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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
MEMORIAL SHELF FOR
THE POCOMOKE LIBRARY

At a recent meeting of the POGO
moke Public Library Association the
box committee suggested and favored
a Memorial Shelf" the plan being,
as the name suggests, to have patrons
and friends of the library donate a
book in memory of friend or rela-
tive.
These books may come under the
classification of fiction but the COM
mittee is especially DESTROYS that con-
tributions include travel books and
biographies. Anyone wishing to make
a donation will first get in touch with
some member of the book committee
so there will be no Implications. The
committee in charge of the "Memor-
ial Shelf" is as follows: Mrs. Mil
ton L. Veasey, Mrs. William H.
Schoolfield, Mrs. r. Lee Hall and Mrs.
James P. Blaine, Jr.
Show your interest in the Public
Library and at the same time your
devotion to the memory Of some
friend or loved one by donating a
book to this department.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
LAURA M. SYKES
DIED ON MONDAY
. A HOSPITAL.
Was Daughter Of MIR. And Mrs.
C. S. Chesser, Living Near
POcOmOke City
BURIAL TOOK PLACE
AT DOWNING'S CEMETERY

Laura May Sykes died on Monday
last in the Rush Hospital, Philadel-
phia, after an illness extending over
quite a long period, caused by tuber-
cular trouble.
Mrs. Sykes was the wife of Mr..
Wilbert Sykes, of Philadelphia, and
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Char
les S. Chesser, farmer living only a
short distance from Pocomoke and
we'll known in this vicinity.
The deceased was born December
Is, 1913, being, therefore only "a
years Of age. She attended the
schools of Pocomoke and was grad
uated from the high school depart
ment with the class of 1880.
Funeral services were held on We'd
nesday last, conducted by the pastor
of Bethany M. P. Church, this city,
at the home Of her parents. Inter-
ment in Downing's Cemetery, OaA
Hall, Va.
Besides her husband and parents,
she is survived by four brothers and
three sisters: Reuben, of Atlantic,
Va; Frank, of Charleston, s. c.;
Page and Keith, Of this city; Mar
garet, of Washington; Carolyn, of
Salisbury; and Violet, a teacher in
the local schools.
Death is always an unwelcome Wis
itor, but when it comes to those who
are just about to seat themselves Eat
the banquet of life," it is truly dis
tressing and sad.
Mrs. Sykes was young, possessed
of rare beauty and attractions, pre-
pared to enjoy life to it's fullest. It
is a peculiarly heavy stroke to all
who knew and loved her, that she
should become a victim to the fell
Destroyer, just as the world was open
ing to her it's wealth of enjoyment.
1t would be well if stricken fam
lily and friends could subscribe to the
saying of Bridgman, who wrote: ct
believe that family lives but half
life until it has sent it's forerunners
into the heavenly world; until those
who linger here can cross the river
and fold, TRANSPORTED, glorious
form in the embrace of an endless
life."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
LIONS
ENTERTAIN THE
PURITAN CLUB
Virginia Organization Visits
POcOmOke On Tuesday Even
ing AS Lions Guests
ADDRESS GIVEN ON
POPULAR SUBJECTS

The Lions Club of Pocomoke City,
entertained the Ruritan Club, Of Ac-
comack County, Virginia, on Tuesday
evening at the Parker House, a
few of the Salisbury Lions, and a few
business citizens of Pocomoke.
The dining room was filled to such
an extent one more would have made
it overlooking. The dinner was to
the credit of the popular, old hostel
ry which has always been noted for
serving good things to eat, and this
affair was no exception.
At the outset President Lee Hall,
in his usual affable and capable man
ner, asked each member of the Wis
iting club to stand and announce his
name and each Lion. to present his
guest, thus creating good fellow
ship and making it seem like fam
lily affair, each feeling that he knew
the fellow next to him before the first
course was served.
L. Paul Ewell was POSTMASTER of
the occasion. Paul was fully equal
to his duties, mixing humor with well
chosen remarks in introducing the
speakers.
After satisfying the inner man, the
POSTMASTER presented Rev. John w.
Wootten, known to the club as "Par-
son Jack" The Parson made the ad-
dress of welcome in a very humor-
Gus and delightful style.
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
u. P.STEVENSON
KILLED AT RAIL
ROAD CROSSING
Car In Which He And Mr.. w. ID.
Pitts Was Riding Struck
At Newark, This County
VICTIM OF THE TRAGEDY
BURIED HERE ON MONDAY

Upshur P. Stevenson, well-known
and highly respected citizen of Po-
comoke, died SUDDENLY at Newark, this
county on Saturday last, February
6, 1887.
Mr.. Stevenson had gone to Berlin
with his son, Howard, to consult with
Surveyor William D. Pitts, concern
ing some work. Leaving his own car,
he took passage with Mr.. Pitts, and
at the railroad crossing in Newark,
the car in which they were riding was
struck by north bound train. Mr..
Stevenson was instantly killed, and
Mr.. Pitts seriously though not fatally
injured. He was hurried to hos
pital.
The deceased was the son of the
late Franklin and Alexine Stevenson,
and was born in Pocomoke, Septem-
Der 8, 1880. Funeral services were
held on Monday at his home by the
Rev. S. J. Venable, Of the local Pres
byterian Church, interment in the
cemetery of that denomination. The
pallbearers were Messrs. Clinton Dun
can, Linwood Duncan, Willard Stew
enson, r. Harlan Robertson, Harry
C. Mears and Ellwood E. Matthews.
Besides his wife, he is survived by
one son, Howard F. Stevenson. Also
by a brother, Ernest, of Brooklyn;
and sister, Mrs. Charles Smith, of
Jenkins Bridge, Va. Mr.. Stevenson
was one Of Pocomoke's most substan-
tial citizens, and had the respect Of
all who knew him. His death came
as a great shock to the community.
CONTINUED on Page 81
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
NEW PRESIDENT
OF THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Eastern Shore Public Service
Company Elects Lewis
Payne AS President
FRANK A. MITCHELL
RESIGNS HIS OFFICE

The Board of Directors of Eastern
Shore Public Service Company at a
special meeting held at the Company's
Offices in Salisbury, Wednesday, Feb
ruary Bird, announced the election Of
a new president and the resignation
of Frank A. Mitchell, Vice President
and General Manager.
Mr.. Mitchell, long associated with
the Eastern Shore Public Service
Company, left Monday to become vice
president and general manager of Vir
ginia Public Service Company, Alex
andria, Virginia, one of the largest
public utilities of Virginia.
Lewis Payne, Vice President and
General Manager of the Virginia Pub
lie Service Company with headquar-
tiers at Alexandria, Virginia, was cleo
ted president of the Eastern Shore
Company, and, in addition, is to as
sumo the duties formerly discharged
by Mr.. Mitchell.
Mr.. Payne is a native of Coving-
ton, Virginia, and received his educa-
ton in the public schools of western
Virginia, and at the Virginia Poly
technic Institute in electrical engi-
Early in his career, Mr.. Payne be-
came associated with the then infant
electric industry. Through ability,
diligence and foresight he rapidly
rose to the position of general super
intendent of the Virginia Western
Power Company. When this company
was merged with the Virginia Pub
lie Service Company in 1925, Mr..
Payne was named General Manager.
In 1929 he was elected Vice Presi-
dent.
In exercising supervision over a
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
Worcester Post, 80,
Will Haze Ja1,1boree

Worcester Post, No. SO, American
Legion and Auxiliary will have q
jamboree and Washington's Birthday
dance at the Armory, Pocomoke City,
Nd, Monday, February %, from 10
p. m. to 2 a. m. Jack Schaler and
his orchestra of Harrisburg, Pa, will
furnish the music. This orchestra is
a great favorite at Dickinson Col
lege, Wilson College and Bucknell Uni
versity and also plays at the Club
Harrisburg, Pa. All Legion
naires will wear caps and bring oy-
ster knives if possible.
Those who have not already made
reservations are asked to do so early
as possible. The price is So. per
couple.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
Pau Pau Creek
Road To Be Improved

Works Progress Administration
District Director Brady J. Dayton an
nounced that a project for the i'm
proving of Paw Paw Creek Road had
been approved and that work would
begin February 9th.
This road will be improved for a dis
lance of approximately 1.64 miles
from the highway at Public Landing
to Figgs Q reek. The improvement
will consist of grading, draining,
Strengthening and cleaning the right
of way. Fills will be made on the
to the two bridges built
under supervision of the M. E. R. A.
early in 1885. This is the third
road in Worcester
County being improved at present by
the w. P. A.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
OFFICER BRITTINCHAM
ARRESTS MAN With GUN

Officer Birmingham apprehended q
potential trouble maker on Wednes-
day afternoon, in the person of a col
ored man, who confessed to the name
willie" Woods.
Willie gave as his hailing place,
Rabbit Gnaw, but was originally from
North Carolina. Officer Birmingham
noticed him entering Landlords hard
ware store, carrying an overcoat on
his arm and acting in rather a sus-
picious way. The officer followed
him into Newberry's and when he
was on the point of leaving, the Of
ficer asked him if he was carrying
a gun.
The negro replied "No", but a
search revealed in his overcoat pock-
ct a 38 automatic. He was arrested
and a hearing held on Thursday af-
ternoon. Disposition of the case was
made to late for publications.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE SOMERSET
FARM BUREAU
Will Be Held Wednesday After
noon February IL In The
Courthouse At 2 p. M.

The directors of the Somerset Farm
Bureau have decided to hold the an
nual meeting of the members We'd
nesday afternoon, February 18th at
2 o'clock sharp in the Courthouse.
An interesting program has been
prepared which will include short
talks by the following parties: Greet
ings From the Maryland Farm Blu
reau Federation-C. E. Wise, Jr., Sec
rotary. The Cooperative Purchase of
Farm Supplies. E. Givens, District
Manager Southern States Coopera-
tive; Farm Bureau Membership Cam
paigns on The Eastern Shore Mar
tin Sutton-Field Representative of
the Maryland Farm Bureau. It is felt
that this program will be of consider
able interest to all the farm bureau
members and their families.
In addition to the program there
will be reports by the officers and di-
rectors on the activities of the Farm
Bureau during the past year. The
directors for the coming year will be
elected at this meeting and other bust
ness matters will be considered. Plans
for the organization this year will
be discussed. The Somerset Farm
Bureau has made splendid progress
during the year and there are at this
time about 100 paid up members. It
is expected that the membership will
be greatly increased during the sign
up this spring.
Farmers and their wives who are
not members are invited to attend
this meeting and enjoy the program
and refreshments which the directors
are planning to furnish for the occas-
ion.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
CAUSES DEATH
OF A MAN MONDAY

An accident which resulted in the
death Of one person and serious in
jury to several others occurred early
Monday morning on the Chincotea-
que Road at Nash's Filling Station.
The dead man is Everett Colona of
Chincoteague. Others injured were
removed to their homes and to the
Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox.
made too late for publication.
The fatality occurred when Mr..
Lewis, driving truck filled with men
on their way to work approached the
Maryland Virginia Highway from the
Chincoteague road. Unable to nego-
tiate the curve the truck shot across
the highway and turned over two or
three times. Mr.. Colona was pinned
beneath the body of the machine and
died from his injuries. Others were
thrown out and more or less injured.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
DOLLAR DAYS
FOR MERCHANTS
OF POCOMOKE CITY
Merchants Extending Themsel-
yes To Offer Extra Values
On These Days

Pocomoke City merchants are bus
lily engaged in preparing counters,
shelves and windows for dollar
Days." the big event of the year,
when many hundreds of dollars can
be saved by shoppers, and merchants
can clear their stocks to find room
for spring and summer merchandise.
The event this year is on broader
scope than in previous years. Big
ger and better bargains will be of
fered and lot of staple and new mer-
chandise is included in the semi-an-
nual sale.
Residents from all over the Shore
are invited to participate in POGO
moke's Big Bargain Festival which
will be held Friday and Saturday.
February 10th and goth. Read the
partial list of items offered by Po-
comoke City merchants in this week
issue of our paper. Circulars, an
nouncing the event, are also being dis
tributed over the Shore.
All official dollar day stores will
display green pennants. Don't fail to
visit these stores. Practically every
line OF merchandise is represented
with many articles worth double and
in number of instances triple the
price asked. From a handkerchief at
lc to So dress or pair of shoes Of
sered at 81. the price range varies.
Make your plans to visit Pocomoke
City February 10th and goth, and
ion't let anything keep you away.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
WOMENS CLUB
OF POCOMOKE
MET WENSD'Y
DIR. H. F. COtterman Spoke On
Education For Living And
The Dynamics Of Life
MRS. L. G. CALLAHAN
CAPT. OF GIRL SCOUTS

The February meeting of the Wo-
mans Club of Pocomoke, with the
President, Mrs. r. L. Hall in the chair
opened with the song Maryland, My
Maryland.
Two Resolutions, one Social Secur-
ity and one Better Living Conditions
for Legitimate Children as present
ed by. Mrs w. HI. Schoolfield, Chair
man of Legislation, were accepted.
Plans for the Clubs annual birth
day celebration are under way.
Mrs. L. Griffin Callahan has grac-
iously offered to act as Captain of
Girl Scouts of Pocomoke.
The names of Mrs. Irwin Matthews,
and Mrs. John Clarke were turned in
for membership.
Miss Edith Dix, Chairman for the
program for the day, being ill, Prof.
Verlin Krabill, introduced the guest
speaker DR.. Harold F. Cotterman,
Dean of Education, University of
Maryland. He spoke on Education
for Living and the Dynamics of Life
under the three headings "The Hun
gers" "The Urges" and "The Drivers"
DIR. Cotterman stressed the import
ance of hitching oneself to a cause
and working towards a goal. With
this in mind life will be richer and
the community better place in which
to live. He added that thru the var
ious clubs and organizations people
are becoming more intensely interest
ed in Adult Education.
Mrs. Clarence Fleming, Chairman
for the program for March-Inter-
national Relations-is planning a most
interesting program and the public
is cordially invited to attend.
After the meeting adjournment tea
and delicious sandwiches were SER
we'd by the hostesses, Mrs. Roger
Landlord, Mrs. Arthur Landlord and
Mrs. w. H. Schoolfield.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
~
from the
Democrats Pen

Well, Sir, talk about your singing
mice, I'd like for some of you people
to hear a male pecimen of the chick
en- family that lives near where roo
I mean that roosts near where
live. Blest if l hav'nt been turned
around ever since I had two tenders
torn off my car yesterday. I just
don't know whether Pm going or COM
ing.
But about this old Chandelier
that's little mistaken word though
by which to designate the bird. He
doesn't Chant bit clear. Whenever
he decides to hail the coming of the
dawn, as it heralds the breaking of
new day, everybody in the same
county is invited to wake up and
enjoy the matutinal preparations for
old Sol's journey; that is, if the Sun
do move, which some people deny.
Looks to me like it moves, specially
when you'd like to take an hour or
SO more for snoozing.
Well, when this old codger lifts
up his voice to sing his little song,
seems to me he's affected with static,
or something. Sounds like one Of
these seventeen dollar radios, like I
got, that begins to spit, spat, and
sputter; crackle, whistle and groan;
scream, whisper, and roar; just when
you want to get the basket ball scores,
or hear grand opera. prefer the
former, however, and when they don't
come in right, I feel like throwing
the pesky thing out of the window.
In the case of the latter, I simply
shut the so-called radio off and think
no more about it.
But, honest, this old ROSTERS at
tempt at Growing is mixture of a
ducks quack; the honk of a goose;
the cav of crow; the scream of
peacock; the boot of an owl; the NEW
of cat bird; and the put-put-put of
a gasoline engine-all in one. In his
attempts to combine these, he finds
the job just little too strenuous for
one breath; and, when you think he
has finished any particular effort,
blest if he doesn't come out with the
balance of it. He inserts two or three
musicals rests, and then bursts forth
with the grand finale. I wish that
voice could be photographed, it would
be beauty.
You know, I've wondered just how
his danes stand his racket. IF II
Continued on Page 81
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
BOY SCOUTS
ENTERTAINED
BY ROTARIANS
Twenty-FOur Members Of The
Troop Dine With The Local
Club Last Monday
INTERESTING PROGRAMME
PUT ON BY SCOUTERS

The local Rotary Club was host to
the Pocomoke Boys Scouts on Mon
day last at the regular meeting of
the club in the community room of the
Presbyterian Church.
Twenty-four Scouts were present,
together with Scout Master Fred U.
Henderson; Skipper Charles M. Daun-
enberg, Assistant Executive of the
Westchester Boy Scout Council; and
C. r. Andreas, Jr., Field Executive of
the Delmarva Area. The three NAM
ed made very interesting talks.
Skipper Daunenberg showed some
attractive movie reels depicting the
life of the Sea Scouter, phase of the
Scout movement which is rapidly
growing into popularity. The Sea
Scout life is, as it should be, on
board ship. A boat take the boys out
on cruises, and they are taught sea-
manship even as the Land Scouts are
taught woodcraft. The pictures GER
tainly revealed the boys as having a
good time aboard, at the same time
experiencing some real hard work.
Sea Scouting is designed, primarily,
as department of the organization
which appeals to boys of older years
feel that they have outgrown the
"landlubbers" and want something
more strenuous.
The program, arranged by Scout
Master Henderson, included two talks
by members of the local troop--"Grif'
Callahan, Jr., and Will Landlord.
Each gave very creditable accounts
of trips they had taken, the former
to Camp Rodney; the latter to Nor
folk. The boys are to be compliment
ed on their originality and compos-
ure while on their feet talking.
Chairman Ross gave short talk,
urging cooperation of the community
with the movement to raise funds for
the cause, and urged all to make an
effort to contribute more than our
quota, since there were chances of the
District quota not being met in all
localities.
An interesting feature of the even
ing was the modifying exhibition put
on by the boys, showing them to be
experts in this line. A short extern
sion bridge also shown made entirely
of wood and rope, no nails being
used. It was very substantial and
bore the strain of as many as could
walk over it at one time.
The entire evening was most inter-
esting and marked step forward of
the Scout movement in this commun-
ity.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
REV. R. B. MATHEWS
RESUMES SERVICES

DIR. r. B. Mathews, rector of st.
Mary's Episcopal Church, this city,
announces the first Lenten service
this (Friday) evening at 1880 o'clock.
Also Morning Prayer and Sermon
at IL o'clock next Sunday, followed by
a celebration of the Holy Commmun-
ion. Public cordially invited. Church
School at 10 A. NJ.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
WOMEN'S CLUB TO
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY

The Woman's Club of Pocomoke
City will celebrate it's 18th birth
day anniversary Thursday, February
18th, with a luncheon at the Whyte
House.
State Greetings will be extended by
Mrs. Frank M. Hoadley, President
Director of the Maryland Federation
of Women's Clubs, and District Greet
ings by Mrs. Harry L. Harcum, Presi
dent of the Eastern Shore Federation
of Women's Clubs.
Mrs. Grady E. Powell is in charge
of the program.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
MISS MARGARET HOLLAND
WEEDS HARRY COULBOURN

Announcement is made of the mar
riage of Miss Margaret Holland,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Hol-
land Of this city to Mr.. Harry Coul-
bourne, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Coulbourne, also of this city.
The ceremony was performed in
Snow Hill, Sunday, February 7th, by
Rev. Disston w. Jacobs and was wit
messed by Miss Amanda Evans and
Francis Figgs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coulbourne will make
their home for the present with the
brides parents on Laurel Street.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
COLORED MAN SHOOTS
GIRL in JEALOUS RAGE

A shooting affray occurred last
Monday in the neighborhood of the
gravel pit, near Pocomoke, in which
daughter of Marie Smith, aged 1S,
was shot by Dick Trader, rs, son of
Maggie Trader, both parties being
colored.
The victim was given first aid, and
has chance of recovery. The cause
was jealousy. The would-be murder
er has not yet been apprehended.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12
Photographer To Be
At Hotel Saturday

Those who failed to visit the pho
tographer at the Parker House will
have another opportunity tomorrow.
The camera man can be seen at any
hour after ten o'clock in the morning.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-02-12

Miss Bernice Martin, of New York,
is home for brief visit.
Evening star., 1937-06-27
JONES SUPPORTS
PANHANDLE PLAN
Head Of Producing and Refining
Concern Urges Holders to
Cooperate Promptly.
Srecial Nispatnh 70 rba ctar

srecial Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, June 26.-Roy B
Jones, president of Panhandle Produc-
'.lr-g and Refining Co., in letter ad-
~ ~sssed to stockholders today, urges
tnelr p,pmpt cooperation by filing
assents to the amended plan of re-
organization filed on June IS with
the United States District Court for
the District of Delaware.
The officers and directors of your
company states Mr.. Jones letter,
ARE so strongly convinced of the ad-
vantages of the amended plan, as
compared with the original plan, that
they have no hesitation in recon-
mending the plan to stockholders and
urging their prompt assent
AS the approval of holders of over
so per cent of the outstanding pre-
ferred and common stocks is necessary
to make the plan effective, and as
only a short time will elapse before
the hearing on July 10, your immedi-
ate attention is essential
The amended plan of reorganization
provides for the sale by debtor Of
100000 principal amount of its FIVE
year S per cent convertible secured
notes. the proceeds of which will be
used to pay and adjust the claims of
its creditors and to provide approx
mately s244,0OO for additional working
capital