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Evening star., 1937-12-19
The Travellers Notebook
Seven Luxury Liners to Unfold Beauties OF South
america in Special Cruises, With RIO
Bright Spot of MI.

Sugar Loaf, or from its loftier rival,
Corcovado. the scenery seems unreal.
There, nearly 1850 feet below the
giant statue of Christ the Redeemer,
spreads a city that eddies up the
valleys like wave on . rocky shore
That narrow ribbon Is the Avenida
Rio Branco, main downtown artery,
lined with sidewalk cafes and coffee
bars" theaters and imposing build
ings. Auto, trolley or cog wheel rail-
way take the visitor down from the
peak, or, from Sugar Loaf, COM
bined cable car and trolley ride carries
one back into the heart Of the city.
The colors Of Rios kaleidoscope are
brilliant and live long as memories:
Botafogo, FLAMENCO and Copacabana.
rich seaside resorts Rua de Ouvi-
dor, chic with fashions from its smart
shops /. the ferry to Pagueta, Dom
Joao's Island of Love-" where ro-
nance persists and the street lights
sleep on nights Of bright moonlight
135$000 is $1,000 in American
cash if the Brazilian milreis clings
to its Scent value forget the fig
ures to the right of the :, for SIM
plification. and multiply by eight
the Jardin da Praca Republica, where
proud peacocks roam and sentiment
herons stand the Copacabana
and Urea casinos, with roulette and
dancing d. the Tijuca forests
Petropolis, summer resort Of wealthy
Brazilisns some 40 miles away and
reached by beautiful mountain high
way butterfly wing jewelry .
Bahamas. a classic among rag dolls.
Such is Rio, gracious and luxurious.
| pERHAPS only Rio could be an
appropriate climax to the three
round South America cruise liners,
which are routed through the Panama
Canal first, down the west coast and
up the east. The canal. a thrill in
itself, is but prelude to a stranger
land, Peru, with relics Of the Incan
Empire amid a new slant on modern
ity. Valparaiso or Puerto Monn serve
as gateways t. the grandeur Of the
Chilean lake region, emerald green
stretches of water hemmed in by the
rugged Andes and rivaling the mag
niflcent views of the coast Of Norway.
But the real challenge to the supreme
Norwegian scenery is found farther
down. The Rotterdam will spend .
day cruising in and about Renihue
Fjord.
Still the ships sail south, and within
38 degrees Of the South Pole they
enter the awe-inspiring channel that
to millions of travellers Is no more
than the name Of a place on the maps
the Straits of Magellan. The trip
through the straits takes about II
hours. Then the cruise ships put
in at Magallanes, formerly known as
Punta Arenas, and the worlds south
ernmost town. The liners then step
up the characteristic ports of the
east coast toward Rio and home.
THE cruises are tailored for those
who may take holiday of a
days up to those having two months
to spare. First of the trio of Who's
Who" liners to sail around the tip
| OF the continent is the Gripsholm,
leaving New York January 20 and
returning 54 days later The Rotter-
dam, sailing February on q trip of
more than $4,000 miles, covers her
itinerary in 81 days. Shortest trip u
that of the Columbus, ~ days.
! The Empress Of Australia initiate.
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calling on cruises, picturesque sailing
ships, schooners, yachts, sloops,
dinghys and bumboats lie at anchor.
In the shaded streets open shops
display magnificent variety Of mer-
chandise. East Indians, Chinese,
Spanish, Portuguese, Englishmen,
Frenchmen, Hollanders, Javanese,
Venezuelans and even Egyptians,
proud Of their wares and eager for
business, vie with one another for
patronage.
In the lofty lounges Of cosmopoli-
tan hotels. world travellers and traders
take their ease over tall iced drinks
Curacao Is one Of the interesting
ports Of call OF special Caribbean
cruises.
Evening star., 1937-12-19
Nv JACQUES FUTRELLE, Jr.

By JACQUES FUTRELLE, Jr.
- EVERAL years ago an enhancing
moving picture flashed across
Americas silver screens. 1t was
- entitled, Flying Down to Rio,"
and was notable for several reasons.
1t has several tunes that caught on,
added a new word, carioca, to the
vocabularies of the livelier sets; was
one of the first films, perhaps the
first, to team Ginger Rogers and Fred
Astaire, and called attention to gra-
cious and beautiful, dreamy yet flash
ing land lying to the south. And
American audiences learned, too, that
it was Just few days away, for woven
into the love story were the big Pan
American Always liners that linked
the United States and this gay and
modern capital.
1t might be giving the film too much
credit to say that it turned travel in
a new, little-appreciated direction.
Momentous policies of trade and
good neighborliness," and, more re-
Gently, radio programs, since have
SCI NCO W llldhc fAIllSl lCdllS SOIlSCiOllS
Of the bright countries that lie, fig
uratively, under the Southern Cross
To many, the film was their introduc-
tion to what is the newest and satis-
flying discovery in travel. Yet it is not
a startling theory that the musical
film was a factor. South America
itself has acquired taste for Yankee
living comfortS-bedside telephones
and sleek automobiles, for instance
through the medium of American
movies.
WHATEVER the cause, a stunning
travel land has risen suddenly
before those American globe-tro
who travelled only in terms of north
latitudes. 1t is true that in those days
of the early '30s the sea service, at
least to the east coast of South Amer
lea, was nothing to mention in the
same breath with the luxury liners
that piled the Atlantic to Europe
Ships were rated as slow and passen-
gers ranked little above all-important
freight cargoes.
South American enthusiasts dreamed
OF the day when the biggest and speed-
lest liners would make the trip. It
was then but laugh in steamship
circles. In the play of economic and
political forces, cities and the byways
OF the United States began to hear
much of South America. The char
acteristic countries struck popular
fancy and travellers made inquiries on
exploring, in ease and comfort, this
fabulous land.
Last winter the Aquitania and the
Rotterdam blazed the trail across the
sapphire sea with special cruises. They
clicked. Within few months it was
announced that whole fleet of dream
ships, with the Normandie and the
Rex in the vanguard, would sail the
present winter for South America
So, early in 1898, four speedy luxury
liners will fly down to Rio, using
the West Indies ports as stepping
stones, and three others will circle the
foot of the continent, touching cities
on both the east and west coasts.
THE accent is on Rio, smart, lively
and cultured capital of Brazil
Nesting at the foot of blue and green
mountains and edging the shore Of q
mirrorlike bay, bright Rio possesses
dramatic beauty. From the top Of
Evening star., 1937-12-19
Soil Erosion Paintings Mapped.

sPARTANBURG, s. c., Dec. ls
@.-Nearly so,ooo,oOo trees, s,ooo,-
600 shrubs and 100000 Kudzu plants
will be planted in soil erosion control
demonstration areas in the southeast
ern region during the next two or
three months, DR.. T. s. Buie, in charge
OF the Soil Conservation Service in the
region, said today.
Evening star., 1937-12-19

the Rio via West Indies group OF
ships, sailing January is and return
ing 80 days later. The Rex takes Is
days, sailing January 20. Next goes
the Normandie, leaving February S,
with = 22-day itinerary. The Aqui-
tania sails February II on q 33-day
cruise.
Evening star., 1937-12-19

Endowment Of libraries has been q
favorite philanthropy in America
The name of Andrew Carnegie heads
the list of benefactors.
Evening star., 1937-12-19
Jamaica's 16 Harbors.

KINGSTON, Dec. l8.-Jamaica, IN
the British West Indies, has 16 excel
lent harbors, chief Of which are King
ston, Port Morant, Old Harbour, Mon
tego Bay (the famous winter play
grounO. Falmouth, st. AIMS Bay,
Port Maria and Port Antonio.
Evening star., 1937-12-19

south seas adventure cruise, February 1st
New 53-ft. schooner. Approximate EXPENSE
Sl0O per month each; minimum 3 months.
seven Seas, Box 1S11. Miami. Fla,
Evening star., 1937-08-18

All girls fitting the specifications are
requested to register here before leav-
ing for Hollywood. Especially If they
are not leaving for Hollywood.
Evening star., 1937-08-18
OIL RICHES GROW
IN ILLINOIS AREA
Southern Section of State
Convinced Industry Will
Be Permanent.
SANDRA STORME.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CENTRALIA, Ill, August 1s-In
one torrid Summer the Southern Ill-
nois oil development has advanced
from a boom into permanent in
dustry.
Major wells in the 30-mile area
around Clay City, Clsne and Noble
alone are pouring into pipelines at
least 5000 barrels day, oil company
officials estimated today
Towns formerly consisting of an
elevator and a general store, for the
most part, now are painting up, mod
ernizing and reaping the harvest. The
prices Of crops are forgotten.
Celebration Arranged.
Convinced they have a permanent
thing, the New Illinois Oil Field
Civic Committee will hold an Official
celebration at Olney Friday The
event is heralded as celebrating the
advent OF the new oil field in Rich
land Clay, Wayne and Jasper Coun-
ties"
1t was estimated that between
100000 and 100000 acres are un-
der lease in Southern Illinois. While
oil men admit there are going to be
some hzzlers among the skyrockets,
enough pools have been opened to
justify the laying of miles of pipe
lines.
While the main fields OF develop
ment have been concentrated in about
four counties, actual drilling tests are
under way in an area fully 10 miles
long and 60 miles wide, with a mad
scrambling for leases through terri
tory at least so miles further south.
Land values have increased tenfold in
less than a year.
Nine Wells in Area.
There are nine wells in the area
producing more than 1000 barrels
each day. At Noble, seven miles
east OF Clay City, one Oil company
struck heavy producer which brought
the village to fever heat. Within a
few days the village had leased a park,
= base ball field and even q portion
OF the cemetery for oil
The boom has spread into almost
every industry. Oil companies and
seismograph crews have taken over
ONCE spaces in many communities,
particularly Olney, Nation and Gen.
tralia.
Evening star., 1937-08-18
MISSING WAR VETERAN
FOUND AFTER 3 MONTHS
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
GORDONsVILLE, Va, August ls.-
Unable to account for the three
months since his disappearance from
home. Seldom Rhoades, so, Of Cor
louisville. veteran Of the World War.
was found near exhaustion yesterday
in woods 2 miles from Gordonsville.
Mayor w. c. Stratton said Rhoadss
WAS seen near the town Monday, but
disappeared again until hounds were
brought from the State farm to pick
up the trail.
When members Of the large search
ing party came across Rhoades he
spoke clearly for 4 few moments and
then lapsed into mumbling. He was
removed to the Veterans Hospital at
Roanoke.
Rhoades was wounded and gassed
during the war. Mayor Stratton said.
He had been missing since May Is and
told his rescuers he had lived on ber-
ries and raw corn. Acquaintance said
he-had lost about IS or 80 pounds.
Evening star., 1937-08-18
POTOMAC POLLUTION
FUND LACK DECRIED
Virginia Health Officer Disap.
pointed by Mere Creation Of
Conservation Authority.

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, August 1s.-Dr. I. C.
Riggin. State health commissioner.
expressed disappointment yesterday
that no Federal funds were provided
in 4 Senate resolution approved by
tie House Rivers and Harbors Com
mittee for the creation OF 4 Potomac
Valley conservancy district",to handle
pollution problems.
DR.. Riggin, 4 member Of the Virginia
Potomac River Pollution Commission,
said 1t had been hoped that funds up
to t15,000,000 would be provided for
the prevention and abatement OF pol
luton.
The pending resolution merely au-
thorizes the creation OF the authority
among the States OF Maryland. Vir-
glnia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania
and the District Of Columbia.
Forest rangers carry 70-pound gaso-
line water pumps to remote forest
fires on their backs.
Evening star., 1937-08-18
Cadets Earn Aviator's Rank.

A dozen aviation cadets Of the Naval
Reserve have been designated as naval
aviators. the Navy Department an
nounced today. They will be detached
from the Naval Air Station at Pensa-
cola. Fla, about August 70. The new
aviators will be ordered to active duty
with the aircraft squadrons OF the
United States fleet.
Evening star., 1937-08-18

A lofty highway in Yellowstone
National Park runs II miles at aNi-
tudes averaging 10000 feet.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24

Well, Sir, I saw something in one
of our exchanges last week, that needs
looking into. If the statement read
is true, then it upsets a lifelong i'm
preston and overturns what thought
was a long established fact. I am
quite sure that in the recollection of
the Oldest inhabitants, things have
been different from the way the above
mentioned exchange saw them.
The article in question was publish
ed in a Talbot County paper, and said
paper in town so near the water
that the land flattens out into salt
marshes, and tree growth is scarce.
Consequently, they may be excused in
being a little backward in "treeology."
The writer was telling about Clinton
Duncan's purchase of the old ferry,
Emerson c. Harrington, and what
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24

the owner was going to do with it.
According to the scribe, Clinton was
going to moor it in the swamp on the
Somerset side of the Pocomoke River
and use it for various and sundry pur-
poses.
So far so good. Then the writer
began to give rein to his creative mind
and pictured the tall smoke-stack of
the old steamer, raising its lofty head
until it showed it's blackened top above
the whispering pines of that primeval
growth of trees!
Pines! mind you. Now I ask all
you Pocomokians, of no matter what
race, color, or previous condition of
servitude, what sort of trees have you
been taught, even from your mothers
knee, grew on both sides the most pic
turesque river in these United States
of America?
Pines? No, my lord. Ask the
shingles that bar the storms from
many human protective dwelling /:
ask the fishermen who paddles his
little canoe amongst the Tuckahoos,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
Texaco Basket Ball
Team Beats Onancock

The local Texaco basketball team,
sponsored by C. K. Duncan and coach
ed by Byrd Willing met and defeated
strong quintet from Onancock on
Thursday of last week on the Accomac
basketball court.
The feature of the game was the
fine defensive work of both teams and
the eagle-eye shooting of Earl Allen.
The final score was 22-14 in favor
of the TeXaco's.
The local team has scheduled some
college and other strong teams from
the Shore. Goldey College will play
the Texaco's on local floor on Thurs
day, January 81 and the boys will
journey to Wilmington on January
Ii to play the strong college quintet.
The team is made up of the follow
ing: Mac Littleton, guard; Earl AL
len, center; Norman Allen, forward;
Joe Levin, forward; Wilson Hancock
guard; Paul Cutler, guard; Earl Small
guard; John Powell, forward.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
BOY SCOUT DISTRICT
APPOINTS COMMITTEE

At a recent meeting of the POGO
moke District, Boy Scouts of Ameri-
ca, held at Crisfield, the following
committee was named:
Chairman, Ralph A. Ross, Pocomoke
City, Md.
Vice-Chairman, A. Wellington Taw-
es, of Crisfield, Maryland.
SUBJ hairmen were named as fol-
lows:
Activities and Civic Service, Ray
mond C. Dryden, of Pocomoke City.
Camping, Everett c. Cannon, OF
Princess Anne, Maryland.
Finance, G. Ray Matthews, Girls
field, Maryland.
Leadership Training, George Moore,
Crisfield, Maryland.
Organization and Troop Service
Godfrey Child, ESQ.,, Pocomoke City,
Md.
Publicity, E. J. Clarke, Pocomoke
City, Md.
Scout Advancement, Roy Woodland,
Marion Station, Md.
District Commissioner, G. Ray Mat
thews, Crisfield, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24

city at $3.50 o'clock Saturday morning
of lobar pneumonia after an illness of
one week. She was GO years of age.
Mrs. Pusey was a good mother and
a faithful friend and her death, which
came as shock to neighbors, friends
and relatives, is sincerely regretted.
Funeral services were held from her
late home at Williams, conducted by
Rev. Elmer H. Pryor, of Rehoboth
Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. FL
wood Cursey of Cokesbury Methodist
Church. Interment was in Wango
Cemetery, near Salisbury. The active
bearers were: Luther G. Parsons. Ell
ton Powell, William Carmine, Hobson
Corbin, Marion Butler and Spencer
Corbin.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Pussy
is survived by one daughter and one
son, Mrs. Roger Butler, of near town,
and Mr.. Lloyd Burke, of Salisbury.
Also by three sisters and two broth
ers: Mrs. Mollie Burke of Pocomoke
City, Mrs. Amelia Ellen Burke, of
Snow Hill, Mrs. Martha Smullin, of
Public Landing, Mr.. Washington
Truitt and Mr.. Asbury Truitt of Sal
isbury.
She also leaves four grandchildren.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24

that border the banks with their green
and gold; ask the larger manufac-
turer of craft what he usese for
Notwithstanding; ask the fence-build-
er when he's looking for eternal life
in post; ask the wood-worker in gen.
eral what sort Of trees grow in the
region where the old Emerson C. Har-
rington is to rest it's weary ribs for
its remaining years.
Will he answer-Pines 2 No, indeed.
Ever since the Indian nosed his canoe
into Dividing Creek; gathered wild
grapes in "Terrapin GUT" trapped
cells in Poly Henderson's gut; or
moored his craft to one of the trees
as he fished and hunted in the waters
and woods of the Pocomoke, which he
named as muddy Waters" and he
will tell you that pine tree "flourishes
in different soil, and the cypress
grows where the Harrington will push
its nose. There maybe such a tree
here and there, which can well be de-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
CHIRPS

Continued from Page
A Merry Christmas and A Happy
New Year from "Chirps."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
BUDDY CAMP
BELIEVES in AN
EVEN PROGRAM
Will Appear In The Charity Ball
To Be Given BY The Local
Lions Club
CAMPBELL KNOWN AS
"CHIEFTAIN OF SWING

Although Buddy Campbell, leader
of the Caledonians, the popular Bal
timore dance orchestra which the
Lions Club has engaged to play its
Charity Ball at the State Armory on
New Years Eve, is known in musical
circles as "The Chieftain of Swing"
because he was a pioneer of this ul-
tra-moden type of rhythmic dance
music, being as a matter of fact a
mong the first to introduce it south
of New York, he believes in present
ing balanced program embracing all
forms of present day popular music.
Realizing the variety of tastes that
exists among dancers today, he offers
some "sweet" or melodious music;
some shot" or animated music, full of
harmonious runs and special arrange
ments; and some up-to-the-minute
Swing" music which is just the thing
for the hilarious welcome which the
New Year demands. It usually hap
pens that dancers are quick to express
their preference for the particular
form which they most enjoy, and Bud
dy Campbell, like the good Snowman
he is, loses no time in giving them
what they like. This is one reason
why the Caledonians are in constant
demand around Baltimore for college
dances, monthly 'hops", annual
"proms," football dances and the many
occasions when students and their
friends throw parties for the sheer
pleasure of dancing to up-to-date mus
ic. Buddy Campbell has played in all
the clubs in and around Baltimore,
Washington, Wilmington and Phila-
delphia, and is constantly sought af-
ter to play for the Masons, Elks, Odd
Fellows, K. of c., American Legion
and all of their women's auxiliaries.
They made most success tour of the
dance halls in the western part of the
state last winter and are now being
solicited for early appearances in
Cumberland and Hagerstown to play
repeat dates. The boys are eagerly
loking forward to their journey to
Pocomoke City and to their privilege
of being on hand to welcome the New
Year into the lives of the guests of
the Lions Club. A gay party is an
ticipated, which is only natural when
a crowd of happy people get together,
especially when they are provided
with horns, cow-bells, plenty of con-
fetti and serpentine streamers, to say
nothing of the opportunity to mingle
and jostle each other to the tuneful
strains of the latest fox-trots, waltzes,
stomps and marches, played by an &C.
tet of Maryland's favorite sons in
their jolliest mood. Let this New
Years be that big time you have al
ways looked forward to "Shoot the
Works" and have the "Time" of your
life!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
VIRGINIA BOY
AND GIRL WIN
THE TOY PRIZE
COffman Fishers Prizes Won
By OnancOck Girl And BY
An ExmOre Boy

The Billy and Ruth Toy contest
put on by the Coffman-Fisher store
and which has held the attention of
the children for the past four weeks
has ended and the prizes are waiting
for the lucky little boy and girl to
claim them. The contest was close
and it was rather a difficult matter to
select the winners. The letters were
judged on four points: composition,
neatness, spelling and penmanship.
Miss Alice r. Young acted as Judge
and the two letters rating highest in
the four points were written by lit
tie Miss Betty Hearne, of Onancock,
and John Lee Gladstone, of Exmore.
Many letters were sent in from all
over the Shore, both in Maryland and
Virginia and it's quite evident the
kiddies are intedested in Billy and
Ruth toys.
Mr.. Morris, manager of the local
Coffman-Fisher store, asks that Betty
and John call at the store to receive
their prizes. Betty will receive love-
ly doll house and John will be award
ed Fort. These winning letters will
also be entered in the National prize
contest so each of the two winners of
the local contest stand chance of
winning even greater prizes.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
AUTOMOBILE CLUB
BROADCASTS OVER WSAL

A regular feature of each Thurs
day afternoon program from 3:15 to
$3.50 o'clock over Salisbury's new radio
station, WSAL, commencing this
week will be The Motorist," under the
auspices of the Automobile Club of
Maryland.
The speaker on the initial program
will be Robert A. Dunn, manager of
the Salisbury branch office of the
Automobile Club, 1O4 N. Division St.
From time to time guest speakers
will be invited.
The program will be devoted to
topics of interest to all motorists.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24

of life. Surrounded by everything to
make life livable, it seems a myster-
ious fate that would snatch her from
the banquet of life almost as soon as
she had taken her seat at the feast
table.
Another one of Pocomoke's repres-
entatives of old families has joined the
innumerable throng. It cannot be
other than a source of deep regret;
but "This world is the land of the
dying; the next is the land of the
living"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
Thursday, December %, 1887

nominated "The Lonesome Pine, and
I've no doubt it has sung requiem
for its said position away from the
loose soil of Klej Grange or Sandy
Hill. So, my friend, come down and
look us over; We'll show YOU the diff
ference between a cypress and pine,
and we let you view the prettiest
stream this side the Golden Shore.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
Mrs. Ledr1u171 Dies
Suddenly Friday
Continued from page /

could not be well spared.
Mrs. Lednum had much to live for
and it seems inexplicable that she
should have been taken in the prime