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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1949-12-22
OUR CHRISTMAS GUEST

On Christmas Day twas just at noon
And dinner was just DER ....
When / beheld weary tramp ..
Knock gently at the door, 49,
What would you like to have / asked
He answered soft and low
I'd like to have some food to eat
Before you make me 60.
I've wandered round since early morn
Trying some house to find
Where | could have some food to eat
And folks would treat me kind.
But they had mo time to hear my plea
Though / only asked for bread ~~. p
When man is old and friendlesS
1t were better he were dead.
And as he ate his dinner
looked into his face -
And l could see no sign of guilt
No trace of deep disgrace.
And he told the Bible story s
OF one who by the wayside fell d..
You could read between each sentence
That he knew his Bible well.
So we're thankful for the honor
Of that unlimited guest ~
Knowing if we feed the hungry .." :
We ourselves are truly bleSt
For it tells us in the Bible
We must give it in His name
AS the poor are still Gods children
Rich or poor, His just the same.
e.. Minnie Ross Mackie .
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1949-12-22
|HIGHLIGHTING
NEW YORK
BY Glen Wilkinson

Each year the songs, movies,
books and other forms of enter
tainment are listed in the order
of their popularity for the year.
Although it is a little early to
list the hit songs of the year
1949, in my opinion when the
listing is made at the end of the
year, it will read something like
this:
/. Some Enchanted Evening":
from the smash musical South
Pacific, written by Richard
Rodgers and Oscar Hammer
stein, who composed the music
al score for State Fair, "Okla-
homa", allegro" and "Carou-
sel'. This song will be added to
their long list of hits such as
Oklahoma, people Will Say
We're in Love, "Oh, What a
Beautiful Morning, ''The Sur
rey with the Fringe on Top,
IF / Loved YOU. ut Might as
we'll be Spring, That's for
Me-, and "It's Grand Night for
Singing" to mention only a few.
To hear Ezio PIMA sing Some
Enchanted Evening" in South
Pacific" was one of the musical
treats of the year. Best record
ing-of course-Ezio PIMA.
2. Forever and Ever. This
old German waltz came over to
this country this year to become
the big waltz hit of the year.
Best recording-Russ Morgan.
3. bali Ha'i": Another Rod
gers-Hammerstein song from
South Pacific. Best recording
,-Juanita Hall.
4. You're Breaking My
Heart: When Twas in italy and
heard the old italian song, MAT
tinata", little did l dream that it
would head the American hit
parade in a few years under the
new name of you're Breaking
My Heart and become one of
the hit songs of the year. Best
recording-Vic Damone.
5. Dear Hearts and Gentle
People: A truly American song
about the typical hometown.
Best recording-Dinah Shore.
6. Galway Bay; This song
was number one in England in
l948 and was released in this
country early in the year and
became the top Irish song of the
year. Best recording-Bing Cros-
by.
z. Far Away Places: Written
by Whitney and Kramer about
the beautiful far away places
one longs to see, It is their first
hit song since MY Sister and l"
High on Windy Hill'' and "It
All Comes Back to Me Now in
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1949-12-22
Dear Editur:
GRUMBLERS


Just home from settin spell the
Never heard so much companin in life
1t has been hot for old jake Pete
nights too cool for Aunt Meriashes got ashmy has been
too foggy nights for Blhes
times night Peaches is high they big
for the There much rain and
corn second of alfalfa is too short rottenn
Blackberries dried up
Roads offul shape Corn weedy worms is eatin
the cabbage tomatoes gettn specks them The South
alkin about states rights North haint takin enough
Someone said the preacher halt he ate too
much chicken and han teacher grades
Jakes old had little litter of pigs stepped on of them
and laid another
Well when left they still grumbln way home
the pretiest
lovely place me say extra grace for the even;
meal .ts
Yours for contenment
Uncle Sam" Stle
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1949-12-22
NURSES TRAINING
Neuhart.

Miss Mary Lou Neuhart,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Neuhart, of Beaver township, is
completing the first half of her
training at Grant hospital school
of nursing in Columbus. She en-
tered training Sept. Z. Miss Neu-
hart is. a. graduate of Batesville
high school, class of 1949.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1949-12-22
"TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY"
y q q & g q q q

Editors Note-Taking his text from Luke 2:l0-"And
the Angel said unto them, Fear not for behold, bring
you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all
people, " Rev. O. O. Wilson, pastor of the First Metho
dist church in Caldwell has written the following Christ
message for the Journal readers The complete
of his 1949 message is follows:
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1949-12-22
recording-Mar-

1904. Best recording-Mar-
garet Whiting.
8. Cruising Down the River:
This song was the number one
song in England for the year
1916. It was released in this
country in the early part of the
year and Immediately became a
hit. Best recording-Russ Nor
gan.
9. THAT Lucky Old Sum: The
"Old Man River" song of 1949.
Best recording-Bing Crosby.
10. Again: From the movie,
Road House" Best recording
Vic Damone.
IL. II Don't See Me in Your
Eyes Anymore: The number
one song in England at the
present time. There were several
excellent recordings but it was
Perry Como's recording that
made the song a hit.
IL. "You, You, You Are the
One: Another old German waltz
released in this country this
year. Best recording-Ken Grif-
fin.
l3. Careless Hands: The
Western hit of the year. Best re-
cording-Bing Crosby.
IA. Younger Than Spring
time: Another fine song from
South Pacific. Best recording
William Tabbert.
IS. "A Wonderful Guy: The
fourth song from South Pacif-
ic" to become one of this years
hits. Best recording-Mary Mar
tin.
All the musical honors for the
year 60 to Richard Rodgers and
Oscar Hammerstein for their
smash musical, South Pacific.
Pacific" is the only musical
ever on Broadway to have four
of its songs on the hit parade
Noticeably absent from the list
are the songs of Irving Berlin
and Cole Porter. Berlin wrote
the musical score for Miss Lib
erty" and Porter. for kiss Me
Kate" but neither musical had
any outstanding songs.
Top tune in New York this
week: Dear Hearts and Gentle
People followed by Rudolph,
the Red Nosed Reindeer, "Mer-
ry Christmas Polka, White
Christmas, 'The River Seine,
Slipping Around" and There's
No Tomorrow.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
MILTON

The Annual Christmas program
was held on Thursday evening at
the High School Auditorium. The
program was under the direction of
Lemuel Evans, music instructor.
Included in the evenings entertain
ment was the High School Band Of
so pieces. The 2nd part was a rem
ditiOn of the special candlight can't
alta by the high school mixed Choir
us Of AZ voices. The Christmas pro-
gram was we'll attended by students
faculty and parents and friends of
the students, faculty and parents
and friends of the students.
More than 40 students, teachers
and other school personal were ex-
amined by the Delaware State
Board Of Health x-ray unit last
week.
The regular P. T. A. meeting was
postponed for the month Of Decem-
Der in order that ell members
might attend the Annual Musical
Christmas program. The next meet
ing will be held on the third Thurs
day evening in Januery, as an
nounced by the pres. Samuel Shap-
ior.
School will be dismissed today
(Friday) at 1890. and will resume
on Monday January End. After the
closing of school today the entire
student body will be the guest of
E. NJ Scott, Jr., at his theater. The
children will be entertained by a
film.
Last week Cove Reynolds, retir-
ed farmer, butchered three hogs
that weighted 1926 pounds collect
lively The three 13 months old
pOrkers weighted individually $40
$40 and 495 lbs. Mr.. Reynolds was
assisted in the butchering by Is
men and 12 women. This is the
largest hog to be reported so far
in this area.
Lester Radke, publicity director
for the Yearbook, has the following
announcement" There is going tC
be a year book at Milton high sch
oOl this year. The seniors have de-
cided that they will make a record
of their four years in high school
The year book will be called the
Clipper. Editor in chief is Norma
Banning. Plans include pictures o.
the Elementary schools work as
well as the high school activities
Support the school and buy year.
book. The books will be sold at d;
price not to excede $3.50. Down pal
ments will be accepted"
A very impressive program il
being rehearsed for the Christina!
program to be held at the Grac,
Church on Wednesday evening
December 28th. Mrs. Atherine Bets
Mrs. Ann Welch and their aides art
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23

assembly the group together sever
al evenings a week in preparation
for the entertainment. AS usual
Santa Clause will make return
visit to Milton and be on hand at
the program. Gifts will be distribu-
ted candies and fruits among chill
dren and Sunday school members
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Smith had
their young son, William Henry,
christened during the morning wor
ship service at the Grace Metho-
dist church. Rev. Milton R. Elliot,
pastor of the church, performed
the rites.
A number of college students
will be home during the Christmas
vacation. Included in those home
are: Sue Graves, of Harcum Junior
College, Bryn Mawr, Pa, Margaret
Lockerman and Harold Belts The
University of Delaware, Newark,
Delaware, Martha and Emily Glen
daniel. State Teachers College,
West Chester, Pa, and Earl Isaacs,
Beacon College, Wilmington, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton R. Elliott
entertained on Friday evening her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Num-
ford of Millsboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Cannon
and son, Teddy, and Mrs. Walter
Crouch were the guests on Wednes-
day evening Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Graham, and Mrs. VIM. Crouch in
RehobOth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jackson
and Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Banning
of Bridgeville, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira EmmersOn in
MiddletOwn.
Mr.. and Mrs. LightOn L. LOcher-
man received a letter on Thurs
day from their son Pvt. G.. Leslie
LOchurman. Saying he arrived SAT-
tley in Luiste, Italy on December
10, 1949.
Mr.. Charlie Vent attended the
Custodians meeting at the Dover
High school on Saturday afternoon.
Early Sunday morning, the fire
department was called upon to ex-
/ tinguish a fire at the chicken house
cared for by Cornelius King in the
property owned by his mother, Mrs
Bertha King at the End of Lane
The house contained several hund-
red chickens Of Marketable age, IL
weeks old. The property was insur-
ed, and origin Of the fire has not
been determined.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23

0.92; Maryland-Delaware, O.6S;
Georgia, O.S6; Texas, O.S1; Kansas,
O.47; Michigan, 0.9S; Montana, O.50;
Idaho, 0.06: and gained by FIVE
states: Iowa, 0.02; Missouri, O.2S;
Indiana, 0.52; Illinois, O.47; Colo
rado, 0.76; and WyOmin, O.78.
Clustering of the wet and dry
states in groups indicates the
changes are not random in nature
but are taking place in a SYSTEM
attic pattern. Early records for rain
fall in this country are fragmen-
tary, but the few that exist indi-
cate the trend to dryness has been
under way 70 rat least a century.
ChicagO's rainfall records go
back to 1S45. The first half CEN
tury had a naverage annual rain
fall Of 34,7 inches, and the second
half 80 inches, which gives a re-
duction of 81 inches.
San Francisco's records start
in 1S49. In the quarter Of a CEN
tury from 1S49 to 1874 the annual
average rainfall was 23.S inches
and in the most recent quarter
century 2O.S inches, or inches
less.
Charleston, s. c., has some rec
ords of two centuries ago. From
1888 to 1853, the annual average
rainfall was 44.7 inches. A century
later (1S4I-54) the average was
42.1 inches, a reduction of 2.6
inches. For the first forty years of
the present century the annual
average was 4O.3, a reduction of
"A inches IN two centuries.
In New York City a century ago
(1936-54l the annual average was
.42.9 inches and for the first four
decades Of this century 41.6 inches,
or 1.3 inches less, equal to nearly
q inches century.
A tWO-ineh-a-century reduction
If continued, could mean disaster in
the near future, by a random series
of dry years, for states with Just
enough moisture now, and later for
states with better supplies. The
dust bowl may be the advance
guard of the southwest desert ad-
vancing across the country.
Long Island may have to call on
New York City for drinking water
in the near future because the
ocean is invading it's south side
underground water supplies.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Carleton Loflana
ana SON Jimmy and Mrs. Alfred
Lofiand, Sr., spent Saturday even
ing in Wilmington.
Glad Christmas bells. your music
tells
The sweet and pleasant story:
How came to earth in lowIv
birth,
The Lord Of life and glory.
6OShen Church
Sunday, December I8
9:45 a. m. Sunday school.
IL a. m. morning worsbin
1880 p m Christmas Cantata. the
Music of Bethlehem Youth Choir
OF 20 voices under the leadership
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Evans.
December 20 at 8 D. m.
Woman's Society of Christian
Service Christmas Party. Each
member bring a small gift
December %, z D. m.
Sunday school Christmas party
Music program by children. Film
fun. Gift giving. Visit from Santa
Clause with gift for every one. This
is our big family party of the wear
CHRISTMAS EVE
Community Carol singing. Will
leave from the church at 1O:30
Will go to homes of shut ins and
homes where light is on in the
front porct or door. Refreshments
will follow in Fellowship Hall
Everyone is invited to go.
Misses Martha Libis and Arithea
Walls are the leaders.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Policy Approved on
Teachers Salaries
(oonunusa IRON ar5s pagsJ

for establishing duties and re-
sponsibilities of school nurses as
recommended by a ten-member
state committee headed by George
w. Ayars, state director of health
and physical education.
The outline of responsibilities
states that "the school nurses chief
job in the school is education in
full and wholesome living; her
activity is an integral part Of the
total educational program and spe-
cifically of the health services and
health education program"
Further, it points out before de-
failing the nurses responsibilities:
When a nurse becomes a member
of the school staff, she contributes
to the total educational program
under the administrative head of
the school. In order to attain the
health and safety detectives, the
nurse must work closely with the
administrators, teachers, pupils.
parents, physicians, dentists, build
ing custodians, and all voluntary
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23

and official health and social or
ganizations. Cooperation with var
ious community groups and organi-
cations is essential. The nurse is a
member of the faculty, the same as
any teacher"
Approves Building Plans
Approval was given by the board
to final plans and specifications for
building expansion programs Of the
Selbyville and MillsbOro Negro
Schools, Booker T. washington
School in Dover, Lord Baltimore
School, and the Krebs School. The
plans will now go to the Governors
school construction program board
for final approval, after which bids
may be asked.
Approval was also given prelim-
mary plans for the Millsboro white
school.
Policy in regard to distribution
of Bibles by religious groups to
schools was left by the board to the
local boards of education or trus-
( tees.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23

Diminished rain Is indicated
by United States Weather Bureau
records Of precipitation covering
more than half a century (1S86 to
1881 for each state. The averages
for the first half Of this period were
compared with the averages for
the second half. The trend to dry
ness is tested by less complete rec
0rds going back over a century.
Out Of the statistics come the
facts that the Atlantic and the
Pacific Coast states, the northern
tier Of states and the dust bowl"
are getting drier and the lower
Mississippi Valley and the Ohio
Valley are getting Wetter Elimi-
mating the sparsely settled noun
tain states, the area becoming drier
is twice as great as that becoming
wetter.
This change is part Of a long
term worldwide change in climate
pattern. In England water short
age developed last spring, princi-
pally in the southeast. MeteOrolo2
gists explained the shortage as due
to high-pressure areas detecting
rain-producing low pressures.
In this country four states are
close competitors for the record
for decreased rainfall: Wisconsin,
3.84 inches less; New Jersey, 3.81:
Oregon, 3.78, and Washington, 3.77.
Two states are competing for the
record for increased rainfall: Ala
bama, $40 inches, and Mississippi,
500. Wisconsin lost Ill per cent
of its rainfall and Alabama gained
sc per cent in the fifty-two years.
Between two and three inches of
rainfall were lost by four states
Pennsylvania, 2.64; Virginia, 2.22;
Minnesota, 2.43; South Dakota,
229; and a like amount was gain
ed by three states: Louisiana, 2.1l;
Tennessee, 2.69, and Ohio, 2.23.
Between one and two inches
were lost by the following: New
England (as a until, 1876; North
Carolina, lib: South Carolina
LOS; Florida. 1,57; Nebraska, III;
North Dakota, III; California, 1.13
and Nevada, 1.59. These states
gained: West Virginia, 1.45; Ark
ansas, 1.12; Oklahoma, 1875; Ken
lucky, LAT; Arizona, 1.46; New
Mexico. III, and Utah. $50.
Less than one inch Of rainfall
was lost by eight states: New York
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Big Year For Wild Life

WASHINGTON = (Pt - It has
been a big year for wild life IN Us
S. national parks.
The Interior Department reports
a lazuli bunting was observed in
Glacier National Park. the fifat
bird Of that kind seen there IN se-
veral years.
Snowshoe rabbits appeared to he
more numerous in Isle Royale Mar
tional Park, Mich, than in several
years.
Numerous deer were seeh IN the
south rim section Of Black Canyon
in Gunnison National Monument.
Colo. as early as June. They are not
usually seen there until fail.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Dress TndnstrH

New York state produces three
Of every four quality dresses worn
by American women, the state de-
partment Of commerce revealed IL
a study Of the dress industry.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Paved Streets

Paved streets were first tried
out in Rome 1000 years ago when
an emperor recognized the need
for efficient transportation facih-
ties.
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
Rainfall In The United States
Is Declining IN Most States

shortages likely to be early
6c Of similar situation but Of greater magnitude
in
century Eighteen states
fngr redu rail
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23

MOldbOard PIOw
The moldboard plow covers up
stubaie and trash, leaving the soil
exposed to erosion
Milford chronicle., 1949-12-23
ssve the Bees

Arsenical killing dusts are HARM
ful to bees and should be. used with
extreme caution.
Evening star., 1949-02-28
Trial Of Col. McCIune, Chief
At Wurzburg, Starts Today
BY the Associofed Press

FORT MEADE, Md, Feb. o.
Col. Henry H. Mcclure of San
Antonio, Tex, went on trial today
in the fourth and last of a series
of courts-martial dealing with
charges of cruelty to American
prisoners in the Wurzburg, Ger
many, disciplinary barracks.
Three officers who served under
Col. Mcclure when he was COM
manding officer at the camp al
ready have been acquitted.
Witnesses at the previous trials
said they were not given sufficient
clothing or blankets when placed
in solitary confinement during
January. 1947. They also said the
cells were unheated.
Pvt. Joseph Suggs, colored. testi-
fed that his feet were amputated
as a result of frostbite suffered
while in solitary confinement at
WurZburg.
Evening star., 1949-02-28
Silver Spring Tall Cedars
Announce Appointments

Committee appointments OF
Montgomery Forest, No. 134, Tall
Cedars of Lebanon, Silver Spring.
have been announced as follows:
Entertainment, Paul Moore and
Grant A. Wood; refreshment,
Harold A. Dillenbeck. Oliver L.
Hardesty and Robert E. Swindell:
grievance, Edgar B. Smith and
John H. Dunnam; finance, Joseph
6aunderson, William De Neane.
Lamont Thurston, Everett B.
Terry and Donald Heizer; audit
ing, Harry Schultz, Harmon H.
Hobbs and Howard E. Smith.
Also publicity, William Homer
Carroll, James Britt and Myron
M. Tracy: budget, Orville Mont
gomery, Earl J. Bowman and Wall
ter Hark; membership. George
Werner. Harry Hanlein, Lacy H.
Smith, Harry M. Showacre and
Theodore A. Mohler; building site.
George Angel, Charles E. Fink
and Joseph P. Fitzgerald; captain
of color guard, Edwin Davidson.
Also chief ranger, Ernest M.
Riddle; chief of stunt corps, j.
Myron Jones; tuxedo group and
chanters, William c. Kathmyer.
and ritual, Carlton L. Ohlheiser.
Evening star., 1949-02-28
Train Kills Woman, Hurts
Husband Near luray
BY the Asseeioted Press

LURAY, Va. Feb. 28.-Mrs.
George Brown was killed and her
husband seriously injured when
their truck was hit by a south
bound Norfolk g. Western passen-
ger train near here yesterday.
Mr.. Brown was taken to State
Memorial Hospital here.
The truck was said to have been
crossing the tracks on the private
road leading from their farm al
Elgin, 4 miles northeast of here
1t was knocked several hundred
feet and demolished.
Mrs. Brown. native of Madison
County, was Miss Cora Blanken-
baker before marriage. She is sur
vived by two children, Mrs. James
Barham, Elgin, and Mrs. Ernie
Hall, Arlington, and three STEP
children, Charles Brown, Hagers-
town; Jesse Brown. Washington
and Mrs. Pearl Seekford, Baltl-
more.
Evening star., 1949-02-28
$4,000 Fire Destroys
Barn at PooIesvilIe

A 48-stall COW barn on the farm
of Harold Smith at Poolesville was
destroyed by fire late yesterday,
with loss estimated by the owner
at $4,000.
No cattle were injured but the
flames consumed 40 tons of hay
and damaged 26 milk cans. it was
reported by Clarence Oftutt, jr..
tenant.
Members of the Gaithersburg-
Washington Grove and Upper
Montgomery volunteer fire de-
partments prevented spread of
the fire to a 60-stall barn only 20
feet away, and saved adjoining
sheds for grain storage and horses.
Bernard Stolz, %, Gaithersburg
fireman, was burned about the
face and left leg while fighting an
earlier fire i'm two barns and a
chicken house belonging to James
w. Deppra, Gaithersburg nurserye
man. He was given first aid on
the scene by members OF the
Gaithersburg rescue squad and
sent home.
One hundred chickens and
nursery equipment were lost in
! the fire but livestock barn was
saved. Firemen said Mr.. Deppra
estimated his loss at $4,000.
Evening star., 1949-02-28

held since 1887.
DR.. Bowman has been active
in community affairs and in
the Washington Federation OF
Churches. He was chairman Of
the federation's Committee on
Marriage and the Home, which
he formed. He also served several
years on the federation's Social
Welfare Committee. and is now
vice chairman of the Committee
on Marriage and the Home of
the Federal Council of Churches
of Christ in America.
A native of Dayton. Va. DR..
Bowman is a graduate of the
school he is going to head. He
received a Phi. D. degree in edu-
cation from the University of Chi
cago in 1929.
DR.. Bowman served as associate
professor of education at the
Farmville State (VaD Teachers
College from 1928 to 1880. and as
dean OF men ana head OF tne
education department at Juniata
College, Huntingdon, Pa, from
1880 to 1887. During the sum-
mer he taught at other institu-
tions.
A veteran of World War I, DR.
Bowman will be the fifth presi-
dent of Bridgewater College. He
will take over his new duties about
August l.
DR.. and Mrs. Bowman live at
2910 Twentieth street NE. They
have four children, Warren D.
Bowman, jr., 10, junior at
Bridgewater College; Helen, 16;
Ruth, II, and Jean, 8.
Evening star., 1949-02-28
Florists Short Course
Set at MARYLAND U.

A short course for Maryland
florists and commercial flower
producers will be held at the Uni
versity of Maryland Wednesday.
Sponsored by the university S
Extension Service and the Middle
Atlantic Florists Association. the
one-day course will include dis
cussions led by commercial grow
ers and research workers. r. Lloyd
Jenkins of Suitland is president OF
the Florists Association. DR.. Con-
rad B. Link is in charge Of f1ori-
culture at the university.