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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
ANOTHER FIELD SCOUT
FOR THE LOCAL COUNCIL
Continued from page 1

OOuCIuUeU IrOIu page
will continue in charge of the Will
mington District.
A committee is now considering
candidates for leadership of the East
ern Area which will consist of the two
Lower Delaware Counties, with an
office at Dover. Appointment to this
position is expected before the end
of September.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
CHIRPS
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/
the lion will be scratching the hide off
him. At present the fight seems
"Wait minute, brother, my friend
interrupted, 1 amt cogitatin' about
the Anglo Germanic tussle, either.
You talk so darned fast nobody can
get word in edgeways, unless he
busts you up like nobody's business. "
"Well, maybe you are thinking about
the gasoline price cutting war now
being staged; the fight the railroads
are having with the gasoline engine;
the fight certain Methodists are hav-
ing to reconcile themselves with the
merger; the fight to combine the
Presbyterian and Episcopal Churches;
the fight to = we'll I could go on in
definitely and yet might not strike the
right spot. Now, just what fight are
you referring to-"
"The Billy Conn-Bob Pastor prize
fight, he came back at me.
"Well, for the love of Pete! what
do you know about that? I didn't
know you knew what a ring was
when applied to the squared circle.
wasn't aware you had ever heard of
a left lead, right swing, upper cut,
or body blow. 1 didn't know you
understood wheat is meant by pushing
leather, scrambled ears, black eyes,
or bloody noses, when two 'pugs' are
pounding each other. l am surprised
you VIZ thought of a X O., IT K o.,
going the limit, tossing in the tow
el or counting out the fatal 10'
Man! wonders will never stop ceas-
ing"
81 wish you'd stop talking a minute
and tell me who you think is going
to win that fight?"
"Well, you sorta took my breath
away. But, right off the bat, think
Bob Pastor is going to win. He's
too rugged for pretty boy Billy; he's
almost as good boxer, and maybe
you remember just how many rounds
he stood up before the Brown Bomb
er, Joe Louis ?"
eyes, / remember; remember it,
and I have also frogotten more than
you ever knew about the ring game.
I don't agree with you"
"You kinda like Billy's chances?"
eyes, I do"
How much do you like i'm. Are
you willing to back your opinion to
any extent?"
eyes, I am"
"How much?"
"Glass of Coco-Cola!"
"Well, now, you are plunger, I
would say. You certainly have some
good, red, sporting blood in your veins.
I am certainly impressed with your
betting spirit, and while your wager
is a little stiff for a country news
paper man, still I'll go you, and mine
is on Bobbie, the PASTOR.
you'll lose, boy: Billy is too spry.
He'll never be where Bobbie aims his
mauler, and I'm slated to drink on
you, come Saturday morning.
And, he did. He was around bright
and early, and I settled the bill.
"But, Captain, 1 said, I don't think
Conn won that fight fairly. Three
times he belted Pastor in the pit of
the stomach and doubled him up like
jack-knife. How would you like
to"
"The fights over, isn't it," said my
friend.
'Yes!"
q, Well, let's talk about the next
one. How about it when Conn meets
Joe Lcuis?"
Nothing to it. Louis is too heavy,
too shifty, and has thousand more
pounds of steam behind his punches"
"What odds will you give me? How
many rounds do you say Conn will
last 2"
"About SIX"
AMI go you and we'll meet here the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
SALESMAN WANTED-The Key

stone Automobile Club wishes to Sc
cure a salesman for Pocomoke, Girls
field, and surrounding territories. The
man selected will be given special
training in the Home Office and will
receive an excess commission arrange
ment. See Mr.. Hanley, Camden G.
Division Sts., Salisbury, Maryland, be-
tween 900 and 1890 A. M.
Sept -13-1t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 1910
THEY DON'T Mako SENSE


@ e n a So ff Of a
Is of their ships while the British the day, will
ents are not great deal more helpful part
correspondents able and honest reporters but they sub
jeed censorship and must necessarily couch their
ment terms And the warning governments make sure
Thus the confused largely other
information he seeks approximation Of the truth And such
ments channels information which have proven extremely
@ n e o H to- c
discern the facts unaffected by sentiment And according late
in the great war now going on in the air are far
That comes as good news to American people,
who believe that the defeat of England would rave endnger
than the German Furthermore It is believed in some official cir
es that the Brs claim that Empire plane production lion has
also believe that British production ahead of losses
The English have definite advantage in this air
while hundreds Of German planes sent ENGLAND the
largely raoy Character That fa Wben ge
pilot balls out Of destroyed ship and lands safely he
his parachute lives fight The Grown another day
% e as on are own nsne are OF salvage value
This doesn't that Germany lost the balance of power
German rsne force at $4,000 ships as against 5000 for
England And Germany probably has trained pilots But
captured pilots only half the training
Whether that the result Of shortage pilots Germany
policy OF holding her best for future attack of
y experts give Britain better chance of Surviving
than they her two three months back Some caacym
of the future them 100 cent but they
this tthat u.s. of subdung England before October comes
with it's ogs and storms All through fall and winter and early
spring the British blanketed in dripping mist 1t is sgni
cant that Italian which often speaks for Muson
recently said that the last two more years That
different tune than the Axis leaders singing after the
collapse of France.
Britain Of is still in danger If fog prevents
flying also provides for invasion water Hitler
known constructed armadas of shallow draft boats
equipped carry and field well troops That
why Great Britain needed the SO destryer
recently naval and air bases British
possessions in this hemisphere With the desroyers she has
lost the number drydock for REPAIRS and those which must be
kept elsewhere probably had only so 60 of these ships
her Island defense And deroyers far effect
channel than larger slower and less easily
Unanswered ships At any rate the experts becoming more
hopeful Brtans chances daily And they also beco
ing convinced that attacks cannot produce nearly the damage
and the proponents of ruthless air warfare anticipated
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

BAKE-Saturday, Sept. Fl, at Beth
any Methodist Church. Sept-13-2t
FOR RENT - Country bungalow,
new chicken house, 1000 capacity.
Larkin Vandegrift, Route 2.
Sept -13-2tp
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

NOTICE-Price on hair cutting
% cents will remain the same a,
Shaws.
July loft.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
MISCELLANEOUS

John Deere Tractors and Farming
Tractor repairs and re-
placements. M. W. Boston, Telephone
143-J Pocomoke.
Mar 29-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
CHURCH NOTICES

OYSTER AND HAM SUPPER,
INCLUDING DESSERT = Salem
Methodist Church, Thursday night,
September 10th. Price Soc. Auspices
Jr. Aid. Sept 13-1t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

CHURCH SUPPORTING Ladies o
Rehoboth Baptist Church will hold an
oyster and chicken supper, Friday
night, Sept. 20, at the Parsonage.
Price 35c. Sept-13-1tp
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

FOR RENT-A choice place to live.
Hollywood on the Pocomoke. Good
house. Spacious gardens, with fruit
and flowers. Large aquarium. Fish
ing in front of property. All modern
conveniences. Rent very reasonable.
Henry P. Walters.
June Tiff.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
LOST AND FOUND
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-First floor apartment.
Private bath. Apply to L. Paul Ewell.
Sept 13-1t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

Visit the Little Green Tea room for
good to eat.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

FOR SALE-ShOtes also feed grind
err. Apply to Vaugan Outten. Phone
23F5. Sept-13-1tp
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

FOR SALE-Dry chicken manure,
delivered anywhere within 5 miles of
Pocomoke, $3.50 a load, tons to a
load. Harvey Mears, Chincoteague, Va.
Sept-13-tf
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
ANNAPOLIS - MATAPEAKE
ROMANCOKE - CLAIBORNE

FERRIES
FALL and WINTER SCHEDULE
-194O-
Effective September 9Th, 1910
DAILY AND SUNDAY
Eastern Standard Time
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

APARTMENT FOR RENT-Furn.
ished or unfinished. Mrs. e. I.
Blaine, 200 Market st. Aug-16-f
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

SALE OR RENT-Bungalow, COZ
Walnut. Mrs. M. S. Pilchard.
Aug 16-tf
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

FOR SALE-Double-h spear.
Cheap to quick buyer. John Causey.
Sept 49, 1tp
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Estate heater, burns
coal or wood. L. D. Barnes, American
Store. Sept-13-2tp
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

WANTED-Reliable boy to work in
alley. Steady work. Geo. s.
Bunting. Sept -13 tt
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
UCC CHECKS SENT
TO MANY WORKERS
Wilmington Office Has Dis
tributed 1886, 400 In
This District

In the distribution of SIG, $40, 462.-
10 to unemployed and partially un-
employed workers of North Caro-
lima in the 80 months of benefit
payments through September, the
46 white employment offices and
10 colored branches distributed
2,595, 147 checks, Chairman Chas.
G.. Powell, of the State Unemploy-
ment Compensation Commission,
This distribution included 80, 5l6
checks for 1925, 473. 68 going to out
o~f-state workers who had previ-
ously established wage credits by
work in North Carolina.
During the month of September.
benefits amounted to SAB, SOC. rs,
included in 1875 checks, of which
2,211 checks for $40, 551. SO went to
out-of-state claimants with wage
credits in North Carolina.
The Wilmington Employment Of
flee distributed 286, 490. SO embrac-
ed in 400, 40 checks, in the 80
months of paymnets in the area
served by the office, through Sep
TENDER, this office distributed l..
lO7 checks for 5,810.11 to the unem-
ployed in the area.
In addition, the Wilmington col
ored branch distributed "a, 698 of
the checks for $117, 041. IS in the 80
he checks for $117, OIL Is in the 80
months of payments to the colored
workers in the immediate area of
the branch, and in September dis
tributed lab checks for 81, 1878. 81
IN the immediate area to eligible
unemployed colored workers.
Nine other cities in North Caro-
lima besides Wilmington have both
white and colored employment Of
fees. These are: Winston-Salem,
High Point, Greensboro, Durham,
Raleigh, Kinston, Rocky Mount,
and Asheville. Winston : Salem
distributed the greatest num-
Ter of checks, totaling 1929, and
amounting to $17,418.73 for tn
white branch. However Charlotte
paid out the greatest amount of
money with $21, 872. 70 spent for g.
OO2 checks, for the white branch.
Wilmington ranked eighth in the
amount of money spent fer checks
for the white branch of the en-
ployment office, but second in the
money paid in checks for the ne
gro branch.
Winston-Salem alone paid out
more than the Wilmington office
for the negro branch. Checks num-
bering 1920 totaling Sc, 342. "a were
distributed from the Winston-Salem
negro employment office. 2
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
Defense Trade Classes
To Be Resumed Here

The National Defense program
for teaching adults trades will be
reopened in this city on a night
school basis, according to an an
nouncement made yesterday by,
Superintendent of Schools H. M.
Roland.
.Unskilled labor is not excluded
from the school," said Roland,
but we also want the best brains
and talents to take refresher cour-
ses. In this way many a broaden
their scope and efficiency
Roland added there are still
many openings for skilled workers
in all phases of carpentry, cabin
ct making, and almost all fields
of metal work, but there are no
jobs for unskilled and semi-skilled
workers. George West is head of
the vocational department in New
Hanover county,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
YOUNG WOMEN
TO AID MUSEUM
Serial Service League To Keep
Gallery Open To Public
On Sundays

Me,,bers of the Social Service
ao,,e of Wilmington have volun-
.ared to assist the Wilmington
,T,selm of Art in keeping the gal
w., omen Sundays during the win
ter months.
me 10 the smallness of the staff,
,e'Iseum officials have not been
.h1e TO arrange hours SO that the
srhibits were on view on Sunday.
Museum leaders say there has
been a good deal of complaint
shout this, as so many persons
s'ho work during the week do not
have an opportunity to see the ex-
h;bits. Sunday afternoons IRE the
nnlv times that they can visit the
gallery.
The trustees and staff of the -Mu-
ann wish to thank the members
II fine Social Service league for
tbeir cooperation in this service
70 the community.
The young women will begin
their services the first Sunday in
November. The gallery will be
omen during the winter months at
a IN 6 o'clock every Sunday after
noon.
Staff members have made ar
engagements to have someone in
fine gallery during the last three
sunday afternoons in October, as
tbey do not want anyone to miss
tbe opportunity to viewing t h e
paintings by the George Elmer
Browne American group"
Museum officials said yesterday
the exhibit has been most enthusi-
astically received and has been
viewed by more than 900 persons
since it opened September 2. 2
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
c R A N l u M
CIR A OK E r S

Here are tive questions to test
your knowledge of the Bible. How
many can you answer correctly?
l. Who was hanged on a gallows
he had erected for someone else?
2. How many stones did David
take when he went forth to battle
Goliath? How many did he use?
3. In the Book of Ruth, whom
did Ruth marry?
4. Which psalm begins, Blessed
is the man that walketh not in the
counsel of the ungodly, nor stand
eth IN the way of sinners, nor sit
teth IN the seat of the scornful''?
5. Why were Joseph and Mary at
Bethlehem when Jesus was born?
ANSWERS on Market Page)
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
WMkiecrats To Open
Office At Greensboro

GREENSBORO, Oct. y. Up
J. Paul Leonard announced today
that the state headquarters would
be opened here (O'Henry hoteD Mon
day for the North Carolina Demo
Gratis for Willkie" movement.
Leonard said he had been granted
a leave of absence for October from
the Fair Tax association, which he
has served as executive secretary
since 1888.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
Man Found Hanged
In Jail At Wilson

WILSON, Oct. 12.-GP-A man
arrested here on charges of violating
the narcotic laws was found dead
in his cell, hanging by his belt.
Police Chief P. Hocutt said the
prisoner had been booked as Ed J.
Daley, SO, of Bridgeport, Conn. He
was scheduled to face trial today
for the alleged possession of mar
cotics.
Evening star., 1940-02-18

A little before normal
hotchine time, the embryo
in which the planted virus
hos developed is token from
the she'll. Again, rubber
gloves ond every protective
preeoution Of the Ioboro tory
is Necessary to 9uord o9oinst
the deoth- deoIine potency
Of this rother pothetic little
sacrifice to science.
Evening star., 1940-02-18
Science Makes Strides in Vaccine Gull;


Of
q ootv horse
Evening star., 1940-02-18

]. In - unlueky as ten black cats! Here I'm
supposed to 60 sailing in Jim's new boat and it turns
out to be one of my difficult days.! "Golly-"I
walled to Jean. I'm 50 chafed can't possibly so!
"slowpoke" Jean just laughed. Don't you know
about Miracle Nodes with Moisture Zonins'7"
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Night Club N. {. Gets
Term in Assault Case

Richard K. Roger. jr., 2S-year-old
master of ceremonies at a down.
town night club, Yesterday was SEN
fenced in District Court to serve
term of from l year to Is months
following his conviction on charge
of assault with dangerous weapon
Roger was convicted of assaulting
Albert Sakoi with pistol in the lat
ter's home in the 1400 block of Ogden
street NV. December II. Sakol is
said to have grabbed Rogers wrist
when threatened During a scufie the
pistol was discharged. but the bullet
missed, whereupon Roger floored
Sakol with a blow with the gun,
it was testified Subsequently a
second shot was fired by Roger,
which also missed, after which
Roger again hit Sakol, according
to testimony.
Sakol had been keeping company
with former girl friend of Roger.
according to evidence.
The sentence was imposed by
Justice Daniel w. ODonoghue The
case was prosecuted by Assistant
United States Attorney Arthur J.
Mclaughlin.
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Parkway Plan Held Up
As Green Refuses 10
Release $45,000
County Aide Says He Has
No Authority to Issue
More Than $40, 900

Negotiations for purchase Of the
right of way for Unit No. 2 of the
George Washington Memorial Park
way were deadlocked today, follow
ing refusal of John Locke Green, Ar
lington County (Va) treasurer, to
sign the $4,000 draft representing
the county's share in the transaction
Mr. Green's refusal to sign the
check yesterday held up sched-
uled trip to Richmond of County
Manager Frank c. Hanrahan and
other county officials with repre-
sentatives of the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission.
The treasurer said his interpreta-
ton of the Virginia State, Code.
which declared a County Board
could increase a budget appropria-
ton only 10 per cent. furnished the
basis for his decision.
The original appropriation, he
pointed out. called for only $4,000
A 10 per cent increase would raise
1t to $40 800, he said, but the Coun-
ty boaTQ, at special meeting THIS
week. authorized issuance of a
check for 5000.
Mr.. Green said he told county
authorities he would be willing to
sign a draft for $40 900, but con-
sidered issuance of a $45. 900 check
beyond his authority. Under the
plan the county and the State each
were to furnish s45 600, with the
Federal Government supplying
$4,000.
Mr.. Green said he was willing to
stand by court decision on the
question, if the matter was taken
to court. Lawrence w. Douglas,
commonwealth attorney. said no de-
cision on further action had been
reached.
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Chavez Pledges Fight
For D. f. Menin
DistrictPo
Makes Stond Known
As Senute Confirms
Edwards for w. P. A.

The Senate was put on notice late
yesterday by Senator Chavez, Demo-
crat Of New Mexico, that he will
fight any future nominations to
public Office in the District, or in
the States, If the appointees are
not residents of the areas in which
they are to serve.
He made the announcement as
the Senate was voting to confirm
Paul Edwards of New York, to be
w. P. A. administrator for the Dis
trict of Columbia. All objection to
Mr.. Edwards had been withdrawn,
and his name had been confirmed
by unanimous consent. Senator
Chavez, however, made the follow
ing statement:
Yesterday / made some remarks
on the nomination just read. AS in
dicated yesterday. IT Is not my pur-
pose to object TO this nomination.
The information which ! have OBJ
tained leads me 10 believe that
Mr.. Edwards Is very fine citizen
and very fine official Neverthe-
less, he comes from place out
side Of the District of Columbia.
Il give notice now that in the
future shall object to the con-
firmation of any nominee in the
District of Columbia or in any State
who does not come from the citizen
ship Of that particular district or
State. l may not be able to stop
such nominations. but it is not fair
to have carpetbagging after the
days of 1865 and 1866. whether 1t
be by appointive power or by de-
partmental order"
Evening star., 1940-02-10
D. {. Men Fined $500
For Gambling in County
BY Stat Correspondent of The Star

UPPER MARLBORO, Md, Feb.
10.-Two Washington men charged
with violating the Prince Georges
County gambling laws paid fines
totaling $500 and costs in Police
Court yesterday.
The two men were John A. Ma
honey, 33, of the 1900 block of G
street NE, who was fined 5000 for
two infractions, and James Connor,
48. of the 500 block of Fourth street
Sc, who paid 5000.
Mahoney was arrested by county
police in raids on the Home Stretch
Inn near Forestville, Md, on jan
uary 8 and February g. After first
pleading not guilty following the
first arrest, Mahoney yesterday
pleaded guilty and was fined 5000 on
the first offense and s40O on the Sec
ond. Connor was arrested in the
February raid.
Similar charges against John E.
Miller, rs, of the 240O block of New
ton street NE. who was arrested
along with Mahoney and Connor
were dropped for lack of sufficient
evidence, police said Miller said
that he was merely eating at the
inn when the arrests took place.
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Police Ii. f. A. varney
Cleared Of Charge, Retires

The retirement of Police 1t. frank
A. Varney was in force today after
a Trial Board unanimously cleared
him yesterday Of charges Of striking
a 17-year-old youth.
The lieutenant's retirement,
scheduled for February /, was held
up because Of the charge. He re-
tires after 1S years of service be-
cause of physical disability.
1t. Varney was accused Of strik-
ing Michael Sansalone, 200 block
of First street S.W., last November
at the fourth precinct, where the
officer had taken him. Several fell
low officers corroborated the officers
denial of the charge
The Trial Board was made up of
Inspector William G. Stott, Capt.
Floyd TruScott and Assistant Cor
poration Counsel Chester Gray.
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Gray Veteroy, 97,'
III for Month, Gains
By a stan Correspondent Of The stal

BY a Stan Correspondent Of The Star.
POOLESVILLE, Md, Feb. 10
Despite an illness of nearly month.
John B. Munger, 81, last surviving
Confederate veteran in Montgomery
County, was able to sit up for a
short time today and look over his
seed catalogues in anticipation of
spring.
Mr.. Munger lives with two daugh-
ters, Misses Cora and Beulah
Munger,
A native of Virginia, he enlisted
at 10 in Company I, 10th Infantry,
Gen. Stonewall Jackson's Division,
and fought through many cam
paigns until he was captured at
the Battle of the Wilderness. He
lived at Staunton and Roanoke, Va,
before coming to Poolesville about
Is years ago.
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Maryland Stote Income
And Outgo-Up in '39

BY the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Feb. 10
Maryland took in more-and spent
more-during 1889 than in 1898,
State Controller J. Millard Tawes
disclosed in his fiscal year report
to Gov. O'Conor.
Revenues from all sources
amounted to $66, ,O61 ,555 for 1899,
compared to $61, ,380,911 the preced-
ing year. Expenses, 1899 reckoning
were $67 1852. .297, compared to $50
355 .985 for 1898.
Cash balance at the end of the
1889 fiscal year was $14.889, 733
while at the end of 1898 1t was
SIS $50, ,474.
The report showed a gasoline tax
collection of $10,372 ,568-a new
State record-for 1899.