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Evening star., 1939-06-26
Police Hunt vainIv
For Missing Head
OIL. 5. U.
Gov. Leche Postpones
Turning Over Stote
To Earl Lonq
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Gou. Richard w. Leche of
Louisiana announced suddenly
Wednesday night that he uould
resign his post and that 1t. Gou.
Earl X. Long, brother OF the late
Huey Long. 1Dould continue as
GoDernor for the unerpired II
months OF Leche's term. GoU.
Leche has been i'll With sepere
attacks of arthritis. His decision
to retire 1Das all the more uner-
pected since the w. P. A. had
Just started an investigation of
the agency in Louisiana.
BY the Associated Press.
BATON ROUGE, La, June 26.-
Police searched in vain today for
DR.. James Smith, president of Lou
isiana State University, whose SEN
sational disappearance following al
legged financial irregularities" halt
ed, temporarily at least, elevation of
1t. Gov. Earl &, Long to the Gov
ernor's chair."
Gov. Richard w. Leche, postpon-
ing his scheduled resignation today
ordered DR.. Smith brought imme-
diately before a special grand Jury
for investigation of irregularities
Gov. Leche said might total several
hundred thousand dollars.
Gov Leche announced DR.. Smiths
resignation late last night.
The States leading politicians all
were unavailable for comment to-
day on the university situation fol-
lowing conferences that lasted nearly
all night at the Governors mansion
from which much of Gov. Leche's be-
longings and furniture already had
been moved in anticipation of his re-
tirement.
DR.. Smith, who for nine years
headed the university, has not been
reported seen since making speech
in New Orleans late last week. The
time of his resignation was not fixed
Evening star., 1939-06-26
77.4Cent Price
For j. ). Silver
Voted in Senate
Presidents S Authority
To DevuIue Dollar
Further Killed
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Before Senate Is legislation
which tDould gipe President re-
neUed authority to deDalue dollar
and Mould continue duthorisa-
tion for operation of s2,000,00
600 currency Stabilisation fund.
Both these authorities expire at
end of present fiscal year, Friday.
Advocates of higher siluer prices
hare held up q uote on the bills
because they said they could get
no assurances from the Treasury
that this price 1Dould be in
creased.
Evening star., 1939-06-26
Worship to Guard Americans

(See LECHE, Page A-5D
Evening star., 1939-06-26

(See CASSINI, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1939-06-26

(See TOXIC, Page A-10)
Evening star., 1939-06-26

(see EXPEDITION, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1939-06-26

(See BUCKNER, Page A-4.)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
Lansing High Has
A Well-ROunded
Athletic Set-Up

Lansing high school has the
the most varied and complete
athletic program of any high
school in Ashe county, and every
year this program is being ex-
banded under the able direction
Of Coach R. w. Morphis.
Lansing has varsity football,
basketball, boxing and baseball,
and it is the only school in the
county that has a football team.
A Well-supervised physical edu-
cation program for children in all
grades, featuring games, volley
ball, basketball, soft ball and so
on, is carried on every day, too.
Tournaments between the diff
ferent grades are held from time
to time.
Last fall the Skylanders had
an excellent football team. They
only lost one game and annexed
the sections crown. There were
35 men on the squad and a total
of 60 boys engaged in practice.
On the squad were w. Blevins,
Miller, Jones, Campbell, Kilby,
Farmer, Howell, Warren, Stike,
K. Blevins, Hartsog, Stancil, Cox,
FaW, Eller, Patton, James, Ell
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
Lansing School
Enrolment 1913:
Increase OF 20

The enrolment in the Lansing
high school is 493; 200 in the
grades and 203 in the high school
all increase of 20 over last year.
The personnel consists of eight
teachers in the grades and six in
the high school, totaling four
teen.
The names of the faculty men,
bers and grades taught are as fol-
lows:
Miss Lillian Sutherland, sec
ton A of the first grade; Mrs.
Mildred Faw, B section of the
first grade; Mrs. r. F. Barr, End.
grade; Mrs. Blanche c.. GambilL,
third grade; Miss Ruby Huddler,
fourth grade; Miss Clara Perkins,
fifth grade; Frank James, history,
government, arithmetic and
health in the sixth and seventh
grades; Miss Gertrude Perkins,
English, spelling, reading and
geography in the sixth and sew
enth grades; Mr.. R. W. Morphis,
physical education director,
teacher Of math and science; Mrs.
Ella Mae Clark, teacher of Eng
fish, science and history; Mr.
Worth Young, teacher Of math,
! science and history; Mrs. Geneva
} Jones, teacher Of Home EcOnom-
les; Mrs. Irene D. Mccain, teach
er of English, French, and pub
lie speaking.
Prof. Joseph A. Martin, who
teaches social science and coach
es the girls basketball team, has
; been principal of the Lansing
high school for the past four
years. Under his principalship
the school has enjoyed much
growth and the new building
program has been carried out. He
is a graduate of Wake Forest Col
| lege and received his principals
certificate at CataWba College.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
Commencement Program De-
Iayed This Year. Senior
Play Set For May 4.

Due to an epidemic of mea-
sizes. severe weather conditions
and bad roads during the winter
months and to the new building
program, the closing date of the
Lansing high school is a little Ia
ter this year than usual.
At this time all plans for the
annual commencement exercises
have not been completed and
speakers for the different occa-
sions will be announced later.
The graduating exercises, how
ever, will be held on Wednesday
night, May 3, at o'clock in the
gymnasium.
The senior play, which is per-
haps the most looked forward to
event every spring, will be pre-
sented on Thursday night, May 4,
at 8 o'clock at the gymnasium.
The play to be given this year is
The Whole Town is Talking"
A complete cast of characters
will be announced later.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
Lansing High School Has The Largest Graduating Class In se County

near the top in the county's
standing. The girls team was not
quite as successful.
The baseball team has started
season eff by winning 3 games.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13

dreth, Goss, Eller and Wade Bile
wins.
The Lansing boys basketball
team made a fairly good showing
this year and ended the season
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13

Tuckerdale - Treasurer Mccain
Dramatic club 1888, member
of Home Economics club, assist
ant cheer leader. Hobbies-SWim-
ming and dancing. Ambition-to
become a secretary.
MYRTLE WEAVER
Age II. Born August 20, 1921,
Lansing-Good attendance, vot-
ed most dignified girl. Hobbies
dancing and hiking. Ambition
take music training.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13

languages most. Hobbies-read-
ing, swimming, and driving. Am
bition-secretarial work.
LOUISE FARMER
Age Is. Born May 3, 1922, Lam
sing-Treasurer of Junior class
1887 -38; friendly disposition, vot-
ed most ambitious student. Hob
bies-reading, hiking, and bas-
ketball. Ambition-to attend col
lege.
MARIE GRAHAM
Age 10. Born June Is, 1919
Husk-Made good grades, good
attendance record. friendly dis
position and a smile for every
enc. Hobbies-music and read
| ing. Ambition-beauty culturist
NORA GRAHAM
Age II. Born June 8, 1921.
Husk - Excellent grades, very
friendly disposition. excellent at
tendance. Notwithstanding, hin
ing, and music. Ambitio ito be-
come French and Englsh teach
! er.
RUBY GRAHAM
Age Is. Born March 20, 1923,
Husk - Honor grades, county
spelling-bee 1888: friendly dispo-
! sition, excellent attendance. Hob
i bieS-music reading, and hiking
Ambition-to be a teacher or q
nurse.
MABLE GREER
/ Age Is. Born September ID.
1920, Lansing-Program commit
tee Mccain Dramatic club,
friendly disposition, good atten-
dance. Notwithstanding, hiking,
and swimming. Ambition-attend
business college.
PEARL HAMM
Age 18. Born June &c, 1920,
Husk-Excellent grades and at
tendance record, has a friendly
disposition. Voted best dressed
girl. Notwithstanding and read
ing. Ambition-attend college.
JOSEPHINE JOHNSON
Age II. Born July IA, 1921,
Warrensville - President Home
Economics club 1867; Vice
president Public Speaking club
1878, voted best all around
girl. Notwithstanding and horse
back riding. Ambition-attend
Business college.
BILLIE MCNEIL
Age Is. Born February 70
1923, Bina-Honor roll most of
time, secretary of Public Speak
ing club 1887; basketball team
1867; good attendance, voted
! most original, most conceited.
biggest tomboy; favorite teacher
Coach Morphis; cheer leader
Senior year. Hobbies-basketball
horseback riding, and swim
ming. Ambition-to take a gene
raj Secretarial course.
CLETA MILLER
Age Is. Born June 90 1922
Clltton-Good attendance. friend
ly disposition and a smile for ev-
eryone, voted most popular girl
Hobbies-hiking and fishing. Am
bltion-attend college.
MAMIE MILLER
Age II. Born July "a, 1921,
Husk-Honor roll Fart of time,
treasurer of Home Economics
CLUB won sewing medal, men,
Der of basketball team two wear,
voted wittiest girl Of Senior class
Notwithstanding, boat riding
fishing and cutting class
POWELL MILLER
Age 10. Born-June 10. 1918
Lanslng-Honor ron part of time.
football squad 1878; basket
ball squad 1937-38-39.
Friendly disposition, voted most
industrious how IN laninr o1ass
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
MINNIE BELLE SHEPHERD

Age 10. Born November 6, 1919,
Horse Creek-Honor graduate,
secretary and treasurer of Senior
class, friendly disposition, voted
most studious girl. Hobbies
singing and hiking. Ambition
RuSinpSS cO11eoe
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
VIVIAN SULLIVAN

Age 10. Born August Is. 1919,
SturgiIls - Friendly disposition
and liked by everyone, basket
ball squad four years, all-star
team for three years, voted most
athletic girl, chief cheer leader
1938-39. Notwithstanding, horse
back riding, music. Ambition
beauty operator.
LAKE TUCKER
Age Is. Born February Is, 1923.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
RUBY GRAHAM

Age Is. Born March 20, 1928,
Husk - Honor grades, county
spelling-bee 1888: friendly dispo-
sition, excellent attendance. Hob
bies-music reading, and hiking.
Ambition--to be a teacher or d
nurse
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
ALTA SHEPHERD

Age 16. Born July "a, 1922,
Lansing - Good attendance,
friendly disposition, voted pref
test girl in Senior class. Hob
bies-reading, swimming, basket
ball. Ambition-attend Business
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
JOSEPHINE JOHNSON

Age II. Born July IA, 1921,
Warrensville - President Home
Economics club 1867; Vice
president Public Speaking club
1878, voted best all around
girl. Notwithstanding and horse
back riding. Ambition-attend
Business COLLEGE
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
NORA GRAHAM

Age II. Born June 8, 1921,
Husk - Excellent grades, very
friendly disposition. excellent at
tendance. Notwithstanding, hin
ing, and music. Ambitio Ito be-
come French and English teach
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
MABLE GREER

Age Is. Born September IA,
1920, Lansing-Program commit
tee Mccain Dramatic club,
friendly disposition, good atten-
dance. Notwithstanding, hiking,
and swimming. Ambition-attend
business college,
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13

Age Is. Born May 3, 1922, Ian
sing-Treasurer of Junior class
1878; friendly disposition, vot-
ed most ambitious student. Hob
bies-reading, hiking, and bas-
ketball. Ambition-to attend col
lege.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
B Graduates In
Class; l9 Girls
And Only Il Boys

This year the Lansing high
school has the distinction of hav-
ing the county's largest gradual
ing class.
A grand total of 33 students
are scheduled to receive their
diplomas from this institution of
learning.
The girls outnumber the boys,
19 to IA. In the class are several
exceptionally good students, ath-
letes and leaders. Their lineup
is:
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
PEARL HAMM

Age 18. Born June 26, 1920,
Husk-Excellent grades and at
tendance record, has friendly
disposition. Voted best dressed
girl. Notwithstanding and read
ing. AmbitiOn-attend college.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
MARIE GRAHAM

Age 10. Born June Is, 1919,
Husk-Made good grades, good
attendance record. friendly dis
position and a smile for every
enc. Hobbies-music and read
ing. mbitiOn-beautv culturist.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
SPENCER ELLIOTT

Age Is. Born September l.,
1920, Horse Creek. Vice-president
of Mccain Dramatic club, star
debater, friendly disposition, vot-
ed biggest bull shooter" and ia
nous bus driver. HObbies-hik-
ing and driving. Ambition-take
a business course.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
SHIRLEY HAMN

Age 18. Born June %, 1920,
Nella. Hobbies - fishing, swim
ming, and hunting. Basketball
squad in 1878. Voted most
StudiOuS bow.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13

languages most. Hobbies-read-
ing, swimming, and driving. Am
-secretarial work.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
THOMAS HANIM

Age 18. Born February 20, 1920,
Lansing. Friendly disposition,
good attendance. Voted most con-
siderate boy. Misunderstanding
and swimming. Ambition-min-
ing eneneer.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
VIRGINIA CARTER

Age Is. Born November 10,
1920, Helton-ExceIis in social
studies, assistant grade teacher,
basketball team 1889; has a
friendly and likeable disposition,
excellent attendance, voted most
talented girl. Hobbies-music and
basketball. Ambition-beauty op-
orator.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
Lansing Graduating Exercises
To Be Held Wednesday, May 3
Hobby-spcrts. Ambition-rlath-
ematician.
RAYMOND POWERS

ematician.
RAYMOND POWERS
Age 18. Born December 20,
1920, Ladi. Virginia. Friendly
disposition; basketball squad
1878. Voted most courageous
boy. Hobbies-basketball, base
ball, and swimming. Ambition
finish college.
BEN ROLAND
Age II. Born November 7,
1921, Clifton. Hobbies-sports.
AmbitiOn-mechanic.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1939-04-13
CLETA MILLER
POWELL MILLER

Age 10. Born-June 10, 1918,
Lanslng-Honor roll part of time.
football squad 1878; basket
ball squad 1937-38-39.
Friendly disposition, voted most
industrious boy h Nenior class.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-07-21
DAUGHTERS MARRIAGE
DISPLEASES FATHER

When 14-year-old Gladys Mae JET
ferson became the bride of T. Burton
Bowden, 22-year-old farmer of near
Cannon, Del, her father, Edgar JEFF
ferson, of Concord, brought action to
have the girl returned to his home,
and ended up by having the couple
held under 5000 bond for appearance
at the next term of court.
The marriage was solemnized by a
Laurel minister after the young people
had obtained license from Magistrate
Thos. T. cinnamon, at Bridgevllle.
While applying for the license, the
bride gave her age as IS, and Harvey
Frank Hastings, Bridgeville farmer
acted as guarantor that her age was
given correctly.
Young Bowden is the son of Harry
Bowden, well-known resident of this
section, and is respected young mar
who is known as hard worker ano
able to accept the responsibilities Of
marriage. The union, however, an
gered jefferson and he brought sui
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-07-21
Acconac News

Miss Ellen White, who is attending
the summer school session of Mary
Washington College, Fredericksburg,
spent the past weekend at her home
here.
Miss Nancy VESSELS has returned
home, after having spent two weeks
with relatives in Richmond.
Mr.. S. Earring Rev is patient in
the Northampton-Accomack Memorial
Hospital, Nassawadox where he is re-
ceiving treatment.
Miss Rosa Mae Parsons has return
ed home, after having spent two
weeks in Norfolk with her sisters.
Misses Alice and Dorothy Parsons.
Miss Caroline Scarburgh, Of Flush
ing, N. Y, is spending the summer
with her grandmother, Mrs. Thomas
B. Scarburgh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard T. Disharoon,
of Cape Charles, spent the weekend
here with Mrs. Disharoon's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Bond.
Mrs. Robert Logan, of Salem, Va,
is spending this week in the home Of
her mother, Mrs. James H. Fletcher.
Mr.. Ernest T. Koenig, and Mr.. Viii
liam T. Core, Jr., of Washington, D
c., spent last week with Mr.. Cores
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William T,
Core.
Mr.. Charles H. Flick has resumed his
work in Wilmington, Del, after hav-
ing spent his vacation with his moth
er, Mrs. Charles L. Flick.
Miss Grace Mason returned home
Sunday, after spending a week in
Capron, Va, with her brother-in-law
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Winfield
Creighton.
Mrs. A. G. Parsons and sons, Bob
and Don returned home Sunday, after
having spent two weeks with relatives
in Pittsville, Md.
Miss Mildred Grant is spending
this weekend in Baltimore, Md, with
her brother, Mr.. John D. Grant, 3rd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston s. Bagwell
spent the past weekend in Atlantic
City, N. J.
Miss Rebecca Fox is spending some
time in Philadelphia, with her mother,
Mrs. John Fox.
Mr.. H. M. Smotherman of Sitka,
Alaska and Mr.. Jimmy Smotherman,
of Chicago, ILL.,, were guests this
week in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
G. Parsons.
Mrs. Warner Ames is spending
some time in Newport, Rhode Is
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. hampton L. Jones
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-07-21
MAN CHARGED WITH
MURDER OF BABY

A hearing in the case of Wilton
Hignut, 48-year-old farmer, of neal
Goldsboro, charged with the murder
of month-old baby girl, has been
deferred by States Attorney Laymar
j. Redden. Authorities are still in
vestigating the strange story unfold
ed last week when Hignut's niece, Der.
tina Mae Uber, led them to a shallow
grave back Of the barn on the farm
tenanted by Charles Draper, near
Henderson, and told them it contained
the body of her child, Peggy.
With Hignut, the girl is in the Den
ton Jail, States Attorney Redden said
she is being held on technical charge
of manslaughter. He explained the
girl was in Annapolis when authori-
ties went to get her for questioning.
and a charge had to be placed against
her in order to bring her across the
county line.
The warrant, according to the dock
ct entry at the office of Magistrate
Wilbert L. Merriken, Denton, was is
sued on information given by Redden
on July End. The docket entry
charges that the girl who is 20 years
old and unmarried, "feloniously did
kill Peggy Uber."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-07-21

have returned to their home in Curtis
Bay, Baltimore, Md, after having
spent month with Mrs. Jones' moth
er, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Hickman.
Mr.. John Hickman is visiting rela-
tives in Washington, D. C.
Mrs. Manning Dunaway of Philadel-
phia, is a guest in the home of Miss
Ellen and Miss May Edmonds.
Mr.. Harry Coleburn is visiting rela-
tives in Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. David Bryan, of Henderson,
N. c., is spending this week with her
cousin, Mrs. Ben T. Gunter, Jr., and
Mr.. Gunter.
Miss Kathleen Russell is spending
this week with relatives in Balti-
more, Md.
Miss Flora Mason left Sunday to
spend two weeks in Capron, Va, with
her sister, Mrs. Winfield Creighton
and Mr.. Creighton.
Miss Jane Ross has returned from
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-07-21
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S
POWER TO DECLARE WAR

Under the practices and precedents
of Government the American Congress
has the power to declare war. But
in the past the challenge to aggres-
sors and enemies has always remained
in the hands of the President. Nc
Kinley and Wilson appeared before
Congress declaring that "a state Of
war exists"
The situation at the present time is
such that President Roosevelt might,
under circumstances that may trans
pire, lead the nation straight into an
other World War. He is the key to
the situation by virtue of his office.
In consequence proposals are being
discussed in Congress for Commits
sion of about Is national leading Of
ficials to act with the President in
reaching an agreement before any de-
claration of war is decided upon.
Nearly every year the proposal
comes up in Congress, and it is about
to appear again, providing that war
shall not be declared until there has
been referendum of the people. Con-
gresham Ludlow, Indiana, has rallied
extensive support to this proposal.
However, if a crisis approaches, this
measure may be swept aside. Strange
as this seems, Congress has always
voted down referendum plans after
discussions. The legislators have al
ways considered that the referendum
is slow and clumsy in it's processes,
and the people not sufficiently ac-
quainted with all the facts in deciding
questions of going to war. All they
have to do is fight and die.
The statesmen say that the compli-
cations that lead to war must be
weighed by experts-and they are the
experts.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-07-21

visit with friends and relatives in
Williamsburg, Richmond and Prince
ton, w. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Elliott, of Pitts
vile, Md, spent the past weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Parsons.
Mr.. S. Walston Scarburgh and Mr..
William Vaughn, of Portsmouth, spent
the past weekend with Mr.. Scar
burgh's mother, Mrs. Thomas B. Scar
burgh.
DR.. Slower of South Boston, Va,
spent this week in the home of DR..
and Mrs. J. L. DeCormis.
Mrs. John D. Garst spent several
days this week in New York City.
She was accompanied home by Mr..
Garst, who arrived in New York on
Wednesday, from Buenos Aires, Ar
gentina, s. A. on the S. s. Southern
Prince.
Mr.. John Scott of Melfa and Miss
Inez Savage, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Savage of near Accomac were
married on Saturday night, July Is,
in Snow Hill, Md, in the home of rela-
tives. The ceremony was witnessed
by Miss Betty Belle DeCormis, Miss
Eleanor Davis, Mr.. Charles u. Ayres,
Jr., and Mr.. Waters Crockett, Of
Accomac.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Lester Drummond
of Parksley, spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Earring Rev.
Mrs. Tilman F. Wodard is spending
some time with relatives in Newbern,
N. G.
Mr.. John M. Oliver, of Norfolk,
spent the past weekend here with his
mother, Mrs. Carrie Mapp Oliver.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-07-21
FROM OUR
EXCHANGES
THREE HELD ON
FORGERY CHARGE

Elliott Bailey, of near Millville,
Kent county, is being held in the Sus-
sex County Jail in default of $4,000
bail by Magistrate w. Eywood Wright
of Georgetown, charged by Highway
Officer Russell D. Jones for having
on July attempted to obtain money
by false pretenses in that he pres
ented check drawn on the Baltimore
Trust Company, of Selbyville, made
payable to Herbert Evans, of Millville,
and purported to have been made by
the Pepper Poultry Company Of Sell
byville for $327.42.
George Ross Richards, negro, al
so of Millville section, is being held
for forging the name of Mr.. Evans
to a check on the Baltimore Trust
Company which purported to be made
payable to Evans. Richards bail has
been fixed at $500. This check was
likewise for $S27.42.
Robert Lee Mason, a third party
to the fraudulent transaction, was
charged with stealing an alleged
check made payable to Mr.. Evans for
$327.42 and made payable at the Bal
timore Trust Company. He gave bail
in $500, his bondsmen being former
Representative Vernon w. McCabe, of
Ocean View.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-07-21

at the office of Magistrate Thos. W.
Moore, of Seaford.
At the trial Tuesday night it was
held that the affair was out of the jur-
isdiction of magistrates court, and
the parties were held under bond for
court where charge of giving false
age for marriage will be prosecuted