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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-03-05
WORCESTER CO.
FARM BUREAU
MET TUESDAY
MIR. Willard Evans OF POcOmOke
One Of The Three To Be
Awarded Pigs

A Countrywide meeting of the Wor-
cester County Farm Bureau was held
at Snow Hill in the Court House
Tuesday night, March End.
Mr.. w. H. Rice, Poultry Specialist
from College Park, showed two in
teresting film strips on Poultry Para
sites and Raising Better Pullets.
Mrs. Harry William from Kent
County, Vice Chairman of the Home
Community Department of. the Mary
land Farm Bureau spoke, as well as
C. E. Wise, State Secretary and Mar
tin Sutton, field man from the State
Office.
Mr.. Wise outlined some of the
work that the State Farm Bureau is
doing at Annapolis, and compliment
ed the local directors on the assis-
lance the local bureau has given the
State program.
Mr.. Vernon Vanimon from the
American Farm Bureau Federation
spoke on "What it takes to build COM
petent Farm Bureau Program" His
address was enthusiastically receiv-
ed.
The following members were award
ed pigs: Mr.. Willard Evans, POGO
moke; Mr.. Rodney Bounds, Newark;
and Mr.. j. J. Morris, Berlin.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-03-05
FARMERS URGED
TO ATTEND SERIES
. OF MEETINGS
To Be Held In POcOmOke Mon
day, March Eighth At
1880 O'clock

Arrangements have been completed
by R. T. Grant, County Agent, for
the holding of a series of meetings
for Worcester County farmers to &C.
quaint them with the provisions of
the new 1887 Soil Conservation Pro-
gram.
A schedule of meetings arranged is
as follows:
Pocomoke, Monday, March 9Th, 7:3O
P. M, Citizens National Bank.
Snow Hill, Tuesday, March 9th,
7:3O P. M, Court House.
Newark, Thursday, March 18th,
7:3O P. M, Fire House.
Berlin, Friday, March 18th, 1880 P.
M, High School.
Whaleyville, Monday, March 18th,
7:3O P. M, School Building.
Bishopville, Tuesday, March 10th,
7:3O P. M, School Building.
There has been very little change
in the new program with the excep-
ton that more Soil Building allowance
will be allowed growers in this Sec
ton. A 1870 diversion will be the
the same as in 1886, using
the 1885 base for both old and new
signers.
All Worcester County farmers are
urged to attend one of the above
meetings, whether or not they made
out a work sheet last year.
1t is expected that checks will be
received shortly for the 1886 payment.
The three lower counties on the shore
have been given the priority over the
rest of the State, due to the early
planting date of this section.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-03-05
MRS. TRADER DIES AFTER Operation
FORMER POCOMOKE
WOMAN DIES in BALTIC.

The body of Miss Inez Pilchard, 81,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Pill
chard, Of Baltimore, was brought here
Friday of last week and inferred in
the cemetery of Bethany M. P. Church
Miss Pilchard died Wednesday, Feb
ruary oath, in Baltimore City hos
pital following an operation. Prior
to this she had spent about four years
in Sanatorium. Mr.. and Mrs. Pill
chard were residents Of Pocomoke un-
til little over ten years ago when
they removed to Baltimore where they
have since made their home.
Besides her parents she is survived
by twin sisters.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-03-05
SOMERSET HOMESTEAD
DESTROYED BY FIRE

The fire alarm sounded in this city
at II o'clock Wednesday morning,
and the call came from Somerset
county.
Fire had broken out on the Cuff
farm, tenanted by Mr.. Charles Jones,
and the old homestead was entirely
destroyed. Origin of the fire is I'M
known, but it is supposed to have
been due to a defective flue.
The fire department responded but
was unable to do anything to save
the house, but no other buildings were
destroyed. Partial insurance is re-
ported on the loss.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-03-05
in
COUNTY SCHOOLS
ON INCREASE
Stockton High School Leads
With POcOmOke Fourth
On The List

Notwithstanding the prevalence of
numerous diseases of childhood, and
in spite of bad weather, the average
attendance in the county schools was
larger than for the corresponding
month of 1886.
For the high schools the general
average for February 1886, was 91.3;
for 1887, 92.5; Graded schools, 1886
82.4; 1936-86.5; two-teacher schools,
1936-76.7; 1937-8O.7; one-teacher
schools, 19S6-83.2; 1937-85.2.
The high schools were closely
grouped last month in their attend
ance records; all made the very cred
liable average of 80 or over, and only
81 points separated the leaders from
the lowest on the list. Stockton
stood at the head with 95.7; Snow
Hill, 93.5; Ocean City, 1913; Pocomoke
City, SO; and Berlin, 9O.6.
In the graded schools, Stockton al
so leads with mark of 92.8; Bish-
opville, Ola; Pocomoke A, 1913; Ber-
lin A, 1877; Snow Hill A, S7.4; Ocean
City, 84.4; Berlin B, 84.3; Snow Hill
B, 84.1; Pocomoke B, $50.
Girdletree heads the list of two
teacher schools with an average OF
1922; Whaleyville, 81.9; Atkinson
81.5; Newark, TIC.
One-teacher schols show Shovel in
the lead, 94.2; St. Martins, 100; Lib
rtytowh, 1877.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-03-05
SPRING DANCE TO BE
HELD AT CHINCOTEACUE

American Legion Post No. 159 of
Chincoteague, Virginia, will hold a
Spring Dance at Pony Pines Friday,
March 18th, starting at $3.50 P. M.
Music will be furnished by Otto
Waters and his Canoes. Table re-
servatiors can be made by contracting
the management of Pony Pines. It
is expected many from Pocomoke will
attend.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-03-05
Mr.. Marion Fleming
Dies In Whitesbure

Funeral services were held Sunday
for Mr.. Marion Fleming who died
Friday, February 26th at his home
about one half mile from Whitesburg.
The deceased was the son of the late
Allison Fleming and a grandson of
William T. Fleming. He was a nat
i've of Whitesburg district.
The body of Mr.. Fleming was
brought to Pocomoke and inferred in
the cemetery of the M. P. Church.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-03-05

Mrs. Edward Milligan visited her
daughter, Mrs. Dalton Fleming, in
Stockton, over the weekend.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-03-05

Mr.. John T. Riley has returned
from Baltimore and Washington
where he, spent the past weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-23
Harry" WATR Daily F. M
Secret Operative AS

dAND SUDDENLY FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF
 THE HOUSE A SHORT BURST OF FIRE FROM A TOMMY 6uN--A DEPUTY SHERIFF FALLS!
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25
1T HITS EVERYBODY

you may not be so lucky this
year or next.
The fact that more persons
died in traffic accidents in
this country last year than
there were American soldiers
on the battlefields of France
during the World War has
been mentioned so often that
it has become an old story.
Few pay any attention to it
nowadays. But by reducing
the monetary costs of such
accidents to terms that will
fit the average pocketbook, it
may be that the different
viewpoint will cause us to be
a little more careful on the
highways. It's hard to get
the average driver to think in
terms of life and death, so
maybe he give the matter of
safety more serious thought
if he will stop to consider the
cost of accidents from a dol
lar and cent standpoint.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25
A CALL TO ARMS

fight upon the white plague
in the last few years. 1t can
not afford to rest on its oars
now. Citizens should remem-
Der this when the Red Cross
Christmas seals go on sale, as
they will in a short time.
Their pennies, added to those
of millions of their fellow
Americans is the most power
full answer that can be made
to this newest "call to arms"
Now that the white plague
shows signs of regaining its
old foothold those pennies
must be given generously, and
without delay.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25

One of the unnoticed by
products of the depression,
unnoticed except by those
directly involved, has been a
rise in the death rate from
tuberculosis, DR.. Kendall En-
erson, manager of the Ma
tional tuberculosis Associa-
ton, points out that the
death rate from this disease
in the U. S. rose from 54.5
per 100000 in 1885 to 55.4 in
1886. The rise is small, of
course, but it is significant
and should be taken as "a
call to arms" This country
has made great strides in its
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25

An average 100-nlile trip
in an automobile costs $3.50
for gasoline, 20 cents for oil,
10 cents for tires, and II
cents for accidents. Consider
this last item, as it repre-
sents more than one-third of
the cost of that 100-mile trip.
The driver who has never
had an accident, or at least
a serious one, may think that
these figures do not apply to
him. But the law of aver
ages has a habit of catching
UP with all of us sooner or
later, and the figures quoted
above are average figures.
The accident bill in this coun-
try last year totaled $1,640,-
100000, which was just about
half the amount American
motorists spent for gasoline.
This accident cost averages
$12.75 per capita, or SAB per
family. These costs may not
have hit you last year. but
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25

greatest reason for returning
thanks on this great national
holiday. To those who have
suffered, or across whose
path the dark clouds of adj
versity have fallen during the
year, there still is left the
blessing of hope for brighter
days ahead. In fact, in a
country numbering it's bless
ings as generously as this
one, there should be no heart
without cause for thankful
ness.
With the past, and what
ever regrets it holds, behind
us; with the future steadily
growing brighter and conf
dence and hope growing
stronger, this community
joins with the balance of the
nation in offering up its pray
ers on this Thanksgiving
Day. Each prayer will be in
the same spirit of hopeful
ness which has made Amer
lea great, and each prayer
will be from a heart that is
thankful for the privilege of
being permitted to share in
her greatness.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25
THANKSGIVING

Again the harvest season
reaches a close, and again
comes Americas day of
Thanksgiving.
Into some hearts rain may
have fallen since last this
national holiday was cele-
brated, but despite this there
also must have come some
sunshine, and it is for the
sunshine that everyone in
the nation in general now
offers up a prayer of thanks
and a plan for another year
fraught with such blessings
as a kindly Providence has
seen fit to bestow in the year
now nearing it's close.
Blessed by crops more
bountiful than in normal
years; unhampered by shat
tered peace or warfare with
any sister nation; heartened
by steady steps toward nor
NAL industrial and financial
conditions, America has much
cause for thankfulness at this
time. To those who enjoy
the greatest of all blessings
good health-there is the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25

lieu of this your name and
address written in the upper
left-hand corner of the en-
velope will insure it's return
in the event the address is
wrong, the party has moved
or it cannot be delivered for
any other reason. When he
finds he can't deliver it prop
erly, Uncle Sam will return
it to you-providing your
name and address is on the
envelope.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25
A SIMPLE PROTECTION

How often has the average
ietter-writer wondered, when
he failed to receive an answer
TO his letter, if it was prop
erly addressed, or if it really
contained something of value,
something he would very
much like to have back in
case the party addressed did
not receive it. And yet all
such worries are simply and
easily avoided. The use of
printed return cards or, in
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25

way.
This condition leads far afield. /
am informed, for instance that
some senators and representative
who have been back home in con-
sentative sections of the country
want to dodge further support of
the New Deal. This class obviously
is hiding it's time for something to
happen to justify jump. Announce
ment by Mr.. Roosevelt of intention
to be candidate for the third time
would provide the reason. The con-
verse is true, as well, for there are
those in the house and senate who
have found the Presidents personal
popularity at home as great as ever
and they are looking for an excuse
to sound off that they believe in the
Roosevelt policies 100 per cent and
want him to have third term.
The election results in various
parts of the country will have some
influence on the attitude of repre-
sentativeS and senator's as the ses-
sion continues. Take the vote in
Arkansas, for example. Representa-
tive Miller won the senatorsnip in
succession to the late Senator Joe
Robinson. His victory was over
Governor Bailey, who announced
that the New Deal was for him
and that his defeat would be sap
at President Roosevelt. It is a fact
that New Dealers were pulling for
him-but Representative Miller was
elected.
That is just sample. The sena-
tors and representatives are going
to interpret such elections in the
light of sentiment in their own BALI
wicks. Undoubtedly, some are GO
ing to show more spunk in behalf
Of the New Deal while others have
come back determined to foster
their ideas Of Democratic principles
rather than those of New Deal.
This date being what it is, I want
to record tribute in these columns,
., tribute to q
Irtoufs grand public serv-
to Halsey ant who never has
sought publicity
for himself nor claimed the credit
that is due him. For, it was 40
years ago this week that Col. Ed
win A. Halsey, of Tye River, Va.
entered the employ of the senate.
Now, he occupies the post of secre-
tary OF the senate, the highest avail
able outside of senate membership.
The senate never convenes but
that am again impressed with the
smoothness Of the senate organize
ton under Eddie Halsey's direc-
ton. truly believe him to be the
best informed man at the Capitol ON
legislative procedure. AS his coll
ored messenger once said to me:
"Yessahl De cunnel he suah do
know his stuff"
And that goes for Colonel Hal
sey's political acumen, too. He has
performed the chores of the Demo-
cratic side Of the senate to every
body's satisfaction. suppose some
Of the senators who like to be re-
garded as big shots won't care for
this exposure, but I have seen them
saved from unnumbered mistakes
that would have made them the
laughing stock Of their constituent
cies. Day after day, in season and
out, Eddie" Halsey has done more
for the Democratic senators than
they can ever repay. He ought to
be called "the Sage of Tye River"
as his counsel warrants that de-
scription. The state of Virginia
could do itself good turn if it kept
Eddie" Halsey in mind for some
thing higher.
q Western Newsnanar IJni,,r
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25

Ter 10 crop cOnLrOl, l include all
kinds of production control whether
agricultural or industrial. Some
body always has to pay dearly for
it and usually the cost has been ex-
tended. 1t is reflected in other COM
modities and in taxes until the ac-
tual loss from the experiment is
multiplied many times over.
Speaking of congress, the way it
has started off makes me think that
-. the extra session
Foitttc0t was purely a po-
MoUe itical move. am
. quite sure it is GO
ang to Accomplish some great good
like amending the neutrality act. Of
course, suppose I should not be
selfish. ought to consider that the
representatives and senators must
have time to make speeches for this
or that or the other so that their
constituencies back home will be
duly impressed with their impor-
lance. Maybe so! But repeat that
the prospect of anything worth while
in either the special session or in the
regular session to follow in January
is decidedly dull.
Politically, there are several
things to watch for in the time that
congress will be heave-ho-ing. One
Of these definitely now visible is the
maneuvering among the Democrats
to find out whether President Roose-
welt really wants to be candidate
for a third term.
think ! am violating no conf
dence when ! say that good many
of the Presidents real friends at
the Capitol would like to know, and
know now, whether he is going after
a third term. He hasn't told them
in way that is convincing. He
made speech at the victory din
ner" last March in which he said
he had an ambition to leave the
Presidents chair and desk with
"the nation intact, a nation at
peace, a nation prosperous" etc.
He said he planned to do that in
January, 1871.
That would seem to be clear
enough. Yet, it is amazing how
many members Of the Presidents
party at the Capitol contend that
those remarks did not constitute a
final withdrawal. They point as well
to the fact that other Presidents,
after being reelected for a second
term, have come out fiat-footed with
their announcements and have told
their party, in effect, go out and
get yourselves a new candidate"
So, am making a small predic-
ton. There will be plenty of odd
:, maneuvers, unusu-
HoW About al situations, that
Third Term? will appear to
"just happen"
that way. Their purpose will be to
bring about a circumstance wherein
President Roosevelt can appropri-
ately tell all of those who have so
faithfully stood by him that he is,
or is not, a candidate for a third
term.
The other phase of congressional
activity that will prove interesting
links in somewhat with the third
term question. 1t involves the per-
sonal political fortunes Of the repre-
sentatives and senators who will
seek reelection in 1888. It is easy
to see how many Democrats, if they
know definitely that President
Roosevelt will seek a third term,
will want to ride again on the New
Deal wagon. It is equally easy to
understand how some of them, de-
sirous of observing the tradition that
no man shall serve more than two
terms as President, may want to
take a stand opposing the course If
President Roosevelt decides that
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25

Every man should use his intel
lect not as he uses his lamp in the
study, only for his own seeing, but
as the lighthouse uses Its lamps,
that those afar off on the sea may
see the shining and learn their Way
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25
Man Can Learn From Hls me-

The curious part of dog and hui
man relationship is that the human
Deing invariably learns something
from his dog-the degree of knowi-
edge according to the intelligence Of
he person.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25
Hawks Called .sBIue Dartersn

The Cooper's hawk and the sharp
Skinned hawk are smaller than other
kinds OF common hawks and can be
identified by their narrow wings and
long tails. Both of them are often
called "blue darters."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-11-25
The Past

The wise man must remember
that while he is descendant Of
the past, he is a parent Of the fu-'
ture, and that his thoughts are az
children born to him, which he may
not carelessly let die.--Spencer.
Evening star., 1937-05-22
RECREATION IN D. c.
DECLARED LAGGING
Miss Sybil Baker Says City Uses
Only 80 Cents Per Capita
for Program.

Other cities are ahead of Washing
ton in development of broad recrea-
ton programs. Miss Sybil Baker, di-
rector of the Department of Play
grounds, said yesterday before the
Recreation Committee of the Council
of Social Agencies at the Y. w. C. A.
Harrison Collingwood, vice chairman
OF the committee, presided
Miss Baker declared the District
spends only so cents per capita for
its recreational program, whereas 1--WE
ought to spend 81 per capita" The
estimate, she said, was based on recre-
alton funds available through the
Playground Department, Community
Centers, Summer schools, for install
latlon OF equipment and the portion of
the parks appropriation used for
maintenance of outdoor sports.
Money for District recreation should
come in lump sum. she contended,
instead Of being drawn from these
five sources. The Playground Depart
ment itself has only 80 cents per cap
ita to spend
washington has 40 per cent more
children to care for today than in
1871 Miss Baker said yet we have
less money to spend now than we had
Six years ago. We must go faster in
obtaining additional supervision Of
Fairgrounds. No tremendous and un-
reasonable sum is being asked for. A
modest amount form year to veal
would enable the Playground Depart.
ment to give regular and adequate
service.
Evening star., 1937-05-22
Hunter Wounded in Trinidad
Is Fl0lun Here for Treatment
British Colonial Official
Vds Shot in Eye Ac.
cidentully.

Accidentally shot in the eye while
hunting agouti, small rabbit-like ami
mails of the West Indies, Maj. Henry
r. Hopking. adjutant of ConStabulary
for British Trinidad. is receiving medi-
cal treatment from prominent eye
specialist here after swift aerial
journey from Port of Spain
Special diplomatic courtesties were
extended the injured officer at Miami
to facilitate his flight to Washington
where British diplomatic attaches di-
rected arrangements for his reception
Arriving by Eastern Airlines early
yesterday morning at Washington
Airport. Maj. Hopking and his wife
were rushed to Episcopal Hospital
Later the major and his wife took a
room at the Mayhower Hotel
At the hotel Mrs. Hopking told re-
porter her husband was resting COM
fortably," and it might not be neces-
sary to operate. Maj, Hopking visited
an opthalmologist we'll known in ma
tional medical circles during the. day.
He was not confined to bed, sitting
easily in chair in his room and dis
cussing the accident with diplomatic
alta ches.
Maj. Hopking. member Of the Suf-
folk Regiment of Royal Guards, was
injured last Sunday while in the fields
with a group of hunters. The acci-
dental explosion of gun held by one
Evening star., 1937-05-22
.EX-CONVICT TAKEN
AFTER 7-YEAR HUNT
Car Theft Charge Faces William
Riley, Arrested by Sheriff
in Virginia.

A seven-year hunt by the Federal
Bureau of Investigation for an ex-con-
vict wanted for parole violation has
ended in Emporia. Va. with the ar
rest by local sheriff of a man on
vagrancy charges.
Fingerprints forwarded to the F.
B. l. Identification division here re-
suited yesterday in disclosure that the
prisoner, who had given the alias"
of William Riley. is really William H.
Hughes, alias William Hudson, con-
victed car thief.
Hughes was sentenced in 1923 to
serve three years in the Federal re-
formatory at Chillicothe, Ohio, for
violation of the Dyer act. making it a
Federal crime to transport stolen
automobiles across State lines. He was
convicted of taking a stolen car from
Fairmont, w. Va. to Point Marion. Pa.
Hughes, under the name of Hudson.
was paroled December Is, 1929. He
failed to report to his parole adviser
and on October 29, 1880, was declared
to be parole violator. The F. B. I.
was asked to look for him.
A wanted notice bearing his pho
tograph and fingerprints described a
tattooed dagger and banner on his
right arm, with the inscription, Death
before dishonor' Hughes will be
turned over to the Federal probation
authorities for return to Chillicothe.
Evening star., 1937-05-22
BURNS PROVE FATAL
TO INJURED MAN
Two Others Were Hurt in Blaze
on North Capitol Street
Two Weeks Ago.

Burns suffered two weeks ago in a
fire in which two other persons also
were injured proved fatal yesterday to
Salveston Hathaway, 40-year-old street
car motorman.
Hathaway, who dashed to the street
in his night clothes after he was
trapped by flames in his room at 1881
North Capitol street, died in Gallinger
Hospital.
In running through the fire the
motorman was burned about the body,
face and arms He was transferred 20
Gallinger after treatment at Sibley
Hospital.
The other victims, Raymond H.
Carr, 10, who aroused other occupants
Of the house after being awakened by
smoke, and Fireman Archie Grover.
Nc, Truck Company, were only
slightly injured.