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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-01-02
STEELE WINS
 TEN FOUNDER.
 AKRON NEGRO
Tacoma Champion Decis- ively Beats Former Mid-
 dleweight Titlist

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Jan. D. Freddie Steele, of Tocoma, middle weight champion of the world, de- cisively whipped William Gorilla" Jones, Akron, Ohio, negro, and former holder of the title, in ten rounds.
 Steele weighed 157 pounds and Jones weighed 1858 pounds.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
FUNERAL RITES HELD
FOR PRINCESS ANNE man

Funeral services for Mr.. William p.
Fitzgerald, 81 year old resident of
Princess Anne, were conducted from
his late home on Somerset Avenue
Monday morning, by Rev. Ransom P.
Nichols.
The deceased was one of Princess
Anne's most prominent citizens and
has been connected with the business
life of the city for many years. He
was taken suddenly i'll on Friday of
last week and removed to the PENN
sula General Hospital in Salisbury
where he died Saturday afternoon.
The deceased is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Ruby Fitzgerald; two
sons, William, Jr., of Baltimore, and
Henry Ford Fitzgerald of Princess
Anne; and his mother, Mrs. Charles
Fitzgerald Of Allen:
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
HALLOWEEN DANCE
TO Be STAGED BY
AMERICAN LEGION
Affair Will Be Held In State Ar
mory In POcOmOke The
Night Of Nov. 1

Worcester Post No. SO American
Legion will start their dance season
in Pocomoke City by having Lew
Start and his Country Club orchestra
play for it's dance patrons the even
ing of Monday, November LIST at the
State Armory here, beginning at 9:3C
o'clock.
The Post will adhere to it's policy
of furnishing the best music obtain
able within reason this season as was
done last year.
Lew Start and His Country Club
Orchestra is a great favorite on the
Shore. The personnel of the orches-
ira has been increased, and, as every
one knows the Armory at Pocomoke
has the best dance floor on the Shore.
The price is reasonable, 81 pei
couple. Phone for reservations immed-
lately, 3O6-J Pocomoke. The Ameri-
can Legion asks your cooperation. A
splendid attendance will enable them
to furnish music at all times, of the
highest caliber. Keep the date in
mind, Monday night, November LIST.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
MIR. AND MRS. TARR
ENTERTAIN FOR SON

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Tarr entertained
quite number of young people Thurs
day evening, October z, in honor of
their son, Ralph Eugene's twenty-first
birthday. Those present were: Misses
Evelyn Hall, Olive Taylor, Mary
Ward, Mildred Johnson, Doris Payne,
Mildred Pilchard, Ruth Perdue and
Virginia Ward and Messrs. Ralph
Tarr, James Ward, Lewis Burbage,
Preston Payne, Lubin Pilchard, Frank
Redden, Earl Redden and Harry Cher
rix.
Games were played until late hour
after which the guests were invited
into the dining room which was beau
tifully decorated, the color scheme be-
ing pink and white, where the birthday
cake with twenty-one candles were
lighted.
Refreshments of homemade ice
cream, cake, sailed nuts, and minis
were served. Ralph was the recipient
of many useful and beautiful gifts. At
a late hour the guests went to their
respective homes wishing him many
more happy birthdays.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
POWER BOAT MEETS
WITH MOTOR TROUBLE

The "Thelma", power boat belong
ing to Capt. v. C. Miles, this city,
met with motor trouble on Wednesday
of this week; was picked up by the
Claibome-Annapolis ferry, John M
Dennis; and was lowed into Annapolis
for repairs. Capt. Dan Higgins, is in
command of the ferry.
The Thelma is so foot power work
boat. She carried two men in the
crew. The boat was enroute to Wash
ington, N. c., with cargo of empty
pickle barrels.
Captain Miles hoisted distress
signal and was picked up by the Den
mis- which was on its way to Annapolis
from the Eastern Shore. Several
breaks in the tow line caused the fer
ry to be an hour late on her schedule.
The Thelma was laid up at the foot
of King George Street for repairs.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
H. M. WALTERS
ATTENDS MEET
INSURANCE MEN
Sessions Of Association Were
Attended By Over One
Hundred Members
MIR. WALTERS ELECTED
REGIONAL VICE-PRESA

H. Merrill Walters, of this city,
was in attendance this week upon the
meeting of the Maryland Association
of Insurance Agents, which came off
in Hagerstown on Monday and Tues
day.
Mr.. Avery Hall of Salisbury, was
selected by the nominating committee
as the only candidate for president OF
the Association.
Regional Vice-Presidents are chos-
EN-, one from the Western Shore, one
from the Eastern Shore, and one from
Baltimore City, one from Annapolis,
Ralph Biddle, Baltimore; J. Glenn
Bell, Frostburg, for the Western
Shore; J. D. Lazenby, of Annapolis;
and Fl. Merrill Walters, of Pocomoke
City, Eastern Shore.
The place of the 1888 convention
was not selected, but an invitation was
received from the Chamber of Com
merce in Baltimore. It was said the
convention would probably be held in
the central part Of the State.
Sessions of the association, which
was organized last year, were attend
ed by over one hundred association
members, special agents and company
representatives. During sessions there
was a discussion in regard to pro-
posed change, in State insurance laws,
but no definite action was taken.
Congratulations are due Mr.. Walters
for the compliment paid him, which,
of course, comes from recognition
of his personal standing amongst in
surance men, and Of his ability as a
representative of his profession. The
selection puts him in line for the presi-
dency when the next election takes
place.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
CITY COUNCIL APPROVES
APPLICATION FOR TRACT
TO CONVERT INTO A PARK
SNOW HILL MAYOR
MEETS WITH ACCIDENT

Mayor j. o. Byrd, of Snow Hill, was
one of the principals in an auto ac-
cident which occurred last Monday
morning on the Pocomoke Snow Hill
road.
Mr.. Byrd, while driving his OWL
car, met another machine on curve
Possibly both cars were making the
turn just little in each others terri
tory, and in the effort to get back
on his own, Mr.. Byrd's car swerved
over to the right, side-swiped tree
and was considerably damaged.
While the Mayor was cut and bruis-
ed considerably and evidently received
a blow on the back, from which he
is suffering some pain, still he was
fortunate to escape more serious
trouble. The occupants of the other
car were uninjured. It was a Della
ware car, Mr.. Byrd was unacquainted
with it's occupants, and did not learn
who they were. The driver stopped
but as no charges were made by eth
er, both considered the incident closed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15

GIVES CHARGE
TO JURYMEN
Delivers Verbal BrOadside A
gainst Law Violations In
The County
VIM. E. THOMAS SELECTED
FOREMAN OF GRAND JURY

Strong recommendations that the
Grand Jury summon and examine al
Worcester County Police Officers, in
GLIDING those stationed within the
towns of Berlin, o. City, Snow Hill
and Pocomoke, in order that it. may
be ascertained exactly what has been
done toward curbing gambling, was
argued by Associate Judge James M
Crockett in charging the % members
of the newly, drawn October Grand
Jury at the opening session of the Wo1
cester County Circuit Court at Snow
Hill on Monday morning.
Witnesses and talismen constituted
the majority of the 200 spectators
present in the Court House Monday
morning when the regular October
Term of Circuit Court convened with
Associate Judges James M. Crockett
and T. Sangston Insley on the bench
William E. Thomas, prominent farm
er of near Shovel this county, was
selected by the court as Grand Jury
foreman. The remaining members oil
the Grand Jury were drawn as fol.
lows: J. Ralph Boston, John F. Mis-.
ter, Horace FL. Richardson, William z
Petit, Edwin Parade, Crawford o
Savage, John v. Bryde, Algia r. Mar.
liner, Henry F. Cherrix, William 81
Adkins, j. Thomas Evans, William M
Sirmon, Carl Rauetnkranz, Sylvester
T. Pruitt, Charles Hastings, John DUN.
can, Norman M. Dryden, Preston
West, Weston G. Pusey, Willis C
Hall, Richard Jones and S. Clyde Town
send.
Those remaining as members of the
Petit Jury are as follows: Robert J
Lambden, Clarence A. Nelson, G. Rus
sell Carter, George Nelson, Paul C
Rayne, Sampson West, Grover C
Johnson, Woodward C. Merrill, Robert
H. Northam, William II. Purnell, Ray
mond Dixon, Harry Timmons, Spencer
D. Corbin, Clarence P. Richardson
Howard E. Hall, Alton Dryden, Nor
man S. Mariner, John T. Hudson, Cal
vim D. Quinn, Homer L. Mason, Sr.
Russell o. Hickman, J. Warren Smith
William M. Chopper, Clayton F. Lam
bertson and Horace o. Cropper.
After calling the attention of tn.
Grand Jurors to State Laws on abor.
ton, defalcations by public officials
and narcotics, Judge Crockett deliver.
ed verbal broadside against alleged
law violations within the confines OF
Continued on Page ~
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
FOrty-Eight Acres Secured From
The Old Hearne Estate For
Golf And Other Things
ENTAILS OUTLAY OF
10000 DOLLARS

The Mayor and City Council, of Po-
comoke, at special meeting held on
Friday. of last week, certainly got a
move on themselves and went places,
taking action on three very important
matters of civic life.
First, they approved an application
to WPA for the acquisition of 49,
acre tract of land, which along with
small appropriation of municipal
funds, will be converted into an
amusement and recreation center for
this city and vicinity.
This tract lies along the water front
of the Pocomoke River on what is IA
miliarly known as the DR.. Hearne es-
tate. It is proposed to lay out g.
hole golf course, tennis courts, and to
build log cabin house measuring
60 feet by 80 feet. A board walk ex-
tending along the river shore, and
pier reaching out into the stream, are
also included. Plans for identifying
the resort also mention small inlets
mechanically made, and these cross
ed by attractive rustic bridges. Judges
who have viewed the site, profess to
see great opportunities for artistic
display and, no doubt, much attention
will be given to Identification.
Before work can be started, the
proposal has to go through several
channels of approval. Started by the
local Corporation authorities, it has
already received official sanction of
the Salisbury headquarters. It next
has to go to Baltimore and finally to-
the President himself. This may take,
more or less time, but those Gin the
know" predict favorable outcome all
along the line.
Besides the amusement and recrea-
tional aspects of this project, it has
also its utilization value. A big per-
centage of it is labor, material enter
ing to small degree. And it is I'M
skilled labor, offering an opportunity
for those who might be otherwise abb
solutely unable to secure work, thus
contributing to the total payroll of the
city. The amount expected to be spent
on the project will probably reach $50,
600. The community is looking for
ward to its realization with a good
deal of interest.
A second action of the City Coun-
Gil will provide markers for POGO
moke streets. A stranger entering
from the north is little confused af-
ter crossing the bridge. To direct
more explicitly, signs will be put on
the lamp posts corner Front and Mar
ket designating the continuation of
the city limits, signs giving names of
Route Is, and then along Market to
cross streets will be placed.
These have long been needed and it
has been not many weeks ago that
Continued on Page 100
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
LOCAL ROTARY
CLUB HEARS
REV.PALMORE
Speaker Depicts Modes Of Living
And Conditions In
Japan
WAR PREVENTS MIR.
PALMORE'S RETURN

The local Rotary Club listened to a
very interesting talk last Monday even
ing, given by Rev. P. Lee Palmore, of
the Monument Methodist Church,
Richmond, Va. Mr.. Palmore has had
considerable experience in Japan as a
missionary, connected with the South
ern Methodist Mission, Mage MACH,
Oita, japan.
The speaker depicted very clearly
the modes of living in Japan, the
crowded condition of the populace, the
highly organized government, and the
general efficiency of the people.
Relative to the present state of war
fare, Mr.. Palmore stated that in ia
pan there were 70 millions of people
and the country was about as large as
the state of California. He intimated
that it was almost necessary for the
population to secure additional terri
tory for breathing space. Further
more, they seem to have an example
set them of foreign possession by
other great powers, and why not an
empire for Japan.
Mr.. PalmOre gave the members a
sample of the Japanese tongue, and
judging by his apparent fluency he
must have "gained more than work.
ing command of the language. It was
all Japanese, tho, to his audience.
Mr.. Palmore is, at present, prevent
ed by the war conditions from return
ing to Japan. This prohibition, he
says, is very distasteful to his family,
who have really learned to love the
country. His lecture was declared a
real treat by the members of the club.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
OCTOBER IS
HARVEST MONTH
in POCOMOKE
Merchants Offering Many Out
standing Values During
This Month
SALE CONTINUES TO
OCTOBER THIRTIETH

Harvest Month" in Pocomoke is
bringing many interested visitors to
the town and the values being offered
by the merchants are exceptional.
Each merchant has selected from his
store an article of merchandise which
will be placed on sale week of Oc-
tober 18th and held on sale one week
when this will be withdrawn and an
other put on sale for week of October
18th and again week of October 25th.
Circulars have been distributed thru
out the Shore announcing these remark
able values. Additional circulars may
be obtained at this office or at any
store displaying the yellow Harvest
Month" pennant.
Specials offered for week of Oc-
tober II are still on sale and will not
be withdrawn until this Saturday night
at closing time. Be sure to read the
circular from cover to cover. Visit
the stores. You have never been Of
fered more remarkable values. It is
not an ordinary sale but bona fide
values which mean the saving Of many
dollars on desirable and seasonable
merchandise.
One merchant offers a IA 1-2 x 20
part linen crash towel at &c. An
other .6.75 dress at $4.93. Other
items include: new fall street dress
es at 1898; $2.98 shoes at $1.98; 100
silk dresses at 81; II "a blankets at
$4.95; 5000 casserole at CSC; $35 coats
at $24.5O;' S. mans hat for $3.95;
$1O.25 oil heating stove at $3.50; husky
knee-boots at $1.59; 1 years subscrip-
ton to the Worcester Democrat for
81 and other bargains. Anyone IA
miliar with these values will recog-
nize the saving on each item.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
SOMERSET CO.
TEAM RANKS
End in CONTEST
Splendid Showing In Baltimore
Livestock Show Held
Last Week
ALAN LONG, JR., HAS
A SCORE OF 98S

The Somerset All Fat Livestock
Judging Team made splendid show
ing in the State All Fat Livestock
Judging Contest held last week in
connection with the Baltimore Live
stock Show.
The members of the Somerset team
were Alan Long, Jr., Hugh Long, and
Paul Sigrist. There were fifteen
county teams entered in the contest.
The winning team was from Mont
gomery County, having score of 2916
points. The Somerset boys placed
second with a score of 1867, Kent
County was third with a score of 2842,
Carroll, fourth, score 1880 and Fred
erick County placed fifth with score
of 1858 points.
Alan Long, Jr., was fourth high boy
in the contest with an individual score
of 988. Henry Roller, of Carroll, won
the high individual honors with a
score of 1896. First prize was trip
to the International Livestock Show in
Chicago.
Paul Sigrist finished in ninth place
among the forty-three boys in the con-
test. Pauls score was 967 points.
The boys judged three classes each
of fat cattle, sheep, and hogs and gave
oral reasons for one class Of each
in prize money for placing among the
livestock. The boys also won $4,000
first fifteen places in the different
classes of livestock.
Alan Long, Jr., won 9Th place in
the Judging of beef cattle, 18th in
judging sheep, and 18th in Judging
hogs; winning a total of $14.0O.
Paul Sigrist won 9Th place in judg-
ing beef cattle and 14th place in judg-
ing sheep; winning $500.
Hugh Long stood 9Th in Judging
sheep, winning $500 as his share of
the prize money.
This is the first time that the Som
erset All Club boys took part in this
Judging contest an dthey are being
congratulated on their splendid
achievement.
In preparing for the contest it was
necessary for the boys to go to Talbot
and Queen Anne Counties to find suit
able classes of livestock for Judging
work. They were accompanied to the
Baltimore Livestock Show by County
Agent C. z. Keller.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
MISS FONTAINE
IS MARRIED TO
BALTIMORE MAN
Ceremony Performed In Princess
Anne Church, Sat
urday Afternoon
COUPLE WILL RESIDE
IN BALTIMORE

A wedding of widespread interest
was solemnized in the Manokin Pres
byterian Church in Princess Anne Sat
urday afternoon at four o'clock when
Miss Margaret Chamberlin Fontaine,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mil
bourne Fontaine, became the bride of
Mr.. Joseph Constantine Baugher, Jr.
of Baltimore.
The church was beautifully decorat-
ed in yellow and white chrysanthe-
NUNS and autumn leaves.
The bride was gowned in white satin
with veil and carried white chrysan-
themums. Miss Virginia Fontaine
sister of the bride, who was maid OF
honor wore wine colored velvet and
carried bronze chrysanthemums. Mr.
Donald Hagner, of Baltimore, acted
as best man, and the ushers were:
Messrs. Paul Dorsey of Baltimore and
Steadman Stephens of Philadelphia.
The out-of-town guests included
Mr.. and Mrs. Steadman Stephens, OF
Philadelphia; Mrs. Joseph Baugher
Mrs. Imogene Hazelhurst, Miss Julia
Baugher, Miss Louise Hazlehurst
Miss Christine Leogue, Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Dorsey, Mr. land Mrs. Frank M.
Baker, Miss Elsie Ellsworth, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanley Whitman, Miss Carrie
Maddox, Mr.. Alexander Piggot, of Bal
timore; Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Ruark, of
Wilmington; Miss Marion Hum
phreys of Snow Hill; DR.. VIM. Farr,
Chestertown; Mr.. and Mrs. John Stall
lings of Laurel, Del; Mr.. and Mrs.
s. C. Hall of Hallwood, Va; Mrs.
Anne Colbourn, of Westerly, L. L.;
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Miles of SIAM
ford, Conn.,; Mr.. and Mrs. John
Roundtree Of Salisbury; Mr.. and Mrs.
Sidney Timmons of Ocean City; Mr..
Joseph Harrison of Berlin; and Mr..
and Mrs. P. Mark Miles of New
Church, Va.
At the conclusion of wedding trip
at Sea Island, Ga, Mr.. and Mrs.
Baugher will take up their residence
at Hampton Court Apartments, Bal
timore.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
EDMOND M. DeMAR
RECEIVES PROMOTION

Trumpeter Edmond M. DeMar, u
S. Marine Corps, son of Mr.. Edmond
H. DeMar, who resides on RID No
1, Pocomoke, Maryland is now station
ed at the U. S. Marine Barracks.
Quantico, Virginia.
On October z, 1887, young DeMa1
received his first promotion in the
Marine Corps, being promoted to
Trumpeter First Class.
DeMar enlisted in the u. S. Marine
Corps at the Marine Corps Recruiting
Station, Room 1926, Post Office Build
ing, Baltimore, Maryland, which, an
nounces a limited number Of vacancies
during the month of October.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15

Mrs. Vernon P. Stevenson is the
guest of Miss Myrtle Landlord at
Elkridge.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15
UPSHUR GRAY, SNOW HILL
MEETS TRAGIC DEATH

Upshur Gray, As year old resident
of Snow Hill, was instantly killed or
Saturday night last when he fell from
a truck driven by Charles J. Lewis, %,
also of Snow Hill, when Lewis collid-
ed with another vehicle.
The accident occurred on the Snow
Hill Salisbury road. Lewis was held
for grand jury action.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon and interment made in the
M. E. cemetery. Mr.. Gray leaves a
widow and four children. He is also
survived by a brother.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-10-15

Mr.. Arlington L. Davis, of East Col
lingswood, N. j., spent the past week
with his mother, Mrs. Amanda E
Davis and with his sister and niece
Mrs. Myrtle Smith and Miss Lolita
Smith. Mrs. Davis, who has been con-
fined to her room for some time, was
quite i'll last week but the last few
days show slight improvement in
her condition.
The Washington times., 1937-01-13
RURAL AID PLEA
BY FIRST LADY

Pleading for more attention to
the education, physical conditions
and general outlook on the life OF
children in rural districts, Mrs.
Franklin D. Roosevelt told the
board of trustees of the Southern
Women's Educational Association
In conference here yesterday, that
things which happen in childhood
leave a marked hangover" in
later life.
Urging greater national interest
in children of rural areas, who
suffer from lack Of proper school
ing and medical care, the First
Lady said:
"AlmOSt everywhere our rural
young people have less adVan-
tage than the young people in
cities. From the point Of medi-
cal care alone these children
do not get as frequent inspec-
ton and as quick medical care
as children in metropolitan
communities.
II know there are rural areas
where the children and even
the entire population get no
medical check-up at all. They
just grow. 1t is not always
true, either, that they get better
diet. Sometimes it is worse
than the SIums Of the cities,
where social workers and other
agencies constantly survey con-
ditiOnS."
The Washington times., 1937-01-13

instrument Of such limited powers
of expression as the piano.
With the possible exception Of
the difficult cadenza near the
end of the second movement, the
entire concerto depends upon the
ability Of the performer to inject
beauty of tone rather than digital
dexterity. The demands Of
technique were entirely sub
servient to the master tonalist
who delivered the musical mes
sage, his own brain child.
The Philadelphia Symphony Or
chestra under the skillful guild
ance of Mr.. Ormondy brought
about a fusion Of effort that left
in the memory Of the auditor not
a concert by a piano soloist and a
chorus with orchestral accompani-
ment, but a concert by a mighty
augmented orchestra which made
use of a piano soloiSt and vocal
chorus. And, as such, this con-
cert will live long in ones men,
ory.
The theme shown above is used
in the opening section of the over
ture to Thomas opera ''Mignon." ."
The U. S. Navy Band Symphony
Orchestra will include this over
ture in the concert tomorrow
night at 8 o'clock at the Navy
Yard Sail Loft.
The Student Concerts series Of
the National Symphony Orchestra
will open January 10 with con-
cert at Western High School. The
same concert will be given at
Eastern High School January %
and at Central High School jan
uary 27. The series will be en-
titled THE Origins and Growth
of Music"
The U. S. Marine Band Sym
phony Orchestra will give the fol"
lowing program tonight at 8
o'clock at the Marine Barracks:
Overture, LA Fiahce du Tar"
(Rimsky-Korsakow) Concerto in
D Major, for Violin and Orches-
ira" (TSchaikowsky), played by
William Pfeiffer; Symphony No.
A in F Minor" CTschaikowSky) !;
" Polovetzian Dances, from
Prince Igor" (Borodine).