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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-04-10

by Dr. John L. Hearne and Mrs. Sal
lie E. Hearne (his wife) and was wit
messed by VIM. T. Wilkinson, who was
a Justice of the Peace of Newtown
at that time. The Deed was record
ed on June 9, 1868. (See Liber G. H.
R. No. 3, Page 1873.
Although l was only a small boy,
l distinctly remember the day in 1866
on which Mr. James T. Dickinson call
ed to see my mother to arrange to
buy a tract of land for a Cemetery
(above described) for the Pitts Creek
Presbyterian Church of Newtown.
Mr. Dickinson had suffered the loss
of his son, the late ]. Edward Dickin-
son. who had been accidently drown
ed in the Chesapeake Bay on May 2S,
1866. His body was recovered and
was brought to his fathers home in
this town. The church at that time
had no cemetery. Hence Mr.. James
T. Dickinson, who was a Ruling Ell
der of the Church, was DESTROYS of Sc
curing a site for a cemetery, and was
acting for the Church Committee. The
remains of Mr.. j. Edward Dickinson
were buried on June 20, 1866 and his
grave was the first grave that was
opened in the present cemetery.
Mr.. James 7. Dickinson was a we'll
known business man of NewtOwn for
many years. His residence was Local
ted on Second Street, on the lot now
occupied by the residence of our fell
low townsman, DR.. J. T. Mock Mr..
Dickinson has two great-grand daugh-
tiers, who are residents of Pocomoke
City, Miss Margaret Dickinson Crock
EFT and Mrs. Miriam Dickinson Young.
The Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church
House, occupied by the present pas
tor, Rev. r. B. Stewart and family,
which house is located on Second St.,
opposite the block between Willow and
Maple Streets, was acquired and
signed by VIM. S. C. Polk and Mrs.
Sarah E. Polk, (his second wife) dat
ed November 20, 1876, made to the
Committee of the Church in exchange
for the Handy Mills property describ-
ed in another paragraph. The deed
was witnessed by the late Mr.. James
L. Mock, Justice of the Peace, Mr..
Mock will be remembered as the faith
er of Mrs. Samuel E. McMaster, of
our city. (See Liber 1. T. N. No. 5,
Page 49,
On February II, 1882 the Commit
tee of the Pitts Creek Presbyterian
Church of Pocomoke City, realizing
the necessity of increasing the area
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-04-10
COLUMN

Los Angeles, Calt-
March Is. 1914
nr +, j. Clarke, Editor and Publisher,
The Worcester Democrat,
Pocomoke City, Md.
Dear DR.. Clarke:
May l express my appreciation of,
and my great interest in, the series
of articles Mr.. Eben Hearne is writ
ing on "Recollections of the Five
Churches of Pocomoke City" l think
it would also make good copy for the
Maryland Historical Journal, don't
you?
Among my mothers papers, 1 found
an old copy of the Pocomoke paper,
giving DR.. J. T. B. MacMaster's ad-
dress on Fourth of July celebration
in Pocomoke in the year, if l remem-
Der correctly, 1875. Some day, I may
take time to look it up and send a
copy to you for publication.
1t seems l always did have gen
ealogical and historical bee 'buzzing
in my bonnet" and when it gets to
buzzing too strongly. it drives me to
action.
In his article on the history of
Bethany Methodist Protestant church,
Mr.. Hearne gives considerable space
to my Great-grand-father, Rev. Avra
Melvin. May 1 supplement his infor-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-04-10
HOT OFF THE CREDIBLE

po not use heapjng luptul ar tea-
spoonful, unless the recipe calls for
this, one heapjng teaspoontul Of
baking powder viii equal about two
and a half level teaspoonfuls.
Cut washed, unpeeled, green toma-
toes in - inch slices. Dip into flour,
salt and pepper. Fry slowly in hot
fat until Drowned. Turn and brown
on the other side
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-04-10
BOyhOOd RGCOllGCtiOnS
The Five Churches OF POCOInOke
City
By EBEN HEARNE
Chapter Nine
Real Estate Holdings of
Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church

The site on Market Street in POGO
moke City now occupied by the Pitts
Creek Presbyterian Church was &C
quired by deed signed by James L,
Dickinson and Mrs, Mary Anne Dick
inson (his second wife), dated June
s, 1874, said deed made to the Com
nlittee of the Presbyterian Church of
Newtown, the members of the Com
nittee at that time being Handy
Mills, Stephen w. Hargis, Benjamin
Aydelotte, John Jones, VIM. Town
send, Oliver Jones, James Massey,
and Thomas Slocomb, from a tract of
land originally called wooden I'm
drage," the deed containing a pro-
viso that there should be no burialS
allowed in the premises. (See Liber
G. M. H. No. z, Page 415).
The next real estate that came in
to the possession of the church was
bequeathed to the Committee of the
Church by the will of Handy Mills.
The will was dated April II, 1853. The
Property consisted of farm property
known as pittsburgh" ''Bradshaw's
Purchase" and James Choice" 1t
was located near Newtown and on the
Virginia Road The church was to in
herit the property at the death OF
the Testator's wife, Mrs. Euphemia
III. Mills. She died July A, 1860 The
Executor of the will was Samuel
Jones of John and the witnesses were
John S. Stevenson and his brother,
Henry M. Stevenson. 1t is interesting
to know that John S. Stevenson was
the father of the late Mrs. DR.. John
T. B. McMaster and Henry M. Steven
son was the father of the late Messrs.
Jacob E., James g., and Ira T. Ste
venson. (See Liber T. No. 8, Pages
So and 69).
The second property bequeathed to
the Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church
of Newtown consisted of farm prop
erty known by the name of "Shank-
land" located about five miles from
Newtown. 1t was left to the church
by the will of David Smith, dated
September 10th, 1916, and probated
September 8, 1851, to become the
property of the church at the death
of Miss Esther Smith, the daughter
of David Smith. She died in the late
1905. The executor of the will was
the late VIM. ]. Aydelotte. The wit
nesses to the will of David Smith were
Joshua S. Tarr, James Stevenson and
Henry T. Coston. (See Liber T. T.,
No. 8, Page 20).
The present Cemetery of the Pitts
Creek Presbyterian Church of POGO
moke City, Md, is located within the
town limits on the Hearne-
Estate. The original name of the farm
was Cowley and Winter Quarter. The
cemetery originally contained one ac-
re of ground and was bought by the
Church Committee, and the deed was
dated April %, 1867 and was signed
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-04-10
WAR NEEDS MONEY!

1t viii cost money defeat enemy aggressOrs.
Your government calls on you to help now.
Buy Defense Bonds or Stamps today. Make every
pay day Bond Day participating in the Payroll say
ines Plan.
Bonds cost $ls75 and up Stamps roe, 25c and
The help of every individual IS needed,
Do your part by buying your share every pay day.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20
A NEW COMMISSION

Mayor Jeffries has been asked by the Inter-
racial Fellowship of the Detroit Council of Churches
to appoint an interracia commission ito study and
assist in the many remaining problems confronting
white and Negro peoples in the city," and he was
commended for the "just and on the whole amcabe
settlement" of the Sojourner Truth controversy
Some leaders in the past have expressed skep-
ticsm over the actual value of varied interracial
groups, committees and commissions Most of us
will agree today however, that every new interracial
group that comes into being now will of necessity
have greater social value than at any time in the
past Much of the old opposition to interracia COM
missions of the sort contemplated in the resolution
of the Detroit Council of Churches resulted from
feeling that such commissions never really accom-
pished anything concrete, nothing that you might
point to as job well DONE
We insist, however, that somebody has got to
begin serious study of the issues between racial
groups and that if this commission resolved itself
finally into merely study group, it would still be
worthwhile. Behind the hand of prejudice and dis
elimination is too often colossal ignorance, lack
of knowledge of the basic causes of conflicts, a
frightful misconcepton of the democratic process
and misunderstanding of minority problems. In
other words, interracial commission composed of
sincere students of our social problems would have
a tremendous educational value besides being an in
strument for positive action when occasion demanded
1t is mistake to believe that any sort of COM
mission can work miracles There is, nevertheless,
a definite need in city for some organized at
tempt to get to the bottom of the issues which are
creating unrest and to study them effectively with
the hope that some course of action might suggest
itself which would preclude the possibility of rotous
action. 1t seems to us that such commission would
be welcome addition to existing agencies in the
field of race relations in this arsenal of democracy
we call Detroit.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20
HAMTRAMCK HOUSING FIGHT
SPEAKING For AMERICA

Last week democracy won the
first round in the Hamtramck Hous-
ing fight. Judge Guy Miller ruled
that seven per cent Of the dwellings
in the new Col. Hamtramck homes
should be reserved for the Negro
residents in Hamtramck. This was
temporary restraining order. The
officials still have the right to have
the case heard in court. The
meaning Of this case is far reaching
The implications OF this case are
greater than the meaning OF the
Sojourner Truth struggle, The So
journer Truth fight represented an
effort in the part of few bigoted
people to keep Negroes from having
that which was rightfully theirs
All the democratic forces combined
to see that these bigots did not
prevail.
The Hamtramck Housing fight
goes TO the very heart of our prsc-
t.ced way OF life. This fight is test
ing our constitutional democracy.
The issues involved are: Can a gov
ernmental agency use the tax pay
ers money for segregated projects
OF any kind? Can a governmental
agency apply for funds and receive
them with the understanding that
they are for white or black only?
1t is the opinion of this column that
these questions will be answered in
the negative. The state Of Mich
igan prohibits segregated projects
ty law and agreement. The MA
A.CP. won such a fight years ago
with the Detroit Recreation COM
mission. The facts were different
but the issues were the same as
now.
The federal government will be
asked in this case to declare its
policy. as we'll as will the officials
Of Har1tran1cS. II this suit stands
up then the whole housing program
in the state Of Michigan will have
TO undergo a drastic change This
present suit is a tax payers suit. II
this one is sustained then the basis
for other tax payers suits will be
laid The suit will also give Ne
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20
Parnassus


How noble he stood
In his khaki
Brown Doughboy :.
Going 10 war.
Now nobly he smiled
When she kissed him
Then watched him
Stride from her door
Where are you going, Brown
doughboy
With certain and positive stride?
His answer returned to a
heart that burned ..
To fight with noble pride
To fight and, o, beloved
Perchance TO fall and die
For a vision I've seen
or fields that we're green
And days that are 10 be
When men shall be free
And fair Liberty
Shall rule a Democracy.
Contributed
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20
Me~o The~
Negro
BY WILLIAM L. SHE RRftL.

with the object of their hate is all
that is needed to make America
tick right. Looks as though the
war is this force.
Il \: X
HE BUSHES OUT OF a war de-
partment building in Washington,
the capital ef-ear- democracy to
take care of government business
and must get across Washington in
a hurry. Taxis cruise in front OF
the building continuously picking
up fares, He halls one. Sorry" says
the cab driver in broken English,
We don't carry colored people"
Perhaps he does not realize it, but
that cab driver is aiding the Axis.
X * *
TWO SHIPBUILDING PLANTS
which will be manned exclusively
by a Negro personnel are being
built. One will be in New Orleans
and the other in Chester. Pa. Thou
sands Of Negroes will be employed
and hundreds will hold skilled Jobs
paying big money that would not
be theirs if the plants worked
both whites and blacks. Is this good
news or baG?
X x x
COMMANDMENTS ARE about
over. Thousands have been turned
lost with their sheepskins. II edu-
cation has meant anything to them
there is offered ample opportunity
to prove it. with the world in the
mess it is-heart, vision. wisdom
and power are urgently needed.
Where leadership Of yesterday
failed they now have the oppor-
tunity 10 prove the superiority OF
their minds over that OF the old,
II they actually have knowledge OF
economics, science, sociology ana
kindred subjects which aid in the
solving Of human problems-now is
the time to prove it.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20
The Facts In Our News
By HORACE A. WHITE
By HORACE A. w

groes clearer line OF action. De-
mocracy has got TO work at home,
We are going to give all that we
have TO win over Hitler and his
agents. Also. we are going TO give
all that we have to build a democ-
racy here in America. If the world
is looking at America as the one
place Of liberty-let us be very sure
that what they see is the real thing.
Each Of us is responsible in this
regard.
GOD AND JOE LOUIS
People are making a great deal
out Of the fact that Joe Louis said
that we were on Gods side in this
war. Maybe we are. Let us hope
we are. There is plenty of evidence
that we may not be on Gods side.
One has right to take it that when
we say we are on Gods side we
are being governed by the laws Of
God. Well, Are We? Look at
the amount Of ignorance we have
Al tAlt dAAlss ut RbN-
erty of the great masses Of people
is certainly un-Godly. The down
right oppression that goes on in
our beloved country makes US Won
der if we are really on Gods side
Would it not be better to say that
We hope TO be on Gods side soon.
We have been so, very sinful in our
national and international affairs
that we need to repent before we
can really be on Gods side. We
have a real chance to get on Gods
side. 1t is very doubtful if any Of
the present nations are on Gods
side. or course, we knew what
Joe meant; we love him for it, The
holier than thou attitude which
some writers are taking about Joe's
statement is sinful and God does
not bless sinful men.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20

TtEITC re TNECrzr7rr,rYr Vuf>ny~
~ $50. - CNCHi ~ "OnHO'
80 p'io' p oe'ieeu ny man
- ~ L'. a. " uiiuS mt n lsIse part
Sou "a. nu!,aii ace Seems 70 nave
Teee'!ei s'eu mo SeIecl groups OF
To-. .s,S. a'iu 'h'eses VINO pfdctlee Iheir
5a Sssl.o a'lu go ou' tneii
80 eea'ie, ,i '',f e1sf'-tiie f4eefs Oh
.i , souIuihs phiIosoPhieS' among
ttese ueeelv ,e VINO parade as sane
'!i-eu ny, a4iS's anu reiorinels are
sun. VI .ne iedolhs hSliohs OF tne
moiiu, inel : is eh.irely 100 much
" '''s business OF giving inoralS
Iioli tne mead when lhere Is no
HordIlty IN the heart.
M hAl 10 OrF tnis week 10
'o''idS E. De"ey-Who hao the
courage 10 say 10 the hation at
Lewlsonn otaalum IN New forK
oeiore an audience Oh zO,Ooo whlte
ana oiack americans we cannot
win one oreath urge every Amer-
can 70 give his all Tor the war enort
and win the next say to many oil
them stand aside because OF race,
Greco or color A large segment oil
our popuiston Is actually being
thwarted In its patriotism deprived
OF us right to take fun part In the
national enort. That Is not only
ugly and hateful. 1t is downright
stupid Ii is crime. We are told
'nat one OF our war aims is to wipe
out international discrimination be-
tween people because OF race creed
or color; 1t Is absurd to talk Of that
Until we have wiped out discrimi-
nation at home.
y y
LEE The UNITED NATIONS use
more Oh the spirit OF him VINO came
70 orihg peace on eartn and gooa
wiz 10 men ana the millions OF
darker peoples VINO no" ilght hali-
nedr'euly lor the cause VIII nhs
themselves l, mo me tray WIN utter
ABANDON; me milliohs-Whicn inc
w"..es nav az tnese years eH-
pioi'eu ana olu'dIlLeG are aSNlns
no speeIsi privileges because 0ney
aae VIZ" ,it Dut s-liipie yus'ie sr oe-
sause Wy a'. ~, n.'i .,d oeinss. inose
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20

home front" demonstrating what
TO do and what not to do in the
event OF an air raid. Air Raid War
dens. Messrs C. A. Collins and Jesse
Parker were present. Mr.. Collins
spoke Of the dire need OF more air
wardens for the district.
Miss Donna Kemp. chairman Of
recreation. announced the opening
of the vacation church school the
first week in July and also that the
Atkinson school would have super
vised play this summer on the play
grounds from 1880 to 10 pm. Recrea-
ton problems were discussed and
some definite action will be taken
in the near future the plans
announced later.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20
BOOK NOTES
BY GERTRUDE SCOTT MARTIN

Miss Adams has studied drama but
her first devotion is to the church.
Her mothers second marriage
seemed to open the way for her
entrance into a religious order but
when the marriage proved a failure
Miss Adams again found it neces-
sary 10 find employment. Her ex-
periences after the death OF her
father were often unpleasant. and
the type Of work she was forced
10 do varied. After working for a
time as typist, she found it neces-
sary TO turn to domestic work. To-
day Miss Adams, a Franciscan ter
tiary, lives with her mother in Los
Angeles.
Miss Adams, although a devout
Catholic. is not blind to the racial
determinations practiced by some
Catholics. She has become accus-
toned to the idea of being on guard
against possible determinations
even in the church:
never hllttl dl GIL dlAdl 4uA
Holy Communion without being
fearful lest I be passed by"
One is impressed by the depth and
simplicity Of her faith and by the
genuine tolerance with which she
views life. She is deeply concerned
with the future Of Negroes Her own
desire 10 serve through the Catholic
church she hopes will be a continu-
alton OF the sort OF work done by
the late Juliette Derricotte, a
Protestant. Miss Adams tells her
story well and her book is both
refreshing and challenging.
x X y
Those who have read THE SUN
IS MY UNDOING by Marguerite
Steen will be interested to know
that Hollywood has bought the
story at the modest price for Holly
wood OF 10000 Drastic changes
will be rAuie since the book deals
among other things with miscegna-
ton without benefit Of clergy.
Sheba. the heroine, will be played
by Hedy Lamar but instead Of be-
ing a Negro woman she will be
portrayed as an Arab girl sold into
slavery. Her marriage 10 Clark
Gable on the screen will be made
legitimate and everyone will be
happier, we SuppoSs.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20

JACKSON, Miss.-tANP)-Gov.
Paul B. Johnson OF MISSISSIPPI was
the subject Of a talk made here
recently when Jacob L. Reddix,
president OF Jackson college, cited
fairness Of the chief executive
toward Negroes in a speech made
upon occasion Of a visit OF Mrs.
johnson 10 the school.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20
CoNANT GARDENS
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

The association met Monday at
Vernon Chapel church Lloyd Cofer,
president Of the association. pre-
sided. Raymond Scruggs OF the Bell
Telephone company presented an
educational film, Ready on the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20
HIGHLAND
PARK
BY AUDREY BOULDNG
SUNDAY, JUNE 81, is
OFFICIAL FATHERS DAY

On that day throughout the land
many thousands of neglected dads
who are taken for granted by their
families during the other 1854 days
Of the year. will suddenly find them
selves in the limelight ana showered
with gifts, In the park, however.
there are a number Of well known
men for whom every day is Fathers
Day. The fathers we have in mind
all have lovely young daughters and
devoted sons. These children and
their dads are great companions,
sharing a taste for books, music, art,
games or travel. Rev S. W Bank
head and his sub-deb daughter.
Jean, attend lectures. concerts, and
many Berea's social affairs together.
They share the same taste in music,
read books and have some interest,"
ing discussions. But more than any,
thing else. they enjoy working to-
gether in their beautiful flower
garden.
Lorraine and Barbara Gordon
and their father, Walker Gordon.
spend many evenings together
reading He reads the sports pages
and world events and they discuss
them. Barbara plays the piano for
his enjoyment, while Lorraine reads
aloud Negro history. Lewis Eggle-
ston and his son, Langleston are
great pals. They listen to the base
ball games and like the same radio
stories. recently they made a motor
trip TO Buffalo together George
Davies and his trio of daughters
have good times together, too.
Oracle Marie Allison and her dad
spend many Sunday afternoons at
the Art Institute They are fond of
riding and may be seen OF a sum-
mer day riding at Utica. Ormond
Robinson and his father are the
most interesting companions, shar-
ing their likeness for swimming.
hiking, canoeing and other sports.
Last week the parents of golden
haired little Dorelene Bentley came
from Pittsburgh, Pa, with her two
brothers, Walter, and James, and
grandmother, Mildred Bentley, sur
! prising her aunt, Mrs. Matte Dough-
terry of LaBelle making a short visit
and taking their little blue-eyed
cherub back with them. Aunt Mat
tie has had Dorlene since her birth
and is very lonely.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20

and we are fighting it on all fronts and even the
"cooke-pushers" who clip their coupons between
drinks at the Detroit Athletic club will not be spared
if they turn their backs on democracy
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-06-20

Sterling Brown. one of the three
editors of that excellent anthology,
THE NEGRO CARAVAN, is sched-
uled to have new book off the
press this fall. The title is to be
A NEGRO LOOKS AT THE SOUTH
and should be a good appraisal OF
the South from a Negroes point OF
view il Mr.. Brown lives up 10 his
usual fine standard of writing.
X X X
DARK SYMPHONY by Elizabeth
Laura Adams (Sheed and Ward.
Publishers, So Fifth avenue, New
York City, $3.50 is a sincere, simply
told account of a young colored
girls conversion to Catholicism. 1t
is really more than that because
Miss Adams tells here of her child
hood and Of the formative expert
ences which turned her to the
Catholic faith.
The author, who is now in her
thirties, was born in California and
has lived there all Of her life. As
the only child in a closely knit
family her childhood was a shell
tered one and extremely happy in
spite OF the intermittent disappoint-
ments and rebuffs which are a
part OF a Negro child's life. Her
father died before she had finished
high school and soon after the dis
covcry Of a heart condition made
it necessary for her to give up the
concert career which had attracted
her for many years. Since then
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RETURNS HOME

Mrs. Clarence Mason Of Goddard
street and sister, Mrs. James Hark-
less Of Hague, have returned home.
after a motor trip OF five weeks So
journ in the South and about. They
visited friends in Chicago, St. Louis
and other points enroute. The main
focus point was Prairie View,
Texas, where Mrs Harkless' daugh-
ter Necia, graduated from Prairie
View college, which incidentally is
also the alma mater OF Mesdames
Harkless and Mason.
From there to Houston, Texas, TO
visit friends and relatives. Necia re-
turned with her mother and aunt
. Gwendolyn, the other daughter
Of the Harklesses has returned home
from Virginia State, where she is
majoring in art and brought home
such lovely plaques and other
hpurines of art TO her mother.