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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13
J. M. THOMPSON
SUCCUMBS AT
AGE FORTY-FIVE
Was Born In Somerset County
But Lived For Many Years
In POcOmOke

Joshua M. Thompson, aged as, for
many years a resident of Pocomoke
died on Tuesday of last week of pneu-
monia which followed the flu, after
being ill for weeks.
The deceased was the son of Mrs.
William H. Thompson and the late
Mr.. Thompson and was born in Somer-
set county. At very early age his
parents moved this this city and he
afterwards adopted the trade of paint
ing in which he gave excellent service.
Josh, as he was known to everyone,
was faithful husband and father as
well as true friend. His only hob
by was the Pocomoke Fire Company
and he was always in the center of its
activities, laughing and helping with
whaever there was to do.
Besides his mother, Mr.. Thompson
leaves a widow and seven children:
Mrs. Edith Frimd, of Lancaster, Pa,
and Lethia, of this city, children of his
first marriage; and Lee Ray, Joshua
M. Jr., William, Phyllis and Patsy, of
his last marriage. Also one brother,
William Thompson, of Salisbury and
one sister, Mrs. j. w. Mason, of On
ley, Va.
The active pallbearers were: James
Dryden, Ernest Dickinson, Harold
Lambertson, Alfred Holt, William
Hillman and Edward Gladding.
The honorary pallbearers were the
members of the Pocomoke Fire De-
partment of which Mr.. Thompson had
been a member for nine years.
Funeral services were conducted
from his home Thursday by the Rev.
S. J. Venable of Pitts Creek Presby-
terrain Church, assisted by Rev. H.
8. Kelso of Salem M. E. Church. In
terment was in the M. E. Cemetery.
By special request, the above obit-
uary is printed, since the deceased's
nearest relatives noted some inaccur-
acies in the account of Mr.. Thomp-
sons death, published in last weeks
Democrat" Ed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13

Hon. T. Alan Goldsborough has ably
represented the First Congressional
District of Maryland in the National
Legislative Halls in Washington.
"This newspaper is absolutely indie
pendent. We praise or criticize ir-
respective of political utilization. We
also hold that the best qualification
of any man who seeks public office,
is an unmarried record of success and
achievement. We are, therefore pleas
ed to recommend our own T. Alan
Goldsborough, of Caroline County, for
Congress in the coming Democratic
primaries"
The Centreville Observer says:
at is with sincere pleasure that the
Centreville Observer endorses T. Alan
Goldsborough for another term in
Congress. Goldsborough has unques-
tionably made one of the finest rec
ords of any man who has ever repres-
ented the First Congressional District
of Maryland in the lower house at
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13
ROADS COMMISSION
WITHDRAWS LIGHTS

According to a decision reached by
the State Roads Commission, all
bridges throughout the State are now
in darkness in order to effect saving
of about $4,000 annually in electric
current.
1t is announced that the State will
maintain all equipment on the bridges
and that only power would have to be
supplied. Several towns have already
agreed to furnish the necessary cur
rent to light the spans.
1t is a matter of extreme regret
that the Commission has removed the
lighting of the bridges, and it would
be a real donation to the town and
the public if Pocomoke City's Mayor
and City Council could find the neces-
sary funds to pay for bridge current
for a part of the night at least.
1t goes without saying that the cleo
trio lamps on the railing Of the spans
added much beauty as we'll as serving
a unitarian purpose. IT, "Demo-
crat" suggests to the Mayor that he
see what can be done to relieve the
situation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13
SUBSTANCE" SUBJECT AT
CHURCHES OF CHRIST

Substance" will be the subject of
the Lesson-Sermon in all Churches of
Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, March
is.
The Golden Text will be from Pro-
verbs 3:9-."Honour the Lord with
thy substance, and with the first fruits
of all thine increase"
Among the citations comprising the
Lesson-Sermon will be the following
from the Bible-Hebrews 11:1--"Now
faith is the substance of things hoped
for, the evidence of things not seen. +"
The Lesson-Sermon also will in
clude the following passage from the
Christian Science textbook, Science
and Health with Key to the Scrip
tures," by Mary Baker Eddy, page
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13

Washington. His energy, ability and
integrity are unquestioned by the
good people of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland. He is Dean of Maryland
delegation in Congress and is now
ranking member of the very important
and influential banking committee.
$50 far as we know no one is SER
iously considering opposing Colds
borough in the Congressional primary.
Everyone realizes the great advantage
that experience and long service gives
to a legislator. There is no reason
in the world why the Democrats of
Queen Anne's County should not
unanimously support Goldsborough
for another term and we have reason
to believe that an overwhelming ma
jority of Queen Anne's Democrats
as we'll as many independent Republi-
cas- will return him for another term
with most gratifying VOTE"
Three counties, Dorchester, Caro-
line and Queen Anne are represented
by the above named papers. Worces-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13
FOURTH QUARTERLY
MISSIONARY MEETING

The fourth quarterly meeting OF
the Lower Peninsula District of Wo-
mems Missionary Work, Maryland
Branch, Methodist Protestant Church,
was held in Bethany Church, POGO
moke City, Tuesday, March 10.
Welcome by Rev. J. P. Crosby
opened the program. The devotional
service were conducted by Rev. j.
R. McKeawn of Atlantic, Va.
1t was voted to hold quarterly meet
ings on the first Tuesday of each
Quarter-June, September, December
and March.
Rev. ]. w. Townsend, Snow Hill,
gave the mornings address, stressing
the maner of conducting missionary
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13
MRS. JAS. A. GRIFFIN
GIVEN SURPRISE PARTY

Mrs. James A. Griffin, of Penata-
quit Avenue, Huntington, Long Island
who is well known here, was pleasant
ly surprised by score of relatives
ad friends on Saturday evening,
March 7th, at her home in honor of
her birthday anniversary. The affair
was arranged by Mrs. Maurice S. Car
ter, daughter, also of Penataquit
Ave. The evening was spent in fit
ting manner with refreshments served
at a late hour.
Those present included: Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Griffin of Islip, Mr..
and Mrs. Jas. E. Griffin and sons,
William and Norman, of Huntington,
Ward Henderson, of Northport, Mrs.
Robert Ferral of New York Avenue,
Henry and Violet Griffin of Penata-
quit Ave., Mr.. and Mrs. G. Cleveland
Miles of Crescent Avenue, Edwin
Magnusen of Cold Spring Harbor, Mr..
and Mrs. Maurice S. Carter and son,
Walter, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. A. Grit
fin and Mr.. and Mrs. George c., Bail
ey and children, Bruce and Joan of
Freehold, N. j.
Mrs. Griffin was the recipient of
many remembrances of the OCCASION.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
in CITY AND COUNTY

Severn w. Murray, VIM. R. Tubbs
and Harry V. Tubbs from The Bal
timore Trust Co., Of Selbyville, DEL,
Inc, Admir- &C., and others, 80 IL
acres Of land, more or less, in the 4th
Elec Dist, on the Northwesterly side
Of the Public Road leading from New
ark to Nine Pin Branch. Considera-
ton $6O5 &c.
Oscar Outten and Lizzie Outten, his
wife, from Clementine Outten, farm
containing 40 acres, more or less, in
the LIST Elec. Dist. Consideration $40
&c.
Nellie Jarvis Dunlap from Edmond
H. Johnson, Assignee, tracts of land
cotaining 4.46 acres, more or less, on
the Southerly side of the State Road
leading from Berlin to Ocean City, in
the 3rd Elec. Dist. Consideration 81
&c.
VIM. H. Clarke from VIM. H. Dry
den and wife and others, real estate
on the Southwest side of Linden Ave.,
in Pocomoke City. Consideration $40
&c.
Clara E. Purnell from VIM. Whaley,
and wife, real estate containing 1-2
acre, more or less in the settlement
called "Germantown" near Berlin.
Consideration $500.
Howard E. Cathelll, his wife, from
VIM. H. Hadder, real estate containing
IS acres, more or less, on the Eas-
terly side of the County Road lead
ing over Crippen's Bridge, in the 3rd
Elec. Dist. Consideration SIS &c.
Lolita R. Smith from Ellwood E.
Matthews and wife and others, real
estate at the West cor. of Market St.,
and Clarke Ave-, in Pocomoke City.
Consideration $40 &c.
Roger w. Landlord and Clara R.
Landlord, his wife, from Lolita R.
Smith, real estate at the West cor.
of Market St., and Clarke Ave., in Po-
comoke City. Consideration 81 &c.
Marion w. Landing and Minnie G..
Landing, his wife, from Ellwood E.
Matthews and wife, and others, real
estate on the Southwest side of Mar
ket Street, in Pocomoke City. Con-
sideration 500 &c.
Harvey D. Dukes and Clayton A.
Dukes from Mary E. Stanford and
others, 10 acres of land, more or less,
in the End Elec. Dist, on the North
westerly side of the Public Road lead
ing from Girdletree to Kelly's Mill.
Consideration $40 &c.
Lee Alfred Griffin from Claudius
Martin Blackman, real estate in the
10th Elec. Dist, on both sides of the
Public Road leading in Northerly di-
rection from the Berlin Ocean City
State Stone Road near Herring Greek.
Consideration $40 &c.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13

279, "In the proportion as the belief
disappears that life and intelligence
are in or of matter, the immortal facts
of being are seen, and their only idea
or intelligence is in God"
Services: Sunday II a. M, Odd Fell
lows Hall, Peninsula Bldg, Pocomoke
City, Md.
Sunday afternoon, March Is, from
enc to one-fifteen, Station VIDAL,
Baltimore, 1860 K, will broadcast a
Christian Science Program. It will
be under the direction of The Christ
ian Science Committee of Publication
of Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13
work in the church's program.

A program committee consisting of
Mrs. M. L. Pope, Mrs. S. L. Parker,
Mrs. j. w. Townsend and Mrs. ]. P.
Crosby, with Rev. ]. Leas Green as
advisor was appointed. A very pleas
ing selection was rendered by Bethany
choir.
The afternoon address was given
by Rev. J. P. Crosby on "Women of
the Bible" Report of Committee on
Resolutions, Mrs. J. w. Bailey, chair
man.
Adjournment to meet at Atlantic,
Va, the End day of June, 1886.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13
COUNTY PRESS FAVOR
ABLE TO GOLDSBOROUCH
CONTINUED from Page u

communities and the tide-water Sec
tions are very friendly to him and
can be depended upon to give him
practically solid support both in the
primaries and in the general election"
The fredericksburg Times takes the
following stand:
\"For more than fifteen years the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13

ter has already declared for Mr..
Goldsborough, so far as it's press is
concerned. Kent can be counted on to
fall in line, and it now looks as if
there will soon be an unbeatable ma
Jority in the present representative
band wagon.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-03-13
Local and Rural News

Mrs. Edward Bounds, OF Allen Is
the guest of Judge and Mrs. James
M Crockett of Market st.
Miss Emily Ross, teacher in the
Riverdale school, was home for the
weekend.
The afternoon bridge club was en-
tertained Tuesday by Mrs. Eugene P.
Matthews.
Mrs. B. F. Harrington and son,
of Cape Charles, are guests OF MRS.
Anna G. Mcclure.
DR.. E. Clarke Fontaine, of Chester
town, was in Pocomoke the early part
of the week.
Miss Phyllis Kibler spent the week
end with Miss Virginia Scott in Snow
Hill.
DR.. and Mrs. Bradford Massey are
spending the week at Palm Beach,
Florida.
Mrs. M. L. Veasey was hostess TINS
week to the Thursday evening bridge
club.
A Stengle Marine, of Cambridge,
visited friends in Pocomoke on Sun
day last.
Mrs. James F. Dryden spent the
past weekend with Mr.. Dryden IN
Cambridge.
Mrs. Thomas Rawlins of Seaford
and Dover, was the overnight guest
Monday of Mrs. Anna G. Mcclure.
Misses Calvine Howerton and Clara
Mattlage have been guests of friends
in Atlantic City.
Miss Jennie Bennett left this
week for Salisbury where she has
entered the J. B. Parsons Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton T. Davis are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of son, born Friday, March 9Th.
Senator Milton l.. Veasey is in An
napolis attending the 1886 special
session of the General Assembly.
Mrs. Maude Somers, of Mappsville,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Somers
on Second Street.
Mrs. S. j. Schoolfield has been
housed the past week by reason of ILL
mes.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Stanley Porter
anad son, Stanley, Jr., of Baltimore,
spent Saturday with Mr.. Porter's sis
ter, Mrs. George l.. Bounds.
Mr.. H. J. Wheeler, of the Wheeler
Producing Company, Lancaster, Pa,
was in Pocomoke Tuesday and We'd
nesday.
Miss Margaret Johnson, teacher in
the Elementary school in Berlin, spent
the weekend with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. o. A. johnson.
The Missionary Society of the Pres
byterian Church will meet at the
home of Mrs. Earl Merrill Thursday
evening, March 10Th at 1880 o'clock.
Master Godfrey Child has returned
from the Peninsula General Hospital
and is recovering nicely from his
recent appendix operation.
Mrs. C. E. Duncan of this city and
Mrs. Glenn Wilson of near town have
been housed this week with severe
colds.
Mrs. William H. Merrill is in New
York where she was called by the ILL
ness of her daughter, Mrs. Annie
Merrill.
Mrs. Ida Hayman and Mr.. Alan
Hayman, of Baltimore, were called
here last week by the death of Mrs.
Ella Crockett.
Mrs. ]. K. Lang was in Hurlock
Thursday to attend the Eastern Shore
District Federation Nominating Com
n1ittee meeting.
Representative and Mrs. Clarence E.
Robertson spent the week in Annapo-
lis where the former attended the
special session of the Legislature.
Mrs. c. B. Holton left Monday for
her home in Collingswood, N. j., af-
ter very pleasant visit with friends
here and in North Carolina.
Nh. and Mrs Gradv r. Po1ua1l and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-24
C-MEN STARTED
 ON MYSTERY TRIP

Boston, April 24.-(UP.-Seven G-men, equipped with assorted weapons ranging from sub-machine guns to side arms, left the federal building in three automobiles today on a mysterious mission.
 The raiding squad was led by Clarence D. McKean, director Of New England oficfle of the depart ment of justice. Three federal agents rode in one machine and two in each of the others.
 Destination of the seven was not disclosed. It could be any point m New Englan.
 One case known to be under in- vestigation by the G-men was the 5000 city hall holdup in suburban Chelsea, March 3l, when bandits seized a payroll drawn from na- tional bank.
 There was nothing to indicate the expedition had any connection with the search for Alvin Karpis, public enemy No. 1, despite recent Boston newspaper reports that he might be in this vicinity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-24
Aid Of Volunteers, However, Not Needed
 In Perkins Ave. Blaze
Residences Bumper Going Into Action Turned Tide of Fight-DOgs, Garage Menaced By Fire

Famed by 8 strong breeze which spread the flames rapidly over @ wide area, one of the worst brush fires of the season gave three com- panieS of firemen stubborn bat tie late this morning on Perkins avenue. The fire threatened wood- en garage adjoining the home of David Williams of 186 Perkins ave- nue.
 The flames were also approaching MT. Williams home and then threatened the home of Angelo Petraroia, next door west, according to the fire marshals ofilce. Several chained dogs were also imperiled.
 Bumpers Used
 Engine 9 was at the scene of the blaze first, followed by Engine 6 and the chemical engine of fire headquarters and Deputy Chief Thomas Cavanaugh.
 Rapidly spreading flames were checked when the deputy chief or dered Engine 9 bumper in action. The blaze was checked when the bumper was put in operation and the danger to the houses halted. Captain Bagley was in command of Engine g, Lieutenant Bockwich was in charge of Engine and Captain Bloomfield was in charge of the chemical engine.
 Fire Crew Arrives
 The state forest fire crew arrived shortly after 12 o'clock to aid local firemen and check the spread of the blaze in the interior of the woods. News of the brush fire gained wide circulation throughout the city this morning and the fire department was stormed with phone calls from persons who apparently believed the entire section in danger.
 This mornings fire was the second bad brush fire since yesterday. A blaze on Pearl Lake road yesterday afternoon kept firemen busy for several hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-24
SOdality Presents Play in Xaverian Hall Large
 Attendance Expected
WASHINGTON HILL

The Children of Mary 5odality of St. Francis Xavier's church will pre- sent their annual play and dance tonight at Xaverian hall with the curtain scheduled to rise promptly at 8:15 o'clock. This years presenta- tion, "The Radio Family" which has been directed by Patrick Wal lace, is 8 o1e-act farce.
 The troubles of Junior Spuffen- deckle is getting his home-built radio set to work, and upon his suc- cess the differences of opinion of the family as to which program shall be selected, forms the background for the humorous story. Joseph Derwin takes the part of Junior, and his nemesis kid brother is portrayed by George Curley.
 The theme of the play is such that various forms of entertainment will be interspersed into the regu- lar scenes, thus rounding out an evening of comedy and entertain ment.
 Roles are portrayed by Joseph Derwin, George Curley, Helen Shea, Margaret Kelly, Thomas Scadden, Eleanor Kelly, Chris Hanley, Thomas Doolan, Joseph McAvoy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-24
SANFORD SUES FOR
 HURTS IN MISHAP
Local Man Plaintiff in $2,=
 800 Action Based on Terryville Crash

Claiming that Edward Stevens of Wilbraham, Mass, lost control of his car while getting a light for a smoke, Frank Santor of this city to- day filed suit ill common pleas court against Stevens, asking $2,- 500 damages for injuries sustained when the car in which he was rid- ing was struck by Stevens machine.
 The litigation is based on an ac- cident on West Main street, Terry vile, April 6, 1885. Santoro was riding in car operated by George Nardozza when the accident took place.
 AS Stevens started to Tight up, the complaint charges, his vision was obscured and the car went out of control, going across the highway to the left side and hitting Nardoz- za's car, which was going in the opposite direction.
 The suit was brought for Santoro by Attorney Francis J. Summa. It is returnable to court in May.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-24
State Forest Crew Races to Waterbury to Fight Brush

Norman Derouin, Theodore Derouin, Patrick Carlin and Patrick Sheehan, comprise the St. Francis alley entry in the Connecticut State Bowling Tourney will meet at the parish hall tonight at o'clock before leaving for Frank Vance's Capitol Alleys in Meriden, where the tournament is to be conducted. The team is sched- uled to bowl at o'clock.
 This entry represents the pick of the Holy Name League which has been conducted at St. Francis al- leys during the winter months. Stiff opposition is anticipated, but it is expected that they will come through with good scores even if they do not take one of the prizes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-24

Most Reverend Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of the Hart ford Diocese, will celebrate the 10th anniversary of his elevation to the episcopacy next Tuesday. He will sing a pontifical mass of thanksgiving at St. JOseph's Cathedral Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock.
 On April 28, 1926, the then Monsignor McAuliffe was elevated to the rank of auxiliary bishop of the diocese. On April 27, 1884, he succeeded the late Bishop John J. Milan, taking can0nical possession of his office May 20, 1884. Before Bishop Nilan's death, he acted as administrator of the diocese.
 Priests from all parts of the dio- cese will gather at the Cathedral for the mass of thanksgiving Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-24
Holy Name Team Enters State
 BoWling League Tournament
First Inter-City League Match to Be Staged in
 Meriden Tonight

April 30, at the Washington Park Club house.
 The entire show as presented at the Women's Club will be seen in the Washington Park showing. The dancing which follows, the old-fash- toned numbers in the show itself, the SoloistS which made such a hit, the end men, and the speciality numbers, including the Fan Dance, will be presented under the direction of William Clasby, coach and director of the show.
 Under the leadership of President Shea of the Washington Park Club, this group of boy minstrel perform CTS with their sensational end men, Pepper Carr and Joe Leggett, will be brought to Waterbury for sec- ond performance.
 The list of soloists includes Pep per Carr, Joe Leggett, Joseph Barnes Eddie Reilly, Paul Palen, Gordon Harrison, Theresa McNichols, and others.
 Among the speciality numbers will be the roller skate and Russian dances of Kenneth Byrnes, the ster- ling performers of the Bouffard Kids and Freddie Caligan. Freddie Cali gan will again have the speciality spot in the show, which his marvel ous tap dancing warrants. The feat ure of the evening will be the Fan Dance as presented by Rally Sand. Tickets may be secured from the Washington Hill Club, from any member of the Comites, or from the Y. M. c. A. This is chance to see the show if you missed it at the Women's Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-24
GA IN CONCERT
 SUNDAY EVENING
Little Symphony Orches- ira Dedicates Program
 to Former Director

The fifth annual concert given by the Little Symphony orchestra of Waterbury will be held at Bucking- ham hall Sunday evening at 8:30. William A. Tinsley will conduct. The program dedicated to the memory of Max Frohm, former director, fol- lows:
 Symphony No. in E Flat
 ............... .......... Schumann
 Allegro
 21Scherzo
 3-Allegro
 Concerto No. 5 in E Flat, Beethoven
 Allegro
 2-Adagio
 3HRondo
 (Solo pianist Frank FarrellO Ballade in A Minor ...........
 ............... Coleridge- Taylor Variations-Symphonique for cello
 and orchestra ........ Boellmann
 (Soloist, Rudolph GaveD Rosamunde Overture. .... Schubert
 Sixty-four members will partici- pate and will be assisted by Miss Anita Brookfield, harpist. This or ganization has grown since 1881 from IS men to a membership of 70, who serve without compensation, and coming from all walks of life. Rehearsals are held weekly through out the year except the summer months. The only income comes from the sale of concert tickets. The conductor, MT. Tinsley, is graduate of Yale School of Music and has been affiliated with the New Haven symphony for many years. There is a board of trustees and directors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-24

local traffic survey commission. John Crowley of the engineering staff of the group was in charge of the pie lures. He also gave a short talk about the work accomplished and what is expected to be accomplish ed by the commission.
 There will be meeting of the committee in charge of the recently presented Community Club Minstrel at the Community House next Tues day evening at o'clock. The com mittee in charge of arrangements for the carnival to raise funds for the Fourth of July celebration will also meet at that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-24
HI.Y TO PRESENT
 MUSICAL TONIGHT
Ray Fitzpatrick to Be Mas ter of Ceremonies at
 WOmen'S Club

The Crosby Alpha Hi-Y will pre- sent it's first All High School musical fashion revue and dacce at the Wa terEury Women's club this evening at S:3O. The cast of the show will be composed of students from all local high schools in the roles of models, singers and dancers with Ray Fitzpatrick as master of cere- monies. Joe Barnes, Bob Morrissey, Dick Burns, the Flanagan brothers, Joe Shea and Peggy Blake will offer