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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
LARGE NUMBER
PERSONS APPLY
FOR TREATMENT
Two Of Every Three Persons
Asking Pasteur Treatment
Bitten By Stray Dogs

Two out of every three persons who
are given the Pasteur treatment at
the State Department of Health to
protect them against rabies-hydro-
phobia-have been bitten by STRAY
or ownerless dogs.
To give some idea from "stray" or
ownerless dogs as well as from other
dogs that are allowed to run at large,
DIR. R. H. Riley, Director of the State
Department of Health said: "There
is never any let-up to the stream of
persons who apply at the headquar-
tiers of the Department, after they
have been bitten by dogs or other
animals, for the special treatment
that will prevent hydophobia from de-
veloping.
According to our records over a
thousand persons living in or near
Baltimore City are bitten each year;
among them are great many chill
dren. During the five years from
1885 to the close of 1889, over 1000
people from this section of the State
had to have preliminary protective
treatment after having been bitten
Nearly 600 have applied for treat
ment since the first of January, this
year. These totals refer only to peo-
pie living in this section of the State.
They do not include persons in the
counties who are cared for by their
own doctors or at the County Depart
ments of Health. Two-thirds of those
who have been treated have charged
their injuries to "stray" or other dogs
running at large.
"Only small percentage of the
people who apply for the Pasteu1
treatment actually need to be treated
In a great many instances careful in
quiries have shown that the dogs OF
other animals inflicting the injuries
were cross, or possibly vicious, but
not rabid. AS a matter of fact, not
more than hundred have had to be
treated each year.
"But you can't take any chances
with a disease like rabies, which
means sure and agonizing death if il
develops. Therefore, as a precaution.
AIRY measure protective treatment
is given to each applicant. If there
is any doubt about the condition oil
the dog the treatments are begun a,
once and are continued. But ordinar.
lily the complete course of fourteen
treatments is not given unless the
animals are known to be rabid or are
suspected of being rabid. The treat.
ments are given by DR.. c. w. G
Rohrer who has been in charge Of
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
.25-MILE SPEED LIMIT
AT MATAPEAKE FERRY

Of interest to the travelling public
throughout the State is an announce
ment made this week by the State
Roads Commission, who have mott
fled the Maryland Traffic Safety
Committee, that the speed limit at the
approach to the Matapeake Terminal
of the Claiborne-Annapolis Ferry in
Queen Anne's County, has been re-
duced from the 80 mile limit to IS
miles per hour.
The new speed zone is between the
top of the hill just beyond the en-
trance to the club house at the ap-
proach to the Matapeake Ferry and
the ferry landing.
The change was made by the State
Roads in cooperation with the Mary
land Traffic Safety Committee, at the
request of the Claiborne Annapolis
Ferry Company, and on the recon-
mendation of the engineering depart
ment of the State Roads Commission.
The Commission voted to establish the
new safety measure at their meeting
held on August 9Th.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
MR.. 0. W. BAHY dies
AT HOME in MISSIONER

Mr.. Oliver Wendall Baily, of West
over, Md, died at his home on Friday
of last week, August 8. Funeral SER
vices were conducted at his home on
Sunday August II, Elder w. X. Ma
han officiating.
: The deceased was born in West
Virginia, November II, 1884, and has
resided in various places. He united
with the Methodist Church in Texas;
later, he moved to Missouri and then
to Maryland. He was friendly man
and liked by all who knew him.
He is survived by his father, one
brother, one sister, and one half-sis-
ter, besides numerous nephews and
nieces.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
LARGE TOLL OF
AUTO MISHAPS
DURING JULY
FOrty-Eight In The Entire State
Fell Victims To Various
Highway CatastrOphes
WORCESTER COUNTY HAD
THREE FATAL ACCIDENTS

Traffic Accidents took a toll of AZ
lives in the State of Maryland during
the month of July, 1910, with II vic
Tins in Baltimore City and 81 in the
Counties. This is an increase of SO
per cent over July, 1889, when there
was a total of 80 persons killed in
the City and Counties. In addition
to these fatalities, there were reported
924 personal injuries and 1886 prop
erty damage accidents, with an esti-
mated economic loss to the citizens
of the State of over one million dol
lars.
This is the greatest number of per-
sons killed in any month since Sep
TENDER, 1888, when there were 40 per-
sons killed.
Pedestrians accounted for 81 per
cent of the fatalities in the City and
27 per cent in Counties. One bicycle
fatality was reported in the City and
one in the Counties, while the balance
were strictly motor vehicle with mo-
tor vehicle and fixed object accidents.
These accidents can be attributed
basically to one thing and that is
carelessness; in the use of speed;
failing to stay on the right side of
the road; failing to reduce speed at
intersections; failing to compensate
for physical disabilities; failing to
correct faulty equipment; and care
lessness in the use of intoxicants
while driving or walking.
AS a result of this tremendous in
crease in fatalities the Maryland
Traffic Safety Committee has recon-
mended a strict enforcement cam
paign by the Baltimore City Police,
the Maryland State Police, and the
several County Police Departments.
The Committee has also recon-
mended that the Commissioner of Mo-
tor Vehicles, in addition to his cur
rent program of re-examing all driv-
ers involved in accidents, conduct an
Accident Prone" Drivers Clinic, re-
examining all drivers in the State who
have been involved in two or more ac-
cidents during the past three years.
In Worcester County there were
three fatal accidents; fifteen persons
were injured, and twelve property
damage accidents.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
RITCHIE DAY IS
ARRANGED BY
FREDERICK CLUB
JeffersOnian Club Will Stage
Celebration At VindebOna,
BraddOck Heights

The Jeffersonian Club of Freder-
lex County, has arranged for Ritch-
lie Day Celebration, on Thursday,
August goth, at Vindobona, Braddock
Heights, to commemorate the birth
day of the late Governor Albert C.
Richie.
The first of these celebrations was
staged in Frederick last year in the
form of a free Barbecue, but at a
meeting of the Board of Governors
of the Club, it was decided that a
Banquet would more fittingly COM
memorate this occasion, and the first
of which is to be an annual affair,
is now in process of arrangement.
The speakers will include the Gov
ernor of the state, Senators Tydings
and Radcliffe, Representative William
D. Bryon, and two Democrats of a
National Reputation. These latter two
will probably be two of the outstand-
ing men in Congress. The cost of
this dinner will be $3.50 per plate.
The committee in charge is COM
posed of Charles S. Houck, Jr., Chair
man, Francis Petrott, Alton Y. Ben
nett, George F. Abrecht, and John S.
Foster.
Reservations must be made to AL
ton Y. Bennett on or before August
Oath, and checks must accompany all
requests for tickets.
It is the plan of the Club to have
at least one table for each county
and Baltimore City.
Democratic leaders from all sec
tions of the state will be present, as
we'll as the three living ex-govern-
ors.
Advance acceptancies have assured
a capacity crowd.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
lST INFANTRY
UNDERGOING
WAR TRAINING
Under Command OF General D.
John Markey In Northern
New York State
SERIOUS TIMES DEMANDS
PERSONAL ENERGY

Mayland's crack First Infantry,
1900 strong under the command OF
Brigadier General D. John Marley
has taken its place among the many
thousands of troops now undergoing
intensive field training in Northern
New York State. Arriving on Aug
ust 5, the small and well organized
Getty" of Marylanders took its place
among the other small cities of the
First Army, to compose the largest
concentration of troops since the First
World War.
Despite the obvious seriousness of
this training program and the nee
essity of making every hour of train
ing count, every effort is being made
to make the camp period an enjoy
able one for the men. Carefully-plan-
ned, tasty meals, with the element of
variety far from forgotten, enhance
the period of training. The religious
needs of the men are being we'll taken
care of, as we'll as the recreational
desires. Softball contests are now
under way among the various units
as we'll as other athletic activities
There are late-issue moving pictures
for the men each night in the week
The period has been planned with the
idea of not only training men il
military science and tactics, but of in
creasing physical well-being, morale
and other essentials of today's sold
Ter.
Addressing the men of his regiment
soon after their arrival in camp
General Marley outlined the genera
purposes of the training period.
"The seriousness of the times,
said General Markey requires thai
every guardsman make it a persona
responsibility to see that he gains
every possible advantage from the
training that is offered to him here
The First Infantry has a reputation
for the fine quality of it's men, and
their ability to benefit from training
I am confident that that reputation
will be increased during the maneu-
yer period"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
BENNY" FINE MAKES
A VISIT TO POCOMOKE

Benny" Fine, a resident of POGO
moke some years back was in this
city this week, renewing old acquaint-
ances. He, with his father, was in
business here and occupied the build
ing in which Messrs Schoolfield and
Tilghman are located.
Benny saw many changes since his
last visit here. He really has almost
outgrown the recollection of some who
knew him when he was younger. He
states the world is treating him 20.
K", and he seems to have a bright
outlook on life. His friends hope he
may not wait so long to make another
visit to his old home.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
new PITCHER
IN FAVORABLE
DEBUT TUES.
Pitches Against Salisbury And
Wins By A Score Of
Four To Two
CHICKS" HAVE SUFFERED
FROM MANY INJURIES

William Lefty Stratton, newly &C
quired pitcher for the local ball club.
made his debut in the Shore League,
and, incidentally in professional
ranks, on Tuesday evening last in Sal
isbury, and succeeded in taking the
Indians into camp by the score of
a to 2. He held his opponents to seven
hits and two runs, and retired two
men in strikes-a very creditable in
itial performance.
Stratton is 21 years of age and
halls from South Ambry, N. J. He
was secuted by Poke Whalen who
thought we'll enough of him to give
him trial. Poke played ball with the
boys father 25 years in the Metro
politan circuit. Young Stratton has
been doing we'll in the amateur ranks.
Tomorrow Saturday night, the
ladies are admitted free. Monday and
Friday nights of next week will be
"Vic Weiss" and Deacon Murray
nights, respectively. These are two
outstanding players of the club, and
the manager is doing them special
courtesy which he hopes will find
cooperation from the fans. On Sun
day the local club will play a double
header with Easton on the Pocomoke
grounds; the first game beginning at
2 o'clock.
While the "Chicks" are in the Gel
lar position, they have put on many an
interesting contest and shown many
times a superior brand of diamond a.
bility. One very serious handicap has
been in evidence in the many injuries
sustained by the players. The manage
ment reports thirty-six to have beer
incapacitated since the season began
Although consistent and honest en-.
deavors have been put forth to secure
material to take the place of those
out of the game, it has been impos-
sible to find substitutes at the salar.
CONTINUED on page 10Y
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
AUTO ACCIDENT
NEAR OAK HALL
ON MONDAY LAST
Two Young Men, Bound For
Virginia Beach Crash Into
Truck Parked On Road

A rather serious auto accident oc-
Cured between the hours of 8 and 9
o'clock on Monday evening. when a
car containing two young men crash
ed into truck. The car was demol-
ished and one of the young men pain
fully injured.
The occupants CT the car were Ed
ward Swanson, of East Orange, N. j.,
and VIM. Granbit, of Irvington, N. j.
They were on their way to Virginia
Beach when, in rounding the curve
entering Oak Hal, they collided with
the truck, This vehicle had also been
in an accident and had come to rest
on the side of the road, where it's
load was scattered in confusion over
the highway. The south bound car,
appears to have been driven complete
ly under the truck.
Swanson's arm was broken, leg in
jured, and nose bleeding from which
he was suffering seemed to indicate
internal injury. Graubit escaped with
minor abrasions and decorations.
The men were taken to the office
of DIR. Matthews, Oak Hall, from
which the ambulance of Dennis and
Watson, Pocomoke, was called into
service, and the men were taken to
Salisbury hospital. So far as known
no fatality has followed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Julian Major who are
spending a brief vacation at Ocean
City called on friends in Pocomoke
Monday. While here they were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank D. Young and
DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Parker. The Ma
jors, who were at one time residents
of Pocomoke are now residents of
Riverton, Va. This is their first WIS.,
it since leaving here twenty-six years
ago.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Bentley Stuart and
son have returned to their home in
Folcroft, Pa, after spending few
days with friends and relatives of
this place. Herbert Mills, Jr., accom-
panied them home for a short visit.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
AMER. LECION'S
CONVENTION AT
CUMBERLAND
Will Assemble On August 21st
To August oath At The
Algonquin Hotel
INTENSIVE PROGRAMME
PREPARED FOR EVENT

The 10th Annual Convention of the
American Legion Auxiliary will be
held in Cumberland, Maryland, Aug
ust 21st. to oath. inclusive, with
Headquarters at the Algonquin Hotel.
Registration of Alternates and guests
will open on Wednesday, August 21st
at 900 A. M. An Executive Board
meeting will be held at Ais P. M.
with Mrs. Joseph Shallenberger, De-
partment President, presiding.
At 500 P. M. the Convention will
open jointly and formally with the
Legion in the Legion Home. Com
mander James B. Fitzgerald will pre-
side. Mrs. Joseph Shallenberger, De-
partment President will welcome the
guests. Mayor Harry Irvine will ex-
tend an official welcome. Following
the Joint session there will be a re-
ception and dance and members of
the Legion and Auxiliary, Mrs. Da-
vid Allen will be in charge. Mrs.
Shallenberger and her staff of Off
GERS will be hostesses.
On Tuesday registration will open
at 500 A. M. at $3.50 A. M. the first
business will be held. The Convention
guests will be Mrs. George F. Bam-
ford, National Poppy Chairman and
Mrs. J. Bailey Mercer, National Mem
bership chairman of the Eastern Div
ision. At 1890 noon the Past Pres
idents' Farley Luncheon will be held
in the Algonquin Hotel. Mrs. J. Bal
ley Mercer, Chairman of the Farley,
will be hostess. The American Lee
gion Banquet will be held in the Fort
Cumberland Hotel at 700 P. M.
Among the distinguished guests will
be Governor and Mrs. Herbert R. o.
Conor. The principal speaker will be
Hon. Herbert R. O'Conor, Governor of
Maryland.
The second session will be held on
Friday, August 23rd. The Gold Star
Breakfast will be held at 500 A. M.
at the Algonquin Hotel, with Mrs.
George D. Taylor, ST., hostess. The
business session will be called for o.
90 A. M. There will be Memorial
Service for those who made the Su-
preme Sacrifice during the World
War and for the departed members
of the Auxiliary at HOO A. M. Mrs
Frank Coffman, Department Chaplain
will officiate. Officers for the com.
ing year will be nominated. At 49,
80 noon the Delegates Luncheon will
be held in the Fort Cumberland Hotel
Mrs. David Allen, hostess. One Of
the main features of the four day
Convention will be the parade on Fri
day evening at Up. M.
The final session will be held OF
Saturday, August oath at 900 A. M
Department Officers will be elected
for the year 1940-41. Delegates ane
Alternates to the National Convention
to be held in Boston in September
will be elected. Mrs. Joseph Shall
enberger, Department President will
preside at all sessions. Mrs. ]. Spring
er Walmsley will be Secretary; Mrs
Edwin Steinwedel in charge of music
and entertainment and Mrs. Norman
E. Horn, in charge of Pages.
Mrs. David Allen is Convention
Chairman for the Auxiliary and Mr.
Vincent Ingram is Chairman for thu
Legion.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
Dollar Day Rush
Causes Slight Delay

Due to the number of new
subscribers and to the renewals
of subscriptions to the 'Demo-
crat" as result of the dollar
day cooperation with the other
business men of Pocomoke,
there may be a little delay in
making changes on the labels
of the paper.
The public is assured that this
matter of changes will be attend
ed to at the very earliest NOM
ent, and all who took advant-
age of the offer will receive
full credit for any payment
made.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
DIR. FONTAINE
GUEST SPEAKER
FOR ROTARIANS
Tells of The German Idea Of
Government And Their Ideas
Of World Empire
ADVISES THAT UNITED
STATES SHOULD PREPARE

DR.. E. Clarke Fontaine, native
Pocomokian, son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Fontaine, was the guest
speaker at the Pocomoke Rotary Club
on Monday last. DR.. Fontaine is a
member of the State Department of
Education, in the capacity of State
Supervisor of High Schools, and re-
sides in Chestertown, Md.
The speaker chose the popular
theme, "The Present War;, and his
talk was a very fine presentation of
the German plan of world dominion;
he showed how the terrible conflict
now in progress was different from
most wars, in that the Germans, if
conquerors, had in mind the extinction
of all national divisions and the es-
tablishment of German influence in
all departments of life; the eXaltation
of Germanic people and the debase-
ment of all others. Preparation for
this, the speaker said, had been going
on for years. The youth were edu-
Gated to consider all other peoples
as swine. National honor was foot
ball to be kicked around as Hitler
pleased. Christianity is repudiated
Every line of action was right if it
contributed to Germanic supremacy
All this could be no other, DR.. Fon-
taine said, but menace to this coun-
try and, in his opinion, every effort
toward national defense should be ex-
erted to the limit. The speech was
listened to with much attention and
was productive of much thought or
the part of the listeners.
The Rotary club spent very pleas
ant evening on Monday, August 5, al
the Bay View hotel, Public Landing
where they were served with a sumpt'
ious dinner by Mr.. and Mrs. Thigh
man.
Including Rotarians, Rotary AIMS
and guests, sixty-six were present
The guest speaker was Rev. Harold
Smith, D. D., of Elizabeth, N. j., pas.
tor of a Methodist Church, in that
city. DR.. Smith took as his subject
Mountains out of Molehills''. The
speaker is possessed of keen sense
of humor, and intersperses his talks
with flashes of fun, that have the eff.
feet of keeping his hearers constantly
interested. Besides, his efforts al
ways show good, meaty subject mat
ter, and furnish his audience with
much fine food for thought. DR.
Smith is a yearly visitor to the Pc.
comoke Club, and his attendance here
adds much to the Rotarian life of the
city.
The other visitors at Public Land
ing were Mrs. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. H
Merrill Walters, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence E. Robertson, Jr., DR.. and
Mrs. Norman E. Sartorius, Jr., Mr.
and Mrs. J. Edw. Armstrong, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred U. Henderson, Mrs
Nan Adams, Mrs. Belle Beach, Miss
Jean Dryen, Miss Mary E. Stevenson
Miss Betty Walters, Miss Bertha Wal
tiers, Miss Willie Walters.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
WOMAN'S CLUB
TO MEET SAT.
AT OCEAN CITY
Large Programme Arranged
For This TWO-Day Session
Of DemOcrtic Women
NATIONAL COMMITTEE
AMONGST. THE SPEAKERS

The Fourth Annual Convention of
the United Democratic Women's Clubs
of Maryland, Eastern Shore Division
in conjunction with the Executive
meeting of the United Clubs, will be
held at Ocean City, MARYLAND, for the
first time in history of the Clubs.
The Executive meeting will be call
ed to order at II A. M. tomorrow, Sat-
urday, August 18th, by the State
President, Mrs. Frances E. McFadden.
After the bushes session luncheon
will be served to all guests at 2 P. M.
Mrs. Willard j. Tawes, who is Enter
tainment Chairman, has arranged de-
lightful programs for all sessions Of
the Convention, and will sing at the
luncheon.
Among the guest speakers for this
occasion will be Mrs. Lucretia F.
Grady, National Committeewoman
from California, who will speak at
the luncheon on Saturday and Mrs.
Willard E. Tydings, wife of our Sen
ior Senator.
In the early evening there will be
ocean sailing, followed by a crab and
hot dog roast. During these affairs,
there will be music and entertain
ment.
At II A. M. on Sunday there will be
breakfast in honor Of the Maryland
Congressman and their wives, the U.
S. Senators and their wives. At 8
P. M. there will be public reception
and tea in honor of the new National,
Committeewoman for Maryland, Mrs.
Marie Colgan, and the National Com
mitteeman for Maryland, Hon. w.
Preston Lane, and all honored guests.
Music for this occasion will be fur
nished by Don Crist and his Orches-
ira, of Washington.
Among those who have already &C
copied an invitation are: Gov. Herb
ert r. O'Conor and Mrs. O'Conor,
Under Secretary of State, Hon. Sum-,
ner T. Welles and Mrs. Welles; Sem
ator Willard Tydings and Mrs. Ty-
dings, Senator George L. Radcliffe;
Hon. Willard Tawes, Comptroller of
the State, and Mrs. Tawes; Senator
Mary Ristea; Congressman Thomas
D. D'Alesandro and Mrs. D'Alesand-
70; Congressman David J. Ward;
Mayor Howard w. jackson, of Balti-
more; Miss Corinne Berger, newly ap-
pointed National Committeewoman
for the Virgin Islands; Mrs. Charles
o. Clemson, Western Maryland Chair
man of the U. D. S. w. c.; Mrs. Mary
Duval and Mrs. Charles Roach, for
mer Presidents; Judge Elizabeth r.
Menefee, retiring National Committee
woman for Maryland; Mrs. Annie FL
lott, President of Baltimore City
Clubs; Mrs. Alice Anne Graham, Pre-
sident of the O'Conor Democratic Club
of Baltimore, and Mrs. H. M. Hick-
erson, of Washington; Congressman
and Mrs. William P. Cole, Jr., Sec
rotary of State and Mrs. Petrott, At
Continued on Page 100
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-08-16
Colick To Be
Hanged Sept. -

Governor O'Conor has set Fri
day, September Is, as the date
for the execution Of the negro
Collick, found guilty of murder
and rape in the Pilchard case.
The other negro, Manuel, re-
ceived sentence of life i'm
prisonment. The mode of ex-
ecution in this state is hanging,
all hangings take place in Bal
timore City.
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