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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
Growth OF
Community
Library
Must Have Financial Sup.
port If 1t Is To Be
Continued

In March, 1912, few public-spir-
tied persons of Rising Sun decided
that library would be an asset to
the community. Thereupon, a meet
ing was held, officers elected and the
Rising Sun Community Library was
established. The object was to give
TO the people an access to books that
would give pleasure to those who like
to read books, and increased intel
lectual stimulus to those who desire
it, as well as to provide the material
for the practice in reading skills to
the school children who are being
taught how to read
The Library had an humble be-
ginning-about 10 books purchased,
plus 30 gifts, and about so loaned
by the Maryland State Library Ad-
visory Commission. To finance the
Library, all members were required
to pay a yearly subscription, there
fore 1t was not free library. By
means of gifts and purchases the Lii
brary now owns 761 books and has
consignments of travelling libraries
from the Commission amounting to
about 500 books during the year.
These may be kept from four to
eight months and exchanged for
others upon their return.
The Advisory Commission has
been generous in helping the Library
to become established. However, in
order to comply with the law which
requires that these books shall be
free, it is necessary that other means
of financing be found. Tie Board of
Trustees decided unanimously to
make this free library. No one is
TO be charged for the use of the
books. This action was taken in order
to retain the privilege of receiving
the loan of books from the travelling
libraries of the Commission. In the
face OF this, it is quite evident that
the Library must have, in order to
exist and function efficiently, the sup
port of the public. The question is
simply this: Does Rising Sun and
vicinity WANT a Library?'' A glance
at TIE rising circulation and enlarged
use of the books is enough to show
the value Of the Library:
1942-Adult Books, 462; Juve-
nile, 1877, total, 500 books in circu-
lation.
1943-Adult books, $50; Juvenile,
152, total, 1885 books in circulation.
1944-Adult books, SOL, Juvenile,
657, total, 1858 books in circulation.
1945-Adult books, 1927, Juve-
nile, 1913, total 274O books in cir
culation.
Volunteer librarians and many 7th
grade students have served faithfully
TO keep the library functioning. 1t
has been closed on only two days
when it was scheduled to be open and
those two failures were due to severe
weather.
This is statement of the facts,
and a direct appeal to the citizens of
the town and vicinity, to the Town
Commissioners and to the various
service clubs. Contributions toward
the modest budget may be given to
the Treasurer, Mrs. Dan Fraser, or to
any of the Trustees of the Library
The more the contributions amount
to, the more good, current and help
full books may be bought
Will you help your town to keep
and enlarge it's cultural assets?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
| ,O58, 500 Passengers
Use Bay Ferry In l945

Passenger traffic on the Sandy
.'oint- Matapeake branch of the Ches-
.peake Bay Ferry System exceeded
1000, 600 persons for 1915, the first
line this total has ever been reach
ID, Governor Herbert r. O'Conor Las
made known. The total of 1,058, sos
passengers, including drivers OF
,rucks and automobiles was an in
,rease of 1870 over 1944's total OF
.89,193.
Automobiles carried across the
Bay during the IL months were 2Sl,-
J91, the Governor stat d, a n
Increase of 57,512 or $3.50 over the
.944 total of 223,579. Passengers
.arried excluding drivers increased
40, or 107,929 over the 1914 total
If 619,O41.
On the Observation-Disclosures line,
.otal passengers for the year were
,9,493, an increase of IA %. Auto
mobile traffic increased 37%, with
5,151 machines.
Contributing to the general in
.rease for the year was an upswing
II 4,038 automobiles using the Sandy
Point Matapeake Ferry during De-
,ember, representing a 249 increase
over the December 1914 total of 49,
o43 machines.
There were 1899 persons includ-
ing drivers, who crossed tie Bay on
he Ferry during the month, the Gov
srnor Said, a 14% increase. The
lumber of trucks increased from
1905 to S441, an increase Of 235 OF
10.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
Octoraro Sportsman's
Club Organized

At a recent meeting held at the
fire house in Oxford, Pa, the Octo-
rare Sportsman Club was organized
with L. e. Green as president; j. A
Clark. secretary; Clyde Mason, trea'
surer. The chairmen of the various
committees are: Paul Drummond,
Curtis Lee, Thomas Carr, Horace
Samples, Milton Gallagher, Car
Krouse and John Spencer.
District Game Protector Filkosky
offered program for restocking ano
turned over a crate of rabbits to the
chairman of the Restocking Commit
tee.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
Bank Officials Reelected

The stockholders of the Peoples
Bank of Elkton at their annual meet
ing Jan. Is, elected the following di-
rectors to serve for the ensuing year:
Sylvester Preston, Nathan Karl, Ar
gus F. Robinson, John Lawrence, w.
Sterling Evans, David Mcdowell, and
Fred H. Letter.
Organization was effected by the
re-electing of the old officers as fol-
lows: President, Mr.. Lawrence; vice.
president, Mr., Letter; cashier, Argus
F. Robinson; assistant cashiers, Mrs.
Joseph Moore and Mrs. Frances Nc
Keown. The report of the president
showed that the past year was one of
the best in the banks history.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
Grounding Officials
Invited To New York

The officials of the Slumbering
Lodge of Groundhogs, of Quarryville,
Pa, have been invited to New York.
February I'd is always an import
ant date, for at that time the weather
for the ensuing six weeks will be
predicted, based on the actions OF
the grounding and the sun.
An Invitation has been extended
the officials of the club to go to New
York Saturday morning, Feb. 2, to
Central Park in search for the
grounding and also join noted per-
sons on the coast-to-coast radio
show, Can You Top This?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL MENTION

Robert Rawlings, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roscoe Rawlings, of Porter's
Bridge, has returned from the Paci-
fic area and was home to have New
Years dinner with his parents and
family. He missed having Christmas
dinners and birthday dinners with
the family for five years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude c. Buck, Miss
isabelle Pogue and Miss Verna Ora
son attended the twenty-fifth we'd
ding anniversary of MI. and Mrs.
Melvin d. Thomson, at Bayside, Long
island, N. Y, on Tuesday.
Miss Marie Flaharty, Mrs. Estella
Love and friend, Port Deposit, spent
Friday evening with Mrs. Loves
mother, Mrs. Mary Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Keesee. Per-
ryville, Hubert Webb and family
were Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Reed.
The Directors of the Rising Sun
Library met Monday evening will.
Mrs. Emily Cameron.
Miss Thelma Showers, Philadel-
phia, was the weekend guest OF Mrs
Harry Heermans.
Pvt. Ransom Green spent the week
end with his mother Mrs. Mary Green
in Rising Sun.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Poist, Balti-
more spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Charlton Poist and family
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
OPPOSED TO
CLOSING OF
BAINBRIDGE

Senator Tydings and Representa-
live Hoe have voiced opposition to
proposed closing of cambridge Navy
raining center in visit to the Navy
Depart nent.
This is the second protest against
he reported intention to close the
cambridge base.
Recently Representative Sasscer,
member of the House Naval Affairs
Committee, and Representative Roe
n whose district cambridge is locat-
I'd, made joint protest to the Navy
department.
Representative Sasscer was unable
% take part in the conference be-
:ause of previous engagements.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25

The Missionary Society of West
Nottingham Presbyterian church met
last Thursday at the home Of Mrs. T.
N. Hite. Leader of Devotions, Mrs.
Ella Reynolds. Singers of the Tri-
umphs of the Soul" Mrs. R. G. Nc
Donald. China" Miss Bertha Bal
derston.
Guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Ken
nard, Sunday, were Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis Kennard, Francis, Jr., and
Robert; Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Ken
nard and son DeForrest, Elkton, Md
Miss Leone Kincaid spent the
weekend with Pfc. and Mrs. Wallace
Obenshain in Washington, D. G.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Harris were
guests Sunday of Mr.. an dMrs. Harry
Brewer, Philadelphia.
Mrs. A. J. Crothers, Merchantville
N. ]. was a recent guest of Mrs
Harvey Ewing.
Pvt. :sansom Green has been trans.
ferred to Warrenton. Va, from Fort
Mcclellan, Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Norman anC
son were Sunday guests of Philadel
phia relatives.
DR.. and Mrs. H. D. Levine, DR.. ant
Mrs. Halpern' spent the weekend il
New York.
Ben Pogue, Freehold, N. j., was I
guest several days last week of hi
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. M, Pogue
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
%. A. r. Delegates
To State Convention

Head of Elk Chapter, D. A. R., OF
Elkton, has elected the following
delegates to the State Convention
Mrs. Henry S. Young, regent; AL
.ernate, Mrs. Harry T. Alexander
yice-regent; Miss Florence Leyman;
alternate, Mrs. Irving T. Kepler;
Mrs. j. Writ Lynch; alternate, Mrs
dowaru Lewis. Mrs. H. Arthur Cant
we'll, State Corresponding Secretary
was elected alternate to the Nationa
Congress to be held at Atlantic City
in May.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
New Store Build
ing At Zion

Zion, Cecil County, is to have a
new store building, ground having
been broken for it's erection. The
building will be erected by Norman
r. Touchton, and will be on the OPP
posite side of the road, directly
across from the store building at pre-
sent occupied by Mr.. Touchton. 1t
will be a one story structure, on the
site of the once-prosperous Carhart
Store. The old Carhart store building
was burned some years ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
Union Lodge AT. & AM.

The following officers have been
elected and Installed for Union
Lodge No. As, A. F. & A. M, of Elk
ton: Emil w. Funke, worship master,
William H. Dennison, senior warden;
Harry H. Grant, Junior warden;
George w. Hamilton, secretary; Rob-
ert ]. McCauley, treasurer; Samuel
M. Weldie, Senior deacon; Frank G.
Moody, junior deacon; George B.
Prettyman, senior steward; E. Day
Moore, Junior steward and Robert H.
Campbell, tyler.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
Services At
Methodist Church

Rev. j. R. Bicking had charge oil
the morning service at the Methodist
CT urch. The YTC met at $3.50 O'Clock
At the evening service Dick Bicking
and Donald Johnson were leaders OF
the MYF. Recited Lords Prayer IN
unison. The leaders read paper on
the topic Teachings of the Lords
Prayer. Dick Bicking read poem,
"He Answers My Prayer" Scripture
reading, Donald Johnson. Rev. Bick-
ing preached from the text, she
hath done what she could" Prayer
meeing Tuesday evening in the
Womap's Bible class room,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
New School
Bus Standards
Adopted
State Department of Edu.
cation Has Revised
It's Plans

The State Department of Educa
ton has revised it's standards TO-
school buses to conform with nation
al requirements decided on last fal
at a meeting Of the National Counci
of Chief State School Officers, DR.
Thomas G. Pullen, president OF th'
council and State superintendent o
schools, disclosed last week.
The new standards, which he sale
were adopted TO promote safety, efh
cheney and economy, were adopte
by the council at convention IL
Jackson's Mill, w. Va, last Nov. 3
Standards Include
Elimination of the "Stopi" sig.
formerly lettered on the backs of thu
buses and replacement with soma
phore-type of signal, which can b
seen by vehicles going either way
and invites cars behind the bus t
stop only when the bus itself is abou
to kalt.
An improved heater--ventilatio
system guaranteed not to induce noA
ious fumes into the buses.
Windows that open far enough TO
good ventilation in hot weather, blu
not far enough for children to &c
heads and arms through. The neN
windows will be capable of being eli
tirely removed easily and quickly, i
this is necessary to free the victim
of an overturned bus.
Interior designs eliminating pro
jections that might injure passenger
thrown from their seats, removal O.
iumpseats, and construction OF
safety par around the driver to pre-
vent lis arms from being Jostlei
while driving.
Rear bumpers designed to proven
hitching of rides and towing.
Nonskid floors and steps.
Location of gas tanks and fillint
ports entirely outside the body OF tn
bus ami in position thought leas
likely TO drench occupants with th>
fuel in the event of an accident.
Distribution of the v5hkGl e.S
weight so that not more than rs pc
cent Oh the gross IoAllet6O lOo'o Oi' '
rear tires.
Bodies of sufficient strength to sup
port the entire weight of loaded
bus on it's top or side if it overturned
Maryland adopted set OF uni
form standards for it's school bussst
some years ago." Dr., Pullen SAID
land it was the experience of GU
state, among others that helped II
large measure to bring about tn
adoption of national standards.
But the Council has now gone /
little farther, and we have brough
our standards into line with thel
program.
"Since the war stopped production
10000 new school buses are needed
throughout the country. It's obvious
that the new standards promote eco
nomy-we can buy large quantitie
of buses of uniform design muci
more cheaply than if all the states
had different ideas on what schoo
bus should look like.
Another important objective Is t.
get the motorists of the nation &C
customed to one type of bus they viii
recognize instantly as school We
hicle. Then they are bound to exer
else the little added care necessary
to protect the lives of our scEoo-
children wehn they see this type o.
bus" DR.. Pullen declared.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
Files For Governorship

d. John Markey of Frederick, vet
eran officer of the Maryland National
Guard, and soldier of three wars, has
disclosed his intentions to file for the
Republican nomination for Governor.
Mr.. Markey, who held the rank OF
Drigadier general in the Maryland
National Guard, entered the Army in
World War II as colonel, and was
the last average officer to leave the
10Th Division in February, 1912.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
Files For u. S. Senate

j. Walter Riddleberger, Baltimore
county, has filed certificate of can
didacy for the United State Senate
for the Maryland primaries on June
"a.
Mr.. Riddleberger has lived IN
Maryland for over 80 years. Most OF
this time he spent as grain dealer
on the Eastern Shore.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
Kiwanis Club Officers

The Elkton Kiwanis Club has
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Willard Vernon, presi-
dent; Samuel Sturgeon, vice-presi-
dent; Alfred l.. Peters, immediate
past president; Aaron L. Reynolds,
treasurer; MARBLE Lynch, secretary;
Harry B. Alexander, Henry S. Davis,
Edwin S. Dorcus, Russell M. George
and Daniel Keesey, directors.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
To Address
Historical Society

Senator Radcliffe will address the
Cecil Co. Historical Society's yearly
luncheon meeting which will be held
on January %, 1916, at the Howard
House in Elkton.
Senator Radcliffe is the president
of the Maryland State Historical So
ciety and u S. Senator from Mary
land.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25
Announces Candidacy
For Clerk Of Court

Ralph r. Crothers, present Clerk
of Court of Cecil County, is the first
candidate to make announcement for
the coming primaries. Mr.. Crothers
defeated Walter E. Buck for the
office four years ago. and now an
nounces his candidacy for reelection.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25

James Mills has received his hon
orable discharge from U. S. Service
and taken over his old position as
rural mail carrier from Nottingham,
Pa. His wife carried the mail for
nearly two years. while he was SER
wing In the Army.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25

Dewey Dixon, of Colora, has sold
his farm, known as the Joe Brown
Farm, to Samuel H. Nickle, who re-
sides on the N. j. Reynolds farm.
north Of Rising Sun. '
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25

Ben Pogue, Freehold, N. j., was a
guest several days last week of his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. M. Pogue.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25

DIR. and Mrs. H. D. Levine, DR.. and
Mrs. Halpern' spent the weekend in
New York.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Poist, Balti-
more spent Sunday with Mr.. and MRS.
Chayltop Poist and family.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1946-01-25

Pvt. Ransom Green spent the week
end with his mother Mrs. Mary Green
in Rising Sun.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-12-23

A new Christmas season is upon US and once
again we find ourselves eagerly awaiting the
opportunity to extend compliments Of the sea-
son TO those about US. 1t is our sincere wish, and
we believe it will be fulfilled, that Christmas
this year will bring great JOY ond eontentment
TO you. your loved ones and friends. Moy all
the blessings that blend into perfect Christ
mas be yours to enjoy ond may the memories
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-12-23

of hoppy season remain with you throughout
the days of the coming year. We olso wish TO
add our appreciation for the loyal friendships
of this organization. Your consideration and
thoughtfuIness will inspire US to greater things
and we trust we may continue to be worthy Of
these friendships. To know you and to serve
you is a privilege and we hope these words Of
greetings will truly convey our gratitude.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-30
AN ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE of the Mayor
and Town Council of Oakland, Mary
land, entitled "An Ordinace to Pro-
hibit the Parking of Automobiles on
the East Side of Third Street between
Oak and Alder Streets in the Town Of
Oakland, Maryland"
SECTION l. Be it enacted and or
dained by the Mayor and Town Coun-
Gil Of Oakland, That it shall be unlaw-
full for any person, operator or owner
to park any motor vehicle on the east
side of Third street between Oak
street and Alder street, in the Town
of Oakland, Maryland, at any time,
day or night.
SECTION 2. And be it further en-
acted and ordained, That any person
violating this ordinance shall, upon
conviction thereof, be fined not less
than One Dollar ($1.0O) and not
more than twenty-five Dollars
($25.00), and, in default of payment
of said fine, shall be committed to the
County Jail for period not exceed
ing ten days.
SECTION 3. And be it further en-
acted and ordained, That this ordi-
nance shall take effect from the date
Of its passage.
Passed this Goth day of May, 1916,
f. l. BAUMGARTNER,
President Town Council Of Oakland
Attest: ARTHUR LAWTON, Clerk.
Approved: A. G. HESEN,
Mayor.
Advertisement 1926
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-30
AURORA-EGLON

Mrs. Anna Knepp returned from a
Philippi hospital to the home Of her
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Gnegy, where she will be under
the care Of a local physician.
Herbert Soldiers, of Red House, went
last week to Delaware where he at
tended funeral rites for his cousin,
Harold Soldiers, who was fatally in
jured in an automobile accident.
Word was received here of the death
of John Felty. at his home in Rowles
burg last week Mr.. Felty was born,
and lived his early life near Eglon,
thus he was well known in this area.
Mrs. Effie Harsh and son Arvin,
and Ellis Harsh, all of Eglon, left
Tuesday morning for Eaton, Ohio,
were they visited a short while with
the formers son-in-laW and daughter,
Rev. and Mrs. John Weaver, who ac-
companied them to Manchester col
lcge where they attended the gradu-
alton of Rev Norman Harsh.
Mrs. Hazel Hughs, of near Aurora,
accompanied her son, Lawrence, to
Akron, Tuesday, where she will visit
at the home Of her son and daughter
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Hughs
and family
Rev and Ms Ezra Fike and daugh-
ter, Miss Virginia Lois Fike, went
Sunday to Virginia. Rev. and Mrs.
Fike returned home Monday and Miss
Fike remained for a visit with rela-
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. King, Of Ac-
cident, were Sunday guests in Egg
ion. They were accompanied by their
son, Russell, Of Cumberland. The
Kings were former residents of near
EUl0O
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-30
FOR SALE

Wagener's Hand Operated &C.
ment Block and Brick Machines
and Mixers. Choice of five sizes.
Simple to operate, inexpensive
and produces more than a block
per minute. Veterans can use G..
|. Bill of Rights to finance a
block manufacturing plant. Visit
the demonstration plant, Great
Mills, Md. Openings for Sales
leadership. Commissions $4,000
up yearly. Write S. w. Boring,
State Distributor, Great Mills.
Phone 34-F-32.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-30
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE. That the sub
scriber hath obtained from the Orphans Court
of Garrett County, Maryland Letters of Ad-
mnistraton on the estate of
MOSES c. MILLER,
late of Garrett County, Maryland. deceased.
All persons having claims against the deceased
are hereby warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof duly authenticated, to the
subscriber on or before the 10Th day of No
vemher. 1876: they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit of said estate. All
persons knowing themselves indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment.
Given under my hand this 2Sth day of May,
1916
ANNA MAY MILLER, Administrators.
Deer Park, Maryland
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1946-05-30
ADVERTISEMENT
BY Sam Lewis, Republican Candidate
for Nomination for County Com
missioner of Garrett County
tAdvertis


To the Voters of Garrett County:
am a candidate for the nomination
for County Commissioner subject to
the result of the Republican primary
IF June "a, 1916.
| will not make a hard or costly
campaign.
l see all the people as Americans
end all should be heard and consid-
cred.
| believe in the construction of
roads under the supervision Of an en-
gineer VINO can qualify to build roads
under the laws of Maryland.
| will do all that | can to eliminate
costly trips. | will discourage law
suits. | believe in lawful wages and
protection, and as | always did con-
slider the weak | believe in a reason
able tax and will work toward taXless
homes.
believe in eliminating snow
fences and replacing them with pine
trees, thus saving money and labor
and make the roadsides beautiful.
| do not believe in long terms in
office, as it leads to trouble. | be-
lieve with Patrick Henry, who said,
give me liberty or give me death.
l stand with our boys who gave
their all to hold our freedom, and |
know they should have for which they
fought.
l do not believe in conscientious
cbjector holding public office. l be-
Iieve in truth and fairness for all.
AS there will be three Commission
ers to be nominated and elected and
promises cannot sincerely be made,
all l can say | will do all | can for
the betterment of the county and the
people, so herein | rest my hope with
the people Of Garrett County,
Sincerely, | am one Of you,
SAM LEWIS.
12-4t% Dist. IA, Oakland, Md.
Political advertisement authorized
by Sam Lewis.