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CSM believes the most important editorial in our magazine are the great letters we get from you. Sincerely yours, P.S.— We've provided a simple and convenient form that you may use, if you wish. September/October 2009 Dear Carol, Thank you from the heart of my heart for the box of back issues of Cecil Soil, which you so generously sent to my mom, Beatrice Owens. I wish you could have seen her face when she opened the package. She was totally stunned! Mom intends to write you a letter about how much she enjoys your publication. But, at age 87 ¾, writing is not the easiest or highest priority task of any day. We are both extremely grateful for your generosity in sending all of your back issues. I know Mom intends to read them in order and savor each memory from her home county. I, too, am going to read each to refresh memories of my county of birth and learn more about it. Thank you, again, for your thoughtfulness and for caring. You and your organization epitomize the humanity and spirit, which are the foundations of our country and society.
With respect and esteem, Dear Carol, Thank you so much for the complete set of Cecil Soil Magazines. Really a surprise, but greatly appreciated. Lots of good reading for the coming winter months. I had picked up about four copies of past issues in different places. Then a dear friend Adele (Owens) Reynolds gave me a subscription this year. When they arrive I can’t lay them down until I’ve gone through them. Adele and I go way back to first grade in Perryville Elementary School (1927), played sports in high school and kept in touch. I have read many things that bring back memories of my 88 years in Cecil County, such as the story of Vincent LaMonica. Didn’t he have a sister Josephine, I remember from school?
Sincerely, Thank you for a lovely magazine and the puzzle find is great. Wishing you all a safe and Happy 4th of July.
Ruth C. Gonce
While looking through an old copy of Cecil Soil (Nov.-Dec. 2007) I came across this picture of the Cecil County Holly Tree. A long time ago there used to be a house along the side of this tree called the Holly Tree House. This is a picture of me now. I was born in the Holly Tree House in March 1933, and my sister Diane Richard was born there in November 1931. I now live in Ware Presbyterian Health Center. Thank you for printing this story about the tree.
Marion Snyder-Herrin Dear Mr. Ed Belote Sr., I picked up Cecil Soil Magazine at the Rising Sun post office. I was looking through it and saw “Where in the county is this?” I knew right away; it was 13 E. Cherry Street in Rising Sun, Md. It is now Jensen’s workroom upholstery. I enjoy Cecil Soil Magazine very much. I met my husband, Herbert E. Ryan Jr. when he was in service during World War II and was stationed at Freeman Field Air Force Base in Seymour, Indiana in 1943. We were married in 1944. When Herb got out of the service he came back home to Rising Sun, Maryland to find a job. I was living with my parents in Indiana. He found a job working in the post office at Bainbridge, Md. My son, John and I came to Rising Sun to stay in March of 1946. There were no houses around Rising Sun to rent or buy so we stayed with Herb’s parents, Herbert Ryan Sr. and Rosa, for three years. They lived at 13 E. Cherry Street. Later we bought a house on Wilson Ave. and fixed it up and I still live there.
Dorothy R. Ryan Dear Ed, I certainly enjoyed the article “Welcome to My World” in the July/August edition of Cecil Soil. Oh! Wait a minute! I wrote it! Seriously, I really enjoy your magazine. It is a wonderful way to learn about our native Cecil County neighbors. I am trying to spread the word. I have sent Cecil Soil to friends in Annapolis, Texas, Chicago, Harford County, etc. In my article, there was one typographical error. It is Johns Hopkins Hospital and not John Hopkins Hospital. (I hope Mr. Hopkins didn’t flip in his grave when he saw that!)
Sincerely, Dear Carol and Ed, Thank you and your staff for all your hard work in putting the Mt. Harmon story together. I was surprised that you used all the pictures my brother Bill and I sent you. Especially the picture of mom and dad on your front cover. Carol was very generous in giving my son enough issues for the whole family to read. I am sorry to say that my sister, Charlotte, passed four days before the magazine was released and never got to see the story. I truly enjoy reading every article of your magazine. The articles take me back to Cecil County again...actually I never left. Thanks again for giving my story your “Cover Story” spot.
Yours truly, Dear CSM, In the 1930s my dad, Edward A. Borden, took a one-day vacation from the Cedar Tree Garage between Elkton and North East. My brother Edward C. and I went with him in the Rio tow truck. We headed west, I think, till he turned to the right some place. We went around and by trees in a forest for about 15 minutes, then came to a stream about 20 feet wide in places. On the near side were large boulders. Dad said it was the Moffitt or Maffit place and that he lived there as a kid. We swam in water 8 feet deep in places and then fished sitting on the large rocks. Caught 6 to 7 inch sunfish and eels. Does anyone know of the Moffitt property or where the stream was located? Brother Edward has passed on so I’m the only one who remembers the one-day vacation. Any help will be appreciated.
Duane Borden Dear Folks at Cecil Soil, Thank you so much for the extra copies of your magazine. They left the next day for Houston, Tex., to the home of my cousin, Joyce Carr Conrad. They will be shared with her brother, Jerry, in Florida. Joyce is the originator of the “Mann Family History.” Hence the necessity of Cecil Soil articles by Ruth Mann Lashley. We are all proud of Ruth and her achievements. Joyce and her dad, Leroy Carr, did a wonderful map of Elk Mills showing who lived in each home when it was thriving. I cannot begin to tell you the size of our history of related families.
Sincerely,
I’ve enclosed a photo of Tyler Adams, the young man you interviewed in Herb’s Saturday morning August 8, in his Young Marine uniform. On special occasions when he is doing color guard he also wears his Class ‘C’ dress uniform. These pics were taken November 1, 2008, on the day of his graduation. This is an outstanding organization. Since Tyler has joined, I have seen a change for the better in his self-esteem and pride, and he has started volunteering at Singerly Firehouse on Wednesday evenings for Bingo, and loves it. As a result of this he has decided he wants to be a member of the fire company as soon as he is old enough and wants a career in the medical field. In his unit he just recently received special recognition for his community service and was promoted to Lance Corporal.
Sincerely, Dear CSM, I loved the article on Mt. Harmon. My mother worked there in the 1930s. I would love to contact Kathryn Matthews Horne to see if she has memories of my mother. Would it be possible to get contact info for Kathryn? My mother, Rachel Craig Boulden lived on a farm on the outside of Cecilton. I lived in Cecilton until I turned 18. My mother passed away in 1999, but she spoke often of Rayner and Gladys Matthews.
Thanks, Dear Cecil Soil Magazine, Read a letter from Patsy Coale who mentioned the town kids in Rising Sun. Two of those town kids go by the name of Billy and Patsy Spencer. I’ve been trying to locate them for 40 years. Hope this note might find its way to someone who does know where my two very good friends reside.
Thank you, Dear CSM, Thank you for providing this valuable publication. I would like to see featured stories listed next to your back issues you have for sale. Many of the cover photos look like things I may be interested in, but without knowing what they are pictures of I am afraid to invest. I have been researching my mother’s family history in Cecil County and have discovered many wonderful places I would like to know more about.
Fay Wood Dear Fay, What a great suggestion! We have now updated our convenient online ordering system to include more detailed descriptions for all of our back issues. Check it out at www.cecilsoilmagazine.com. Thanks for writing! Dear Cecil Soil, I work for the Cecil County Circuit Court. We have not yet received our latest pile of Cecil Soil. Please bring some. We love them.
God Bless. Editor’s note: The recipe that appeared on page 15 of our July/August issue was incorrect. The accurate one is as follows: The Lum family’s recipe for Maryland beaten biscuits:
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