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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
VANDALISM IS
EVIDENT IN new
POST OFFICE
SCATTERING Of Walls With Ink
Has Occurred On Three
Different Occasions
LIKELY SOME LAD WHO'D
BETTER BE AT HOME

Some person, or persons, with a
trace (?) of vandalism revealed in
their mental and moral makeup, have
INDUCED their propensities in the IN
ter;cr of the new post office building,
this city.
Postmaster Matthews, reports that,
on three different times to date, the
wall near the writing shelf on the
right as you enter the building has
been spattered with black ink. From
appearances, it could have been done
by smashing an ink bottle against the
plastering; if so, then the play boys
were careful to remove all bits OF
glass. Furthermore, since the bottles
furnished for public use are wired to
the shelves, the tossers must have
carried in their own ammunition. ]:
The doubtful decorations, resemb.
ling somewhat the once popular "Blot.
to" artistry, might have been done
CONTINUED on rage 1O)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR
CITIZENS TO REGISTER

By advertisement in another col
umn of today's issue of the "Demo-
craft, the population of this city will
have another chance to qualify as vot-
ers in accordance with the law recent
ly passed by the current session OF
the Maryland General Assembly.
It has been found to be physical
impossibility for the registrars to en-
ter, in two days, all those entitled to
take part in future municipal cleo
tions; therefore the Mayor and Coun-
ell have named next Monday as an ad-
ditional day for the work.
In the two days already devoted to
registering, 695 voters have been put
on the books. If the poll in the la
test municipal election is a correct in
dication of the number still to record,
then it would seem that another day
will fail to be adequate to finish the
Job. But it is safe to say, all legal
voters of the Corporation will be CIV
en- a chance to record their citizenship
rights.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
TAX RATE ON
REAL ESTATE NOT
TO Be CHANGED
Governor Sets At Rest ALI Fears
AS To Increased Taxes
On Property

A measure drafted at the request
of Governor Herbert r. O'Conor, and
presented to the Legislature this week
sets at rest all fears with regard to
a possible increase in the State tax
on real estate property, by providing
that the rate remain exactly as at
present, namely 23bc per one hundred
dollars.
Biennially, when the members OF
the General Assembly meet to consid-
er the matter of tax levying for the
ensuing two years, agitation arises
from various sources for an increase
in the State tax rate, and invariably
one of the chief reasons advanced is
the ease with which an increased a.
mount may be raised by this method.
However, Governor O'Conor long ago
announced himself as definitely OPP
posed to any such increase, which he
feels might we'll be ruinous to farm
lands, homes and business property
now already severely encountered, and
the measure he sponsors practically
makes it certain that there will be no
increase now.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
GOVERNOR O'CONOR
WARNS SENATE OF VETO

After Governor Herbert r. O'Conol
had announced his intention to exer-
else his veto power with regard to
the Police Retirement-at-7O measure
which would turn Police Commission
er Stanton of Baltimore city out OF
office next January 1, the Senate this
week recommitted the bill to the city
senator's, where it will either languish
to the end, or reemerge shorn of the
power to affect the incumbent COM
missioner. The measure already had
been approved by the House of Dele
gates.
To the State at large, Governor
O'Conor's pronouncement gave further
assurance, if any such assurance were
needed, of the Chief Executives de-
termination to uphold the hands of the
States law enforcement agencies in
every way. In threatening his veto,
the Governor expressed himself as be-
ing in sympathy with the general aims
of the bill, but felt that, in the inter
ests of fair play and respect for law
and justice, the bill should not affect
the present commissioner.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
BOY SCOUTS in
PANJANDRUM IN
WILMINGTON
Twelve Hundred Scouts Will AS
semble In The ArmOry
OF That City
MEETING WILL OCCUPY
TWO DAYS: MICH. IL, Is

Today and tomorrow, March IL and
10, the boy scouts of the Del-Mar-
Va Council will hold "Panjandrum"
at the State Armory in Wilmington,
Delaware.
There will be 1900 Scouts present.
and in this exposition of Scouting the
boys emerge from their meeting
rooms, their patrol dens, and their
camps, to show you just what Scout
ing means to them.
During 1888, Scout enrolment con-
tinued the steady growth of the past
five years. January 1, 'S9, Boy Scout
membership exceeded that of year
ago by 12h4o. The five year growth
has been $3.50.
Seven new Troops have been or
ganized in Wilmington, as well as a
new Troop in each of the following
communities; Frederick, Leipsic, Re
hoboth Beach, Greenwood, and Del
mar, in Delaware; Cordova, Provi-
dence, Calvert, Sudlersville, Easton,
Ocean City, Chestertown, Cambridge,
Salisbury, and Crisfield, in Maryland.
Seven Troops were dropped for lack
of leadership or sponsorship.
The Council now has 1856 Troops, Of
which 80 are in the Wilmington Dis
trict, and 76 in the eight area districts
of the Council.
Opportunities for further growth IN
1889 are by no means limited. The
Council Organization Committee 10
now engaged in survey to determine
the possibility Of organizing addition
al Troops in the so-called "less-
chance" sections of Wilmington and In
a number of the smaller communities
of the peninsula.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
DEL MARVA MINISTERIAL
ASSOCIATION met HERE

A meeting of the Delmarva Minis
terial Association of the Maryland
Annual Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church, was held in POGO
moke City on Monday.
The Rev. DR.. e. A. Sexsmith, presi-
dent of the Maryland Annual Con-
ference, made an address at the morn
ing session on "The Unification OF
Methodism," following a devotiona
program and business session.
DIR. r. B. Mathews, rector of St
Mary's Church, this city, was the af-
ternoon speaker. In his usual elo
quent manner, he submitted some very
pertinent ideas as to what he consid-
cred ministerial requisites. He EN-
phasized the matter of increased at.
tention to sermonizing; suggested the
advantage of physical fitness; tolC
what he thought was suitable pulpit
apparel and counseled a literary study
of the Bible.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
LAST SUNDAY OF
CONFERENCE YEAR
AT M. E. CHURCH
Pastor WOOtten Goes To Confer
ence With A Very Favor
able Report Of The Year

Salem observes her last Sunday of
the Conference year. Tuesday, the
pastor, Mr.. Wootten, will start his
trek to Wilmington where he will
serve as Statistician Of the conference
as well as turn in his report for the
work done at Salem during the past
twelve months.
It looks now as if the report going
in from Pocomoke church will show
gains in a lot of things. There has
been spent on improvement on Salem
Church and parsonage approximately
100000. 100000 has been paid or
the old Indebtedness and her confer
ence collections met in full. There
have been over twenty-five added to
the church this year either by trans
fer or Confession of faith.
The parson, Parson Jack, as he is
generally known to his fellow towns.
men has been invited to return and he
will be very happy if the ones who
make the appointments should return
him to the biggest town on the POGO.
moke river which they say is the deep
est river to its width in the United
States.
The parson announces his services
for Sunday: In the morning he will
speak on "Isaiah's Vision" 'and in the
evening he will speak on "The Great
Ransom. The Official Board will
hold its final meeting Monday night
at the Citizens National Bank.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
DAM
WOMAN DIED
ON MARCH 9Th
Mrs. Catherine M. Shrieves Died
At The Home OF Her Daugh-
ter, Mrs. Joe Landlord
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
WEDNESDAY, Z MARCH 8

Mrs. Catherine Marshall Shrieves,
widow of Lewis s. Shrieves, died Mon
day morning, March 6, at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Joe Landlord,
Beaver Dam, Md. She, had just pass
ed her 83rd birthday on February 5.
She had been a sufferer of an or
ganic heart ailment for number of
years but the past four weeks was in an
agony of intense pain, almost more
than human flesh could bear; her
greatest prayer then was for the death
angel to come and take her home to
meet her Saviour, whom she had been
serving for number of years.
She was member of Chincoteague
Baptist Church, near New Church, Va.
and loved to attend when health would
permit it. It can well be said that she
was a good Christian woman. She
was also a great lover of home life,
keeping her home fires burning since
her husbands death twenty-five years
ago until, she went TO 1--we with neI
daughter.
Her Lord came first in her life in
whom she fully put her trust and serv-
ed him to the best of her ability. Then
came the great love for her children
their welfare was her greatest con-
Germ she often remarked that she was
getting her flowers while living by
the great abundance of love bestowed
upon her by her children; by her death
they will lose a great mothers love
that can never be replaced. She will
be sadly missed by her children, by
other loved ones, and by host OF
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
lST REGIMENT
TO COMPETE
FOR TROPHY
For Third Consecutive Year Co.
ct" Will Fire This Week
At Salisbury
TROPHY MOST COVETED
PUT IN COMPETITION

For the third successive year
team of crack riflemen from Company
"I", First Regiment, Maryland Ma
tional Guard, will fire this week in an
effort to win the William Randolph
Hearst Musketry Trophy.
Company ais" team will fire its
own armory at Salisbury, using prob
lens forwarded by the National Guard
Bureau in Washington. National
Guard units in every State and terri
tory of the Union will be firing on
exactly the same targets, at the same
time.
The Hearst Trophy, one Of the most
coveted put in competition each year
for National Guardsmen, has been held
by the First Infantry, Virginia Ma
tional Guard, for the past two years
Maryland's First Regiment will be
represented this week by Pvt. LIST Cl
Earl N. Hill, Pvt. LIST CT. Oscar F
Smith, Pvt. Edgar North and Private
Edward w. Tatman, firing members
Team Leader will be Corporal Clifton
o. Washburn.
Colonel D. John Marley, Regimen.
tai Commander, extended his specia
commentator to the Salisbury com
pany for winning the Regimenta
elimination match for the third sue
cessive year.
In winning the Regimental Match
Company 81" scored 337. Company
"A", Frederick, finished second with
316.75, barely nosing out Company
&c" which finished third with an even
316.
Other First Regiment teams finish
ing in the 800 class were Company
"K", with 315.75, and Company "C
Cambridge, with 304.25.
The Fifth Regiment of the Mary
land National Guard, stationed in Bal
timore, the other half Of the 58th Bri-
gade, will be represented in the match
by Company F.
Members of the Company Of" team
are: Privates w. G. Moulton, A. G.
Albrecht, N. L. Webster and w. d.
Schulties. Corporal c. C. Cole is the
squad leader.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
PAUL RICHARD ADAMS
VISITS RELATIVES HERE

Mr.. Paul Richard Adams, son OF
the late Lennox Adams, of Dillingham;,
Washington, visited his uncles, Car
lyle and Edward Adams, and other
relatives in this vicinity last week
end.
Mr.. Adams is a member of the crew
on the u. S. s. Astoria, now docked
at Norfolk Va. While on leave ne
expects to visit his uncle and aunt
Mr.. and Mrs. N. S. Conner, of Bal
timore.
The Astoria will be enroute to ia
pan this week to convey the ashes Of
Hirosi Saito, the late Japanese am
bassador to the United States.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
SUPT. A. G. HUMPHREYS
IMPROVING FROM ILLNESS

The friends and acquaintance Of
County School Superintendent, A. G.
Humphreys, are glad to learn that he
is, at this writing, improving from
an attack of Streptococcus, a sore
throat of very serious nature.
Superintendent Humphreys was In
Cleveland at the time he was taken
ill, attending an educational meeting.
He was SO incapacitated as to be COM
PEELED to remain there for several
days for treatment, arriving homo On
Friday of last week. Although COM
PEELED to take to his room on arrival,
he 70 now able to be out.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
SOMERSET NEWS" BOUGHT
BY MIR. RIVER MATTHEWS

The sale of the Somerset News, pub
lished in Princess Anne, has been an
nounced, and this weeks issue comes
out under the direction of a new own
er, River Matthews, youthful column
list.
The 32-year-old Matthews prchased
the paper from Frank G. Jones, who
helped found it fourteen years ago
and is retiring at 70.
For five years Matthews has been
a columnist on the Hastings-on-the
Hudson News. His column will con-
tinue to appear in six papers.
? The Democrat" regrets to see Edi-
tor Jones retire from the journalistic
field. He has seen much of newspaper
work and has a close acquaintanceship
with the various and varied conditions
on the Peninsula. He is former
resident of Pocomoke City, and as
such commands more than general
interest. He has many friends here
who will wish him success in any en-
deavor of his which may succeed his
long vocation of printer and publish
er.
"The Democrat" also welcomes the
newcomer, Mr.. Matthews, and assures
him of any cooperation the paper
can extend.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17
AUTO OWNERS
ARE DELAYING
BUYING TAGS
Greater Rush Than Ever Before
Is Anticipated At The
Baltimore Office
APRIL FIRST is THE
PURCHASE DEAD LINE

Procrastinators in the matter OF or
dering their auto license tags face q
chance of April day arriving and
having their motor vehicles idle be-
cause of the big rush expected at the
Baltimore office, and the physical I'M
possibility of handling said rush.
Announcing the use of the new 1889
license plates became permissible for
the first time at midnight Tuesday
night, the Maryland Motor Vehicle
Commissioners office foresaw the
greatest eleventh-hour tag rush in its
history. All machines must have
new tags by April and so far only
$4,000 applications for them had been
handled.
Last year 100000 vehicles were reg
istered at tho commissioners office.
This years registration is expected to
run even higher. That means that
between now and April 1 at least 1885,
600 license applications will have to
be handled.
Why the majority of drivers delay
their applications until the last min
ute is one of the eternal mysteries
at the commissioners office, which
year after year has exhorted the pub
lie to apply early and avoid the rush.
Still, at the eleventh hour long line
always forms at the commissioners
building, at Guilford avenue and TWEEN
ty-first street, to say nothing Of the
volume of mail applications that rolls
in.
4 At this stage the commissioners
office is daily handling about $500
mail applications and about 1850 per-
sonal applications. Four cashier win
dows have been opened and more will
be opened as the tag rush grows.
Receipts of the motor commission
er's office last year amounted to more
than $4,75O,OOO and this year they are
expected to top the 100000 mark.
The new license tags are green and
white, the reverse Of the color scheme
used on the 1888 tags.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17

The date of the annual dinner OF the
Pocomoke High chool has been chang
ed to Thursday, March 23rd instead
of the 10Th as previously announced.
The public is asked to note the change
in date and to lend their patronage to
this annual affair. The menu will be
a generous one and the price viii be
nominal. 20 plan to attend
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17

Mr.. and Mrs. L. Griffin Callahan
have returned from New York and
the northern markets where they pur-
chased new spring and summer mer-
chandise for the Callahan store. An
nouncement Of the arrival of the new
merchandise is made this week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17

Mr.. p. L. Scher and son, Leonard,
motored to Philadelphia the early part
of the week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-17

The banks of Pocomoke City will be
closed on Saturday Of next week,
March rs, the holiday to be observed
being Maryland Day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-19

time, since the treasury balance seems to be sufficient for immed- fate needs
 Attention of the Board was called to proposal of the Bureau of Biological Survey to discontinue for farming permits on certain islands in the Aleutians, on the grounds that the islands must be used as bisd presedves The representative of some of the farmers contends that if the Bureau should do this it will deprive some of these per- sons of all or part of their means of liylihocd, that the foxes are not detrimental to the birds, that the birds are Increasing rapidly enough to make preserves unnecessary. and that the. fox industry means too much to Alaska to permit its being interfered with by the Bureau.
 We would like to have the ideas of all members on this. Kindly write the Executive Secretary as to the reaction of your Chamber" is the notice issued by Curtis G. Shat tuck, Executive Secretary
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-19
OPERETTA TO BE GIVEN
 ON THURSDAY EVENING

The beloved Christmas story, "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dick ems, will be enacted in operetta form by the Douglas Grade School in cele- bration of the Christmas season Performances will be given Thurs day at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and at 8 o'clock in the evening.
 The production is under the mu- sical direction of Ernest Oberg and is supplemented by band music and vocal choruses from the High School group.
 In order to accommodate this pro duction at the school, the stage has been enlarged, new scenery con- structed, and appropriate costumes made.
 Due to the limited seating ar engagements in the High School as- sembly, patrons are urged to attend the afternoon performance if it is not at all convenient.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-19
Methdoist Church Al PotIulk Dinner

Members of the Metropolitan Methodist Church group will gather tomorrow night in the Church so- cial rooms for 6:20 o'clock potluck supper.
 After the repast has been served there will be community caroling and later in the evening members of tho Epworth League will adjourn to wofk on Christmas toys, adult members of the Church will spend their time decorating the auditor ium for the Yuletide celebrations Thursday evening, and the younger set present. will be entertained in the social rooms with games.
 Arrangements for the informal get tcgether tomorrow night is in charge of Ms. George Martin, Mrs. Lee Corkle and the Rev. G. Edward Knight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-19
MANAGERS BOARD, TERRITORIAL {. OF {.
 HAS MEETING HERE

A called meeting of the Board Of Managers of the Alaska Territorial Chamber of Commerce was held last Saturday.
 E Present were First Vice-President L. w. Kilburn, Douglas; George W. Folta, Rev. J. A. Glasse, Allen Shat tuck, Juneau; Treasurer H. R. Van derLeest and Executive Secretary Curtis G. Shattuck.
 Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
 Miscellaneous correspondence in- cluded a copy of telegraphic con- 'gratulations sent Capt. A. E. Latin rop on the ocasion of the opening of Station KFAR in Fairbanks; a letter from the Anchor Line, New York, relative to the possibilities of additional tourist ships in Alas kan waters in 1940.
 No action was taken on the Slat- tery Report for the colonization of Alaska, since the issue appears in- active at present, and the Board will take immediate action should any specific plan be announced. Ac- tivities of various member Cham bers individually, as result of the publication of the Slattery Report, were called to the attention of the Board.
 Response was received from nearly all members to letter sent out by the Executive-Se Secretary asking for opinions as to ways and means of financing the work of the Territor- ial Chamber. While there was con- siderable difference of opinion, the majority are against accepting any donations from industrial organiza- tions, and most of the Chambers believe the dues can be increased, possibly doubled. Board members expressed the opinion that no ac- ton should be attempted at this
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-19
DOUGLAS FIREMEN PLAN
 AN OPEN HOUSE PARTY

At special meeting of the Doug las Volunteer Fire Department and held last night. and presided over by Vice. President Orville Gulhau- gen, fifteen members were present.
 It was decided to hold open house on December 25. Committee of 12 members were appointed to serve on the open house committee, four at time to serve shift of one hour between 2 D. m. and p. m. The committee consists of Pusich, Nor jensen, Gordon Mills, Niemi, Frank Stragier, Fleek, L. Guerin, Eng strom, Mortinson, Gulhaugen, Bon- ner and Alex Gair.
 It was voted not to buy piano, considered for purchase at the last meeting, because of faulty condition of the instrument.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-19
WHITE IS CHOSEN
 PRESIDENT p(SDA
Waller Munro Made Vice
 President-Exelufive Committeeman

F. Leo White of Oceanic Sales Company was elected to head the Pacific Canned Salmon Distributors Association during the coming year at the annual meeting of the organ ization held in Seattle.
 White has served as Vice Presi- dent of the distributors group dur ing 1889. He succeeds E. O. Paup of P. E. Harris and O. Paup re- tires from the Presidency after two years of service.
 Walter Munro of C.. P. Halferty and Co, was elected President of the organization for l940.
 Members elected to the Executive Committee of the organization, for the approaching year were: Karl Dehn of Dehn and Co, w. H. Ger rard of Kelley Clarke Co, A. o. Johnson of Fidalgo Island Packing Go, E. o. Paup of P. E. Harris and Co, and L. A. Peterson of Me- Govern and McGovern.
 The Pacific Canned Salmon Dis tributors Association is made up of Pacific Northwest sales agents for canned salmon, and is concerned with the distribution and sale of approximately half the Alaska pack of canned salmon
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-19
SEWING CLUB MEMBERS
 MEET, ECHANGE GIFTS

The Monday Night Sewing Club held their twice-a-month session last evening at the home of Mrs. Mark Jensen. In addition to the organizationg primary interest Scrambled Words Contest was held with Mrs. Tom Cashen the winner. Miss Elizabeth Fraser won a cut prize.
 Gifts from a lighted tree further entertained the ten members pres ent. Mrs. E. Fleek will entertain the Club at her new home for the next meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-19

puzzled but he followed. Three Steps farther on the path moved swiftly to the left. Eric again changed his steps. Then three steps farther on the path simply disappeared. The three of them stood there surrounded by tall, silent pine trees.
 "Why, how can we get out of here, if there is no path to lead?"' said Eric. There was little flash of light and a "pop" at his feet. There stood the Queen of Fairies: She looked up at him gravely, and then she flew to his hand.
 Eric" she said, you have upset our plans badly. You have broken a spell we put on this doll You are both being selfish. You, Leezen, should be at the castle. That IS what we planned for you, and that is why we gave you more gifts than we give to other dolls. And you, Eric, should be making a kingdom for yourself. You are the son of, a strong father"
 Hearts Desire
 Eric frowned as he listened. He was very proud. Leezen looked