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Milford chronicle., 1937-02-26
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
West Second Street
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Clifford C. Greiner, Pastor
Not supper room, but the spirit
of the upper room."
Friday, February 26
1880 p. m.-Monthly meeting of Phi
lanthea Glass and Mis-
sionary Society at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Gravenor, North Walnut
Street.
Sunday. February 2S
10: 90 a. m.-Bible School. There is
a class for you. Lesson: ::
THE New Command
ment."
HOO a. m.-Worship service. Ser
mon: Making God a
Liar" (Series in |
GAS p. m.-Meeting for young pco-
pie.
1880 d. m.-Evening evangelistic
service. Sermon: Can
celed Sin? or Cancelled
Christi" Galatians S;
1-6.
Monday, March /
7:45 p m.-The fourth service in a
series of cottage prayer
meetings. Tonight in
the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. ]. Gulick.
Wednesday. March 3
400 p. m.-Junior League. A meet
ing for boys and girls.
Your children are in
vited.
7:30 p. m.-Prayer. praise, and Bible
study.
We heartily welcome you to all of
Milford chronicle., 1937-02-26
our services. Get the family to-
| gether and come.
THE CHURCH OF GOD
Second and Pear Sts- North Milford
]. Roland HieksOn, Pastor

Second ana rear SIs= NGrtn muioru
J. Roland Hickson, Paster
Sunday. February rs.
10 a. m.-Sunday school.
IL a. m.-Song and praise service.
1880 p. m.-Song service.
s y. m.-Preaching.
1880 p. m., Thursday - Prayer
meeting. q
Come out and enjoy these Services
with us. Everyone welcome.
PHGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH
Rev. C. W. Schelhouse. Pastor
Sunday. February rs.
90 a. m.-Preaching.
ZOO D. m.-Song and praise service.
500 -m-Preaching
Mid-weeki prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening at 7.30 o'clock.
A warm welcome extended to all.
Milford chronicle., 1937-02-26
FARMINCTON
Pennington Church News
Rev. Robert w. Hastings. Pastor


On Wednesday evening, Februar,
II, members from the four churches
on the charge gathered in the Far
mington Church In order to hear the
address by DR.. E. Stanley Jones
foreign missionary, over a radio in
stalled there through the courtesy OF
the Wheeler Radio Shop of Harring-
ton.
1t was the occasion of the fare
we'll message by DR.. Jones just he
fore he sailed for his field of labor
after having been in America on a
furlough. At the same time he TN
nounced the number of units that
had been pledged up to that time in
connection with the "Million-Unit
Fellowship Movement" movement
which was started at the general
conference last spring.
About fifty members gathered at
eight o'clock and devotional SER
vice was held before the time of the
broadcast In addition to the short
address by the pastor. there was
song and prayer, and special music.
The Pennington charge obtained five
pledges in the "Millior-Unit" move
ment, as announced by the pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1937-02-26

lips of this place has been appoint
ed by Governor Richard C. McMul-
len as sealer of weights and meas
ures for Sussex county. Mr.. Phillips
will assume the duties of his office
at once.
Milford chronicle., 1937-02-26

Goshen NJ. E. Church on Sunday
night at 1880 o'clock. Reports of the
Youth Conference held in Whining
ton last weekend will be given by
the delegates who were: Misses
Edith Massey and Thelma Lank and
Linden Brittingham and Norman
Postles. The following Sunday eve
ming the Epworth League will also
be in charge of the evening service
when a musical program will be
given.
Mrs. Sara Albertson of Lewes will
give an organ recital followed by
vocal solos and duets. This program
will be a treat for music lovers.
Milford chronicle., 1937-02-26
1904
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Church and Third Streets,
lev. JOSEPH 8. KINKS, Rector.

JOSEPH s. KINKS, Rector.
600 Church Street,
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26 1887
B. f. Thompson Rector
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2S 1887
Third Lent
a. m.-Hoy Communion.
a. M
IL a. MI Communion
Wednesday, March g. 4 m.-Evensong
Sermon by the Rev Ed
ward n Rhart, St Marys Church. Bridgevile.
Milford chronicle., 1937-02-26
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
FIRST METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH

Chureh o the Teaching Of the Book"
T. BAILEY Pastor.
FEBRUARY 2S 1887
a. nc meeting A real good service
Wilkins superintendent good
Glasses for all
a. m.-Preaching by the pastor.
GAS D. nc. E. Society young people invited
pastor All welcome Come
with us VIZ thee good
o Thursday night at 73O
Milford chronicle., 1937-02-26

Folks no longer stand up for their
rights; they sit down, and get them.
Milford chronicle., 1937-02-26

AVENUE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
"The House of Happiness"
Frank ID. ], Minister.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2S 1887
of classes All de-
partments Train teachers. Glasses for all
m-Mornng Subject THE Changeess
hrst" ird md
satisfy mi the heart. Always good music
m-Young excellent opportunity
he Schoolgr their friends Modern topics
Discussion invited
Gods Need of You
II may require an enortt o church Sunday
while to attend here
Midweek churc ON Thursday evening at 1880
The Washington times., 1937-03-04
TWINSENGAGED
TO WE'D TWINS

NEW YORK.-Twin Mormons,
are Walter and William Wof.
finder, who sailed for England to
spread the message of the Latter
Day Saints in London.
Their devotion to the religion OF
Brigham Young is such that be.
hind them in Salt Lake City they
left Veda and Vida Lucas, also
identical twins, to whom they hope
some day to be married.
In talking of the girls, either
Walter or William-one could not
be certain which-said:
"When we first started court
ing them we couldn't tell one
from the other.
81 guess they had a hard time
choosing between us. We'd
stand about three feet away from
them and study for several min
utes, deciding which was which,
and then we'd compare notes
and see if we both thought the
same thing.
maybe we were wrong once
in a while, but they never told
us. Now that we know them
better, it's easier to tell them
apart"
The Washington times., 1937-03-04
F|REMEN PAY
PLAN BACKED

ARLINGTON, Va, March 4.
AS the first step toward obtaining
a complete paid fire department
for Arlington county, organiza-
tions and citizens will ask the
county board to include funds in
its 1878 budget for employment
of a fire chief and two drivers
for each piece Of county fire
equipment, after the tentative
budget is submitted March IS.
Strong support of this program,
started recently by several county
organizations, was given by the
Arlington County Civic Fedora
ton at its meeting Monday night.
In a resolution, presented by
Thomas Meecham, veteran men,
ber Of the Clarendon Fire Depart
ment, the Federation went on rec
ord as favoring the establishment
of a two-platoon system of paid
drivers for fire equipment, after
failing to support a program for
a fully paid fire department be-
cause of the additional expense
involved.
The program, which would in
volve employment of 80 men,
would cost $4,000 year, if the
firement were paid annual sal
aries of $1,000, the amount paid
county policemen. A fully paid
county fire department is esti-
mated to cost $4,000 in salaries
alone.
The Washington times., 1937-03-04
NE0 WASE4INGToN's 80
SsS Heroes nBZLXQ.R .R:
Jumping CARR Baesgen Thwarts Many
WouId-Be Suicides In
Patrol of SeawaIl

jumping Carl" they called Carl
Henry Baesgen when he was a
member Of the Park Police Depart
ment.
For he was assigned to a beat
along the Hams Point Seawall, and
a number of times jumped into the
river in full uniform to rescue
drowning persons.
And later when he was on the
Rock Creek Park beat he was near
Taft Bridge three times when per.
sons ended their lives by jumping
from the high structure.
One Of the hardest battles he
ever had was in the park one night
with a man who was menacing
people with a cane, and after he
made the capture he discovered 1t
was dangerous sword cane.
He was assigned for some time
at the White House, and also as
signed to duty directing traffic
when the cherry blossoms were in
bloom, attracting thousands Of Wis
itors to the Capital.
Since his retirement from the
force, Mr.. Baesgen resides at 1866
Beecher st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1937-03-04
Bernard Asks Ban
On Nitrate Ships

Representative Bernard (F.-L),
of Minnesota, in a speech in the
House yesterday, appealed to the
Administration to bar shipments
of nitrates to the Spanish rebel
forces as a part Of the Spanish
neutrality policy. He said appeals
were made to him to back the
action of British seamen, who re-
fused to take a ship to Norfolk,
Va, to be loaded with nitrateS for
the nationalist forces.
The Washington times., 1937-03-04
PR0BERS URGE
ELECTION LAW
REFORMS

Reform laws for national elec
tions were recommended today b!
the Senate campaign expendi
lures committee, headed by Sen
ator Lonergan CD Of Connecti
cut.
They included:
l. 1t should be made unlawful
for any person, corporation or
group Of persons or employe Of
the Government to attempt to
influence through fear, intimt-
dation, or coercion, the vote OF
any person employed by them,
or any person who is dependent
on public funds.
2. Prohibition Of funds and
contributions from all organiza-
tionS, associations or enterprises,
incorporated or unincorporated,
whose aims or purposes are the
furtherance Of group, class, or
special interests.
3. A uniform method and
system Of accounting pre-
scribed by law for all national
political organizations and for
all national political campaigns.
4. Qualification Of the frank
ing privileges in connection
with the postal laws.
5. Designation Of a Federal
office or agency where elec-
ton reports could be filed and
kept available for inspection
for a lengthy period.
The committee also dismissed
a number of election complaints
following investigation by a stat.
headed by Louis CLAWS, formeI
chief investigator for the In
terror Department.
The Washington times., 1937-03-04
L|NCOLN'S Ak SHOWN

sale, but have no particular use
for IL anymore, and II anyone
wanted it enough to give me one
dollar and four bits for it they
can have it."
Gems of brevity, several notes
were among the Lincoln collection
Of the library placed on display
One was a letter from Spring,
field, ILL.,, in June, 1860, to one
Edward Herrick:
Dear Sir: You request an
autograph, and here it is. Yours
truly, A. Lincoln"
The Washington times., 1937-03-04

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March 4
GN.S).-The 10-pound ak which
made Abaham Lincoln famous as
a rail-splitter and which he sold
to a cattle drover for lone dollar
and four bits" was placed on ex-
hibit today at Widener Library Of
Harvard University.
The cattle drover visited
Lincoln's country store and pur-
chased the ak after Honest Abe"
told him:
Il have never offered it for
The Washington times., 1937-03-04
CASTOR Society Plans
Three New Debates

Representatives Of the CASTOR
Society, Georgetown University
debating organization, will argue
in three intercollegiate debates
outside Of Washington during
this week, it was announced yes
terday. The society will debate at
Princeton, University of Pennsyl-
vania, and Fordham University.
The Washington times., 1937-03-04
Maryland Health y
Aides Plan PdrIeY

UPPER MARLB ORC, Md,
March 4.-Announcement was
made here today by DR.. A. B.
Hooton, county health officer, of
a conference of health officers
and public health nurses of
Southern Maryland, to be held
here March "a, at the Marlboro
House. The conference will deal
with problems of maternal hy-
giene.
The Washington times., 1937-03-04
Slayer Of HoId-Up Pal
Is Given 20 Years

NEW YORK, March 4 Q.N.SO.
Michael Krupsky, who pleaded
guilty to second-degree murder In
the killing of Fred Dunn after
the holdup of a clothing store on
January 2, today was given 20
years to life in prison. The Dunn
killing, according to Krupsky's
confession, followed a fight over
division of the loot.
The Washington times., 1937-03-04
Burns to Death

MAPLEWOOD, N. j., March 4
U.N.S0-Lawrence Daily, IS, was
burned to death here when fire of
undetermined origin destroyed his
home here.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-30
BALL
TEAM IS SLIDING
THE WRONG WAY
Play Good Ball, But The Other
Teams Appear To Be Play
ing A Little Better

The Pocomoke base ball team does
not seem to be able to improve it's
position; on the contrary, its wins are
infrequent enough to lower its per-
centage very perceptibly. 1t is now
in sixth position, and hangs thereby
only by Dover's frequent set-backs,
and the demotion of Salisbury.
However, the fans are given, on the
average, a very creditable article of
ball, and they are showing their in
terest and loyalty by a very satisfac-
tory attendance. The management,
too, is putting forth every effort to
secure better playing material.
Baumann pitched good game a
gainst Crisfield on Monday last, and
the score was to in favor of Po-
comoke, and on Wednesday night they
were beaten by fredericksburg by the
score of to /. There is only small
difference between clubs which are as
close as that when the last frame is
played. The standing of the clubs up
to Thursday was as follows:
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-30
CHECKING WORK
CONSERVATION
PROGRAMME
Will Get Under Way In WOrces'
ter County Early In The
Month Of August
FARMERS CAN AID IN
KEEPING DOWN EXPENSES

The work of checking performance
of farmers taking part in the 1897
Agricultural Conservation Program
will get under way in Worcester Coun-
ty early in August, it is announced
by R. T. Grant, county agent.
Performance will be checked by To-
cal supervisors who will visit each
participating farm to obtain informa-
ton about what actually has been done
by the farmer toward meeting the
conditions of payment provided in the
1887 program. Local supervisors are
now receiving training through the
assistance of state supervisors. They
will report the facts determined fol
each farm to the County Committee tt
be used as a basis for the preparation
of the application for payment.
Each farmer will be asked to as
sist the supervisor who visits hi
farm in preparing report of the 1893
farming operations. The report will
include sketch of the farm showing
Continued on Page 81
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-30
hidden ENEMIES" TO
BE SHOWN BY THE LIONS

A moving picture Hidden Enemies"
will be shown in the Assembly Room
of the Citizens National Bank on
Tuesday next, August 8, 1897, at eight
o'clock P. M. This picture in addition
to being educational will also be inter-
esting.
These hidden enemies, known as
Termites are very damaging to build
ings and this picture should be of
interest to those who have had ex-
perience with them and of interest to
property owners who may now have
termites and do not know it.
This film is being offered to the
public-men, women and children-by
the Lions Club of Pocomoke City and
there will be no charge for admission.
It takes 80 minutes to show this
film. Questions will be answered, if
desired, by an engineering expert.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-30
FIREMENS' CARNIVAL AT
CHINCOTEACUE ISLAND

While the Firemen's Carnival at
Chincoteague with it's many attrac-
tions will continue thru this Satur-
day, the red letter day was yesterday
and the "Pony Penning" climaxed the
whole affair and as usual drew thous-
ands of visitors to the Island. Many
PocomoHans witnessed the affair and
reported a huge crowd and plenty of
entertainment.
Visitors we're present from practi-
cally all states throughout the Eastern
section of the United States. The
water carnival, sponsored by the u.
S. Coast Guard, was thrilling, and the
entire program one of unusual inter
est.
Abundance of delicious seafood and
other delicacies made the dinner and
supper at the firehouse outstanding
contributions to the Islands hospital
ity and were thoroughly enjoyed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-30
PENNSYLVANIA
ROAD employees
DINNER
More Than Two Hundred At
Function Given By Mutual
Benefit Association
HELD ABOARD THE
VIRGINIA LEE, JULY Fl

More than two hundred Pennsyl-
vania Railroad employees, members of
their families and friends attended the
annual moonlight dinner-dance given
by the Mutual Beneficial Association
aboard the steamer Virginia Lee"
Wednesday, July 21st, and justified
predictions previously made that all
attendance records of former years
would be broken.
Superintendent K. R. Vought, Del
marva Division, The Pennsylvania
Railroad, stated that this party was
highly successful from every angle,
and he has received several highly
complimentary letters from visiting
officials. He also added that seventy
visitors arrived on the late afternoon
train for this affair, coming from
Long Island, New York City, Altoona,
Philadelphia, and Wilmington. This
group included General President
Loughner and his staff of general Of
CONTINUED on Page g.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-30
THREE NEGROES
DIED SUDDENLY
IN POCOMOKE
Rather Unusual Deaths Among
The COlOred Folk Noted
In This Community

Rather unusual mortality has exist
ed among the colored population Of
this city within the past five days.
During that time three men died very
suddenly.
The first was Charles Sample, who
conducted small restaurant in Bed
lam" negro community of Pocomoke.
Charles stepped from his place of
business, returned in a very few mo-
ments, and fell dead as he entered.
Sample was well-known and liked,
and was about so years of age. He
came from Charlottesville, Va, to Po-
comoke and has always conducted
himself in decent and orderly way.
The second case was that of an I'M
identified man found on Monday morn
ing last in the rear of Lewis Clean
ing and Dye Works property. The
body showed no signs of violence, and
as apparently the man died from ma
tural causes, no inquest was held.
Burial was made by the county in
potter's field.
The third to die suddenly was Joe
Bryant, living down near the old
Bridge Street. He fell lifeless from
what was supposed to be a heart at
tack, on Wednesday morning. This
negro had been living in Pocomoke for
several years and was we'll known.
While, possibly, the intense heat and
perhaps weak hearts had to do with
the sudden demise of one or more of
these, it is more than likely alcoholism
had it's share in their taking off.
Strong intoxicants and heat waves do
not make for general health.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-30
OUINTON HOMEMAKERS
CLUB HELD MEETING

The regular July meeting of the
Quinton Homemakers Club which was
held recently, with Mrs. Thomas o.
Long and Mrs. Alan Long acting as
hostesses, was marked by splendid
attendance and a number of visitors.
Mrs. Edmund DeMar and Mrs.
Glenn Wilson, graduates of the Short
Course for Rural Women at College
Park, gave interesting reports of the
1887 session at the University.
Plans were made for the annual pic
mic to be held at Public Landing the
first Wednesday in August. The next
meeting of the club will be held in
September with Mrs. J. Miles Lank-
ford and Mrs. Glenn Wilson as hos
tesses.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-30
MISS ruth HURLEY EN-
TERTAINED in VIRGINIA

Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Fleming, of
Highland Park, Portsmouth, Va, en-
tertained a few of their friends Fri
day night, July 23rd, honoring their
niece, Miss Ruth Hurley, of near
Pocomoke, who has been their house
guest for the past three weeks.
Games, contests and moving pic
lures featured the evenings entertain
ment, Mrs. William Boncer being win
ner of the contest. Refreshments
were served by the hostess, assisted
by Mrs. L. R. Hackman.
The guests were Miss Ruth Hurley,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. Brewer, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. j. Pearman, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
r. Hackman, Mrs. William Boncer,
Miss Hazel Pearman, Miss Phyllis
Brewer, Mr.. J. R. Knight, Mr.. P. H.
Waff, Melvin Hackman, Francis and
Thomas Matthews.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-30
Mr.. Maurice Boston
Moves Into NelU Place

Mr.. Maurice Boston, as can be seen
by reference to advertisement in to-
days issue of the Democrat" will
remove on August to his newly pur-
chased stand at the corner of Front
and Vine Streets. Mr.. Boston recent
ly acquired this from the Holt Oil
Company.
]. L. Cowger and Son, occupying the
quarters at present, will remove to
Mr.. Cowger's farm in Somerset, only
about mile from this city. The Cow
gers started the farm implement
business here, and feel that they can
serve their customers with their usual
promptness from their former place.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-30
THE FOUNDER
VICTOR LYNN
COMPANY DIES
Al WOOtten, IS, Was Taken Ill
After Attending Base Ball
Game In Salisbury
WAS ORGANIZER OF THE
VICTOR LYNN COMPANY

AL Wootten, 81, one of Salisbury's
most prominent citizens and business
men, died suddenly at his home, cor
ner Poplar Hill avenue and William
street, about $50 A. NJ, Wednesday
morning, following a paralytic
stroke which he suffered few hours
earlier, his death coming as a distinct
shock to the community.
Mr.. Wootten had attended the dou-
ble-header at Gordy Park, on Tuesday
night, and upon entering the door of
his home it was noticed by his son,
shortly before eleven o'clock, that he
was ill. DR.. j. McFadden Dick was
hastily summoned but despite his
ministrations, Mr.. Wootten passed
away early Wednesday.
Born in Dorchester county, on Sep
TENDER A, 1875, Mr.. Wootten estab-
lished his residence in Salisbury on
June 80, 1896.
In February, 1921, he founded the
Victor Lynn Transportation Company
owning and managing the bushes:
until 1880 when he sold his holdings
to Day & Zimmerman, a Delaware
corporation.
1t was the vision and energy of Mr.
Wootten which made possible the
splendid Victor Lynn system of today
which covers practically the entire
Delmarva Peninsula. From the frs
oil-burning freighter, operated by Mr.
Wootten between Salisbury and Bal
timore, grew the present line of ship:
and trucks.
Besides his widow he is survived BY
four children: V. Lynn, Matte R., Re
becca, and Alwyn, all of Salisbury
and sister, Mrs. Sallie Taylor, whc
resides on the Ocean City road.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-30
POCOMOKE BUSINESS
PLACES HAVING SALES

Two more business houses in Po-
comoke announce their midsummer
clearances this week; the J. j. New
berry Company by advertisement in
this paper in which some outstanding
values will be noted; and the /. H.
Merrill Company by circulars distri-
buted throughout the territory.
Last week attention was called to
the Clearance Sales of Montgomery
Ward, j. C. Penney, Scher's and Mer-
camille Sales Company. The streets
of Pocomoke are offering some re-
markable values in all lines of mer-
chandise and the people of the Shore
are invited to participate in the saw
ings.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-07-30
MIR. EDWIN F. HEARNE
NOW WITH NEWSPAPER

Mr.. Edwin F. Hearne, for nine
years advertising and display manager
of R. E. Powell & Company, Salisbury
Department Store, has joined the
staff of the Salisbury Times as adver-
Using manager.
Mr.. H. E. Parsons Succ aeds Mr..
Hearne as advertising manager at the
r. E. Powell store.
Both Mr.. Hearne and Mr.. Parsons
are we'll qualified to satisfactorily dis
charge the duties pertaining to their
new posts and the Democrat joins
their many friends in wishing them
much success.