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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-01
POTATO INSPECTION
WEEK OF SEPT. 18th

Inspection of the late potato seed
crop will be made the week of Septem-
Der 18th, it is announced by R. T.
Grant, County Agent, and DR.. R. A.
Jehle, Plant Pathologist.
All Worcester County growers who
wish to have their crop certified
should make application at the Coun-
ty Agents office in Snow Hill not
later than September 4th.
It is necessary to have two field in
spections and one bin inspection be-
fore certification tags can be issued
Growers who wish certification should
make application at once.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-01
B. 0. E HAS A
WET Time AT
CONVENTION
Rain interviewed To Dampen The
Hilarity Of This Fra
ternal Lodge
ABOUT SEVEN HUNDRED
WERE IN ATTENDANCE

The Maryland-De laware-District of
Columbia Convention of the Elks fra
ternity had wet time down in Girls
field this week, the program begin
ming on Sunday and winding up with
a grand ball Wednesday night.
There was fishing and sailing trip
arranged for Sunday, but if it rained
there as it did here, the fishermen
came back pretty wet, if they went at
all. Throughout the entire three days
arrangements had been made for var
ious entertainments, some of which
We're to be pulled off in the streets;
these had to be omitted.
The officers of the Association, be-
fore the election held at the Crisfield
Convention, are as follows: President,
Philip u. Gayaut, Washington D. c.;
First Vice President, Frances Petrott,
Frederick, Md; Second Vice President
John L. burst, Frostburg, Md; Third
Vice-President, E. Victor Topkiss, Will
mington, Del; Secretary, Calvert K.
Hartle, Hagerstown, Nd; Treasurer,
John H. Mosner, Cumberland, Md;
Chaplain, Louis C. Daudelin, Balti-
more, Md; Sergeant-at-Arms, R. Ed
ward Dover, Annapolis, Md; Tyler,
Leonard L. Pearce, Washington, D. G.
Other notables present were: j. Os-
born Nelson, Exalted Ruler of Girls
field Lodge, Chairman of the Creden-
tials Committee, and Delegate to the
Convention; John w. S. Justice, Past
Exalted Ruler of Crisfield Lodge, and
Chairman of the Entertainment Com
mittee; William S. Quinn, Past Elk
allied Ruler, and Life Member of Girls
field Lodge; A. L. Hardester, Past
Exalted Ruler, and Life Member of
Crisfield Lodge, and member of Public
Relations Committee.
Speech-making did not seem to fig
ure very prominently on the pro-
grams. The "Hello Bills" are abund-
antly able to entertain themselves, and
are perfectly willing to get along
with a minimum of oratory. Address
es of welcome were made by Hon,
CONTINUED on page 10J
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Callahan and
two children, are in New York where
Mr.. and Mrs. Callahan will purchase
new fall and winter apparel for the
Callahan store. They will also attend
the Worlds Fair while away.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-01

Mrs. r. G. Taylor and daughter,
Betty, have returned from a visit to
the Worlds Fair and Ogden, Pa.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-01
PROGRAM COMPLETE FOR
EXERCISES AT THE FIRE
ENGINE HOUSE MONDAY
Cornerstone Laying And Dedication Of The New Structure
On Labor Day. To Take Place In Front Of The Building
Recently Completed On Fifth Street.
PROMINENT MEN HAVE SENT ACCEPTANCES AND
WILL Be THE SPEAKERS OF THE OCCASION

program for the cornerstone laying and the dedication
the Fire Engine House about completed and everything
be readiness for gala occasion Monday next Labor
Day. 1
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-01
FARM BUREAU DAY AT
EASTERN SHORE FAIR

Wednesday, September 18th has
been named Farm Bureau Day" at
the Eastern Shore Fair to be held in
Centreville, September II, IL, 10 and
IA. The fair will feature dairy cat
tie, beef cattle, draft horses, horse
show, All and FLA exhibits in addi-
ton to the trotting races.
There will be a special tent for
farm bureau members during the fair
and a large gathering from all the
Shore counties is expected.
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-03

satisfactory.
 There are two or three fam lilies in Nome where there are far advanced cases, but the child ren are ok. This shows that the mother is taking care of the ex- pectorations and helping to check the disease. If this know ledge continues and others can be taught to be as careful, we will be able to show a report that is equal to outside. So far, no white person shows t.b. that Is more than minimum. The mix ed breed class has a few cases but the largest amount of the disease shows in the native group.
 Dr. Morcom then read off a few of the X-ray returns show ing how the cases remained over a period of one year which en- ables the doctor as well as the person to keep a good check on his condition.
 The we'll advanced cases will be restricted to keep from spread ing the disease and if the young CT generation will take heed of the doctors order we have a bright future for retarding the advancement of tuberculosis in Nome. And we again stress the point that in a case of tuber- culosis, at any stage, the patient should rest, as that is the best cure.
 The reports on tuberculosis for this year show much better than last year which means improve ment even with the little we have been able to do. At any rate the situation looks very hopeful and we may be very proud of the conditions as they stand.
 MT. Thos. Givan was then call ed upon to show the varying ef- fleets of lioht on anv cIIrface Ha did so by the use of a light meter The majority of people are working under a strain due to insufficient light. The local school building has been repaint ed to advantage and the value of the reflected light was increas- ed 150 percent. The following is the recommended foot candle of light needed for various types of
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-03
Nome Health Council Holds Busy Session

The regular monthly meeting of the Nome Health Council was called to order by Chairman Hank Miller. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved.
 Dr. Morcom was then called upon to make summary of the tuberculosis X-rays taken last fall by Dr. Haldeman. He stated that there were 112 pictures talk en at Nome and "A of these were o. K. That is a report that we have a right 10 be proud of. Twenty-one pictures were un- satisfactory and perhaps the req son for this is that most of these were taken of children and they probably moved while the pie tNre was being taken. Thirty nine X-rayS were in the negative group showing that there was absolutely nothing wrong. Thirty three showed having had tuber- culosis but were healed. Two showed signs of having had tu- berculosis or possibly pneumon- ia or pleurisy leaving a scar on the lung but otherwise o. K. There were three suspicious cas es that perhaps need watching in order to keep from developing the disease. Seven cases showed having a minimum amount, one moderately advanced case and six far advanced case. Two of the latter have already passed away. There have been five deaths from tuberculosis in Nome since the first of the year, the average age of those who died being 28 years.
 From the King Island group there were 131 X-rays taken. Sixty-nine showed negative, 13 no manifestation of tuberculosis, l3 showed post tuberculosis cal cification, suspects, with a minimum amount, 3 moderately advanced cases and 1 far advanc- ed. TWenty-three films were un-j J
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-03

work:
 0-3 for warehouses, aisles, stair ways, etc.
 BIO for rough assembly work, locker rooms, elevators, etc.
 l0-20 for general manufactur- ing, bakeries, classrooms, and general office work.
 The Society of Illuminating Engineers recommend 55 to TO foot candles of light for average sewing, and that depending on the color and type of material being worked on.
 It is important that we in Nome have well lighted homes and offices because during the dark winter months we are work ing under electricity approxi- mately sixteen hours a day. We should use our lights to the great est advantage The majority of the rooms are arranged to get the least benefit from the lights we have and in order to get good light must turn on extra lamps. We could overcome this situation by getting the proper refecting facilities and still not get glare. An almost white calcimined cell ing is good reflector Washing the lights at least once a month with soap and water will in- crease their lighting value.
 MT. Pool will be glad to an swer any question that may arise regarding the lighting problem as he has made a study of it at the school. MT. Given will also be glad to assist those wishing to gain better lighting in their homes
 For personal protection, at this time of the year, it is advisable for all to wear dark glasses.
 Mrs. Ida Sprenger, Nome's Pub lie Health Nurse gave her re- port for the month of January, stating that there were several cases of German measles during the month of January but none have proved serious. During the last school term in June an im- munization program against diph theria was begun. At that time lO6 Schick tests and Schick Con- trol tests were given. These tests are given to determine whether child is susceptible to diphther ia. It was found that 54 children were susceptible to diphtheria so that number were given the diph theria toxoid. Since that time the toxoid has been offered to the in- fant and preschool children two different times. TWenty-seven children in this age group have been immunized against diph- theria which makes a total of 81 children that have had the toxoid. A First Aid Class is now being taught to the high school | students. The Home Economics Class made the cravat bandages which are being used. So far, each student has had practice in the tourniquet, several different kinds of bandages and an arm sling. They have also practiced the Shafer prone pres
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-03
ANN ERICKSON STARTS CLIMB IN QUEEN RACE
Fairbanks NeWs-Miner)


 Queen balloting over the week end indicates that packers of Ann Erickson, who led the pre- liminary nominations until the last day are going to work. The charming blonde candidate nov ed from last place to fifth on burst of voting that promises to place her in a challenging spot to the leaders.
 Emma Miller still leads by a nice margin, with Barbara Brew is in second place, and several girls closely punched in the next three spots.
 The lack of spectacular cam paigning that characterized the Queen race of 1887 and 1888 is still noticeable this year, altho there are minor movements afoot that should develop into top notch action during the next 10 days.
 Fairbanks fairest on Feb. 27 stood in the voting as follows:
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-03

Note: All saings subject to change without notice)
 Joe Harnish. Agent
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-05-05
TOBACCO WORKERS
GET PAY INCREASE

Richmond, Va. (ILNS). A contract
granting wage increases and putting
the company on record as desiring
that its non-union employees join the
union ended week-old strike of 1000
workers at Liggett and Myers tobacco
manufacturing plants here and in
Durham, n. c.
The union had asked a fiat per
cent wage increase, seniority pref
erence for union members, and the
company's promise that it would not
discriminate for or against union
or non-union employe."
The contract, which expires March
Is, 1910, was approved by represent
atives of the company and of the In
ternational Tobacco Workers Union
in conference at which j. A. Otfett
of the U. S. Department of Labor
acted as conciliator.
Wage provisions of the new con-
tract included: scaling machine oper-
ators up to rs cents an hour after two
years experience; increasing hopper
filters and catchers three cents an
hour, to 60 cents; giving machine ad-
justers a fiat 81 an hour; raising in
spectors and relief girls two cents an
hour in the making and packing di-
visions; four-cent-an-hour raise for
paper carton machine operators; two
cent raise for packing machine oper-
ators and piece rates for wrapping.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-05-05
General Assembly Gives First Recognition To Legislative
Program Of Ohio State Federation Of Labor-Bl
introduced By Representative Stokes Lancaster.

trial process, trade or occupation and
to which an employee is not ordi-
narily subjected or exposed outside of
or away from his employment"
The bill was introduced as an emer-
gency measure, and was drafted by
attorneys of the joint negotiating
committee of employers and repre-
sentatives of the Ohio State Fedora
tion of Labor. 1t was Immediately
referred to the Senate Commerce and
Labor Committee for study.
Inclusion of all occupational dis
eases in the workmen's compensation
law is made possible by recent de-
cision of the Ohio Supreme Court,
which held that employees could insti-
tute personal damage suits against
employers for contraction of occupa-
tional diseases not specifically COW
cred by the workmen's compensation
law.
The bill provides for an appeal to
a medical board of review of decisions
made by the Industrial Commission in
occupational disease claims. The
board is to be composed of outstand-
ing specialists in occupational dis
eases.
Senator Lawrence A. Kane, Cincin-
natl, introduced Senate Bill No. 295,
which provides for the elimination of
all restrictions on wage assignments
as guarantee or security in connec-
tion with loans or purchases.
introduced as an emergency meas
ure, the bill states that "The reason
for this emergency lies in the fact that
the present restrictions on wage as
signments are retarding business ac-
tivity and impeding business re-
covery."
| This measure will be strenuously
opposed by organized labor, which has
fought for years to prevent assign
ment of wages as security for loans
to workingmen, Secretary Treasurer
/ Donnelly said. Senator Kane said the
bill was improperly drawn, and a
substitute measure would take its
place.
A bill permitting cities to require
payment of prevailing wage rates or
public contracts was introduced as
Senate Bill No. 3O2 by Senator Will.
liam j. Zoul, Cleveland. 1t was re-
ferred to the Senate Commerce an6
Labor Committee for hearing.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-05-05
HOUSING CENSUS
BILL BY WAGNER

Washington, D. c. (ILNS) Sen
ator Robert F. Wagner of New York
has introduced a bill providing for a
housing census at fve-year intervals,
beginning in 1910. Such a census is
supported by organized labor.
"The various programs of the gov
ernment to raise the standards of liv-
ing through improved housing condi-
tions, to relieve the financial distress
of home owners, and to promote the
extension of the construction indus
try, have had to proceed without ade-
quate statistical information as to the
nature and scope of the problems at
hand" Wagner said.
Wagner read a letter from Presi-
dent Green of the American Fedora
tion of Labor urging that census be
undertaken in order to Ensure the
most economical, efficient and intelli-
gent development of our housing and
home building programs"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-05-05
Anti Injunction Measure
May Be Revived In House;
Identical OF Federal Act
Bill DEGREES No Injunction Shall Be Issued During Labor
Dispute Without Hearing In Open COurt-Republ
can Leaders Have Said Bill Would Be Passed.

the House codes committee last week
by Chairman William HI. Deddens,
Cincinnati, following short hearing
at which only proponents of the bill
were heard.
House Bill 369, introduced by Rep
resentative Martin Blum, Cleveland,
proposed to license and regulate the
plastering and lathing industry, but
suffered the fate of similar proposals
for the contracting and painting in
dustries, which are reposing in sub
committees, although little or no op-
position to them was offered in the
hearings.
Speaking for favorable considera-
tion of House Bill 369, in addition to
Representative Blum, were John Roo
ney, international vice-president of
the plasterers' union; John Burns,
president, and John Billow, secretary,
of the Ohio State Plasterers' Confer
ence; Charles j. Case, secretary treas
urer of the Ohio State Building and
Construction Trades Council, and
Clarence Kemp, business represent
ative of the Columbus Plasterers' To-
cal union.
Although the labor representatives
urged that the bill be recommended
for passage, as it would establish min
imum standards for the industry, it
was referred to a subcommittee, an
other method of killing legislation.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-05-05
(sy Ohio Labor News servioe)

Columbus, Ohio.-A modified form
of labor's requested regulation of the
issuance Of injunctions in labor dis
putes showed signs of renewed life in
the judiciary committee of the House
of Representatives last week as a
roundup of the nine votes necessary
to recommend it for passage was
quietly begun by House leaders.
Substitute House Bill 16, offered by
legislative and administration leaders
as compromise for the original meas
ure introduced by Representative
Lody Huml, Cleveland, has remained
inactive in the judiciary committee
since it's rejection by labor leaders
several weeks ago.
The substitute bill DEGREES that no
injunction shall be issued during a
labor dispute without a hearing in
open court, but provides none of the
definitions and other specific restric-
tions contained in the original meas
ure sponsored by labor, which is iden-
tical with the federal Norris La
Guardia Act.
Republican leaders have said that
the substitute bill would be passed
fulfilling a platform pledge of the
party to labor.
Another labor measure was arbi-
trarily referred to subcommittee OF
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-05-05

want peace. We went through the
World War, doing our full part. The
lessons of that experience have con-
vinced us that world problems can be
solved only under conditions of peace
and through the instrumentalities of
peace. The working people of this
country are firm in their desire to
avoid ENHANCEMENT in the intrigues
of nations seeking ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of
territories on protection of the gains
of former aggression.
eve believe that the present neu-
trality law has served the interests of
peace between nations and that it
should be continued as it was enacted
in 1887.
american labor is disturbed by OBJ
vious efforts to promote war hysteria.
We cannot forget the loss of life and
manhood when generation of young
manhood was conscripted for the
World War.
Labor throughout the length and
breadth of the United States is OPP
posed to sending another generation
into the trenches of war and we urge
that every possible safeguard be taken
to avoid anything that would need
lessly contribute to war develop
ment.
"This is no time for experimental
ton. Labor therefore urges contin-
uance of measure that has been help.
full in the hope that peace may be
served"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-05-05
CONGRESS IS ASKED
FOR RETENTION OF
NEUTRALITY ACT

Washington, d. c. (ILNS).-Ask-
ing retention of the present neutrality
law, the American Federation Of La
Dor told the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee that American labor be-
lieves the law has served the interests
of peace.
A change in the neutrality law
might be interpreted as abandonment
of the peoples stand against involve
ment in foreign quarrels, Paul Schar-
renberg, Legislative representative of
the A. F. of L., said in statement
which he read to the committee. The
statement was by President William
Green of the federation.
Changes Now Opposed
Workers, remembering the expert
ences of the last war, are firm in their
determination to preserve peace fo1
the United States, Scharrenberg said
The statement follows:
"The American Federation of Labor
has endorsed the principles upor
which the neutrality act was based
that neutral nation has obligations
as we'll as rights and that the muni
tions industry is matter of public
concern. We do not believe this is
the time to make changes in this law
for any change in this Legislation
might be interpreted as change il
our foreign policy.
$50 essential is it for our country tt
do it's part in maintaining peace be
tween nations that in my opinion w,
should do everything possible to avoi'
raising any doubt as to our wish t.
remain aloof from the controversies
of other countries.
"The workers of the United State
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-05-05
(ny ohio Labor News service)

Columbus, Ohio.-The Ninety-Third
General Assembly last week gave first
recognition to the legislative program
of the Ohio State Federation of Labor
when the House of Representative
approved a bill changing the name of
the Department of Industrial Rela-
tions to the Department of Labor.
The bill was introduced by Repre-
sentative Albert F. Stokes, Lancaster,
at the request of Secretary-T Treasurer
Thomas j. Donnelly of the Ohio State
Federation of Labor. 1t was approved
in the House by vote of 108 to /,
Representative John j. Buckley, Jr.
CD, Youngstown, casting the lone
dissenting vote.
Representative Stokes, in his pre-
sentation of the bill to the House,
pointed out that it's provisions were
contained in platform pledges of both
parties, and that it was neither "rip-
per" nor clipper" legislation.
Good-natured bantering entered into
the short debate, when Representative
George Harter CD, Akron, urged
unanimous support of the bill, as it
was "the first opportunity any of US
have had to establish labor record"
Reverend L. H. Myers (R), Lima,
chairman of the House Labor Commit
tee, rose to the occasion by stating
that "at least no subcommittee was
necessary on this bill"
Majority Floor Leader J. Harry Nc
Gregor, Coshocton, urged passage Of
the bill as "a platform pledge of both
parties, and platform pledges are not
to be used only to get in Office, but
something to live up to to stay in Of
fee in Ohio"
Other legislation of interest to labor
acted upon by the House of Repre-
sentatives last week included:
Establishing 54-hour week fol
guards at Mansfield Reformatory ano
London prison farm, and increasing
salaries from a $3.50 monthly mi.d-
mum to $3.50 and the maximum from
$3.50 to $17O. The bill equalizes the
hour and pay rates of those two insti
tutions with that in effect at Ohio
Penitentiary.
Approval of Senate Bill authoriz
ing municipalities to assess fire fight
ers per cent of their salaries fol
relief and pension funds, and broad
ening the taxing authority for tha
purpose.
Under a suspension of the rules
three bills of interest to labor wer,
introduced in the Senate last week.
Senator Horace S. Keifer, Spring
field, introduced Senate Bill No. 297
providing for inclusion in the work
mems compensation law of all occu
pational diseases, defined as "a dis
ease peculiar to particular indus
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-05-05
Labor Department Name Is
Approved By Representatives;
Change Is Asked By Labor

the right to represent buffet car, par
lor car and coach porters on the Chi
cago & Northwestern Railway, defeat
ing the Porters' Industrial Organiza-
ton by a 42-to-9 vote in an election
conducted by the National Mediation
Board.
A nationwide organization drive is
now under way by this international,
which was given jurisdiction over
train porters at the mid-winter ses-
sion of the A. F. of L. executive coun-
Gil. The union expects to bring at
least 1000 men into the A. F. of L.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-05-05
JOB GAIN BELOW USUAL
SEASONAL INCREASE

Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-Secre-
tary of Labor Perkins reports that
about 100000 more workers were en-
ployed in non-agricultural industries
in March this year than in March
1898. The gain of 100000, however
between February and March was
slightly smaller than the usual sea.
sonal increase,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1939-05-05
Sleeping Car POrters
Trim Company Union

Chicago (ILNS). - Another "com-
pany union" on the railroads has been
given knockout blow, this time by
the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car
Porters, American Federation of La
Dor affiliate. The brotherhood won