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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
SCOUT TROOP
TO CELEBRATE
ANNIVERSARY
Will Join With Thousands Ot
Other Troops To Honor
The Organization
LOCAL BOYS TO MANAGE
CITY ADMINISTRATION

Beginning Sunday, February g.
1888, the Pocomoke Boy Scouts, Troop
No. 143, will join other scouth thru
out the land to celebrate the twenty
eighth anniversary of the organiza-
ton of the Boy Scouts of America
The local troop will begin their weeks
activities by attending the morning
service at Bethany M. P. Church in
body.
On Wednesday, February 9 at 1:1e
in the afternoon the boys under the
direction of their Scout Master, Fred
u. Henderson, and Assistant Scout
Master, Robert H. Scott will be given
perspective into the management of
city affairs when they will be given
complete charge of the city hall and
each boy will assume the duties OF
the mayor, clerk, city council, chief
of police and fire department. A
special fire drill will be staged a.
round four o'clock in the afternoon.
Each of the civic organizations in
town will be represented by other
boys in the troop.
The American Scout Movement was
organized by VIM. d. Boyce, Chicago
publisher and traveller on February 8,
1910 after trip to London where he
had been befriended by a British
Scout. Mr.. Boyce was so impressed
by the Good Turn of the little Brit
ish Scout that he sought out Sir Rob-
ert Baden-Powell, founder of the Brit
ish Boy Scout Association, for infor-
nation, and on his return to the Uni
ted States set about having a similar
organization chartered and incorpor-
ated by Congress.
The local Scout Troop was organic
Continued on Page 10)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
SHORE PUBLIC
SERVICES FIRST
AID VALUABLE
Saves Life OF COlOred Man By
Means OF Acquaintance
With Prone Pressure
PATIENT VICTIM OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK

Last week, Arias Kenney, a colored
workman in the employ of Pensylvan-
ia Railroad, was rendered unconscious
by contact with 440O volts of electric
ity which operates the signal system
at the Delmar yard. Kenney was en-
gagged in digging hole to reset a
broken pole in the signal system, and
attempted to crawl through the fallen
wires, apparently not realizing the haz
ard, and came into contact with the
circuit. Attempts by fellow workmen
to revive the victim were of no avail
and a doctor was summoned.
In the meantime, several employees
of the Eastern Shore Public Service
Company who were working in Del
mar were attracted to the scene. No
ting the situation, these men asked
permission to apply prone pressure
resuscitation to the victim, and Mr..
Larry Hudson, foreman of the Public
Service crew, Immediately began to
work on the PROSTATE form. From all
outward appearances the man was
dead, but within less than ten minutes
he had definitely responded to treat
ment.
Upon the doctors arrival the men
were given permission to remove the
victim to his home where he was left
in the doctors care.
For more than ten years the East
ern Shore Public Service Company has
educated it's employees in the practice
of first aid and the promotion of safe
practices. Meetings are held at reg
ular intervals and the practice of
Prone Pressure Resuscitation is taught
all employees. By this method arti-
ficial respiration is induced by means
of rythmically timed pressure to the
small of the patients back to produce
artificial exhalation which causes nat
ural inhalation.
Mr.. Hudson and his crew, composed
of Horace Pusey, Samuel Phillips and
Thomas Purcell are to be compliment
ed upon the manner in which they
have adapted their knowledge of first
aid to this emergency.
This is one of several instances in
which Eastern Shore Public Service
employees have demonstrated the val
ue of their first aid training.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
MIR. RUTLEDCE McMUNN
CUTS FINGER WITH AXE

Mr.. Rutledge McMunn, who resides
at the home of Mrs. George Vande-
grift near Snow Hill, had the misfor-
tune to almost sever the first finger
of his left hand Wednesday while en-
gagged in chopping wood.
Mr.. McMunn was brought to POGO
moke where he received treatment
from a local physician and was later
carried to the Peninsula General Hos
pital in Salisbury by Mr.. Larkin, OF
the Montgomery Ward store, where
the severed member was removed.
While the accident was most pain
full he is getting along nicely and re-
turned to his home near Snow Hill.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
TALKING MOTION
PICTURE COOKING
SCHOOL NEARING
Will Be At The Marva On Feb.
ruary %, "a, And Is, Free
To All Corners

Of interest to business concerns,
organizations and individuals is the
announcement of the Talking Motion
Picture Cooking School to be held at
the Marva Theatre February %, "a
and %, and sponsored by the Worces-
ter Democrat.
The public is invited to attend this
school which will be held each after
noon at 3 p. M. There is no charge
for admission. Simply attend as
guests of the Worcester Democrat.
The picture, which requires approx
mately one and one half hours to
show, was produced in one of the lead
ing studios in Hollywood and only ex-
perienced actors and actresses were
used in the cast. One reel of the pic
ture is in Technicolor. This shows
the finished recipes in closeup in
natural color.
The picture is called "The Bride
Wakes UP" and is a dramatic presen-
tation with a plot that has real enter
tainment value. It revolves around
the problems of bride, who, because
Of her lack of knowledge and interest
in cooking and home-making, finds
her marriage about to Ego on the
rocks" However, she is, with the as
sistance of kindly neighbors, taught
the latest cooking methods and it is
in this manner that the cooking dem
onstrations are worked in. The actual
demonstration work is done by expert
home economists.
The preparation Of the recipes is
shown in closeup so that every per-
son in the audience can see every step,
as we'll as hear every word that is
said, regardless of where she sits in
the theatre.
Keep the dates in mind and plan to
attend one or all three sessions. Free
admission, free gifts.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
YOUNG WORKERS GUILD
SPONSORING MOVIE REEL

The Young Workers Guild of st.
Mary's Church is sponsoring "The
Life of Emile lola" at The Marva
Theatre, Wednesday and Thursday
February 18th and 18th.
This picture is sympathetic bio
graphy of Emile lola who lived to
write the truth and expose falsity and
hypocrisy. "The Life of Emile Zola''
is educational, but primarily it is ele-
desirable variety. Paul NUM- takes
waiting entertainment of the most
the part of lola. This picture has
already been selected as the outstand-
ing picture of 1887. Tickets may be
purchased from any member of The
Young Workers Guild.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
FARM BUREAU
BANQUET IN
CRISFIELD, MD.
Was Attended By Two Hundred
And Fifty Members And
Their Families
HOWARD III. ANDERSON
ACTED AS POSTMASTER

The second annual Somerset Farm
Bureau Banquet held in the Masonic
Hall at Crisfield last Thursday even
ing was attended by $50 members and
their families. The hall was crowd
ed to capacity and the banquet and
program was thoroughly enjoyed by
all.
Mr.. Howard H. Anderson acted as
POSTMASTER and the following pro-
gram was presented during the even
ing:
Opening Song, America, led by
William r. Mcknight, County Agent
of Dorchester County, who acted as
Song Leader.
Invocation, Rev. Herman Bischof,
pastor Rehoboth Presbyterian Church.
Address of Welcome, M. F. Carver,
President Somerset County Farm Blu
reau.
The address was given by DR.. H.
C. Byrd, President of the University
of Maryland. DR.. Byrd's address was
greatly enjoyed and presented the i'm
portance of the education of our youth
for the future safety of our form of
government and ideals of the Ameri-
can people.
Mr.. Lee Webster Selfe, of Sails
bury, gave splendid entertainment in
the magic art. His tricks showed that
the hand was quicker than the eye.
Among the guests of the organiza-
ton who were presented were as fol
lows:
Mr.. Ralph Shockley, Snow Hill,
President of the Worcester County
Farm Bureau; Mr.. Claude Phillips
President of the Wicomico Farm Blu
reau; Mr.. C. E. Wise, Jr., Baltimore
Secretary of the Maryland Farm Blu
reau Federation; Mr.. Martin Sutton
Chestertown, Field Representative OF
the Maryland Farm Bureau; Mr.. Paul
Sigrist, Westover, Treasurer of the
Maryland Chapter F. F. A.; r. T
Grant, Snow Hill, County Agent OF
Worcester County; j. P. Brown, Sal
isbury, County Agent of Wicomico
County; and C. q. Keller, County
Agent of Somerset County.
The members of the Eastern Star
of the Chesapeake Masonic Lodge SCI
we'd the banquet in splendid style in
the lodge dining hall which was dec
Grated with the Maryland colors.
It is expected that the membership
will reach the $50 mark during the
year and there will probably be a lar
ger attendance at future banquets OF
the organization.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
A. s ROWLAND
SUCCUMBS IN
univ. HOSPITAL
Former POcOmOke Resident Dies
January %, At The Age
Of Seventy-Six

Mr.. Albert Sydney Rowland, former
ly of this city, died on Friday, Jan
uary %, in the University Hospital
Baltimore, in which city he had resid-
ed for the past twenty years.
The deceased was the son of the
late Levin Pollett and Anne c. Bow
land, and was born on the old Bow
land farm, near Princess Anne, Aug
ust 2, 1862.
Besides his widow, who before hel
marriage, was Miss Willie M. Riggin
of this city, and sister to Mrs. G. E
Schoolfield, he is survived by one
daughter, Miss Virginia Houston Bow
land. He was also brother to the late
Augustus Rowland and to Miss Nettie
Rowland, both well-known citizens Of
Pocomoke.
Prior to removing to Baltimore, Mr.
Rowland lived in Pocomoke, being as
ISOLATED with the firm of I. H. Merrill
Co. Subsequently, he removed tc
Princess Anne where he became g
member of the firm of Wilson and
Rowland, in the clothing business.
Funeral services were held at the
home of the deceased in Baltimore or
Sunday afternoon last, conducted by
the Rev. Raymond P. Day, pastor OF
Crisp Memorial Presbyterian Church
Brooklyn, Maryland. On Monday, the
remains we're brought to Princess
Anne and inferred in the cemetery Of
st. Andrews Episcopal Church, after
services in this church by the rector
the Rev. Mr.. Button, assisted by tbs
Rev. William Woolford. The bearers
were: William Fl. Dashiell, George
Fitzgerald, Howard Anderson. Jr.
Stwart Fitzgerald, Briddle Fl. Dough.
erty, and Arthur Powell.
Mr.. Rowland was active in civic
and political life of the communities
in which he lived. At the time of hi:
retirement from active life, he was il
the employ Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
VIM. S. CORDY
ENTERS RACE
FOR GOVERNOR
Fourth Entrant Into Race. 9th
ers, Jackson, Sasscer, O'COnOr.
COnley In The Offing
GORDY STATES THE
PLATFORM HE ADOPTS

The entrance of the Hon. William
S. Gordy, State Comptroller, into the
gubernatorial contest, completes the
quartet, and the public may look for
some good singing-if not good, there
may be expected lot of it.
Mayor Jackson, of course, by right
of priority, will lead the concert; Sen
ator Sasscer will MARBLE first tenor;
Attorney General O'Conor, second ten
or: and Comptroller Gordy will as
sumo the role of basso profundo. That
looks like a splendid array of talent,
but whether they will attune their
voices in the interest of harmony, re-
mains to be senior heard. Political
scores are sometimes written, to say
the least, in minor chords, and even
if a few discords rend the air, the
audience will understand that history
is only repeating itself. Anyhow, the
coming recitals bid fair to be enter
tanning.
Mr.. Gordy's decision to enter the
race comes after long consideration.
Due to his previous announcement
that he would not seek reelection to
his present office, it was generally con
coded he would make an attempt to
realize a long cherished ambition-to
be Governor of Maryland.
Heretofore, he has hesitated to en-
ter the lists because of certain 10y
atty to the late lamented Albert C. Rit
chic. But now he evidently feels that
his qualifications recommend him for
the office, and there are no claims on
his fealty.
In statement as to his candidacy,
Mr.. Gordy outlines his platform as
follows:
Honesty and faithfulness in public
service, and the economical conduct
Continued on Page 81
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
WOMAN'S CLUB
HOLD CARD PARTY
MONDAY LAST
In Support OF A Campaign
Launched By Federation
OF Clubs

The Woman's Club of Pocomoke
City, in support of a campaign
launched by the General Federation of
Women's Clubs, held card party in
the club and library rooms of the
Community House on Monday after
noon.
There is no doubt about the sue
cess of the party. 1t was conserva-
lively estimated one hundred persons
were present, many playing bridge
others playing rock and 800. Mrs.
Clarence Duncan was in charge of ar
rangements and she was ably assisted
by officers and members of the or
ganization.
Half the proceeds from the party
will go toward purchasing draperies
for the club room while the remaining
half will be donated to the Cancer
Control Fund.
The prevalence of cancer and the
well known depredations caused by
the disease are matters too we'll known
to require amplification. Added the
prohibitive cost Of radium involved in
cancer cure it is small wonder that
funds are needed. January 31st was
set aside, by the Maryland Federation
as statewide Cancer Control Fund
Day and clubs all over the state de-
voted the day to card parties, lunch
cons and teas at which various sums
were raised for the Maryland Fund,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
FUNERAL SERVICES Held
FOR Mr.. MAS SLANT

Funeral services were conducted
Sunday afternoon for Mr.. Mas Slant
who died at his home in this city
Friday morning at the age of so years.
Rev. G. E. Lester, pastor of the
M. P. Church officiated, assisted by
Rev. John Ditto.
The deceased is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Myrtle Slant and three
children: Earl, Linwood and Ruth.
Also by his mother, Mrs. Major Slant
of Sanford, Va, and three brothers,
Mr.. Cornelius Slant, Mr.. Joseph Slant
of Sanford, Va, and Mr.. Harrison
Slant of Hallwood.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
MRS. WIN. H. ADKINS
DIES IN SALISBURY

After a short illness Mrs. VIM. Il
Adkins wife of Mr.. VIM. 81. Adkins
of South Division Street, Salisbury
died on January the 9Th at the age
of 70 years.
She is survived by her husband and
four children: Mrs. w. B. Trader, Will
mer E., Elmer c., and William Nut
ter, all of Salisbury and ten grand
children, nine great grandchildren and
one great-great grandchild. The fun
eral was held Friday, January 18th
at 2:30 P. M. at the Holloway Funeral
Parlor and her remains were laid to
rest in Parsons cemetery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
TUBERCULOSIS CLINIC
in SNOW HILL, FEB. IA

The Maryland tuberculosis Associa-
ton will hold clinic in Snow Hill on
Monday, February Ia. It will be held
in the County Health Department,
Odd Fellows Building at 10 o'clock
i'll the morning. DR.. Cohen will be
in charge.
On February 8, DR.. Cohen will al
so conduct a clinic at Crisfield, in
the Health Center Building, at 10 A
M, and in Salisbury on February 10,
10 A. NJ, in the Health Department
office, Court House.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
MRS. LANDING
SUCCUMBS AT
CEN'L HOSPITAL
Death Occurred AS Result Of
An Auto Accident Occur
ring Last Autumn

Mrs. Ida May Landing, wife of Mr..
Edward Landing, died in the PENN
sula General Hospital in Salisbury,
on Thursday, January 9th, her death
resulting from injuries received in an
automobile accident which occurred
last summer.
Mrs. Landing was a native of Wor-
cester County, daughter of the late
John and Priscilla Mason. She was
62 years of age.
Funeral services were held Sunday
at 2 P. M, from the home of her
brother, William T. Mason, the Rev.
John Wootten, pastor of Salem M. E.
Church, officiating. The active bear
ers were: Messrs. Fred u. Henderson
George Henderson, William Hillman,
Jr., Carmel Wilson, Hartley Stevens,
Jr., and Darcy Evans. The honorary
bearers were: DIR. A. A. Parker, DR..
R. Lee Hall, Messrs. Edward Glad
ding, Edward Watson, Earl Merrill,
John T. Smullin, Crawford Hillman,
Allen Schoolfield, William Hayman
and Clarence Bunting. Interment was
made in the Methodist Episcopal GENE
terry.
Mrs. Landing is survived by her
husband and by three sisters and two
brothers: Mrs. r. J. Long, If Ports
mouth, Va, Mrs. Grover Dryden and
Mrs. Jennie Grey of this city, and
Messrs. Charles L, end William T.
Mason.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
~
from the
Democrats Pen

Well, Sir, this 10 Sierra says
What that's you ask? Who is 10
Sierra?
Blest if l know. He comes to me
every week through the mail, and
gives me the low down on lot of
stuff which makes good reading some
times, and some times it's punk.
How-some-ever, people get tired al
ways reading the same palaver over
again; or, at least palavering from the
same person; so, it's a good thing to
give readers taste of somebody else's
mental alterations. I've gotten into
plenty of trouble by what I've writ
ten in this column. So, if I don't
know who "Jo Sierra" is, and you don't
know who he is, he isn't in much dan
ger of being cussed. He won't write
about barking, bowling, and fighting
ours, that choose the darkness of the
night for their pastimes. He'll not
speak of Growing hens and cackling
ROSTERS, and offend some neighbor.
He won't be local in his criticisms,
and get hauled over the Goals.
And, speaking of bowling dogs, I
got myself in mess by saying some
thing impolite about the way they
disturb my beauty sleep. You know,
I once upon a time used to sing a
little bit. I don't know anybody now
living by whom I could prove that
statement. I used to sing in quar-
tette, but the other three have long
since gone to their reward, and can't
answer for me. But, anyhow, did.
Nowadays I don't attempt to sing !;
I sorta yell; and it makes people smile.
However, one poor soul who was, now
and then, subjected to my yodeling,
wanted to know why I was so incon-
sistent. He couldn't understand why
/ objected so seriously to dogs howl
ing.
Now, you know, think there was
something real unkind in that remark,
don't you? A man, doing his best at
vocalization compared to dog doing
his best. But it had the desired eff
feet; I don't do any kind of singing
now. certainly keep my trap shut
when the music starts up.
But I started out to say something
about 10 Sierra and as usual I go
tobogganing down some other mental
slide. 10, this week, goes into a de-
Tense of old age and that line of
thought struck me where I live. I
amt no admiral nor no son Of no
admiral, but second JOS motion as to
chloroforming a man at 60. Here's
what Sierra says:
Maybe I will get the Army and
Navy on my neck, but will scrib-
bic anyway. And the Govt,
CONTINUED on Page 10Y
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-02-04
P. & 7. ASSOCIATION
WILL MEET TUESDAY, s

The Pocomoke Parent Teachers AS
ISOLATION will hold a meeting on Tues
day evening next, at 8 o'clock in the
auditorium of the high school.
The speaker will be Mr.. Denmead
Kolb, Vice President of tho Maryland
Congress. The public is cordially in
vited to attend.
Evening star., 1938-01-23
By DR.. 4. J. CrOnin.
LONDON

AOANOS4Ns
II OLLYWOOD! I must con-
- fess to certain curiosity as
I approached this extraordi-
= nary spot; this glamorous
home Of fabulous salaries and people
whose faces are known the world
over.
And now, though I had been there
only a week, feel that I have been
fortunate in satisfying that curiosity.
Some visitors get no nearer to the
movie stars than the 30-cent con-
Quoted auto tour of Beverly Hills. but
have met most or at least many
Of the screen celebrities in their own
homes and in the homes of my friends.
No description of Hollywood have
ever read has described, or, for that
matter, could describe, the perfec-
ton of the Californian background,
surrounded by ridge OF the Sierras,
the shining desert on one side, the
blue Pacific on the other, with orange
groves reaching for miles in its valleys
Hollywood and IT, environs appear
Evening star., 1938-01-23

commentator for speaking disrespect-
fully of Wells Fargo" The fact that
a majority of critics spoke we'll OF the
film appears to have increased Para
mounts agitation over the unpleasant
remarks. and as radio is notoriously
subject to fright. it is the concerns
hope that other broadcasters. in light
Of legal action. will refrain from air
Ing anything but the most glowing
reports.
1T HAS been good many years
since the publicity lads have cap
italized on the starry-eyed innocence
of the younger players In the old
days it was customary to build whole
campaigns around the impeccabili:y
of ingenues, but as the world grew
older and sophistry became popular,
press agents emphasized other virtues
in their performers. Seeking to direct
attention to Olympic Bradna in "Stol-
en- Heaven" Paramount put out
yarn concerned with the difficulties of
getting their 17-year-old player to
obey the State law and go to school
on the set. Press and public displayed
such astonishment at the thought of
glamour girl being subjected to the
orders of a truant officer that the pub
licity department was inspired to pur-
sue the theme further. Correspond
ents and photographers were advised
the other day that Miss Bradna would
receive her first kiss and that if they
wanted to be present at this history
making event and record it for the
world and posterity that they had
better be on the Stolen Heaven" set.
To prove that the studio was not
thinking entirely of publicity but
wanted to provide Miss Bradna with
memory to cherish all her life. the
producers named Gene Raymond as
the milestone in the actress career.
To further prove that this was not a
shoddy device to garner space in the
papers, Miss Bradna's parents were
on hand either to see that things went
all right or to protest the action. At
any rate. after history was made, Miss
Bradna fed to her dressing room COW
cred with confusion and her mother
and father declared that they were
going to put the whole thing before
Will Hays.
Evening star., 1938-01-23
A British Novelist Looks at
Hollywood With Keen Eye.

at first sight an early paradise. the
like of which I have never seen be-
fore.
Who would not wish to live in
Hollywood? Yet it doesn't take long
to learn that all Is not gold that
glitters.
Here it is easy to slip into what is
called Hollywood's eternal r1anana, a
term borrowed from Mexico, meaning
that there are still plenty Of tomor-
rows in which to do things.
You lose track of time; thus. nine,
ten years can slip by and you've ac-
complished so much less than you
meant to.
Then, say the women, some morn
ing you wake up to find your youth
practically behind you, lost in the
false, golden haze Of Hollywood's
monotonous sunshine.
There's nothing to tone you up,
none of that Eastern rain and cold
wind from which they fled, but which
would have kept their complexions
tight and their blood on the move.
|: A. STAR! A mixed blessing often
~ enough. Fabulous salaries? Yes,
but drive by the vendome on Sun.
set boulevard some noon time. Out.