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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03
Notice To Dog OlUners

The new charter for Pocomoke City pass
ed at the Session of the Maryland General
Assembly in 1927 provides that the owner
person harboring dog on which license
has not been secured and which does not
wear tag showing such license, shall be
fined $500 and costs.
This is to notify all who own or keep dog
or dogs, that the time will be extended to
May 18th. After that date we shall proceed
to enforce the law, and order all dogs killed
found on the streets without tag or harbor-
ed without tag.
The cost of the tag and license this year is
$1.OO for male or female dog. Tags and IL
censes may be obtained at the Clerks office.
By Order OF Mayor And City Council
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03
POCOMOKE HIGH
STARTS SEASON
WITH SUCCESS
Has Won Two Games With
Scores That Indicate Some
Good Ball Playing

The Pocomoke City high school base
ball team has made a very success
full seasons start, having won the
first two games on the schedule.
On April &c they defeated the Snow
Hill boys by score of to 2; and
on April 80, the Stockton nine by
to 3. These are close scores and
give evidence of close play on both
sides.
The locals cannot count very much
on it's Snow Hill victory as the "coun-
ty-seaters" gave up nine bases on
balls; Pocomoke made hits to Snow
Hills 6, and made 2 errors as against
0 for their opponents. Pocomoke had
the breaks. Pocomoke was out-hit in
the Stockton game also, to z. But
the visitors also walked men and
made errors, a big contribution to
the locals victory.
But winning is what counts, and the
boys are to be congratulated. They
are showing the results of some good
coaching by Prof. A. E. Brown, sue
cessor to Mr.. Beavens, Science in
structor.
The lineup for Pocomoke in both
games, except in the case of the pitch
er, was as follows: Bacon, SIS, Mister,
lib, DeMar, CT, Mariner, L, c., Mar
liner NJ, 2b, Cornpropst, rf., Darby
p, Hayman, 3d., Smullin, IT,, and Red
den, IT,; pitcher for Snow Hill game,
Byrd.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03
CONGRESSMAN
WARD SAYS THAT
WORK HAS BEGUN
Work On POcOmOke River Drain
age Was Begun This Week
Near Wilton

Congressman David ]. Ward today
announced that actual work on the
dredging Of the Pocomoke River and
swamp was begun this week.
Donald A. Hannaman, superinten-
dent Of the Powellville CCC camp, di-
rected a crew Of fifty men in clearing
a place near Wilton Tuesday to put
the project under way. Actual ex-
cavation is to follow as soon as a
great enough area is cleared.
AS a State Senator, Mr.. Ward was
co-author of a bill providing for dreg-
ing the Pocomoke from it's mouth to
the Delaware line.
AS a member of Congress less than
one year later he was instrumental in
the assignment of The Powellville
CCC camp to the project.
Dredging of the Pocomoke River
will reclaim thousands of acres of
farm land now lacking proper drain
age and inundated in eastern Wicomi-
co County and western and northern
Worcester County, making them fer
tile and productive.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03
RORERTSON-LONG

Miss Pauline Long, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Conrad o. Long, of Sails
bury, and Mr.. Clarence E. Robertson,
Jr., son of Hon. and Mrs. Clarence E.
Robertson, this city, were married
Saturday, April twenty-seventh at the
home of the brides parents on Col
lege Avenue.
The Rev. Robert B. Stewart, pastor
Of Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church
this city, officiated at the ceremony
which took place at nine o'clock in the
morning.
The bride, who was given in mar.
riage by her father, was attended
by Miss Kathryn Cochrane, of La
Plata, Md. Mr.. Robert H. Robertson
Jr., of Pocomoke, cousin of the bride
groom, acted as best man.
Mrs. Robertson is a graduate of
Wicomico High School and Western
Maryland College. The groom is q
graduate of Pierce School in Phila-
delphia and attended the University
of Maryland.
At the conclusion of honeymoon
trip through the southern states Mr..
and Mrs. Robertson will make their
home in Pocomoke City.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03
COMPTROLLER TAWES
LIONS GUEST SPEAKER

Comptroller J. Willard Tawes was
the guest speaker at the regular. Tues
day evening meeting of the local
Lions Club. About 40 members and
guests were present.
Mr.. Tawes spoke on the subject of
Taxation and, if anyone, he should
know the troubles of the taxpayer.
He evinced wide knowledge of the
question, and his address was listened
to with a great deal of interested at
tention.
Among the guests were: Messrs.
Ounce Ashburn, H. M. Walters, Paul
Young, James Tilghman, DR.. A. A.
Parker, DR.. R. I. Givens, Joseph G.
Stevenson, James P. Blaine, Robert
Cuff, R. B. Stewart, Neil Seigler,
Jake Rodnick and Ralph Ards.
The dinner was held at the Hotel
Pocomoke and in a manner which is
fast gaining approval for its most
satisfactory and attractive service.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03

built at or near the site of the pres
ent Worcester street bridge.
The next two low bids were $685.
458 by the Eastern Engineering Com
pany, of Atlantic City and $685., 193
by the Mclean Construction Company
of Baltimore.
Ocean City residents have tried to
halt the plans of the commission by
revoking the ordinance granting the
State the right to build the bridge at
the North Division street location.
However, Ezra B. Whitman, roads
chairman, said that the commission
would continue to maintain the street
as part of the State system.
Construction of the present bridge,
approved by the War Department in
1916, was delayed until 1918 by pro-
tests Of group who wished it placed
on North Division street.
The new span will be of steel and
concrete construction, with forty
six-foot roadway and two five-foot
sidewalks. Date for the start of con-
struction has not been set.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03
POWELL-LEWIS NUPTIALS
SOLEMNIZED APRIL 18th

Announcement is made of the mar
riage of Miss Evelyn Lewis, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Mae p. Lewis, Of SaXis,
Va, to Mr.. Harry c. Powell, son of
Mrs. Clarence e. Powell and the late
Mr.. Powell, of this city, on Sunday,
April fourteenth.
The ceremony was performed at
Bethany Methodist parsonage by the
pastor, Rev. G. E. Lester, and was
witnessed by few intimate friends.
The bride was attended by Miss Irene
Chandler, of Onley, and Mr.. Owen T.
brewer, acted as best man.
The bride is a niece of Mr.. N. j.
Lewis of this city, and before her
marriage was employed as a book
keeper at the Lewis Cleaning & Dye
Works.
Mr.. and Mrs. Powell will reside in
Elizabeth, N. j., where the groom is
employed by the General Motors Com
pany.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03
OLD CHESTERTOWN DAY
ON SATURDAY, MAY II

An annual spring event which is
commanding more and more interest
each year, Old Chestertown Day will
be celebrated on Saturday, May H.,
with the greatest array of attractions
in its history. Plans have been final
ly completed and the officials in
charge expect more than thousand
visitors to take advantage of the tour.
More than thirty ancient dwellings,
will be opened for exhibit on May II,
showing to the public an array of an
tiquity excelled only by such nation
ally-known shrines as Williamsburg
and Annapolis. Here you will see a
score of old homes each more than
200 years old and filled with displays
of priceless relics gathered for view.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03
HOSPITAL DAY FOR
McCREADY, CRISFIELD

On Saturday, May 10, the Nc
Cready Memorial Hospital will stage
its Hospital Day."
The public is cordially invited to
visit the hospital on that day. There
are many interesting things to be
seen in the way Of improvements to
the interior of the buildings; and
there is also the always most attrac-
tive location which cannot be excelled
This hospital is doing a wonderful
work in a large radius of country,
and seems destined to go still further
on to better accomplishments. It de-
serves the commentator and support
of the public.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03
WILLIAM THOMAS GRIFFITH
DIES in MEADVILLE, PENN.

William Thomas Griffiths, who for
nearly half century was prominently
identified with the baking industry
in Meadville, died at noon Monday
at his home in Claysville, Ohio, aged
S5 years, his death following a long
period Of failing health.
Besides his widow Mr.. Griffiths is
survived by the following children:
DR.. Earle A. Griffiths and Mrs. Ralph
Winters of Meadville, Leroy w. Grit
fiths of Binghamton, N. Y, and Mrs,
Edwin G. Aver, of Oakland, Calf,
He is also survived by two sisters.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03

Burial was made in the Greendale
cemetery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03
0. A. JOHNSON
DIED ON WE'D.
in HOSPITAL
The Deceased, A Valued Citizen,
Was Born At Marion, In
Somerset County
FUNERAL SERVICES AT
HIS HOME TODAY, 3 P. M.

Mr.. Oliver A. Johnson, highly es'
teemed resident of this city, died
Wednesday morning, May LIST in the
Peninsula General Hospital where he
was removed last week for observa-
ton and treatment.
Born at Marion, Maryland, Septem-
Der II, 1860 his early life was spent
in and around that community. In
early manhood he followed the water
being made captain of his vessel at
the age of 16 and was known among
his friends and associates as Captain
OIL" firing Of the water he later
took up farming in Paramount where,
among other things he originated the
famous johnson Early" Strawberry.
He resided there until 1908 during
which time he owned and operated an
oyster packing business. In 1908 he
sold his interests in Paramount and
moved to farm in Somerset County,
near Pocomoke City, where he also
engaged in fruit and vegetable pack
ing. He continued at this occupation
until the summer of 1915 when, in
partnership with the late Raymond
C. Dryden, he bought the Eagle Mills
Flour Company of this city and short
" thereafter moved his residence to
Pocomoke.
In 1918 Mr.. Johnson sold his inter-
est in Eagle Mills and developed the
Anderson property on Market Street
through which 9th Street now extends
and on which there are many resi-
dences erected by Mr.. johnson. After
having completed this development he
purchased harness business from the
late Eugene Veasey. Following this
he engaged in the lumber and mine
prop business until his retirement
from active life in 1880.
Mr.. Johnson has resided at COZ
Market Street for the past Fl years.
He was twice married, the first wife
being Miss Hariette Townsend, of
Paramount, who died in 1908. By this
marriage he is survived by three
daughters: Mrs. w. N. Payne, Super
intendent of the Wicomico Children's
Home, Mrs. J. l.. Payne, of Joppa,
Md, and Mrs. J. A. Goodwin, of Sal
EN-, Va. In 1909 he married Miss
Florence Dryden, of Rehoboth, Md.
From this marriage he is survived
by his wife and two daughters, Mrs.
C. Noble Lednum, of Cambridge, Md,
and Mrs. Peter Ayres Wimbrow, of
Berlin. He is also survived by ten
grandchildren and six great grand
children.
Funeral services are to be conduct
ed from the home this afternoon, Fri
day, at 3 o'clock, the Rev. James w.
Baxley, of Mt. Airey, Md, and Rev.
G. E. Lester of this city, officiating.
Interment will be in the Bethany
Methodist cemetery, this city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-05-03
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA BIDS
CONTINUED from Page u

was submitted to the State Roads
Commission by the Tidewater Con-
struction Company, of Norfolk, Va.
The bridge, which is to be con-
structed into North Division street,
has been the center of controversy for
months between the commission and
Ocean City residents, who want it
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-29
About Ny Operation!

Science is wonderful 1t is also just little dsconcerting
ct times.
Latest scientific achievement is to take color photo
graphs of those parts of persons nnards which have
gotten out of kter. They just drop tube down your
throat and shoot-ts all done with mirrors No privacy
any more, not even in the depths of the gizzard
But that isn't the worst Color movies are next. And
then the person who today insists telling you a about
my operation will be able to pnion you in chair in his
living and show both disease and operation in full
natural color.
Come now science is nothing sacred?
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-29

twenty thousand miles of unpro-
tected shore line in North and
South America, despite Col.
Lindberg's empty assurances
that il can be done.
We are not in a much better
position to protect the Latin
American Republics of South
America and the vicinity of the
Panama canal than Britain and
France were to protect Checko-
slovakia. Poland and Norway,
unless we control the ocean. II
will take years TO build a two
ocean navy to compete with
combined Japan csc, Italian,
French and British fleet in the
hands of the gangster powers.
What is our duty now? Real
istic self defense. What is the
first step? Control the oceans.
How is that done? Don't let the
British fleet fall into the hands
OF Hitler and Mussolini as our
sppeasers and umbrella waivers
would have US do. They are the
real betrayers Of millions of
American youth.
Craftsmanship and patriotism
instead of pettyfogging politics
AZ this time will save millions Of
American families from grief and
heartaches for their lost loved
ones in years 10 come.
JOHN r. MCUTCHEON.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-29
Room for Only One Loyalty

In the melancholy discussions of the fall of France,
elements mentioned Some speak of the failure
to provide adequate mechanical fighting TOOLS speak
OF preoccupaton with social reform to the detrment of
industrial production Some speak of fascist fifth column
work. Some stress communist disruption Others speak
OF outmoded reliance static defense and poor norma
ton on what Germany really had.
The of catastrophe downfall that of the
French be simple. All the elements suggested
above and probably many more, had great deal to do
Perhaps many will be required to clear up this be-
wildering collapse.
Then why go into it at all? For the same reasons that
autopsy heldan effort to determine of death
for the possible protection of those still living We
ourselves the duty Of trying own benefit
every lesson that be CLEANED from the European
tragedy.
Talk to person who nclines to the German point of
vew and he will blame the communists France
ten with communism, he will say. "A nation with real
will would have cleaned them all out long ago. And
1t certainly true that France ndugng general
strike less than month after Hters legons marched into
the Sudeten territory of Czechoslovaka 1t that
war for the profit of the bankersgive aid to prepare
today
Talk to person who travels the communist party ne
and he will hint darky at fascist fifth column work in
high places He will speak of the Croix de Feu French
Fascist league and hint that high French leadership
not beyond being tainted And it is certainly true that
experience in Belgium Holland and Norway strongly sug
gests that there may have been something to it. by the
way there in the United States today who
slyy suggest that maybe Hters way bad after
Between these two points of view what is clear Simply
that both groups contributed to the lack of preparation
and the lack of keen aerness that might have avered dis
aster. Between them. and in the very struggle between
them, devotion and bravery of the soldier of
France went down to disaster.
1t is passionate positive devotion to the republic that
need Loyalty does not consist of snarng the person
whose view is opposite to our own That is negative 1t is
positive devotion to the republic determination support
it, to sacrifice for it, that is needed.
1t is this singleminded positive loyalty to
people and their government that is sweeping to an ire
sstible crest in the United States today.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-29
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes THINGS

To receive attention IN this col
umn letters must sive name and
address OF writer Only initials
will be published when requested
Mr.. Fixit: Would YOU he 50
kind as to tell Us where Irwin
Cobb was born: Is he still liv-
ing: w. III. b.
He was born in Paducsh. KY,
June 3, 1876, and still is living.
Mr.. Ffxit: In n letter 10 you
Saturday. night someone wanted
20 know how To take iodine spots
out Of wool. ] have a very sim
pie and inexpensive way which
really works and will hurt no
fabric. As flour and water or
cornstarch and water Is an ante
dote, 1 found quite by accident
that n paste Of either laid on
the spot will absorb the iodine.
On delicate fabrics II takes
about a week changing the paste
every day or so. have taken
these spots out Of silk stockings
this way.
MRS. NJ. L. KREBS,
Thank you for the suggestion.
Mr.. Fixit: What IL the cost
for a male and a female dog
license In Seattle: JERRY NJ.
The fees are the same as in
Tacoma. 81 for the male, 50 for
the female.
Mr.. Fixit: Would you please
tell me where and when the
North Dakota picnic Will be
held. MRS. &. ii. X.
The information we have sets
II the second Sunday in July at
Point Defiance park. You might
write to A. A. Myrand, at Puy-
allup. or Mrs. Leila E. Brislin,
Ri. 2, Box 345, Auburn, men,
bers Of the organization.
Mr.. Fixit: Could you tell me
when and where the Missouri
society has Its celebration:
MRS. G. ID.
We have no date or place for
Missouri picnic. Perhaps some
former Missourian will let Mr..
Fixit know, If there is to be
state gathering this summer
anywhere in Washington.
Mr.. Fixit: For Mr.. G. s. in
formation ! think he means the
Star home for boys In or near
Albion. Mich, on the edge of
Montcalm lake, which Is not a
school. not a home for delin-
quents but for underprivileged
boys. A. G. II.
The reader who signed c. S.
inquired about a boys school in
Minnesota. but in case he is in
terested, wei pass this on to
him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-29
QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven of these
test questions Turn to the
woman's page for the answers.
/ Which president of the U.
S. went on a hunting trip in
Africa after completing his term
of office?
2. Does an automobile con-
sumo more gasoline in travelling
a certain distance at a speed of
so miles per hour than if it
travels the same distance at
only 80 miles per hour?
3. Persons who went to Cali
fornia during the first gold rush
were called what?
4. Which famous newspaper
columnist recently advocated a
coalition American government
with Franklin d. Roosevelt as
president and a Republican as
vice president?
5. Are chain letters permitted
in the United States mails?
6. Who said, Il have not be-
gun to fight?
Z. What does it mean to be in
the doldrums?
s. If a person were standing
on the exact North Pole. in how
many compass directions could
he point?
9. Does the male mosquito
bite?
10. w h i C h worlds heavy
weight champion was managed
by the late Joe Jacobs
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-29

election. All these things, in
their opinions, brighten the
skies for the COP.
But they realize, too, that
they can toss that happy chance
away unless they nominate the
right man and frame the right
platform here at Philadelphia.
They know that Mr.. Roosevelt,
as his Stimson-Knox appoint
ments prove, will resort to fast
footwork between now and No
vember to outmaneuver any OPP
ponents. They fear the efficacy
of the Michelson-Roddan type
writer, the national democratic
committees Big Bertha of
propaganda.
The dread of Charley Michel
sons sniping is the chief reason
for their reluctance to nominate
Willkie or Hoover. Charley.
thew are afraid, would visit upon
Willkie all the public utility sins
of Sam insult and Hopson. He
would - they recoil from the
headlines already - recall the
days of the bonus army evacua-
ton and the Gone with the Wind
construction of "Hooverville viii
lagos" throughout the nation if
the former president were nom
mated.
In short, the COP is all
dressed up, got somewhere to
D the White House - but
doesn't know what man would
be the best go-getter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-29

the president ask Churchill what
arms he needed and send them
to Britain pronto, conditions the
attitude of the boys and girls
from beyond the Mississippi
river.
They are not suffering from
the war panic and hysteria
which afflicts the capital, New
York and the Atlantic seacoast.
Therefore. the greatest regret of
the Willkie people is that he
ever gave a reimbursement
of the presidents pro-ally poll
cies.
The Dewey crowd are more
worried over WILKES onslaught
than are the Taft forces. The
New York prosecutor won't ad-
NIT it publicly, but he fears that
the attractive Hossierite is dent
ing his strength rather than
Senator Taft's. Dewey. after all,
is not an orthodox republican.
as his custer of ex-national COM
mitteeman Kenneth F. Simpson
and his attempt to purge pri-
mary opponents demonstrate.
Bob Taft, on the other hand, is
as regular, as orthodox. as con-
ventional. as his father was
when Big Bill" sat in the White
House. Frankly, the politicos
and. war or no war, they must
eat-think that Bob, as a presi-
dent. would stay put. They are
not so certain about Willkie or
Dewey.
Despite suggestions from the
Hoover camp-and it is a we'll
fixed conference.-the Taft peo-
pie have so far declined to make
a trade with the former presi-
dent. All of Hoover's famous
seeretariat, office-holders and
businessmen are on the scene,
arguing that he is the logical
man for the Republicans TO NOM
mate in this time of world stress.
Their under-coyer scheme is to
negotiate a Hoover-Taft ticket.
But it appears that the Taft
gang will not indulge in any po-
litical necking. II is not be-
yond the bounds Of possibility.
however. before this crazy and
excitsble convention winds up.
At the moment the convention
has switched from the glamour
boy - Willkie - and has cast
flirtatious eyes at the stuffy
and stodgy senator from Ohio.
It's an anti-Willkie, pro-Taft
day. But whether the present
judgment vii. be ratified in the
final balloting is a question.
Never, perhaps, were the re-
publicans so downcast-and also
optimistic. They believe conf
IDENTIFY that they can win in No
wonderland so do most impair
tial observation-disclosures Of the
Administrators apparent de-
termination to lead or drag the
United States into the Euro
pean war on the side Of the
allies. They are counting on
eventual p blication of the
Woodring letter Of resignation
TO blast and blister Mr.. Roose-
welt. They figure that Great
Britain. as France has done,
Will collapse before the coming