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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
CHURCH IS SUED
 IN $7,OOO ACTION
Woman Seeks Compensa- ton for Injuries in Fall;
 Doctor Sued

St. Francis Xavier Church Corp. of this city has been named oefend- ant in a $7,000 damage suit filed in common pleas court this morning by Catherine Sugrue of this city wherein the woman seeks to recover for injuries sustained in a fall Feb- ruary of this month in front of the parish hall on Washington street.
 The woman complains that she suffered & concussion of the brain and multiple contusions and abras- ions of both legs and that the de- fendant was negligent in allowing rain water to fall from the parish hall roof to the sidewalk, forming an icy covering. she alleges she slip- ped on the icy sidewalk and was thrown forcibly to the ground.
 Mary Green of this city asks dam ages of si0000 from Max H. Ruby of this city in 6 second suit filed in this court today.
 She alleges that on March p, 1888, she consented to help disengage bumpers of her car and that of the defendants which were locked on Prospect street, and suffered a crushed and fractured finger when the defendant in backing up to loosen the bumpers failed to signal his intention of backing up. Her left finger was caught between the bumpers which she claims will be permanently disformed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

operated as to maintain the merit system and prevent the patronage system, 1t is @ delusion and Q snare.
 The civil service system in a man. ager city has to change its empha- sis from that which 1t should have under the older forms of municipal government. Civil service arose out of the necessity of preventing the discharge of faithful employe to make room for @ politicians hench- man, so the emphasis was mostly on preventing discharge of employees. But when @ manager is held respon- sible, he can hardly be 50 held if the method of discharging an incoi1i- petent employe is practically un- usable. The good manager never recklessly fires employees, for nothing so shatters morale and lowers gefl- eral efficiency as the panic that ar- bitrary treatment of employees causes. So the manager plan lessens the chance of such dismissals to Q van- ishing point.
 Tn manager cities the emphasis of the merit system lies in the process of selecting new employees. Munich pal employment is, and in sense should be, 6 pattern for all employ. ment. Consequently 1t attracts in manager cities not only those who can serve well but also those who know that steady employment at reasonable hours and pay, with the prospect of a pension on retirement is a great attraction in Q stormy economic world. The technical de- tails of the newer manager city charters and of the Model City Charter of the National Municipal league represent the best thought and practice produced by personnel management in public and private employment.
 The Budget
 The chart by which the govern- mental machine is steered through each year is the budget. It Is drawn up in tentative form by the manager. He knows the expenditures Of each department and bureaus for the pre- ceding year. He collects from de- partment heads and bureau chiefs their ideas about the next years ex- penditures. He puts all together and then "cuts and tries" in keeping with the estimated revenue. Then he presents 1t as e whole to the council. Each member then looks ct each ite,,, critically from the point of view of a representative of those who must pay the bills and need the serv. ice. The public is always granted special opportunity to make sugges- tons at budget hearings.. Then, once adopted, the budget is the years sailing chart for each department and bureau, unless totally unfore- seen circumstances interfere.
 Tn the next article we will deal with the manager as c man and c human being.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

membership win suzpazs any zsaEz Republican oreaniz8iA6a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
YALE PROM GIRL
 CANNOT BE FOUND

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 2s.-UP) Local police were requested today to search for i0-year Clarie Hanish, Pelham, N. Y., who disap- peared from home after attending the Yale Junior Prom with Sopho- more Robert c. Currie, Friday night.
 Currie, who lives at New Rochelle, told authorities he took the girl home Saturday night, but that she was unable to get in because her parents were not there and she had no keys.
 He took her to a Pelham tourist hon Currie said, and then drove to New Rochelle.
 Currie said he received Q phone call from the girl Sunday noon. She has rot been seen or heard from since then.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
LOCAL PHARMACY
 JOINS DRUG CLUB
Listed Among First Hun. dred Members in Hall
 of Pharmacy

The Ridgewood Drug Company Of Waterbury with Dennis J. Delaney is secretary. treasurer, IS among the first 100 members of the Interna. tional Drug Club of the Hall Of Pharmacy at the New York Worlds Fair. Tn an official announcement of the honor accorded the local firm, the Hail of Pharmacy makes the following announcement:
 Through the International Drug Club, America's retail druggists for the first time are having an oppor- tunity to participate in their indus try's program at c major exposition Membership in this club entities MT. Reilly and MT. Delaney to pri- vate facilities for entertainment. in. formation service. food, and refresh. nients at the fair.
 The program Of the drug industry in the Haii of Pharmacy. one of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
Popular Couple
 Observe Silver Wedding Jubilee

It was 25 years ago that Pas- quale and Natalie Moffa married, 25 years ago at Our Lady of Lourdes church. Then 1t was only Q few years since they both had come to America to live from their birthplace, Italy.
 Living always in the same place, at i45 Granby street, Mir. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
GOVERNOR REPLIES
 TO IRISH C. O.P.

Governor Raymond E. BaldwinS reply to the Waterbury Irish Re- publican clubs recent endorsement of Col. Roy '. Rice for the post of superintendent of state police VIII be read ct . regular club meeting Thursday night ct 6 o'clock .n the Steele building. President John Me- Hugh will preside.
 The club has also received a let- ter from Col. Rice, expressing his gratitude for their unsolicited sup- port.
 President McHugh plans to in- augurate e drive for new members. intending that the local clubs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

clerks will serve those who have been unable to get to the office dur ing the regular 9 to 5 o'clock busi- ness day.
 Duplicates Ready
 Tn the event that any of the per- sons liable to the tax, those between ages of 2i to 60 years, inclusive, have lost their bills or failed to receive them at their present addresses, the tax collector said that bills will be made out for them on application at the office. All information re- lating to payment of the tax is avail- able at the tax collectors office.
 Of the approximate $i68,000 esti- mated due from the tax, $l35, 900 goes to the state and this payment must be made shortly after the 30-day per- iod from February through March 2, Thursday.
 About $ii,000 was paid yesterday of the old age assistance taxes and @ like amount collected today would bring the total to around $l07 900, leaving s2s,000 to be paid Wednesday and Thursday in order to equal the amount due the state.
 It was repeated today that failure to receive @ bill for the old age as- sistance tax does not relieve anyone liable to the tax from obligation to pay. Thus, should any person within the 2l-60 years age group fail to pay the due tax by Thursday night, the $l penalty is added by statute, regardless, and the payment will be due at the $4 rate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
STARS SADDLE IN FILM

Robert Montgomery, some years ago an ardent polo player, but who gave up the game, has always kept his polo saddle as a souvenir. He yesterday loaned it to Dennis o. Keefe, for his polo series in Kid form Texas"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
IF YOU FEEL SUNK Reud slsls ard cheer up

Are you 70 blun thns nfs is no tsmxer wos4h iivine7 Do you cry sasilyl Do ye1 {esz IQH, mgAh, depressed just AbBsznt4Sy &DNXf
 Then hefe'e good nee4 Tor vUa fB cnse yeN need good general system toHic 4Nzt take famous AydiR E Plnkhame *eEsfMbIe Com pound, Let iis wholesome hefbe and FCese help Mature build up more ptyaiHei Fsslst more easily throw 0A the "hlussr and kips more energy to enJoy 1iIe.
 MILLIONS of women have 4cp1u1e& Np- yn this Compound end have pzssed the word dong to fFidnds and neiehboFs, and te tAcis children.
 Why not take Plakhsns compyund and 70 s'smlling thru"7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

Many industrial plants are being constructed in North Manchuria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28
Old Age Assistance
 Taxes Reach $96, ,661
LastMlnute Rush to Necessitate Augmented Clerical Staif-Compulsory $l Penalty on After Thursday

Old age assistance tax collections reached total of $0666l last night with Thursday the last day payment
 may be made at the $S rate The law requires that $
 penalty be added after Thursday night making the due $4 for all who fail to pay within the specified time Tax Collector William A. Ennis stated today that the office will remain open from o'clock tomorrow morning until o'clock tomorrow night and that an extra force of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

seven largest buildings ct the Fair, is in three divisions, occupying more than on acre of exhibit space directly on tho Theme Center. The pharmacy exhibition Is in three phases, the first of which deals with pharmaceuncui cnem:stry and the story behind the familiar Rx prescription symbol.
 The second phase is devoted to the family medicine cabinet as the first line of defense against infection and disease. This story will be drain- atlzed in the largest medicine cabs inet ever built, behind the i6-by.20- foot mirror of which ten i2-foot puppets win enact c drama of the care and precision in manufacture and distribution of nationally adver. tised drug products.
 The third phase of the pharmacy exhibition will show c conception of the drug store of the future.
 Many industrial plants are being
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

Mrs. Moffa have raised e family Of seven, five sons and two daugh- ters, who are: Mary Rose, Frank, Orlando, Carmella, Domcnic, John sud Joseph.
 The family really celebrated the silver wedding anniversary with Q party at the home Satur- day night. But today there is further observance of the date, Feb. 28, 1914, when Pasquale and Natalie took their vows.
 Mir. Moffa has been employed by the Connecticut Light & Pow CT company for many years. He is Q member of various organiza- tions, including the Madonna Del Assunta, and the Moffas at- tend the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-28

AS part Of a iiee-yeer plan 5@< pan wsll build &fAnsnsiszicsa Aints from the Tone river to 4okzo 4Ho from the Kurobe, Kiso and TcnyFu rivers to Osaka.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
MARRIAGE OF
MISS M. WARD
IS ANNOUNCED
WEEDS MIR. William B. Upchurch,
OF Smithfield, N. c., Sat-
urday, March IL

Mr.. and Mrs. Grover N. Ward, OF
Melbourne, Md, announce the mar
rage of their daughter, Helen Mae to
Mr.. William B. Upchurch, son of Mr.
and Mrs. w. H. Upchurch, Of Smith
field, N. c., Saturday, March 18th, at
1890 A. M.
The marriage ceremony was per.
formed at the M. E. Parsonage in Sal
isbury, Md, by Rev. w. A. Wright
the only witnesses being the brides
sisters, Mrs. Stanley G. Bayly, POGO
moke City and Mrs. David W. Han
cock, Jr., Stockton.
The bride was attractively attired
in a navy blue pin-striped tailored
suit with black and white accessories
and wore shoulder corsage Of White
Japanese Iris and fern.
Mr.. and Mrs. Upchurch left i'm
mediately after the ceremony for q
honeymoon in Washington, D. c. They
will be at home to their friends after
March 18th at Front ST., and Linden
Ave-, Pocomoke City, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
MR.. and MRS. MASON
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS

Twenty-six relatives and friends en-
ioyed the hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles L. Mason on Sunday last IN
celebration of the Seth anniversary OF
Mr.. Mason's birth.
The rooms were decorated in pink
and white and the table also carried
out the color scheme and was Lighted
by candles, the birthday cake occupy
ing a prominent position.
Those present were: Mr.. and MRS
Albert Wise and son, Herbert, OF Po-
comoke, Rev. and Mrs. Jake Mass, Of
Wachapreague, Va, Mr.. and Mrs. Il
T. Long, of Portsmouth, Va, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mumford, Of Berlin, MISS
Lena Riggan, of Snow Hill, Mrs. Jen'
ME Gray and son, Clarence Gray, Mr
and Mrs. Morris Gray and son, Doug
las. Mr.. and Mrs. William Mason, Jr.
and son, Charles, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Phillips and two children, Mr.. ant
Mrs. William Mason and Mr.. and MRS
Edward Watson Of Pocomoke.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
OPEN EXAMINATION
FOR CLERK CARRIER

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an open COM
petitive examination for the position
of Substitute Clerk Carrier for filling
vacancies in the Post Office at POGO
moke City, Maryland.
Applications for this position must
be on file with the Manager, Fourth
u. S. Civil Service District Washing
ton, D. c., not later than March 25'
1889.
The examination is being held to
fill a vacancy in the Post Office Ser
vice.
Competitors will be required to re-
port for written examination when
will be held approximately ID days
after the date set for the close OF re-
ceipt of applications. Full informa-
ton and application blanks may be
obtained from the Secretary, Board OF
u. S. Civil Service Examiners, Post
Office, Pocomoke City, Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
STATE FIREMEN'S
CONVENTION In
OCEAN CITY, MD.
Arrangements Are Being Per
fected To Accommodate AS
ISOLATION, July IL, Ii, IA

Plans are being rushed for the 47th
Annual Convention of the Maryland
State Fireman's Association to be held
at Ocean City on July 12-13-14, ac-
eording to F. w. Truitt, chairman OF
the convention committee.
The following members are to serve
with Mr.. Truitt on this committee:
Robert Chopper, Herman Parsons
Maurice Peacock, Alan CULLEN and Z.
B. CULLEN.
The committee is making elaborate
plans for the convention, and promise
IL to be one of the best to be held In
Maryland.
. President T. T. Moore and Chief A.
e. Davis are to serve as ex-otflcio
members. Fl. Fl. Wainwright is In
charge of. the exhibit committee.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
MISS DOROTHY WATSON
IS HOSTESS TO FRIENDS

Miss Dorothy Mae Watson, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Watson,
DELIGHTFULLY."- entertained number OF
friends Saturday, March 6, in honor OF
her 18th birthday.
Her guests were: Kathryn and Bet
ty Schoolfield, Pauline Phillips, Mil
bred and Norma Niblett, Kathryn and
Myrtle Smack, Helen Townsend, John
Ragwell, Jr., Robert Hurley, Norman
Byrd, Vernon Smack, John Henry
Hurley, Walter Watson, Jr., Mr.. Geo.
Byrd, Mr.. Frank Grissette, Mr.. Joe
Merritt, Mr.. and Mrs. Linwood Nib
lett and Mrs. Norman Niblett.
The afternoon and evening were
spent in playing games and music
The guests were invited to an eleven
candle birthday cake and ice cream
Dorothy Mae received many useful
gifts. The guests departed wishing
her many more happy birthdays.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
SAMUEL W. BLADES
DIED. THURS, MARCH 9

Mr.. Samuel w. Blades, aged 81, son
of the late Samuel and Sallie Blades,
died at his home on Market Street.
Extended, Thursday morning, Marcn
9th.
Mr.. Blades active life was spent In
farming in this county. Funeral SER
vices were held on Saturday at z
o'clock P. M, in the Goodwill Baptist
Church, Rev. John A. Ditto, offlcla-
ting. Interment in the Goodwill M
E. Church cemetery.
Mr.. Blades is survived by two
DAUGHTERS: Mrs. Laura Outten and
Mrs. Ernest Jones, both Of this coun-
ty: by a son, Howard Blades, this
city; by three grandsons and one
granddaughter.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17

10th. This dance is being sponsored
by the Salisbury Lions Club to raise
funds needed for the Safety Through
Education" campaign inaugurated in
the schools by Sgt. c. E. Minnick OF
the Maryland State Police. Sgt. Min
nick has been conducting classes in
Safety outside Of his regular police
duties, and has been supported by vol
untary contributions of materials for
his needs. The time has come when
funds are needed and it was decided
to promote a dance, so Isham Jones
has been engaged to play at the Sal
isbury Armory on Easter Monday
April 10th.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
VANDALISM IS EVIDENT
IN new POST OFFICE
Continued from Page 1

with some sort of syringe-a certain
make of fountain pen would have fur
nished the required mechanism. In
whatever way it was done, it is diff
cult to see the point or to understand
the individual who could derive any
amusement therefrom.
It is noticeable that bronze tablet
placed on the wall received some Of
the flying fluid, and on this the the
name of President Roosevelt. Per
haps the perpetrators sought to black
en- the name of the nations Chief
But, it will take more than writing
fluid, minus words, to do that. So
it is advised that some other method
be adopted. - r.
The post office is kept open for the
convenience of the public. If the pub
lie sees fit to abuse the privilege II
! any way, it is entirely within the pow
er of the Government to close it wher
the employees are not inside to pro
tect the property.
It is hard to apprehend such VIC
lators as would descend to these petty
tricks; and is is hard to believe thai
men of any stamp would be guilty o.
them. They must be the acts Of lad
who would be much better off if thei1
parents saw their offspring were
home instead of on the streets look
ing for such chances to exercise boy
ish propensities-which are not al
ways virtuous.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM
NEXT TUESDAY EVENING

Community Participation in the
Public Health Program will be the
theme of a public meeting to be held
Tuesday evening, March 21st at 8
o'clock, in the Municipal Building at
Pocomoke.
DR.. R. r. Norris, of Crisfield, will
be one of the speakers. He will ex-
plain the early history of the Girls
field Public Health Council and par
ticularly how community cooperation
made possible the accomplishments OF
that group.
Mayor E. w. Ross and DR.. w. R.
Willard, County Health Officer, and
Mrs. Ruth Y. Adams, County Nurse,
will also be on the program. The pub
lie is invited to attend.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
COUNTY WOMEN'S CLUB
MET MARCH NINTH

A regular meeting of the Women's
Club of Worcester County was held
in the Music Room of the Snow Hill
high school on Thursday afternoon,
March ninth, with Mrs. G. E. Dryden,
president, in the chair.
Before the routine of business the
meeting was turned over to Miss Ce-
ella P. Houston, of Stockton, chair
man of he program on Legislation
In a few we'll chosen remarks she in
troduced Mr.. Everett Williams, 9
prominent Salisbury attorney, who
spoke on GLOW A Bill Becomes q
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
BEAVER DAM WOMAN
2. DIED ON MARCH 9Th


friends as her sunny disposition al
ways cast a ray of Sunshine.
Funeral services were held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Landlord,
on Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Burial
at Bethel Baptist Cemetery, near Biloxi
ON, Va. Services were conducted by
her pastor, Rev. Daley, and the Chin
colleague Baptist choir rendered two
selections requested by the deceased:
"In the Sweet Bye and Bye, "You
Nay Look For Me I'll Be There"
= The active bearers were: Lawson
Gladding, John Gladding, Burleigh
Marshall, Irving Matthews, Thomas
Hope and John Dix.
Honorary bearers: Ernest Tyndall
Marvin Tyndall, Victor Birmingham
Betty Birmingham, Dorothy Tyndall
Carlton Shrieves, Marvin Tyndall, Jr.
Betty Tyndall, her grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
She is survived by the following
Children Mrs. Charles Tyndall, Snow
Hill, Md; Mrs. Arthur Birmingham
Pocomoke City, Md; Mr.. Lewis
Shrieves, New Church, Va; Mrs. Jo'
Landlord, Beaver Dam, Nd; tw'
brothers, Mr.. Henry Marshall, POGO
moke City, Md; Mr.. John Bill Mar
shall, Mearsville, Va.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
MANAGER FIELD OFFICE
HERE ON MARCH Y

Announcement is made that Mr..
Norman P. Foster, Manager OF the
Salisbury Field Office of the Social
Security Board, will be in Pocomoke
City, Md, on Wednesday, March 22'
1889.
He will be available for interview
on that day at the Post Office be-
tween the hours of II A. M. and IL
Noon.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17

lions will appear in its columns every
week; and it also takes this oppor~
tunity to inform her that all such are
received as voluntary contributions
and their appearance in these coli
umns does not carry any remunerataoH
to the writer's.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17

Law" He explained very clearly and
in an interesting manner the inside
workings" of the State Legislature
at Annapolis.
At the conclusion of the program
there was a short business session
with reports by Mrs. Russell Higgins
and Mrs. Hartley Stevens, ST..
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17

But if I did this, and ruled with an
iron rod,
Pray tell me, would I really be God?
Helen Tarr
1.-THE Democrat" cannot assure the
young poetess that one Of her crea-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
GOOD MUSIC ENGAGED
FOR EASTER DANCE

Contracts have been signed to bring
Isham Jones and his fourteen piece
band to the Salisbury Armory for an
Easter Dance on Easter Monday, April
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17

to send one each week if this one
gets in there. If money is given for
them l of course, would appreciate it.
Yours truly,
Helen Tarr
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
WOULD I BE GOD?

IF were God and had his power,
And men turned this world Of ours
Into a world of sin and strife,
Following the path of sin all their
life,
And taking precious lives in wars and
such,
I really wouldn't care for them, much.
And if I called to them in vain,
Yet they would still curse the rain'
And stomp their feet and shout In
rage,
If they were caught in life's cage,
I think I would just sweep them a
side,
And see, then, in whom they would
confide.
I don't think I would help them at
all,
When in the pit of darkness they
were about to fall.
I'd let them know how hard the river
of life is to span,
If there is no one to lend helping
hand.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
PEOPLES COLUMN
Girdletree, Md.
March II, 1889

March II, 1889
Worcester Democrat
Pocomoke City, Maryland,
Dear Sir:
am sending you poem which is
my own original one. AS am only
fourteen and not very experienced, it,
of course, isn't perfect at all. If it
is good enough to be put in the paper,
I would like it to be there. intend