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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
HEARING TO Be HELD ON
RIVER IMPROVEMENT

Congressman T. Alan Goldsborough
has been notified by Col. w. A. John
son, District Engineer, that hearing
on the proposed further improvement
Of Pocomoke River will be held in the
Community Hall, Snow Hill, Mary
land at 1880 P. M. on February 2,
1889.
Colonel Johnson states: GAIL inter-
ested parties are invited to be present
or to be represented at the above time
and place, particularly navigation in
terests and the officials of any coun-
ty, city, town or local association
whose interests may be affected by
the proposed improvement. They will
be given an opportunity to express
their views upon the question and to
suggest improvements considered de-
sirable in the interests of Naviga-
ton"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
AIRBOAT FALLS
INTO ATLANTIC
LAST SATURDAY
Ten Persons Submerged Eleven
Hours Before Being Res
cued By Tanker
THREE BECOME EXHAUST
ED AND GO TO DEATH

Another tragedy of the air has been
recorded, and another brave rescue at
sea has thrilled the world. The fly
ing boat, Cavalier, Bermuda-bound
Imperial British Airship, crashed into
the Atlantic Ocean 800 miles southeast
of Cape May on Saturday of last
week.
The usual signals Of these days of
scientific communication sent sailing
craft to the rescue, and after the ID
persons aboard the air-boat had chung
to the wreck for II horrible hours,
they were reached by tanker "Esso
Baytown", and with high seas bat
Ting against life-boats, 10 Of the 10
IS men and women-were carried
in safety to the rescuing ship. Three
became exhausted with holding on to
life belts, and drifted out into the
deep, never to be heard of more.
On Monday last, the "Baytown"
locked in New York with the Cavalier
survivors, and the dramatic nature
of the rescue drew a large crowd to
the landing pier. Microphones were
set up, every move was broadcast and
some of the saved talked to listening
world.
Thus, once more, was evidenced the
hazards of air navigation. The gaso-
line engine is still an uncertain power,
and flying is an adventure, risking
life itself. However, the planes still
soar, and there will Always be those
willing to take chance.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
FARMERS MEET
IN POCOMOKE
JANUARY 3lST
Around One Hundred Farmers
Will Be One OF Is Such
Conferences
SIMILAR CONFERENCE
TO BE ON PENINSULA

A meeting of interest to agricultur-
al leaders and farmers Of this section
will take place Tuesday, January 81,
in the Whyte House Grill, Pocomoke
City, when around 100 farm people,
including board members of Southern
States Cooperative, directors of affil-
lated cooperatives, and agricultural
workers will meet in conference for
the purpose of planning a constructive
program of membership relations for
Southern States.
The meeting is one of IS such reg
ional conferences being sponsored by
the Cooperative at important centers
of operation in Maryland, Delaware
and Virginia, Mr.. Raper, states, where
farm progress is being coordinated
and farmers effort is being pooled in
strong cooperative program.
The body of agriculturists will be
the guests of Southern States CO.
operative at dinner beginning at
z P. M, with H. H. Nuttle, of Den
ton, director, presiding. Discussions
to follow will review factors in the
progress of farmer cooperation during
the past two years. Detectives for
1889 will be set up and comprehen-
sive program of membership relations
outlined for the Cooperative. Mr..
Raper reports that over $1,000 farm
people were brought together by the
Cooperative during 1888 in meetings
Of various kinds.
T. X. Wolfe of Richmond, director
of distribution, will talk to the group
at Pocomoke City on the policies of
the organization and the growth of ag
ricultural cooperation in its widening
phases. J. E. Givens, of Salisbury,
District Manager, is in charge of ar
rangements for the meeting.
Similar conferences will be held in
Denton February 1; in Newark, Della
ware, February 2; and in Benedict
February 8.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
c. S. CHESSER
DIES AFTER A
LONG ILLNESS
Prominent Farmer Died Last
Sunday At His Home Near
POcOmOke
BURIAL AT DOWNING'S
CHURCH, OAK HALL, VA.

Mr.. Charles S. Chesser, a prominent
and highly respected farmer, living
near this city, died on Sunday last,
January %, at his home, after an ill
ness extending over some years.
Mr.. Chesser was born in Accomack
County, May II, 1870, the son of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Washington M.
Chesser. He has been living in Wor-
cester number Of years, and besides
carrying on his farm, was engaged in
selling fertilizers.
Funeral services were conducted at
his home on Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
G. E. Lester, of Bethany M. p.
Church, officiating. Interment was in
the family plot at Downing's ceme-
terry, Oak Hall, Va. The active pail
bearers were, Messrs. Chester Young,
John Causey, Herbert Bounds, Ohio
Pilchard, Harry Howard, and A. P.
Beauchamp. Honorary: Messrs. j. J..
Waterfield, Hargis Taylor, Thomas
Winder, L. w. Thornton, Willard
Evans, Howard Tull and Joseph Con-
quest.
Besides his widow, who, before her
marriage was Miss Laura Taylor, of
Accomack County, Va, the deceased
is survived by seven children: Miss
es Violet, teacher in the Pocomoke
School; Margaret G., Of the Salisbury
hospital nursing staff; and Caroline
S., of Washington, D. C. The four
sons are Frank O., Page p, and Keith
B., N Poconloke; and Reuben w. of
Atlantic, Va.
Mr.. Chesser was one of the substan-
tial men and farmers of this section.
In his association with his fellow man,
he had worthily obtained their con-
fidence and was highly esteemed.
The passing of such men as he was,
constitutes distinct loss, and univer-
sal regret has been expressed concern
ing his death. Much sympathy is ex-
tended to his bereaved family, includ-
ing that of the Democrat"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
MRS. ELLEN |. BARNES
dies AT AGE OF SO

Mrs. Ellen I. Barnes, a resident of
this city for about 40 years, died at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kath-
crime Atkinson, in Milford, Delaware,
on Sunday last, January %, 1889.
Mrs. Barnes was born in Somerset
county September %, 1850, the daugh-
ter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. William
Scott. Funeral services were held in
the M. E. Church, Pocomoke, on Mon
day last, conducted by Revs. ]. R.
Bicking, r. P. Nichols, and ]. w.
Wootten; interment in the cemetery
of the Presbyterian Church. The pail
bearers were her nephews: Messrs.
Glen Wilson, Marshall Scott, J. Scott
Porter, Russell E. Matthews, David
Dallas, and Daniel Wright.
The deceased is survived by two
daughters: Mrs. C. E. Ennis. of Cam
den, Del, and Mrs. Katherine Akin
son of Milford, Del; and three grand
children: John and James Ennis, and
Walter Atkinson, Jr. She also leaves
one sister, Mrs. Annie E. Bevans, of
N. j.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
Jennie 7. PARKS NOT
GUILTY OF ASSAULT

Mr.. Lennie T. Parks, recently ap-
pointed constable, seems to have ex-
perienced thrills a-plenty, since taking
M the duties of his office.
Recently, operating in the line of his
duty, as he claims, he found it con-
venient to draw his gun in his own
defense, he said, and, as conscience,
he was charged with assault by those
hooking into the muzzle of the gun.
Parks laid a counter charge, and the
dispute was to have been heard by q
Snow Hill magistrate, but the two
parties to the contest failed to appear
simultaneously, so the case will go to
higher courts.
Again, on Saturday night, Mr.
Parks ran into another ruckus where
two persons were trying the fisticuff
method of settling a difference OF
opinion. A peace maker tried to pull
'em apart just when the constable ap-
reared and in the confusion of the
moment, Mr.. Parks may have been
unable to distinguish the real combat
ants. Consequently, he now has to
answer another charge of assault, by
Che man acting in the interest OF
peace.
The hearing on the second case was
heard Wednesday in Snow Hill and he
was adjudged not guilty of assault.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
TO
MEET TUESDAY
NEXT AT EASTON
Purpose To Select A Bishop To
Succeed Bishop Davenport,
Resigned
TWENTY-FOUR NAMES SUB
MITTED BY COMMITTEE

A special meeting of the Convention
of the Episcopal Church, Diocese of
Easton, has been called by Rev. D. w.
Gould, D. D., for next Tuesday, jan
uary 81. DIR. Gould was elected Chair
man of the Convention held January
9 in Easton to confer on the matter
of the appointment of bishop to sue
coed the Rt. Rev. George w. Daven-
port, D. D., resigned. BY the author
ity of this position, DR.. Gould calls
this second meeting.
At the former convention, COM
mittee was appointed to receive nomi-
nations for this high office of the
church, these to be investigated and
reported on for action by the Conven-
ton next Tuesday.
This committee consisted of three
clergyman and three laymen: Revs.
John White, Chairman, William D.
Gould, d. D., and Frank Lambert,
secretary. The laymen: L. Claude
Bailey, Salisbury; Waller S. McCord,
Easton; and Simon w. Westcott, Ches-
tertoWn.
This committee has sent to the dele
gates of the Convention a list of "a
clergymen, who have been investigated
and found to possess qualifications for
a successor to Bishop Davenport.
Those in the Diocese included in the
report are: Rev. J. Warren Atkinson,
rector in Cecil County; Rev. Charles
T. Atwater, D. D., Chestertown; Rev.
Frank Lambert, Easton; Rev. Robert
w. Lewis, st. Michaels; Rev. William
McClelland, East New Market, and
Rev. John White, Denton.
The committee of investigation did
not make any specific recommended
ton, explaining that, before the meet
ing of the Convention other names
might be suggested. They are ex-
pected to render a definite judgment
at the Tuesdays meeting.
There is possibility that, with such
a list presented, it will take many bal
lots to reach an election; indeed, an
other convention may have to be call
ed for further voting. The delegates
from st. Mary's Church, this city, are
DR.. E. J. Clarke, principal; William
L. Bennett, alternate.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
DISASTROUS fire AT
VERNON BEAUCHAMP'S

The Pocomoke Fire Department has
answered a number of calls within the
past week; the most disastrous fire
occurred Monday night about 1880
o'clock when the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Vernon Beauchamp of near
Cokesbury was totally destroyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beauchamp and young
son had retired for the night when
the former was disturbed by roaring
sound. Thinking possibly the brooder
house was on fire he Immediately in
vestigated only to find the main
building was burning. Mrs. Beau
champ and son were aroused and an
attempt was made to subdue the
flames. n all was sent in to the fire
departing yhich responded but the
flames had gained such Roadway it
was impossible to save the building.
Most of the furniture on the first
floor was saved. About three hun
bred cans of fruit was lost together
with practically everything on the
second floor. The brooder house and
outbuildings were saved. It is under
stood the home was partly covered
by insurance.
The origin of the fire is unknown
but it is supposed it originated in the
chimney and probably smouldered in
the walls some time before it burst
through.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
OFFICERS INSTALLED IN
LOCAL MASONIC LODGE

At a regular communication of
Crecent Lodge No. 178 A. F. & A. M.
held Friday night, January 18th, the
following officers were installed for
the year 1889.
Worshipful Master, Louis J. Rod
bell; Senior Warden, D. w. Shaw, Jr.;
Junior Warden, Everett James; Sec
rotary, William H. Dryden; Treasurer,
James Tilghman; Senior Deacon, Or
vile Mason; Junior Deacon, James
Smith; Stewards, Robert j. Lambden,
Harry r. Dixon; Tyler, Thomas Nc
Michael.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
COLDSBOROUCH
IS APPOINTED A
FEDERAL JUDGE
May Serve During The Present
Session Of Congress Before
Taking Position
CANDIDATES IN FIELD
AS HIS SUCCESSOR

The Honorable T. Alan Goldsbor-
ough, member from Maryland of the
House of Representatives, United
States Congress, has been appointed
Federal Judge in the courts of the
District of Columbia, by President
Roosevelt. Just when he will assume
his duties is not known. It has been
intimated that he may serve out the
present session of Congress. Thus
passes from the picture man whose
service to his District has been of in
estimable value during the many
years he has had his seat in the Lower
House.
AS always, there is no dearth Of
candidates to succeed to this Con-
gressional berth. With such distin-
guished record to emulate, it will, in
deed be difficult position for sue
cessor to fill. Mr.. Goldsborough by
his long tenure of office and by an
ability recognized by all his confreres,
had reached a point where his judg-
ment was usually accepted, and his
recommendations carefully consider
ed.
The Eastern Shore will need to be
careful whom it elects as represen-
tative for the First District. This
section needs man of real worth;
a man with experience in the affairs
of State; a man of solid mental ac-
quirements; a genuine statesman and
no picayune politician; a man who has
something more than smile and q
a man who will go far to
measuring up to set standards, and
whose equipment will secure for him
the respect of the highest tribunal
in the land.
There are good men in the field and
a close study should be given to their
claims to competency. No particular
section should be so swayed by local
interests as to sacrifice the good of
the whole in backing any aspirant
who may cast longing eyes toward
the domes and spires of the Capitol.
1t is strength that is needed in Wash
ington, not weakness ; it is experience,
not tyro among veterans; grasp
of the big questions of government,
obtained by prior education, and not
may be, in legislative
halls.
So, the Democrat" advises a SER
ious dwelling upon the fitness of the
It is serious time in
the affairs of the District, recognized
as such by the egress of such man as
has been leading its affairs in Con-
gress for the past sixteen years, and
the fate that may befall the Shore in
the advent of his successor.
Mr.. Goldsborough is the fourth
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
GOV. O'CONOR
SUBMITS STATE
BUDGET, '4O-'4l
Recommend Many Cuts In. The
Effort To Reduce Expenses
Of The Government
MAKES A NUMBER
OF RECOMMENDATIONS

The Budget for 1940-41, submitted
on January oath to a joint session
of the General Assembly by Governor
Herbert r. O'Conor, carried out his
campaign pledge of economy by pro-
viding for reduction of 100000 per
annum in administrative costs; allot-
ted increased appropriations for the
support of the Public School system
throughout the State; and, while pro-
viding for total Bond Issues for con-
struction of So, 1868, 100000, gave assur-
ance of a net reduction in State Bond
ed Debt during the biennium of So
GIL, 900.
Further carrying out his campaign
promises, the Governor assured the
Legislature that the Budget would be
balanced by the tax program to be
submitted which would provide a tax
yield of $8,500,O0 per annum. The
total amount allowed by the Governor
for the various agencies and depart
ments was $6,3S2, 968.50 less than the
amounts requested by the department
heads.
For the first time, the General Bud
get included appropriations and pro-
gram for Public Welfare and Assis-
lance.
In achieving the Balanced Budget
he had promised so many times during
his campaign, the Governor called the
attention of his audience to the fact
that there would be: (a) No Gasoline
Tax Diversion; (b) No Increase in
Real Estate Taxes; (c) No Salary In
creases, and No allowance for New
Positions Except for required nurses
and attendants to main additions to
hospitals, etc.,
To accomplish an increase in State
activities, while actually decreasing
the funds allotted for them, econo-
mics were necessitated generally, in
GLIDING the elimination of 100 present
positions in various departments, of
which a group of II in the State
Roads Commission accounted for re-
duction of $4,000 in total salary al
lowance. Provision was made, too, for
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
SAFETY GATES
NOW OPERATING
AT CROSSING
Electric Appliances At Grade
Crossing About A Mile
North Of Here

The recently erected "gates" at the
railroad grade crossing, just north of
Pocomoke in Somerset County, are
now in regular operation, after re-
naming inactive for some months
since their installation.
This apparatus is new invention
and are designed to protect traffic
from disaster, and also do so without
serious damage to motor vehicles.
This crossing is approached through
a curve only few yards north, and
on-coming trains are not clearly WIS.,
ible, due to tree INSTRUCTED vision. A
car of any sort, finding itself in
straits, can, if incapable of being con-
trolled, crash into this structure, and
the result is nothing more noticeable
than quick application of brakes.
And, if it should be caught between
the gates, a charge against the one
in front will cause it to open and allow
the driver to proceed.
Of course, they are operated by
electric motors set to going by the
train. At night they are brilliantly
lit and present an attractive appear
ance as well as forming warning to
travellers.
This apparatus at the north end Of
the city's APPROACH and the "blinker"
at the south end, constitute long need
ed safety appliances, and the travel
ling public are much safer because of
their erection.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
DINNER FOR BRIDE, GROOM

Mrs. Belle Whyte entertained at a
dinner party Wednesday night in hon
or of Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer Jones, of
Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Jones is the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Whyte and is the former
Mrs. Sidney Tull Monsees, whose mar
riage to Mr.. Jones took place in Chi
cago recently.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
NJ. P. CHURCH TO
GIVE MUSICALE
FEBRUARY End
Have Assembled Quite A Galaxy
of Talent From POcOmOke
And Elsewhere

The Senior Ladies Group of Beth
any M. p. Church, of Pocomoke City,
will present an evening of music on
Thursday, February End in the Sunday
School room of the church.
The program is planned for those
who really enjoy good music and COW
ers a wide range Of old favorites. In
cluded are:
Soprano solos, "Carmena", "Sweet
Miss Mary; Instrumental trio; violin
solos, Evening Star" from Tannen-
hauser, "Ave Maria" by Schubert;
piano duet; vocal trio, "Barcarolle"
from Tales of Hoffman,; baritone solo
"Celesta Aida; costume solos, Little
Alice Blue Gown" and wont You
Come Over To My House."
Those appearing in the program
are: Mesdames w. H. Dyott, w. B.
Rock, A. H. Stevens, Jr., VIM. S. Bow
en-, B. T. Dryden, Paul Gladding, J.
A. Davis, w. E. Bounds, all of POGO
moke, Mrs. Roy Woodland Of Marion,
the Misses June and Jean Holland, of
Salisbury, also Messrs, S. N. Holland,
Jr, and William Hopkins, Of Sails
bury; Grady Matthews, J. A. Davis
and Herbert Bounds of Pocomoke.
Keep the date in mind, Thursday,
February 2. Admission price is thir-
ty-five cents. Come prepared to en-
joy some fine talent and delicious re-
freshments. Bring your friends to en-
joy this unusual program.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27

The Women's Missionary Union was
organized Monday night, January %,
at the home of Mrs. Will Howard.
The next meeting will be held Feb
ruary 81 at the home of Mrs. Ned
Colona with Mrs. D. Earl Willis in
charge. The ladies are urged to at
tend these meetings.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27

Mrs. Jerome Marshall, of Hallwood,
Va, was the guest of Miss Mildred
Schoolfield over the weekend. Sun
day visitors included: Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred L. Goldman, of Crisfield, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-01-27
~
from the
Democrats Pen
from the

Well. Sir, this newspaper pusihSSe
An a mess. AS the saying goes: You
can't open your mouth without putting
vour foot in it." / am always saying
something that gets under somebody's
skin; and, if you believe me, it's hard
to get from under.
Now, last week, I said one OF our
urominent. citizens was present at the
~Rose Bowl" football game. This
vas played in California, between
Duke and Southern California. AS a
matter of fact, he was just across the
Continent attending the Orange
Bowl" game, down in Florida. If you
all knew this guy as well as do you'd
know he'd always be where there was
something to eat. A good herman
can't survive very long on rose leaves.
But, I'D like to know why little
matter of $500 miles should make any
difference as all football games are
strikingly similar. How'd I know!
He might have taken in the Florida
grid show, then jumped a plane and
arrived in time to see the California
set-to. Distance amt nothin' in these
days.
And further-some-more, I'd like to
know how he's going to make good
With those Californians, after they
hear he demands an apology from me
for saying he was within the borders
of their great state. All Igot to say
is, he'd better continue to keep the
width of a continent between him and
the Golden State; or, else If he ever
did turn up there, they'd feed aloes'
instead of rose leaves.
Then, again and also, not so very
long ago, made sure, from reports
that denizen of good old Worcester
had passed to his reward and SO re-
corded it in the columns Of the POGO
moke City Bladder. Quicker than you
might suppose, the corpse" informed
me with apologies to Samuel Clemens,
that "the report of his death was
greatly exaggerated" I expressed
nay regrets; but he didn't know wheth-
er was regretting my error or the
fact that he still "lived, moved, and
had his being"
On the other hand, some of you peo-
pIe may remember I displayed a cut
IN a certain issue of the Democrat,
revealing the counterfeit presentment
of a good citizen who had passed be-
yond several years ago. I got panned
Cor that, Notwithstanding the fact /
explained this papers end and aim
vas to put life into men and institu-
lions. So, you're roasted if you do
and you're roasted if you don't; and
the funny thing about it is, it's hard
TO get Injured to the cooking process
no matter how frequent baking days
come around.
Once upon a time there sailed into
my office a sweet young thing, good
looking enough to kiss twice. She
sat down in chair near my desk and,
with the effervesence of youthful en-
thusiasm, gushed forth with volu-
nninous account of trip she had made
to Utopia where she had the "best
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