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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-10
40 Couples Guests at
Spring Formal Party

A formal dinner dance, attended BY
70 couples from both Bismarck and
Mandan. was given Monday evening
BY Bismarek Assembly 1904. Fourth
Degree knights Of Columbus. ct Hud-
son hall In Mandan.
Dinner was served ct Z o'clock at
two long tables decorated with large
bouquets Of pink and white carna-
tons and roses placed ct intervals.
After the dinner. DR.. r. B. Strauss,
worthy navigator Of the assembly,
presided for . brief program Of talks
and two vocal selections, where
Blossoms Grow" by Gertrude Sans
Souci and Love" by Edmund Gould
ing, sung by Mrs. 8. NJ. Culbertson,
Mandan.
Dr.. Strauss presented In turn
James w. Guthrie Of Bismarck, Mrs.
Howard Wood Of Fargo, Z. B. Klein
Of Bismarck, #. z. HomAn and H. G.
Schultz Of Mandan, Mrs. Joseph +.
Orchard Of Bismarck and Howard
Wood Of Fargo. Mr.. Klein, Mr..
0CIu1t1 OAIO ES4Is AAO1AAseSA SA WSAO
members Of the arrangements COM
mittee and extended q welcome to the
guests. In closing the speech pro-
gram, Dr.. Strauss urged that Fourth
Degree members appropriately OBJ
serve Mothers day which occurs on
May Is. Joseph L. Clifford, Mandan.
also assisted with arrangements.
Cards and dancing then were en-
joysd until $50 o'clock With IN or
chestra composed Of John Musnik,
Walter Tostevin. George +. Dtnyer.
Percy Evander and Anthony Knoll
playing the dance program. During
an intermission, Mr.. Knoll sang .
group OF popular selections with Mr..
Tostevin playing piano aocompani-
ments. Mr.. Tostevin also accompan-
led Mrs. Culbertson's songs. DR..
Strauss and Mrs. +. P. Homan Of
Mandan won the high score gifts ct
cards.
The out-of town guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Woods SIS
ter, Mrs. Margaret McCauley Of Du'
buque, IL.
This was the first social function
Of the Fourth Degree TO be held In
Mandan for about two years.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-10

marck and Mandan Masonic bridge
players, which occurred Monday eve
ming with Mandan Masons as hosts.
BY virtue Of the victory, the Man
dan lodge retains the trophy offered
by the local lodge In the first match
played several weeks ago. A large au-
<iience gathered to watch the play ut
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-10

the Is tables and remained for the
lunch and social time which followed.
The Mandan team Of g. q. Mathys
and Harry Aim won 5,170 points for
first place among contract players.
william Noggle and George 8. Regis.
ter, Bismarck players, held the high
score for an auction team, 1885.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-10
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Funeral Services for
Mertz Baby Thursday

Arnold Mertz, one-year- old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mertz Of Bismarck
died at q local hospital Monday eve
ming.
He leaves his parents, four sisters
and three brothers. They are Irene,
Dorothea, Rosetta, Laura Mae, Cecile,
Reibard and Roy, all Of Bismarck.
Funeral services will be held Thurs
day at 1890 q. m. from Webb's Fun
eral chapel. Burial will be In the
FairvieW cemetery.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-10
Golden Valley Man
Dies Here Monday

Adolph A. Teigen, -, OF Golden
Valley died In local hospital Mon
day evening. His wife was at his
bedside when he passed away.
Funeral services will be held at
Golden Valley Friday from the Evan.
gelical church, with Rev. william A.
Lemke In charge.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-10
FIRST TORNADO KIND

Leavenworth, Kas., April 10.-(Re
The season'A first tornado In Kansas
was kind to Atchison. Leavenworth
and Jefferson counties. Although the
storm late Monday frightened many
residents Of those counties, causing
them to rush to storm cellars or flee
In cars. no loss Of life or injury was
reportAd.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-10
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Champions Place Three and
Runnsrs-Up Place Two on
First Outfit

Minot, N. D.. April 10.-(R)-Three
cagers from the championship Valley
City Teachers College quint, two from
jamestown college, and one from May.
vile are favored with berths on the
first North Dakota intercollegiate con-
ference basketball team, announced
here by ]. w. Coleman, secretary Of
the loop.
Minot teachers placed two and VAL
ley City, Dickinson and Mayville each
contributed one player to the second
team.
The selections were made by coaches
of seven Of the eight schools making
up the conference, with Mayville fail
ing to vote In the poll.
In determining the center on The
first team q deadlock developed be-
tween Don Hall OF jamestown and Roy
Humbracht of Valley City, Coleman
said, and as result both were given
that position on the mythical team
The selections were as follows:
First Team
Gerald Caskey, Valley City, forward
Wilfred Luckason, Mayville. for
ward.
Don Hall, jamestown, center.
Roy Humbracht, Valley City, center
AL Schauer, jamestown, guard.
Walter Stensland, Valley City
guard.
Second Team
Glen Iverson, Minot, forward.
Melvin Hill, Valley City, forward.
Maurice Foss, Dickinson, center.
Edward Rorvig, Mayville, guard.
Melvin johnson. Minot, guard.
Honorable Mention
Forwards: Grouse. Agre and Peter
son.. all Of Jamestown: Rife, Wahpe-
ton, Thompson, Mayville, and Ackert
Glendale; guards. Thunem, James
town, Spriggs. Valley City. and Sch
wartz, Mayville; center, Gran, Wah-
peton.
Coleman also announced the official
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-10
Mother of Bismarck
Woman Dies Monday

Mrs. Mary Hanss. mother q llrs
Richard A. Tracy, "a Main avenue
died Monday night ct Minneapolis
according TO word received from llrs
Tracy By Bismarck friends. 0hG
leaves Mrs. Tracy and . son. Miroy
Brown, Of linot.
Mrs. Hanes had visited her daugh-
ter here On several occasions and had
many friends Ia, Bi1mArck.
Burial services WIN 10 held n MIN
neapolis, though arrangements had
not been completed for the funeral
early Tuesday worniug.
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-10
Mandan MasOns Retain
Bridge Trophy Monday

The 10 contract and five auction
bridge teams of the Mandan Masonic
lodge were victories by a 2,898 points
In second encounter between Bis
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-10
Chairman and Judges
For Debate Selected

Judge w. L. Nusssle Of the supreme
court. member Of one Of the earliest
University Of North Dakota gradual
ing classes represented In Bismarck,
will preside for the debate here
Thursday evening between University
Of North Dakota and North Dakota
Agricultural college teams.
The debate. one Of series being
held In connection With = goodwill
tour. will be held ct Bismarck city
auditorium ut o'clock. The public
Is invited.
Judges will be Miss Pearl Bryant,
debate coach Of Bismarck high school;
Mrs. Florence Bell, Mandan high
school debate coach, and G. w. Leifur,
principal Of Will junior high school.
+ \ +
According to word received here
Tuesday, Peter Qoltz, Portland. Ore,
and Ann M. Godfrey, Towner, N. D..
have filed = marriage license applioa-
ton at Portland.
The Monday club met Monday aft
ernoon ct the home Of DR.. Fannie
Dunn Quain, SIS Avenue A, TO hear
Mrs. M. w. Roam, 222 Park st., dis
cuss Varieties Of Psychology" The
hostess served refreshments following
the program.
H. A. Mackoff, Dickinson attorney,
gave an address at the combined
meeting of Lodge No. ll7l B'Nai
Birth and the Jewish Ladies' Aid
held Sunday evening at the Temple
Bnat Ephraim, with 100 persons at
tending. Mackoffs subject was
"Maranos Who Practiced Cryptic
Judaism"
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hamlin. who
had planned 70 leave for their home
In Minneapolis in the near future,
will remain In Bismarck for longer
time for business reasons. Mr.. Ham
lin represents Hewitt and Brown OF
Minneapolis. associate architects for
the new high school. Mr.. and Mrs
Hamlin are 1t the Hazelhurst.
! 4 =
Mira. NJ. w. Roam, 322 Park 81, re-
viewed chapters from two recent
books g the program for the Cos
mos club meeting held Monday eve
ming with Mrs. A. N. Fisher. liz Ave-
nue. B West, Is hostess. The chapters
were from THE New Psychology
Complete" by DR.. A. A. Lindsey and
THE Enduring Quest" by H. A.
Overstreet. Luncheon was served
during the social hour.
i + +
A group Of Bismarck and Mandan
nurses gave 4 kitchen shower Mon
day evening ct the home Of Mrs.
Ernest Ladstrom In MandAn for Mrs.
aeat1 Peterson, the former Miss
Mabel Carolyn Norberg Of Bismarck,
who was married Sunday ct Bot
tineau. The evening was spent in
playing bridge with SCORE awards be-
Ing won BY Miss Mae Robinson Of
this city and Miss Blanche oherg Of
Mandan.
A brief business session and pro-
gram occupied members Of 1mmacu-
late Conception Court No. 322, Cath.
Ollie Daughters Of America. when .
regular meeting WAS held Monday
evening ct q. Mays school ailditori-
um. Mn. Dirlea g. Ward, 80 Ave.
nue. q, submitted . report for Nh.
James Guthrie. ~ Fourth d., CHAIR
man Of The Nastor charity BAN COM
mittoe. Nias Mary lat, AT Sew
enth It.. Rad 4 p1nor oo AoQtetand.
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Too Late to Classify

HAVE your HAIR and SCALP exam.
lined BY Nh. Harrington. 1 licensed
Dr.. Parker practitioner. Of hair and
scalp trouble. Examinations free.
Harriugtou'A Phone 100.
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The Monday club met Monday aft
ernoon ct the home Of DR.. Fannie
Dunn Quain. SIS Avenue A, to hear
Mrs. M. w. Roam, 222 Park st., dis
cuss Varieties of Psychology" The
hostess served refreshments following
the program.
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-08
COMPLETE
FOR DELMARVA
ELECTRIC SHOW
To Be The Biggest Event Of The
Kind Ever To Be Held On
The Eastern Shore
THERE WILL BE NO
CHARGE OF ADMISSION

Plans for the Delmarva Electric
Homemakers Show to be held June
Ii to 16 in Salisbury, are rapidly be-
ing brought to completion and the
educational and entertaining program,
which has been arranged for the pub
lie, has, probably never been equalled
on the Shore.
In addition to the display of the
most modern, scientific and attractive
appearing electrical home appliances
presented by the outstanding national
manufacturers other features have
been arranged. This Show is official
ly endorsed and sponsored by the
Mayor and Council of Salisbury and
the Salisbury Chamber Of Commerce.
However, the Show is not purely local,
because of the fact that sixty seven
electrical contractors and appliance
dealers on the Delmarva Peninsula
are sponsoring the Show in an effort
to educate the public, and frankly to
create a desire to own these devices,
and thus give employment to sales
men, electricians, plumbers and dray-
age concerns, with the resultant in
crease in circulation of money.
The outstanding feature from an
educational and entertainment stand
point is the appearance at the Show
twice daily of DIR. Phillips Thomas of
the Westinghouse Research Labora-
tories, who will lecture and demon
strate on the work which is being
done behind the scenes in creating for
the public the newer things, which
will become commonplace in the fu-
ture. DIR. Thomas has only appeared
in very large cities and at the Cen
fury of Progress in Chicago and the
sponsors feel they have obtained ma
jor concession from the Westinghouse
Company in having him appear on the
Shore. In addition to DR.. Thomas,
there will be several nationally known
Home Economists, particularly Miss
Edwina Nolan, who heads up the
Home Economics Department for the
General Electric Company. Miss
Nolan will broadcast daily from the
stage in the Armory, recipes and other
household ideas of interest to home
makers. One thousand dollars in cash
and merchandise are offered as prizes
and the fact is particularly stressed
that no charge for admission is asked,
nor will anyone endeavor to sell. Fur
thermore, none of the merchandise on
display will be embelilshed with price
tags of any kind.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-08
DR.. PAUL JONES IS
OUT TO SUCCEED SELF

DR.. Paul Jones, of Snow Hill, has
announced his candidacy for the office
of Register Of Wills for Worcester
County, subject to the decision Of the
voters at the coming Democratic pri-
mary election, and will, if nominated
and elected, succeed himself.
DR.. Jones has served in his present
capacity since 1921 and, surely, af-
ter thirteen years of experience his
knowledge of the needs and require
ments of the office should be Won
derful recommendation for his con-
tinuance.
The Doctor needs no introduction
to the voters of the county. He has
spent his life in Worcester and, thru
his professional and political contact
he has formed wide acquaintance
ship. He counts his friends by the
legion and the fact that he has been
used so long as public servant proves
the confidence imposed in his ability
and integrity as county official.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-08
COUNTY TAX RATE IS
LEVIED AT 95 CENTS

At meeting on Tuesday of this
week, the County Commissioners fix
ed the tax rate for the present year
at 95 cents, five cents less than that
for 1888. The State tax has also
been reduced from 25 cents in 1888 to
% cents for 1884.
The rate for this year shows a drop
of SO cents from the levy of 1882;
that year it was $1.45 and in 1888 it
was $1.00. The State tax was rs
cents in both 1892 and 1888.
This continued decrease for the
past three years comes as most well
come gift to the taxpayers of the
county, and at the same time shows
that the Board is fully cognizant of
the burden of taxation and is doing
everything it can to relieve the peo-
pie on whose shoulders it bears so
heavily.
The Commissioners are to be COM
mended for their strict attention to
economy and their action in this case
is only another of many similar kinds
marking their administration.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-08
OSCAR F WHITE
SUCCUMBS AFTER
LONG ILLNESS
Was The Son OF The Late Will
liam And Elizabeth White,
Of Somerset County.

Oscar F. White, highly respected
citizen of Pocomoke, died on Friday
of last mcck, June 1, after lingering
illness.
The deceased was the son of the
late William and Elizabeth White and
was born 68 years ago in Somerset
County near this city. Funeral SER
vices were held at his home on last
Sunday afternoon, DR.. S. ]. Venable,
of the Presbyterian Church and Rev.
H. V. Clary of the Episcopal Church
officiating. Interment in the ceme-
terry Of the Presbyterian Church. The
active pail bearers were Messrs. A.
E. Holland, Maurice w. Costen, Up
shur Stevenson, r. Harlan Robert
son, William H. Dryden and DR.. Brad
ford Massey; Honorary: Messrs. Rog-
err w. Landlord, James M. Crockett,
Charles L. Mason, George Twilley,
Frank White, w. E. Hall, J. F. Dry
den, Jas. H. Stevenson, w. A. Stroud,
Harry c. Mears.
Mr.. White is survived by his widow
and two daughters: Misses Annie E.
and Evelyn White; also by one brother
A. Lee White, of Somerset County.
He was a consistent member of the
Presbyterian Church; a member of
the Knights of Pythias Lodge; and of
the Modern Woodmen of America. He
was builder by trade and in all his
dealings has always merited the re-
spect of those with whom he came
into contact.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-08
MARYLAND POTATO FIELD
DAY ON JUNE 10th

The Maryland Potato Field Day
will be held at the Experiment Stat
ion plots on the w. T. Pilchard farm,
one mile south of Pocomoke, Wednes-
day, June goth. The program will
start at $50 A. M. and it is hoped
to be finished by noon.
County Agent R. T. Grant urges
all potato growers to be sure to set
aside this half day this year to inspect
the work that is going on. Some very
interesting experiments are being car
ried on and work in new varieties, seed
tests, fertilizer demonstrations, use
of lime and spraying demonstrations
will be inspected.
Representatives from the University
of Maryland and U. S. Department
of Agriculture will be present. De-
tailed program of the tour will be
announced in next weeks paper. Rep
resentatives from nearby states are
expected to be in attendance. A group
of farmers from Long Island are ar
ranging to attend the tour, coming by
bus. This is a good time for the
growers to talk over conditions in sur
rounding territories.
For further information get in touch
with r. T. Grant, County Agent, Snow
Hill.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-08
Blue CRABS OF
CHESAPEAKE BAY
HAVE OWN COlE
Violations OF Code Have Been
Reported To The Compliance
Director

Blue Crabs of the Chesapeake Bay
have been given a Code of their own,
signed by President Roosevelt on May
5. The Code became effective on May
ID.
The Code for the Blue Crab Indus
try, Of which 45H centers in Maryland
and ~ in Virginia is a subdivision
of the National Fishery Code.
First violations of the Code have
been reported to Arthur E. Hunger
ford, NRA Compliance Director for
Maryland. The complaints are based
on violation of the provisions of the
Code which protects the sponge or fe-
male crab laden with eggs.
The violators have been asked to
report to Mr.. Hungerford at the Gus
tom House, Baltimore where they will
be told the provisions of the Code
and given an opportunity to sign for
full compliance with the Code in the
future. If this is not done, the State
Director will give up his efforts to
adjust the complaints and will allow
the United States District Attorney
and the Federal Fair Trade Commits
sion, the enforcement agencies Of the
Government, TO take charge and prose
cute the offenders.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-08
EPISCOPAL
RECTOR AND
WIFE FETED
Rev. And Mrs. H. V. Clary Were
Guests Of The Lions Club
On Tuesday Evening
REV. JOHN A. DITTO
SPEAKER OF OCCASION

The Lions opened their den Tues
day night, roaring in honor of two
Pocomokians (by adoption) Rev. Hugh
v. Clary and wife, although as it was
suggested, it could be just as we'll said
Mrs. Clary and husband" Mr.. and
Mrs. Clary have been in this city for
six years and during that time have
endeared themselves not only to the
members of st. Mary's P. E. Church,
of which Mr.. Clary is Rector, but the
entire community. He is member
of the Lions Club and this occasion
was the Clubs idea of outwardly show
ing the esteem in which this couple
is held.
The preparations were in the very
capable hands of three members of
the Club, Lee Hall, Norris Young and
Griff Callahan. Everything was car
ried out with clocklike precision and
the program was in extremely good
taste by the selections and arrange
ments.
Jim Mock, the Clubs President, pre-
sided with his usual grace and pres
ented John A. Ditto, who very fit
tingly paid tribute to the Clarys and
Mr.. Clary reservedly responded, ex-
pressing the appreciation of his wife
and himself.
Thomas johnson, ESQ.,, Of Snow Hill
and Crit Callahan and L. Paul Ewell
Of our town, made timely remarks.
DR.. and Mrs. Kapo Of Salisbury
were present and Mrs. Kapo displayed
unusual musical talent in rendering
a number of selections on the violin.
She was accompanied by Mrs. Allen
D. Fields, also of Salisbury. The
sweet voice of Mrs. Hartley Stevens,
Jr., accompanied by Mrs. Norris Young
added much to the entertainment.
Other guests were DR.. S. H. Hurdle
and Miss Annie Kapo of Salisbury,
Miss Lolita Smith, Mrs. Belle T.
Whyte and DIR. and Mrs. F. w. Will
son, of Pocomoke.
Dinner was served in the cafeteria
of the school building under the cap
able supervision of Miss Ethel Dix.
Following the dinner those who cared
entered into dancing in the auditor
ium, music being furnished by POGO
moke orchestra.
To the Clarys it may be said that,
after they have sojourned in the
mountains of Virginia all their friends
would be glad to have them return
to the level land of the Eastern Shore.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-06-08
VESTS BARREL
FACTORY BURNT
LAST SATURDAY
Loss Estimated At $11, 900 With
About One-Third Insurance.
Origin Unknown

The alarm of fire on Saturday morn
ing of last week, came from the large
barrel factory belonging to Mr.. Chas.
West, and located just outside the
limits of the city on Market Street
extended. The building with a large
amount of material was entirely des-
troyed.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
Inside the building are slaves used
in the cooperage work, but these had
not been lighted since some time be-
fore the day of the fire. While the
doors of the building were kept lock-
ed, still there were other ways in
which it could be entered, and it is
quite possible for some one to have
used it for lodging and by careless
use of matches or smoking to have
set it afire.
Mr.. West estimates his loss at about
$1,000 on which there was only
about one third insurance. Res
cuers succeeded in getting out some
of the finished product, but, in the
main, all the stock was destroyed.
Fortunately, Mr.. West has other
opportunities to supply his trade and
is ready to fill all orders. The fill
ing station of Mr.. Rome Barnes was
ignited several times but the Depart
ment was enabled to save it from des-
truction. Luckily, the wind blowing
from the southeast prevented the
flames from leaping to adjoining prop
critics. Otherwise, the conflagation
might have assumed much larger
proportions.