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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
M. K. Miles And Son
Feature Seafood

The continued growth and progress
of any community hinges primarily on
the presence of reliable, staple bust
ness enterprises, and it is this fact
which makes invaluable to this area
the firm of M. K. Miles and Son, Saxis
Island. Established IL years ago, the
company built its present oyster house
four years after the original founding
of the enterprise, which has gained
an enviable reputation under the pro-
gressive principles of its manage
ment.
Linen thread nets are used exclu-
sively by this model firm, which
catches from 400 to 500 crockers at a
haul in season. During the oyster
season the company features oysters,
CLANS, crabs and lobster. Thirty
checkers and 10 fishermen find gain
full employment in the business,
which sells to the wholesale trade as
far south as Savannah
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
Dryden Hatcheries
Progressive Firm

Due to progressive and we'll plan
ned business methods, the Dryden
Hatcheries, Washington Street Ext,
Snow Hill, Md, has achieved unusual
recognition in it's field. This enter
prise is established in it's twenty
seventh season, under the capable
management of Putnam Warren
Dryden, whose daughter, Mrs.
Mathilde D. Kitchens is the Book
keeper.
Widely noted for its honest and
square dealings, the enterprise utilizes
II incubator units, with capacity of
221, 900. The firm, which is COM
pIetely equipped with all modern ap-
paratus, matches approximately $4,000
chicks per week. Catering to the
broiler trade, the company features
the Matching Of New Hampshire Red
Rock Cross day-old chicks, and re-
ceives eggs from New England cwice
a week. Eight local people find gain
full employment in the operation of the
Hatcheries, which sell their output on
the Delmarva Peninsula.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
B. BLyr1 Garage Aids
Motorists In Area

Due to its strict adherence to a
policy of reliability and fine service
to an established clientele, the B. Blyn
Garage, Washington Street, Snow
Hill, Md, has steadily advanced to its
present prominent position in the
field. Established II years ago, the
enterprise is under the progressive
administration of B. Blyn, proprietor,
who has had 80 years of practical. ex-
perience in the field.
Offering a large motoring clientele
a general repair service on all makes
and models of cars and trucks, the
firm is widely noted for it's superior
workmanship The 1000 sale of
Texaco gas and oils is an added fea-
ture of this model garage, which does
fabrication and sells parts and ac-
cessories. All work done by the firm
is personally inspected by Mr.. Blyn,
thereby assuring complete satisfac-
ton
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
Seaboard Produce
Distributors Asset

Attributing its success to progress
sive and well planned business meth
DDS, the Seaboard Produce Distribu-
tors, Inc, Onley, has achieved unusual
recognition in its field. The enter
prise, which was established in 1882,
is under the sagacious administration
of the following officials: G. w. Nc
Math, President and General Mana
ger; S. S. Rodgers, Treasurer; T. L.
Badger, Secretary; c. B. Waters,
Sales Manager.
The organization, which is of great
benefit to local farmers, is a growers
and shippers enterprise and extends
its services to 900 farmers from Caro-
lima to Jersey. The farmers turn
their potatoes, cabbage, beans, onion
and berries over to the organization,
which, in turn, disposes of the pro-
ducts through the open markets. The
firm handles 2Oao of all produce that
moves out of Eastern Shore Virginia,
and representatives may be found at
all loading points.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26

According to information, Capt.
Smith has been sent to Hooper's Is
land to enforce the crab pot law, and
when he took one of the pots from
the water there was attached to it
sawed-off shot gun The gun which
was single-barreled, exploded, and
the shot went past Capt. Smiths
head.
Captain Smith took the pot, with
the gun attached to it, and turned it
over to his department in Baltimore.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
Peoples Life Insurance
Co. Merits Esteem

With a host Of satisfied policy
holders and time-tested reputation
for reliability, the Peoples Life In
surance Company, Market Street,
Onancock, is one of the noteworthy
firms now in this area. The COM
pany, which maintains its main office
in Washington, d. c., established the
local branch 10 years ago.
The firm, which sells life insurance
only, extends its scope of activities
throughout Accomac and Northamp-
ton Counties, from Cape Charles to
the Maryland State Line. Mr.. ]. I.
Parker, who has been associated with
the company for the past 10 years,
has been officiating in the capacity
of Manager of the local branch for
the past three years. Mr.. Parker is
always available to give advice and
suggestions that will prevent the
customer from over-buying. Twenty
eight people find gainful employment
in the successful operation of this
model insurance company.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
w. E. Sparrow Leading
Feed Distributor

Notable throughout this region as
a leading distributor of fine feeds,
the firm of w. E. Sparrow, New
Church, has established an enviable
reputation through the consistent
maintenance of its honest and ethical
policies. Established a year ago last
March, the enterprise has steadily
widened its scope of operations under
the sagacious direction of w. E. Spar
row, proprietor.
Highly valued for it's sincere civic
contribution and continued community
interest, this model firm features a
complete line of D. and G. Feeds, in
Guiding poultry, dairy and hog feeds,
in addition to a varied stock of farm
ers' hardware. One competent en-
ployee assists Mr.. Sparrow in the sue
cessful operation of the business,
which extends its scope of activities
over a radius of nine miles.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
Sin1pki1 Bros. SerUe
Local Motorists

Efficient service and ethical bust
ness policies designed to satisfy the
most discriminating motoring Glen
tele are the combined factors which
have contributed to the remarkable
success of the filling station of the
Simpkin Brothers, Highway Is, Prin-
cess Anne, Nd. The enterprise was
established seven years ago by Doug
las and Fred Simpkin, who have had
10 years of practical experience in the
field.
The station, which is open 24 hours
daily, is member of the A.A.A. and
the keystone Automobile Club, and
gives service to the members of both
clubs. Features of this noteworthy
enterprise include the 1000 sale of
Tydol gas and oil, expert fabrication,
washing, simonizing, in addition to
Welding and general repair service
on all makes and models of cars. A
tow and wrecking truck is utilized by
the firm, which offers gainful en-
ployment to five local people
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
B. ". GrOtOn And Son Gas Station Fine

Operating a two-pump 1000 Texa-
co Station, the firm features expert
fabrication and repair work Four
employees assist in the
operation of the station Mr.. Groton
is also actively engaged as a produce
broker purchasing from the local
growers. Two trucks are utilized by
the firm, one of which is used for the
produce, while the other is used to
haul lumber for the government
through the H. A. West Lumber Com
pany to New York and Long Island,
aiding the defense effort
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
r. G.. KeLLa71 Garage
Well Managed

Fully cognizant of its responsible
ty of reliable service to large mo-
toring clientele, the 7. G. Kellam
Garage, E. Market Street, Onancock,
continues to operate under the same
principles which have contributed to
its remarkable success and growth.
Established here 10 years ago, the
enterprise is under the capable direc-
ton of 7. G. Kellam Jr., proprietor,
who has had % years of valuable ex-
perience in the field.
Serving as a 1000 Richfield and
Betholine gas and oil station, the firm
features such services as expert lu
IRRIGATION and car washing, as well as
general repair work on all makes and
models of cars and trucks. Three
people assist in the successful opera
ton of the business, which also sells
used cars new and used parts and
auto accessories.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
Long Bros. Major Employment Factor

the canning of tomatoes under the
brand name of Long Bro" and "Tri-
sum-, in addition to the boxing of
green wrapped tomatoes under the
brand names of "Weona" and "Mary-
land" Purchases are made from
local growers. The general store OF
the company stocks a complete. line
of groceries, meats, clothing, hard
ware, notions, shoes ,etc. One of the
original land grants in the state IS
owned by the firm, which also oper-
ates several farms, taking in 800
acres with IS head of dairy cattle and
growing general truck, grain, corn,
barley, rye, wheat, etc. -Four hun
dred and fifty people are employed in
the business.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
COIN And Book Co. Enjoys Success

The firm operates its own flour
mill, which makes the famous Dakota
Flour, and stocks a complete line of
G and ID and Beacon Feeds. Added
features of the noted enterprise in
clude complete line of all kinds of
lumber, builders hardware and build
ing materials, as we'll as the manu-
facture of its own millwork, box
shocks, crates and strawberry boxes.
Fifty-six local people assist in the
operation of the firm, which extends
its activities from Salisbury, Md, to
Cape Charles, Virginia.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
Laud Peninsula Milling And Feed Go.

the army as a First Lieutenant, sta
toned in New Hampshire.
The enterprise utilizes its adequate
facilities for the manufacture of
flour, meal, dairy feed, poultry and
hog feed, distributing its products to
the wholesale and retail trade through
out Accomac and Northampton Coun-
ties. Under the trade name of Pen
insula Milling and Feed Company,
Inc, the firm also stocks all kinds of
grain and hay. Seven local people
are gainfully employed in the sue
cessful operation Of the business.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26

The continued growth and progress
Of any community hinges primarily
on the presence of reliable, staple
business enterprises, and it is this
fact which makes invaluable to this
area the Cohn and Book Company,
Hampden Street, Princess Anne, Md.
Established rs years ago the activi-
ties of this model firm are under the
capable direction Of the men at its
helm: Z. II. Cohn, President; A. E.
Krause, Vice-President and Urea
surer; and Robert c. Street, Score
tary.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26

Reliability of service and friendly
dealing are necessary adjuncts to the
success of any business, and the rec
ognition of these principles, combined
with expert workmanship have won
the acclaim of local residents for the
service station Of B. w. Groton and
Son, Parksley. The business was
established Is years ago by the late
B. W. Groton, whose son, w. H. Gro
ton had been working for him for 10
years. Three years ago, the elder Mr..
Groton passed away and the enter
prise has been under the capable di-
rection of his son since that time.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26

Achieving unusual success due to a
continued policy of honest dealing and
reliable service, the firm of H. A.
West, Tasley, has been acclaimed as
the leading business of its kind in the
area. Established here 10 years ago,
the enterprise is under the able guild
ance of it's proprietor, Mr.. West.
Operating its own planning mill, the
enterprise is chiefly devoted to the
sale of rough and dressed lumber to
the wholesale and retail trade. The
firm, which also specializes in piling,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26

Unchallenged in this region as one
of the leading firms in it's field, the
Peninsula Milling and Feed Company,
Tasley, has been an important factor
in the growth and progress of the
community. The enterprise was
established here in 1887 and is under
the sagacious administration of the
following officials: W. T. James,
President; R. S. Taylor, Vice-Presi-
dent, Treasurer and General Manager;
and Gladys Taylor, Secretary. Mr..
w. T. James, is presently serving in
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
4. A. WEST LUMBER AIDS WAR EFFORT

which is used for docks, piers, and
building, devotes a portion of it's eff
forts to the manufacture of potato
barrels, making on an average of 50,-
600 barrels per year. The enterprise
is presently doing 1000 defense work,
selling most of its lumber to the gov
eminent, and extends its scope of
operations as far as Norfolk, Va,
Baltimore, Md, New Jersey, Pennsyl-
vania and New York. Gainful en-
ployment is provided by the firm for
$50 people.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
And Young Cannery Leads

Distinguished in the canning indus
try as a leading contributor of new
ideas and proper methods of opera
ton, the firm of Matthews and Young,
one mile east Of Princess Anne, Md,
is highly valued as a great asset to
the progress and prosperity of the
area. Established in its fifth season,
the firm has achieved rapid success
and growth under the sagacious adj
ministration of L. C. Young and his
partner, E. p Matthews, both of whom
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
A. ". Short Hardware Est. Half Century

Not content to rest on the laurels
garnered since its establishment a
half century ago, the firm of A. w.
Short Hardware, Bloxom, continues to
surge steadily forward, each day
making more secure an enviable rep
utation. The business was originally
established so years ago by A. w.
Short, who passed away 10 years ago.
His two nephews, w. S. Messick and
H. J. Messick, who had worked with
Mr.. Short since 1917, are presently
directing the operations of the enter
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26

An important contributor to the
progress and stability Of the sur
rounding region, the Eastern Shore
Gas Corporation, Snow Hill, justly
merits the high esteem with which 1t
is regarded throughout the area. The
firm, which was established in 1881,
is operating under the capable direc-
ton of the following officials: w. H.
Wulf, President; John Doughty, As
sistant Treasurer; and NJ. L. Pea
cock, Superintendent.
The enterprise is actively engaged
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26

Lauded throughout this region as
one of the outstanding enterprises in
its field, the firm of Long Bros, West
over, has gained an enviable reputa-
ton in local business and civic circles.
Established in the general merchan-
dising business for so years this
noted company is under the proprie-
torship of E. bennett Long, his sister
in-law, Mrs. Ethel M. Long and her
son, Robert Charles Long. Thirty
five years ago the firm entered the
canning business, and today operates
two canneries, one in Westover and
the other, which is under the capable
management of E. bennett Long Jr.,
in Manokin.
Activities of the enterprise include
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
prise as partners.

prise as partners.
Featuring complete line of hard
ware and farmers implements, the
finn also stocks a line of Purina
Checkerboard Feeds and Seeds. Two
people assist in the successful oper-
alton of the business, which extends
its scope of activities over a radius
of Is miles. Much of the outstand-
ing success and growth of this note
worthy enterprise has been attributed
to the progressive principles of oper-
alton embodied in its policy.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
HOOPERS ISLAND CRAB
SITUATION DANGEROUS

The crab pot situation at Hooper's
Island reached dangerous stage re
Gently.
Commander Amos Creighton, Of
the State Police boat said that Capt.
John Smith, Of one Of the police
boats, had very narrow escape Of
being; shot when he. took one Of the
crab pots from the water around
Hooper's Island.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
0. W. Wilson Noted Plumbing Expert

Notable througout this region as
one of the outstanding enterprises of
its type, the plumbing and heating
firm Of D. W. Wilson, Washington
Street, Snow Hill, Maryland, has
established an enviable reputation
through high quality workmanship
and ethical business policies Estab-
lished in 1910, the activities of this
notable firm are under the personal
supervision of Mr.. Wilson, proprietor.
No job is too large or too small to
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26

are natives of Pocomoke City.
This model company utilizes its
adequate facilities in the canning of
tomatoes and sweet potatoes, under
the brand name of Mayo" The en-
terprise, which purchases its tomatoes
and sweet potatoes from local grow
ers, ships the products to the eastern
states and some western states. A
vital employment factor in this
region, the firm offers gainful en-
ployment to 140 people from the local
area.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
". L. AyreS Garage Services All Cars

Noted as one of the leading enter
prises Of it's kind in the area, the firm
is an authorized dealer in Chevrolet
automobiles and offers the sale of it's
parts. Among the many services of
this model company, the management
lists general repair work on all makes
and models of cars and trucks. Three
people assist Mr.. Ayres in the sue
cessful operation of the business,
which extends its scope of activities
over wide surrounding area.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
Spurley's Garage Member AAA

Operating a 1000 Texaco gas and
oil station, the firm speciaGzes in
general repair work, body and fender
work, painting and welding. A mem
Der of the A.A.A., the firm also fea-
lures a wrecking service AS well as
the sale of parts and accessories. Four
competent employees assist in the
successful operation of this model
business, which also features expert
fabrication and car washing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26
Eastern Shore Gas Co. Commended

in supplying homes and business sites
throughout Delaware State and from
Elkton, Nd. to Cape Charles, Va,
with metered gas, and the rural sec
tions with bottled gas. Gainful en-
ployment is provided by the firm for
45 people from the local area, who
discharge their various duties under
the finest working conditions. Ad-
ditional features of this progressive
enterprise include the sale of wide
selection of refrigerators, gas stoves
and all kinds of gas appliances.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26

be handled by the enterprise, which
features expert plumbing, heating,
air conditioning and electrical con-
tracing. Gainful employment is Of
fered to eight local people, who dis
charge their various duties under
ideal working conditions. The enter
prise has extended its scope of opera
lions from Clayton, Delaware to Cape
Charles, Virginia, and has won and
held large, appreciative patronage
of discriminating people.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26

Ranking high on the list of out
standing enterprises in this region,
the w. L. Ayres Garage, Bloxom, has
gained the high regard and esteem of
local civic leaders through its contri
button to the growth and progress
of the community. Established here
since 1886, the enterprise is under
the personal supervision of its pro-
prietor, Mr.. Ayres, who has had 20
years of valuable experience in the
field.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-06-26

In an accounting of the forward
march of local business enterprises,
mention must necessarily be made of
Spurley's Garage, Bennett Street,
Parksley, which has been widely ac-
claimed as the criterion of successful
operation. Established seven years
ago, the enterprise is under the pro-
gressive management of Avery Spur
ley, proprietor, who has had Is years
of practical experience in the field
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-14
ASKENBRENNERS
 IN ACCIDENT ON
 GLACIER HIGHWAY

At home recuperating from in juries received vest terday when their truck ran into a culvert when the steering rod snapped as they rounded a turn, MT. and Mrs. Karl Ashenbrenner are thanking their lucky stars it happened the way it did
 MT. Ashenbrenner, with Mrs. Ashenbrenner and Helen Hill, of Tenakee as passengers was driving when the accident happened, at about 4 D. m yesterday eight miles out on the Glacier Highway
 He was driving slowly as he rounded a curve, and the truck was not seriously damaged, although it had to be lowed into town Mrs. Ashenbrenner suffered a bad cut on her head and was taken to the hos pital by Fred Barrager, who hap pened to be driving past. After hav- ng stitches taken, Mrs. Ashenbrenner is now at home. The other two were shaken up and bruised.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-14
.W0MAN'S CLUB
 TO HAVE FIRST
 SOCIAL MEETING

Featured by no-host luncheon and specially prepared program, the social meeting of the Juneau Wo- mans Club for September will be held at 1 o'clock tomorrow in the Methodist Church parlors, with the Executive Board of the Club in charge of arrangements.
 This will be the opening social meeting of the current year and reservations for the event have been heavy, the committee reports.
 A "Pre-vue' of Department work will be offered by the Department chairmen of the club, in a brief and informal program that will feature community singing, special musical numbers and an ambitious offering by the executive board members themselves, in a one act play.
 All club members are invited to this affair and may, if they wish bring guests. Members of the Ex- ecutive Board who have planned the program for the afternoon, are Mrs. Tom Park, President; Mrs Floyd Fagerson, Mrs. Kenneth Fore sman, Mrs. Robert Coughlin, Mrs Henry Green and Mrs. R. B. Lesher.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-14
EDDIE ALBERT I5
 STAR OF COMEDY
 AT 10TH CENTURY
Thieves Fall Out, Ro- manic Tale of Young
 love, Complications

Thieves Fall Out" the efferves- cent, gay Warner Bros comedy hit is now showing at the 20th Gen. tury Theatre. Eddie Albert and lovely Joan Leslie play the stellal roles in the heart warming tale of two young people who are buffeted about by fate, but who manage nevertheless to find happiness and a future together.
 Albert, star of many comedy hits, is cast as young man who sells valuable legacy in order to set himself up in business. Things don't pan out too we'll and gang sters step in, demanding the quick payment of a mere $75,000! In desperation the lad turns to his grandmother played by Jane Dar- we'll who manages to straighten out things in her own unique way.
 A splendid cast of popular fav- orites support these players. They include; Alan Hale, William T. Orr, John Litel, Minna Gombell, Etta Mcdaniel, Mana Bryant, Vaughan Glaser. Anthony Quinn and Ed Brophy.