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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29
MIR McMASTER IS
APPARENTLY ON
ROAD TO HEALTH
Surprising Strength Shown In
Withstanding Two Serious
Operations

The condition of Mr. E. w. McMas-
ter, president of the Pocomoke City
National Bank, continues both to sur
prise and to delight his host of friends
in Pocomoke and vicinity.
Submitting to two operations with
in period of three days, Mr.. McMas-
ter stood up miraculously under the
ordeal, and apepars to be rapidly on
the road to recovery.
His case is most remarkable. He
will be 88 years of age in June. At
that time of life, operations such as
he underwent, constitute a grave men
ace to life. Many men, younger by
decades than he, have succumbed to
the shock often following such sur
gical treatment. But he has been al
most Indifferent to the knife, has
been cheerful throughout, and is con-
fidently expecting to be home next
week.
Physicians at the hospital pro-
nounce him as very unusual patient.
His vitality and strength are prob
ably due to a lifelong temperance
In all important matters, and he is
a living recommendation for a conser-
vative and sensible existence in a
world full Of temptations.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29
SHOW
SPONSORED BY
THE LADIES
WOmen's Club OF POcOmOke Put
On A Fine Display In Beth
any M. P. Church
VALUABLE COLLECTION
OF OLD QUILTS SHOWN
ARTHUR EHLERS

The spring flower show of 1888 spon-
sored by the Woman's Club of POGO
moke City, was held in the Social
Hall of Bethany M. P. Church Tues
day afternoon and was most attrac-
tive and enjoyable affair.
Thru the efforts of Mrs. l.. Paul
Ewell, chairman assisted by club
members, the room was transformed
into a Colonial garden and was
bower of beauty with choice blooms
and plants tastefully arranged. Two
lovely additions to the floral offer
ings of the members were made out
side the club by Mrs. Granville Adams
of this city and Mrs. Clarence Huff
man of Princess Anne. May flowers
of every type and hue were in evil
dence and the setting was further en-
HANGED by small tables displaying a
fine assortment of china and glass
ware in perfect accord with the floral
centerpieces.
Hostesses presided at the tables and
Young ladies dressed in Colonial cos
tunes served tea from 2:30 to 6
O'Clock. Notable in the flower ar
rangement was an archway of ivy en-
twined with wisteria from which a
canary bird was suspended. Pine.
dogwood and woods flowers made a
most effective background.
Many entertaining features were
during the afternoon. Mrs.
R. Lee Hall, president of the Woman's
Club, graciousiy welcomed the guests
and Mrs. L. Paul Ewell gave an inter-
esting and informative talk on "Colon-
ial Gardens" Two duets were beau
tifuliy rendered by Mrs. Robert Pax
son and Mrs. w. B. Rock, accompan-
led by Mrs. Norris M. Young at the
piano. These songs were composed
by Mrs. Edna Bentley Hancock. The
first Joyous Workers" was awarded
first prize in the Maryland Federat-
ed Woman's Club contest of 1886.
Both words and music were composed
by Mrs. Hancock. The second Gin A
Continued ON Page g.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29
SHORE BALL TO START THURSDAY, MAY 5
BRECKENRIDGE LONG
TOBE PRINCIPAL SPEAKER

Breckenridge Long, former Uni
ted States Ambassador to Italy and
Assistant Secretary of State under
President Wilson, will be the princi-
pal speaker at the spring rally of the
United Democratic Women's Clubs, of
Maryland, Thursday, May 5, at West
ern Maryland College in Westminster.
Short talks will be made by the
Democratic gubernatorial candidates
and other Democratic leaders in the
State. Senators Tydings and Rad
cliffe and the Maryland Representa-
tives have also been invited to attend.
A reception will be held at noon in
McDaniels Hall, followed by a lunch
con in the dining hall of the college.
Mrs. Mary H. Duvall, of Baltimore,
State Chairman, will preside at the
luncheon.
More than five hundred women
from every part of the State will at
tend the affair which is being ar
ranged by Mrs. Charles o. Clemson
of Westminster, Western Maryland,
Chairman.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29
POCOMOKE FACES MILFORD
IN THE FIRST CONTEST OF
SHORE LEAGUE TEAMS
ACKNOWLEDGES BID
TO MAIDEN VOYAGE

The Democrat" acknowledges, with
thanks and appreciation, an invita-
ton from the Claiborne-Annapolis
Ferry Company to be present on the
maiden voyage of the new ferry "Gov.
Harry w. Nice"; also at the christen-
ing of the Gov. Emerson c. Harrlng-
ton, II; and at the dedication of the
Romancoke terminal, Kent Island.
These events will take place at Clai-
borne and at Kent Island, on Tues
day next, May 3; beginning at Clai-
borne at 1890 P. M; and at Kent Is
land at 2:3O P. M.
Miss Winifred D. Harrington has
been named as sponsor for the "Har-
rington"; and Miss Margaret Ann
Sherman will officiate at Romancoke
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29
ROTARIANS ARE
HOSTS TO MEMBERS
NATIONAL GUARD
Inspection Officials Of First
Regiment Are Also Present
Along With Others

The local Rotary Club was host on
Tuesday evening to the Headquarters
Company, Third Battalion, First Regi-
ment, M. N. G.; to the officers con-
Quoting the Annual inspection of the
local unit; and to other visiting mem
bers of neighboring companies.
The Headquarters Company had 2e
of their 80 members present, and
these, with the officers and with the
members of the club, swelled the num-
ber to nearly rs persons.
The principal speaker of the even
ing was General d. John Markey, of
the First Regiment. He spoke of the
changes about to be made in set-up
of the army forces. This consisted in
decreasing the number of men con-
stituting the different units, and OBJ
tanning thereby an increase in the
firing power.
After the meeting, the annual in
spection was held at the Armory, and
while nothing official is known of the
way the boys withstood the ordeal, it
is safe to say they maintained the
consistent good standing of the COM
pany.
The officers present were: General
D. John Markey; Major Reeder, Reg
ular Army Inspector; Major Fuller,
Capt. Ruark and Lieutenants Carlson
and Dryden, of Crisfield; Capt.
French, of C. C. C. Camp S-62; Lieu
tenant Birmingham and Second Lieu
tenant Benson, of the Pocomoke Com
pany; and Sergeant Rogers, of the
regular army.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29
~
from the
Democrats Pen

Well, Sir, this old burg was struck
with an epidemic of ball players this
week: more varieties than Heinz
pickles can count-57 varieties, and
I'm hoping that none of 'em who may
be selected, will get picked before the
season is over. That seems to be the
trouble with ball players that is,
some of 'em-they get hold of the
wrong kind of pep, and they some
times see more than one ball coming
their way. The result then is, they
grab for the wrong one.
And, speaking of the National pas
time, notice there is a goodly sprink-
ling of the weaker-that is, they used
to be weaker-sex, who attend these
games. 1 wonder if, as they have
grown stronger in other ways, they
have acquired a more accurate know
ledge of the rules and regulations of
base ball. Some of them used to be a
scream in their Interpretation of the
regulations.
I remember-some time ago, of
course attending a contest with a
asked were worse than one Of Liber-
girl friend, and the questions she
ty's crossword puzzles. / recall that
when we went in the grounds, the
two teams were practicing. This
meant nothing to her innocent soul,
and after looking at them cavorting
around, she asked:
"What's the score?"
I explained that the game had not
begun yet. After the umpire had
called, "Play Ball" and the pitcher
was breezing the ball across the plate,
my little apple tart said, when she
heard the arbiter call out, Zone ball!"
she said:
"What did he say that for? Any
body can see there's only one ball be-
ing thrown"
And presently when the batter
swung and missed, and the umpire
called out "Strike!" she ventured:
whats that nasty man telling
that poor fellow to strike the ball
for. He'd better tell that man throw
ing it to send one in that can be
struck. That fellow throwing them
is doing all he can to keep the player
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29
F. ]. KITCHENS
DIES AS RESULT
HEART FAILURE
Had Been In Ailing Health For
Some Time, But Death
Came Unexpectedly

Mr.. Ford J. Kitchens, although hav-
ing been in ailing health for some
time, died rather unexpectedly, at his
home near Pocomoke City, his death
being due to heart failure. He was
As years of age.
The deceased is survived by a wild
ow and two sons: F. D. Kitchens and
William Kitchens. Also by his moth
er, Mrs. George E. Kitchens, and a
sister, Mrs. G. T. Smith, both of Hall
wood, Va; and by brother, Mr.. M.
B. Kitchens, of Wilmington, N. c.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev.
John w. Wootten, pastor of Salem M.
E. Church, this city, assisted by Rev.
Mr.. Wilmer of Hallwood, were held
on Monday of this week, from the
home of his mother in Hallwood;
burial took place in the family plot,
Groton cemetery, Hallwood. The ac-
tive bearers were: Crawford Hillman,
Griffin Callahan, Cleveland Carter,
Charlie Mason, George Henderson, and
William Hillman, Jr., all of Pocomoke.
The honorary bearers were: w. w.
Kerns, L. Rev, Clyde Lang, Nealy
Hall, T. H. Rev, Herbert Mock, Mar
vim Hall, Nat Taylor, John Chesser,
Gordon Hall, Elijah Kelly, VIM. Lang,
Prentis Bull, John Lankford, Bernie
Marshall, VIM. Lewis, John Lewis, E.
V. Mock, w. T. Hall, Jerome Mar
shall, all of Hallwood, Vd.
Mr.. Kitchens was highly regarded
as a citizen of Pocomoke, where he
resided until of recent date when he
removed to a farm only about mile
from the city limits.
He was of a jovial and kindly ma
ture and made many friends. He was
a retired railroad employe. He was
a great lover of sports, an ardent
base ball fan, and hunter of great
spirit. His death was deeply regret
ted by host of friends.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29
MRS. K. WOOSTER
DIED ON MONDAY
VERY SUDDENLY
Was iii Only A Few Hours. Was
Native Of Caroline County
81 Years Old

Mrs. Mary Katherine Wooster. wife
of John H. Wooster, a woman Of es-
timable Christian character, died
Monday, April 25th, after an illness
of few hours, aged 81 years.
A native of Caroline county she was
the daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
John Case of FELTON,, Del. She was
a member of the Pitts Greek Presby-
terian Church. A kind and loving
mother her influence in the home and
in the community will be greatly
missed.
Funeral services were held in the
Presbyterian Church at 2:30 O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Her
man Bischof and Rev. G. E. Leister
officiating. The pallbearers were:
Messrs. S. A. Evans, John T. Smul-
lin, Raymond C. Dryden, Dan Shaw,
Harry Shaw and Harlan Robertson.
Interment was made in the Presby-
terian cemetery at Rehoboth.
Mrs. Wooster is survived by three
sons, Stratton, James and Edward
Wooster, of this city; four sisters,
Mrs. Anna Conerdale of Middletown,
Del; Mrs. Della Revell, of Onley,
Va; Miss Valite Case of Baltimore;
Miss Virginia Case, of FELTON,, Del;
four brothers, Thomas Case of FELTON,,
Del; Edward Case, of Wilmington,
Del: Samuel Case, of New York; and
Robert Case of Chicago.
The many beautiful floral offerings
marked the high esteem in which she
was held by all who knew her.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29
Mayor Ross To Pitch First Ball.
Millard Tawes Will Catch;
Senator Walters Hits
HALF HOLIDAY DECLARED
BY BUSINESS MEN

Ever since the invasion of POGO
moke, at the first of the week, by a
host of base ball players, there has
been scene of much activity out to
the ball park. Between sixty and
seventy young aspirants appeared
eager to get start in the national
pastime-a start that might land
them into the big leagues and the big
money. They were a likely-looking
bunch of boys, and came from many
different Eastern States, from Maine,
to Georgia, almost, and they were
very serious in the effort to land a
job.
Manager Boley and President En-
lers began at once to put them thru
their PAGES. 1t didn't take long to
see the cream come to the top, and by
Wednesday about twenty of the lads
were given their ticket-of-leave. This
is the unpleasant part of the mana
gerial job-to tell the eager boys that
they wouldn't do.
Those left, contain, according to
manager Boley, some very promising
material. There is a sprinkling of
last years team remaining in Dugan,
Dousha, Daddino, Jester, and Hall.
The problem is the pitching-as it
must be with all the clubs. None of
the 1887 slabmen are available, and
the new talent must be tried out be-
fore any decision can be reached re-
garding their worth. Manager Boley
states that he will not know till next
week, just what lineup he will have
to face Milford in the opening game
on Thursday.
The city is alive to the interest of
the occasion, and on Thursday after
noon, business will practically come
to standstill, during the progress
of the game. Proclamations of the
Mayor and the President of the Busi-
ness Mems Club, declare a half-hoh-
day for the opening. Preparations
are being made for a parade, music,
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29
BARNES-CHESNUT
NUPTIALS TOMORROW

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth
Maxwell Carroll Chestnut, daughter
of Judge and Mrs. William Calvin
Chestnut, of Baltimore, to Mr.. Will
son King Barnes, will take place to-
morrow, April thirtieth at eleven
o'clock.
The ceremony will be performed at
st. David's Church, Roland Park.
Judge and Mrs. Chestnut have is
sued invitations to wedding break
fast at twelve o'clock at the Balti-
more Country Club.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29
MEETING OF
LOCAL DISTRICT
BOY SCOUTS
Hold Dinner And Discuss Scout
Matters For The Com
ing Year
COLORED MOVIES OF
CAMP RODNEY SHOWN

The quarterly meeting of the POGO
moke District, Boy Scouts Of America,
was held on Friday evening of last
week, the business of the meeting be-
ing conducted after a dinner served
at the Whyte House Grill, 6:30 2. M.
The meeting was called to order by
the chairman, Ralph A. Ross, with the
following members present: G. Ray
mond Matthews, Crisfield; George
Moore, Crisfield; Robert Scott, Troop
143; Everett C. Cannon, Princess
Anne; DR.. R. I. Givens, Troop 143;
Charles Briddell, Troop 1874; A. Wei
lington Tawes, Crisfield, Raymond c.
Matthews, Pocomoke; George B. Fitz-
gerald, Troop 145; DR.. E. J. Clarke,
Pocomoke; w. H. Walters, Troop 143;
Fred Henderson, Troop 143; Marvin
Tawes, Troop 1874; E. w. Ham, Troop
143; Godfrey Child, Pocomoke; Ralph
A. Ross; and Howard A. Solomon.
After brief remarks by the District
Chairman, Ralph A. Ross called for
the following reports:
Finance, by G. Raymond Matthews;
He congratulated the men for doing
such a splendid job in all Districts
in the recent Scout Campaign. He
said that it was pleasure to work
with men of this type, and he not only
expressed the appreciation for the
District, but also for the Del-Mar-Va
Council.
Sbring Activities and Camporee
by Howard A. Solomon; He explained
the purpose of the Spring Camporee
and asked for aid and assistance from
every member present in putting this
project across. The question of
date was brought up, and after much
discussion, it was decided by the
Scoutmasters present that the week.
end of June 4th and 9Th would be the
date. Mr.. Solomon said that fur.
ther meeting would be held to &C.
quaint the advisors for their duties at
the Camporee.
Troop Organization: The question
of organizing new troops in several
of the towns of the Pocomoke Area
was discussed at length. Every ef-
fort was to be made by the members
present and the Troop Organization
Chairman, Godfrey Child, to organize
troops in the following towns: Snow
Hill; Newark; Pocomoke; and Girls
field. The name of Herbert Meiser
of Stockton was suggested as a good
prospect for Troop Committee mater
ial. It was suggested that the New
ark Church be the proper place to
sponsor a troop in that town.
Summer Camp: Mr.. Solomon ex-
planned that the Summer Camp period
is fast coming upon us, and that the
Camp Bulletin would be out shortly
and a most promising camping seas
on was in store for the boys this sum-
mer. He urged that members from
every troop in the district be sent
to Camp Rodney for the benefits re-
ceived there.
District Meeting: The matter OF
District Meetings was discussed al
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29
DEMOCRAT CLUB TO
HOLD MEETING, MAY A

The Young Mems Democratic Club
held meeting on Tuesday of this
week, at which another meeting was
slated for Wednesday of next week,
May 4.
This will be held at 7:30 P. M, on
the second floor of the Silver Grill,
corner Willow and Second Streets.
and it will be open to all Democrats
desiring to become members.
Refreshments will be served and a
large crowd is expected.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-04-29

The Inasmuch Circle of Kings
Daughters will meet with Mrs. Up
shur Stevenson Monday afternoon.
May End at 8 o'clock.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-12
FRANCIS PASCHALL
ADMITTED TO BAR


Francis C.. Paschall, formerly of
Henderson. and son of Coroner and
Mrs. Asa Paschall,. of this county, was
presented to the. bar and admitted
to practice by Judge Clawson L. Will
lialms in Vance Superior Court Mon
day afternoon. He was presented by
A. A. Bunn,. veteran local attorney and
president of the Henderson bar. Il.
: Mr.. Paschall studied and graduated
in. law 1T the National University in
Washington III June, 1897 He took and
passed the State bar. tests last All
gust, and on Monday Of this week,
january 10. was. given the oath as a
practitioner in his native county. Mr.
taschall now is located in Washing
ton in employ of the Agricultural Ad-
justrnerlt Administration. He said he
might return to North Carolina next
fail and open offices here or, in some
nearby town ;or city,, He was well
known In Henderson when 2 boy, hav
Ing been with the George A. Rose
Company w. G. Hight and several 10
cal drug SI0reSs ~ 4 IS. ~ r u
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-12

An increase in profits in 1887 of 81
percent over the already large earn
ings in 1886 was reported to stock
holders of the First National Bank in
Henderson at their annual meeting
Tuesday afternoon. "In many ways It
was our most successful year. r. G.
Harrison, executive vice-president, re-
ported to the shareholders.
S. T. Peace, Jr., was added as new
member of the board of directors, and
N. D. Holloway, who has been with
the bank many years as teller, was
elected assistant cashier. Other old
officers and directors were re-electe ]
for the year.
The stockholders named directors
as follows: l.. r. Gooch, S. r. Harris,
Jr., T. w. McCracken, r. G. Harrison.
Jasper B. Hicks, r. G. S. Davis, A. A..
Bum, D. c. Loughlin, DR.. S. r. Wat
son, Samuel II Peace, Jr.
Jasper B. Hicks as president; r. G
Harrison, executive vice-president; F..
B. Robards, vice-president and cashier
were all reelected, and Mr.. Holloway
was elevated to tie new office of as
sistant cashier. Employees named
were Willie X. Sturges, Jr., teller and
general bookkeeper; Ernest G. Har-
rison, teller; Meredith M Watkins,
bookkeeper; j. Lands Chavasse, col
:ector.
Robert L. Oakley was reelected
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-12
SHAW TELLS ABOUT
ROTARY MAGAZINE
Publication Widely Quoted;
Several Club Activities
In Next Few Days

A discussion of the "Rotarian", of
fetal magazine of Rotary Interna-
tional was given last evening at the
regular weekly meeting OF the civic
club by E. F. Shaw, who had charge
of the program.
Rev. j.. A. Jones, president, presld-
ed over the; session., and Wayland
Shand, an Oxford Rotar1an was a.
visitor. a.f3.5e
Mr.. Shaw related. that the circula-
ton of the magazine was something
over 100000 copies, and was clrculat
ed over much of the world. The pub
lication has been widely quoted and
is considered one of the leading of
such magazines.
Rotary directors will meet next
Monday with II. p. Butcher at his
home on College street at o'clock
Thursday evening, Rev. j. A. Jones,
president, will entertain the seven
''10O-Per Centers'' for the first six
months.
An announcement was made that
district Governor John Park, Of Ra~
leigh, had divided the 18th district
into groups, and was staging contests
between the Clubs Henderson, Chapel
Hill and Leakesville-Spray are pitted
against each other, * s
Several Henderson Rotarians are
expected to attend a; charter meeting
Of the Wake Forest Rotary Club
Thursday night =. u
Saturday night, q meeting in Ia
leigh will be held for chairmen OF on
to-Distrfcte Conferences, and Onto
San francisco International Meeting
which will be held next summer.
Immediately following last nights
session, the directors convened and
set February Is as the date for the
annual ladies night program, and #.
B. Rose, IT,, was named general
chairman of the event. Other details
and committees are to be appointed
later. t~.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-12
Huge Increase In Profits
Bv National Bank In 1887
"a Percent Above 1896 Ear nngs; S. T. Peace Jr Add
ed to Directors; N D. Hol loway Made Assistant
Cashier: Other Officers, Directors Reelected

manager of the insurance department,
a separate institution known as the
First National Company, and Mrs,
Elizabeth T. Workman was reelected
secretary and treasurer of the depart.
:nent
At the end of the year, December
81, the bank had resources OF $1,54S.-
824.93, including cash and marketable
securities of $1,196,272.79. The capita!
stock consisted of 100000 in COM
mon and $4,000 preferred shares, and
the bank had a surplus of 100000, and
undivided profits of $7,249.68. Deposits
were $1.344, 85O.08.
Mr.. Harrison reported earnings OF
$40 per share paid out or added to re-
serves, including Sc per share divid-
So per share added to surplus -
Addition of many new accounts dur
ing the year was reported by Mr.. Har-
rison. Market value of the banks bond
holdings was far above the figure at
which they are carried in the bank !
statement, Mr.. Harrison reported,
In referring to the business slump
of the past few months, Mr.. Harrison
said: "There is no denying the fact
that we had a business slump during
the last quarter of 1887. There We're
no doubt several causes for this slump
but we believe the principal ones were
misunderstanding and fear. Things
that happened in the last ten days
have created a better feeling OF con-
fidence than was felt before" s
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1938-01-12
TUBERCULAR TEST
TO START MONDAY
DR.. Denholm To Be In White
Schools; Negro Dentist j
Due Then Also

Tubercular tests of school children
of ten years of age or over and of
all high school students will start in
the white schools - of the city and
county in clinic beginning next Mon
day, DR.. A.. D, Gregg, county health
officer, said today DR.. Denholm, of
who conducted q tuberculosis clinic
at the Scott Parker .Sanatorium here
last fall, will be in charge. He is COM
ing under auspices eof the local and
State boards of health. 4
The tests will be made of the chill
dren without cost to parents, and par,
ents will. be advised of the condition
of their children. -,
Also on next, Monday, DR.. Bell,
Negro dentist attach dS to the State
Board of Health staff, will begin a
dental clinic in the colored schools Of
the city and county to last four
weeks. He will be at the Negro grad
ed school and children will cali on
him there for treatm ont and cxamina
ton. { $3.50
Dr. Guy P. Harris. who has been
in the county for fourteen weeks con-
Quoting a similar, flinic III the white
schools, is now finishing at Zcb Vance
last of the rural. schpois to be visite6
ard Thursday or Fsiiry- of this week
will be at West End FTe will then be
at Junior High and give g. few laws
at Central and Cla street schools
ir closing out his wo:x. FL rXsmincil
ard treated Clark str: and Central
5 .k:ol children wno CT ~ Il: him
during the week imn,..l -. follow
no Christmas, being IL the office of
90 health department.