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Evening star., 1936-02-09

The whole town, the whole nation was
fighting for work as if in stampede for life
boats on foundered ship. Early as Valerie
might be at door where there was hint
of work to be had, she always found a line
ahead of her.
After one sleepless night she stole from her
bed before daybreak and padded the wet
pavements till she found morning paper.
She read it by the light of street lamp and.
picking up the likeliest address in the Help
Wanted" list. hurried to the building and
was the first at last
Even the scrubwomen had not finished
their nightlong tasks As she tried to pass one
such crawling hulk, the woman sent swish
of circling suds about Valerie's thin shoes.
At her gasp. the woman looked up around one
Evening star., 1936-02-09
Magazine Section

she nodded to familiar faces. She even smiled
at Ada Stowe because Ada was smiling at
her Valerie did not know that Ada was re-
joicing in the Acknowledgment triumph of
law and order over vice and disobedience.
Outside, in the raw cold, windy rain
fogged her home. The thought of what she
should tell her father was facer. How could
she look him in the eye and repeat what Floyd
had told her? She must tell him something to
explain her failure to go to her Office in the
morning. But what? And having no office to
60 to, no more wages coming in, what could
she use for money? She had suspected that if
she asked for credit, the tradespeople would
look at her with suspicion. A record for cash
payment is a liability in time of stress. She
foresaw cross-examinations from her grocer,
Evening star., 1936-02-09

ply turned the truth inside out and, noting
that Mrs. Virkus had come back. let her
have it, too:
mo, darling I'm not sick - yes, l am
sick of all men except you darling - sick
to death of men in power. That beast of a
Floyd, my boss - he's always been making
eyes at me, inviting me out to dinner, paving
me. never told you But today he went just
a little too far. He downright insulted me.
So walked out. Well starve now, suppose.
But you'd rather, wouldn't you, darling?"
"Of course. my child" he said and put out
his arms to her. 1t had crushed him to be a
helpless weight on her youth, something for
her to work for and feed and care for like an
idiot child; now when she was vilely insulted,
he could not rise and 60 and beat the man to
death. He crushed her to his heart with all
the ferceness of his weak arms.
Lifting her head from his shoulder and
trying to smile. she said: Anyway, got my
pay to the end of the month. BY that time
I'll find another job, and better one"
"Of course. you will, and by that time some
of my money will be rolling back Remember
what Philip said"
The thought of Philip troubled her. Now
that Neal had thrown her overheard, Philip
would still be glad to fling her life pre-
server. But the suicidal pride of pauper
made it harder than ever for her to accept a
Evening star., 1936-02-09

big shoulder to apologize or
berate. Instead she exclaimed:
why. if it isn't Miss Gray
now! You don't remember
me. I'm Maggie Wooton,
that used to be in the Office
with you. I was fired that
first day they put Section 2l3
over on u.s."
why. of course, Mrs.
Wooton," Valerie cried,
reaching down to shake
hands. But Mrs. Wooton
looked at a right paw almost
as big and sopping as the
scrubbing brush it held. She
pushed herself erect with the
grace and ease of a begged
COW, tossed the brush in the
pail with a clank, and dried
her hands on her apron.
ats a fine place you find
me - me that gave the gov
ernment my fifteen best
years. Look at these hands
that used to write as neat
writing as anybody in the
office, and now -"
Tears rose to her eyelids
and slid down her cheeks:
"And Mrs. Clayton you may
recall. She was a clerk for
twenty years and now she's
had to 60 on relief. Shed love
a nice scrubbin' job like
mine, but she can't find e'er
a one.
''But tell me of yourself:
are you still there with sweet
Mr.. Floyd, the dirty black
guard2"
Valerie gave an evasive
answer, but stood on the
damp floor and gossiped with
her ex-office mate till Mrs.
Wooton, remembering that
her family would soon be
waking and calling for break
fast. fell to her knees and
resumed her work.
The mention of breakfast
sent a pang through Valerie,
but she would not risk her
post at the head Of the line.
1t began to form back of her
almost at once. The door did
Evening star., 1936-02-09

her baker, her meatman,
milkman, iceman, laundry
man.
But the worst problem was
what to tell her father. She
simply could not say to him:
Darling. ! have been kicked
out of my job because | have
been caught with a man. I've
been fired as an immoral wO-
man not decent enough to be
allowed to associate with the
other clerks"
Yet that was the truth.
The injustice of it was infuri-
ating, but the fact was there.
She paused outside her door,
trying to beat out of her
mind some excuse that would
not only pass muster but
stand the test of time. She
was still hunting a good story
when the door opened and
her fathers nurse, Mrs. Vir-
kus, came out to mail a letter.
She stared and gasped:
why. Miss Valerie! you
sick - coming home at this
hour?"
To lie to a father for his
own happiness was one thing;
to lie to this woman some
thing else. Valerie shook her
head angrily and brushed
past. hurrying to her father
as if for refuge.
His cry of delight at the
unexpected sight of her COM
forted her infinitely for the
moment. Here was one whose
love could never change; her
love for him was a sudden
ecstasy and an agony. How
could she hurt him2 Telling
him the truth would be as
hateful and objectionable as
the truth itself.
But his sudden joy turned
to quick fear: You're ill!
You don't look well! What
on earthf"
And now old instinct, the
ancient wisdom of innumera-
BILE, ancestral experiences.
sent Valerie the lie she could
not invent of herself. She sim
ply turned the truth inside {
that Mrs. VIkus had come
have it, too:
mo, darling. I'm not sick
sick of all men - except you
to death of men in power. I
Floyd, my boss - he's alwa!
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Shaw Philatheas
Met On Monday

The Shaw Philathea class met at
the First Baptist church Monday even
ing with Mrs. Ralph Thompson pre-
siding.
The meeting opened by singing,
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone"
Mrs. Kimball led the devotionals, Civ
ing the story of Barabas. The rou-
tine business was transacted and
several notes of thanks read.
The following committees were ap-
pointed: room, Mrs. e. G. Collins;
Door, Mrs. Geo. Finch; sick, Mrs. Gill
land, and Mrs. w. w. Prichard; per-
sonal service, Mrs. M G. Miles and
Mrs. w. K. Phillips.
Mrs. T. E. Pinnelk then announced
a musical program, consist & of the
following numbers: vocal duet by
Misses Peggy Parker and Mary Har-
rison, accompanied by Mrs. Ada S.
Parker; piano duet by Mrs. Fred
Hight and daughter; vocal solo by
Miss Inez Murrell; two violin solos by
Paul Patterson; piano solo, by Mrs.
K. H. Patterson.
The hostesses, Mrs. E. G. Shaw,
Mrs. E. F. Kreidt, and Mrs. w. B.
Daniel, ST., then served delicious re-
freshments.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Sewing Room Work
Put On Display

An attractive display in the window
of Leggett's Department Store de-
monstrates the splendid work done by
the employees Of the Vance County
Sewing rooms, sponsored by S. M.
Watkins, chairman Of the Board of
County Commissioners, and under the
supervision of Mrs. Esther Vaughan
Bruin.
The rug made Of scraps covers the
floor, and quilt and comfort made
of colorful scraps are exhibited. Ser
viceable dresses and overalls, towels,
and underwear are also displayed. The
work shows much benefit and pro-
gress as the workers are unframed
and unskilled. At the beginning of the
work many could not sew a straight
seam and now all Of them cut out, and
make the garments, and finish them
with button holes, worked and bound,
and make bed quilts, rag rugs, Gro
Chef and other fancy work.
The foreman OF the white sewing
room is Mrs. j. H. O'Neal, and the
foreman of the colored sewing room.
is Addie Bryant. The nurse is Mrs.
George Ross. ="
The workers, numbering about 60,
are employed by the Works Progress
Administration, and work 1913 hours a
month.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Tuesday Club Was
With Mrs. Peace

Mrs S. T. Peace was hostess to the
Tuesday Club yesterday afternoon at
her home on Andrews avenue. The
house was beautifully decorated with
pearl flowers.
Mrs. A. ]. Davis presided over the
short business meeting, after which
the following program was presented
a sketch from one of Mary Webbs
books, by Mrs. S. T. Peace; review
and selection from "The Precious
Bane," by Mrs. Henry Perry; two
poems by Emily Bronte-"Remem-
brance" 10y Mrs. w. B. Waddill, and
Last Line" by Mrs. M. F. Legg.
A delicious plate was served with
hot coffee and the guests were invited
into the dining room and served a
sweet course.
The members. presentawere, Mrs. w.
B. Waddill, Mrs. M. F. Legg( Mrs. j.
T. Alderman, Mrs I. w. Hughes, Mrs.
A. J. Davis, Mrs. G. A. Rose, Mrs.
Henry Perry, Mrs. Kate Watkins, Mrs.
w. B. Parham, Mrs. ]. G: Cooper, Mrs.
s. T. Peace, and Mrs. j. M. Peace.
Mrs. Peace's guests for the after
noon were Mrs. r. e. Brown, Mrs. B.
Frank Harris, Miss Maybee Haynes,
and Mrs. c. v. Singleton.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
MARRIAGES, PARTIES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
THE SPRING MOON.

nolicate, scintillant Crescent-Lady,
what do you seek through the fields
of blue?
Daintily going through April-blowing,
q Young Moon-Lady, may I go too?
A-dream you walk in your soft blue
meadows,
With a -plucked flower in your
spun-gold hair,
And a cloud-scarf trailing Of silver
yelling
And a Star-Child stumbling beside you
there!
Bluet. and larkspur, and violet purple
Knee-deep in the azure the Star-Child
goes:
And where you are leading her all un-
needing
O light Moon-Lady, who knows, who
knows
But oh, l wish that my feet were seal
ing
Your floating ladder let down for me!
For who would reckon when faeries
beckon
And the witch-moon shines through
the willow-tree?
-Karle Wilson Baker, in "Dreamers
on Horseback"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15

Cnla,,a.Q nla;anQjS ,,z,,,
PATTERN 1916


Have you given a thought to the
inside story of your sheerest warm
weather frocks? They'll need q bit of
shadow-proofing, you know, and what
better to accomplish just that than a
wrap-around slip which automatically
provides a sun-and-shadow-proof back
panel. Here's a comfy, easy-to-don
style you'll find indispensable, begin
ming now, and continuing through
the warm months. Slip into it from
the back, cross back sections, and
fasten the tie ends securely with
hook or snap. Presto! Your frock
can next go on without bulge or
wrinkle, for you've the perfect
foundation" It's easy to make, SO
why not cut out two while you're
about it, Choose crepe, non-shrink-
able rayon or wash satin. Complete
Diagrammed Marian Martin Sew
Chart included.
Pattern 1916 may be ordered onlv
in sizes 80, "a, SO, 38, 40, AZ, A and 46.
Size "a requires 10 yards 80 inch
fabric
Send FIFTEEN CENTS IN coins or
stamps ICONS preferred) for EACH
MARIAN MARTIN pattern. Be sure
to write plainly your MAMIE, AID
DRESS, the STYLE NUMBER and
SIZE of each pattern.
Send your order to Daily Dispatch
Pattern Department, 232 w. 18th st.
New York. N. 7.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Knox Given Heavy
Lead Over Borah
In First Votings


AOCO tEVuA rage On0.)
the Democratic gubernatorial pri-
mary, which led his supporters to
claim he would outdistance his riv-
al by between $4,000 and 100, 900 votes.
Returns from 5.O6s precincts of the
1926 in Illinois, gave Horner 529,O43,
Bundesen 517,472.
Democratic Vote Surprising
Of all the primary totals the most
sensational was that OF the Demo
cratic party in Illinois, which cast a
greater primary vote than ever be-
fore in the States history, rolling up
total estimated at 100000.
The tremendous Democratic vote
and the gain of % percent since 1884
was given varying explanations.
Republican leaders denied it indi-
Gated increased sentiment for the ma
tional Democratic administration
They claimed thousands of Republ-i
cans voted in the Democratic pri-
mary, attracted by the bitter cam
paign between Governor Homer and
Mayor Kelly, Of Chicago, who cham
ploned the governors rival with all
tne power Of the Chicago organiza-
ton. So
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Court Attendants
Chosen at u. N. c..

Chapel Hill. April 15-Sixteen Uni
versity of North Carolina goods have
been selected to attend the May Day
Queen, Miss Hester Barlow Of Carlo
Egypt and her Maid-of-Honor, Miss
Mary Pride Cruikshank of Raleigh at
the first May Day celebration in the
history Of the institution.
Attendants chosen for this year in
clude Anice Belden, Pitchford, Wyom;
Nan Norman, Hickory; Frances CAT
fey, Lyon, Miss; Ellen Deppe, Ashe-
Vile; Anne Fauntleroy, Charleston,
S. c.; Martha Louise Groom, Winston
Salem; Lucy Watson, Rocky Mount;
Nancy Dicks, Rockingham; Patsy Nc
Mullan, Chapel Hill; Nancy Lawlor,
Durham; Sophie Stephens, Asheville;
Eliza Rose, Chapel HILL Ida Winstead
Roxboroz katherine Murphy, Wal
lace, Patty Penn, Clayton; and Ger
trude Pridgen, Chapel Hill.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Relief Dance At
Country Club By
Red Gross Chapter

To raise funds for immediate use in
the stricken areas, the Red Cross Re-
lief Fund will sponsor dance at the
West End Country Club tomorrow
evening from ten until two o'clock.
Bubbles Becker and his orchestra
have been engaged to furnish the
music for the dancers.
The tickets are on sale at $1.OO per
couple and all who have not contri-
buted to the fund, and those who
have, are requested to buy a ticket
whether or not they are able to at
tend the dance.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Miss Betsy Bass
Is Club Hostess

Miss Betsy Bass entertained the
members of the Junior Tuesday Club
last evening at her home on the Ok
fo"d Road
The First American Winner was
the subject of the program of the
evening, following the theme of the
YEAR which is Nobel's Notables. Mrs.
S. M. Watkins read the paper pre-
pared by Mrs. George A. Rose Jr., on
Sinclair Lewis. Foreign Views of Sin
clair Lewis the paper of Mrs. II. H
Bass, Jr., was read by Mrs. Reba
Moore. A review of "Babbitt" was
prepared by Mrs. D. Boyd Kimball, Jr
and read by Mrs. Ferebee Cooper.
Miss Bass served a delicious plate
to twelve members.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Zeb Vance P. T. A.
Meets Thursday

Zeb Vance Parent-Teacher Associa-
ton will meet in the school audito-
rum Thursday evening with Mrs. r.
c.. Young in charge of the program,
the subject of which will be value
of Books and the Habit of Reading
Them"
One of the primary grades will give
a 'dramatization emphasizing the love
of books.
Officers for the ensuing year will
he elected during the business ses-
sion, and all members were urged to
be present.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Return to School

Harry Bum, Jr., has returned to
University of Maryland Med school,
Baltimore, Md, after spending the
Easter holidays in the city with his
parents. He was recently elected to
Randolph fWinslow surgical society
honorary scholastic society.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Holders of State
Bonds May Unload
CONTINUED from Page one.)

wanted to, after taking their profit,
at much lower prices but still get the
benefit of the guaranteed yield from
these bonds unless Mcdonald should
eventually force the State to default
on them"
There is growing feeling in some
quarters that the Mcdonald program
is heading straight for deliberate de-
fault on State obligations, since many
are convinced that he cannot possibly
provide enough revenue to finance his
program unless he uses debt service
revenue for general expenses"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Sorosis Club

The Sorosis Club will meet Thurs
day afternoon at o'clock with Mrs.
j. c. Gardner, at her home on Charles
street, with Mrs. Gardner and Mrs.
H. H. Bass as hostesses.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Visiting Son

Mrs. w. S. Strange has gone to
Reverdale, Nd where she will spend
several days with her son, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. C. Strange.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
ChOir Rehearsal

The First Presbyterian church
choir will rehearse this evening at
$50 o'clock at the choir, it was stated
today.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15

Junior Rehearsal Omitted.
The regular rehearsal of the Junior
choir of the First Baptist church win
be omitted tomorrow evening.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
At Flower Sho,u

Mrs. r. G. S. Davis, Mrs. S. T.
Peace, and Mrs. A. J. Davis were in
Raleigh today to attend the Raleigh
flower show.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Judges at Show

Mrs. r. T. Upchurch, Mrs Allison
Cooper, and Mrs. J. H. Brodie were
judges yesterday at tn eRaleigh flow
er show.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Junior WOman's Club

The Junior Woman's Club will meet
this evening at 7:30 o'clock with Miss
Betsy Rose Jones, at her home on
Belle street.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
In Washington

Mrs. c. B. White and daughter
Jane, spent the Easter holidays with
Mrs Whites parents, in Washington,
N. c.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
To Greensboro

Miss Margaret Bum and her guest,
Miss Mary Rives, of Graham, return
ed to Greensboro this morning, where
they are students at w. c. of UNC.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Return Home

Mr.. and Mrs. M. ]. O'Neil have re-
turned from several weeks stay at
their cottage on Harker's Island.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
To Greensboro

Miss Vivian Welch has gone to
Greensboro, where she will take a 10
weeks course in beauty culture.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
In Angler

Miss Ruth Gregory, Of the Aycock
School faculty, spent the Easter holi-
days at her home in Angler.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Cheatham have
returned from st. Petersburg, Fla,
where they have been spending sew
eral weeks.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15
Return From Wilmington


Dr. and Mrs. r. T. Upchurch, and
daughter, Ann have returned from
Wilmington where they visited the
gardens.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1936-04-15

State Colleges third annual Sophie
more Hop, to be held Saturday even
ing, April Is, will be sponsored by the
young ladies pictured above.
Miss Eva Clio Cotner of Raleigh
will be the partner of j. c. Frink of
Bladenboro, president of the Sopho-
more Glass; Miss Mary Jean Bronson
of Durham will he the partner of her
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10

In address, Matthew Sloan Chairman
and President of the Missouri nes sad Govern
ment ownership (of aioad if will not be brought
about because the majority of Americans it. If it
will be because the majority of the American people have remain
ed indifferent to the seriousness of the transportation problem
because they have had haZy and incorrect notions about
the railroads. and because incidentally those who do
ownership capitalized upon this indifference
apathy and have pyramed handcaps burdens upon the rail
carriers with the hope that finally they will be brought
stage of financial insolvency that Federal ownership will be the
only answer"
Few of realize how job the railroads
ing the last Is the face of great difficulties Service
BETTER safer faster than is today rates. the light
the general level railroad policy
has made impossible for the lines to much cent
their vast investment in since the This
policy has, directly and indirectly favored railroad competitors
which offer only limited service and which could in
plant the railroads These competitors have paid relatively little
have been largely free from effective regulations
have been actually subsidized by All
WHILE the railroads have paid tremendous and
regulated every of operation Passage
regulating trucks has improved this stuaon-but much remains
to be done along other lines.
addition, the railroads have been burdened with
say legislation adding greatly to their cost of operation
this kind of bills such the full crew and rain-mt laws
are proposed, and have strong political backing.
Steps should be taken to free the railroads from egua-
tive inequalities that they continue the best
vice. and to improve it still more.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
Godfrey Child, Solicitor
POcOmOke City, Md.
ORDER Isl

Godfrey Child. Assignee for the
purpose of foreclosure of Lloyd w.
Jones, Mortgage of Gordon L. Pusey
and Emma F. Pussy, his wife, ex
parte
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland.
In Equity.
No. 4642 Chancery.
ORDERED that the sale of the real
estate, and the Audit and Distribu-
ton mentioned in these proceedings,
and made and reported by Godfrey
Child, Assignee for the purpose of
foreclosure of Lloyd w. Jones. Mort
gage of Gordon l.. Pusey and Emma
F. Pusey, his wife, be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary be shown on or before the 23rd
day of April nineteen hundred and
thirty-six, provided copy of this
order be inserted in some newspaper
printed and published in Worcester
County, Maryland, once in each of
three successive weeks, before the
goth day of April, nineteen hundred
and thirty-six.
The report states the amount of
sale to be Three thousand dollars
($3,O0000).
BESSIE BOWEN, Clerk.
True Copy Test: Bessie Bowen, Clerk.
April 3-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

The object of this suit is to procure
a decree for divorce vinculo mat
rimonii by the plaintiff, Rebecca
Moore, from the defendant, Alvin
Moore.
The Bill recites that the parties
here to were married on March 10th,
1927. That the plaintiff has been a
resident of Worcester County, Mary
land, for more than two years last
passed. while the defendant is a nom
resident of the County and State and
when last heard of was a resident
of Lexington, Kentucky. That though
the conduct of your oratrix toward
her husband has always been kind,
affectionate and above reproach, he
without just cause or reason aban-
doned and deserted her, and has de-
clare his intention to live with her no
longer, and that such abandonment has
continued uninterruptedly for more
than three years, and is deliberate and
final, and the separation is beyond
any reasonable hope of reconcilia-
ton. That there are no children as
issue of said marriage.
1t is, thereupon, by the Circuit
Court for Worcester County, Mary
land, ORDERED this 9Th day of April
1886, that the plaintiff, Rebecca
Moore, by causing copy Of this order
to be inserted in some weekly news
paper in Worcester County once in
each of four successive weeks before
the 18th day of May, 1886, give notice
to the said absent defendant, Alvin
Moore, of the object and substance of
this Bill, warning him to be and APP
pear in this Court in person or by
solicitor on or before the 28th day of
May 1886, to show cause, if any he
has, why decree should not be pass
ed as prayed.
BESSIE BOWEN, Clerk.
True Copy Test: Bessie Bowen, Clerk.
April 10-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
Legion And Auxiliary
Dance Next Wed. Night

Sponsored by the American Legion
and Auxiliary the annual Easter
Dance will be held in the State Ar
mory this city Wednesday night, APP
lil 18th. Music will be furnished by
Lew Start and his County Club Or
chestra.
A number of reservations have al
ready been made throughout the coun-
ty and many are expected from Vir-
ginia and other counties in Maryland
as we'll as the usual number from Po-
comoke.
The price is So per couple and tick
cts may be obtained by members Of
the Legion or Auxiliary or table re-
servations made by telephoning w. E.
Craigmile, 321.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10

lie around and sleep all day and then
bark at the dark all night. The ques-
ton arises, "Has the dog more right
to his bark than the human being has
to his sleep?"
There are about ten million stray
dogs in Pocomoke; at least, it sounds
like that many when you are trying
to lose yourself in the arms of Nor
rheus. l was just wondering if our
new Mayor couldn't order a diet of
lead bullets for these scavengers.
That may sound a little brutal in
connection with MANS best friend. y
But to be mans best FRIEND" there
must be "man-friend," and some of
these ours have no friends of any
kind, not even among their own