Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-11-17
WORCESTER co.
WOMEN At WORK
Maryland Council Of Defense.
WOmen'S Section. Miss
PurneII, Chairman.

cester County, was held November Sth.
a, the home OF the chairman, Miss
Julia A. Purnel Reports on the work
accomplished during the summer were
given by the charmen from each dis
trict.
Mrs. Edward shoemaker. OF Balti-
more. chairman of the Women's Section
uf Maryland. was present, and gave a
resume OF the work accomplished by
the women Of Maryland. since April.
and a plan Of the work TO be done for
the winter Miss Ann Turnbull Of
baltimore. chairman Of the bureau for
employment, spoke Of the success of
the volunteer workers. and invited any
vino were Interested in taking a course
in telegraphy wireless. or stenography
to her office in Baltimore. and arrange
ments could be made whereby they
teachers.
Miss Roielle Handy. of Berlin. enroll
ment officer of the Women's organiza-
tons, reported that Worcester County
had the first complete list handed in by
the appointed time. there being ninety
four organizations composed of men
and women. and Of women only. in the
county as far az could be ascertained
Mrs Shoemaker expressed herself
a. quite pleased with the work done in
Worcester County, and with the pro-
gressive spirit displayed by the women.
Mrs Thomas r. Wharton. captain Of
the Food Conservation Army for Wor
cester County. reported that Worcester
County stands second in the counties Of
Maryland in the number OF pledge cards
returned
A general discussion Of the winter :
work followed and plans were made
Tor greater activity in all departments,
after which the meeting adjourned
Mrs. Thomas r Wharton. of Stock :
ton, and Mrs. Francis J Lloyd. of
Pocomokc. members of the commission.
We're present. and Miss Rozelle Handy,
Of Berlin. and Miss Miriam Dickinson.
Of pocomoke, district chairmen
The others present were Miss Mar
garet Crockett. Mrs Albert Parker
Mrs Schooiield. Miss Nettie Barnes
Miss Mary Merritt. Mrs. w X Robin
son. Of Chestertown. and Mrs John W.
station
RED CROSS.
The canned goods and iellies so gener-
ously contributed by the circles of POGO
moke. Stockton, and Snow Hill have
heen shipped to Camp Meade. $50 in all
to be accredited to Worcester County
for this week $ donation to Uncle Sam ;
shelf. 50 Christmas packages have
been sent to the Potomac Division Of
the A. X G. by the Snow Hill Circle
The chairmen of the various classes
report an increased attendance and a
consequent larger output of surgical
dressings
knitting is being done most yigor-
nGsiy. and large number of articles
will soon be ready for shipment
The members of the Junior Circle are
knitting coverlets for hospital use.
EDUCATION.
Miss Mary pusey. Supervisor of Rural
schools. is urging parents not only to
send their children to school every
school day. but to send them on time
Many children throughout the county
miss the first hour or two of the school
day, thus l"sing a valuable part of the
days work
The welfare of our children should be
our first consideration. and We must
educate them that they may be able TO
shoulder responsibilities heavier than
have ever before rested upon any peo-
pie
RECREATION.
Under the craftsmanship of Miss Mary
Merritt the High School girls of the
county are being organized to supply to
our boys in the service little extras.
such "a magazines. and an occasional
box of home made candies. particularly
the ''sugarless" kinds.
Two or more of their number will be
appointed each day to work for half an
hour or so after school doing Red Cross
york in the work rooms. or home knit
ting Plans for other activities are
being formulated
SOLDIERS 4 SAILORS WELFARE.
In the event of such service being
needed, in each community centre some
woman particularly fitted for it will be
appointed to write letters for the i'm.
mediate families of the men in the army
and navy.
Il Is urged by the Council that the
above be told TO all people. especially
the above mentioned families.
Draft Evader Is