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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
WAVES To
Celebrate 3rd
Anniversary

Approximately 1900 WAVES on
duty in Virginia, West Virginia.
Maryland and the Northeastern Sec
ton of North Carolina, which COM
prises the Fifth Naval District, will
celebrate the third anniversary OF
the Women's Reserve on July 80.
The Women's Reserve was found
ed VIXEN the late President Roose-
veil signed the authorization on July
80, 1912. Four months later, the
first WAVE reported for duty in this
distlict-an officer at the U. S. Nav
al Air Station, Norfolk.
Now WAVES compose Ii per cent
of the total naval personnel or &c.
800 who are assigned to shore es-
Establishments and have released 50,-
500 men for duty afloat or overseas.
They have also taken over about
$1,000 other jobs in the greatly ex-
banded naval shore establishments.
Today in the Fifth Naval District
70 offices and naval activities boast
from one to 1000 WAVES. TIE
Hampton Roads area carries the
greatest concentration of WAVES,
with 1900 while the Maryland group
in Baltimore and cambridge lists
$50. In the North Carolina section of
the district, $50 WAVES are serving
in air and medical units.
Medical and aviation units in the
district have the largest total with
approximately 1900 each. Types Of
duty include mechanical and scienti-
fic work, teaching as well as clerical
and unskilled billets.
WAVES serve in "a different med
ical activities which inclued four ma
jor hospitals and two large Marine
Corps stations. They are found in
important technical positions suck
as occcupational and physical theapy,
laboratory technicians, and as assist
ants in operating rooms.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20

HORTICULTURE.
IST TO TEACH
TROOPS ABROAD

DR.. A. Lee Schrader, professor of
Maryland, has been selected by the
War Department to serve on the
faculty of one of the University
study Centers to be used in the Army
education Program for troops in the
european Theater of Operations.
DR.. Sckrader was granted leave of
absence by the University to conduct
his work and left about the first of
his month to assume his duties. He
IS we'll known to Maryland fruit
growers through his years of work
or the benefit of that industry.
The first of two Army University
Centers is scheduled to open the lat
.er part of July in Shrivenham, Eng
and. With an enrolment of about
1000, the center will offer courses
n agriculture, commerce, education,
engineering, fine arts, journalism,
science and liberal arts. The courses
will be patterned after TIE average
american university summer session
Ind will be of eight weeks duration.
The program is being presented
or enlisted personnel and officers
rot engaged in full-time military
..uties, who can make effective use
If this plan by pursuing course of
Judy in keeping with their individ
Ial postwar plans and ambitions.
DR.. Schrader expects to spend sew
IN or eight months in this work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20

On Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock,
July Is, 1945, Miss Earla D. Rakes,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Rakes
of Conowingo, Md, became the bride
of Mr.. William ]. Snyder, Jr., son OF
Mr.. and Mrs, William J. Snyder, Sr.,
of Rising Sun, at the manse of West
Nottingham Presbyterian church,
the Rev. S. ]. venable officiating.
Mrs. Mary Robson, of Aberdeen,
Md, sister of the bride, was matron
of honor and Mr.. Edward Kilby OF
Conowingo, was best man. The ring
ceremony was performed in the pre-
sence of the immediate families.
After a short honeymoon North,
the bride and groom will reside at
the home of the brides parents at
Rising Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
Future Devel-
opment OF
State Guard

Plans for the future development
Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virgin
ia, especially looking to recruiting
activities to bring the units to full
strength, were discussed at meet
ing held in Baltimore on July 49,
Called at the suggestion of Major
General Philip Hayes, Commanding
General of the Third Service Com
mand, the meeting was attended by
ranking officers of the three State
Guard organizations and the Army
Service Forces.
A statement by General Hayes key
noted the meeting. This emphasized
the continuing necessity for the
maintenance of the State Guard at
the peak of efficient organization and
operation. 1t stressed the fact that
in the redeployment of the nation
armed forces to the Pacific from
Europe, tremendous demands were
being made upon the Army Service
Forces in Continental United States
And in his statement, General
Hayes urged continued public sup
port of State GUARD activities, and
enlistment in it's ranks by soldiers
returning from overseas and being
discharged.
1t was mutually agreed by the par
ticipatns in the conference, which
was held at the Lord Baltimore Ho-
tel, that there would be definite
need for the State Guard for a con-
siderable period after the conclusion
of the war against Japan, and until
the National Guard was returned and
reorganized.
To continue the close cooperation
between the United States Army and
the State Guard, it was decided to
hold similar conferences four times
year, for the discussion of prob
lens as they arise.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
Gen. Kirk Praises
Nurses Aide Corps

Washington, D. ca commenda-
ion from Maj. Gen. Norman T. Kirk,
surgeon General of the Army, was
sent few days ago to the American
Red Cross Nurses Aide Corps for the
service given by it's members in Army
hospitals throughout the United
States.
These splendid women came to
our kelp when there was such an
Icute shortage of nurses that we had
grave fears that the sick and wound
I'd members of the Army would not
receive adequate nursing care" Gen
eral Kirk pointed out in a letter to
Red Cross Chairman Basil O'Connor.
Stressing the fact that the Army
nurse drive has brought sufficient
numbers of nurses for the present
INTO the service, the Surgeon General
wrote: 81 want to take this oppor-
unity to thank the Red Cross for the
wonderful work performed by it's
corps of nurses aides. This includes
The paid aides and resident and nom
resident volunteers. Testimonials
from all over the country show that
.hese women have performed their
Iuties in an outstanding manner"
The corps today includes 1875, 213
certificated aides, who lave been
trained in 2,225 hospitals in all parts
of the United States as we'll as in
Hawaii and the Canal Zone.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
Additional
Funds For
Md. Schools

| Maryland has increased expendi-
lures for schools by $4,50O,0OO since
the 1939-40 biennium, when the
State stood lowest in the union in
educational effort" as measured by
an American Council of Education
| formula, DR.. Thomas G. Pullen, State
superintendent of schools, reports.
Another $1,500,00O will be added
to the increase within two years, Mr..
Pmllen said, bringing the total school
outlay to approximately 80 per cent
more than the 1939-1940 expendi-
ture.
The superintendent was comment
ing upon a statement made before
the State Parent-Teacher Conference.
survey conducted by the American
Council of Education placed Mary
land at the bottom of the list of the
4S states and the District of Column
bia on the basis of the percentage of
total per capita income spent on edu-
cation.
The same survey put Maryland
thirty-second among the States in
dollars spent per child of school age
and twenty-sixth in expenditures per
child in actual daily average attend
ance during the 1939-1940 terms.
The actual expenditure for cur
rent school expenses in the school
year 1939-194O was $2O,6OO,O0O, DR..
Pullen said, as compared with $685.
10000 for TIE 1943-44 period. He
added that another million will be
spent when the full effect of the 12-
year SYSTEM and smaller class pro-
garm is felt.
The superintendent said the cost
per child attending school in 1889
40 was $79.13 as against cost of
$105.46 during 1943-44, rejecting
further the increased public support
of education in the State.
eve should not infer from DR..
Joyal's statement that Maryland has
poor Schools" Dr. Pullen continued.
''The strength of our system lies in
the qualifications of it's teachers,
which are among the highest in the
nation"
The superintendent pointed out
that Maryland leads the States in
guaranteeing the longest school year,
regardless of where in the State the
child lives, and provides ian exper-
fenced supervisory system and makes
adequate provision for textbooks
and supplies.
The increased appropriations to
schools since 1930-40, DR.. PuIlen
said, have been occasioned by:
A new salary schedule beginning
in 1910 and second one beginning
September 1, 1915, when bonus pay
ments will be made permanent.
Equalization of salaries of Negro
and white teachers and supervisors.
Provision for the extension of the
school period from II to IL years for
all children in the State.
Reduction in the size of classes in
elementary schools from 40 to 35.
Expansion in the program of voca-
tional rehabilitation, vocational, spe-
cial and adult education.
Provision for visual, adultery and
radio education.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
SpOrtsnen Discuss
RefOrestatiOn

At the regular monthly meeting of
Rising Sun Sportsmen's Club, held in
firemen's hall, Tuesday evening, July
10, the subject of reforestation was
discussed at some length.
1t was pointed out that most of
the streams in Cecil County were be-
ing filled up with top soil from the
farmers fields, due to the water
sheds being destroyed. The club is
making an effort to investigate the
course of different streams in the
county with the possibility of build
ing watersheds along them. Pennsyl-
vania authorities will also be con-
tacted, asking them to investigate
conditions along Octoraro creek. The
ed in that Staate.
A letter from Senator Tydings was
read at the meeting, stating that he
would give careful consideration to
Senate Bill 924, which, if passed,
would give certain powers to the U.
S. Fish and Wildlife Service. All the
members are asked to write their rep
resentatives concerning this bill.
Through efforts of the club, 10000
bass have been planted in Octoraro
Greek by the Fisheries Department.
Eric Hawley and Charlton Poist,
delegates to Maryland League OF
Sportsmen's Convention held in
Ocean City, Md, on June 1 and 2,
made an excellent report on their
activities.
Flowers were ordered sent to Fred
Burkins and Robert Cameron, men,
bers who are ill; Ruth Reed, wife of
the president, who is receiving treat
ment in Baltimore; and flowers and
cards of sympathy to Don Cole and
family, who recently lost their young
son.
Bonds were awarded as follows:
Hazel Barlow. Oxford, Pa, $4,000;
George McFucas, Cochranville, Pa,
$4,000, and I. G. Bullock, Rising
Sun. $4,000. NJ
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
Combine Damaged By Fire

Rising Sum firemen were called to
what is known as the Jos. T. Groves
farm near Rock Church, about 4:30
O'Clock Friday afternoon, where a
combine that was cutting and thresh-
ing wheat had caught on fire.
The firemen responded promptly
and prevented the flames from spread
ing to the wheat, but the machine
was badly damaged. Fire had started
in the motor and before it could be
extinguished did great deal of dam
age to those parts of machine, which
is mostly constructed of metal, that
would burn the loss is estimated at
$1,000
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Short, of
Scranton, Pa, announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Miss Lois e.
Scott, to Petty Officer 2c Earl F.
Brown, son of Mrs. Ethel M. Brown,
of NertL East. Miss Scott is grad
uate of Technical High School. She
is employed at Eastern Aircraft
plant, Bloomfield, N. J. Petty Officer
Brown graduated from Perryvilie
High School and was employed by
Glenn L. Martin Aeronauticcal Corp,
Baltimore. He enlisted in the U. S.
Naval Reserve in November, 1912,
and has served % months in the Pa
cific. He is stationed at the Naval Air
Station, at Jacksonville, Fla.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
Young Adult Retreat

A Weekend Retreat for Young
Adults will be held at Wesley Junior
College. Dover, Delaware, on July
28 and 20. Reverend Paul w. Policy,
of Jenkinhtown, Pa, will be the
speaker and forum leader
The registration will begin on Sat
urday, July %, at l p. m. An inter-
esting program is planned in which
ample time is given to worship, mu-
sic, recreation and business session.
The retreat will close at p. m. on
Sunday with a conservation service.
This Young Adult Retreat is spon-
sored by the Peninsula Conference
Board of Educaction. Rev. Melvin
Kay is the dean.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
German Prisoners
In Lancaster County

A number of Germans are helping
the farmers in the Lower End to
handle their crops. These men are
brought from Edgewood, Md, by
truck, daily. Some farmers employ
two each of these German prisoners.
Those who employ four of them have
guard accompanying these men.
The farmers are we'll pleased with
these young workers, for they really
are Industrious. They bring their
lunch with them. -Quarryville Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
Vocational
Agriculture
Urged

The Board of Education met in
regular session on Tuesday, July 10.
Those present were Mr.. Reuben Rey-
nolds, President; Mr. Harvey R.
Buck, vice-president, and MI. Harold
w. Cheyney.
The minutes of tie regular meet
ing of June 18th were read and ap-
proved and sundry bills ordered paid.
A letter was received from the
Civic Club of Chesapeake City asking
that all senior high school subjects
be taught in the school OF that town
and that the children not be taken
to another school. The Board in
structea the Superintendent to in
form TIE Civic Club that no definite
plans had yet been made regarding
the new Educational Program excep,
that next years Seventh grade would
be called the first year of high schooI.
1he following designations were
received and accepted with regret:
WIS. Elsie M. benton, Commercial
Teacher in the Elkton High School;
MRS. Emily B. Gerow, assistant in the
North East High School; Miss Irene
Virginia Smith, Music Teacher in the
Elkton High School; Mrs. j. Mildred
Benjamin, assistant in the Calvert
High School.
In connection with the new school
bus transportation regulations which
become effective at the beginning OF
the coming school year, the Super
intendent informed the Board thai
all bus drivers would have to take q
physical examination before scEooi
opens in September
A letter was received from Mrs.
Lydia 4. Balderston enclosing res
olution from the Farm Bureau Plan
ming Group No. of Cecil County re-
questing that plans be made for the
teaching of Vocational Agriculture
in the junior and senior high schools
of Cecil County. The Board received
this resolution with interest.
The following appointments were
approved by the Board.
Miss Arlene Freddy, assistant in
the North East High School; Mrs.
Louise G. Denney, Home Economics
Teacher in the North East High
School, Miss Sarah S. Groseclose, As
sistant in the Elkton High School;
Miss Virginia D. Via, assistant teach
er of Home Economics in the Elkton
High School; Miss Anna W.eReerEr
assistant in the Elkton High School;
Miss Edith Fletcher, Home Econom-
les eacher in the Chesapeake City
High School; Mr.. M. F. Glenn, assis-
tant in the Elkton High School.
The date for the opening of both
white and colored schools in the
county was set for September 10th,
preceded by teachers meeting on
September 9Th and 7th The closing
date for the schools was set for June
z, 1946.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20

ia Paul Clifford, of Philadelphia,
visited his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kirk Clifford, last week. He has
recently returned from Germany,
where he was held a prisoner for sew
eral months.
Misses Sara, Melva and Elizabeth
Kincaid are spending few days in
Atlantic City, N, J.
Mrs. H, r. Fehr III, and daughter
Susan, Annapolis, Md, are guests OF
Mrs. H. r. Fehr and Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Pyle.
Last weeks guests of Mr.. and MS
G. c. Logan were Mrs. Leo Callahan
Baltimore, and Mrs. Paul McCabe OF
Dagsboro, Del.
Lieut.. q. 60 H. w. Seago and
family left Rising Sun Saturday, the
lieutenant going to California, and
Mrs. Seago and Michael to Texas.
Miss M. Lidie Stewart is visiting
her sister, Mrs. r. A. Granting and
family, of Manoa, Pa.
Mrs. Bon Pogue, Suzanne and Ben
Jr., were guests last week of Mr.. and
Mrs howard Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph T. Wilson
have received word of the safe arri-
val OF their son. slsgt. Ralph 7. VIII
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
Vanderpoel-M Mcdowell

The marriage of Miss May Chris
tine Vanderpoel, daughter of Mrs.
Edward c. Vanderpoel and the late
Mr.. Vanderpoel of Rutherford, New
Jersey, to Pfc. Donald England Nc
Dowell, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
G.. Mcdowell of Calvert, Md, took
place on Sunday, June "a, at o.
clock, in the Rutherford Baptist
Church. The Rev. j. Norris Mcdowell
of Oaklyn, New Jersey, great uncle
of the groom, performed the double
ring ceremony. The church was beau
tifully decorated with ferns, palms,
gladiolus and snapdragons.
Mr.. Newell Gillian played the we'd
ding music and accompanied Mr..
Donald McNair, Philadelphia, who
sang Chime Alone" Because and
Saviour Like A Shepherd Lead
Them"
Ike bride was given in marriage
by her brother, Pic. John P. Wander
poel. She wore gown of white satin
and lace, fashioned in princess style
with lace yoke, long sleeves and a
train. Her veil was finger tip length.
She carried a bouquet of Madonna
lilies, snapdragons and babys breath.
Miss Ruth Vanderpoel, sister of
the bride, was maid of honor. Her
frock was of pink chiffon and she
carried spring flowers with con-
trasting ribbon. The bridesmaids
were Mrs, Paul Kearney, another
sister, of New York City; Miss Helen
Walczak of Rutherford; Miss Shirley
Mae Ware of Arlington, Va; and
Miss Ruth STAN, of Patterson, N. j.,
roommate of the bride at Wheaton
College. Their frocks were fashioned
alike. Two wore yellow chiffon dress
es and carried spring flowers, two
wore aqua dresses and carried spring
flowers, all with contrasting ribbons
and headdresses of flowers to match.
The brides mother wore aqua
chiffon with pink mellene hat and a
corsage of red roses. The bride
groom's mother chose dusty rose
summer taffeta with small matching
hat and corsage of red roses. Mrs.
David Mcdowell, grandmother OF
the groom, wore pink chiffon with
corsage of yellow roses.
Pfc. Chester Schneider of Philadel-
phia, was best man. The ushers were
Kenneth Roberts, A. S., U. S. NJ, of
Auburn, N. Y: Pfc. Dale Dunkleber-
ger, classmate of the groom, of Phil
adelphia; Robert England, of Rising
Sun, Md, and David Mcdowell, bro
Their of the groom.
A reception followed the ceremony
in the church parlor.
The bride is grauate of Ruther-
| ford High School and has just COM
pleted her sophomore year at Whea-
ton College, Wheaton, Ill. Pfc. Nc
Dowell attended Wheaton College
and is now junior at Temple Uni
versity School of Medicine. He is a
member of the Phi Beta Pi frater-
nifty.
After a wedding trip Pfc. and Mrs.
Mcdowell will reside in Philadelphia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
Alley-SingletOn

Mr.. William Singleton, of Perry
Vile and Miss Elva Alley, of Hills
vile, Va, were married at Union
Hospital, Elkton, Tuesday morning,
July 10, by the Rev. w. F. Hopkins.
The date for the wedding had been
set and in the meantime. the groom
was stricken III and brought to the
hospital. The couple decided to carry
out their plans Notwithstanding.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
BOyd-Mitchell

Cpl. George r, Mitchell, youngest
son if Mrs. Addie Mitchell and the
late Fred Mitchell, of Elkton, and
Miss Alyne Boyd, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. C. H. Boyd, of Dotham,
Ala, were married june 80, at
Hlockley, Georgia, by the Rev. d. C.
Morgan. Cpl. Mitchell is located at
Camp Rucker, Alabama.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
Supervisor Of
Assessments

Richard T. Boyle of Elkton, for
merly of Port Deposit, supervisor of
assessments for Cecil County, has
been appointed chairman of the COM
mittee on In-Service Training of the
Maryland Supervisors and Assessors
Association which is charged with
mapping out of a statewide program
for the further training of assessors
and supervisors in uniform assess
ment practices.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
Drowned In Susquehanna

Private John A. Garlitz, aged 20
years, patient at Perry Point Hospi-
tai, was drowned in the SusQuehanna
river on Sunday. July 8. The body
was recovered and shipped to his
home in Mount Savage, Maryland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20

Mrs. Thomas D. Holmes has sold
her residence property located at 252
Mackall Street. Elkton, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Saunders, for $4,000.
son. Jr,, in the Philippine Islands,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20

Shorty and the Allegany Ramblers
will appear in person Saturday, July
81, at 0akwood Hall,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-07-20
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL MENTION

Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ralph T. Wilson, at Maple
Lawn, near town, were Mr.. and Mrs.
J. B. Fassitt, Miss Lorraine Fassitt,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Patterson.
Mr.. George Prettyman, of Zion, is
supplying the pulpits of Town Point
and Bethel Methodist churches. The
pastor has been called into the SER
vice as chaplain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Alleband, Spar
tansburg, N. c., were guests last
week of Mrs. Jean Shepherd and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B. Robertson
are spending a weeks vacation In
the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylva-
mia.
GIrs. Lydia M. Cameron was the
weekend guests of Misses Sue and
Letitia Maxwell and brother, Wood
lawn.
Mrs. Addie T. Williams, MARSHALL
ton, Del, was a recent guest of Mrs.
Florence Mccoy.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. e. Marker have
been enjoying a ten day vacation at
Virginia Beach.
Donald Taylor, Wilmington, Del,
was the weekend guest of his grand
mother, Mrs. Jennie w. Taylor,
Evening star., 1945-11-02

ON THE AIR TONIGHT.
wTOP, 7:30-Burns and Allen
visit Ginny Simms.
wTOP, 8:00-Ezra Stone resumes
the role OF Henry Aldrich which he
created.
VOL, 8:30-The story Of Rodger
Young.
WWDC, Ex-senator Wagner
others speak from the international
Evening star., 1945-11-02

Corpse?" tonight's mystery.
WMAL, 10:30-Joe Hasel inter-
views Gard Wizard John Scarne.
VOL, 10:30-Harry Bridges is in
terviewed.
WRC, l0:30-Roy Rogers and Bill
Stern discuss horses.
WTOP, 10:30-Ed Gardner and
the gang from "Duffy's" sub for
Danny Kaye.
Evening star., 1945-11-02

Be right there in your favorite
chair when Postum presents
Kate Smith Sings" that
glorious, moonlight and honey
voice is back again! Produced
and directed by Ted Collins.
Station WTOP, Columbia Broad
casting System
Evening star., 1945-11-02

Christian Conference for Palestine
here.
WTOP, 8:30-The King Cole Trio
appears.
WTOP, $50" Those Websters"
encounter Joe E. Brown.
WMAL, 10:00-A 10-round welter-
weight bout between Fritzie Zivic
and Freddie Archer.
WRC, 1000 Who Took the
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-24

TIIE victim previously had
Il pleaded with William Green,
the president Of the American
Federation of Labor, for help,
protesting that for his attempts
at reform he had been black
listed by tho union
After an exchange Of corre-
Spondence, Green accused the
man of bad unionism, thus up
holding the bosses.
Copyright. is4s, - KIM yntvrs
Detroit evening times., 1945-03-24

OFFICIAL attention from Lam
" sing, an investigation by the at
torney general and by state police
has been directed at the Southern
Prison of Michigan at Jackson.
At first, this was an examination
into accusations growing out of the
escape of a trusty serving 80 to 60
years for kidnapping who went over
the wall with some S700 of fellow con
victs money and then was arrested
by the FBI for questioning in the
deaths of three women.
There were also under investiga
tion reports of official favoritism to
certain prisoners, drinking and gam
bling within high walls.
NOW, after several days of inquiry,
~ come reports from Lansing of