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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23

You had lot of courage to make
such a statement. The next thing you
will have the American Civil Liberties
Union with you to defend these peo-
pie and then another Scottsboro case.
If they get them off, then we shall
have them up here telling the Phila-
delphia blacks how badly they are
treated in the South. This happened
with the Scottsboro boys, they had
them in Philadelphia for some time
speaking in the colored section of
the city.
If the Civil Liberties Union start
to take a hand in this case hope
you run them out of the county.
With best wishes and kindest re-
CARDS, I am,
Most sincerely yours,
81. L. S.
This Philadelphia needs regenera-
ting. Perhaps he has not been in
the City of Brotherly Love long e.
nugh yet to love all his brothers. But
it shows that human nature is about
the same everywhere, and if the truth
is to be known, just look a little be-
low the skin.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
BREEDERS OF
GRADE CATTLE
HOLD MEETING
Will Assemble At State Teach
ers College On Wednesday
Of Next Week, 28th
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE
SCHULTZ WILL SPEAK

Guernsey Breeders of Dorchester,
Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester
Counties, Maryland; Accomack Co.,
Virginia; and Sussex Co., Delaware,
will hear Earl N. Schultz, Field Rep
resentative of the American Guern-
sey Cattle Club, and H. c. Barker,
Extension Dairyman at a meeting to
be held at the State Teachers College
at Salisbury, Maryland at $50 P. M,
Wednesday, February 28th, according
to William H. Holloway, President OF
the Del-Mar-Va Geurnsey Breeders
Association. Movies of Geurnsey
activities in Maryland and also at the
Worlds Fair will be shown.
Mr.. Schultz will speak on "Guide
Posts, giving particular attention to
planning of breeding programs and
use of records in herd Improvement.
This meeting is one of series being
held throughout Maryland next week.
Mr.. Schultz's talk at the 1889 series
of Guernsey meetings on "Ten Year
Breeding Program" was one of the
best breed talks we have ever heard.
Many Guernsey Breeders in Maryland
have set up a ten year breeding pro-
gram, as a result of last years meet
ing. Mr.. Schultz's address this year
will be just as interesting and just
as valuable.
MIR. Barker will speak on Breed
ing Guernseys a Business"
Every Guernsey Breeder and Dairy
man and their wives are invited to at
tend this meeting.
To insure a place at the dinner
table, be sure to mail a card to J. P.
Brown, County Agent, Salisbury, Nd,
not later than Friday, February %,
stating number of reservations desir-
ed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
MANY MEMBERS
ARE EXPECTED TO
ATTEND MEETING
Of The Somerset Farm Bureau
To Be Held This Afternoon
In Princess Anne

1t is expected that there will be a
large attendance of members and
their families at the annual meeting
of the Somerset Farm Bureau to be
held Friday afternoon at 1:45 P. M.
in the Princess Theatre at Princess
Anne.
The following program will be held:
Address of Welcome-W. T. Chat
fey, President, Somerset Farm Blu
reau.
Report of etary-Treasurer, J.
Miles Landlord.
Greetings of Maryland Farm Blu
reau Federation G. E. Wise, Secretary
The Farmers Cooperative, ]. E.
Givens, field representative Of the
Southern States Cooperative.
The program will also feature sew
eral movie films of interest to the
members. A new film of the Ameri-
can Farm Bureau Convention will be
shown for the first time in Mary
land. There will also be film
shown on the Japanese beetle pro-
gram conducted in the State last year.
Another film of interest will be one
showing the services offered the farm
ers by the Southern State Coopera-
tive.
In addition to the entertainment
features of the program, there will
be business matters discussed and di-
rectors will be elected to serve during
the ensuing year.
Farmers who are not members of
the Farm Bureau are invited to at
tend this meeting and learn what this
organization is doing to represent the
interests of the farmers of the coun-
try.
The Somerset Farm Bureau has a
membership of 172 members, this be-
ing the largest membership since the
organization was formed in 1886.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
WORCESTER DEMOCRAT, PocoMoKE CITY, MARYLAND
VISIT OF WOMEN
DEMOCRATS TO
WORCESTER co.
Entertained On Friday, Febru-
airy 16, By The WOmen's
Club Of This County

Mrs. Frances E. McFadden, Presi-
dent of United Women's Democratic
Clubs of Maryland, and Miss Helen
Book, a former recording secretary of
the club, paid a social visit to the
several counties of the Eastern Shore
the past week.
They were entertained on Friday
February 16, by the Women's Demo
cratic Club of Somerset County at a
luncheon in Princess Anne. Includ-
ed among the guests were the candi-
dates for the offices of the u. S.
Senate and Congress from the First
Congressional District.
On Friday evening, Mrs. McFadden
and Miss Book, accompanied by Mrs.
Mayme A. Collins, of Crisfield, East
ern Shore Chairman, were delightful
ly entertained at buffet supper in
Snow Hill at the home of Senator
Thomas F. Johnson. The invited
guests included the officers of the
Worcester Club, of which Miss Lena
H. Riggin is president.
After the supper, Mrs. McFadden
spoke informally to the officers of
the local club relative to the achieve
ments and work of the organization.
This was the first official visit made
by the State President during her ten
ure of office.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
TELEPHONE COMPANY
REFLECTS DIRECTORS

All directors of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company of Bal
timore City were reelected to the
board at the annual meeting of the
company held in Baltimore on Febru-
airy 10, 1910. The directors are: Will
liam G. Baker, Jr., J. Allan Coad, R.
Howard Bland, Albert D. Hutzler,
Henry M. Warfield, D. Luke Hopkins,
Baltimore; Charles E. Bryan, Havre
de Grace; T. Hughlett Henry, Easton |;
and Lloyd B. Wilson, president, Phil
ip o. Coffin, vice president and secre-
tary and John A. Remon, vice presi-
dent of the company.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
CHRISTIAN LAYMEN'S
ASSOCIATION MEETS

The Christian Laymen's Associa-
ton of Salisbury has secured the SER
vices of Rev. Bronwen Davies Cliff
ford, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
for a series of Evangelistic Services
beginning March and continuing up
to and including Easter, March "a.
The meetings will be held at 1880
promptly every evening except Satur-
day, in the Grace Methodist Church
on the corner of Church and Ann
Streets.
Rev. Clifford has a dynamic per-
sonality, and a message for all, espec-
tally the young people. Arrange
ments are in progress for some spec
ial musical features which you should
not miss.
You are requested to hold these
dates open, and invite your friends
to come with you.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
GUARD QUINT WILL
MEET A SALISBURY FIVE
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pass by Harry Coulbourne was whip
ped to Tom Miller, who out-faked the
lone man standing between him and
the basket and swished in the winning
tally, putting the Guards out in front
by one point. Two plays later the
game ended
The Texaco team was favored to
beat the Guards in their annual cham
pionship series, but lost a little pres
tige last week and for the first time
this season, the Guards are now in
stalled as favorites to cop the series.
The surprising thing about Thurs
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
]. 7. LILLISTON OF
STOCKTON DIED FEB. 10

j. Thomas Lilliston, resident of
Stockton, died Monday, February 10,
at the age Of CT years.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday from Portersville Church
by the Rev. Gardner of Greenback-
Vile. The bearers were: Augustus
Harris, Hillary Coleburn, Lawrence
Fleming, William Parsons, Fred Hick-
man and Kenneth Petit.
The deceased is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Kate Payne Lilliston and
by two children.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
Most sincerely yours,
III. l.. g.
GRAND JURY TO MEET
TUES, PILCHARD CASE
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said the $500 was provided by in
creasing the sheriff's budget from
$4,000 to $11,50O and increasing the
constable's budget from $500 to
$4,000.
Inclusion of these items in the bud
get did not raise the county tax rate,
which was left at $1.25 on the 500
the same as in 1889.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23
IS SLATED TO
GO TO PORTSMOUTH
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in other positions. He has strong
throwing arm and considerable power
at the plate.
Tommy will follow him closely in
his new surroundings. This year
should offer the real test. If Schluter
continues to hit 'em far and wide at
Portsmouth, he will be tabled for
future use at Oriole Park.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-23

with navy flowers, with a corsage of
with a navy blue veil and ribbon to
pink roses, and white hat trimmed
match.
The newly married couple left by
plane for Chile on their honeymoon.
On their return they will take up per-
manent residence in Buenos Aires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
NOEL LACOMTE
 HIT BY TRUCK
WOOdtick Road, BiCycIist UndergOes Hospital Op-
 eration This Morning

Noel Lacomte, Il, of I5s Woodtick road, injured when a bicycle crashed into a truck on Woodtlck road yesterday afternoon, was re- ported still in critical condition to- day at St. Mary's hospital.
 Hospital attaches said the boy was operated upon this morning, but Dr. Charles Audet, his physician, could not be reached. Young L,a- comte suffered compound frac- ture of the skull, and was placed on the danger list last night.
 Stanley Ruthkauskas, 13, of T35 Woodtick road, who was riding with Lacomte, suffered minor injuries and was discharged from the hospi- tai after treatment.
 Police said the accident occurred when the two boys waved at 8 school chum and before Rathkaus- was could control the bicycle it crashed into meat truck, operated by George McIldowie, of 200 South- mayd roa6. No arrest was made. No arrest was made yesterday afternoon after an automobile and a funeral car collided on East Main street, near Wolcott street. Police said the driver of the Lunny funeral car was Benjamin LaVallee, of 58 Alma street, and gave the other driver as Anthony Paradise, of West Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
BY ELMER 0. WALzER fUnited PreRa Financial EditOEl

New York, Sept. 1s = CUP) = Stocks moved ahead for the fifth consecutive session today with strong investment demand coming into preferred and higher-grade common stocks.
 Trading improved sclightly after initial uncertainty.
 Revere Copper and Brass prefer red was the individual feature, jumping IS points to e5, while its 5 IA preferred rose 2 points to a new high at @. Republic Steel pre- ferred Issues were up points each to new 1040 highs: Jones and Laughlin Steel preferred jumped 3 S-4 to a new 194O peak and such issues as American Power and Light 6 preferred, Cluett Peabody, Corn Products, Hercules Powder, Interna- tional Business Machines, Philip Morris, Thompson-Starrett prefer red and U. s. Gypsum were up 1 to more than 2 points each. Westtng- house Electric first preferred ran up 3 Ia to 133.
 Bethlehem gained Q point to 30. U. s. Steel had only minor gain. Chrysler had a small gain and Gen. eral Motors small loss. Aircrafts, Coppers and Merchandising shares had small gains. Most other groups were irregularly higher.
 New York, Sept. 19 - (UP) = Stocks were steady to firm in quiet opening dealings today, while bonds were mixed and Cotton futures un- changed to points higher. Packard opened 5000 shares at 3 7-S, unchanged. Chrysler was up 1-8 at 77 5-8 and General Motors was unchanged at 48 5-8.
 United Aircraft ran up 3-4 to fl 1-4 and Glenn Martin, Boeing, and Lockheed set up smaller gains. Youngstown Sheet and Tube slipped 3-4 point to g 1-2, but U. Steel was unchanged at 56 5-8 and Bethlehem was up Ia at 79 1-8.
 Swift and Company opened 1000 shares at 19, unchanged, and Inter- national Telephone, Foreign Series appeared 1000 shares at 3 1-4, of IA.
 Rails were steady to firm. Chesa- peake and Ohio flrmed 1-4 to 40 Ia Anaconda and Kennecott scored small gains among Coppers and U
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19

Convene Next Week
 The ru1nors reaching Waterbury today are that the Supreme Court justices, when they convene a week from tomorrow to assign cases for the October term Of the court will assign the Waterbury cases for late in the month of October or close to the close of the October term. The rumors even mention October 22nd as the day that the appeals will be set down for hearing.
 The latest reports, all of which naturally are rumorS, as nobody knows what the Supreme Court jus tices will do are that by setting the cases down for hearing late in the month of October the high court believes 1t will amount to almost the same thing as continu- ing the cases until the November term.
 Lawyers point out that the setting down of the cases for late October would give the defense lawyers two or three additional weeks to prepare their briefs before the appeals are actually heard.
 Want Extension
 All of the defense lawyers in seeking an extension of time for the filing of briefs set forth that it would be physically impossible for them to prepare their briefs. for the October term due to the fact that the record in the case contains some $500 pages of typewriter copy. They claim 1t is impossible to read this voluminous record and get their briefs ready for the October term.
 Whether or not the latest rumor concerning the late October date for the starting of the hearings on the appeal is well founded remains to be seen. Local lawyers who have filed appeals admitted today that they had heard the rumors and were inclined to believe that there might be plenty to them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19


 As matter of fact, the average song plugger, recently unionized as 8 Music Publishers Contact Em- ploye, works from mid-afternoon until around 6 8. m. And he aver aged SIS a week before tn union was ever thought of.
 A song plugger is the middleman between song and you. It's his job to get the new tunes played by the popular bands on, their radio network programs. The confined, specialized trade requires years ot contact making.
 PLUGGERS KEPT
 PLUGGING
 Robert Miller, tall, bushy- -browed president of the M. P. 0. E., started his musical career as a boy singer when he was nine. Six years later he had his first professional job singing in an old bowery saloon. Perhaps his proudest memories are of the two festive occasions when he sang in the Metropolitan Opera House, the only song plugger ever to have done so.
 Today, in addition to heading the M. P. c. E., Miller is executive dir ector of the song industry's bene- volent association, incorporated in 1885, as the Professional Music Men, He was discussing 8 typical song plugging mission with plugger Eddie Shore when interviewed.
 Right now," Miller said, Eddie here is plugging Let's Live the hit song from Ed Wynn's forthcoming musical. It's his job to see that the hit tunes are popularized through out the country before Ed giggles over them on stage in New York.
 "Now, he knows that Eddie Du- chin is playing at the Waldorf Astoria tonight, so he's going to have dinner there. The head waiter knows Shore, and he'll give him a table near the bandstand.
 Hell get a c.ance to show Duchin professional copy of the tune. If he likes it, he'll have 1t arranged in that special Duchin style. Eventually and of course Shore will follow il through arrangements, rehearsals and programming will be played when Eddie's band is on the air."
 One coast . to = coast rendition wouldn't even put a "StarduSt" or the hit parade, so the plugger's tint is well occupied.
 AGAINST
 PALM GREASING
 The song pluggers started to or ganize themselves last fall to pro. tect their jobs endangered by severa abuses. Occasionally a plugger ap' preached an orchestra leader with mediocre song, whose lyrics were ac. ceptable only because of the criST $10 bill attached to them. The contact men saw that if plug! could be paid for in cash, the neet for contact men would be zero. Pub. fishers could mail checks instead. In other cases orchestra leader. persuaded publishing firms to em. ploy an indigent relative whom tht maestro was carrying" In return the band plugged that firms tunes Or occasionally financially em. barrassed orchestra would borrow money from publisher. The "loan' was paid off in plugs. Again the usl of contact men was lessened by cold hard cash.
 So when the union was formed 1t wasn't particularly interested il the usual labor problems. Its mair provision, aside from closed Shol and right to okay future contact mer is contained in Article VIII, section a, of the bylaws, which makes 1t { violation of contract to: "give an! gratuity or make any promise of re- ward for the purpose of inducing any band leader or other person tt permit rendition of any published compoSition."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
Suspects Held

Two men were arrested in New Haven early this afternoon, charged with theft and Captain Joseph P. Stevens, of Waterbury, said many dresses found among the loot may be part of the haul made here on August 28 when $50 worth of dresses were stolen from a parked car on South Main street.
 Captain Stevens said he notified George Levine and Jack Finkle- stein, of Boston, Mass, the owners to go to New Haven to identify the dresses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
PhiIIp QouId Fetea

MT. and Mrs. Thuron S. French of Main street entertained ct fam- fly dinner in honor of their grand. son, Philip Gould of eouthington, who enters Nichols college in Dud- ley, Mass, this wek. He is c grad- aate of Cheshire Academy where he was Q member of the hockey ana baseball teams for three years. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Clark Gould Of southington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19

Lady from Mrs. Roosevelt, with whom the whole country is pretty well acquainted.
 Mrs. Wil1kie has steadily, but not entirely successfully, attempted to remain in the background during her husbands whrilwind campaign. Running for President is his busi- ness, says she. But, says Inez Call laway Robb in the October issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine:
 "At her first press conference the party politicians and the press made the simultaneous discovery that Edith Willkie, who had never been in the spotlight before in her life, instinctively knew what to do about it. She not only knew all the answers, but she knew the right oneS."
 Mrs. Willkie adheres stubbornly to her own personal plank of stay ing out of politics. She also refuses to go along with the pretty picture of herself giving her dynamic hus- band pointers and suggestions on his campaign speeches. Her stand is the Wendell doesn't need any help" Miss Robb has this to say of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
Plan Congressional
 Convention

The fifth district Democratic congressional convention, which will be held at Torrington on Sat- urday, October 5, it was an- nounced today by Bernard J. Reil- ly, secretary of the convention arrangements committee. The con- vention is expected to renomin- ate Congressman J. Joseph Smith by exclamation.
 Waterbury's Al delegates to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
Final Approval

Final approval of the new 750- gallon bumper which arrived here yesterday will not be given by the National Board of Under writers for at least a few days, Fire Chief Thomas F Cavanaugh said today.
 The booster was inspected yes- terday afternoon on Pearl Lake road by the chief and members of the fire board. If approved. the new engine will be stationed at the Willow street fire house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
ROTARLANS MEET
 TONIGHT, WAVERLY
CHESHIRE NEWS
 Hubert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, Sept. 1s.-Neighbors' night was held Wednesday evening at the Cheshire Grange and dele- gates from the following five granges were present: Foxon, North Haven, Winchester, Mad River, and Avon. The visiting members f,ir- nished the program of entertain ment. The committee in charge of refreshments and the program inc cluded: MT. and Mrs. Seth Cowles, Mir. and Mrs. Carl Olsen, Mrs August Wein. and the Misses Ethel and Esther Morgan.
 The Rotary club will meet this evening ct 6:l6 o'clock ct Waverly Inn and c guest speaker will talk on, women in Jury Service"
 Airs. John o'Conner of Chiccpee Falls, Mass. is spending c vacation with Mrs. Patrick Joyce of Maple avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
GUILD
 TO GIVE SUPPER
Third Annual Event SChed= uled for November;
 Open Bowling League
Washington Hill

St. Francis Xavier's bowling ale leys will be formally opened, Sum- day 22nd. Anyone intereste in forming bwoling teams, no doubt will be pleased to know this.
 Brother Gerard, s. A. who has been enjoying his annual vacation with his mother, Mrs. Martha Gay- nor of Washington St., has resumed his studies at Catholic University, Washington, D. c.
 Miss Abbie Shea of washington St., is recuperating from a recent operation.
 The priests of St. Francis Xavier's parish are taking the annual census.
 The Ladies Guild of St. Francis at their meeting Tuesday evening appointed committees for the third annual Harvest supper, the date tentatively set for Nov. 7th. Miss Margaret Dillon is chairman of the general committee. Other commit tees are as follows:
 Tickets-Mrs. Fred Rochon, and Mrs. George O'Neill.
 Hostesses-Mrs. Edward Curley.
 Potatoes-Mrs. Albert Centerbar.
 Cream and Sugar-Mrs. Patrick Carlin.
 RollS-Mrs Thomas Gill
 MeatS-Mrs. William Church.
 Pies-MrS. Patrick Hughes.
 Silver-Mrs. Edward Curley.
 Beans and PickleS-Mrs. Thomas Grady.
 Salads-Mrs. John Cuddy.
 Butter-Mrs. Harold Boyce.
 Supper will be served from 4:30 until 800 o'clock and the public is invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
Women Jurors Chosen
 For Trial Cases Here
Civil, Criminal Cases Pending in Superior Court - Nc
 Waterbury Names Drawn for Coming Season

Clerk George H. Freeman of the Superior Court today released the names of the jurors of that court. There are 28 names on the list. The jurors will start hearink cases when the court finishes hearing criminal cases in which the accused elected trial by court court instead of jury. No Waterbury names appear on the jury list.
 The list of jurors follows:
 Ansonia Robert Love, ST.; Mrs. Elizabeth Vacca.
 Beacon Falls-Mrs. Hester J. AL len; William c. Gruber.
 Bethany-Nelson J. Peck; Henry F. Riley.
 Cheshire Mae c. Murphy, Will liam H. King.
 Derby-Ellen L. DeF'orest; Robert F. Clark.
 Hamden- Nelson c. Warner; Ar- thur Talmadge.
 Meriden- -Reimard Brecklin; A. F. Blanchard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
State Police Holding
 Can1eran1er Seized Here

men were arrested in WatervilIe after a complaint that they were soliciting for pictures. The ser- geant referred all queries to the state police.
 The complaint was received shortly after g o'clock today and Officer James Wagner was sent to WaterviIle to investigate. The two men were taken into custody and turned over to Beacon Falls.
 State police said the photOgra- phers were out-of-state men, but gave 8 Waterbury address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19

Hospital School of Nursing this evening.
 Mrs. Caroline Dunbar, who has been spending the summer with her son, Douglas Dunbar of Main street, has returned to her home in Elmira, N. Y.
 Miss Marjorie Thorpe of Water- bury spent the weekend with her family on Ffalger avenue.
 Carlton E. Borden of Main street, member of the Cheshire Academy faculty, is visiting relatives in New Bedford, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-19
Hot. Roast Beef

A roast became so hot at CoIucci'S restaurant, S94 Bank street, early this afternoon that the fire department was sum- moned. The roast was burning in the oven, fire officials said.
 Restaurant officials said cus- toners went on calmly eating as firemen from Engine 3 extin- guished the fire"