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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-01-21
INCREASE IN
TOTAL CASES OF
INFECTIONS
List Of Such Diseases Contain
About Forty That Are
Communicable

Provisional figures issued by DR.. r.
H. Riley, Director of the State De-
partment of Health, show an increase
in the total cases of sickness in the
State from contagious or infectious
diseases, in 1887 over the number re-
ported in 1886.
There were Sc, 1923 cases of mott
fable" diseases reported to the State
Department of Health in 1887 in COM
parison with 47,261 in 1886; 39,487 in
1885; 63,O89 in 1884; and 39,781 in
1888. The total in 1887 was divided
between Baltimore City and the coun-
ties as follows, Baltimore City, 35. 1856;
the Counties, 2O,938.
The increase in 1887 was due large
ly to an epidemic of measles during
the first five months of the year and
to a flare up in influenza during Jan
uary and February. There were over
1850 more cases of measles reported
than in 1886, total of 1925 cases
in 1887 in comparison with 7,640 in
1886, and nearly 1900 more of in
fluenza, total of 3,442 as compared
to 846 cases in 1886. Other increases
over the totals for 1886 were as fol-
lows: Whooping cough, from 4,337
cases in 1886 to 5,061 in 1887; the
venereal disease, from 1880 to 49,
$50; and tuberculosis from 2,766 to
3,191; Typhoid with 327 cases report
ed had less favorable record than in
1886 when 273 cases occurred: polio
myelitis with 80 cases in comparison
with 38, in 1886, reflected the nation
wide increase. Scarlet fever dropped
from 2,727 cases in 1886, to 2,O57 in
1887.
Forty-two cases of undulant fever,
81 of Rocky Mountain spotted fever
and typhus, % of tularemia rabbit
fever), II of malaria, and 1872 of Vim
cents angina (trench mouth) were re-
ported in 1887 in comparison with al
of undulant fever, 33 of Rocky Noun
tain spotted fever, 81 of tularemia,
% of malaria and 142 of Vincent's
angina in 1886.
Over nine tenths of the total sick
ness from the Catching" disease re-
ported in Maryland in 1887 was divi-
ded among three groups of diseases.
The so-called children's diseases
measles, scarlet fever, whooping cough
diphtheria (510 cases), humps, and
chickenpox were charged with more
than so per cent of the total. The
venereal diseases, including goal case
of syphilis, were responsible for over
"a per cent. The pneumonia with
1869 cases reported, tuberculosis with
3,191 and influnza with 3,442, account
ed for Is per cent of the total. The
remainder were scattered among the
rest of the "notifiable" diseases.
The list of such diseases includes
about 40 diseases that are communi-
cable or Catching" in some way. Ply
sicians in attendance are requested to
report the occurrence of such diseases
among their patients, to the nearest
health officer, DR.. Riley said, in or
der that the health department may
know what diseases are prevalent, and
where they are occurring, so that
measures to prevent their spread may
be instituted without avoidable delay.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-01-21
The NATIONAL GUARDS
DEFEAT SALISBURY TEAM

The National Guard Basketball
Team of this city defeated the st.
Peters Team from Salisbury in a
hard fought match. The game played
at the local Armory was witnessed by
a. fair attendance.
The Salisbury lads took the lead
from the start and were leading at the
end of the first half. In the second
half the Guards opened up some clev-
er password to take the lead and give
them a final score of AZ points to
Salisbury's 81.
Referee Bill Miller officiated and
kept the game we'll in hand.
eli
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-01-21

negro youth comparable to those en-
ioyed by the white Scouts.
A high point in the leaders train
ing program was the Scouters' Con-
ference held at Maryland State Teach
ers College in Salisbury last Novem-
Der. At this Conference coordinat-
ed program of Scout activities was
planned to include all sections of the
Del-Mar-Va peninsula.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-01-21

outstanding Drama, Book and Mu-
sic Review" will be the topic for the
afternoon at the regular meeting of
the Woman's Club of Pocomoke City
to be held February End. Mrs. w. w.
Holt is chairman of the program. An
nouncement of the speaker will be
made next week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-01-21
200 Scout Leaders
Hear Mr.. X. MoLe1
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additional such Troops are in pro-
cess of formation to bring the benefits
of the Scout program to more of the
negro boys of the Council area. These
Troops have splendid leadership and
are providing new opportunities for
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-01-21

driver and he won't say word. He
can make a "U" turn where the sign
says, mo" and likely as not he will
be complimented on his fine driving.
Yes, Sir, we offer no disability to any
sort of car manipulations here. Come
to see us, we have no red tickets in
stock right now.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-01-21

Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Beauchamp left
this week for a ten days motor trip
to Florida, visiting both coasts be-
fore returning to their home near
this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-01-21

Mrs. Gordy Littleton has been con-
fined to her home by reason of illness.
Mrs. Malcolm Matthews entertained
at linen shower and bridge on We'd
nesday evening, honoring Mrs. Frank
Matthews.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1938-01-21
DANGEROUS

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.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
NO ANNOUNCEMENT
 ON APPOINTMENT
Coroner John I. MOnzani Considering Several
 Names for Deputy

Coroner John T. MonZani said this afternoon he had no announce ment to make regarding his ap- pointment of deputy coroner. The post became vacant when Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth was ap- pointed assistant states attorney on Monday.
 There were reports today that MT. Monzani had offered the deputy post to a young local lawyer and that the latter had asked time to give the matter consideration. MT. Monzani declared. however, that he has taken no action toward select ing an assistant.
 Mentioned prominently in specu- lation as to the possible appointee are the names of Attorney Miles McNiff, Jr, and Attorney William HenneSSey.
 The deputy coroner investigates death cases when the coroner is i'll or out of the city. He is paid by the coroner, his fee coming from the salary of $2,700 annually received by the coroner.
 Duties of the deputy have been heavy during the past year due to the illness of Coroner Monzani. The latter, however, is now fully recov- cred and has recently handed down several findings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
FORGERY CHARGE
 FIGURES IN CASE
Defendant Enters Plea of Not Guilty on Two
 Allegations

The trial of William Hoff, 39, of this city on charges of obtaining money by false pretensese and for gery opened today in superior court before Judge Ernest A. Inglis. Hoff has pleaded not guilty to the charge, although his alleged companion, Charles Cheney, alias Bud Cote, has entered a plea of guilty.
 Both are charged with obtaining two checks, the property of Joseph O'Neill Cote of this city and Maine, and forging his name to them and cashing them. One check was for $24.47, drawn on the Sun Life In- surance Company of Montreal; and the other on the Prudential Insur- ance Company, for $22.80. The for mer was cashed at the s. S. Kresge Company and the latter at the Wat erbury Public Market.
 It is alleged by States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald that Hoff went to the general delivery window at the post office and obtained the checks, which had been sent to Joseph O'Neill Cote.
 Witnesses heard this morning in- cluded Detective-Lieut. William F. Pollard, Cote Cor Chaney) and Carl Golden. manager of Kresge'S. The trial will continue this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
PENSION VOTED
 JUDGE M'GRATH
Petition on Retirement Is Favorably Acted Upon
 By Board Yesterday

Request for retirement on a pen- sion was granted to Judge John F. McGrath, Republican judge of the City Court, at the meeting of the retirement commission yesterday and the pension was set at $2,500, ap- proximately half of the salary for the post. Judge McGrath has served the city for 31 years as judge and prosecutor and the retirement act entities employees of 25 years service to the pension.
 The amount of the pension, as stipulated by the retirement act, is determined by figuring either 60 per cent of average pay for the last five years of active service, or per cent of the total salary over the term of 25 years, the lower figure to be the pension payment. The re- quirements are that the employe shall have served the city 25 years continuously and have reached 60 years of age to be eligible.
 Judge McGrath forwarded his resignation as judge to Gov. Wilbur L. Cross yesterday and the latter is expected to make a recess" appoint ment pending permanent appoint ment when the General Assembly convenes in January. While Gov- ernor Cross split appointments last year between Republicans and Dem- ocrats because the legislature was devided, the Senate held by Demo- crats, the House by Republicans, it is considered likely that he will ap- point Democrat to the Waterbury post.
 Mentioned most frequently for the appointment are Atty. William K. Lawlor, choice of Senator George T. Culhane, Independent Democratic ticket leader at last election; and Attorneys Patrick Healey, new pres idnt of the Waterbury Bar associa- tion, and Michael P. Blansfleld.
 Should the governor appoint Republican, former Judge Theodore V. Meyer and Atty. Emil Hummel, probation officer, are considered likely possibilities.
 In the event the governor confers with Democratic State Chairman J. Francis Smith on the appointment, as is believed probable, 1t is not cer- tain what MT. Smiths choice might be. Among those mentioned in this instance are Atty. Frank T. Healey, City Court prosecutor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
FIVE D|vORCES
 SLATED FRIDAY
Judge Inglis to Hear Un= contested Superior
 Court Actions

Five uncontested divorce actions ars slated for hearing by Judge Ernest A. Inglis in superior court Friday morning. They are:
 Hilda Kramer Singer against George Singer; Mary O'Neil Wood against John Wood; Giovanni Pic traroia or Petro against Vincenza T. Pietraroia; Blanche Puidik against A le wander Swiridowski Matilda Rubin against Martin Ru- bin.
 Judge Inglis will be asked to place the case of Anna Lecouras against Louis Lecouras on the uncontested list.
 Reference to a state referee is sought in the cases of Albert Drain vile against Francis Drainville and Corinne Sacco Sottosanto against Joseph Sottosanto.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
JAPAN EXTENDS
 ITS WAR ZONE
South China Gets Warm ing; Bombing In1me=
 diately Starts

Shanghai, June 8-CUP)-Japan extended its war zone to include all southern China today and included tens of millions of people more in one of the great calamities of mod ern history.
 NAS are war entered its 18th month, Japanese war planes dropped leaflets over the Swatow area an- nouncing that all southern China was now war" zone and warn ing foreigners and Chinese civilians to evacuate all "strategically impor- tant" cities.
 The planes hardly had ended distribution of leaflets when Japa- nese bombing planes circled over Swatow and bombed the coastal forts.
 The Japanese drive to crush China quickly was reaching its crescendo. Canton was becoming charnel house. Hundreds of thousands of Japanese soldiers were driving on the central front to overwhelm the hard pressed main Chinese army and bring the collapse which had been expected often but never re- alized.
 Portentous reports, undetailed, came from central China of great floods along the Yellow river, "China's Sorrow" These floods all ways involve millions of people. This time some of the Japanese along the Yellow river front may be involved. It has been reported already that many Japanese were drowned
 Responsible foreign military sources tried today to compute in terms of human lives what Il months of war had cost.
 They estimated that the Chi nese army had lost 450,000 killed and the Japanese 100000; total of 55O,000; that the Chinese had lost 850,000 wounded and the Japa- nese 100000, a total of 1,150,000; that 100000 Chinese civilians had died, half of starvation ,and 500,- 900 wounded. This gave a total of 750O00 killed and 1,650,000 wounded and grand total of 2,400,000 cas- ualties.
 In addition it was estimated that 30,000,000 were homeless and des- titute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08

Women have acquired the art of safe living at home to a greater degree than men, if fatal accidents in the home are used as criter- ion. Fatal accidents for males in the broad age range IS to GA year are about 50 per cent higher in the home than among females in the same age range.
 Chances of Dying
 "This excess among males is the more remarkable when it is con- Sidered that, at this time of life, men spend large part of their active hours away from home, in industry, while woman's chief oc- cupation is the care of the home" is the comment of the statisticians of the Metropolitan Life Insur- ance company, who recently have made a study of accidental deaths among industrial policyholders. While men are less likely to suf- fer minor injuries in home acci- dents, this study revealed the fact that their chances of being killed are 1 1-2 hines as great as are those of women.
 A comparison of the death rates for specific types of home acci- dents among male and female pol- icyholders shows that falls caused slightly less than half the deaths for each sex, but were one-third more frequent among men. An in- vestigation into the circumstances surrounding these accidents, as re- ported on the death records, re- veals that more men than women died from falls of roofs, from lad derS, porches and balconies. This suggests that many of these vic-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Why Men Leave Home!
 Chances of Falling, Being Pushed, Hit or Gassed Show Startling Increase-Fatal Mishaps Involve More Males Than Females Records Indicate.

tins had attempted repair jobs around the home for which they were not qualified or did not have the proper tools and equipment. However, in considering deaths from falls down stairs, by far the most important type of falls in the home, there was also found a greater number of deaths among men than among women.
 Gassed!
 Deaths from poisonous gas were found to be three times as fre- quent among men. Three e-fifths of these deaths among males were from Illuminating gas and one- fourth from automobile carbon monoxide gas. In the deaths where Illuminating gas was the lethal agency, a variety of causes for the fatalities was reported. Among these were the accidental detech- ment of flexible pipe from gas heaters, the inadvertant turning of gas jets, defective tubing, leak AA6 6do HAUL CS dllO GllC CAOlllCUlOll of gas flames by overlooking wa ter or by a draft. Running auto mobile engines in the home garage with doors and windows closed were responsible for the deaths by carbon monoxide poisoning.
 Deaths from the careless hand ling of firearms were more numer- ous among men that among wo- men, while accidental burns was the only type of home accident in which more women than men were fatally injured. Fatal burns in the home, the statisticians report, oc- cur about twice as frequently among women as among men.
 Experts Needed
 An intensive study of the unsafe practices of men at home in their off hours is definitely needed. The statisticians, in support of such a study, comment: Tt is felt that this phase of the home accident prevention problem has not hith- erto been given the consideration which its importance manifestly deserves"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
BAR MEMBERS TO
 CONVENE FRIDAY

Reports from several committees working on affairs of the Water bury Association will be heard Fri day morning at meeting which will be a continuation of Chat held May B. Attorney Patrick Healey, presi- dent of the association is out of town today, and ctuld not be reached for an indication of what the reports might be.
 The committee for the annual outing, will report that arrange ments have been completed to hold the affair at the Waterbury Coun- try club, June 27. Milton Meyers is chairman. Other special commit tees have been appointed to con- slider the application of the plan for hospital care; and to prepare legis- lation designed to secure new courthouse for Waterbury.
 Recommendations which may bc discussed include the adoption Of a schedule of minimum fees for legal work; establishment of a legal aid bureau and the possibility of holding periodical luncheon meetings of the bar association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Blood Trail! Sleuths Trace Burglary Suspect to Home
 T a ken to
 Hospital.

A trail of blood that led from a Bank street package store to a James street home led to the ar rest today of Clemente RaudiS, 8 of 1O3 James street. on charges of breaking and entering.
 During the night the glass in front of the Vitro liquor store, 772 Bank street, was smashed. All that was taken was a bottle of vermouth.
 Patrolmen Albert Dereskevice and Patrick O'Rourke, investi- gating, found large amount of blood on the sidewalk in front of the store and saw that the bloody trail went up Bank street. They followed the trail till it ended at Raudis home.
 Raudis, his hands badly cut and suffering from loss of blood, was taken to St. Mary's hospital. After treatment he was taken to the police station at noon to await arraignment in city court tomor- row.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Stocks Dull, Steady At Today's Opening
Cotton Futures Rise 5 to 7 POints-Many Issues
 Open at Yesterdays Close

New York, June S.-tUP)-Stocks opened dull and steady today while bonds were mixed and cotton fu- lures rose 5 to 2 points.
 Many stocks opened at the pre- vious close. Others were fractional ly changed, gains and losses balanc- ing each other. Dealings continued very light after the opening.
 Eastman Kodak opened at 155 up 1; U. s. Steel Al 3-4 off IA; Bethle- hem A unchanged; Westinghouse Electric 75 up 7-8; New York Gen. tral II 1-2 up 1-8; Santa Fe 26 1-2 up 1-8; Standard of New Jersey 46 off IA; Douglas Aircraft A 1-4 up 1-8; Chrysler Al 3-4 up 1-8; Texas Corporation 38 3-8 unchanged: Homestake Mining 61 7-8 up 1-8; Du Pont 96 off 1-2 and Interna- tional Nickel 43 1-8 off 1-8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
OLIVIA DIONNE VOICES PROTEST

Callander, Ont. June 8-(UP)- Olivia Dionne, father of the quintu- plets, has protested that two mo- ton pictures featuring his daughters made him appear ridiculous on the screen.
 Joseph Moskowitz. representative of the 20th Century Fox Company confirmed reports that Dionhe had taken exception to the screen ver- sion of himself as played by John Qualen. He said he had passed the protest on to the company man. agement.
 T don't know that we are doing very much about 1t though" he said. T can assure you that we are not holding the father up to ridicule. As a matter of fact I think he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Latin Prize Winners
 Formally Announced
Miss Barbara Chamberlain, Valedctorian, Wins Mar- garet Croft Prize-James Bowling, Second HOnOrs

Miss Barbara Chamberlain, vale- dictorian of the 1888 graduating class of Crosby high school, was announced today as the winner of the $50 Margaret Croft prize for written competition in Latin. Sec ond honors, the $25 Michael C.. Donovan prize of $25 were won by James Bowling of 245 Grove street
 Third prize of $10 was awarded to Alma Meyers of Cheshire and a fourth prize of $10 was awarded to John Scully of 76 Pennington ave- nue.
 The competition was held Satur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
CHICKENS VANISH

Norwich, Conn.,, June 8.-(UP)- Three cardboard crates containing 300 Plymouth Rock chickens being shipped express were unloaded from a train at 12:30 a. m., today. The crates were placed on the station platform. At 2:25 a. m., the crates had disappeared. Police began an invetigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
I'D Auxiliary

The ladies auxiliary of Wig neulles post. Yankee Division Vet
 erans association, last night named a committee to assist the post members in preparing re- treatments for the Flag Day ex- ercises to be held next Tuesday at the Elks club. Committee members will meet at 2 op m, Tuesday at the Elks club.
 8The committee includes Helen Brophy, Marie Bolan, Jane Mey- CT, Cell Kerins, Helene Robinson, Mae Grove, Anna Schell, Mae Ayl- ward, Margaret Richmeyer and Florence Schaeffer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
CCC Applications

The welfare department is re- ceiving applications for enroll ment in the July term of the Civilian Conservation Corps and all such applications must be made before June IS. The en- rOllment period ends July l.
 Officials remarked today that it appears that Waterbury will have record enrolment for this term. The state headquar- ters announced that none of the youths will be assigned to camps before July 5 at the earliest. A number of applicants for enrolment on the earlier lists may be placed at that time, it was reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Spotlighting Brass City News
Suit Settled

Settlement was reported today in the S5,000 civil action of Dr. Royal E. s. Hayes against the First National Bank of Hart ford, as executors of the estate of the late Emily R. Sugden. Dr. Hayes sought fees which he claimed were due him for pro- fessional services to the decedent, from November IS, 1918 to February 25, 1887.
 It was stated in the complaint that Dr. Hayes had been a bene- ficiary under the terms of Emily R. Sugden's will, but that the bequest was not worth more than $1,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Time Extended

Extension of the law day in the foreclosure action of the Water bury Savings Bank against Mary E. Burns was granted by Judge Ernest A. Inglis in Superior Court today. The extension was granted to the third Tuesday in September. The property involved is on the west sideof Euclid ave- nue, and the debt in the action is $9,622.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
J. w. V. Unit

A rummage sale under the spon- sorship of the ladies auxiliary of David Fannick post, Jewish War Veterans, opened today at 324 North Main street. The sale will also be conducted tomorrow.
 The proceeds will be used to purchase cigarettes, stationery and other gifts for patients at the U. 8. Veterans hosiptal at New ington. Members of the auxili- ary pay frequent visits to the vet eranS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
No Decree

Judge Ernest A. Inglis in Supe- rior Court today refused to grant Daniel Nolan of Waterbury a di- vorce from Jane Kovaleski of Naugatuck on grounds of false representations. Nolan claimed that Miss Kovaleski had misrepre- sented facts to him which rsultd in their marriage, at Naugatuck, March 27, 1885. Judge Inglis in re- fusing the decree states, 'The de- fendant made no threats of either a civil or criminal action against the plaintiff" The action was not contested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Delegates

Superintendent of Parks James J. Curtin and Assistant Super visor of Recreation William J.. Derwin are attending the meet ing today at New Haven of the New England Parks association. Mir. Curtin is an officer of the New England organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-08
Title Granted

Judgment of .unquestloned title to property on Granite street was granted today to Telie Wysocka who sought such title in superior court action directed against Mary Lumbard and others, who allegedly claimed some owner ship. Judge Ernest A. Inglis to- day handed down a decision in superior court, directing that the title should go to the plaintiff, free from all claims of the de- fendant.