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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-03-07


BUTTE-Mayor Barry OLearv has
been named Montana's vice president
of the United States Congress OF
Mayors.
BILLINGS-Mrs Harry G. Carpenter
Of this city has been reelected presi-
dent Of the National Association of
Pro-America.
BOHEMIAN Montana Order of
Eagles will hold its 1912 convention
here July 1913, local aerie officers
said
HELENA Montana
young men. trained in sheet metal
work at the NYA center here, left
recently for Seattle and jobs in the
shipbuilding industry.
BUTTE-Percy Frazier, retired Scout
executive of the Silver Bow area colIn-
Gil, with Mrs Frazier, have left for
Seattle. where they will make their
home.
HELENA-Delmar G. Lesson, Helena
newspaper man and author of the
column THE Prospector in Last
Chance Gulch," has gone to Salt Lake
City to join the navy.
HELENA Samples of mate, South
American tea. have been sent to all
state institutions for trial in anticipa-
ton of the day when japanese and
Ceylon tea will not be available.
BAKER-John Colbo, fatally injured
when thrown from his automobile
when it skdded and overturned, was
the son of the late Senator George
and Mrs Martha Colbo.
HELENA Possibility of community
use Of tractors, drills and combines
because of war conditions has been
to county committees by the
state subcommittee on farm labor.
HELENA-Martin F. Poets, rs, who 7
lied at his home here, had lived in t
Helena for AZ years. Born in Germany. /
le came to the United States in 1884 a
md settled in Helena in 1900. He was
stone mason.
BUTTEThe ranks of the old-timers v
we're thinned with the death of Mrs. h
Julia Lowney, p, who had been a S
esident Of Butte for the past so years. v
he was the mother of Alderman Ed "
owney. g
MISSOULA-Ralph Dougery, "a, in
trance adjuster, was killed when the b
ar he was driving plowed into sign N
ole in front of a MiSSoula service 81
tation, throwing him through the Of
indow and breaking his neck. W
HELENA - The Salvation Army. o. o.
iced with the task of handling from - -
to Is tons of waste paper a week, a.
as suggested that Montanans dispose
accumulated paper in cases where ba
lch accumulations constitute a fire of
azard. HI
BUTTE-Ray Bowers of Hamilton -,
as assumed the rangership of the - -
ute district of the Deer Lodge ma - -,
onal forest He replaces AL Flint, az
no will be transferred to the Nezr as
cree forest as district ranger at
ranVille Idaho. M
HELENA-Lieut Ben Hardin of pc
ute has joined the executive staff of an
naval representative for Montana. co
e state selective service headquarters DO
eutenant Hardin, a member of the clI
lval reserve, was called to active duty DO
'out month ago. SCI
a Montana sheriff cap
res an escaped criminal from an
her state for whom no requisition uel
IS issued, he may keep the reward 10
d not turn it over to the county, Pr
torney General John w. Bonner has sn'
led. 10
to
GREAT FALLS-Afrs. Louise Ben tar
tt, who died here at the age of 79. ME-
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-03-07
Return to ''SinupIe
Life" Is Predicted

More attention to the teachings Of
God will come as an aftermath of the
war in the belief of Dean Robert C..
Line. University of Montana instruct
or. Dean Line, in an address before
the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce,
predicted the profit motive" would
disappear after the war and trend
toward community work take its place.
He advocated the simple life and a
"get-acquainted-with-your neighbor"
attitude for the American people.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-03-07

The East Aahoney crude price is based
lOc below the Salt Creek posting, and
based zoe below the Salt Greek posting.
LaBarge follows Adidcontinent prices
sc above Salt Creek. It is derived
from the average of the prices posted
by Standard Oil and Texas in Mid
continent. Since Standard posts down
to 81 gravity and Texas stops at be-
low 30. the average prices apply to
LaBarge crude below % gravity.
Medicine Bow, effective 7 a. M,
Nav On 1Q41
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-03-07

The University of Cincinnati is Civ
ing four-year meteorology course to
undergraduates who want to be weather
scientists.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-03-07
WYOMING
Salt Greek, effective Z a. m,
Nav 20. 1871

Dutton Greek. Iron Greek, Lost Soldier,
and Teapot fields in Wyoming, and the
Moffat field in Colorado. crude oil
prices follow the Salt Creek posting
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1942-03-07
ROCKY MOUNTAIN
POSTED PRICES
FOR CRUDE OIL

Following are the current prices for
crude oil per barrel as posted by the
principal purchasers in various fields
OF the Rocky Mountain Division with
the effective date Of the price, by
states and fields:
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
SISTER OF c. R. HIGGINS
DIES OF HEART ATTACK

Miss Sarah Higgins daughter of
the late Charles H. and Mary H. Hig-
gins, of Queen Anne County, died sud
denly of a heart attack on Thursday
of last week, at the home of her niece
Mrs. Edgar Noorigan, Pitman, N. j.
Funeral services were held on Sat
urday in Pitman, after which, the
body was carried to Centerville,
Queen Anne County, and laid to rest
in the family lot.
The following relatives survive the
deceased: a brother, C. R. Higgins,
Snow Hill, Md; a sister, Mrs. w. G.
Stops, Easton, Md; a nephew, Clyde
Higgins, Washington, D. c.; and two
nieces, Mrs. Reginald Hawthorn
Thomasville, Ga, and Mrs. John D.
Helm, Jr, Philadelphia, Pa.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
LOCAL COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
GO ON RECORD
Pass Resolutions 'FavOring Gov.
O'COnOr's Idea To Abolish
Real Estate Tax
WOULD BE BOON TO
ALL STATE TAXPAYERS

At the regular meeting of the Com
missioners of Worcester County held
at Snow Hill February 10th, 1912, at
which the full board was present, the
following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, under the leadership
of Governor O'Conor, the bonded in
debtedness of the State will have been
reduced from January LIST, 1899 to
January LIST, 1913, from $48,OOO,OOO
to approximately $33,OOO,OOO; and,
WHEREAS, Governor O'Conor has
provided for a reduction in the tax
on real estate from 1886 for 1871
to IA for 1912, and to 1875 for 1913,
and,
WHEREAS, Governor O'Conor has
proposed a program for the reduction
Continued on Page y
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
CHAIRMAN ASKS
FOR A GENEROUS
RED CROSS FUND
Mr.. Davis Pointed Out That
There Is Much Need Due To
The Expanding Army

Chairman Norman H. Davis today
appealed to the American people for
generous over subscription of the
Red Cross War Fund to meet the
growing needs for Red Cross services
to the nations rapidly expanding
Armed Forces. He asked that the pre-
viously announced minimum goal of
$50,000,000 be over subscribed so that
at least $65,OOO,OO0 be raised in this
campaign.
Chairman Davis pointed out that
in the proclamation initiating the
present War Fund Campaign the Pres
ident asked for "a minimum sum of
$50,000,O00." Since the campaign was
launched on December 9Th, the day
after Pearl Harbor, not only has the
war program greatly expanded but
also the resulting needs of the Red
Cross have become more specific.
Chairman Davis was able to state,
Continued OH Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
IS
EVIDENCE OF
ROOST RAIDS
Negroes Who Visited Somerset
Farmers Hen Houses Are
Given IS Months Sentence
ANOTHER CHARGE IS
AWAITING THEIR RELEASE

Be sure your sin will find you out
even if the "tell-tale is nothing more
than a little "push-cart." Leon Tea
gle, Of colored persuasion, had been
doing some extensive work ON dis
turbing the nights repose of a Som
erset County farmers chicken tribe
He removed them from Mr.. Dorsey's
place of residence, near Westover,
brought them to Pocomoke, and af-
forwards delivered them to Mr.. Rus
sell, the dealer, in a "push-cart."
The matter was reported to the
Worcester county police authorities,
and it was not long before Deputy
Sheriff Hillman recognized the push
cart and its pusher. He requested an
Continued on Page y
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
POCOMOKE MERCHANTS TO
STAGE BIG DOLLAR DAYS

Dollar Days are here. Pocomoke
merchants are ready and the stores in
Pocomoke participating in dollar days
are displaying the official red and
white pennants. Friday and Saturday
are opportunity days for shoppers
who are looking for good buys in the
merchandise world.
Bargains in practically every line
of merchandise are being offered
these two days. Read the dollar day
in this issue and don't
overlook the other ads as they contain
news of Importance, including news
for Spring valentine gifts and other
interesting items.
Shop in Pocomoke Friday and Sat-
urday. 1t will pay you many times
over.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
ROTARIANS Are
URGENTLY ASKED
FOR ATTENDANCE
Program Is To Be Put On Next
Monday Relative To China's
Valiant War Stand

LATER: Godfrey Child, Esq,
chairman of the Program Committee,
local Rotary Club, announces that,
in addition to those speakers named
below, he has secured Paul Wang
Lien Lee. a lawyer of Canton. China,
as a speaker for next Monday. He is, at
present, in a Washington, ID. c., edu-
catiOnal institution studying for the
degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
All Rotarians are earnestly request
ed to attend the regular meeting on
next Monday evening February 16,
at which the program will be devoted
to a consideration of the Chinese peo-
pie, particularly in relation to their
steadfastness and valor in the present
world conflict.
"China Day" has been observed in
many cities and by many different
kinds of organizations, including ser
vice clubs such as Rotary. Program
mes have been arranged for lauding
CONTINUED on Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
REPORT TO BE GIVEN
OF SOMERSET BLOCK

The report of the operation of the
Princess Anne auction block, the past
season will be given and the election
of a director will be held at the an
nual meeting of members of the East
ern Shore Vegetable Growers Cooper
alive, Inc, which will be held this
coming Tuesday afternoon February
18th in the Courthouse.
The meeting of the Cooperative will
follow the Crop Outlook meeting
which will be held the same after
noon.
All farmers who market any of
their produce through the Princess
Anne Auction block are members in
the Association and are urged to at
tend the annual meeting and hear the
plans discussed for the operation of
the auction block, the coming season.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
LOCAL POSTMASTER
WARNSOF CHAIN LETTERS

Ellwood E. Matthews, postmaster,
issues a warning against use of the
United States mails as an agency for
the distribution of chain-letters solic-
iting defense stamps.
Sending of such matter through the
mails is violation of the postal
fraud and lottery statutes, Mr.. Mat
thews, says. He added that notices
will be served on any persons who are
detected using the mails in such a
matter requiring such persons to
show cause why a fraud order should
not be issued against them.
Such orders forbid the delivery of
any mail to the persons named there
in.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
LOCAL ROTARY
CLUB IS HOST
TO BOY SCOUTS
Last Monday Evening Was A
Gala Occasion At The Regu-
lar Rotary Meet
CUB SCOUTS ATTEND
FOR THE FIRST TIME

Between IS and 100 persons were
present on Monday evening last, in
the community room of the Presby-
terrain Church, the occasion being the
annual entertainment of the Boy
Scout Troop, No 143, by the local
Rotary Club.
The assembly was made up of
Scouts, scout masters, guests, Rotar-
ians, and ladies serving the turkey
dinner. Edward w. Ham, chairman
Of the Boys Work Committee, had
charge of the program and conducted
affairs in his usual agreeable and eff
ficient manner. Short speeches were
Continued on Page I'D
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
LOCAL WRITER
HAS PROMISE
OF RECOGNITION
Mrs. Elsie Rev Has Had Several
Songs Accepted And Is
Encouraged =

The Exposition Press, publishers, at
One, Spruce St., New York, has an
nounced that Mrs. Elsie Rev 1O2 Mar
ket Street, Pocomoke, Maryland has
an excellent opportunity to achieve
professional recognition as a song
writer virtually overnight. In a prize
contest sponsored to secure worth
while lyrics and poems for their
forthcoming volume, Outstanding
Song-Poems and Lyricists," the au-
thor had the following song lyrics ac-
cepted for immediate publication,
Wanted, A Heart" and Wen Meet
Again"
Since the publishers will distribute
their volume among all the leading
Continued on Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
$l66.OO CONTRIBUTED TO
INFANTILE PARALYSIS

Mrs. Upshur P. Stevenson, local
chairman Of the Infantile Paralysis
Drive, has announced total of $780,
90 contributed toward this fund. In
subscribing this amount Pocomoke a.
gain goes over the top.
The quota for the city was $3.50.
Voluntary contributions from indivi-
duals and contributions from various
organizations soon reached the quo
ia and passed it. The local committee
is grateful for the ready response to
this appeal
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
~
from the
Democrats Pen
from the

Well, Sir, this matter of getting up
an hour earlier every day, doesn't set
Tor sit, which is it?) we'll with some
folks and I'm one of the "sOme folks.
Tell you the truth, six o'clock on Mon
day last was six o'clock with me, no
more, no less; | couldn't see that o.
clock where the six ought to be. Con
sequently, I pulled myself out from
under the sheets and blankets in the
same old way and at the same old
hour; got my breakfast, in status QUO,
or something like that, and was over
at my daily work after everybody
else got to the plant" And | amt
promising much better conduct until
the days to come warm up bit, and
the old sun decides he'll abide by the
law and get up bit earlier himself.
/ am just little bit intrigued a.
bout this daylight saving proposition
anyhow. Wonder what they're saving
it for? F'rinstance, today in our lit
tie business place work will stop at
an hour when the clock marks four,
but it's lying, old Sol says; it's only
three by the time-keeper Of the skies.
There will be just one hour more of
sunshine than there was last week
in the same day. What's going to be
done with it? l heard a little eX-
PLANTATION from a young fellow, and |
think it hits lot of people right in
the face. He said: Thatll give me
one more hour to go fishin', play golf,
or get in little afternoon stud poker.
How's that helping the civilian de-
tense proposition?
Now, L reckon if I had a little gar
den plot, a hog pen, or COW barn, l
might appreciate that extra time to
60 home and hoe few rows of cab
bage, beets, or string beans; clean up
the pig sty and curry off old Bossy
lido you curry cows, or not?) But I
have never been very strong on a
gricultural pursuits. The nearest ev-
er came to cultivating a plant
of any kind was when l ran a lawn
mower to keep the grass looking pref
,ty and to keep the weeds from being
too upish.
But if man is going to work only
40 hours or AZ hours per week, it
doesn't seem to matter Just what part
of the day he takes to get in his lit
le spiel. Reminds me, somewhat, of
the girl who said she was entitled
to one-half the road on which to drive
her car, and she was going to take
that half anywhere she pleased, even
if it were in the middle. So whether
the saving includes one or more hours
on the clock, unless one has another
project on hand to help win the war,
there's time wasted instead of saved.
How-some-ever it's not for US to
ask the reason why; it's but to do
and-do some more, to keep our heads
above the waters of deluge of an
archy, despotism, or political slavery
of any sort whatever. Let's not for
get the enemy is at our very doors,
and what a disaster did we open and
let him in!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
MRS. E. K. VENABLE
PASSES AWAY ON
MONDAY LAST
Was Born In Somerset County,
The Daughter OF The Late
Mr.. And Mrs. ]. S. Ford

After an illness of some length
Mrs. Elizabeth X. Venable, wife of
Nj. John w. Venable, of this city,
died at her home on Clarke Avenue,
on Monday last, 4.3O Pm.
The deceased, the daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Ford, was
born in Paramount 81 years ago, and
has been a resident of Pocomoke City
for 35 years.
Mrs. Venable is survived by her
husband; three sons: Bryce and Rich
ard, of Pocomoke; and Leslie, of Fed
Continued on Page 12)
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
"The Democrat" Offers
Dollar Day Price

The Worcester Democrat"
will cooperate with the bust
ness men of PocomOke in the
matter of offering special bar
gains, during the two dollar
Days" Friday and Saturday,
February Is and IA.
During these two days the
Democrat" will be offered at
the price of one dollar for new
subscriptions, for renewals and
for arrearages in subscription.
This is a splendid opportunity
to save money, and the Demo
crat" would also call the atten-
ton of shoppers to the large
list of advertisers in the issue,
showing other chances for buy
ers to make a dollar go long
way. Merchants of this city are
making special efforts to dis
play real values, and the two
dollar dates should be memoir
able dates in the commercial
history in Pocomoke.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13

BY the way, wonder if these chick
en- thieves aren't opposed to this move
to begin rising earlier. 1t sorta cuts
down their period of operation and
successful getaways. If it does, then
that is one way to help the civilian
defense cause. These roost despoil-
ers are the meanest of the DEVILS adj
herents. They are the sneakiest of
purloiners that one can contemplate,
and I think the officers of the law
who rounded up five or six of these
night providers deserve merit badge
of some sort, as contributors to the
public welfare. They did a good job,
last week and five or six of these
dusky tribesmen are now languishing
in the Somerset County free hotel,
where, it is safe to say, they will not
get fried chicken for their Sunday
dinner.
It's a pity such tripe can't be con-
nected up with ball and chain, shipped
to the Philippine Islands and made to
dig bitches for those valiant souls de-
Tending American honor and freedom
under the courageous and efficient
leadership of one-General MacAr-
thur. That would be good occupa-
ton for human being who has moth
ing else to do in his spare time but
visit hen houses and take therefrom
the fruit of many a housewives toll.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
RED CROSS HOME
NURSING CLASS BEGINS

According to announcement made
by Mrs Mary w. Lednum the first
home nursing class in Pocomoke will
start Tuesday, February II, in the
Municipal Building. Instruction will
be given by Mrs. Larkin.
Those wishing to take this course
are asked to get in touch with Mrs.
Lednum or Mrs. Larkin.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13


nApr3O in
o
which he sailed with like
r. over
which
his hand shouted: Long live
George shington o the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13
COMMUNITIES
ATTEMPTING TO
RAISE $46,2l4
To Finance The 1912 Activities
Of The DeImarva Council
Boy Scouts Of America

More than a hundred communities
of the Del-Mar-Va peninsula are
playing their part in raising $46,214
to finance the 1912 activities of the
Del-Mar-Va Council, Boy Scouts of
America during the present week
CONTINUED on Page y
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13

Wilkes Booth who
the the South He gained
president attending Booth
he sta to
barn. Fourco prators n others
the darkest hour of the Civil
in
good persistent all the phases
of
within the bounds of his pon
and
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-02-13

Mr.. william H. Walters left the
early part of the week for Baltimore
where he will enter the University
of Maryland Hospital for examina-
ton and may remain for treatment.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Walters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-01-05

inches long, with upper parts black
and white, underneath q beautiful,
pure white. The male has a crown
that is uniformly glossy blue-black
and band of scarlet on his hind
neck, with a broad white stripe be-
low and back of each eye. His mate
does not have the crimson decora-
ton.
So often we have been told that
q very large downy woodpecker has
been seen policing a tree. when in
reality it was a hairy. This ts~>be-
cause they do resemble each other
and often occupy the same hunting
grounds. But you should really be-
come better acquainted with neigh
Dor Hairy, for he is jolly good fell
low. His voice has a gay note with
variations His drumming has a
more decided rhythm, and he seems
to put greater enthusiasm into his
profession.
AS Hairy is such a meat eater
vegetable and fruit forming such
small item on his bill of fare, you
can always please him by offering
a bit of suet during cold weather.
He Graves this rich food. which sup
plies him with more energy and
heat for his daily tasks. Your at
tention to this need will amply re-
pay you for your trouble. Just t.c
q bit of suet to the tree trunk, an
Choir it in a soapshaker or half of
a cocoanut shell, placing over this
last container a few bars of wire or
cord to keep the suet in place. Then
watch the woodpecker feast. Also
observe how jealousy the small ras-
cal protects his remaining food.
Usually his mate selects dead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-01-05
Natures Children
Hairy Woodpecker
(Dryobates villosus)

tree in which to establish the
nursery. All she offers in the way
of a mattress are the shavings that
tumble into the excavation. There
are from four to six white eggs laid
In the dark and gloomy apartment.
Father is never far away during
the days Of brooding, and together
he and his mate 60 flying about for
exercise and family conferences.
But the moment the babies arrive
he is eager to do his share Of find
ing tender, juicy morsek for the
hungry brood hidden in the dark
nursery. With strong claws fastened
into the bark Of their wall the
youngsters finally make their way
to the sunshine and world of sound.
Soon they may be seen searching
the bark for wee grubs hidden un-
der the ridges and scales or per-
haps deep in the bark. Industry is
the keynote of the woodpecker's
life, and little time is wasted on
frivolity. But we must remind you
that drumming is their avocation,
and they do have their time out for
fun and gayety.