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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-18

expense of the same, to make and
keep good and sufficient bridges a
cross the said canal, so as to prevent
any inconvenience, in the usage of said
road, or roads, by reason of said canal
crossing the same ="
The act provides that the Legisla-
ture may at all times enact laws for
the erecting and maintaining Of
bridges across the canal at the ex-
pense of the company, Mr.. Gasaway
contends, and subjects the company
to ':forfeitures, pains and penalties
for not complying with such laws.
Mr.. Gassaway informed the Legis-
lature that about an average of 5000
motor vehicles a day must detour be-
cause of the lack Of crossing facilities
while about an average of 80 vessels
a day use the canal.
He pointed out it was proposed
float bridges or barges be placed at
this point and that certain hours of the
day be set aside for vessels and other
hours of the day for vehicular traffic.
Both vessels. and vehicles would be
expected to accommodate themselves
to the hours designed, he wrote.
"The corps of engineers have de-
clined to provide temporary crossing
facilities despite the great public in
convenience now undergone" Mr.. Gas
saway continued, "and despite the
fact that the circuitous detours on
roads not constructed to accommodate
the volume of traffic, have resulted
in increased highway accidents and
DEATH"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-18
DATE CHANGED FOR
HOLIDAY WEEK EARLIER
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ness of the change and the lateness OF
it's announcement than from the fact
itself.
Governor O'Conor's comment on the
change was impeccable. He said ne
would go along with the President.
It is hardly possible he couldn't do
otherwise, but it does scent that he
might have caught the spirit of the
thing and let off ringing blast about
the Maryland Free State and its right
to do things it's own way regardless
of any attempted assumption of pow
er by Washington.
To many, this move on the part of
the President is more of publicity
stunt than anything else. And yet,
on the other hand, he is talked about
to degree that should satisfy the
most prodigious appetite for such pab-
ulum.
There seems to be no national law
regulating the Thanksgiving Day date,
so it is evident Mr.. Roosevelt is act
ing entirely within his rights when
he changes the date which has come
down from George Washington's days.
But the Immortal George" is very
unimportant incident in the history
of these United States when other
names are waited on the ozone.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-18

WILL PETITION
QUICK ACTION
Delaware Body Senses Traffic
Disability In Lack Of Bridge
At st. Georges
LENGTHY DETOURS NOW
REQUIRED BY ACCIDENT

The citizens of the Del-Mar-Va Pc
ninsula are vitality interested in the
matter of the construction of a new
bridge over the Chesapeake and Della
ware Canal at st. Georges which was
rammed by a freighter and torn en-
tirely from its position; which acct
dent has necessitated detours ever
since.
In these days of rapid transporta-
ton, distances are annihilated and
places, once far apart, now form al
most adjacent communities, since the
invention of the convenient and rap
idly moving motor car. Nowadays,
round trip from Pocomoke to Balti-
more in a day is of common occur
renee, and the farther route to that
city, crossing the Susquehanna at
Havre de Grace, is favorite, rather
than possibly shorter one by ferries.
Consequently, the accident at st.
Georges has been the cause of a great
deal of travel disability, and some
complaint has arisen as to the delay
which seemingly is accompanying a
new project. It will, therefore, oc-
casion a great deal of satisfaction that
the Delaware Legislature has taken
the matter up with Congress and no
doubt will call upon the secretary of
war to afford temporary crossing
over the Canal at st. Georges in &C
cordance with obligations assumed by
the u. S. Government when the water
way was bought from the canal COM
pany 20 years ago.
This action by the Legislature was
requested by the Wilmington Cham
Der of Commerce in communications
from Gerrish Gassaway to Senator
David w. Steele, president pro tenn
of the Senate, and Frank r. Zebley,
speaker Of the House.
eve are insisting that the United
States Government through the U. S.
engineers afford temporary crossing
facilities at this point for the con-
venience of highway traffic." Mr..
Gassaway wrote the Legislature.
"The, requirement by the United
States government Of the Chesapeake
and Delaware Canal by purchase un-
der authority of an act of Congress
approved March 2, 1919, provided that
with it the United States assumed
the obligation of continuing highway
crossings over the canal at various
localities"
An act of the General Assemly, Jan.
20, 1901, called for the incorporation
of company for the purpose of build
ing and operating the canal, and pro-
vided that whenever the canal shall
cross any public road it shall be the
duty of the company cat the proper
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-18
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ficult to see Johnson's fast one on a
clear day, but it was impossible to
see them that afternoon. Chapman,
the Cleveland short stop was at the
bat. Two strikes were called on him,
and as johnson got set for the next
pitch Chappie walked away from the
plate to the bench.
Billy Evans was umpiring behind
the plate and, as Chapman walked
away, Evans said: "Hey, Chapman,
wait a minute! You have another
strike coming to you."
"You can have it," Chappie shouted.
"I don't want it. It's too dark up
there"
What I can't understand is this:
Hoyt says it was impossible to see the
ball. What I want to know is: How
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-18
COLUMN
1907 Race Street,
Philadelphia, 5000

Prof. E. J. Clarke,
Worcester Democrat,
Pocomoke City, Md.
Dear Sir:
Your valuable medium has been
regularly received and columns thor
oughly scanned and digested by me.
Your special front page feature
"Chirps" is enjoyed very much and
usually read by me first Of all.
Congratulations on your Especial
Issue" of recent date. It brought back
to me fond recollections when I was
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-18
CAMPAIGN IS
ACTIVE TO STOP
PNEUMONIA
Health Department VIII Start
In The Fall To Fight This
Dread Disease
HAS FURNISHED SERUM
FOR IT'S TREATMENT

Preparations are under way by the
State Department of Health, for a
very active campaign against pneu-
monia, starting in the fall, before the
pneumonia season opens.
AS a preliminary step, DR.. r. II.
Riley, Director of the Department an
nounced that an institute, for the in
struction of county health officers,
public health nurses and laboratory
workers, in the newer methods OF
treatment of the disease, is to be held
in Baltimore City, September %. Ac-
cording to present plans, the morning
session will be held at Osler Hall, 1211
Cathedral Street, and will be devoted
to a review and the discussion of var
ious phases of pneumonia control. The
afternoon session will probably be
held at one of the local hospitals and
will be devoted to instruction in labora
tory procedure with specific reference
to precautionary measures to be used
in the newer methods Of treatment.
The course is being arranged under
the direction of the Pneumonia Con-
troll Committee of the State Board of
Health-Dr. M. G. Pincoffs, Profess
sor of Medicine at the University OF
Maryland, chairman; DR.. Huntington
Williams, Commissioner of Health,
Baltimore City and DR.. r. 81. Riley,
Director of the Department. Instruc-
ton in the most recent methods OF
treatment vii be given by DR.. Perrin
Long of the Johns Hopkins Hospital
and by DIR. Horace L. Hodes of Syden-
ham Hospital.
In announcing the arrangements for
the course, DR.. Riley said: Funds
were appropriated by the last session
of the State Legislature for pneu-
monia treatment and control in the
counties. In order that the most eff
fective use possible may be made OF
these funds, it is important that the
county health officers and the county
nurses who will be assigned to this
service be familiar with the newer
procedures.
Pneumonia ranks fifth as a cause
of death in Maryland. In the toll
taken of human lives it is exceeded
only by diseases Of the heart, the kid
neys, cancer and cerebral hemorrhage.
In the last three years over 10000
cases with over 5000 deaths from the
various forms Of the disease have oc-
Cured in Maryland. There were s.
396 cases with 1858 deaths in 1886
3,466 cases and 1888 deaths in 1887;
and $3.50 cases and 1851 deaths in
1888.
"For the last your years special
laboratory service as an aid in the
diagnosis Of pneumonia has been a.
valuable to physicians in the counties,
through the central and branch labora-
tories of the State Department of
Health. The Department has furnish
ed the matching serum for the treat
ment of the disease. The serum
treatment marked great advance in
the control of the disease. We are
looking forward to even greater
greater results from the use of the
new drugs now available. The funds
set aside for this purpose will enable
the Department to provide the neces-
sary laboratory aid to physicions and
to furnish the drugs for residents of
the counties unable to buy them at
their own expenses"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Levin J. Miller, Of
Penns Grove, N. J., after spending
about ten days with friends and rela-
tives at Cedar Hall, Pocomoke City,
Rehoboth and Cape Charles, returned
home Sunday accompanied by Mr..
Miller's brother-in-law and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. w. T. Howard Of Cedar Hall.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-08-18

Miss Mary Ellen Savage, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Savage of
this city is visiting her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. William Savage
and also her cousin, Mrs. Roland Per-
ry, in Chestertown.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
GOODWILL
INDUSTRIES

Carrying its work relief polio
les right into the Christmas e a
son, the Goodwill Industries here
in Omaha feel that you, like
many other Omaha citizens, be-
lieve that thet best way to help
people who n in need is to help
them help themselves, by giving
mot Charity, but A Chance. .
This policy-you vii agree, helps
miles to maintain their NOR
ale.
A. the approach Of Chri stmas
this Is dou-ly important, fer most
parents would much rather pur-
chase presents for their Riddles
from THEIR OWN EARNINGS
than to have them come as gifts
from charitable groups. There
fore, we are using this medium
to inform people who are interest
ed in this type of program to aid
them in building up a permanent
Revolving Fund to be used by
tho institut en- in order to provide
creative employment for me- ae
end handicapped people at the
Christmas time and during dull
seasons of the year. Goodwill a.
grees to keep this as a perman-
emit fund by replenishing it from
its own funds from time to time.
We believe that this is the sound
est way to insure the coming of
Santa to some hundreds of 0m-
aha kidd;es.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

On Tuesday afternoon Dec.
18th at A PM a tea Will be given
at the Logan Fontenelle Homes,
1450 23rd Plaza, sponsored by the
Junior Auxiliary CuD Of the Ur-
ban League. At this time Miss
Villa B. Player registrar of Ben
nett College will present the
story of Bennett. Miss Player is
also head of the French Depart
ment of Bennett College in
Greensboro, North Carolina. She
has spent a year of study at the
University of Grenoble in Southern
France and has done graduate
work in Oberlin, Chicago and
Wisconsin. Bennett is often re-
ferred to as the Vassar of Negro
women as it is fast setting the
standard of Negro women's ccl-
leges throughout the country. All
are invited and especially those
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
Earthly Paradise Well
Received

The Muse Drama Guild gave
their initial performance, Earth
ly Paradise" at the Urban Lea
quo auditorium, Sunday after.
noon, Dec. II. The play, directed
by Mrs. Raymond Brown, who
was formerly director of the
Richard B. Harrison Players of
Akron, Ohio was well received
sy an dntl usia sic and apple
ciative audience.
The cast, consisting of Mus. S.
G. Hanger, Miss Doris Newland,
Mrs. Bert Fowler, Gaines Brad
lord and Mr.. Richard Lewis, re-
ceived many commendable state
ments on their fine performance.
The artificial sunlight flooding
tho stage through the French
doors added much to the scenic
effect.
After the play, the guests en-
joyed a social hour. The coffee
table, decorated with candles and
poinsettas, was presided over by
Mrs. Ebert Sounthard assisted
by Mrs. Grayce Bradford and the
NAA staff.
Mrs. Harvey Carter was in
charge of makeup. Stage tech
nician, Mr.. Raymond Gordon;
house manager, NJ +. Saybert
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
BRADLEY HOME TO ATTEND
SISTERS FUNERAL

John Bradley who is now in
the CCC Camps at Wellington,
Kan, was called home on account
Of the death Of his sister, Miss
Dorothy Bradley of 2715 Parker
Street, Omaha, Nebr., who died
in a local hospital on December
18th. Miss Bradley has been
sick for more than a year. She
was sixteen years Of age and a
student of technical High school.
She leaves to mourn her loss: a
father, Zell Bradley, mothnr
Sophrania Bradley, and three
brothers and one sister.
Mr.. John Bradley will be in
the city visiting friends until
January 8, 1910 at which time he
will return to the CGC Camps
for another eighteen months.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

plete their Xmas presents. And
as you know these lovely ladies
exchange presents each year.
The hostess served a tasty re
past. The time is approaching
and the day Is near that we all
will celebrate hat glorious day
the Christ Child was born. And
a. a club, we are deeply CRATE
full for the joy, gladness, and
good siding it brings. May we
take this opportunity to extend
to you a most cordially wish for
a very Merry Christmas and, a
New Year of Happiness. Mrs. d.
G. Riddle; Mrs. l.. I. Clark, Mrs.
Claude McFall, Mrs. A. L. Haw-
kins, Mrs. w. r. Rogers, Mrs.
Jasper Cole, Mrs. Vida lowers,
Mrs. W. l.. Myers, Mrs. Charles
Harold, and Mrs. H. L. Preston.
Mrs. Cozy Nicholson, Pres.
Mrs. R. c. Price, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
THIS WEEK
In Religion and Thought
ROBERT l. MOODY

MERRY Christine
This has become a trite ex-
preston but its true meaning has
weight. For Ehottands of pep
plo this Christmas pill not be
merry because of war or financial
eds. For these, Christmas will
be a good one If they have health
and salvation. They may not be
destitute of many things, but if
the love of the Babe Of Bethlehem
is in their hearts, they have the
true Christmas spirit.
For these who may be able to
give a few presents, remember
that the price is not the most
lrporaant factor.
1.-THE gift without the giver is
bare" We must remember those
less fortunate than we are and
share our happiness with them.
The Wise Men brought gifts
of gold, frankineense and myrrth.
We may not be able to give eth
er one of these to our Lord or
fellcwmen, but We may decide in
the sentiment of the childhood
verse:
"What shall | give him (them)
poor as | am?
If were a shepherd, I'd give
Him (them) a lamb;
If | were a Wise Man, I'd do
my part,
Yet what shall | give Him
(them) Give my Heart"
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

aucc you know that night of all
nights was the "b,g night even
TO his church known ms White
Gift service night and well. it
deserved its name of white
Gift" because every thing was
white but a few. And the Civ
ms, well from the looks CT the
envelope that went into the
money container. | say the Civ
inc wasn't bad. About twenty or
more ushers all uniformed and
everything one hundred percent
from tho different locals headed
BY some of the presidents came
Il render what ever services
they could to make the night one
10 be remembered by some act
done by them.
That feel safe in saying they
did all CT that, when they played
ther part so we'll in the "Ushers
Basket Possession" was a scene
within itself long to be llsmem-
bered. Now Ushers, | am sure
Mr.. Saunders didn't mean, or
think it that way. The reason he
wanted you to keep one hand be-
hind you while you were carrying
tho baskets, just a little precau-
tionary measure you know. | told
him / could vouch for all of you
and you believed in Santa Claus.
Mr.. Herbert reports a very suc-
cessful pre-Mass Tea of last
Sunday. Wish to thank all who
helped to make it a success.
lions local held it election of
officers last Sunday. Among
those elected were: Mrs. Todd,
reelected president; Mr.. WEES
sions, treasurer; Mrs. Caldwell,
secretary, Jack Hall, assistant;
Claude Williams, chaplin. Other
officers will be appointed by the
president at the next regular
meeting.
Just hear we would like to Of
fer a prayer for our "shut-ins''
and those who haven't been able
to attend our meeting. We are
hoping to see them out soon. We
arc all looking forward TO the
outcome of the old fashion box
lunch spread. All those who are
planning on coming out. Well
bring your pastor, his wife and
a friend or two and lets eat and
be merry once again.
Glad to see so many Ushers
on the job is it because Santa
Claus a'coning?
Salem, Bethel, Pleasant Green,
|" B-C-ing-U.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

Try Flushing Excess Poisons
And Acid Thru Kidneys
And Stop Gettn ny Up Nights
80 Cents Proves 1t

When your kidneys are over
taxed and your bladder is irritat-
ed and passage scanty and often
slrarts and burns, you may need
Gold Medal HARLEM Oil Capsul-
cs, a fine harmless stimulant and
diuretic that starts to work at
once and costs but 30 cents at
any modern drugstore.
It's one good safe way to put
more healthy activity into kid
neys and bladder-yol should
sleep more soundly the whole
night through. But be sure 10
pet GOLD MEDAL its genuine
medicine for weak kidneys-right
from HARLEM in Holland.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

The Friendly 1G Bridge CLUB
met at the resident of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Penn, Bill Pinkney.
The meeting was conducted in a
fine state. After the meeting was
over twelve hands of bridge was
played. The awards we're to Mn.
p. Atkins and Mrs. Lefall. A de-
lie Gus repast was served by the
hostess.
Mr.. Avant, President
w. T. Ford, Reporter
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

mo are interested in furthering
their educational careers.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
MODERN ART CLUB

The Modern Art Club met
Dee. 1871 with Mrs. II. L. Pres
ton as hostess. The meet ng was
called to order by the president.
Forty-five minutes were spent in
6 business meeting. And on ac-
count of some other plans, the
date of the Xmas Party has been
moved back to Wednesday Dec.
ri, 1889. The time and place has
net been changed. The members
I working tirelessly to COM
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
City Union of Ushers &
Usherettes
Jack Hall, Reporter
WE. 2094

Mr.. Saunders of Mt. Moriah's
local will long be thankful, for
the lovely weather we enjoyed
last Sunday the 1t7h. Why? Be
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

Mrs. c. M. Wiley of 2s75 Ohio
Street wishes DO thank the many
friends for the beautiful flowers,
lovely cards and telephone calls,
also visits during her recent ill
nes at home and in the hospital.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

Hanger; and property manager,
Mrs. Ray Williams.
Evening star., 1939-11-22
CAPITALS RADIO PROGRAM
WEDNESDAYS PROGRAM NOVEMBER n, 1899.

NOVEMBER Il, 1899.
Evening star., 1939-11-22

not made until 1890 pm. and the
second at 5 pm. In other sections
OF the city, it was said, mail is re-
ceived in the homes between the
hours of 8 and in the morning
and 2 and in the afternoon.
Stephen Balcerowicz reported on
the last meeting of the Federation of
Citizens Associations. He was
elected a delegate to the Fedora
ton instead of w. G. Staderman, as
was announced at the last meeting
Of the association. o. G. Splitter was
reelected delegate.
F. G. Hendrick. ]. G. pascoe, j. v.
Stanton, G. E. Hyatt and Mr.. Bal
cerowicz were appointed as a COM
mittee to confer through the Fedora
ton with its attorney on legal mat
ters to hasten correction of smoke
conditions, at the Potomac Electric
Power Co. plant on Benning road.
Officers Elected.
Officers elected were G. A. Wood,
president; Mr.. Pascoe, vice presi-
dent; Mr.. Splitter, secretary; Miss
E. L. Woodward, treasurer. Alvin
Bean, Mr.. Splitter and Charles Bird,
jr, were elected to the New Mem
bers Committee.
New members taken into the as
sociation include Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur V. English, M. Ulitsky, j.
Blumberg, Mrs. Eva Eshleman. Mr.
Hendrick, Mrs. Florence Thomas, Mr.
Evening star., 1939-11-22
Comdr. Lovett to Talk
On the War at Sea

An off-the-record talk by Comdr
L. P. Lovett, public relations officer
Of the Navy Department, will feature
a meeting Of the George Washington
Chapter, Organized Reserve Asso-
citation, to be held Monday night in
the Virginia Public Service Audito-
rum on North Washington street in
Alexandria, Va.
COmdr. Loyett's tonic will be
Evening star., 1939-11-22
Benning 10 Garry
Fight for Policemen
10 Commissioners
Citizens Association
Protest Late Mail in
River Terrace Area

The Benning Citizens Association
resolved last night to advise the
District Commissioners of communi-
cations between the association and
Maj. Ernest w. Brown, superin-
tendent of police, in an effort to
secure more patrolmen in No. II
precinct.
Maj. Brown stated in his letter
to the association that he had rec
commended an additional 100 men
to the Commissioners and they in
turn had seen fit to recommend only
Is to the Budget Bureau. 1t. j. L.
Norris of No. II advised the group
that the Southeast Council had
asked for Is more policemen for the
District, to be divided between No.
and No. II, is men to go to the
former and 10 to No. II.
Evening star., 1939-11-22
}. N. Achuff Appointed

John N. Achuff. aviation chief
machinist's mate, U. S. NJ, a resi-
dent of the District, has been issued
an acting appointment as machin-
list in the Navy to rank from No.
vember II, the Navy Department
announced today. His present sta
tion is with Fighting Squadron s..
Evening star., 1939-11-22

Hyatt, Mr.. Stanton, G. F. Charles,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Haight, Mrs.
Mulligan aid Mr.. Beard.
Evening star., 1939-11-22
Protest Late Mail Deliveries,

A motion was passed asking that
a letter be written Postmaster v. G.
Burke requesting earlier delivery of
mail in the River Terrace area. It
was pointed out by resident of the
community that the first delivery is
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1939-06-15
THE LOW DOWN
--fron-
HICKORY GROVE

Business in the U. s., it sure has a
strong constitution, and instead of being
dead and buried, as you might expect
from taking every connection that any
body could think UP, it still totters
around
And every day, business, it has been
on the operating table. And they have
taken out or re-designed its whole
inWardS And how it has kept on
functioning, will go down in history as
the eighth wonder of the world.
From ocean to ocean they have adj
ministered castor oil, hot baths, cold
baths, and used the stomach pump.
And every time business showed a
flutter of the eye-lid, they operated
again-with, and without, anesthetics.
Grasshoppers, they may be problem
in certain places; boll-weevils in other
places; plump ladies in sailors pants in
others. But our chief problem and
menace, it is this new crop of Econ
omistS-and they been living on the fat
Of the land
But the rest of us-our belt, it still
goes around times
Yours, with the low down,
10 SIERRA.
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DR.. SchOU to Haze
REPRESENTATIVE Here.

A representative of the DR.. Scholl
foot remedy company will be at the
M ]. Murphy clothing store all day
today.