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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04
THE SOLDIERS
COMMITTEE IS
ORGANIZED HERE
Mrs. Griffin Callahan Is Re-
quested By Col. JnO. Markey
To Name Members

Mrs. Griffin Callahan, of this city,
received the following letter from
Col. D. John Marley, which is self
explanatory:
Reg. Headquarter 115th Infantry
Fl. Geo. G.. Meade, Md.
March 26, 1941
Mrs. Griffin Callahan
Market Street
Pocomoke City, Md.
My dear Mrs. Callahan:
In order to have available authori-
tative information for parents, depen-
dents and friends of the men of the
115th Infantry while in Federal Ser
vice, / have proposed to the Company
Commanders the organization in each
community of what is to be called
'"The Soldiers Service Committee of
The 115th Infantry" of your city.
There is inclosed our Regimental Cir
cular on these Committees.
The purpose of this committee will
be to furnish correct information a.
bout allowances, government insur-
ance, and other practical matters re-
lating to the mutual obligations exist
ing between the U. S. Government,
parents and dependents and the SOL
diders as defined by military law and
custom. This standard information
will be placed in the hands of this
Committee, and, besides, the Commit
tee will be kept informed as to that
activities of the Regiment so that
the people back home may not be dis
turbed by false rumors which get a.
bout from time to time, both about
the Regiment as a whole and about
individual members of it.
This Committee, in brief, will be
prepared to offer such counsel and ad
vice as will promote confidence, good
will, and mutual understanding be-
tween the men in service and the peo-
pie at home, so that the morale of
both will be kept at the highest level
throughout the existing emergency.
With kind personal regards, I am,
Very sincerely yours,
D. John Marley,
Colonel, Infantry Commanding
In conformity to the request of
Col. Marley, Mrs. Callahan has asked
the following to serve on the commit
tee suggested: Mrs. George E. Young,
Mrs. Godfrey Child, Mrs. A. A. Park
er, Mrs. Harry Schoolfield, Miss Char
lotte Dryden, Mrs. George Wiggles-
worth and Mrs. Roger Landlord.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04
SAT-, APRIL 26, l94l

at the hour of o'clock p. M.
all that lot or tract of land situate
in Pocomoke City, Maryland, on the
west side of Fifth Street beginning
at the south east corner Of the lot
belonging to Benjamin E. Bonneville
and running by and with said Fifth
Street southerly forty (40) feet to
the land of Lewis Gunby, thence run
ming by and with the line of said
Gunby's lot a westerly direction eigh-
ty (80) feet to lot belonging to
Emerson G.. Polk, thence running by
and with the line of said Folks lot in
a northerly direction forty (40) feet
ville's lot, thence running easterly by
(8O) feet to the point of beginning,
being all and the same property
which was conveyed to Georgeanna
Harris, late of Worcester County,
Maryland, deceased, by Benjamin E.
Bonneville and wife by deed dated
January IL, 1906, recorded among the
land records of said Worcester Coun-
ty in Liber F. HI. P. No. "a, folio 432
ct seq.
The property is improved by a
frame dwelling house.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH. Taxes
will be paid to January 1, 1871. Title
papers and conveyancing costs at the
expense of the purchaser.
HENRY p. WALTERS,
Trustee
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Creditors of Georgeanna Harris,
deceased, are hereby notified to file
their claims with the vouchers there
of, properly authenticated, with the
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Wor-
cester County, Maryland, on or before
the 9th day of May, 1941.
Henry P. Walters,
Trustee
April At.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04
L. Paul Ewell, Solicitor
ORDER NISI

r. Harlan Robertson, Conservator
of The Citizens National Bank, of Po-
comoke City, body corporate,
VS..
The Citizens National Bank of POGO
moke City, a body corporate, Execu-
tor of the last will and testament of
Elijah J. Schoolfield, ct al.
In the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland.
No. 1924 Chancery.
Ordered this 1st day of April, 1941,
by the Circuit Court for Worcester
County, Maryland, in Equity, that the
sale at private contract of the right,
privilege and authority to construct
and maintain a transmission and OF
distribution line across the lands de-
signated in the petition in these pro-
ceedings as "Item 81, said tract be-
ing comomnly called the "Hayfield",
be ratified and confirmed unles
cause to the contrary thereof be
shown on or before the 23rd day of
April next, provided a copy of this or
der be inserted in some weekly news
paper published in Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland, once a week for three
successive weeks before the 21st day
of April next.
The report states the amount of
sale to be $4,000.
JOSEPH E. BRIMER, Clerk
True Copy, Test Jos. E. Brimer, Clerk
April Ait.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04
TUBERCULOSIS CLINICS
FOR MONTH OF APRIL

The Maryland tuberculosis Asso-
citation, Inc, has arranged the follow
ing schedule of clinics for the month
of April:
April 9, Crisfield, Health Center
Building, 10 o'clock in the morning.
April ID, Snow Hill, Health De-
partment Office, 10 o'clock in the
morning.
April IS, Salisbury, Health Depart
ment Office, Court House, o'clock
in the morning
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04
HOT OFF THE CREDIBLE

For a meat pie, cut pastry into
diamond shape and arrange in de-
signs on top. Increase oven temper
ature for long enough to bake the
pastry.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04

putty Grand Exalted Ruler. Brother
Boyer delivered the Elks toast at IL
P. M. at which hour of night wher-
ever gathering of Elks takes place,
the toast is always given.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04
Henry p. Walters, Solicitor
Trustees Sale
OF House And Lot
IN POCOMOKE CITY

IN POCOMOKE CITY
BY virtue of decree of the Circuit
Court for Worceter County, Mary
land, sitting in Equity, passed in the
case of Henry P. Walters, Admins
traitor of Georgeanna Harris, deceas-
ed VS.. James Bailey ct ais, being No.
5114 Chancery in said Court, the I'M
dersigned as Trustee, will offer for
sale at public auction in front of
Hotel Pocomoke in Pocomoke City,
Worcester County, Maryland on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of my dear hus-
band, Otis Green, who passed away
two years ago, March 80, 1889.
His smiling face and pleasant way,
Are pleasure to recall;
He had kindly word for each,
And died beloved by all.
Some day hope to meet him,
Some day know not when,
To clasp his hand in the better land,
Never to part again.
BY his wife, Della Green
April 4-1tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04

We have one of the finest equipped
plants on the Shore for turning out
nigh class printing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04

WANTED-Water front and other
desirable farm properties. Advertis.
ing extensively industrial areas. Rich
ard F. Hall, Berlin and Ocean City.
Md.
March 21-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04

QUALITY POULTRY FARM
Super Quality-Day old and started
Chicks. Barred Rocks, N. H. Reds,
S. G. White Leghorns. We specialize
in started Chicks, one and two weeks
old. VIM. D. Scott, Prop, Harring-
ton, Del.
Jan. 24-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Two cows, one jersey,
fresh in May, one Guernsey. T. B.
and blood tested. Marion T. Riley,
Snow Hill, Md, r. F. D. No. 1.
April 4-1tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04
WANTED

WANTED-COlOred woman for
cook in restaurant Must be neat,
clean and experienced. Apply at
Brantley's Restaurant, 3 miles south
of Pocomoke City, Md. Phone 1 F g.
March 21-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-04-04

FOR SALE-One Universal Mode
Underwood Portable Typewriter,
new. Cheap to quick buy
er. Apply to A. d. Merrill & Bro,
204 Clarke Avenue.
March 28-2t.
Evening star., 1941-11-07

cautioned on more than one oc-
casion that unless the need is i'm
perative or unless they wish to dc
so at their own risk they should not
remain in that area.
The President said he did not
know how many civilians are at
present within this danger zone. The
last census of Americans still in
China placed the figure at fewer
than 5000.
Another line of speculation was
that the withdrawal bears on initial
American assurances that the extra
territorial rights of other nations
within China would be abandoned
at least as far as presence of armed
forces is concerned.
To question of whether today
announcement relates to this terri
torial issue, Mr.. Roosevelt merely
shrugged his shoulders and said he
wouldn't know.
A third question was whether the
withdrawal could be considered a
gesture of appeasement to the Jap
anese The President did not pass
on this inquiry directly but he said
that the matter of the marines pres
ence had not figured in current jan
anese- American conversations.
Consultation between the Toxic
and Washington governments has
been under way quietly for several
weeks, but both the exact subject
tSee MARINES, Page A-2D
Evening star., 1941-11-07
u. 5. 10 Speed Arms
To Reds After Billion
.Lea5e.Lend Loan
Congress Leaders, Taken
By Surprise, Express
Conflicting Views
(Sou,et Aid Statement, Page Alb.

B! the Associated Press.
The United States backed the
hard-pressed armies of Russia with
billion dollar lease-lend credit
today.
President Roosevelt directed de-
>liveries Ito commence Immediately
and to be fulfilled in the largest
possible amounts until the huge
stores of munitions represented by
the credit are in Soviet hands
This new assistance program
posed for the Nation a stupendous
task both in production and trans
portation if the supplies are to reach
the Russian fronts in effective time,
but Mr.. Roosevelt indicated definite
confidence that the job would be
done.
The unheralded decision to extend
lease-lend aid to Russia was an
nounced late yesterday by the State
Department. Whether by accident
or design, the announcement was
psychologically well-timed. 1t came
on the eve of the Soviet's great
national holiday-the oath anniver-
sary of the 1917 Bolshevik revolu-
ton. And it followed by few hours
the radio address of Premier Joseph
Stain, in which the Russian leader
spoke Of the great importance" of
the aid already being received from
Britain and the United States.
Mr. Roosevelt sent a telegram of
Fluctuations and sincere good
wishes" to Soviet President Michail
Kalinin in connection with the an
niversary. Describing Russia's val
liant and determined resistance" to
German attacks as enheartening ito
the people of the United States and
to all forces which abhor aggres-
sion" the President said he was
confident the struggle will not have
been in vain"
The credit announcement was in
the form of an exchange of CORE
spondence between Mr.. Roosevelt
and Stain. In letter dated Octo-
ber 30 Mr.. Roosevelt wrote that the
S1,000000,000 credit was being made
available without interest, and that
Soviet repayment would not COM
mence until five years after the wars
end.
Replying m November 4. Stain
agreed to the credit terms and
voiced the sincere gratitude" of
Russia for this unusually substan-
tial aid in its difficult and great
struggle against our common enemy,
bloodthirsty Hitlerism."
Taken somewhat unaware by the
credit disclosure. congressional lead
ers reacted along expected lines. The
stanch supporters of administra-
ton foreign policy saw in the deci-
tSee RUSSIAN LOAN, Page A-6)
Evening star., 1941-11-07
President Sidetrocks
Query on U-Boots
Sunk by u. S. Navy

BY the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt side
tracked a press conference
question today about reports
that American warships had
accounted for some German
submarines.
He was told that high naval
authority" had said United
States Warships had disposed
of AZ subsurface raiders.
Mr.. Roosevelt wanted to know
who the authority was. and the
reporter said that his Office had
not told him. That, the Chief
Executive said, was a grand
story.
The conference touched on
international affairs at another
point when the Chief Executive
was asked whether he had any
indication Finland might with
draw from the war in Europe.
No, he responded. unless some
report had come in during the
night.
Evening star., 1941-11-07
Withdrawals From
5 Cities Studied,
President Says
BY JOHN c. HENRY.

President Roosevelt announced
unexpectedly today that the
United States is considering
withdrawal of all its Marines
now stationed in the Chinese
cities of Peiping, Tientsin and
Shanghai.
The first two cities ave currently
occupied by japanese forces. while
Shanghai is completely encircled.
| With the international Settlement
being nomlnally free of invasion
control
The President said he did not
know off-hand how many marines
were involved. The Navy Depart
ment said later that there are about
970 marines in the three places men
toned by the President.
Mr.. Roosevelt made his announce
ment by reading a formal statement
and indicating plainly that he was
averSe to further discussion Of the
matter. His statement follows:
The President said today that
the Government of the United
States is giving consideration to the
question OF withdrawal of the
American Marine detachments now
maintained ashore IN China at
Peiplng. Tientsln and Shanghai"
Speculation Aroused.
The abrupt disclosure set off an
immediate train Of press conference
questions and subsequent specula-
ton.
Included in the latter Is the opin-
ion OF some that the action may be
an immediate forerunner of Japa-
American conflict in the Pa
clfic area.
In this connection it is known
that the Navy Department for some
time has felt very strongly that the
presence OF such small marine
detachment is of little value and of
great risk to the personnel involved.
In event of any japanese determina-
ton to carry on hostilities with this
country it was believed that the
marine units involved would be in
so vulnerable a position as to be
quickly annihilated or captured.
The President pointed out that
American civilians in most of the
Far Eastern theater of war. includ-
ing these three cities, have been
Evening star., 1941-11-07

Swift. mobile Russian units are
hammering hard at the German
forward positions northwest OF
Kalinin. 95 miles northwest of Mos
COW, and already have reopened a
secondary branch rail line in that
area. London sources said, and thus
are easing some of the pressure on
Leningrad by bunting the northern
claw of the Nazi princers aimed at
Moscow.
Kalinin is on the main line be-
tween Moscow and Lenlngrad. 1t
was not made clear here whether
a branch line actually had been
opened clear through to Leningrad,
however.
Reliable London sources said plans
for a second fighting front-urged
bv Premier Stain yesterday-Were
ready to be put into effect when
the time is considered opportune.
1t is felt that Stain made it
clear said the highly-placed British
Press Association, that he apprecl-
ates that when real opportunity
arises-and that might be very near
an additional front will be created.
Where that front will be is some
thing we do not propose to tell the
enemy"
The Soviet Information Bureau
said Soviet troops fought the invad-
ers on all fronts yesterday and "a
aerial raiders we're shot down near
Moscow. The Russian air force was
declared to have blown up three
depots and three ammunition-laden
trains and dispersed a German in
fantry regiment.
Russian airmen during october,
the Information Bureau communlque
said. destroyed about 305 enemy
tanks. killed more than 10000 enemy
soldiers and officers and destroyed
a large number of wagons and about
100 guns Of various calibers."
Evening star., 1941-11-07
For Their Tomorrow

With this years Community
Chest slogan-"For Their To-
morroW"-as a theme, The
Star ard the National Broad
casting Co. are jointly pre-
senting a series of dramatic
incidents in the work Of Chest
agencies as a partial back
ground against which this
years campaign is being
launched.
Turn to page A-9 for a story
in pictures of the type OF
Community Chest activity
which, for it's success, depends
upon your contribution. And
for a radio dramatization OF
this story, tune in at 7;45 this
evening on Station WMAL.
Another phase OF Chest
work will be similarly Illus
trated in Mondays Star.
Evening star., 1941-11-07
Veto Reported Facing Price Bill
Lacking Ceiling on Food Costs

They have been criticized by
members of the committee as an
invitation to imitation" on the
ground that they would permit
prices for some farm products.
including cotton, lamb. sugar and
corn, to rise 20 per cent or more.
Despite the Presidents reported
opposition. there was no imme-
diate indication that the COM
mittee would attempt to revise
the bill before it reaches the
House floor. 1t has not yet been
formally reported TO the House,
although the Banking Commit
tee approved it last Saturday, but
Chairman Steagall said late last
night he hoped to present it to-
day and TO call it up for House
See PRICES, Page abb
Evening star., 1941-11-07
More japanese Troops
Landed in |ndo-Chird
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI. Nov. MILITARY
sources said today that $4,000 Jap
anese troops, presumably from
Canton, disembarked Wednesday at
HaiphOng. French Indo-China,
bringing the total in Tonkin Prov
ince to 10000
Doubt was cast on the possibility
of an attempted invasion of neigh
boring Yunnan. however. military
men saying Japan would need at
least 100000 and possibly 100000 for
successful thrust against that
Chinese province through which
runs the Burma road supply line.
German dispatches from Hanoi.
the Indo-C China capital, said jap
anese were speeding the construction
of military air fields and that jap
anese officers had inspected the bor-
der and asked for extensive hospital
accommodations from Hanoi au-
thorities.
Evening star., 1941-11-07
Inferno Awaits Reich if War
Is Lost, GoebbeIs Writes

The article tells the German
people mot to ask when victory
will come, but rather to see to
it that it comes"
Victory, Goebbels says, would
require a gigantic national ef-
fort" from which no one could
be excepted.
I'VE can be victorious and we
will be victorious" he continues.
Just as q war which is won
will benefit us all so a war which
is lost would smash us all up.
AS always in the great hours of
(See GOEBBELs, Page A-30
Evening star., 1941-11-07
u. ). Plea 10 Finns
Called Move 10 Bar
Tie-up With Nazis
Hull and WeIIes Issue
Memorondums on TuIks
With Procope

United States efforts to induce
Finland to cease offensive warfare
IN Russia are aimed solely at pre-
venting the Firms from going so far
as to make themselves allies of
Hitler in the general war that
threatens the safety of the United
States and all other peaceful coun-
tries in the world. the State Depart
ment made clear today through pub
llcation of memorandums of CONVEX
sations with the Finnish Minister
here.
One memorandum was prepared
by Undersecretary of State Welles
Immediately after he HAD told Finn
ish Minister Hjalmar J. Procope on
August 18 that the Soviet govern
ment was prepared to negotiate a
separate peace with Finland which
would involve territorial concessions
to the Films.
In the other memorandum Secre-
tary Of State Hull related how he
told Mr.. Procope on October that
the governing question now in Fin
nish-American relations is whether
Finland will carry on military oper-
ations in Russia so far as to project
her on the side of Hitler into the
general war"
Firms Deny Receiving Terms.
Publication of the memorandums
followed denials by the Finnish news
agency that Finland had received
any Russian peace terms, in connec-
ton with Mr.. Hull's disclosure Mon
day that the Soviet was willing to
discuss separate peace with Fin
land.
Mr.. Hull said at a press conference
today that he still was awaiting an
answer from Finland to this Gov
ernments warning that the Firms
would risk losing American friend
ship if they did not discontinue Of
fensive warfare against Russia
promptly.
Mr.. WelleS. in his memorandum of
the August 18 conversation with Mr..
Procope. made it clear that this
Government was not prepared to
discuss assurances to Finland
against possible future Russian ag-
gression until the Finnish govern
ment indicated willingness to ex-
plore peace possibilities.
Il said further" the Welles men,
orandum continued. that it ap-
peared to me that the question was
a momentouS one for the Finnish
government tn 6et nrpoipe
Nazi Victory Question Raised.
Il added that I wondered
what guarantees or assurances Fin
land thought she would have of re-
tanning her own independence and
autonomy if Germany succeeded in
winning and were then the over
lord of all of Europe.
II said that in such event Finland
(See FINLAND, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1941-11-07
Russians Launch New Offensive
Near Moscow; Halt Crirnea Drive;
u. S. Nav Recall Marines in China
Most PeriIous Side
Of Struggle Is Past,
Churchill Says
b. The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
NEWCASTLE. England. Nov.
Prime Minister Churchill. on
an inspection tour of the
Tyneside. declared today. I'VE
have passed through the darkest
and most perilous side of this
struggle and are once more
masters of our own destiny
In a brief speech, Mr..
Churchill said in reference to
the eastern front, the Russians
are struggling and battling
vigorously, with results which
are particularly significant"
He added that on the other
side of the Atlantic our kith
and kin are struggling to see
that we get all We need. and We
find ourselves in a goodly COM
pany"
The British are moving and
looking forward. however long
the road" he said.
Evening star., 1941-11-07
Metal Furniture Makers
Must Cut Steel Use 40%
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Office of Production Manage
ment today ordered manufacturers
of metal Office furniture to cut their
use of steel by about 40 per cent
under their monthly average for the
IL months ended June 80.
The order covers furniture produc-
tion from September l to the end
of the year, and will affect in vary
ing degree 10 to IS makers Of steel
desks, chairs, safes and other office
equipment.
Priorities Director Donald M.
Nelson warned that more drastic
cuts may be necessary later" "
but said they would be applied grad
ually to permit as many manufac-
turers as possible to substitute wood
for steel.
Evening star., 1941-11-07
Ickes Vonishes
After Probers
Issue Subpoena
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. T.
Secretary of Interior Ickes. also
Federal petroleum co-ordina-
tor, told the American Petro-
leum Institute that California
was wasting its oil.
A legislative committee, sup
posed to investigate the oil
industry anyway, decided 1t
would never find better place
to start. A subpoena was issued
for Mr.. Ickes.
The process server waited and
waited in the apartment house
lobby, but Mr.. Ickes and his
party disappeared.
Came a telegram last night
from Mr.. Ickes, informing the
committee he was on the way
to Washington and regretted.
Mr.. Ickes' second-in COM
mand, Ralph H. Davies, is still
in California, though. He's
oeen summoned to appear today
and explain just what his boss
meant.