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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-15

Childrens day was observed in the
M. P. Church on last Sunday evening.
The church was decorated with flow
ers and potted plants. Each teacher
marched in with their class and they
occupied the middle block. The pro-
gramme was very interesting and
consisted of speeches, singing, instru-
mental music, etc.
While all did well special mention
must be made of solo sang by Miss
Edna Gordy, a little girl years old,
and one by Miss Estelle Richardson
9 years old. They each sang perfect
ly and received a great many compli-
ments, but not more than was due
them, for the little ladies certainly
took their part excellently. They
were the youngest ones that sang a
lone. We must also speak of a duet,
sang by Misses Montrue Matthews
and Ray Clarke, the accompaniment
being played by little Enid Melvin
5 years old, which was very nicely
rendered and enjoyed by all. The
little orgahist was SO small she could
not touch the pedals, and her mama
had to work them for her, yet she
kept perfect time and played it all
through. Miss Addie Adams also
read a very nice piece.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-15

Well, Sir, no one need make the as
sertion that Pocomoke City is not cos
mopolitan in it's tendencies so far as
racial representation in its population
is concerned. If any one has any
doubt about it, look at the picture at
the head of this column.
Not long ago four 'kids" got water
melon hungry and followed a truck
load out Clarke Avenue way; and,
while particulars are not very clear
as to their modus operandi of obtain
ing the same, it is evident that out
near the railroad somewhere, the
watermelon got into very destructible
company, and didn't have chance
where these four youngsters were
concerned.
Now, reading from left to right, the
first in line is a Jew; the second, a
Niger; the third, Greek; and the
fourth an Italian-can you beat it?
Their names? Well, please excuse
me-all except the one for the Mig
ger; he is Sambo Coffee, or something
like that.
By the way, as sort of depression
I want to say something about that
word, "Nigger." That seems to be a
bad word to fling into the face of a
member of the black race. He seems
to think there is no such word, and
therefore there is no such animal as a
"Nigger."
Candidly, I thought he was right
until few days ago, when was try
ing to tree a word among the "N's'
when I came across that very same
specimen of photography, and, believe
it or not, it has a hisotry much older
than the seemingly more polite and
more respectable, "Negro."
Listen to this as copied from one
Continued on Page 100
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-15
YLOR-HOWARD
WEDDING SATURDAY

Mr.. Robert George Taylor, the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Taylor of Po-
comoke City, and Miss Dorothea Lee
Howard, the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Howard of Crisfield, were
quietly married at 9 o'clock, Saturday
evening, September 2, at the parson-
age of the Presbyterian Church of
Rehoboth, Nd, with pastor Herman
Bischof, officiating.
The bride was beautifully attired
in navy blue with accessories to match.
The only attendants were the brides
brother and his wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Willie Howard, of Pocomoke City.
They will make their home with the
brides brother.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-15
REMINDERS OF
We OLDE time !.
in NEWTOWNE
Young People Take Ride In A
Mule-Drawn Cart Instead
Of Automobile

The following clippings are from an
old issue of the Worcester Democrat,
and, no doubt, will be read with inter-
est by those whose names are mention
ed and by their many friends:
On last Friday evening, party OF
our young folks took horsecart ride
They found a good sized cart, got a
"great big stubborn mule" hitched him
to the cart and off they started, in
regular campmeeting style. All they
lacked was the cover over the top of
wagon. But why have that? when
it would shut out the beautiful star
lights and the bright sparkling, black
eyes of the fair ones. Of course it
was much pleasanter for them to be
out in the open air and enjoy the
gentle summer breezes, floating a.
round them, mingled with the gay
laughter of the jolly crowd. I tell
you it made some of us old heads wish
we were "young heads" once again.
But I started to tell you where they
went, but here I find I have entirely
flown the track. Well, they drove
over the river to see Miss Blanche
Powell and spent a very pleasant
evening and heard them wishing for
a way to give thanks to the fair hos
tess, who did all she could to make
them have a pleasant time.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-15
LOCAL RECTOR WEEDS
MISS LOUISE FISKE

DR.. r. B. Mathews, rector of st.
Mary's Episcopal Church, this city,
and Mrs. Mathews, received the con-
CALCULATIONS of the Pensioners, last
Sunday morning, upon their recent
marriage, which took place on Mon
day, September a.
Before her marriage, Mrs. Mathews
was Miss Louise Fiske, and the we'd
ding was quietly solemnized at her
home in Damariscotta, Maine. Mr..
and Mrs. Matthews will reside in the
rectory of All Hallows Church, Snow
Hill, DR.. Mathews being rector there
also, as we'll as of the church in Stock
ton.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-15
STATE MASONIC
ASSOCIATION IN
LARGE MEET
Over One Hundred MasOns Gath
er At Maryland's Resort
Over The Weekend
CHARLES e. MOYLAN, ESQ.,,
SPEAKER OF EVENING

The Masters and Wardens Associa-
ton of Maryland, Masonic Organi-
cation, held it's summer outing at
Ocean City, last weekend, and over
hundred members and guests were
in attendance.
The feature of the occasion was the
banquet held on Saturday evening in
the dining hall Of the George Wash
ington Hotel. This was presided over
by Lawrence B. Fenneman, chairman
of the Association, and the speaker of
the evening was Charles E. Moylan,
Esq, of Baltimore, Nd, who spoke
interestingly on the influence promi-
nent Masons have welded in this
country, ever since it's foundation, be-
ginning with George Washington,
himself.
Much of the success of the Ocean
City meeting, and the initial idea of
bringing the Association meeting to
the Eastern Shore were due to r. B.
Groves, past master of the Chester
town, Nd, lodge and vice-chairman of
the Association, who cited Frank FL.
Sturgis, of the Snow Hill lodge, and
Louis Rodbell, of Pocomoke City as
his able coadjutors. Those in attend
ance from Pocomoke were, DR.. and
Mrs. F. w. Wilson, Louis Rodbell and
DR.. E. J. Clarke.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-15
HEBREWS WERE
IN OBSERVANCE
OF A HOLIDAY
ROsh Hashanah Means The Be-
ginning Of The New
Year 500

Introspection and prayer will mark
the observance of Rosh Hashanah,
the Jewish religious new year, which
started yesterday, Thursday, Septem-
Der 18th at six P. M.
Worshippers gathered in synagog-
ues throughout the world early in the
evening for services inaugurating
their year 500. Those who follow
the orthodox tradition will observe
two days, while liberal congregations
recognize only the first day.
Rosh Hashanah, which literally
means "the beginning of the year" is
the first of the Ten Days of Penitence,
the most important religious season
in the Jewish calendar. The period
will be brought to a close with Yum
Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
"The universalism of this Jewish
holiday" according to a notice pre-
pared by the Tract Commission OF the
Central Conference of America Rabbls
and Union of American Hebrew Con-
gregation, sis referred to in the pray
er book as 'the birthday of the world"
The blowing of the rams horn, or
Shofar, which forms principal part
Of the synagogue SERVICE" calls Is
rael to the threefold duty of penitence,
prayer and righteous action" the no
tice says.
Rosh Hashanah occurs on the first
of the month of Tishri, the seventh
month of the Hebrew calendar. That
the religious year is counted from the
seventh month has been traced to the
interplay of different ancient systems
of calendation.
Jewish places of business are closed
for the Holiday, Thursday and Fri
day, September 18th and 18th.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-15
EASTON BISHOP
WILL ADDRESS
FEDERATION
Meeting Of The Eastern Shore
District OF WOmen's Clubs
Will Be Held At ElktOn
BISHOP VIM. McCLELLAND
SPEAKER OF EVENING

The Rt. Rev. William McClelland,
bishop of the Diocese of Easton, will
be the principal speaker at the fall
meeting of the Eastern Shore District
of Women's Clubs to be held Novem-
Der 2 in the theatre at Elkton. Folger
McKinsey, Baltimore Sun columnist,
known as the Bentztown Bard, who
is native of that city, will read sew
eral of his verses.
Plans for the coming meeting were
made at the home Of Mrs. Russell S.
Davis, Cambridge, newly-elected cor
responding secretary. Mrs. Samuel
L. Byrn, who was elected to the presi-
dency at the meeting held in Hurlock
in May, opened the session with pray
er for peace. Mrs. James w. Hugh
es, of Elkton, recording secretary,
read the minutes. Mrs. Mercer Ter
rell, also of Elkton, announced a list
of menus from which selection was
made for the luncheon on the day of
the meeting at Elkton.
Mrs. Harry L. Harcum, president
of the State Federation of Women's
Club, after bringing greetings from
the state organization, outlined the
plan to have every clubwoman finger
printed as a means of Identification.
Members of the state board of club
women are taking the lead in this
and she urged the shore
CONTINUED on Page 100
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Sturgis have
returned home after spending pleas
ant week with two Of their sons, Will
son Sturgis and William Sturgis and
family, near Annapolis. While there
they attended the st. Margaret's
Horse Show and Tournament in which
their little grandson, Jack, took part,
riding in the pony class. They also
attended the State Fair at Timonium.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-15
W. c. T. u. CONVENTION
AT HOTEL HASTINGS

The annual convention of the Wi
comico, Somerset and Worcester Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
will be held on Thursday, September
Fl, beginning at 1000 A. M. at the
Hastings Hotel, Ocean City, Md.
Mrs. Harvey L. Harcum, president
of Maryland Federated Woman's
Clubs, and Miss Bertha Tyson, State
w. C. T. u. president, will speak.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-15
A RADIO PROGRAM
FOR CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

The Christian Science Committee on
Publication for Maryland will con-
duct a radio program including an
electrical transcription of an inter-
view with Rev. Irving C. Tomlinson,
over station WSAL, 1900 kc, Sails
bury, Md, Sunday, September 18th
from LAS to 900 p. M.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-15

Mrs. Hiram Birmingham has return
ed after spending few days as the
guest Of Mrs. L. Floyd Mock in Ac-
comac.
Evening star., 1939-11-17
Boys Reg. SI.98

S0G to 1907
" o !. Assorted
patterns and COL
ors. Slide fastened,
2-pocket or crew
neck with half
S i de fastening.
Sizes 4 to 10 and
80 to 3S.
Boys Shop
Main Floor
Evening star., 1939-11-17
Talk on Chinese Customs

DR.. David c. Graham, of the Col
gate-Rochester Divinity School, will
speak on "The Customs and Myths
of the Ch'uan Mao of Southwest
China" at a meeting of the An
thropological Society G., Washing
ton Tuesday at 8 pm. at the Ma
tional Museum.
Evening star., 1939-11-17
Teacher Examinations

Examinations for licenses to teach
non-academic subjects in the COL
ored day schools will be held De-
cember Is and 19 at Cardozo High
School, according to an announce
ment by DR.. Howard H. Long, chief
examiner for the colored schools.
Evening star., 1939-11-17

IIIIZenS ASSUCId1IOn
And Halloween Queen
Mark Anniversaries
Miss Porter, 19. Joins
In Hampshire Heights
Celebration
The Hampshire Heights Citizens
Association last night celebrated two
birthday anniversaries at Grif1th
Farms-their first, as an active
group included in the Federation Of
Citizens Associations, and that of
Miss Winnie Porter, Halloween
queen, who was 10 yesterday.
Leo B. George, president of the
Federation of Postal Clerks, as guest
speaker, commended the group on
their rapid progress as a citizens
association and their interest in
District affairs.
Stresses Teamwork.
Using as an example the efficiency
of his own organization, which is
composed of $4,000 postal clerks who
handle approximately 27,000, ,000, 900
pieces of mail year, Mr.. George
emphasized organization and team
work among the citizens associa-
tions of Washington in their efforts
to obtain national representation
and suffrage for the District.
Groups such as these have mo
fear of being raided by secret police.
They enjoy the rights of freedom of
speech and petition and I urge you
to use these rights to the utmost of
your ability if you want to gain
your ends" he advised.
Frank Hoffman, chairman of the
Law and Legislation Committee of
the Federation of Citizens Associa-
tions, attended. II have watched
the majority of citizens associations
throughout the District in action" +"
he said, land have yet to see a group
grow so fast and show so much in
itiative as this"
Membership Grows to zoo.
The Hampshire Heights group,
which was organized in July of 1898
by Harry J. Miller, has increased
its original membership of % to 200
with an average of five new members
registering week. They also boast
an active attendance of As members.
The entertainment, which in
cluded Jules Watson, who performed
magic tricks, was arranged by NAL
colin D. Lamborne, sr., chairman of
the Entertainment Committee.
Miss Portner, charming in blue
evening gown, was presented with a
birthday cake topped by the proper
number of candles.
Evening star., 1939-11-17

New high wasted model, Of
rich satin and Darleen elastic.
Side talon fastening. Front
lacing adjusts waistline to
"nipped in" effect. rs to "a.
Corsets-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1939-11-17

Guaranteed mothproof
for S years! V-neck
coat style, knit in elas-
tic rib stitch. Conven-
lent slide fastened front
and chest pocket. Dou-
BILE elbows. Assorted
colors. Sizes "a to 46.
Mems Shop-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1939-11-17

With rayon stripes.
Short sleeve or sleeve
less styles. Sizes for
the Junior miss, 13, Is
and II.
Linoerie-Main Floor
Evening star., 1939-11-17

Floral print guaranteed tubfast Gre
tonne. Box-pleated skirts with snap
fasteners. Eggshell cord welting. For
club, wing, roll back T and cushion
backs. 76-inch davenports.
Drdperies-Second Floo,
Evening star., 1939-11-17

Tailored Of RIP
plesheen" or su-
perior grade cotton
broadcloth. Maxi
m u m shrinkage
1T. Sizes IL to II.
Evening star., 1939-11-17
With Flexible
Steel Stats
Wos't Break or Warb!
Paint Won't Ckib!

Entirely m e t a |, with
washable enamel that's
baked on! Automatic
stop. Ivory color Stats
with linen mingled
tapes. % to SO inches
wide, g. inches long.
Drdperies-Second Floor
Evening star., 1939-11-17

OF sheer organdy, in
assorted pastel shades.
Bib style, ready made,
neatly bound.
Nottons-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1939-11-17

Regularly 25c! Bright
color plaids, in various
combinations. Fast
colors. Wash cloths,
to match, ea., SC.
ToDels-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1939-11-17

Sizes is, II Sizes 18, 10, 20
Good heavy grade fleeced cot
ton flannel, in several attrac-
tive styles. White, tearose
and striped effects. Full so
inches long.
Lfuoerfe-Main Floor
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-10-13
THE DIFFERENCE

The synonyms for union" shop and
'non-union" shop, respectively, are
democracy" and "autocracy." In the
union shop the workers are free men.
They have the right of organizing in
trade unions and to bargain collect
lively with their employers through
representatives of their own choos-
ing. Employees in the non-union shops
are like cogs in a machine. They have
nothing to say as to conditions under
which they will work, but must accept
any wages, hours and working condi-
tions that may be fixed arbitrarily by
the employer.-Samuel Gompers.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-10-13
TRADES COUNCIL

The Cooperative Trades and Labor
Council met Tuesday night in regular
session. President Charles Perrine
presided and 33 delegates were pres
ent and several visitors seated The
usual business was transacted and
several committees m a d e reports
which were received.
Teamsters reported they had omit
ted Martin Lingler Coal Company
from the group which employs union
drivers.
Ed. Toerner, delegate from Fire
fighters, No. 20, was seated.
Charles Gordon, building inspector
for the federal government, was ad-
mitted to the meeting and spoke.
Mr.. Donavan, of the Social Security
Board, Labor Information Division"
also spoke to the delegates concerning
the setting up of social security COM
mittees in each central labor council
anu lOCdl QllIOii'
Arthur Strain, state factory in
spector, was also present at the meet
ing and spoke about matters of labor
statutes, and provided the several sec
tions of the locals with the proper
forms for reporting to the Division
of Labor Statistics.
Lunch and refreshments were fur
nished by brother Charles Gordon and
an enjoyable social session followed
the meeting.
A communication was read from
Thomas J. Donnelly, secretary of the
o. S. F. of L., in which he attached
sheet containing Resolution No. 20,
adopted by the last convention. The
resolution requests all central bodies
to actively interest themselves when
promotional examinations are an
nounced, and see that justice is done
the Firefighters' Association and its
members. Received and complied
with.
Communication from Thomas j.
Donnelly, secretary of the o. S. F. of
L., regarding Resolution No. rs, per-
mitting "a tax levy not to exceed
half mill" for municipalities en-
ploying band or orchestra for mu-
sical purposes.
Resolution No. 81, regarding the
organizing of public school teachers
Received and filed
A communication was read from
Homer Gard of the Hamilton Journal
News, addressed to Charles Perrine
president, to be his guest at dinner
of the Hamilton Welfare Federation
Monday, October 16, at the Y. M. c.
A. Plans for amalgamation of sew
eral business, commercial and civic
interests will be discussed. President
Perrine will attend.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-10-13
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1889.
FIvE-DAY WEEK PROGRESS

Reports on trade union benefits
made to the American Federation of
Labor included figures revealing that
1,442,61 members are working five
day week. In addition, the compila-
tion discloses 624,515 members enjoy
ing vacations with pay, the A. F. of L.
executive council reports.
This is solid progress progress
that only organized workers could
make. That the A. F. of L. will do
its best to assure continuance of this
progress is shown by the executive
councils comment no the report.
eve heartily endorse the efforts of
A. F. of L. organizations in their cam
paign to secure five-day week and
vacations with pay for their members
and urge them to include these pro-
visions in their agreements where
ever possible" the council says.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-10-13
CEMENT WORKERS
WIN UNION PACT

Chicago (ILNS) Settlement of
long, drawn-out dispute between the
Medusa Portland Cement Company,
of Dixon, ILL.,, and Cement Workers
Union, Local No. 21517, was an
nounced here by William Schoenberg,
president, and Toney Gallo, secretary
treasurer, of the National Council of
United Cement Workers, with which
the union is affiliated.
Under the terms of an agreement
signed by President Schoenberg and
j. B. John, general manager-of the
company, the union was recognized as
the sole collective bargaining agency
for all employees of the Dixon plant,
minimum wage rates, effective jan
uary 1, 1910, were established. and
provision was made for time and one
half for overtime, Sundays and holL
days, vacations with pay and senior
ity rights.
A concerted drive against the Me-
dusa company, launched by the ma
tional council, was largely responsible
for bringing the company into line
with the union Charges made by the
union had been upheld by National
Labor Relations Board examiner.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-10-13
NOW IS THE Time TO
PUSH UNION GOODS

Cincinnati (ILNS). - "Never was
there a more propitious time to renew
our efforts for the union label, shop
card and service BUTTON" the execu-
tive board of the Union Label Trades
Department, American Federation of
Labor, said in its report to the thirty
second convention of the department,
held here just prior to the A. F. of L..
convention.
Reporting there is a growing
prejudice against foreign-made prod
ucts and goods made by inadequately
paid workers, the executive board said
the department was taking advantage
of the present opportunity and that
it believed the coming year "holds
the greatest possibilities for the pro-
motion of union label goods and union
services"
The report strongly urged the con-
tinuance of union label exhibits and
union label weeks. Consumers gen
orally have come to realize the i'm
portance of buying union made
goods the convention was told. "It
is, therefore, important that we give
as wide publicity as possible to the
benefits to be obtained through the
purchase of union made goods and
the patronage of union services"
An active and fruitful year of work
in behalf of union made products and
services was reviewed in the report,
submitted by Matthew Woll, presi-
dent; Joseph Obergfell, first vice
president; A. A. Myrup, second vice
president; John ]. Mara, third vice
president; T. A. Rickert, fourth vice
president; Claude A. Baker, fifth vice
president, and l. M. Ornburn, secre-
tary-treasurer.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-10-13
RELIEF ACT REVISION URGED

Washington, D. G. tILNS) Com
menting on the call for special ses-
sion of Congress, Representative
Jerry Voorhis of California said Zone
of the first jobs Congress must do at
a special session is to correct the in
justices of the last so-called Relief
Act. People who desperately need
w. P. A. work and wages are not only
being forced out of employment by
the, ironically termed 30-day furlough
provision but throughout the country
their wages actually are being re-
duced as result of the action of Con-
gress at the time when the cost of
food was skyrocketing."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-10-13
Green Asks Restoration
OF Prevailing Wage Rate

Cincinnati S).-President Will
liam Green of the American Fedora
tion of Labor suggested here that
labor jurisdictional disputes in the
building trades were having an ad-
verse effect on public opinion.
Speaking at the convention of the
A. F. of L. Building and Construction
Trades Department, Green also at
tackled invasion" of government re-
lief agencies in the field of building
construction under w, P. A. He urged
restoration of the prevailing wage
rate for skilled project workers.
He charged President Roosevelt
with refusing to utilize his authority
to compel payment of prevailing
wage on w. P. A. projects started
before July /.