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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04
DEATHS RESULT
FROM ACCIDENTS
in SOMERSET CO.
Mrs. DelmaS Price Instantly
Killed; And Negro Is Burn
ed Under Bus
MIR. PRICE IN SERIOUS
CONDITION AT HOSPITAL

Two fatal automobile accidents oc-
Cured in lower Somerset county on
Saturday of last week. Early in the
morning Robert Miles, colored was
burned to death and in the afternoon,
Mrs. Delmas Price was killed and Mr..
Price is at this writing in the Nc
Cready Memorial Hospital in Crisfield
not expected to live.
Miles, who was engaged in hauling
colored oyster shuckers from Marion
to Crisfield in large bus had taken
one load down and was returning for
another when he was struck by a
truck, driven by Thomas Young with
Clarence Hickman as helper. The
truck loaded with oysters from Wach-
&preague, Va, was enroute to Girls
field when the accident happened just
south of Hopewell.
Both the driver and helper were
picked up by passing motorist and
taken to the Crisfield hospital where
they are still in a critical condition.
Miles, who was supposed to have
been knocked unconscious and had
slumped under the drivers seat was
not discovered until the bus was
ON fire and the Crisfield fire COM
pany was called to the scene. The
body of the unfortunate man, by that
time burned beyond recognition was
pulled from the wreckage by the fire
men. The bus was completely de-
stroyed.
Late Saturday evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dalmas Price returning to their
hons s;n Crisfield were struck by a
Pennsylvania Railroad truck, driven
by James L. Mills, Jr., of Delmar,
the Price car being wrecked. The ac-
cident occurred near Kingston.
When the truck and automobile col
lided, MRS. Price was thrown through
the windshield and her head was prac-
tically severed from her body. She
died Immediately. Mr.. Price had both
legs broken and is supposed to be in
jured internally. Mills, the driver
of the truck, was not injured.
Mills was Immediately placed I'M
der arrest and taken to the Jail at
Crisfield where he claimed that the
accident was caused by the breaking
of the radius rod, resulting in loss
of control of the truck and making the
accident unavoidable.
Coroner Edward P. Wyatt, on Mon
day, postponed Indefinitely the in
quest, awaiting the outcome of Mr..
Prices injuries. Mills was released
under bond.
The jury called by Coroner Wyatt
found no criminal negligence in the
Miles accident. The verdict was
miles met death as the result of a
collision"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04
ROTARIANS HOLD
.INTER-CITY MEET
in PRINCESS
Princess Anne, Crisfield, And
POcOmOke Assemble At
Somerset County Seat
SENATORS DAVIS AND
VEASEY GUEST SPEAKERS

Between 80 and 100 Rotarians met
at Princess Anne, on Tuesday even
ing of this week, these being men,
hers of the Princess Anne, Crisfield
and Pocomoke City clubs. The &C.
casion was the first of the winter
season intercity meetings of the three
organizations mentioned above. The
dinner for the meeting was held at
the Washington Hotel.
Following the Rotary ritual, the
meeting was opened by the President
of the host club, Mr.. Howard Ander-
son, the invocation by the Pocomoke
City parson, Rev. DR.. S. j. Venable,
D. D., the serving of sumptuous
banquet, followed by responses by the
visiting club presidents, Mr.. John
Smullin, of Pocomoke City, and Mr..
Marvin Tawes, of Crisfield and in con-
clusion an address by the guest speak
ers of the evening.
State Senator Harry T. Phoebus
was chairman of the entertaining com
mittee and introduced as one of the
speakers of the evening, Senator Mil
ton L. Veasey, of Pocomoke; the other
being Senator Davis, of Caroline
County. Both the speakers dwelt
upon probable legislation in the COM
ing session of the Maryland General
Assembly.
Besides the usual Rotary songs, a
Princess Anne negro quartet added
to the musical program, a number of
negro spirituals. These were render
ed in the well-known harmonious
manner of these singers and was much
enjoyed.
The Pocomoke City Club was well
represented, only two members fail
ing to attend. Besides the members
James P. Blaine, Jr., of Pocomoke and
Benjamin Barnes, of Kings Creek
Somerset County, were guests of mem
bers of the Pocomoke Club. The
next meeting will occur early in Jan
uary.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04
ARREST OF TWO
MEN IN DOVER
FOR CAR THEFTS
Probable Same Men Who Stole
Miss Walters Car On
November 18th
TWO CAPTURED AFTER
RUNNING GUN FIGHT

Two young .bloods, giving the names
Brown and Green, stopped on We'd
nesday last at filling station in Dow
err, Delaware, ordered Is gallons put
in the tank of their car, and drove off
without even thanking the proprietor,
so far as can be learned.
This didn't serve to leave a pleas
ant taste in the mouth of the man, so
he Immediately notified the police
A chase ensued, accompanied by a
gun fight, and the two bloods were
finally run down and captured in a
vacant lot near the village of Little
Massey, Md.
They gave the names of Brown and
Green Guess they feel pretty blue
now and admitted various and sun
dry automobile thefts, one of which
was car stolen in Pocomoke on No
vember II, presumably belonging to
Miss Willie Walters, the car being
stolen while in front of her residence,
corner Market and Fourth streets.
The two admitted the theft of the car
and said they drove it to Washington,
afterwards to Baltimore where they
abandoned it.
At this writing, Miss Walters has
received no communication from any
quarter concerning her car; but, as
the date, November II, mentioned in
connection with the. thieves confession
there seems to be no doubt that they
purloined Miss Walters auto.
So far as the recovery OF the car
is concerned, there is doubt it viii ever
be heard from unless the police of Bal
timore have taken it in charge. No
information as to it's condition has
been given out, and it is fair to sup
pose, the lads didn't hesitate to step
on the gas while they had it. Miss
Walters is fortunate in having her
machine insured.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04
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from the
Democrats Pen
from the

Well, Sir, got up rather early, for
me, yesterday Monday, started for
the post office, and blest if I didn't
see the long-looked for arrival of Sec
ond street as it rounded into Clarke
Avenue from Linden.
l yelled out to it how glad / was
to sect, and invited it in to take a
drink-of water. But it thanked me
and said it had just eaten breakfast,
and it was a little too soon thereafter
to indulge in anything stronger than
coffee.
However, it didn't take me long to
see it NEEDED something stronger. 1t
looked sort of tired out. 1t was soon
revealed that it was so jaded with the
long, laborious, and lavish work done
in its own bailiwick, it didn't have the
physical energy to accomplish much
on Clarke Avenue. 1t had just come
around to do little bit, just to keep
me from crying. So, imagine when
the work is finished on the Avenue,
it will look something like grandmoth-
er's patchwork quilt. Well have to
be satisfied with small favors.
Well, I guess all that's left for me
to do is to pick up my shack. and
carry it over, and dump it down some
where on Second Street; that is, if
such an insignificant specimen of ar
chitectural design would be allowed to
disport among the palatial homesteads
Of that section. I'd promise to buy
a quart of paint and perk up a bit,
if that would help out any. They
tell me that the City will call out the
fire department and wash off your
pavements when they get dirty down
round the two corners. Oh! we'll, we
can't have all the fine things of this
life, and we should be thankful for
the goods the gods decided to send us.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04
MISS EMILY MATTHEWS
APPEARS in CLASSIC

Mary Emily Matthews of this city
appeared in the cast of Edouard Pail
leron's French classic "The Art of
Being Bored" presented by the Wes-
tern Maryland College Players
Thanksgiving evening in Alumni Hail.
This sparkling production was the
climaxing feature of. Western Mary
lands annual Homecoming Celebra-
ton.
Miss Matthews played the role OF
Madame Arriego" in the Thanksgiv-
ing production. She is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lumma Matthews.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04
SPARROW-PARKS
NUPTIALS ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. A. Roy Parks of Tenn
peranceville, Va. announce the mar
riage of their daughter, Myrtle Vir-
ginia Parks to Jas. Elwood Sparrow.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Sparrow,
of near Pocomoke, on Saturday, No
vember 81, 1886. The Rev. S. j.
Hooker pastor of the Bethany M. P.
Church officiatad.
After quiet marriage the bride
and groom left for the North where
they spent a few days. On their re-
turn home, they will reside with the
groom's parents.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04
VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER
AT ARMORY NEXT WEEK

Thomas B. Edwards, Veterans Ser
vice Officer will be in the Armory at
Pocomoke City on the mornings of
the 10th and 18th of December, until
noon, afternoons will be at Snow Hill
in the Court House. Any veteran
wishing assistance with any claim he
may haze will be aided in same. Re-
lief disqualification or bonus. There
are no charges of any nature for these
services.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04
DISTRICT BOY SCOUTS
HOLD ANNUAL MEET

The Annual Meeting of the POGO.
moke District Boy Scouts will be held
in conjunction with the Pocomoke Ro.
tary Club meeting on Monday even
ing, December z, 1886.
The meeting will be held in the
Presbyterian Church at s6:15 p. m
Reports will be read and the progress
of Scouting in the district for the
year will be- reviewed. Officers fol-
the coming year will be elected.
The speaker of the evening will be
Mr.. Nelson Fritz, District State Fores
ter on the Eastern Shore. Mr.. E. c.
Cannon, of Princess Anne, is chair
man of the Pocomoke District.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04
SALISBURY TO
STAGE ARTISTIC
WINTERCONCERT
Salisbury Cooperative Concert
Association Formed To Give
Three Concerts
ASSOCIATION TO BE NON
LOSS AND NON PROFIT

Three concerts by world famous ar
fists will be presented in Salisbury
during the winter season under the
auspices of the Salisbury Cooperative
Concert Association which was or
gained there this week. The local
group was formed under directions of
John Kuneau, organization director
Of the Columbia Concerts Corporation,
a division of the Columbia Broadcast
ing System.
William A. Sheppard was unani-
mously elected president at the meet
ing. Mrs. Harry L. Harcum will act
as membership chairman.
The association is organized on a
membership basis and is a non-profit,
non-loss community enterprise with
the cultural ideal of bringing the
worlds finest artists to Salisbury.
The membership is secured in a one
week campaign. At the end of the
campaign the membership list is clos
ed and no one may join for another
year.
The members, upon payment of the
annual dues of three dollars for adults
and one dollar and a half for stud
ents are entitled to attend all con-
certs which are presented by the as
sociation each season, without any ad-
ditional expense. No single admis-
sions are sold for any concert.
All money obtained through the col
lection of membership dues is de-
posted in local bank under the jur-
isdiction of the associations treas
urer. This money is spent only for
the artists and the attendant local ex-
penses such as rental of an auditor
ium. The artists are chosen at the
end of the campaign week-when the
exact amount of money to be avail
able has been ascertained- the
list of more than one hundred thirty
five world-famous artists of the Co.
lumbia Concerts Corporation. The
artists are chosen by local commit
tee and the selectivity depends upon
the number of memberships that have
been procured.
This practical concert plan, it was
explained, assures an audience before
engaging the artists and eliminates
risks of random ticket selling and re-
sultant possibility of deficits at the
close of the concert season. The plan
is now being operated successfully in
more than five hundred cities in the
United States and Canada.
The exact date of the membership
campaign week has not yet been de-
termined, but in all probability it will
be during the early part of January
which will leave ample time for pre-
sentation of three performances be.
fore the close of the present concert
season.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04
SERVICES RESUMED AT
ST. MARY'S, SUNDAY

Owing to breakdown in the heat
ing system of st. Mary's Episcopal
Church, this city, services have been
discontinued for the past few weeks.
Repairs, however, will have been
completed in time for the regular
services on Sunday next, December 6,
at 1880 o'clock in the evening, at
which hour there will be evening pray
er and sermon by the Rev. R. B.
Mathews, rector. The public is cor
daily invited to be present. Church
School at 10 A. M.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04

Well, see by the papers that Mary
land University and Western Mary
land College are to play footballsnevt
Saturday for the championship" of
the State. How do they get that way !?
Neither one of them has played Hop
kins, to say nothing of Washington
College. The University did play st.
Johns and Western Maryland played
Mt. St. Mary's, but I'd like to see both
the "contenders" hook-up with the
Baltimore institution before any crow
ing is done.
Speaking of fotball, did any of you
people notice that in the lineup of
St. Johns there was a Lambros, a
Lathrop, and a Len Lisio? Well,
there was; and somebody said the
boys from Crabtown declared they
were going over to Baltimore and give
those University boys ELL" And if
you noticed, they gave Hopkins some
thing or other because the score was
20 to 0 in favor of the Annapolis boys
Now suppose the championship
event, scheduled for next Saturday
should result in Maryland's winning
ever Western Maryland, by a larger
score than 20 to O-the figures in
the Maryland St. Johns game
wouldn't that prove that st. Johns
Continued on Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04
COUNTY WOMEN'S CLUB
MEETING FOR DEC. 10

The second regular meeting of the
Won1an's Club of Worcester County
will be held Thursday, December 10th
at the home of Mrs. A. H. Stevens in
Pocomoke City.
A full attendance is desired at this
meeting which will convene promptly
at 2:3O P. M.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04

A regular meeting of the P. T. A.
will be held Tuesday night, Deem
Der Is at o'clock. A special Christ
mas program has been arranged, in
GLIDING talk by Rev. R. B. Mathews,
D. D., rector of st. Mary's P. E.
Church. Refreshments will be SER
we'd by Mrs. Earl Merrill and her COM
mittee.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04

Mayor E. w. Ross, in company with
Mayors of other towns in Worcester,
will attend a meeting of the Mayors
Of Incorporated towns of Maryland
to be held in Annapolis on Saturday,
December 9Th. Legislation beneficial
to Incorporated towns will be dis
cussed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04

Mrs. Goldsborough Hurley has re-
turned to her home after spending a
few days with her sister, Mrs. Alice
Tull of Cedar Hall. Mrs. Hurley who
has been confined to her home for
nearly two years is much improved
in health though still unable to walk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-12-04
'HUCKLEBERRY FINN"
PLAY is POSTPONED

On account of the death of Miss
Edith Stevenson, the entertainment
"Huckleberry Finn, has been post
poned until Tuesday of next week,
December 8.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-15

Not every color at every price In many
cases you'll find matching ensembles
Housewives, brides, hotel and apartment
managers stock up your linen closet with
these marvellous bargains. Better be here
when the doors open at $50 tomorrow
morning!
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-15
AT SAVINGS O.
30% TO CO.,.
Less Than Regular First Quality Prices!

Martex! You know that name means
beauty and quality. And Martex inspec-
ton standards are so rigid that it's often
hard to find the irregularities. A dropped
stitch, perhaps, or an uneven hem-noth-
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Reversibles.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-15

Some of these towels are
West Points" Choose from
2 handsome styles in 22x44
inch size. All are white with
colored borders. t ic k,
heavy nap that will soak
up" the water.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-15

Women's Hankies 12-39c
1000 new hankies classed as sec
onds. Prints, woven borders and
novelties. White and colors.
Neckwear 79c
Round, high and v necklines. Laces
organizes and crepes. In bright
colors and whites.
Rayon Blouses 79c
Silk rayon blouses in plain colors
and novelties. Sports or frilly
styles. Sizes "a to 40.
Women's Skirts $2.69
Plain color hannels, plaids and
tweed mixtures. Sizes "a to 80
Blue. brown, black and gray colons.
Women's Skirts . . STA
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mixtures. Sizes "a to 80.
Flannel Jackets S2.79
Atwood flannel jackets in checks.
plain colors. Also checks in BLACK
brown or blue. Sizes IA to 20.
Bermuda Shirts SEC
Seconds of Bermuda sports shirts
White, canary, coral and blue
Small, medium and large sizes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-15

A fine group. 3 smart styles
in 22x44-inch size. White
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and serviceable toweling.
West Point" brand.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-15
Mortex and West Point
Guest Towels
1872 g.
3oe-4Qe

lrTeguars of fine Martex guest towels. A
tremendous assortment in all price groups to
meet any pocketbook. Fine quality Turkish
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-15

All sizes and types in this big group Solid
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-15

Irregulars Of Martex towels
in 6 beautiful styles and in
sizes 24x48 up to 30x50
inches. Linen turkish towels
in solid colors or pastels.
Heavy and serviceable.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-15

A sure enough bargain in heavy, serviceable wash
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them match the bath or guest towels. Lovely
colors and patterns from which to choose just
what you need.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-15

A beautiful group of bath mats at prices that
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1936-04-15

Simulated feathers patents and gabardne grains Pouch
envelope under and upper styles In all the bright
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The Washington times., 1936-11-06
D. E. RED CROSS
TOAD BLIND

With a blind woman as teacher,
a class in BraIlie transcribing will
be organized Tuesday at 2 p. m. by
the District of Columbia Chapter
Of the American Red Cross at the
chapter house, 1880 E st. N. w.
Miss L. Latimer, an expert in
the Braille system, will conduct
the class, giving her services as a
volunteer. Students are not re-
quired to pay tuition, the only cost
to them being $2.79 for equipment.
The course is comprised of 10
lessons, and each student will be
given individual instruction.
Volunteer work on transcribing
books for the blind has been done
by the Red Cross since shortly
after the World War.
The Washington times., 1936-11-06
NEW CADILLAC,
LA SALE HERE

The 1887 LaSalles and Cadillac
will make their bow tomorrow
here at the showrooms of Floyd
AkerS, charlottesville diStribu-
tor.
The 1887 LaSalle va repre-
sentS the first time a V-s in the
quality line has invaded the
$1,000 price, field.
The LaSalle V-8 is powered
with 125-horsepower motor and
in general appearance bears an
aristocratic, modern stamp. Four
inches have been added to the
WheelbaSe.
Five types, the two and four
door sedans, both with spacious
trunks; a five-passenger converti-
BILE sedan, two-paSsenger sport
and convertible coupeS, are all
offered on the 124-inch wheel
base. Bodies are of new uni
oCCCl CO11SG1 uCIIOIl NCNC1OPCO W
Fisher Body, in which steel rein
forces steel and all wood is elm
mated.
Button door locks, quiet clutch
throwout bearings, dual down
draft carburetors with concen-
trio fuel chambers, stronger con-
Meeting rods, stronger propeller
shaft, bayonet radiator filler caps
and Sturdier instruments are
among other improvements to be
found in the 1887 LaSalle.
Among the major features OF
the 1897 Cadillac are better per
formance for the "60," lowest
priced series with the Cadillac
nameplate; an entirely new Sc
ries Of Cadillacs designed to set
new marks in size and comfort
for cars in the medium price
ranks: greater luxury both in ap-
pointmentS and upholstery of the
FleetwoodS, Cadillac custom series
on the V-S, Viz and V-16 chas-
sis,
The Washington times., 1936-11-06
FRAME NAMED
SALES BOSS

Appointment of Charles H.
Frame, Of this city, as district
sales manager of the South At
lantic department of the Railway
Express Agency was announced
today.
Mr.. Frame has been in the ex-
press service for 43 years, having
served as route agent, travelling
traffic agent and superintendent.
He was appointed department
general traffic agent several
months ago.
The Washington times., 1936-11-06
ReCtors Will Attend
Cornerstone Layinu

The Rt. Rev. James E. Free
man, Bishop of Washington, and
all Episcopalian rectors in the dio-
cese will attend the laying of the
cornerstone of the new Trinity
Episcopal Church, Piney Branch
Rd. and Dahlia st. N. W., tomor-
row at 3 p. m. The Rev. Reno S.
Harp, jr., is the rector.
The Washington times., 1936-11-06
Paint Once Luxury

Paint in earliest Colonial times
was mainly a luxury, antiquarians
have recently discovered. At first,
crudely mixed paint, inspired by
the Indian red paint derived from
clay, enhanced the appearance of
room paneling or floor. When ma
hogany for cabinet work came into
use, homemade furniture was Of
ten painted brick red in imitation
of the expensive tropical wood.
The Washington times., 1936-11-06
Reno Divorce Seeker
Found Hanged TO Tree

RENO, New, Nov. s Q.N.S0.
The body of Francis G. McKeon,
New York policeman here for di-
vorce, was found hanging from
the limb of a tree near the post
office here yesterday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-04-09
OBIDS ITEMS

Rey. G. c. Burkett filled his ap-
pointment here Sunday, despite the
bad weather.
Work on the Blue Ridge Parkway
is progressing nicely. At Horse Gap
nearly one half mile has been
graded.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Miller, of North
Wilkesboro, visited in this commun-
ity Sunday.
Master Dean Severt spent the
week end with his cousin, Howard
Phillips, in West Jefferson.
Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Lowman are
planning to move to Maryland soon.
Mrs. r. S. Miller and daughter,
Mrs. Quincy Walsh, made business
trip to West Jefferson Monday.
This community was visited with
the worst wind and rainstorm Sun
day night that it has had for some
time. Plowed land was washed very
badly.