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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19
JUDGE
ENTERSIN RACE
FOR CONGRESS
Judge Duer, Of Princess Anne,
Opposes Mr.. Maddrix In
Republican Primary
POPULARITY WILL WIN
HIM MANY A VOTE

Judge Robert F. Duer, of Princess
Anne, has entered the Congressional
race and is now opposing Mr.. Mad
dirk in the Republican primary.
Judge Robert F. Duer is no mean
campaigner. Many people wish
Judge Robert F. Duer were a Demo-
crat, but he can't see it just that
way. This gentleman's popularity
will win many a vote, and he's going
to give any man opposed to him tus-
sic for the nomination. When it
comes to the election-that's some
thing else already yet.
No doubt he may think that of the
sextet of Democrats now running,
five of them won't feel so jubilant af-
ter the State Convention, and maybe
they and their friends might vote for
some one else next November. That's
a possibility, but not a probability.
Everything will calm down before the
Fall.
Here's what the Democrat" has
received from out Kirk Maddrix'
way:
The entry of r. F. Duer in the pri-
mary race for Congress in the First
Congressional District came as no sur
prise to the people of Somerset coun-
ty who know Mr.. Duer we'll, even tho
he did file only AZ hours before the
deadline.
Mr.. Duer made every possible eff
fort to get me off the ticket even
humbling himself by a visit to the
Broening camp at Baltimore, he being
a Nice supporter, imploring their aid
in this respect, well knowing he was
laying himself open to the charge of
dealing, even though he may have
had the idea of doing so. Yet he
would have the public believe that he
was importuned to make the run while
the fact is he ardently desired to get
in the race.
Why can't a candidate be candid in
his public statements? He owes the
public that much respect. Why didn't
Mr.. Duer state frankly that he want
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19
MISS CAROLYN CHESSER TO
CONDUCT COOKING SCHOOL

The following was clipped from a
Baltimore county paper, and has ref
erence to cooking school to be con-
Quoted at Hyattsville:
'Miss Carolyn Chesser, popular
and attractive home. economist of
the Electric Institute, Washing
ton, d. c., will supervise the
classes. This, of course, means
the school will be in the most ca
pable hands possible, since this
attractive young lady is widely
known for her ability to handle
cooking schools. Hal Jackson,
affable range promotion manager
of the Electric Institute, also will
be on the job"
Miss Chesser is the daughter of
Mrs. Laura Chesser and the late Mr..
Charles S. Chesser. Mrs. Chesser re-
sides about one mile from Pocomoke.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19

More than five thousand persons
are expected in Berlin, Saturday,
April 20, to witness the unwilling of a
monument being erected in honor of
Commodore Stephen Decatur to mark
his birthplace. 1t will be the first of
series of markers to be placed on
the Shore by the Eastern Shore So
ciety of Baltimore, who are sponsor
ing the ceremonies with the coopera-
ton of the Berlin Business Mems
Association and the Berlin Ocean City
Lions Club.
The giant boulder mounted on con-
crete, on the face of which is a bronze
plaque, will be unveiled in the cor
porate limits of the city.
The principal address at the De-
catur ceremonies will be made by
Commander Leland P. Lovette, U. S.
NJ, who is an authority on U. S. N.
history. Short addresses will also be
made by Walter R. Gale, president
of the Eastern Shore Society; G. Hale
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19
RALPH LANDLORD Wins
SPEAKING CONTEST

Ralph Landlord won the public
speaking contest, staged by the Flu
ture Farmers of America in the Po-
comoke High School Auditorium, Wed
nesday night, April 18th. Ralph
spoke on Hybrid Corn For Farmers
In This Community" He will repres-
ent his chapter at Salisbury, tonight,
Friday, in the regional contest.
Mr.. Willard Evans, President of
The Worcester County Farm Bureau,
Ralph with a five-dollar
check as q token of The Farm Blu
reau's interest in the work which the
local Vocational Agriculture Depart
ment is doing. Mr.. Evans explained
to the boys and their guests the ma
ture and purposes of the Farm Blu
reau and urged the boys to think ser
iously of becoming future members of
the organization.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19
FANS TURN OUT
SEE EXHIBITION
BASEBALL GAME
DOwnpour OF Rain Hats An
ticipated Game At The
Fifth Inning
SYRACUSE WINS OVER
READING, SCORE 90

The long anticipated exhibition ball
game has come and gone. Although
the day was suited for everything
else except baseball the owners did
not wish to disappoint the goodly
crowd of enthusiasts who braved the
dampness to witness the contest.
To a number of people this was
the first opportunity to witness the
game by a team with as high rating
at Class AA and they were very anx-
ious to see how much better these
boys were than the teams in our own
league.
Although it rained slightly all the
time they managed to get five in
nings of play in, before downpour
halted the game completely. At the
end of that time the score stood
Syracuse, 9; Reading, 0.
Two former Eastern Shore League
boys did the twirling for the Porter
team and did very well for themselves.
They were, Rehbein, formerly of Po-
comoke and Hinckle, formerly of the
fredericksburg Athletics. The Reading
boys could not solve the delivery of
thse two boys and therefore, went hit
less in the abbreviated game.
It was very difficult to get a good
idea of how well the boys would show
up in ideal weather as the diamond
was very wet and slippery, but all
things considered, both teams did
very well.
One of the boys on the Reading
team was very familiar to the POGO
moke fans in the person Of "Bill"
Polito, who is holding down third
base position for that nine.
Another boy familiar to the local
fans played second base for the SYRIA
cuse nine, Irwin Hall, who came thru
with two base wallop.
At the conclusion of the contest
the Reading boys proceeded to their
spring training quarters in Edenton,
N. c., for further training before
the opening of the season.
Business Manager Herring stated
that he had 81 boys at the camp be-
sides the ones here and that no def
mite ones had been chosen for the Po-
comoke nine, but that Manager Poke
Whalen was doing all in his power
to get a club together of which Po-
comoke will be proud.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19
CRISF[ELD MAN
IS ELECTED HEAD
OF ASSOCIATION
w. G. McCready President Shore
County Commissioners
Association

Walter G. McCready, of Crisfield,
president of the Somerset County
Board of County Commissioners, on
Monday last, was elected president of
the Eastern Shore County Commits
sioners' Association. He succeeds
Julian w. HURT, Chestertown, head
of the Kent County Commissioners.
William S. Marvel, of Easton, Tai
bot equity head, was chosen vice-presi-
dent, and Charles Woolsten, Jr., Girls
field, secretary-treasurer.
The commissioners adopted resolu-
lions favoring continuance of the
Maryland Traffic Safety Commission
and also of the CCC camp at Vienna.
Congressional candidates from the
Eastern Shore First district) area
were introduced at a luncheon by
Robert r. Carman, Baltimore attor-
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19
LADIES NIGHT
BY THE LIONS
TUES. EVENING
Seventy Five Or More Turn
Out For Annual Cele-
DIR. H. C. BYRD SPEAKER
OF THE EVENING

Between 60 and rs Lions, Lionesses,
and guests were present on Tuesday
evening last at the dinner given an
nually to the ladies and others. The
banquet was staged on board the Gov
ernor Emerson C. Harrington, and the
affair was a fitting farewell function
to the attractive converted eating and
rooming house. The boat has been
sold to Annapolis parties, and remov-
ed to that capital city.
DR.. HI. C. Byrd, President of Mary
land University was the speaker of
the evening, and his discourse was
based on the all-consuming topic of
the day-the War in Europe. One of
the high points in DR.. Byrd's address
was the opinion he held that this
country should be prepared for any
eventualities, and he stated that a GER
tain war critic had predicted if the
war continued for 10 months, the Uni
ted States would be drawn therein.
AS an educator, DR.. Byrd, advised
that the youth of this land, should be
imbued with high regard for their
constitutional rights, in order that
they may realize the best from their
American citizenship. He discussed the
principals of Democracy, answered
questions involving military training
and the defense of the Monroe Doc
trine, and treated other points from
very interesting angles. He was lis
tened to with marked attention which
indicated a thorough enjoyment of his
speech.
President Callahan announced that,
as the "Boat" would be removed to
Annapolis, the next meeting of the
Club would be at the Salem Methodist
Church. Mr.. Clinton Duncan was
thanked very cordially for the atten-
ton he had given the Lions while
they had been served on the steamer.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19
STRAWBERRY GROWERS
TO MEET SATURDAY

An important meeting of the straw
berry growers will be held this Sat-
urday, April goth at 2 o'clock sharp
in the Courthouse in Princess Anne.
There are marketing problems af-
fecting this seasons strawberry crop
which should be considered at this
time.
All growers who market their straw
berries under the Princess Anne auc-
ton block, are urged to attend this
meeting, as it is necessary to reach
an important decision at this time,
as to the future operation of the auc-
ton block in this community.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19

ITEMS ANENT
CANDIDATES
State Senators Roe And John
son And Representative
Ward Waging Fight
EACH PREDICT THEIR
NOMINATION IN MAY

Under the caption, "Why not Sen
ator Roe," the Cambridge Democrat
and News" has the following to say
editorially:
"For the past several months many
candidates have been presented to the
voters, of the First District of Mary
land, for the Democratic Nomination
for Congress. Practically every coun-
ty has had favorite son mentioned
for the nomination.
"Now the time is growing short,
and for the sake of harmony for the
Democrats, some of the candidates
are dropping out of the race.
Senator Olin Higgins, of this coun-
ty, who was making a wonderful i'm
preston on the voters, has decided
to withdraw. His announcement is
published in this issue of the Demo-
cat and News.
Gin retiring from the fight, Senator
Higgins strongly recommended the
nomination of Senator Dudley G.. Roe,
of Queen Anne County. In part he
said:
Since my first interest in
Shore-wide affairs, I have given
momentous thought to the quail
fications a candidate should pos
Sess to represent the First Dis
trict in Congress.
With this thought in mind I
of the candidates in the field and
I feel that Senator Dudley G. Roe
best measures up to these specifi-
cations.
The high position he held in
the last session of the Maryland
Legislature as majority floor
leader and chairman of the fl
nance committee, indicates his
recognized ability as proven
legislator
eve now feel it is about time for
the Democrats of the Eastern Shore,
who want an. able man to represent
them in Congress, to get solidly be-
hind Senator Dudley G. Roe. He is
one man who can win if nominated.
His legislative experience eminently
qualities him for the office he is
seeking. He is able and full of en-
ergy, and will fight to the last for
this district. The Eastern Shore
needs him in Congress.
"This is no time to take chances
nominate Senator Roe and we will
be assured that the First District
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19
FARMERS ATTEND
COUNTY WIDE
MEET LAST WEEK
Farmers Interested In Rural
Identification Are Urged
To Become Members

Three countrywide rural electrified
ton meetings were held last week in
Worcester County with approximately
one hundred and fifty interested
farmers in attendance. Mr.. w. l..
Merriken, attorney to the Choptank
Cooperative and Harry H. Nuttle,
Treasurer, attended two of the meet
ings.
According to R. T. Grant, County
Agent, the following committees vol
unteered to canvass their sections and
accept applications for membership
in the Choptank Cooperative. Any
farmers who are interested in having
electric current should get in touch
with any of the following and make
application for membership:
Cedar Hall Section, Letcher L. Col
ona, w. E. Sparrow, Hargis Merrill,
Pocomoke.
Goodwill, Remson, Stockton Sec
tions, Maurice Aydelotte, Clyde Red
den, Tom Wilkerson, Milton Payne,
Ray F. Redden, A. o. Hamilton, w.
Frank Johnson, John j. Boston, Le-
Roy East, Pocomoke; J. E. Cherrix,
r. Boston, Stockton.
Snow Hill, Box Iron, Harvey Pusey,
Hance Cherrix, Zadok Cherrix, Snow
Hill,
Spence, Cedartown, C. P. Taylor,
Thomas j. Johnson, George Richard
son, Joe Figgs, Olin Pusey, Snow Hill.
Williams, Corbin, Willard P. Evans,
Pocomoke; James Larlxin, Snow Hill.
Nassawango, John Warren, Robert
G. Dennis, Wilson Disharoon, Milton
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19

Prof and Mrs. William Sartorius
of Ocean City, have been recent
guests of DR.. and Mrs. Norman Sar-
torius.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19
SENATOR RADCLIFFE in
POCOMOKE SATURDAY

According to advertisement on an
other page of today's issue of the
Democrat, Senator Radcliffe will
be rendered a reception tomorrow,
Saturday, April 20, in the Municipal
Building, this city, beginning at 9
o'clock in the evening.
Senator Radcliffe will arrive here
from Berlin where he received the
public at 4:3O P. M. From there he
went to Snow Hill where he met his
friends at 7:30 P. M.
The Senator is quite popular in
this section, and no doubt he will
shake many hand before the day is
over.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-04-19

tents, the old fellow thought he heard
a mysterious tinkling in the tumbler.
whats that noise, hear?" he ask
ed the mixer. g.
"That's ice, my FRIEND" was the re-
ply.
"Ice in August, He'll, what're you
trying to give me?"
Well, following the old mans YER
nacular, I would say,
"a snow storm in Aprill" and
leave you to do the cussin'.
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been notified, Dr.. Peabody said, and
asked to see that pupils get per-
mission. from their parents for the
examinations. He pointed out that
the tests not only protect the stu
dents, but others who might come
in contact with the, disease.
The following schedule will be
followed In the examinations:
Wednesday-At Mckinley High
School: Mckinley High School, st.
Anthony Parochial and American
University.
Thursday At Central High
School: Central High School, Con-
zaga Parochial, Immaculate Con-
ception (boys), Immaculate Concep-
ton girls. Sacred Heart. Notre
Dame, St. Paul, st. John and st.
Patrick.
Friday-At Western High School:
Western High School and George
town Visitation.
December 9-At Dunbar High
School: Duncan High School and
Armstrong High School. At Miner
Teachers College: Miner Teachers
College.
December 10-At Roosevelt High
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01

some of the most important lesis-
lation put before Congress, goes to
the Steering Committee, or to the
full Democratic conference for
settlement, it probably will give
rise to a thorough searching OF
the archives and parliamentary
reference books for rules and pos
sible precedents bearing on the
senatorial doctrine of seniority.
One contention heard in discus
sion of the question is that where
the length Of service is the same,
seniority might to be determined
according to when the States were
admitted to the Union.
Both Sworn in in 1888.
Senators McCarran and Van Mugs
both were sworn in on March 4,
1887 The resolution of March 8.
1888, approving committee assign
ments, placed both of them on
judiciary, but listed Senator Van
Mugs ahead of Senator McCarran,
The names appeared in that order
in the committee list in the Con-
gressional Directory. About two
years ago, however, the Judiciary
Committee lineup was rearranged,
and the Congressional Directories
of 1889 and 1910 name Senator
McCarran ahead of Senator Van
Mugs.
Meanwhile, aside from these COM
mittee organization problems, it is
becoming increasingly more likely
that Senator Harrison, Democrat,
of Mississippi will be the choice
for President pro tenn of the Senate
in the new Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01
Aluminium Ore Strike
Settlement Announced
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PRESS.
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill, Nov. 3d.
Settlement of the 5-week-old strike
of 1870 workers at the Aluminium
Ore Co plant here was announced
today by William F. White, United
States Cancellation commissioner.
Mr. White, who served as mediator
during the 10 days of negotiations
between representatives of the COM
pany and the A. F. L. Aluminium
Workers Union, said the agreement
provided wage increases ranging
from Q to cents an hour for all
employees.
The plant converts bauxite ore
into aluminium oxides used in pro-
duction of alloys necessary for air
craft manufacture.
Union officials said a crew Of
workers would return tonight to pre-
pare the plant for resumption of
operations tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01
Marines to Pay Honor
To Retiring Sergeant

Paymaster Sergt. Fred Parquette
will retire tomorrow from active
service in the United State Ma
rine Corps after more than 80 years
of service, and the troops at the
Navy Yard Marine Barracks will
turn out with the band to do him
honor.
Sergt. Parquette had re-enlisted
seven times In compiling his active
duty record of 80 years, three
months and IT days, Marine off,
GERS said yesterday. A native of
Saginaw, Mich, he recently was
transferred to Washington from
duty at Pensacola, Fla. He lives
at 1884 North Buchanan street, Ar
lington, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01
Towers Quits as Tax Collector
Amid fearful FureweIIs
Emotional Scene
Retirement
Of District Veteran

Nearly twoscore employees of the
Office of the District tax collector
said a fearful farewell to Chatham
M. Towers. veteran head of the de-
partment, who retired yesterday.
1t was the most emotional fare
well to veteran Of District service
in years, Mr.: Towers reached the
retirement age, 10. some time ago.
Ordinarily. when a veteran Dis
trict official Is retired, he is given
a proper send-off, with the Gus
tomary flowers. Such a ceremony
was planned for yesterday but
emotions began to mount as the
crowd of clerks began to gather
outside of Chats" office, shortly
before closing time after noon.
The man who had been responsible
for collection of District revenues
for the past 20 years was waiting
nervously in his office, anticipating
the event, alone, except for a re-
porter or two and several photog-
raphers. At last the crowd surged
I'M S. B. Lyddane, deputy tax
collector, stepped forward to make
a speech in presentation to Mr.
Towers of a gift from the staff, a
well-stocked cellaret, and In the
middle of his talk he broke down and
quit.
Mr.. Towers, seeking to comply
with all social requirements, started
a response, saying that he was
sorry to leave, that he appreciated
the loyalty of his staff over the
past years and that he hoped they
would give the same support to his
successor, Guy w. Pearson, and here
he broke down.
At this point one of the clerks OF
Mr.. Towers staff burst into tears
and many of the staff did likewise
Veteran secretaries in the stafi
rushed into the breach to grasp Mr.
Towers hand, and as the photog-
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School: Roosevelt High School, Dem
nison Vocational School and Cool
idge High School.
Decenber 11-At Cardozo High
School: Cardozo High School. At
George Washington University:
George Washington.
December 12-At Eastern High
School: Eastern High School and
st. Cecilia Parochial. At Anacostia
High School: Anacostia High School.
December 13-At Wilson Teachers
College: Wilson Teachers College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01
tuberculosis x-Ray
Tests in D. {. Schools
To Begin Wednesday
Principals Are Asked
To See Pupils Get
Consent of Purents

The annual tuberculosis X-ray
examinations In Washington high
schools and colleges will begin
Wednesday at Mckinley High
School and st. Anthony Parochial
School, it was announced last night
by DR.. j. Winthrop Peabody, presi-
dent Of the District of Columbis
tuberculosis Association.
The association sponsors the
work each year, with funds raised
by sale of Christmas seals.
Principals of the schools have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01
Salisbury Jobs Increase

SALISBURY, Md, Nov. 80 Dr.
The Christmas season employment
boom" Is on In Salisbury. Six large
stores reported $50 extra workers
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raphers went into action the girls
were taking turns giving farewell
kisses.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-16
GROUP APPROVES
WEED SEED BILL
Would Prohibit Export Oh
Domestic Type Tobacco
Seed And Plants

WASHINGTON, May Is. Up
The house agriculture committee ap-
proved today a bill (HR9560) to pro
hbiit the export of domestic type to-
bacco seed and plants except for ex
detrimental purposes.
A similar measure has passed the
senate.
The same bill was passed by con-
gress last year, but was vetoed.
Representative Flanagan (D-Va),
who obtained committee action to-
day, said he was confident In the
light of changed conditions that the
President would approve h bill II
presented to him again.
Advocates of the contend
it would put an end to foreign pro-
duction of American type tobacco IN
competition with domestic produc-
ton, since transplanted domestic
type tobacco runs out" in a few
years and must be replaced with
new seed.
The committee also approved a
bill (HR97O2) by Flanagan to ex-
tend the marketing quota provisions
of the Agricultural Adjustment act
to Connecticut Valley shade grown
tobacco.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-05-16
MAS0NS TO MEET
IN new BERN NEXT
Business Session Of Royal
Arch Masons Close Char
lotte Gathering

CHARLOTTE. May Is. - Up -
North Carolina's York rite f1asonic
bodies voted tnCay to hold heir 1871
convention in New Bern and then
adjourned their four-day session.
A business session of the Grand
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons was
the final item on the program, which
began Sunday night with a religious
service.
The Grand Chapter elected these
officers: Charles M. Gueth Of High
Point, grand high priest; Charles H.
Pugh Of Gasloria, grand king; ].
C. Hobbs of Wilmington, grand
scribe; James W. Payne of Sails
Edward Allen of Warrenton, grand
captain of the host; w. N. Harper
of Charlotte, grand principal So
journer; D. E. Bucker of Green's
boro, grand Royal Arch captain; K.
V. Parham of Raleigh, grand mas
ter, third veil; D. K. Medford of
Clyde, grand master, second veil;
Millard F. McKeel, Jr., of Washing
ton, grand master, first veil.
Nickel was elected Monday as
grand commander of the Grand Com
mandery of Knights Templar; and
yesterday Andrew S. Melvin of Gas
tonia was elected grand master of
the Grand Council, Royal and Select
Masters, and S. H. Green of Mon
roe was named president of the
North Carolina Grand Order of High
Priesthood. .m.'