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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16
UNUSUALLY COLD SPELL
HITS THIS COMMUNITY

This community has just expert
enced a very. severe spell of cold wea-
ther-unusual for this climate. and
according to reports, was the coolest
on record. at least for the past thirty
years.
Different accounts have been cir
culated relative to the drop the mer-
curry took, but these have ranged
from five degrees above zero to elev-
en- below. Zero weather is a rarity in
this section, and the lower tempera-
ture was difficult to realize.
Of course, there was a general
freeze-up. Plumbers were overtaxed
to furnish labor for the many calls to
relieve frozen pipes, and, in some in
stances, much expense was involved
in repairing damages to bath room,
kitchen, and even underground pipes.
The snappy spell required, also, a
maximum of efficiency in heating APP
paratus, and the extra work involved
on these, caused over-heating, thus
causing numerous fires. The local fire
department was kept busy, but, luck
lily all calls were to minor ignitions,
and were soon disposed of
The mild snow fall, owing to the
cold weather, was slow IN disappear
ing, and was Of sufficient depth to
tempt the few remaining sleighs to
take a slide on the smooth surface Of
the streets. Sleigh bells made an I'M
usual sound in the frosty air, and car
ried many back in memory to the old
hard winters.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16
Special Service At
Glad T. $50 2.3O 7.3O
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week at the local Tabernacle. Services
will be in progress throughout the
day, beginning at $50, 2.3O, and 7.3O.
Ministers from several states will
be present and will preach at the diff
ferent services. Most of the morning
and afternoon sessions will be spent
in definite prayer. The perilous days
that now face us make prayer the i'm
portant value for the church, nation,
and individual. Much is said today a.
bout America back to God" but
prayer is the force that motivates
such action, and this will be the main
topic and procedure throughout this
week. The following ministers are
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16
DR.. GORDON ATKINSON
DIED LAST WEDNESDAY

DR.. Gordon T. Atkinson. prominent
citizen Of Somerset County and for
many years practicing physician Of
Crisfield, died Wednesday morning at
the age of % years.
Dr. Atkinson was at one time
Comptroller of the Currency of the
State of Maryland and for a number
of years a member Of the county
school board. His wife, who died
eight years ago, was Miss Julia Roach
daughter of the late William H.
Roach, prominent citizen of Lower
Somerset County
Funeral services will be held in
Crisfield this afternoon at 2.3O o'clock
and the remains will be brought to
Pocomoke City and inferred in the
family lot in Bethany Methodist GEM
etery.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16
CoLored Boy Near
Death In Poc0n7oRe r.
Continued from PAGE /

ferried showed a disposition to break
from the enclosure This induced the
two men to Jump from the boat. AS
a result, Thornton came near drown
ing. He was carried in an unconscious
condition to the shore where Mr.. Viii
lis Hall applied some first aid meth
eds and succeeded in resuscitating the
boy. Melbourne suffered no discom-
fort except thorough wetting.
The COWS numbered six in all, and
due to the severe weather were in a
starving condition. They belonged to
Mr.. Cephas Purdue The animal in
the boat with the colored men was
drowned, and it is reported another
one is dead on the marsh
The Pocomoke fire department was
called out for their life-saving appar-
atus, and, although some use was
made of it, Thornton was out of dan
ger when the company arrived
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16

expected to attend; Rev. A. H.
Graves, Norfolk, Va, Rev. E. Wei
ford, Norfolk, Va, Rev. Harry NJ.
Strickland, Martinsburg, W. Va. Supt.
Of the Potomac District of the AS
semblies of God, Rev. E. F. NJ. Staudt,
Baltimore, Md, Rev 7. B. Pierce,
Glencoe, Md. Rev. W. Helm, Rich
mond, Va, Rev o. L. Harup, Peters
burg, Va, Rev r. Hancock, Elizabeth
City N. G., and others.
The public is invited to write or
send any request for prayer to Rev.
r. S. Berg and the ministers and
friends will definitely pray for each
request. It is suggested that these
requests be sent in Immediately 50
that they will reach Rev. Berg before
next week. Anyone desiring to CO.
operate in this valuable time of pray
err IS urged to attend and unite with
those gathered for this purpose.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16
NeuU Officers Install
ed For Eastern Star
Continued from Page ID

tress, Ms. Margaretta Watson;
Chaplain, Mrs. Sallie Riley; Marshall,
Mrs. Mary Duncan; Organist, to be
installed; Adah, Miss Jessie Slo-
comb; Ruth Mrs. Anna Talton; Es-
Their, Miss Helen Tull; Martha, Mrs.
Roberta Callahan; Electa, Mrs. Eli
zabeth r. Kelly; Warder, Mrs. Louise
Smullin; Sentinel, Mrs Harriet Ham.
The officers were installed by Mrs.
Katherine Powell, Deputy Grand
Lecturer of this city.
Following the installation a social
hour was enjoyed by members and
visitors. This featured a program and
refreshments.
Past Matron's jewel was presented
to Mrs. Harriet Ham, the outgoing
Worthy Matron, and other presenta-
tions were made.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16
CHAS. zSTANTON STURCIS
WEEDS MISS H. PUSSY

MI and Mrs. Ohio Sturgis Sr., of
Pocomoke City, announce the mar
riage If their son. Charles Stanton.
to Hilda L. Pussy, OF Princess Anne,
ON Saturday, January TO- The cere-
mony was performed in Princess An
ne by the Rev. Tilghman Smith, at the
Methodist Parsonage. The ring cere-
mony was used.
The bride wore a blee crepe dress
with black accessories, and her cor
sage was gardenias. Her only atten-
dant was Miss Goldie Sigrist, Of Sea
ford, Delaware, and Mr. Calvin Pussy,
brother of the bride acted as best
man.
Those who attended the ceremony
were: Mrs. Lloyd Sigler, Miss Virgin
ia Johnson, Miss Lennie FISHERMAN,
and Miss Mildred Peacock
The bride and groom left immedi-
ately after the ceremony for a short
wedding trip. Upon their arrival, they
will reside on Antiock Ave, in Prin-
cess Anne.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16
Mrs. Robinson Died On
Monday At GirdLetree
Continued from Page !

law, Mrs. Elsie Robinson Johnson.
She was patient throughout her long
illness, never complaining even dur
ing her severe suffering, passing a
way as she had lived, quietly and
peacefully
She was member of Beth Eden
Baptist Church, and, until her poor
health incapacitated her, made the
most of her privilege of service. She
served her church as president of the
Ladies Aid, and as Sunday School
teacher, and was always an inspira-
ton to her pastor. Her long life of
usefulness and unselfishness might
we'll furnish an example worthy of
emulation
Mrs. Robinson is survived by her
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elsie R. John
son, of Girdletree; and by one sister,
Mrs. Nancy Hancock, of Stockton.
Her only child, Lubin w. Robinson,
passed away twenty-five years ago.
Funeral services were held in the
First Baptist Church, at Girdletree,
on Thursday, conducted by Rev. John
A. Ditto, pastor of the Pocomoke
City Baptist Church, who paid a beau
tiful tribute to the life and character
of Mrs. Robinson, basing his remarks
on the text she herself had selected;
Hebrews 40: "There remaineth
therefore rest to the people of God"
The hymns rendered at the service
had also been selected by Mrs. Robin
son.
The pallbearers were: Messrs.
Clayton Jones, Reginald Hudson,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16
POCOMOKE LIONS CLUB
FAVORS BOOK PROJECT

Cooperating with the Girl Scouts
of Pocomoke in their book campaign
the local Lions Club passed a resolu-
ton favoring the project and named
Venable's store as headquarters for
those wishing to donate books.
This campaign, sponsored by the
American Red Cross, the National
Library Association and the A. S. o.,
is being held during the current month.
Any book will be acceptable. Those of
nature to appeal to the soldiers will
be sent to headquarters and to the
boys at Westover Camp; children's
books will be given to institutions;
and books mutilated beyond repairs
will be sold as paper.
The Girl Scouts will call for any
contributions in Pocomoke City, or
they may be left at Venable's. Out
of-town contributors may leave books
at Venable's or the Library on Tues
days from 10 to IL in the morning, on
Thursday afternoons from three until
five, and on Saturdays from three to
five-thirty in the afternoon and from
seven to nine in the evenings. Con-
tributors who want the Girl Scouts
to call for books may phone 245-W
or 425-W.
All books donated through the Lii
ons Club will be turned over to the
Girl Scouts.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16
Local and Rural News

Quite a number from here attended
the funeral of Mrs. T. f. Mears held
from her late home in Temperance
Vile Friday afternoon last at o.
clock. Interment was made in. the
Greenwood cemetery.
The American Legion Auxiliary
will meet in the Municipal Building,
Tuesday night, January goth, at s o.
clock. Mrs Grady Powell will have
charge of the program. All members
are urged to attend this meeting.
In celebration of her daughters,
BERTHE Ruth Collins 9th birthday, Mrs.
BERTHE Collins entertained a number
of friends on January 9Th. The guests
included Mr.. Sam Sterling of Girls
field, Mrs. Ida Goswellin, Mildred
Goswellin, Mr.. and Mrs. Burley Mears
from Parksley and others from Vir-
ginia. The little girl entertained the
guests with readings.
At the January meeting the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Fire Company elect
ed the following officers for the COM
ing year: President, Mrs Fred Hen
jerson; Vice president, Mrs, Johnson
Payne; Secretary Mrs. Edward So
lum; Treasurer, Mrs. Mary Britting-
ham. The organization made contri-
buttons to the Red Cross and the
State disqualification for the firemen.
. Old Snethen Chapel near Sharp
town, mother church of Methodist
Professionalism in Wicomico and Som
erset counties, is in ashes today as
a result of flames which started from
chimney fire on Sunday. Wooden
pegs still hold intact the flooring of
this old church which had withstood
1912 years of service in the Double
Mills Section of the mid-shore area.
The Methodist Church in Whaleyville,
Worcester county, was also swept by
flames Sunday shortly after the mid
day services. 1t was Whaleyville's
only active church.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16
DR.. RILEY WARNS
ACAINSTDISEASES
AT THIS TIME
Specially Against Those Child
ren's Diseases More Or Less
Now Prevalent
CALLS ATTENTION TO
TREATMENT FOR COLDS

AS means of keeping fit and rea-
dy for any duty that may come, DR..
r. H. Riley, Director of the State De-
partment of Health, sends out this
reminder that certain Catching" di-
seases-colds, grippe, pneumonia,
measles, scarlet fever and other So
called "children's diseases" al
ways prevalent at this time of the
year, and urges grown-ups and all
who are responsible for the health of
children to take special precautions
to avoid sickness from them at this
time.
Diseases have their seasons" DIR.
Riley said, land increase or decrease
with seasonal changes. Winter is the
time when the respiratory diseases
reach their peak. Certain of the So
called children's diseases, are espe..
cially prevalent also during the win
ter months.
Certain precautionary measures
will help you to ward off such dis
eases, or to lessen their severity if
you become i'll from them. Here are
some of the most important:
"Healthful living-a we'll balanced
diet; dressing according to the wealth
er and this includes galoshes or over
shoes and other protection against the
weather and against unnecessary chill
ling, moderate exercise out of doors,
every day; and plenty of rests a
source of strength and one of the
best ways to develop individual resis-
lance to disease.
Don't go unnecessarily to places
where there is illness from any of the
catching diseases. And do not per-
nit children who are we'll to mingle
or play with those who are ill-even
if the sick child has only a cold
"The fingers and hands can very
easily pick up infection from sources
contaminated by those who are ill.
Keep your hands away from your
nose or mouth. And always wash
your hands before eating or before
preparing food for the table.
"Be very careful not to neglect
persistent cold.
"For both grown-ups and children,
what seems to be only cold may be
the beginning of something much
more serious.
eff you have a persistent cold, es-
pec;ally if it is accompanied by fe-
yer, or if you are i'll otherwise and
suspect the presence of any of these
winter disease, send for your doc
tor and follow his advice"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16

venient places for books and maya
zines to be sent to camps.
The local committee is working
with the American Legion Auxiliary,
who plan to give a series of dances,
starting tonight, for the boys station
ed at the Westover camp.
All over Worcester County citizens
are showing great interest in max
ing the leisure hours OF their service
men more pleasant for they realize
they owe them a debt of gratitude
for protecting their homes and posi-
bly, lives.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16

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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16
Committee OF Won1-
ems Post Of Md. Cour.
Continued from page /

social functions for the service men
in various camps in Maryland. ,. Sc
cure furnishings for the recreation
camps. ,. Provide reading matter for
the men in the camp.
Plan of Work; Organize com
mittees in every woman's organiza-
ton in the state to arrange benefits.
to provide dances, bingo and bridge
parties for the service men in camps.
2. Organize committees to collect fur
niture, lamps, radios etc. 1t is hoped
each county can furnish recreation
room in one Of the camps to be nam
ed after the county. 3. Ask storekeep-
ers and others to place boxes in con-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16

Claude Riley, Martin Riley, Sam
Bowen and Garland Jones.
The deceased was greatly loved and
respected by the people of her COM
munity as was evidenced by the many
beautiful floral tributes.
The body was laid to rest in Beth
Eden Cemetery, by the side of her
husband and son.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-16

Mrs. R. l. Owens entertained the
luncheon bridge club on Wednesday.
Mrs. John G. Parks, of Harrington,
Del. is visiting friends in town.
Mrs. j. Harry Young is spending
the week with her daughter in Balti-
more.
Mrs. A. Hartley Stevens was hos
tess Tuesday to the afternoon bridge
club.
Mrs. Annie Atkinson, of near town,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Harris
of Cambridge.
William H. Walters Jr., is confined
to his home on Walnut Street by rea- I
son of illness.
Mrs. Edward F. Wilson, of Sails
hurry, was a visitor in Pocomoke the
early part of the week.
Mr. Ralph Ross has returned from
q business trip to New York City and
North Carolina.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer Jones, of chi
cago, are guests of Mrs. Jones, moth /
or. Mrs. Harry ]. Whyte.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack killmon have
returned from a weeks stay with re-
Iatives in Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Bryan Bishop has returned to
her home in Accomac, after spending
several days in PocOmoke.
Mrs. William Dare Cooke, Of Den
yer, Colorado, is a guest in the home
of her niece, Mrs. Clarence Duncan.
Mrs. B. F. Sturgis left this week
for Roanoke, Va, for an indefinite
stay with her daughter, Mrs. John 4.
Birmingham, Jr.
Mrs. t. D. Riley expects to leave
Sunday for Baltimore where she Will
spend several weeks with Mr.. Riley
who is employed there.
Mr.. Norris M. Young is in Philadel-
phia attending the Pennsylvania Lum-
berman's Association in session in
that city.
Miss Flora Ann Hill, of Chester
town, spent the week with her aunts,
Mrs. Henry Brimer and Mrs. John
Causey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ounce Ashburn have
returned from visit of several days
with their daughter, Mrs. Earl Eb-
berwine, near Suffolk, Va.
=. Corp. Elwood Jones has returned
to Edgewood Arsenal after spending
a five-day furlough with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Jones.
Pvt. First Class Ralph Ards has
returned to Fort Meade after spend
ing a brief furlough at his home in
PocomOke.
After spending sometime at High
land Park, ILL.,, Mrs. U. S. Payne will
leave Sunday for an indefinite stay
with relatives in Cleveland, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Polk motor
ed to Philadelphia this week to attend
the Pennsylvania Lumberman's Asso-
citation in session from Tuesday to
Friday
Sixteen men from various parts of
Worcester county left Thursday for
induction into the United States Ar
my.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Lloyd have
returned from a visit with their
daughter, Mrs. Frank Thomas, in
Westminster. Mrs. Thomas accom-
panied them home for brief stay.
Little Miss Quincy Polk is recuper
ating at her home here after under
going treatment for pneumonia at the
McCready Memorial Hospital in Girls
field.
Pvt. Robert Smith spent a part of
last week with Mrs. Smith at their
home on Willow St., before leaving
for A. P. Hill, Fredericksburg, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bradshaw en-
tertained the early part of the week,
Mrs. Bradshaw's mother and sister,
Mrs. Minnie Unglaub and Mrs. Fran
ces Reese, of Crisfield.
Miss Ann Young was in Pbiladel-
phia the early part of the week where
she underwent observation and treat
accompanied by her sister, Mrs. John
H. Clarke
Mrs. Edward F. Wilson, Mr.. and |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
BY MARY RAYMOND
COPYRIGHT. ioA2. NEA CERVICE, ING.

Bill shrugged. Well, he'll prob- ably die, anyway, unless he gets to this surgeon. It's only 60 miles, Christie. You've got to do it.. There's the ambulance, now"
 She had to do 1t. She had prom ised Bart that she'd stay out of the air. But she had to do 1t. She must hold on to every bit of com mon sense and courage she had, and go through with this.
 Warm her up, Bill" she said.
 They were lifting the injured man from the ambulance. Christie walked over and looked down on him. He was young, and he had good features. His blond hair showed above the wide, thick bandage that bound his head.
 As she watched. pity in her eyes, the wounded man opened his eyes. He was looking at Christie with a queer, bewildered expression. After a moment, the bewilderment was gone. "Oh, it's you," the stranger said. He closed his eyes again.
 (TO Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28

said.
 Why are you so sure we couldn't be friends?" Christie asked, slowly.
 We happen to care for the same man." Sandra said, bluntly.
 The sheer audacity of 1t, the uncxpectedness of it, caught Christie of guard. Girls didn't do things like this nice girls didn't.
 T have been living abroad for years" Sandra said Things weren't easy - lots of tins. I learned to be ruthless. And I learned to grab Things are hap pening so fast now, If you don't grab all the fun and happiness YOU can, you're likely to be too late"
 T sec" Christie fought the primitive impulse to cry out: But It won't do you any good here, Sandra. You are in a different world, where people still live by different set of rules"
 Without word, sine turned and walked toward her car. Her thoughts were following a trou- bled course as she ncarcd the air port.
 On an impulse, she slowed down. She still had few moments to spare before time to meet Bart. She'd drive by and tell Russ she was through with flying.
 Bill Blake hurried out to meet her. Gosh, Christie, Im' glod you're here. You're an answer to prayer"
 What's the matter. BrlP Any thing serious?"
 "Serlous as hell" Bill answered. "They phoned from the local hos pital, they're sending an cmer- gency case here. Concusslon from an automobile accident. They think this guy needs brain oper- ation and they're rushing him to LakeVille to some chap there who specializes in brain surgery"
 "If could reach Bart Christie said.
 lnereB no time to get any body" Bill said. This chaps got to go now. They wanted the plane warmed up and waiting. You'll have to take him over, Christie. know you can. You couldn't miss. Just follow the highway. They're keeping everything wide and clear at the other end"
 But I couldn't" Christie said, trembling. "Oh. Bill, why can't you ny?"
 Because I never learned. I know what takes them up, but I can't take them up. Funny, isn't it?"
 Tt Isn't funny" Christie said. Its dreadful. But I might crack up and kill him, Bill"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-28
BANNERS FLYING
By GanbraIth

1 they'll work" Again. that odd emphasis.
 I'd Ike to hear them. We're here to plan decorations, you know"
 That's one of the ideas" San- dra's eyes met christie's without smiling. Mildred was looking startled.
 Tn a moment, Millie, or some body, will guess Sandra and I are having a private war" Christie thought. She felt little ashamed.
 Perhaps, she was at fault. May be, Sandra had sensed her resent ment in the beginning She re- membered Bart had said, Aren't you little unfair? You don't even know her"
 Well, she knew Sandra could be cheap. Her manners were not only unconventional, they were rude. But she was here, offering to help. And in times like these, every body's help was needed. When 1t came to something as big az a na- tional emergency and world dis aster, you had to forget yourself.
 Sandra's Ideas were good, she had to admit. There'd be the ball, of course, with everybody wearing Chinese costumes. Then, in an- other room to draw the older crowd all the Chinese art treas ures that could be borrowed in and around WestWood would be display ed. Maybe thered be q special cor ner for Chinese fans. Another room could be converted into a Chinese restaurant retting, and Chinese food could be sold there.
 Why it's wonderful" Christie eXlaimed.
 She began appointing commit tees. Sandra would head the dec oratlons committee. Another group would collect the art objects, and another would arrange for insur- ance on them.
 T must dash now" Christie said, glancing at her wrist watch. When she reached the porch, she heard step behind her. Sandra had followed.
 Just a moment" Sandra said T wanted to say something to you You and needn't pretend. You know I'm not interested in the ball. don't care whether it's a success or not. It rather amused me to show llD lot of Eiinerior people. That's all Behind all that show of good will in there, you really don't like me, and you know how I feel about you. This Is just to keep the record straight from now on."
 T had almost begun to like you "a little" Christie said. "At least was trying not to dislike you"
 Don't bother to tSy," eandra