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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13
POCOMOKE CITY,
NATIVE:MAIDEN
CHOSEN QUEEN
Cambridge, Maryland, HOnOrs
Miss Mildred Hayman At
Festival
CHOSEN QUEEN OF THE
{. HARVEST FESTIVAL

Miss Mildred Hayman, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Hayman, this
city, was chosen queen of a harvest
festival, a gala occasion staged on
Tuesday last in Cambridge in connec-
ton with the Armistice Day Celebra-
ton on Wednesday, 18th.
Miss Hayman was recently selected
by the firm of r. E. Powell, of Sails
bury, to appear in fashion show ar
ranged by them. In Salisbury as in
Cambridge, she was picked from a
competitive representation of various
Eastern Shore towns, and the fact
that she was made queen at the Dor
chester county seat speaks highly of
her attractiveness.
Miss Hayman was crowned queen
by Lansdale G. Sasscer, of Upper
Marlboro, president of the State SEN
ate, in ceremony at the fair grounds.
Later she attended the coronation ball
at the armory and was awarded a
silver loving cup.
The harvest festival was the first
of it's kind ever held in connection
with the armistice celebration. The
festival concluded Wednesday at
ternoon after a parade of veterans,
bands and others through Cambridge.
The princesses from whom Miss
Hayman was chosen were: Miss Nancy
Mace, of Cambridge; Mrs. Dorothy
McDaniels, of Easton; Miss Lettie
Huffman, of Princess Anne; Miss
Frances Cobb, Of Salisbury; Miss
Dorothy Keght, of Centreville, and
Miss Gladys Matthews, of Parksley,
Virginia.
Wednesdays program of events in
Guided the finish in Cambridge of
fifteen-mile marathon race which
started at Easton and memorial SER
vice heard over the simplifying system
installed for the celebration. The
celebration concluded with the armis-
tice ball Wednesday night.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13
CHIRPS
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don't know but what 1 had as lief be
in Mr.. Landon's place as in Mr.. Roose-
velt's. I'll wager the former will
spend more peaceful nights than will
the latter. There's an old adage:
Heavy hangs the head that wears a
crown; and, maybe, there are other
things besides a crown that weights
ones top piece. This country of ours
is no two-by-four garden plot. II
takes much more cultivation than such
a garden would need to keep the tares
down. And, possibly, the walls of his
home will be conducive to a longer
life for him, relieved as he will be
from the million and one demands on
the Chief Executive of nation like
ours. Here's wishing him luck.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13
CONVENTION OF
EPWORTH LEAGUE
WILL MEET HERE
Salem M. E. Church Will Be
Host To The Delegates To-
morrow Saturday

The Salisbury District of the Ep-
worth League will meet here in Po-
comoke next Saturday lasting for
one day only.
Parson Jack Wootten, pastor of
Salem Methodist Church, will be the
host and he is expecting to entertain
two hundred delegates.
The registration fee including the
price of the 6 o'clock banquet will
be only a nominal sum.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13
BABY WONDER
AT THE MARVA
NEXT MONDAY
In Her New Twentieth Century
Fox Triumph, "Dimples",
Her Grandest Story

Singing, dancing, dimples flashing
even when tears are clinging to her
lashes, Shirley Temple opens at the
Marva Theatre Monday in her new
Twentieth Century-Fox triumph,
"Dimples," the grandest story Shirley
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1936-11-13

Well, Sir, the other day went to
to, wait minute 1 don't want to
give away much valuable advertise
ment-anyhow. / went to buy some
hold on, if I don't watch out I'll do
some advertising yet. If tell where
l went and what 1 went to buy, that'll
tell whole lot, won't it?
Anyhow, when I got there, whom
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
FeNopshiP Class

The Fellowship Bible class anni-
versafy was held on Tuesday eve
ming. February II, in the chapel Il
was a great success. There were
about IS people present. consisting
Of the class members and their
guests. The opening song was sung
in honor Of DR.. Herson, Mr.. Messiclt
and guests. Mrs. Mum IN her very
pleasing manner presided. Or. Her
son gave an interesting speech. Vio-
lin solo by Marjorg Faix Song by
Charlotte Ryder. Movie play BY
members Of the class Very interest
ing lantern slides BY DR.. Draper and
talk describing the scenes which
we're taken while abroad. Scenes
were OF London, England. Romei
Italy, Nuremberg, Germany, and
some OF other places instrumental
music by Harry Finyard Beautiful
pantomine by Miss Nan Deputy The
Old Rugged Cross. Ice cream. cake
and coffee were served and most
delightful evening was enjoyed BY
ALL
This was the 9th apniversary Of
the class
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
WELFARE HOME COST
$11,47O In JANUARY
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The report of DR.. Gilliland shows
that maintenance cost of the home
for January was $11,474.3O, of which
amount New Castle county paid
81 .4O0.92; Kent county, $2.363.71, and
Sussex county, $1.709.67. One-half of
these amounts will be refunded later
by the State, in accordance with
law covering financial operation of
the home.
The actual cost per patient day
for the month was S1.02, which has
been about the average for several
months past.
Bad Weather Delays Work
Work on the new laundry and
kitchen units has been considerably
delayed by the severe weather, but
as more favorable conditions pre-
vail the work will proceed rapidly.
With the completion of these units
the cost of operation is expected to
show a decrease.
There were 800 patients i'm the
home on January 81. New admis-
sions during the month tOtaled IL.
The health of the inmates during
the severe weather has been good.
Four deaths were reported during
the month. Superintendent A. VI
Gilliland reported IS on the waiting
list for admission. At present time
the home is considerably over
crowded.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
Local And State NeuOs

Today is st. Valentines day.
10
Visit Christ Church Guild bake on
Saturday, February is, in Sarals
Candy Shop.
The EpwOTth League held its
monthly business meeting and social
at the chapel On Monday, February
10. A good time was had By all.
The Sussex County Christian En-
deavor Union plans to hold its COM
ing Inspirati0Hal Rally on Tuesday
evening, February IS, at 7:45 In the
Milford Presbyterian Church. A very
interesting and worth while pro-
gram is being planned. Here's q
treat for you-the address of the
evening will be given by Percy
well known leader OF the
Young Peoples Church Of the Air.
Come and get the message he has
for you. Don't forget the usual
awards Of attendance to be present
ed.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
NEW CENTURY CLUB

Il was business and social day at
the Milford New Century Club on
Monday. Aside from that it was his
tory day as we'll, with the president.
DR.. NJ. Dalema Draper as the speak
er. Since England has been much in
the limelight Of late, and because of
having beautifully cOlOred slides of
England, DR.. Draper chose that
country as the subject for the day
Buildings, old and more modern
we're shown and Ann Hathaway and
William Shakespeare homes, some
of the countryside, some views of
interest i'm italy, particularly Of
Rome, were shown. and the accom-
panying talk made it one of the best
days of the club year. Next week
the annual club luncheon will be
given in honor Of the 3Sth anniver-
sary. It will be served at the Wind
sOr Hotel at one o'clock.
Mrs. Thomas Davis, the club hos
tess, has arranged for the affair,
which nromises to be a pleasant af-
ternOon for the members and their
guests.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
Tel. MIDWINTER
CEREMONIAL HAD.
BIG ATTENDANCE.
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sional class, that has kept its men,
bership intact since its organization
several years ago. II still maintains
its excellent reputation. Director
Snyder is planning his program for
the Supreme Forest Convention to
be held in Atlantic City during May.
Several candidates were present
to received their introduction to the
members of the Forest in the usual
style. as only the Royal Rangers
can bestow it. This was laughable
part of the entertainment, that was
loudly applauded, and no doubt but
that It will be remembered.
The musical entertainment and
vaudeville was of the highest. Vim
cent Wood Parkinson, soloist of
Holy Trinity Church of Philadelphia
and Mrs. Roy Bridges, soloist of
Cambridge, Md, were without a
doubt two of the best that have ap-
peared before Evergreen Forest.
They were loudly applauded and
given a rising vote of thanks by
Evergreen members.
The Milford High School Cadet
under the direction of
Miller played several Sc
lections in an excellent manner and
they too received their share of the
applause.
The meeting closed at a late hour
with everyone loud in their praise
Of the officers for the efficient man
ner in which they are conducting
the meeting.
Harry NJ. Keel. Grand Tall Cedar /
Of Penn Forest of Chester, Pa. ac- I
by p. G. T. c. Louis WOr
rel. assisted with the ceremonies. (
District Representative DR.. John c. I
Mace of Cambridge, Md, was pres
snt and received a hearty welcome
rom the Delaware boys
The next meeting will be held in
April.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
STATE FARMERS EARNED
$1O,736,OOO IN 1885
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showed an Increased acreage Of g.
600 acres in 1885. totaling $4,000
acres, but yields we're of 5.5 bushels
per acre, lowering the total corn
produced by 100000 bushels, making
the 1885 production for the State
4,464,000 as compared to 1864, 900 in
1884. Corn income dropped from S3,-
$4,000 in 1894 TO $2,678, 600 in 1885.
Wheat, another large income pro-
ducing crop, showed an increase of
1909 acres in 1885 over 1884, bring
ing the total acreage for the year up
to $4,000 acres, with a total prOduc-
tiOn for 1885 Of 1.65S.0O bushels as
compared to 1,539.O0O bushels in
1884. However. the average farm
price was off ~ cents, making the
total farm income from wheat ST.
$4,000 as compared to $1,400,O00 in
1884.
Commercial truck crops showed
an increase in 1885 with a total in
come Of $2,712,OO0 as compared to
2,464 900 the previous year. Canta-
loupes were again the largest pro-
ddcing crop with a total acreage Of
3 AGO in 1885, 370 more than in 1884
However. in spite of better yields, a
price drop Of 40 cents per crate,
from 80 cents in 1884 to so cents in
1885, accounted for a decrease in
the income from this crop Of from
$500 900 in 1894 to $260,00O in 1885.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
KENT co. AGENT MEETS
WITH COMMITTEE
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den, appeal, driving while intoxi-
1 Gated; Louis Hastings, appeal. as
sault and battery; Howard W. Pep
per, appeal, reckless driving; Harry
( Kouser, worthless check (extradi-
I tion); George W. Bennett, worthless
check (extraditiOn); Spence Mairr,
ton, L. D. Caulk OF WOOdside, L. p.
Cain, ]. Frank Rice and J. Harold
Schabinger OF FELTON,, A. Bailey
Thomas, Frank w. Richardson and
Herbert c. Richardson Of Wyoming.
C. Arthur Taylor of Harrington, and
Charles f.. Keyes OF Pennington.
At the meeting on Wednesday af-
ternOOn this committee discussed in
detail those economic factors which
affect any proposed changes in our
present system Of farming, and con-
sidered these factors in planning for
any readjustment of farming Drae-
tices which would result in the bet
terment OF the agricultural situation
as it pertains to this section Of the
country. In considering these inn
portant questions the committee kept
in mind that this is a longtime pro-
gram. and any changes in farming
practices must be made with the idea
OF balancing production to market
demands in the future.
In order that these questions and
problems may be placed before faFm-
ers and business men in the county
for further consideration, a series of
community meetings viii be held
under the auspices Of this county
committee and the county agent
Everyone who is interested in agri-
culture win be invited to attend
these local meetings, the schedule Of
which will be announced within a
few days.
These meetings will be Of the for
um type and will not include any
set speeches OF talks ON this county
program, bnt they will
be devoted entirely to discussions OF
the particular problems involved IN
this plan. and the presentation Of
facts relative to the agriculture in !
the county as a whole.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
70 MAKE OFFICIAL VISIT
TO LOCAL ENCAliNiENT
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but maybe the snow won't last for
ever and the Encampment may Inn
prove with the advent OF warmer
weather.
The dart ball team OF Christine
Eneampment, No. I2, of Wilmington
has accepted the challenge OF Kirk
wood Encampment for a game on
the night Of February 10, and some
real excitement IS looked forward 10.
as these two teams are the crack
dart ball artists Of the State in en-
campmeHt circles
Kirkwood Encampment members.
don't forget to lend your support TO
the local boys, Wednesday night.
February 10. The dart ball laurels
must not go 20 Christine Encamp-
ment
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
BIRTHDAY DINNER

Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Rogers Of
MillsborO entertained At birthday
dinner on Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Founders Of Philadelphia,
Mr.. and Mrs. William d. Waples ana
daughter Alice Mae. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Rust and son Leroy Of Mill
ford, Mr.. and Mrs Douglas Rogers
ana children Coda and Betty and
0tllea Rogers. MIR, John W. Rogers
and children Of Georgetown. MIR. and
Mrs. Lester Burton and son Leon Of
Millsboro. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Moore
and children Alton and Charlotte Of
Loves Cross Roads, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Soclffider, Mrs. Harry
Dcrricksun ana son Paul OF Selby-
Vile. and Mr.. ard Mrs. Prank Rogers
and family Of Millsboro. IN the eve
ming ice cream was served in abun-
dance and at d late hour all depart
Cd wishing Mr.. Rogers many more
happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
CHICKEN THEFTS
LAID TO NEGROES
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Those now in custody charged
with thefts Of chickens from several
farmers in both New Castle and
Kent counties within the past sew
eral months include. James Wilson
Jacob TOWNSEND. Leonard Banks
and Clarence Clayton, alias dick
Bradley"
Accused OF Shooting
Clayton is charged with shooting
at John L. Wright, a well known
farmer living over the line in New
Castle county on the night his hen
merry was entered. Wright, on hear
ing a noise in the chicken house,
went to the porch TO investigate
and was shot at by someone later,
alleged to have been Clayton.
The negroes on being given
hearing before Magistrate Hodgson
at Townsend, were held for the New
Castle county courts, Wilson in S3i-
600 bail and the other three IN Sl,50V
each.
Lee Andrews, about 80 years old,
who on December IL, last. was re-
leased from the Kent county Jail
where he was serving a 10 year
sentence for robbery and who was
recommended for Communication Of
sentence by the State Board OF
Pardons after he had served three
years Of his sentence, was arrested
by Sheriff w. G. Bush last week.
warrants have been issued
Tor Andrews for larceny since he
was released from jail.
On searching Andrews, a large
butcher knife was found concealed
IN his person besides about SIG In
times and nickles. Warrants for
Andrews have been issued from
owns in lower Delaware and one
n Maryland. He is being held In
Kent county jail awaiting q dlspo-
jition Of the charges.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
PERSONALS
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Mrs. Mortimer Browning, who has
been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. William
C Smith, returned 20 New York
City on Wednesday.
DR.. and Mrs. Clyde Nelson and
Mrs. Davis II. Grier returned home
on Monday after spending the week
end in New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Bennett
and Mrs. Joseph Rogers LEFT on
Tuesday for 4 visit Of several weeks
to Florida. They will be in Miami.
They went by motor.
Miss Margaret Anne Clements,
who has been IN Ingelslde, Nd, and
Delmar for the past mOhth, return
ed TO her position with The L. D.
Caulk Company this week.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14

Mrs. William Harrison Davis, who
has been ineapacitateJ BY illness, is
much improved.
Rev. John T. Bailey fell on ne ice
up at Magnolia on February 5, and
fractured his left forearm.
Miss Catherine N. Penuell left on
Monday last tOr Wilmington where
she entered training for a nurse at
the Homeopathic Hospital.
Edward NJ. Davis had as his
guests at the Lincoln Day Rally din
ner held in the Hotel DUPONT in Will
mingt0n on Wednesday, Thomas JEFF
ferris, Jr.. Philip Jacobs. DR.. James
West, Carl Simpson, Roy Bennett
and Alfred NutteT, all of Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

The JuniOr-SeniOr High School
held their regular Assembly on We'd
lnesday i'm Observation Of LincOln's
birthday and Valentine Day. Mr.
Boston donated the Lincolns Birth
day portion and Miss Kinder the
Valentines Day portion.
The program was as follows:
Hymn-"O Worship the King"
Bible reading, read by Alma Tease.
Lords prayer.
Minute talk-Martha COuselman.
Patriotic song America, the
BeautiTul1
Flag salute-led by Robert Spro-
ehnle.
Lincoln aud the Black Hawk War.
Evelyn COffman.
LincOln's Only Defeat by Direct
Vote Of the People-Frances Wage
maker.
Lineoln's Money Marian
AffeId
"Mr. Lincoln Accepts His Call"
q playlet, with the following cast:
Mr.. Stone. Norman Lord: Mr. Cuff
ney, Charles Vibbert: Mrs. Lincoln,
Betty Walius; Mr.. Lincoln. Frank
Donovan CONDENSED from first
scene Of Abraham Lincoln by John
DFinliwaterl.
Early and Ancient Valentine Gus
toms Barbara Bennett. .
Mrs. Fidigity on the Trolley
Clara Roberts.
The Mule Named Joe and the Cir
Gus ShOw-Margaret Sharp, Dorothy
Bowen.
The program next week will be in
Of WashingtOn's Birth
day and will be in charge OF Mr..
Evans.
Special Assembly Held In
Junior Senior High School
A special Assembly was held on
February 9Th in the Mil
ford High School at p. m. to hear
Mr.. G.. NJ. Stelle speak on the work
done by the Delaware Mosquito Con- 4
troll Commission MIR. Robert e.
Shilling, superintendent Of the Mil
ford Schools, introduced the speaker. !
Mr.. Steele spoke to the pupils Of the |
sixth grade Immediately following |
his talk to the JuniOr-Senior High |
School Assembly group. His sub
iect was Mosquito Control, Wild
life Conservation. and Restoration of
Natural Resources all Through
Marsh Drainage and Drainage Main
Mr.. Stelle explained the work done
~ the c. G. C., boys, and the interest
aiken by them in the work. A very
So 0
he school and explained thoroughly
o the various classes in groups Of
IS at a time. The exhibition was
ilso open to the public on Thursday
ivening Of last week. The same ex-
iibit and program Of education was
ised in the Milford Elementary
school aud in the colored school last
week.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
MILFORD GRANGE NEWS

A goodly number were present
last Saturday night, yet the seats q
some OF our members were empty.
Let us remember that these are the
days Of the attendance contest Inn
mediately after the opening the
charter was draped in accordance
with the beautiful and impressive
ceremony Of the ritual, IN memory
OF Brother Henry Clark, recently de-
ceased. After the business session
Brother Faulkner Of Fruitlanu
Grange rendered several beautiful
piano solos. These were followed
BY a reading BY Sara Austin, and
vocal solo by Florence Messlck
After a few games in charge Of Mrs
Willis Hammond, the boys repre-
sented by Ross Lemex and Donald
Jester. debated with the men, whose
side was taken BY Willis Hammond
and DR.. Herbert Wohnsicdlef The
question was "ISesOlved. That the
young man who chooses farming for
his life work is making a mistake
The boys taking the negative won
BY tw0-t0-0ne decision Of The
Judges. who were Brothers Moore,
Kirby and Mum. The Worthy Lee
nrer again urged the attendance Of
as many as can go to the covered
dish supper at Georgetown next FRI
day evening. February 18th.
Next Saturday Is visitors night
and we will have with as Reliance
Changers. who viii bring The pro-
gram Milford will furnish refresh
ments and all viii enjoy a happy
social hour
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14


Christ Church Guild will hold a
bake Saturday, February is, in Sar-
ais Candy Shop, East Front street.
The Epworth League meets Sum
day night, February is, at 6:45 o.
clock. The leader is Catherine Sapp.
Everyone is invited.
The Mizpah Circle is having an
other bingo and monopoly benefit
party. 1t will be on Tuesday, Febru-
ary IS, at the home of Mrs. Mary
Macklin, on South Walnut street.
Everyone is invited. Admission Csc.
Ionic Council No. 13. d. of P, on
Monday night rendered a farewell
reception to two of their members,
Mrs. Emma Bennett and Mrs. Ella
Rogers, who left on Tuesday morn
ing of this week for a six weeks
stay in Miami, Florida; also for the
return of another member, Mrs.
Ella Stevenson, who spent a few
weeks in Florida.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
HOSPITAL CARD
PARTY DRAWS
CROWD OF 800
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In auction Is tables we're filled
with prize winners as Follows:
Florence Travers
2-Maude Lindeneohl
S-Elsie Trimble
4-Imogene Salmons
5LMfs. van HOey
6@Mary Sharp
III. r. Rogers
S-CaTFie Bowman
9-Franees BlayheW
10-Mary Janison
i1-Mrs. Ray Warren.
Contract seemed to be the most
popular game Of the evening with
S8 tables and "a prize winners, as
follows:
1T. F. Marshall
2--Mrs. Warren Moore
3--JOhR Gillet
Edith Baker
5-Vifginia Grier
G-Jack NAPLES
7-Garrett Gfier
S-W. Ia ltaWllnS
g-Carl Allen
10-Reniseu Barnard
Margaret Van Valkenburg
12-Lena Short
13--Sallie Joseph
14-Ella B. Jones
15-Mildred Adkins
16-Lillian Vinyard
17-Mrs. J. b. Hendricks
18-Anna Ratclih
19-ClintOn Watson
2O-Betty Morgan
2I--Mrs. w. Z. Rawlins
22-airs. Mildred Townsend
23-J. Z. Townsend
24-Pauilne Hallett.
Milford chronicle., 1936-02-14
REV j. L. JOHNSON CALLED
TO ST. JOHNS AT SEAFORD

AT a meeting Of the ministerial
supply committee Of st. Johns M. E.
Church. SeafOrd, held recently, It
was unanimously voted to call the
Rev. John L. johnson. pastor Of
Asbury N. e. Church. Smyrna. to be-
come pastor Of ST. Johns Church.
Rev. johnson has accepted the invi-
tation conditional. subject to the
sanction Of The Bishop and his Cab
met. az the annual conference, which
will be held this year at Delmar the
last week in March.