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Evening star., 1939-02-12
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE

moving in and out of buildings, it is
easy to operate, it works smoothly
and it saves time But it does some
thing elss something more important.
1t saves lives.
Look beyond the outer doors to the
lobby or street floor of building. In
bank you see clerks working quietly
behind their cages. In an Office build
ing you see elevator operators, starters,
concessionaires In department store
you see salespeople. Every time
swinging door opens those people are
hit by draft from the street, draft
that may bring with it another sniffle,
another cold, another case of pneu
monia But keep out the draft, and the
health of these employees is no longer
in jeopardy.
Today the revolving door is pre-
cison mechanism that can be regu-
lated for speed and pressure. Its four
leaves - which, by the way, are hung
ttllS dttly Ddldlf(CN HOiil (llC NCulIl&
rather than set in the floor - will
move as fast or as slow as traffic de-
mands; yet a sudden rush by panic
stricken crowd will collapse them into
a central position, leaving two exits
where one was before an automatic
safety device of inestimable value to
human life
The hurrying years have closed over
Theoph'lus Van kannel. He died in
1919 at the age of 78, and, as with so
many other inventors. the thing he
invented lives while the man himself
is forgotten. But he left behind him
world improved because of his pres
ence. ant' Humanity's Hall of Fame
can we'll afford to offer him a modest
niche in it's walls.
-ThEoooRE KAGHAk
Evening star., 1939-02-12

+ OUR of kind: the armadillo always
gives birth to exactly four young at a
time. And all four of the babies are
always of the same sex.
HE rattan palm. giant seaweed
growing on the coast Of California. is
the longest plant known. 1t may ex-
ceed 900 feet in length.
IHE black-crowned night herons
which make their homes on an island
in Lake Erie. near Toledo. Ohio. fly
l6O miles day to bring home food
for their young.
Evening star., 1939-02-12
HUMANITY'S HALL OF FAME
Nominating the mon who mode doors spin

Many Of the familiar and indis-
be,sable booss Of mankind are gifts
Of men and WoMen Who hare been all
but forgotten. Here is another of az
important series Of articles that tel
about these unSung heroes.
IF THE revolving door didn't exist,
it would have to be invented. for
) it is a practical necessity for the
modern skyscraper.
Exaggerated? Not bit of it. Have
you ever tried to pull open the swing
ing doors of tall building in high
wind? 1t isn't so easy, especially
where there is only one set of doors.
The reason is not merely the wind out
side. There's terrific wind suction
inside as we'll, caused by the height
of the building, the elevator shafts
and the difference between inside and
outside temperatures. Add it all up
and the resulting pressure on an ordl-
nary swinging door is equal to gale
force. No wonder it's hard to open!
But. curiously enough. the man who
invented the revolving door didn't
realize he was solving an engineering
problem long before it arose, In 1888
there were no skyscrapers, as we know
them today But there we're wind,
dust, snow, rain. hail, and it was to
keep the elements out OF buildings
that Theophilus Van Kannel gave the
Evening star., 1939-02-12
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Evening star., 1939-02-12

nineteenth century a convenient de-
vice that in the twentieth became in
dispensable.
Van kannel, a Philadelphia inven-
tor. received immediate recognition
for his contribution to architecture
He had produced what may well be
called a wonder of the modern wo,ld
- doorless door that is always open.
yet always closed - and only one
year after his invention. in 1889, he
was given the John Scott medal, III
honor of his outstanding service. by the
Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
To most people the revolving door
is still only gadgct /, keeps traffic
Evening star., 1939-02-12
Lose
Weight
Safely

WStn00t S0U0ss0S n0n&Sy
moment, or taking strenuous
exercises or harmful drugs
EROM coast to coast, you now
L hear women singing the praises
of thrilling new reducing method.
A method which DR.. Damrau of New
York demonstrated in tests among a
group of intelligent and cooperative
people who followed directions i'm
plicitly. was responsible for an aver
age loss in weight of pounds per
month. Most amazing, this method
does NOT call for special diet lists.
You never suffer hungry moment.
Nor is it necessary for you to take
strenuous exercises, or harmful
drugs.
All YOU have to do is eat sensibly,
which means that you avoid over
eating. and drink 4 of a glass of
Welch's Grape Juice, mixed with Y
of glass of water, before meals and
at bedtime. Thus reducing the Ca
loric intake considerably.
New This pioas1Nt vv8y
Taxes on Excess Fotl
Nothing could be easier, or more
pleasant. et!-this is what hap
pens. First, this delicious drink sat-
isfies your craving for rich, sweet
foods. You have less desire to over
eat fattening foods-but you do feel
comfortably full. Second, the grape
sugar in Welch's is quickly con-
sumed, and by this process helps
nature to consume excess fat.
Thus weight is lost naturally and
safely. And this remarkable method
is Just as beneficial and effective for
overweight men, as it is for over
weight women.
Evening star., 1939-02-12
NEW TYPE TOMATO JUNG E
THRILLS the NATION
without suffering . hungry
moment, Or taking strenuous
exercises or harmful drugs

II you think all tomato juice is alike.
try Welch's new vitamin-rich tomato
Juice for the thrill Of your life. A
noted chemist tested five brands and
found Welch's Tomato Juice superior
larger Vitamin e content: as much
Vitamin A as milk-and rich in Vita
min b. Welch's is so rich and thick.
you can add lj3 water, or ice. and
still have a most delicious tomato
Juice. So it's economical to serve. Get
Welch's Tomato Juice from your
dealer today. It's pure. pasteurized.
laboratory controlled and Good
Housekeeping Approved. Double your
money back II you don't say it's the
finest tomato juice you ever tasted.
Evening star., 1939-02-12

tMsteb ooe ThiaG Carefully
Follow this proved way to take of
excess fat. Eat sensibly, which means
that YOU avoid overeating - and be
sure to use Welchs pure. aged, full
strength grape juice before meals.
Always made from the pick of the
grape crop. No water added; no
artificial coloring. Good Housekeep-
ing approved. Insist upon the gcnu-
inc Welch's Grape Juice for the re-
suits YOU want. And for economy's
sake-buy Welch's by the case.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
DR.. PAUL COHEN WAS
SPEAKER FOR LIONS

DR.. Paul Cohen, head of the Pine
Bluff Sanitorium, at Salisbury, gave
an inspired talk to the Lions at their
regular club meeting on Tuesday. DR..
Cohen spoke of the remarkable pro-
gress made in both prevention and
cure of tuberculosis in recent years.
He spoke especially of the splendid
work being done by the Maryland
tuberculosis Association, a part of
the national organization which car
ries on its work with funds obtained
from the sale Of Christmas Seals. DR..
Cohen heartily endorsed the purchase
of these seals and urged everyone, as
an individual, to do his part.
At this meeting, also, the Lions
voted to contribute ten dollars to the
American Red Cross.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
LITTLE MISS COLLINS
HOSTESS TO HER FRIENDS

Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Collins gave a
birthday party in honor of the second
birthday of their little daughter, Jan
ice, on November II, Saturday after
noon, at New Church, Va. After en-
pertaining themselves with various
toys, the guests helped Janice open
her gifts.
The refreshment table was decorat-
ed in pink and green. The birthday
cake was lighted with two candles.
The children were served ice cream,
cake, candy and nuts.
The guests were as follows: Peggy
Trader, Mary Ann Ross, Jane Flu
harty, Charles Edward Wilkerson,
Vincent Lang Mariner, Billy Hurley,
Norma Chapman, Doris Mariner, Mrs.
Myrtle Collins, Mrs. Archie Mariner,
Mrs. Vincent Mariner, Mrs. Ralph
Ross, Mrs. Woodrow Wilkerson, Mrs.
Roland Fluharty, Mrs. Norman Trader
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hyman Hurley.
The guests departed wishing Janice
many more happy birthdays.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
ROTARIANS GO
TO CRISFIELD FOR
ANNUAL MEETING
Inter-C City Rotary Meeting At
CrabtOwn Held On Monday
Evening Of This Week

A large attended inter-city Rotary
meeting was held at Crisfield on We'd
nesday of this week, the meeting in
GLIDING members of the Crisfield,
Princess Anne and Pocomoke City
clubs.
The dinner was held at the Hotel
Somerset, and the master of ceremon-
les was w. H. (BilD Hamill, of the
Crisfield Club. The speaker of The
evening was N. Henry Gellert, of Phil
adelphia, prominently connected with
Boy Scout movement. He wildly con-
trasted conditions of living in this
country and that in other continents,
stressed the Importance of making
men of the boys by Installing into their
minds the benefits of a democratic
form of government.
The menu for the banquet was one
typical of the main industry of Girls
field-seafood. Crabs, shrimp, seal
lops, and oysters, were the main deli
.cacies, and served to the queens
taste. Speeches were made by Presi-
dent Bozman, Of the Princess Anne
Club, and by President Emf, of the
Pocomoke Club.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
REV. ]. W. LACY DIED
SUDDENLY ON TUESDAY

News reached this city on Tuesday
day last of the sudden death of Rev.
J. w. Lacy, who, for ten years, served
as pastor of the Pitts Creek Presby-
terrain Church.
Mr.. Lacy was, as far as could be
learned, in excellent health, and his
ministerial work had never been more
vigorous and satisfactory up to the
day before his death.
Being somewhat late in arising on
Tuesday morning, he was sought by
his wife, who found him dead in bed.
victim, supposedly of heart attack.
Mr.. Lacy was about 70 years of
age and was a native Virginia of the
Eastern Shore, as also was his wife.
He is survived by his widow and one
son, ]. w. Lacy, Jr., of Birmingham,
Ala. Also by a granddaughter.
Funeral service was held on Thurs
day morning in Oxford, N. c., where
interment took place. Mr.. Lacy was
highly esteemed in Pocomoke and his
death came as a shock to his many
friends here.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
LOCAL MILITARY
UNIT TO RETURN
TOMORROW 18th
Will Wind Up A Week Of In
tensive Training At Camp
Albert C. Richie
Fl COMPANIES HAVE
REACHED TOP STRENGTH

The First Regiment, Maryland Ma
tional Guard, will wind up a week of
intensive training at Camp Albert C.
Richie tomorrow Saturday and re-
turn to home stations.
During the stay in camp the regi-
ment witnessed gas demonstration
by troops from Edgewood Arsenal;
had its supply of gas masks checked
and inspected by the regular army ex-
perts. Two tanks from Fort George
G. Meade also were assigned to the
troops during the combat exercises.
Among the 1000 men making the
trip to camp were more than 200 new
recruits enlisted during the past few
weeks under the War Department.
special order authorizing an increase
in the strength of the National Guard.
The First Regiment is the only unit
in the Maryland National Guard to
have approached close to the author
lied strength before the beginning of
the supplemental training season.
Brig. Gen. D. John Marley, Regimen
tai Commander, revealed that on the
eve of going to camp the strength of
the regiment was 1865. This means
that only twenty-five more men are
needed to bring the First up to its al
lotted strength.
General Markey also announced that
II companies of the Regiment have
reached top strength and have stop
ped recruiting. These companies are,
Service Company, Silver Spring; Com
pany G, Cumberland; Headquarters
Co., Frederick; Anti-Tank Platoon,
Kenstington, Band Section, Frederick;
Hq. Co. list Battalion, Easton; Com
pany B, Hagerstown; Company D, Bel
Aid; Company H. Westminster; Hq
Co. 3rd Battalion, Pocomoke City;
and Company K, Centreville.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
MEETING OF
ASSOCIATION
ON THURSDAY
Parents And Teachers Assemble
With Mrs. Philip Creath
Presiding
NEXT MEETING ON
DECEMBER FOURTEENTH

The second meeting of the Parent
Teachers Association was held on
Thursday evening, November 9, at the
Elementary School. Mrs. Philip
Creath, Vice-president, presided, since
the President was absent.
After the minutes of the last meet
ing were read, the question of send
ing a delegate to the meeting of the
National Parent Teachers Congress to
be held at Washington College, Ches-
tertown, on November ID, Is, and 10,
was discussed. A committee, con-
sisting of Mrs. Edward Ham, Mrs.
Dawson Clarke, and Miss Mae Ellis,
was appointed to select a delegate to
represent the Pocomoke Parent-Teach-
ers' Association.
The speaker for the evening was
DR.. Carruthers, of the State Teachers
College, Salisbury. His subject was
Education as Power" He outlined
the accomplishments of the govern
ments of Russia, Germany, Italy, ia
pan, and Mexico in their control of
education in the schools. The theme
of Communism in Russia has been
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
GOV. O'CONOR
IS PLANNING A
MILLION FUND
To Eliminate AS Far AS Pos
sible Delays In New Road
Construction
CONVINCED SYSTEM WILL
AVOID MANY TIE-UPS

In line with his recently announced
policy to eliminate, as far as possible,
delays in new road construction, Gov
ernor Herbert R. O'Conor has announ-
ced that he is planning to create re-
volving fund of $1,000,0O0 or $780,
900 to be used for this purpose by the
State Roads Commission. The Fund
which will be procured by bond issue
or through budgetary ALLEGATION of
gasoline tax revenues, will be discuss
ed by the Governor with the State
Roads Commission and the State Plan
ming Commission within the next few
days.
"a study of delays in construction
over period of years." the Governor
declared, Showed there had been con-
siderable difficulty in obtaining rights
of ways because the Commission in
recent years felt called upon to wait
until the project was ready before
making surveys and obtaining rights
of ways" This policy heretofore fol-
lowed was described as a "hand to
mouth" system and was said to be the
cause of holding up some times fo1
long periods badly needed construc-
ton.
Under the plan the Governor now
has in mind his revolving fund will
be available to the Commission fol
surveys, road planning and for the &C.
tual purchase of rights of way and
projects, the selection of which would
be made we'll in advance of the ex-
pected construction.
81 am convinced this system would
avoid tie-ups", declared the Governor
"by having these preliminary matters
worked out we'll in advance of the
time when road construction was to
be started" A point emphasized by
the Governor was that he intended to
make much greater use of the reor-
ganized State Planning Commission
than had been done during recent
years. Through intelligent road plan
ming in the future" he said, 1--WE can
have coordinated system and insure
road construction and reconstruction
along lines determined upon by long
range planning"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
POCOMOKE BASE
BALL FRANCHISE
CHANGES OWNER
Mr.. ]. r. EddingtOn, Of FEEDER
alsburg Buys Local Base
Ball Privileges
WILL OPERATE CLUB AS
FARM FOR READING, PA.

Mr.. Arthur Ehlers, former owner of
the PScomoke City franchise in the
Eastern Shore Base Ball League, was
in town this week and gave the base
ball fans some real news.
Recently, the information was CIV
en- out that Mr.. Ehlers had connected
himself with the Oriole Club, of Bal
timore City, and, for that reason, was
compelled to dispose of his interests
in the local organization.
AS a result, Pocomoke ball lovers
agitated the question of purchase,
and efforts were made to secure sub
scriptions enough to meet Mr.. Ehlers'
terms. These efforts fell somewhat
short of the required amount, and the
fans settled down into the belief that
Pocomoke would not have team for
the 1910 season, since it was rumor-
ed that at least one town was very
DESTROYS of securing berth in the
Class d league.
On Tuesday morning of this week,
the Baltimore Sun contained short
item stating that the Reading, Pa,
ball club and the Pocomoke club had
been bought by Mr.. J. R. Eddington,
of fredericksburg, Md; chat Mr.. Ehlers
had been appointed business manager
of 10th clubs; and that the Pocomoke
team would be operated as farm for
the Reading organization.
The Democrat" Immediately made
efforts to get into touch with Mr.. Ed
dington in order to secure notification
of this news. 1t was confirmed by
this gentleman and the same day Mr..
Ehlers appeared in person in this city
to make additional confirmation of
this arrangement.
The question is, therefore, settled
as to the matter of 1910 ball; POGO
moke will have team, and it will
have a backing that should insure
success. Mr.. Ehlers, working with
Mr.. Eddington, will have control Of
CONTINUED on Page 81
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
PRIZE WINNERS
IN NATIONAL
BASS FISHING
Western Auto Supply Company
Offer s Prizes In Thirty
Four States. $4,000 Value

Prize winners in Western Autos
third nationwide Big Bass Fishing
Contest have just been announced by
the Western Auto Supply Company
which annually conducts the contest
in "a states east of the Rocky Noun
tains in which are located Western
Auto Stores and Western Auto Asso-
ciate Stores. The contest closed Sep
TENDER 80.
In an effort to increase public inter-
est in the sport of fishing, Western
Auto each year offers several groups
of valuable prizes for the largest
small-mouth bass or large-mouth bass
in each of the 81 states covered by
the contest. This year the prizes to-
tailed more than $4,000 in value
and are now being distributed to the
152 winning fishermen.
First prize in each state consisted
of acknowledgement, assorted fishing
tackle valued at $4,000; second prize,
$500; third prize, $4,000; and fourth
prize, $500. In addition to these
prizes of fishing tackle, an attractive
silver trophy cup has been presented
to the fishmerman in each state who
registered the largest small-mouth
bass.
The prize winners in the state of
Maryland were as follows:
First prize, Charles H. Alder, Pixies
vile (6 lbs. 8 OF. large-mouth).
Second prize, George T. Bahlke, Jr.,
Salisbury e lbs. 8 OF. large MOUTH.
Third prize, William Owens, Balti-
more q lbs. 6 OF. large-mouth.-
Fourth prize, Charles A. Lawson,
Continued on Page 100
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
~
from the
Democrats Pen

Well, Sir, l don't believe it will be
very long now before Herr Hitler,
Der Fuhrer, Der Debbil, or whatever
YOU choose to call him will be laying
on me the blast in the beer cellar
at Munich, which came very near TAX
ing off all the mustache he had left
and his head along with it.
He has laid it on the French, the
British, the Anti-Nazis, the Jews, the
Poles, on all sorts of propaganda;
but, up till now, he had failed to lay
it on the proper gander, and that's
his own lovely self. He's the root of
all the disturbance over there, and
that time clock bomb was just little
slow, or it would have gone far to-
ward up-rooting the evil of continent
tai Europe.
Well, sa far as picking me me out
as the arch-conspirator, all I got to
say, I'm not too good to pat the man
on the back that made the effort. You
see, can say that with few thous-
and miles of sea and land between the
dictator and myself. If were over
there, and allowed my tongue to run
away with any brain I might have,
wouldn't have chance to say much
more. I'd soon find myself with my
back to wall and looking down the
muzzles of few rifles in the hands
of firing squad.
You know, Mr.. Hitler was sort OF
lucky, wasn't he? Or was he? Was
there any luck in it? The whole thing
reminds me of timid creature whist
ling in the dark, to keep his spirits
up. I don't believe there's sun light
enought in Germany to show him just
what's giong on in all the alleys and
by-ways of Berlin and the rest of it.
He's walking along a good bit of his
time in the dark, and I believe he has
a mild case of jitters. He had to dc
something and he chose dynamite fol
his whistle. It didn't matter that il
blew a few mortals into eternity-he
takes such as that in stride. But HI
evidently thought it would show how
many friends might come to his sup
port and lead him into more garist
day. That is, he was like the little
colored boy who was working for Mr.
Smith. One day, the youngster was
down town and he went into tele
phone booth, called his master ant
CONTINUED on Page ~
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
CAUTION GIVEN
AGAINST FRUIT
ON HIGHWAYS
Wash Fruit Before You Eat
What You Buy From The
Roadside Stands

Don't run unnecessary risks. Be
fore you bite into that luscious apple,
those grapes, or pears, or any Of the
other fruits so alIuriugly displayed ON
roadside stands, in the stores and mar
kets, wash the fruit thoroughly"
This word Of caution comes from DR..
r. H. Riley, Director Of the State
Department of Ilcalth Ii applies al
so to fruits served ON the table. pack
ed in childrens lunch boxes, or used
in other ways.
There is more than chance" Dr
Riley continued, that a biz of the
poisonous spray used on growing fruit
to protect it from insect enemies, will
be found on the mature fruit. Nege-
tables are protected by the same sort
of spray so it is equally important that
vegetables be washed with great care
before they are cooked. Lettuce and
other vegetables served, should be
washed with equal thoroughness.
"The custom of spraying growing
fruits and vegetables with poisonous
chemical sprays, to protect them a
gainst insect pests, has become very
general. A great deal of the spray
is washed off by the summer rains,
but there is always a possibility of a
trace of it being left as it does not dis
solve readily. Fruits and vegetables
go through a great deal of handling,
before they finally reach the markets
and a thorough washing will get rid
of dirt and soil as we'll as of the
chemicals used to bring about perfec-
ton in the crops when harvested.
Through special services maintain
ed by the State Department of Health
Continued on Page d
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-11-17
]. 7. SILVERTHORNE
DIED MON. in STOCKTON

James T. Silverthorne died on Mon
day of last week at his home in Stock
ton. The deceased was unmarried and
had lived at the home of Mr.. James
Hickman for the last 60 years.
Funeral services were held on Sun
day last in the Methodist Church at
Portersville, conducted by the Rev.
Mr.. Gordon. Interment in the adjoin-
ing cemetery. The bearers were: FL
mer Parsons, G. H. Jones, Lawrence
Fleming, Lidy Wright, Fred Jones and
Ned Littleton.