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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
YOUNG ELLIS IS
MENTIONED AS
VERY PROMISING
Son Of Rev. S. Pearce Ellis Has
Brilliant Career In Wash
ingtOn High School

Pocomoke is always gratified tt
learn of the success of any of her sons
or of members of their families. Rev
Pearce S. Ellis, native of this city
who has made wonderful strides in
the ministry, is now pastor of large
and flourishing church-The First
Baptist Church of Alexandria, Va.
his successful ministry there being
proof of his marked ability.
DR.. Ellis seems to have handed
down to his son some of the qualities
that have put the Doctor at the top
of his profession. DR.. Ellis writes
that his son, Pearce, Jr, graduated
on January 81 from the George Wash
ington high school and was the hon.
ored valedictorian of his class.
This young man has been offered a
$4,000 scholarship in Massachusetts,
University. His record in the high
school has been the best possible, A
and A plus every year since the first
days he entered the school, ten years
ago.
There is no doubt that this young
man will be heard from as he adj
vances along the line of higher edu-
cation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
ROTARIANS ARE
HOSTS TO THE
LOCAL SCOUTS
At The Regular Meeting Last
Monday, Seventeen Scouts
Were Entertained
ANNUAL DRIVE NOW
ON FOR SCOUT SUPPORT

The Pocomoke Rotarians were
hosts to the local Boy Scout troop at
its regular meeting on Monday even
ing last. Seventeen of the Scouts were
present, and the Rotary Club lacked
one member of hundred per cent at
tendance that member being on the
sick list.
Besides these, there were four visi-
tors: Roger w. Landlord, recently
elected chairman of the finance COM
mittee for the Pocomoke area; God
frey Child, Esq, former Rotarian and
intensely interested in the Scout
movement; L. Griffin Callahan presi-
dent of the Pocomoke Lions; and
Fred u. Henderson, Scout Master of
the local troop.
The annual drive for Scout funds
now being on hand, Chairman Lank-
ford gave some information as to the
amounts expected to be raised in the
different towns, and made a plea for
liberal donations. Mr.. Child compli-
mented the Scouts on their healthy
advancement under the sponsorship
of the. Rotary Club, and under the
splendid leadership of Mr.. Henderson,
whom Mr.. Child lauded as a most
competent officer. President Gala
han, in a few neat words, felicitated
the Scouts, and expressed the opinion
that in the stress and strain of mod
ern life, there was no better training
camp than the Scouts can provide.
An interesting feature of the even
ing was broadcast put on by the
Scouts. This was mainly historical
in its content, and was made to fit
in with the S0th Anniversary of Scout
dom, now being celebrated throughout
the nation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
NJ. E. HICKMAN
DIES SUDDENLY
AT HIS HOME
Funeral Services Today From
His Home. Interment
In Local Cemetery

Mr.. Mitchell C. Hickman, a bust.
ness man of this city for quite num-
Der of years, died suddenly at his
home on Walnut Street, Wednesday
evening. He was 63 years of age
His death was due to heart attack
Besides his widow, Mr.. Hickman is
survived by two sons: Mitchell and
Robert. He is also survived by six
brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted
today friday from his home on
Walnut Street, Rev. Mr.. Lester Of
ficiating. Interment in the cemetery
of Bethany Methodist Church.
The pallbearers were: Marion Out
ten, Harold Lambertson, Arthur Brit
tingham, Edgar McMaster, Marion
Lambertson and Crawford Hillman.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
A BALTIC. FIRM
IS SUCCESSFUL
IN BOND SALE
Alexander Brown And Company
Offer Best Bid For Refund
ing 1912 Bonds
INTEREST ~ PER CENT
AS AGAINST FIVE

The bids for the $4,000 worth of
Municipal Bonds, recently advertised
in these columns, were opened last
Monday evening by the City Council,
and Alexander Brown and Company,
were the successful bidders, this firm
naming 2sl % interest and a premium
of $100.6263. The other bidders were;
Meusch Mcneil & Co., Inc, New
York, 2%9o interest on the entire a.
mount with premium of $357.79.
The Mercantile Trust Co., Balti'
more, 2% 20, with $10O.229 premium
The Macubin, Legg & Co., Balti
more, $50 with $100.1S99 premium.
C. T. Williams & Co, Baltimore
$50 on entire amount with $324.4I
premium.
Marberry, Price & Co., Baltimore
$3.50, with $10O.17s premium.
Baker, Watts and Co., Baltimore
$50, with $1OO.1s11 premiumA
This is a refunding of the old 191.
Street Improvement Bonds. The oil
bonds were 5eH issue and have cos
the taxpayers $1,750.00 each year il
interest. That interest accrued dur
ing the past q years aggregate
$47, $4,000. BY re-issuing the bond
on a serial basis and at the pa Go in
terest rate the town will save in in
terest alone more than 100000.
The above bids reveal the fact tn
Pocomoke City Bonds constitute Al
attractive investment and, of course
at the same time, the bids testify t.
the sound financial condition of tn
City Corporation.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
"PARSON JACK" WILL
ADDRESS BOY SCOUTS

The Rev. J. w. Wootten will ad-
dress the Boy Scouts of Pocomoke
City Sunday morning at Salem Meth
odist Church. The Scouts led by their
Scout Master Fred Henderson, will
take part in the program. The par
ents of the Scouts are invited to meet
with the sons. There will be special
music.
In the evening the Union Service
will be held in the Baptist Church
on Market Street and Rev. Wootten
will be the speaker. Prayer meet
ing next Wednesday, all churches unit
ing, will be held in the Salem Meth
odist Church with Rev. Ditto preach
ing. You are invited to attend
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
FINES RUN UP
into THOUSANDS
IN WORCESTER
Revenue From Violations Of
Law Relating To Sunday
Dancing, Gambling, Etc.

Fines totaling $3,13S.15 have been
paid into the Golfers of Worcester
County by convicted violators of laws
against gambling, Sunday dancing,
operation of slot machines, and boot
leg liquor traffic, during the past
thirteen months, it was announced
this week by States Attorney Will
liam G. Kerbin, Jr.
Convictions of 1877 violators out OF
1872 arrests made since January l.
1889 by States Attorney Kerbin and
his Worcester County officers, better
known as the "Flying Squad, have
proven highly profitable to Worces-
ter County, records show.
A total Of $1,630 in fines were i'm
posed upon slot machine operators
and gambling law violators over the
18-month period by Worcester Coun-
ty magistrates. County justices also
imposed additional fines totaling $3.50
in liquor cases.
During the three Circuit Court
terms in 1939-including one spec
ial session-fines totaling $500 were
imposed and collected in gambling,
Sunday dancing and liquor cases.
And $15s Is in cash, found in slot
machines, PIN ball machines and crap
games was also turned over to the
Worcester County treasury.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
MERCHANTS ARE
PREPARING FOR
DOLLAR DAYS
Have Decided On Monday And
Tuesday, February 10 And
20 For Special Bargains
LOOK FOR THE GREEN
DOLLAR DAY REMNANT

Merchants in Pocomoke City have
been preparing for weeks for their
annual February "Dollar Days., but,
due to weather conditions, have with
held announcement of the event.
With inquiries coming in from
many sections, however, the mer-
chants have decided to hold this big
merchandising event on Monday and
Tuesday, February 10 and goth. This
is the first formal announcement
with full particulars to be given in
next weeks issue.
According to reliable information
dollar Days" this year will be an
event you can't afford to miss. Large
supplies of merchandise have been
bought by all participating mer-
chants, seasonal merchandise and
goods already in stock will be offer
ed at far below actual value and in
many instances far below cost price.
If you want bargains this will be
the time to get them. The purchas-
ing power of your money will be
doubled and tripled and it is safe to
say such values may never again be
offered the buying public. Due to
severe weather conditions which pre-
vailed during January merchants
have on hand heavy stocks of mea-
chandise which must be disposed of
in order to make room for new spuihg
good. They are willing to sacrifice
this merchandise so not only will
there be extraordinary dollar values
but sharp reductions in many other
departments and lines of merchan-
disc.
Look for the green dollar day PEN
nants as stores displaying them will
be official dollar day stores.
Remember the dates, Monday and
Tueday, February 10Th and goth and
come prepared to find some of the
greatest values you have ever been
offered in Pocomoke where prices on
quality merchandise are kept at the
lowest possible level.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
"Chiirps" ~
from the
Democrats Pen

Well, Sir, here's "a little squib,
clipped from one of my valued eX-
changes:
Tonight is another basketball
game and oh! if it should be the
thriller that last weeks was, I'll
not be able to stand it. Last Sat-
urday night will CLEAN in my
memory for many a day, and
here's hoping tonight will be a
double.
Now, what would you say-that
sounds like man, or does it listen
more like a woman?
Right! the first time; it was a
woman. It was written by society
editor of a publication that comes to
the office once a week.
I'd like to know what she means
but who knows what a woman
means? If she were consistent in her
mental attitudes, some of US wouldn't
have the wives we married. Some
of 'em have side tracked some other
man before we grabbed on to 'em for
keeps before they got away.
You'll notice she says: 'I'll not be
able to stand it'll" What, in the name
of Sam Hill is goin' to happen? Is
she going to fall out in dead faint ?
Is she goin' to have an acute nervous
breakdown? Is she goin' to shake
the dust from her feet and leave the
arena of action? Is she goin' to
make desperate appeal to the play
ers to go slow on the thrills? Or
is she going to shake off this NOR
tai coil and pass into the unknown,
happy in thought that my team won
Any one of these would fit in with
the extremity of that declaration;
"I'll not be able to stand it'll" A repe.
tition of that court struggle would
simply result in dissolution or some
thing near to it. And there are very
few mortals who are ready to take
passage with the grim ferryman
whenever he says, Gail aboard!" Thi:
lady scribe apparently realized thai
she was counting death to expose her
self to uncertainties of defeat ant
victory of her favored quint; so shs
determines to stay home when thu
next battle was waged.
Or did she? not SOS any one coult
notice. Bless my soul, if she didn'
say: Here's hoping tonight's will b
a doubled" Evidently, either she'
forgotten all the hazards to mind ant
body of the preceding fight, and, no
Continued on Page 81
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
TEXACOS KEEP
WINNING GAMES
ON THE COURT
Defeated The DeMOlay Cagers
Of Cambridge On The Local
Floor, Thursday, Feb. l
TEXACOS AND GUARDS
WILL BATTLE SHORTLY

The undefeated Texaco quintet
made it three in a row last Thursday
night and the De Molay cagers of
Cambridge were the victims by the
score of 34-23. The game was consid-
cred to be one of the toughest con-
tests ever played on the local courts
The Cambridge team played the
same brand of basketball as played
by the locals, fast-breaking style OF
play coupled with close guarding. This
naturally made close contact and was
the contributing factors in making
the game resemble somewhat of a
football affair.
The second game of the evening
was between the Virginia Eagles and
the Ocean City Sea Gulls. The Vir-
ginians had no trouble in conquering
the mighty Gulls, 1913.
In the final game of the triple
header, the Guards won their second
straight game by taking the Crisfield
Eagles in town, 1854. The victory
was a costly one for the Guards as
John Blaine Schoolfield, one of the
better centers on the Peninsula, was
taken from the game in the first quar-
ter with broken ankle. It will be
at least five weeks before he will re-
turn to the lineup. It is believed,
however, he will be back in the game
when the Texacos and Soldiers have
their annual championship affair at
the close of the season.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
REVENUE COLLECTOR
ANNOUNCES HIS DATES

An arrangement has been made to
assign Deputy Collectors of Internal
Revenue to various sections and COM
munities throughout the District of
Maryland for the purpose of assist
ing taxpayers in filing income tax
returns for the calendar year 1889
Following are the dates when the
above-named official will visit places
in this section: Princess Anne, Feb
ruary Is, Crisfield, February IA;
Snow Hill, February 16; Berlin, Feb
ruary II; Ocean City, February 49,
Salisbury, February Is to March 15
and Pocomoke City, February Is.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
TASKER- NUPTIALS
in MT. WASHINGTON

Mr.. ]. Dean Tasker, of Pocomoke,
City, and Miss Barbara Alice Bailey,
were united in the holy bonds of mat
rimony on Monday of this week in
Mt. Washington, Baltimore, Md,
where the bride resides.
The groom is the manager of the
local Coffman-Fisher and Company
store and a nephew of Mrs. George
Coffman. The bride is the daughter
Of Mrs. William Guy Bailey, of Mt.
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tasker will be at
home after March Is at their resi-
dence on Market Street, this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
LOCAL COUNTY
MAN SUCCUMBS
IN CAPE CHARLES
George Edwin Coulbourn, Ma
tive Of Snow Hill Dies
After Long Illness

George Edwin Coulbourn, 60, died
at his home on Tazewell avenue, Cape
Charles, Va, shortly before noon on
Monday last, after an illness of many
months.
Funeral services were conducted
from the residence at 2 P. M. We'd
nesday with interment in Belle Haven
Cemetery.
Mr.. Coulbourn, who was known 10
many in this vicinity, was a native Of
Snow Hill, Nd, the son of the late
George w. and Mary Fooks Coul-
bourn, and went to Virginia about
thirty-seven years ago and since that
time has been engaged in extensive
farming operations in addition to his
interests in the Coulbourn Brothers
Lumber Company, with headquarters
in Philadelphia.
He has made his home in Cape
Charles since 1914 and during that
time has been closely identified with
the civic, social and religious life Of
the community.
Mr.. Coulbourn is survived by his
wife, the former Miss Emily Ames,
of Baltimore, and the Eastern Shore
of Virginia; two daughters, Mrs.
Frank M. Fossett, of Baltimore, and
Mrs. w. Henry Sykes, Jr., of Smith
field; sister, Mrs. Frank Mason, Of
Blairstown, N. j., and brother, John
I. Coulbourn, Of Philadelphia.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
PLAQUES PRESENTED
TO WORCESTER SCHOOLS

Bronze plaques, measuring 10 by
Is inches, have been placed in the
high schools Of Pocomoke City, Snow
Hill, and Stockton by Worcester Post
No. SO, American Legion. The plaq-
ues are inscribed with the words
american Legion School Award
Courage, Honor, Service, Leadership,
Scholarships" and below a raised dial
are two rows of blank spaces upon
which will be inscribed the names Of
one boy and one girl who are select
ed to receive the annual award.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
MIR. AND MRS. FIELD
PARENTS OF TWINS

Rev. J. r. Field and Mrs. Field are
to be congratulated upon the arrival
of two lovely baby girls born on Sat-
urday last in the Peninsula General
Hospital, Salisbury. Mr.. Field is
rector of st. Andrews Episcopal
Church, in Princess Anne.
Incidentally, the Field twins are
the sixth pair that has arrived at the
hospital since January 1, 1910. A
rather remarkable record for this in.
stitution.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
MRS. M. DENNIS ONLY e.
S. FIRE TOWER WARDEN

Mrs. Margie Smullin Dennis, &c
year old resident Of Atkinson Dis
trict, has the distinction of being the
only woman Fire Tower Warden on
the Eastern Shore. Mrs. Dennis is in
charge Of the Nassawango Forest
Fire Tower located on the Snow Hill
Salisbury highway, six miles from
Snow Hill.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09

Mrs. Clarence e. Duncan attended
the Wicomico Womans Clubs 10th
birthday luncheon on February 9Th.
Mrs. Edward F. Wilson was honored
as one Of the Pioneer Clubwomen and
presented Q medal.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
YOUNG PEOPLES DAY
AT BETHANY CHURCH

At Bethany Methodist Church,
young peoples day will be observed
on Sunday, February IL, at II o'clock
in the morning.
A number of young people will as
sist the pastor at the special service.
All the parents are urged to be pres
emit.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09

. Mr.. Ray v. Gladding is, much to
the regret of his many friends, on the
sick list, having been indisposed since
Tuesday last.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09

Mrs. r. Lee Hall is recovering
from a severe attack Of grippe.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09
WEATHER FORECAST

Clear today with moderate tenn
perature, colder tomorrow night
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-02-09

Well, Sir, here's ca little squib, ]
clipped from one of my valued eS-
changes:
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-10
Peace, Economic Sanity
Aim OF Moves, Hull Says
Hating And Curtail-
ment Of Armaments
And Sound, Liberal
Commercial Policies
Keystones of United
States Program,

Washington, Feb. 10. - (AP) -
Peace and economic sanity in the
postwar period were emphasized by
Secretary Hull today as the Oblec-
tives Of discussions now under way
between the United States and other
neutral nations, and Of the assign
ment on which Under Secretary
Welles will visit Rome, Berlin, Paris
and London.
Hull said that for some time the
United States mad been doing every
thing possible to keep alive basic
:dcas. formulas and programs relating
to n sound and stable period OF in
ternational relations after the Euro
Dcan war is ended.
The koystoneS Of that policy, he
explained, arc: -.
!. The huIting and curtailmcnl Of
armamcntS. p
2. The adoption by all nations oI
sound and liberal commercial pol'cIcS
1t j. necessary for the world l"
achieve those objcctEcS, HUI &c
ciarcd, if there IS to be economic
sanity in the postwar period, ra'hcr
than economic autOCracy ana total
itarianiSm.
When peace does come. Hull de-
clarcd, il is hoped that there VIII DC
very definite understandings --" ana
even COMMITMENTS" The n"SIc
principles vitality necessary lof
peaceful world.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-10
Garner Filed
In Illinois
To Force FDR

Washington, Feb. lO.-(AP)-
Associates of Vicc-PresidCnt Garner
said today that he entered the Hin
DIS Democratic primary in an effort
to force President RooseVclts hand
on the third term question.
Petitions to put Carriers name in
the April 9 State primary were filed
at Springfield, ILL.,, late yesterday,
accompanied by Carriers sworn
statement that he was candldat"
for the Democratic presidential
nomination.
Mr.. Roosevclt's name had been
entered previously in petitions cir
culated by the Kclly-NaSh organize
tion OF Chicago. There was no
accompanying certificate Of can
didacy, however, and Mr.. Rnr%cvclt
has given no indication Of whether
he approves or diSapprovcS Of thc
filing. -,
Those in touch with Garner said
that if the President either With-'
drew his name or stated that he was
= candidate, but remained silent,
then the Garner forces would con-
slider him actively in the race.
Mr.. Rooscvelt's name also has
been entered against Garner in Wis
consjn. where the primary will be
April 2. seven days ahead Of the one
in Illinois.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-10
Retail Area
OF Albany
Is Smashed
Hospitals Clicked AS
Red Cross Rushes
Aid; Communication
And Power Lines
Smashed And Build
ings Unroofed In
TWister.

Albany, Ga, Feb. 1O.-(AP)
II and Is persons
were killed and several hundred
injured by 4 tornado which
smashed the business section
of this southwest Georgia city
today.
Two companies Of National
Guardsmen were ordered to the
city by Governor f. D. Rivers.
Heavy rain followed the winds,
preventing fires, but rendering
rescue work difficult.
Debris Uttered streets Of the city.
Communication and power lines
were smashed, trees were lcvcled.
buildings unroofed and windows
smashed.
w. M. Price, managing editor OF
the Albany Herald, reported foot
square piece of paving was blown
through an upstairs window OF his
home.
From Washington came word that
the Red Cross was sending disaster
relief workers into Albany
Ambulance drivers were ordered
to pick up only the injured, leaving
the dead for later.
Roaring out of the southwest, the
tornado ripped through scores of
Negro shanties, smashed railroad
properties around the station, and
unroofed the depot, and crushed the
falls of nearly every business build
ing along the main street.
Pryce said the injured were being
poured into the hospital at Albany
SO fast they had to lay them out
on the floors and try to get 10 the
most urgent cases first"
James r. Blair, Of the American
Times-Recorder, said railway ex-
press employe told him that about
IS percent OF the business buildings
in Albany were either wrecked or
badly damaged, with several hun
dred homes.
Blair said all indications were the
death list would run considerably
higher, with many of the victims in
one OF the towns smaller hotels,
but that no accurate check had been
made.
Damage was estimated by Prycc
(ContinInd on Page FIVe)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-10
Man Confesses To
Staying Neighbor
In Fender County

Raleigh, Feb. 10. - (AH) -
Frederick L. Handy. director of
the State Bureau Of Investigation,
announced today George Mills,
81. of Hampstead, Pender county,
mad confessed he killed and rob-
bed his "best friend and neigh
Dor, William Hudson, 65, last Sun
day.
The director said Mills told
SBI men and local officers he
shot Hudson and struck him with
an axe, ard took S10 or S11 from
his pockets while they were on
a wood cutting expedition to
forests near their home.
Mills said he had been drink
ing, Handy reported. The director
said two Negroes, Vance Towns
end and Richard Hansley, wee
implicated in IT," confession as &C
cessories after the crime.