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Evening star., 1939-01-22

trailer has been fitted out as labora-
tory to test the breath of automobile
drivers for its "alcoholIc content 1t
moves about on location in Evanston.
Now for our third + - Engineering
And without effective engineering
modern traffic would be impossible
Enforcement and education would
also be Of no avail without this third
of the Three E's." For Americas
cities were not laid out to accommo-
date the motorCar; our traffic systems
must be made to fit existing cond-
tions And full-tme traffic engineers
are needed for the job.
We don't have to guess about the
problems of traffic engineering. Our
accident maps tell us where these
problems exist and our engineers
decide how they can be solved. By
those pins on the maps, indicating
fatalities, injuries to pedestrians, prop
crty damage and the like, the bad
spots show up.
A certain intersection becomes
quickly covered with pins. Accidents.
What's the reason? A traffic engineer
investigates.
The motorists can t see around the
corner" he reports. Remove the
obstruction.
The obstruction is removed and the
accidents practically cease.
In Evanston our experts made a
thorough survey of such distractions.
As result of their recommendations,
scores of dangerous intersections were
widened and opened to better view.
Where the distractions could not be
removed. caution signs or signals were
installed. THIS needed bit of engineer
ing Immediately brought sharp
reduction in accidents.
Good engineering pays in lives and
property! In Milwaukee the Bureau
found high rate of accidents at a
number of broad intersections. Motor
lists we're confused by the cross
currents of traffic in those Wlde-open
spaces. So Howard Ilgner. traffic en-
gincer, installed ''channellng islands
and traffic lanes at the danger spots
and accidents were practically clim-
mated.
Another map shows a distressingly
high rate of pedestrian injuries at a
certain intersection. It's bus or
streetcar stop. A safety zone is estab-
llshed. And the accident rate drops
at once.
Another intersection begins to ex-
perience large number of accidents
Immediately after traffic lights are
installed. The records show that most
of the accidents are occurring late in
the afternoon, and involve eastbound
vehicles.
Obviously, there is something con-
fusing the motorists. Engineers dis
cover that in the late afternoon the
reflected rays of the sun obscure the
lights of the signal. Lenses that don't
reflect the sun are installed. Violations
and accidents are ended Immediately,
Such engineering problems as pro-
viding through traffic-ways, alternate
routes, avoiding congestion. parking,
turns in traffic. replacing slippery
pavement and making driving safer
generally are engaging the attention
of our experts.
We've closed the books on 1898. Its
record is written About 80 .OCO dead
in motor accidents and about four
times that number injured, But the
safety program is bearing fruit, tor
this is the first year the fatality rate
has shown decrease.
We're opening 1889 with a fresh
start. The Three E's" can help
America cut this senseless killing and
injuring by at least one-half during
1899,
Evening star., 1939-01-22
WE CAN CUT OUR TRAFFIC TOLL!
Continued from preceding poge

safely Traffic safety plays are pre-
scnted. dramatizlng this highly dra-
matte subject of saving lives and
preventing injuries.
In the Louisville Kentucky, Bureau
section on public safety has been
organized, to cooperate with the
Public Safety Council. As in other
of our Safety Cities the police conduct
popular programs OF education IN traf-
llc problems for both adults and chill
dren Officers set forth the current
accident experience Of the city. warn
motorists of hazards. keep them
posted on their enforcement program
and stress the important safety rules.
Md in Louisville fatal auto accidents
dropped from 66 in 1887 to % up to
November l, 1888.
Our Institute provides a model trat-
ilC ordinance for cities and towns,
simply worded so the average citizen
can understand it and memorlze It's
essential points An important part OF
the education of the public in trafflc
safety IS to INSIST first. that TINS
ordinance be adopted, then, that
motorists make themselves familiar
with 1t.
Most of the Bureaus IN our Safety
Cities are equipped with "classrooms.
A man is brought IN, charged with
violation clearly due to ignorance OF
the safety code.
Your honor. didn't know | was
breaking traffic law
''IpnOrancc of the law is no excuse,
says the Judge. but I'll excuse you
this time after you have done some
studvlng IN our traffic school,
An intensive three-hour course un-
der the Bureaus expert instructors
gives that n1otorlst an added knoWl-
edge and respect tor the traftlc
ordinance. In number of our cities,
ylolators arc 'sentcnCed' to tratflC
school rather than fined if the offense
IS due TO lack of information rather
than willful violation.
Another vital point in our educa-
1ional program is to make every motor
Isl involved III an accident responsible
tor reporting it to the Bureau. A
woman driver. involved in collision
with truck III a Southern city. failed
TO report the accident. When she was
brought into the traffic court she
explained;
But the truck that hit me is owned
bv my husband 5 company. so we have
insurance covering everything. There
isn't any need to make that accident
public"
But the public has an interest in
every traffic accident. madam. the
nudge reminded her I'VE are trying to
educate the public to cooperate in re-
duclng traffic accidents. Reporting
them is compulsory.
The telephone rang in the Office of a
prominent Hartford. Connecticut,
Businessman.
This is the police department. MIR,
Blank"
Yes - what have done?'
Nothing - yet But we want your
help. Our Bureau is putting ON safety
campaign. and we want you to make
some speeches, in fact, we want you
to serve as head of our publlc-educa-
ton DIVISION
MIR. Blank undertook the assign
ment. He secured number of speak
crs who appeared before civic clubs
>and other groups and organizations.
stressing the importance of the traffic
safety campaign.
Recently the Traffic Safety lnsti-
tute has been educating the public in
the part that alcohol plays in auto
mobile accidents. for the drinking
driver is a definite menace to traftc
safety To dramatlzc this menace
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02

day in Ensuring Continued Represen-
tation For The Eastern Shore instead
of electing someone to fill a vacant
chair and draw a salary.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02

with no accruing benefits to the East
ern Shore.
A man or woman may thoughtlessly
say "My vote will count only one, why
bother about going to the POLLS. May
we again impress upon you in con-
clusion, that voting next Tuesday is
a serious matter. The one votes
makes ten, the tens the hundreds, the
hundreds the thousands.
If the normal vote is gotten out of
the polls Senator Ward will walk a.
way with the election. IF an apathet-
ic attitude is assumed it will be plac-
ing the interest of the Eastern Shore
in dire jeopardy as to the months a.
head.
We strongly urge everyone to at
tend to this matter Of voting, an in
dication always Of good citizenship
and a civic duty, by visiting the polls
between the hours of A. M. and z P.
M, and voting for DAVID J. WARD.
Let us of Worcester County give the
distinguished Senator from the East
ern Shore rousing majority that
will warm the cookies of his heart.
If that is done, he, naturally, will
feel eternally grateful to our citizen
ry and have us all the more in mind
when he goes to Washington. That
is logical reasoning.
Men and women of Worcester
county do your full duty next Tues
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02
LOCAL TOSSER
UNABLE TO TAKE
SCHOLARSHIP
Would Have Been Under Train
ing OF The Veteran Jack
COOmbS At Duke

Unfortunately for first baseman
Lou Rolf of the Pocomoke City Red
Sox, he was unable to take advantage
Of a collegiate scholarship that was
offered him by Duke University at
Durham, N. G.
It would have meant a valuable
baseball training under the veteran
Jack Coombs, Duke baseball mentor
who has turned out such players as
Wayne Amber, Chubby Dean, Ace
Parker, Pete Naktenis, Tim McKeith-
an and others who have made good in
professional ball.
While he was unable to take advan-
tage of the scholarship, Rolf seems
to have caught the hang Of things
quickly and has already entered the
race for top honors in batting of the
Eastern Shore Loop.
Rolf comes out of Polytechnic High
School of Baltimore, the same school
that sent up Schluter Of Dover and
several other youngsters in the past
few seasons.
The Red Sox first sacker won five
major letters in baseball, basketball
and soccer.
His last year in the school, he was
awarded a plaque for his general out
standing performances in sports.
Playing amateur ball around the
Oriole City, Rolf was selected as one
of the outstanding performers in the
ranks. He also went into the semi
pro game and picked up a lot of point
ers through his associations with
number of former pro leaguers.
A southpaw with plenty of reach, he
seems to have springs in his feet
when it is necessary to go up off the
initial bag for a high throw.
The kid will not be 20 years old until
June 10, and has plenty of time to
forge ahead in organized ball. He
has gotten away to splendid start,
and that's the battle half won for
youngster trying to make good. He
is a native of Baltimore and still re-
sides there.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02
BLOSSOM FETE
SECURES NOTED
WIRTH TALENT
"Cheer Up Revue" Has Been
Obtained For The Opening
Date Of The Show
HAS POCKET FULL
OF LAUGHING TUNES

The management of the Eastern
Shore Potato Blossom Festival has
announced that it has been able to
secure "The Cheer Up Revue, the
latest and most elaborate of the ia
NOUS Frank Wirth Musicales. The
opening date has been set for Thurs
day the opening day of the event and
plans have been made for a gala
Premiere of the three day affair which
will eliminate Saturday night, June
10, at the American Legion Recrea-
ton Park, Tasley.
Especially notable because it brings
for the first, time in grandstand at
fractions Harold Ward, noted tenor,
the Cheer Up Revue has a pocket
full of nuggets in the form of laughs,
catch tunes, spectacular dancing num-
bers and of course, pretty girls.
Sharing the romantic interest with
Ward and also sharing the pleasant
burden of singing several of the beau
tiful melodies which grace the score
is Beatrice Miller.
The comedians, enough of them to
stock at least two revues with sure
fire laugh getters, climax their antics
by wedding hilarious comedy to in
fectious music. They can't miss be-
cause they've got something that no
other comedy act has ever given the
public-music. Funny as their COM
edy routines are and effective as the
use of their many unorthodox instru-
ments may be, they could dispense
with all of that and still be a treat
to listen to, for they make the most
enhancing hot music of any outfit
their size in the country today.
Finally, there is the large chorus
of beauties selected and trained by
Mack Kassow, the "Cheer Up Revue
Girls" One of the outstanding en-
semble numbers is the "March of The
Musketeers." Here the girls do au-
thentic fencing with foils, then re-
move part of their costumes and go
into a sensational unison acrobatic
number with pick-out tricks, topped
off with a running leap over five
girls. The dances these lasses do is
varied, toe dancing, high kicking, jazz
and acrobatic dancing is introduced
throughout the program.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02
Special Election
Next Tuesday
Continued From Page 1


born on farm, much Of his business
dealings have been with farmers, he
thoroughly understands their prob
lens and will work in their interest
in Washington.
He also has the perspective of the
small bushes man and his legisla-
tive experience, nine years in the Sem
ate and two years in the House has
acquainted him with the problems of
the waterman, the sportsman, the pro
fessional man, the banker, the larger
business executive, the railroad man,
and others.
If the Eastern Shore is to have
representation at Washington during
the next year and half it must send
Senator Ward as it's Congressman.
To send either of his opponents would
be merely comforting an emolument
upon the man in the way of a salary
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02
FIREMEN'S CARNIVAL. TO
Be HELD JUNE III

On another page in this issue of
"The Democrat" a Firemen's Carni-
val is announced to begin on We'd
nesday next, June z, and to extend
to June IL, inclusive.
The usual attractions of such events
will be arranged, and from 7:30 P. M
to IL midnight, every evening, there
will be a program Of free shows; and,
at the booths will be found various
articles for sale, the local fireboys
participating in the profits arising
therefrom.
The Carnival will be pitched on the
campus of the local Grammar school,
corner 4th and Walnut Streets, is
centrally located, and, as the fire de-
partment is to be benefited, it should
be literally patronized.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02
Four Central Mag
istrates Appointed
Continued From Page 1

except in Prince Georges county
where a flat sum of $4O0 is allowed.
The bill setting up the new system
was drawn for Gov. Herbert r. O'Con-
or by a special commission of which
Judge Hammond Urner, of Frederick,
was chairman. Assistant Attorney
General Charles T. LeViness was sec
rotary.
Mr.. LeViness had pointed out that
such reform would end the old prac-
tice of holding hearings in barber
shops and magistrates parlors and
would put the whole system of county
minor courts on a higher plane.
Governor O'Conor also has made an
address in which he said:
GAS long as judges compensation
is based on the number of cases he
tries, a powerful temptation is af-
forded him to increase business. Such
profit motive :. is a disgrace to any
judicial system"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02
Business Men OPP
pose Park Meters
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Continued from Page /
and longer distances to carry pur-
chase packages.
Another object appears in an en-
deavor to forestall all-day parking
by local business men and, perhaps,
by their employees. The claim is made
they keep away shoppers; but these
same business men are not SO deter
mined on their rights and privileges
as to be amendable to reason, and a
little moral campaign might be more
effective than the compulsory meter.
The main objection urged against
the project was that Pocomoke is, at
present, too small town to operate
the innovation. It is true that, at
times, there is serious congestion
but, in the main the parking problem
here can be handled in a different
way.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02

on each stem to avoid killing the
plant.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02
VERY PRETTY WEDDING
AT M. E. PARSONAGE

A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied in the parsonage of Salem M. E.
Church, this city, Saturday evening,
May Goth, when Miss Mary Jane
Chase, daughter of Mr.. Charles Chase
of Bloxom, Va, became the bride Of
Mr.. Victor Shrieves Birmingham, of
this city.
The ceremony was performed by
the pastor, Rev. John Wootten.
The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Birmingham, of POGO
moke. The young couple, who are re-
ceiving the congratulations and best
wishes of their friends here and in
Virginia, will make their home in this
city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02
WOMAN'S COUNTY CLUB
TO MEET JUNE 9Th

The Worcester County Women's
Club will meet Thursday, June eighth,
in Ocean City at the Hotel Hastings.
Mrs. G. E. Dryden, the President,
will call a business meeting at eleven
thirty. Luncheon will be served at
one o'clock.
Following the luncheon there will
be program, of which Miss Lucille
Collins of Snow Hill is chairman.
The Pocomoke City members of the
club will please call Mrs. Francis j.
Lloyd not later than Monday, June
fifth, for reservations for luncheon.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02
CHANGE OF HOURS
FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Patrons of the Pocomoke City Pub
lie Library will please take notice of
the following changes in the hours
during which the library will be open:
Tuesday, from 10 A. M. to IL noon.
Thursday, from 8 P. M, to $3.50 p.
NJ, Saturday from P. M. to 6 p.
M. These hours went into effect on
Thursday, June 1.
During the heated season, the Lii
brary will not be open on evenings,
but on September 1, the evening ser
vice will be resumed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02
Hay Crop Should
Be Cut Unripe
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Continued from page 1
once each year, Mr.. Magruder says.
in order to maintain the stand. Other
cuttings, he states, should be made
when one-tenth to one fourth is in
bloom.
All of the above crops may be cut
near the ground, it is stated, except
sweet clover, which should be cut at
seven or eight inches above the
ground, so as to leave one or two buds
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02

adelphia and the body brought to Po-
comoke by Dennis & Watson and in
tered in the Protestant Episcopal
cemetery Saturday at 2 P. M. In the
absence of the rector, the Rev. John
Ditto, pastor Of the Baptist Church
officiated at the grave. The pail
bearers were: Messrs. B. F. Moore,
C. K. Howard, Charles Council, c. w.
Maddox, Vaughn Wilkinson and Ed
ward Mason.
The deceased is survived by his
daughter, one grandson, and one broth
er and one sister.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-06-02
WILLIAM E. MASON
dies In PHILADELPHIA

News reached here last week of the
death of Mr.. William Edward Mason,
who died Wednesday, May Oath at
the home of his daughter in Philadel-
phia, at the age of ~ years.
Funeral services were held in Phil
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
DOG OWNERS ATTENTION

The statutes of Connecticut pro- lide that every owner or keeper of
 dog of the age of six months or Iver shall, on or before the first. day If May, in each year, procure from he Town Clerk license for. said log. and should any owner or keep r of a dog of the age of six months |r over, neglect to procure license br said dog, on or before the first lay of May, he shall pay to the Fbwn Clerk, one dollar, in addition b the regular fee, which is:
 Female dog, ten dollars and twen- H-five cents ($10.25);
 Male or spayed female dog ($2.00) The Town Clerk has no option in he matter, but is compelled to col- ect the one dollar ($i.00) extra for allure to procure the license on or The Town Clerks office will be ben from 3 A. M. to 8 F. M.. April Bth. 27th, gath and May 1st, for the enefjt of those who are unable to sgister during regular office hours.
 Attest:
 t17-22 4-5.26 2t Town Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Legal Notices

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS
 TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO-
 BATE G COURT March pn pMTTi,MyG. 21ssi HySs.
 CHIC, late of the town of Wa
 terbury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors or said settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly at tested, within said time, will be de. barred recovery. All persons in. debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 S.22-3t Executor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
LIQUOR PERMIT

This is to give notice that L Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an ap. ,iication dated March IA, 1889, with he Liquor Control Commission for ] Package Beer License for the sale if alcoholic liquor on the premises. no Baldwin St., Waterbury, Conn: Haddad, of l12 Baldwin St., Water yury, Conn, and wiil be conducted Iy Kaleel Haddad, of 112 Baldwin It., Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee
 KALEEL HADDAD,
 Dated March 14th, 1889. 3-15-22
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Announcements
Lost and Found

LOST - Crystal prayer beads last Wednesday; vicinity St. Francis Xavier's Church. Initials on cross. R. A.D." In small brown leather case. Reward. 561 Baldwin St. 2nd floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Legal Notices
8-21-3t

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS TRICT of WATERBURY, .ss. PRO- BATE COURT, March goth. 1939. !. ESTATE of PETER T. KELLEY, late of the town of Waterbury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly att tested, within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons in- iebted to said estate are requested 10 make immediate payment to
 MARY c. KELLEY, ,-2l-3t Executrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22

A-Beautiful 6 rooms sunny apart ment. $30. Newly renovated. 371 Watertown Ave. Ina. 1st floor. Tel. 3-5803.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Special Notices

MAGNANT Concert. Carneige Hall, April 18th. Reserved seats on sale at Mecca Music Co. Phone 4-1422.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22

B CONGRESS AvE.-3rd floor, rooms. All imp. $25. Dial 4-1508.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22

DENTAL PLATES S4
 REPAIRED -- 3 Hours ! up
 Your Old Plate Made Like New City Dental Laboratory l61 g. Main
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Automobiles
Sh Auto Springs. Axles. Etc.

FRAMES-Axles, Wheels, straight ened cold in car. Waterbury Auto Spring Co.,, 38 Brown Place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22

MILL PLAIN SECTION-Five large rooms. All improvements Adults. 3rd floor. Dial 4-3496.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Personals

PERMANENT WAVES USE CREDIT Pay As Low YOUR As soc Weekly RTIDGET BEAUTY SALON
 54 East Main - 3.7392
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Merchandise
Household Articles
SPECIAL oFFERl

SPECIAL OFFER! We oil and grease properly every part that needs it-adjust motor brushes, wringer, controls and cen- ter post = inspect the electrical system and entire washer S1 50 all for ...................
 DOMESTIC APPLIANCE CORP. 178 West Main St. Dial 3-8848
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22

16 RIVERSIDE ST.. 6 rooms $22 1O2 LAVAL ST. ..... 6 rooms $3O 132 E. MAIN ST. .... 5 rooms $2O WALTER H. HART, Inc.
 Room 333 20 East Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
Real Estate For Sale
Houses For Sale

FOR SALE-Bunker Hill District; one-family house with lot facing on four streets, about five acres of land. Must be disposed of as owner lives out-of-town. Inquire Hutchinson & Hutchinson, 195 North Main St. Tel. 3-4404.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
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Apartments and Tsnemenss
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VERY Desirable large rooms small room End floor corner Wood and Oak Sts. Call 4-9405.
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425 WILLOW ST.-Apt. of 6 bright
 heated rooms. Much cheaper for spring rental. Call 4-5513 or 4-0405.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-22
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