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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
MRS. M. Z. PHILLIPS
DIED ON MONDAY
AT AGE OF So YRS
Was The Daughter Of The Late
Mr.. and Mrs. William Coma
way. Funeral Dec. 1.

Mrs. Mary z. Phillips, wife of Bur-
ley Phillips, woman of estimable
Christian character, died Monday, Mo-
vember 29th, after an illness of a
week, at the age of 58 years.
A native of Worcester County she
was the daughter of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. William Conaway. She was q
member of Salem M. E. Church, kind
and loving mother who was devoted to
her loved ones, and her kindly in
fluence in her home and in her COM
munity will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were held at the
home Fifth and Cedar Streets, We'd
nesday, December 1st, the Rev. ]. w.
Wootten and Rev. G. E. Leister Off
ciating. Interment was made in the
Baptist cemetery. The pallbearers
were six of her nephews: Cleve, Clar-
ence and Wilson Phillips, Lewis Con-
away, Mervin Merit and William
West.
Besides her husband, Burley Phil
lips, she is survived by two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Norman Niblett, Mrs. Wal
ter Watson, of this city, and three
sons, Roy T. Phillips, of Paulsboro,
N. j., Howard and Herman Phillips,
of this city. She is also survived by
one sister, Mrs. Jack West of this city,
and three brothers, Henry Conaway,
of Salisbury, Tobe Poole, of Balti-
more and Sidney Conaway Of this
city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
ARE
ADVISED AS TO
GARBAGE WORK
Many Containers Were Placed
On Curb Too Late For Tues
days Collection

The garbage collection system which
was inaugurated in Pocomoke Tuesday
met with cooperation on quite few
streets, the containers being placed
on the edge of the sidewalk in ample
time to be picked up by the truck. In
many sections of the town, however.
the garbage cans were placed at the
curb too late for collection.
Quite few of these were placed
on streets running North and South
between the hours of 10 and II o'clock
whereas the truck had passed thru
these streets, possibly an hour earlier.
This left the cans and packages to be
ravaged by stray cats and dogs.
Until the system has been in effect
few weeks it will not be possible to
estimate the time the truck will be at
any particular location, however, the
collection will begin promptly at 1880
A. M. each Tuesday and Friday and
citizens of the town are asked to CO.
operate by placing their garbage at
the disposal of the collectors at very
early hour. After the containers have
been emptied it is requested that they
be removed from the sidewalk prompt
ly. The cooperation of the users of
this service is absolutely necessary to
assure its successful operation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
~
from the
Democrats Pen

Well, Sir, I see by the papers that
there is talk of making my old chump
T. Alan Observation-Disclosures,
should have said-making him. some
kind of Judge.
Iwonder what put that in the minds
of those who have the welfare OF the
Shore Congressman so much at heart
You know, I've got a sneakng IDEA
that this well-wishers are not so mucn
interested in placing him on the Bench
as they are putting him on the Shelf
This judgeship business is almost as
effective as the Vice-Presidency OF the
United States when it comes to COW
ering a man up in blanket of obiv-
ion-that is, political oblivion.
How-some-ever, 1 have another
sneaking idea, that T. Alan also knows
the difference-or ikeness-betweer
a bench and a shelf, as well as the
most of 'em, and he may not be ready
to be showed in between lot of other
tones, on the judiciary bookshelf OF
any court in the land.
And sneaking idea, No. 8, is that
his constituents down here on this
Cis- -Choptanlzian part of the Sho'.
have as much use for him as the deni-
zens of any other neck of land, and by
all that's good and scrumptious, we
amt done with him by good long
term of service. IF somebody has
tried to show him what nice fat life
time job the Judgeship is; how he can
stay home for the rest of his days,
with his feet on the table, little re-
freshment on the side, pipe-and all
the rest of it, we can just say to him
what he already knows, and that is,
his calling and election are sure in this
District for an indefinite time, and
then some.
Wonder if somebody isn't trying to
pry him loose from his hold on Eas-
tern Maryland, so as to let somebody
else have try at handling the job.
Now, T. Alan isn't no fledgling. He's
not going to bite easily at any old
bait, you know. Further-some-more,
I'm of the opinion he wouldn't like
wearing the seat of his breeches out
on no bench, seein' as how he's been
moving around amongst the people as
he has in the last sixteen years.
Well, I know, he's going to look
at such a proposition, bottom, top, and
sides; and I'll bet he can find that
nigger in the woodpile as quickly as
anybody else can, and hope that'll
be soon. We amt done with him by
a long shot. And If anybody thinks
he has a fat job following T. Alan,
he's got another think coming to him,
and first thing he knows, his fat job
will be in the fire. No, Sir, the Eas-
tern Sho' for Alan, and Alan for the
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
LEAGUE HEAD IS
INSTRUCTED TO
OPPOSE CLASS E
On Proposition To Establish
Class E Base Ball On The
Eastern ShO' of Maryland
LEAGUE PRESIDENT NOW
AT MILWAUKEE, MEETING

The following account of the recent
meeting of the Eastern Shore League,
appeared in the columns of the Gas
ton Star Democrat:
Last Sunday the Eastern Shore Lea
que held a meeting in Easton where
many questions were discussed con-
cerning the coming season. Presi-
dent H. S. Russell called the directors
to order for the purpose of passing
on matters coming before the Nation
al Association of Baseball Clubs which
will meet in Milwaukee this month.
The league voted unanimously a.
gainst the establishment of Class e.
baseball, and instructed the delegate,
H. S. Russell, to vote accordingly in
Milwaukee when the matter comes up.
A schedule committee was named
to draw up the playing schedule for
next season, beginning April 9Th and
ending Labor Day. This committee
is composed Of Mr.. Applegarth, Of
Cambridge and representative from
Salisbury.
The question Of dividing the gate
receipts was discussed and the matter
was held over until the next meeting
for final settlement. The past sea-
son the home team took all the re-
ceipts. The matter will be further
discussed at the meeting to be held
January 3Oth in Easton. The play
ing schedule will probably be sub
mited at, this meeting. = !. /
At the meeting ON Sunday, the Sec
retary to Bill Terry, manager of the
Giants, was present, and he let it be
known that his club would have play
ing aggregation of youngsters that
can be counted on to fight all season
for the pennant. The other clubs got
the fever and they are now hustling
about for likely material for the COM
ing season.
Manager Jacobs was present, and
he has very optimistic view of Eas--
toms chances for next season. He is;
looking after new blood for the team,
and expects to have a winner. He
will be in Easton again on Saturday
to discuss club affairs with a COM
mittee composed of Barclay H. Trippe,
Charles Dunham, A. L. Nichols and
CONTINUED on Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
MAGISTRATES
COURT IS NOT
ABED OF ROSES
Justice Merrill Has Two Cases
Which Were Calculated To
Try Mems Souls
NEGRO GIVEN THE LIMIT
FOR MURDEROUS ASSAULT

The magistrates court of this city,
presided over by Justice Marion Mer-
rill, witnessed the trial of two very
troublesome cases, within the past
few days; one, involving a white wo-
man; the other, negro man. The
former was on trial for disturbing the
peace; the other, for assault with a
knife.
The serious character Of these two
cases was evidenced by the behavior
of the two while on trial in court of
law. According to reports, neither
had the slightest regard for the dig
nifty and decorum which are usually
demanded in such surroundings. The
woman in the case seemed entirely
to lose all judgment, and sobriety of
conduct. Evidently unnerved by ex-
treme temper and excitement, she was
absolutely unguarded in her language
and repeatedly placed herself in a
position to suffer heavy penalty in the
way of fines.
That she escaped with only nomi-
nal fine, was due, possibly, to
the sympathy Of this particular
Justice for her sex, and the very evil
dent stress Of mind under which she
labored. She was fortunate to be un-
der his jurisdiction; some officials
would have made it very difficult for
her to settle. However, her exper-
ience was not altogethes pleasant, and
perhaps she may not be eager for a
repetition of it.
The colored man, James Baker, was
arrested for assaulting Joe Ballard,
another negro, with a long bladed
knife-a most deadly weapon.
He was thrown into the lookup and
Immediately proceeded to tear out the
plumbing and arming himself with
a piece of pipe about 20 inches long.
When brought to trial, he is re-
ported to have manifested a very re-
sentful disposition, posed as a down.
trodden individual, and evidently was
determined to fight his way out of
trouble.
Owing to his belligerent attitude,
Justice Merrill gave him the limit,
eighteen months in the House of Cor
rection. AS Chief Birmingham was
taking him back to prison, prepara-
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
LOCAL HUNTERS
FIRST EXPERIENCE
IN DEER HUNT
William Ennis Brings Back A
$50 Pound Deer On First
Big Game Day

William Ennis and Alfred Holt, of
this city went deer hunting on We'd
nesday, and the former had his first
experience in bringing down big
game. He shot down a 6-prong buck
weighing about $50 pounds. The veni-
son is now on ice, and reports as to
how the steak was relished have not
come in. The two hunters were on
the Ralph Mason farm, between Ber-
lin and Ocean City.
Eight deer were reported killed in
the State, and two others were killed
in Worcester county. Maurice Ham,
mond, of Salisbury, claimed the first
kill, three point buck, shot about
9 A. M. Wednesday, the opening day
of the four-day season.
Hammond, clerk in a jewelry store,
said he was with party of five when
he killed his deer near Ironshire, Md.
Olin Jones, of Powellville, came home
before II A. M. with four-point buck
weighing 18O pounds. He said he
started with three other hunters and
killed the animal half a mile south of
Powellville. Jones put his quarry on
exhibition and crowds gathered in
front of the carcass.
It has been twenty-five years since
there was a deer season in the State.
Legislation is contemplated making
the season q longer one for this sport
as well a. for duck shooting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
NORMAN NIBLETT
SUCCUMBS AFTER
A LONG ILLNESS
Dies At His Home In POcOmOke
City On Tuesday, November
3Oth, Aged 43 Years
FUNERAL SERVICES THIS
AFTERNOON FROM HOME

Mr.. Norman Nathan Niblett, whose
illness has extended over a long per-
iod, died at his home in this city, Tues
day, November 30th at the age Of AZ
years.
Funeral services will be conducted
from his home on Clarke Avenue this
afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment
in the Baptist cemetery, Revs. John
w. Wootten and G. E. Lester Off
ciating. The pallbearers are: Orville
Duncan, Linwood Duncan, Grady
Powell, Marion Outten, Ralph A. Ross
and A. F. Mason. The honorary bear
ers: George Reid, Edward Gladding,
Herbert Gladding, VIM. Hillman, .yr.,
Linwood Mcdaniel, Adrian Mason,
Norman Polk, Ounce Ashburn, Viii
liam Ross, Harry Hancock, Columbus
Maddox and L J. Hancock.
T Mr.. Niblett was born in Pocomoke
City October 10, 1894, son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Niblett. He was
an employee of the Marvil Package
Company for about six years and was
employed by J. S. Gordy for about
the same length of time. In the fall
of 1929 he worked for the VIM. B.
Tilghman Company on the erection of
their building here and at the COM
pletion of this was an employee of
the company until illness necessitated
his removal to a hospital. He was
operated on for appendicitis and treat
ed for other complications. Since
that time he has received treatment
in various hospitals and everything
that physicians and friends could do
has been done to prolong his life. An
exemplary young man, in the prime of
life, he was eager to resume his work
and rejoin his family and friends here.
To this end he fought good fight and
bore his sufferings with courage and
fortitude but when hope was abandon
ed no complaint was heard. His only
request was to be brought home to
die. Those who knew Norman can
vouch for his splendid qualities and
his fine moral character.
His family have the sympathy of
the community, particularly his widow
who within the last few days has lost
her mother and her husband.
The deceased is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Bessie Niblett and by
four children, Burley, Linwood, Mil
dred and Norma. He also leaves the
following brothers and sisters, Loire
Niblett of Salisbury; King Niblett, of
Chincoteague; Larry Niblett of Sal
isbury; and Mrs. Robert L. Walker
and Mrs. Frank Phillips of Pocomoke
City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
TEACHERS COLLEGE
WILL PRESENT A
CHORAL DRAMA
Under The Direction OF Mrs.
William Howard Bennett,
Assisted By Glee Club

The Sophanes Players of the State
Teachers College under the direction
of Mrs. William Howard Bennett, in
collaboration with the College Glee
Club under the direction of Miss Mar
garet Black, will present, on the even
ing of December the twentieth, "Glor-
ia," a choral drama of the Nativity
This production promises to be the
most elaborate production that the
college has ever presented. A large
cast has been rehearsing for weeks
to put on a finished and artistic pro-
duction that will embody the spirit OF
Christmas and live long in the mem
ory of the community. In elaborate
ness of setting, unusual lighting ef-
fects, and in beauty of costumes, this
play bids fair to excel "Why the
Chimes Rang" which pleased large
audience two years ago.
"Gloria" is moving and stirring
drama which lends itself to beautiful
pageantry and inspiring music. The
singers find that the demands Of the
authors include singing in Hebrew and
Latin, as well as in English. The
study of the choruses is we'll under
way, with extra rehearsals scheduled
for solo voices. In addition to the col
lege students, many children from the
Campus Elementary School win take
part in the angel choir.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
POCOMOKE CLUB
HOLD MEETING
in CITY HALL
Council Chamber OF The New
Municipal Building Used On
Wednesday Last
PROGRAM REPORT ON
CHRISTMAS TREE PROJECT

The Woman's Club of Pocomoke
held their meeting, December in the
Council chamber Of the Municipal
building, the president, Mrs. r. Lee
Hall, presiding.
The meeting was opened by sing.
ing the pledge song, Mrs. VIM. s.
Bowen, pianist. Salute to the Flag
was led by Mrs. John Lang.
The minutes were read by the Re-
cording Secretary, Mrs. Cuff and the
Treasurer's report given by Mrs. Up
shur Stevenson.
The club reported 61 active mem
bers, with two more voted upon and
unanimously accepted at this meeting
Mrs. Raymond Dryden gave a very
interesting report of the Eastern
Shore Federation held at Denton, No
vember A. Mrs. Dryden gave the
highlights of this Federation in 8
much appreciated way. Attention OF
the members was called again to Jan
uary 81 as cancer day.
Mrs. Verlin Krabill, chairman o1
Education, promised an interesting
Forum being prepared to be rendered
at the High School, December 10, at
$3.50. Subject Communism, Fascism
and Democracy"
Mrs. Phillip Creath, chairman o1
the Community Christmas Tree re.
ported a very favorable campaign In
progress. This is a community tree
with the hope in view that it's greet.
ing may extend to one and all Of
Pocomoke and vicinity. It's lighting
is planned for December 18, contin-
uing it's illumination for two weeks.
The Club donated $500 to the
Foundation Fund of The General Fed
Grafton, thru the local chairman. Mrs
Grady Powell.
Mr.. Jennings, an officer of the Snow
Hill G. G. G. Camp came before the
club with a timely and instructive talk
on Holly conservation, it's past ant
present harvesting of which the lar
gest amount of holly existing is or
this peninsula.
Mrs. Francis Cluff was chairman OF
the afternoon program, emusic anC
Poetry" The music was rendered by
Mrs. William Scott, soloist, with Mrs
Anna C. Mcclure at the piano. Mrs
Bates Hancock gave her childhood
poem, "Blighted."
Mrs. Hartley Stevens, ST., most
graciously invited the Woman's Club
Of Pocomoke City to be guests Of
the Worcester County Club at he,
home, December 9, at 2:30 P. M.
Dainty refreshments were served
by the Hostess Committee.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
WOMEN'S DEMOCRATIC
CLUB MEETS TONIGHT

There will be a meeting of the Wo-
mems Democratic Club of Worcester
County in the Municipal Building at
Berlin, tonight, Friday evening, De-
cember 3rd, at 8 o'clock P. M.
Those interested in becoming char
ter members are urged to be present
as the charter membership is being
withheld until this date.
We hope every interested Democrat
ic woman will attend this important
meeting.
Professor Charles s. Richardson,
Department Of Journalism, University
Of Maryland, win address the meeting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
R. F. VINCENT, JR.
TAKES new YORK
BRIDE, NOV. Is
Weds Miss LOduth Kubler, Of
Port Jervis. Groom Is EN-
plOye OF Newberry.

The marriage of Miss Loduth Kub.
Ter, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Franz
H. Kubler, of Port Jervis, N. Y, tt
Mr.. Roger F. Vincent, Jr.; son of Mr.
and Mrs. Roger F. Vincent of this
city, took place on Thanksgiving day
at the home of the bride.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Curtis Bayley Geyer, pas.
tor of the M. E. Church of that city
in the presence of the immediate mem
bers of the two families.
The bride had as her attendant
her sister, Miss Betty Kubler. The
groom's attendant was his brother
Mr.. J. Kenneth Vincent.
The bride was attired in a brown
and beige ensemble with accessories
to match. She wore corsage of yel-
low and white chrysanthemums.
Immediately after the ceremony
they left for their home in Sunbury,
Pa, where the groom is employed by
the J. ]. Newberry Company.
The bride is a graduate of Roches-
ter High School, and attended Beth
any College and Ohio University. She
is a member of the Chi Omega Soror-
ity. The groom is a graduate of the
Academic and Post Graduate courses
of Pocomoke High School and attend
ed Johns Hopkins University and is
a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon
fraternity.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
OPERATORS CROWDINC
LAST DAYS TO REGISTER

Last week 2O,3O1 applications were
made for re-registration of auto op-
orators. Counting six working days,
1888 registered per day.
About five weeks or 80 working
days remain. There are 174,699 yet
to register. To complete the job,
5,823 would have to register daily
a number much higher than the aver
age. If, by chance, the bulk of these
were to wait till the last day or two,
it is easy to visualize the jam that
would occur. Better re-register now.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC
AT TIE COUNTY SEAT

The Maryland tuberculosis Associa-
tion will hold a clinic at Snow Hill
on December 1S, at 10 A. M, in the
County Health Department, Odd Eel
lows Building. DR.. Cohen will be in
charge.
DR.. Cohen will also be in charge OF
a clinic. at Salisbury on December II
to be held in the Health Department
Office, Court House, at 10 A. II.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
MISS CROCKETT REPORTS
RED CROSS OVER TOP

Miss Margaret Crockett, Pocomoke
chairman of the Red Cross Drive, re-
ports that this years Red Cross Roll
Call has again gone over the top. The
response was most gratifying. Jun
iors as well as Seniors are wearing
their buttons, and .every class room,
including the Stephen Long School,
has a Red Cross emblem in the win
dow.
A report Of funds and other infor-
nation will be published in a later
issue of the paper.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1937-12-03
MIR. CHAS. K. HOWARD
ENTERTAINS CLASS

Mr.. Charles K. Howard entertained
his Sunday School class Friday night
of last week at his home on Maple
Street. Members of his class present
included: Messrs. Earl Small, Henry
Merrill, Mervin Blades, Gordon Lewis,
William Taylor, Ralph Taylor, Her
man Taylor, Edward Merrill, Willis
Boole, Paul Cowger, L. J. MCGEE, Ed
ward Ross, Elwood Pope, Victor Brit
tingham.
Other guests included Sherman
Hooker and Charles Howard, Jr.
The Washington times., 1937-10-11
letter IS CLUE
IN VA. KILLING

State police entered their sec
ond week Of investigation in the
murder Of Elmer J. Davidson, So,
today with a definite suspect un-
der surveillance and a letter Of
fering a possible clue to the iden-
tity of the slayer Of the United
States Chamber Of Commerce legal
expert.
While one Virginia State trooper
was detailed to New York today
to check the activities there Of a
man under suspicion, Officer
Maury G. Sneed at Stafford was
attempting to contact the writer
of a note offering to solve the
crime for $50.
State Police Sergt. E. J. McDer-
mott, in charge Of the investiga-
tion, said the man under surveil-
lance frequently travels between
New York and Washington.
The note, believed written by a
clairvoyant, was sent to Sneed with
a Washington postmark. The
writer offered to tell the name and
whereabouts of the murderer of
Elmer j. Davidson, and included
other information about the case
that induced investigators to seek
contact with the author.
Meanwhile, IS boys from Stat
ford High School were to be eX-
cuSed from classes today to search
for the 38-caliber pistol and knife
that brought death to Davidson.
Under direction of Officer Sneed,
they will comb wooded areas of
the Whitewater road where David
sons body was found a week ago
today.
sergt. E. ]. McDermott con-
tinued his search today for the
automobile that picked up a man
who wrecked the attorneys auto
mobile near Triangle shortly after
the crime.
The Washington times., 1937-10-11
Town Hall
Planned for
RiaLt0

Plans to transform the Rialto
Theater into a free speech center
for civic and cultural groups were
announced today after the Town
Hall of Washington voted to con-
duct its Sunday night forums
there during the coming season.
A voluntary advisory board Of
representative citizens has been
selected to aid in outlining the
policies and managing the audi
torium, it was announced.
FILLS LONG-FELT NEED
The new venture is not being
undertaken in opposition to exist
ing auditorium facilities, it was
explained, but was founded to fill
the need here for a medium-Sized
auditorium easily adaptable to all
types of gatherings.
Rialto officials said success OF
the venture is assured through
definite commitments already re-
ceived from a number Of organiza-
tions which will center their actiVl-
ties there.
The Columbia Opera Company,
of New York, will open the audi
torium's season next Monday with
a seven-day stand under the aus
pices of the T. Arthur Smith Con-
cert Bureau.
TEN ART PROGRAMS
The Washington Film Society
has contracted for a subscription
season of 10 programs from the
Museum of Modern Art Film
Library, beginning November II.
The Junior Cinema Guild,
which presented four successful
experimental programs here last
spring, will offer a series OF
children'S movies Saturday morn
ing, alternating with the Chill
dren's Theater Of New York at
the National Theater.
Negotiations are under way, 1t
was said, with numerous other
music and theater groups and
with patriotic, business and pro-
fession organizations, discussion
societies and labor and consumer
organizations.
Active managers will be Louise
Noonan Miller and A. M. Toxins.
They will be assisted by q volun-
tary advisory board