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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
John S. McMasfer
I'LL With Pneumonia


The many friends of John S. Nc
Master, both here and on the PENN
sula, will regret very much to hear
that he is suffering from an attack of
pleuro- pneumonia and now is quite ill
at his home in Jersey City.
His condition will be watched with
great anxiety by all who know him,
and there will be hundreds who will
wish him speedy recovery. The
Eastern Shore claims him as her very
own. The great interest shown by
him in everything pertaining to "The
Land of Evergreens," makes that 10
cality responsive friend, and every
body who claims it as residence will
root for Jacks" restoration to health
and strength
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
COUNTY FIELD MEET WILL BE IN
SNOW HILL MONDAY, APRIL q
INTER- COUNTY
DEBATE MONDAY
p. II. S. Team Will Meet .Snov
Hill In Municipal Building

The Inter- County Debate held year
ly under the auspices Of the Public
Discussion League OF Maryland will
be held this year on Monday evening,
March II. Every high school in the
county has entered a town in this
contest and the interest is very keen.
Pocomoke High School will be rep
resented this year on the affirmative
by Howarth Covington and Herman
Bailey; the negative, by Wanda Yea
sey and Basil Payne. The affirmative
team will remain at home and debate
a negative team from Snow Hill, the
negative team will go to Berlin to
meet the affirmative team of that
school.
The debate will be held in the Mu-
nicipal Building on Monday coming
March II beginning promptly at S
o'clock. The question "Should the
Government Own the Railroads" is
one in which everyone should be in
terested and the public is cordially
invited to be present. In order to de-
fray necessary expenses, silver Of
fering will be taken at the door.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
MISS BYRD ENTERTAINS
AT BRIDGE FUNCTION
Affair Given Wednesday Afternoon
In Honor Of Her Guest, Miss
Evelyn M. Harrison

Miss Louise Byrd entertained {
number. of her friends at Bridge or
Wednesday afternoon of this week a.
her home on Walnut street. The af-
fair was in honor of her house guest,
Miss Evelyn M. Harrison, of Wythe-
vile, Va, and was one of the most de-
lightful social events of the season.
The favors consisted of attractive
baskets of pink crepe paper made t.
form rose petals, filled with candies
Among those who enjoyed the hos
pitality of the hostess were:
Mesdames E. Wilfred Ross, Clinton
Duncan, Claude Davis, Norris Young
w. Sidney Stevens, John Clarke, R.
w. Lankford, Allen Schoolfield, E. S.
Maddox, Farrel Bowen, Russell Mat
thews, Milton L. Veasey, r Harlan
Robertson, Henry B. Filchard, G. E.
Powell, L. Paul Ewell, Mark Gala
han, Griffin Callahan, Edwin Wilson,
Misses Rosemary Stevens, Mildred
NAPLES, Edna Callahan, Anne Blaine,
Annie Merrill, Margaret Wilson Mil
dred Clogg, Willie Walters, Myrtle
Ashburn, Bertha Walters, Marcelena
Schoo1ield and Bernlce Thompson.
The first prize was awarded Miss
Rosemary Stevens while Miss Harri-
SON was the recipient of the guest
prize.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
Pennsy's Train Cre,us
80 Per Cent Efficient

During the month of January, 59,-
O24 efficiency checks We're conducted
in the four regions of the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad System, among en-
ployes engaged in train movement to
determine whether signals, operating
rules and other safety precautions
were being properly observed. In
58,975 instances perfect performance
was recorded; in only 49 cases were
failures noted. These figures indi-
cate better than 99.9% efficiency on
the part of train service employees in
observing the Company's safety regu-
latons
The Pennsy's. efficiency checks
cover practically every detail of rail-
road operation on which the safety
and comfort of passengers and the
expeditions movement of both pas
senger and freight trains depend.
Situations not ordinarily anticipated
in everyday railroad operation are
also included, so that the ability of
employees to function properly in e.
mergenoies may be closely observed.
Each operating division of the sys-
tenn is required to make a minimum
number of these checks monthly, bas-
ed ON train miles operated.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
METHODIST CHURCHES ANNUAL
CONFERENCES DRAWING NEAR
GIRL SCOUTS PLAN
FOR CAMPING TRIP
Benefit Performance Will Be
GiUen To Raise Funds

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If your girl is a Girl Scout, and you
would spare her digestion the weight
Of "camp-made" bread, help her and
her sister Scouts to have real sure
enough camping trip this summer, by
giving them your cooperation and en-
listing the aid Of your friends.
On April 18th, the Girl Scouts of
Troop !, Pocomoke City, will give a
benefit performance, using Miss
Grace Sage as a headliner, in the
reading Of Romance" a three-act
play by Edward Sheldon.
Miss Sage has been member of
the faculty of the Leland Powers
School of Expression of Boston. She
comes to us with the very highest
recommendations Of her ability and
charm, from prominent schools and
colleges, and women's clubs where
she has appeared.
Look for the Scouts announce
ment next week, with further infor-
nation concerning the program, and
plan Of the campaign.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
Eight Year Old Boy
Preaches Sermon Here

Newton Hastings, Of Salisbury,
Md, the 8-year-old boy preacher, held
forth in the Baptist Church last We'd
nesday night to a packed house.
His text was, "Take up your Cross
and Follow Me-" This youthful pub
lie speaker has been electrifying au-
diences all over the peninsula and
elsewhere. He is pronounced a wonder
for his age, and seems truly inspired
with real message. His effort in the
local church was pronounced to be
wonderful; and all who heard of him
can truly say that "out Of the mouths
Of babes and sucklings," there can
come words of wisdom and true ad-
monition.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
Desirability OF Pocomoke City As
Permanent Place To Hold
League Events.
COLORED SCHOOLS WILL
HOLD MEET APRIL 18TH


Information from DR.. William Bur-
dick, State Supervisor of Physical
Education, is to the effect that the
dates set for the Worcester County
Field and Track School Meets are,
for the white schools, Monday April
%; and for the colored, Saturday,
April 26th.
These events are looked forward to
with interest by, it is safe to say,
everybody. The day counts as holi-
day. Whether a family is represent
ed in the contests or not, everybody
wants to see them pulled off, and
thousands turn out on Field Day.
This fact seems to be a sound and
solid argument for holding the games
at place where everybody can see
them; the selection of field that
will offer the greatest convenience to
the greatest number. Those who
nave frequented these scholastic
sports with a desire to enjoy them,
nave failed to do SO becaue of an in
ability to get near the contestant If
it is track race, it cannot be seen
lnless one is tall enough to see over
the heads Of those who crowd "the
pole" or has been lucky enough to
raw the pole himself.
The field events meet with sinni-
ar obstruction. Consequently, those
rho went for the sport, stay and
make a general holiday or go home.
This situation causes one to look
bout him for suitable place to take
are of this all-important school ac-
ivity; and it would appear that POGO
noke City can present the best
grounds to entertain the school-boy
and school girl athletes. In the Fair
Crumbs and the old Base Ball park,
there would be chance to be COM
Portable and also to take in an event
from start to finish. This could also
be done, too, without the necessity of
standing on ones feet all day. The
seating accommodations are comfort
ible and commodious and when the
day is over the spectators could go
home feeling not quite so fatigued
SIS when there is standing room only.
1t would seem, then, that the State
and County Athletic authorities would
do well to consider Pocomoke City as
permanent location for these meets.
It would also seem that if the citizens
want it here, somebody should get
busy in an effort to make the mana
gers see the advisablity of staging
the contests here. This would be a
propitious time to agitate the ques-
ton of securing the ball park as a.
permanent play ground. The Demo-
crat would urge action on this matter
and stands ready to assist whatever
may be started in this direction.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
MASONIC ORDER TO
SPONSOR De MOLAY
twenty-five Pocomoke Boys To Be
Received March 21.-Sali.bury
Also To Have Chapter

The DeMolay Order, spnsored by
the Masonic Order and composed of
boys who have arrived at the age Of
I6 years and who have not yet reach
ed the age of matur1ty-21 years
will have representative chapter in
Pocomoke City.
In conjunction with Salisbury a
meeting will be called in that city on
Friday, March 81. On this date the
Baltimore Chapter DeMolay, accom-
panied by Grand Master Seipp, A. F.
& A. M, also member of Grand
Council DeMolay, will be present,
confer degrees, and install officers.
The communication will be held
either in the Armory or in the Ma
sonic lodge room, according to the
number of people to be cared for.
The DeMolay Order has no connec-
ton at all with Masonry, but is spon-
.sored by the order. It was originated
in March, five years ago with a men,
bership of 280; it now numbers over
100000. Its teachings and principles
include ga reverence for God and
natural parents" and inculcate those
virtues which prepare the youth of
the land for good citizenship.
AS noted above the age boy must
attain is 16 years; he automatically
drops out when he reaches the day he
is 81.
Masons' sons and their chums are
eligible to membership; this provis-
ion insures a wide choice. About Is
boys from Pocomoke City will be ini-
tiated, these being sponsored by Doric
Chapter No. Al, Royal Arch Masons.
To this meeting all Master Masons
are invited and urged to attend. It is
hoped that large representation will
be on hand from the number of
Masons in Pocomoke City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
Music At Bank Banquet
Was Special Feature

The Democrat, in it's issue of last
week, failed to note very important
feature of the Citizens Bank banquet;
viz, the. music; for this it wishes to
make amends.
The piano accompanied, the piano
soloist, and the vioiinist-all con-
tributed> a share equal to any in MAX
ing the occasion a delightful one.
Mrs. Benjamin Dryden and Mr.. Groh
entertained in most delightful man.
ner and the diners showed their ap-
probation by frequent encores. Their
selections were most pleasing and
showed rare appreciation Of their art.
Miss Evelyn Harrison, a friend of
Miss Louise Byrd from Florida, rem
dered two solos which stamped her as
q finished pianist. Her technique was
almost perfect; her touch, while firm,
was most expressive, and her inter-
pretation was far above what might
be expected from an amateur per-
former, if such she was. The audi
ence, not specially musical critics was
not, however, slow to recognize the
real merit of Miss Harrison's rendi-
tions. They generously applauded
her and tneir response to her pre-
sentations was such as to give proof
Of the power of real artistic work to
make itself known and appreciated.
The music was a wonderful accom-
panient to the feast Of material good
things.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
Bishop Tyler, Of North
Dakota, To Preach Here

Bishop Tyler, of North Dakota,
will preach in st. Mary's Church,
Friday. March 21st at 10 A. M. HIS
message will be about the field work
of the Church at home and abroad.
The Bishop comes un6er the authori-
ty of the speakers bureau of the Ma
tional Church Council. In the after
noon of the same day he will speak
in Crisfeld. Snow Hill, Stockton,
Kingston and Fairmount have been
invited to join in service in Pocomoke
City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
POCOMOKE CITY
STORES PRESENT
SPRING STYLES
Large And Varied Displays Mark
This City As Center OF PENN.
sula Fashions For Milady
DETAILED ACCOUNT OF
MATERIALS AND MODELS

The most noticeable features of the
Spring Fashions as shown in the o.
penings, which have just occurred,
are decided vogue for the tailored
suit, the popularity Of the small,
close fitting hat and a decided fancy
for lavish use of lace and button
trimmings. The swagger, masculine
tailleurs are SO combined with an air
of smartness and softened with clever
accessorie as to lend an air of refine
ment distinctly and irresistibly femi-
nine.
One of the most striking show win
dows featured black and white,
which seems to be high in favor, with
touches of scarlet and yellow to re-
lieve the sobriety. Skirts for street
wear are ten to twelve inches from
the ground and for afternoon and ev-
ening wear eight to ten inches. Ev-
ening dresses Of coral, flame, yellow
and metal are developed in the daint-
lest and sheerest of georgettes and
crepes
From the land of the geisha and the
rickshaws came the inspiration for
the new silk scarfs being worn with
the tailored suit The strong Celes-
tial influence is also expressed in the
bizarre and novel motifs and trim
mings on dresses and overblouses and
in the fantastic but wonderfully ap-
pealing combinations. Fobs are be-
ing worn with the tailored suit and a
touch of sophistication is introduced
by the white gardenia in the left
lapel. Colored handkerchiefs( match
the silk scarf and both seem indis-
pensible in completing the costume.
Shoes also bear. the tailored seal.
Complete comfort has resulted in the
low box heel and American women
are convinced that nothing will di-
vorce them from this style which has
become fashionable for all occasions.
At the moment black suede leads in
footwear with patent leather a close
second. Buckles in various forms
divide their attention between the
tongue and the instep strap
In sport dresses flannel leads, with
the two-piece pull over model in
prime favor.
Taken as a whole, with all the
touches of mascusinity and models
cut on straight, boyish lines, styles
were never more alluring or more de-
lightfully feminine, and Pocomoke
City now, as never before, is living
up to its reputation Of being "The
Fashion Center Of the Eastern
Shore"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
GOVERNOR BROUCH
SCORES BIG SUCCESS
Lecture Pronounced Best Number
OF The Series. Season Not
Financially Profitable.

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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
HANDSOME SCHOOL TO
Be BUILT AT MARION
$4,000 Structure To Replace Burnt
Building: Capitalization
Plan Adopted.

The schoolhouse at Marion Sta
tion recently destroyed by fire, will
be succeeded by a $4,000 brick struc-
ture.
This fire was thought to be of in
cendiary origin, and since it occur
red the County Board of Education
has provided for the accommodation
Of the pupils anywhere a room could
be secured.
The new school building will be To-
Gated on the State road near Marion
on six-acre tract, which will be
used as an athletic field and play
ground. The school building to be e.
rected will be one of the finest in the
county. It will be patterned after
the high school at Preston, Caroline
county.
The Board Of Education received
$4,000 insurance on the destroyed
building, and this sum, with $4,000,
which will be provided by the County
Commissioners, will finance the erec-
tion Of the proposed building. The
new structure will contain eight large
rooms in addition to various other de-
partments and will be fully equipped
with all modern conveniences.
It is understood that the centrali-
zation plan, which will do away with
a number of the rural schools, is un-
der consideration by the County
Board of Education and pupils in the
vicinity of Kingston, Hopewell and
other sections will be transported to
Marion by motor vehicles.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
CahaN- Mills

Miss Evelyn C. Mills, daughter of
Wilmer Mills of this city, and Alfred
Cahall, Jr., were quietly married in
Elkton, Md, Saturday, March 9th.
Immediately following the cere-
mony the young couple motored to
Wilmington and Philadelphia, and are
at present with the groom's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Cahall, Sr., in
fredericksburg, Md.
Upon, their return they will make
their home in Centreville, Md, where
the groom is employed by the C. &
P. Telephone Company.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
Big Real Estate Deal
Handled By Local Man

Grant Mahan has sold to parties
from Missouri, his farm at Rehoboth,
with all stock, machinery and equip
ment.
This is one of the finest farms in
the State, contains 9821a acres and
is known as the "Colbourne Farm"
This is the largest real estate deal
that has been made in this section
for some time. The sale was made
through the office of Lee Bonneville
the real estate man. Mr.. Bonneville
has also within the last few days,
sold the farm of Rebecca E. Adams,
and the farm of A. G. Fisher, both of
Somerset county.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
ROTARIANS WILL
MEET MARCH 81
IN BALTIMORE
Thirty-Fourth District Conference
Will Be In Session Two Days.
Large Attendance Expected
PROGRAM WILL PRESENT
A ROUND OF INSPIRATION

The 34th District Rotary Confer
ence will meet in Baltimore Monday
March 81 and Tuesday April 1, 1924
From reports sent out, it is believed
this will be the best one ever arrang-
ed, it wiIrbe one round of inspiration,
song, and good fellowship Ia rare oc-
casion, and one no Rotarian can af-
ford to miss.
The programme will really COM
mence on Sunday March 80, with a
church service in Mt. Vernon Place M.
f. Church Rev Oscar T. Olson, min
lister he preaching a special sermon to
Rotarians. There will be, of course,
the usual fine music for which this
congregation is noted.
On Monday there will be an address
welcome by w. Henry Jennings,
President Baltimore Rotary Club,
and speech of welcome to Balti-
more by Hon. Howard w. Jackson.
mayor Of Baltimore. From that time
on there will be a succession of adj
dresses on topics all related to Ro-
tartan work - these delivered by
prominent Rotarians. Such subjects
as District Governors Business Ses-
sion," Rotary Fundamentals" "Busi-
ness Methods" and "Rotary Pro-
gress," will take up the time of the
principal speakers these to be fol-
lowed by general discussion.
The amusement features will in
clude luncheons; a trip to historic
Annapolis, on which occasion there
will be lunch at Carvel Hall, visit to
the Naval Academy and to st. Johns
College; concert on the Roof Garden
of the Century Theatre; and a recep-
ton and banquet to Rotarians and
wives.
All Rotary-Annes are invited and
special effort will be made to get a
large attendance of the wives of Ro-
tarans. For them there will be au-
tomobile trips luncheon and cards at
the Baltimore Country Club, literary
games for those not playing cards;
all to be under the auspices of the
Ladies. Auxiliary of the Baltimore
Club, Mrs. Douglas Burnet, president.
Reduced rates. under certain con-
ditions can be obtained on all railroad
lines; the registration fee takes care
of certain social functions, but not
all; the hotel rates vary from So to
$5 per day for room without bath;
and from 81 to So with bath; meals
on the European plan. Those who in
tend to go, should make reservations
early.
Prof. E. Clarke Fontaine is chair
man of the local "On to Baltimore"
committee, and he reports that at
least nine members of the Pocomoke
City Club will be in attendance. No
doubt this number will be increased,
and that those who go from here will
return brimming with enthusiasm and
filled with the spirit of Rotarianism.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-03-15
Dies Suddenly

R Kline Pennewell died suddenly in
Chester, Pa, on Saturday of last
week, aged Al. He was buried on
Tuesday last in Delmar, Nd, the
Masonic order taking charge of the
body at the grave. He is survived by
a widow; one son, Robert; a sister
and brother.
Interrnent was made in the Metho-
dist Protestant cemetery, Rev. Ellis
Jones officiating.
Mr.. Pennewell was closely related
to Mrs. William H. Dryden and Ray
mond w Dixon of this city.