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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
l.. Paul Ewell, Atty
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the
subscriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters testamentary on the
personal estate of Emma w. Lucas,
late of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 23rd day of August, 1941.
They may otherwise by law be ex-
cluded from all benefits of the said
estate. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immed-
late payment. Given under my hand
this 18th day of February, 1941.
WILLIE LUCAS CROCKETT
Executrix
Test: Frank E. Hudson, Register of
Wills.
Feb. 14-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
G. E. STEPHENS
SUCCUMBS AT
EICHTY-NINE
Funeral Services Were Held Al
The First Baptist Church
On Tuesday Last

Mr.. Collins C. Stephens, a highly
respected citizen of this county, pass
ed away at the home of his son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Neal
T. Taylor, of near Pocomoke, Sunday
morning, February ninth, at 2:4O.
Born at Marumsco, Md, February
9Th, 1852, Mr.. Stephens celebrated
his eighty-ninth birthday on Thurs
day last. In a weakened condition,
brought on by the infirmities of old
age, Mr.. Stephens lapsed into a
coma Friday, February 7th around
3 o'clock from which he never re-
gained consciousness.
Funeral services were held at the
First Baptist Church of Pocomoke at
2:3O P. M. Tuesday Of this week, con-
Quoted by Rev. John A. Ditto, pastor
of the church. Interment was in the
Baptist cemetery at Halls Hill. The
active pallbearers were: Messrs. Up
shur Merrill, Russell White, Edgar
Benson, Upshur Custis, r. Cephia
Perdue and William T. Howard. The
honorary bearers were his grandsons,
Coulbourne Wilson, Jr., Willis, JOSH
ia and John Hall, Jr., Elias Benson,
Weldon McCready, James Mariner,
William, Ralph, Herman, Earl and
Granville Taylor and William Mister.
Mr.. Stephens is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Stephens
and by five children, Mrs. Lee A.
Hall, Mrs. Lydia e. Wilson and Mrs.
Jennie L. Taylor, all of Pocomoke;
Mr.. James F. Stephens, of Crisfield,
and John c. Stephens, of Chincotea-
que. Twenty-four grandchildren and
nine great grandchildren also sur
vive.
Mr.. Stephens married Miss Mary
Elizabeth Hall on February 81, 1884
and lived most of their married life
in Somerset county. In 1921 Mr..
and Mrs. Stephens moved to Worces-
ter county, living near town until the
time of his death. He was a men,
Der of the Temple Baptist Church
at Crisfield.
Mr.. Stephens was of happy dis
position and one who always looked
on the bright side of life. A good
husband, loving father and faithful
friend, his passing is deeply felt by
all who knew him.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
ANNUAL MEETING
EASTERN SHORE
COOPERATIVE
Vegetable Growers Will Meet
Today, 14th, In Connection
With Truck Crop Outlook

The first annual meeting of the
E. Shore Vegetable Growers Co.
operative, Inc, will be held in con-
nection with the truck crop outlook
meeting to be held at Princess Anne,
this coming Friday afternoon, Feb
ruary 18th, at 2 o'clock in the Court
house.
The report of the operation of the
auction block for the past season will
be given. There will be an election
of members to the Board of Directors
and plans will be discussed for the
operation of the auction block fol
the coming season.
All farmers who marketed any OF
their Strawberries or string beans
through the Princess Anne auction
block the past season are consid.
cred as members of the Association
and are entitled to vote on all mat
tiers to be acted on by the associa-
TONS members.
The first seasons operation was
very successful and the association
was able to carry a balance above
expenses as reserve to be used for
improvements to the auction market.
The report, of the Secretary E.
Walter Long shows that Approximate
lv 1000 farnnara rooda .rao~J,, oonn
sales amounting to 202,S71 packages
for which they received $278,643.
The following crops were handled:
Strawberries 66,957 crates, value
$116,724, average price sta. Early
string beans, 116,774 hampers, val
ne $14S,778, average price $1.27.
Cucumbers, 1850 hampers, value So
SO, average price Toe. Late string
beans, 1880 hampers, value $11,-
942, average price 81 1-2c. ~.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

tually lead to. "We are already in
the war in purpose and intents. All
we need is an incident to make US
become active"
He spoke briefly on the unknown
suffering caused by this war and the
ever increasing problems resulting
from such a conflict. His speech
was forceful and timely and showed
wide knowledge of his subject
Both club members and teachers of
the public schools, who were guests
of the club, enjoyed his talk and
were immensely interested in what
he had to say.
The club president, Mrs. U. P. Stew
enson conducted the business meet
ing. Plans for the annual Birthday
Party were given by the chairman
Mrs. L. Griffin Callahan. All mem
bers were urged to attend this an
nual affair to be held February 18, in
the Fire House.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

Chicago, over q thousand other steers
and was raised by 1S-year old Evelyn
Assay, of Illinois, as her al project.
Rank G. Forbes, u veteran sattle
Judge, breeder and feeder, will give
an interesting talk on the develop
ment of beef cattle and will discuss
profitable methods of beef produc-
ton.
Special stops during a nationwide
tour are being made under the spon-
sorship of the Firestone Farm Ser
vice Bureau, for the benefit of farm
ers, All club boys, Future Farmers
of America and others interested in
this phase of agriculture.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
DELMARVA CLUB
met HERE LAST
MONDAY NIGHT
Members Of The Field And
Trial Club Selected Dates
For Annual Spring Trials

Members of the Delmarva Field
Trial Club met Monday night in the
Peninsula Building to select dates and
plan for the annual Spring Trials.
The meeting was presided over by
the President, Stanley G. Bayly and
was attended by large percentage
of the club members. Other Off
GERS of the Association are: George
Henderson of Pocomoke City, vice.
president; Vernon Wimbrow, of Oak
Hall, secretary; Benjamin Harring-
ton, of Princess Anne, treasurer.
i, It was decided to hold the Spring
Trials March Z, and 9th on the
farms of Edgar Shay and Lambert
son at Cross Roads, near this city.
The headquarters of the club this
year will be at the Hotel Pocomoke.
Trials will be for Open Senior
Puppy; Open Jr. Puppy; Open Jun
ior All Age; Open Shooting Dog;
Open Shooting Dog and Open All
Age. Trophies will be awarded win
ners in the first three stakes and
cash awards in the last two. The
judges for the above trials are: John
w. Davis, of bennington, Pa, and
William N. Greene, of Runnymede,
N. j. *..-,. ,s:'.
Efforts are being made to make
this meet the best ever held, and
everything will be done to insure a
good time to all who may be on hand.
The trials are largely attended and
the management extends a hearty
invitation to all interested in the
sport and all others who may care
to attend.
Last year there were 11S entries,
and this year many more are expect
ed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
Wov1an's Club Feb.
Meet In City Hall

Continued from Page u
are facing one question, Will Hitler
or Britain dominate the world?"
He pointed out how Hitler has gain
ed so many strategic positions in
Europe today. This, he explained
has been accomplished by fifth col
umn activities and the weakness of
the French Democracy. He empha-
sized the imposition of a strong mo-
rale to the welfare of a democracy
and how that seems to be our great
problem today.
He urged that democracy have a
slogan that would make the Ameri-
can people feel that it was worth
fighting for, that our responsibilities
not be neglected and to establish a
self-imposed form of discipline rath-
err than a super-imposed.
In discussing aid to Britain, DR.,
Steinmeyer stated what it will even
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
CARD OF APPRECIATION

We wish to thank the Pocomoke
Fire Company, friends and neighbors
who made every effort possible to
save our home and furniture during
the fire on Tuesday. While the
flames had gained such Roadway il
was impossible to save the building
through their invaluable assistance
we were able to save a greater part
of the furnishings. We are deeply
appreciative of the aid rendered and
every kindness shown us.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cottman
Mr.. and Mrs. James Cottman
Feb. 14-1t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
INCOME TAX
FILING PERIOD
NOW AT HAND
Congress Now Requires Filing
Returns On Gross Income
And Not On Net Income
EXEMPTIONS $500 FOR
SINGLE; $4,000, MARRIED

This is the income tax filing per
iod. The Congress has changed the
law so that the liability for filing 9
return is now based on gross income
and not on net income, as in former
years. The base, also, has beer
changed, so that single persons whose
gross income is $500 year and mar.
ried persons whose combined gross
income is $4,000 a year, must file 9
return. Last year this base was ST.
900 for single persons and 3d.
500 for married persons.
The exemptions have also been low
cred to $500 for single person and
$4,000 for married persons. The
credit of $4OO for each dependent has
not been changed.
Last year nine million income ta1
returns were filed with the Bureau
of Internal Revenue. This year
partly because of these changes, the
Bureau expects fifteen million re
turns to be filed.
To meet this great increase the
Bureau has augmented it's force o.
field deputies. But if the taxpayers
watt as many of them do, until the
last minute to file their returns, con
gestion will result, and many persons
may not get their returns into the
collectors office by midnight March
Is.
Most taxpayers are able to pre-.
pare their returns without assistance
but in the event help is required the
Collectors office in this District has
q competent staff of deputies trained
for this service. They are ready to
help any taxpayer make out his re-
turn. This service is free. If you
would urge the people to use it, and
to file their returns early, it surely
can clear most Of the income tax re-
turns promptly and easily, and avoid
an overwhelming last minute rush.
With the income tax the Govern
ment this year is also collecting the
Defense Tax, which is an added reas-
on for promptness in filing the re-
turn. This tax and the income tax
i. can be paid in one lump sum or in
four equal quarterly instruments.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
At the hour of 500 p. M.


All those two lots or parcels of
ground situate, lying and being on
the state stone road leading out of
Pocomoke, City towards Snow Hill,
being lots Nos. 1 and 2. Lot No. 1
has width Of 119 feet and one inch,
and lot No. a.width of 115 feet
both of said lots extending back to
the old county road which leads to
Good Will, being all and the same
lots conveyed to the mortgagors from
L. Paul Ewell and wife.
These lots are located on the
stone highway almost opposite the
filling station formerly operated by
the said Major D. Hudson. Lot No.
1 adjoins the woodland (not a part
of this sale) and lot No. adjoins lot
No. 1. These lots are we'll located
and desirable for anyone who wishes
to build a home. Lot No. 1 is re-
stricted to white persons only. Lot
No. 2 has this and other restrictions
for which see posters or hand bills.
Plat may be seen at the office of the
undersigned. These lots will be of
fered separately and then as whole,
the highest aggregate amount pre-
vailing.
Terms of sale CASH. Title papers
and revenue stamps at the expense
of the purchaser. All taxes paid to
January 1, 1941.
L. PAUL EWELL,
Assignee
Charles E. HILL Auctioneer.
Feb. 14-4t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
OPPORTUNITIES
OFFERED MEN IN
SHORE COUNTIES
Class Of Fifty Now Being Or
gained For Vocational
Training

Opportunities for men in defense
industries is announced by S. Lee
Engler, Manager of the Salisbury of
flee of the MaryNnd State Employ
ment Service.
Mr.. Englar said that q class of so
men is now:being organised from the
local counties of the Eastern Shore
for Vocational Training in Baltimore.
Upon satisfactory completion of the
training course, which is of approx
mately five weeks duration, the
graduates are assured of employ
ment in the National Defense pro-
gram.
Training is given in general ma
chine shop practices, sheet metal, riv-
citing, and aircraft work. Instruc-
tions are free, the only cost to the
men being room and board while TAX
ing the training.
A class is now being organized fol-
enrolment on Monday, February "a
and Mr.. Englar states that in order
to enroll in this class, men should
apply at the office of the Maryland
State Employment Service, in the
Gunby Building, Salisbury, Maryland
not later than Friday, February 21st
Mr.. Englar states that $50 mer
who have taken this training since
October have been placed in work in
the National Defense program.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
State Officials InUes-
tigatir,g Auto Accident
Continued from page /

NOHIluuSu lCOHL po6C
pended, she was taken into custody
by State Police for investigation OF
reports she was carrying a gun and
a knife at the time of the accident.
William G. Kerbin, States Attor-
aey of Worcester County, said an
ambulance driver reported to him
that the woman had the weapons
with her at the scene of the acct
dent. They were not found by police
on Tuesday.
Tuesday she was still incoherent
unable to realize the death of her
companion and unaware of the cause
of the accident.
During her trial in Salisbury an at
tempt was made to reconstruct the
accident and she was asked what had
happened. eve had been drinking
she testified, land I don't remem'
ber."
At the hospital, physicians had at
tempted to close a deep cash in hel
forehead, but treatment was prevent
ed by her objections.
Papers and business cards confirm
ed her identity as DR.. Ruth Nystrom
listing her profession as specialist il
diseases of women and obstetrics.
Police said the other truck in thu
accident was driven by H. A. Floyd
Johnstown, Va. Floyd and his tw'
passengers, Robert Spady and How
ard Stachie, sustained bruises.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
CHIRPS


: score or more marked. He is
dead and gone now, probably
happily marking wrong font"
on half the haloes in heaven.
And never have I found his
equal.
I'm regard to our mixed-up
stories--or headlines, I read the
front page proof myself, lust
back at work from the hospital
and cocky as a bantam rooster.
| even decided, in an adjoining
headline, that British must have
that extra 81" and marked il in,
A few minutes later the paper
came up, ink still wet, and we all
checked it over carefully. All
OK. And today had become yes
terday, we were at work on to-
morrow's paper.
THAT night at home, with the
children in bed and the house
quiet, The Times got it's third
reading. And there it popped.
Hours after the last paper had
been delivered in the far-most
town.
81 still have burning memories
of times when I sat back and
cussed the fates that allowed an
error to creep in. But, for the
first time in my life, I had to
get up and pace the floor to do
an adequate job of it.
II knew this thing would be
long, all letters to the editor are
so my apologies. And so I will
pass on to you in recompense,
in case you waded in this far, a
new crusade. We are in com
plete agreement on the war a.
gainst those little salt and pep
per shakers that don't have holes,
and somewhere the salt or pep
per comes out-sometimes.
"There is the matter of these
sugar do-hickeys that all the res
taurants and soda fountains are
using. A great big bottle with
a little hole in top. Some
times I think they're the work of
fifth columnists, driving an en-
tire nation to destruction. And.
again the solution is clear.
They're put there in the inter
est of national defense, tapering
us off painlessly from consump-
ton of sugar in preparation Of
a wartime shortage. g.synu.n0
"And again, thanks for the
good word. ~.-."~-~'-'~,"-
Sincerely,
Editor X"
Now, you know what pleases m
most about that letter is that m
distinguished brother deigns to rea
this column once in a while; an
the fact that the clipping publishe
was not sheared from his paper, COZ
stitutes the funny part of the inc
dent. However, I hope the occasio
may arise when he will favor m
with another epistle serving a yer
friend in time of need.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
WORCESTER CO. FARMERS
TO SEE CHAMPION STEER

The farmers of Worcester Coun-
ty, as well as those on the Shore,
will be given the opportunity of see
ing Sarge, 1910 International Grand
Champion Steer at Firestone Store,
East Main Street, Salisbury, Satur-
day, February 18th, at 2 P. M.
This animal won first place at the
international Livestock Exposition,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
CARD OF THANKS

May we take this means to express
our sincere gratitude to all who have
been so kind and thoughtful during
our recent bereavement. We wish 4
were possible to thank each one of
you personally.
Gordon L. Barnes and daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Venable and
family.
Feb. 14-1t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our deepest
and sincerest appreciation to all those
who were so kind to US during the
passing of our husband and father
Mr.. Collins c. Stephens. The flow
ers, use of cars, expressions of SYM
pathy and the many other lovely
things will be beautiful memories
cherished by us, always.
Wife and children
Feb. 14-1tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

Buttermilk may be used in place
of sour milk with good results.
Plan meals for the whole day or
for several days at one time. This
method avoids monotony and dupli-
cation of flavors and saves time as
we'll as money.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the many sym.
pathizing friends for their kindness
to us during the illness and after the
death of our mother and grand
mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Gibbons
We are grateful for flowers, the use
of cars and other attentions which
were evidences of real friendship in
times of distress.
Children and Grandchildren
Feb. 14-1t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

Mantle Salisbury Office of q
large manufacturing concern offers
good opportunity for local man 60
represent it in this vicinity. This an
pointment will pay in excess of $50
a week to start. Man must be re-
liable and have small car. For per-
sonal interview, write P. o. Box 541,
Salisbury, Md.
Feb. 14-1t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

White man to work in dairy, who
can hand milk cows. House and gar
den furnished with good salary. Can
also use grown son part time. F.V.
Matthews, Parksley, Va.
Feb. 14-1t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

Under and by virtue of mortgage
from Major D. Hudson and Lottie J.
Hudson, his wife, dated January 6,
1882, and recorded among the land
records of Worcester County, Mary
land, in Liber B. B. No. Is, folios
Ats, ETC., and by mesne assignments
held by the undersigned as assignee
for foreclosure, default having occur
red in the payment of the debt secur-
ed thereby, the undersigned L. Paul
Ewell, as assignee to foreclosure, will
offer for sale at public auction, in
front of Hotel Pocomoke formerly
the Parker House), Pocomoke City,
Worcester County, Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

An even, moderate room temper
allure of about 80 degrees is very
important for the rising of dough.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
WANTED

WANTED-Colored woman with
experience in cooking and general
housework. Middle-age preferred.
Quarters provided. Apply DIR. C. a.
Critcher, New Church, va.
Jan. Stiff.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
MISCELLANEOUS

John Deere Tractors and Farming
Tractor repairs and re-
M. w. Boston, Telephone
l43-J Pocomoke.
Mar 29-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF
ALL PERSONS ENTITLED TO
VOTE IN FUTURE MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS IN POCOMOKE CITY
WHO HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY
REGISTERED
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

NOTICE-Price on hair cutting
% cents will remain the same q,
Shaws.
July loft.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

Under the provisions of Section
1919 of Flack's Code of Public Local
Laws of Maryland 1880 Edition)
as amended by the Acts of the Cen
eral Assembly of Maryland passed at
its Regular Session in the year 1889,
notice is hereby given that the unders
signed have been appointed, and have
qualified as Registrars of Voters in
the Town of Pocomoke City and that
there will be a Registration of all
qualified voters of said Town, who
have not been previously registered,
on
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1941
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 1941
upon which dates the undersigned will
sit for the purpose of registering all
persons entitled to vote in future
Municipal Elections in Pocomoke
City, who have not been previously
registered, from 8 o'clock A. M. until
6 o'clock p. M. at
THE NEW MUNICIPAL BUILDING
Corner of Clarke Avenue & Vine st
POCOMOKE CITY, MARYLAND
No person will be permitted to vote
at any future Municipal Election un.
less he or she is duly registered un-
der the provisions of the above men
toned law.
ORVILLE A. MASON,
GEORGE 8. SMULLIN,
Registrars
Feb. 14-2t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
FOR RENT

Excellent Trucking Farm for Rcut
for 1941-Cash or on share. AnnH~
to Worcester Democrat.
Feb. 14-tf.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

NOTICE-We will not be respOn
sible for any bills contracted by an!
other than ourselves.
]. r. & B. A. FORD
Feb. 7-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

APARTMENTS FOR RENT-Ist
and End floors. 821 Second st. An
ter, Pa. wv o''oe
Feb. 14-1t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

BAiKs.E--Saturday, February is IN
Merrllps Furniture Store. Auspieea
Young Workers Guild.
Feb. 14-1t. "a
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14
CHURCH NOTICES

GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTK-
DAY SUPPER-Thursday, Feb. 2OtN
Salem Methodist Church. Served n
the men. Menu includes turkey. I'll
trimmings, including dessert. PrioA
3Oc' start serving at $3.50.
Jan. 31-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-02-14

FOR RENT-Six-room bungaIow.
on Market Street. Possession NJ
once. Apply B. F. Moore.
Evening star., 1941-02-13
Dress Shob-Fifth Floor

Dress Shop-Fifth Floor
1885 s5-rayon prints checks in brown navy
black: broken sizes IL to 20.
.tsso s2ss-rayon prints and
teca checks long short Blue wine navy
and white prints broken sizes IL to AZ.
se-sos5 Dresses, s5rayon sheers plaid woo
Black brown blue broken sizes IL to A.