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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13
ANNAPOLIS PROCEEDINGS

Numerous bills made their appear
ance in the Maryland General Assem-
~ when it reconvened Wednesday
for the sixth week of its 90-day bien-
NAL session.
Delegate Harrington, of Montgomery
County, by request, presented a bill
making women eligible for jury service.
The bill according to those in a posi-
ton to know has little chance OF en-
actment.
Delegate Oliver L. Metzerott, OF
Prince Georges County, author of the
bill providing license regulations for
roadside signs in the antib;llboard
campaign, presented another measure
which calls for strict enforcement OF
the existing law, and fixes a penalty
of $40 for signs illegally placed.
A bill by Delegate Goodman, Balti-
more City,was offered which raises the
the pay of the assemblymen from S. to
Sl5 per day, and that of the presiding
officers from $40 to $25.
The bill which was fought two years
ago was again introduced by Delegate
Popp, Republican, Allegany County its
author. This bill provides that "a
hours shall elapse from the time ap.
plication for license is filed, and an
other "A hours from the time of the
marital ceremony, and the additional
provision that the parties must fur
nish a certificate from reputable
ply that they are in sound health
and free from communicable diseases
A bill for furnishing poultry thieves
by fixing the penalty of twenty lashes
at the whipping post or prison tern
or both in the discretion of the con.
victing authority was introduced by
Delegate Conway, of Baltimore CITY.
Senator Ridgley P. Melvin, Dem
ocrat), Anne Arundel County offered
bill authorizing State bond issue
to provide for the erection at Anna.
polls of a Memorial hall of records
for the preservation of historic records
and documents of the State. The bill
also provides for the erection of d
suitable memorial at St. Mary's City
to commemorate h e founding o
the colony, and memorials of Other
historic incidents
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BEL ALTON WOMANS CLUB
MEETING

The Bel Alton Woman's Community
Club neld its regular monthly meeting
at the hail on Tuesday, February 10th,
with fourte en- members present.
The Committees appointed by the
president were as follows:
Membership-Mrs. Lee Jameson.
Frogram-Mrs. P. D. Brown.
Chairmen-Mrs. f. G. Mullen and
Mrs. Jesse Rice.
Education-Mrs. Il. A. Townshend
Library-Mrs. FL. Fl. Lyon,
Public Health Mrs. F. A. Burch.
Mrs l.. jameson and Mrs. Rice were
on the Charity Committee for January
and reported visit to the family the
Club is helping, quite collection of
necessary food was given and that the
mother of the family is very grateful
to the Club.
Mrs. Lyon reported case of books
is at her home. and that any one in.
terested in good reading may get them
from her at any time. These books
are from the Maryland Public Library
Association in Baltimore They were
got through the Club with the nope of
increasing the habit Of reading in this
neighborhood.
The discussion of reading brought
out the fact that the La Plata Library
is greatly in need of funds This
was explained by Miss Graham. A
motion was then made and carried to
send to the treasurer of the Library
a check for $500.
A motion was then made and carried
to have card party Immediately after
Easter to raise money in order to get
bus to carry as many of the women
who can possibly go to College Park
on visitors day during the Womens
Short Course next June. After adj
ournment Miss Graham gave h r
second lesson on dress making. One
OF the women had her dress all ready
to be fitted. A numoer OF questions
being asked, she showed how patterns
could be made to fit diffrent figures.
The Club is much interested in thesG
demonstrations and is deriving much
benefit from same.
Reported
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RED CROSS IN CHARLES COUNTY
NEARING GOAL

The Executive Committee of the
Charles County Chapter of the Red
Cross set goal of five hundred dol
lars as donation to cover relief work
here. Donations to date demonstrate
the generosity OF our people The
Chapter has received up TO this week
total donations of three hundred and
fifty four dollars and sixteen cents.
1t is hoped that those who wish to
donate viii do so now SO that in next
weeks paper we can report this county
over the top. A great many donations
of clothing and shoes have also been
received. All this money is to be ex4
pended in Charles County if necessary.
For the past two weeks nine families
have been given food and clothing,
and eight additional cases are being
looked into at this time to determine
what aid, if any, they need.
The Chapter will be glad to receive
any donations that are sent and also
receive reports of any persons need
ing assistance.
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SAFE STOLEN FROM RECREATION
HALL AT INDIAN HEAD

Sometime following the closing of
the Recreation Hall after the dance
held there last Monday night, by the
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States, and early Tuesday
morning robbers entered the office in
the hall and stole the safe containing
little over a hundred dollars.
Papers that were in the safe we're
found burning beside it, when it was
found on the roadside between Pom
fret and Marshall's Corner about 8
A. NJ. Tuesday
Indian Head an d Washington
officials expect soon to find the guilty
parties, having discovered exception.
a ly good evidence
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BIRTHDAY PARTY

A very pretty little party was given
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs, A. Wilson
Indian Head, in honor of their little
daughter, Florence Angelas It'll birth
day Saturday afternoon, Feb It'll.
The table was beautifully decorated
the color being red and white, the
cover napkins and little baskets at
each plate, and birthday cake, white
with little red candles burning made
quite lovely sight. Fruits Of all
kinds, ice cream and candy we're
served Among those present we're:
Florence Wilson Cecilia Keuly, Louise
McWilliams, Peggy Peak, Hilda
Wright Marie Gardiner, Ruth Wright
Rita Gardiner and Bobbie Peak.
Games we're played and a very
pleasant afternoon was enjoyed b..
one and all.
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BEL ALTON ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs. j, r. Hayden, Mr..
and Mrs. Richard, Mr.. w. R. Cash,
all of Washington, were the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. q. w. Robey on Sun
day.
Miss Catherine Rice visited her
father, Mr., Walter Rice over the week
end.
Mrs. Ella Maddox is spending some
time with relatives in Annapolis, nav
ing gone there to attend the funeral of
her brother, Mr., w. A. Smith VIII
died suddenly Saturday last,
Master Billy Moreland, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Russell Moreland is out
again after being confined to his home
for nearly two weeks with grippe and
measles.
Dr, Earnest Spencer Jr., of Balti-
more spent the weekend at his home.
Miss Kathealia Thompson visited
her parents, Mr., and Mrs. J. A.
Thompson over the weekend.
Mr.. r. Lee Irwin spent Sunday with
his sisters, Miss Alice Irwin and Mrs,
John Lyon
Miss Hilda Jameson spent Saturday
with Mr.. and Mrs, Leon Clements
near La Plata.
Master Robert and Billy Irwin the
little sons of Mrs. w. Il. Irwin are
confined to their home with measles,
their sister Louise has recently recov-
cred from the same malady.
Messrs Roger, Maurice and Fred
Hayden spent the weekend at their re-
spective homes.
Miss Neale Wills spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Lyon at
Hughesville.
Mr.. Albert Simpson is suffering
with an attack of rheumatism at his
home near Bel Alton.
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SISTER SUPERIOR JOHN del MARTHA

a few hours after stroke Of paraly-
sis, Sister Superior John do Martha,
10 years Of age, died Friday, February
9Th, at Notre Dame High School, Bry-
antown
The deceased was placed in charge
of the school in 1928, and since that
time had done much in advancing the
school and improving educational
facilities, Although in charge Of the
school, because OF her kind and pleas
ing disposition. she was greatly liked
by the pupils OF the school and their
parents.
Her body was removed TO the Mother
House, Notre Dame College, Balti-
more, where funeral services were con
Quoted Monday. February 9th. Burial
following in Notch Clife Cemetery.
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9TH AND sth DISTRICT ITEMS

Miss Polly Blunt is visiting friends
in Washington
Mr.. John Hungerford was the guest
of friends in Washington over the
week end.
Glasva High School will hold q
Valentine Dance tomorrow night Sat
urday, February l4th. Happy Walkers
Orchestra will furnish the music.
Mr.. John Il. Reeder spent the week.
end in Hyattsville with MIR and Mrs.
Porter returning Sunday with his wife
and daughter who had been spending
some time there.
Miss Holly Somerville returned to
her home Wednesday much improved
after an operation at the Ear Eye and
Throat Hospital in Washington.
Mr.. w. L. Blunt paid business
trip to Washington on Wednesday,
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pickerall, of
Morgantown have returned home after
spending week with friends in Kings
ton, Pa,
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HICKS DRURY

A very pretty bus quiet wedding was
solemnized Sunday, February 8th, in
Holy Comforter church, Washington,
when Miss Cecilia Drury became the
bride of Mr.. Carlton Hicks, Jr.
The bride, who is the very pretty and
attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. p
C. Drury, OF Clements, is most pop,
ular among the younger set in st.
Mary's County. She is a graduate OF
St. Mary's Academy, Leonardtown
The groom, a most Industrious and
enterprising young man, is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs, Carlton Hicks, Sr. !,
Berry, and for the past five years he
has held responsible position With
the mercantile firm of j. Ryon & Bro,
of Waldorf.
They will make their home in Wal
dorf. Our congratulations.
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INDIAN HEAD ITEMS

The girls and boys in the senior
class have been giving a series of
interestingireports interesting peo-
pie. On February 4th three girls gave
the following reports: Miss Lotter S
theme was Walter Williams and Miss
Brooke's report was about Mother"
Jones the labor leader, and Miss
Weisenbery told US about Robert
Browning. The first and second year
pupils contributed to the program by
presenting the "Shoemakers' Dance, :"
On Friday. Feb 9Th two seniors of
Lackey gave very interesting pro-
gram to the school. Alton Davis
gave us a vivid description of the
work that Florence Nightingale did.
Harold Milstead added to our enter
tainment by telling us about the great
work OF Alfred Nobel, discover of
high explosives and founder of the
peace prize.
Mr.. Roy P Murphy, of Dahlgren,
Va, spent the weekend at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Allie Wilson Indian
Head.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Peak, of Indian
Head, spent Sunday with the formers
mother, Mrs. lola E. Wilson, Wash.
ington.
The Alumni Association of LackeJ
High will give card party in the
school auditorium on Friday evening
February 18th at 7:30. Prizes will be
awarded for bridge, five hundred and
bridge amatuers. Tickets will be so
The Lackey p T. A. meeting has
been postponed until Monday, March
End. on account of holiday on Feb %
to celebrate Washington's birthday.
Xxx
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CATHERINE LLOYD HIGDoN

Departed this life on February Bird
at the family residence coax Grove" +,
Mrs. Catherine Lloyd Higdon in the
91st year of her age, daughter of Mr..
Zachary and Mrs. Emily Wills Lloyd.
of Newport this county, and widow of
the late John s. Higdon. A decend-
ant of one of the Oldest and most
honored families of Southern Mary
land this distinguished lady has up
held the lofty traditions of both the
Lloyd and Higdon families, and by
her kind generous nature, grace OF
manner and sanity conduct won for
herself the admiration and love OF
everyone who had the pleasure of her
acquaintance. 1t seems her entire
life was preparation for a blessed
and peaceful passing to a glorious
immortality.
She is survived by three sons Messrs
James B.. Francis w, and Alfred
Higdon and one grand daughter, Mrs.
Alvey Dyer. Her funeral was on the
9TH at Holy Ghost Church, Father
Baldus officiated at mass and deliver
ed a most eloquent eulogy.
The pallbearers were Messrs f. X.
Lloyd, Zachary Lloyed Richard Wills
Jr., Won Culin and Hoskins Neale.
Interment was at Holy Ghost Cemetery,
Mr. Robey funeral director.
XXX
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PORT TOBACCO PARISH
Lantsn Services 1881

In Christ Church, La Plata.
Ash Wednesday, February 18th
Fast one full meal only
Holy Eucharist, 10 a. m. preceded by
Penitential Office.
Wednesdays and Fridays
Except Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday
Holy Eucharist q. M, Evening.
p. m. with reading or intercessions.
ENTER Days
February %, q and %.
Sundays
AS usual and announced,
In ST. Paul's Chapel, Piney.
Ash Wednesday, February 18th
Fast, one iull meal only
Evening 3 p M, Sundays as
usual and announced.
NoTE-E Every Wednesday and Friday
and the Ember Days, are day:
OF abstinence from meat Holy
Week announcement later.
Harry Howe Bogert, Rector
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13
COLOR BLINDNESS
By DR.. Fred Andreae

Color Blindness properly so called
is matter of formation of the eye
structures and cannot be modified by
training or practice. II would be no
more possible for color-blind person
to recognize colors than for deaf
person to recognize sounds. Fort
unately, however, few people are totally
color blind, but many have weakened
perception for one or more colors,
most frequently red
Besides true color blindness we have
temporary incapacity to distinguish
color produced by disease and oeeasi-
onally by the use of certain drugs
In some diseases of the brain and
spine the loss of color vision is an
early an important symptom and pro
badly occurs more frequently than is
supposed in temporary disturbances
of these important parts.
Many who are color blind have been
so for long periods without being con-
scious of the defect 1t is very i'm
portant thai defect which handicaps
person for certain positions in life
be discovered early and it is therefore
desirable that parents should test the
color vision of their children from
time to time. Not necessarily in any
systematic way but by observing
whether they can match colors cor
rectly. ~
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IN MEMORIAM

Sacred to the memory of my dear
brother William Oliver Brown. who
passed to the crest beyond Sept 81,
1923.
He is gone but not forgotten;
Never shall his memory fade.
Sweetest thoughts shall always linger
Around the spot where he is laid.
He is not dead, just away.
Devoted sister,
JEENlE Brown.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

In sad and loving remembrance of
our dear mother, Ann Brown Neal,
who departed this life on Feb. Bird,
1928
wonderful mother, woman and aid:
One who was better, God never made.
A wonderful worker, so loyal and true.
One in million, that mother was you.
Just in your judgment, alwas right,
Honest and liberal, ever upright;
Loved by your friends and all whom
you knew
Our wonderful mother; that mother
was you.
May she rest in peace.
Her loving children,
JENNIE. GEORGE AND Jos. R. Brown
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THOMAS A. CHANDLER

Mr. Thomas A, Chandler passed
away at his home l102 E. ST., South
east Washington, D. O., with pneu-
monia, Thursday, February 5th. He
Is survived by his wife, who before her
marriage was Miss Ella WINS of this
county.
The deceased was buried at Bumpy
Oak Cemetery, Pomonkey, Md, Satur-
day, February It'll.
The pallbearers we're members of his
fraternity, Of which he was 32nd
degree Mason.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

The Stork visited the home of Mr..
and RS. William NJ. Boone and left a
fine baby boy, weighing, eight and
one half pounds.
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LOCAL BRENTTES

Mr. Harry Stonestreet p al a
business trip to Washington lastweek.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

Miss May Jenkins returned on Sat
urdaS after spending some time with
friends in Baltimore.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hardesty, of
Washington spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs, Raymond Hardesty.
Mrs Walter j. Mitchell entertained
at a delightful Bridge luncheon on
Thursday.
Mrs. Frank Hopper entertained at
delightful Bridge luncheon on We'd
nesday.
Miss Francis Lacey, of Washington,
is the guest of Miss Edna Cooksey, of
Spring Hill
We are sorry to hear of the illness
of Hiss Betty Spalding, of Pomfret,
who is suffering with severe attack
of plurisy.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-02-13

Mrs. Mary l. Yates, of Indian Head,
spent the weekend with her son and
daughter in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. w. O..
Yates
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-07
SUMMARY OF WEATHER
 FOR JANUARY

The temperature for the month of January was considerable above normal. The normal temperature for January is three point seven degrees above zero. The average temperature was eight point three. The highest recorded for the month was thirty nine degrees; the highest recorded for January in the past 25 years The lowest recorded was minus 25. The lowest on record is minus 47 recorded in 1919.
 The precipitation was very light for the month, one and a half inches of snow fell. The greatest twenty four hour snowfall occurred on the ninth, nine-tenths of an inch being recorded. The normal precipitation for the month is 1.10 inches.
 The average wind velocity for the month was 10.4 miles per hour. The maximum velocity for the month was 47 miles per hour on the seventh from the north east. The prevailing wind direc- ion was northeast.
 There were eight clear days, II partly cloudy and twelve cloudy. Several different optical phenome- nae occurred during this month. Auroras were observed on the IS.
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-07
NAT Awarded Flying Contract

contract for transporting pass angers and express for the Alaska Road Commission and other Feder- al agencies, has been awarded to the Northern Air Transport Inc. flying with headquarters at Nome.
 The contract calls for flying be- tween January 1st and June 3Oth of this year. Manager C. NJ. Al Hn announces receipt of the con- tract from the Juneau offices of the A. K. c. He states that in cluded in the contract is the trans 1ort2 ton of passengers and express for the A. R. C.. Dept. of Interior officials including members of the Public Survey office, Governor Dept, General Land office; members of the Bureau of Education; of the Treasury Dept. and Customs Ser vice: Dept. of Comm cree with mem bers of the Steamboat Inspection Service and U. S. Coastal and Geo. detic Survey: and officials of the Department of Agriculture, togeth- CT with those of the Alaska Gamc Commission. Biological Survey, Ex- perimental station employees and officials. and officials of the For est Service.
 This contract provides for thelr transportation and freight in 'he second and fourth divisions. The annual spring trips taktn by off cials of the different Federal de partment and the Road Commission will soon start and will undoubt- edly keep the NAT planes busy for some time transporting them to different sections of the country
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-07
DREAM THEATRE PRESENTING
Two Good Pictures For Coming Week

The Wild Party, a romantic comedy starring Clara Bow, with Frederic March, Marceline Day, Shirley O'Hara, Joyce Compton, Adrienne Dore, Jack Oakie, Jack Luden and Ben Hendricks Jr., com es 70 the Dream Theatre Sunday.
 The story of "The Wild Party from one written by Warner Fab ian. is very up-to-date and live ly picture. There is an undercur- rent of true romance throughout the play which bubbles to the sur face, triumphantly in the last few scenes.
 An added attraction is Stan Laur- el and Oliver Hardy in one of their funniest comdeies-"From Soup, to Nuts"
 The UFA production SPIES will be shown Tuesday and We'd nesday, one show each night. This amazing picture of an information al spy system is sure to please film goes. The acting is exceptional. and the production and photography way above average. Musical accompani- ment will enhance both this pie lure and "The Wild Party"
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-07
\. E. COSTUME PARTY
 FEBRUARY 18th

Preparations are under way for the Costume Party to be given by
 the Arctic Brotherhood on Sat urday, February 14th. The A, B. s plan 10 make this party the gala event of the seaosn Many gorgeous and interesting costumes are ex- pected to be seen, and special music has been arranged for, No masks will De worn by the dancers which will increase the interest in the affair for both dancers and onlookers. (AdvtD
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-07

24, 26, 2S, 29; Lunar halos on the ,. 3, 4th; Coronae on Ire 1, 4, str; Parhelia on the II, 24th; and t sun pillar on the 18th.
 C. J. McGregor,
 Assistant Meteorologist
 Nome, Alaska
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-07
MASONS NOTICE

Will celebrate Washington'S Birth day, Saturday, February Fist. Mas onS and their families, and Eastern Stars are invited.
 COMMITTEE
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-07
ANNUAL, MEETING OF THE
 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

All Members and others interested are requested to attend. Tuesday Noon, Bahlke's Restaurant.
 Election of Officers
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-07

Carl Glavinovich, Captain. J. S. Stangroom, Manager.
 Score keepers for the series will be N. W. Lewis. assisted by E J. Beck.
The Nome nugget., 1931-02-07

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maj1 sa povazovat' "a takych,
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predstieranim a preto nemajt
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sarom Europe, aby oni uz v Eu-
rope rozhodli, kto ma pravo vra-
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