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Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-03
Valley Called on
To Wake Up
Major Objectives Still Unaccomp|ishe d.
Club Told as Publisher Makes Annual
Events Review Before &c. Rotarians
Standing still.

OCanQmg SIlL.
That description applied to Imperial Valley Thurs
day afternoon by Paul Jenkins publisher of the Imperial
Valley Press and the Morning Post during his annual
roundup before the E Centre Rotary club
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-03

journals you'll remember that what
Boston College did to Tennessee was
a caution.
They were lew enough, anyhow.
without the blow that fell when
they noticed a sign tackled on the
door of the shop, run by Ben and
Oscar. 1t read:
CLOSED indefinitely! We bet on
TENNESSEE"
There was a handful of crepe
around the sign.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-03
Pilot Lands Bic
Craft tin Three
Inches Of Water
Lieutenant Reports SeapIane Safe After
Night Flying Blind Through Blizzard
When Five Para achu+e to Ground

EDlNBURCI, Tex, JAN g. (UP)-A 13-ton navy seaplan
from which five parachuted in snowstorm yesterday
to his death-made difficult but safe landing
small lake at the Santa Fe ranch north of here Lieut.
J. Murray Hanson reported today
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-03
18th Congress
Begins Session
Blows Of Gave| Only Dividing Line as
Old Congress Merses Into New; Fatefu!
Decisions in Store for Demo Majority

WASHINGTON, Jan. g. (UP)-The 77th congress, des-
tined by world events to reach history making decisions
American defense policies and aid for Britain
vened at today.
Sharp blows of the gave in the senate marked the
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-03
Eye For Weight

When it comes to Judging the
weights of Daschunds, Paul Mackey
of Imperial wins the bologna.
Paul came within pound of
guessing the weight of a pup the
other evening, which was much
closer than Mrs. Billy Webb or
John Arenas could come in a guess
ing contest
Imperial Valley press., 1941-01-03

Butter: Los Angeles, 32isc; but
terfat, Imperial Valley fob. ranch.
grade A, 4l1sc; manufacturing milk
36c; route gathered cream, 32c.
l.. A. hay: u. s. No. " S16.50-17,
u. ). No. leafy, $I4-Sl5; u. $.
No. 2, S12.50; Mpls. May flax Sl.63%.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-18
RAILROAD MAN ESCAPES
DEATH OF SUFFOCATION

j. H. Gunter, repairman on a
Pennsylvania railroad barge at Little
Creek experienced a narrow escape
from death by suffocation when
sparks from the blowtorch ignited
fumes from dripping oil in a hatch
where he was working.
Nearly overcome by the smoke and
fumes, Gunter managed to climb out
before collapsing on the deck. Three
fellow workers, F. NJ. Beasley, T. ].
MiIligan and Edward Jordan, of Nor
folk, then took him to t. Vincent's
hospital, where he was admitted for
observation.
Mr.. !Gunter is reported to have re-
covered from his illness. He is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Gunter,
of Franktown.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-18

prisoners, which had been in reality
mostly monologue by Pierre Du-
bureil, was again stopped by the
sound of footsteps coming down the
passage.
Dubureil led the king of spades.
"Too bad we are not playing in ear
nest," he whispered. give a little
slam in spades"
The door was opened and stolid
German soldier brought in their tray
of dinner, set it on the table which
they hastily cleared of cards, and
walked out without speaking.
"Nice friendly SOUL" Rusty remark
ed, cycling the food with distaste de-
spite the fact that he had had nothing
to eat since early morning."
''The less I hear the swine speak,
the happier 1 am" Henri Martin NUT
tered.
"Ugh!" Pierre exclaimed. "Always
the same old shop-soup with a piece
of meat dragged through it, funny
fish fresh from the can, and this
sinking Boche bread. What wouldn't
1 give for a pre-war meal at the Es-
cargot dor in Paris! Waiter, I'll have
nice rare Chateau BRAND and a
bottle of Hospice de Beaune, 1921
and mind you, the proper temperature
After that we'll see."
"Shut up, Henri snapped, his mouth
full of bread and soup. "Tmorrow
night we may be wishing for this"
"Not in the present surroundings
Pierre retorted.
Continued next week
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-18

sage, there are dozens of other lights
and guards to pass. So the only way
left was through the walls or via the
floor"
eve found the walls very tough"
Rusty said, licking the blood from
his raw knuckles.
eyes. Henri ana also found them
tough. And the floor, too. The dust
was packed down as tightly around
our little stone as it was around the
others. But the fact that it was ex-
actly (and we measured carefully, in
the center of the room, plus the fact
that it was by far the largest stone,
reused our curiosity and we decided
to work at it. This seemed our last
hope and I admit that for one I was
discouraged. Henri found a large
nail in the courtyard and convinced a
guard that 1 had rheumatism and beg
ged him for small run to put my
feet on when sitting at table. This
would hide our digging operations
with the nail. We scraped for hours
with the nail, diving back into our
beds each time we heard the guard
coming, and were finally rewarded by
finding niche just large enough for
two fingers. Henri, with his great
strength, gave mighty pull and the
rock swun open, showing US a black
hole beneath"
Pierre sat back and drummed on
the table with his finger tips, enjoy
ing the full effect of this statement
before going on.
st swings on an iron bar that pass
es through the center, and now that
we are used to it it is easy to handle.
We have tried it several times. This
discovery, gentlemen, was made last
night"
"But-then-" Hutch stammered,
slightly taken back. "You don't even
know what is below, or whether there
is an exit or not. 1t may be one of
the cells for solitary confinement our
Won Spec Dragged about"
There is not a cell below, my
friend, there is water. Henri let me
down with blanket. It is an arm
Of the Odett River. The trap door
was probably used for obtaining water
in times of siege, or for dumping re-
fuse. 1 did not have time before
dawn to explore and find an exit, but
when water comes in it must go out.
Tonight, mes amis, we take our
leave"
The conversation of the four war
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-18
;7zz::HUTCH'' %%R.AE s M9is

stopped short in his conversation and
led the ace of spades. The others au-
tomatically followed suit, throwing
on smaller cards. The sound, however,
passed on and died out at the far end
of the passage.
"Sale cochon!" Henri exclaimed.
Pierre Dubrueil cleared his voice
and took up where he had been in
terrupted by the passing of the guard.
"Henri and I had never seen each
other until we came here, the unwill-
ing guests of barbarous hosts. For
at least week we fenced about, Meth
err wishing to divulge his secrete to
the other for fear that somewhere
sympathy for the "Old Men of Vichy'
might Turk. In few words we each
thought that the other might divulge
his secrete desire to escape and con-
tinue the battle, and all the while
we were both of the same opinion.
Isn't that right, Henri, my brave?"
Henri made an animal-like noise
which was half sign of assent, half
of boredom. He was passionately
fond of his compatriot, but desperate
ly tired of the flow of words to which
he had been subjected since his i'm
prisonment.
Haven't I told you not to make
noises like that, Henri? 1t simply
isn't done in the grand monde. Now,
to get back to our subject. Where
was I? Oh, yes. Henri and I. One
night Henri, being tired of waiting
inactively, came out with the truth,
bluntly as is his custom, but effec-
lively. And 1 must say that I was
very greatly relieved. Let's get out
of this, is all he said, and we began
laying our plans. First an exit must
be found, obviously as neither of us
have discovered the secrete Of the in
visible man. A break from the court
yard during the day is like signing
your own death warrant"
Both Rusty and Hutch were having
trouble holding themselves in, and
were shifting their elbows and feet
constantly in their impatience to hear
the end of this long winded tale. Rus
ty had nearly demolished the cards he
held.
"About the time when we first be-
ban to study the question, a fellow
did try to run for it. I counted ten
bullet holes in his back. Then the
only thing left was to escape at
night. AS you see there is no outside
window. Only the one giving onto
the passage, and the door. By the
way, it is lucky guard did not pass
while you were looking at our" He
pointed under the table. ITO contin-
ue, may say that the passage is bril-
liantly lighted, with a guard at each
end until midnight, when there is only
one guard. However, even if one
overcame him and escaped to the pas
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
GOSPEL MEETINGS AT
LOCAL TABERNACLE

Special old fashioned Gospel Meet
ings will continue each night, except
Saturday, at the Glad Tidings Taber-
nacle. Good interest has been reveal
ed by increased attendance at every
service.
Rev. o. L. Harreys, of Petersburg,
Virginia, is preaching each night. He
will continue his heart-stirring mes
sages on "The power of the Gospel of
Jesus Christ"
A special service will be held this
Friday night for all the young peo-
pie of the city. Everyone is invited
to attend, but special attention will
be given for help to young people.
All young people are urged to be
present. Rev. Harreys will have a
timely message for this occasion.
Pastor and Mrs. Berg will continue
with special music and vocal selec-
tons. The warmest welcome awaits
everyone.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
THE RED CROSS
ACTIVITIES NOW
BETOKEN WAR
Regional Conferences In Balti-
more Give Feeling That
Country Is At War
IMMEDIATE NEEDS
CALL FOR ARTICLES

To attend the Red Cross Regional
Conference last Thursday in Balti-
more gave one the feeling that Amer
lea must already be in the war. To
see the nurses in their unifroms, the
motor corps representatives in their
business regulation Red Cross suits,
and the others-the gray ladies, nur-
ses aides and innumerable others, and
to hear the prominent speakers on the
vast activities going on in Baltimore,
seemed incredible but true.
It was also enlightening to partici-
pate in the round table talks on Red
Cross home service, home nursing,
canteen service, nutrition classes and
roll call. There were so many things
of deep interest at this time that it
was almost impossible for the dele
cation from here to take them all in.
The first floor room to the right,
in the New Municipal Building, will
soon be established as the headquar-
CONTINUED on page 10J
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
GOODWILL HOLDS
HOME COMING
ANNIVERSARY
Rev. ]. w. WOOtten Speaker,
Taking AS His Theme, Build
ing Lies Monument

On the first Sunday of November
(2) the members and friends of Good
Will Methodist Church will hold their
anniversary Home Coming Service
The former pastors are invited to
return and the members who have
moved away are urged to return for
this service which will be heard in
the aftrnoon beginning at 2:30.
The Salem Methodist male quar-
tette will be on hand to furnish some
special music and there will be some
testimonies offered by former mem
bers of the church.
The speaker of the occasion will be
Rev. j. w. Wootten, pastor of Salem
Methodist Church, of Pocomoke City,
and his theme will be; Building
Lies Monument" It will be illus
trated by building a monument that
will stand five feet high and sup
porting the cross, made of twelve
parts, each standing for some prin-
ciple of the church.
The public is invited and large
number of friends are really expected
to be present.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
SCOUT
TROOP STAGES
PROGRAMME
Speeches, Music, Scout Activi-
ties, Athletic Stunts, Wig
Waging Among Stunts
EXECUTIVE SOLOMAN
SHOWS RODNEY SCREEN

The local Boy Scout Troop put on
very pleasing and creditable pro-
gram on Tuesday evening last, in the
State Armory, under the efficient d.
rection of Scout Master Fred u. Hen
derson and assistant Scout Master,
Raymond c. Dryden. Both these lead
ers have done wonders in the line of
Scout work in Pocomoke.
The boys did themselves proud in
their various talks and stunts, and
received much applause from the aud
fence which consisted of the families
and friends of the troop members.
The talks made by the boys were
based on the aims and ends of the
scout organization, just what it
meant to the young people; historical
data; and tributes to those who were
foremost in advancement while here
and who were making good else
where.
Along the line of instruction, the
boys gave interesting exhibitions in
knot tying, life saving, wig wagging,
Continued on Page 1Oj
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
MISS GALLOWAY
IS Welded TO
JAMES R. TULA
Ceremony Took Place Wednes-
day, October Is, At Mt. RAM
er Methodist Church
REV. G.. II. Balm WAS
OFFICIATING PASTOR

The wedding of Miss Doris Jean
Galloway and Mr.. James r. Tull, Jr.,
took place Wednesday, October fiji
teenth at 8 o'clock in the Mt. Rainier
Methodist Church at Mt. Rainier, Md.
The Rev. Clarkson r. Balm officiated.
The church was decorated with
palms, ferns and baskets of cut flow
ers and lighted by candles. An ap-
propriate program of nuptial music,
rendered by the organist, Mr.. Hol-
brook and Miss Barbara Smith, cello
list, preceded the ceremony.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore gown of
blush pink net over pink taffeta and
full length tulle veil. She carried
an arm bouquet of delicate pink rose
buds and carnations. Miss Elva Lou
Use Galloway, sister of the bride, was
maid of honor. She wore pink tulle,
and her flowers were pink roses and
small white chrysanthemums.
CONTINUED on Page n
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
CHINCOTEACUE
MAN BURNED
in EXPLOSION
Trawler, ''VOyager," Blown Up
At The Yard Wharf In Sun
set Creek, Hampton, Va.

Tom White of Chincoteague Island,
a member of the crew of the trawler
''Voyager," was thrown overheard
and slightly burned on Saturday night
when the "Voyager," Frank H. Top
ping, of Newport News, Captain,
caught fire from a spark from the
engine backfire at the Seminole Ship
yard wharf at Sunset Creek, Hamp-
ton. The vessel was almost COM
pletely destroyed. Mr.. White was
treated for burns and shock, and re-
NAMED on the scene until the fire was
under control.
Captain Topping estimates that rs
percent of the boat is destroyed. It
is partially covered by insurance. He
values it at $4,000. He has operated
it for ten years, and he and his crew,
on shares in the ownership of the boat
have been working steadily for the
past two weeks putting her in shape.
Other members of the crew include:
Joe Hastings and Jas. Truitt, Ocean
City, Md, Bill Fish, Chincoteague,
Ollie Topping, Hampton. The boat
was built by Johnson & Cochran, Crit
tenton, Va, and fishes from Cape
Lookout, on the New Jersey coast to
Diamond Shoals, off Cape Hatteras,
N. G.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
ROTARY
CLUB SPEAKERS
VERY PLEASING
John B. Centrum And H. Ames
DrummOnd, Attorneys, Give
Entertaining Talks
POEM BY THE ELDER
GONTRUM APPROPRIATE

At the meeting of the local Rotary
Club, held on October 10; and again
at the meeting held last Monday, the
members were treated to two very
entertaining and instructive address
ses. On the former date, John B. Con-
trum, ESQ.,, of Baltimore, connected
with the State Insurance Department,
was the speaker; and on October 20v
II. Ames Drummond, Esq, of Oman
cock, entertained the members.
Mr.. Gontrum's address had to do
with the work he has in hand, and
his enthusiasm and his thorough
knowledge of all details of insurance,
was full proof that the state had
made no mistake in his appointment.
He was particular in stressing the
public value of insurance and the
stability of the companies doing bust
ness. His speech was thoroughly
enjoyed.
Mr.. Gontrum's father, the late John
r. Centrum, ESQ.,, of Baltimore Coun-
ty, besides being a lawyer of note,
Continued on Page 81
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
GOV. O'CONOR
ANNOUNCES
LOWER RATAL
State Rate Ia Cents In 1912;
And In 1913, The Rate Will
Be 1875 Cents
LOWEST RATE EVER
ENJOYED BY PAYERS

Formal proclamation by Governor
Herbert r. O'Conor of reduction in
the State Real Estate Tax rate for
the fiscal years ending September
80, 1912, and September 80, 1913, is
being made this week in the news
papers of the State.
In giving official publicity to the
reduction, Governor O'Conor said that
it was in pursuance of the direction
contained in Chapter 528 of the Acts
of the January, 1941, session of the
General Assembly.
The Governors proclamation an
nounced a reduction of cents on
each $4,000 of assessable property,
for each of the two fiscal years, which
will bring the rate for the fiscal
year ending September 80, 1912, to
IA cents, and the rate for the fiscal
year ending September 80, 1943, to
1915 cents on each $4,000 of asses
sable property.
These will be the lowest rates
Maryland property owners have en-
CONTINUED on Page ~
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
c. c. BRITTINCHAM
DIES In SALISBURY

Charles C. Birmingham, husband
of the late Lola E. Birmingham died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. e.
M. Lewis, Salisbury, Nd, Tuesday
morning, Oct. 18th, age 70 years.
Funeral services were held at home,
conducted by Rev. j. A. Ditto and
burial was in Baptist cemetery, Po--
comoke, Md. Active pallbearers were:
Messrs. Edgar Benson, Willis Howard,
Maurice Howard, Charles T. Howard,
Ralph Miller and Cecil Ragans. Hon.
orary bearers, Messrs. Merrill Steed-
man, William Birmingham, Alpheus
Birmingham, Alfred Cooke, Howard
Donoho, James Legg, Isaac Scott and
Walter Warren.
He is survived by five children,
Mrs. E. M. Lewis of Salisbury, Md,
Howard Birmingham, Mrs. o. L.. Nc
Kenny, Calvin Birmingham, Truman
Birmingham, all of Baltimore. Sixteen
grand children and ten great grand
children also survive.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
TRI-COUNTY POULTRY
ASSOCIATION TO MEET

Andrew Christie, famous New
Hampshire poultryman, will speak at
a meeting of the Tri-C County Poultry
Association this Friday. The meet
ing will be held in the small Audi
forum Of the Salisbury State Teach
ers College at eight o'clock. Mr.. Chris
tie is well known to a great many
local poultrymen, and all-producers
of Red-Rock eggs for broiler chicks
are familiar with his "Spizzerinktum"
strain of New Hampshires. President
r. G. Street of the local association
interviewed Mr.. Christie at the re-
cent Neppco Exposition at Harrisburg
and secured his consent to visit this
section. Mr.. Christie occupies an I'M
deniable position of leadership in the
industry, and his views are certain
to be both colourful and sound. All
poultrymen are cordially invited to
attend.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
HALLOWEEN DANCE
RESERVATIONS MADE

Reservations are being made for the
annual Halloween Eve Dance, spon-
sored by the American Legion Post,
which will be held in the State Ar
mory in Pocomoke Thursday night,
October 30th.
The Blue Serenaders Orchestra has
been secured and will furnish music
from $50 p. m. until 200 a. m.
In order to book this orchestra the
dance committee moved the dance up
one night and will hold this annual
affair Thursday night, October Both,
instead of the 31st as heretofore. The
price of admission will be the same,
$500 per couple.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
TOURIST TO FLORIDA In
JJRED AT POST OFFICE

A rather unfortunate accident oc-
cured in front of the local post-office
Monday afternoon, when Mrs. Lewis
B. Battey, of Massachusetts, in leav-
ing the building in some manner,
turned her ankle and fell down the
steps of the building fracturing a leg.
While full particulars could not be
learned it is understood the couple
were enroute to Florida and had plan
ned to stop overnight at the Powell
Tourist HON e. Mrs. Battey was car
ried by ambulance to the Peninsula
General Hospital where x-rays reveal
ed the fracture.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
GOLFER MAKES
HOLE-IN-ONE ON
LOCAL COURSE
Harrison /. Dye Makes The
First Star Play On The Win
ter Quarters Links

Harrison I. Dye, of Temperance
vile, has the distinction of making
the first "hole-in-one" drive on the
local Winter Quarters golf course;
the shot was made on Monday last,
on No. hole, 155 yards, and was wit
messed by golfers, Wootten, Graveley
and Venable.
To make a "hole-in-one" on any
course is a distinction, and the feat
brings it's own reward. Mr.. Dye will
receive a prize of $25 from the Pro-
fessional Golfers Association; doz-
en- best quality golf balls: and write
up in the Golfers Magazine. It will
also be noted that he is receiving a
write-up in the Worcester Demo-
GRAFT"
Mr.. Dye has been playing golf for
Is years, and that unlucky number
seems to "about-faced" in this in
stance and landed the player in the
golf hall of fame. He is a member
of the local club and also of the Chan
mel Point club at Accomac, Va. Mr..
CONTINUED on Page 10)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
D. A. R. MEETING
in HURLOCK, Md,
OCTOBER nth
Paramount Subject Of National
Defense Was Thoroughly
Discussed By Member

Daughters of the American Revo-
luton met with Mrs. r. C. Harper, of
Hurlock, Nd, Saturday, October II,
for 1880 P. M. luncheon. Immedi-
ately after, Mrs. A. j. Dashiell, the
Regent, called the meeting to order.
The Lords Prayer and American
Greed were repeated followed by sal
ute to the Flag. The chairman of the
Ellis Island project asked for dona-
tions of wool, pins, sewing cotton, and
buttons. Anyone wishing to contrib
ute may send them to the November
Meeting or to Mrs. jeanette Smith,
fredericksburg.
A motion was made and carried to
place an American Flag on the Hur-
lock Elementary School in the near
future.
1t has been suggested that this
chapter award cash prize of $500
each to the seventh grade Federals-
burg and Hurlock pupil this term for
outstanding American citizenship.
Details will be published later; award
will be made after the New Year.
This award will be offered to further
the purposes for which we stand;
mainly, to install Americanism, to
help preserve a Democratic form of
government and to follow along the
ideals of our Revolutionary forefath-
ers.
The subject of National Defense
CONTINUED on Page 100
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-24
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SHORE HIGHWAY
IMPROVEMENT
TO Be DELAYED
Complete Program Of Road
Building Held Up By Access
Road Construction

Eastern Shoremen have learned
that the demands of national defense
may force delay of shore highway
improvements.
District Roads Engineer Pat A.
Morrison is quoted as saying that al
though the State Roads Commission
has a complete program of highway
improvement for the Eastern Shore
actual construction may be held up
somewhat by the necessity of building
access roads to vital defense indus
tries in other parts of the state.
Outlining the commissions plans
for the Eastern Shore, Morrison said
construction includes recon-
struction of Route Is from Delmar,
DEL, to the Virginia line and rehab-
ilitation of Route 213 from Ocean
City through Salisbury and Cam
bridge to Elkton with spur run
ming into the Matapeake ferry. Con-
tract is let for the Salisbury bypass
extension, and work should be COM
pleted within a year.
Surveys have been completed for
reconstruction and relocation of the
Pocomoke-Virginia line road.
The dual highway and bridge from
just west of Herring Creeks to Phil
adelphia Avenue in Ocean City should
be completed by the time summer
traffic starts in 1912.