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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-04-21
Typical Weekly Food Cost
From So to So a Person

What is reasonable food cost per
person per week? The Bureau of Home
Economics in study of levels of living
found wide differences in food expendi-
lures the country over. Only nonrelief
white families were included in the
study.
Some families spent less than 81 per
person per week for food. Others spent
that much or more per day. Leaving
out the most lavish fourth and the least
lavish fourth of the families, represent
tative homes in the two middle groups
reported food expenditures between So
and So per person per week.
What sort of diets were obtained at
these levels of living? At the So spend
ing level, about one-seventh of the
families for the whole country obtained
first-rate diets, but as many as one
third had diets which, if long-continued,
would undermine health and vitality
Fewer than one-tenth of those who
spent as much as SO per person per
week for food were buying very poor
diets About one-fourth were obtain
ing first-rate diets which would pro-
mote physical well-being. Apparently
with more money to spend, families
are more likely to make wise food
choices, says Dr. Hazel Stiebeling, who
directed the dietary study.
Levels of living, she believes, could be
raised by wiser spending. Although
additional income would help, better
food choices would enable many to
achieve adequate diets without increas-
ing their food expenditures.
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reScinded. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Gianotti, supported by
Ahola, that Peter Moscatelli be re-
tanned as an attorney in the matter of
bond work and other legl matters that
may come before the Board at salary
of $500 per month from March LIST,
1898 for the remainder of the calendar
year. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved and supported the meeting adj
journ. Motion carried.
B. S. RICHARDS,
Secretary.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1938-04-21
The Administer Rug Weave

The Administer rug weave got it's
name from the English town of AK
minister, where it was first pro-
duced in quantity. 1t permits the
use of unlimited number of colots,
producing colorful beauty at mod
crate cost.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
VIM. T. GLadding
Dies AT NeW Church

William T. Gladding, a prominent
citizen of New Church, Va, died on
Saturday night last at his home, aged
SO years.
Mr. Gladding has lived in Accomack
all his life and has been connected
with the Eastern Shore Produce Ex-
change, representing their Boston
office. He was also associated with
the Seaboard Company.
Funeral services took place on Tues
day last with interment at Nelson's
Cemetery on the Maryland-Virginia
line. Rev. Mr.. Daley officiated.
The deceased is survived by wild
ow and three children: William T. Jr,
New Church; Miss Evelyn Gladding;
and DR.. Walter Gladding, Washing
ton, D. G.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
MRS. MARGARET STERLING
SUCCUMBS TO ILLNESS

Mrs. Margaret Sue Sterling, 65, of
Rehoboth, wife of the late Purnell
Sterling, died suddenly Tuesday morn
ing at the home of her brother, Mr..
George Riggin, of Rehoboth. She had
been in declining health for the past
three years.
Daughter of the late George w.
Riggin and Caroline Adams, of Re-
hoboth, she was a woman of beau
tiful christian character and leaves
many friends who will sincerely
mourn her passing.
Funeral services were held Thurs
day afternoon from the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Carl Green, of Marion,
the Revs. Herman Bischof and Elmer
Pryor officiating. Burial was made
in the family plot beside her husband
in the Rehoboth Baptist cemetery.
Mrs. Sterling is survived by three
sisters, Mrs. Anna Dryden, of Sails
bury, Miss Jennie Riggin, of Marion,
and Mrs. Nellie Green of Marion. She
also leaves two brothers, George Rig
gin of Rehoboth and Edward Riggin
Of, Crisfield.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
Wor1ar1's Dem. Club
In SnouU Hill May %

The regular quarterly meeting Of
the Woman's Democratic Club of
Worcester County, scheduled for the
second Friday in May, will be held
on Monday night, May 23rd, at 7:15
P. M, in the Municipal Building in
Snow Hill. The change in date and
hour is made in order that members
of the club may also attend the speak
ing at the Court House at 8 o'clock
at which time the Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club will hold it's spring raj
ly.
The announcement is made by Mrs.
Orlando Harrison, Sr., president of
the Woman's Democratic Club. The
meeting at 7:15 will permit them to
attend the later meeting and also
meet and hear the Democratic candi-
dates who will be present upon that
occasion.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
ATTENDS GRADUATION
NURSES TRAINING SCHOOL

Mrs. Austin C. Henderson, son,
Harlan and family attended the gradu-
alton of Mrs. Henderson's daughter,
Miss Mary Helen Henderson last week
in Wilmington and remained over the
weekend with her daughter, Mrs. FL
ton P. Mariner, at New Castle, Del.
Other graduates at the Wilmington
General Hospital Nurses Training
School were: Miss Vera Ruth Brown,
Wilmington; Miss Melyina Gertrude
Carroll, Preston, Md; Miss Charlotte
Elaine Forrest, Salem, N. j.; Miss
Rosalind Marie Garrison, Marshall
ton; Miss Hazel Clova Parry, Dover;
Miss Catherine Eleanor Parsons
Ocean View; Miss Jean Delora Shift
lett, Staunton, Va, and Miss Eleanor
Rebecca Young, Wilmington.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
SAMUEL MOCK
DIES AFTER A
BRIEF ILLNESS
Succumbed At His Home Near
MappsviIle, Virginia At
Age Of 66 Years
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT
FUNERAL HELD TUESDAY

Samuel M. Mock, a well-known citi-
zen of Accomack County and, also,
having many friends and acquaint-
ances in Pocomoke, died at home near
Mappsville, Va, on Sunday, May 8,
after a short illness, aged sc years.
Mr.. Mock was born in Accomack
County where he lived until 1910
when he came to Pocomoke as an
employe of the Standard Oil Company
and remained here until 1923. Being
placed on the retired list of that cor
poration, he removed shortly after to
Accomack, living there till his death.
The deceased is survived by wild
ow and two daughters: Mrs. w. w.
Wilkins, of Boydton, Va; and Mrs.
Myrtle Mock of Salisbury. Also by
one grandchild, Mary Lee Wilkins,
and three sisters: Mrs. Elihu Taylor,
Tasley, Va; Mrs. E. F. Taylor, Hall
wood, Va; and Mrs. Lloyd Matthews,
Mappsville, Va.
Funeral services were held on Tues
day last at the home, conducted by
the Rev. Mr.. Mast, assisted by the
Rev. Mr.. Wilmer; interment at Down.
ing's cemetery, Oak Hall.
The active pail bearers were: John
Chesser, George Matthews, George
Taylor, Willie Mock, Walter Mock,
and Marion Kelley, Jr.
The honorary pail bearers were:
Will Petit, Will Merrill, DR.. E. J.
Clarke, George Ewell, Harry Melvin,
George Wilkins, Eddie Churn, Joe
Nat Taylor, Garland Nock,.
Brantley Bloxom, Lecato Conquest,
Broadus Mock, LOTUS Kitchens, Eli
hu Matthews, Gordon Hall, Clyde
Lang, Thomas Kelley, Claude Mock,
DR.. Randolph Mock, Harold Mock,
Elton Matthews, John T. Lewis, DR..
Glenn Parks, Stanley Lankford, Mar
tin Kelley, Herbert Meiser, Roger :
Disharoon, Lynn Woottenv Cal Jag
ger, John Hall, Andrew Hall, Clifton
Leonard Taylor, Norman:
Callahan, Elijah Kelley and E. B,
Morris.
The funeral of Mr.. Mock was large
ly attended, evidencing the high re-
gard in which he was held by his fell
low men. He was worthy of all the
confidence and esteem accorded by
those who knew him. His associa-
ton with those among whom he was
thrown was always such as to reveal
him an honorable and an upright citi-
zen. There were none to cast word
against his reputation or character
and his whole life was one of service
and helpfulness. No one who was
ever thrown with him and learned to
know him will do aught but regret
his passing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
Applications For p. O.
Jobs Must Be In May 10

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an open COM
petitive examination for the position
of Chairman for filling vacancies in
the Post Office, Pocomoke City, Mary
land the usual entrance salary being
so cents per hour for each hour of
actual service.
Applications for this position must
be on file with the Manager, Fourth
U. S. Civil Service District, Washing
ton, D. c., not later than May 10,
1888.
Competitors will not be required to
report for written examination but
will be rated on their physical ability.
Full information and application
blanks may be obtained from the Sec
Board of U. S. Civil Service
Post Office, Pocomoke City
There is also an appointment to be
made of janitor, carrying a salary of
$1250 a year. Information can be Sc
cured from the same source as stated
in the above announcement for the
of a Chairman"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
LOCAL TEAM
WON TWO LOST
THREE GAMES
Wins Opening Game With Mil
ford. Cambridge Game
Rained Out
FEDERALSBURG no PLAY
HERE TOMORROW NIGHT

The baseball season has not advan-
ced quite far enough yet for predlc-
tions to be made as to relative merits
of the clubs.
Pocomoke, at present, is playing
not quite 80 per cent ball, having won
2 and lost 3 games. A casual obser-
walton would be that either a little
better pitching or more batting
is needed.
President Ehlers and Manager
Boley can be depended upon to bolster
weaknesses wherever occur, and ma
terial is available. This territory is
too valuable to be neglected and fans
can be assured the team will receive
additions from time to time which will
enable it to assume creditable posi-
tion in the race.
George Walsh pitched very credit
able game for the opener of the season
against Milford on May 5th, winning
the game.
In Centreville's first appearance
here last weekend Kopeck pitched
good ball, aided by Irwin Halls home
run in the tenth inning to set them
back 81.
With Dover on Monday night, the
home team did not fare so well in
their third home game appearance
due to the wildness of the pitchers
and Dover players being able to solve
the pitching of the home club.
On Wednesday night the Cambridge
club was to have played here but this
game was rained out and will be play
on their next trip here in a double
header which will be Saturday, May
2Sth.
The fredericksburg club is scheduled
to play here on Saturday night at
8:15 and the Salisbury club on Sun
day afternoon at 2:3O.
The home club has a new fielder
in the person of Riggin, who played
in the Eastern Shore League last
year with Crisfield. He was acquir-
ed in a deal with the Milford club,
in which Dugan was sent to Milford.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
Many NelU Books In
Pocon1oke Library

Of interest to the public is the an
nouncement of number of new books
which have recently been added to the
Pocomoke Public Library and are
now available to it's readers.
A partial list follows: "The Year
ling" by Marjorie Rawling; Shadow
on the Land" by Thomas Parran, M.
D.: Return to Religion, Henry Link;
"Strumpet Sea-, Ben Ames Williams;
adventure with Women" Sophie
Kerr; 'Nobody's in Town, Edna Fer
ber; Strongest Son., Barbara Stew
ems; Lori-Daughter of Kit", Harriet
Comstock; "Pedlers Pack, Elizabeth
Gaudge; Reckless Range, Johnston
McCulley; Syphilis Next
Great Plague to Co., Morris Fishbein,
M. D.
Two changes have been made rela-
tive to membership. The membership
fee has been reduced to ST., and juve-
nile literature is free to all boys and
girls up to and including IL years of
age. Those wishing to join the lib
rary and participate in its privileges
may now do so by the payment Of 81
per year instead Of $1.60.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
WOMAN'S CLUB
OFFICERS ARE
INSTALLED
Final Meeting Of Club Year Is
Held Wednesday, May 4th
In Municipal Building
MRS. C.. C.. HALL SUCCEEDS
MRS. r. LEE HALL AS PRES.

Mrs. R. Lee Hall, President of The
Pocomoke City Woman's Club, pre-
sided at the final session of the club
year, on Wednesday, May A, in the
Municipal Building.
Annual reports of officers and
chairmen of committees were pres
ented at the meeting.
Mrs. Bates Hancock gave the report
of the Eastern Shore Federation held
at Cambridge, Md, April 90, which
was presided over by the newly elect
ed State President, Mrs. Harry L.
Harcum.
Succeeding Mrs. Harcum as East
ern Shore President is Mrs. Edgar
F. Bradley, of Hurlock, with Mrs.
Wilmer Fell Davis, of fredericksburg,
wife of Senator Davis, as vice-presi-
dent.
The speaker of the afternoon was
Brigadier General Amos w. w. Wood
cock, former president of st. Johns
College and now serving the depart
ment of United States Justice.
$28.7O was donated at the lunch
hour for cancer control.
A tour of the beautiful gardens and
the river side drive was provided for
by the genial host of Cambridge to
the large delegation of 300 women.
The various clubs dramatized their
outstanding achievements of the past
year. Mrs. Bates Hancock represent
ed the local club by giving tribute to
the Flag in verse of her own compost
ton.
Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Rosa E.
Lang will act as representatives at
the triennial convention of the Gen
eral Federation of Woman's Clubs
convening in Kansas City, Mo.
Two new members were voted in at
the last meeting and the newly elect
ed officers were installed. Mrs. G. G.
Continued On Page y
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
WILL RECEIVE
ENTRIES FOR
BABY PARADE
Mrs. Harry Rogers Of OnancOck,
Is Chairman Of The
Entries
CASH PRIZES AWARDED
1ST, 2ND, BIRD PLACES

The Baby Parade Committee of the
Eastern Shore Potato Blossom Festi-
val of which Mrs. Harry Rogers, OF
Onancock, is chairman, announced this
week it had everything arranged and
was ready to receive entries for the
Baby Parade which will be held the
third afternoon of the festival, Mon
day afternoon, May 80.
Parents who wish to enter their
children are urged to submit the name
of the child, address, age and division
or divisions they wish to enter to the
chairman as soon as possible.
Each entry (not each child) which
does not place as prize winner will
receive gift of S1.0O from the Amer
ican Legion, a token of their apprecia-
tion for the cooperation of the chill
dren and parents.
There will be five divisions in the
Baby Parade. Division A will be for
decorated baby carriages and go-carts
for children (boys or girls) ages up
to two years. 1st prize, $40; End
prize, $500; srd prize, $500
Division B will be for decorated
doll carriages or go-carts propelled by
little girls from to 6 years of age.
Ist prize, $3.50; End prize, $4.OO; 3rd
prize, $500.
Division C will be for fancy cos
tunes for children (boys or girls)
from 8 to 10 years of age. 1st prize,
$3.50; End prize, $500; 3rd prize:
$3.50. r
Division D will be comic or burles-
que costumes for children (boys or
girls) from 8 to 10 years of age. 1st
prize, $3.50; End prize, $500; 3rd
prize, $3.50.
Division E will be for floats with
(boys or girls) from 8 to 10
(Continusd On Page 81
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
SPRING FLOWER
SHOW HELD IN
M. P. CHURCH
Mrs. Upshur p. Stevenson Chair.
man Of The 81 Made IT,
Exhibit
INTERESTING EXHIBITION
OF QUILTS AND SPREADS

Many viewed the Spring Flower
Show of 1888, sponsored by the Wo-
mans Club of Pocomoke, and those
who failed to view this exhibit missed
a rare treat. The display was held
April twenty-sixth in the Social Hall
of Bethany M. P. Church and featured
a magnificent floral display. The pic
ture in this weeks issue will give an
idea of the arrangement but the nat
ural colors are, of course, missing.
The photographer has offered to
donate to the club 10 per cent Of the
proceeds from the photographs sold
so members wishing photo are asked
to get in touch with the photographer
at once.
In connection with the Flower Show
was a most interesting II Made IT.
exhibit which was held in an adjoin-
ing room. This exhibit was under
the direction of Mrs. Upshur P. Stew
enson, chairman, and included val
liable collection of old quilts, spreads,
old and new samplers, glassware, etc.
The exhibit created quite bit of in
terest as some quaint and unusual pat
terms in quilts and rare pieces of
needlework as we'll as number of an
tiques were displayed. Both Mrs. L.
Paul Ewell as chairman of the Flow
er Show and Mrs. Stevenson as chair
man of the II Made 1t" exhibit de-
serve considerable credit for the fine
displays.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
some FINE
EXHIBITS AT
HOBBY SHOW
Featured In Elementary School
And High School On Fri
day And Tuesday
MANY RIBBONS AND
CASH PRIZES AWARDED

The Elementary and High Schools
featured Hobby Shows" this week
and both had most creditable exhibits.
The display at the Elementary
School was held Friday afternoon,
May 9Th from 2:'3O o'clock on and in
connection with hobby show featured
an art exhibit and flower show. This
is the first exhibit of it's kind held
by the Elementary grades but from
the interest shown by parents and the
public in general it is quite likely it
will be made into an annual affair.
The teachers sponsoring the event
were: Miss Annie L. Ross, principal;
Mrs. Mae Taylor, Miss Julia Robert
son, Miss Zella M. Crockett, Miss Vio-
let Chesser, Miss Marah Stevenson,
Miss Mae Ellis and Mrs. Sarah Dallas.
Those viewing the exhibit were
graciously received by these teachers
and were served punch and waters by
members of the Parent AS
sociation.
All available wall space was covered
with art work done by all classes in
the school and it was really remark
able the talent and ingenuity reveal
ed in the sketches. The work showed
correlation with social studies, science
and literature. Many seasonal units
were also shown and safety, which is
being stressed in the school, was made
more impressive through poster work.
The splendid work of all five grades
is due, no doubt, to able instructors
and probably to the present day
method of teaching but undoubtedly
there is some good material among
the pupils as even the crayon and pen
Gil sketches of six year old pupils
were expressive of originality and
creative genius to a marked degree.
Another phase of art work shown
was flower arrangement, stressing
choice of flowers and container, orr
ginality, and arrangement. There
were also interesting collections of
Continued on Page 2
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
MRS. E. N. McMASTER
DIES. In HOSPITAL

Mrs. Grace B. McMaster, wife of
Edgar N. McMaster, died after a
short illness, early Wednesday morn
ing, in the hospital at Salisbury. She
was AZ years of age.
Besides her husband, she is sur
vived by her mother, Mrs. Bacon, of
Salisbury; and by three brothers and
three sisters: Mrs. Annie Hastings, of
Willards; Mrs. Sallie Hudson, of Sal
isbury; and Mrs. T. Sweeney, of Will
mington, Del; Mr.. Thomas Bacon of
F'rostburg, Md; Mr.. Franklin Bacon
and Mr.. Howard Bacon, of Whining
ton, Del.
Funeral services were conducted on
Thursday afternoon at St. Mary's
Episcopal Church, the Rev. R. B. Ma
thews, officiating; interment in the
cemetery of the same denomination.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
CONGRESSMAN APPROVES
DRAINAGE APPROPRIATION

Congressman T. Alan Goldsborough
appeared before the Subcommittee
in Charge of Agricultural Approprla-
tions of the Senate Committee on ap-
preparation requesting an appropria-
ton of $4,000 year to be used for
perfecting machinery for drainage
work and for making Investigations
as to proper methods to use for land
drainage.
Funds for this purpose have here
tofore been provided in CCC appro-
priations, but were not included IN
the last CCC bill.
Mr.. Lewis Jones, Chief of the
Drainage Division of the Department
of Agriculture, appeared with Con-
gresham Goldsborough in behalf OF
the appropriation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
SENIOR CLASS TOPRESENT
PLAY TUESDAY NIGHT

The Senior Class of the Pocomoke
High School will present "Hobgoblin
House" in the auditorium of the
School Tuesday night, May 18th at
8 P. M.
This is a mystery farce which will
appeal to old and young alike. Tick
cts may be obtained from members of
the class; adults 4Oc and children 25c.
The play has been we'll rehearsed
and includes splendid cast and will
be we'll worth seeing so don't miss
"Hobgoblin House" next Tuesday
night.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13

Rev. and Mrs. Charlton Strayer
en- route from Florida to their home in
Westport, Conn.,, stopped in Pocomoke
over the weekend. While here they
were guests Of Mrs. J. Edwin Powell
of Walnut Street.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
Funeral Services For
Mrs. Sarah w. Ards

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah w.
Ardis, wife of the late Saunders Ar
dis, will be held Sunday afternoon at
3 o'clock at Remson's Church. Mrs.
Ardis died early this morning after
a short illness.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13
~
from the
Democrats S Pen

Well. Sir, do any of you people ever
road those effusions of aunt He" !!
You know she talks a whole lot Tor
the newspapers. Being a woman sne
NAV he excused for saying Jew
words: it's a habit these good people
get into, and it's hard for them to get
out of.
Sometimes "Aunt Het" says words,
tho, of real real hard, horse sense;
as witness the following:
"Jim's pious. but it's a poor re-
ligion that makes man love ms
neighbors all day and then let ms
barkin' dog run loose to keep
'em awake all night"
Now. YOU know, was just WONDER
ing who "Jim" was and where ne re-
sides. Sounds so much like PocomoKe
I could easily believe Hettie had a
friend here, was visiting here, and
was subjected to conditions whleh
gave her an opportunity to reveal
some of her philosophy of life.
If dogs, barking at night, denote a
lack of religion on the part OF their
owners, then all got to say IS, 70
comoke is sadly in need of a stirring
revival; and it's going to take ter
rible shaking of the dry bones to bring
this community into anything like a
saving grace. This place is simply q
roaring furnace of irreligion, accord
ing to "Aunt Het's" view of the sit
uation, and some heroic treatment is
necessary.
Well, all diseases have a remedy, If
not a cure. You know, I'd like to be
the evangelist endeavoring to beat
back this on-rush of sin and wicked
ness. I'd turn into what is sometimes
known as a fighting parson", and
instead of being armed with the
Word, I'd get me a sawed-off shot
gun and I'd redeem this town in short
order. You wouldn't see sign Of a
sinner in about a month, if dog-less
man. or woman, is mark of sinless
soul. I'd give every individual here
a ticket of admission to happy realms,
and other peoples children would rise
up and call me blessed. s
Something ought to be done about
this. If there's any logic in "Aunt
Het's" reasoning, just think of the
woeful condition of these parts. Why
Pocomoke is a bowling, barking fight
ing, swapping, wilderness of canine
devils. These friends to humanity
ca have their regular foraging
theatres of action. They could find
their own dog-paths with their eyes
shut, and when they meet trespass-
er on their domain, there is, immed-
lately, an argument. Sometimes their
excited voices arouse mere man from
sleep, and out the bedroom windows
comes almost anything except the bed.
Friend wife might turn into missile
if she hadn't the good sense to crawl
under the bed.
How-some-ever, it would be hard to
convince some people they own dog;
specially, when the tax man comes
around. "That animal stays around
here but he amt mine," is we'll
learned phrase, and the owner is a
myth. There's where the above-men-
toned sawed-off shot gun would bring
the answer.
Then, again, it would be hard to get
a confession from many that owning
a dog is irreligious; indeed, this very
Continued on Page 12J
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise., 1938-05-13

Mrs. Grady E. Powell has returned
from two weeks visit in Baltimore,
Elkton and Washington.