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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
Late News

George Cochran, about 26, resi-
dent of this city was instantly
killed Thursday evening about
7.3O o'clock, three miles south of
Princess Anne.
Cochran and James Wooster, the
latter 80, also residing in POGO
mOke, were proceeding north with
a load of chickens and eggs. Meet
ing with motor trouble, they pull
ed alongside the road for repairs.
Preston NOrtham and Edward
Wooster were travelling south
with empty truck. While assist
ing Cochran and James Wooster
to get their truck running, a third
truck owned and driven by ]. C.
COrddry, of Laurel, Delaware,
smashed into Cockran's truck,
overturned it, pinning Cochran
underneath, and hurting Edward
Wooster some distance into a
nearby woods, Wooster was at
the time standing on the running
board.
While NOrtham and James
Wooster were looking after Ed
ward WOster, they were entirely
ignorant of what had happened to
Cochran, since they understood he
had left to summon a road officer.
Cochran was not found until $3.50
Thursday night when wrecking
machine proceeded to the accident
in order to right the overturned
truck. COckran's body was found
ignorant of what had happened to
underneath. Both Cochran and Ed
ward Wooster are men of fami-
lies.
With the driver, COrddry, of the
Laurel truck there was another
whose name has not been an
nOunced. Both these received cuts
and bruises, constituting minor
injuries. Edward Wooster was
seriously, tho not dangerously
wounded.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
GOV. ROLAND
MAKES OFFICIAL
ROTARY VISIT
Head Of 34th District, Rotary
international Guest Of PO-
cOmOke City Club

Albert Lindsay Rowland, Governor
34th District, Rotary International,
made his official visit to the local
club last Monday, at their regular
weekly meeting. Governor Rowland is
an educator, being president of the
State Teachers College at Shippens-
burg, Pa.
After the dinner, the Governor gave
a splendid talk on the subject of Ro-
tarianism. There was no mistaking
the speakers thorough absorption OF
the principles of the organization, and
there is no doubt of his hourly and
daily practice of their teaching. He
was specially impressive in his sincere
utterances, and in his intelligent ex-
position of the tenets Of the Order. 1t
was the universal opinion of those
who heard him, that few men appre-
ciated better than he the real sig
nificance of the Rotary spirit, and
few exemplified it better in per-
sonality that fairly radiated Rotarian
ideals. He was most enthusiastically
received, and much regret was ex-
pressed that his official itinerary
limited his visits to one for each OF
the clubs in the districts. Governor
Roland met in official conference with
the Directors and committee chairman
of the club after adjournment of the
regular meeting.
Besides the Governor several other
visitors were present. Those were, Rv.
H. V. Clary, former rector of ST.
Mary's Church, this city, but now OF
Bluefield, Va; Rev. Harold N. Smith,
of Elizabeth, N. j.; Franklin Griffin.
head of the educational work in the
C C C camp, near Pocomoke; Lieut..
H. D. French, commandant of same
camp; and William H. Beach, of Ant
werp, Belgium, a member of the Ro-
tary club of that city. Mr.. Beach is
a son-in-law of Mr.. and Mrs. F. E.
Hudson, whom he, with his family,
is now visiting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
TANCIER ISLAND
IS CAPTURED
BY ROTARIANS
Crisfield, Princess Anne And
POcOmOke ROtarians Land
Forces On The Shore
SPLENDID REPAST is
SERVED BY RESIDENTS

The Rotarians of Princess Anne,
Crisfield, and Pocomoke City, Joined
on Thursday last in a trip to Tangier
Island, and the members of these
clubs who were unable to go, missed
rare treat, specially did those who
have never visited that unique section
of water girded land.
The Crisfield club were sponsors of
the voyage across the Tangier sound,
and the passengers were provided with
two staunch private yachts which were
equipped to transport the Rotarians
most speedily and comfortably. The
Sound was little choppy, but no one
was affected with "mal de mer"; ev-
erybody was in a jovial mood; and all
landed safely.
To appreciate Tangier, one must see
it. To the writer, it defies adequate
description. There is possibly no place
on earth where the people seem to en-
joy life better than on this island
home. Here is community that offers
nothing but what is in the reach Of
all. Theirs is truly not mere existence.
but intensive life.
They are, in way, cut off from
busy throughfares, but they don't miss
the benefits of outside rush and rum
BILE. They are sufficiency in them
selves; and, thrown upon their own
resources to a large extent, they have
developed capacities of minds anc
bodies, which amount to real educated
personalities.
The Island has it's share of people
who know things and can tell you in
diligently what they know. This was
evidenced by the speeches of some OF
the residents who were invited to the
Rotary dinner and were called upon
to "say few words. They responded
and in no imperfect way. There was
basis of sound sense and reason to
what they said and not a little bit OF
native oratory.
To the visitor, the Tangier people
are most cordial and receptive. They
know how to prepare for those who
are on eating bent, and no one left
with an unsatisfied appetite. The sup
ply of deliciously cooked food was a
reflection of their whole-souled and
generous reception of the Rotary
crowd. All ate and were filled, and
high praises given to those back in
the kitchen.
The material side of Tangier is Tan
gier's own; it is safe to say, it has nc
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
SPECIAL SALES
BY THE BUSINESS
MEN OF POCOMOKE
Advertisements Announces I'm
pOrtant Opportunities For
Investing A Dollar

Some important announcements are
being made by merchants and bust
ness men in their advertisements this
week.
Coffman-Fisher announces a spec
ial showing of coats and suits on Sat-
urday at which time their Mr.. Lon
don will be in the store all day, tax
ing measurements, advising as to the
new season style trend, and taking
special orders for ladies and misses
garments.
Scher'S store announces a full line
of Printzess garments. They have re-
Gently taken over this line made by
the famous Printz-Biederman. Com
pany and are showing the new models
for Fall and Winter.
J. C. Penney Company are adver-
Using "Back-To- School" clothes and
are featuring some real values in
smart apparel for the boy and girl
returning to school or entering col
lege.
Announcement is also made by the
1. H. Merrill Co., that Mr.. George
Joeckel, of the Haas Tailoring Com
pany will be at their store September
2, 8, and 4, taking orders for Mems
wear.
Montgomery Ward continues their
August sale of Furniture for the home
and offers some remarkable values
in both Furniture and Home Furnish
ings. These stores are all making
their bid for fall trade and are featur-
ing some mighty attractive offerings.
The attention of the public is called
to their advertisements in this weeks
issue.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
BIG RECEPTION
BY DEMOCRATIC
STATE WOMEN
To Be Held AT The PlimhimmOn
Hotel Next Sunday From
Three To Seven
LEADERS FROM ALL
POINTS OF SHORE INVITED

The final arrangements for the
Eastern Shore United Democratic
Women's Clubs reception to be held
at the Plimhimmon Hotel ballroom
on Sunday afternoon, August 20, from
to z, have been completed.
Committees from all nine counties
have been busy for the past two weeks
spreading the news and helping in
every way to make the affair de-
cided success.
From Cecil County, which has just
lately organized club and Joined the
United, comes Committee, headed by
Mrs. Helen Mackie, and a large dele
cation.
Kent County will be represented by
Mrs. Charles Whaland, one of the
pioneer women politicians of the
State and a member of the State Cen
trail Commute of her County. She is
well known throughout the Eastern
Shore for her interest in political af-
fairs. She writes that her club will
be well represented.
Dorchester County will be headed
by Miss Ernestine Taylor, who, is
President of her Club, will be assist
ed by many of her members.
Wicomico County will be represent
ed by Mrs. Branch Phillips, President
of the Womens Democratic Club, as
sisted by Mrs. P. E. Burroughs, Mrs.
Arthur Boyce, Mrs. Charles Davis and
Mrs. Maud Tolson and others.
Worcester County Club is headed
by Miss Lena H. Riggin, of Snow Hill,
who will be assisted by the Democratic
women of the County, Worcester be-
ing the Hostess County.
Somerset's President, Mrs. Mayne
A. Collins, who is also Chairman of
the Eastern Shore Clubs, will be as
sisted by the entire Democratic Club
of her County, which has the largest
membership on the shore.
While Caroline, Queen Anne, and
Talbot Counties have no Clubs, Com
mittee of ladies have volunteered to
serve and large crowd from each
of these counties is expected.
Many noted men and women have
accepted invitations.
The guests of honor who have &C.
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
Several Changes Made In The
Personnel Of The High School
Roster Of Instructors
FULL LIST TEACHERS
FOR ENTIRE COUNTY

The schools of Worcester county
will open next week, on Thursday
September 2, with teachers meeting
held the day previous, September 1.
The local high school will have three
new teachers on it's roster this year:
Misses Bernice E. Hall, and Ruth
Kitchens; and Mr.. John Farson. Miss
Hall is graduate of Richmond Col
lege, has had seven years experience
as a teacher, and comes here from
the Parksley, Va, school. She will
teach English and Mathematics. Miss
Hall is a daughter of Mr.. Reb Hall,
who has recently taken up his resi-
dence in Pocomoke City.
Miss Ruth Kitchens, is a graduate
of the Women's College, of Newark,
Delaware, and also of Goldey's Bust
ness College, of Wilmington, Della
ware. She will succeed Miss Donate in
the Commercial Department.
Mr.. John Farson is graduate of
the University of Maryland, and took
also post graduate course at this in
stitution during 1936-'37. He will
teach English and will succeed Miss
Cullen, who goes to Annapolis.
Miss Ethel Dix, after an extended
absence, will resume her duties as
head of the Domestic Science Depart
ment.
Superintendent Humphreys gives out
the information that the Department
of Agriculture will function as usual
this year, as soon as teacher can be
found to take charge. Mr.. T. N. Broy--
les, of Culpepper, Va, who had accept
ed the position, sent in his resignation,
and, to date, his successor has not
been appointed.
The other teachers of the high
school are: Verlin C. Krabill, princi-
pal, Mathematics; G. F. Beaver,
Science; Edward L. Beauchamp, His
tory: Clothilde Bundick, Latin and.
French; miss Bundick returns after
a year'sleave of absence;) William Fl.
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
FATAL ACCIDENT
TO A CRISFIELD
LADY SATURDAY
Mrs. Idella w. Harrington Was
Killed Outright In An Auto
mobile Crash
CAR OWNED BY GRANT
STERLING OF CRISFIELD

A distressing accident occurred near
Costen Station about $3.50 a. M, Sat
urday of last week, which resulted in
the immediate death of young wo-
man and serious injury to Crisfield
man. Five other occupants of the car
escaped serious injury.
The car, Pontiac sedan, 1887 model
owned by Mr.. Grant Sterling of Girls
field, was proceeding toward POGO
moke City and was within about four
miles of this place when it crashed
into truck loaded with lumber, trav-
cling north.
In the sedan were: Mrs. Idella Will
son Harrington, %, of Washington, D.
c., formerly of Crisfield, who was kill
ed outright; Mr.. and Mrs. William
Ward, Messrs Grant and Newman
Sterling, Miss Cora Sterling and Miss
Genevieve Mears, all of Crisfield. The
truck was driven by Angelo School
field, colored, and with him was the
owner, Tankard Banks, of Fruitland'
AS the car started to pass the truck
it collided with it and the entire left
side of the sedan was raked and crush
ed. The seats of the car were covered
with blood and piece of bone, sup
posed to have been an arm bone, was
found inside. How anyone escaped,
sitting on that side of the machine,
was a miracle. Mr.. Ward, whom it
was said, was driving, had an arm
cut off and was removed to the Nc
Cready Memorial Hospital in Girls
field. The other occupants of the car
escaped with only minor injuries.
The car, which had been driven only
1000 miles was brought to Pocomoke.
An inquiry as to the cause of the
accident will be held sometime this
week, the date probably depending up
on the recovery of Mr.. Ward. Neither
Mr.. Banks nor the colored driver of
the truck were hurt.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
~
from the
Democrats Pen
from the

Well, Sir, see by the papers that
they had big dinner up in Cambridge
last week. / didn't see the dinner
though; reckon it was because for
got to send 'em my address, but IL
came off all right. don't know wheth-
er it was els Choptankian or trans
Choptankian, but it must have been
Choptankian, without the usual social
cleavage.
According to Freedmen reports, this
Shore banquet was for the purpose OF
rendering thanks to Mr.. Bruce for his
efforts in securing the splendid Chop
tankian bridge which connects Cam
bridge with the outside world. 1t was
understood that politics was not to be
discussed, and it wasn't-much. But l
see that Tommy johnson was there,
and, you know he just oozes politics.
And, by the way, saw, actually did,
i saw Senator Veasey down in Girls
field the same evening of the non-po-
litical dinner. Maybe the Senator be-
longed to the stampede" crowd; that
is, the positive stampede; and maybe
Tommy was with the negative SIAM
pede-the other way rush. I'm not
saving any of this is true, because
what I don't know about "the great
game of politics." would fill tome.
How-some-ever, Mr.. Bruce said ne
was opposed to any stampeding OF the
state, at this time, for any particular
candidate for the governorship. 10 be
consistent, of course, he couldn't en-
gineer any honest-to-goodness opposl-
ton stampede: A Jackson stampede
must be halted by sort of politlco-
righteous attitude, suggesting an ap-
peal to sober thought rather than to
the wild plunge of the herd.
But, bless Peter, this word, STAN
pede," has world of meaning, when
it comes to indicating power. Those
included in the stampede Bruce hint
ed, might not relish being included in
this Seattle" term; but, at the same
time, if there is stampede on, and,
in it's figurative sense, the word signi-
fies any of the natural, irresistible,
force of the horned beasts as they
surge in uncomfortable rage, clearing
their way of all obstacles, and leaving
death and destruction in their wake
if this stampede is on, then it's going
to take something beside a "holier-
than-thou" attitude to stop it. Mr..
Bruce must say it with something be-
sides flowers-he's got to treat it
rough.
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
LOCAL MINISTER'S SON
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE

A regrettable accident occurred We'd
nesday afternoon about 5 o'clock when
car and bicycle collided, resulting
in minor injuries to Klein Lester,
son of Rev. and Mrs. G. E. Lester,
pastor Bethany M. P. Church of this
city.
According to all accounts the acct
dent was unavoidable. Young Lester
was riding his bicycle coming into
the street in front of VIM. H. Merrill's
garage when the car driven by Mr..
John Landlord made the turn from
Market St. to Front at the corner OF
the Peninsula Building. Evidently a
parked car INSTRUCTED the view and
Klein failed to note the approaching
car. Fortunately the bicycle got the
worst of the impact and young Lester
escaped with cuts and bruises.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
INSPECTION TO Be MADE
OF LATE POTATO SEED

Inspection of the late Potato Seed
crop will be made the week of Sep
TENDER 9Th, it is announced by R. T.
Grant, County Agent, and DR.. R. A.
Jehle, Plant Pathologist.
All Worcester County Growers who
wish to have their crop certified
should make application at the County
Agents office in Snow Hill, not later
than September 4th.
It is necessary to have two field
inspections and one bin inspection be-
fore certification tags can be issued.
Growers who wish certification should
make application at once.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
MRS. E. E. V1EASEY
PLAYS PRINCIPAL
OPERATE. ROLE
Takes Part In ''Merrie England
Presented By A Delaware
Operatic Society

One of the principal roles of the
opera "Merrie England" which was
presented by the Brandywiners, Will
mington's operate society, on August
IL, 10, and IA at Longwood was that
of "Bessie Throckmorton" which was
played by Mrs. Eugene E. Veasey.
Prior to the presentation Whining
ton papers carried photos of Mrs.
Veasey which were easily recognizable
by friends here. Mrs. Veasey has ap-
peared in the casts of other operas
given by the local players, and plays
an important part. The Wilmington
singers have gained repute by their
splendid Interpretation of well known
operas and by the fact that they sing
for fun and entertainment and have
never accepted any money but have
donated profits to charity. At the
great Longwood estate, near Kennett
Square which was offered them for
their use, they have sung their way
into the hearts of many audiences.
Competition for membership in the
Brandywiners has increased to the
point where tryouts are real prob
lem. Although hundreds apply the
founders have thought it best to limit
the group, which now numbers 1875,
plus special committee workers.
Mrs. Veasey was formerly Miss
Elizabeth Norman, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Richard Norman, of Balti-
more, and the daughter-in-law of Mrs.
Eugene w. Veasey of this city. She
is a member of the Capella Club and
has been singing with the Brandywin-
ers for four years.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOC.
WILL MEET TONIGHT

The Business Mems Association of
Pocomoke will hold a meeting tonight,
August 9th in the new Municipal
Building, corner Vine St. and Clarke
Avenue, promptly at 8 o'clock.
Business of Importance will be dis
cussed and an election of officers will
be held. Mr.. R. w. Landlord, presi-
dent of the Association, asks that all
members of the Association and 9TH
.ers interested in the welfare of the
town be present at this meeting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
COUNTY SCHOOLS REOPEN
THURSDAY, SEPT. SECOND
TEACHERS MEET ON SEPT. |
mrs. CLAYTON DAVIS
MOTHER DIED MONDAY

Mrs. Clayton T. Davis was called to
Baltimore Monday night by the seri-
Gus illness of her mother, Mrs. Ida
Madary who died about 1 o'clock that
night shortly before her daughter
reached her bedside.
Mrs. Davis had been with her moth
er, who had been in ill health, for the
past two weeks, but when her mothers
condition improved returned home.
Funeral services were held in Balti-
more Thursday afternoon at o'clock
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
OUTLET STORE MOVES
INTO LARGER QUARTERS

Mr.. M. Groh, proprietor of the "Out-
let, Store" has recently moved into
enlarged quarters in the Fisher Build
ing and is carrying much larger line
of merchandise than formerly.
Mr.. Groh has been connected with
the business life of the Eastern Shore
for the past sixteen years and for five
years was in charge Of the shoe de-
partment in the T. F. Hargis Depart
ment Store.
Later he moved to Salisbury where
he opened shoe store and continued
in this business until he returned to
Pocomoke and opened "The Outlet" on
Clarke Ave.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

Mr.. Earl Tarr has returned from
New Orleans where he was a state
delegate of the Rural Mail Carriers
Association.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
new AUTO BODY WORKS
OPENED in this CITY

Mr.. C. H. Pilchard, formerly with
the Allen Auto Body Works has re-
Gently opened, in partnership with Mr..
r. A. Pusey, the Pocomoke Auto Body
Works.
The plant is located on Market St.,
in the building recently vacated by
George E. Young where both Mr..
Pilchard and Mr.. Pusey will be on
hand to give personal attention to
repairing autos and render quick and
satisfactory service.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27

Mrs. Jos. Sigrist and daughters,
Misses Mae, Anna and Goldie Sigrist,
have returned to their home, near
town, after a stay of several days in
Wilmington, Del. While there the girls
underwent tonsil operations at the
Gross private hospital.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-08-27
MISS MAY R. BELOTE
TO WE'D REV. BEECH

Mrs. May M. Belote, of this city.
announces the approaching marriage
of her daughter, Miss May Revell Be-
lote, to Rev. Charles E. Beech on
Tuesday, August thirty-first at four
o'clock in the Presbyterian Church.
Pocomoke City.
No cards.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-11-20
H "A P P -
B | r T Fl D A Y

The Empire extends congratuid-
tons and best ioisles today, their
birthday anniversary, to the tolloiU-
ing:
NOVEMBER 20
Bonnie Erickson
Mrs. c. E. Rice
John Torvinen
Olaf Bedding
NOVEMBER 81
s~s Mrs. A. B. Hayes
Mary Wildes
Rossella Furuness
Jean Hermle +.H
Ethel Naish
M E. Monagle
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-11-20
Democratic Planning
New York Times)

New York TimeS)
Some of us in recent years have grown skittish
about plans" So often, in Russia, they to
wind up with people getting shot for offenses which
in this country would merely them to be fired
or in Germany and Italy, they point toward war.
They seem to require big ant to give orders and
millions of unhappy little ants to take orders. Chaos
must strike most Americans more fun than that
kind of planning
There is however another kind in which demo-
cratic communities can take a hand and in which
degree of initiative is left to the local
munity and to the individual. 1t is good to find
this procedure recommended in the recent report
of the Urbanism Committee of the National Resources
in cities but they are there-the most fundamental
of all, people Says the larger committee in
menting the subcommittee report:
"A reasonable set of conditions for the attainment
of desirable urban community would usually
include a sound, we-balanced industrial structure;
rather compact community pattern with ample light
and air and adequate streets, recreational and other
public spaces available in all sections balanced de-
velopment free of congestion in building population
or traffic. relatively stable and reasonable level of
land values with all the land in efficient and socially
desirable use"
This is vision of Utopia of course, and Utopias
have to be charted in advance. But the National Re
sources Committee does not recommend dictator.
It sees the problem requiring the friendly CO.
operation of city and country alike of national State
and local governments and of many non government
tai associations WE'LL The technique of democratic
cooperation in planning has still to be worked out
but do seem in this to be on the right track.
In time. if follow this lead, may show the die
tators a thing two
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-11-20

The season is closed salmon but it seems
to have suddenly opened those who control EN-.