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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-30

I hereby certify cnaC nave This 0aCe
oysters caught within the limits Of the
State Of Maryland, sold
bushels of merchantable oysters and
-bushels of understandable
Sec. Z. And be it further enacted; That
added to Article Y Of the Annotated Code
Snb-titie General Measures and Inspec-
tors" said new section to be known as
Section "a, to follow Immediately after Sec
ton So and to read as follows:
a. In addition to the certificates re-
quired by Sections 81 and 81 hereof every
packer or commission merchant buying
nfsh to the inspector assigned to his dis
trict, weekly report under oath showing
the number Of bushels, bags or barrels
Of oysters purchased by him during the
Sec. 8. And be it further enacted. That
Section 129 Of Article Y of the Annotated
Code Of Maryland u935 Supplement-, title
and the same is hereby repealed and re-
enacted, with amendments, to read as fol-
100. It shall be lawful at any time after
the closed season for taking oysters. to
take oysters from such natural beds or
bars in Chesapeake Bay as the Commits,
at such time as the Commission may desig-
nate but not to exceed one month in any
one year and under such regulations as
said Commission may from time to time
prescribe; and, provided, however, that
said oysters may be sold only for the pur-
poses now permitted under the existing
laws Of Maryland, during the season OF the
year above mentioned; and in addition
thereto, to persons engaged in the indus
try of planting and cultivating oysters
within the State Of Maryland, the same to
be delivered only upon land which may
have been leased under the provisions of
this subtitle for said purposes OF plant
IL any provision of this Act shall be de-
clared Unconstitutional or invalid by any
Court, such judgment shall not affect, i'm
pair or inxalidate the remaining provisions
thereof, but shall be confined in its opera
lions to the specific provision so held un-
bi1ity or invalidity of any section, clause or
provision Of this Act In any one or more
Instances shall not be taken to affect or
prejudice in any way its applicability or
invalfdity In any other instance.
Sec. 10. And be It further enacted, That
thi3 Act shall take effect on June I, 1889.
Approved: May 8. 1889.
CHAPTER 1872
AN ACT to repeal and re-enact., With
Article 101 of the Annotated Code Of
Maryland (1935 Supplement-, title "Work-
mems Compensation" sub title Estate
Industrial Accident Commission"
ssStiS,p l. BE- It snactsS BY the Gensrsl
Code Of Maryland (19$5 Supplementl, title
"Workmea's Compensation" sub title state
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-30

"Better be safe than sorry. Walk
and drive safely over the Labor Day
holiday is a warning of the Governors
Maryland Traffic Safety Committee.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-30

We do high class printing. Give
us trial.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-30

Governor O'Conor's Maryland Traf-
fic Safety Committee warns that the
highways will be crowded over the
Labor Day holiday, and urges that
the motoring public use every pre-
caution that accident and death may
be prevented.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-08-29
McF arlandCampaign
Issues

Judge 2. ". Mcfarland. Demo
crat candidate for L. S. Senator.
spoke this week at Jerome, Pres
colt and Yuma and will speak in
Phoenix next week. His views on
the Colorado river water question
are in favor of any feasible plan
for bringing water to Arizona
lands.
Another phase of proposed legis-
,ation which Judge Mcfarland
favors is federally-paid old age
pensions.
The present allotnients are not
sufficient. Judge Mcfarland said.
Il favor increasing the present
amount TO suit changing needs and
circumstances"
He also states preparedness is
the best peace insurance we can
have in world that is beset by
conflict on every side.
IF elected to the U. S. senate,
| viii vote for any and all legisla-
ton that strengthens our position
in this respect and trains the
youth of America to defend itself
in case an emergency arises"
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-08-29

the local high school where Off
GERS assemble daily for field
orders
Servicing Of the Chevrolet equip.
ment by the Baston company me-
chanics and regular army person
mel is under the direction of Mai.
G. A Lockhart, of the Quarter
master Corps.
Experience has shown. it is
understood, that the majority of
the repairs required by the Che
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-08-29

vrOlet mobile equipment in use in
army maneuvers are minor re-
placements of such items as head
lamp lenes, widshield glass, radia-
tor shells, tires, running boards,
and wheels.
In addition TO the repairs and
replacements fabrication racks
have been set up at the service
headquarters, insuring mainten-
ance of trucks and cars at maxi
mum efficiency level.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-08-29
Army Truck
Servicing

While national attention focuses
on Americas preparations for de-
fense. and the problems peculiar
to modern mechanical warfare, a
graphic demonstration of the man
ner in which industry is aligning
its forces with those of the United
States army is in evidence at Lit
tie Falls. Mimi. headquarters of
the most gigantic peace time mill
tary maneuvers in the history of
the country.
AS a recognized part of the
camp set-up where $4,000 U. S.
army troops are conducting large
scale training maneuvers between
August 3 and August "a. the
Chevrolet Motor Division, through
one of its dealers, the Bert Baston
Motor Co.. of Minneapolis and st.
Cloud. Mimi, has established and
is operating a complete parts and
service warehouse.
Here at this motor headquarters.
three service Representatives OF
the Baston company are on 24-hour
duty. on call at all times to repair
and service the 1,1S0 pieces of
Chevrolet transport equipment in
use during the maneuvers. A stock
of Chevrolet parts and accessories
for repair or replacement, with a
total value in excess of $4,000, is
maintained at the tent service
headquarters.
OF the total of 3,40O pieces of
mechanical equipment which this
record number of troops will use
in the army's greatest training
session. more than one-third are
Chevrolets. They include five
passenger sedans for use by Off
GERS and in communication duty;
eight-passenger reconnaissance
cars; half-ton pick-ups for all
duty use; IL ton cargo trucks and
IL ton ambulances. In addition.
several of the larger trucks have
been set up as mobile repair shops
and travelling warehouses, to fol-
low the mechanical troops as they
advance in the sham warfare.
Manned by factory-trained Chevro-
let mechanics and skilled army
craftsmen. these Chevrolet mobile
machine-shops are in service i'm
mediately behind the lines to as
sure swift advance of the troops.
Gasoline for these service units
sa well as for the combat transport
trucks will be provided by addi-
tional Chevrolet mobile equipment
which t transports the fuel in 10
gallon containers. Thus complete
insurance against breakdown or
delay is furnished.
Operations during the mock
warfare will stimulate as nearly as
possible actual wartime conditions,
army officers have stated. The mo-
bile equipment will be driven
across open terrian, will ford
streams when necessary, and will
employ bridges built by engineer
ing detachments where required.
Even the troops involved are on
actual wartime rations, it was ad-
ded.
More than 100000 acres of land
have been leased by procurement
officers for the maneuvers. Every
available building in Little Falls
suited to army needs, have been
taken over for the duration of the
campaign" CHI being set up in
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-08-29

Strange King" Strang, and Mrs.
Boomers Bloon,ers. Astonishing
revelations concerning James Jes-
Sc Strang. who set himself up as
King" of an island realm ana
ran things his own way. till he
tried TO make all the multiple
wives of his "Courtiers' wear
boomers. Don't miss this double
page illustrated feature in The
American Weekly. the magazine
distributed with next weeks LOS
ANGELES EXAMINER.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-08-29

An exhibit Tokyos poses
For week steady Of babies
mothers had opportunity
Baby Week Ministry the government
and the Health Education Society,"
vices to provide free examinations
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-08-29

Here is one of score or artists working in the Art
in Action exhibit on Treasure Island Note the rapt
expression the group watching the artist as she
begins building clay and tile picture in the Palace
of Fine Arts.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-07-26
EDITORIAL
tcontinued from page onel

CONTINUED page
That deoogy as expressed by Adolf Hitler in his book Men
Kampf eegates the Negro perpetual serdom and denies
to him every semblance of legal status
We hold no brief for English French Imperialism The
evils of which they have been guilty many and nexcus
able But overlook the fact that least these
made pretense of recognition of the dig
nifty of the Negro
The Naz philosophy repudiates this recognition in prn-
cipe The Negro is of lower order of mankind destined
by fate to be the setor of the superior and unfit
association with the socaed chosen people why educate
ape?" Hers comment the methods of democratic
Imperialism in Africa.
1t is true that British and French Imperialism have little
to commend them insofar humanitaransm is concerned
But under the British and French flags the exploited black
does have legal status He may appeal from the orders and
DEGREES of governors and councils He does many ms
tances have representation the administrative bodies
which charged with the responsibility of governing Par
ticuary in the English colonies Africa and the West In
dies education has encouraged African and West In
dian Negroes have been admitted Oxford and Cambridge
and other great educational institutions in England Ashmo
ta Nigeria example of the belated attempt of the
English to give the Negro native opportunity to acquire
learning and skill in the arts and sciences of western civil
zaton France has, from time to time given the Negro
recognition in colonial posts of little Importance
Under-secreary the Colonies and Governor of
Guadeoupe In addition the Negro has had representation
little it may have been, in the House of Deputies
A Nazi victory in Europe means that America will be
the last great stronghold democratic principle of gov
eminent that America will be the objec tot intense
and sklfu propaganda from Nazconrolled and domn-
ated Europe will give hope and encouragement to all Ma
inded purveyors of racial oppression in America will
give to the Negro haers the Jew baers the
opponents of organized labor victory for Hitler
the Negro will have begin the most bitter
struggle of his existence to survive partially free
man.
It looks now he will achieve that victory, and the
prospect pleasant to contemplate But the Negro must
be prepared in the of that final triumph of Nazsm in
Europe prove his right to citizenship in the United States
of America which fathers helped to build by their toll
and to preserve by their blood. Opportunity
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-07-26
Spokane, Wash.
Annual Garden
Party

An eager and cheerful g1oup of
approximately one hundred and
fifty people attended tie Annual
Garden Party Of The Periclean
Negro History Club held at Booker
T. Washington Center on last Sum-
day, July 21.
The Clubs lovely hostesses,
dressed In cool, summary formal
wear. escorted the, guests around
to the garden after they had been
registered in the clubs social reg
lister. There they were seated and
served delightful thirst-quencher
while waiting to witness the COM
ing program.
Participants, even though per-
forming in the open-air theater
under the torrid rays of "ol' king
SOL" somehow retained their Gu
cumbery" GOODNESS and rendered a
splendid program.
Robert r. johnson, member Of
johnson. Brothers' Trio and Whit
worth College student, sang Down
to De Riva" in his own inimitable
style.
William Williamson presented
q stirring and impressive reading
entitled the Hell Bound Train"
Wallace Hagen, the Louie
Armstrong Of Spokane. lulled the
crowd with Hoagy Carmichael's
ever popular "Stardust."
Miss Eleanor Barrow. the plan
ist singer, and typist Of Whit
worth College. offered Aonly a
Rose"
President Gordon McHenery
served as Master Of Ceremonies
and Miss Evelyn Davenport played
piano accompaniment.
A very enjoyable evening was
had by all. Courtesies to 1Grs.
Rosa D. Malone and everyone who
helped to make this lawn social a
success.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-07-26
Entertain Quartet

Mr.. B. o. Smaulding and his
quartet Of Piney Wood singers
were royalty entertained last week
by the associate editor, Mr.. s. T.
McCants in his apartment at Bell
Apartments.
A delicious southern boiled din
ner was served and the entire af-
ternoon was spent in song and
sweet old southern songs. Man.
ager smaulding says that the
quartet has been on tour since
Dec, 26. 1899 and. will; not end
until September Of this year. He
reports a. very successful tour SO
far. All members of the quartet
are very much in love. with the
Northwest. They may return after
their tour in September. The MEM
bers Of the, quartet are William
Dean. LIST tenor; Willie Jones. End
tenor; Chas. Ross, LIST bass; Bonnie
Anderson, End bass.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-07-26
Yakima, wn.

The A. N. e. church closed an.
other successful financial drive fol
its conference. claims. The drive
closed Sunday evening In the
church auditorium, following a
splendid program directed by Mrs
Edith Porter and consisting Of so
los, duets, and readings. The Harris
brothers were featured In an in
strumental duet; Mrs. Nora Har-
ris and Mrs. Mary Cunningham In
a vocal duet. r l-sss =
The Camp meeting in Toppenish
win be held Aug. 8. Main speaker
will come from California.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-07-26
SOCIAL NOTES

Thanks to the Yakima daily pub
lication for the announcement of
Rev. H. c. Patterson's engagement
to Miss Ruth Lippscomb of Los
Angeles. The marriage was held
July rs. The couple win be at
home in Yakima after q three day
honeymoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Count of
selah gave a dinner last Sunday
In honor Of their grandmother and
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Churches
Grace Presbyterian Church
j. b. Harris. Pastor

y. Il. HarfiBy Pastor
Next Sunday morning, the pas.
tor viii preach a sermon, Re
arming for Christ"
The vacation Bible school just
closing, was one of the most sue
cessful ever attempted.
Last Sunday, the pastor and
choir were the guests of the West
minister Presbyterian church.
Rev. Harris spent last week In
Spokane attending the sessions OF
the Synod Of Washington.
The annual midsummer Lunch
con win take place at the church
Thursday, August l, at 1850 p. m,
Friends are invited to sponsor q
table. Make your reservations now,
Mrs. Mary Saunders and Mrs.
Carrie lewis, assisted by Mrs.
LeEtta King, are in charge Of the
luncheon.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Rev. Fountain w. PenIclx, Pastor
Mt. Zion will be host to the Gen
eral Baptist Association which con-
venes in Seattle, August I'll. Rev,
e. B. Reed, pastor of Calvary
Baptist church, Spokane. is Mod
orator.
Miss Marjorie Pitter and Miss
Joyce Cooper left Tuesday morn
ing for Burton, Washington, to
attend the Baptist young peoples
assembly, July 1924.
The pastor, choir and congrega.
ton were guests Of the A. M. E
church. Sunday evening. Rev. Pen
ick delivered the message Of the
evening, the choir furnishing the
music.
The Music and Art department
Mrs. v. L. Peniclx, pres, Is spon-
', soring a gigantic musicale August
1916. The musicale will be under
the direction of Miss Empress Lo.
renzo Frizer of Chicago. directing
70 voices. W
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HERE'S MORE ABOUT
McCants Says

Continued from Page One)
department, how can the North
west Enterprise do otherwise than
go forward. We pray Gods choic-
est blessings on Mrs. Duncan and
all who assist her in the noblest
endeavor Of life, making the world
a better place in which to live.
Your associate editor Is the son
Of a Methodist minister. AS you
know. Methodists like to shout.
The way Seattle's good people ex-
pressed their appreciation Monday
night to the Northwest Enterprise
cheering it on the lonesome road,
don't be surprised If you hear of
me giving vent to my joy and
shouting to my hearts content. I
have always said during my 81
years residence here, that when
the Negroes Of Seattle are called
upon to show their race pride. a
deep interest is sure to be dis
played.
As Master Of Ceremonies Of that
evening Of pleasure. I shall con-
tinue to give to all citizens Of Sc
attic. my best individual service,
endeavoring to enjoy the best this
old world affords. With a contin-
uation Of the same loyal support
a. given US during the past 30
years. I assure you by the Grace
|of God and the untiring Northwest
Enterprise editor. we win seek to
have you enjoy every privilege
lawfully yours. That Is the goal
set by this journals staff. with
your fun cooperation we win seek
to break all economic barriers
and enjoy all the rights and priv
ileges accorded to other national
tiles.
MY heart leaps for joy as I write
this article to know that our eff
fort to make you happy was q
success. I only wish you knew how
happy was I. to zee others 20 hap
py. We journey on now to win
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-07-26

grateful to her sister, Mrs. Jennie
cambridge and Miss Verna Hick-
man Of st. Paul, MIMI, who wired
her a large. beautiful bouquet Of
American beauty Roses.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-07-26

Dear Mr.. Robinson:
One feels highly honored In be-
ing q member Of the staff Of such
a worthy newspaper as the North
west. Enterprise. As long as. ]
have charge Of this section. win
try to uphold the high standard
of your newspaper.
am very sorry that I was not
able to attend your 21st anniver-
sary ball, but am sending you my
kindest wishes. Next year ! hope
to be with you. A large number
of my customers are planning to
attend.
I have not as yet met Ella Fitz-
gerald, but know she win draw a
record crowd. hope you have
one Of the biggest and best cele-
brations yet. Next month will
be in Seattle and win make It
my business to drop in and have q
chat with you.
Yours Truly,
Parker Harris
Reporter, Yakima. Wash.
Dear Mr.. Robinson:
Many happy returns to the
Northwest Enterprise. I wish I
were there to celebrate with you.
Mr.. heart Is there. AS head Of
the Northwest Entrpris, you have
done more in IL weeks for the
Negroes Of Seattle and the Pa
cific Northwest than all others be-
fore you in 20 years. All Seattle
should be there.
May God help you to fight on.
Yours fraternally,
]. w. FenneIl
Veterans Hospital
Portland, Oregon
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-07-26

Believe it or not: Miss Audrey.
Burdine Is home from a long vaca-
ton in Sunny California.
Mrs. Jack Francis assisted by
Mrs. c. Spearman. Mrs. p. Mitchell
gave q surprise party for her
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-07-26

days. All are invited to attend
Delegates from California ana ma
NJ other states VIM be present
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W. G.. Matroii
Ends Visit

Mrs. Rose Pryor. "
E. s., Washington and /
who has been visitI1
and friends In Seattle Z
returned to her home I
err, B. c. Tuesday.
Mrs. Pryor Is elatl
harmony prevalent 4
session Of the o. p.
appreciation Of the =
Gals. She stated to &
tive Of the Northwest
II am grateful and -
ciated the kindly sun
many friends In Seat
and Vancouver and tho
isdiction In making ]
held in the Grand Chr
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1940-07-26
Letters To
The Editor

The Northwest Enterprise
and Staff ~
Mr.. z. I. Robinson, Editor
306-12th s.
Seattle, Washington
Dear Sir and Staff:
Permit me to be one of the first
to Congratulate you and staff for
the wonderful performance and
entertainment sponsored by you in
bringing Ella Fitzgerald and her
wonderful band to our city.
Miss Fitzgerald seemingly en-
joyed giving of her talented voice
to the wonderful crowd last night,
giving the colored people treat
that we feel win long be remem-
bered by all. Permit US to also
state that she has q wonderful
orchestra. In fact, every man in
the band was an artist in his own
behalf.
We feel that The Northwest En-
terprise and staff deserves praise
which words cannot express for
their efforts in sponsoring such q
program as was given last night
and we sincerely hope that next
year the patrons of last nights
event may look forward to another
such an outstanding event.
Sincerely yours.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Martin
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1940-10-12
News About I own

Rev Quinn was among the
Mound Bayouians who Worshipped
in Chambers Sunday end was din
ner guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
shall.
The efforts of the Young People
of Bethel Church to keep the
church doors opened on Sunday
evenings are meeting with an ap
probable degree of success Come
out and help us Mrs Henrietta
Cleggs is our directress, and she is
giving different arrangement of
song service each Sunday evening.
Mr.. Oscar Battle has returned to
his home in Cleveland, Ohio. In en-
interview at his Home-going party
Monday night, Mr.. Battle express
ed his desire to thank his many
friends through the columns of this
paper for the many favors shown
him in the old home town and cs-
pecially for the Home going party
rendered him by Mr.. John Thomas.
Mr.. Battle also expressed his re-
greet that he could not visited more
of his friends because of his moth
er's illness. Mrs. BEETLE is much
improved ut present.
Mrs. Rosana Shepard and Mrs.
L. v. Paige who have been il are
both up up and around again.
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1940-10-12

Church 2 miles N r h of
Mound Bay on. Two converts were
baptized. The Young People of the
church agreed to give the pastor an
ovcrcoat by the first Sunday In
Rev. G. Fl. Helm is pastor end
Mrs. Annie Winston, is Secretary
In the rally at Pleasant Green
M B. Church Sunday, September
%, nearly two hundred dollars
were raj ed to help pay the cost of
tebuiId ng the church. The church
was tom down a month ago and a
new building is early comp elton.
Outstanding workers in the drive
were ] c. Coleman who raised
$4,000, and w. E. NcWayne who
raised Sal 90. Rev. j. L. Harris of
Greenville, is pastor of the church.
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1940-10-12
CARD OF THANKS

We, the members of Rising Star
M. B. Church, take this method to
show our appreciation and thanks
to the churches and meny friends
who assisted us in raising $68.O7.
This money was raised as follows:
S ndav School, $1.57, From the
program, $55.33 and the Unit Sis
tors $1l.l7.
Group No raised the highest
amount which was $l5.37
Rev. H d Smith. Pastor
Mrs. Emma Simmon. President
Bro. l.. A. Watkins. Reporter
SHILOH CHURCH NEWS
Services were high both Sunday
and Sunday night at Shiloh M. B.
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1940-10-12

DR.. P. S. WILLIAMS, Dentist, will
be at the following places on the fol-
lowing days each week: Mound Bayou
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday. Rosedale Wednesday.
Minter y-Thursday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-20

Re- Esfsfs for Sale
FIvE-RooN Bungalow: living and
dining Fees. cabinet kitchen.
twn bedrooms. three-plece bath.
basement. attic. furnace. Fugid-
sins. $500. terms
SOUTH TAcoMA-Five-rocn un-
finished houss. 500 cash
Il ACRES. IS N enltivations six-
room henee. concrete basement.
barn. sl.eeo. 500 down.
5. {. BLAND
ssss 80. J Garland $500
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-09-20
Business Oppor. Wanted

WANT A small grocery with bs-
Ing rooms. Cash buyer waiting
WAHT--Apt. house business.
HENDRYs
9Th and So. Pine Ma fiDz