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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
XMAS SALE OF
SEALS REPORT
SATISFACTORY
Worcester Stands Number Sew
enth Of The Nine Eastern
Shore Counties

The results of the Christmas Seal
sale in both city and counties have
been very good to date and the
chances of the state reaching the goal
set are excellent, William B. Mat
thews, Managing Director of the
Maryland tuberculosis Association
reported, "Of course" Mr.. Matthews
said, much depends upon those who
have postponed sending their contri-
buttons in. IF these persons respond
favorably within the next few weeks,
the desired sum will be reached and
the necessary funds for containing the
statewide fight against tuberculosis
will be available"
Mr.. Matthews reported further that
the latest reports of the Seal sale
chairman in the various counties of
the Eastern Shore were as follows:
Caroline, 458.29; Cecil, $4,000; Dor
chester, $595.67; Kent, 373.12; Queen
Anne's, $251.6O; Somerset, $171.4O
Talbot, 73O.4O; Wicomico, 76O.56;
Worcester 296.25.
The anti-tuberculosis program fol-
the present year is already underway
January clinics are now being held
and those for February have been
scheduled. The distribution of educa-
tional material has continued, the
teaching clinic for colored doctors is
being continued and plans for the Mir
acle House and other activities are
under consideration.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
PENN. RAILROAD WILL
GIVE TRANSPORTATION

The Pennsylvania Railroad announ-
ced on Monday, January 25th that il
will transport, free of charge to the
stricken flood areas, donated materials
such as food, clothing and medical
supplies when shipped by and con-
signed to the American Red Cross.
This free movement of relief sup
plies will be continued for eighteen
days.
Superintendent X. r. Vought, Del
marva Division, added that those
wishing to help the thousands of i'm
poverished and suffering residents in
the flood-ridden Ohio and Mississippi
valleys by donating any of the above
mentioned and badly needed materials
should contact the closest Red Cross
unit Immediately, who will make all
necessary arrangements for the ship
ment via railroad to the stricken
areas as promptly as possible.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
GRAND JURY CALLED
in THE TRADER CASE

The Grand Jury of Worcester coun-
ty has been called into extra session
on Monday next, February 1, to re-
view the Trader shooting case. Mr..
Trader was from Stockton, this coun-
ty, and on January IA, was found dead
by his wife in room, in their home.
A coroner's jury sat upon the case
and rendered a verdict that the de-
ceased came to his death from a bull
let wound inflicted by a pistol fired
by some unknown person, and recon-
mended further investigation.
Since that time, various theories
as to the tragedy have been advanced,
but none, up to this writing, have
been able to prove false the state
ment made by Mrs. Trader that her
husband committed suicide.
Just what has come to the surface
inducing Judge James M. Crockett to
convene the Grand Jury in order to
hear evidence in the case, is not
known, but the findings of this body
will be watched with unbeatable in
terest.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
]. WOOD TULL
TAKES own LIFE
in HAMPTON, VA.
Was Native Of POcOmOke And
Had Been I'm Ailing
Health For Years

The following notice of the death
of Mr.. J. Wood Tull, formerly Of Po-
comoke, appeared in Norfolk paper.
Hampton, Jan. 22-Funeral services
for J. Wood Tull, who died from q
self-inflicted bullet wound at his home
in Massenburg lane shortly after 9
o'clock last night, will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 8 o'clock at the
r. Hayden Smith Funeral Home in
Armistead avenue. The Rev. Paul K
Buckles, D. D.. pastor of the Hamp-
ton Presbyterian Church, will officiate
The active pallbearers will be NAL
lory Sinclair, H. S. Thompson, John
Terrell, J. S. Darling, Seth Foster
and J. w. Davis. Friends of the FAM
lily will be the honorary pallbearers.
Burial will be made in Oakland Gene
terry.
Captain Tull, a native of Pocomoke
City, Nd, was 65 years old, and had
been manager of the J. S. Darling
Marine Railway for IL years. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary B
Tull; three sons, A. Lincoln Tull
Woodland Tull and Sterling Tull, the
two, last named living in Washing
ton; one daughter, Mrs. Madge Vir-
ginia Applebaugh; step-mother
Mrs. E. James Tull and the following
brothers and sisters, Mrs. Birdie
Pruitt, of Greenbackville; Mrs. Bessie
Merrill, of Delaware; Mrs. Gertrude
Hayman, of Maryland; Custer Tul
and Mrs. Matte Walker, of Salisbury
Md, and E. W. Tull of Hampton.
Mr.. Tull was the son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. E. James Tull, the for.
mer having been Mayor of Pocomokt
City for many years.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
REV. Mr.. CROSBY dies
FROM THROAT AFFECTION

Funeral services were conducted
Monday morning at II o'clock from
the M. P. Church, Edmondson Ave-,
and Grantley Street, Baltimore, for
Rev. Philip w. Crosby, a former pas
tor of Bethany Church, this city, who
died Friday, January 22nd at the
Maryland General Hospital following
an illness caused by throat afflic-
ton.
Rev. Mr.. Crosby was pastor of the
local church for two years, being re-
moved to st. Luke's Church in Phila-
delphia at the last session of the Mary
land Annual Conference held in June.
Mr.. Crosby left Pocomoke carrying
with him universal regret for his de-
parture. Both he and his wife made
many friends during their sojourn
here who are grieved to learn Of the
early demise of Mr.. Crosby and deep
ly sympathize with his family in their
bereavement.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
new CHURCH
YOUNG WOMAN
SUFFERS DEATH
Killed When Auto Smashes One
In Which She Was Rid
ing Wednesday

Miss Cynthia Ewell, who was fatal
ly injured in an automobile accident
on Tuesday night, died Wednesday
night in the hospital at Salisbury, she
not having recovered Consciousness
after the collision.
Miss Ewell, in company with five
others, two girls and three boys, had
been to Pocomoke and were return
ing to New Church. When about a
mile north of the village, they all
decided to return to Pocomoke.
Adams Bundick, who was driving the
car was turning the machine around
without noticing another approaching
There was a sudden smash, and Miss
Ewell received her death wound. All
the others were hurt only in minor
degrees. The others in the auto
were Miss Florence Hill, Miss Grace
Webb, Billy King Goodwin, Billy At
will Goodwin, and Adams Bundick.
Miss Ewell was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Ewell, was sixteen
years of age, and one of the most
outstanding students in the New
Church high school. Her death caused
gloom to settle over the little Vir-
GINA town as she was a prime fav.
orite wherever known. She would
have graduated in the '36-'37 class.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
]. M. TAWES TO
BROADCAST AT
ASSOCIATION
President OF State Firemen's
Association To Address The
Volunteer Firemen

j. Willard Tawes, President of the
Maryland State Firemen's Associa.
tion will broadcast an address to vol
unteer firemen over Station VIDAL,
Baltimore Friday evening, January
29th, from 7:45 to 500 P. M. The
subject of his talk will be ''The Work
of the Volunteer Firemen in Mary
land"
Karl A. Young, Chief of Mt. Ran
Ter Volunteer Fire Department, has
announced that he is a candidate for
the presidency Of the Maryland State
Firemen's Association.
Young is now chairman of the Exc
cutive Committee of the State Fire
mems Association. He has been Chief
of the Mt. Rainier Fire Department
for the past ten years. He also is a
charter member of the Prince Georges
County Rescue Squad, and past presi-
dent of the Prince Georges County
Volunteer Firemen's Association; a
trustee of the Mt. Rainier School; a
member of the Rotary Club and the
American Legion. He has also SER
we'd as an instructor at the Univer-
sity of Maryland Fire College.
At its last meeting, the Mt. Rainier
Volunteer Fire Department unani-
mously endorsed Chief Young's can
didacy.
The election will take place in June
in Easton, Maryland, at the Forty-fif-
tn Annual Convention of the Associa-
ton.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29

MEETING OF
ASSOCIATION
Business Men Call Meeting To-
night (Friday) In The
City Hall, 1880

A meeting Of the Business Mems
Association will be held this (Fri-
day. evening, January 20, at 1880
o'clock in the City Hall, Willow ST..
This is a very important meeting
and all members Of the Association,
and all others interested in the well
fare of the community are earnestly
requested to attend.
The Association is seeking to adopt
some more decisive plan of organi-
cation, and it is the desire of the Of
ficers already appointed, that they
be supplemented by others who will
be appointed and it is the intention
to get the Association down to a real
working basis.
On Monday evening, there are sew
eral interesting matters to be dis
cussed, all looking toward the adj
vancement of the city. Pocomoke has
long needed such an organization. II
is true that the Service Clubs, Lions
and Rotarians, have done much to
help civic progress; but there are
many matters entirely outside the
pole of their activities, which can be
successfully handled only by a body
such as the business man want fur.
Their to strengthen. Let everybody in.
terested in Pocomoke, attend tonight's
meeting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
SOMERSET CO.
NAMES DATES
FOR MEETINGS
Potato Crop Meetings Generally
Well Attended By Som
erSet Farmers
ONE STAGED IN THE
LOCAL GUARD ARMORY

The annual potato and truck crop
outlook meetings which have been
held for a number of years, have
been arranged by Somerset county
agent, C. Keller. for the coming
week as follows: Pocomoke Armory.
Monday afternoon, February LIST at
2 o'clock. Princess Anne, Courthouse
on Tuesday afternoon, February End,
at o'clock.
These meetings are usually attend
ed by large number of the Somer-
set truck crop growers who are in
terested in obtaining the latest a.
valuable information on growers in
tentions to plant potatoes and other
vegetable crops in competing Sec
tions.
The program for the meetings is
as follows:
Tha Potato and Truck Crop Out
look for 1874. E. Mercker, U. S.
Department Of Agriculture.
Recent Fertilizer Investigations fol-
Truck Crops. E. Metzger, Univer-
sity of Maryland Experiment Station
Certified Seed Potatoes and Di-
sease Control-R. A. Jehle, Plant Di-
sease Specialist-Extension Service.
These talks should be of consider
able interest to the farmers Of the
county.
Mr.. Mercker has been able to fore
cast very accurately the potato out
look and probable price trend, as well
as the outlook for the other truck
crops grown in this section.
The talk on fertilizers by DIR. ]. E
Metzger, who has made a number OF
recent Investigations on fertilizers
for truck crops, should be heard by
all farmers.
DIR. R. A. Jehle will discuss some
of the spraying results obtained in
controlling diseases on the potato
plots near Pocomoke.
These meetings will probably be
attended by a large number of farm
ers who are interested in obtaining all
information on the outlook for the
several crops, which will be valuable
in planning their farming operations
for the coming season.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
Mid WESTERN
STATES UNDER
RIVERS WATERS
Large Sums OF Money Raised To
Relieve Disasters In The
Flood Districts

AS a result of the great rush of
waters from the Ohio and Mississippi
rivers, it is estimated a million people
are homeless; more than 500 people
have lost their lives; and four hun
dred million dollars worth of property
destroyed.
AS this article is being written, the
situation is one threatening the great
est peril-the breaking of levees along
the banks of the Mississippi. The
government is making gigantic eff
forts to remove a half million people
from the submerged or threatened
territory.
It is almost impossible to conceive
the distress prevailing in the inun-
dated areas, and, unless the floods
recede very soon the horrors will be
duplicated and the havoc of life and
property greatly increased.
The people of the country, however,
are rising nobly to give of their
means to aid the stricken thousands
of the Midwest. The Red Cross is
receiving contributions by the thous-
ands. The government is using it's
powerful resources to save life and
rehabilitate the people in their pos
sessions; and, while the results of the
flood have been terrible to contem-
plate, it is hoped human efforts to aid
and to save will be crowned with sue
cess
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
GORDON H. REDEEM
DIED in SALISBURY

Mr.. Gordon H. Redden, formerly q
resident of Goodwill, died Wednesday
at his home in Salisbury at the age
of 70 years. He was a member OF
Goodwill Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon at o'clock with burial in
Salisbury.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Savannah
Redden, he is survived by one son and
four daughters: Robert Redden, OF
Delmar, Del, Mrs. Clara Mason, of
Goodwill, Mrs. J. J. Birmingham, Mrs.
Pearl Birmingham, Of Salisbury and
Mrs. Amos Smith of Allen, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29

A committee representing the local
P. T. A. motored to Annapolis Tues
day to confer with Governor Nice
the State Finance Committee and the
House, Ways and Means Committee
to ask for full restoration of the cut
made in teachers salaries by the 1888
Legislature. Those from Pocomoke
were: Prof. Verlin Krabill, Mrs. L.
Griffin Callahan, Mrs. John H. Clarke,
Mrs. Harry Shaw, Mrs. Raymond Dix
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Appleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Birch, Mrs. J. A.
Ditto and DR.. N. E. Sartorius.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
SPECIAL SERMON AT
TABERNACLE SUNDAY

There will be special sermon topic
at the Tabernacle service on Sunday
night, January 81, at 7:45 p. m. Mrs.
Spencer will bring an illustrated SER
mon on "The DEVILS Fruitbasket."
Everybody is cordially invited to at
tend these services.
Regular services as follows: Tues
day night, prayer meeting. 7:45 p. M;
Thursday night, Bible Study, 7:45 p.
m; Sunday School, 10 a. M; Morning
worship, 11:OO a. M; Regular Evange-
listic service, 7:45 p. m.
Everybody welcome.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
LOCAL CLUB TO GIVE
DANCE AND SUPPER

The local Lions Club will hold a
dance and buffet supper on Tuesday
evening of next week, at Hudson's
Grill, near this city on the Pocomoke-
Snow Hill road. The club members
will entertain their wives and invited
guests, the occasion being one of their
stated Ladies' Nights.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-01-29
MRS. B. MASSEY
REPORTS fine
CONTRIBUTIONS
Community Responding NObly
To Aid Sufferers In
Flood Districts
$3O3.25 GIVEN FOR THE
CAUSE BY POCOMOKIANS

Mrs. Bradford Massey, Chairman
for Pocomoke City, reports gener-
Gus response from every source SO
far contacted, to aid in securing the
quota asked from Worcester County.
Originally this quota was 5000 but it
has since been quintupled by the Ma
tional Chairman, Rear-Admiral Cary
T. Grayson. U. S. N. (retired). Late
Wednesday the reports from all towns
in the County indicated a total Of
$1,389.O5. On Thursday morning the
funds secured in Pocomoke were
$3O3.25. Booths have been establish
ed in the Post Office and at the Mar
va Theatre where all who are inter-
ested in assisting in This worthy cause
can contribute or send it direct to
Mrs. Massey, the Chairman. The Of
fering to be given at the union SER
vices to be held in the Baptist
Church this Sunday night has been
subscribed to the funds for Flood Re
lief.
A number of people have express
ed wish to contribute clothing for
the flood victims. This will be much
appreciated and can be sent free thru
the local express office and should be
addressed to Red Cross Headquarters,
Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Organizations and individuals con-
tributing to date to this fund are as
follows:
Pocomoke Lions Club. ......... $500
The Rotary Club of Pocomoke $500
Pocomoke and Pitts Creek
Baptist Churches. ........ $500,
Worcester Post No. SO,
American Legion. ......... 1880
Worcester Unit No. SO,
American Legion .......... 1880
Ladies Auxiliary, Pocomoke
City Fire Dept. ............ 1000
Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire
Department ................ 500
The Woman's Club of
Pocomoke 500
Kings Daughters ............ 500
Pocomoke Chapter of Eastern
Star .................. 500
The Jewish Synagogue. ..... 500
Ladies Auxiliary, Jewish
Synagogue ................ 500
Leslie Bunting, Fred Mcdaniel, DR..
Robert I. Givens, DR.. Bradford Mas
sey, Roger w. Landlord, Sidney Stew
ems, Allen Schoolfield, A. D. Merrill
& Bros, Mrs. A. o. Hamilton, L. Grit
fin Callahan,E. E. Matthews, Fred
Henderson, Dorsey Evans, Elmer
Birmingham, Ohio Pilchard, William
Hayman, George Henderson. P. L.
Scher, Mrs. George Holland, Mark
Callahan, Maize Cuff, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Scher, DR.. w. H. Clarke,
Lloyd & Blaine, Frank E. Hudson,
Newberry's Store, A. ]. Matthias,
Employees. A. & P. Store, Employees,
American Store, Woolworth's Five &
Ten, Russell E. Matthews, C. B. Hill
man, William E. Hall, j. r. Britting-
ham, R. I. Lednum, Crystal Restau-
rant, Vaughn Wilkinson, R. C. Pax
son, L. w. Duncan, L. J. Duncan,
Norris M. Young, Abe Flax, Gladding,
Bros, Mrs. E. w. Polk, j. C. Stew
enson, Minnie Dennis, Hattie Steven
son, Bryce Venable, Venable's Soda
Parlor, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman E. Lsw-
lie, Mrs. D. F. Eutsler, Amy B.
Schoolfield, Edmond H. DeMar, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles L. Mason.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-31

Look to your fuel supply now.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-31
BLANcHARD'S STATION

Mrs. Darwin Savage and daughter
Myrna of Wilmington, spent from
Wednesday until Christmas night
here with her parents. Her husband
Joined them Christmas Eve.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Britland and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Wilson of Philadelphia. spent the
weekend as guests of Mr.. and Mrs
John Elwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mcdowell
were guests of their parents in Men
denhall, Pa, from Christmas Eve
until Sunday.
John Morris of Greenwood was a
Christmas dinner guest of his chill
di en-, Mr.. and Mrs. C. l. Harmon
and son Ralph.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gootie Brown and
daughter spent part of Christmas
Day with their parents in Denton,
Md.
Fritz Zott. accompanied his sis
ters and brothers-in-law. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Cleaves and Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Cahall to New Haven.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-31
Milford, Friday, December 81, 1887
LOOKING INTO 1888

What will 1888 have to give us
Will it bring new and terrible calami
ties? Or will the human race solve
some of the problems that have kept
it lying awake nights?
AS long as so many people think
they can get something for nothing,
and that everyone has to be for him
self and the devil take the hindmost,
the much perplexed human race will
have its headaches.
The solutions of some problems
seem so obvious, that a few of those
old teasers ought to be eliminated
in the near future, unless the world
is ready to put on the old fashioned
Ounce cap and sit on a stool in the
corner as the stupid boy used to in
the Little Red Schoolhouse.
The United States ought to accom-
plish something in 1888 in the line of
preventing depressions. Excessive
speculation, bank failures. fear of
unwise legislation, have been major
causes of such depressions. The
American people have greatly
strengthened their bank system. If
they can stop financial joyriding and
impractical legislation, they should
have done much to head off depres-
sions.
Another of the worlds headaches
is caused by wars. Wars come be-
cause certain nations feel they are
unfairly treated. If every country
will see that other countries get
justice. the nations that are sharpen
ing their swords will probably think
differently. They will conclude that
farm machinery and machine shops
will accomplish more for human pro-
gress that cannon loaded with high
explosives. Let us take hold here in
Delaware and see if the people can't
be organized to support practical
business plans, opportunities for
progress, and world peace.
Milford chronicle., 1937-12-31
WARWICK

deed to the Indian River Inlet, in
cluding 700 feet of land on either hank.
was executed last week by Governor
Richard G. McMullen and Secretary of
State Charles l.. Terry. Jr.. and the
area became the property of the United
States Government. The War Depart
ment announced its preparedness to
proceed with improving the inlet. and
it is understood the contract for the
work will be let out shortly after jan
uary ].
Miss Olive Thoroughbred is spending
the Christmas holidays with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Thorough
good near here.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hudson of Oak
Orchard visited his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Anthony Hudson in Georgetown on
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Downs and fam
lily of Lewes were recent guests of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Downs.
Mrs. Gertie Corbitt of Georgetown
was a recent guest of her sister, Mrs.
Salle Burton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Shahan spent
Christmas Day with Mrs. Joseph Col
Inns.
Miss Florence Wilson is spending the
holidays with her mother. Mrs. Mae
MCGEE.
Irwin Burton. son of Mr.. and Mrs. W. |
ID. Burton. is a patient in the Beebe |
Hospital, suffering from injuries receiv-
ed in an automobile accident last week. |
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Steen and
mother, Mrs. Anna Steen, of Dagsboro.
we're recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifford Lingo, near Long Neck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buchanan of Oak Or
hard spent Saturday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis Truitt, near st. Johns. u