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Evening star., 1935-05-25
100000 PLEDGED
IN |NM0DERN|ZAT|0N
Japanese Embassy Included
in List-ContraCt for
$3,1O9 Granted.

Workers in the Washington Better
Housing Campaign obtained 39l
pledges, which promised to carry out
nearly 100000 in modernization work
to homes and commercial property
during the past week, the most sue
cesSful period since start of the can
vaSS in February.
The japanese Embassy. 2514 Massa-
chusetts avenue, was included in the
list of pledges. A contract for S3,109
in Improvements to the embassy and
chancery was awarded to Hugh Coun-
Gil. contractor, who is cooperating
with campaign leaders.
1t was stated the passageway con-
Meeting the embassy and chancery will
be inclosed, and repairs will be made
to the roof and windows of the en-
baSSy.
Miss Elizabeth Wheeler, F. H. A.
field worker attached to the District
office, reported that the canvassers
interviewed 5,453 property owners
during the week This brings the
total interviews of the campaign to
35,070.
Since the campaign was started
total of 3,478 pledges have been OBJ
tanned. representing approximately
$869,500 in modernization work.
Evening star., 1935-05-25
ARCHITECTS PLAN
UN|F|CAT|ON At
9th CONVENTION
Sessions Open at Milwaukee
Tuesday for Four-Day
Sessions.
MEMBERSHIP AND
EDUCATION TOPICS
Federal Housing, Work Relief
and Changing Trends in Dis.
tribution to Be Discussed.

Architects of the Nation will con-
vene in Milwaukee on Tuesday for
the sixty-seventh meeting of the
American Institute of Architects. The
convention will continue through Fri
day. Manufacturers Of building ma
terials and appliances will attend the
coincident meeting of the Producers
Council. affiliated with the institute.
Unification of the architectural pro-
fession, it is declared, will be the most
pressing problem before the conven-
ton. Architecture and the Govern
ment and architectural education and
the membership system will be other
main themes.
Prominent administration officials
will speak on various phases of the
Federal housing, building and work
relief programs Changing trends in
the distribution of products and the
probable effects of the prefabricated
house on established channels of dis
tribution will be discussed al the
councils sessions.
Russell Address Tuesday.
Ernest John Russell Of st. Louis.
president of the institute, will deliver
the presidents address at the opening
session at the Hotel Schroeder Tues
day morning, following welcome by
Mayor Danial w. Hoan of Milwaukee
Frank c. Baldwin of Washington, D.
c., retired secretary of the institute,
will speak on The Beginnings of the
Institute" William L. Steele of Omaha,
Nebr, will give an appreciation OF
Thomas r. Kimball.
Gov. Philip F. La Toilette Of Wis
consin and President Glenn Frank OF
the University of Wisconsin will ad-
1Cortir,nd OF, aann Z coln,,or, s
Evening star., 1935-05-25

modernstic of McKeldn Tucker
Twenyehth street. Georgetown modern in design inside and out
Georgetown home along modern lines
handled by Wocot Clarke architect The outside is white
rails The )
painted yellow bue-cheked
The dining upper right in oyster color with
with feze pattern beige brown
polished wood modern design An odrose
portion Of the Star Staff Photos
Evening star., 1935-05-25
STAR HOME CLOSES
TOMORROW NIGHT
Public May View Outstanding
Exhibition Residence Both
Today and Sunday.

The public will be offered last op-
portunities today and tomorrow to
inspect the first Silver Star Home of
1885, located at 6501 Barnaby street,
a section of East Chevy Chase.
1t was announced today by Edward
R. Carr president of the Barnaby
Woods Development Co.. which built
the home, that it has been sold to Mr..
and Mrs. Harold K. Beck. The 30
day inspection period granted all
Evening star., 1935-05-25
Brush" Paints Screens.

A new widget on the market is an
excellent brush" for painting screens.
It consists Of piece of carpet fas-
tened securely to a metal holder. This
fits into a shallow tin dish, in which
the screen enamel is kept while the
work is in progress.
Evening star., 1935-05-25

Silver Star homes expires tomorrow.
The home was furnished by Sarah
Willoughby Moody of Bethesda, Md,
who has placed in it genuine antiques
in harmony with the early American
design of the house.
Evening star., 1935-05-25
Old Ivorv Recipe.

An old ivory finish may be secured
by tinting light ivory paint with a
little raw sienna and burnt lumber.
Over this ground finish a glaze coat
ing of raw sienna mixed with burnt
lumber is applied.
Evening star., 1935-05-25

Animals Attack Villages.
Bears and wolves have been attack
ing villages near Kars, Turkey.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31
BILL" SCHOOLFIELD
OUTSTANDING ATHLETE

After a season in which he distin-
guished himself by an outstanding
performance in practically every game
Cadet William H. Schoolfield of Po-
comoke City Maryland, was recently
named captain of next years basket
ball vuintet at aRndolph-Macon Acad-
envy, Front Royal, Virginia. Through
out the season Schoolfield played reg
ularly at guard, and his work was uni
formly effective.
Although this is Schoolfield's first
year at Randolph-Macon, he also won
a regular berth at tackle on the var
sity football squad, and showed up
well all season.
Throughout the year his academic
rating has been good, and he has TAX
en- a liberal part in the Academy life.
Before entering Randolph-Macon
Schoolfield attended the Pocomoke
City High School, distinguishing him
self there in basketball and soccer.
He is the son of Mrs. William H.
Schoolfield of this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31
STATE FRESH
EGG LAW IS
NOT DIFFICULT
Maryland Farmers Will Find 1t
Easy To Comply With
Requirements

Those Maryland farmers and poul-
trymen who have been following rea-
sonably good production, handling and
marketing practices will experience
little, if any difficulty in making prac-
tically all of their eggs comply with
requirements of the new Maryland
Fresh Egg Law, recently passed by
the State Legislature, it is stated by
Wade H. Rice, poultry specialist for
the University of Maryland Extension
Service. The new law will go into
effect on June l and will constitute
the first act Of legislation ever passed
by this state for the protection of con-
sumner, producer and merchant alike.
The new law will not be compulsory
for anyone but will provide for GER
tain high standards which must be
met if eggs are to be sold under any
special size or quality, it is explained
by Mr.. Rice. Similar laws have been
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31
ORPHANS COURT

Wills of Charles Grande, Sr., Irene
r. Schoolfield and William H. Smith
proved and filed.
Testamentary Bond approved and
filed in the estate of Charles Grande,
ST., and letters testamentary granted
to Mary Myrtle Grande and Godfrey
Child.
Administration bonds approved and
filed in the estates of E. Kate P.
Whaley and Henry Pennewell and let
tiers of administration granted to John
P. Whaley and Milton H. Pennewell.
Administration accounts passed and
filed in the estates of William L.
Landing, Thomas H. Outten, Simeon
Onley Stevenson, Mary G. Riley, John
F. Redden, Dollie E. Savage, julius
P. Jones and Isaac r. Parsons.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31

enacted in recent years in practically
every state in the Northeast.
According to Mr.. Rice, Maryland
producers should find little difficulty
in complying with the new law if they
will simply follow the recommended
practices of the University of Mary
land Extension Service.
These recommendations include
keeping of standard breed of healthy
birds, provision of one nest for every
five birds, combining of birds to the
poultry house during wet weather,
disposition or separation of males
from females after the Matching sea-
son, feeding of a standard ration of
mash and grain, prompt breaking up
of broody hens, gathering eggs at
least twice daily, keeping of eggs in a
clean, cool place with the temperature
below IS degrees, and at least twice.
a-week case of eggs to a recognized
egg dealer or consumer.
For further information write to the
University of Maryland Extension
Service, at College Park, for a copy
of new circular on "Maryland's Egg
Quality Program"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31
PROGRESS MADE
in DRAINAGE OF
FARM LANDS
Congressman GOldsbOrOugh Has
Active Part In Promotion
OF Project

Further progress in the program to
rehabilitate poorly drained farming
lands on the Eastern Shore has been
announced by Representative T. Alan
Goldsborough who has taken an active
part in the promotion of this project.
Definite selection of sites for the
three CCC Camps established to work
on this program was made last week
by Capt. w. H. Colbern and 1t. H.
3. Damron, who, accompanied by Mr.
4. w. Carpenter at the University of
Maryland, inspected a number of sites
which had been offered for this pro-
ject.
A location near Westover on land
belonging to Mr.. w. B. Long and Mr..
bennett Long were selected for the
camp which will work in Somerset and
Worcester Counties.
Work in Dorchester and Wicomico
Counties will be handled by the camps
to be located near Vienna on land be-
longing to Mr.. Vernon Hitch.
The Camp which will work on drain
age in Caroline and Queen Anne Coun-
ties will be located near Goldsboro on
land owned by the Caroline County
Bank of Greensboro. Negotiations
for the use of this tract were handled
by Mr.. ]. Frank Lane, of Goldsboro.
Each of these camp sites contains
approximately ten acres and is leased
to the U. S. Army for only a nominal
consideration. Both Capt Colbern and
1t. Damron commented in favorable
terms on the public spirited attitude
shown by the owners of these tracts
in offering them for CCC Camp use.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31
THE OLD AGE
PENSION BILL
EFFECTIVE JUNE |
Provisions OF Bill Announced
Regulating Eligibility To
Participate In Fund

The Old Age Pension Bill, passed
by the past Legislature of Maryland,
becomes effective June LIST.
Funds for the payment of these
pensions to persons who have attain
ed the age of 65 years and upward,
and who are not precluded from re-
ceiving same for any Of several rea-
sons, are provided, two-thirds by the
State and one-third by the respective
counties and Baltimore City.
The Board of County Commission
ers, when striking the levy will have
to make provision for it's share. Mon
ey has been appropriated, for years,
for pensions, burial of paupers and
kindred purposes. The figure for this
year will have to be worked out.
Applications for pensions must be
filed with a new Board of Welfare,
consisting Of seven members, to be
named by the Board of State Aid and
Charities from a list of names sub
mitted by the Commissioners. The
board members will serve without pay
Conditions surrounding each case
will determine the amount of the
pension but in none shall it exceed,
when added to the income of the ap-
plicant including that from property,
a total of 81 per day. Nor shall it be
less than the minimum required for
a reasonable subsistence compatible
with health and decency. No other
form of public relief can be accepted
except for medical and surgical as
sistance.
Fifteen years citizenship in the
U. S., and certain State residence are
in order to receive the bene-
fits under the law.
Among disqualifying provisions
are: penal or institutional inmates at
time of applications; committer of a
felony within ten years previous; GER
tain non-supporters; certain beggars
and tramps; has no other person re-
sponsible for his OF her support (par-
tial support will be taken into con-
sideration in fixing pension amount) !;
anyone who has deprived themselves
of property for purpose of qualifying
for pension.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31
MASTER BILLY SOLUM
IS HOST TO HIS FRIENDS

Master Billy Solum entertained
some of his little friends last Friday
afternoon at his home on 7th Street,
in honor of his seventh birthday. At
ter playing games for while the lit
tie guests were invited into the din
ing room where refreshments were
served. A color scheme of pink and
white was carried out in decorations,
favors and refreshments.
Those present were: Alice Jean
Mister, Joan Carey, Betty and Louise
Watson, Mary, Nancy and Ruth
Morse, Carolyn Redden, Betty and
Lola johnson, Rosemary Ennis, Patsy
Talton, Marian Jeanne Vessels, Bet
ty June James, Barbara Ann Solum,
Ann Walters, Emma Krabill, Tommy
Carey, Billy Ennis, Sonny Heilig, Bob
by Kennedy, Lynwood Ward, Sonny
Stevens, Billy Ross, Billy Small and
Harry Walters. Margaret Wilson
Hillman and Jacie and JEANNE Clarke
could not be present but sent gifts.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31
WHEAT GROWERS VOTE
FOR THE PROGRAM

Somerset wheat growers took part
in the nation wide wheat referendum
held last Saturday, May 25th and gave
an almost unanimous vote for the con-
tinuance of the wheat production ad-
justment program for the next four
years.
About 70 per cent of the present
contract signers voted, the result be-
ing 112 votes-Yes, meaning in favor
of the continuance of the wheat pro-
gram after the 1885 crop year. a
contract signers voted-No.
4 Non contract signers voted yes
and non-contract signer voted-No.
Total vote in the county was 116 yes
and no.
Latest reports of the vote through
out the country shows a 6 to 1 ratio
in favor of the wheat production con-
troll program which will be offered to
the growers by the agricultural ad-
justment administration.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31
WHEAT PROGRAM IS
FORMED in WORCESTER

A vote of all the Worcester County
Wheat Contract signers and other
growers was taken last week, when
120 wheat growers voted favoring a
wheat production program following
the present one, and 81 growers were
not in favor Of future program. The
County Allotment Committee made
public the results of the election fol-
lowing the vote.
According to reports from other
sections farmers have voted about five
to one favoring a continuation of the
wheat program. A vote was taken
over the entire Country at the same
time. The Agricultural Adjustment
Administration is working out four
year benefit contract which will prob
ably be offered wheat growers this
fall.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31
"WALKATHON" STAGED
AT RESORT JUNE 9Th

By advertisement in another column
the public is advised of something new
in the way of amusements-a walk
athon," which, by it's name, is con-
test in walking.
1t is staged at Ocean City to begin
on Saturday, June 9Th. Accompany
ing entertainment will be Frizz Moon
ey's American broadcasting orchestra.
Jack Denton, RKO stage and screen
artist, Rusty Dowdell, of many stage
shows, and Charlie Kay entertainer,
are all masters of ceremonies.
Thirty couples to date, have been
booked and more are wanted. AS first
aid administers, there will be one doc
tor, two trained nurses and two train
ers. Also two floor judges, two diet
icians, two ushers, two managers and
four cashiers.
Prizes for winners as per advertise
ment will be given.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31

mixed Pickels,".Pocomoke's big
show, June 1918. Cast of 1876.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31
CHURCHES OF CHRIST
PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY

"Ancient and Modern Necromancy,
Alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, De-
nounced," will be the subject of the
Lesson-Sermon in all Churches of
Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, June 2.
The Golden Text will be from
Psalms 92:7--"When the wicked spring
as the grass, and when all the work.
ers of iniquity do flourish; it is that
they shall be destroyed forever"
Among the citations comprising the
Lesson-Sermon will be the follow
ing from the Bible-Isaiah 54:17-
"No weapon that is formed against
thee shall prosper; and every tongue
that shall rise against thee in judg-
ment thou shalt condemn. This is the
heritage of the servants of the Lord,
and their Righteousness is of me,
saith the Lord"
The Lesson-Sermon also will include
the following passage from the Christ
ian Science textbook, "Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures,
by Mary Baker Eddy, page 211-"The
transfer of the thoughts of one erring
mind to another, Science renders i'm
possible"
Services: Sunday II a. M, Odd Eel
lows Hall, Peninsula Bldg. Poomoke
City, Md.
Sunday, June End, IL to 1890 a
Christian Science Program will be
broadcast over Station WCAO, 600 k.r.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31
HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
CLINIC FOR CHILDREN

The Maryland League for Crippled
Children in cooperation with the Wor-
cester County Health Department
will conduct clinic for the examina-
ton of crippled children, at the county
Health Department Clinic, Odd Eel
lows Hall, Snow Hill, Saturday, June
Sth, 900 A. M.
DR.. Abertus Cotton, the eminent
Orthopedic Surgeon of Baltimore, will
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31

at p. m, to be followed by delight
full pilgrimage to several beautiful
Gardens" within a radius of four
miles of Quantico. The hostess. a
former president of the organization.
is desirious of good attendance.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31

The members of Inasmuch Circle of
Kings Daughters have been invited to
meet Wednesday, June s, with Mrs.
Charles E. Ennis at Quantico. Cars
will leave here about II: 80 a. M, as
the meeting will be opened promptly
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1935-05-31
conduct this clinic.

1t is urged that all parents with
crippled children, bring their children
to this clinic for examination and adj
vice.
During the past several months, a
number of Worcester County crippled
children have been admitted to the
Kernan's Hospital for the correction
of orthopedic defects through these
clinics.
The Civic Organizations of the
county are urged to acquaint them
selves with this organized effort to
help the crippled child in our midst,
so that they may lend some local aid
to this Statewide movement.
Evening star., 1935-05-07
Horse Show
Fete Ready
ForChildren
Saturday Program
Completed by Junior
League Group.

Work on the program for the
children's day celebration to be
staged as a feature Of the National
Capital Horse Show opening at Brad
ley Farms Thursday, was completed
this morning by Mrs. BENJAMIN w.
Thoron and the members Of her
Junior League committee.
A large tally-ho drawn by spir-
tied team of ponies was obtained by
the committee, and rides around the
beautiful show grounds will be sold
to youngsters who attend the special
celebration which the league has ar
ranged for Saturday, the final day
of the show. In addition, an old
fashioned peanut vendor and for
tune teller will be on hand to enter
tam the kiddies and augment the
original program, which provides for
three marionette shows, the sale Of
pony rides. grabbags, popcorn and
tin-type photographs.
Mrs. Thoron and her committee.
mindful of the welfare of the children,
have arranged for special luncheona
for youngsters which will permit
parents to bring their children to the
Evening star., 1935-05-07
Columbian Envoy
Guest at Luncheon

The director general of the Pan
American Union, DR.. L. 8. Rowe. en-
tertained at luncheon today at the
Pan-American Annex in honor Of the
Minister of Colombia, Senor DR..
Miguel Lopez Pumarejo. In addition
to the guest of honor there were pres
ent the Assistant Secretary Of State,
Mr.. r. Walton Moore; the Assistant
Secretary of State. DR.. Francis B.
Sayre; the governor Of the Federal
Reserve Board, Mr.. Mariner s. Eccles:
the Assistant Secretary Of the In
terror, Mr. Oscar L. Chapman: the for
lner Ambassador of the United States
to Chile, DR.. William S. Culbertson:
the former Ambassador Of the United
States to Argentina, Mr.. Robert Woods
Bliss; the secretary Of the Colombian
Legation. Senor DR.. Alberto Gonzalez
Fernandez; the commercial attache of
the Colombian Legation, Senor DR..
Jose M. Saenz: the chairman Of the
United States Tariff Commission, Mr..
Robert L. O'Brien; the director of the
Bureau Of Foreign and Domestic Com
merce, DR.. Claudius T. Murchison; the
director Of territories and inland pos
sessions, DR.. Ernest II. Gruening: the
president OF the Carnegie Institution
OF Washington, DR.. John c. Merriam:
Senior Don Enrique Coronado of Co.
lombia and MIR. Lester H. Woolsey Of
Washington.
Evening star., 1935-05-07
Rear Admr. and Mrs. Byrd
To Be Overnight Guests
At White House Friday
Mrs. Roosevelt Is Honor Guest at Seventy
Second Club Luncheon-Two Recep-
tions This Afternoon.

who spent the Winter in Florida, are
In washington until Friday and are
stopping at 2400 Sixteenth street.
Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Malin Craig
were the guests In whose honor Lieut..
Col. and Mrs. Henry T. Burgtn en-
tertained at Q supper party In their
apartment at the shoreham Sunday
evening.
Capt. Raphael Baez. tr.. q. 8. A..
who is stationed at Scott Field. H.,
has arrived with Mrs. Baez. and they
are staying at the Wardman Park
Hotel for about Q week.
Mrs. Paul z. Lesh entertained at
luncheon today at the Mayfiower
for her daughter. Miss Nancy Lesh.
who recently returned to Washington
from California. where she was the
guest since December Of Capt. Lewis
Coke. u. 8. N. and Mrs. Coke at Coro-
nado. Luncheon was served In the
east end Of the presidential dining
room of the hotel and was followed
by bridge in the north room.
DR.. and Mrs. Hill Carter. who for
the present are not occupying their
house on Ashmead place. have taken
an apartment ct the Fairfax.
Mrs. Robert G. Howard viii visit in
Easton. Pa. this. week ct the home
of Dr.. and Mrs. Eugene Bingham.
DR.. Bingham Is the head Of the
chemistry department Of lafayette
College. Mrs. Howard addressed the
Goucher Club of Easton last evening
and will speak before the Woman's
Club today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Kelley
of New York City, who have been
guests at the Mayhower since Satur.
day, were luncheon guests today at
the hotel Of Mrs. Joseph Byron Of
Hagerstown, Md. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Stillman-Kelley are well known In
music circles. the former rs Q COM
poser and Mrs. Stillman- Kelley As
past president Of the National Fed
GRAFTON Of Music Clubs and at present
chairman of legislation for the Or
ganization. For the past day or two,
Mrs Stillman-Kelley has been attend
ing hearings on the Sirovich bill on
science, literature and art and will
return to the Capital for the special
hearing beginning May 81. Today,
she will be present at the reception
being given at the White House for
members of the federation, and Is
returning tonight to New York with
her husband.
Mrs. Victor Sanborn of Lake Forest.
Ill.,, and her daughter, Mrs. Boyd
Hill, also OF Lake Forest, motored to
Washington the end OF the week.
Mrs. Sanborn is the guest of Judge
and Mrs. Clarence Norton Goodwin
at the Chevy Chase Club and Mrs.
Hill is with her sister-in law. Miss
Hill. Mrs. Sanborn and her daugh-
ter will leave tomorrow to motor to
New York to be guests Of the for
mer's other daughter, Mrs. Morrow
Krum.
Evening star., 1935-05-07

Judge and Mrs. Wilbur Turner
Evening star., 1935-05-07

F. B. Ryans. It is expected that most
of the past presidents win be present,
including Mrs. william Corcoran Eus-
tis, Mrs. James w. Wadsworth, r.:
Mrs. w. L. Finley, Miss N. r. Macomb,
Mrs. Samuel Firth. Mrs. Mary e. Dom
nelly. Mrs. Raymond 8. Patton. Mrs.
George N. Thompson, Mrs. Edward
Campbell Shields. Mrs. Acherson Has
san, Mrs. Edwin Battleheim, jr.; Mrs
Needham Turnase and Mrs. Ben H.
Fuller.
The reception win be followed by
an interesting program, the principal
speaker being Mr.. Richard H. Sanger,
who will talk on recent experiences