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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-11
SCHOOLS
ARE LEADING
in ATTENDANCE
POcOmOke High Is Number One;
And POcOmOke A Leads
Elementary Schools
COLORED ATTENDANCE
NOT UP TO THE MARK

Pocomke stood out very conspicu-
ously last month in the matter of
school attendance. The high school
is out in front with record of 96.3;
and in the list of graded schools, Po-
comoke B is at the top rank 96.4; and
Pocomoke A is No. with SO; this
makes u very commendable showing
for the locals.
The general averages for the sew
eral groups, however, do not look so
good when compared with those for
September 1899, altho, the differences
is nothing to worry over. Each group
fell below the '39 mark except the
one-teacher school,, st. Martin, which
is out of competition, being the only
school in that group. The general
average for the Elementary schools
was 95.S for '39 and CAT for 40.
General average for the high schools;
1889, 95.6; for 1910, 94.6. General
average for the graded schools: 1889,
95.7; for 1910, 94.s.
Pocomoke leads the high schools for
last month, 96.3; Berlin, 94.2; Ocean
City, 93.S; Snow Hill, 1914; Stock
ton, 93.4.
Graded Schools: Pocomoke B, 96.4;
Ocean City, 96.3; Pocomoke A, sc;
Stockton, 95; Bishopville, 93.8; Berlin
A, 91.s.
Two-teacher schools: Girdletree,
9S.5; Whaleyville, 94.s; Atkinson, 92.7
Newark, 89.2.
One-teacher: st. Martin, 9S.4. Of
all the white schools, two, Stockton
and Girdletree, are STARRED" for
showing marked improvement over the
attendance of September last year.
Stockton in '39, showed 93.7; this
year 95. Girdletree, last year, 96.5;
this year 98.5.
Something happened to the colored
attendance in the local schools. Po-
comoke usually stands in the lead,
but last month the "Stephen Long"
schools brought up the rear. Of
the three high schools, Berlin leads,
OFT; Snow Hill, 92.9; Pocomoke, go.
Graded Schools: Berlin, 96.1; Snow
Hill, GAL; Pocomoke, 1912.
Two-teacher schools: Germantown,
Ola; Mt. Wesley, 90.5; Stockton, 1913;
Girdletree. 1858: Newark, 76.6
One-teacher: Unionville, 95.2; Hutt's
Chapel, 1922; Bishop, $40; st. James,
SOL. Among the colored schools, Ber-
lin High, Berlin graded, Mt. Wesley,
and St. James, are STARRED" for ad-
vance in averages over last year.
The general average for the colored
elementary schools for September 1889
was 80; for 1910, 9O.2. For the high
schools for same month, 1889, 92.3;
for 1910, 1872.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-11
COLORED MAP
OF MARYLAND
IS DISCOVERED
Engraved In London In 1894
And Found In Archives Of
The Old Bay Line

A beautiful colored map of Mary
yand, engraved by F. Lamb in London
in 1894 was discovered this week in
the archives of the Old Bay Line,
subsidiary of the Seaboard Railway
according to reports from Norfolk, Va.
The map is remarkably true in its
delineation of physical features of
our State. However, the names of
towns and bodies of waters have
somewhat different names. For in
stance, Baltimore is called Baltimore
Town.; the Atlantic Ocean is "The
North Sea-; and New Jersey is writ
ten, "New Jarsy", Interesting loca-
tions in Maryland include, Indian
Towns, Northampton, Goulden Quar-
tiers, Arundelron, Wighawamecq,
Worlds End, Horn Bay, Calverton,
Wiglico alias Pocomoke and bod OAR
linton. Landmarks known to all today
are Cape Charles, Newport News,
New Castle, Chesapeake Bay and the
James River.
The imprint on the map states
"Sold by Thomas Basset in Fleet
Street and Richard Chiswell in st.
Paul's Church Yard" The map, is
in a fine state of preservation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-11

1910 in his official capacity of Gov
ernor of this Rotary District.
He will meet with President r. Har-
land Robertson, Secretary George S.
Bunting, and other officers and men,
bers of the Rotary Club of Pocomoke
City to consult with them and advise
on matters relating to club admins
tration and Rotary service activities.
DR.. Bess was elected to the office
of district governor at the 1910 Ro-
tary convention which was held in
Havana, Cuba, during June, and will
continue to serve until the 1941 con-
vention in Denver.
The 5000 Rotary clubs of more than
60 countries of the world are grouped
into lac districts. The 180th dis
trict, of which the Rotary Club of
Pocomoke City is a part, consists
of 80 clubs located in cities of West
Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland
and has membership of approximate
ly 1000 Rotarians.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-11

DR.. Thomas Bess, who is surgeon at
Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, w.
Va, and is a member of the Rotary
Club of Keyser, w. Va, will attend
the meeting of the Rotary Club of
Pocomoke City, Nd, on October IL,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-11
Two DELAWARE CITIZENS
LOSE LIVES MONDAY
Continued from Page u


tinued to the scene and found Steel's
body afloat.
Murray said the party left Ocean
City about 1880 p. m. on fishing trip
and had anchored about two and one
half miles out.After fishing for awhile
without luck, he said, Steel proposed
that they go to another spot.
The blast occurred as Murray at
tempted to start the engine.
Captain Murray, from Chincoteague
Va, was given first aid by Coast
Guardsmen and Tubbs and Mrs. Evans
were treated by doctor at Ocean
City. None required hospitaliza-
ton.
A written opinion that the deaths
of Delaware State Senator and his
wife were due to shock, closed an
investigation today of the explosion
of cabin cruiser two miles offshore
late yesterday.
DIR. John Riley, of Snow Hill, dep
uty medical examiner for Worcester
county, prepared the opinion after ex-
amining the bodies of Senator and
Mrs. David Wilbur Steele, of Ocean
View, Del.
The cruiser, named "Lure" sank
after being swept by the flames, Coast
Guardsmen said.
The Steels have four children, two
of them students at Washington Col
lege, Chestertown, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-11
MRS. LUClUS KELLAM
IS CRITICALLY i'll

Friends of Mrs. Lucius Kellam, very
much regret to learn of her serious
condition at her home in Belle Haven,
Virginia. She is suffering from a
paralytic stroke, which is causing her
family and friends much uneasiness.
Mrs. Kellam is native of Pocomoke
City, being the daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson G. Polk. Mr..
Emerson w. Polk, of this city, is her
brother, and Mr.. Norman Polk, q
cousin; she has many friends and ac-
quaintances here who are hoping to
hear soon of substantial improvement
in her condition.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-11

Lang and Alvin Hickman. Interment
was made in the Baptist cemetery.
The funeral was largely attended and
the floral offerings were many and
beautiful attesting to the high re-
gard in which she was held.
Besides her mother she is survived
by one brother, Weldon Cropper, of
Girdletree and by her foster mother
and father of Stockton.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-11
OPEN LETTER
TO MOTHERS OF
LITTLE TOTS
Bureau Of Child Hygiene Gives
Advice To Mothers Against
Infection
MANY NOT PROTECTED
FROM DREAD DISEASE

Here is an "open letter" from the
Bureau of Child Hygiene of the State
Department of Health, to mothers of
young children who have not been
protected against diphtheria or vac
cinated against smallpox.
It is based upon the fact that mot
protected against diphtheria" was en-
tered against the names of one out of
every nine of the children examined
at the child health conferences held
in the counties during the summer,
and mot vaccinated against small
pox" was listed against the names of
one out of every four. The child
rem ranged in age from babies in arms
to youngsters nearing school age.
Special follow-up clinics we're held
in a number of the County Health
Departments in connection with the
child health conferences for the ben
eft of children for whom protection
against these diseases had been ne
elected. But there are still great
many children in need of these SER
vices.
The letter follows:
"With the start Of the school year,
teachers and health workers are again
concerned at the large number of
children who have not been protected
against diphteria and smallpox before
entering school.
"Many parents feel that they can
depend on the school authorities to
see to it that all children are protected
Others have just been neglectful in
putting off something they know
should be done.
"The greatest danger from diphther-
ia comes before the school age.Accord-
ing to the latest figures, over two
thirds of all deaths from diphtheria
in this country, occur in children less
than years old, and almost half are
in children under 8 years.
"Diphtheria can be prevented. Every
child should be inoculated with toxoid
before he or she is nine months old.
Two injections are usually given.
There is practically no unfavorable
reaction and there is no reason why
every child should not have the benefit
of this protection.
Maryland is fortunate in having
little or no smallpox. In accordance
with the State law all children must
be vaccinated before they may be
received at any public school in the
State. This law acts as a safeguard
both for the child and the community.
Maryland has not had case of small
pox in the last ten years. Thousands
of cases have occurred in other states
in which vaccination is not compul-
sorry.
cit is to the child's advantage to
have the vaccination done early in
life when reactions and discomforts
are likely to be least. Six months
is the best age. Many mothers do
not realize this and put off having it
done.
ITO sum up: Give your child the
best possible protection against these
two totally unnecessary diseases by
having him, or her, vaccinated at six
months and immunized against diph-
liberia by the age of nine months"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-10-11
STOCKTON LOSES GOOD
CITIZEN ON SATURDAY

ford Bromley, Dalton Fleming, Pres
ton Baylis, Thomas Parsons and HON.
er Mason, Jr. The honorary bearers:
Carlton Jones, Russell Jones, Estel
Trader, Frank Brimer, German Tull,
William Ward, Clay Mason, Babe
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09
ATTENTION MsSONS

There will be a Stated Communi-
cation of Mt Juneau Lodge NO
lat Monday evening at 7:3O o.
clock. Business session.
j. w. LEVERS,
adv Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09
VICTOR HERBERT MUSIC
FEATURES PICTURE AT
COLISEUM THEATRE

Allan Jones, Mary Martin, Wal
ter Connolly and a collection Of
Victor Herbert's grandest songs are
four good reasons for seeing The
Great Victor Herbert" the first
motion picture having to do with
the best-loved of American COM
posersl
The rousing musical romance,
which Paramount presented locally
last night at the Coliseum Theatre,
is a spectacular. moving drama of
the show world during the era
when Victor Herbert ruled Broad
ming the immortal melodies he
ming the immortal melodie S he
wrote for his operettas.
More concerned with Herbert's
tremendous influence over the tho
atrical world of his day than with
the events of the composers own
life, THE Great Victor Herbert
follows the spectacular romance OF
two Of his closest friends, a youne
actor and actress, winningly por-
trayed by Jones and Miss Martin
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09
S,E.ALASkA
FAIR TO BE
HUMDINGER
Exhibits 10 Be Of Eduea.
tionaI Features-Enter-
tainment Is Ready

The Southeast Alaska Fair build
ing is beginning to be busy
place as the sound of hammers
and saws and lacking is already
heard, exhibitors and those in
charge of the departments getting
ready for the opening next Thurs
day afternoon for three days.
Manager r. B. Martin says this
years fair is going to be a real
educational feature, judging from
the exhibits being received in the
various departments and also those
exhibiting along the runWays.
The aerial Pats and their edu-
Gated dog Bimbo, in diversified
program, will furnish entertain
ment which will be for both young
and old.
Besides the educational booths,
there will also be concession booths
filled with novelties and offering
opportunities for gain.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09

kartkaiz ol'gA
Coming

Karl K Kat2, Alaska representa-
tive of the Northern Pacific Rail-
way, will leave Seattle the latter
part of September for one of his
frequent trips through Alaska. He
expects to spend more e h an a
month this autumn renewing &C
quaintanceships throughout the
Territory.
The past summer has been an
unusually busy one for Mr.. KATE,
owing to the large number OF
United States Army and National
Guard troops that were moved IN
and out of Camp Lewis for train
ing. These troops, about $4,000 of
them, were moved on Northern
Pacific trains and this necessitated
almost night and day work for Mr..
kat1 Tor several weeks at the camp.
Because of these. military duties in
connection with the national de-
Tense program, Mr. Kat2 has been
delayed in starting his fall trip
to Alaska.
He promises to make up for this
tlciay by extending the period OF
time he viii spend in the Territory.
For many years he has been COM
ing to Alaska and has wide cir
Gle of friends in all parts OF the
Territory.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09
MONTGOMERY HITlIs
PLAYS HEREAT
CAPITOL THEATRE
The Earl Of Chicago New
Gangster Picture at
Local Show

Given a story that defies all Hol-
lywood formula, Robert Montgom-
cry scores a spectacular success IN
the most unusual and exciting mo-
ton picture of the year, THE Earl
of Chicago" which opened yester-
day at the Capitol Theatre.
The film is based on situation
as unique, dramatic, humorous and
surprising as any ever brought to
the screen, the story of Silky Xii
mount, Chicago gangster, who
becomes an English Earl by Inherit
ance.
The characterization is an adven-
ture for Montgomery, who gives an
always convincing and fascinating
portrayal in role new to him. His
Silky starts out as straight gang
ster character. different only in
Montgomery's Interpretation of the
criminal mind. But in the latter
English sequences of the picture,
the gangster undergoes subtle
transition as he learns the meaning
of noblesse oblige, that nobility OF
birth demands nobleness of char
acter. The gangster is not regener-
ated, but kills pal who double
crosses him and is tried for muir
der in the House of Lords by his
peers and is convicted While he re-
mains the gangster to the end in
language and mannerisms, he goes
to his death gentleman
An oddity of this picture is the
fact that while every scene is
played for drama it is often hilar-
iously funny, as in the scene when
Silky rehearses ancient English
ceremony and tradition for his in
PRODUCTION to the House OF Lords,
and his bewilderment when con-
fronted with English ritual.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09
Business W0men's
Dinner TO Feature
Campaign Issues

Everything is ready for the din
ner and first meeting of the sea-
son for the Business and Profess
sionai Women's Club in the base
ment parlors of the Methodist
Church this evening The manage
ment of the affair is under the
Publicity Department, Miss Caro-
line Todd, chairman, assisted by
Miss 10 Sinnott. Following out the
National Federation's program, fea-
turing the subject, Making De-
mocracy Work" as also suggested
by the National organization, will
be Campaign Issues"
The dinner will begin promptly
at 6:3O o'clock, and members are
urged to be there on time as bust
ness will be transacted during this
time. The wearing, If convenient,
of cotton dresses, is requested to
accentuate the clubs Bingham Ball
on October 26, 1910. :
The program will begin promptly
at 7.30 O'Clock. Mrs. Mildred Her
mann will give a Commute talk
on the National campaign issues
of her party Mrs. Crystal Snow
JENNIE, nominee for the House OF
Representatives on the Democratic
ticket, will present her party's ma
tional platform.
There will also be reading by
Mrs. Anna Snow and several songs
William Hixson will install radio
for the purpose of tuning in ON the
political speeches from KINY. The
publics,is invited to join the club
at 7:30 o'clock. Any candidates who
would like to go and meet the Bust
ness and Professional Women Club
members at this time are invited to
do so. rs $3.50.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09

AIRMAIL ENVELOPES, showing
air route from Seattle to Nome, on
sale at j. B. Burford g. Co. adv.
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veterans Noel Wien and FIR n
Pollack, Stewart two weeks ago
went to work for Alaska's biggest
airline, PAA.
One of the most popular young
men Of Fairbanks. Stewart made
his first flight to Juneau in his
new uniform Friday and was busy
during his stay here meeting
schoolday friends again.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09
Fairbanks Boy
Becomes New
pAA Pilot

Jimmy Stewart, all his life an
Alaskan, except for one month
after his birth in Seattle, is a new
Npilot with Pacific Alaska Anyways
Stewart red-headed athlete from
Me University of Alaska, like most
ypuths in the Interior country,
hsaded for a mining career.
Ne worked summers in the plac-
ers and took his higher education
at the University of Alaska - but
some years back, he began flying
and the flying bug bit stronger
than the mining bug.
After flying for a number Of
other Interior airlines, including
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09

Call Democratic Headquarters
Phone 451-for FREE tranSporta-
ton to election booths. adv
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09

Call Democratic Headquarters-
Phone 451-for FREE transporta-
ton to election booths. adv
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09
Dinner
Will Honor Couple

In celebration of the first we'd
ding anniversary of their son and
daughter -in-laW, DR.. and Mrs. M.
J. Whittier, dinner party will be
given tonight at the M. S. Whittier
residence on Distin Avenue. Twelve
guests have been asked and bridge
will be played during the evening.
The Author of the Referendum
Bill will speak over KINY at tbs
O'Clock this evening. adv
The Author of the Referendum
Bill will speak over KINY at T15
O'Clock this evening. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09
Hosp1TAL NOTES

A baby girl was born yesterday
at st. AIMS Hospital to Mr.. ana
Mrs. Richard Shaw. The chilo
weighed 7 pounds ounces at birth
Mrs. L. Ecklund and baby daugh-
ter we're dismissed from st. Ann
Hospital yesterday afternoon aho
are at their home in Thane.
7 A Rhodes was a medical ad-
mission today at st. AIMS.
John Fielder underwent an APP
pendectomy at ST. AIMS today.
After receiving surgical attention,
Alfred Routsala was dismissed from
st. AIMS Hospital today.
Oscar Sinclair was medical DIS
missal Saturday night from the
Government Hospital.
Raymond and Fenton Johnson
underwent tonsilectomies at the
Government Hospital this morning
A tonsilectomy was performed
this morning at the Government
Hospital on Alice White.
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chors and were doing their best
TO keep her off the rocks and the
wind rising every minute. AS soon
as Pastor Wood got a line to the
boat they cut loose all three an
cher lines rather than try to re-
cover them and take the chance OF
The delay wreeking the boat on the
rocks.
1ne Messenger tOwed the seine
boat safely to Hydaburg where re-
saIrs could be made and while en-
route Mrs. Wood fed the hungry
fishermen on the Messenger as
they had been without food since
the evening before when they start
ed out in the skiff for help.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09
BACK
FROM TRIP; GIVES
OUT MEDICAL aid
Pastor H. |. Wood, as Usual
on Annual Tour, Makes
Daring Sea Rescue

The Seventh day Adventist Mis-
sion yacht Messenger returned to
Juneau Sunday evening completing
the twelfth annual welfare trip
throughout Southeast Alaska dur
ing the busiest part of the summer
activities.
This was one of our most help
full trips in a medical way" said
Pastor H. L. Wood, Mission Super
intendent and master of the
yacht. I'VE were very fortunate to
have DR. A. w. Petersohn. of Bait
tie Creek, Mich, volunteer his SER
vices to give free medical help on
the trip He was DESTROYS of visit
ing the many villages and places of
interest in this part of Alaska and
we needed his services. In nearly
every village and fishing camp and
cannery we found people needing
medical help, most of them unable
to pay their transportation to a
town where there was doctor or
were too busy fishing to take the
time off to go and get the needed
help. These services since initiating
this welfare work IL years ago is
and always has been free, TO whites
and natives alike.
Returns South
"Dr. Petersohn left the Messen-
ger at Ketchikan to return TO Bat
tie Creek via California and New
Mexico. His interest in the natives
aroused by this trip caused him to
wish to study the natives OF New
Mexico before returning home"
Mrs. Wood and Miss Virginia
Wood accompanied Pastor Wood on
the cruise. Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart
Emery, field workers for the AL
aska Bible House, joined the group
in the Messenger at Sitka and will
return from Ketchikan to Walla
Walla College in time TO the OPEN
ing of school Mr.. Emery is a
ministerial student at the college
and Mrs. Emery is a registered
nurse.
Rescue Work
Nearly every year Pastor Wood
has made one or more rescueS
while making these cruises and this
year was no exception. He said:
1T seems as though we are always
in the right place at the right time
to help some one in need
A week ago last Wednesday, DUR
ins Ulle ne@yy gale which wrecked
several boats Of the fishing fleet
and two large tenders, Pastor Wood
was sailing from Waterfall south
and the gale hit the Messenger as
they entered Cordova Strait. 1t
was raining hard and visibility poor
when suddenly passing near a
rock, Pastor Wood saw a man fran
tically waving his coat standing
on the rock. The Messenger hove
to and found two men with a
small skiff stranded on the rock.
When taken aboard the men, Carl
Webster and Jens Jorgensen, in
formed Pastor Wood they were from
the seiner Marie of Ketchikan and
the boat had engine trouble the
night before and was drifting to-
wards Farallon Bay. They had left
two fishermen on the Marie to try
to keep her off the rocks and they
had started in the skiff for Hyda-
burg to get help and the storm
came up and stranded them on the
rock.
Learning of the peril of thu
seine boat, Pastor Wood rushed to
the aid of the stricken vessel and
found her within a few yards of
the rocky shore in Farallon Bay.
The men had put out three an
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-09

Connolly, in the role Of Herbert,
gives a performance with which
the exacting composer himself could
find no fault, if ne could only re-
turn to the show world to see it!