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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-23
ST. JOHNS ENDOWMENT
FUND NOW $33S,OOO
College On Firmer. Financial Foun-
dation Than At Any Time
In Its History

st. Johns College is on firmer f.
,nancial foundation than at any time
in its history, President Enoch B.
Carey stated recently, in commenting
on recent benefactions which bring
the college endowment fund up to
$685., 900. A liberal grant from the
State legislature is made available by
the $3OO,0OO mark having been reach
ed; and further grant Of 500, 900 is
contingent upon the raising Of anoth-
er $4,000. Among prominent Mary
land names on the list Of donors, that
of William Woodward, president of the
Hanover Bank of New York City
heads the list with $4,000. Other
generous gifts were made by John
Hays Hammond and Herbert Noble.
both members Of the st. Johns Board
of Governors.
National recognition Of st. Johns
standing was disclosed in the gift of
$25, 900 from the Carnegie Corpora
tion for the development Of the col
lege library. The college is at pres
ent remarkable for its collection of
colonial volumes, among which was
recently discovered a tract written in
1864 to lure settlers to Florida. The
writer, apparently Florida's earliest
real estate .iealer, declared that he
would go into voluntary solitude for
five years for the privilege Of spend
ing the rest of his days in the para
disc known as Florida.
Simultaneous with State and Nat
ional recognition of st. Johns, word
was recently received that Alfred e.
Zimmerman, English scholar, lectur-
ter, had mentioned st. Johns as an
example of the best type of American
educational institutions where alert
students and capable teachers were
cooperating in the enterprise OF
learning.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-23
HEALTH ASSOCIATION
FOR COUNTY FORMED
Organization Effected At Meeting
Held 10 Snow Hill Tuesday,
Orlando Harrison, President

A meeting was held last Tuesday
evening in the Court House at Snow
Hill at 7.30 o'clock for the purpose
of forming County Health Associa-
ton ,and putting on foot the matter
of engaging county nurse to sue
ceed Miss Wilson, resigned.
Between 10 and As persons were
present and effected the following or
ganization: President, Senator Orlan-
do Harrison; vice-president, Mrs. M.
T. Hargis, Snow Hill; vice-president,
F. Lee Bonneville, Pocomoke City;
secretary, Miss Lucy Stagg, Snow
Hill! treasurer, DR.. w. Fl. Ricketts,,
Snow Hill.
Committees are to be appointed in
different sections Of the county, the
chairmen of which will be ex-
officio members Of the Board of
Directors; and all the people present
at the meeting last Tuesday were con-
stituted charter members Of the AS
SOClAC1Ous
Speeches were made by DR.. v. Fl.
Somoskoey, explaining purposes Of
the meeting and also Of the Associa-
ton. Miss Monroe, Of the State De-
partment of Public Health lauded the
work Of Miss Wilson, as also did
School Superintendent Humphreys
the latter stating that under her ad-
ministration the attendance at the
schools had materially increased.
It was decided that nurse should
be employed at once, and, it is pre-
sumed, at a salary equal to that paid
the former incumbent. Those presen!
from Pocomoke were Mr.. and Mrs. L
Paul Ewell and Mrs. Frank d. Young
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-23
WOMAN'S CLUB CHOOSE
THRIFT" FOR DISCUSSION
Papers Read Bearing On Various
Angles Of Subject AT Recent
Meeting OF Organization

At recent meeting Of the Wom-
ans Club of Worcester County, the
subject of "Thrift" was discussed from
q four fold stand point.
Thrift in the home was presented
by Mrs. William Townsend Of Girdle-
tree in a most excellent and concise
manner. Her paper will appear later
in the county papers.
Thrift in the church was discussed
by Rev. E. L. Bunce of this city, who
outlined his subject and spoke from
the three heads. Industry-the wise
investments Of our assets and conser-
walton Of resprns. In his usual affable
and convincing manner, Mr.. Bunce
showed why Thrift was just as essen.
tial to the prosperity Of the church
as elsewhere.
Thrift in the community was clear
ly demonstrated by Clayton Richard.
son Of the Commercial National Bank
Of Snow Hill. His paper showed much
thought and gave very valuable sta.
tistical information. s
Individual Thrift-from the stand
point Of insurance, was carefully anG
thoughtfully brought TO the minds Of
the audience by e. w. Purnell o1
Edgemoor, Delaware, veteran life
insurance man Of forty years. expert.
ence.
His talk was very timely and ap.
propriate and received much favor.
able comment.
Insurance is one of the phases, fol-
which the Federation Of Wonan's
Clubs, is putting up strong appeal
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-23

And the meeting is a most import
ant one. It does seem impossible for
such general interest and such accom-
plishment to have become a reality
unless there is some substantial rea-
son therefor The whole Peninsula
is seething with enthusiasm over
what is believed to be the dawning of
a new era for Eastern Maryland and
Virginia and for Delaware, and it is
going to be costly nap for all those
who remain asleep when the rising
bell of progress sounds.
Men who have studied tn propo-
sition declare there is no place on this
continent that has more to offer than
the territory here. Any one who lis
ems cannot fail to be impressed with
the logical force, thorough sincerity,
and unbounded enthusiasm Of the rep
resentatives from all over the Shore.
They are absolutely sold to the idea
that mighty good fortune awaits this
spot on the Atlantic coast.
Then Pocomoke must become part
of the great onward movement, and
Mondays meeting is one Of the steps
to place her in an advantageous po-
sition.
Berlin and Snow Hill have formed
their Chambers Of Commerce; Sails
bury has strengthened hers. Princess
Anne has meeting next Tuesday,
which will be county wide and stren-
uous efforts are being made to get
out a big attendance. Chestertown
has gotten into the ring, and from
Kent down to the sea, the project
seems to have taken strong grip on
the people.
A meeting was held in Snow Hill
this week ut which D. Frank Fooks
presided and preparations were made
for a big county conference on Feb
ruary 2. The Commissioners of Wor-
cester have contributed $500 to the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-23

There will be a meeting held in the
Municipal Building, this city, on Mon
day evening at 7.30 o'clock. To this
meeting are invited all those who
have the interests of Pocomoke City
at heart, and are ready to enlist their
services in putting her in the ranks OF
the army on this Peninsula which, in
the opinion of host of people, is
marching toward a much desired
goal.
The particular aim of this meeting
is to organize local Board of Trade
or Chamber of Commerce. body to
work for our own home interests
while the Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore
Association is working for the good
Of the whole section.
This meeting is the result Of @
series Of minor ones which have been
held since the project Of the Peninsula
development was set on foot in Sails.
bury some time ago.
At that meeting only a few POGO.
moke people were present, tho many
were invited. Those who did go, got
together afterwards to consult as tt
what was the best thing to do fo1
this city. The result Of their discus
sions was to amalgamate with a com.
mittee that had been appointed some
time ago looking toward the organi.
zation of Board of Trade.
The combination appointed sub
committee to draft constitution fol
the proposed Board of Trade, which
constitution was submitted and adopt
ed, leaving only one matter unsettled
that Of the cost of membership. This
will be put up for discussion on Mon
day night, and the people present viii
be asked to give their ideas as to tht
way such moneys will be raised neces
sary for Pocomoke to take her place
in the proposed movement on the
Shore. +,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-23
Poconoke School Band
Concert Next Friday

The concert to be given by the Po-
comoke City School Band promises
an evening Of real musical enjoy
ment. The ;program will consist OF
solos, instrumental and vocal, with
other special features as well as num-
bers by the entire band.
The proceeds are for school purpos-
es and the entertainment should meet
with hearty public support.
Tickets are now on sale at the Drug
store of w. Fl. Clarke E. Co.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-23
Young Mems Class
Meet With Teacher

The Young Mems Class, "The a
Ms" of the Salem M. E. Church met
at the home of Mrs. Annie A. Crock
ett, Walnut street, Thursday night,
January 14th.
There being nearly all of her class
present, and about five visitors-you
may all see that most sociable time
was had by all.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-23
Important Citizens Meeting To Be
Held In City Hall Monday Evening


DNIV Shore Association Of
Attendance Absolutely Misconceptions And Learn
WhatO ther Towns Are Doing
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1926-01-23

County Commissioner, Charles L.
Mason, has been somewhat indisposed
lately by reason Of severe cold and
neuralgia. He is now recovering, and
hopes to be clear of his trouble IN
Few days.
Evening star., 1926-10-17

matches the local Guard team was
pitted against not only the men from
other National Guard organizations.
but the men from the regular serv-
ices, who have considerably more time
to train on the rifle ranges than the
members Of the local Guard.
The local team has made an en-
viable record for itself. 1t was pointed
out at headquarters, and 1t has 1ndl-
Gated the great value Of the plans or
the local Guard officials to train the
members of the outfits to handle their
rifles smartly so that every shot Will
tell. The team officers and the mem
bers now feel that they have been
amply repaid for the time spent IN
preparing for the matches, and much
Of the credit, 1t was said, goes to Capt.
Jensen for his efforts to raise the
team to the high pinnacle of rifle
craftsmanship.
The members of the teams. in ad-
dition to the glory they attained by
taking some high matches. came pack
to the units adorned with medals or
all descriptions and generous cash
prizes.
The Seagirt and Camp Meade
matches have been well covered In
the press reports, but little has been
said Of the results of the Camp Eus-
It's matches, which have just been dis
closed here in Capt. Jensen's reports:
The team, according to Capt. Jen-
sen, won second place, and took cash
prizes in the Old Dominion champion
ship match, defeating four regular
service teams and one Marine Corps
team. The team members on this
match were: Capt. J. c. Jensen, First
Lieut.. T. A. Riley, Staff Sergt. A. J.
Thill, Sergt. J. w. Crockett, Corp. G.
E. Votava and Pvt. w. r. Stokes.
In the 2OO-yard rapid-fire match Pvt.
w. r. Stokes won second place and
cash prize, and First Lieut.. I. A.
Riley seventh place and cash prize.
In the 3O0.yard rapid-fire match
Stokes took first place and a cash
prize and Riley fourth place and
cash prize.
In the Old Dominion individual
championship match, Capt. Jensen
took third place, winning a medal and
cash prize, and Corp. G. E.. Votava
finished eighth, being awarded a cash
prize.
In the Swiss match, 200 yards, Capt.
Jensen tied for fourth place and won
q cash prize, and Votava was eighth
on the list, being in the prize money.
Three local men won cash prizes in
the 200-yard small-bore match, Jensen
Evening star., 1926-10-17

ten report to headquarters as to the
date Of his examination and the name
Of the officer making the examination.
At the same time the medical officers
have been directed to make a similar
report Of all officers they examine, as
a means of getting q complete check
on the physical condition of the com.
missioned personnel Of the Guard.
The following enlisted in the local
Guard during the week: Alton J. s.
Eccleston, 35 T street, Headquarters
and Service Company, 121st Engi-
neers; Cooper B. Rhodes, 1898 N street,
Headquarters and Service Company,
121st Engineers, and William II.
Scott. 2113 Thirty-f1fth street. Com
pany B, 121st Engineers.
Second Lieut.. William A. Gormley
National Guard Reserve. has rendered
his resignation, and it has been for
warded to the War Department with
a recommendation that it be accepted.
While on active duty he was attached
to Company A, 121st Engineers. He
gave as his reason for resignation his
removal from the District of Column
bia
Capt. Raymond Peak, formerly COM
mander Of the 29th Military Police
Company Of the local National Guard,
but recently assigned to the Quarter
master Corps Of the goth National
Guard division staff, has been ordered
transferred to the officers unassigned
list as of October /. He will remain
there pending the acceptance of his
resignation, which has been forwarded
to the War Department recommend
ing favorable action.
Battery A, 260th Coast Artillery,
was the first to get its payrolls in for
the quarter ending September 80, and
consequently the men will be paid this
week for their drill attendance for
that period. A check for S710.36 for
this purpose has been received at
headquarters from the corps area dis
bursting officer at Baltimore.
The Guard is having prepared a So
cial register. With the idea Of bring
ing 1t up to date, officers have been in
structed to inform headquarters of all
adult members of their families.
Brigade headquarters is proudly ex-
hibiting the report made by Capt. J.
c. Jensen, Ordnance Department, on
the results attained by the National
Guard rifle team, of which he was the
captain, at the recent rifle matches
at Seagirth, N. j.; Camp Meade, Md,
and Camp Eustis, Va. At these
Evening star., 1926-10-17

and is a son Of Mrs. Ethel NJ. Andrus.
who resides here at 1000 E street.
He first enlisted in the local Guard
May 81, 1921, when the Engineer regi-
ment was being organized, having
been assigned at that time to Com
pany A. He put in full hitch with
this outfit, and when he re-enlisted
Nav 81, 1924, he was assigned to Com
pany E. He re-enlisted July IL. 1926.
for a period Of one year. He is popu-
lar among the members OF the COM
mand. and is one of the outstanding
non commissioned officers OF the regl-
ment, having been selected from the
entire command, with another non
com, to take charge at the recruit
school at the recent field training
encampment at Fort Humphreys
Efforts are being made to increase
the interest among members or the
local Guard in the military correspond
ence courses. in accordance win
latter received at Guard headquarters
from the Militia Bureau of the War
Department. It was pointed out that
upon presentation of satisfactory evil
dence Of proficiency In the subject
matter of any sub-courSe the corps
area commander Is authorized 10 en-
roll a student in the next Mgner
subcourse up to and including the ad-
yanced course This provision, 1t was
added, enables qualified National
Guard personnel to pursue the phase
of training desired without prior
actual completion Of all other CORE
spondence cources listed In advance
thereof. In the absence of other
records to the contrary. the command
er of the 3rd Corps Area, at Baltl-
more along with other area command
ers. is instructed to accept the recon-
mendations of instructors as 10 the
proper courses or subcourses TO De
pursued by the National Guard per-
sonnel under their supervision.
Tn an effort to extend the courses
and make them available to enlisted
nersonnel as we'll as officers, says the
War Department communication, SUI
fcient additional funds have been al
lotted for this purpose during the
current fiscal year to permit the en-
rollnent of any enlisted man, upon
the recommendation Of his command
ing officer. With this end in view,
the Militia Bureau has made arrange
ments to furnish free to guardsmen
taking the courses lesson sheets. but
no publications. maps or other ma
terial can be provided at the expense
Of Militia Bureau appropriations.
The Regular Army instructors as
signed to National Guard organiza-
tions have been directed to make
every effort to impress the National
Guard commissioned personnel under
their supervision with the advantages
to be gained from pursuing cores
pondence courses in addition to the
regular performance of their Ma
tional Guard duties, especially as
Evening star., 1926-10-17

EC&t. LuWdIQ -.
Andrus of Com
pany E. 121st En-
gineers, who for
merry commanded
the brigade Of
local high school
cadets. and who
has been putting
in considerable
time recently in
studying to pass
the preliminary
examination which
is to be conducted
by the United
States Civil Ser
vice Commission.
Sergt. Andrus
was born in Can
fnn Ohio in 1Q06
Evening star., 1926-10-17

Boot and shoe factory workers OF
Lithuania recently won their strike :
for increased wages and a siX-day
week.
While there are more clerks than ,
positions in Hawaii this season, there :
are fewer skilled workers than Jobs. :
Evening star., 1926-10-17

One Of the leading candidates for
appointment to the United States
Military Academy from the National
Guard of. the District of Columbia is
Evening star., 1926-10-17

filling the first position, Riley the
third and Stokes the fourth.
In the Old Dominion small-bore in
dividual championship match, Stokes
was awarded a gold medal and cash
prize for finishing first and Riley a
cash prize for third place.
Evening star., 1926-10-17

All officers of the local Guard who
have not filed with headquarters
report of physical examination made
since January /, 1926, have been
directed to report to a medical officer
for physical examination prior to De.
cember l, next, and to submit a writ
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-20

I W. 0N00O 1IICo' hJP0I t7OOII VIZ NE7OoVlN
er, Burns, Kamm, L. Sewell Stolen
bases Summa, Lutzke. Sacrifice:
Lutzke. Double plays: Smith to J.
Sewell to Burns. Left on bases:
Cleveland IL; Cicago 5. Base on balls:
off Blankenship /; off Connally 1.
Struck out: by Leverette 2; by Smith
1. Hits: off Blankenship none in 2-3
innings; off Leverette in 6 1-3; off
Connally in g. Hit by pitcher: by
Smith (Harris). Wild pitch: Lever
cite. Losing pitcher: Blankenship.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-20
INDIANS BEAT CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, April 19.-The Cleveland
indians drove Blankenship off the
mound and acquired a substantial
lead to win from Chicago today, 81.
The White Sox were unable to solve
Smiths delivery until the seventh
when they punched hits to score and
save themselves from shutout. The
score:
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-20
xBatted for Wells in 5th.

xxBatted for Barfoot in 7th
xXxBatted for Tavener in 9th.
St. Louis ....... 800 010 OOO--
Detroit .......... .O10 900 0O0-
Three-base hits: Lamotte. Stolen
base: Sisler. Double plays: CASTOR
to Lamotte to Sisler; McManus, Sis
Ter to Lamotte; Tavener to Blue.
Left on bases: st. Louis 6; Detroit
6. Bases on balls: off CASTOR 5; off
Barfoot 1. Hits: off Wells 5 in s.;
off Barfoot 1 in 2; off Gibson 1 in
2. Hit by pitcher: by Gibson (Dixon).
Passed ball. Bassler. Losing pitcher:
Wells.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-20
GIANTS EASILY
BEAT BRAVES;
$4,000 AT GAME

NEW YORK, April 19.-The Giants
won in romp from the Braves to-
day, s to 3, driving Bill Ryan from
the mound in the fifth in sixth
frames. Elmer Hearn succeeded Ryan
and held the Giants scoreless in the
last three innings. Cold weather
kept the attendance down to about
1
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-20
ST. Louis BEATS
4 TO |
in LATTER CITY

DETROIT, April 19.-St. Louis fl
nally broke the spell and won a ball
game today. In freezing weather
CASTOR pitched the Browns to a Al
victory over Detroit Three errors
by Warner and a triple by Lamotte
were factors in the score. CASTOR
was wobbly at times but effective
with men on base
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-20
BRoOKLYN BEATS PHILLIEs.

PHILADELPHIA, April 19.-Yield-
ing only five hits, Bob McGraw out
pointed Wayland Dean in slab duel
today, the Brooklyn Robins nosing
out the PhilIies, to 2. Errors aided
the Dodgers in scoring all their runs.
After tallying once in the ninth, the
Phillies loaded the sacks, but Hen
line, batting for Buskey. drove into
force play at second.
Score: r. H. E.
Brooklyn ...... .00S 600 O01-- /
Philadelphia :. 900 600 1o1-- S A
McGraw and O'Neil; Dean and Will
son.
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Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-20

Chicago .....200 900 001 01O OIL S
ST.. Louis ....S0O 900 600 O1O OO-- 4
Two-base hits: Bottomley, Blades
90, Adams, Heathcote, Freigau.
Three-base hits: Wilson and Bell.
Home run: Hafey. Stolen base:
Heathcote. Sacrifices: Munson (2),
Mueller, Bell and Freigau. Double
plays: Bottomley (unassisted), Mum
son and Grimm; Gonzales and Cooney.
Bases on balls: off Jones 6; off
Huntzinger g. Struck out: by Root
5; by Jones 6; by Huntzinger /. Hits:
off Root in Z; off Jones 5 in Z.
Hit by pitcher: by Root (Mueller).
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-20

son, Gibson, Bancroft. Three base
hit: Lindstrom. Stolen base: Frisch.
Sacrifices: Brown, Young (2), Meusel
CD, Lindstrom. Double plays: Barnes,
Jackson and Kelly; Frisch, Jackson
and Kelly. Lebt on bases: New York
A; Boston 10. Base on balls: off
Barnes 3; off Rryan /. Struck out:
by Barnes 1; by Hearn 1. Hits: off
Ryan 13 in 6; off Hearn none in, 2.
Losing pitcher: Ryan.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-20

Colts: Collins doubled to right CEN
ter. Underwood hunted and was out
at first, Collins moving up to third
Routh skied out to Chase. Combs
walked. Jamski hit slow grounder
to Lee who let the ball trickle through
and Collins scored. Combs went to
third. Manager Combs was out at
third when quick throw from
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-20
cURs DrrEAT cARpINALs.

ST. LOUIS, April 19.-The Chicago
Cubs today defeated the st. Louis
Cardinals, 5-4, in thrilling 14-in-.
ming contest bringing the second de
feat for the Cardinals this season, out
Of seven starts. zcore:
Douglas daily dispatch., 1926-04-20
TEXAS LEAGUE.


Weaver to Herbstreith caught him of
the base. Weaver faxed the throw tc
first to get Jamski and Combs darted
for home.
Blues: Routh robbed Lee of a hit
when he went over for his grounder
which looked like a sure hit Jarnski
muffed Weaver's high foul at third
Weaver hit through the pitcher, go
ing to second. weaver scored or
Chase's hit. McKenzie hit a hot one
to the pitcher who threw wide. Lee
hit into a double play. One run, two
hits, one error.
Seventh Inning.
Colts: Lee went in to pitch for
Douglas, Jackson taking right field
Allison hit safely to left and went to
second on a passed ball. Adams walk
ed. Speck laid down perfect bunt
but no one was at third so Chase
threw to Lee who covered first 1t
was close play at first. Meyer hit
safely through short, Allison and Ad-
ANS scorinf. McINenzie missed the
throw at the plate and Meyer raced
for third. Collins grounded out to
Weaver. Underwood popped out to
Weaver on 81 high fly. Two runs, two
hits, one error.
Blues: Herbstreith skied out to
Adams. Griffith rolled a grounder to
short but Speck threw low and Grif-
fifth went to second. jackson went out
catcher to first. Lindsey clouted out
fifth ahead. Lee walked Underwood
,+,o
popped out to the catcher. Two runs.
ona hit, one error.
Eighth Inning.
Colts: Routh walked. Combs struck
out Jamski walked. Lee had trouble
getting the fast ball to working. AIS
lison skied out to Lee. Adams made
a home run when Lindsey misjudged
his fly and the ball rolled to the fence,
Routh and Jamski scoring ahead. Speck
hit safely to right. Meyer hit to the
pitcher and was thrown out at first.
Three runs, one hit, one error.
Blues: Chase grounded out Jamski
to Allison. Routh robbed Mex enzie of
a hit when he jumped and grabbed his
fly Zip Lee tripled over left field.
Combs was camped under Herbstreith's.
fly to center.
Ninth Inning.
Colts: Collins grounded out to
Weaver. Underwood tolled a slow
grounder to Lee. Herbstreith made a
bad throw of Routh's grounder and
he was safe at first Routh, stole sec
ond. Combs popped out to Weaver
No runs, no hits, one error.
Blues: Griffith went out, pitcher to
first. jackson rolled one to the pitch
er. Lindsey was out on high fly to
Never