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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18
ATTENDANCE
HIGH SCHOOLS
INCREASING
Contagious Diseases Keep Pupils
+ From Maintaining More
Creditable Rank
OCEAN CITY HIGH
LEADS THAT GROUP

Attendance at the public schools,
for April picked up somewhat in their
averages, but they are still, according
to Miss Lucy N. Stage, attendance
officer, below normal due to the con-
tagious diseases whooping cough, meas
les and mumps The showing, how
ever, is better than for the same
month last year. Of total of 26
schools, 10 turn in better averages
than for April 1888; 9 below; and one
tied.
Locally, Pocomoke stands third in
the group Of high schools, with an
average Of 94.2; last year, 95. Po-
comoke A, of the graded schools, is
second on the list with a mark of 93.9.
Pocomoke B, No. with an average
of 1874.
Ocean City leads the high schools
with a rating of OIL; Stockton, 96.2;
Pocomoke, 94.2; Snow Hill, 93.3; and
Berlin, 1872. Pocomoke and Snow Hill
fall below the rank Of 1888 the for
mer making 95 for April 1888; the
latter 93.9.
Berlin B. tops the list Of Graded
School with a mark of 95.2; POGO
moke A, 93.9; Ocean City, 93.2; Snow
Hill A, 92.8; Newark, 92.1; Berlin A,
91.8; Bishopville, 91.2; Pocomoke B,
1914; Stockton, 1872; and Snow Hill
B, 84.1.
Girdletree shows the way to the
other two-teacher schools with 88;
Atkinson, second, 87.2; and Whaley-
vile, 1871.
Among the one teacher group, Show
ell is best with 98.8; Taylorville, 98.2;
Pine Grove, 81; Parkertown, 92.3; st.
Martin, GIG; Friendship, 89.1; Lib
ertytown, 87.4; and Birmingham, 1875.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18
POCOMOKE CITY WILL
HAVE FORD AGENCY

Pocomoke City is to have another
agency. for the sale of the Ford car
and accessories business it has
been lacking ever since the death Of
the lamented j. Milton Clogg.
By advertisement in today's issue
of the Democrat" announcement is
made that Messrs. Hope and Merrill,
firm long and favorably known as
skilled auto mechanics, have accepted
the agency and already advertise 1884
models on exhibition.
The above-named firm will immed-
lately enlarge their quarters on Front
Street, between Market and Vine, pro-
viding a large showroom adjoining
the present building; this addition to
contain also a department for access
series.
The Ford people have made most
excellent disposition of their agency
here, since this firm is well known for
their staunch integrity and undoubt-
eddy have the entire confidence of
every one with whom they have ever
come into contact.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18
LOCAL POST
WILL SPONSOR
FASHION SHOW
Affair Will Be Staged In Ar
mory Next Thursday
Evening, May "a
BEAUTY CONTEST
WILL BE FEATURE

The Beauty Contest and Fashion
Show to be staged in the local armory
on Thursday of next week, May "a,
promises to be a most elaborate al
fair. A dance will follow the con-
test, sponsored by the American Leg
ion and the Legion Auxiliary.
The local merchants are vieing with
one another in their selection of fem
mime beauty to show off such wares
as are kept in Pocomoke's famous
shops. Some firms have not yet Sc
lected their contestants, but all prom
Use to have a most attractive list OF
mannequins to show off milady's
fashions and top-notch styles.
J. C. Penney will have the follow
ing: Miss Eleanor Hall, of this city;
Miss Mildred Schilliner of Berlin, Md;
Miss Lillian Tilghman, of Snow Hill;
and Miss Helen Matthews, of Oman
cock.
Montgomery Ward and Co., have
selected Mrs. Pearl Pilchard, Mrs.
Thelma Mason and Mrs. Charles How
ard, all Of Pocomoke; and Miss Beat
rice Mariner and Miss Hazel Mar
riner, both of Jenkins Bridge, Va.
L. Griffin Callahan will have Miss
Sallie Hughes ,as one and three others
who will measure up to Miss Hughes
standard.
Scher's will also be represented by
four of the beauties from the East
ern Shore of Virginia and Maryland,
where there is such an abundance Of
material as to make a choice diff
cult. Mr.. Scher has not yet deter
mined upon his choice, but will be,
he says, second to no one.
D. Miller has not, at this writing,
decided to exhibit models, but it is
more than probable he will, and his
selections will be on par with the
others.
It is also expected that several out
of-town merchants will participate in
the program, and the whole show
promises to take on large proportions.
The exhibition along with the dance,
should bring out an unprecedented at
tendance.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18
STRAWBERRY BLOCK
In POCOMOKE CITY

According to advertisement in to-
days issue of the Democrat" the
Eastern Shore of Virginia Produce
Exchange will operate strawberry
block in Pocomoke, date to be an
nounced later, or can be obtained
from Mr.. w. C. Cullen, manager of the
Pocomoke Branch. II
This block will be operated, as stat
ed, for the benefit of the farmers, and,
what is specially satisfactory, on a
cash basis-the farmer gets his mon
ey as soon as sale is made.
What benefits the farmer, benefits
the business interests Of Pocomoke,
and doubtless the block will be glad
ly noted by the city and vicinity.
This will be operated by skilled
auctioneer and other trained officials,
and efforts will be made to get high
grade buyers. The block should be
enthusiastically welcomed and given
universal support.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18
INTERNATIONAL
TENNIS SERIES
IN WILMINGTON
United States And Canada Net
men Will Play For Davis
Cup
ENGLAND NOW HOLDS
THE COVETED PRIZE
SENATOR
'IYDINGS

Devotees of the game of tennis on
the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula will have
a chance next week to see one Of the
famous international series played;
the games come off Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, May "a, 25 and 26.
The series is slated to take place be-
tween the United States and Canada,
and is the first engaged in by the
States" for the possession of the fam
Gus tennis trophy-the Davis cup.
Before Bill Tilden turned profess
ional, he succeeded for many years
in keeping the cup on this side of the
Atlantic. The French, however, dew
eloped three players, Lacoste, Cochet,
and Borotra, who trounced the Amer
lean players, and kept the cup until
last year when it was won by the
English, chiefly through the prowess
of Perry.
This year, America will try to re-
gain the coveted prize and she begins
her efforts, as stated above, with
Canada on the courts of the Whining
ton, Del, Country Club. Shields and
Stoefen will play in the singles and
Lott and Van Ryn in the doubles.
Bill Tilden is quoted as saying, II
wouldn't give two cents for Americas
chance to bring back the cup"
This player, while member of the
Davis cup team, came, of course, into
frequent competition with the French
players and was unable to beat them
in the final struggles for the trophy.
Lacoste and Cochet generally trimmed
him, although he often carried them
to a single point for set and victory.
Since he has left the amateur ranks,
Cochet has joined him in professional
tours, and Tilden has had no trouble
in vanquishing the Frenchman and any
other of the members of the profess
ional combination. 1t is possible
Cochet may have lost some of his
skill, but it is reasonable to suppose
Tilden may not be as good as he was
in his younger days.
The United States net experts are
looked upon as sure winners from
Canada, but will meet with stiff oppo-
sition from the teams representing
England, France and Australia. ia
pan, also, always gives a good ac-
count of herself, and if the American
reach the finals, she will be lucky,
and still more lucky to beat England,
which country is expected to hold the
cup for, at least, another year.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18
COUNTY FARMERS
Will RECEIVE AAA
RECORD BOOKS
Records Will Be Furnished Free
To All Signers Of Con-
tracts

Worcester county farmers who have
sined contracts to reduce their pro-
duction of basic commodities will re-
ceive free AAA farm record books,
according to Co. Agent r. T. Grant.
These records books, he states, are
now being distributed to all contract
signers in this county. He says also
that if some farmers who have not
signed contracts would like to obtain
copies of the record book, there is a
limited number available at the coun-
ty agents office.
The Importance and necessity of
farm records keeping at this time cam
not be emphasized too strongly. He
points out that many farmers eXper-
fenced considerable difficulty in fill
ing out contracts because of lack of
records and that many contract signers
will have further difficulty in es-
tablishing compliance with their con-
tracts if they are without records. He
emphasizes the fact, also, that in the
event new adjustment programs are
offered in the future, farm records
kept this year will be helpful in pro-
viding basis for farm allotments and
benefit payments, and that production
records are helpful in making appli-
cation for loans.
Mr.. Grant says that the AAA farm
record books, which are simple and
easy to keep, are designed primarily
to meet these needs and will be of
real help to the farmers in this coun-
ty.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18
TIL. MELBOURNE
IS DISCOVERED
DEAD in BED
Lifelong Citizen Of POcOmOke
Passed Away Suddenly
Last Tuesday
VICTIM OF TRAGIC
ACCIDENT LONG AGO

Mr.. Thomas II. Milbourne, a life
long resident Of this city, died on
Tuesday Of this week, aged GO. His
death came in the silent hours OF the
night as he slept in his room he was
found dead Tuesday morning when
he was missed from his work, which
he had faithfully performed during
his many years of service to Young
and Son, of this city.
The deceased was the son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Milbourne,
and was born in this city. He was
carpenter by trade, of retiring dis
position and while he did not number
many friends, those who knew him.,
had only good words to speak of him.
He was. unmarried and no other
members of his parents family re-
sided here. So far as can be learned,
he is survived by sister whose home
is in New Jersey. Funeral services
were held on Wednesday last, inter-
ment in the cemetery Of the M. p.
Church, where his parents lie buried.
The death of Mr.. Melbourne recalls
tragic incident Of long ago. He to-
gether with another lad, emo" Tatum,
son of the late Mr.. and Mrs. William
Tatum, were engaged in cleaning out
the small space in the attic of an
office which stood on Market Street
near the location of the Marva Thea
ire. 1t was pitch dark in the con-
fined room and one of the boys lit
match, probably to ignite a candle.
While the match was still aflame, it
was thrown into a skeg which seemed
to be full of ashes or some other nom
inflammable material. 1t proved to
be powder. There was terrific ex-
plosion. The roof of the building flew
up into space. The two boys were
hurled with it into a back lot, ter
ribly burned.
Tatum lived only short time af-
forwards. Melbourne bore the scars
Of his wounds to his death, but it is
sure he never forgot his awful exper-
fence. He seldom mentioned the in
cident, a reticence he observed about
all his affairs. Those who knew him,
both as boy and man, regret the cir
cumstances surrounding his quiet
passing; but, after all, it seemed to
harmonic with his living; and may
be it's the best way to change from
the quick unto the dead.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18
ALUMNI CHAPTER IS
FORMED ON SHORE

A tri-county, Wicomico, Somerset,
and Worcester, St. Johns Alumni
Chapter has been formed, and held
it's first meeting on Monday Of this
week, in the high school at Sails
bury, Nd, dinner being served in
the cafeteria Of that building.
The object Of this Chapter is, Of
course, to engage the interest Of the
graduates Of this time-honored insti-
tuition and to have a large attendance
at the inauguration Of the new presi-
dent, Col. Amos w. w. Woodcock.
About twenty-five alumni were
present on Monday including the fol-
lowing from Worcester: G. E. Dry
den, of Stockton; VIM. H. Price, ESQ.,,
of Snow Hill and E. J. Clarke Of Po-
comoke City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18
CLEANING BUSINESS
CHANGES MANAGEMENT

The Democrat" today announces
that Mr.. Leonard Griffith has bought
out Herman C. Dix, on Cedar Street,
and will continue the cleaning and
dyeing business conducted by his pre-
decessor.
Mr.. Griffith has been well and fav-
orably known here by his connection
with the Orange Crush Manufacturory
and needs no introduction to POGO
moke and vicinity. He promises sat-
isfactory work to all his patrons, and
no doubt, will do his share of work in
his line.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18
BIG SCOUT RALLY
OF TWO COUNTIES
in POCOMOKE CITY
Event Will Be Staged In Local
Armory (This) Friday
Evening

One of the largest Scout "get-togeth
ers" to be held on recent date in Wor-
cester and Somerset counties is sched-
uled for this Friday evening, May 1S
to be held in the Armory at Pocomoke
City. This event is to be in the nat
ure of Scout Rally and Court of
Honor and will include all Scout
Troops in Somerset and Southern
Worcester counties.
The program that has been arran-
ged by Scoutmasters Fred Henderson
of Pocomoke City, Marvin Tawes of
Crisfield and Marshall Scott of Prin-
cess Anne will include songs, stunts,
and the presentation of Scout awards.
Preliminary to the meeting some out
door games are being planned for the
entertainment of the Scouts.
The District Scout Committee for
the Pocomoke City District will hold
a dinner meeting at the Whyte House
Tea Room just previous to the Scout
Rally. This dinner will be attended by
the interested Scouters of each of the
various Troops. Mr.. Raymond Dry
den, District Chairman, will preside
at this dinner meeting.
Stanley M. Woodhead, Scout Field
Executive for the Delaware and Mary
land District is assisting with the
plans for the Scout Rally and Com
mittee meeting and is spending all Of
this week in the Salisbury and POGO
moke City Districts. During this
time he is holding conferences with
the various Scoutleaders and Troop
Committees and rendering whatever
help possible with each Troops Scout
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18
CREDIT ASSOC.
OFFERS MONEY
AT Low RATE
Salisbury Production Credit AS
ISOLATION Loans To Farm
ers at 81 to 500
NEW RATE NOT TO
AFFECT FORMER LOANS

Since the Salisbury Production Cred
it Association was organized, it has
put out to farmers in this district APP
proximate)y $4,000 and over 100
loans have been closed. This Associa-
ton has only been operating about
four months.
Eugene S. Maddox, secretary-treas-
urer of the Salisbury Production
Credit Association has just received
word from Governor w. l. Myers Of
the Farm Credit Administration in
Washington, D. c., that the interest
rate on new loans from production
credit associations has been reduced
from S 1-2 to per cent.
According to Mr.. Maddox the new
per cent interest rate becomes eff
fective Immediately on all new loans
and advances made by the association
and will be applicable until further
notice.
"The new interest rate of per cent
will not affect loans already advanced
in FULL" Mr.. Maddox said. "These
will continue to bear the rate of in
terest prevailing at the time the loan
was closed. The interest charges on
loans from the association are collect
ed when the loans mature. The Sal
isbury Association is now making
loans on acceptable crop and chattel
security to farmers in Somerset, Wor-
cester and Wicomico counties.
"The reduction of the interest to
5 per cent on new loans," Mr.. Maddox
continued, "is made possible by rec
ent sale of Federal intermediate credit
bank debedcures to investors at an
low rate of interest. The
association gets money to lend farm
ers from the Federal intermediate
credit bank of Baltimore, Maryland.
"The lowering of the interest rate
on new loans to 5 per cent is the
second reduction in two months, the
rate having been reduced from 6 to
5 1-2 per cent on March 16.
According to Governor Myers,
said Mr.. Maddox, the Federal inter-
credit bank is passing on i'm
to farmer borrowers from
production credit associations the saw
ing made possible by lower cost of
getting money. The confidence of in
vestors in the security of the inter-
mediate credit banks has been such
that the banks are able to get money
to lend at the lowest discount rate in
their history. Governor Myers says
that the resulting low rate Of inter-
est on production credit association
loans is enabling famer-borrowers to
save thousands of dollars on the cost
of their farming operations this year.
If the associations make sound loans,
and loans that are cellectible, an ade-
quate supply of low cost money will
continue to be available"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18

Mr.. Edgar Covington and family
of Onancock were Sunday visitors in
Pocomoke.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18

Mrs. E. Wilfred Ross spent the week
with Mr.. Ross in Baltimore.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Crockett were
weekend guests of relatives in Dover,
Del.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18

ing program and plans for the COM
ing months.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18

you want and you can have it. &c
the ball a-rollin' and lets put som'
life into things.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-05-18
nine YEAR OLD GIRL
HURT BY AUTOMOBILE

Nine year old Margaret Dennis Of
Wizards, suffered internal injuries
and broken legs Monday when she
was struck and thrown forty feet by
a machine which hit her as she step
ped from a school bus in front of her
home.
The car which struck her was driv-
en- by a resident of Powellville.
The Washington times., 1934-02-13
StyIists Conquer
ordy Spring
Problem
By VICTORIA GAINES
(auecIaI Correspondent Of The WASH
inGtOn Times in New York.
Americas style Center)

Americas StyLo OohUOEl
NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-When
winter fingers in the lap Of
spring as unseasonably late,
what to wear becomes rather .
problem. It seems silly to go
splashing around Slush and
snow in your most spring-like
frock, and the flowers that
bloom in fashions even earlier
than in gardens seem out Of
place with the temperature hov-
ering around zero.
Every fashion fibre In your
soul rebels at being condemned
to the drab garments Of winter,
especially after one look at the
newspapers showing sun-bathers
at Palm Beach or Miami.
New Array
It takes more than an Arctic
atmosphere to stump our smart
shops, however. They've risen
nobly to the occasion with an
array Of new clothes which
would cure the worst case Of
spring fever, and yet are con-
sistent with the weather. Chief
among their charms are the
crisp, fresh organdy or linen
lingerie collars on dark navy
blue or black dresses.
Ono Of these frilled or fluted
white collars peeking out above
the fur collar Of your winter
coat Ia the next best thing to .
trip to Florida. And another
new fashion that ruShes the
spring season is the jacket dress
Of dark crepe with a blouse OF
printed silk.
Just q hint Of spring in these
printed silks in the blouse, gilet
or sleeves that show under the
shorter sleeves Of the jacket
yet they're q grand tonic for
that fagged-out feeling.
Straw Fabrics
Next to q new frock nothing
perks up ones spring spirit like
q new hat. For this uncertain
inbetween season, hats offer
neither the strawS Of spring nor
the fabrics Of winter-but a safe
and sane compromise in the
form Of the new straw fabrics.
These are woven with the
straw fibers and are fashioned
into smart berets and toques.
To fool the weather man fur
ther, you might try q bright
bracelet or two in the new COL
ored compositions blue, red,
tango, absinthe and amber.
Fresh flowers in your fur col
lar or muff for especially fes-
tive occasions are also q great
help In restoring your spring
spirit. And there's nothing like
q good facial to turn a bright,
glowing face to the world in
stead Of o wintry- wind bitten
one.
The Washington times., 1934-02-13
Correct Manners
By Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman

myself. Even the best man Is
bringing his girl friend. p.
Your parents are right about
this =. since you are to have
such an important position at
the wedding as maid Of honor,
it would be in terrible taste
for you to leave your cousins
wedding and go to the other
party. I'm sure that if you do
this your cousin will be hurt
and dismayed at your conduct,
and justifiably so. This Is the
most important day of her
life, and she has given you the
greatest honor in her wedding
party. How selfish, then, for you
to take this honor in such an
unworthy fashion that you dis
card it for something that, at
the moment, you may wish
to do more.
I can't think that the oc-
casion will be such q definitely
coupled" party that you will
not have a good time. How
do you know that you will be
q wall flower?" Honest now,
aren't you just trying to con-
vince yourself Of this to justify
your going to the boy friends
dance? Just keep in mind,
dear girl, that while you are
considering giving up such an
important demand as doing
your complete social duty as
maid Of honor at your cousins
wedding, your friend apparent
ly hasn't even considered CIV
ing up his club dance to accom-
pany you to the wedding.
And I don't need to remind
you that going to a club dance
really isn't as important as be-
ing a maid Of honor at a we'd
ding. Now is it? Make I'D
your mind, please do, to carry
out, most graciouSly and CO.
operatiVely, your obligation as
the chief attendant Of your
cousin. Think how you would
feel If, on your wedding day,
your maid of honor regarded
her position so lightly that she
preferred to run away from
your wedding party to attend q
dance.
The Washington times., 1934-02-13

background laid . for q long
struggle to bring him up to
the mark.
COlOstruEn
At, the birth Of the baby
there is, in the majority Of
cases, no milk for him. The
secretion in the mothers breast
at that time is a substance
called colostrum. This coloS-
trum has a laxative effect on
the baby and for that reason
serves a valuable purpose dur
ing the first few days Of his
life.
It has, physicians believe,
other purposes equally impor.
tant. Even if the mother is
unable to nurse the baby later
he should, at least, get this
substance.
A quiet state Of mind for the
nursing mother Is important.
There is nothing that more
seriously interfereS with the
proper flow Of milk than an
overwrought, nervous condition.
The mother should take not
too strenuous outdoor exercise,
get at least eight hours sleep
at night and an hours rest
during the day, and do every
thing in her power to keep
herself in the best Of condition.