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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-01-05

and Mrs. George Holloway on Chinco-
| league
Mr.. Harry Merritt of Wilmington,
Del, spent the Christmas holidays
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. B.
Merritt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Sharpley
spent the Christmas holidays with
relatives in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hart, of AL
lentown, Pa, spent part of the holi-
days at their home here.
Miss Ruth Brimer, of Wilmington,
Del, spent part of the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lora Brim-
err.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank johnson and
daughter, Margaret, Mr.. and Mrs,
Thomas Wilkerson and children, of
Pocomoke City, were dinner guests
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Merrill on Christmas Day.
Mr.. Robert Powell, Jr., of Phila-
delphia, Pa, spent part of the Christ
mas holidays with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Powell.
Mrs. Harold McCleary and daugh-
ter, Sara Lou, spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Melvin at Chin
colleague.
Mr.. Bert Taylor of Salisbury, spent
Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Matthews.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hancock, Mr.
Beauford East, of New Church, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Ward, Miss Esther
Ward of Snow Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lie Brown were dinner guests Sunday
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. George P
Hearthway.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Ellis and son.
Thomas, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Derrickson at Chinco-
league.
Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes Hastings, an
nounce the birth of son, Lawrence
Rhodes, on Wednesday, December 20
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Merritt and
son, David, of Wilmington, spent the
holidays with Mrs. Merritt's parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Pilchard.
Miss Elva Pointer spent the week
end with friends at New Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Hill, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Merrill, Jr., and son,
Billy, Mrs. Ella Paradis and Miss FL
va Dryden spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman johnson at Salisbury.
Mrs. B. R. Powell spent part of last
week with her daughter and son-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Stiles in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Stewart and
daughter, Rose Lee, of Pocomoke City
spent Sunday in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. C. Merritt.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Davis enter
tanned at dinner in honor of Mr.. Davis
10Th birthday. The guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Will Ward and daughter,
Phyllis, of Pocomoke City, Mr.. and
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-01-05
BOLD ATTEMPT AT
ROBBERY IN CRISFIELD

An attempted, bold daylight rob-
berry was frustrated in Crisfield last
week when customers entering the
store of Mr.. I. Columbus Sterlin, on
the corner of Somerset and Chesa-
peake avenues, frightened two would
be bandits from the premises after
they had attempted to find the cash
drawer in the establishment and af-
ter knocking the owner to the floor
and taking his gun.
Two young men, described as we'll
dressed strangers, entered the store
at approximately 1880 A. NJ, and
found Mr.. Sterling sitting by the
stove. They asked to be shown some
mems clothing but the proprietor ex-
planned that he handled only women's
clothing and accessories.
After being told that, they still lin
gered around suspiciously and were
there when a customer came in to
make a purchase. The customer at.
tempted to pay for the goods bought
with five dollar bill but Mr.. Ster.
ling, having the idea in mind that the
two men were intent on robbing him
refused to take the money and make
change, thereby giving away the 10.
cation of his cash drawer.
AS soon as the customer had de-
parted Mr.. Sterling again explained
that he handled no mems clothing
and asked the men to leave but they
stated that until they found his mon
ey drawer they would not leave. One
was behind the counter searching
when other customers came in anC
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-01-05

Maryland State Horticultural Society.
He has for many years been espec-
ialy interested in the public schools
system and was the first president of
the Dorchester County Parent-Teach-
ers Association and the first presi-
dent of the Hurlock Parent Teachers
Association. In 1924 he was appoint
ed by the late Governor Richie as a
member of the Dorchester County
School Board, where his services prov
ed to be of great value, and where
he contributed much toward the i'm
provement of the county school sys-
tenn.
He has long been actively interest
ed in the public affairs of his county,
and his record of services to his con-
stituents has been an enviable one.
With his large and varied expert
ence in business, in agriculture, and
as member of the Maryland Legis-
lature, Mr.. Higgins should be emf
nently qualified to best serve the in
terests of the people of the First Con-
gressional District in the United
States Congress.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-01-05

Put dry cake and macaroons thru
a food chopper and use in ice cream,
or add to whipped cream, with few
pieces of candied fruit, for an attrac-
tive dessert. Chocolate cake crumbs
folded with the whipped cream will
give quite a pronounced chocolate fla
vor.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18
County Court
Jury Trials


Julian Hart and Tom Bobbitt were
CHARGED in Recorders court WedneS-
day before Judge Il. Z. Clements
with being drunk and disorderly, as
Sault with deadly weapon and with
indecent exposure. \ jury found
them guilty Of being drunk and dis
orderly only. Hart was given SIN
months on the roads. commitment
not to iSSue upon payment of 4 fine
of $50 and the costs, and 50 to J. II.
Wilson for property destroyed He
must also show good behavior tor
the next - months. Bobbltt was
fined SO and costs, or six months
on the roads and must show good
behavior for the next ~ months.
S. ". Tart, charged with larceny
pleaded guilty to forcible trespaSS-
ing. and prayer for judgment was
continued upon payment OF the
costs. and not be convicted Of VIC
lating any criminal law in Vance
county tor the next two years.
At today'S session Of the court,
Betty Stewart was not guilty OF
careless and reckless driving.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18
Morning Fire
DanagesHome
Of Mrs. Lewis

The home of Mrs H. M. Lewis, at
the corner of Turner avenue and
Zcnc street, was considerably dam
need by fire this morning about
1920 o'clock, with additional dam
age being done by Il heavy stream
of water firemen were forced TO
Diay on the blaze to BRING it under
.uutrul.
Fire Chief Cooper G.. Ellis had not
estimated the damage done shortly
after the fire.
When fircmen arrived, 4 large
portion Of the roof was ablaze, with
me fire gaining rapid Roadway.
FirCmen said chimney TO the
auuSe burned out earlier in the
and it is thought a spark
settled on the Shingled roof. IgnIlng
I. Heaviest burning was above an
upstairs bathroom, with the roof
falling in on this section of the
lomc Fire ate its way from the
bathroom roof to the roof of the
aouSc proper, doing much damage
there.
Quick work on the part of fire
men held the damage TO minimum.
After the major portion Of the blaze
,ad been brought under control,
rirCmCn used small booster hose
line to cXtinguiSh smoldering por-
lions of the roof, and in this man.
ucr held down some of the water
damage.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18

\ total of 81 births in Vance
county during the month OF March'
compIred with 4 total OF 10 deaths
druIns the same period, gave the
stork : big lead over the grim
re3ucr for the month.
There were 81 boys and 70 slrI
habieS born during March; 10 white
rhiidry0 and II Negroes, according
~ The vital statistics report released
TODAY by Dr.. y. D. Gregg, Vance
county health officer. Deaths m
Guided ten whites and nine Negroes
- males and six females.
Heart disease again led the causes
of deaths in the county. with tour
deaths attributed TO this cause. Pneu-
monia and kidney disease each &C
counted for three deaths: cerebral
ncmoryhage Was given rs the cause
of TWO deaths: tuberculosis. cancer.
cum shot. suicide, grippe or m
flyenla each accounted tor one
death. and the cause OF death was
listed rs not known" in two cases.
Deaths according 10 age groups
,ycrr listed as follows: 70 10 years,
) deaths: 80 70 10 years, 3 deaths:
~ to 80 years, 3 deaths: 90 to 6O
wears. , deaths: 50 TO 20 years
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18

The dolls, representing members o.
family from 1850 TO 1851 IN d
colonial garden, which were Oh dlS-
play at the home of Mrs. j. {. Coop
er, in connection with the garden
pilgrimage Wednesday and To-Day,
were eXQuisitely made, with attGh-
ton given to even the smallest oc-
tails of their costumes.
Inc setting for the llny figures was
suggested by similar beds at Slllr-
ley, Chatham, Garter Soundel
house, and the Palace gardens al
Williamsburg. In the garden ollly
flowers and shrubs which were pop
uar Il century ago were used.
Miss Kate Furman made all OF tilI
dolls costumes, and the gardens were
maze ny MIS-. Jack Watkins, MIS-.
HartWelI Bass, Jr., and Mrs. l.. (.
Loughlin. Miss Furman used only
authentic styles oI me periods r"pi e.
Senteu. ana III some cases copleC'
particular dresses.
Beginning IN 1850 with lady IN
4 rose pannlercd gown, eacn pefloe'
in dress was represented. Inc next
figure wore Il yellow wolfe dress OF
the Empire period. Nearby "Old
Tom, tle gardener, was working.
A group Of ladies in the period
1840-l87O was next, showing lhe
transition from the hoop skirt type
TO the hustle dresses Of the late nlnc-
teenlh century. A grandmother OF
1880 was shown.
In wedding scene of 1869, tho
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Page -Four

!. Is there a highway connecting
North and South America?
,. Are eggs with brown shells more
nutritious than eggs with light shells
or vice versa?
3. What is the difference between
aught and naught?
t. What famous Negro ,:ChOOl was
founded by Booker T. Washington.
5. Would body at the exact cen
ter of the earth have any weight?
6. Which organization is often call
ed the Invisible Empire?
7. With which sport was Barney
Ross associated?
g. Which expression, smiling
OF froWning, brings into play the lar
gest number Of facial muscles?
9. Who composed "Moonlight
Sonata?"
TO- The Tai Mahal is in India, Tur-
key or Iran (Persia)?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18
Two Discover
Breaking
Is Expensive

Raleigh Myrick found it quite
expensive today to smash street
lights when brought in to city court
before Mayor Henry I. Powell on a
charge OF breaking and destroying
street lights, the property of the
Carolina Power and Light Company.
Mayor Powell gave Myrick II
months on the roads, commitment
nOt TO issue upon payment Of fine
of S25 and costs, and not be convict
ed of violating any criminal law in
North Carolina for the next two
years.
Lewis Gates faced the same charge
as did Myrick, and he was given the
same road term, suspended upon
payment of fine Of $40 and costs,
and not be convicted Of violating
any criminal law in North Carolina
for the next two years.
Richard overly, Negro, was
brought before the mayor on a
charge of being drunk and disorder
ly and aSSaulting his wife, Mary
OVERLY He was given 60 days,
suspended upon payment Of the
costs and showing good behavior for
two years.
Judgment was suspended upon
payment Of the costs as to John
Branch, Negro. charged with en-
gaging in poker game.
Clyde DoWell was guilty Of being
drunk, and judgment was suspend
cd upon payment of the costs.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18
High School
Library News
Ey Anne FELTON,, Librarian.


So far this school year, three book
| have been lost and paid for. Funds
paid for lost books are used imme-
! diatcly toward the purchase of re-
placement copies. Books are replaced
as soon as possible.
Mildred Conn was program chair
| man Of the last program given by the
library council. During council meet
ings in May, members will help in
cleaning and Shellacing books thai
are most in need Of cleaning.
During the year Freshman classes
have been going to the library during
Activity Period to learn about the
arrangement CT materials. BY early
May. all Freshman classes will have
been scheduled for az hour Of lib
raly instruction. During May, Seniors
who are planning to go to college
Will be given chance to secure ad-
iitional information which will be
helpful in their use of college lib
!arie$.
This week during one Activity Pc
Rod students and faculty participant
I'd in d magazine poll. They checked
the names Of magazines most used
listed their preferences and addec
names of magazines they desired foI
library subscription. Of course all de-
sired magazines cannot be purchased
next fail, as the price, suitability, and
demand must be considered. How
ever. the results Of the poll will be
studied carefully and wherever
possible these suggestions will be us
cd in making up the magazine sub
Scription list for next fall.
Twenty-Five students have not paid
, library fines for last quarter Money
paid in fines is used for purchasing
new books ana for buying library
supplies as needed. A record is kept
| Of tines and a report will be made
at the end of the year.
During this school year, one hun
dred and forty-siX new books have
been bought for the library. Almost
two hundred books were left from
last year to be put into circulation
In addition, there have been several
! donations from interested friends
! during the year. Last September the
| library owned 1445 books; today il
, owns 1900. Next year the goal is q
, 000
The library received this week
several very excellent new books If
memory OF Charles VanDyke. The
| Story OF Civilization by Becker came
as Il gift from Mr.. and Mrs. E. &
! Abbott Of LansdoWne, Pennsylvania
The Victor Book of the Opera by
Q ConneII was given by Irving M
Fuller, Of Winston-Salem. World
, famous Paintings by Rockwell Kent
! was presented by Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ker Blanton of Marion, N. Z. In
History Of American Costume by NC
Clcllan and Getting Results witt
School Bands by Prescott were gwen
| by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edward Van
Dyke. These books arc valuable ad-
ditions TO the library collection anc
are very much appreciated.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18
- Births And 10 Deaths
Recorded During March

deaths: 70 to so years, deaths
and 80 to 90 years, 2 deaths.
Births, listed by townships, in
Guided:
Nutbush, , colored children, boil
male. both attended by midwife
Townsville. | white, colOred.
male. > female, attended by phy-
stefan and attended by midwife
Watkins. colored children, male
and female. attended by phySi-
clan and , attended by midwife
Henderson. Is white and % colored
10 male and Is female, 10 attended
by physician and Is attended by
midwife: WILLIAMSBURG. cOloreC
children. male and female, | al
tended by physician and attended
by midwife: Kittrell, 8 colored chill
dren. male and 3 female, attend
ed by physician and s by midwife
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18
LIBERTY CHURCH TO
HONOR OLD MEMBERS

A special service at Liberty Chris
tan church will be held Sunday,
April 81, at | a. M, in honor OF the
eldest people Of the church and com,
munity. All people of the church ana
community above the age of 6O years
are invited to be present as honor
guests.
There will be special music dedl-
Gated to them, and reserved seats
await them. Not only are the Oldest
members invited, but everyone IS
urged to be present at the service,
which will be in charge of the pastor.
the Rev. j. Z. McCauley. The pastor,
board of deacons, officials, and all
members of the church extend d
hearty welcome to the oldest citizens
OF the community, to whom the ser
vice IS dedicated, and for whom II
is planned
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18
Gardner Ends
First Year
Here Sunday

Rev. E. Norfleet Gardner, pastor
of the First Baptist church, will
round out his first year Of passionate
al the local church next Sunday. il
was stated today, and members of
his Sunday school and congregation
have set about to make next Sunday
q record attendance in the school and
church.
A goal of 600 has been set for the
Sunday school, with the Baraca class
setting It's mark as $50 men in at
tendance.
The subject for the Barracks Sum
day morning is Can We Ever Have
a Permanent Peace, and all mem
berS Of the class are urged to be pre-
sent. and visitors are welcome.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18
NO DELIVERY DATE
FOR FIRE TRUCK YET

Mayor Henry T. Powell said today
that he had not been notified by the
American LaFrancc Fire Engine
Company as to the definite delivery
date of the new four-Way combina-
ton fire truck that mas been pur-
chased by the city.
The contract with the truck manu-
facturcrS gives 90 working days, the
mayor said, with that period expiring
on May %.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18
|Old-Fashi0ned Dolls
In Colonial Garden

bride and groom were shown in
church. Tiny brass candlesticks held
white candles, and white lilies were
used Outside the church, old-fash-
toned flowers, such as periWinklc and
spiroa, were growing in the church
yard.
Inc whole display was exceeding
ly interesting, and showed the ire
mendUuS amount of time and study
necessary for planning it. All those
VINO saw it were very complimentary
in their praise.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18
Closing Grain

The full horror of the European
war has burst upon us. London pro-
paganda broadcasts are now in Is
different languages.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-04-18
AROUND TOWN

Granted License-Wilbur Carlyle
Adams and Elsie Royal Dlckersoh;,
both Of Henderson, have been issued
license to marry, according TO the
records at the Vance Registry Office
Timber Deed-Hubert Hoyle, ct al
sold Herman A. Davis timber rlghts
TO two tracts Of land in Sandy creek
township for $40 and considerations;
The tracts were Of ~ ana 81 IL
acres each.
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raise the curtain quickly to sustain
enough applause for the third one
she walked slowly back to
her dressing room. She looked
ahead and spoke to nobody and no
body seemed to notice her.
Just before she got to the door
she overheard one of the men in
the cast talking to another. We'll,
they operated on Dwyer at 8 o'clock
And you know what that
means"
She knew what it meant. 1t
meant that she was certain now
that Alice Dwyer couldn't get back
to the show for at least two weeks,
more likely three. And Alice Dwyer
was the whole show the reason
people came to see the play. They
wouldn't come to see Anne Saun-
ders. 1t meant that tomorrow when
she came in there would be people
around the bulletin board and
sign there addressed, ITO the men,
bers of the cast of Moon Music:
You are hereby advised that, due
to circumstances beyond our con-
troll. the run of Moon Music will
be terminated after tonights per-
formance" Or maybe they'd even
close tonight!
The basket of flowers and the
wire were on the dressing table, 81
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tied her flower basket on her lap.
The car swung silently away from
the curb. John watched his driving
carefully and waited until they
were out of the after-theater jam
before he spoke. Fairly good play"
he said. you did remarkably well
with the part, Anne. 1t was . DIFF
ficult character to play"
mo alibis, Mr.. Bresdon." Anne
answered. 1.-THE play closed to-
night" She wanted terribly to put
her head on his shoulder and sob
out her whole miserable story .
the way she used to do with her
father. But instead she sat holding
the bitter souvenir Of her failure
and looking straight ahead. 80
that's that" she added.
He touched her hand briefly In .
comforting gesture. well. better
luck next time, you know. This ex-
perience was . good lesson to help
you over that first-time nervous
ness that everybody has. You've
really done . lot. It isn't every &C
tress that gets to be star. even for
one night"
Expected Too Much.
Eyes, I guess I expected too much
all at once" Anne said thought
fully. Anyway. I will do better
next time"
"Of course you WILL" John as
sured her. And after you've be-
come . bit more seasoned we'll see
about my play, perhaps"
Anne had q little surge Of hope
at that. He was rather uncertain
about it, but at least he had men
toned it. So that meant he hadn t
thought she was too bad. But when
he left her in fornt of the club after
they'd had dinner her hopes faded
again. For he said. "I'll be out Of
the city for a few days. but I'll call
you as soon as I get back"
He drove away and Anne stood
and looked after him. The same
dull feeling OF loneliness came back
and surrounded her. He was gone.
She was sure Of that. She let the
basket fall to the curb and pushed
1t gently down into the street. She
took off the orchid and threw it
on top of the spilled flowers. They
made q little smear of brilliant COL
or lying scattered on the muddy
pavement. and Anne laughed
wouldn't it surprise the street
cleaner? The gay, sunlit warmth
Of q tiny bit Of tropical island, lost
and neglected on a cold New York
pavement
Sheila was undressed and sitting
on the floor mending . stocking
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lently knocking her. She didn't
waste time crying. She tore up the
wire and the note without reading
them. Della, compassionately silent,
helped her out Of the costume and
removed her makeup. 1t was very
quiet in the dressing room. No one
came to talk to her. She pinned the
orchid on the lapel of her suit and
took the basket on her arm. She
patted Delia's shoulder. Thanks,
Della, for everything"
Della nodded and said, "Yes'm.
Good-by, Miss Saunders" She
knew!
Anne knew, too, and when she
saw a workman pin q notice on
the bulletin board she didn't need
to stop and read 1T She went out.
The dimly lit stage door opened
on an alley and Anne walked slow
ly through the damp darkness out
into the street. The black shape Of
car blocked the mouth of the
alley and Anne frightened when
she saw it. 1t was John Bresdon.
and somehow it made her feel bet
ter to see some one waiting for her.
She knew, though, that there could
be no question of a show now.
He opened the door and said.
Hello. Anne"
Anne got in, said hello and set
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tllc way iC WouAO a OuoAAACoo uCoA'
John Bresdon wouldn't let any per-
sonal feelings mar his judgment.
But. of course. it was a business
deal If he backed show he stood
to make or lose lot Of money.
She was dressed and waiting
when the warning calls came, and
finally when the boy knocked and
said. Three minutes, Miss Saun-
ders," she rushed out OF the room
and up the short flight Of stairs as
though she only had three seconds.
The overture music was finished
and the curtain had just gone up
when she reached the wings. She
was grateful she didn't have to be
on stage when the curtain first
went up. The last few seconds be-
fore the first curtain were the most
breathless waiting Of all.
The callboy came up to her with
an answering wire from her mother
and a great basket of tropical flow
ers with one huge orchid quivering
on the handle When she saw them
her throat got dry and hard and
she could feel tears, making the
mascara on her eyes sting. She
Just couldn't cry now, but the flow
ers had broken all her resistance.
She wanted to read the note tied
to the basket and the wire. but
Fenton dashed up and shooed the
boy away.
Anne's Face Mournful.
what the devil are you giving
them to her now for?" He looked
at Anne's mournful face. "All the
amateurs I ever saw cried when
they got flowers. Snap out OF 1t,
and try and not be any more OF an
amateur than you are!"
She knew he was trying to make
her angry 50 she'd work better. but
nothing he said made any differ
ence. She grabbed his arms, trying
to tell him she couldn't 60 on, that
nothing could make her. panic
stricken by the sound Of her cue.