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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17
Crescent Chap. 0. E. S.
Elects 1888 Officers

At the annual election of officers
of Crescent Chapter No. A o. E. S.,
held Monday night, Miss leila M
Crockett, a member of the teaching
faculty of the Elementary school, was
elected Worthy Patron. Other officers
ter with Mr.. Robert J. Lambden re-
elected Worthy aPtron. Other officers
elected at this time were: Associate
Matron, Mrs. Clarence Duncan; Assoc
late Patron, Mr.. B. T. Dryden; Secre-
tary, Mrs. Grady E. Powell Treasurer
Miss Alice R. Young; Conductress.
Miss Helen Tull; Associate Conduc-
tress, Mrs. Edward w. Ham.
These together with the appointive
officers will be regularly installed at
the first meeting in January, 1888.
The Chapter is now preparing for
the annual Christmas party which will
be held Monday night, December 9th
following the regular meeting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17
COMMISSIONERS win
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out of Worcester county or out of the
state in sections where the sale of
beer is not prohibited by law.
Attorneys for the four county COM
munities, who opposed the referendum
agreed with the attorney general that
it was prohibited under the ban on
referring laws regulating spirituous
liquors.
"This is purely a fiscal matter,
logically separable and clearly refer
able within the letter and spirit of the
constitution" Judge Clark said. "Leg-
islative distribution of public funds ac-
cruing from such profits is clearly
distinguishable from the functional
activities of licensing, regulating,
prohibiting, manufacturing or selling
liquor.
"This redistribution of net profits
of the system is so entirely indepe-
dent and unconnected with the regula-
tory provisions of the acts, that it
could be entirely omitted without af-
fecting operative or administrative re-
suits. This fiscal provision is in no
way connected with the liquor boards
functions.
ut is therefore difficult to con-
clude with the encouragement that
this distribution of profit part Of these
acts cannot be made subject to ref
erendum."
Junge Clark pointed out that if
the voters reject the distribution Sec
ton of chapter 301, it will revive
chapter 175, while Simultaneous re-
lection of the same provision Of chap
1876 will revive the original dispensary
law of 1885.
Prior to this action, the accumulated
net liquor profits totaling $25,517.65
were ordered turned over to the Wor-
cester County Circuit Court under the
terms Of a Decree of Interpleader,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17

The former law gave the Commission
ers all of the net profits.
Action to obtain the liquor fund has
been in litigation in the Worcester
Circuit Court for several weeks, with
suits and counter-suits filed by the
Commissioner on one side and the
towns of Pocomoke City, Ocean City
and Berlin on the other. The munich
pality of Snow Hill, though listed by
the Court as defense claimant, has
refrained from becoming involved in
the prior litigation.
In the Decree of Interpleader sign
ed By Judge Crockett, it was further
ordered that any future action taken
against the Liquor Control Board in
the profits issue litigation, would be
restrained by injunction by the Court.
Judge Crockett also granted the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17

signed by Associate Judge James M.
Crockett, marking initial action on
the part of the Court to end wrangle
between the Board of County Com
missioners and the incorporated towns
of Ocean City, Pocomoke City, Berlin
and Snow Hill, claimants to the prof
it's fund.
The County Liquor Control Board,
possessors of net liquor profits accru-
ing during the past three years, were
ordered to deduct $22.95 costs and $3.50
attorney fees, to which expense the
Board had been forced in the issue,
and to place the remainder of the
fund, $25,51765 in custody of the Cir
cult Court.
The Decree of Interpleader signed
Friday by Judge Crockett climaxed a
Bill of Interpleader filed several weeks
ago by the Liquor Control Board, urg-
ing the Court to settle the ownership
of the accumulated net liquor profits.
Plaintiff claimants to the money
are designated to be the Board of
Worcester County Commissioners
while the defendants in the suit, claim
ants to half the accumulated profits,
are declared by the Court to be the
Mayors and Councils of Berlin, Ocean
City, Pocomoke City and Snow Hill.
Passage of new Dipensary laws af-
fecting Worcester County by the 1887
Legislature, created the dispute over
the net liquor profits. The 1887 laws,
now held in allegiance pending ref
erendum decision, divided the net
liquor profits between the County
Commissioners and the four towns.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17
Worcester County Fails
In It's Stamp Buying

Worcester County has fallen down
in its quota in the sale of tuberculosis
stamps and the chairman for the
County is anxious to have the deficit
made up. In order to do this stamps
will be placed on sale in the local Post
office building and those who have not
already purchased through the mail
are asked to contribute in this way.
1t is earnestly desired that Worces-
ter do her part in helping to fight this
dread disease and those who have
not responded are asked to do so now.
No matter how small the purchase it
will help to maintain the reputation
Worcester fountains have had in help
ing this worthy cause. Buy your
seals now from the local Postoffice.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17
Christmas Dance To
Have Excellent Music

The Criterions with Ad Leder, Bal
timore's finest dance orchestra, seven
years on the Wilson Line Excursion
Steamer, has been secured for the an
nual Christmas Dance to be held in
the State Armory this city the night
of the 9th. Table reservations are
being made through E. Farrell Bowen.
Tickets are on sale at $3.50 per couple
which includes the tax.
Ordinarily the price of tickets
would be much higher due to the high
grade of music but the Legionnaires
sponsoring the affair, are expecting
a big crowd and because of this have
been able to figure closely on the adj
mission charge and can thereby offer
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17
Fire Destroys House
Near Goodwill, Thurs,

The Pocomoke City Fire Depart
ment was called out early Thursday
morning to fight fire near Good
will, this county.
A house occupied by Mr.. Carl Lam
bertson, located a short distance from
"Cross Roads" toward Stockton was
completely destroyed. The fire COM
pany could only prevent the flames
from spreading to nearby buildings.
No opinion as to the origin of the
fire could be obtained and the place
was only partly insured.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17
MORE EXTENDED ACCOUNT
OF Mr.. PUSEY'S DEATH

Mr. Edward Thompson Pusey died
at his home near this city, on Monday,
December sixth, aged 70 years. His
death was due to apoplexy.
The deceased was the son of the
late James and Nancy Collins Pusey,
and he was born in Atkinson's dis
trict, Worcester County, on June 9Th
1858. / ~ ..WN.
Mr.. Pussy had been a skillful farm
er for fifty seven years and was
widely known throughout the sur
rounding counties. He leaves behind
wide circle of friends.
He is survived by his widow and
five children, Curtis and Horace Pus-
ey, of Costen Station; Mrs. w. c.
Dickerson, of Avondale, Pa; Mrs. T.
C. Hope, of Beaver Dam and Miss
Ruth Pussy, who resides at her par
ent's home. His death marks the end
of a life well spent.
The funeral was conducted from
his late home at 2:30 on Wednesday,
by the Rev. Ditto, of the First Baptist
Church of Pocomoke City, assisted by
the Rev. Daley, of New Church, Va;
he was laid to rest in the family lot
at the Maryland Virginia line.
The pallbearers were Colmore E.
Byrd, Earl A. Merrill, George p. Sell
by, VIM. F. Howard, Charles L. Mas
on and Edward T. Birmingham.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17
Lodge Of Perfection
In Special Meeting

A special meeting of Salisbury
Lodge of Perfection will be held on
Friday. December 18th in the Oriental
Room of the Masonic Temple, Sails
bury, at 1880 P. M.
The Fourteenth Degree will be con-
ferred in full ceremonial form upon a
class of seventeen candidates.
In addition to the degree work
there will be other features Of espec-
ial interest.
All members of the Ancient and Ac-
copied Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
are cordially invited to be present and
will be made heartily welcome.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17

tickets at a popular price.
This will be good news to dance
patrons as the orchestra is one of the
finest ever to visit the Shore.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17
Community Tree To
Be Lighted Tonight

The Community Christmas tree re-
Gently erected on the lot, corner Mar
ket and Front Streets, will be lighted
tonight and every night until Christ
mas.
On Christmas eve at 10 o'clock San
ia Claus will be present in person with
treats for the children: He invites all
children to meet him at the tree. The
evening will also be featured by carol
singing, the choirs of the various
churches to gather around the tree at
the hour of $3.50.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17
Maria Theatre Will
Entertain The Riddles

According to it's usual custom the
Marva Theatre, this city, will enter
tain the kiddies at free Christmas
matinee. This will be given at the
Marva at 8 o'clock in the afternoon of
Christmas Eve, which falls on Friday,
and will feature Jack Holt ing"Out-
laws of the Orient"
The children are invited to be
guests of the Theatre on this occasion
and enjoy the free entertainment they
offer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17

County Commissioners permission to
file a supplementary bill of complaint
in the case which must be done before
December Is, 1887. The incorporated
towns, should they desire to file an
answer to any supplementary bill,
were given until December 81 to do
so.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-12-17
BUSINESS SUSPENDED
FOR STEVENS FUNERAL

Out of respect to Mr.. A. Hartley
Stevens, prominent business man of
Pocomoke City, stores and business
houses closed their doors Wednesday
from to P. M, during the hour of
the funeral. The Stevens store, closed
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
opened on Thursday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

of 1os5. It was pointed out at last nights sesion that the additional space made available would justify launching a drive for a 1,5O0 mem bership which had been under con- alteration for some time and Q res- olution was passed to consider the movement.
 President Arthur Noel advised the assembly that new floor was need- ed on a part of the second story, but in view of the major alteration already made he said 1t did not seem advisable to go ahead and acculn- ulate additional expenses which would amount to about Sl0O, unless someone make gift to that amount to the organization. A number of members present immediately of- fered cash and labor donations for this work and before the meeting was over more than enough labor was pledged and 60 per cent of the cash needed was donated. A great percentage of the work to be done in the upper story was also donated.
 The committee in charge of the celebration which will be held May 9th comprises Conrad A. Baril, chairman; Mrs. Lucien Larivee, sec retary: William L. Cambigue, treas urer; Arthur Noel, president of the club; Mrs. Wilfred Bernier, Miss Melina Fecteau, Armand w. Blan- chard, Alphonse Robichaud, F. K
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
l.. |. P. Bowlers In
 Annual Celebration
Dnner-Dance to Climax Successful Season. Attorney
 Balanda to Officiate as Postmaster;

ocrat; John Chick Kelly of the American and William P. Hank" o'Donnell of the Republican.
 Honor Champions
 During the evening tribute will be paid the league champions who in- clude Captain Charles Lasky, Ged- des Pitcavage, William Sardinskas, Adam Mikilainis, Fritze Prisavage and Adolph Radzunas. The caterer for the event is Gabriel Wiggins, and music for dancing will be pro- vided by the Young Melodians or chestra.
 Officers of the league comprise Attorney c. v. Balanda, president; Dr. Matthew J. Colney, treasurer; Attorney Joseph P. Alishausky, sec retary; Michael Sheron, publicity; John Bruzas and Deputy Sheriff Albert Francis, trustees. The advis- ory board includes John w. Jenu- saitis, Walter Pitsavage, Anthony Jonikas, John Danisavage, John Orintas, William Mazeika, Charles Lasky, Anthony ZubraS and Peter Adams.
 Committee in Charge
 The, committee in charge consist of Attorney Clarence V. Balanda, Attorney Joseph P. Alishausky, pr. Matthew J. Colney, John w. Jenu- saitis, Deputy Sheriff Albert Frau cis, Walter Pitcavage, Charles Las- ky, William Mazeika, Anthony Jon- ikas, John Danisavage, John Orarl- tas, Anthony M. Zubras, Michael Sheron, John Bruzas, and Joseph Bendler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
DETOUR PROVIDED
 ON DANBURY ROAD
Short Section of Concrete Pavement Under
 Construction

Construction and oiling in force in the State of Connecticut an- ilounced by the Connecticut High way Department as of April 20:
 Cl0sed-Detour Provided Route No. U. s. G.
 Danbury. Lake Avenue. A short section of concrete pavement. Route No. 116-
 Harwinton. 2ls miles of surface treated gravel from route to route 117.
 Route No. 179-
 Barkhamsted. Relocation of route No. 179. 2 1-8 miles of waterbound lnacadaln under construction. I'm passable. sa'
 Construction Traffic Maintained Route No. U. s. l.
 Madison. Traffic circle at Route No. 1 t6; Hammonasset beach road. Route No. 4-
 Sharon. 7,a miles of bitumil1ous macadan.
 Route No. U. s. 6A-
 Columbia -Windham. Three span girder bridge and approaches. Traf- fic may pass. Route No. 6-S
 Seymour. About A mile rein. conc, pavement. span conc. en- cased grdier bridge and 5o' skew span conc. bridge over Naugatuck river. U Route No. 10--
 Simbury. Relocation of Route No. 10. mile of bituminous macadam. Route No. 12--
 Killingly. Bridge over Five Mile river at Attawagan. Traffic may use temporary bridge.
 Thompson. Bridge and approach es over French river. Traffic may pass. Route No. 67-- x Seymour. North St. and Route 67. cutting back slopes for better sight line.
 Route No. 85-
 Hebron. North St. One mile of waterbound macadam under con- struction. && Route No. 129-
 New Milford. Construction of bridge over the West Aspetuck River at Merryall. Open to traffic over temporary bridge. Route No. 1S1-
 Barkhamsted. Inc mile of reloca- tion. No interference with traffic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
FRANCOIS AWAIT
 NEW CLUB ROOM
Men Plan Formal Opening May 6-Drive for Mem
 bers Set

The Franco-American Social Club Is planning to celebrate the formal opening of the new 'sMens Social Club Room, which is situated on the third floor of the clubhouse. This space was formerly occupied as four-room apartment, but had been idle since a fire destroyed the upper story of the clubhouse some years ago.
 Numerous demands have been made by the card and checkers players, and others, for more space, but the house committee had been unable to overcome the objections of the conservative element until a few weeks ago when the Clubs membership reached the 1000 mark set as . goal in the later part
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
HARTFORD CRITIC PRAISES MUSICAL Another Capacity Attend ance Features "HOld
 Your Hat

Another capacity crowd attended the second performance last night of Hold Your Hats, local musical revue being presented at the Water bury Womens Club by the local Civic Theater group. The play will be given for the laststime this even- ing.
 Julian B. Tuthill, dramatic critic of the Hartford Times said in his review last evening that the show was a tuneful and imaginative mu- sical comedy with contagious melo- dies and several clever sketches. The Hartford reviewer also praised Charles Gaynor, author of the show.
 But the author and James Fur ness. local director, seem to think that the stage and production crew of the local musical revue deserve as much credit as directors, authors and cast members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

Bouffard, Dr. Edgar c. Adams, Lucien Larivee, Wilfred Bernier and Joseph Harpin.
 A delegation will be sent to Hart ford next Monday evening to hear Monseigneur Camille Roy of Que- bee, Canada, who will speak in the interest of the second Congress of the French Language, which will be held at Quebec on June 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
church Sunday.

church Sunday.
 The officers of the Canadian 1.e- zion post are Commander Duncan 0. Rose; first vice commander, Ed- ward Peters, second vice coEnman- der, Clifford Nichols: Adjutant and financial secretary, Reginald Lawrence; treasurer, Thomas Di- mock; chaplain, John Alexander; sergeant-at-arIns, Harry White; or- derly, George ArInoor; pension of- ficer, William Mellick. The of- ficers of the auxiliary are: Presi- dent, Mrs. Elizabeth Peters; first vice president, Mrs. Nellie Ring; second vice president, Mrs. Nellie Sprano: secretary, Mrs. Julia White, treasurer, Mrs. Rhea Lawrence; chaplain, Mrs. Elizabeth DeVito; sergeant-at-arms, Mrs. Ula M. Rose; color bearers, Mrs. May Duley and Mrs. Alice Wright. The officers of the Waterbury Branch of the Can- adian Society of Connecticut are President, Manuel, secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Allan Upton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
Attorney

More than 100 couples, including members and guests will frolic at the 18th. annual dinner and dance of the L. I. P. bowling league which will take place tomorrow night at St. Joseph's hall. The toastmaster of the evening will be attorney Clar- ence V. Balanda, league president. The principal speakers will include Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's church and sports editors, John A. Cluney of the Dem-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
C. l.. o. PARTY

The Brass Workers Union. local afiiliate of the c. !. Q. will sponsor an entertainment and dance tomor- row night ct Q o'clock in Workmen's Circle hall. Spencer avenue. Tiinmie Crowe's orchestra will provide music. 1t is the first social program to be arranged bys the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
RED TAPE OF 1907 UNTANGLED

Blandford, Mass. (UP)-Owing to tangle of legal red tape. this town has just found 1t possible to use for school purposes the $2s4 annual income from trust fund established by Mrs. Jane Taggart in 1907.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
CANADIANS TO
 HOLD SERVICE
Parade and Memorial Rites Planned Sunday at
 Second Church

Members and officers of the Canadian Legion Post, No. 04, the Canadian Legion Auxiliary and the Waterbury Branch of the Canadian Society of Connecticut, will hold their first annual church parade and Vimy Ridge Memorial Service at the Second Congregational
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
DIME OE issi FOUND

st. Louis (unls--Roy Koontz. nloolniueton. Ina. purchased c used eAs here for 9iG0. On hil return homo ao he4aA cleaning out the back seat and discovered Q dime. dated 1e2i. lodged helzsnd . cushion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

Shortly after Netherland India placed restrictions on the growing of rubber this year heavy rains stopped production. and 8 shortage followed.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-12-23
MILROY

Mrs. 0. H. Thomas and son
Thorvald of Minneota visited Mr..
and Mrs. G.. T. Wistad Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mum and
family attended the Presbyterian
church Christmas program in
Seaforth Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Londgren
and family were visitors at the
F. A. Londgren home at Lynd
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Christensen.
Henry Christensen and Mrs. j. c.
Larson were visitors in Redwood
Falls Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Redding
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sci
kora at Wabasso Friday evening.
Leona Edwards was hostess to
the Kard Klub Tuesday evening.
Olga Steen held high score. Gifts
were exchanged.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Paul and
daughter and Mrs. Caroline Paul
of Sank Centre, Mr.. and Mrs.
Anton Glib and family of Lucan
ard Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Kremin
and family were visitors at the
Arthur Kremin home Sunday.
Mrs. A. E. Marks and daugh-
ter Margaret were visitors in Red
wood Falls Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hults
and family and Laura Hults spent
Saturday night and Sunday at the
|. George Novak home at Candy.
Laura Hults remained there.
Freddie Hoffman and Margaret
Anderson of McCabe, Mont. were
guests at the liver Heller and JUL
Jus Hansen homes from Wednes-
day until Monday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-12-23
S7z2EaNIS1aMsSSlsNs CA

The Andrew Peterson post of
the American Legion was host to
the Auxiliary Thursday evening.
Tables were attractively decorat-
ed for the Christmas party and
the daughters of Legionnaires
served. Cards were played.
Mrs. M. E. Anderson and Clair
Einen, a student at Minnesota,
drove down Sunday to spend
Christmas here.
Mrs. B. E. Rollins returned Sat-
urday evening from Comfrey.
Her mother, who has been i'll is
now able to be up.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Saelers and
Mrs. Howard Mace were in the
Twin Cities last week.
Mrs. Edwin Anderson visited
her son-in-law and daughter, DIR.
and Mrs. William Ferguson of
Walnut Grove from Wednesday
until Friday.
Miss Isabel Aufderheide, who
attends Manchester college, ar
rived Friday evening. Her sister,
Miss Wilma, who it at the Uni
versity came home Saturday eve
ming.
Miss Marjorie Enemark and
Miss Ardell Albertson, students
at Augsburg college, arrived Sat-
urday evening on the bus.
DR.. Wilson, L. M. Stahler and
Professor Larson of the UniVer-
sity spent Wednesday with Mr..
and Mrs. Nick Eden at the ex-
perimental farm.
A. R. Eeten was Walnut
Grove caller Monday. His grand
son, Norman Eeten, returned with
HON to spend the week.
Howard Mace and daughter,
Mrs. Dwight Coulter and her little
son Clayton, were called to Perry,
Iowa, Monday by the death of Mr..
Mace's uncle, Edward Mace. They
will remain for the funeral.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Skow and
family accompanied by Charles
Urness left early Saturday NOR
ming for California.
MISS ElVa Bakk2n, VINO teaches
at Jackson arrived home Saturday
and left Monday for a few days
in the Twin Cities. Her sister,
Miss Marvel, VINO teaches near
Tracy, came Monday evening.
E. J. Bellig drove to Mankato
Friday to get his daughter Miss
Marjorie, commercial college
student. Miss Katherine Kluegel,
Harold Doepke of Wanda and
Warren Bishop, Mankato Teachers
college students, also returned
with Mr.. Bellig.