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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-27
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
PROF. W. B. SARTORIUS
TAKES TOWSON BRIDE

The marriage of Mr.. William S.
Sartorius, principal of the Ocean City
High School, and son of DR.. and Mrs.
Norman E. Sartorius of this city, to
Miss Dorothy E. Cooper, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence G.. Cooper, of
Towson, will take place Christmas
Day.
The ceremony will be performed by
the Rev. Archibald F. Ward, Jr., pas
tor of Calvary Baptist Church, Tow
son, Maryland, in the presence of the
members of the two families.
Miss Copper's father is superinten-
dent of Baltimore County schools. She
is a graduate of Goucher College and
has been teaching school. Mr.. Sar-
torius is principal of the Ocean City
High School. The couple will reside
at Ocean City where they will be at
home to their friends after January 1.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
SERVICE AT ST. MARY'S
ON CHRISTMAS EVE

Christmas Eve Service will be held
in st. Mary's Episcopal Church, this
Icfty, tomorrow (Friday) beginning
at 11:3O P. M.
At IL o'clock, midnight there will
be a celebration of the Holy Com
munion in which members of all de-
nominations are cordially invited to
participate. The services will be con-
Quoted by the rector, Rev. R. B.
Mathews.
Special music has been arranged for
the service and the choir will be en-
larged by several volunteer voices
which will greatly add to the musical
programme.
A similar service was held last
year, and it was a most impressive
one. Christmas day was heralded by
the soft tones of the organ, while sof-
tened voices chanted psalms and
hymns as Christians partook of the
Elements at the sacred altar. The
service this year, will carry the same
solemn setting, and all who desire are
welcomed at a common table.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
COUPLE
CELEBRATE5O
WEDDING DAY
Mr.. And Mrs. William B. Duncan
Reach 5Oth Anniversary
Of Wedding
NONAGENERIAN FATHER
OF BRIDE IN ATTENDANCE

Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Duncan
celebrated the 5Oth anniversary OF
their wedding day, on Monday even
ing of this week, many friends offer
ing them hearty congratulations.
The very delightful event had a
unique setting. It was staged in the
saloon of the old ferry steamer, Emer-
son C. Harrington, named for a for
mer governor, and recently purchased
by Clinton K. Duncan for use in the
gasoline business. The boat will be
eventually moored "for keeps" in the
swamp on the Somerset side of the
bridge. Then it will be remodeled in
its interior and become one of POGO
moke's amusement centers.
Not the least interesting feature of
the anniversary evening was the pres
ence of Mr.. Asa j. Taylor, father of
the bride of so years ago. He is
now nonogenerian but still sturdy
specimen of manhood considering the
number of winters and summers he
has seen come and go. He almost
"stole the show" from the "bride anC
Continued on Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
Somerset Choral Club
Rehearsing A Program

To celebrate and extend the Christ
mas season, the Somerset County
Choral Club is rehearsing for pro-
gram of familiar music to be pres
ented to the public on Friday, jan
uary z, at the Princess Anne Elemen-
tary School auditorium. Also on the
program, the children at the school
will present a group of songs in con-
nection with the Yuletide season. In
addition to the music, other worth
while features will be presented.
This program promises to be one
of the most outstanding of the winter.
The music will be under the direction
of Mrs. Benjamin T. Dryden, of POGO
moke. Miss Lettie Huffman will be
pianist. The program is in charge of
Mrs. Lee Dix and Mrs. George Brown.
A small admission charge will be ask
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
Olrr.tHttttaH

Christmas time morethe Christ Mass the Christ
religious festival celebrating the nativity of Christ common
by the
Eastern churchs on January 2.
Before the 9Th century there acknowledgment
the date of Chrss birth Even the earliest mention of the
day. there nothing indicate that kept festival In
sh Parliament but Charles II revived at the Restoration tho
the people of Scotland and of the colonies of New England
adhered to the Puritan rule not to observe the day.
Today commonly observed with religious services greet
gifts and hospitality in the last of which, the entire popua
on irrespective of religious affaton joins Various folklore
traditions give color to the celebrations in different European
countries.
And Christmas of the festivals of the year, and
there somewhat of inconsistency attached to the general
Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ The Christian
gon has for its center and origin the coming of the Son of God
religious festival and the Christian Church. visible and
visible material and spiritual abstract and concrete represents
the agent and actor Of Christian doctrine and of the Christian
mission.
generous ever By this attitude millions of men and women
manfesng firm belief the doctrine and teachings of
Holy Writ and have accepted the Christian story realization
the dspensation that
to come to redeem the world
And today the Christian Church is suffering sadly from
neglect aryands prominent cergymen
and educators made the assertion that christianity
In simple paIance people don't to church, the church
fails of support and it's future is to the least not Illuminating
Consequently hear all Sides preparations consolidate
different scts of the denominations which proposals nd
cate weakening of separate parts and union strengthen
support The young are seeking what to them is SUPERIOR
fractions and the Sabbath Day given secular avocaons
Efforts are being made to popularze the Church motion
ures lectures music and other attractions offered to and
secure attendance; but in these fail.
And yet when Christmas comes world oudoes itself to
blaze the of the Son the horizons of the GLOBE and
situation thought and close inquiry
to real sentiments We all need practical faith We
obligation Christianity itself only at Christ
mas Why not let it rule our life These are living problems
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
MRS. c. BEAUCHAMP
DIED LAST SATURDAY

Mrs. Annie Frances Beauchamp,
wife of former State Senator L. Cres-
ton Beauchamp, died at her home in
Princess Anne, Saturday morning at
2:45 o'clock. Mrs. Beauchamp had
been in failing health for some time.
The deceased was a native of Som
erset County and was born Septem-
Der IS, 1889, daughter of former
State Senator S. Frank Dashiell and
the late Mary D. Dashiell. She was
married to Senator Beauchamp in
1914.
Possessing a fine voice she was out
standing in musical circles on the
Shore and for many years was lead
er of the Choir of st. Andrews P. E.
Church. Funeral services were held
on Monday at o'clock conducted by
Rev. Homer S. Button.
She is survived by her husband,
three children and her father. She
also leaves a sister and three brothers.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
"BM" SchooIfieid On
The City OF Hamburg

William H. Schoolfield, son of
Mrs. Amy Schoolfield and the
late Mr.. w. H. Schoolfield, this
city, who is a member of the crew
of the United States Lines, has
not been heard from officially,
but all his friends and relatives
here are satisfied that he is safe.
The liner, City of Hamburg
had wirelessed that she was
sinking after a collision ten
miles east of Terchelling, the
Netherlands, but later news
gave out the information she
was headed for Cuxhaven under
her own steam, and everybody
was safe.
The vessel left Hamburg De-
cember 10 and called at Bremen
leaving there on Monday for
Southampton. 1t is needless
to say that Mrs. Schoolfield
and family have been much con-
cerned over her sons safety but
feels encouraged by the latest
reports. All "Bill's" friends are
hoping he may come safely into
port.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
M. E. CHURCH PASTOR
GETS GENEROUS POUNDING

The pastor of Salem M. E. Church,
Parson Jack, as he is popularity known
by most Pocomokians rather than by
the Rev. John w. Wootten, was treat
ed to a hearty Christmas Pounding
Tuesday night.
Mrs. Arthur Mcdaniel called at the
parsonage for visit to keep the pas
tors wife and daughter and mother
home and the Parson was called out
from the Lions Club seemingly for a
wedding, by j. C. Stevenson and was
brought home to see the party. All
kinds OF. fruits and vegetables, grocer
les and meats of various kinds, in
Guiding turkey, sausage, scrapple, and
fresh pork. The parson was so hap
py he says he really acted silly and
for some time he let another do the
entertaining.
His mother recited Phoebe's Christ
mas story-she learned sixty-five
years ago. The members also pres
ented the parson with a handsome
purse.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
MRS. LEDNUM
DIES SUDDENLY
FRIDAY DEC. II
Was Daughter Of The Late Mr..
And Mrs. Francis M. Will
son, Of POcOmOke
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
ON MONDAY OF THIS WEEK

Mrs. Ella Wilson Lednum, wife of
Hon. r. 1. Lednum, former member Of
the General Assembly of Maryland,
died suddenly at her home in his city
on Friday of last week. Mrs. Lednum
had been in rather poor health for
some time, and had just returned
home from Baltimore where she had
gone for medical advice. She was
taken suddenly on Friday with heart
attack, superinduced by an asthmatic
condition of some years standing.
The deceased was the daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Wilson,
and was born in this city February 10,
1883. She has resided here all her
life. Besides her husband, she is sur
vived by a brother, J. Francis Wilson,
of Pocomoke City; and a nephew, Will
son King Barnes, Esq, member of
the Baltimore Bar. Mrs. Lulu Hig-
gins, of Snow Hill, is.a cousin.
Funeral services were held at P.
M. Monday from the home, by the Rev.
N. 0. Gibson, of Baltimore, assisted
by the Rev. G. E. Lester, pastor
of the Bethany Methodist Protestant
Church, Pocomoke. Interment was in
the cemetery of the local Episcopal
church.
The pallbearers were Messrs. John
H. Clarke, Marion Duncan, Crawford
Hillman, Norris Young, H. M. Wal
tiers and Joseph C. Stevenson.
The death of Mrs. Lednum adds one
more to the list of Pocomoke people
who have recently passed into the
Great Unknown, and one more to the
number counted among the city's
leading and prominent citizens. Death
seems to have pointed out this COM
munity for his poisonous arrows of
late, and all are men and women who
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
TWO BIG DANCES TO
BE- HELD In POCOMOKE

Two big dances will be held in the
State Armory in Pocomoke next week;
the annual Christmas dance, sponsored
by the American Legion, to be held
Monday night, December 9th with
music furnished by AID Lieder and his
Criterions, and the Lions Charity Ball
and Frolic to be staged New Years
Eve with Buddy Campbell and his
Caledonians.
Both will be outstanding affairs.
Tickets are on sale for the Christmas
dance at $3.50 per couple which in
cludes the tax. Price of tickets for
the New Years ball is So per couple.
Reservations are being made for both
affairs and both will be we'll attended.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
INTERESTING NOTES BY
THE LIONS REPORTER

Paul Ewell was in the chair, Tues
day night at the regular meeting of
the Lions. The attendance was fif-
teen.
Correspondence was read from the
Lions International concerning the OBJ
servation and celebration of Melvin
Jones Day by each club getting two
new members. Melvin Jones, the
General Secretary of Lionism, is also
the founder of the organization. This
drive will cover the month of January.
"For-the-good-of- the-club- remarks
were made by Bill Bennett, DIR. Lee
Hall and Parson Jack Wootten.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
"Chirps''' ~
from the
Democrats Pen
from the

Well, Sir, Christmas will be here
SADLY. You know, that's the way
this season has of coming around. It's
lust as certain as death and taxes,
and it's just as certain that every
body will have to go down in his jeans
to fish out filthy lucre enough to buy
all the folks a present.
hope you-all have it down there to
"fish up" 1 hope the days will be
gala. hope you'll all keep sober-in
mind and body. I hope you'll remem-
Der the under-privileged boy and girl
to the best of your ability-the kids
whose faith in Santa Claus is as
strong as yours that the Sun will
light the day. I hope you will have
enough of the childish spirit to enjoy
the days with your own offspring. I
hope as the Christmas season wanes,
and the New Year comes to bother you
in the date-line of your correspondence
that you'll be the recipients of all the
good things of this life. I hope the
preacher will cease to view an empty
church. I hope the farmer will hus-
band abundant crops. hope the mer-
chant will profit in his trade. I hope
the physician will ease the suffering
with an ever increasing skill. I hope
the lawyer will defend the innocent,
and prosecute the violator of law. 1
hope life will find an easy, pleasant
pathway for all as they pursue the
even tenor of their ways.
Continued on Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
DELMAR MAN BURNED
IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT

A Delmar man was burned to death,
a Philadelphia committed suicide and
a New Jersey man was critically in
jured in an accident involving two
automobiles and truck in New Jer-
sey Friday night of last week.
A car driven by Harold Heltke. of
New Jersey, was sideswiped by man
10 failed to stop, and was thrown
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24

into the path of produce truck driv-
en- by Luther Relish, Delmar. The
truck burst into flames and Reddish
was burned to death.
The driver who failed to stop was
later halted by officers, identified as
John Taylor, of Philadelphia, and jail
ed. During the night he hanged him
self in his cell.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-24
An Explanation

In last weeks issue of the
Democrat the name of DR..
Brantley Handy, of Richmond,
Va, was inadvertently omitted
in the list of surviving relatives
of the late A. Hartley Stevens.
DR.. Handy is a half brother to
the late Mr.. Stevens. The
Democrat" regrets the omis-
sion.
Evening star., 1937-07-18

company Carefree and gentle, he was beloved
by ALL He had gone around the world as
wire walker and had later toured Europe as
a clown Free with money and laughter, he
too sent his mother small allowance each
week. He told Offield: Don't play straight
parts - you're a natural clown. Now, re-
MEMBER
The show stranded in Omaha. The young
fellow said: We'll beat it to Indiana. My
mother lives there
Evening star., 1937-07-18

T.
wood who has stipulated in his con-
tract that he is never to be made
star. He feels that comedy support
ine roles are more suited to his ability. I'll
last longer" he says.
His real name is Lewis De Lame Offield.
He was born in Sedalia, Missouri, about
thirty-five years ago. His mother, who mar
ried at thirty, had been teacher in Sedalia
schools for eleven years. His father, James
Madison Ofield, was a business man.
Their wedding was attended by famous
Missourian - Mark Twain. He sent the fam
lily a copy of "Huckleberry Finn" when Jack
was born. The book was favorite years later
when the future comedian organized group
of boys who read and told stories in the loft
of his fathers hay and feed barn.
He little realized that his own career would
in many ways surpass that of the great
hun1orist's hero. A mimic as child, Jack
Oakie is now known as the Hucklebeny Finn
of Hollywood.
At six he watched an Indian dance at
circus, and successfully initiated all the steps.
His mother in alarm asked her husband,
What will become of the boy?' The joking
reply was, Hell be a clown"
He is descended from eight generations OF
Methodist ministers. His mother was National
Vice President of the Federated Women's
Clubs of America Still active in club work,
she is called the district attorney" by her
son: She asks so many questions.
Young Offield was fourteen when his father
died. Business reverses and a long illness had
taken all but small insurance. Mrs. Ofleld
divided it with an ancient Negress who had
served her husbands family all her days.
Mrs. Ofield became teacher in New
York school of expression for girls. Her son
became messenger in Wall Street, where his
mimicry and laughter enlivened the circle
about him. He began to study dancing.
During his third year he met another mes
senger boy whose father was night watchman
at theater 1t was his duty to pick up dis
carded programs after each performance. The
two boys often helped him.
When a stock company played at the
Evening star., 1937-07-18

theater, the Watchman
secured work for them as
"supers." In six weeks
young Ofield was given a
speaking line. In the third
act of a Civil War melo-
drama, he was to appear
on the stage disheveled,
his uniform in disarray, as
though after a hard bat
tie. Saluting an officer, he
was to say, The enemy
advances. sir"
Proud of his promotion,
he appeared as immacu-
lately dressed as Bob
Montgomery in the role of
a social snob. "And that
ended that"
He was retained at the
theater - as an usher. 1t
was not for long. II put a
critic behind a post"
At the end of five years
in Wall Street, he offered
his resignation. His en-
ployer requested him to
stay, and made an offer
that tempted him. Itwouh
have led him to riches.
I'm let you know to-
morrow" he said.
There were no secrets
between mother and son.
That evening he said to
her, II want to 60 on the
stage"
Eight generations of
Methodist ministers stood
will that make you happi
Wall Street," she asked.
"Yes, Mother" he ans
makes you happier I'll not
I'm happy when YOU'RE
obeyed me twenty-one year
She was uneasy for weel
psychology for years. Now
They had never been $
went on tour. my heart I
remembers.
There was another you
Evening star., 1937-07-18

months; then a studio BE-
came interested in him as
an Irish comedian teamed
with a Jewish fun-maker.
When this deal fell through
he became a scene shifter.
The lad who on Wall
Street amused all with his
antics did the same in
Hollywood.
1t was the noon hour.
Lolling about the set we're
dozens of people laughing
loudly while the would-be
comedian did a "take-of"
on Eric Won Sroheim direct
ing Zazu Pitts and Jean
Hersholt in Greed" Bur-
lesquing the heartbreaking
scene between these two in
comparable players, he was
unaware that Wesley
Ruggles, a prominent d.
rector, was at the rear of
the throng.
He next initiated Cecil B.
De Mile directing a super
special" An assistant fol-
lowed and placed a chair
under him quickly each
time he decided to seat him.
self. In a moment of high
tension the chair was not
there. The make-believe
De Mile sprawled in hurt
dignity on the floor.
A scene shifter no longer.
he was given a prominent
role in the next film directed
by Wesley Ruggles.
Carefree in matters of
business, he soon had him.
self involved in a fve-year
contract in which others re-
ent of his earnings. When
hat he break the contract, he
peration they went to his
ey had explained. she asked.
Y son signed the paper"
ls," was her return. "A bar
l." His mother was present,
he next contract was signed,
much speculation as to how
field happened to call himself
as the name of his comrade.
Evening star., 1937-07-18

Within week they reached the lads home
town. He was killed in the railroad yards
almost within sight of his mothers house.
Young Ofheld consoled the boy S mother; then
he wandered from one city to another, a
worker in restaurant or scene shifter at
theater He wrote glowing letters to his
mother After he had saved enough money he
returned to New York.
He remained idle several months. practicing
dancing early and late. At last he became
dancing partner in vaudeville.
Up and down the land he shook his weary
feet for some years. The teacher of psychology
was silent regarding her sons progress But
after he had left vaudeville to appear in
Ziegfeld's Foles and with Mistinguette. the
famous French actress, in Miss Innocence"
she considered it time to have serious talk
with him. She recalled long ago day: Your
father said you would be clown"
The dancer looked at his mother.
That's hunch enough for me" he said .
He pondered moment But IA be a cinema
cl0,Cn."
1t will soon be eleven years since he arrived
in Hollywood. He hit the streets for
Evening star., 1937-07-18

Movie star? Not Jack Oakie 49, he
insists on supporting roles! Just another
unique slant on man who turned
down Wall Street riches to
become film comedian
! by jim 7ULLY
The Washington times., 1937-08-13
Mrs. Pepper
Has Guests

Mrs. Thomas L. Snyder, sister
Of Mrs. Claude Pepper, with Mr..
Snyder and Mr.. Snyder's mother,
Mrs. Cora Snyder, are visiting
Senator and Mrs. Pepper in their
apartment at the Wardman Park
Hotel.
The Sryders have been motor
ing over the United States dur
ing the last year and will stay
here several days before return
ing to their home in Clear
field, Pa
Mrs. Pepper entertained her
guests at a dinner party last
night.
The Washington times., 1937-08-13
Planning Soiourn

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Hamilton
Davis and their daughter, Miss
Emiscah Gale Davies, are
planning to go to their summer
home at Squirrel Island, Me-, in
September.
There will he another popular
"get-together" dinner at the
Woman's City Club next Thurs
day evening, when Mrs. Agnes
Giles Newman will be hostess.
Members are invited to bring
friends.
The club is planning another
weekend trip for Saturday and
Sunday, August 81 and %, when
the members will sojourn to
Sandy Cove, Md.
The party Will leave the club
at 1870 p. m. on Saturday and
return the next day.
x
Mrs. Esther Bissett Norment
has moved into a new residence
at 2733 Thirty-fifty st. N. w.