Normal Williams. 80. OF 27l8 Rivard
street and man named Payton.
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
NOTED LAWYER.
RECOGNIZED FOR.
HIS MILITANCY.

WASHINGTON. d. C.-chsrlss
H Houston. prominent attorney
here who enjoys Q national legal
reputation as result o' his psrtici-
patton in many court battles IN the
interest OF civil and constitutions
rights OF Negroes throughout the
country. Is authoritstively reported
20 have been appointed by the
President rs a member OF the Fair
Employment Practice Committee 70
repisce the recently resigned ?. r
Younx OF the Norfolk Journal and
Guide. Mr.. Houeton's appointment
brinRs back 10 two the number OF
Negroes on the Committee.
Mr. Young's resignation was an
nounced last Monday. He attrio-
uted his move to the pressure OF
other business and the drain of the
war on irreplacesble manpower In
his publishing business. II Is also
known that travel conditions be-
tween Washington and Norfolk.
and the state % his health were
contributing factors 20 his rtsis-
nation.
Appsintmens Approved
Mr.. Houston's appointment be-
cause Of his militancy and ability
will meet, undoubtedly. with hearty
approval from Negro and other lib
eral organizations. His legal acu.
men viii serve the committee we'll
there being no other lawyers as
members OF the committee. though
there r. q wealth OF legal talent on
the stan.
The appointment of Mr.. Houston.
however. marks q departure from
the labor.manaRen,ent composition
of the FEPC. Until now the COM
mittee has been composed of three
members from management and
shres from labor. snd . chairman.
Mr.. Young. who Mr.. Houston Is
replacing was . management rep
resentative.
Yt 10 also reported that IN sp-
pointmsnt has been made 10 re.
place Samuel Zemurrsy. president
of the United Fruit company o.
New Orleans. whose resignation has
not been announced YET. Charles L. |
Horn. president Of the Twin Cities |
Ordnance company OF Minnesota Is
named % such replacement
No ofliciai announcements have
been made Of the appointments OF
either Mr.. Houston or Mr.. Horn.
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
Blount, Greenidge
Attend NC. COnfab

On Monday, Feb. %, Louis c.
Blount. secretary general manager.
and Dr.. Robert I. Greemdge. vice
president-medical director. Of Great
Lakes Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany left Detroit to attend q con.
terence on venereal diseases in Ra.
leiEh. NC.
AZ the close Of the conference
uresnt business will take the two
men on to Jacksonville. Fla. Mrs.
Mount is accomcsnying her hus-
hand on the trip.
The Michigan chronicle., 1944-03-04
NAACPkC Concerned
OuerNew WMCRules

ferred by the War Manpower Com
mission.