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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-04
A automobiles Wanted
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All makes and models HiEh dollar paid
$3.50 Grand River TE 1-110O
AAA-CarS for lunK. we pay more Best
smelling, 537 East Canheld co 1882
AAA-JUNK CARS WANTED
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-04
Rs-LATE MODELS MECHANICALLY SOUND WITH GOOD TIRES
A Automobiles Wanted

] WILL not be outhid on Junk cars
trucks $3.50 Michigan LAFAYETTE 5i7o.
JACK ALEXANDER really knows how go
get the hign : for Your ear or equity
cash IN i've minutes why give EN- away
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-10-23
WASHINGTON COLLEGE TO
AWARD DEGREES in FEB.

Twenty-Five will receive their di-
plomas this February at Washington
Colleges first mid-year commence
ment, it was agreed by the Board of
Visitors and Governors of the Col
lege last Saturday at their first
meeting of the year.
The annual report, given by DR..
Gilbert w. Mead, president of the
College, stated that the budget was
balanced for the year 1941-42 and
that enrolment had remained normal.
The February commencement will
have a formal convocation and the
awarding of degrees similar to the
June ceremonies.
These seniors who are graduating
in February are, with two exceptions,
those who attended the Summer SEES
sion at Washington College this year.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-10-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Zadok II. Cherrix and Belle, r., his
wife, from Paul NJ. Jones and wife,
tracts of land commonly known as
the "Wm. Nelson farm" &c, contain
ing IS acres and so acres, l rood and
Z perches, more or less, at Scarbor-
ough Switch in the End Elec. Dist.
Consideration $40 &c.
Frosted Foods Sales Corporation
from Curtis w. Long and others,
Trustees, real estate and personal
property on the N. w. side of Quinn
Ave, south of and just outside the
corporate limits of Pocomoke City
and on the Pocomoke River, in the
LIST Elec. Dist. Consideration $780,
600.
Frosted Foods Sales Corporation
from Edmond H. Johnson and others,
Receivers, real estate on the n. w.
side Of Quinn Ave, south of and just
outside the corporate limits of POGO
moke City and on Pocomoke River,
in the LIST Elec. Dist. Consideration.
81 &c.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-10-23
TOU-Free Ferry Ser
Uice Across G And D
Continued from Page u

The bridge across the Canal col
lapsed on July %, when struck by a
large tanker which attempted to pass
through the marrow opening. Pas
senger ferry service was provided by
the District Engineer, Philadelphia,
Pa. At the request of Congressman
Ward, consideration was given to
providing service for cars as we'll as
for passengers. A hearing was held
by the District Engineer at Chesa-
peake City on September IA, and re-
Gently a report was submitted by the
Division Engineer, New York City,
to the Chief of Engineers, Washing
ton, D. c. The study of the report
by the Chief of Engineers involved
the question Of providing toll-free
service.
Construction of a bridge, which
would require the use of strategic
war materials, cannot be undertaken
at this time
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-10-23
Walter p. Mock Loses
Life On u. S. Astoria
CONTINUED from Page y

Academy, he had been aboard the
Astoria only four days, his father
said.
His last letter home, saying that he
expected to reach his ship within a
few days, was received after the
Navy Department notified his par
ents that he had died in action in the
service of his country.
Ensign Mock was born on Novem-
Der %, 1919, and attended Wicomico
county schools. He entered VMI in
1887 and left there after two years
to enter the Naval Academy. He was
the first midshipman appointed to the
Naval Academy by Rep. David j.
Ward.
He was commissioned as an ensign
on June 10, 1912, and assigned to
the Astoria in July.
The Astoria once performed a cere-
monial service for the nation of ia
pan, carrying the ashes of former
Japanese Ambassador Hirosi Saito
home to Japan in 1899.
His parents have been informed by
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-10-23
Mrs. Nan Parker Sue
cun1bS To Heart Attack
CONTINUED from Page u

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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-10-23

the Navy Department that his body
was not recovered after the battle
in which the Astoria was lost. For
some time after the battle he was
officially listed as missing"
Ensign Mock was the grandson of
the late Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Byrd, of
Hallwood, and the late Wilbur s..
Mock and Mrs. Mock of Salisbury,
who lived for some time on the Pc
ninsula where they were well-known.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-10-23

supervise the making Of the dress
ings SIXTY women are now needed
for this work, being willing to give
3 hours a week, either morning or
afternoon. The Red Cross Head
quarters room will be open for the
purpose Of registration on Tuesday
morning, October 9th from 10 A. NJ.
to II noon. Anyone wishing to as
sist in this type of war work, please
register at this time. Judging from
the enthusiasm shown by the class
last Tuesday, it is hoped that go vol
unteer workers from Pocomoke will
not be hard to get.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-10-23
PRECAUTIONARY
METHODS URGED
In The HOMES
housekeeping Season Is An
Excellent Time To Remove
Accident Hazards
MAY PREVENT PERMANENT
INJURY OR EVEN DEATH

The housekeeping season which Is
now at hand is an excellent time to
inspect your home and remove any
accident hazards that you may find
There is real need for care. Accidents
that occur in their homes kills thous-
ands of Americans every year, and
MANY more thousands receive injuries
that disable them either temporarily
or permanently. Since many of these
accidents could be avoided, DR.. r. H.
RILEY. Director Of the State Depart
ment of Health. urges householders IN
MARYLAND to make their homes safe
for those who dwell in them
make your home as safe as pos
sible when you put it in order for the
winter" DR.. Riley advises. Attic
some accidents cannot be prevented,
remember that precautions against
the various types of accidents that
occur at home may save you or some
member of your family from serious
illness, permanent injury or untlme-
ly death.
"Some ways to make home safer
place for everybody, from the young
est to the oldest, are suggested;
Have a satisfactory ladder ANA oSe
il. Never stand an chairs ~ reach
high places.
Be sure that your cellar steps are
in good repair and are we'll lighted
by day and by night.
Don't polish floors until they are a
slippery menace to those who walk on
them. See that small scatter rugs
cannot slide.
Keep matches, knives and SHARP
scissors out of the children's reach
Take no medicine that your doctor
has not prescribed for you. Never
take medicine in the dark or from
an unlabeled bottle.
Mark the poisons in your medicine
chest Enthusiastically and keep then
where the children cannot reach them
Don't keep insecticides, furnitur
polish, I've or other poisons in tn
cupboard with groceries. They Nigh
accidentally set into the food.
Be sure that all electrical wiring
is properly installed. Don't attemp
to be your own electrician unless YOU
are an expert.
Never touch electrical appliance
when your hands are wet. You would
get a shock.
Don't leave greasy rags in unventi
lated places. Spontaneous combustion
mighta start fire.
Having taken these precaution:
and any others that your particular
home or family may require, keeI
your mind on what you are doing
watch your step and be careful"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-10-23
Appeal Made For Vol
urlteer Red Cross Work
Continued from Page u

for needs no explanations-yet each
dressing carries with it a message of
hope and comfort to those fighting
under the flags of the United Ma
tions for freedom and right living.
On Tuesday, October 18th, Instruc-
ton classes were held at the Red
Cross Headquarters in the Municipal
Building Twenty women, including
s from Pocomoke, learned how to
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-10-23
Jean Dryden Becomes
Bride Of Sgt. AIdrich
CONTINUED From Page ID

included: Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur AL
drich, Mr. John Aldrich, Miss Sallie
Dryden, Mr.. and Mrs. Rinaldo ST.
monini, ST., Mr. Rinaldo Simonini, Jr.,
all Of Baltimore; Mr. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Dryden, Mr.. and Mrs. Evans,
Miss Margaret Anne Dryden, Mr..
Paul Briddell of Princess Anne; Mr..
and Mrs. James +. Dryden, of Sails
bury, Miss Virginia Gladdmg, Of New
Church, Va.
Sgt. and Mrs. Aldrich will make
their home in Richmond, Va, where
he is stationed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-10-23

Howard keogh from Oscar S. Blunt
ing and wife, farm containing 60
acres, more or less, near Friendship,
on the S. w. side of the State Stone
Road leading from Friendship to-
wards Ocean City and in the Bird Elec.
Dist. Consideration SO &c.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-10-23
Criminal Cases OF
The Circuit Court
Continued from Page ~

Continued from Page ~
Irella Johnson and sentenced to two
years in Maryland House of Correc-
ton. Floyd argued his own case but
failed to convince the II talismen of
his innocence.
Woodrow Tull (colored) of POGO
moke, was found guilty Of driving a
car under the influence of liquor and
sentenced to pay fine Of $125.OO
and costs.
William Garnes alias Red Garnes,
colored, Of Pocomoke, was found gull
ty of the larceny of three chickens
and sentenced to fifteen months in
the Maryland House of Correction.
William Hedder of Pittsville, was
found guilty of driving a car under
the influence of liquor and sentenced
to pay fine of $4,000 and costs.
William Jones, of Snow Hill was
found guilty Of non-support Of four
minor children and sentenced to pay
$500 per week for three years TO the
mother Of the children
Avery ShockIey, Snow Hill, found
guilty Of non-support Of his nine
minor children and sentenced to pay
$4,000 a week for three years to the
mother of the children.
The death penalty was imposed by
the Court ON Tuesday, when James
Gillian, 40-year-old negro, of Iron
shire was sentenced to be hanged af-
ter a jury had convicted him of first
degree murder.
Trial of Gillian, charged with the
shotgun Staying of David Lewis, So,
negro, at Berlin, last August %, last
ed all day Tuesday
State testimony showed that the
negro migrant farm worker from
North Carolina, MOcd Lewis after the
Two hetame involved in an argument
over the loss 81 money by Gillian in
dice game. The killing took place
at the home of Lewis, near Berlin.
After the trial Gillian was removed
to the Death House of the Maryland
Penitentiary by Sheriff Hall.
The hanging will take place in the
Penitentiary in Baltimore, on a date
to be set by the Governor.
John Martin, 32-year-old North
Carolina migrant farm worker, enter
ed a plea of guilty of Manslaughter
after George Higgins died about nine
months after he was cut by Mar
tin, and was sentenced to serve a
term of six years in the Maryland
Penitentiary. Higgins was taken tC
hospital at the time but lived until
4 MAY Is, 1912 before he died of knife
wounds. Martin, arrested in Nortt
Carolina in October, l9ll, had spent
The past wear in the Jail at Snow Hill
On Wednesday, Arlington johnson
entered a plea of assault with intent
to kill and assault and was sentenced
to serve term of eight years in the
Maryland Penitentiary. He hit RALPH
Brown, Gamer of Snow Hill, over the
head with a piece of pump pipe SIN his
canning factory last summer.
Edward Hudson entered plea of
guilty to brutally asaulting his wife
and sentenced to eleven months in
Maryland House of Correction.
George Enoc Feidman of Klej
Grange was convicted of the murder
of Jesse Murphy by a Jury.
Motion for a new trial filed
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-30
DR. GEORGE HAYS ARRIVES TO TAKE
 HEALTH POSITION
Public Health Service Sen for Surgeon and Wife
 Are Now in Juneau

Dr. and Mrs. George Hays ar- rived this morning in Juneau and are now getting settled in the Bar anof Hotel.
 Dr. Hays is joining the Territor ial Department of Health in an ex- ecutive position. A senior surgeon in the United States Public Health Service Reserve, he formerly was city health officer for Flint, Michi- gan, and took a leave of absence from that city to go into Public Health Service work.
 Dr. Hays expressed preference for Alaska when he was being as- signed to new duties, and when Dr Courtney Smith resigned as Assis- tant Commissioner of Health, he was able to gratify his wish to come to the Territory.
 On his way west from Washing ton, D. O., Dr. Hays and his wife stopped in Chicago, Salt Lake City and San Francisco to confer with Public Health officials. He has beer in Seattle for the last ten days waiting transportation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-30
ADDITIONAL COMPOSITIONS
 NOW FILLED
New Personnel for Alaska Set-up Announced by
 Mrs. Hermann

Appointment of part of the per- sonnel for two district offices for the Office of Price Administration was made today by Mildred R. Her mann, Alaska Director, Office of Price Administration. Mrs. Howard Romig of Anchorage will be direc- tor of the Anchorage office, a n d Frank M Kelly of Wasilla has been appointed as inspector for the An- chorage office. Other personnel for this office will be announced later.
 Mrs. Romig is widely and favor ably known in the Anchorage Dis trict, and has been very active in community and club work in that area She is at present member of the City Council of Anchorage and has been identified with much of the Westward city's community activity. She is graduate of the University of California, and had an extensive teaching career prior to her marriage to Dr. Howard Ro- mig, prominent Anchorage physi- clan.
 MT. Kelly has had many years experience in retail business and accountancy, having worked in various places of the Third Di- vision in these capacities. For the past several years he has been op- erating his own store in the Willow Creek Mining area. Due to ceSsa- tion of operations in this area MT. Kelly is at liberty for the work with the OPA.
 Office to Open
 The Anchorage District office will be opened immediately, and all work pertaining to price control in the Third Division will be under it's direct supervision, Mrs. Hermann stated. Extensive inspection work will be undertaken through this of flee, which will cover not only all the incorporated towns in the Third Division, but also all stores and bus mess. establishments operating out
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-30
MERE 0BER0N ISIN NEW STELLAR ROLE
 ON CAPITOL BILL
Four New Leading Men Play Opposite Star
 in Lydia

Superb acting, an intense n d searching love story, and remark ably fine production keynote Alex ander Korda's latest film, Lydia" which will open at the Capitol Thea Ire tonight. Fully up to the high standards that are the hallmarks of the Korda production, Lydia" is one of the most dramatic love stories to emerge from Hollywood.
 With beautiful Merle Oberon sup ported by a quartet of suitors, this film story of the loves of Boston debutant examines the heart of a woman in a manner never before attempted on the screen. In the most modern film technique, the roles that the four men played in the life of Lydia are brought to light. The story is told with dig nifty, clarity, and with an under standing that places it in the ranks of the years great films.
 Miss Oberon in the title role, is as usual, vivacious and charm ing. But more than that, Lydia" gives her the opportunity to show her abilities as an actress. She handles the transition from youth to old age with deftness that de- notes real understanding of the character.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-30

side the limits of incorporated towns.
 Mrs Hermann expects to leave for Anchorage as soon as weather and other conditions permit to as- sist in establishing the district of- flee, and to visit several of the in corporated towns of the Third Di- vision where compliance with the regulations has been slack.
 Also announced today is the ap- pointment of Steve McCutcheon formerly of Anchorage, Valdez, and Juneau, as District Director for the Fairbanks office. For the past two years MT McCutcheon has been identified with the Territorial De- .partment of Labor where he has served in the capacity of Assistant Labor Commissioner. Other person. mel for the Fairbanks office will be announced at a later date, Mrs. Hermann stated.
 Ketchikan Office
 A district office will also be opened in Ketchikan in the near fu- ture, according to Mrs Hermann, although the director and other personnel for this office have not yet been definitely decided upon.
 Mrs. Hermann also announced the appointment of Lou Liston, prom inent Juneau business man, to the position of inspector, attached to the Territorial office, and of Bar ney' Lind for the position of junior inspector MT. Lind will be tenn porarily attached to the Juneau of- flee, but will possibly be sent to the Ketchikan office when it is opened, Mrs Hermann stated. Both MT. Lind and MT. Liston are well known locally MT Lind having been in the newspaper business here for the past several years, and MT. Lis ton having operated an advertising agency here for some time past
 All appointments announced to- day were made in Washington on the recommendation of the local office, Mrs. Hermann stated. An nouncements concerning other per- sonnel for the district offices and for the Territorial office will be made in the very near future, she said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-30
Senator Job IsNow Open
Manager BuekY Harris, oi Washington Club, to
 Be Replaced

WASHINGTON, Sept 30-Presi- dent Clark Griffith has hung out the mo comment" sign as to hia plans for replacing Manager Bueky Harris but there were indications that the new pilot of the Washing ton Senators would come from out side the ranks of the team.
 Griffith said he would have no announcement until after the World Series and some hot-stove strate- gists saw this as an indication that he had an outsider in mind with whom he planned to confer then Coaches Ossie Bluege and Clyde Milan appeared to be the only like ly candidates on the current team.
 A strong candidate appeared to be Paul Richards, who resigned as manager of the Atlanta Crackers only few hours before Harris ten dered his farewell note to Griffith.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-30
SEVENTY ARRIVE HERE
 THIS MORNING

Thlrty-four passengers arrived IT Juneau from Seattle this morning thirty-two from Ketchikan and eleven from Petersburg.
 Arrivals from Seattle were Ma thaniel Norman, Philip H. Wor- man, Mrs. Anna Rosenberg, Mrs Yvonne Cooper, Mrs. Florence Wendler, Lieut.. c. Carmichael Miss Mary Gregory, E. o. Hach- meister, Miss June Culver, Mrs Claire Dunlap, Mrs. Thelma E Folette, Miss Louise Folette, Wilbur Irving, Dr. George Hays, Mrs George Hays.
 Dr. Carroll D. Parkinson, Mrs c. D. Parkinson, Miss Yvonne Parkinson, Miss Carol Ann Park inson, Mrs. Alice Conlon, Kenneth McGee, Mrs. Kenneth McGee, Irv- ing w. Anderson, John J. Rupert Harold J. Perry, Mrs. Harold J Perry, Harold J. Perry, Jr., Isa- dore Goldstein, Alexander Gair, Jr. William Edward Horner, Wayne McGee and Ward Turner.
 Arriving here from Ketchikar were-Mrs. K. B. Wakefield, Helene Hildrabrant, F. c. Dennis, Claut Hirst, John J. Wolf, Louie Stitch Mrs. F. Llanos, F. w. Williamson w. E. Overby, J. E. Boyle, Louis Trotter, E. A. Eklund,, Gil Rich Mary L. Helvogt, Ray Reagan, Mrs Henry Hansen, Com A. c. Rich mond, T. hammers, s. Douglas Bert Hansen, K. Wakefield, Roy Williams.
 Paul Kirch, Joseph Llanos, Gil. bert Matthews, F. K. Corrilo, Jos eph Keeney, Charles E. King, Hen ry .Llanos, Paul Harris and RoberI LlanoS.
 From Petersburg Mrs. J. G Shepard, Mertie Whiting, Wella Svendson, Norman Tate, Fred Ma son, Albert Davis, Ben Olson, Mel win Gjerde, A. Odegard, Glenn Reic and Paul Arness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-30
.LATHR0p'S KFAR
 I5 NOW 5000 w.
 RADIO STATION
Worlds Farth esf North Commercial Station
 Increases Power

Juneau radio fans can twirl their radio dials and tune in another Alaska station now.
 KFAR, farthest north commer- cial radio in the world, operated at Fairbanks by Capt. A. E. La throp, increased it's power to 5,,00O watts on Saturday, September 26 just three years after it first came on the air in 1889.
 Manager of KFAR is Bud Foster formerly of Juneau, who has been with KFAR since it's beginning and was recently made manager.
 Miss Miriam Dickey, secretary to Capt. Lathrop, is an officer of KFAR and takes an active part in its operation.
 KFAR's frequency is 610 and with it's increased power should reach all of Alaska with its farthest north news.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-30
THOMAS GARDNER, MRS. GARDNER, TO
 LEAVE JUNEAU
We'll Known Lumberman Takes Ind definite
 Leave of Absence

After being in the lumber busi- ness in Juneau for the last 20 years, Thomas Gardner, vice-presi- dent and assistant manager of the Juneau Lumber Mill and vice-presi- dent and general manager of the Juneau Logging Company h taken an indefinite leave of ab- sence and he and Mrs. Gardner will leave soon for the South.
 MT. and Mrs Gardner have sold their home at mile one on Glacier Highway to Marshal Erwin a n plan to live in Bellingham, Wash. where they own home. They will be away for at least six months or a year and may locate permanently in the States. MT. Gardner will re- ceive medical attention in Belling ham and enjoy much needed rest
 MT. Gardner first came to AL aska from his home in California with the old cable company early in the 1900's and in 1909 returned as forest supervisor for the United States Forest Service in Ketchikan.
 In 1922 he left the Forest Service and purchased an interest in the Sawyer Reynolds Company, which he retained until 1880 when he took over the Sawyer-Reynolds Company interest in the Juneau Lumber Company and the Juneau Lumber Company took over his Sawyer Reynolds interest. He has been as- sociated with the Juneau Lumber Company since.
 Since moving to Juneau in 1922 both MT. Gardner and Mrs. Gard ner have been active in organiza- ton and church work in the com munity and have been among the city's most substantial citizens.
 No announcement has been made concerning a successor to MT. Gard ner in the lumber company or log ging company