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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-01-31
MRS. SUSAN BLADES
DIED JANUARY 18TH

Mrs. Susan Bloodsworth Blades, OF
st. Michaels, Maryland, died Saturday,
January 18th at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. o. L. Thompson of
Market Street, this city at the age
of IA years.
Funeral services were held from
her late home in st. Michaels Tuesday
morning last.
Mrs. Blades is survived by two
sons, Owen c. Blades of Chestertown,
and John w. Blades Of st. Michaels,
and three daughters, Mrs. Eugene
Burch of Virginia, Mrs. Stanley l..
Hastings of Salisbury and Mrs. o. l..
Thompson of Pocomoke City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-01-31
ERNEST DENNIS
IS ACCUSED OF
FATAL ATTACK
Strikes Jackson Richie Over
Head With Stick Causing
His Death
NOW OUT ON $4,000
BAIL FOR APPEARANCE

AS the result of a fracas occurring
last Saturday night at tavern locat-
ed on the highway between Berlin and
Selbyville, Ernest Dennis, proprietor,
was lodged in Snow Hill Jail, but sub
sequently gave bail to the amount of
$4,000, for delivering death blow to
Jackson r. Richie, of Selbyville, Del.
Richie was struck IN the head with
a billet of wood, after Dennis con-
strued Ritchie's actions dangerous
from the standpoint of threatening
advance, indicating he was carrying
a concealed weapon. This was the
second time the two men had had
trouble, resulting from an attack, so
reported, of Richie upon Dennis, for
which the former served time. Evil
dence revealed that Dennis succeeded
in getting Richie out Of the tavern
and requested him to go on his way.
Due to Ritchie's attitude, Dennis, ap-
parently, struck in self defense.
Judging from the apparent eager
ness with which four men were quick
to offer the required bail, Mr.. Dennis
has no lack of friends and the gen.
eral opinion seems to be that he was
justifiable in his claim of self de-
Tense. He is highly esteemed as a
citizen and many regrets are express
ed at this untoward turn of events.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-01-31
GRAND JURY
INVESTIGATING
GIRLS STORY
Reputed To Have Withdrawn
Charges Against Three
Road Officers
NOT ABLE TO ATTEND
SESSION OF THE JURY

Although a story was circulated to
the effect that the girl Bertha Pal
misano, alias Jones, had withdrawn
the charge of assault she laid against
three members of the State Police, the
trial seems to be progressing in an eff
fort to get to the bottom of the af-
fair.
The grand jury was called into ex-
ira session by Judge James M. Crock
EFT, to sit on the case, but, due to the
illness of the girl, as the result Of an
operation, she was not able to appear
to give her evidence. Therefore il
was necessary to hold an adjourned
session of the jury in order to give
the principal witness a chance to tell
her story.
The girl was originally arrested in
connection with some operators in the
circulation Of counterfeit money and,
it was while the police were investi-
eating her part in this, they attack
ed her. It has also been reported that
the girl had been coerced into with.
drawing charges, but this was denied;
and another report that she had adj
mitted the charges were groundless
was said to be untrue.
AS soon as the girl is able to at
tend court, the trial will be resumed
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-01-31
WOMAN'S CLUB BANQUET
in M. P. CHURCH HALL

The annual banquet of the Woman's
Club Of Pocomoke City will be held
in the Social Hall of Bethany M. P.
Church Thursday, February 18th at
6:3O o'clock.
Members of the club are nrivi-
legged to take husband or friend. Those
wishing to make reservations are re-
quested to notify Mrs. Grady E. Pow
ell on or before February 7th The
ladies of the church will serve the
dinner.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-01-31

By the way, did any of you people
read what Ripley said about that
man who was married eight times,
and, in all that marryin' spree he had
only four wives? Now, there's lit
tie case of figgerin', I'd like some of
those who rub it in on the Demo
Gat" sometimes about it's mathema-
tical deficiency to get busy with.
Ripley said the man married his
first wife once; his second, twice; his
third, thrice; and his fourth, twice,
and no divorces. Blest if don't be-
lietve the man could be prosecuted
for bigamy, trigamy, or something.
If he marries a woman twice, there's
something a little peculiar about the
first time. Must have gotten fill
ing station man to perform the first
job-but, even then, it couldn't be call
ed marriage the first time. And
three times marrying is worse and
more of it. Maybe the women he
married more than once were consid-
cred to be rather hard to hold and he
would give them several dips, as the
negro Baptist preacher did when he
plunged a converted sinner under a
second time. However, it's all mys-
terry to me; think I'll spend a stamp
for Rip to elucidate the situation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-01-31
~
from the
Democrats Pen

Well, Sir, l see Al Smith says mes
going to bolt the party. What I think
Of him is, somebody ought to bolt
him down where he belongs, and keep
him there till he promises to be good.
If he could also be presented with the
cold that's Fostering me, and told 1t
would be present with him until he
about faces, and goes in the right and
narrow way, I believe it would cure
nae right off.
That man Smith is very versatile
critter. Several years ago, I remem-
her. there was held what is called
Democratic National Convention, in
which a gentleman, named Roosevelt,
was nominated for the Nations chief
head and corner stone-somebody
said "gravestone," but 1 told him to
stop cussin'. Well, Maryland had a
mighty good man running for that job.
His name was Gal" too, but, so far as
learned, he's not offered to bolt any
thing yet.
AL Smith wanted to play in the
White House, too, but, seems to me,
he was for the other Cap, If he
(Smith) failed to materialize. 1t was
reported he'd withdraw early in the
baIlotting and leave the way open for
Richie. Now, that would have been
q good time for him to bolt that con-
--I:~ r ~ooo~ mn o,,% tho ho or d00Ys
and leave the way open for our man.
But it looked like he was bolted down
to the floor of that Convention Hall,
and he staid. Everybody knows what
happened. Roosevelt was nominated
and in the election he received few
more votes than Hoover, if I remem-
her right, and now wants to see what
will happen again next Fall if he
should carry another convention.
Now, Mr.. Smith seems to be agin
him. He has joined what is called
the Liberty" league. What was
that some one once said? "Ohi LIOef-
ty, what crimes are committed in thy
name" And it looks as if Mr.. Smith
is about to slam bang around once
more, using the name Liberty" for
his fire works.
You know, I sorta liked that man
Smith four years ago. Lots of people
jumped on him because they differed
from him as regards the way to get
+o Hoavoy, or RI1t that didn't
make any difference with me. He had
a perfectly good right to travel any
path he wanted. 1 would have voted
for him no matter how he travelled
his spiritual way.
But, now, he's certainly turned
loose and, Liberty or no Liberty, he'd
better go way back and sit down. My
heart amt Dustin open with love and
affection, for the present administra-
ion, but neither am I after a man
who's going after us with bolts and
bars. I just wish the people of these
United States had had their wits
about 'em and tackled on to Albert C.
Richie. Then, I'll bet the country
would have had no outbreak on Glib
erty's" account and no bolts, nails,
screws, or spikes to hold us down.
Think better of it, Mr.. Smith and stop
your bleatin.'
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-01-31
SERVICES AT ST. MARY'S

Evening prayer and sermon at st.
Mary's Episcopal Church, this city,
next Sunday, February 2, at 1870
o'clock. Public is cordially invited to
attend. Church school at 10 a. m.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-01-31

The Woman's Missionary Society of
the First Baptist Church will meet
Monday, February 3rd at 7:3O p. M,
with Mrs. Vernon P. Stevenson of Sec.
ond Street.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-01-31

The Willing Workers of the Pres
byterian Church at Beaver Dam will
meet with Mrs. Frank Jones Wednes-
day, February 9Th at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Willing and
son spent the weekend in Crisfield.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-01-31

Mrs. ]. Harry Young was hostess
Tuesday to the afternoon bridge club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
STANDING OF CLUBS PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
PARTY SURPRISES
 MRS. B. MILLER

Coming as a complete surprise to the honored guest, the Rainbow Class of the Northern Light Pres byterian Church gave birthday party for Mrs. Byron Miller, their teacher, in the church parlors Sat urday night.
 Twenty-six persons attended the dinner and program which followed. Daffodils and yellow taper candles decorated the table and birthday cake had been prepared for the hon. or guest by Mrs. Trevor Davis.
 The program which followed the dinner was arranged and given by the girls of the Rainbow class.
 Among the guests invited were the Rev. and Mrs. John A. Glasse, MT. and Mrs. Clarence Bands, and MT. and Mrs Byron Miller.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30

led Raymond Seeds, at the same weight, demonstrated the benefit of scientific training by securing fall with a neck-hold shifted to a head lock, assisted by applied leverage.
 A fast and furious boxing match between Alex Miller and Al zenger resulted in a draw with nobody badly hurt. Miller, weighing 115 pounds, and zenger the same, provided plen- ty of action and were still fighting at the final gong.
 Baby Boxers
 Jackie Turoff, 52-pounder, and Robbie Burns, who tips the scales at 49 pounds. engaged in fistic argument which ended in a draw. Despite their extreme youth the haby boxers displayed fast and clever foot work and real hitting ability
 Bobby Ferby, 98 pounds, and Jack McDaniels 106 pounds, swapped ann bilious punches for three rounds, and Sammie Nelson and Robbie Con- verse, who weighed in at 83- pounds each fought spirited three round battle, both bouts ending in a draw decision.
 Gabe Paul, 90 pound wrestler, won fall from Fred Sorri, 95 pounds, and Harold zenger, 125 pounds, defeat ed Tom Powers, 113 pounds, in a mat tilt.
 Elroy Hoffman, 88 pounds, and Ernie Tyler, 30 pounds, exchanged punches with considerable enthusi- asm for three rounds, ending in draw
 Official Staff
 All of the boxing bouts were re- fereed by Billy Franks, and Con Carthun officiated in the wrestling encounters. Frank Metcalf announc- ed the various events, with the ex- ception of the Monagle- Mcleod mat struggle, which was announced by Herb Redman. Norman Banfield served as time-keeper, and seconds for the various fighters and wrest- lers were: Jack Lennon, Robert Dal- ton, Leonard Stokes, Robert Ham, ilton, Valeria Trambetis, Grant Rit- ter and Bobby Firby pr. w. w. Council attended as official physi- cian
 Following the smoker s all the youthful contestants were guests of officers Junge and Gilbertson at hamburger party in the Gastinea,t Cafe. Proceeds of the smoker will be used to purchase equipment for the Boys Boxing and Wrestling Club, and to provide picnic and outing next month for members of the club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30

He can do feet 5 inches right now, and while there are several youngsters who can top that figure, don't be too nasty in counting the veteran out of the Olympic picture
 Osborn Names Three
 At any rate, his slant on Ameri cas- prospects in the coming Olympic games in Berlin are enlightening.
 The three leading American jumpers in the Olympic finals shuold be Cornelius Johnson, Ed Burke and Walter Marty, if the latter can get in shape following his recent hernia operation" says Osborn. The fourth American is toss-up among Spitz, former N. Y. U. star; Threadgill of Temple Uni versity; Rusthforth, Utah; Murphy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
ELIMINATION BOWLING NOW
 AT HALFWAY
Earl Cleveland Takes Hon. ors Tn Tournament
 Saturday

The hallway mark in the Ellm- nation Tournament at the Elks Al leys was reached Saturday night when nine more of the original 54 bowlers were removed from further competition. Nine teams, or twenty seven bowlers, remain in the contest
 Earl Cleveland of Team No. 16, 5owled the best three-game total score, 586, and the best individual game score, 235, for the evening. H. Sabin of Team No. IS, was second in the totals with 583, and Frank Met calf of Team No. was third with J74. Metcalf placed second in the game scoring with 215, followed by R. H. Stevenson fo Team No. with 213. Both Metcalf and Stevenson, however were among those elimi- mated.
 Team No. 16 Earl Cleveland, R. G. Darnell, and Bob Kaufmann, de- feated Team No. T; Team No. IT., Herb Redman, M E. Monagle, and George A. Parks. won from Team No. 8; and Team No. Is, Harry Sabin, Carey Tubbs and T. A. Morgan, beat Team No. g. the winners being en- titled to further competition in the tournament. The losers, including R. H. Stevenson, R. E. Robertson, Paul Bloedhorn, Fred Barragar, G. Benson, Dr. w. H. Whitehead Frank Metcalf, J. H. Walmer and Bud Car michael, were eliminated from the contest.
 Elimination Tournament games scheduled for tomorrow night at the Elks Alleys include the following Team A vs. Team B, 7:30 pm; Team c vs Team D, 8:30 pm, ane Team E vs. Team F, 9:30 pm.
 Complete scores of turda nights games were:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
SHOP IN JUNEAU,
NOTICE

NOTICE
 Iii the United States Commission CTS (Ex-officio Probate) Court for the Territory of Alaska, Ju- neau Commissioners Precinct Tn the matter of the Administra- ton of the Estate of JOHN R. SILVA, Deceased.
 All concerned are hereby notified that J. H. Walmer was appointed on March 11th, 1886, by the United States Commissioner and Ex-officio Probate Court for the Territory of Alaska, Juneau Commissioners Pre- cinct, as Administrator of the es- tate of JOHN R. SILVA, Deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, witfrn six (6) months from the date hereof, to me at the "U & I Cafe, Front Street, Ju- neau, Alaska.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this 14th day of March, 1886.
 JOHN H. WALMER,
 Administrator. First publication, March Is, 1886. Last publication, April 6, 1886.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
By Pap

of Notre Dame; Smith of Stanford and Good of California. Os course upsets may happen and any Of the jumpers listed may have Q goed day and make the team.
 The foreign athletes in the Olym- pic running high jump finals should include Metealfe of Australia; Kot- kos and Perasalo of Finland, with Weinkolty and Martens of Germany having possible chances of beating out the first three named and the third American entered. Gehmert of Germany and Bodossi of Hungary have outside chances of coming through for a place
 Says Johnson'S Best
 Osborn did not hesitate to name Cornelius Johnson, the California
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
SPLIT SEEN IN RANKS OF CALIF,
 T0WNSENDITES
Dissention Increased After Reprimand by Leader
 to Congressman

WASHINGTON, March 3O.-Dis- sention among leaders of the Town send movement has increased with publication in the Townsend Weekly or reprimand by Dr. Francis E townsend to Representative Me- Groarty, California Democrat, au- thor of legislation to put the plan into effect.
 The recent appeal by McGroarty for Townsend people in California to immediately register from Repub- ilcan to the Democratic party has created unnecessary confusion throughout California" the article said. Townsend in his article said McGroarty had gone right ahead despite the statement from Town send headquarters that it would not endorse anyone to head any Presi- dential delegation.
 McGroarty has given permission 70 use his name in the California presidential primary, asserting he is not candidate but merely wanted the delegation to the Democratic convention pledged to urge the Townsend plan plank.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30

Negro, as tEe best of the present crop of high jumpers. About the fu- yure of high jumping, Osborn is of the op.n'on that there is certain to be $ slight increase in height at tsineG by the average jumper, due more to the fact that there will he raore aU1lstes in competition under more end better trained coaches, ttan any other cause. And the rec ords are likely to continue to climb fer the same reasons.
 As t0 the effect foreign climate and coniltions in general are likely to have on the showing of American athl9tes competing in the Olympic games in Berlin, Osborn says:
 "The climatic conditions should not greatly differ from those to Which our boys are accustomed. The environment VIII be very similar, ? 2facnyiyonment ! mean conditions of the track, taks-off, etc, because Of the well known fact that the Getmans excel or try to excel in whatever they do
 "Cf course, I hardly think the en- vircnmcnt abroad can be as favor ahla ss 1t vas at Los Angeles in 1852, mainly because they will not have access to the type of clay they had in Los Angeles A clay track, under prop2r moisture conditions, is tle fastest track in the world. And cnly California can produce the ideal climatic conditions for such a clay track"
 The 1924 Olympic decathlon cham pion is picking siesert, the German representative. as the outstanding candidate for the Olympic all-round title. It should be no walk-away for tae German star, for the United States and Finland are likely to show capable performer although neither country has an outstanding decat,llcn entry at present.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
POLLACK AIR SERVICE
 INCREASING BUSINESS

To accommodate increased busi- nesss the Pollack Flying Service has employed another pilot, Don Victor, wbos sarriyed in Fairbanks recently from Tacoma MT. Victor, who has beenK giviiig flying instruction with his own plane in Tacoma, sold the plane upon accepting the offer of the Pollack Service to fly here and expects to reside in Fairbanks per- manently.
 The Pollack Service, which bases at Fairbanks, now has three planes, two Stinsons and a Bellanca, and three pilots, Herm Joslyn, Don Vic tor and Frank Pollack, manager.
 SPENL WHERE YOU MAKE TT!
 SHOP IN sUNEAU. FIRST!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
SPORT SlANTS

A way back in 1924, Harold Os- born won the Olympic high jump and decathlon championships in Paris. He has held national cham indoor and out, and under the banners of the University of H. linois and the Illinois A c. he raised the high jump records to then un- heard of heights. At 38, Osborn still finds time to leave his studies at the Philadelphia College of Oste- opathy to compete in the important track meets. and comes mighty close to holding his own with the present crop of leapers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
TEN T HOU SAND FANS WITNESS OPENING GAME
 BETWEEN SEALS, MISSIONS

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March 30.-Ten thousand fans who braved the gloomy weather last Saturday afternoon watched the San Fran cisco Seals, last years champions, open the Pacific Coast League base ball season with a to 1 victory over the home town rivals, the Missions. Sam Gibson, leading Seal pitcher, was effective throughout the nine innings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
WOMEN BOWLERS
 RESUME SCHEDULE

The Women Elks bowling tourna- ment will be resumed tonight at the Elks Alleys when United Food will bowl against Caro Wholesale at 7:3O o'clock, California Grocery will meet Piggly Wigggly at 8:30 o'clock. and Sanitary Grocery will encounter Sanitary Meat at 9:30 o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
IVERSENS RETURN
 FROM HONEYMOON

L. E. Iversen, with the United States Forest Service, has returned with his bride, nee Elaine Radalet, from a honeymoon tour of the Pa- clfic Coast, which included parts of Old Mexico.
 The newlyweds are living in their new home on Fritz Cove. MT. Iver- sen IS Deputy Fiscal Agent for the Forest Service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
CHARLES WARNER
 RETURNS TO HOME

Charles G. Warner, of the War ner Machine Shop, who has been undergoing medical treatment in Seattle for some time, returned to his Juneau home aboard the Prin- cess Norah.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
SATURDAY GAMES

Seattle 1; Oakland 6.
 Mission l; San Francisco 3. San Diego, formerly Hollywood, ); Los Angeles 2.
 Portland 0; Sacramento 2.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
DRAMA CLUB TO MEET

A meeting of the Drama Club will be held tomorrow night at 7:3O in the high school assembly hall ac- cording to announcement made by. Mrs. Grover c. Vim. All members are requested to attend as an im- portant business meeting will be held
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
PACIFIC COAST B. B. LEAGUE IS
 OFF, GOOD START.
Season Officially Opened Saturday - Crowds
 Gather on Sunday

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March 3O.-Although the baseball season officially opened Saturday in the Pacific Coast League, Sunday prov ed the real start as the baseball rarkS were well filled with enthus- i5atic baseball fans for the double headers and the players were given regular holiday ovation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30

ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL
 Anna Berhtold was admitted to the government hospital this morn Ing for surgical treatment
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30
GAMES SUNDAY

Portland 2, 2; Sacramento l, l. San Diego g, 6; Los Angeles 2, g.. Missions 6, 8; San Francisco 4, O. Seattle 8, 2; Oakland l, 4.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30

ENTERS HOSPITAL Paul Jones entered the govern ment hospital this morning as a surgical case.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-03-30

Totals - 5ls 51o 579-1so2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-01
Staying
CLUES FAIL

TAwAS CITY, Mich, July I
I.NsJ-still virtually clueless
and still cropping for a motive
after running down scores of false
tips and dissipating several pet
theories, officials today turned to-
ward an inquest in the hope of
developing sound clues which
might lead to solution of the mutt
lation-murder of 1O-year-old Robert
Kenyon.
More firmly convinced a dad
neighbor" perpetrated the crime,
Sheriff John Moran said a wide
spread ''person by person" check
Of residents in this area will be
launched should the inquest prove
unsuccessful.
Meanwhile, at Charlevoix State
police definitely eliminated Louis
Allen, 63-year-old piano player and
alleged child molestor, as a suspect
after Allen gave a Satisfactory
story of his whereabouts in the
last two weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-07-01
GIRL IS KILLED
WITH KNIFE

Margaret Johnson, Is, colored,
was killed today by a colored man
with a knife in her home at 1923
One-half st. S. w., police report.
Russell Moss, so, colored, a
roomer III the same house, who
is being held at the Fourth pre-
cinct on charges of murder and
assault with a dangerous weapon,
is said by police also to have
slashed Richard Wheeler, 80, col
ored of 1915 One-half st. S. W.,
on the neck and shoulders.
Wheeler is in a serious condition
in Casually Hospital.
Lawrence Johnson, 10, brother
of the slain girl, was cut on the
hand during the melee. He was
not seriously injured.