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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05
GEO. W. COLEMAN IS
MEMBER ADVISORY BOARD

George W Coffman, prominent To-
cal merchant, has been appointed to
membership Of the State Advisory
Board of the Keystone Automobile
Club of Maryland according to a state
ment released today by Albert E.
Buckley, Secretary of the Club.
In Mr.. Buckley's statement he ex-
presses the Clubs appreciation to Mr..
Coffman for accepting the appoint
ment. Continuing the statement reads
eve are proud to have Mr.. Coffman
as member of the Keystone Organi-
zation's strong State Advisory Board.
We know his advice and counsel will
be instrumental in assisting the Club
to do considerable constructive work
in the future in behalf of the Motor
lists in Worcester County and on the
Shore generally"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05
MRS. MARY D. BUNTING
DIES AT AGE II YEARS

Mrs. Mary D. Bunting, aged II
years, widow of Sidney l.. Bunting,
died at her residence on Front Street,
on Tuesday of this week.
The deceased was the daughter of
the late William and Emmaline Brit
tingham, and was born March 81, 1857
in Somerset County, but had lived in
Pocomoke since 1915.
Mrs. Bunting is survived by four
children: Clarence w., George S., and
Leslie c., Bunting, all Of Pocomoke
and Mrs. Anna B. Aydelotte, near this
city. Other survivors are three bro
theirs: Frank A. Birmingham, of Con-
way, S. c.; James j. Birmingham,
near Eden, Wicomico County; and
Thomas ]. Birmingham, near Princess
Anne.
Funeral services will be held this
friday morning at 1890 o'clock
conducted by Rev. P. w. Crosby, pas
tor of Bethany M. P. Church, assisted
by Rev. J. T. Bailey, former pastor
Interment in the cemetery of the
church.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05
CAPTAIN BABBINCTONpS
TRIAL FOR IRREGULARITIES

Trial of Capt, Thomas A. Bah
bington, United States Infantry Re-
serve, former commander of a CCC
camp in Western Maryland, on charges
of "false official statements, perjury
and subornation of perjury" has been
set for tomorrow before a general
court-marital at Third Corps Area
Headquarters here.
Captain Darlington is under ar
rest at Fort George G. Meade after
his removal from command of the
camp after an investigation of an &C.
cident involving an Army ambulance
in which one CCC man was killed.
Capt. Darlington is familiar to
many of Poomoke people due to his
connection with the CCC camp be-
tween this city and Snow Hill.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Gusts have
had as their guests. Mr.. and Mrs.
Orbid Miller of Detroit, Mich.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05
COLORFUL WEDDING
AT KINGSTON, Md,
SEPTEMBER g
Miss Dorothy Virginia Matthews
Becomes Bride Of Mr..
Charles Culver

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
R. Matthews, of Kingston, Md, was
the scene Of a colorful wedding on
Saturday evening, September 20, at
500 o'clock, when their daughter,
Miss Dorothy Virginia Matthews, was
joined in holy matrimony to Mr.. Chas
Wesley Culver, son of Mr.. and Mrs
C. Elmer Culver, of Delmar. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. e.
mer H. Pryor, of Rehoboth, Nd, be-
meath a lighted arch trimmed with
larkspur, marigold and a foliage of
green hedge.
Before the ceremony the music in
cluded piano solo by Mr.. Horace
Culver; duet, Sunshine of Your
Smile," sung by Miss Dorothy Lee
Culver and Mr.. Horace Culver; vo-
cal solo, "Indian Love CALL" by Miss
Dorothy Lee Culver; and a piano solo
81 Love You Truly" by Mr.. Horace
Culver. The "Lohengrin Wedding
March" was also rendered by Mr.. Hor-
ace Culver.
The bride was beautifully attired
in a white evening ensemble and white
slippers and wore a corsage of pink
rose buds. Miss Elizabeth Matthews,
of Salisbury, sister of the bride, was
maid Of honor and was attired in a
deep rose gown and wore corsage
of red roses. The bridesmaids, Miss
Dorothy Lee Culver, of Delmar, sis
ter of the groom was attired in a
pink and blue gown and wore cor
sage of deep pink roses.
The groom was attended by his
brother, Mr.. Linwood Culver, of Del
mar as best man and Mr.. Stanley
/ Matthews, of Kingston, cousin Of the
bride, as attendant
The ushers were Messrs. Richard
and Levin Culver, brothers of the
groom.
Following the ceremony receipt
ion was given at the brides home al
ter which the couple left for Delmar
where they will make their home for
while.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05
NORMAL SCHOOL
HEAD DISPOSED
FROM OFFICE
w. ]. Holloway, Principal of Sal
isbury Institution Charged
With Irregularities

DR.. William ]. Holloway, who was
appointed, in 1925, principal of the
State Normal School at Salisbury,
Md, has been suspended from his posi-
ton by the President of the State
Board of Education and the State Sup
erintendent of schools, the charge be-
ing irregularities in management Of
the school," He will make his an
swer to the board today FRIDAY, Oc-
tober 81
In the meantime, Mr.. T. J. Car
uthers, head of the Teachers Training
Department at Salisbury Normal
School was placed in entire charge
of the school as acting principal.
DIR. Holloway was member of the
faculty of the Towson State Normal
School for some time prior to 1908,
when he was appointed Superinten-
dent of Schools igor Wicomico county,
post he held until 1917, when he
was made State Supervisor of Rural
Schools.
For two years he was assistant
State Superintendent of Schools and
in 1925 was appointed principal of
the Normal School, which had just
been opened.
DR.. Holloway is well and, most fav-
orably known in the city and vicinity
of Pocomoke, where he lived some
years back. BY hard work and close
attention he has by sheer ability work.
ed himself at the top Of Public Educa-
ton in the State and no man can be
more highly commended for his "a
chievements. His friends are trusting
that he will prove his worth to the
cause in his hearing and feel conf
dent he can do so.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05

ITEMS FROM THE
HIGH SCHOOL
Matters Pertaining to Class Do
ings And Extra Curricular
Activities
STUDENTS INSTITUTE
A PRIMARY ELECTION

On Wednesday, September &c, an
assembly was held in the auditorium
from HOO to 1855 a. m. at the local
school. 1t was opened with a song
and scripture followed by the Lords
prayer.
After this Mr.. Krabill, whom the
pupils are always ready to listen to,
stressed few things which are worth
noting. One of these was the nee
essity of covering all textbooks, in
order to keep them clean and in good
condition.
Another topic of Importance was
the student-monitor system. In ex-
planning this, he made it clear that
the purpose of this plan is to keep
order in the hall during the changing
of the classes. Pupils should be only
too glad to abide by it as it is one
of the many things that help our
school to be better organized.
He announced also that a better
light and better sight essay contest,
open to all high school pupils, is to
be sponsored by The Public Service
Company. This contest closes on Oc-
tober 20. There is a choice of the
"Why I Need Proper Light; and
following two suggested subjects:
"Why Good Light Means Good Health"
Two prizes will be awarded to ev-
cry high school entering-one to the
girl student writing the best essay
and one to the boy student writing the
best essay. The prizes will consist
of a modern, scientifically designed
lamp, beautifully finished in bronze
with specially selected parchment
shade.
There have been many requests for
vicente roasts. In regard to this Mr..
Krabill brought out emphatically that
the school would not be responsible
for them.
In closing, he introduced DR.. Ven
able, who gave a most enjoyable talk.
He selected as his subject "Seize Your
Opportunities He urged the pupils
to value every minute and, at the
same time, impressed upon them the
necessity of acquiring an education.
The History Nv Class is studying
problems in American Democracy"
The first problem included suffrage,
parties and elections. These topics
were written up in the form of book
let.
On September IL, primary elect
ion was held in the classroom under
the supervision of Mr.. Sartorius. Due
to the small number of pupils, only
two election judges were chosen. The
class as a whole voted Democratic,
and it was later learned that even the
Republican judge voted Democratic
ticket.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05
YOUNG MEMS
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
in SNOW HILL
Forty Members Form Charter
Body To Further Demo-
cratic Success

With forty charter members on the
roll, organization of the Young Mems
Democratic Club of Central Worces-
ter county was effected at meeting,
attended by countrywide Democrats,
held in the court house in Snow Hill
last Friday evening. The charter will
remain open until this Friday night to
enable new members to affiliate with
the new organization.
Ben T. Truitt acted as temporary
chairman, and Joseph E. Brimer as
temporary secretary. The club last
Friday night adopted the charter and
bylaws.
Election of officers resulted in the
following choices: President, James
Sturgis, Snow Hill; vice-president,
Rex Bromley, Stockton; secretary,
William Sherkey, Snow Hill; treasur-
err, Lester Shockley, Snow Hill.
Tomorrow night (Friday) the club
will again meet in the court house at
Snow Hill to close the charter for
membership and to appoint commit
tees.
Recently similar club was organ
lied at Pocomoke City with splendid
results and efforts are being made to
form another at Berlin during the next
few days.
The purpose of the Young Mems
Democratic Clubs now being effected
is to insure harmony in the Demo-
cratic party, promote friendliness and
to further the cause of Democratic
principles. They will actively engage
in the campaign and will help to bring
a big Democratic victory on Novem-
Der 9Th.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05
LIONS CLUB ADVISES
LAVATORY IN POCOMOKE

At the regular meeting of the Po-
comoke City Lions Club held on Tues
day evening last, a committee was
appointed to contact the Mayor and
Council to see if some arrangements
could be made whereby Pocomoke
City could have public lavatory sit
uated somewhere in the downtown
business section.
Pocomoke is badly in need of such
a public building and the local Lions
Club along with other organizations
of the town are of the opinion that
some plan can be arranged to make
it possible.
Mr.. George Coffman, president Of
the Pocomoke Rotary Club; Guy Har-
mon, and Wallace White of the Sails
bury Lions Club were guests and
speakers of the evening. =.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05
FIRE PREVENTION
WEEK APPROVED
FOR OCT. 7 TO Is
All Citizens Advised To Wage
Educational Program
Against Flame

Fire prevention week has been
scheduled to begin on Sunday next,
October z and, of course will extend
to October Is. This has been done
officially by Proclamation of the
President of the United States and
the Governors of the several states
1t is of the utmost Importance to
every citizen for the protection Of the
people and the preservation of homes.
Fire prevention means to remove
those agencies that are susceptible
to ignite and start fire which very
often causes loss of life and destruct-
ion of much valuable property some
times an entire town or community,
There is no more valuable service
one an render than helping to prevent
fires. Most every man, woman OF
child that has attained a certain age
knows dangerous fire condition when
they see one, yet, they do not avail
themselves Of the opportunity of eli
minating such hazards. It seems, ap-
parently that people are living care
lessly and selfishly themselves and do
not have the welfare of their homes
or their friends or themselves in
mind, until it is too late.
Pocomoke has had experience enough
with fires to feel the necessity of TAX
ing all precautions possible, not for
one week only, but for every day in
the year. These Fire-Prevention
weeks, are only reminders of what
should be year-in, year-out prac-
tice.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05
BUFFET SUPPER
AND A DANCE
AT BAYSIDE
MIR. And Mrs. Charles Crockett
Entertained Many Friends
Wednesday Last

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Crockett en-
tertained at a delightful dance and
buffet supper Wednesday night at
the Mansion House, Public Landing.
Their guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. E.
,Wilfred Ross, Mr. and Mrs. r. E.
Matthews, Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Crock
EFT, Mr. and Mrs. L. Griffin Callahan,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Farrell Bowen, Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Gladding, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arville Duncan, Mr. and Mrs.
Miles Landlord, Mr.. and Mrs. Mac
Matthews, Mr.. and Mrs. Rome Barnes,
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris M. Young, Mr..
and Mrs. W. Sidney Stevens, DR.. and
Mrs Bradford Massey, Mr.. and Mrs.
Godfrey Child, Mr. and Mrs. Roger
w. Landlord, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Pope,
DIR. and Mrs. R. I. Givens, Mr. and
Mrs Claude Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Hartley Stevens, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy M Snow, Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Mat
thews, Mr. and Mrs. VIM. E. Craig
mile, Mr.. and Mrs. Lynwood Duncan,
DR.. and Mrs. F. w. Wilson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale Riggin, Mr.. and Mrs ]
Scott Porter, Mr. and Mrs. John H.
Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Harry c. Mears,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Duncan, Mr..
and Mrs. John Stevens, Miss Lolita
Smith, of Pocomoke, Mr.. Carroll Mat
thews, of Parksley, Miss Emma Lena
Matthias, of Accomac and Mr.. and
Mrs. Alvah Bloxom, of Mappsville.
Music was furnished by 5 piece
orchestra. After the dance a well
appointed supper was served by the
new proprietor of the Mansion House
H. Scott Foster who sustained the
excellent reputation of the house by
serving one of the tempting menus
for which this hostelry is famous.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05
MARVA FOOD STORES
HAVE DINNER WE'D.

The proprietors of the seven
Mar-Va Food Stores located in POGO
moke City, held dinner at the Park
er House on Wednesday of this week.
The purpose of the get-together
meal was to discuss certain problems
arising in the conduct of their bust
ness and to obtain different views as
to how corrections or additions should
be made in methods of buying and
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05

At present, the class is working on
the problem, public Opinion"
During meeting of the Pocomoke
High School Athletic Association the
following officers were elected for the
school year 1884 and 1885: President,
Wilson Hancock; Vice President, Bet
ty Coffman; Secretary and Treasurer,
w. Wilson Duncan.
1t was decided that each member
should pay twenty-five cents a semes-
ter for athletic dues, which will be
used to buy new equipment and to
pay old bills.
During meetings of the soccer and
field ball teams, Wilson Hancock and
Sylvia Levin were unanimously elected
captains of their respective teams,
while Bill Dryden and Sylvia Levin
were elected managers, with Joe Lev
in and Margaret Holland as their as
sistants.
On Friday 2sth, both teams jour-
neyed to Marion for their first game
of the season, where the girls were
defeated So, while the boys came thru
with 6-2 victory after a hard game
in which Edmond (Bud) Demar, one
of the teams veterans, was so bad
ly injured that he had to be removed
from the game and will not be able
to play for at least week.
Mr.. Sartorious, a new member of
the high school faculty, has done very
well in coaching the boys, and Dora
Conway, of the class of '33 has also
drawn up good team of inexper-
fenced players. Both coaches deserve
much credit.
The Senior Class held their first
meeting Thursday morning, Septem-
Der 81. The purpose of this meeting
was to choose the class, motto, flow
err and color.
The officers were electe ed as fol-
lows: President, florence Lewis; Vice
President, w. Wilson Duncan, Secre-
tary, Mildred Hayman; Treasurer,
William Dryden.
The class selected Coward and Up
ward!" for it's motto; the magnolia
for its flower; green and white for
it's class colors.
1t was decided that the class dues
would be five cents month.
The monitors were appointed tenn
porarily as follows: Mildred Hayman,
Margaret Holland, Katherine Reid,
Albert Conway, Amanda Evans,
Charles Bounds, Anna Melvin, Will
son Duncan, Emily Townsend, Vir-
ginia Bunting, William Dryden, Jane
Landlord.
If any one of these monitors re-
ceives a grade lower than c, his duties
will be transferred to some other
member of the Senior Class.
The following officers of the Jun
Tor Class were elected at the first
meeting of the combined A and B.
sections: Edward Ross, President;
Norman Allen, Vice-President; Jesse
Matthews, Treasurer.
No topics Of particular Importance
were discussed at the two meetings
held by the Junior class, except that
each person in the class shall con-
tribute $1.4O per year to the class
treasury, to be used for the Junior
Senior Prom and such other purposes
as are designated by Miss Bundick
or the class officers.
In behalf of Pocomoke High School
the students wish to express its sim
cere appreciation Of the kindness and
cooperation shown by Professor E. j.
Clarke in permitting it to use this
space for school news. Not only
does this means of publishing school
news eliminate much expense, but it
is also an assurance that current top
les dealt with in the school will reach
the public before interest in them has
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-10-05

selling and in all other departments
of their trade.
: Those present were Allen and Will
liam Merrill; E. A. Merrill; Louis ].
Hancock; Crawford B. Hillman; Geo.
H. Evans; A. E. Holland; E. Carmel
Wilson; and ]. o. Byrd.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-01
Blu STEUART M.
EMERY

for the switch on the wall beside him
and it clicked. The bedroom blazed
into light and he stood in it's door
way, weapon poised.
"You can drop that" he said quiet
ly. "Now We'll TALK"
Poised by the table, still touching
the ace with her fingertips stood the
girl Of the Club Of Cards. She SEEM
cd riveted to the floor, the muscles
of her throat quivering with surprise
and fear. She was alone. A strange,
wan smile crossed her face.
"You-you're going to shoot?"
at won't be necessary. But mean
to have certain information from you.
You work pretty rapidly, don't you?''
He stepped to the flat door and clos
ed and locked it, turning the sitting
room lights on as he came back. He
motioned to chair on the other side
of the table and the girl sat down in
it with tiny gesture of helplessness.
How did you locate me here?
wasn't followed from the club"
NO." said the girl. but | knew
where to find you. You see your name
and address were written in the hat
you checked. That was looked up
while you were at the club. Why trail
you when we had our information al
ready? This ace"-she touched the
decoy-"I want it,"
$50 I gather" said Niles. at must
be very very important. But not to
you or you would never have warned
me at the club. You came here to
get it for somebody else"
"Yes!" she said in low strained
voice. Il volunteered for the mis-
sion"
"Why?"
Because l am the only one who
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-01

tently. For the second time that night
there was the sound of a creaking
stairboard below. The mob was clos
ing in. He reached out and caught
the girl by the wrist.
Come with me-" he ordered in a
low, quick voice. "There's a way out
still" He drew her through the door
and out into the hall beyond. In the
far corner a set of wooden steps led
to the skylight and the roof. care
you with me?" he demanded tensely.
"Or will you give the men below the
alarm"
Her face was white blur in the
darkness but her voice was quite
steady. "You have gun and l am
unarmed. Do you think would take
chance of giving you away"
1t was sufficient for Niles. He
guided her to the steps and she went
up, lightly and without noise. He
himself followed fast. The skylight
trap was falling and through its in
terstice he saw the two Sinking
shapes that rounded the top of the
stairs and made for the door of his
| flat. He had escaped but for how
long? Quietly he stepped over to the
edge of the building and looked into
the street, concealed by the tall cop
ing. Twenty yards or so from his
door curtained limousine was drawn
up at the curb. There would be a
machine gun behind its nearest Win
dow. Half dozen of the mob must
have trailed Anita Weston in order
to make sure that the job was done.
He moved away and pointed to the
low wall that separated the roof of
his house from that of the next.
We'll try going over that. All the
houses along here are built the same.
There'll be skylight we can pry up
and go down."
The girl made motion of under
standing and started for the adjoin-
ing wall. Look OUT" she gasped.
"On the top! Coming over!"
A figure hurtled from the coping
and landed on the roof. Niles was on
the intruder in jump. He glimpsed
vicious dark face and hand went
up with black jack in it. But the
blow never fell. Niles had caught
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-01

would come unarmed. Call me cow
ard, call me soft-hearted but l do not
want to see you shot. They almost
got you at the club"
Almost" returned Niles, "but not
quite. Pm not forgetting | have to
thank you for that" A hard note
stole into his voice. II can guess
that something big is up. | can have
YOU put in prison if | want. Now,
tell me what lies back of this card.
In the first place, who are you?"
Anita Weston" The girl spoke
defiantly. That's the name l dance
under and the only one you will ever
get from me. AS for the ace of
spades-well, lock me up if you wish
but it will do no good. l won't talk.
| want to live"
I'm other words they'll shoot you
if YOU tell? You're one of Ramos
mob? ?"
Anita Weston met his searching
glance without expression. Il am.
What of it,"
Terry Niles said nothing. He knew
MS Broadway. On its hectic miles
urls with the faces of saints were
often the worst criminals of their
allies. 1t was a street where looks
Ecant nothing. This girl had freely
and frankly admitted to him that she
as a crook. She did not, however,
ealize that she was talking to a de-
trctive. None of the mob could know
.'et that Niles was on the Broadway
quad. They thought him a blunderel
who obstinately refused to stay out
If an affair that did not concern him.
What are you going to do about
it," asked the girl quietly. She
rushed into hurried words, her fingers
| twisting together. "I'll tell you this
much. You are up against evil men,
desperate men. Perhaps your last
chance to get rid of this ace is tonight
Tomorrow may be too late if they
find out l have failed"
They'll find out that you've failed
said Niles levelly. "I'll take my
chances. Tomorrow, as you say"
! There was a crash and tinkle and
the desk light on the table between
them was shattered into splinters
Something thudded viciously into the