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The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Tome Institute Directors

At the recent annual meeting of
trustees of Jacob Tome Institute, at
Port Deposit, the old board was re-
elected an Immediately reorganized
by the reelection of officers as fol-
lows: President, Leo M. Moore; vice
president, Walter e. Buck; second
vice-president, Howard Barnes; sec
.retary and assistant treasurer, Mrs.
Fay S. Downs; treasurer, Chester T.
sKimble.
Mr.. G. A. Ewing, director, reported
a large enrolment in both elemen-
tary and high school.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Must Declare
Intentions To Vote

Before persons moving into Mary
land from other states can partlci-
pate in elections they must declare
their intentions of becoming resi-
den of Maryland. This declaration
must be made at least one year prior
to the election.
The election in 1916 is on Novem-
ber S, therefore, the last day on
which declaration of intentions can
be made is November 5, 1945. The
place of declaring intentions is the
Office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court, Elkton. This does not apply
to- those becoming 21 years of age
after coming to Maryland.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B. Robertson
celebrated their 25th wedding ami
versary Friday evening by keeping
open house. Over $50 relatives and
friends gathered to congratulate
them and wish them many more
happy anniversaries. Guests were
present from Maryland, Pennsylvan-
ia, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia,
and Illinois.
Lieut.. Eric l.. Sokol was the week
end guest of Mrs. Jean Sehpherd and
family. Lieut.. Sokol has recently
been transferred from Camp Shelby,
Miss, to Aberdeen, Md. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Coulbourne
and son, Mrs. David Holland, POGO
moke City, Md, were weekend
guests of Rev. and Mrs. ]. r.. Bick-
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Penning-
ton on Sunday quietly observed their
fiftieth wedding anniversary at their
home in Havre de Grace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Robertson, of
Freehold, New Jersey, spent the
weekend in Rising Sun with Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor r. Biles.
Mrs. Charles Budnich, Philadel-
phia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Grace
Terry and family.
Miss Sarah Brokaw was the week
end guest of her mother, Mrs. Louise
Brokaw.
Mrs. ]. B. Fassitt was a weekend
visitor with relatives in Washington
D. c.
The Girls club was entertained or
Friday evening by Miss Catherine
Kirk at her kome ON Walnut Street
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cooney en-
tertained at family dinner Sunday.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Cooney and son Jack, Ak
en-, Md; Mrs. Joe Cooney and son,
Arlington, Va; Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Hanna and daughter Joan, Mr.. Ray
Cooney, Rising Sun.
Mrs. Oscar Hilaman, Haddonfield,
N. j., is spending some time at the
home of her brother, Mr.. William
Henry. Mrs. Henry continues very ill
in Union Memorial Hospital, Balti-
more.
Miss Ann Robertson of Arlington
Village, Va, spent from Thursday
last until Wednesday of this week
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas B. Robertson.
Mrs. Roscoe Rawlings entertained
the Liberty Grove Homemakers at an
all-day meeting and covered dish
luncheon at her nome near Porters
Bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Pounds and
Miss Melva Kincaid recently enjoyed
an automobile trip through Eastern
Pennsylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard M. Wilson,
accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis
Hall, were recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Algernon Carter and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. Hazel Dudley and fam
lily of Queenstown. Maryland
Mrs. Ben Pogue, Suzanne and Ben
Jr., of Freehold. N. j., were recent
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William M
Pogue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman SlaybaugE
spent the weekend in Fayetteville
Pa. with Mrs. Harry Slaybaugh.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Transferred To
Separation Center

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Public Relations Office
South Plains Army Air Field
Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock Texas, Act. 15-- SlSgt.
Alfred r. Gyles, 26, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Barclay B. Gyles, of Rising Sun,
has been transferred from South
Plains Army Air Field to the Separa-
tion Center nearest his home for dis
charge from the Armed Forces.
He spent seven months overseas in
the Eropean Theater of Operations,
serving as ball turret gunner aboard
a heavy bomber. His awards include
the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Clus-
ters, Good Conduct Medal, and the
ETO Ribbon with battle stars.
During the past several months,
SSgt. Gyles has continued his valu-
able service to the army, assigned to
the Maintenance Division, at South
Plains Army Air Field, vital branch
of the Air Technical Service Com
mand.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Blaze In Waste
Paper Basket

A blaze in waste paper basket in
the home of w. X, Alice and the Fl.
l.. Shepherd family, on North Walnut
Street, about $3.50 Thursday night
caused much excitement, lot of
smoke and little damage. Firemen
were called to the scene and a bucket
of water quenched the threatening
blaze. Timely discovery prevented
serious damage. A hole was burned
in the floor under the waste paper
basket.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Water Front Farm Sold

The Girard Trust Company of Phil
adelphia, through its local broker,
Lewis A. Seth, has sold the 515-acre
farm, including over mile of shore
along the Elk River, in Cecil County,
owned by the heirs of the late e. F.
Shanbacker of Philadelphia, to G. H.
Bathron of Baltimore. The price is
said to have been $4,000.
The farm of Miss Gertrude Brown
along the Elkton-Blue Ball Road
about mile north of Elkton. also
has been sold to James G. Pugh, OF
Wrightsville, Pa. who will operate
it as turkey farm. Tke price is re.
ported to have been $500.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Drunken Driver Fined

Raymond w. Grimmage, of Elk
ton, r. 3, was found guilty by Mag
istrate James Weinroth for driving
while under the influence of liquor.
He was fined $101.45 and $2.45 for
reckless driving.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Barber Business
Changes Hands

Clifford Marker, who has operated
successful barber business in Rising
Sun for some years past, has dispos
returned GI. The new owner, an
experienced barber, assumed charge
of TIE business on Monday morning.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
New Hea ter Installed

A new oil heating system has been
installed at the Methodist Church in
this town, in the hope that it will
prove more satisfactory than the old
heater that has been in service for
some years.
The parsonage has been painted
and other Improvements are under
way.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
W. S. C. S. To Meet

The October meeting of the w. s.
c. S. will be held in the church on
Thursday evening. Miss Clara Belle
Smith. returned missionary from
China, will be the guest speaker.
Members of other missionary socie-
ties in the neigbhorhood are invited
to attend.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26
Admitted To Practice
Before Supreme Court

Harry d. Barnes, young Elkton
lawyer, has been admitted to prac-
tice before the United States Su-
preme Court, in Washington.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26

A large congregation was present
at the opening service of the eyange-
listic meetings at West Nottingham
Presbyterian church Sunday evening.
The midland journal., 1945-10-26

Circle No. A, w. S. C. s., will meet
with Miss Lidie Campbell on Friday
evening. October 2e,
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-20
Brisbane S Estate
To Be Used by Vets

NEW YORK. Sept. 19-The
300-acre estate at Allaire. N. j.,
bequeathed TO New Jersey by the
late Arthur w. Brisbane. editor
in-chief of the Hearst publications,
will be converted into a home for
disabled war veterans.
The home will care for 40 vet
erans.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-20
Army Machinist
First tO Re.EnliSf

FRANKFURT. Sept. 19 (UP)-
Sgt. Frank F. Koehler, Hollywood
machinist, today became the first
reported American serviceman in
the European theater TO re-enlist
in the regular army as the result
of recruiting drive to keep men
in Europe.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-20
Writer Forecasts
Stain S Retirement

PARIS. Sept. 10 INS)-The
Hussian affairs expert of the
newspaper Paris Presse declared
today that Premier Stain may
retire next winter because of a
new illness contracted on top OF
a long-standing liver ailment.
Yves Delbars, stating il would
be up TO the Soviet politbureau
TO select Stains successor. said
Stains condition was affected
after his visit to Stalinerad dur
ing the winter siege of 1912.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-20
RAF Filler Decorated

Flight 1t. r. ]. Cutting. son OF
Mrs. A. /. Cutting of 1880 Cor
bett, has been awarded the Dis
tinguished Flying Cross, IL was
announced today by the Royal
Canadian Air Force headquarters.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-20

A CHURCH circle employment. 4fs4
Grand River. Kitchen help. lsundrssses,
| dlshwashing. TQaids, part time, hotels.
TE i-s38s. TE 2-ssA4
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-20

coIoRED cIRLs-Aee is 20 ~ Begin
work today start esrninr sxcsiisnt
] salary ~ cnce. Apply 1850 crsuo,.
70 q n
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-20
YOUNG WOMEN

We have openings IN clerical. telephone
operating and service representative
Michigan Bell Telephone Co.
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-13

Beautiful }-pc. set to please wife
or daughter, Comb, brush and
mirror in sparkling, light Lucite,
dunuly decorated. Boxed, all ready
TO gift wrap for Christmas!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
The Dread Scourge-Polio

The disclosure of yesterday that in- fantile paralysis has made it's first un- wanted appearance in Waterbury, strik- ing down an eight year old girl, is a stark warning that the season, when this disease nourisheS, is upon us.
 To the children the summertime is neason of carefree joy unleashed by the confining regulations of school-time; a season for happy abandon to the pleas ures of vacations. And so it should be.
 It is the responsibility of all adults to take every precaution, for the sake of these youngsters, against the scourge of polio. Avoidance of crowds and strang- CTS are among the best precautions. I'm mediate medical attention at the first sign of an unrecognizable ailment-symp- tom, in the child, is imperative.
 There is no cause for undue alarm. The defense and war against infantile para aysis is grim and determined one per mitting no hysteria and panic to upset It's orderly procedure. Common-sense in large doses taken and administered by the parents is perhaps the best precau- ti0n we know.
 Protect your child and your neighbor'S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13

was divided into three different areas, coal ard iron in one, agri- culture in another, shipping in the third.
 FEATHER BEDDING
 SOLDIERS"
 It now seems almost dim his tory since Jimmy Byrnes urged Congress to pass the Work-or- Fight Bill, bus there's been an in- teresting aftermath in Army camps.
 During debates on the Work or-Fight Bill, several Army camps, loaded with an excess of men, quickly cleaned house. The Army didn't want Congressional committees finding any feather bedding troops, so shipped a lot of them of to training cerl- ters. Camp Lee, Va, was one which got loaded up from other camps, and proceeded to put these surplus men through truck schools, laundry refrigeration, and other servlce schools.
 Now they have completed their training, but these train ed men are still kept hang ing around doing kitchen po- lice, picking up cigarette butts, and various other odd jobs, waiting for reassignment.
 Requests have come in from other camps for some of them, but Camp Lee replies that they are general service men, not limited service, therefore can't be regularly assigned to duty in the U. s. A. So they continue to wait, morale ankle-high, hoping to get some duty besides K. P.
 Copyright, 1945, by
 The Bell Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
Make All Pay Taxes

For ten years before the war, agen- cies and officials of government seek ing to establish government ownership of electric power in the United States, kept before the people the thought that a power shortage was just around the corner They claimed that private com panies would be unable to supply de- mand. How wrong they were has now been proved beyond any argument.
 The greatest demand for electric pow CT in world history has passed, and there was never power shortage or rationing for one minute in any of the industries or homes of our nation. The electric industry made monkeys of it's critics. During the war years, installed capacity of power houses increased 25 per cent, total power produced gained " per cent the number of electric power customers went up by one and one-half million, revenue from sales climbed by 43 per cent, and the average price per kilowatt dropped by 25 per cent. And there was no increase in net earnings over 1889. In the five-year period, 1889 to 1914, the tax share which government took from private electric company earnings rose from $352, 100000 to $703, 100000, while dividends to stockholders dropped 5 1-2 per cent.
 The ability of the electric industry to meet all the requirements of customers and government is tribute to it's fore sight and management under the Amer ican system of private enterprise. It is in striking contrast with the tax-cx- empt, publicly owned power plants which seek to displace private com panies, while they refuse to bear the same tax obligations as other citizens and industries, thereby escaping their share of the tremendous burden of maintaining the cost of the government which finances them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13

safeguard the healthy trees by removing the diseased ones.
 Speaking of elms picturesque North and South streets in Litchfield show the ravages made on their famous double line elms, but their complete or partial destruction is result of ice storms and hurricanes. Many of these have been cut down; and if not pretty well cut away and trimmed they are not so full and lof- ty as they were few years ago. Ice storms in Litchfield County and heavy snow for several winters have made in- roads on the elms. This has been the case in Connecticut and other sections of New England.
 That is why it is recommended, as much as it is possible, to safeguard the younger trees, treating them to ward off the threatening diseases so the newer ones can take the place of the mature mighty ones that have been our pride in Connecticut cities and towns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13

back home remarked to Mrs. Els enhower, You must be awfully proud of your son." To which she replied: Which One?'
 NOTE: Eisenhower. carrying out his mothers ideas on peace, will devote the profits from the film to foundation to further the United Nations, while Sam Gold wyn will devote his profits to foundation to combat intolerance which leads to war.
 WRANGLING OVER BERLIN
 Insiders who have watched the current American-Russian wrang- ling over areas in Berlin say there is one important lesson to be gained - in the future we must decide these questions while our Allies tears are hot.
 That was the advice which Wendell Willkie once gave the late President. Referring to the way Russia and Britain were call ing on us for aid in the early part of the war, Willkie advised Roosevelt:
 "As lawyers, you and I know that it pays to collect your fee while your clients tears are hot. Once their case is won. they forget. So now is the time to get commitments from our Allies regarding what we want after the war"
 INSIDE FACTS is that it was because of pickering between U. 5. agencies that arrangements for governing Berlin were not worked out exactly one years ago. he Russians, during the summer of 1914 were ready to arrange the details regarding postwar Ger many. The matter had come before the European Advisory committee on which Ambassador Winant sits as U. s. representa- tive, and at that time-'Wh.le the tears were hot''-we could have written pretty much our own terms. ...
 However, the War Department wanted sole authority to handle postwar Germany. They didn't want Ambassador Winant in the picture, nor other U. s. civilian agencies. Things drifted all dur ing the summer, until finally secretary of the Treasury Mor- genthau brought the situation to a climax by pointing out to the President that almost nothing had been done.
 The Army then called for
 showdown and stuck to its de-
 mand that it have sole author ity to handle Germany after
 the armistice. Roosevelt con-
 cured. But even then nothing
 was done to iron things out
 with the Russians-and things
 dragged on until Yalta, nearly
 six months later.
 While there's no use crying over split milk, there is one les son to be gained from this, name ly = settle plans for postwar Japan now. while Truman is in Berlin, instead of waiting until the Pacific war is over.
 NOTE - Leon Henderson was one man who foresaw what was going to happen in Germany. When FDR sent him over with a view to becoming economic czar of Germany, he came back to report that 1t would be inn possible to govern Germany if it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13

Though it is not yet mid-July there is talk of the harvest to come. American farmers, it is stated, will need 100000 emergency workers as one crop after an- other ripens for picking and harvesting. Fruit has to be picked, vegetables also, and the grain brought in between the present time and late autumn. For this work there will be used as last year mig ratory workers, war prisoners, school students, and an assortment of workers if the crops planted are to be harvested. Each state will have it's own program and will arrange for the engaging of emer- gency workers as it sees fit. Maine has to dig potatoes, Connecticut has to harv- est tobacco and fruit and so on. The million will be scattered all over the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13

The past two weeks have taught us how hard it is to get along without our New York newspapers. It has also taught us how important and adequate is our press within the confines of New Eng land. Reading the daily New York paper has become habit, great American custom. It was irkSome to discover that we could not stop at newsstand to buy the Times, the Herald, the Sun, or any other paper to keep in touch with world unnist, sports and editorial writer. Our own state papers, however, cover wide territories. And papers from other states supply us with news from near and far. Nevertheless we will welcome the New York papers when they are once more circulated in these parts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
Connecticut Films

The Dutch elm disease again threatens our fine Connecticut elms Several towns report an increase over previous years. The elm bark beetle which is carrier of the disease will appear again about the first of August. Greatly diseased trunks should be cut down, it is recommended 60 prevent the spread of the disease. It is stated that it is not necessary to re- move diseased trees growing wild when they are more than 800 fest away from ornamental trees of value. It is import tnt to remember that is IS necessary to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
Compulsory Training Poll

The suggestion of Reps. Lawrence H. Smith of Wisconsin and D. P. Taylor or New York that a nationwide poll be conducted on compulsory peacetlme mll- itarv training in the United States IS likely to appeal strongly to many ot the citizenship of this nation. Certainly this proposed legislation has been among the most controversial that has been con- sidered in Congress in long time, Op- ponents and champions of compulsory training include leaders of outstanding distinction. AS groups, there IS notnlng to choose between them insofar as sin cere patriotism is concerned. The rec ord of one group III it's proved deVotlon to country, taken as a whole, IS aoout aS good as that of the other. Fundamental- ly, the only difference between them IS that they disagree as widely as the poieS on whether the future security ot the United States demands compulsory traln- ing. And it is not possible for anyone to say with any assurance which group may be speaking for the majority sentiment in this country.
 In view of that uncertainty, what COQlQ UG 1IlO1C OCnlOSAoG oG1S III oAAAo ~AAA-~~ ican democracy than to put the question to 2 vote of the people? Assuredly it is peoposition of vital and direct personal concern to practically every family and every individual in the nation. No fam fly and no taxpayer would escape the ef- fects of a compulsory military training law, So, why not let the people express their attitude through the ballot box? Ii the majority favors compulsory training, then Congress would have no reason to hesitate in the enactment of the neces- sary legislation. If the majority vote should be opposed to such training, then that view should prevail. The minority might still disagree with the majority opinion. But minorities in the United States, taken as a whole, accept the prln- ciple of majority rule.
 It is true, of course, that Congress might consider the calling of such an election an objectionable precedent. Members may argue that, if poll is talk en on compulsory training, citizens will expect similar test of opinion on con- troversial legislation in the future. And, unquestionably, that might happen. But, what of it? What could be wrong with giving the American people opportunity to express their attitude toward any pro- posed legislation of vital concern to them? No one can tell with certainty as yet what may become of the proposal by Congressmen Smith and Taylor. Prob abilities doubtless are very much against the poll they suggest. But the fact still will remain that, if Congress really wants to know how the American people feel about compulsory training, no better way can be found than to give them op.. portunity to express their opinion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13

there is less neeo in the well-bal- anced life for heroic hours than for weeks and years that are grave, and uniform, and pure. There is some thing about the excitement of battle which causes man to forget himself and act bravely, unnlindful of dan ger. But the greatest courage is the courage of endurance. The people who bravely bear heavy burden, who meet sorrow and learn to sur mount its ravages are just as heroic as those who meet the imperative call of duty and h aHid hour oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
 Little Tin Doctor

Home nursing instructor told us there is danger of taking too much vitanin, especially for children. and said too much vitamin D might make a child of 13 grow to be SIX feet tall or more. GA. LD
 There is no evidence that "to much" vtamin does any harm. Most children get too little.
 What! One Grand?
 I am 63, born in England, in business, happily married, one son in service in past several years. troubled with occasional when I consulted physician here he laughed and said probably some of his patients would give 5000 for my trouble have never 1or- given him for that remark. (R. E)
 Answer-Well, sir, the doctor may have been indiscreet but I agree with his view of the matter That is, you should ignore it, as there is no serious significance about it.
 Perforated Eardrum
 Son had had ear opened twice when he was eight. He is now twenty. Have been told that if he goes swimming in. pools the chornine in the water will cease ear abcess. (Mrs. K. F. L.)
 Answer-The chlorine in the wa ter would tend to prevent such in lection. But your son should wear suitable ear plugs (of a waxy ma terial or lambs wool (not absorb ent cotton) in the ears, also spe- cial clip or clamp to keep nostrils closed and breathe entirely through mouth while in the water. If is from polluted water (polluted or infected by other swimmers who may have sinus trouble, ear trouble, infected throat. etc) getting into ear cavity through perforated drum or through euastachian tube from back of nasal passage) that ear abscess, sinus infection, etc, is likely to occur in patrons of swimming pools.
 Copyright 1s45, John F. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-13
RATION PACKETS
(New Haven Journal-Courier

(New Haven Journal Courier).
 Counterfeiting and stealing of stamps, particularly those for gaso- line and food, has presented 8 dif- ficult problem to the OPA ever since its establishment. Such rack cts, if not caught in time. infilct undo hardship on everyone. But wha man con do, other men can undo, and so with ration rackets.
 The OPA regional office in Cleve-