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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
MR.. HENRY F. BARNES
OF KINGS CREEK DIES

Mr.. Henry F. Barnes, prominent
farmer and former merchant of
Kings Creek, died Monday morning at
the age of " years, his death result
ing from a complication of diseases.
Funeral services were held from his
late home Wednesday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. Ransom P. Nichols.
and interment made in the Methodist
Episcopal cemetery.
Mr.. Barnes was known as a con-
scientious Christian gentleman and up
to the time of his illness was an ac-
tive member of the Antioch M. E.
Church in Princess Anne. He is sur
vived by his widow, Mrs. Mamie
Barnes, one daughter, Mrs. C. B.
Ames, of Kings Greek; foster daugh-
ter, Mrs. Arthur Landlord of Costen;
and one sister, Mrs. Sidney Miller of
Princess Anne.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
DEFAMATION CONTEST
won BY MISS SHEAR

The annual defamation contest was
held in the Auditorium of the High
School Tuesday night at 8 P. NJ, with
six contestants vieing for honors. The
judges were furnished by the Board
of Education of Accomack county.
Miss Frances Shear carried off first
honors with her selection MARY
Stuart" This decision gives her the
opportunity of representing the Po-
comoke High School in the annual
Worcester County contest.
Other selections were: "White Ii
laos" by Miss Virginia Mock; Little
Dub" By Robert Hayman; "China
Blue Eyes," Miss Louise Duncan;
Mothers of Men," Jean MacSorley ;
and ga Literary Nightmare" by Will
liam Landlord.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
LEGION POSTS
FASHION SHOW
CONTEST
Will Be Put On In The Local Ar
mOry On The Evening Of
Thursday, May Ii
DANCE TO BE STAGED
AFTER CLOSE OF SHOWS

Thursday evening, May 18th is the
big night for entertainment in POGO
moke. On this night Worcester Post
No. SO will hold their annual Fash
ion Show and Beauty Contest to be
followed by four hours of dance music
by Phil Harvey and his 9-piece or
chestra. This organization is a great
favorite among lovers of good dance
music. Merchants of the city are
cooperating and putting forth their
very best effort to make the Fashion
Show an event of real Importance,
and there's no doubt but that the af-
fair will meet the expectations of
those who like entertainment de luxe.
A bevy of beautiful girls will model
in the fashion show, also appearing
in the beauty contest. The contest is
open to residents of the Delmarva and
entries are being received from all sec
tions. miss Delmarva" will be Sc
lected from among the entrants and
an American Legion cup will be pres
ented this year in addition to the US
ual cash prizes.
Miss Mary Rose Fisher, who has
been chosen Queen Eastern Shore III,
and a number of her attendants will
be present. Mrs. VIM. Lee Cosby and
daughter, noted musicians, will enter
tain with violin and voice and every
one who cares for music of superla-
tive character will have the oppor-
tunity of hearing two virtuosos. Those
who like tap dancing will see two of
the best steppers on the Shore. The
kiddie circus, which will open the
show, has cast of about sixty-five
children. This will be big hit, not
only to the children, but to the grown
ups as well.
Everyone is asked to be in their
seats at o'clock sharp so there will
be no delay in starting the entertain
ment.
Price of admission to the Fashion
Show and Beauty Contest is Soc per
person. Tickets to the dance $1.OO
per couple or combination ticket to
Fashion Show and Dance may be pur-
chased at $3.50 per couple. Children
will be admitted to the Fashion Show
for 25c.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
AUXILIARY DINED
LAST FRIDAY AT
THE WHITE HOUSE
Thirty-Five Members = Guests
Participated At The Even
ing Repast

One of the most enjoyable social
events of the season was held Friday
night of last week when the Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary held their an
nual dinner at the Whyte House. Thir-
ty-five members and guests partici-
pated, the dinner being served at 1880
and the program following the din
ner.
The address of welcome was made
by Mrs. Roy F. Mason, President of
Worcester Unit, after the invocation
by Mrs. B. F. Sturgis, Chaplain. The
program also included a reading by
Mrs. Franklin Dennis; Auxiliary poem
by Mrs. Grady Powell, read by Mrs.
P. B. Bum; District Greetings by Mrs.
Elmo Powell, Vice-President South
Eastern Shore District. The address
of the evening was made by Mrs.
Jonathan Wheatley, Past National
Vice-President, who spoke on "Na-
tional Organizations" stressing the
work of the American Legion Auxil-
larry and taking as her keynote
"Americanism" Mrs. Wheatley con-
cluded her interesting address with
a very clever poem which was thor
oughly enjoyed.
A pleasing part of the entertain
ment was a solo by Mrs. John Morris
of Salisbury. Mrs. Melvin Gravely
presided at the piano during the songs
and also accompanied Mrs. Morris.
Units from Salisbury, Princess Anne
and Cambridge were represented by
their presidents; the out-of-town
guests including: Mrs. Wheatley, and
Mrs. Mowbrey of Cambridge; Mrs.
Powell and Mrs. Georgia Carter of
Princess Anne; and Mrs. Morris and
Mrs. Merwin Watson of Salisbury.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
PLAYGROUND ATHLETIC
LEAGUE ANNUAL MEET IS
WON BY SNOW HILL
FRANCIS A. BELOTE
AWARDED A DEGREE

Francis A. Belote of this city, was
awarded his bachelor of divinity de-
gree by the Presbyterian Theological
Seminary of Chicago at the one hun
bred and fifth annual commencement
services held on April goth.
DR.. Thomas Wesley Graham, dean
of the Graduate School of Theology,
Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, gave
the commencement address. His ad-
dress was "The Church in a Changed
World"
A week of special senior activities
including a senior breakfast, a recep-
ton by President and Mrs. Stone, and
an alumni banquet were held.
Belote received his bachelor of arts
degree from Western Maryland Col
lege in 1880 where he was active in
soccer, the Glee Club band, the choir.
For the past year he has been supply
pastor of the Bethel Presbyterian
Church, Charlottesville, Indiana.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
LANC-MANN NUPTIALS
SOLEMNIZED ON SAT.

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth
Mann, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Conk-
lin Mann, of Jackson Heights, Long
Island, formerly of Beverly" near
this city, to Mr.. William F. Lang, son
of Mrs. John K. Lang and the late
Mr.. Lang, took place on Saturday,
May LIST in the Chapel of the Little
Church Around the Corner.
The Rev. Harold L. Lemoine per-
formed the ceremony in the presence
of the members of the two families
and few intimate friends. The bride
was given in marriage by her father.
Her only attendant was her sister,
Mrs. E. D. Button, Jr., of Larch-
mont, N. Y. Mr.. John C. Lang, of
New Haven, Conn.,, was his brothers
best man..
After a wedding trip south the
couple will take up their residence in
Jackson Heights, L. I.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
SOMERSET co.
COMMISSIONER
DIED SUNDAY
w. Clyde Ford Succumbs To A
Complication Of Diseases.
Funeral Wednesday
WAS AN OUTSTANDING
REPUBLICANS ADER

w. Clyde Ford, President of the
Somerset Board of County Commits
sioners, died at the University Hos
pital, in Baltimore, early Sunday even
Tag. He was 70 years of age.
The deceased, a fine robust speci-
men of manhood, had been in appar-
ent good health until few months
ago when a complication of diseases
developed. Several weeks ago he
underwent a minor operation and on
Wednesday of last week he was again
operated upon, at the Baltimore hos
pital. Following the operation, he
seemed slowly to weaken and, not
withstanding five blood transfusions,
he went into coma Sunday afternoon
and did not regain consciousness. The
remains were brought to Somerset
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Ford, one of the outstanding
Republican leaders in the county, had
been member of the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners for, the past ten
years and for greater part of that
time had been president of the board.
Up until a few months ago he was
chairman of the County Welfare
Board and was well known and loved
throughout the county for his kind
and understanding disposition and his
ever-readiness to help those in dis
tress.
A son of Mrs. Laura Ford and the
late William C. Ford, of Upper Fair
mount, he took up his residence at
Westover, where he conducted large
general merchandise store up until
his death. Mr.. Ford was also finan-
cially interested in farming and toma-
to canning.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Addie F. Ford; two sons, w. C. Ford,
Jr., of Westover and Charles Ford, of
Pittsburg, Pa; and the following
stepchildren, Sergeant D. Dryden, of
the Maryland State Police; Thurston
Dryden, of Montreal, Canada, and the
former Misses Mildred and Ethel
Dryden, of Wilmington, Del. One
brother, Oscar Ford. of Upper Fair
mount, also survives.
Funeral services were held from
the late home, at Westover, Wednes-
day afternoon, with interment in the
Presbyterian cemetery in Princess
Anne,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
ODD FELLOWS
PUT ON ANOTHER
LADIES' NIGHT
Amateur Show Sponsored. Each
One Attending The Event
Wore OverallS

The local lodge Of Oddfellows put
on what was supposed to be their last
Ladies' Night of the Spring Season
last Thursday night, but in view of
the success and enjoyment of this, it
is believed they will have another
Thin the coming month.
The Lodge staged an amateur show
and evidently a farmers night in
view of the fact that all members of
the Order came dressed in overalls.
M. William Miller was master of cere-
monies and conducted the amateur
show. Miss Dix of Virginia took first
honors in the contest, wearing an abb
breviated costume and doing a routine
of singing and dancing-The girl has
possibilities as was evidenced by the
large ovation she received. Miss Vir-
ginia Mock of Pocomoke and Shug
Dryden of Crisfield were tied for Sec
ond place. Miss Mock captured the
hearts of the audience in a drama
tization of white Lilacs"; Shug Dry
den, the boy with the maniac feet,
danced himself into a tie for second
place with display of dance steps
that had the audience applauding. for
more. Other contestants were the
Hawaiian Troubadours, Joe Penner,
Jim Braddock and Max Schmeling,
Miss Shaw and host of others.
Herman Gunby, a colored lad, dane
ed himself into stardom in his first
professional appearance of his career.
Refreshments were served and
dancing was furnished by the Rhy-
thin Makers. Everyone is now look
ing forward to the next Ladies Night.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
LOCAL Gee CAMPS
ARTISTIC GARDENING

The landscape gardening class of
the 1318th Co. CCC, Snow Hill, Mary
land for the past few weeks has been
showing great progress in identifying
the camp. The carpentry class has
been busy building flower boxes for
all the windows of the Recreation Hall
Trees, shrubbery and flowers are be-
ing planted around the camp area. A
new walk has been built on the pa
rade grounds. Visitors of Camp $50
are impressed by the neat appearance.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
COLLEGE TO
HAVE PROGRAM
OF ATHLETICS
Representatives From The Var
iOus School Will Compete
For Large Felt Banner
LIST OF EVENTS NOW
SCHEDULED MAY Is

An athletic event of particular in
terest to high school students and
their friends is the Invitation Athletic
Meet to be held on the grounds of the
State Teachers College at Salisbury
on Saturday, May Is. The college, un-
der whose auspices this first "Invi-
tation Meet" is being held, has sent
announcements and entry blanks to the
high schools in the Eastern Shore
counties. From the interest being
shown in this field and track events,
the college athletic instructors, Miss
Helen Jamart and Mr.. Benn Maggs,
expect many entries.
Representatives from the various
schools will compete for the large
felt banner which the college will
award the high school winning the
greatest number of points. In addi-
ton to the prize for the school, Miss
Jamart and Mr.. Maggs, who are in
charge of the meet, announce that
badges will be given to the first, the
second, and the third place winners
in each event.
In order to give high schools hav-
ing a small enrolment an even chance
with those having a large enrolment,
the following regulations have been
agreed upon: a high school may not
enter more than 20 individuals girls,
and 20 individual boys in the meet; a
girl may be entered in 1 field event,
track event, and in volley ball; a
boy may be entered in 1 track event,
1 field event, and in speed ball; it
is understood that substitutions may
be allowed upon the presentation of
an authentic excuse. Weights are not
considered for eligibility in any events.
Events for the girls are: Run and
Catch Relay; so yard dash; Broad
Jump; High Jump; Volley Ball. The
mems events are listed as: 100 yard
dash; 22O yard dash; 44O yard dash;
$50 yard run; Medley Relay; Speed
Ball; Pole Vault; Discus; Javelin;
Running Broad Jump; Running High
Jump; Shot Put.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
THE LAMBERTSONS HOME
FROM WEDDING TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Lambertson have
returned from a brief wedding trip
to Baltimore and Washington and are
now making their home near Goodwill.
Before marriage Mrs. Lambertson
was Miss Annie Outten, of Girdletree.
Her marriage to Mr.. Lambertson took
place Friday, April 18th at the M. E.
parsonage, Girdletree, the Rev. Ewell
Crockett, officiating.
The bride wore a dark blue travel
ling suit with accessories to match.
Those witnessing the ceremony We're:
Mrs. Clayton Dukes, Clayton Dukes,
Jr., Mrs. Thomas Evans, Miss Somers
and Mrs. Ewell Crockett.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07

By the way, see by headline in
one of the county exchanges, that
down on the eva" section of the Pc
ninsula commonly known as Del-Mar-
Va, the people are putting on "to-
mato" blossom festival. / had been
under the impression it was some
other kind; but I'm willing to ac-
knowledge my error and accept the
"love-apple" significance.
was just wondering why up here
in Worcester we couldn't get up some
kind of blossom" fete. There's ap-
pie blossoms; cherry blossoms; peach
blossoms; beans blossoms; all kinds
of flower blossoms; pretty "deb" bios
SONS; and whole lot of other kinds.
And if we couldn't tag on to any of
these, maybe we could get enough
"Rum blossoms" together to make a
name.
Now, I don't mean to cast any re-
Elections on any body's facial appear
ance at all; but, you know, it's sort
of dry down in eva" and they are not
in a position to adopt that name, no
matter how much they'd like to.
want to say this, however, that if
anybody is ready to accept this sug-
gestion of mine, dilatory tactics might
be fatal. Because if the people of Wi
comico county keep sending Senator
Lloyd back to the General Assembly,
there won't be the wherewithal to
CONTINUED on Page 10)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
MRS. HOWARD SR., AND
JR., SHOWER NEWLY WEEDS

Mrs. Charles Howard, Jr., and Mrs.
C. K. Howard jointly entertained at a
miscellaneous shower Tuesday night
at their home on Maple Street, in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Thorn
ton of Atlantic, Va. Mrs. Thornton
before marriage was Miss Helen Hope,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred B.
Hope of this city. Music and games
featured the evening.
Many lovely gifts were received by
the young couple.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
SHOW
IS STAGED BY
WOMAN'S CLUB
Elect Delegates To Eastern
Shore District Federation
Tuesday, May 18th
PRIZES AWARDED FOR
ARTISTIC ARRANGEMENT

In connection with their regular
meeting on Wednesday afternoon the
Woman's Club of Pocomoke staged a
Flower Show in the Social Hall of
Bethany M. P. Church.
At the business meeting, presided
over by the president, Mrs. r. Lee
Hall, the following delegates were
named to the Eastern Shore District
Federation to be held in Princess
Anne, May 18th: delegate, Mrs. Roger
Landlord, alternate, Mrs. Earl Mer-
rill; delegate, Mrs. ]. K. Lang, alter
nate, Mrs. John Clarke; delegate, Mrs.
S. E. McMaster, alternate, Mrs. E. j.
Schoolfield; delegate, Mrs. Bradford
Massey; alternate, Mrs. j. Edwin
Birmingham. AT this meeting Mrs.
John l.. Whitehurst, Parliamentarian.
Maryland Federation of Women's
Clubs, will be one of the outstanding
speakers.
The meeting closed the club year
which has been most successful one
with officers and members lending
their hearty cooperation.
Much credit is due Mrs. L. Paul
Ewell, chairman of the program, for
the success of the Flower Show held
in connection with the meeting.
Through her untiring efforts and the
splendid assistance of club members
the club room was transformed into
a bower of beauty with choice blooms
tastefully arranged in holders and
beautifully displayed on tables. May
flowers of every type and hue were
in evidence and notable in the flower
arrangement were three bridge and
luncheon tables tastefully decorated
in glassware with floral centerpieces.
Mrs. Ewell opened the program with
a few well chosen remarks on Flower
Arrangement" and gave an interest
ing and informative talk on English
Gardens" Instrumental music by
Mrs. VIM. S. Bowen also added much
to the enjoyment of the program. Of
special interest, too, was an old music
box, owned by Mrs. Marion Duncan,
whose sweet tones carried one back
many years before the day of phono-
graph and radio. Another contribu-
ton to the program was made by
Mrs. w. Bates Hancock who sent her
"roses" in the form of a poem which
was read by Mrs. w. w. Holt.
The Flower exhibit was viewed by
many and was really most attractive
setting for the English tea which also
featured the afternoons event. Mrs.
N. E. Sartorius presided at the table
and was assisted in serving by the
following young ladies dressed in full
Colonial costume: Mrs. Phillip Creath,
Mrs. Malcolm Matthews, Mrs. T. B.
Venable and Mr.. ]. Edwin Britting-
ham.
The hostesses were: Mrs. Upshur
Stevenson, Mrs. VIM. Landlord, Mrs.
Marion Duncan, Mrs. Clarke Lambert
son and Mrs. Clarence D. Fleming.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
~
from the
Democrats Pen

Well, Sir, blest if I don't THINK
somebody had better stop those
Orioles-by whom I mean the Inter-
national League baseball team repre-
senting the Monumental City, alias
Baltimore. It looks to me as If they
had gotten a wrong idea of things
and imagine the winning percentage
column is on the wrong side OF the
page.
They are very much like that foot
ball PLAYER who got possession OF the
hall and ran scurrying to his own
goal. And he'd have made touch
down, had it not been for one OF his
own side who tackled him and dashed
him. So, think somebody better
tackle this Oriole team and turn 'em
around They're playing as II they
thought pennants were won by play
ing ND a big percentage in the losing
column.
Well, it only goes to show that
"plans of mice and men gang att
agley." This Oriole bunch was the
preseason choice for coping the
bunting without much effort. Every
body now can see that they are not
putting forth much effort, but bring
ing home the bacon is another thing.
Maybe they had an idea the flag
would be presented to them on plat
ter. If they did, it looks as if that
platter had been turned upside down
before they could get their hands on
it.
Why, team of sandlotters beat
them in three straight games of an
opening series-a bunch of semi-pros
from Canadian vacant spaces showed
them how to play ball, but they didn't
seem to take notice, and another team
from Canuck land came along and
beat the stuffin' out of 'em, and now
on one side of the record is goose
egg representing the wins and an I'M
lucky z the losses. Maybe Lady Luck
was waiting to pass that goblin before
laying the ghost.
How-some-ever, those Birds may
prove to have been sleeping lions.
They may wake up directly and
scratch the hide off some of these
clubs which have been throwing 'em
down and "stomping" on 'em. Man
ager Sturdy thinks he has a rather
sturdy combination and he says he
is ready to stand or fall with 'em. It's
certain that, so far, he's done good
job of fallin', and whether he'll have
the stamina to get on his feet again,
time will tell.
All of which goes to prove that it's
not we'll to count your chickens before
their Matching. Somehow, ever since
Jack Dunn died, a winning ball club
for Baltimore has been as hard to OBJ
tain as winning ticket for me on
the Irish Sweepstakes. Victory does
not appear to spread its wings over
the park where the other Birds fly,
and try as they may the other teams
always seem better. There's long
lane tho that has no turning, and we
may soon see the Oriole turning their
flight northward and proving to the
fans there is still some playing abil-
ity left in the bunch Ogden, Sturdy,
ct al, have assembled from various
parts of the universe.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-05-07
GOODWILL BALL TEAM
WINS OPENING VICTORY

The Goodwill base ball team opened
the season with the CCC boys at
Public Landing last Sunday, and in a
well-played game defeated the
"woodsmen" by the score of 6 to 2.
The next game to be played by the
Goodwill boys will be next Sunday,
May 9, when they tackle the club from
Chincoteague, Va.