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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
Distribution Of OBJ
servatiOn Post Funds

At special meeting of the post
observers of Air Craft Warning Ser
vice in Rising Sun, at the Fire Hall,
on Dec. 10, the funds held by the
group were distributed by vote in do
nations to the following organiza-
tons:
Lions Club, $25; American Legion
of Perryville, $45; American Legion
of Elkton, $45; Red Cross, SIS; Boy
Scouts, $12; Sportsmen's Club, $40;
Library, $40; Total, $500.
The amount donated was derived
from the sale of the observation post
building and equipment, and from q
balance of $62.35 in the bank.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL MENTION

Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Cannon OF
Earlville, Cecil County, have an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter Helen Mae, to an ex-service
man of the Army, Harold Distler, of
Allentown, Pa. The wedding will
take place in late December and the
couple will reside in Allentown, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ Newcomb
of Galena, Kent County, announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Mary Gladys, to Mr.. Marion
Earl Pearce, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Marion Earl Pearce of Cecilton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller Carroll of
Elkton, announce the marriage of
their daughter, Miss Margaret A
Carroll, to Mr., Cullis Y. George, Jr.,
on Dec. /. The groom is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Cullis George, Sr.
Cpl. William Buck, Sr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. Claude G. Buck of Rising
Sun, arrived home last week after
serving about year in the U. S.
Army. He spent a few months in the
Pacific theatre of war.
Tie members of Zion. Calvert, Eb-
enezer and Union chucrhes rendered
their pastor, Rev. Powell and family,
a reception ON Wednesday evening Of
last week, at the parsonage in Zion.
Tie W. S. c. s. held its Christmas
Party Wednesday evening in the din
ing room of the church.
Rev. and Mrs. S. ]. Venable and
family were Monday guests of Rev.
and Mrs. Lewis, Baltimore.
Miss Anne Robertson, Arlington,
Va, spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas B. Robertson,
Mrs. Clara Harding, Philadelphia,
is visiting her sisters, Misses Lidie
and Mary Campbell.
The MYF held a Christmas Social
Monday evening in the basement OF
the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford H. Robertson
of Freehold. N. j., are visitors at the
home OF Taylor n, Biles and family
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
Spence-Allen

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Spence
of Elkton, announce the marriage of
their daughter, Ida Marie, to Mr..
Charles o. Allen, Thursday the sixth
of December, in the parsonage of the
Brandywine Methodist Church, Will
mington, Del. The Rev. R. T. Thaw-
ley, pastor, officiated
Mrs Ralph M. Bryson was tt e
brides only attendant.
Mr.. Allen recently received his dis
charge from the Army after SO
months service. He served overseas
for two years.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
Donates Land For
Recreation Center

John H. Ware, of Oxford, Pa, has
given four and one-half acres of land
to the Oxford Civic Association, and
plans for building a recreation CEN
ter for the young people of the town
are rapidly taking shape. The Associ-
alton has been setting aside small
portion of its collections for the COM
munity chest each year and the re-
creation fund has now reached sub
stantial proportions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
Cold Snap Continues

With ground covered with about
two inches of snow we experienced
the coolest weather so far this win
ter, the fore part of the week. On
Monday morning the mercury regis
tered as low as four degrees above
zero, with the zero mark being re-
corded on Tuesday morning. The cold
snap has brought the first skating of
the season, which is being enjoyed by
the young folks.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

Miss Mary G. Shaw, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Shaw, of "a
Western Terrace, Oxford, Pa, has
been selected to sing with the fresh
man choir at Mount Holyoke College.
The students were chosen following
the completion of individual tryouts
and made their first appearance with
the choir recently at weekly vesper
service. Miss Shaw is graduate of
Moravian Seminary, class of 1945.
Cpl. Robert Brumfield, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Marion Brumfeld arrived
home Thursday evening of last week.
He served nearly three years in the
U. S. Army, around 20 months in the
ETO,
Notice has been received from the
u. S. Naval Personnel Separation
Center that Lieut.. Willard e. Mace,
USNR, Rising Sun, Md. has been re-
leased to inactive duty.
Mitchell and Everett Fristoe enjoy
ed ten day trip visiting relatives in
Mountain City, Tenn, and Warning
ton, Luray, Harrisonburg and other
points in Virginia.
Miss Frances Bullock and John
Keppel, of the U. S. Navy, were
quietly married at the Blythedale
Church Sunday afternoon, Dec. 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. Basil Reynolds,
Drexel Hill, Pa, were guests Sunday
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Lawrence and
Mrs. Ella Reynolds.
Mrs. Ada X. Burlington is spending
some time with her daughter, Mrs.
Donald Dudley and family at Rock
vile, Md.
7 Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Pogue, Suzanne,
and Ben Jr., Freehold, N. j., are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. William M.
Pogue.
Mrs. Louise Brokaw is visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Wiley, Hyattsville,
Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Daniels, Mer-
chantville, N. j., Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin
Richmond. Baltimore, were weekend
guests at Mr.. and Mrs, Daniel Fraser.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
80 Deer Bagged In County

Deputy Game Warden Maurice E.
Hudson reports thirty-two deer were
killed in Cecil County during the
week of open season. 447 deer were
killed in the State of Maryland. 4
Charles c. Gerald and William T..
Reynolds, of Rising Sun, were among
those to shoot deer in Cecil county
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
To Distribute Bonus

Christmas bonuses totaling $780,
900 for employees of the American
Stores Company, otker than officers
and directors, have been authorized
by the Directors of the Company. Bo-
mus checks will go to employees who
are in the Armed Services the same
as if they were still on active duty
for the firm.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

Mr. and Mrs. Peter E. Tome, of
Rising Sun, announce the marriage
of their daughter, Jean Ellen, to Mr..
Paige A. Harrington, youngest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Harrington, of
Pennington, on December 2, at Elk
ton.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

On Friday evening, Dec. 81, the
pageant, "God So Loved the World, :"
will be given in the Rosebank Meth
odist church. Calvert. sponsored by
the MYF. Special music will be offer
cd by the Senior and Junior choirs.
everyone ID welcome and invited,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
Christmas Treat
For Children

Rising Sun Lions Club is spon-
soring an entertainment Friday ev-
ening in the High School auditorium
including a Christmas treat for all
children present. A community
Christmas tree will stand in Center
Square. delighting young and old.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

selves to others.
F or that is tn e
spirit Of the Prince
Of Peace. whose
birth we cele.
brate.
This year more
families in this
community have
given the supreme
gift = the offering
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
Garage Destroyed By Fire

The garage of Walter Lawrence of
Elkton Heights was destroyed by fire
with a loss estimated at $500. The
garage adjoined his home and had
been enlarged just the day before the
blaze. A truck and automobile were
saved but more than $500 worth OF
tools were destroyed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
Dentist Sells Practice

DR.. H. L. Patterson, who has been
practicing dentistry in Oxford, Pa,
for more than half a century, has
sold his practice to DR.. Max Rairigh
who formerly had dentist Office in
that town, but for several years past
kas been with the United States
Army in France and Belgium. Pos
session will be given on January Is,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
North East Tax
PAYERS Organize

Citizens of North East have organ
ICED a Taxpayers Association and
elected H. E. Harvey president. Or
vile Bailey was elected secretary
treasurer, and the directors elected
were j. L. Armour, Ira Cameron and
Paul Won Haffen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
Holiday Vacation

The public schools of the county
close on Friday afternoon of this
week for the Christmas holidays. The
schools will reopen on Wednesday
morning, January 8, 1916.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
The Greatest Gift

Many ofus cannotmatch such
records Of high sacrifice. But
we can give and we can serve
in other ways. We can make
good willard kindness, chari-
ty and UNDERSTANDING not
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

The Calvert Elementary School
presented Christmas operetta in the
auditorium of the school on Wednesx
day evening of this week,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

Thursday evening at the high
school. "Scrooge" will be given by
the students. An offering will be TAX
en- at the door.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

empty words but
heart-warming re.
alities il, our deal.
ings with others.
We can help the
boys returning to
this community
from the war build
a brave new fu.
ture. w Q can
cheer the lonely
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

OF sons tor their country. Stars
on some service flags have
turned to gold. Each week
this newspaper has proudly
recorded the deeds Of those
who serve. fight and die, if
need be, that we may be free.
Thefamilies OF these heroes
know the true meaning Of
Christmas. For they, also,
have given a Son.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

homes OF servicemen still
far away. We can speed the
day OF peace on earth. jus.
tee and brotherhood.
In thus giving Of ourselves
we will all be far richer. And
we will add inner meaning
and strength to the age-old
but ever-new greeting which
this newspaper extends to
you and yours
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21
hristmas means more.
than mailing presents
and opening pack.
Today. as never

before in history, it means
giving something OF our.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Daniels, Mer-
chantville, N. j., Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin
Richmond, Baltimore, were weekend
guests at Mr.. and Mrs, Daniel Fraser.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

The MYF held Christmas Socia
Monday evening in the basement o.
the church.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford H. Robertson
of Freehold. N. j., are visitors at the
home OF Taylor r, Biles and family,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

Mrs. Louise Brokaw is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Wiley, Hyattsville.
Md.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-21

Mrs. Clara Harding, Philadelphia
is visiting her sisters, Misses Lidie
and Mary Campbell.
Evening star., 1945-10-23

Wing Comdr. David McMonnieS and
Mai. Richard Collins were the
ushers.
Following the nuptial ceremony,
the bridal party and guests went to
the British Officers Club for a
wedding breakfast. The brides cake,
the traditional British fruit cake,
was baked for the occasion by Mr..
Theodore Clements, who had made
similar cake, decorted with the
British Crown, for the King and
Queen of England on their visit to
this country few years ago. Yes
terday the bride cut her cake with
her husbands saber.
Following the breakfast the newly
married couple left for a two weeks
honeymoon at Hershey, Pa. They
will reside in Washington on their
return and later will make their
home in their native England.
The bride Is member of the
Women's Auxiliary Air Force at
present attached to the Royal Air
Force Delegation in Washington.
Her husband, who is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest H. Lloyd of Totnes,
South Devon, also is on duty here,
attached to the British Admiralty
Delegation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence L. Forsling,
with whom tpe bride has made her
home while In this city, entertained
the members of the wedding party
at a buffet supper Sunday evening,
Miss Emily H. Wyvill, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel A. Wyvill of
Upper Marlboro, became the bride
last evening of Mr.. Arthur N. Gill
man, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
A. Gilman of Randolph Center, VT.
The ceremony took place in the
chapel at the Andrews Field Army
Air Base, the Rev. Francis j..
Loughran of st. Mary's Church
officiating at o'clock. A reception
in the home of the brides parents
followed.
The bride, who was escorted by
her father, wore a white satin
gown with net yoke trimmed with
lace and carried a bouquet of white
roses. She was attended by Mrs
Joseph A. Ecclesine as matron of
honor, who wore a yellow taffeta
gown and carried talisman roses,
and by the Misses Mary Elizabeth
Donner and Catherine Flynn as
bridesmaids, who wore gowns of
blue satin and net and pink satin
and net, respectively. Miss Donner
carried pink roses and Miss Flynn
American beauty roses. Little Miss
Mary Barbara Ripple, the flower
girl, carried an old-fashioned nose
gay.
The newly married couple will
reside at 118 Pleasant street in
Concord, N. H.
Evening star., 1945-10-23
Gen. Royal Speaks
1t B and p Dinner

With Brig, Gen. Kenneth C. Royal,
special assistant to the Secretary
of War, as guest speaker and Miss
Margaret A. Hickey, president of
the National Federation of Busi-
ness and Professional Women's
Clubs, as special guest, the dinner
held last night by the District
Business and Professional Women's S
Clubs, according to comments
among the guests, was an outstand-
ing success.
A large and distinguished group
known throughout national B. and
P. circles was among those attend
ing the affair at the Statler Hotel
Those glimpsed at the head table
and among the small tables in the
presidential room included the wife
of the speaker, Mrs. Royal; Mrs.
Ellen S. Woodward, member of the
Social Security Board and chair
man of public affairs for the Ma
tional Federation of Business and
Professional Women's Clubs; DR..
Irma Gene Nevins, chairman of
the groups health and safety di-
vision; Miss Earline White, former
national president of the organiza-
ton: Mrs. Charles w. Tillett. vice
chairman of the Democratic Ma
tional Committee, and Richmond
B. Keech, recently appointed ad-
ministrative assistant to the Presi-
dent.
Evening star., 1945-10-23
In the Meas

The newly appointed United
States Ambassador to Panama and
Mrs. Frank T. Hines left last eve-
ming for New Orleans. from where
they will sail for the Isthmus. Gen
and Mrs. Hines have been extern
sively entertained during the past
few weeks since he was appointed
to his new post and retired as head
of the Veterans Administration.
Capt and Mrs. Fred NJ Ward
entertained at dinner FRIDAY eve
ming at the George Mason Hotel In
Alexandria in compliment to MISS
Gloria Chavez and her fiance, Mr.
Jorge Tristani.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis A. Montague
entertained at dinner Friday eve
ming, when their guests were Capt
and Mrs. H. M. Wellbrock, 1t
Comdr. and Mrs. Gardner Luce and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lothrop Stoddard.
Evening star., 1945-10-23
Kefauver Outlines
TVA Work
By Gretchen Smith

The Tennessee Valley Authority
development as model for other
national postwar projects was
warmly recommended yesterday by
Representative Kefauver of Ten
nessee in an address before the
Women's National Democratic Club
The lawmaker was honor guest at
the club luncheon, arriving at club
headquarters shortly after his re-
turn from Chattanooga.
The speaker pointed out the
numerous benefits which have been
derived from IVA both locally and
nationally and declared that "those
who fought it 10 years ago are now
it's greatest boosters"
Citing statistics to emphasize eco
nomic improvements in the Ten
nessee Valley since the power project
has been completed, the Representa-
tive said that 10 years ago, the
average annual income of valley
residents was but s208 and now, ii
is approximately 5000.
During the war, the IVA was the
greatest source of power in the
Evening star., 1945-10-23
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Nation, the speaker asserted, and
without it, it would have been i'm
possible to process the great quanti-
ties of aluminium and other products
necessary in the war effort. Even
production of the atomic bomb has
taken a share of the IVA electric
power, he continued.
"And in 20 years, the money which
the Nation invested in building TVA
will be entirely repaid" he said
adding, "I can think of no more
worthwhile projects for the Nation
than to build other TWAS.
Representative Kefauver told OF
other river developments now under
consideration by Congress including
the Missouri River and the Columbia
River. Consideration of a Columbia
River Authority is expected to come
up for discussion in about two weeks
he said.
Approval of TWAS accomplish
ments were voiced by Mrs. Will
Clayton, program chairman, follow
ing Representative Kefauver's talk
Mrs. Clayton enumerated benefits
which the women of the Tennessee
Valley have gained in home ano
farm improvements and said similar
improvements would be assured ir
regions when other projects are de-
veloped.
Mrs. Wayne Chatf1eld Taylor, vice
president, presided in the absence
of the president, Mrs. William Davis
Evening star., 1945-10-23

now before Congress which pro-
poses that widows of Spanish War
Veterans be given pensions equal
to those paid widows of the Civil
War and of the World War.
Announcement was made by Mrs.
Eric S. Schwartze, president of the
M. Eleanor Breckenridge Club, Of
plans for a future evening party to
which every member Of the fed
Grafton will be invited. -
Special guest at the meeting was
Mrs. N. S. Wenborn of Tewin, Her
fordshire, England, who was intro
duced by Mrs. Harvey Wiley.
A sound picture with John
Charles Thomas concluded the pro-
gram. Mrs. Parks presided.
Evening star., 1945-10-23
Yesterday

The first regular meeting of the
Women's Board of the National
Homeopathic Hospital was held yes
terday in the home of the president
Mrs. Edgar E. Quayle.
A program was prepared to assist
in raising funds to meet the needs
of the hospital during the coming
year. 1t is the boards purpose to
secure and install the most modern
equipment in the new delivery room
as we'll as additional new equipment
n the operating room.
Evening star., 1945-10-23
British Couple Wed Yesterday
Other Ceremonies of Interest

wedding of considerable interest both in Washington and in
took place yesterday the Memorial Chapel the
when Miss became the
M Lloyd of the Royal Marines Chaplain Edward ODowd
noontme ceremony.
The bride who is the daughter of Mr. Harding
North Wales
Vernon of the Royal Navy
only attendant She princess satin
with long train and u-lengh veil
Whheds Of pink and white fowed
Juliet was trimmed with circular VEIL Her bouquet
matching her
1t Col Richard Faibairn acted
Evening star., 1945-10-23
Recent Weddings
Are 4 nnOuuced

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Griffith, jr.
announce the recent marriage of
their daughter, Miss Patricia Ruth
Griffith to Mr.. August William
Noack, III, A. U. S., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. August William Noack, jr.
which took place in All Saints
Church, Chevy Chase, the Rev
Charles w. Lowry officiating.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father and had as her maid
of honor, Miss Nancy w. Llnkins
Mr.. Alfred White, A. U. s., served
as best man. Miss Ruth Kimball
played the wedding music.
The bride attended the University
of Tennessee. The bridegroom at
tended the Engineering School OF
the University of Maryland prior to
entering the armed service.
The recent marriage of Mrs. Helen
M. Dexter. to 1t Comdr. Charles
Lawrence Bursick of Lincoln, Nebr.
took place in the Church of the
Epiphany, the Rev. Alvin Lama
officiating.
The bride was attended by Mrs
Drew Mosher of Ohio and 1t. Mosher
was best man.
The couple are residing at the
Dorchester.
st. Johns Episcopal Church, Olney,
was recently the scene of the mar
riage of Miss Inez Thomas. daughter
of Mrs. R. L. Luedeke of Washburn,
Wis. to Mr.. Harry z. Musgrove. jr.,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Musgrove of
Brookville
The couple were attended by Mr.
and Mrs. Alton B. Jones, sister and
brother-in-law of the bridegroom.
Evening star., 1945-10-23
Parties Gipen
Bv DIPLOMATS

The Greek Ambassador and Nine
Diamantopoulos have issued invi-
tations for party from 5 to Z
o'clock Monday in the Embassy tC
celebrate the fifth anniversary OF
the Greek War Relief Association
which will hold it's annual meeting
in Washington on that day.
Mr.. Spyro Skouras is president OF
the association and that evening will
entertain officials of the group at
dinner at the Statler.
The Syrian Minister, DR.. Nazen
al-Koudsi, was host informally al
noon yesterday following the cere.
mony of signing the diplomatic
agreement between Syria and Chile
The Chilean Charge d'Affaires
Senor Don Arturo Buscanan, signed
for his government and was accom-.
panied to the Legation by the Com.
mercial Counselor, Senor Don Mario
Illanes, and the Chancellor of the
Embassy. Senor Ruben Gordon.
The Lebanese Minister and Mrs
Malik will give an afternoon recep.
ton Thursday from to 7 O'Clock
in the Legation at 1920 Woodland
drive. Their guests will be official.
of the State Department with whom
they are associated and they have
arranged the party to introduce the
new members of the Legation staff
to these officials.
The Minister and Mrs. Malik were
hosts at dinner Sunday evening
when their guests included the
United States Minister to Lebanon
and Mrs. George Wadsworth, wht
arrived the end of the week. The
Minister has come back to thi.
country for consultation with
officials of the State Department
and it is not known how long they
will be in the Capital.
Group Capt. R. J. Legg and Mr.
Peter Masefield, air attaches, mill
tary and civil, of the British En-.
baSsy, were hosts yesterday after.
noon in the Chinese Room of the
Mayfower. Their several hundred
guests saw pictures of Britain's &C.
complishments in the air and en-.
joyed delicacies of the tea and cock
tail hour. In the company were all
officials, military and civil, of the
United States, as we'll as air at
taches of other embassies anc
legations here, and a large number
from the State Department ano
the British Embassy and missions
Evening star., 1945-10-23
Col. Devereur Guest
At Press Luncheon

Col. James P. S. Devereux, U. s.
M. c., was honor guest yesterday
at the weekly luncheon of the Worn-
ems National Press Club in the
Chinese room Of the Mayhower.
Col. Devereux was accompanied
by 1t. Comdr. G. Mason Kahn, Med
ical Corps, U. S. N, who was with
Col. Devereux on Wake Island. Both
spoke briefly of their experiences in
prison.
Other guests were Miss Jorunn
johnson, Norwegian woman jour-
nalist on tour now in this country,
who is one of a small group brought
over by OWL; Sigmund Skard of the
Library of Congress, who helped
plan the Norwegians' tour, and Mrs.
Francis Adams, who has just re-
turned from Guatamala.
Evening star., 1945-10-23
25th 4 Anniversary
Is Celebrated

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul M. Burthe were
hosts at reception Sunday in their
home at sos Kansas avenue in
celebration of their silver wedding
anniversary.
Before her marriage Mrs. Burthe
was Miss Dorothy j. Hamilton,
daughter Of the late Mr.. and Mrs
Francis E. Hamilton, who resided in
Washington for some years.
Mr.. Burthe, who has been active
in local sport activities, recently was