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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-12-16
Rotary Club Urges All
$ To Aid Xmas Tree Fund

The Rotary Club, cooperating with
local merchants and business men,
will again decorate the tree on the
courthouse lawn with brightly-colored
lights. The business men are urged to
help pay the expenses of maintaining
the tree as an evidence that Christmas
has once come to Rockville. The tree
occupies a stragetic position opposite
the Farmers Bank.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-12-16
For Our Children

A treat. is in store for you on De-
cember Il! Phil Hayden, well known
dancer and radio artist whose studio
is located at Dupont Circle, Washing
ton, will put on a show which you will
be sorry if you miss. Mr.. Hayden has
never given a benefit in Rockville be-
fore, So please show him by your at
tendance that we appreciate his eff
forts.
Mr.. Ray Edwards, manager of our
Rockville movie, will also give talk
en- the movies.
Don't Miss It! December 81, at 8
P. M, Rockville High School.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-12-16
BUY IN ROCKVILLE

Local merchants and business
men are cooperating in a two-page
spread this week in The Sentinel.
We urge our readers to patronize
these firms and do all possible
shopping in Rockville. The Sentinel
also calls attention to the Santa
Claus at the Rockville Paint and
Hardware Store. Santa will be
around until Xmas Day.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-12-16
POstoffice Open On
Sunday 8 to IL A. NJ.

The Rockville postofice viii be
open on Sunday from 9 to IL A. M.
for special delivery and perishable
packages. The stamp and parcel post
department will be open Saturday un-
til P. M.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-12-16
Mt. Carmel Entertainment
Scheduled For Dec. 26

The annual Christmas entertain
ment of the Sunday School of the Mt.
Carmel M. P. Church will be held at
Sunshine Tuesday evening, Deem
Der %.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-12-16
Questions Resumed
In Next Issue

The series of questions dealing
with Rockville was omitted this
week for lack of space. The feature
will be continued in the next issue
of The Sentinel.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-12-16
st. BarthoIemew's Parish

Services will be held Sunday, De-
cember 10 at olney at o'clock and
Laytonsville at IL A. M. Christmas
service will be held at 11:SO midnight
Friday, December "a.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
TRUSTEES OF
CO. SCHOOLS
APPOINTED
Full List In Both White And
COlOred Schools To Serve
{ Coming Year
MESSRS. DRYDEN, ROSS
AND ROBERTSON FOR CITY

The Board of Education has ap-
pointed the following trustees for the
schools of Worcester County:
White Schools
Pocomoke: Raymond Dryden, Har-
Ian Robertson, Ralph A. Ross.
Snow Hill: William D. Corddry, T
Howard Collins, w. T. Hales.
Shovel: Orlando Hastings, Calvin
Quinn, Thomas CULLEN.
Ocean City: Edwin P. Calhoun
Ralph Dennis, Franklin Purnell.
Newark: Coleman Timmons, VIM
II. Holloway, Harry w. Bowen.
Bishopville: Harry Ringler, Edward
Birmingham, DR.. r. P. Collins.
Atkinson: Robert Richardson, Robe
McGrath, VIM. B. Denston.
Stockton: William E. Tull, DR.. Johr
Dickerson, G. r. Bromley.
Girdletree: Garland Jones, Pau
Continued on Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
NEW CITY HALL TO BE DED|CA TED MAY e
STRAWBERRY BLOCK
OPERATING In POCOMOKE

The Pocomoke strawberry block, as
can be seen by advertisement in to-
days issue of the Democrat, is now
in operation, and offers a conven-
lent and profitable market for all
berry growers.
The management is assuring a fair
and equitable bidding opportunity and
has seen to it that buyers are on hand
in sufficient numbers to assure Wig
orous competition.
Advice is handed out to the grow
ers in the matter of grading the fruit,
and those who pay attention to this
will soon realize it is a paying in
vestment. All who patronize the Po-
comoke block are guaranteed fair
dealing and farmers are solicited to
bring their product to this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
GRADUATES OF
COUNTY HIGH
SCHOOLS NAMED
POcOmOke Has Thirty-Three
Academic, Commercial And
General Graduates

The Board of Education has made
out the following tentative lists of
high school graduates in the schools
of Worcester County:
Pocomoke High School
Academic: Morris Vernon Parsons,
Warne C. Littleton, Roland Talmadge
Talton, Jr., Howard Frederick Steven
son, Arthur William Landlord, Ed
ward Farrell Bowen II, George Wash
ington Waterfield, Jr. Helen Louise
Duncan, Olive Louise Taylor, Jessie
Lee Lambden, Kathryn Lawson
Barnes, Jean MacSorley, Ruth Mac
Allen Sturgis, Virginia White Mock,
Sally Frances Shear, Anna Catherine
Appleton, Betty Stevens, Betty E.
Hottenstein.
Commercial: James w. Small, Earle
Russell Allen, Grace Marie Howard,
Bertran Lucille Maddox, Katherine
Amanda Henderson, Edna May Hen
derson, Frances May Durham.
General: Edward Vernon Davis,
Richard Irving Merrill, Leonard Scher,
Continued on Page z
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
BUSINESS MEN TO
NOTE FORMAL OPENING

By full page advertisement the bust
ness men of Pocomoke invite residents
of the Shore to the formal opening
of the new Municipal Building on
Saturday, May Goth. q
In order to cooperate with the May
or and Council and make the day an
outstanding one in the history of the
city, merchants and other business
houses will decorate their places Of
business and will offer many special
values in practically every line of mer
chandise.
Take advantage of these special of
ferings if you wish but in any event
come to Pocomoke on this big day,
not just for an hour of two but plan
to spend the entire day. Enjoy the
entertainment provided and the hearty
welcome extended all visitors.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
BIG AUDIENCE
ATTENDS SHOW
in THE ARMORY
Fashion Show And Beauty Con
test Brings Out Large
Number Of People
MISS MILDRED HAYMAN
WINNER OF FIRST PRIZE

A capacity house greeted the pres
entation of the Fashion Show and
Beauty Contest, held in the Armory
Thursday night, May 18th and spon-
sored each year by the American
Legion. Miss Mildred Hayman, OF
this city, won first prize and was
presented the American Legion silver
trophy.
The entertainment was on an elab-
crate scale, the first half featuring
the very latest fashions in dress as
displayed by Scher's, Callahan's, Pen
ney's and Miller's. The wedding
scene was most effective. The bride
was gowned in white lace and carried
an arm spray Of Gala lilies and white
snapdragons tied with white ribbon
with a shower of lily of the valley.
The bouquet was made by Mrs. A.
G. Adams, florist. Latest styles in
CONTINUED On Page y
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
mrs. 5. A. DAVIS DIED
LAST SUNDAY WEEK

Mrs. Sallie A. Davis died May g.
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs
Leslie Jones, near Pocomoke.
The deceased was the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Merritt and is
survived by four children: James p,
Davis and Mrs. w. M. Timmons, OF
Stockton; Edward H. Davis, of Green
backville, Va; by one sister, Mrs. Asa
Merritt; and two brothers, Mr.. John
Merritt and Charles Merritt of Chin
colleague, Va.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
MRS. RAYMOND DIXON
APPOINTED TO BOARD

Mrs. Raymond w. Dixon, of this
city, has been appointed by Governor
Nice as a member of the County
Board of Education, her term of SER
vice to extend over a period of six
years. She succeeded DR.. Norman E.
Sartorius.
Mrs. Dixon was educated in the pub
lie schools of Washington County,
Maryland, and taught for three years
in the schools Of the same county
She also served one year as a teach
er in the West Virginia Schools, and
was eminently satisfactory in her
work. She will assume her duties at
once and bids fair to become a very
efficient member of the Board.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
MANY WATERWAYS
SPONSORED BY
CONGRESSMAN
MIR. GOldsbOrOugh Reports Elev-
en- Shore Projects Approved
By Rivers, HarbOrs Com.

The Committee on Rivers and Har-
bors, House of Representatives, re-
ported on May IA the Rivers and Har-
bors Bill to the House of Represen-
tatives.
Congressman T. Alan Goldsborough
advises that for the Eastern Shore OF
Maryland the following projects
sponsored by him, are included in the
bill for adoption and authorization by
Congress:
F.! Wicomico River, $215,OOO for new
work and $4,000 annually for mainte-
nance.
Harbor in Nanticoke River, $685.
900, $500 annual maintenance.
Crisfield Harbor, $33,OOO-$1OOC
annual maintenance.
Cambridge Harbor, $34,OOO-$10OO
annual maintenance.
Little Annamessex River to Tan
gier Sound, $77,5OO with $1,000 for an
nual maintenance.
Canal from Little Choptank River
to Great Choptank River, Dorchester
County, $59, OOO-annual maintenance
$1,000.
Upper Thorofare-Deals Island
$26,00O-annual maintenance $1,000.
Rock Hall Harbor, $4,000 and ST.
500 annual maintenance.
North East River, Cecil County,
$1,000 and $1,000 for annual mainte-
nance.
Little Island Creek, Talbot County,
$1,000 and $500 for annual mainte-
nance.
McCready's, Goose and Farm
Creeks, Dorchester, $4,000 and $5,-
500 for annual maintenance.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
PUBLIC BUILDING
WILL BE THROWN
OPEN AT l:3OP.M.
New City Hall Will Be Formal
ly Opened By Appropriate
Programme
HON. T. ALAN COLDS
BOROUGH TO ATTEND

On Saturday, May 20 the dedication
of the new Municipal Building will
take place, and arrangements have
nearly been completed which VIII
make the OCCASION a notable one in Po-
comoke.
Mayor Ross, along with competent
assistants will prepare program in
GLIDING well-known speakers and will
enliven the day with music and deco
rations. The city, generally, will
take on a gala aspect.
While the merchants of the city do
not care to commercialize the day,
still they are aware that many Of the
large crowd expected that day will de-
sire to combine business with pleas
ure, and buyers will find the business
places specially prepared to accommo-
date them in the way of desirable
goods and quick service.
The dedicatory exercises will begin
promptly at 1870 P. M, and will be
concluded in time for an Eastern
Shore League baseball game which
will take place on the same date. All
the morning can be devoted to bust.
ness; all the afternoon to pleasure,
and in the evening the stores will, OF
course, be open and unfinished bust
ness may be resumed.
From 1870 P. M, to 10 P. NJ, the
beautiful new building will be open
for inspection, and it is well worth
any ones time to view the interior.
The workmanship is fine tribute to
the contractors. and the arrangement
of rooms shows the architects skill.
Vestibule doors admit to tiled floor
lobby, from which doors lead into
rooms for the Mayor and Council, for
the city clerk, reception room for
ladies and children, and toilets for
both sexes. Besides these there are
convenient closets for storing coats,
hats, and other necessary articles Of
uses, such as brooms, mops and other
cleaning apparatus.
A beautiful stairway leads to an
other hall on the second floor and two
large rooms are located here; one, for
the use of the Public Library; the
other, for any community purpose.
The finish of the entire interior is
most attractive and well-worth seeing.
The exterior is of colonial design.
The entrance, with it's brick platform
and antique railing, is in harmony
with the doorway, surmounted by a
lantern, the whole presenting a real
antique construction. Four gables in
the roof with circular windows in
each, along with dormers on the slate
roof, afford excellent lighting. A col
onial spire tops the whole.
Much attention has been paid to
the furnishings. Chairs, tables, desks,
Continued on Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
MRS EUGENE TULL'S
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER

Mrs. Eugene Tull gave miscellan-
eous shower last Friday night, in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brit
tingham. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Birmingham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Granville Howard and family, Mr..
and Mrs. William Byrd, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. E. Colona, Mrs. Stanley Mason,
Miss Marie Colona, Miss Ruth Hurley,
Mr.. Milton Shay, Mr.. Francis Colona,
Billy and Marie Mason, Charlie, Paul,
William and Kenneth Tull, all of Po-
comoke; Mrs. S. J. Mariner and son,
Howard of HOMETOWN; Mr.. and Mrs.
James D. Justice and son, Mr.. Quinn,
of Wattsville.
The young couple received many
useful gifts. Mr.. and Mrs. Parsons, of
Pocomoke; Mr.. and Mrs. Goldey Hur-
ley, of Pocomoke; and Mr.. and Mrs.
George P. Fleming of Portsmouth,
Va, were among the donors.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
MANAGER FOX
OFFERS TWO new
ATTRACTIONS
Five Real Circus Acts To Be
Shown Besides The Regular
Screen Programme

+, Following the official opening of the
newly remodeled Mar-Va Theatre
which has set new standard in pic
ture houses for the Eastern Shore,
comes another treat for theatre goers
in the form of an added attraction for
the Friday and Saturday shows ar
ranged by manager J. E. Fox.
Carl Clark's Trained Animal Cir
Gus will be featured on the stage at
all performances bringing five real
big time circus acts to patrons in adj
dition to the regular screen show.
Presenting novelty numbers in pro-
fusion this stage attraction uses near
ly thirty animals of various types in
Guiding a troupe of trained goats,
beautiful white eskimo dogs, diminu-
tive pony and five trained Florida
Razor Back Hogs to present full
hour of stage show that will satisfy
the most critical fan. The entire
show is being set to music played by
the Big Show Band through spec
ial simplifying system.
On the streets and in the theatre
lobby displays of the animals are be-
ing featured today and tomorrow with
the program of acts being given at
each show.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
LESSON SERMON FOR
CHURCHES OF CHRIST

"Soul and Body" will be the SUBJ
ject of the Lesson-Sermon in all
Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sun
day, May 20.
The Golden Text will be from Pisa.
86:4-"R Rejoice the soul of thy SER
want; for unto thee, o Lord, do I lift
up my SOUL"
Among the citations comprising the
Lesson Sermon will be the follow
ing from the Bible-I Thess. SIG
"Rejoice evermore."
The Lesson-Sermon also will include
the following passage from the Christ
ian Science textbook, Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures"
by Mary Baker Eddy, page 1917
"There is but one way-namely, God
and His idea-which leads to spirit
ual being"
Services: Sunday, II a. M, Odd
Fellows Hall, Pocomoke.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
POCOMOKE WINS
OPENING GAME
AGAINST DOVER
Rio Crowd Celebrates Resump-
ton Of Organized Ball
On The Shore
THREE HOMERS COUNT
LARGELY IN VICTORY

The rain on Tuesday night bade
fair to put a damper on the opening
baseball game of the Eastern Shore
Iaeue Base Ball game, scheduled in
Pocomoke between the local aggrega-
ton and the team from Dover, Della
ware.
Wednesday morning showed the
playing field in a condition which
looked as if it could not be made dry
enough to use; but by vigorous and
efficient work, the water was drained
off, rakes were freely used, and II
was finally decided to carry out the
program as advertised.
The parade as outlined In last
weeks Democrat was formed and
followed the outline as advertised
The fans began to arrive from many
different sections, and it was evident
the fever had spread far and wide
Automobiles speeded out to the
grounds, and by the time the game
was called, the seating capacity OF
the park was about used up-15OO ball
enthuiasts had gathered to see this
opening contest.
The result of the game was, OF
course, pleasing to the home enthu-
iasts-Pocomoke won by the score OF
S to 8, and every one formed IA
vorable impression of the bunch Man.
ager Keen and Promoter Ehlers had
gotten together to represent POGO
moke.
Harris, pitching for the locals, did
good work in holding the Delaware
boys down to hits, striking out 2,
and polling out two hits for himself.
Campbell, at first handled IA chances
without an error, and keenan,
duplicated Harris feat, by garnering
two safeties. Hudson, at second, is
credited with an error as was, also,
Dugan, in center, but the field is new
and this fact, together with the rain
the night before, did not make er-
rorless ball at all probable.
The game was featured by home
runs, keenan, playing short for Po-
comoke, is credited with two, Sprinkle
at left another, and Stotz, at center
for Dover, secured the fourth. Archer
led at bat for Dover, getting two of
the five hits. Both teams played
well under the circumstances, and the
crowd went away well pleased. Boyer
and O'Conor were the umpires.
Large crowds greeted the openings
all around the circuit. Governor Nice
tossed out the first ball at Federals-
burg; Mayor Truitt started hostilities
at Salisbury; Mayor Ross set the ball
rolling in Pocomoke, and Attorney
General O'Conor, curved the first one
over the plate for Centreville.
Much enthusiasm was manifested
Continued on Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
,PECIAL SALE BY
PENNEY co. ANNOUNCED

By advertisement in this issue and
by handbills distributed over the
Shore Mr.. E. W. Ham, manager and
Mr.. r. HI. Taylor, assistant manager,
of the J. c. Penney store, announce
a special sale beginning this morn
ing at 9 o'clock.
The entire personnel of the store
is cooperating in the event including
Miss King, Mr.. Wilson, Miss Dickin-
son, Miss Hickman and Miss Vessels,
heads of the various departments in
the store and each with message of
Importance to the buying public.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21

News reached here last week of the
death of Mrs. Mary Louise Barnes in
st. Joseph's Hospital in Baltimore, at
the age of 48 years, her death result
ing from pneumonia contracted after
an operation. The deceased, well
known in Worcester and Somerset
Counties, was the daughter of the late
Elijah Hayman, of Pocomoke City, and
for number of years resided at
Kings Creek. About four years ago
she moved to Baltimore where she
continued to reside until her death.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21

Commander and Mrs. Loman Nor
gan, of Washington, D. c., and Miss
Nancy Schoolfield, of the University
of Maryland, were weekend guests
of the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen p. Schoolfield.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21

Miss Elizabeth Pitts has returned
to her home in Saluda, Va, after
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Parks
of Second Street.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21
TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC
AT SNOW HILL l4TH

The Maryland tuberculosis Asso-
citation will hold clinic on Monday,
June ID, in Snow Hill, this county, in
the County Health Department, Odd
Fellows Building, at 10 o'clock in the
morning. DR.. Steenken will be in
charge.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-21

You SaUe Money
By Shopping frem the Ad-
vertisements Of This Paper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-06

Senators in the Democratic primaries next year. Among some of the Conservatives who will be in the primaries next year is Clark of Missouri George of Georgia. McCarren of Nevada, Tydings of Maryland and Van Nuys of Indiana.
 Equally politically intriguing in connection with public sentiment the revelation of another Institute survey. This vote taken the question of a third term The remarkable return that question 57 percent in favor of third term majority of the voters. The Presidents not used in this poll but check the Chief Executives popular standing brought out that of 31 percent favorng his election for third term at the first of the year 37 percent supported the idea in July indicating his growing popularity for his election third time at this date far from 1940.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-06
NAB ON MINE
 SHUTTLE RUN
 LAST EVENING

Marine Airways Pilot Alex Hol-
 den, Flight Mechanic Lloyd Jarman and the M. A. Bellanca Pacemaker lseaplane capped busy day yester-
 day with two flights to the Polaris- Taku mine last evening, between
 which they sandwiched ill hop to Taku Harbor. Resting this morning,
 they are due for more mine hops this afternoon and evening, with passengers off the steamer Princess Charlotte.
 Preceding the mine flights last evening, Pilot Holden returned from Ia charter flight to island points with two Union oil Company of ficials, J. E. Boyle and w. E. Day. enport at 4 p. m. Other passengers into Juneau in the NAB were J. Felix, from the Hawk Inlet mine and one man from the P. E. Harris cannery at Hawk Inlet.
 Making his first flight up the Taku River at 4:15, Pilot Holden returned with MT. and Mrs. George G. Griswold, Jr., F. J. Bartholomew and c. H. Metcalfe. Out again at 6 o'clock, he flew to Taku Harbor and returned with G. Juzik, one half hour later. At $40 he was out on his second flight to Polaris-
 Taku, returning shortly before o'clock with B. O. Brynelsen, J. Moran and s. SzeleS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-06
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused Do not say This is an exceptionable oppor- tunity for any young man. Say an exceptional opportunity.
 Often Mispronounced: Bomb. Pro- nounce bonn, as in from, or bum
 Often Misspelled: Eaves, lower edges of roof, Eve; the close of day.
 Synonyms. Marvellous, miracu- lcus, wonderful, incredible.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours.' Let us in- crease. our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. TodayS word: Elicit; to draw fcvth. "Ad- versity has the effect of eliciting talents, which in prosperous cir cumstanceS would have lain dor mant. Horace.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-06
POLITICAL TRENDS

With the Republicans outnumbered so badly that there is opportunity for contest political gossip throughout the land appears to center in the contro- court battle started the idea and now commentators having their innings at predicting the strength of the so-caed Conservative and New Deal factions making up the Democratic party.
 Outcome of the first court battle generally interpreted Conservative victory But there seems to be question whether such is the case. A poll taken by the American Institute of Public Opinion would discount the theory. The Institute polled the voters the various states the question: "If Roosevelt isn't candidate for reelection in 1940 would you prefer a conservative type of candidate New Deaer?"
 Result of that poll the country over reveals the Institute reports, that 67 percent favored New favored Conservative It is interesting that this trend universal The New England States voted 70 percent New Deal preference Middle Allan tic States 72 percent East Central States GA percent West Central States 58 percent; Southern States 68 percent; Rocky Mountain States GA percent, and Pacific Coast States 67 percent.
 But with this top-heavy New Deal preference, the Institute poll indicates that the conservative ele ment still has a strong influence on Democratic policies because of the fact that is not confined to section but like the New Deal sentiment is equally divided the country Dr. George Gallup. who gets out the poll, however expresses the view that public sentiment holds the poll now reveals New Dealers may supplant some of the Conservative