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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-16
DOLLAR DAYS
FOR POCOMOKE
FEB. l9th--2Oth
Large Supplies Of Merchandise
Have Been Bought By Par
ticipating Stores
FINAL COOPERATIVE
EVENT OF THE SEASON

Pocomoke's biggest and most out
standing sales event of the year is
dollar Days." This year the mer-
chants of the city have selected Mon
day and Tuesday, February 18th and
goth.
This is not last minute thought.
Merchants have been preparing for
this event for weeks and have wait
ed only for weather conditions to
clear befre selecting their dates.
Large supplies of merchandise have
been bought by every participating
merchant and will be offered to buy
ers far below actual value. In addi-
ton seasonal merchandise will be of
fered at sharp reductions and goods
already in stock will be marked, in
many instances, far below cost.
It's an event you can't afford to
miss. On these two days the pur-
chasing power of your dollar will be
doubled and tripled. Keep POGO
moke's Dollar Days in mind, Monday
and Tuesday, February 10Th and goth.
Buy from stores displaying the Of
ficial dollar day pennants.
This is positively the final coopera-
tive sales event of the present season.
If you want bargains now is the time
to get them. The names of participa-
ting merchants will be found in adv.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-16
GOV. AND MRS. O'CONOR
ON TRIP TO FLORIDA

Governor and Mrs. Herbert r.
O'Conor, accompanied by small par
ty of friends, will leave Friday after
noon for Mani, Florida, for a stay
of ten days to two weeks. It will
be the first holiday the Governor has
taken since he went to the Coast last
summer for the Annual Convention
for the American Bar Association, in
San Francisco.
Among those accompanying the
Governor, will be Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph Fl. A. Rogan, the Governors for
mer law partner, and Judge and Mrs.
w. Henry Noeth.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-16

, This fiend entered the house with
an accomplice- perhaps with two.
They demanded money from Mrs. Pill
chard who gave them what she had
$18. Then one of them attacked and
criminally assaulted. She broke a.
way before being the victim of fur
Their ravishing and ran to the attic
of her house. She climbed out DOR
mer window, and lay concealed in the
angle of the roof and window. In
her escape, she was fired at and
struck in the back by a bullet fired
from pistol in the hands of one Of
the brutes.
The brutes evidently thought she
had left the house, but were at a loss
to know how she disappeared and
they came back to look for her. She
was wise enough to remain where
she was, and even discarded a white
apron she wore so that the lights her
pursuers flashed around the house
might not focus on this, and reveal
her hiding place.
Here, she remained till the dawn
OF Monday morning when a mill hand,
Robert Manuel discovered her situa-
ton. The fire company from Stock
ton, rescued her from her perilous
position. She was Immediately car
ried to the hospital in Salisbury,
where she is reported in "fair condi-
tion." 1t was feared that pneumonia
might result from her exposure on
the roof.
Two male negroes have been men
toned in connection with the case,
Continued on Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-16
FRED Herring IS
APPOINTED AS
BUSINESS MNCR.
VIII Have Charge OF Business
End Of Base Ball In POGO
moke City This Year
WILL IMPROVE LOOKS
OF THE PLAYING FIELD

Mr.. Arthur Ehlers, former owner
of the Pocomoke City franchise in
Eastern Shore Base Ball League,
strolled into town on Monday last,
much to the surprise of his many
friends here. He was headed South.
Mr.. Ehlers was accompanied by Mr..
Frederick Herring, of Washington, D.
c., who was introduced as the recent
ly appointed business manager for
the local club and who will take up
an immediate residence in Pocomoke.
Both these gentlemen spoke very
enthusiastically about the prospects
Continued on Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-16
RETURNS TO NEW YORK

DR.. Mary C. Traylor has returned to
New York after spending some time
with her uncle, Mr.. R. c. Taylor and
Mrs. Taylor. Among those gathered
at the station Sunday to say goodbye
as she boarded the train for New
York were: Mr.. and Mrs. r. C. Tay-
lor, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Mariner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Duncan, Mr..
and Mrs. Marion Duncan, Mrs. Char
les Powell, Miss Rosa Duncan, Miss
Peggy Lou Mariner, Miss Betty Tay-
lor and Master Donald Mariner.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-16
MURDER ROBBERY. RAPE COMMIT TEL
At STOCKTON By NEGROES sun. NIGHT
~
from the
Democrats Pen

In the face of grim tragedy which
has stalked abroad in our fair county
this week, and the shadow of which
is still lowering over the hearts and
minds of all residents of Worcester
it is hard to think of other than SER
ious things; Chirps really have
changed to Clasps.
What has happened within the past
few days, has hardly been equalled in
the annals of Shore crime; perhaps
the Berlin affair comes as close, and,
perhaps was as horrible. But think
of the situation: A respectable, thrift
ty white farmer, sitting at home, with
his wife, goes to answer summons
at his door. He is without warning,
killed as he stood, murdered by a
Negro with a shot gun.
The fiend accompanied by one, or
maybe more, pals, enters the house
and adds robbery to his killing. He
demands money from the woman
made widow moment or two be-
1OFe. OH0 gives It'll oil Sic udS-d
paltry $18. He then proceeds to the
third act in this awful drama-he
adds the horror of criminal assault.
Before this orgie could include the
other assailants, the woman flees to
the attic of her home, climbs out a
dormer window and conceals herself
in the angle of the roof and window,
where she remains till discovered
when the light of the next day re-
veals the situation.
There's the picture: A -blooded,
premeditated, savagely executed, das-
tardly attack; unprovoked, unwar-
rantable; an exhibition of murderous
instincts, race hatred, and Unsuitable
lust; an event which occurred on the
birthday anniversary of a great
American, who is cannonized almost
by the Negro race as their deliverer
from servile bondage-what blast
ing argument against the possibility
of good American citizenship ever
Continued On Page y
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-16
ELKS' LODGE
CLOSE ON HEELS
OF The LEADERS
"Works" Leading The Elks By
Only Few Points In The
Bowling Tournament

The "Works" bowling team is still
at the top of the tournament which
has been in progress for some months
at Bunting's Alleys, but they are be-
ing closely pursued by the "Elks''
rollers, who have won one less game
and lost the same number.
On Thursday of last week., the
Methodists caught the leaders off
guard and went home shouting to the
tune of 1861 pins to 1928, a margin
of 228. Bill Hardester, of the vic
tors, was high roller with 415 pins
for the three games.
On Monday last, the Methodists
came back with their revival of
strength and showed the way to the
Alley Cats, by score of 1850 pins to
1897. Derrick Parsons, of the church.
men turned in a score of sol pins for
the three games.
On Tuesday the "Elks" used the
"Works" as door mats and scored
1914 pins to 1882 for the "Works."
Ben Cohen was high scorer for the
"Elks" counting 494 pins.
On Wednesday, the Firemen extin-
guished the Rotary Club, 1929 pins
to l415-a close score. George Bunt-
ing, of the Rotarians was high fling
er with 419 pins.
The standing of the teams to date
iS az follows.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-16
WEATHER FORECAST

Clear and cold today, tomorrow
rising temperature.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-16
UNION SERVICES FOR
NEXT SUNDAY MORNING

The Pocomoke City firemen and the
members of the Ladies Auxiliary will
worship with the members of Salem
Methodist Church Sunday morning,
services beginning at Ii o'clock.
In the evening at 7:30 the Union
service will be held with Rev. Stewart
in the pulpit.
Mid-week prayer meeting will be
held in the Bethany Methodist Church
on Wednesday evening and Rev.
Wootten will speak.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-16
HARVEY PILCHARD SLAIN.
MRS. PILCHARD SHOT AND
CRIMINALLY ASSAULTED
Negro Suspects Arrested And Lodged In Western Shore
Jail. Two Women And Two Men Are Transferred
From The Snow Hill, Worcester Co. Jail
LARGE POSSES OF POLICE AND CITIZENS SCOUR
WOODS AND SWAMPS FOR MAIN SUSPECT

of the the County,
committed Sunday evening" at the home of Mr.
Harvey Pchad these respectable people living Stock
ton.
About o'clock the evening, Mr. Plchard
to his house When he opened it, he shot
where he STOOD killed by charge from shot in the hands of
burly negro.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-16

ael, an angel sent from heaven by
God TO take In death a mother q
born twins. Because Michael
didn't follow Gods command. when
the mother said that children could
not live without parents, God pun
ished him by sending him TO earth
to live. When he learned three
lessons he could return to heaven.
The lessons were; love exists in
man, man is denied the hight 10
know when he is TO die, and chill
dren can live without parents or
relatives, but not without God.
These Michael learned in the home
OF Simon, shoemaker, after which
he assembled to heaven in a flame
of fire.
Santa Claus was present, in the
person of Ralph Witherspoon.
Committees in charge OF the par
ty included: decorations. Miss
Rose Marie Service, Houghton,
Robert Urquhart, Detroit, and NJ SIS
Genevieve Lowry, Fort Wayne,
Ind, president of the Westminster
League; supper. Miss Barbara
Geddis. Ypsilanti. and Donald Rid
dering. Melvindale; music. Miss
Jean Bagnall. Cedarville
The meeting was the last until
after the Christmas vacation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-16
Party Enjoyed by
Sigma Mu Sigma

Sigma Mu Sigma members enjoy
ed a Christmas party Saturday eve
ming at the fraternity house. At
tractive decorations of pine and
spruce boughs were placed about
the mantle-piece. red candles in
white holders were on the tables,
and mistletoe was conferred over
doorway
Refreshments OF coffee and
doughnuts were served in the libra
ny. where a brightly decorated
tree stood.
Chaperones and guests included:
Prof and Mrs. George a. Willough-
by, Prof. and Mrs. Harry T. Wood.
Leonard Menzi, Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph ID. Bruce and Mrs. Florence
l.. Lyman.
Harold Chamberlain, Auburn, n.
Y. was in charge of the refresh
merits. while Ray Barber, Chelsea,
headed the decorations committee
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-16
Tableaux Provided
by Wesleyan Guild

A beautiful Christmas service
was held at the Methodist Church
Sunday evening, in which the IVES
leyan Guild participated
The four choirs of the church
opened the service with anthems
Members of the Wesleyan Guild
then participated in the picturiza-
tion of the first Christmas, by a
series of well executed tableaux
The four scenes presented were:
The Annunciation' The Shep-
herd Scene, THE Manger-the.
Alteration of the Shepherds and
Wise Men, and The Presentation
in the Temple.
Edward Bowles. Detroit, was mar
rator.
Cast OF characters included.
Mary, Miss Josephine Nusich
Detroit. Joseph. Robert Taber.
Ypsilanti: Angel. Miss Marjorie
Dean, Flint; Shepherds, De mar
Crisp, Fayette. o., Harlan Town
send, Pittsford. John Huffman, Je-
rome, and Arthur Gibbs. Ypsilantl:
w lSt men i1dIOlu v lbllluut AZ
pena, Robert Gibbs, Ypsilanti, and
Charles Cogar, Clarksburg. w. Va.
Simeon. Arthur Meilberg, Che
boygan.
Ushers were: Miss Grace Simp-
son Brighton: Miss LA Shick, Davi-
son: Miss Mary Jane Schlossstein,
Belleville: Miss Christine Powers.
Vermontville; and Miss f sic Pur-
chase. Muskegon Hgts.
Those helping with costumes and
lighting included: Miss jeanette
Richards, South Haven: Miss Mar
garet Vroman; Miss Dorothy Nell
berg; Miss Barbara Hubbell. Plym-
outh; Lansing Gilbert, Royal Oak;
and Winton Payne. Perrinton.
The White Gift offering was
taken to be sent to the children ;
home at Redford.
The next meeting OF the Wesley
an Guild will be after the Christ
mas vacation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-16
Newman Club Told Of Nazi
Influence in Europe Today

Rev. Norman Weyand. S. j.. on
the faculty of the University Of
Detroit, compared the European
student to the American college
boy or girl, In an interesting
speech given at the Newman Club
communion breakfast Sunday
morning in Charles McKenny Hall.
Over 80 were present.
Father Weyand. who was study
ing in Austria in the spring of 1888
when the Nazis took over, describ-
ed the overnight changes in the
universities. In one university, he
said that the entire English facul-
ty was removed, and because the
Nazis had not yet secured someone
from Germany to take over the ad-
ministrative offices. they put a
young medical student in the po-
sition OF president of the college.
Father Weyand said that the
students of Germany. Russia. and
Italy are taught only what the gov
eminent wants them to know. Any
man who is scholar and is search
ing for truth has no opportunity
in Germany. he asserted. Instead
of the students being trained to
think for themselves, they are
taught to accept only what the
state accepts as truth. "Blindly
cbey-.don't think" is the German
instruction, the speaker stated.
On the other hand, Father Wey-
and said. there is a distinct diff
ference in the United States. One
of the most priced possessions is
freedom of speech. But" caution
ed Father Weyand, Liberty of
speech is far different, than UNI
limited freedom of speech.
Once people lose the belief in
God, and in the inalienable rights
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-16
s. w. Augusta News

Mr. and Mrs, Romley Block. Mon
roe. and Robert Kerr. Milan.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Pell and
son James. South Npsilanu. visited
Mr.. and Mis-. Carl Foss and son
Donald and Nj. and Mrs. Edward
Foss sunday and We're supper
guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Murray
visited Mrs. Cora Wilbur. near
Whitaker. sunday evening.
William Wanty Detroit spent
the week end With his parents. Mr.
and Mrs Carl E. VANITY and fam
lily.
Nh and Mrs Frank Nueyerith
and two sons. Dearborn. visited
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Nueverith
and Mr. a2d Mrs. Karl Nueyerith
sunday afternoon and evening and
We're supper guests.
Those from here who attended
the basketball game az Lincoln
school Friday evening We're Ivan
Gray. Charles Kempher, Jr Robert
Lentz. Kenneth Co e. Dale Lyoa.
Yvonne. and Jack Burns and
friend. Gloria Mae Myers Mrs lncz
Burns and Mrs. Stella lmhof
Sunday visitors and dinner
guests OF Mr. and Mrs Frank
Blossey We're Mr. and Mrs Willis
Blossey. Detroit. and Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Shrmer. Dearborn Mrs.
Blossey accompanied the Shirmers
home Sunday evening where she
visited until Monday evening when
they brought her home
Thursday even ng visitors OF Mr.
and Mrs Irving Gray Were Jack
Shilling and William Carnkey, ANA
Arhor
Mr. and Mrs Karl Nueyerith Wee
visitors in Ypsilanti Saturday ai-
ternoon
Nh and Mrs. Emil Lyon wee
visitors in Ann Arhor and Npsilan;i
Saturday afternoon
Several relatives from Toledo.
o. visited at the Elmer NoUnss
home over the week end.
Mrs cole, mother OF Robert Cole.
returned to her ~home in Dayton.
O., after a visit OF a few days with
her son and family
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Pascha.
near Willis. visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Blossey Sunday
Sunday visitors OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Snowba were their daugh.
ter. Lucille and husband Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ +. Touse and son. Joan
Robert. Belleville.
Mr. and Mrs. ora Heath made a
business trip to Adrian Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lyon spent
Sunday in Ann Arbor where they
attended the meeting and potluck
dinner Of the Auxiliary Canton
number 80.
Elmer Youngs spent Saturday IN
( Toledo where he visited his wife
and found her much improved. He
also visited several relatives and
1 friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lyon visited
Mr.. and Mrs. George Golf and son
in Carleton Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Keller were
visitors in Dundee Tuesday eve
ming.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-16

said lingeringly, -rolonging the
moment. g.
The other girls eyes were quick
to read what was written on Kits
face. She turned swiftly, saying,
Bring it over, will you? l don't
want my stew to burn"
She was scooping it onto two
soup plates when Kit came to her
door. Thanks" she said. IT'S
kinda lonesome eating alone. Had
your supper yet ?"
Kit shook her head. She felt she
ought to go, but her feet were
rooted in that room.
That's swell! 1 nate to eat
alone. This stewll put heart
into a ditch digger. VIII you cut
some bread?"
Kit cut bread and studied her
hostess with side-long glances.
She thought: She looks like a
frowsy angel.
Angels, she supposed, didn't
wear soileA Hmonos or bleach
their hair. BNtshe had no way Of
knowing, since no angel had pre-
sented either helpful or purely
celestial appearance when she
needed one
This ones name was Fran LIE
Maze, she said.
Kit ate, scarcely talking until
the second bowl was emptied.
Then she probed:
you in show business, Fran 20
I'm and out. Out at the moment.
How about your"
Kit nodded. Out" she said sue
cinctly.
Tough"
They nodded to each other
shortly.
Il got a call today for a turn
in a kind Of night club. Went
through my whole routine and
when l get through the guy has
the nerve to ask me can l sing.
l hafta tell him no l can't sing.
Does he care that l had eight years
in Vaudeville doing one Of the
SWEETEST dancing acts that ever
did forty weeks? Mo-"
Kit nodded alphabetically. II
know. If we could only show them
what we can do. It's the chance
that counts"
Fran cut generous slice OF
bread and spread it with jam.
Have a piece of poor mans pie"
she urged, putting 1t on Kits
plate. whats your act"
II don't have an act. only sing
At least, I used to think / could,
but now I don't even get chance
to show people"
The mascara weighted lashes
narrowed meditatively. "You can
sing, huh? Can you pick up a
dance routine? Or have you got a
job? she asked, adding the last
question for politeness' sake.
Kit said, I'm out Of a job. Out
OF darn near everything. Il
might be able to pick up a dance
routine. never did anything like
that"
The other girl rummaged in the
pocket Of her kimono and found
battered cigaret. She offered 1t to
Kit.
Kit shook her head.
What dds you do, youngster?
Tell Aunt Fanny the whole story.
We may be able to plot some
thing"
There isn't much to tell you. l
come from a small city and sang
in a choir. then for the local radio
station. When my aunt died had
a little money and came to New
York Everybody back home
thought had future, ] wanted
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-16
Holiday Theme of
Christian Youth
Fellowship Service

Christmas Youth Fellowship held
a Christmas worship service in the
auditorium OF the Baptist Church
Sunday evening.
Miss Kathleen Shannon, direc-
tor of the organization, led the de-
votlons. She read Longfellows
Christmas Bells" as a call to
worship.
Miss Eleanor Stoltz. Ypsilanti,
played Midnight Bells" on the VIC
lin, with Miss Marie Turner. Ypsi-
lanti, accompanying her at the
piano.
Miss Alice Darrejian, Detroit.
sang a beautiful solo, "Cantique
De Noel.
The scripture lesson of the Wise
Men was read by Miss Shannon.
Mrs. w. r. Shaw read Van
Dyck's story OF the "Other Wise
Men.
The group picture for the Aurora,
Michigan State Normal College
yearbook, was taken.
Delicious refreshments were en-
joyed.
Members wrapped packages for
the Christmas project undertaken
by the Christian Youth Fellowship,
which will provide gifts to make u
happier Christmas for two under
privileged children.
The meeting closed by the mem
beers singing Christmas carols,
while standing in the candle-lit
room.
over 60 attended the service.
The next meeting will be a Fire
side Chat Jan. 5. at the home Of
Miss shannon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-16
Dance Enj0yttY)y
ri Delta Theta

Pi Delta Theta sorority members
enjoyed dance Saturday evening
in the Mems Lounge OF Charles
McKenny Hall.
Christmas decorations. including
evergreen and candles, carried the
holiday theme.
Several alumni returned for the
dance.
Refreshments were enjoyed in
the cafeteria.
Chaperones and guests were: Dr.
and Mrs. ~ l.. Garrison, Mr.. and
Mrs. y. c. Green, Mrs. Florence
l.. Lyman. Mr.. and Mrs. Volney
Jones, and Mrs. Mile Baltzer.
Miss Betty Ashbacker, Luding.
ton. and Miss Eleanor McWethy,
Saginaw, were co-chairmen of the
party.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-16
CHAPTER TWO

KIT REILLY'S heels made NO
sound on the uncarpeted stairs
Kit was walking on her toes. She
wished for no accidental meeting
with her landlady. The angle of
the accidental would have been en-
tirely on her side; Mrs. Mccarthy
would have welcomed it.
Quick, light steps, more earpest
than eager, brought her to the
third floor landing and the harbor
of her own room.
Opening and closing the door
softly, she reached for the switch
that illuminated the room from a
single overhead bulb. Leaning
against the door. she closed her
eyes. shutting from view the white
iron bed, a sagging wicker rocker
and single table topped with a
clutter Of books. a tin bread box
and a small, red plush dachshund.
Hi, Hercules!" she said to the
latter.
She sucked in her breath.
Speaking Of dogs" she muttered,
and removed her shoes tenderly.
The walk from the Consolidated
building uptown to Greenwich Viii
lage had been a sore one. An
empty stomach and empty hopes
has added no cheer to her odyssey
The condition Of her stomach en-
gagged her as an aromatic scent
suggesting cooking vegetables,
sweeter to her than the perfumes
Of Araby. waited through the tran
som.
She picked up the little red dog
and said to its silly, inanimate lit
tie face, such bore to dine with
the Vanderriches tonight, Hercu-
les. don't believe I'll dine at all"
Carefully she put him back on
the table and sat down in the rock
er. pressing her fingers to her tenn
Piles. Her momentary gallantry
was done; neither her flesh nor her
spirit could carry - with the
make believe.
There was quick light tap on
her door and she rose to open II,
expecting to find Mrs. Mccarthy.
The reassuring speech she had
prepared against the moment died
on her lips when she saw II was
stranger standing there. The girl
with the untidy yellow hair, Kit
remembered, had moved into the
room across the way a few days
before.
Got match, honey?" she
asked in a hearty voice.
For a moment Kits face was
blank; she stood silent. blinking
Across the hall. back Of her WISH
tor. the door to lighted room
stood open. and through that door
came the full. devastating scent Of
the cooking food.
She inhaled deeply. Yes. I've
got a match-somewhere," she