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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-27
PROSECUTION AT
AN EARLY DATE
FOR SLAYERS
States Attorney Kerbin Advises
Quick Action Concerning
Two Murder Cases

States Attorney William G. Kerbin,
Jr., said on Wednesday night he was
considering the launching Of request
before the Worcester County Circuit
Court, asking that the October Grand
Jury be recalled in session to act on
three cases of violence, including two
murders, which have been committed
at Snow Hill and Pocomoke City dur
ing the past two week-ends.
On Wednesday, Dallas Holden, 27-
year-old Snow Hill man, was held
without bail on first degree murder
charge, following arraignment before
Trial Judge Walter w. Price at Snow
Hill, on a charge of stabbing to death
William johnson, As, at Pocomoke
City last Saturday night, October FL.
Johnson, stabbed with a knife in the
neck and back, died instantly. His
body was found shortly afterwards
in a Pocomoke City alley. Deputy
Sheriff Crawford B. Hillman and Con-
stable Lennie T. Parks arrested Hol-
den Sunday, following an investiga-
ton. The motive for the Staying was
not revealed by the authorities.
On Oct. IA William "Buck" Crop
per was shot in the hip during an
argument with another Negro at a
Snow Hill beer tavern. On Wednesz
day, Crancil Dennis, as, of near Snow
Hill, was arrested, charged with as
sault with intent to kill Chopper.
Judge Walter w. Price, before whom
Dennis was arraigned, ordered him
held for action of the grand jury un-
der $1,000 bond.
Also on October Ia, James Bowen,
%, Snow Hill, was stabbed to death
near the Pocomoke River bridge at
Snow Hill. Two women and five men
have been arrested as suspects and are
being held by authorities.
James Reed, colored, was arrested
this week for theft Of gravel pile
equipment from Mr.. Merwin Blades
to the amount Of $50.
Reed was tried, convicted, and SEN
fenced to six months in the house Of
correction.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-27
WOMEN'S AID
WILL SPONSOR
BIG "JAMBOREE"
Pennsylvania Railroad Organiza-
ton Will Celebrate On
Virginia Lee

The Women's Aid of The Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, Delmarva Division,
will sponsor another of their jam
bories" on board the Steamer "Vir-
ginia Lee, leaving Cape Charles, Va,
at 4:4O P. NJ, Tuesday, November IA,
connecting with train No. 400, south
bound, and No. 44S, northbound. This
affair will feature dinner, oyster bar,
dance, cards and entertainment; all
of which may be enjoyed by members
of the organization, railroad employees,
their families and friends at nominal
charge. Tickets for this party, how
ever, do not cover transportation,
which must be arranged for or pur-
chased otherwise.
Mrs. J. A. Schwab, Superintendent
of the Women's Aid, when announcing
the Jamborie, stated that their pri-
mary reason for staging it was to
get a large group of railroad en-
ployees, their families and friends to-
gether for a real friendly gathering
and general good time in order to i'm
prove the morale of their membership
and create more interest in the fine
work their organization is accomplish
ing on the Peninsula in rendering aid
to their less fortunate fellow-em-
ployees or their families.
Every feature of the fine program
being arranged by their committee
in charge should prove very enter
tanning and interesting for everyone;
particularly as Mrs. Schwab states,
their aim will be to make each hour
during the entire round-trip between
Cape Charles and Norfolk one of pleas
ure and comfort for each patron. AL
so, arrangements have been made for
reserving the lower dining room on
the steamer for staging all features
of the program, with the exception of
the oyster bar, which will be located
on the freight deck, for the conven-
fence of those who wish to enjoy the
famous Chesapeake Bay bivalves in
true Southern style.
Railroad department heads and a
number of larger agencies have been
supplied with tickets for this affair,
and any additional information want
ed may be secured from these sources.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-27
POCOMOKE WILL
STAGE A LARGE
TRADE EVENT
Stores Will Garry Larger Stocks
Of Christmas Goods And
Merchandise
PUBLIC SHOULD WATCH
FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

In a concerted effort to make Po-
comoke City unusually attractive and
interesting to pre- Christmas shoppers
the business men of the city are CO.
operating in a Community Drive
which will surpass all previous eff
forts.
Stores will carry larger stocks Of
Christmas goods, and seasonable
merchandise, and will be made more
attractive in lighting effects. Prices
will have prime consideration and in
many ways merchants and business
men will show their appreciation to
the shopping public.
Pocomoke City has always apprec-
lated the trade of the Eastern Shore
and will do all in its power to merit
further confidence. The Community
Drive for good will, sponsored by the
Pocomoke Business Mems Association,
will not only feature merchandise and
prices but service, entertainment and
enjoyment. Participating in the drive
are merchants, dealers, manufacture
ers, automobile concerns, hotels, res
taurants and practically every line
of commerce.
Watch for further announcements
of this big pre- Christmas program.
See store windows, and DON'T MISS
A SINGLE EVENT.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-27
THE hot SHOTS
GET BACK AT The,
DR.. PEPPER FOUR
Local BOwlers Visit. Salisbury
Wednesday And Bring
Back The Bacon

The "Hot Shots, local bowling
team, which was defeated at Bunting's
Alleys, last week, by the "Dr. Pepper
team, visited Salisbury on Wednesday
evening for return game.
This time. victory perched on the
banner of the "Hot Shots" by a mar
gin of 23S points, these being SO
more than the majority of the Wi
comico boys last week; so the "Hot
Shots" got back with a vengeance.
In Wednesday nights game, Ben
Cohen was high man, rolling up 191
points in the second game. He was
closely followed by George Bunting
with 181.
Salisbury's best bowler for the even
ing was Fitzgerald, who knocked
down 1876 pins in the third game.
Wyatt was runner-up with 1877.
The score in detail was as follows:
Pocomoke "Hot Shots" Team
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-27
TUBERCULOSIS CLINICS
TO Be HELD In COUNTY

The Maryland tuberculosis Asso-
citation, Inc, will hold clinics at the
following places during November:
Berlin, Health Department office,
in the morning at 1000 o'clock.
Crisfield, Health Center Building,
at 1000 o'clock in the morning.
Salisbury, Health Department Of
flee, Court House, at 900 o'clock in
the morning.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-27

Messrs. George Hall, Clifton Shay,
Calvin Tull, William Byrd and Albert
MCGEE Of this city, spent last week..
end touring the Skyline Drive and
other places of interest enroute and
returning by way Of Norfolk.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-27

Mrs. William F. King has returned
to her home in Cape Charles, after
visit with her son and daughter-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. John II. King, Of
Walnut ST., and DR.. and Mrs. e. J.
Clarke Of Clarke Ave.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-27

Efforts are now being made to or
ganize bowling league for the long
winter evenings. These teams will
be made from those connected with
the various business establishments,
from the three civic clubs, and, pos
sibly from the churches.
The plan is to have at least eight
teams, each playing three games a
week; four teams alternating with the
other four. Considerable progress
has been made and it is thought the
plan will soon materialize.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-27

Mrs. w. R. Rev and daughter, Pat
sy, of Onancock and Mrs. George Rev,
of Accomac, spent Monday and Tues
day with Mrs. Rew's father, Mr.. w.
A. Stroud, this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-27

Misses Marian Jeanne VESSELS and
Jolyne Northam are spending the
weekend with Miss Vessels grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William r..
Vessels, at Accomac.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-27
Totals

Total 3 Games 14O4
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-10-27

Total 3 Games 1912
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-16
A MARRIAGE BREAKER

MUCH OF THE trouble caused
between husbands and wives in
bridge is due to weak bid by one
Of them which gets the side too
high. coupled with~-an argument
as to which one was at fault. If
you will keep close tabs on it, you
are likely to find that the bad bid
was usually made not by the de-
clarer. but by the partner who
raised him
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-16

dealer South East-West vul-
nerable.)
South started the ball rolling
here with 1-Diam end and West
overcalled with 1-Heart. North
then made a free overcall CT
1-Spade. So far, so good East had
an elegant fit for his wife's suit
or so he thought-so bid q
Hearts. After South then bid g.
Clubs. West called 3-Eearts. This
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-16

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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-16

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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1939-10-16
Barclay On Bridge

was beaten two tricks. for a bad
score in the duplicate game
At other tables North and South
played it at a contract of three in
one suit. or another and barely
made it. giving East and West a
definitely better score.
In the argument after the
hand. East tried to blame West.
but the latter had about six play
ing tricks as usually figured. East
had a trump fit, but only an ace
on the side without even any iielp-
full distribution, and should not
have made a free raise of his part
ner'S suit
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What is the expert defense
against 4-Spades on this deal. if
only that suit was bid?
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
(. 0. P. RECOGNIZE
 SWEENEY'S RIGHTS
Controller to Continue as Purchasing Agent For
 City of Waterbury

The Republican town committee will make no further attempt to take the power to make city pur- chases from Controller Martin J. Sweeney, Chairman J. Warren Upson said this afternoon. He made his statement after learning of the veto by Mayor Patrick Perriello of the aldermanic resolution empower ing the mayor to appoint a purchas- ing agent. News of the mayors veto appears elsewhere in The Democrat.
 MT. Upson said that in view of the fact that only three more months of the year remain, and that court ruling probably could not be secured until November, he feels it best to drop any thought of court action.
 He said he felt the matter had been one that the courts should de- eide, and that the best means had appeared to be the aldermanic reso- lution, to be followed by test of its legality. He said he still believes that the superior court would rule that the controller Is not the pur- chasing agent.
 MT. Upson said he believed there was considerable merit in the mayors point of view. A court test now, he said, would no doubt leave the city's affairs mixed up for much of the remainder of the year.
 In view of the circumstances, MT. Upson declared, the Republican party is justified in reversing its po- sition. The decisicn not to make any further test, he said, is based on @ regard for the public interest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
APPLICATION FOR
 FIRE DEP APARTMENT
Three Filed Yesterday at Board Meeting - New
 Commissioners Absent

Neither William Cambigue nor Salvatore Puzzo were present at a meeting of the fire board yesterday afternoon so they were not sworn in
 The two men were appointed to the commission by Mayor Patrick Perriello to fil! vacancies caused by the removal of Alderman Charles Sciullo, and the resignation of Frank K. English.
 The board was officially informed of Alderman Sciullo's removal in a letter from the mayor.
 The board received and placed or file applications for appointment te the call force from Martin J. Grady Pasquale zipoli, and Raymond J Charron.
 Frank Healey, chairman, reported that Mayor Perriello had asked the board to try to save in this years budget. He said he told the mayor the board had sliced $1, 1,000 from sev- eral appropriations and had made a saving of $1 ,000 from the estimated cost of fire apparatus bought this year. The last amount, he said. was turned into the pension fund on or- der of the finance board.
 Chairman Healey said that as soon as Chief Cavanaugh returns he will go over the budget with him once more to see if more savings can be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
By ELMER c. WALZER fIInited Press Financial Editorl

New York, Sept. 21-(UP)-Trad- ing turned dull and prices moved irregularly in a narrow range on the stock market today as traders held to the sidelines pending the con- lvening of congress. Bonds also were mixed. Cotton futures firmed a few points.
 European markets were steadier, The Bank of England kept the dol- lar rate and other leading currencies unchanged, held its gold buying price at 168 shillings. and made no change in the discount rate of { per cent In New York exchange dealings, the pound improved more than a cent over yesterdays price.
 Changes in stocks were held to small fractions in most instances and there was an absence of large blocks There were a few of 1000 to 2,000 shares, the largest in U. s. Steel at 77 IA, off 1-8, and Curtiss-W Wright at 2 1-2, up 1-4.
 The airplane group generally was sCeady to firm. Glenn Martin, up g. at 38 on 100 shares, made the best gain. Douglas was unchanged at 76
 Bethlehem Steel lost a point to 91 IA. Fractional losses were noted In Standard of New Jersey, Mont gomery Ward, General Electric. Gen. eral Motors, American Locomotive and Pennsylvania Railroad. Chrysler gained nearly a point to S8 1-2 and smaller advances were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
} BRUCE CATIONS WASHINGTON COLUMN
Sumner Welles, U. s. Delegate to Panama Peace Conference, Is Personality Puzzle

was hot potato-he was made am- bassador to Cuba just when the Machado regime was tottering to its fall. Welles went to Cuba with the idea that he could bring together representatives of opposing factions and obtain agreement on some com- promise candidate; open revolt against Machado developed, how ever, and the Grau San Martin regime was set up.
 Welles opposed recognition of this regime-a policy for which he has been severely criticized-and was generally credited with having brought Col. Fulgenclo Batista to power.
 WELLES ESCAPES
 LATIN RESENTMENT
 Yet if his course in Cuba might have been expected to arouse re- sentiment against him among Latin- American statesmen, his subsequent career has gone. just the other way.
 He has had leading part in the campaign to restir Latin-Am- erican confidence in the United States.
 As delegate to the Buenos Aires conference of 1896, and since then as under-secretary of state, he has been foremost exponent of the good neighbor policy.
 It probably is no exaggeration to say that he has the full confidence of the Latin diplomats he will be meeting in the Panama conference.
 For all his appearance of austere allofness, Welles is prodigious worker. Before the European war began his normal day at the State Department ran from about 9:15 in the morning to 6:30 at night. Since the war began, quitting time has been pushed on back by an hour or more.
 Welles' country home in Maryland is something of show-place. He mingles in capitals Society here only to the extent required by his position. of duty, his favorite diver sions are horseback riding and car- ing for his flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
FARMER WANTED IN FATAL CUNFIRE

Woodstock, Vt, September 2l. = (UP) Authorities sought today to identify an elderly farmer wound- ed critically yesterday in a shoot- ing affray in which one man was shot dead and two other persons, including woman, were wounded. Authorities at a Hanover, N. H., hospital, where the man was taken, said he identified himself as George Saxon, about 60, of St. Albans, and also as Eli Kezer of Corinth. Fred erick Manley, 29, was killed in Woodstock's combination village store and post office by man who entered, pointed at Manley, and cried:
 You're the fellow I'm afterl"
 Almost simultaneously, the man fired and Manley dropped dead When Mrs. Louis Bartel, the post masters wife, tried to intervene she was shot in one shoulder. The postmaster grabbed e pistol and fired three shots at the intruder
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
|JANKAUSKAS SENT | TO MIDDLETOWN
Attempted to Kill Fellow Employe Following Quar-
 rel at ScOvill's

Alfred Jankauskas, 30, of Railroad Hill street was committed to the Middletown State Hospital for five years by Judge John. A. Cornell in superior court today after a brief bearing. Jankauskas pleaded not guilty to charge of assault with intent to kill James Fasanelli of Baldwin street.
 The incident occurred at the cor- ner of Baldwin and Mill streets, August at about 3:15 o'clock. Janauskas and Fasanelli were em- ployed in the same department of the Scovill Mfg. Go. Apparently without reason, Jankauskas attack ed Fasanelli and chased him across the street, menacing him with a gun.
 He wounded Fasanelli severely causing him to be hospitalized for several weeks. Dr. Arthur Jack son of Waterbury ana Or. Nelson Ludington of New Haven, who ex- amined Jankauskas in New Haven county jail August IT on order of Superior court Judge Kenneth Wynne, conducted another exam- ination today.
 They agreed that the accused was fully capable of understanding the charge against him, as well as its possible consequences.
 Fasanelli testified as the first witness for the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
BERLIN BLACKOUTS
 CAUSE ACCIDENTS

Berlin, Sept. 21-(UP) = The blackout, designed to protect Ber- liners from enemy air-raids which have not yet materialized, has caused so many street accidents at night since the war began that authorities decided today to ordcr an experimental relaxation of regu- lations.
 Starting tonight some street lights will be turned on in the center of the city and in the important resi- dential shopping districts of Char lottenburgh and Steglitz.
 All buildings, however. will re- main completely blacked out and traffic lighting regulations will be enforced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

and wound up in the early twenties as chief of the division of Latin American affairs.
 He quit that job in 1922 to handle variety of special assignments in Central America and the Caribbean, spending about three years as spec ial envoy to the Dominican Repub- lie.
 In 1925 he left the service. A personal friend of Franklin Roose- welt, he offered him his aid in the 1882 campaign and after Roosevelt's inauguration returned to Washing ton as assistant secretary of state.
 His first big job under Roosevelt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
Walker Ansuvers Bell AIar171 For
 Blaze In Auto

An overflow of gasoline in the carburator of an automobile caused g brief, but spectacular blaze yesterday afternoon, ac- cording to Fire Commissioner Burton Walker who fled from a fire board meeting to the fire, after sliding down a pole.
 Flames leaped four feet in the air, said Commissioner Walker as he reported the blaze which extensively damaged 8 car owned by Peter Mastandria, of 113 Dikeman street.
 The blaze broke out as the car was passing II Walnut street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
New Minister Takes
 Up Temporary Duties
Rev. Charles Robertson of Middefed to Stay at Grace
 Methodist For Several Months
W AT VILE
Mrs R. w. Henion Corresponaent-23 Driggs

was the preacher, and he conclud- ed his stay Monday, when he left with Mrs. Sheldon to spend the winter months in North Carolina.
 Mrs. Joseph Seery of Thomaston avenue entertained yesterday after noon for the members of her card club. Those present were Mrs. Will liam Heaney, Mrs. Charles Dittrich Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs. James German, Mrs. Daniel Sullivan, Mrs George Goggin and Mrs. Francis Whalen. Prizes were won by Mrs Seery, first, Mrs. Dittrich, second and Mrs. Heaney, third.
 A meeting of the Pride of Welch Circle, Companions of the Forest took place Tuesday night at Fores- ters' hall. Mrs. James Duncan pre- sided. Plans were further discussed for the outing to the Worlds Fair October 9th. A bus has been char tered, and a few reservations are still available for others who would care to go.
 It was decided to hold a social and card party Tuesday evening, September 18th at 8 o'clock, at the hall on Hanover street, under the di- rection of Mrs. William Rooney, who will be assisted by Mrs. John Byrnes Mrs. Harry Truelove and Mrs. Frank Robinson. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served.
 To Dedicate Grave
 Members of the Casper s Davis, American Legion Auxiliary, are asked to meet Sunday afternoon September 24th at 2:30 o'clock, at Fraternity hall, to go to new St Joseph's cemeetry, to dedicate the grave marker of Mrs. Virginia Thi- bodeau, who was the local units only Gold Star Mother.
 Today marked the anniversary ot the hurricane of 1888, which brought death and destruction to hundreds throughout New England. Residents of Waterville well remembered the damage created throughout the town, by falling trees, and the ir- convenience of doing without elec- tricity for several days, in some sec tions.
 On that memorable day and night hundreds of people were wandering around various sections witnessed the destruction. In the park, biz maple tree was uprooted and Han' cock brook overflowed its banks, 2 tremendous popular fell on Manvillt street, taking with it, telephone wires and electric light lines. Or Parker street, two mammoth tree! completely crushed the verandas o1 two different houses. Chase road wa: completely under water. and thu Naugatuck river flooded Thomastor avenue highway at a spot opposite the Chase Metal Works, so thai traffic could not pass through.
 Many experts on the subject oi weather, predicted another hurricane for this year, however, today wa' just a usual Fall day, and for those who have worried. it might be wei to quote the Boston Weather Burean meteorologist, who prophesied that 'New England wouldn't have another hurricane for a thousand years.'