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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29

w. Campbell, the speaking program at the monument will be followed by an indoor meeting at the Rus sian hall at 1e4 Cherry street un. der the auspices of the UniteC Front May Day committee" Tllt announcement follows:
 United May Day Celebration
 In Waterbury"
 A May Day demonstration will take place on Friday, May 1st, at the Soldiers Monument near the YMCA at 2 o'clock in the eve- ming followed by an indoor meet ing at the Russian hall at lS4 Cherry street, under the auspices of the United Front May Day committee. The main speaker for the occasion will be Lon Vincen- 20 Vacirca, 8 former Socialist deputy in the Italian Parliament and noted journalist who is an exile from Fascist Italy. Sidney Wilson of the Communist party of the United States will also speak and Mike Russo of Wa terbury Communist party) will act as chairman. There will be program of music and song at the indoor meeting besides the speakers who will talk on the sig nificance of May Day.
 May l, 1886, marks the 50th an- niversary of tlss celebration of May Day which had it's origin in the United States in the year 1886 in the struggle of American labor for 8 shorter work day. The American Federation of La- bor at its fourth convention in 1884, passed a resolution declar- ing that from May 1st, 1886," eight hours shall constitute a legal days labor" It was sup- ported by all organized labor in- cluding at that time, the Knights of Labor and the Socialist labor party. On July 14th, 1889, the centenary of the fall of the Bas- tile, the high point of the French Revolution, there assembled in Paris leaders from organized pro- letarian movements of nRny lands, to form an international of workers. Inspired by the example of the American workers, the Paris congress adopted 8 resolu- tion making May lst an interna- tional labor day. Ever since the May Day of 1890, the workers of the world have celebrated this day of struggle for better condi- tions which had its origin in the United States.
 For the first time since the split in the revolutionary move- ment in 1919, Socialists, Commu- nists and trade unionists in prac- tically every city in the U. s. A. are jointly celebrating May Day this year. New York, Cleveland, Chicago, Toledo, Springfield, New Bedford, etc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
Communists Here to Stage "May Day" Program Friday
Salvation Army In Appeal To Public

The annual Salvation Army Citizens Appeal will get under way on Monday, May II, it was announced today by Major and Mrs. Alfred Vincent, local heads of the Waterbury citadel This years quota will be set at $6,O00,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, April 29-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 achusetts-Cloudy, probably followed by showers Thursday and in the north portion tonight. Not much change In temperature.
 Rhode Island-Cloudy followed by showers late tonight or Thursday Slightly warmer tonight.
 Connecticut-Cloud followed by showers late tonight or Thursday. Slightly warmer tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
KANSAS OIL WELLS FEWER

Vic: "a, Kan. - UP) - There were only 55 oil wells discovered in Kansas last year, Howard S. Bryant, district geologist for ths Skelly Oil Company, reports. The most productive county was Rus sell, where 30 out of 60 wells were drilled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
LAWN BOWLERS IN .
 NTER-CITY GAME
Local Season to Open May l6-Mayor to. Officiate
 at Fulton Park

Mayor Frank Hayes will officially start the lawn bowling season on
 May 16 by rolling the first ball, 1t was announced at meeting of the
 Fulton Park Lawn Bowling asso- citation held last night in Foresters hall. Several members of the Wa terbury group will journey to New Haven on May 9 in response to an invitation from the New Haven
 club. Those who will make up the Waterbury team are: William Ca rev, Edward Higham, Joseph Blair, Arthur TwelveS, James Curran, Roger Makepeace and William Watt.
 Committees appointed at last eve
 nings meeting are made up of the following members: Games, Alexan- der Galbraith, Donald c. Macintosh, Robert Gardner, William Carew, ST., and Edward Higham; greens, Joseph Blair, chairman, Thomas Baker, Ed ward McAvoy, James Gardner and Pearce Carew; entertainment, Ar thur Twelves, Andrew Wiley, James Barr, Robert Finley, James Wilson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
Commander


 an increase of 5000 over last years figure.
 Mayor Frank Hayes has again accepted the general chairman ship of the drive. "It Is a delight for me to serve an organization doing such splendid work as that carried on by the Army in this community" said the mayor.
 The first meeting of the drive will take place in the aldermanic chambers on Monday, May 4, at which time committees will be appointed to assist the mayor. It has been pointed out that the amount of S6,O0O comprises two thirds of the organizations bud get. The increase of 5000 was deemed necessary in view of in creased relief demands that have been made on the local branch of the Salvation Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
Coming Events

April 30-Newspaper guild dinner dance, The Elton.
 April 30-Chicken supper, South Federated church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29

The company now seeking buried treasure on Cocos Island will make special search in a spot not pre- viously survived.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29
ONE VACATION IN 54 YEARS

UNE VACATIUN IN O4 XEAHS
 Chiffon, Wis, (UP) - Joseph Grasswold has had only one vaca- ton during the 54 years he has been a printer-editor here. That vaca- ton was forced upon him because of an injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-29

Germany's deal for purchase of cigar tobaccos from the Dutch m- cludes the building of 8 14,500 ton tanker at Hamburg.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
Harvest Dance In
Arn1ory Tonight

The Harvest Dance to be staged
in the Armory in Pocomoke tonight,
Friday, by the Coast Guard Person
mel, Sixth District, bids fair to be a
most enjoyable social occasion as re-
servations are being made all over
the Shore. The music will be fur
nished by Meyer Davis Orchestra
Extraordinary.
The committee in charge of ar
engagements stated Thursday that nine
teen tables had been engaged and
fourteen were still open for reserva-
ton by Pocomoke people and any
others desiring to make reservation.
Reservations may be made by getting
in touch with w. B. Daugherty, Coast
Guard Office in Chincoteague.
The price is $1.OO per couple which
is evidence that the dance is not being
held in order to make money but for
a big social gathering.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
LITTLE MARGARET WILSON
CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY

Little Miss Margaret Wilson Hill
man celebrated her ninth birthday
Thursday, October 9Th by entertain
ing number of her little friends at
her home on Clarke Avenue. The
decorations were suggestive of Hal
lowe'en and the idea was cleverly car
ried out in favors and refreshments.
The invited guests were: Barbara
Stevenson, Dorothy Ann Jenkins
Henry Powell, Anne Walters, William
Kitchens, Alice Jean Mister, Billy
Solum, Norma Polk, Winfred Mat
thews, Carolyn Redden, Betty John
son, Lola johnson, Jacqueline Clarke,
Jean Clarke, Phyllis Barnes, Paige
Boston, Hortense Bunting, George S.
Bunting, Arnold Cohen, Patsy Tai
ton, Marilyn Allen, Emma Krabill,
Louise Watson, Betty Watson, Ply
Ills Parsons, Leland Ray Gladding
Bobby Owens, Rosemary Ennis, Billy
Ennis, Phyllis Vincent, Odessa Han
cock, jeanette MacSorley, George
Henderson, Jr., Margaret Tull, Irene
Flax, Dorothy Anne Littleton and
Ruth Annette Heilig.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16

that discoveries were necessary before
such region could be uncovered.
Then we thought we'd ask the Cor
poration if they wouldn't lay that
stone some other day; but when we
came to consider the number of years
this city has endured without Munic-
ipal building, we concluded it wasn't
going to let this opportunity slip by
unchallenged, but had made up it's
mind to catch that house on the fly,
before it flew on to other points. So
the ball games going to be played
and the corner stones going to be
laid, ad the ticket-seller has been
paid, and we are almost "daid" from
perplexity as to whether to go or not
to go-that's the question.
What want you people to be care
full not to do, is to look too closely for
these fellows who ought to be uphold
ing home enterprise, but may be seen
holding down a seat in the big horse
shoe on the suburbs of Baltimore
town. But if the early morning hours
of Saturday, September II, should
find a quartet of youngsters" wear
ing out the upholstering of a gas
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
GRAND OFFICERS
TO VISIT LOCAL
CHAPTER 0. E.S.
Meeting To Be Held Promptly
At 1880 p. NJ, On We'd
nesday, October Fl

The Grand Visitation Order Of the
Eastern Star of Maryland to Cres-
cent Chapter No. "A will take place
Wednesday night, October 21st. The
meeting will be held promptly at 7:3O
o'clock at which time the Grand Off
GERS of the State will be formally re-
ceived.
The Grand Officers who will be
present are: Miss Mary V. Randall.
Worthy Grand Matron; Clarence w.
Burrier, Esq, Worthy Grand Patron;
Mrs. Lille P. Gorsuch, Grand Mar
shall, all of Baltimore Invitations
will be extended all nearby chapters
in Maryland and Virginia and many
distinguished visitors will be present
as well as large delegations from
subordinate chapters.
The meeting will be presided over
by the Worthy Matron and Worthy
Patron of Crescent Chapter, Mrs.
Frank S. Matthews, of Princess Anne
and Mr.. Robert J. Lambden Of this
city. Following the formal reception
and business session the Entertain
ment and Refreshment Committees
will take charge and the guests will
be entertained with a program and
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
AH-Day Session In
Bethany M. P. Church

Pastors of Methodist Protestant
Churches of the Delmarva Peninsula
met in all day session in Bethany M.
P. Church, this city, on Monday.
The meeting was presided over by
Rev. R. W. Sapp, of Georgetown, Del,
president Of the Association. The
speaker at the morning session was
Rev. Stephen Galley, pastor of Har-
rington M. P. Church, whose text was
"Who Is This"
Rev. J. A. Ditto, pastor of the Bap-
fist Church, this city, addressed the
meeting in the afternoon session. The
Association was organized in 1916
and meets monthly.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
PARENT.TEACHER
ASSOCIATION MET
TUESDAY 18TH
Mrs. L. G.. Callahan, President,
Called Initial Meeting
To Order

The first meeting Of the 1861
Parent Teachers Association was held
at Pocomoke High School on Tuesday
evening, 18th, with Mrs. l.. G. Gala
han, Association president, presiding
the attendance being most encourage
ing.
The meeting was opened with a
song, America, The Beautiful with
Mrs. Willard Stevenson at the piano.
Following the reading of the minutes
by Miss Marah Stevenson, who was
then relieved by Mrs. Ruby Wilson,
the new secretary, the usual order OF
business was taken up, and a number
of recommendations by the Executive
Committee were adopted.
In keeping with these recommends
tions, the president appointed Par
ent-Teachers Health Committee, con-
sisting of Mrs. Clinton Jones, Chair
man, Mrs. Clarence Dryden and Mrs.
Raymond Dixon, to work with the
Couty Health Office.
Mr.. Humphreys, County Superin-
tendent, was present and with ref
erence to the adopted recommends
lions for which relief should come
through the School board stated, in
effect, that while ha appreciated the
need yet he was unable to promise
relief within the near future because
of lack of funds. Mr.. Humphreys
expressed himhelf as being heartily
in favor of the joint meetings between
parents and school officials and
stated he would be only too glad to
attend and have if possible other
school officials present.
After the business session, the As
ISOLATION was addressed by Mrs. Cop
page of Baltimore, State president of
Parent Teachers Association, who ex-
planned how the Association first orig
mated, it's aims and purposes and it's
increased endeavors to promote var
ious mutual benefits to children.
teachers and parents.
Immediately following the meet
ing's adjournment, refreshments were
served in the School lunch room.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
NeuU Cars On Hand
For Seasons Exhibit

J. Scott Porter, dealer of Hudson
and Terraplane automobiles in this
vicinity, has just returned from Bal
timore where he attended a series of
sales meetings and viewed the 1887
models which have made their ap-
pearance here.
II went to this meeting expecting
real treat and was not disappoint-
ed" states Mr.. Porter. I am now in
position to disclose these complete
ly new cars to the people of this vi
cinity. The 1897 Hudsons and Terra
planes will score an even greater sue
cess than did the models of 1886
and the latter set seven year record
for sales for our company.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
Democrat Women To
Hold Rally On Monday

The Democratic Women of Wicom-
leo are staging a Observation-Disclosures
ough Rally in Salisbury next Monday
afternoon, October 10, in the Ball
Room of the Wicomico Hotel, at 2:30
o'clock.
This rally is for the women of SOM
erset, Worcester and Wicomico coun-
ties. Noted women speakers will be
present, and refreshments will be
served after the meeting. See adj
vertisement on another page for par
ticulars.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
MIR. AND MRS. GOSSARD
ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE

Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Gossard of
this city announces the marriage of
their daughter, Mrs. Katie Gossard
Bunting to Mr.. Francis J. Powers,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Powers of
Newport News, Va, formerly from
Quebec, Canada.
The ceremony was performed Mon
day evening September Fl, at the St.
Vincent rectory with the Rev. Father
J. J. Widmer officiating. The bride
had as her only attendant Miss Ger
trude Oliver. Mr.. Powers was attend
ed by his father. After the ceremony
was performed the young couple and
their guests we're invited to the
groom's home for reception.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
SALISBURY LIONS
STAGING DANCE
IN THE ARMORY
Proceeds For Most Excellent
Cause-Treatment Pre-
ventiOn Of Blindness

By advertisement in today's issue
of the Democrat" the public is in
formed that the Lions Club of Sal
isbury, Nd, is staging dance in the
Salisbury Armory, on the night of Oc-
tober 23rd.
This function is for a most worthy
cause. The Lions Club specializes
in blind work and the prevention of
blindness and the monies to carry on
these various projects is raised by
such activities as this.
This is a strong appeal for patron
age, and this civic organization should
find a hearty response.
AS music for the occasion, the Ted
Brownagle band has been engaged
Ted Brownagle was born in Harris
burg, Pa. in the winter of 1907. He
was healthy child, grew up like any
other boy, that is: he ate green apples
smoked corn silks and went swim.
min in the o. swimmin' hole. At the
age of IL he became conscious Oh
"sweet sounds" so he bought his.
self" horn and proceeded to drive
his parents crazy and caused severa
of the neighbors to buy shotguns
But he became fine sax player, got
his first job in an orchestra at the
age of Is. In high school he direct
ed both the band and orchestra.
In 1925 Brownagle organized hi.
first band. When they are all to
gether, there are: 8 brass, 8 reeds
strings and rhythm. Brownagle':
crew is noted for it's fine tone anC
great ensemble work. Their arrange
ments are all specials. The bant
is well-known in Pa, Del, and Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
SALES PROMOTION BY
]. PENNEY STORE

To celebrate his return to Pocomoke
and to renew acquaintance with old
friends Mr.. Edward Ham, the new
manager at the J. c. Penney Store,
is putting on sales promotion which
will appeal to the shopping public.
In making his announcement Mr..
Ham states he wants to personally
meet every family on the Eastern
Shore and will be glad to meet new
friends as well as greet old ones.
His announcement is contained in
this weeks issue of the Democrat.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16

wagon, and speeding toward the con-
fines Of the Maryland metropolis, just
lay it to the fact, not that we did not
love Pocomoke, but loved foot ball the
more.
We must all meet those cross roads
in life, and one must be taken and the
other left. Our choice may be disas-
trous and lead to horrible end. But
we must have experience; and, seeing
we have seen few football games in
our short span Of life, who knows
where we may be.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
QUESTIONABLE
PROPOSED FOR
AUTO DRIVERS
Highway Planning Survey Seek
ing Information On Use
Of Highways
PROGRAM IS APPROVED
BY ROADS COMMISSIONER

Motor-vehicle owners, as they have
their automobiles and trucks inspect
ed in conjunction with the 'Save-A-
Life Campaign, are being asked to
fill out a QUESTIONABLE concerning the
operation of their machines.
The questionaires were distributed
to inspection stations by the High
way Planning Survey, which is seek
ing information on the use Of high
ways and the comparative amounts Of
vehicle revenue contributed by groups
in various parts Of the State.
This method of obtaining the in
formation was an innovation. as in
other States the questionaires had
been distributed to motor-vehicle
owners either by direct mail or by at
taching them to application blanks
for license tags.
Walter R. Rudy, Commissioner of
Motor Vehicles, has approved the pro-
gram, and cooperation of the Auto
mobile Trade Association has been
extended through it's General Manager
Mr.. John E. Raine.
Inspection stations throughout the
State are being provided with 300,-
1000 white cards for passenger cars
and $4,000 pink cards for trucks and
other vehicles, on which cards six ques
lions are to be answered by the mo-
tor-vehicle owners. The six ques-
tons are as follows:
1. License tag number.
2. Live inside or outside the city
or town limits.
3. Business of owner.
a. Months car in operation during
the past year.
5. Miles travelled during the past
year by this car (a) total miles; (b)
miles in Maryland.
6. Average miles per gallon of
gasoline.
During the few minutes required
for inspecting his motor vehicle, the
owner can jot down answers to these
questions. Then the card should be
returned to the inspection station
proprietor, who, in turn, will forward
it to the Highway Planning Sur
vey's office in the Old Town Nation
al Bank Building, Gay Street and the
Fallsway.
The State Roads Commission and
the Bureau of Public Roads are CO.
operating on Statewide highway
planning survey to obtain informa-
ton about taxes paid and travel per-
formed by motor vehicle owners and
operators of various occupations. This
information will aid in preparing a
plan for financing present and fu-
ture roads in the State.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
Important Meeting OF
Democratic Committee

There will be an important meet
ing of the Democratic Campaign Com
mittee Tuesday night, October goth
at o'clock in the City Hall.
All members of the Committee and
those interested in the reelection OF
President Roosevelt and Congressman
Goldsborough are requested to at
tend.
The Campaign Committee is max
ing arrangements to have a National
Speaker in Pocomoke on Thursday,
October 10Th to address the voters
of Worcester County at the State Ar
mory.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
LITTLETON-T WICC
NUPTIALS SEPT. Is

Miss Louise Twigg, of Hallwood,
Virginia, and Mr.. Roy Littleton, of
this city, were united in marriage
Friday night, September twenty-fifth
by DR.. S. J. Venable, pastor of Pitts
Creek Presbyterian Church.
The bride was attired in brown with
accessories to match.
The ceremony was witnessed by Mr..
and Mrs. William Townsend, Miss
Katherine Bundick and Mr.. Jesse
Matthews.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
FALL REVIVAL SERVICES
AT BEAVER DAM

The annual Fall revival services at
Pitts Creek Church, Beaver Dam, will
begin Sunday, October 18, continuing
through Sunday, October Is. Ser
vices on Sunday will be at 8 p. m. and
7:3O P. M. and each evening at 7:3O
P. NJ, except Saturday. DR.. Ven
able will bring the messages at each
service. The public is invited to at
tend.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
Mr.. John LelUis
Fatally Injured

Mr.. John Lewis, a well known resi-
dent of Somerset County, living be-
tween Kingston and Marion, was kill
ed on Thursday morning by an auto
mobile which struck him about halt
a mile from his home.
Mr.. Lewis was a man of family, one
of whom, Miss Lora Lewis, was in
attendance as nurse upon Mrs. Alice
Porter, of this city, when the news
came of the tragedy. Full particulars
of the accident could not be obtain
ed before going to press.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16

Guests the past of Miss BERTHE Ford
were: Miss Myrtle Holston, of New
ark, Mrs. Bessie Bowen, of CEDAR
town, Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Cover, of
Keene, N. H., and Mrs. Laura Adams
of Marion.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-10-16
CHIRPS

Continued From Page u
hadn't heard about there being any
Eastern Shore. You see, Baltimore
is the home Of Mencken, ct al, and
there have bean times when those peo-
pie would lead the world to believe
The Washington times., 1936-09-17
Star
Loses Fight
For Life

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Sept. II
G.N.SD Tom Meg annon, of
Evansville, veteran Purdue Uni.
versity halfback, died here today
from burns received in q gasoline
explosion in a shower room Sat.
urday.
Death came to the football star
as his father and mother, Mr.
and Mrs. L. C. McGannon, three
brothers and a sister prayed at
his bedside. A pail spread over
Purdue University campus as word
flashed from the hospital that
McGannon had lost his last great
fight.
Loss of blood from hemor
rhages, toxemia and shock, were
the causes of his death. physi
clans said.
In death he followed Carl Dahl
beck, teammate, who was burned
in the explosion. Dahlbeck died
Sunday.
Two blood transfusionS failed to
save McGannon's life. The donor
of the blood was Richard Coffee,
of Fort Wayne, a Junior in the
school Of civil engineering and a
Phi Kappa fraternity brother of
McGannon.
Other players injured in the ex-
plosion were believed to be out of
danger today.
The football star, whose full
name was Francis Thomas NC
Cannon, was born in Evansville in
1915. This semester he would
have enrolled as a senior in the
university. In addition to being
an ace football player, he had won
honors as a pole-vaulter and per,
former on the track.