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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
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TRUE STORIES OF
ENRTGEA MINERS
huEElEES EVONS
80 Days In The Chain Gang

the colored, it is just too bad. All
the colored were in one car and
the white fellows in the other.
When it was night, the freight
stopped and the railroad police
came along the cars, firing their
guns and putting spot lights on us.
"Oh boy, talk about a scramble.
It was like a lot of rats deserving
a sinking ship. The colored fell
lows were wise and beat it off the
tracks. A couple of white boys and
myself hid in the grass along the
tracks. The police came along with
their flashlights but did not see
us. Then the freight started again.
I got up to make run for 1t and
in the dark, ran right into the
arms of one of the bulls.
"They took me up to a water
tank. There were a lot Of other
fellows who had been caught. They
took us to the town which turned
out to be Raleigh, N. G. They gave
us a mock trial before a local judge
and I found myself in the chain
gang for thirty days. They put
us on the roads. They did not put
chains on us but they had guards
to see that we did not escape.
"When my time was up, they
turned me over to the government
camp for transients. They asked
me if I wanted go home. When
I said yes, they let me go.
at had nothing to go home for,
so when I got out Of town, I got
a hop and started west.
ct was wise to some or the
tricks of the road now and thumb
ed my way and hoped freights.
1 got all the way to California and
1 guess 1 am glad to get back
home again. have been away for
over two years"
The young fellow did not look
the worse for wear, though he had
no hat and not much in the way
of clothes Apparently his hard
ships had only made him healthier
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
COOKING SCHOOL
IS OCCASI0NINC
MUCH INTEREST

A welcome invitation to the wise is
sufficient.
Evidently The Worcester Democrat
will not have to get out engraved an
nouncements for that reunion of home
makers February %, "a, 25 in The
Marva Theatre.
Good news does travel fast, particu-
larly when it is news of a gala party
for the community with gifts, with
quality entertainment, cheered by jol-
lily and novelty and spiced with knowl
edge-all served Hospitality by The
Worcester Democrat.
No. door cards, coupons, printed in
vitations, or cash will be needed; just
the countersign of all alert housekeep-
ers, who are due to say "Show me
the latest home IDEAS" when they adj
vance on the Marva at 800 P. M. on
February %, "a, Is.
Showing every person in every
theater seat the triumphant new 1888
Cooking School, direct from Hollywood
will be no problem, for motion pic
ture ingenuity has joined forces with
scientific homemaking to produce an
original laboratory course that deftly
combines romance, sprightly humor,
originality and profitable instruction.
All of the popular features of the
former Cooking School are here; The
free recipe sheets, the atmosphere of
congenial informality, the wise coun-
sci, the hints on clever shortcuts, the
up-to-the minute suggestions for en-
PERTAINING, the demonstration of de-
licious and nourishing dishes, the ar
ray of modern kitchen equipment and
the distribution of daily gifts and real
surprises.
All those elements of fun and prof
it have been retained, and all are
made doubly worthwhile because
every guest of The Worcester Demo-
crat have an individual closeup of
every process.
This scientific new laboratory of
ideas has graduated out of the class
where hundreds of women craned their
necks in vain attempt to see what
was happening on the stage, or as
sailed the lecturer with plaintive
cries: Hold it up high, where we can
all see."
Now the camera will make the
course truly fascinating and valuable,
with remarkable close-ups of each
process in series of model, conven-
iently equipped kitchens; real, work
able kitchens, (not the synthetic, false
front VARIETY, where trained home.
makers will plan, measure, blend, mix
and complete appetizing cakes, pies,
salads and meat dishes that look as
though they could be picked right out
of the picture and eaten on the spot.
Keeping pace with the baking, roast
ing and frying, series of salads and
frozen delicacies will parade in and
out of the adaptable electric refriger-
ator, which will reveal it's host of pos
sibilities for simplifying labor and
and contributing to good
health and good food.
What to do with left-overs? How
to take the gloom out of laundry day?
How to save time, energy and temper
in meal preparation? How to be at
tractive in spite of the daily rush ?
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
THE OPERATING
REVENUES OF
E. AND P. GO.

Operating revenues in December
for The Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company of Baltimore City
serving the State of Maryland, a
mounted to $1,256,O32, as compared
with $1,2O9,755, for the same month
of the telephone company in January
filed with the Maryland Public Ser
vice Commission shows.
Operating expenses, including taxes
amounted to $1,O7O,629, which was
S15O,387 more than the same month
in 1886. Net income for the month
of December was $185,403.
Taxes for December amounted tc
$21O,811, or about II per cent of the
customers telephone bill. For Il
months of 1887 taxes amounted to 49,
1875, 739, which is $267, 900 or IA pei
cent more than for the same period in
1886.
Maryland was served by 249,O47
telephones on December 81, 1887
which was an increase of 1876 over
the number in operation on December
81, 1886.
Telephone users made more thar
34,419,OOO calls during the month
which was an increase of 81 per cent
over those made during December OF
last year.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
UNMARRIED WOMEN HAVE
HARDEST JOBS SAYS
MARJORIE HILLS
But Vera Connolly says mo" in debate
that started in editorial staff
wOrd-battle

that started in editorial staff
wOrd-battle
II TAKE my hat off to single wo-
men," writes Marjorie Hills in this
months Woman's Day magazine.
NO." answers Vera Connolly in the
same issue, "the married woman has
the harder job"
1t all started in the editorial staff
rooms a month ago. Exactly, one-half
of the women on the magazines staff
are married-the other half single.
Words began to fly, at first good-na-
tured jibes, but soon heated argu-
ments.
well settle it in public" said Mrs.
Haydie Yates. She promptly engaged
Marjorie Hills, of "Live Alone and
Like It" fame, and Vera Connolly,
long champion of the married woman,
to represent the two sides-on two
facing pages of the February issue.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
SNOW HILL VS.. BERLIN

On Thursday, January 20, the Snow
Hill Girls Basket Ball team motored
to Berlin to play the second game of
the season. During the first quarter
the two teams showed equal strength
The other quarters Berlin girls out
played their opponent and the score
stood 26-14, at the close.
CLASS RINGS
The long looked for day finally ar
rived, the day when the senior class
had the privilege of selecting class
ring. The first hour Friday morning
was used for looking at many differ
ent rings, debating their merits, and
finally deciding upon one with a ruby
set. The order has been placed. Now
the seniors await the time for theil
arrival.
SOCIAL NEWS
Those present at a party given by
Albert Laws on Friday evening were
Pat Cottingham, Freda Godfrey, Lee
Adkins, Emily Shockley, Munroe Town
send, Gladys Disharoon, David Nor
: than, Mildred Parsons and Shirley
Mumford. After a delightful evening
of games, refreshments of cocoa and
cakes were served.
Shirley Townsend Al spent Wednes-
day night with Rosemary Corddry Al.
Mildred Parsons '38 was the guest
at dinner given by relatives in Sal
isbury, on Sunday.
Louise Shockley 40 visited Pauline
Hales Al on Sunday.
Cordelia Price 40 visited with Flor
ence Laws 40 over the weekend.
We sincerely regret that Mr.. Sim
mons has been absent from school due
to illness.
Margaret Wilson '37 spent Sunday
afternoon with Edith Jones '38.
Magdalene Carmean '38 spent Sun
day in Salisbury with some friends.
Gladys Disharoon '38 and Hazel
Disharoon 40 are confined to their
home due to illness.
William Hancock spent the week
end in Philadelphia, Pa.
Mary Alice Wimbrow Al visited
friends in Whaleyville, Sunday.
Rachel Hall Al has returned to
school after two days illness.
Inathe Godfrey Al has returned to
school after several days of illness.
OLD HOME PRIZE WINNER
Great was the curiosity among the
seniors in their class meeting last
Tuesday morning; for the main pur-
pose of the meeting was the announce
ment of the "Old Home Prize" winner.
After many preliminary remarks Miss
Helen Holloway was proclaimed win
ner, with hearty applause from the
class.
Miss Holloway is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Holloway, of
the "Justamere Farm" near Newark.
She entered Snow Hill High School as
freshman in the fall of "a and has
been making a career which is praise
worthy in all respects. Her scholastic
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04

ability and achievement along with
her cheerful personality has won love
and affection from a host of friends.
The most outstanding activity in
which she has engaged is the Student
Council. She has proved a worthy
member for four years. AS a junior
she quite satisfactorily filled the of
flee as secretary. Not satisfied with
this, higher ambitions were in her
mind and as an indirect result she
was elected President of the same or
ganization and is carrying on splen-
did piece of leadership for the bene-
fit of the school. Miss Holloway is
to be congratulated The seniors wish
for her as much success through life
as she has had in her high school
career.
BASKETBALL NEWS
On Thursday the Snow Hill basket
ball team journeyed to Berlin where
they again met with defeat. Berlin
started fast and scored two goals in
the first few seconds of play, but the
Snow Hill team settled down and used
simple form of zone defense which
baffled the home team throughout the
first half. When the teams left the
floor at the half, Snow Hill led 90.
AS the second half started, Snow Hi.
scored two quick goals, but Berlin
quickly rallied and several long shots
were hoped in their favor. The last
half was complete rout in which the
Snow Hill squad blew up completely
and Berlin, led by the right forward,
Hurdle, easily ran up the score. At
the end of the game the score stood
28-18 in favor of Berlin. The referee
was C. Holland.
WHO'S WHO IN THE SENIOR
CLASS
JAMES LEVIN DEVEREAUX
James Leavin Devereaux, son of Mr..
and Mrs. James DevereauX was born
on May 10, 1921.
James L., which is the name he
goes by, has been a pupil of the Snow
Hill School since he entered the first
grade. James L. was in the seventh
grade commencement exercises. He
has been a reporter for the F. F. A,
and at present is a member of the
F. F. A. Chapter and the Athletic As
ISOLATION.
MARY EMILY BLADES
Mary Emily Blades, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews Blades, was
born on February 6, 1920 near Snow
Hill.
Mary started to school in the Snow
Hill Primary School in 1896. At the
age of nine Mary entered the Snow
Hill Elementary school, she was in
the seventh grade commencement ex-
ercisns. Mary is the best "Short Story
Writer" in the present Senior Class.
At present she is a member of the
Commercial Club.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
DANGER GUS

1t is dangerous to sell SUBSTITUTE
for 666 just to make three or four
cents more. Customers are your best
assets; lose them and you lose your
business. 666 is worth three or four
times as much as a SUBSTITUTE.
Jan. 14-12t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
SNOW HILL HIGH SCHOOL
BROADCAST

OFFICERS BROADCAST Athletic Mildred
Edtor-in-Chief DavidN ortham Typist
Dryden Assistant Madeline
Cottngham Social Editor Gladys
Townsend Alumni Editor Godfrey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
5000 Throng Park
 For State Gathering
Sons of Italy of Waterbury Hosts to Visiting Deega
 tions-FirewOrks Conclude Days Program

Despite rainfall during the day more than 5000 persons at the an- nual state outing of the Sons of It. ally at Lakewood park and Bellevue lake yesterday All lodges in the state were represented. Guests of honor included Con- gressman J. Joseph Smith, Supreme Secretary Salvatore PariSi, Grand Secretary Eleanor Galante of Mer- iden, Supreme Treasurer Louis Lerz of this city, Grand Venerable Mich ael Russo of MiddletoWn and several others. Nunzio Murno was chairman of the general committee in charge of the outing.
 Miss Winnie Ortone of Waterbury was chosen queen of the outing af- ter being voted the most popular girl. She received a trophy and a bouquet of flowers.
 Sports, dancing and entertainment were enjoyed during the day. A fireworks display was staged last night.
 The field day was arranged by local lodges of the order. They are: Loggia Italia Progressiva, Regina Elena, DiSilvestro and Provincia d'Avellino lodges.
 The reception committee included Rev. Joseph Valdambrini, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes; George J. Crocicchia, Giovanni Ce- cere, Charles Piola, Nicola Testa,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
CAR DEMOLISHED,
 WOMAN, 40, HURT

Mrs. Amelia Sutliffe, 40, of 37 Plaza avenue, Waterbury, suffered only shoulder injury last night when the car which she was driving was virtually demolished after skid ding and crashing into cable fence in Torrington.
 A passenger in the car, Miss Merle Higgins, of Worcester, Mass, suffered severe decorations about the head. Mrs. Sutliffe's daughter, Eu- nice, escaped injury.
 Mrs. Sutliffe was discharged from Hungerford hospital after treatment, while Miss Higgins was admitted
 The accident occurred on Sinkhole bridge, the car going out of con- trol. skidding and hitting the cable fence with great force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
SUMMER LIBRARY
 CHANGES LISTED
All Local Branches to Close July 4 New
 Schedule Set Up

From Saturday, July End to Sat- urday, September 3rd inclusive, all departments of the central library will close at 6 p. m. on Tuesday and Thursday and at p. m. on Satur- day. The library will be open as usual from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
 The children's department of the central library will close every day at 6 p. m.
 Summer schedules for the branch libraries will be as follows:
 Brooklyn branch, 904 Bank street Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 3:30 6 p. m, 7-9p p. m.
 Rose Hill branch, 327 Baldwin street-Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 3-5:30 p. m., 7-9 p. m.
 Waterville branch. 1851 Thomas ton avenue-Tuesday and Thursday. 3:30-6 p. m, 79 p. m. Friday, 7-9 p. m.
 The main library and all branches will be closed all day July 4th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
POPULAR JESUIT
 DIED YESTERDAY

Rev. Peter A. O'Brien, s. J., 42, friend of number of Water purians, died suddenly yesterday morning at Keyser Island. South Norwalk. He was professor of Latin and English at Holy Cross college, Worcester, Mass.
 Born in Boston, Father OBrien was graduated from Boston col lege high school. then entered the Jesuit novitiate at St. AndreW-on Hudson. He completed his studies at Weston college, Weston. Mass. and was ordained in 1928. During the last 10 years, he had been pro- lessor at Boston college and at Holy Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
Fatalities Overshadow Coming Holiday
Authorities Cite Statistics For 837
 In Warning Drivers
Five Killed 3l6 Injured in 358 Accidents in Connects cut Last Fourth of July; Heavy Traffic Expected,
 Feared Over Coming Week-End

Anticipating a capacity taxing flow of motor vehicle traffic over Connecticut's trunklihe highways July second to fourth Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Michael A. Con- nor invites public attention to the experience of last year on similar three-day weekend holiday when five persons were killed and 194 injured as the result of 234 traffic mishaps caused from July second to fourth, inclusive. President D. D. Fennell of the National Safety Council has written Governor Will bur L. Cross and Commissioner Con- nor urging that Connecticut join a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
LOCKHART NEW
 V. F. w. COMMANDER

Greenwich, Conn, June 27-UP) Veterans of Foreign Wars elected Lieut.. Col. Charles E. Lockhart, East Haven. as department commander at the closing session of their an- nual convention Sunday.
 Mrs. Frances Anderson, New Ha- ven, was chosen president of the women's auxiliary.
 Other V. F. w. elections were Ed ward P. Riley, Bridgeport, senior vice commander Anthony Telesca, Tor rington. junior vice commander; George French, Hartford, quarter master; Joseph Devine, Bridgeport, judge advocate; Fred Banker, Hart ford, chaplain.
 The convention approved reso- lution calling for congressional investigation of the German-Amer- ican bund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
Friends Honor Popular Couple
 On 25th Wedding Anniversary
Community Club Scene of Gathering; Independents
 Boom COnley
Washington Hill

The silver anniversary of the we'd ding of MT. and Mrs. Andrew Gov of 1882 Baldwin street was cele- brated at the Washington Park Community house Saturday night by the Cow family, friends and rela- tives. The couple, married twenty five years ago, were presented a purse and twenty-five carnations.
 Six children, James, William, Mae Donald, Harriett and Harold Cow were with their parents for the oc- casion. Each took part in 8 program of musical entertainment.
 Among those attending were: MT and Mrs. Cow, Mir and Mrs. J. Cam eron, MT. and Mrs. w. Ahearn, MT and Mrs. M. Kenny, MT. and Mrs Charles Martin, MT. and Mrs. Will liam F. Kelly, MT. and Mrs. Michael Kelly, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Frageau MT and Mrs. DeWs, MT. and Mrs. J Dillon, MT. and Mrs. R. Darling, MT and Mrs. Joseph Phelan, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Oracle, MT. and Mrs H. Fraser.
 MT. and Mrs Joseph Kendrick, MT and Mrs. Farrell MT. and Mrs. J Cuddy, MT. and Mrs. J. Cuddy, Jr MT. and Mrs. Ted Donahue, MT. and Mrs. J. Dzick, MT. and Mrs. Frank Sturges, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hayden MT. and Mrs. Wigglesworth, MT. and Mrs. Tammany, MT. and Mrs. Will liam Shea.
 Also Miss Edna Cuddy, Miss Lil- lian Cuddy. Miss Agnes Rukstelis, Miss Genevieve Rukstelis, Miss Elm ma Pekral, Gene Ford, Edward Pek- ral, Orran Ferguson, John Doyle, Ralph Mardu, James Gladney.
 Also, MT. and Mrs. H. Dillon, MT. T. H. Grady, Miss Loretta Burke and Miss Helen Savera, all of Ansonia; and John Burke of Buffalo, N. Y.
 Booming COnley
 Officers of the local Independent Democratic club have expressed their intent of supporting William ripper" Conley, Washington Hill youth, for senator from the 18th dis trict, the post onW held by Senator Joseph H. Lawlor. The group has no notion of attacking or opposing Governor Cross or any of the Demo- cratic state leaders in the coming election, however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
SWEDISH SINGERS
 VISIT DELAWARE

The Waterbury Swedish Singing society left Waterbury yesterday for a four days trip. They will par ticipate in a celebration to com memorate the 300th anniversary of the settlement of Delaware by col onists from Sweden. The Water bury group will join with other singing groups from the East to form one large chorus, which will sing at Wilmington. Del, and Phil- adelphia.
 Those making the trip are Clar- ence Wallen, Gus Johnson, Carl Peterson. Herbert Bohlin, John Johnson. David Dahlstrom, Fred Norling. Roy Kleist, Olaf Ander- son, Charles Rasmussen, Clarence Anderson, Philip Anderson, Alfred Ccdarholm. Fridolf Mattson. Elmer Stevenson, Albert Johnson, Frank E. Kleist and John Brgeson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
FRENCH OBSERVE
 ST. JEAN PROGRAM
Societies March 10 Church to Attend Solemn High
 Mass Sunday

Local French societies and organ- izations celebrated St. Jean-Bap- tiste day yesterday with parade of St. Ann's church; Girl Scouts; emn high mass was celebrated at 9:45 o'clock by Rev. Ernest A. La montague, Rev. Ubald Laurion and Rev Bertram Parent.
 The groups marched from the parochial school grounds on East Clay street to the church in the following order:
 Boy Scouts of America, Troop IS, of St. Ann's church; Gilr Scouts; Villa Maria degree team; Children's unit of Villa Maria society; Women officers of the lodges; St {. Ann churchs Junior brigade, Franco American Social club; St. Jean Baptiste society; Villa-Maria society and Canado- -Americaine society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27
SPORTS PROGRAM
 OUTING FEATURE
First Methodist Church Holds Annual Event
 at HammOnasett

A varied sports program was one of the principal features of the pie mic of the First Methodist church at Hammonassett yesterday under management of Mrs. Harold Wright. In softball, the Married Men de- feated the Older Boys, 13 to 0.
 Results of the fields sports: 50-yard dash, junior boys, first, R. Roraback; second, Jefferson Smith. For junior girls, first, Ruth Clark; second, Beverly Saunders. 75-yard dash, intermediate boys, first, Curtis Lovejoy; second, Roy al Porzenheim.
 10O-yard dash, senior, first, R. Rosengrant; second, J. Roraback; senior girls, first, Dorothy Ken yon; second, Ardith Ferris.
 Sack race, junior, first, Weldon Lovejoy; second, Harold Welton; girls, first Ruth Clark; second, Ruth Porzenheim. Intermediates, first, Billy Edwards; second, Cur tis Lovejoy; senior, first, R. Ro- sengrant; second, Jerry Rosengrant tied with John McNaught; girls, first, Dorothy Kenyon; second, Maude Eggleton; men, first, William Blair; second, George Belcher.
 3-legged race, junior boys, first. J. Smith and R. Roraback; sec- ond, Harold Welton and Curtis Lovejoy; junior girls, first, Beverly | Saunders and Ruth POrZenheim: second, Ruth Clark and Bernice LaPierre; senior girls, first, Dor othy Kenyon and Maude Eggleton; second, Alice Eggleton and Ardith Ferris.
 Standing broad jump, first, Ray mond Roraback; second, Weldon Lovejoy.
 Softball throw, first, Millicent Wooster; second, Ardith Ferris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-27

national crusade early in July to reduce the huge July accident toll which last year took 10,200 lives in the United States"
 Statement
 The commissioners statement Is as follows:
 "The advent of a three day holi- day at such a time naturally builds up tremendous flow of vacation ists over our highways. Connecti- cut, being most important gate way to all New England, is required to handle constant stream of cars all through the weekend period, both going to and from recreation. Last year the situation was the same as will be the case this year.
 Here is the tabulation showing our traffic accident experience for 1887: