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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
5 Ships in Yard
For 0verhaulinq
nRFMERToN-Elun

b"rWF.H fINf hhips Wtrf
In the Puget Sound navy yard 10.
day for routine ovcrhauling.
The cruiser u. s. s. Louisville.
built here in 1880. was the latest
arrival. The light minelayer u. 3.
3 Bresse, tho battleshlps q. y. 8.
Tennessee and California and the
cruiser u. =. 3. San Francisco
completed the list. Tho cargo car.
risr u. =. Vega also put in for a
brief stay.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
Ideal HOUSING
Program Given

The ideal housing program
would achieve five definite results,
Nathan Straus. administrator of
the U. s. Housing authority. de-
clared today.
straus said a public housing pro-
gram, If 1t is to be a success, must
meet these five tests:
stimulate business and In
dustry.
Operate at a minimum cost
to the taxpayer.
3.-Wipe out slums and rehouse
only families from the slums.
4-Provide for construction at
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
the lowest possible cost consistent
with payment OF fair wages.
aid national defena~

we need factories TO build ma
chimes Of defense" Straus said.
I'VE need good homes 10 build
human beings. sound in character
and strong In body. They are the
first line and tho last line OF the
defense OF the nation"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
Paint Screens II
Privacy Desired

During the summer whsn win
dow screens and screen doors are
used privacy may be obtained by
painting tho screens with q thin
coat OF white paint In the day
time this viii prevent vision from
the outside. while those within
may still look out.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06

SAN FtANTisGO Nv Purchases
Of far western farm properties in.
creased more than 90 per cent for
the first four months ~ is40 OVER
the corresponding 1919 period.
Wall street journal reported In q
survey today. Al tho same time
the aggregate sale price Of the
properties has more than doubled,
the. survey showed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06

II you're not using II. sell II with
a Fast-Action Times Want Ad. Phone
Main 1851.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06

four or five. With the simple adj.
dition Of bedroom space. 4
glance nj IN. floor plan viii
show how easily the hail may
be extended for this purpose. In
n rear wing at the left. Tho I.
design Of the combination dlnette
and living room provide. spa
ciousness without waste Of
space. The ia-foot front of tho
Chinook yields the appearance
OF n much larger house from the
street view. while the depth Of
only All feet ieatcs plenty Of
space for later expansion on the
average lot.
Information and service on
the Chinook" may be had from
retail lumber dealers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06

accidents. About ~ per cent occur
In the yard and is per cent In the
kitchen. The living room. porch.
bedroom, and basement are next In
order.
Broken steps leading 10 base
ments or porches may be easily re-
paired. II Is also advisable 10 fix
up a handrail for support In go-
ing up and down stairs, and II the
bottom step Is not too easily seen
IL may DE wise To paint II white.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
Reliance Lumber
Introduces Staff

When one person greets another
with the expression hi va" or
some similar sound, the chances
are that he doesn't recall the other
persons name.
With this observation in mind,
and to aid their customers in be-
coming better acquainted with
their personnel, the Reliance Lum-
Der company is currently introduc-
ing members of its organization to
the public through series of ad-
vertisemehts. The ads will tell
about the merchandise and services
of each department and carry the
picture and name of the person in
charge.
This week, the Reliance get
acquainted" ad features G. G.. De
Jong, salesman and estimator
More Familiarity known as George,
DeJong has a record of 33 years
in the lumber business, 10 of which
have been spent in and near Ia
coma. He has made a special study
of financing and prides himself in
his ability to obtain building and
undermining loans for clients with
a minimum Of delay and difficulty.
ITS all in analyzing the indi-
vidual's needs and financial comii-
tion," DeJong says. II like TO visit
the family intending to build or
remodel, find out what their needs
are and what they are able to pay
for housing. In practically every
case, there is way of getting the
family, regardless of the amount
OF income. started towards owning
its own home"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
Anaconda. Mont.
Gets Housing Funds

WARRINGTON 49, Pres dent
Roosevelt has approved . u. n
housing authority loan ~ tsss. 900
for construction Of . log rent
housing project At Anaconda.
Mont
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-06
"a Pct. of Fatal Accidents
In 1889 Occurred in Homes

Thirty-four per cent Of all fatal
accidents of 1889 occurred where
the individual should be safest In
his own home, according to figures
recently announced.
Home accidents. which cost 81
900 lives during the past year. are
usually preventable.
Stairs and steps are the most
dangerous spots In the home. They
account for 20 per cent of all home
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1940-07-12
NEW HUI>C.tt

"V1c" Loughooa, local contractor, WIS
r@contly ordcA the contract fer constrlct-
ing tho nov Baptist Church, the site
~e tao old nc, b. DR.. G. Pitt BoJrs IN" the
Rev. w. ". Warner.
This now bu1l7ing will cost about
Us, 900 mi will be f1ni4had in rbout three
l.1ntllS.
Duo to the increasing population cf
this community cn3 Tho dire noaG for c6di-
tt n L f-cil1ti.s for the pastor >na the
= rta1on2ra, tho Baptist Mission hoadqusr-
t5rs in Now York E27o . generous gift TO
this parish in the fern Of the entire AMOUNT
NC 2sa2ry fer nstcuct1on # beautiful
ne" church, Tt 1s raro occls1cn wh1n =
c0mmuni ty rec Gives & fino place IF worship
Without ary bon1oa tnaebtcdnoss, to than.
Union Labor will be employed Throughout.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1940-07-12

Charlotte Sund-
linz will b. ching
in~ her LIST nemo
IN or about the
9th Of this ninth
How about 1t 30 b,
Will you be W: l.
den" the ring?
That's whc,t VIC
ho.rd.
Kodiak mirror. [volume] (Kodiak, Alaska) 1940-1976, 1940-07-12

1901. H. rch mt.
""h:y cent W. have
mora Ct these lc-
col-Al29k"n grown
rro 1.uc is Al str1-
but13 In Kodi tx -
+ think they @r2
ovory bit - rich
in vi tantnos, 2tc .
II 10y thrt "ro
shtrr =! in from
ttLv out sire 2n1.
re fer wcr1 co.,
4 om1cel.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-06
IS SHOPPING
DAYS REMAIN
TILL CHRISTMAS
Merchants OF POcOmOke Call
Attention To Their Wares
By Attractive Methods

Again the merchants of Pocomoke
call attention to the opportunities Of
fered Christmas shoppers in this city
and the advantage of shopping early.
There are only Is shopping days be-
tween now and Christmas; just one
day over two weeks and so much to
be done in that short time.
The business men have gone to con-
siderable trouble and expense to pre-
pare entertainment for visitors and
have laid in large stocks of desirable
Christmas merchandise and gifts for
every purse and person.
The street decorations are more
attractive than they have ever been
and Pocomoke has in past years, had
the reputation of being one of the
most beautifully lighted Christmas
cities on the Shore. The variety of
Christmas merchandise offered the
public has never been more complete
and displays feature every type OF
gift for al lagos, apparel for the
holiday parties and stacks and stacks
of toys.
Be sure to read the Christmas ad-
vertisements in this issue and watch
the paper for further announcements
next week.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-06
AUXILIARY OF AMER.
LEGION QUITE ACTIVE
Continued. from Page u

at banquet served in the Colonial
Restaurant on the Delmar road. Mrs.
Callahan, Vice-President of the Dis
trict was in the chair and was toast
mistress for the evening.
Mrs. Callahan presented gift to
Mrs. Cornelia Rockock, of Frederick,
Department President of Maryland,
on behalf of the District.
The following guests were intro
duced: Mrs. Cornelia Rockock, Fred
erick, Dept. President; Mrs. Bailey
Mercer, Baltimore, Past Dept. Pres
ident and Parliamentarian; Mrs. JON
athan Wheatley, Cambridge, Past
Dept. President; Mrs. James Rooney,
Elkton, Vice-President of North East
ern Shore District; Mrs. Crawford
Hillman, Pocomoke, President of
Worcester Unit No. SO; Mrs. Roy F.
Mason, Secretary of Worcester Unit,
and other members; Mrs. Ralph Por-
ter and Mrs. Ethelyn Emory and
other members of Princess Anne;
Mrs. Lucy Powell, President of STAN
ley Cochrane Unit; Mrs. Byrd, Sec
rotary, and Mrs. Grace Dorsey, of
Crisfield; Mrs. E. John Fisher, of
Frederick; Mrs. Lucy Powell, Gold
Star Mother, recited poem. Vocal
selections were rendered by Mrs. Jno.
E. Morris, of Salisbury, Department
Historian of the American Legion
Auxiliary.
Mrs. R. D. Grier, ST., gave a reci-
tation and Mrs. H. D. Thompson,
President of Wicomico Unit, gave
two Readings after which she intro
duced members of her Unit and also
her membership chairman, Mrs. Wal
ter Willing.
Men representing the American
Legion who spoke were, Jonathan
Wheatley, Cambridge, Past Vice
Commander of South Eastern Shore;
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-06
captain PAT"
BENSON DIES
AT Sc YEARS
Was Oldest Resident On Tan
gier Island And Was Also
A Native Of POcOmOke

Patrick Henry Benson, better
known in the Chesapeake Bay coun-
try as "Capt. Pat" Benson, died at his
Tangier Island home on Tuesday
morning. He had been i'll but short
time when death came.
Born sc years ago in Pocomoke, he
moved to Tangier in 1873, where he
followed the water. After a number
of years he was made captain of a
large four masted sailing ship that
ran along the Atlantic Coast.
Later, he entered the fishing indus
try until retiring few years ago.
Capt Pat was the Oldest man on Tan
gier, and was one of the best loved
characters on the Island. He possess
ed a pleasing personality and was
known as the "Official Greeter" for
all visitors.
He visited Pocomoke this fall on
his annual visit here.
Funeral services were held Thurs
day afternoon from the Swain Me-
mortal Church, conducted by the Rev.
J. H. Billinslley. Interment was in
the adjoining cemetery.
He leaves three children, Alfred,
and Hiram Benson, and Mrs. Nora
Pruitt, all of Tangier.
Capt Pat had many friends in Po-
comoke who deeply regret his pass
ing, among them is the editor of the
Democrat, who remembers him in
the years gone by as a boyhood play
mate in the streets of old "New-
town."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-06
CITY SCHOOLS
RECEIVED GOOD
PERCENTAGES
POcOmOke Leads High Schools
In Attendance, And Graded
Schools Up In Front

Pocomoke schools made a very en-
viable record during the month of
November, in the matter of attend
ance. The high school led the pro-
cession irf it's class; Pocomoke A tied
with Bishopville for the honors in
the Grade School list; and Pocomoke
B was second and only 1.3 points
behind the leaders. In addition the
grades were up in the nineties. The
general average of the high schools
was 93.7 as against 95.2 for the same
month in 1889.
Pocomoke's mark was 94.2; Ocean
City, "a; Berlin, $50; Stockton, 93.7;
Snow Hill, 92.8. Pocomoke receives
a star decoration for having the lar
gest increase over the preceding year,
1889.
In the graded list: Bishopville,
95.5; Pocomoke A, 95.5; Pocomoke
B, 94.2; Ocean City, 93.1; Stockton,
90; Snow Hill, 91.2; Berlin A, 81;
Berlin B, 1922. Stockton is decorat-
ed in this class with the star of in
crease. General average of these
schools is 81 against 93.6 for 1889.
In the two-teacher schools Girdle-
tree leads with 96.6; Whaleyville,
92.5; Atkinson, 91.3; Newark, "a.
General average for 1910, 91.3; for
1889, SO.
St. Martin still continues to go it
alone, and it's average was 97.8, as
against 97.7 for 1889.
Berlin leads the colored high
schools with 96.9; Snow Hill, 93.4;
Pocomoke, 93.1. General Average,
GAL; for 1889, 93.9.
Graded schools: Pocomoke, 93.8;
Berlin, S9.1; Snow Hill, 1862. Gen
eral average, 1915 for 40; 1876 for
'39.
Two-teacher schools: Stockton,
1924; Girdletree, TAB; Germantown,
74.3; Mt. Wesley, TAP; Newark, 66.S.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-06
STANDING TO DATE
OF BOWLING TEAMS

The standing of the bowling teams
to date is as follows:
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-06
mr.. and MRS. POTTS
DAUGHTER IS MARRIED

Mr.. and Mrs. William Potts, of
Chincoteague, Va, announce the mar
riage of their daughter, Ruby Leigh
to Mr.. George T. Hall, of Pocomoke
City. The marriage was performed
by Rev. Elmer H. Pryor at Pocomoke
City, Sunday, November II. Mr..
and Mrs. Everette Potts, of Chinco-
league witnessed the ceremony. The
bride and groom will make their
home at Pocomoke City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-06
MRS. E. |. BLAINE SUCCUMBS
TO A DREAD, DISEASE
Continued from Page u

varied experiences called upon her to
give. She was a faithful wife and
mother; she gathered around her a
host of friends by her genial DISPOSE
ton and friendly administrations;
she loved her church and her religious
life was unanswerable proof of a
firm reliance upon her Maker, of a
childlike belief in an Omniscient God,
an abiding trust in the reward that
awaits the faithful.
Mrs. Blaine will be mourned by
many outside her immediate family;
by those who were delighted to call
her friend. She was indeed genial
in her associations, and her passing
will leave many a heartache only
less painful that the distress of her
family and other close kin. But we
repeat what Beecher once said:
"When the sun goes below the horiz-
on, he is not set; the heavens glow
for full hour after his departure.
And when a great and good man sets,
the sky of this world is luminous
long after he is out of sight-such
man cannot die out of this world.
When he goes, he leaves behind him
much of himself. Being dead, he
speaks" This is closely descriptive
of the radiance that will Tighten the
gloom long after Mrs. Blaine has
Joined the innumerable throng pre-
ceding her into the Great Beyond.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-06

moke, every Tuesday evening at z
o'clock, except December oath, there
will be no clinic this week. Snow
Hill, every Thursday evening at 7:3O
o'clock. Berlin, every Friday even
ing at 7 o'clock.
Mental Hygiene Clinic: Snow Hill,
Tuesday, December Bird, all day.
Obstetrical Consultant attends
Snow Hill Maternal and Child Health
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-06
CLINIC DATES FOR DEC.

The Worcester County Health De-
partment will hold the following elm
les in December:
tuberculosis Clinic: Snow Hill.
Monday morning, December 9th.
Maternal and Child Health Clinics:
Pocomoke, Wednesday, December 4th.
at 1 o'clock. Snow Hill, Wednes-
day, December 18th, at 1 o'clock
Berlin, Friday, December goth at
o'clock.
Venereal Disease Clinics: POGO
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-06

L. Griffin Callahan, Commander of
Worcester Post No. CT; and John E.
Morris, Post Commander, of Wicomi-
co.
The next regular meeting of Wor-
cester Unit No. SO will be held in the
State Armory in Pocomoke City, on
Wednesday evening, December II,
1910.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-06

General average 1879 for 40; 1916
for '39.
One-teacher schools: Unionville,
1874; st. James, S7.3; Hutt's Chapel,
1853. Bishops report not submitted.
General average S1.1 for 40; A for
'39.
Smyrna times., 1940-11-21
ALIENS MUST
REGISTER 18TH
Nom Citizens Who Do Not
Register are Warned of Sc
we're Penalties for Failure
PLACE Is POST OFFICE

Alien registration will end on
December 26 and all non-citizens
who have not yet registered are
warned that severe penalties will
follow failure to comply with this
Federal law. All aliens, IA years
of age and older, must register in
person and be fingerprinted. Alien
children, under IA, must be regis
tered by their parents or guard
ians. Registration takes place at
the post offices. There is no charge
of any kind connected with alien
registration. The Department of
Justice warns aliens to beware of
racketeers. The Post Office De-
partment and the Department of
Justice will willingly assist the
alien in every possible way. Earl
G. Harrison, Director of Alien Reg
of the Department, sug-
gests that those aliens who have
not yet registered do so as soon as
possible and avoid the Christmas
rush at the post offices. All aliens
are also warned that, having reg
they are required to re-
port any change in their perman-
ent residence address within five
days to the immigration and Nat
Service of the Depart
ment of Justice in Washington
Forms for this purpose are obtain
able at all post offices. No alien
need be unprepared for the ques-
tions he will be asked. Sample
forms which show him
exactly what information he will
need at registration are available
in all post offices.
Smyrna times., 1940-11-21
IS eeBeIliNlI the Lines
Preparedness
american Red Cross already Busy Whh Domestic
Duties, Undertakes HeaUy Del tense Program Mercy
York Of Past Year Benefited Many Thousands

posts. Even last year, with skeletonized
peace-time Army and Navy, the Ameri-
can Red Gross handled the problems Of
more than $4,000 enlisted men needing
help as a result Of family and economic
difficulties. Similarly, aid was given to
more than 10000 veterans of past wars
by the Red Gross during the year.
Although world conditions have i'm
posed added obligations on the Red Cross
at home and abroad, disaster relief and
the day-to-day services have resulted in
one Of the most active years. More than
100000 victims Of floods, tornadoes,
fires and other forms Of disaster were
given emergency shelter, food, medical
attention and aided in rebuilding their
homes. Some $4,000 young Americans
were trained in Life Saving methods and
water safety.
The Junior Red Gross, Americas larg-
est youth organization with a member
ship of 8,500,000, was active in commu-
nifty, national and international projects.
From First Aid courses there were gradu-
ated 10000 persons, qualifying them to
carry on the Red Cross tireless cam
paign against accidental death.
Every patriotic man and woman in
America is urged to aid in the Red Gross
national defense preparedness behind
the lines by joining as a member of the
local Red Cross Chapter during the an
nual Roll Call, November ll-30.
Smyrna times., 1940-11-21
COAST GUARD
NEED NEW MEN
Schools Maintained to Teach
Approximately 25 Diff
ferent Trades
MEN FROM Is TO 25 YRS.

The United States Coast Guard
now has several vacancies in the
service for desirable young single
men, between the ages of 18 and
25 years. Enlistment may be made
in the rating of apprentice sea-
man or mess attendant, third
class. Base pay for original en-
Istment is S21.00 per month and
usually increases to $4,000 per
month at the end of 4 months in a
training school. The average boy
is advanced to $54.00 per month
usually after the end of his first
year of service. Each man on his
first enlistment is given $112.75
clothing bounty allowance for uni
forms, etc. Enlistments are made
for a period of three years and are
made for general service. Every
enlisted man is subject to transfer
as the exigencies of the service de-
mand. Men are advanced by a
SO1AOAA1olAOl1 Vi 1oo opIdOA44lyJ h1IO"1-
edge, seniority and competitive ex-
animation. Schools are maintained
to teach approximately 25 different
trades and every man is encour-
aged to study some specific trade,
which will give him an opportunity
for broader, general and profes-
sional education. Men that stay
with the service for a career and
ardently apply themselves find ex-
cellent opportunities to advance
into the higher paid petty officer
and warrant officer grades. Each
man is granted thirty days leave of
absence with pay each year and
shore leave for a brief period not
to exceed forty-eight hours; this
known as regular liberty. Too.
free medical attention is provided
for members of the service and
also for their families when suit
able facilities are available. En-
listed men of the regular coast
guard service are retired from ac-
tive service duty, at three-quarters
pay, after reaching the age of six
ty-four years. They are also elig-
able for retirement, under certain
conditions, upon their own request,
after twenty or thirty years ser
Smyrna times., 1940-11-21
MORE EGGS IN
LIGHTED HOUSE
Chickens Lay More Eggs
When Artificial Light is
Used; 13 Hour Day
4O-WATT BULB ENOUGH

Most poultrymen seek to main
tain egg production during the fall
and early winter when prices are
highest. But to maintain egg pro-
duction, Professor A. E. Tomhave,
acting head of the animal industry
department at the Delaware Agri-
cultural Experiment Station, says
that there must be extra effort on
the part of poultry producers. Loss
of weight is the principle reason
why birds do not lay as many eggs
at this season of the year. The
weight loss is due to the demand
that high production makes on the
body of the bird and because the
shorter days of November and De
cember do not allow birds time to
consume enough feed. Use of arti-
fetal lights in laying houses leng-
thens daily feeding time with re-
sulting maintenance of bird weight
and high egg production. Either
morning or evening lights are used
to give the longer day. And it is
important to follow the original
system since change in the time
of day that the lights are used will
produce a partial moult of the lay
ers. For best results" states
laying house lights
should be started in the fall when
the period of daylight falls below
13 hours. And then a 13-hour day
should be maintained throughout
the winter. But if lights have not
been used up to now, it may not be
too late to halt a drop in egg pro-
duction if artificial lighting is
started at once. Good results are
obtained when one 40-watt
electric light is used for each 200
square feet of laying house floor
space" In an experiment at the
Delaware Agricultural Experiment
Station with February-hatched
White Leghorn layers, the average
price received per dozen for all
eggs produced in a lighted pen dur
ing the laying year was 1.6 cents
higher than eggs from an unlight-
ed pen. For March-hatched White
Leghorn layers, the difference was
2.1 cents in favor of eggs from
Smyrna times., 1940-11-21
OLD DOC. YARRICK
SPEAKS HIS MIND
A good cook IS never divorced.

A good cook is never divorced.
The best way to increase your
religion is to impart it to others.
It is better to be wise than to be
rich.
If you ever expect to arrive at
heaven you better get started in
that direction.
Like majestic column of light
in the midst of surrounding dark
ness, SO is a good Christian life
amid the surrounding darkness Of
paganism.
You can always know where to
find the man who acts according to
principle.
The man who can't be told is a
man whose brain has solidifed.
God intends each one of US to at
tain beauty in living as does a
rose in color and fragrance
Laugh when you eat and you
will never die of indigestion.
The Scriptures say that keeping
Gods commandments will bring to
one long and peaceful life.