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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
ELDERLY WOMAN FOUND
DROWNED IN CREEK

Mrs. Bette Parks, aged 65 years,
of near Bloxom, widow of the late
John Parks, was drowned in Muddy
Creek this week. She was buried
near Parksley, Wednesday, afternoon.
Mrs. Parks had made her home for
months with Mrs. Laura Taylor, of
near Bloxom., Ill for some time, she
was last seen Thursday afternoon,
August 20, on the county road leading
from Bloxom to Winterville.
Following her disappearance, search
was made and the body was found
Wednesday morning at 900 O'Clock.
in stream which runs into MUDDY
Creek.
1t was thought that the elderly
woman had wandered there and had
fallen into the stream from a foot
bridge.
Deputies Sheriff Warner Davis and
R. G. Finney, who investigated the
case, stated that on high tide the
depth of the channel was from six
to eight feet.
Mrs. Parks is survived by one son,
Norman Parks, of Bloxom.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
AUTO ACCIDENT FATAL
TO TWO YOUNG MEN

Herman Passwaters, Chester, Pa.
was killed near Bridgeville last Sat-
urday morning in a head-on-collis-
ion between his auto and a lumber
truck. His wife and two daughters
were treated for bruises and lacera-
lions.
Howard S. King, driver of the truck
and a companion, both of Suffolk, Va,
were uninjured. King was held I'M
der $1,000 bail for coroner's inquest
today.
Passwaters is survived by his moth
er, Mrs. Sally B. Miller, Federals-
burg, Md, seven brothers and four
sisters; Sippe and Walton Passwaters
of fredericksburg: Chester, Pohn and
Roland Passwaters of Georgetown; Or
win Passwaters of Chester, and Clar-
ence Passwaters of Seaford; Mrs. FL
mer Russell, Bridgeville, Mrs. Flor
ence Johnson, near Seaford, Mrs. Clara
Paul and Mrs. Nora Highnutt of
Greenwood. The funeral was held at
2 o'clock last Monday afternoon in
Bridgeville.
Charles M. Cox, 81, Frankford
died last Monday morning in the Mil
ford Memorial Hospital from injuries
received last Saturday morning when
a station wagon he was driving ran
off Route 113 in Glendale Swami
and struck tree. He suffered head
injuries and a fractured leg.
State Police said that a passenger
in the vehicle, Harold Rogers Frank
ford, was asleep at the time and es-
capped injury. Damage to the station
wagon was estimated at about $500.
The death sent Delaware's 1910
highway toll up to SO, compared with
81 for the corresponding period of last
year.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
FROM OUR
EXCHANGES
THIEVES AGAIN LOOT
PRIN. ANNE RESTAURANT

For the second time in five weeks
thieves pried open the side window
Of Henry Morris restaurant, Friday
night of last week and made away
with over 500 in cash. The money
according to Mr.. Morris, was taken
from cigarette machines, nickelodior
and pin ball machines damaging them
badly.
The window next to the Taylor store
alley was forced open once before
about five weeks ago. On this &C.
casion approximately $40 in cash and
a few packages of cigarettes and a
small quantity of beer was missing
On this previous break, however, the
marauders failed to burst open the
nickelodion, one cigarette machine and
one of the pin ball machines.
Sheriff I. Fred Phoebus, called on
the case, was assisted by State Po-
lice officer Bowler, who made a
thorough search for finger-prints. A
money box from pin ball machine,
taken during the first robbery, was
found last Saturday morning in the
rear of the Taylor store building un-
red some recently moved tiles. 1t
was through this clue that linked with
the former one. At this time, no one
has been arrested in connection with
the case.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
767 DELAWARE
men CALLED FOR
WAR TRAINING

Tentative estimates made by the
Second Corps Area, Governors Is
land, N. Y, place the number of Del
aware men to be called up for active
military duty under the pending COM
pulsory military training act at 767.
Defense officials said a total of
57,481 men from New York, New Jer
sey and Delaware would be summoned
under the Burke Wadsworth select
i've service bill calling men from 81
to 80 years of age. Of these 1880
would be from New York and 1884
from New Jersey.
Brig-Gen. William Berl, Jr., the adj
jutant general of Delaware, said these
figures conform closely with the es-
innate of the state staff, which has
completed a tentative plan for execu-
ton of the compulsory military train
ing act here, should the act be passed
by Congress.
General Berl said the state plan has
been submitted to the Governor but
is subject to revision. The action OF
Congress in delaying action on the
compulsory traininguntil Nov. Is will
alter details of the plan, General Berl
said.
The original plan provided for call
ing $4,000 men to the services on
Oct. Is, and having 100000 men in
training by the middle of December
The first drawing was to have re-
suited in 238 from Delaware.
The rate of operation of the plar
has now been altered by Congress
action. General Berl said.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
Oyster Season
Indicates Quite
A Large Supply

First reports from conservation in
spectors indicated today that Maryland
can expect Every good" oyster sea-
son.
They said bivalves are large, have
excellent meat and are free from
mussells. From the commercial stand
point, oysters are bringing prices as
high as 60 cents per bushel, inspect
ors declared.
Conservation Commission officials
said last season the prices per bushel
averaged approximately IS cents.
Reporting for the Cambridge dis
trict, Inspector D. G. Kinnamon said:
"Oysters are in very good shape.
The price per buhel is the best I can
remember. Prices per bushel offered
on the rock (are) go cents. just
can't recall if oysters ever were go
cents bushel on opening day (Sep-
TENDER 1. when the longing season
opened.)
William P. Marshall, inspector for
the Herring Bay district, said:
Eight boats operated on bars the
opening day. Oysters are in better
shape than they have been for five
years. They have good size, excel
lent meat and are entirely free from
mussels. Prospects are for a very
good season."
Inspector M. P. Edwards reported
from the Chester River district:
I've taken samples from IL or Is
bars Oysters are clear of mus
sells. They are in good shape and
show wonderful growth"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

inspection Of and naval sites in line with the u
eoyers for air naval bases
English in the world Rear Admiral John
Greensade Brig j. Devers right shown at
Hamilton Bermuda In center u s. Consul William H. Beck
Hm-m-m! WHAT HAVE WE HERE?
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
Aviation Makes
Large Strides In
Last s. Years

Aviation, both military and civil
has made tremendous strides in the 81
years since it's beginning, and has
developed to such an extent that it now
offers splendid opportunities to the
young man about to choose a career
or profession.
The Army Air Corps has the oppor-
tunity for young unmarried citizens
of the United States, not less than 20
nor more than 81 years Of age, with
two years college or equivalent ed
ucation, of excellent character and
sound physique, who desire to be-
come flying cadets.
The course of instruction as a fly
ing cadet requires nine months. The
first 8 months training elementary
is given at civil flying school under
Army supervision; the second (basic)
course, and third advanced course)
8 months training periods are con-
Quoted at Randolph Field and Kelly
Field, both located near San Antonio,
Texas.
The young prospective flying cadet
sees himself standing upon the thresh-
old of the newest branch of a most
ancient professionalism of being a
soldier. Sees himself following in the
footsteps of Rickenbacker, Lindbergh
and many others who have brought
honor and fame to Air Corps, when
he is notified by the Chief of Air
Corps to proceed to "The West Point
of the Air" at Randolph Field. Here
he is taught not only to be an ex-
cellent pilot, but also to be a soldier,
and here he absorbs the Army's long
tradition of service, honor, loyalty
and discipline.
The instant he enters at Randolph
Field his air training starts. At the
end of two weeks preliminary work
his flying training begins: Before
breakfast the cadet has taken part in
mass calisthenics, completes his toll
ct, and cleans his room for Police
Inspection. After breakfast, he has
until TO A. M. to finish putting his
room in order and to prepare for his
morning instruction. After lunch, he
goes to ground school until 800 P. M.
Four afternoons a week he partici-
pates in drill or athletics.
After being taught to fly the cadet
is still not Military Pilot. To be
Military Pilot" he must know
something about the weapons he must
use-his armament"
Upon completion of his course of
training at Randolph Field, the cadet
leaves Randolph Field to journey a
few miles to Kelly Field, the Air
Corps advanced Flying School, to re-
ceive the remainder of the instruction
for the military" part of his long
soughtfor-title military Pilot"
Inquiries regarding the flying cadet
program should be addressed to The
Commanding General, Third Corps
Area, Baltimore, Maryland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

Open springs may be rubbed with
a thin coating Of lemon oil to pre-
vent rusting, but not enough to smear
the mattress. Cover mattress and
throw back over Dashboard of bed
for ventilation,-these are good habits
to have when closing a summer house.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13
HOT OFF THE CREDIBLE

When the screens are taken down
they should be inspected for any need
ed repairs, and wiped off with a rag
slightly moistened with kerosene. They
should be painted if necessary. They
can then be put away covered, in a
dry clean place, ready for use in the
spring.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

We are equipped to do all kinds
of printing. Let us quote you a price
on your next job.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

We have one of the finest equipped
plants on the Shore for turning ou'
high class printing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-09-13

sumo is work for possibly a week to
ten days.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-26
JAP BOMBS FALL
AROUND EMBASSY
u. S. Gunboat In Yanqtze
Is Slightly Damaged
In Attack

CHUNGKING, o c t. 25.-R-
The United States embassy in this
provisional Chinese capital a
rowly escaped destruction today
when three groups of japanese
planes dropped about 10 bombs
around the embassy compound en-
the south bank of the Yangtze
river.
Another bomb dislodged a bould-
er which rolled down the en-
bankment and struck the u S.
nugboat Tutuila. The damage was
very slight, however.
The British river steamer Wanh-
sien was punctured by pieces Of
bombs which fell during the raid
at noon time.
The Canadian mission also was
badly shaken.
About rs casualties were caused
when Sohe Junks were smashed,
but casualties ashore were low.
Japanese officers here reported
that their aircraft had interrupted
traffic on the. newly opened Burma
road with a raid this afternoon
which blasted a bridge across the
Mekong river in Western Yunnan
| province.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-26
New Deal Education
Gains Are Described

NEW YORK, Oct. 25.-Educa-
ton under the New Deal has made
greater gains than any decade in
the history of the United States,
both in its application to children
and to adults.
This fact, cited by the National
Committee of Independent Voters
in a statement today, is shown in
figures revealing that the Roose-
welt administration has built 1000
new schools, repaired $4,000 old
schools, taught 5000, 900 adults to
read and write t h through WPA
classes, reached LOLA, 1874 persons
through forum demonstration ZEN
tiers, held WPA music classes for
3,107, 345 persons and helped L.
1901 900 youths through the National
Youth Administration.
The Independent voters group,
of which Mayor LaGuardia Of New
York is chairman and S a tor
Norris is honorary chair
man, is working for the reelection
of President Roosevelt.
In its statement, the committee
pointed out that of the 1000 schools
built by the New Deal, 1,771 were
erected by the WPA, which also
repaired 8 1902 of the %, 900 schools
renovated. 2
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-26
School Boards Name
Self District Head

CHARLOTTE, Oct. 25.-R-The
18th annual convention of the South
Piedmont District Teachers associa-
ton opened here today with group
meetings sandwiched between gen
eral sessions.
The general theme of the conven-
ton will be, IAN adjusted school
program for meeting present-day
needs of children" At tonight's ses-
sion there will be a panel discus
sion on Building a Stronger Pro-
fession."
The South Piedmont district OF
the North Carolina Association OF
School Boards held a pre-convention
session last night and elected DR..
l. r. Self as Lincclnton president
+. G. Eubanks of Charlotte, vice
president, and DR.. L. Dale Arthur
of Charlotte, secretary.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-26
Agricultural Research
Urged By N. c. Grange

SALISBURY, Oct. 25.-R-A res
olution calling for the establishment
of a permanent agricultural research
program as a necessary factor IN
national defense was adopted by the
State Grange convention, which will
wind up it's sessions here today.
Other resolutions called for re-
a%pportionment of the representa-
tives in the state legislature, a re-
duction in the federal taxes on to-
bacco, and a return to state pro-
hibition.
Agriculture" said e. b. Garrett
of Raleigh, chairman Of the national
defense commission, in making his
report, Should not be left in the
position that it will have to ABSORB
the slack of the after-effects OF
war" B.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-26
IS Men Are Jailed
In Ku Klux Khan Case

SPARTANBURG, S. c., Oct. '25.-
R-Fifteen men were in the county
Jail here today, booked for investf'
cation, in connection with the dis
tribution Of purported Ku Klux Klan
circulars in the business section OF
Spartanburg.
The men, Police Lieutenant Joe
Holt said, were wearing either masks
or dark glasses with their white
robes. They were, officers said. part
of a group of 100 or more robed men
who visited Spartanburg last night
Firearms were found on OF
the men, Holt said, who identified
himself as an Anderson peace Off
Ger. Nine of the prisoners, he said,
told police they were from Ander'
son, three from Greenville and one
from Spartanburg.
The others refused to give either
their names or addresses.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-26
nIXIE'S LlNESMEN
MANY AND ABLE
oozen Or More Southern
ers Seeking For. All
America Honors
nv ROMNEY

~ 'ANTA, Oct. 25.-R-When
Tor linemen are grown, Dixie
seatba]l will grow 'em-or mighty
s soon import them:
sou1 a wear when top-flight teams
dominating the East, Midwest,
ss lr and Pacific Coast, the
9o on South is overrun with more
o os1e ends, tackles, guards and cen
ears than it can keep track Of.
tei dozen or more are ranking can
s:sates for All-America, including
,ne+ Seasons guard Ed Molinski of
tennessee and end Paul SEVERN of
1'0 tennessee, apparently headed
4or another Southeastern title and
y likely p%ost-season bowl bid, prob
XIV has more brilliant linemen
than any one other school in the
nation. Both first string guards,
Mo1inski and Bob Suffridge, are
ranking contenders for All-Amer-
IT,. So is Abe Shires, gigantic
tackle. And two Vol centers, Cap
tsin Norbert Ackermann and his
relief. Ray Graves, are rated as
tons along with a sophomore end,
Al Hust.
Alabama has tackle Fred Davis
and a brilliant end, Holt Rast-
both mentioned for All-America,
Illus Big John Wyhonic, a driving
Guard who may rate All-confer-
ence.
Over in the Southern conference,
Wake Forests John Jet and Glenn.
sons Joe Blalock are challenging
SEVERN for All-America, while Pat
Preston, Wake Forest tackle, Alex
Winterson, Duke tackle, Gwynn
Novel;, North Carolina guard, Big
Joe John Mania, Duke guard, and
Billy Walker, v. M. I. guard, have
also attracted, national mention.
Bob Barnett of Duke and Van.
derbilt's Bob GUIDE are rated two
of the best centers in the business.
Florida puts its hopes on guard
Mush Batista. Mississippi's George
Kinard is in the running for SINH.
lar honors. along with Hawk Ca.
vette, Georgia Techs p I'm t i n 6
guard, Tulane's injured power.
houses, Claude Groves and Tom.
my O'Boyle, and Louisiana States
J. W. Goree.
Bob Ison of Goeriga Tech and
Buddy Elrod of Mississippi State
are rates as two of the b e S I
flankmen in the country.
More than a half-dozen tackles
are contenders in the All-Confer.
ence squabble, including Auburn's
recently-injured Chef Bulger, Ken.
.ucky's John E j b e r, Louisiana
States sophomore Jack Barrett,
Mississippi's Bill Hazel, Georgia
Techs Red Muerth, and E i e
Biandin and Charley Dufour of Tu.
lane. -. z
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-26
Wallace Girl Aids In
Editing Special Issue

RALEIGH, Oct. 25.-The first Is
sue of The Acorn" monthly literary
magazine of Meredith college stud
ents, just off the press, is a memorial
Issue to the late Miss Ida Poteat, TOT
over 40 years professor Of art at the
college. Material for the special edl-
llon was assembled during the sum-
.ner by Miss Betty Brown MacMlllan
VI Ihomasville, the new editor.
Inc staff of the Acorn which pre-
pared the issue includes Loleta
Aenan, of Wallace, senior editor.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-26

Vatican City. with an area of
1887 acres, is the smallest coun-
try in the world.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-10-31
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE

To this point. the defenders
also played alike, West holdlns
his heart ]. diamond Q-S and cluf
O, and East his diamond JIG ane
club J-6. But when South played
his spade 9 to the tenth trick the
West players chose different dis.
cards. At one table. West tossed
off his club Q and East, of course,
his CLUB S. The declarer then
played his spade Z and the double
squeeze was on. West had to keep
his heart to guard the dummy's
9, SO threw his diamond 8. The
heart was then tossed from dunn.
my. East now was squeezed be-
tween the club and his two dia-
monds, so declarer got the last
two tricks.
At the other table, when the
spade 9 was played on the tenth
trick, West discarded his diamond
s and kept the club Q and heart ].
Thus he protected the singletons
of the enemy's two holdings, so
that his partner then could safely
guard the diamond doubleton. AS
a consequence, declarer had to
lose the final trick, no matter
what he did.
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Dow
FORMULA

10 MOST soot players. q dou-
= squeeze IS an Intricate enough
opposition to understand. Those
Tho learn its component parts. so
that they ca build one them
selves. are not always able to rec
ognize when Al opponent is trying
10 build one. And those who get
so that they can usually spot such
an effort by the opposition are not
necessarily familiar with the ways
70 thwart it. Sometimes it cannot
be stopped. but if q player knows
the formula for beating i, he may
be able 10 grasp MS chance.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-10-31

DR.. ClcuGea.ng will answer
questions Of general interest
only, and then only through
his column.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-10-31

from the threats Of people in the
North and on the Atlantic Sea-
board into guinea pigs, he had a
more severe form of inflammation
than with the Southern cultures.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-10-31
Some Facts On
Regional Infections

from the threats Of people in the
North and on the Atlantic Sea-
board into guinea pigs, he had a
more severe form of inflammation
than with the Southern cultures.
Poor Ventilation
If the environment Of the ex>
detrimental animal is changed-if
one group is brought up in condi-
tons Of cold resembling the North
ern winter, and another in condl-
tons resembling our Southern
climate, the reaction to organisms
differ. This is paralleled by obscr-
vatiOns that mastoiditis is all over
the country a winter and spring
disease. The peak is reached after
a gradual rise beginning in De-
cember and January until in
March the largest number of cases
is found. Then the incidence be-
gins to drop off until August with
q maximum of sunshine and a
more regulated and even tempera-
ture.
Another factor plays a part. In
cold weather people arc kept in
doors in poorly ventilated rooms
and the chances of breathing in
someone else's germs are much
better.
The old doctrine of the sceC and
the soil was never better illus
trated. Undoubtedly there is a
lesson for those subject to these
respiratory infections .- a lesson
which common sense has long
taught them to respect - that A
SoJourn in warm climate dur
ing the winter is Il definite safe
guard to their health.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Mrs. B., Detroit, AiIch.-"W ha;
Is the difference between goitcl
and thyroid?"
Answer - When the thyrolc
gland is enlarged it is cal,"h 2ultr,
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

r"-N' .l-NH NtN.' w I-Ito
Mrs. B., Detroit, Mich. -" VIVA;
Is the difference between goitcl
and thyroid?"
Answer - When the thyrolc
gland is enlarged it is cal,"h %ultci
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-10-31
al distribution in North America.

al distribution in North America.
MaS,oiditiS is likely to follow an
infection of the middle car. cspc-
/ cially in children, amt infection
of the middle ear comes from in
fiction of the throat. The infec-
ton is usually due to 4 germ called
the hcmulytic Strcptrcoccus and
this germ is found in many human
throatS. These carriers may in
feet others or ~ times their own
germs may turn cantakcrouS and
bite them, causing middle car in
lection.
Alcag the,Gulf Coast
DR.. Lynch points out that along
the Gulf CcaSt from Texas to
Florida there are relatively few
cases Gf maStCiditis in proportion
10 the population. As one goes up
the Eastern Scaboard the eases
increase. until in New England
the peak is reached. The same is
true Of the mississippi Valley
the further north we go the more
cases of maStoi,iitis we encounter.
Certainly this is also true OF IN
fammatioa Of the sinuses OF the
acusc ur chronic.
But when cultures are made
from the threats of people in vari-
Gus parts Of the country, the strep-
tOcoccus is found distributed
pretty generally throughout - in
sections where maStoiC!itis Is prev
alent. as well as where it is rare.
But Dr.. Lynch made til interest
ing observation that viru.HNce OF
all these organisms is ne the
same. When he injected culi,seS
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-10-31

Declares at t,ro tables Of a
duplicate game tried to make
their contracts BY means Of dou-
bic squeezes. playing the tricks in
the same order. One made the
double squeeze. but the other was
thwarted. In each case, the first
nine tricks went the same-two
hearts. four spades, the diamond
K, the club A and K. Each left the
diamond AT, heart 8 and club 8
In the dummy, and in his own
hand the spade OF, diamond 10
and club 10.