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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
AILMENTS ARE
in EVIDENCE
IN SCHOOLS
initiate Against Good Attend
ance During The Month
Of March
POCOMOKE AVERAGES
SHOW MUCH ILLNESS

Contagious diseases have again
initiated against good attendance at
the Worcester schools. The general
averages for every type of schools,
fell below those for the same month,
March of 1885. Only two schools in
the county show a better average for
1886 than for last year; these are
Ocean City High-just one point bet
ter; and the two-teacher school, At
kinson, which shows 2.6 points bet
ter. There are twenty-one schools in
the county.
Pocomoke high school brings up the
rear of the list of five in the group,
led by Snow Hill, 95.7; Ocean City,
95.5; Stockton, "a; and Pocomoke
92.5, the local school being only 3.2
points back of the leaders. This
shows a close grouping in the matter
Of attendance. The general average
for these schools in 1885 was 95; in
1886, 93.8.
In the graded schools Pocomoke A
is fourth on a list of nine; and POGO
moke B is No. 8. This type fell 81
points below the general average for
1885. Snow Hill A leads with 93.8;
Bishopville, 92.7; Snow Hill B, 900;
Pocomoke, 1877; Berlin A, 89.1; Ocean
City, 86.1; Stockton, 84.6; Pocomoke
B, 81.2; and Berlin, 80.
Girdletree and Newark are tied for
first place among the two teacher
schools with an average of 1913; New
ark, 1913; Atkinson, 1874; Whaley-
vile, 81.5.
The one-teacher schools show Lib
ertytown at the top with mark of
86.1; St. Martin, Sc; and Shovel,
S2.1.
Pocomoke is again at the bottom
of the list of colored high schools,
Berlin leading with 97.8; Snow Hill,
94.3; and Pocomoke "a. Contagious
diseases were evident in the low
marks, as the general average for
1886 was 90; this year 95.2-a small
difference.
On the list of twenty-six other col
ored schools, Pocomoke stands No.
with 9O.5. One school in this group
dropped 31.8 points below last years
record-St. James, showing a particu-
larly bad health condition.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
E. W. ROSS IS
ELECTED MAYOR
OF POCOMOKE
Will Take Over Duties OF Office
May 4. DIR. Mock Is Elect
ed Councilman

At the municipal election held on
Tuesday of this week, E. Wilfred Ross
was returned winner over w. E. Hall
by majority of 1874 for Mayor; Ross
polling 500 votes; Hall 256. Mr.. Ross
succeeds Mayor R. V. Giadding and
will assume the duties of the office
the first Monday in May. The sal
airy of the Mayor is $400 per annum,
and he is elected for term of two
years.
DR.. J. T. Mock was unopposed in
his candidacy for councilman to sue
coed Mr.. George H. Evans. He led
the ticket, receiving a plurality of 70
votes over Ross, and 40 over Hall
He is elected for a term of three
years at a salary Of 5000.
The two retiring city officials have
made most excellent records. Mayor
Gladding served two terms as Chief
executive; and Mr.. Evans was IL sue
cessive years. terms-in the posi-
ton of Councilman.
Mr.. Ross takes charge with some
knowledge of Municipal affairs, he
having been clerk to the Council. The
other two members Of the Council
are r. Harlan Robertson and William
H. Dryden. DR.. J. T. Mock is highly
regarded as citizen of the corpora
ton, and with the confidence deposed
in him, he can not fail to make an ac-
ceptable official. The Democrat"
congratulates the newly-elected and
offers it's cooperation in every way
possible for civic welfare.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
SHORE DISTRICTS
BIG PROGRAMME
FOR EDUCATION
Will Extend From Monday, APP.
ril goth To Friday, April
"a, Inclusive

An elaborate program for the
Christian Education Institute, Eastern
Shore District, has been prepared to
extend from Monday, April 20 to Fri
day, April "a, inclusive. The insti-
tutes will be held in groups, as fol-
lows:
CHERITON-M Monday, April goth,
Capeville, Cape Charles, Cheriton, Ep-
worth, Franktown and Johnsons. At
ternoon and evening sessions 2:3O to
$50. to 9 p. m.
WACHAPREAGUE Tuesday, APP
ril 21st, 1920 to 1890. 1870 to a p.
m. Painter, Belle Haven and Grad
dockville, Pungoteague, Accomac,
Wachapreague, Onancock, Andrews
Chapel, Onley and louisville.
TEMPERANCEVILLE = Wednes-
day, April 22nd, 1920 A. M. to 1890.
1870 to P. M. Guilford, Atlantic
and Pocomoke.
ST. ANDREWS Thursday, April
23rd, 1920 A. M. to 1890. 1:30 to
4P. M. Allen, St. Martins, Trinity,
Salisbury, South Salisbury.
CAMBRIDGE-Frid April 24th,
1890 A. M. to 1890. 1:3O to P.
M. Cambridge, Cambridge Circuit,
South Dorchester.
The entertaining church is request
ed to furnish lunch for the Confer
ence Staff and District Officers. All
others will be expected to bring lunch
for themselves and their guests.
Further information can be obtain
ed from Rev. F. w. England, District
Director, Accomac, Virginia.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
MRS. E. BARNES
SUCCUMBS AT
NINETY YEARS
Was The Widow Of Francis
Barnes And Daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Landlord

Mrs. Emma Barnes, aged 80 years,
died at her residence on Second Street,
this city, on Monday morning, April
6, after a rather short illness. She
was the widow of Francis Barnes.
The deceased was the daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Lark
ford, and was born in Somerset coun-
ty. She is survived by four daugh-
tiers and two sons: Mrs. T. N. Tull, of
New York City; Mrs. w. Upshur
Polk, of Salisbury, Md; Mrs. R. P.
Stevenson and Miss Nettie E. Barnes,
of Pocomoke; Mr.. Benjamin Barnes,
Of Kings Creek; and Mr.. Francis U.
Barnes, of Williamson N. C.
Funeral services were held at her
home here conducted by Rev. S. J.
Venable, of the Presbyterian Church
and burial took place on Wednesday
in Princess Anne in the cemetery of
the M. E. Church.
The pallbearers were: Judge Robert
F. Duer, Princess Anne; Charles A.
Landlord, Paramount; M. w. Costen,
Pocomoke; Maurice S. Barnes, POGO
moke; G. E. Schoolfield, Pocomoke
and Frank Porter, Princess Anne.
Mrs. Barnes was, of course, men,
Der of past generation, but, in that
connection, suffered nothing in the
way of development into fine type
of womanhood. She was essentially
home builder, and her children, an
honor to her, rise up to call her bless
ed. Her family was her life and none
excelled her in devotion to her home
and fireside.
She was one of the old-fashioned
wives and mothers, but had an all
time idea of duty and responsibility,
and she exemplified an answering
fidelity to what she considered de-
mands upon her as help-meet and
mother. She left a sorrowing house
hold, who will ever hold her memory
green.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
SHOW INTEREST
IN CONSERVATION
new PROGRAMME
Somerset Farmers Arrange
Meetings To Hear Provisions
Of Act Discussed
SCHEDULE TO EXTEND
FROM APRIL Is TO Fl

The farmers of Somerset county are
showing considerable interest in the
new Soil Conservation program, which
will be offered the farmers of the
United States, to take the place Of the
several crop contracts under the Agri-
cultural Adjustment Administration.
In order that all farmers will have
the opportunity to hear the provisions
of the Act discussed, series of COM
munity meetings have been arranged
by County Agent c. z. Keller, in CO.
operation with the Somerset County
Farm Bureau. The schedule of meet
irgs follows:
Thursday, April 10Th, Rehoboth
Hall, 1880 P. M.
Friday, April 18th, Marion, High
School, 7:30 P. M.
Saturday, April 18th, Princess Anne
Courthouse, P. M.
Monday, April goth, Costen, Quin-
ton Hall, 1880 P. M.
Tuesday, April 21st, Westover
Schoolhouse, 8 P. M.
The new program provides that if
the farmers will make reduction in
their soil depicting crops, such as
corn, potatoes, canning and truck
crops, including strawberries, as well
as the small grains as wheat, OATS
barley and rye and will seed the land
to soil conserving crops or soil build
ing crops as clover, alfalfa, lespedeza
cowpeas, soybeans and other legumes
they will be eligible for benefit pay
ments of around $1,000 an acre de-
pending upon the productivity of the
land In addition payment of 81. 0C
an acre will be made for certain soil
improving practices, such as the tor
dressing of grass and the use of lime
This payment will be made for the
number of acres now in the soil i'm
proving crops, as we'll as for any adj
ditional acreage seeded this year.
The farmers who are interested in
this new program will be asked to
prepare a work sheet at a series of
meetings to be held in each commun-
ity for that purpose. On this blank
a list of all the crops harvested in
1885 will be stated and from this re-
port the total acreage of soil depict
ing crops will be used as a base for
the farm. The benefit payments will
be limited to a Is per cent reduction
in the depicting crop acreage which
is to be seeded to the soil conserving
or soil building crops.
It is expected that there will be a
large attendance at the meetings as
the farmers desire to know the details
of the new program and how it may
fit in with their planting plans for
this spring.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
SENATOR VEASEY
GETS JOB BACK
AFTER FURLOUCH
Governor Nice Rules The Sen
atOr And Delegate Abram-
son Legally Employed

Senator Milton L. Veasey's position
as an employee of the State Roads
Commission is again under discussion
by State Officials, as to whether he
will resume his position after being
or a furlough during the meeting Of
the recent special session of the Gen.
eral Assembly.
Governor Nice says emphatically he
will, as will also Delegate Leon Alb
ramson, Democrat of the Fourth Dis
trict, Baltimore City.
DIR. Homer E. Tabler, Chairman of
the State Roads Commission said:
"That matter will come before the
commission and the chairman has no
definite knowledge as yet as to the
reappointment of these men. That will
have to be decided by the commission.
AS the chairman, 1 have no definite
knowledge.
81 suppose their applications will
come along in the usual routine"
Veasey and Abramson are not under
the State merit system and can be re-
turned to the pay roll only by DR..
Tabler, acting as chairman of the
commission. DR.. Tabler and Governor
ice are Republicans and Veasey and
Abramson are Democrats.
The two members of the Legislature:
Continued on Page 10)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
ARRANGEMENTS
PROGRESSING
FOR BIG CROWD
Twenty-Five Thousand People
Expected To Hear ROOse-
welt In Baltimore
UNUSUAL RECEPTION
TO BE GIVEN THE CHIEF

Arrangements are being made to
accommodate more than $4,000 persons
at the Fifth Regiment Armory, Bal
timore, April IS, when President
Roosevelt makes the first address in
his campaign for reelection. The
date is the birthday of Thomas JEFF
ferson, Father of Democracy, and is
appropriately chosen by the great
Democrat now in the White House.
The Presidents address will be broad
cast throughout the nation and will
reach many parts of the world.
A reception such as never before ac-
corded any dignitary in Maryland will
be given President Roosevelt. Spon-
soring the rally, which will be held
in the same armory that saw Wood
row Wilson nominated for the Presi-
dency in 1912, are the Young Demo-
cratic Clubs of Maryland and the
Young Democratic Club of America.
President Roosevelt's address is
scheduled to begin promptly at 1890
P. M. Fifteen thousand two hundred
seats will be set-up in the Armory
Four thousand of these will be given
to the members of the Young Demo-
cratic Clubs of Maryland. On the
main platform with President Roose-
welt will be many distinguished per-
sons, among them Postmaster General
James A. Farley; w. Forbes Morgan,
Secretary Democratic National Com
mittee; Maryland's Congressman;
Mayor Howard w. Jackson, of Bal
timore; Presidents of Young Demo-
cratic Clubs of the 48 states and the
Executive Committee of the Young
Democratic Clubs of America. Law
renee B. Fenneman will introduce
Frank Wickem of Sioux Falls, South
Dakota, who will in turn introduce
the President. Following the Presi-
dents address, there will be an elab-
crate ball in the lower hall of the Ar
mory. Tickets for the Ball are 81 90
per person. They may be obtained
at headquarters for the Rally in the
Lord Baltimore Hotel. 1t is expected
that the President will view the dane
ing with his party before leaving for
Washington.
Arrangements are being made to
welcome President Roosevelt into Bal
timore by a parade which will greet
him on the outskirts of the city, as
he arrives by motor. The parade will
include floats of all descriptions de-
picting the accomplishments of the
Roosevelt Administration during the
past three years. There will be mill
tary and police escorts, bands, march
ing units, and automobile procession
ais. Special awards will be given to
the best floats, and marching units en-
tered by counties, the city, political
clubs, and others.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
"Chirps'' ~
from the
Democrats Pen

Well, Sir, I heard somebody mention
this week that these were Easter days.
Yeah! Worcester days. Days when
one is forced to think of overshoes,
overcoats, mufflers, gloves, umbrellas
and all other ornaments against Win
ter asts-anyhow, that's what Char
lie Council says. And he adds a
boutonniere to protect him from the
cold.
Now if the weather were balmier,
ones mind could center better on
flowers-lilies, carnations, snapdrag-
ons. roses, hyacinths, irises, violets,
and the rest of 'em. But just now,
icicles seem to be more in order; that
is. while l am writing this jargon.
Of course, I don't know what tomor-
row may bring forth. This old East
ern Shore has all sorts of weather
which she can serve you on very short
notice.
And speaking of flowers: did any
of you fellows used to buy your best
girl cluster of violets, bouquet of
roses, or a bunch of carnations, back
in the days when pursuing the object
Of your affections? You did? 1
thought so. Now after the pursuit
had merged into possession, do you
still remember her fondness for flow
ers, and when the Easter festival rolls
round, do you still see those flowers
pinned to her corsage? Now, don't
go to asking me the same question.
I'm the teacher of this class, and I'm
putting back a few ideas into your
head. Do you think the Missus has
lost her taste for the posies? You
just try her and see. And she'd look
Just as well with a few floral decora-
tions as she used to do, and if you
want to keep her looking young, send
her flowers once in a while.
You know, some beautiful serti-
ments have been expressed about
flowers. Beecher said: FLOWERS are
the sweetest things that God ever
made and forgot to put soul into.
What pity flowers can utter no
sound! A singing rose, whispering
violet, a murmuring honeysuckle-oh,
what rare and exquisite miracle
would these bel" And another writer
has said: "Flowers are Gods thoughts
of beauty, taking form to gladden.
mortal gaze; bright gems of earth
in which, perchance, we see what Eden
was, what Paradise may be-" So
think of flowers these Easter days,
and think of some one who would look
mighty we'll on Easter morn, wearing
her favorite blooms.
Continued on Page ~
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10

) With Colona there were known to be
two others: Frank Dryden, Sd, and
William Blackwell, 45, both of whom
were drowned. Blackwell's body was
found on Thursday not very far away
from where Colona was discovered. At
this writing Dryden's body has not
come to the surface. Frank Spide dis
covered Blackwell's body by dragging.
Of course, nothing will ever be
known as to the circumstances Of the
tragedy. Colona's body being in the
net, might suggest an attempt to haul
in catch, and losing of his bal
ance. Finding of one of Dryden's
boots, might indicate an attempt to
relieve himself of their weight either
to assist his comrades or save him.
self. These tho are mere specula-
tions.
Silas Colona was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. w. Colona and was born May
IL, 1908. He leaves one son, Edgar
Lee, aged years. He is also sur
yived by three sisters, Mrs. H. L.
Warren, Cape Charles, Va, Mrs. Lii
liam Workman, Salisbury, Md; Mrs.
Harry J. Ellis, Pocomoke City, Md;
two brothers, w. H. Colona, Whining
ton, Del; Edmund Colona, Cape Char
les, Va. Funeral services at three
o'clock at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Ellis, Rev. Crosby officiating; pail
bearers were James Young, Grover
Reid, Prettyman Niblett, Celon Churn,
Edward Kelly, Mervin Townsend. In
terment at the M. E. cemetery.
Frank Dryden leaves widow and
one child, daughter, Jean, aged Is
years. He is also survived by his
mother, four brothers, William, Clar-
ence, James and Lacy Dryden; and
by one sister, Miss May Dryden, all
of Pocomoke.
William Blackwell leaves mother
and one sister.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
A. SelUeU Benson
Died April Third

Mr.. A. Sewell Benson, died Friday
April 3, at the home of his daughter
Mrs. Lloyd McCready, in Crisfield, at
the age of 80 years.
Funeral services were held from the
First Baptist Church this city Sunday,
the Rev. j. A. Ditto, pastor of the
church officiating. The remains were
inferred in the Methodist Episcopal
cemetery.
Mr.. Benson is survived by two
daughters: Mrs. Lloyd McCready, Of
Crisfield, and Mrs. Levin Adams, of
Princess Anne. Six grandchildren
also survive.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
WORCESTER GOES OVER
TOP FOR RED CROSS

At the conclusion of the drive for
Red Cross Funds for the relief OF
flood victims Worcester County eX-
ceeded its quota by $3.50. The quota
for Worcester was 1862. so and sub
scriptions from the county amounted
to $615.00.
The complete returns are as follows
Snow Hill, $166.83; Pocomoke City,
$4,000; Berlin, $118.07; Ocean City,
1882; Stockton, $4,000; Newark,
S25.4O; Bishopville, $12.75; Girdletree,
$1,000; Whaleyville, $500.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
TuUo Large Buildings
NolU Being Erected

The building for the Pocomoke Tex
tiles is about completed so far as the
brick work is concerned, and will soon
be ready for the carpenters.
Another large building, 70 80 is
being erected on Clarke Avenue, near
the railroad crossing, to be used as
warehouse. It is being constructed
by Mr.. E. P. Matthews, and will be
two stories high.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
NEGROES FOUND
GUILTY SECOND
DEGREE MURDER
The Two Gunbys Receive Sen
tence Of Eighteen Years
In Penitentiary

Ernest Dennis, filling station oper-
ator of near Bishop, was found "Not
guilty" of Manslaughter on Thursday
last.
Edward James was found guilty of
assault and sentenced to pay a fine
of $25 and costs.
Charles Niblett, Elton Niblett and
James Groton were found guilty of the
larceny of a cow and Charles Niblett
and James Groton were sentenced to
2 years in the House of Correction.
Russell Wilson was found guilty
Of Murder of Isaac Johnson and SEN
fenced to be confined in the Peniten-
tiary for the balance of his natural
life.
Herman Gunby and Alonzo Gunby
were found guilty of End degree Muir
der and sentenced to 10 years in the
penitentiary.
The cases against William A. Brit
tingham and C. Clark Brown who
were indicted for Larceny, False Pre-
lenses and Embezzlement will be tried
in a few weeks as soon as counsel are
ready it was learned today. Drifting
ham and Brown were formerly Off
GERS in the Clarke Brown Shoe Co.,
Inc. of Pocomoke but went to Har-
risburg, Pa, where they were appre-
hended and brought back from on Sat
urday last by Sheriff West and his
Deputies and the States Attorney.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
SOMERSET CHORAL CLUB
in SPRING FESTIVAL

A Spring Festival Of Music to be
given by the Somerset Choral Club
which promises to exceed anything
the club has yet attempted will be
presented in the Auditorium of the
Princess Anne Elementary School
Monday afternoon, April 18th at
o'clock.
The presentation Will include groups
of old and familiar folk songs and
hymns loved by all and will be direct
ed by Mrs. Benjamin T. Dryden of
this city who will be assisted at the
piano by Mrs. Roy Woodland of Mar
ION.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
COLDSBOROUCH HOLDS
MEETING ON WATERWAYS

Hon. T. Alan Goldsborough has ar
ranged for hearing before the Board
of Engineers For Rivers and Har-
bors, 2848 Munitions Building, Wash
ington, D. c., on April 20 at II A.
M, concerning the proposed improve
ment of a waterway from Pocomoke
River, at or near Snow Hill, Mary
land, to Chincoteague Bay.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
SERVICES AT ST. MARY'S

Morning prayer and sermon at st.
Mary's Episcopal Church next Sun
day, Easter, at II o'clock, with cele-
bration of the Holy Communion. Pub
lie cordially invited to attend. Church
School at 10 a. m. Congregational
meeting Monday evening, April Is.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10

Miss Blanche Crosby has returned
to Washington, D. c., after spending
some time with her parents here re
covering from a broken collar bone
and other injuries received in a recent
automobile accident.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-04-10
THREE MEN DROWNED IN
POC0M0KE RIVER WHILE
SHAD FISHING ON SUNDAY
Frank Dryden SIas COlOna, And William Blackwell, All
Of POcOmOke City, Come To Tragic End
In Waters OF Local River
COLONA AND BLACKWELLS BODIES HAVE BEEN
FOUND. COLONAS FUNERAL ON WEDNESDAY

The body of sas Lee Coona of this city, found entang
led shad Monday last and the net attached to
which Cona had been fishing the Pocomoke
the night previous. The find made about mile down
the river just back of the NJ E. Church. cemetery. Coona
% years of age
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-12
Auto Show in
New York Open
For 81 Models


NEW YORK, Nov. u. WP)-A
symphony of color and an exhibi-
ton of metallic grace, the National
Automobile Show opened yesterday
unveiling 1897 offerings of Ameri-
can and European manufacturers to
the motoring public.
The show will run eight days. All
available floor space in the Grand
Central Palace has been utilized for
elaborate displays showing more
than 200 cars, the products of %
American and five British manufac-
turers. In addition dozens of
trucks, hundreds of motor car gad-
gets and SO cabin trailers are on
exhibition.
1t was apparent that manufactur-
ers had concentrated more on styl-
ing eXteriors and interiors than on
new mechanical innovations, OF
which there were few.
Designers undoubtedly had the
feminine purchaser in mind for
they made liberal uses of gay colors.
Instrument boards were done in at
tractively-colore plastics. In some
cases, even the instrument dialS and
steering wheels were in bright COL
ors. Liberal use also was made OF
chromium plating and lacquered
sheet metal.
From the mechanical standpoint,
there was little offered that some
manufacturer or another did not
provide in the 1886 models. How
ever, considerable stress was placed
on the automatic overdrive. 1t is
incorporated in the transmission SO
as to cut in at fairly high speeds,
usually about 40 miles an hour.
The use of the overdrive slows the
engine without reducing car speed
and thereby saves fuel, at the same
time promoting silence in operation.
In certain of the new models, the
driver may control overdrive with
the accelerator pedal; on others,
the same results are obtained by
use of two-speed axles which are ef-
fective at all car speeds.
Perhaps the most unusual exhibi-
ton was found on the fourth floor,
which resembled "tin can tourists
camp" More than SO cabin trailers,
were displayed, ranging from elab-
orately equipped ones for $4,000 to
very modestly furnished little ones
selling for less than $1,000.