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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-26
Poor Clorified Mabel;
Beautiful But Dumb!

They've glamorized a lot of
things in Hollywood. but now
they've gone the limit in the
movies. They glorified the dummy.
It's Mabel the Beautiful but
Dumb (she's literally hardheaded)
dummy in M-G-M's all-star "Zieg-
field Girl" now playing at Ham
riek's Temple theater. Six hum
bred girls were interviewed in or
der TO select IL American beauties
and three dozen dummies were
looked over before Mabel won out.
She has blond hair. blue eyes
with long. dark. curly lashes, and
a smile that rivals Hedy Lamarr's.
Mabel also has several wardrobe
changes. For one scene she's in
checked Bingham, in another she's
in knit pinafore, and she even
wears a tailored polo coat and
tam. plus shoes and gloves to
match each. The rumor that
Adrian designed Mabel's wardrobe
hasn't been confirmed as yet.
For awhile II looked as though
Mabel was going TO be wired for
sound and worked by remote con-
troll, but finally she looked smart
enough 10 require only push but
ton. When AL Shean. her yentrilo-
quist Daddy, pushes the button.
open pops her mouth and out come
the pearls Of wisdom.
Director Robert 2. Leonard may
think he has IL Glorified Girls in
his musical-but Mabel knows
she's the 18th.
Robert Cummings and Ruth
Hussey are starring in Free and
Easy" the other show at the
Temple. with Nigel Bruce.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-26
Carney Will Head
Seattle Tax Office

OLYMPIA - Tax Commission
Chairman T. NJ. Jenner announced
here Elvin p. Carney. Seattle,
would replace Ray Molliter as
agent in charge Of the commits
sion's Seattle office Aug. l.
Molliter, former state young
Democrat president. resigned after
eight years with the commission
in Olympia and Seattle. Carney is
a University of Washington and
Harvard law school graduate and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-26


"Our Of the Fog" has a modern
setting and deals with the turbu-
lent romance between an excite
ment-hungry girl and a ruthless
young man. determined to get
ahead" in the world. At no mat
ter what cost An excellent cast
has been lined up in support Of
the two stars. IL includes Thomas
Mitchell, Eddie Albert, John Qua
len, Aline MscMahon, George To-
bias, Leo Gorcey and Odette Myr-
I'll.
BAD MEN OF MISSOURI"
The studio that produced Dodge
City" Virginia City" and Santa
Fe Trail" has now added a new
film TO that impressive roster.
More intense than any of those
three pictures. Warner Bros Bad
Men Of Missouri" had its first local
showing at the Music Box yesteer-
day, also.
The film tells the story of the
terrible, yet benevolent, Younger
brothers, who burned the trails
Of the west during the 1s70's. II
is a bullet-splashing picture Of
Americas untamed frontier. and
Of the bad men who made Mis-
souri, great.
The bandit brothers are realis-
tically portrayed by Dennis Nor
gan. Wayne Morris and Arthur
Kennedy.
Pretty. vivacious Jane Wyman
gives a grand performance as a
girl who falls in love with Jim
Younger, played by Arthur Ken
nedy.
The supporting cast. made up
of Victor Jory, Alan Baxter. Wal
ter Catlett, Sam Mcdaniel and
other screen favorites, all give
fine portrayals and lend to the
genuine western atmosphere of the
film.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-26

could swallow. as he stood around
scratching the ticklish wooden I'M
derwear.
He turned 10 la Lamour and
said. "C'mon over and see my Itch
ingss"
The new second feature AT the
Rialto Is The Black Cat" and
brings Basil Rathbone. Hugh Her
bert and Brod Crawford TO the
screen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-26

young jewelry salesman turned
raeket-buster. As the brains 81
the crime ring. Leons Nsriele con-
tributes smother polished PERFORM
ance.
Johnny Mack Brown. assisted
by Fuzzy knight and Nell ODay,
accompanies Under Age in an
other OF those two-fisted. hard
riding westerns with plenty of
shooting titled Bury Ne Not on
the Lone Prairie
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-26

Your Postmaster can tell you
how 20 invest in L. s. Defense
Bonds.
The Falkland Islands are located
in the South Atlantic.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-26
New Shows Opened Thursday
AT Music Box and Riviera

TOUT Of the Fog which opened yesterday at the Music
Box theaer. is dynamic Warner Brothers film that
Ida Lupno and John Garfield the pair who made So
impression earlier in the the starrossed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-07-26

practiced law in Seattle for IL
years.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
Stockton News

Miss Pauline Downing, of Salisbury,
is spending some time with Miss Bar
bara Outright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wharton, of
Wilmington, were weekend guests of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Pruitt.
Mr.. and Mrs James Hudson, of
Lansdowne, Pa, spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Jones were
guests Sunday of their daughter, Mrs.
Harry Hall and Mr.. Hall at Hallwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brown spent
a part of the week with Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Brown, at Wilmington. They
were accompanied home by the Miss
es Elaine Brown and Jean Baylis,
who had been spending some time in
Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Farwell, of
Washington, came Thursday to spend
some time here. They were accom-
panied home by Mrs. Belle Porter and
Miss Nancy Bromley, who had been
spending some time with Mr.. and
Mrs. Farwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Pilchard, of
Wilmington and Mr.. and Mrs. James
Pruitt, of Greenbackville, were week.
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Pilchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. P. Hudson were
guests Sunday of Rev. and Mrs. G..
Fl. Gardner and Miss Marion Gardner
at Bivalve, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Taylor, of
Baltimore, were weekend guests of
DR.. w. A. and Miss Sue Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Davis, of Har-
risburg, Pa, are spending a few days
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
B. Davis.
Mrs. G. M. Dryden is spending
some time with her son-in-law and
daughter, DR.. and Mrs. A. B. Boulder
in Salisbury. f.
Those entertained at dinner at the
home of Miss Leona Collins Thursday
were: Mrs. J. F. Nelson, of New
Church, Rev. w. L. Stevens, of Snow
Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. Cassius Jones and
daughter, Lois, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Pruitt.
Mrs. R. p. Day, of Baltimore, Nd,
is spending some time with her moth
er, Mrs. E. H. Taylor.
Miss Marie Coulbourne, of Milford,
Del, is spending a week with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Coulbourne.
Miss Mary Jones, of Drexel Hill,
spent the weekend with her parents,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
COMMERCIAL NATL
BANK VALUED

Indispensable to this region as a
vital factor in the sterilization of To-
cal business, civic and industrial en-
terprises, the Commercial National
Bank, Pearl St., Snow Hill, Nd, is
highly regarded throughout the area
for the complete banking service it Of
fers it's large, appreciative clientele.
Originally established in 1893 as a
State Bank, the institution became a
National Bank in 1902, and through
the years has continued to offer COM
plete financial facilities, including
savings, checking, commercial bank
ing, safe deposit vaults, etc. The Of
ficers of the bank are: Mr.. Clayton T.
Richardson, Cashier; Mr.. William H.
Holloway, President; and Mr.. William
P. Timmons, Assistant Cashier. The
sound, sagacious administration of
these men has brought about the con-
tinued success and growth of the in
stitution.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
DENNIS & COLLINS
FAMED GAMERS

An outstanding example of success
and growth due to reliability and
proper business administration, the
canning firm of Dennis and Collins,
Newark, Md, justly merits the, full
accord and esteem of the community.
Founded IL years ago as a farmers
cooperative, the enterprise has, for
the past five years, been under the
personal supervision of Mr.. Walter
r. Dennis and Sidney E. Collins, part
ners. For five years prior to that
Mr.. Dennis operated in partnership
with Mr.. Franklin Hastings of Ber-
lin, who sold out to Mr.. Collins.
This model company centers its &C
tivity around the canning of toma-
toes, which are distributed to the
New England region and other north
eastern States. From 120 to 1875 peo-
pie are employed in the enterprise
during the canning season.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
III. C.. PILCHARD
BUSINESS LEADER

Reliability of service and friendly
dealing are necessary adjuncts to the
success of any business, and the re-
cognition and operation of these prin-
ciples have led to the unqualified sue
cess of the firm of Harry C. Pilchard
Route 113, 10 miles S. of Snow Hill,
near Stockton, Md. Founded 10 years
ago, this model enterprise has grown
and prospered under the capable man.
agement of Mr.. Harry c. Pilchard
proprietor.
Widely acclaimed as one of the lead
ing stores of it's kind in the area, the
business offers for sale complete
line of flour, feed, groceries, meats
etc. One employee assists in the op-
Grafton of the firm, which utilizes one
truck for delivery over radius of
five miles.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
HOFFMAN CLEAN
ERS MODEL FIRM

Expert workmanship and ethical
business policies designed to satisfy
the most discriminating clientele are
the combined factors which have con-
tributed to the remarkable success
of the Hoffman Cleaners, Pitt St.,
Berlin, Nd, which has gained the un-
qualified respect and esteem Of the
entire community. This model firm
was established IL years ago by Mr..
c. P. Venable, who for 10 years prev
iously operated the River View Clean
ers in Danville, Virginia.
The enterprise, which operates it's
own cleaning plant with the most
modern equipment, offers expert
cleaning service on suits, dresses,
coats, hats, rugs, blankets, curtains.
etc. Five people are gainfully en-
ployed in the successful operation of
the business, which utilizes one truck
for delivery throughout Ocean City
and Berlin.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
BENSON JEWELRY
co. COMMENDED

Maintaining at all times it's tradi-
tional policies of expert craftsman
ship and sound business principles,
the jewelry firm of E. H. Benson,
Main St., Berlin, Md, stands today
as one of the outstanding enterprises
of it's kind in the region. Mr.. Ben
son, who has been active in the field
for over half century, founded the
business in Berlin so years ago, hav-
ing been located in Talbot County
for seven years prior to that.
This progressive firm features a
complete line of rings, pins, dia-
monds, gifts, watches, clocks, silver
ware, etc., in addition to an expert
watch and jewelry repair service
Easy credit terms are extended if de-
sired.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
STOCKTON ELEC.
& ICE co. LAUDED

Due to progressive and well plan.
ned business methods, the Stockton
Electric Ice and Power Plant, Stock
ton, Md, has achieved unusual recog-
milton in it's field. This model firm
is operated under the partnership OF
the brothers, Richard F. Trader, Regi-
maid r. Trader and Estel G. Trader
Manager. The company has been in
the family since 1921, when Mr.. Ray
mond J. Trader, grandfather of the
present, proprietors, took over the
business. He was succeeded by the
late Mr.. Clarence j. Trader, father
of the partners, who passed away on
January 18th, 1887, at which time the
enterprise passed to its present own
ership.
The firm utilizes it's facilities in
the manufacture of ice, in addition
to the operation of power plant for
the production of electricity over a
six mile radius from Stockton. From
IL to 13 people are employed in the
business, which uses five trucks for
distribution of ice over radius Of Is
miles.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
SCARBOROUGH
DAIRY is ASSET

Playing an important part in the
maintenance of the good health of To-
cal residents, the Scarborough Castle
Dairy Farm, Route 113, 21s miles S.
of Snow Hill, Md, has gained an en-
viable reputation throughout the COM
munity as a great contributor to the
area welfare. Founded in 1881, this
model dairy has progressed to its
present prominent position under the
capable direction of Mr.. Hance V.
Cherrix, proprietor.
The firm, which has a herd of 45
Guernsey cattle, is noted for its ex-
cellent production of the finest grade
of milk and light and heavy cream.
A modern dairy plant is operated by
the company, which offers gainful
employment to eight people, and uti-
Lies the services of one truck for dis
tribution throughout Snow Hill. The
extended activity of the enterprise
includes the cultivation of $50 acres
of growing potatoes, wheat, corn and
oats.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
NEW TRAFFIC RECORD
OVER THE STATE BRIDGE

The State Roads Commission re-
ports that a new traffic record over
the Susquehanna river bridge, con-
Meeting Cecil and Hartford counties,
was set Sunday following the 4th,
when 24,240 vehicles passed over the
bridge. The previous high had been
set, on Sunday following Memorial
Day, when 23,5O0 vehicles crossed.
The Commission also reports that the
toll was approximately $4,000 during
the three-day Fourth of July holi-
days period as approximately $4,000
cars and trucks crossed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
CHES. WELDING
co. SERVES WELL

Accurately reflecting the trend in
this area toward a greater realization
of the necessity of expert welding
service the Chesapeake Welding Co.,
Broad ST., near the County Dock,
Crisfield, Md, has steadily enlarged
it's scope of operations until today it
is regarded as one of the leading en-
terprises of its kind in this section.
Established II years ago, the firm
has grown and prospered under the
leadership of Mr.. r. J. Purhell and
Mr.. A. j. Howard, partners.
The company is devoted to the man
ufacture of all kinds of sea food tools
which are distributed over the Allan
tic Coast and out to the Pacific Coast.
A portable welding unit, is utilized
by the firm, which offers complete
service over 10 to Is mile
radius. Three people assist in the
successful operation of the business.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25

The ultimate prosperity of any COM
munity is largely dependent upon the
success of it's individual commercial
enterprises, and it is this fact which
enhances the value to this region of
the Dryden Hatcheries, Washington
St., Ext, Snow Hill, Md, which has
made traditions of honest dealing and
ethical business policies. Established
in it's oath season, the firm is under
the proprietorship of Mr.. Putnam
Warren Dryden, while his daughter,
Mrs. Mathilde D. Kitchens officiates
as administrator of the office.
The company, which caters to the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
HOT OFF THE CREDIBLE

Much time and labor can be saved
by taking towels off the line when
almost dry, folding them and putting
through the wringer. This irons them
quite smooth.
To make iced coffee, make hot cof-
fee, using four tablespoons of coffee
to each cup of water. AS soon as
made, pour the hot coffee into glasses
which have been filled with cracked
ice.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
D. 4. Bradford And Son Boon To REGION

A certain sign of the commercial,
economic and civic progress Of any
region is the presence of a qualified
representative of the automotive in
dustry, and it is with this thought in
mind that civic boosters in this area
have regarded the firm of D. H. Brad
ford and Son, Green St., Snow Hill,
Md, as a definite community asset.
Established 80 years ago by the late
Mr.. D. H. Bradford, who passed away
two years ago, the enterprise is car
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
Dryden Hatcheries Notable In Field

broiler trade, features the Matching
of New Hampshire Red Rock Cross
day old chicks. Approximately $4,000
chicks a week are Matched at the es-
Establishment, which has increased its
egg setting capacity in the past two
years from $4,000 to $4,000. On Au-
gust LIST the Del-Mar-Va Poultry
Tour will pay visit to this model
firm, which utilizes completely mod
ern plant. Eight people are employ
ed in the business, which constructed
a new building in the past year and
installed the latest Buckeye Stream
lined Incubators.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25

ties making a total of ID apartments
in all.
The Hastings Annex is a newly re-
built building which has been COM
pletely renovated and a modern oil
heating system installed for the great
er convenience of its tenants. The
Annex caters to tourists and sales
men from November LIST to April list.
offering complete boarding facilities.
% guests can be be comfortably ac-
commodated in the Annex.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25

Distinguished in the canning indus
try as leading contributor of new
ideas and proper methods of opera
ton, the Brown Canning Co., Inc,
Commerce ST., Snow Hill, Nd, is
highly valued as great asset to the
progress and prosperity of the area.
Established in 1884, the firm has
achieved rapid success and growth un-
der the sagacious administration of
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
3. L. MCCabe, Jr. Famed Feed Distributor

Notable throughout this region as
a leading distributor of fine feeds,
the firm of Edward L. McCabe, Jr.,
has established an enviable reputa-
ton through honest and ethical bust
ness policies. Founded five years ago,
the company has steadily widened its
scope of operations under the sagac-
ious direction of Mr.. Edward L. Nc
Cabe, Jr., proprietor.
The enterprise, which is located on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
Del-Mar-Va Milling Co. Acclaimed

Operating in full accord with the
best civic interests of the area, the
Del-Mar-Va Milling Co., Bay St.,
Snow Hill, Md, continues to maintain
it's progressive administrative policies,
thereby contributing much towards its
own sunccess and the greater develop
ment of the community. Founded in
1885, this model firm has gained an
enviable reputation under the progress
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
G. F. Chandler Go. Leading Basket Manufact'rS

to it's present prominent position in
the industry. II ~
This model company centers its ac-
tivity around the manufacture of ber-
ry baskets, hampers and berry crates,
and offers gainful employment to so
local people at the height of the
season. The finest working condi-
tions prevail at the business, which
distributes throughout the Del-Mar-
Va Peninsula.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25

Commercial enterprises of estab-
lished reliability are the backbone of
the nations prosperity, directly i'm
parting their own stability and sue
cess to the particular region in which
they are found, and in this category
must be placed Shockley and Hum
phreys, Inc, Washington ST., Snow
Hill, Md. Founded a half century
ago, the firm has operated as a cor
poration for the past 20 years.
This model company is devoted to
the wholesale distribution of nation
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
Casino Valued Entertainment Factor

222 people are available at the Casino,
which serves sandwiches, beer and
soft drinks. Four Brunswick bowling
alleys and two pool tables are utilized
by the establishment, which features
an orchestra for dancing on Friday
and Saturday nights, while a music
box is operated the rest of the week.
Mrs. Ennis is assisted by his wife,
Mrs. Emma Ennis, two mattresses and
several pin boys.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25

ried on by his sons, Mr.. H. C. Brad
ford, and Mr.. D. H. Bradford, Jr.,
partners.
The company features sales and
service on the Chrysler and Plymouth
motorcars, International Trucks, and
Mccormick Deering farming imple-
ments and tractors. A complete SER
vice and repair department is main
tanned by the firm, which employs
seven people, and is noted for it's SER
vice after the sale policy.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
Hastings Hotel Winter And Summer Resort

The prime requisite in the success
of any hotel is the friendly spirit of
hospitality which is conveys to, its
patrons, and it is this policy which
has led to the unqualified success of
the Hastings Hotel, Boardwalk, be-
tween End and 3rd Sts., Ocean City.
Operated for the past 20 years by
Mrs. Charles Ludlam, this model hos
telry has come to be regarded by
discriminating travellers as an out
standing example of proper hotel
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25

Accommodations for 100 guests are
available at the hotel, which offers
dining facilities for as many as 200
people. Only the finest food is
served at the establishment, which
has gained an enviable reputation as
one of the leading hotels in this area.
Mrs. Ludlam also operates the famed
Ludlam Apartments also on the
Boardwalk. This beautiful building
was constructed in the past year, and
features z modern apartments with
all the latest innovations and facili-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25

sive administrative policies of Mr.. H.
S. Rodgers, proprietor.
The company utilizes its adequate
facilities in the manufacture of Silver
Seal Flour and Premium Brand poul-
try, dairy and hog feeds, in addition
to Blue Ridge commercial feeds and
DR.. Salisbury's poultry remedies. Five
local people find gainful employment
in the successful operation of the bust
ness, which utilities two trucks for
distribution over radius of so miles.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25

Mr.. Ralph S. Brown, President and
General Manager.
This model company utilizes it's
adequate facilities in the canning of
strawberries, stringless beans and to-
matoes. Public inspection of the mod
ern, sanitary plant is invited at all
times. Hailed as the criterion in it's
field, this widely acclaimed enterprise
has gained the full accord of local
civic leaders through it's willing con-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
ShoCkley And Humphreys Go. Region Aid

ally advertised groceries throughout
Worcester County, Md, and Acco-
mack and Northampton Counties, Vir-
ginia. Ten local people find gainful
employment in the enterprise, which
has gained it's present prominent
position in the field under the sa-
gacious direction of the men at its
helm: Mr.. John o. Byrd, Secretary
and Manager Mr.. c. Norwood Shock
ley, Vice-President; Mr.. Charles w.
Humphreys, President; and Mr.. A. G.
Humphreys, End Vice-President.'
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-25
PARADE0EPROCRESS
Brown Canning Company PSpeS Under Progressive Management

tribution to all worthy community
projects.
The firm is also noted as major
employment factor in this region,
utilizing the service of from $50 to
200 local people, thereby releasing
large payrolls, to the the great ad--
vantage of surrounding business and
industry. Distribution of the COM
pany's products is made principally to
the New England area in addition to
several other eastern States.