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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
MRS. LYDIA MEARS
DIED JANUARY 9TH
in ACCOMACK CO.
She Was The Mother Of Mrs.
Francis E. Young And Mrs. Paul
COwger, Of POcOmOke City

After an illness of some length,
Mrs. Lydia Mears wife of T. F. Mears
of Temperanceville, Va, passed away
at her home Wednesday, January 7th
at 11.3O a. M, at the age of 81 years.
Although Mrs. Mears had not been
in god health for several months and
for several weeks prior to her death
had undergone treatment in the Johns
Hopkins Hospital her death came as a
shock to relatives and friends, of
whom she had many both here and in
Virginia.
She was a devoted wife and moth
er; a sympathetic friend and neigh
Dor and highly regarded by all who
knew her. She will be greatly missed
from the home circle and from the
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
FIRE DESTROYS HOME
OF WILLARD P. EVANS

From what was supposed to be a
defective flue, the home of Mr.. Will
lard P. Evans, near Williams church,
about 5 miles from this city, was to-
tally destroyed by fire on Wednesday
morning last. The fire was discover
ed about o'clock.
The fire departments of Snow Hill
and Poc9moke answered a call for
aid, but could do nothing more than
prevent spread of flames to the out
buildings. The dwelling was entirely
destroyed along with about half of
the household goods. 1t is understood
that the house is fairly we'll covered
with insurance.
Mr.. Evans son and family, who
were living with his father will take
up their residence in bungalow be-
longing to Misses Howerton and Mat
tlage, near the Pocomoke river. Mr..
Willard Evans and wife will be tenn
porarily located in the vacant school
house, nearby. Mr.. Evans is the retir-
ed president Of the county farm bur-
eau, and is a prosperous farmer of
this section.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
69% OF QUOTA NOW
RAISED FOR RED CROSS

The last lap of journey is al
ways the most difficult! Those pa
triotic citizens of Pocomoke, who in
the still watches of the night, remem-
bering Pearl Harbor and the Ameri-
can boys there, who have given their
blood to defend American liberty
have brought the Red Cross quota al
most to its goal of $1,000. At present,
little over $1,000 has been raised.
Two hundred dollars more will mean
that Pocomoke has answered 100 per-
cent to that call for help which came
from far out in the Pacific Ocean. Po-
comoke will not fail them!
Remember Pearl Harbor and con-
tact the chairman of your local chap
ter, or leave your contributions at
the Citizens National or Pocomoke
City National Bank. The Red Cross
needs your ,help-but you need the
Red Cross more.
A report from Co-chairman, Ben
Truitt, states that SO percent of the
total county quota has been raised.
Tha leaves about $500 yet to be sub
scribed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
MARRIAGE OF FIGARO"
NEXT CONCERT PIECE

On Friday, January 16 at State
Teachers College the Salisbury Coop
erative Concert Association will pre-
sent an attraction which all Ameri-
cans can enjoy-"The Marriage of FL
caro-" produced by the Nine O'Clock
Opera Company, group of young,
gifted American singing actors.
Since it was first performed in 1856
1.-THE Marriage of Figaro" has been
popular the world over. Sung in Eng
fish, however, Figaro" is great COM
edy as well as great music. It's gay
but complicated plot is made clear
and good fun in translation of wit
and point. Non essentials in the old
fashioned plot are eliminated and the
story is condensed. The bridge of
$50 years is spanned by The Nara
tor who, with charm and sophistica-
ton, helps awaken the imagination of
the audience to see what it does not
see. Critical New York gave the pro-
duction an enthusiastic reception. AS
a result, the company is now touring
the entire country, bringing the gale
ty and grace of this immortal work
within the reach of everyone.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
MASONIC PAST
MASTERS ASSO.
HOLDS BANQUET
Served BY The Eastern Star Or
der In The Community Room
Bethany Church, Thursday
HON. EMANUEL GORFINE
SPEAKER OF THE EVENING

The Past Masters Association of
Somerset and Worcester Counties
held its annual meeting and banquet
at the Masonic Temple in Pocomoke
City, yesterday, Thursday.
The business session was called at
8 o. m. Candidates for the Past Mas
ters' degree were: Joseph d. Stan
ford, of Sinepuxent Lodge No. 1913, of
Snow Hill; George S. Matthews of
Crescent Lodge No. ITS, of Pocomoke
City; E. Layton Riggin, of Chesa-
peake Lodge No lat, of Crisfield and
Edward E. Croswell, of Manokin
Lodge No. 106, Princess Anne.
The banquet was served in the
Community Room of Bethany Metho-
dist Church at $50 p. M, by the la
dies of Crescent Chapter No. "A Or
der of the Eastern Star, of which
chapter Mrs. Edward Ham is Worthy
Matron.
The Past Masters Association has
107 members in Somerset and Wor-
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
POCOMOKE MAID
IS MARRIED IN
FLORIDA ON lST
Miss Charlotte ]. Gilmore Be
comes Bride Of Corporal Robert
A. Gardner, Macon, Ga.

Mr., and Mrs. R. Stanley Elmore of
Pocomoke City, Md, and Pahokee,
Fla, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Charlotte Johnson Elmore,
to Robert Alonzo Gardner, corporal in
the United States Army, and son Of
the late Jesse A. Gardner of Macon,
Ga, and Mrs. Gardner, now resi-
dent of Washington, D. c.
The double ring ceremony took
place at Park Temple Methodist
Church, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. at 4
P. M. January LIST, with the Rev. John
H. Hanger officiating. The altar was
beautifully decorated with palms and
pink and white gladioli. The tradi-
tional wedding march and nuptial mu-
sic was played by Mrs. John H. Han
ger.
The bride, given in marriage by her
father, was attired in a China pink
moss crepe travelling dress, with hat,
veil and accessories to match and a
shoulder corsage of orchids.
Mrs. Fred l.. Eckel, matron of hon
or, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, wore an
afternoon dress of powder blue lace
with white accessories and a shoulder
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
SIXTEEN WORCESTER men
TO BECOME INDUCTEES

Sixteen men from various parts Of
Worcester County will leave Thurs
day, January 18th for induction into
the United States Army, according to
a bulletin posted by the county selec-
tive service board.
The sixteen are: John Henry
Horne, Frank Earl Mills, Chester Will
liam Bunting, Earl Henry Merritt,
William Wilson Duncan, Paul Leroy
Cutler, Victor Alan Davis, Howard
Eugene Stroupe. Robert Lee Smith,
Alvin W. Hall, Harry Bishop Mills,
Stephen James Ward, Harry Bryon
Davis, Jr, Howard Watson Vickers
Wilson Davis Warren and Arthur
Thomas Hancock.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
YOUNG PEOPLES MEETING
I'm LOCAL TABERNACLE

The topic "Why all Young People
Should be Saved" will be discussed at
the regular Christ Ambassadors
Young Peoples meeting tonight at
7.45. The meeting will be held in the
comfortable room arranged for this
weekly gathering. Young people from
the Glad Tidings Tabernacle will be
in complete charge of the service. Mr..
James Vincent will speak on the topic
for the evening and will present the
1easonableness, according to the BIZ
bic and also according to the proper
wisdom of man, for young people to
consider the immediate and eternal
danger of living without Christ con-
trolling the life. Mr. Vincent will also
show the true plan, according to
Gods Word, for each young life, and
the happiness and contentment which
is enjoyed when Christ is enthroned
within.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
QUIET WEDDING
WAS SOLEMNIZED
LAST WEDNESDAY
Elizabeth James Bailey Became
The Bride Of Mr.. John b.
Sheldrake, Of Penn.

A very quiet but impressive we'd
ding took place Wednesday, Deem
Der thirty first at seven o'clock when
Elizabeth Davis Bailey, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Davis of Re
hoboth, Md, became the bride of Mr..
John Barton Sheldrake, of Norwood,
Pa.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. George T. Conner, former pastor
of Methodist Church in Norwood, at
the home Of Mrs. w. A. Bonsall, sis
ter of the groom. Only the immediate
members of the two families were
present.
The bride was attired in soldier blue
with black acesories and wore a cor
sage of talisman roses. She was at
tended by Miss Lille Bonsall, who
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
TOWNS
And VILLAGES IN
A BLACK-OUT
Practice In War Defense Will
Take Place Next Wednesday
Night, Between 10 And II
PUBLIC URGED TO BE
AT ONE OF THE MEETINGS

Sixteen Worcester County towns
and villages will unite in a county
wide practice air raid BLACK OUT
next Wednesday night. The practice
test will last for half an hour and will
take place sometime between 10 P. M.
and y Midnight.
In preparation for the countrywide
practice 'Black Out" event. the Wor-
cester County public-both white and
colored residents-are urged to at
tend one of seven meetings to be held
throughout this county tomorrow
(Friday) night, January 9th.
At each Of the seven meetings to
be held Friday night of this week, a
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Held ITS ANNUAL
BANQUET, JAN. 6
Department Reflects Fred
Henderson AS Chief, Geo. Smul-
lin, Sec'y; Herman Ellis, Treas.
MAYOR JACKSON UNABLE
TO ACCEPT AS SPEAKER

The annual banquet Of the Pocomo-
Ike volunteer Fire Department was
held on Tuesday last in the new fire
engine house on Fifth street, and, as
usual it was a most successful affair
and was thoroughly enjoyed by all
present.
The dinner was served by the La
dies Auxiliary and consisted of baked
turkey and all the luscious accessor-
les that Eastern Shore women know
how to select and prepare for the pal
ate. These affairs are a fitting wind
up to a year of service which reveals
an efficiency next to none in the
state where fire-fighting is consid
cred. There is no body of men who
are more worthy of what they get
than the fire boys, and the yearly
banquet seems TO form social bond
that really contributes to the working
force of the company.
Besides the firemen, who were out
in force, the following were among
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09

WEDDING TOOK
PLACE LATELY
Performed By The Rev. George
Bachman, Cumberland, Md,
On Christmas Eve

Mr.. and Mrs. o. R. Ellis Keyser, w.
Va, announce the marriage of their
daughter, Virginia Lee, to Mr.. John
Guy Deputy, Jr., son of Mr.. J. G. Dep
uty, ST., of Keyser.
The wedding was performed by the
Rev. George Bauchman, Bedford
Street Methodist Church, Cumberland,
Md, Christmas Eve. Decorations
We're in keeping with the holiday sea-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. K. Van SAINT, Jr,
sister and brother-in-law of the bride,
and Mr.. Leroy Defibaugh, Radford,
Va, attended the ceremony.
The bride was attired in French
blue crepe dress and matching Access
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
INTERESTING WEDDING
TOOK PLACE in JERSEY

A quiet wedding but one of interest
here took place in Pennsville, New
Jersey Friday, January End when
Miss Margaret Jane Benson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Woodland Benson of
Pennsville, was married to Mr.. Roger
LaCount, also of Pennsville.
The ceremony was performed at the
brides home at 500 p. m. and was
witnessed by members of the two
families and few intimate friends.
A reception at the home followed.
The bride was attired in dusty rose
with black accessories.
Those from Pocomoke who attended
the wedding and reception were Mr..
and Mrs. Hargis Merrill.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
SMALL-JOHNSON NUPTIALS
TOOK PLACE DEC. 18th

Announcement is made of the mar
riage of Miss Margaret Johnson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. John
son of near town, to Mr.. James Small
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. J. Small, also
of near town.
The ceremony took place Saturday
night, December 9th at o'clock in
Bethany Methodist Parsonage and
was performed by the pastor, Rev. G.
E. Lester. The couple were attended
by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Byrd of Pc
comoke.
The bride was formerly employed
by Pilchard Brothers of this city. The
groom is employed in the State Roads
Office in Snow Hill in which city the
couple will make their home.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
BILL ELLIOTT TO
APPEAR AT THE
LOCAL THEATRE
Famous BulldOgger Will Be At
The Mar-va Theatre In
Person, January 10

Bill wild BilD Elliott, who will
appera in person on the stage of the
MAR-VA theatre, January 10, is one
western screen star who learned the
buckaroo business from the ground
up.
Elliott, now one of Columbia Pic
lures most popular western person
alities, began to master his A. B. C.'s
of riding, roping and bulldogging at
the age Of - around Kansas City
Stock Yards, where his father owned
livestock comission company. He
actually had started riding at the
age of five on the Patonsburg, Mo.
ranch where he was born.
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
BIG ATTENDANCE
AT The MEETING
In ANNAPOLIS
Editors, Movie And Radio Men
Turn Out Largely To Hear
Defense Discussion
SITUATION DEEMED VERY
SERIOUS IN MARYLAND

Between 80 and 100 responded to
a request of Governor Herbert R. o.
Conor that newspaper men, radio, and
motion picture theatre executives,
should meet him in Annapolis on
Tuesday last, to confer on State Civil
liam defense.
The speakers at a luncheon served
in Carvel Hall at 1890 P. NJ, were
Isaac S. George, of the Maryland
Council of defense; T. Semmes Walm-
sley, of Washington, Deputy National
Defense councilman; and Governor
O'Conor.
In the course of his remarks Mr..
Walmsley said that if any token raids
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
FEBRUARY 18TH SET
FOR End REGISTRATION


February 10th has been set by the
President for the registration of all
male citizens of the nation between
the ages of 20 and Al who have not
previously registered. Men in this age
group will be subject to military ser
vice.
The proclamation that fixed the
date made no mention of registration
Of men from As to "a, who are to be
registered later but who will be ex-
empt from service with the armed
forces under the present legislation,
although they will be eligible for
some type of war duty.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
SALEM CHURCH SERVICES
FOR SUNDAY, JAN. nth

Dr.. Arthur J. Jackson will be guest
speaker at Salem Methodist Church
Sunday morning next at eleven o.
clock.
DR.. Jackson is the president of the
Junior College at Dover and this is
his first visit to Pocomoke City.
In the evening at 7.3O, Rev. G. E.
Lester will preach at the Union
Meeting at Salem Methodist Church.
The public is invited to both of these
services.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
TIRE RATIONlNG BOARD
BEGAN DUTIES MONDAY

Worcester County's newly appoint
ed tire rationing board on Monday
began the duty of determining just
who will be allotted Is passenger car
tires, quota for January in this coun-
ty.
The board consists Of Judge James
M. Crockett, chairman of this city,
Mayor John O. Byrd of Snow Hill and
State Trial Magistrate Fred A. Cul-
yer, of Berlin.
Sixty-eight tires for trucks and
buses for this month are also avail
able.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
STATE FACES A
BIG LOSS FROM
AUTO TITLING
This Is To Be Met By A Reduc-
ton In The Expense Of The
State Department

Faced with probable loss of ST.
100000 in 1912 and 1913, because of
an expected sharp decrease in the tit
ling of new automobiles, Governor
Herbert r. O'Conor has made known
that he hoped and already was TAX
ing steps to insure, that the loss of
revenue thus indicated would be off
set by economies in the operation of
State Departments.
While emphasizing that essential
services of the State would be main
tanned at all costs, Governor O'Conor
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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-01-09
GIRL SCOUTS ARE
WORKING ON A
BOOK PROJECT
Books Collected Will Be Sent To
Headquarters And To The
Boys At WestOver Camp

During the month of January, the
Girl Scouts Of Pocomoke City will be
working on book campaign spon-
sored by the American Red Cross,
the National Library Association, and
the A. S. 0. Any book will be accep-
table. Those of a nature to appeal to
the soldiers will be sent to Headquar-
ters and to the boys at WestOver
Continued on Page 81
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12

Blythe stood up indignantly as if to leave him, but the bus driver = intent on home and bed-Slith- cred around 8 curve. Blythe was thrown off balance.
 For moment Norman Duane held her close, too close, ostensibly to keep her from falling. Then on quick impulse he smiled and kissed her full on her cherry red lips.
 The two lips parted in aston ishment. Furious, she would have told him plenty in the next minute or two, but
 SCREE-E-E-E- SLAM
 It could have been lightning itself which struck the bus, for with the screech were binding lights and thunder. Blythe was thrown headlong with Norman. She fought for her senses, held them.
 But terror gripped her soul when she smelled gasoline burning, then heard heard child's frantic vail ing and Woman's scream.
 (TO Be COntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
FINAL SESSION FOR REGISTRARS.
s New Voters Made Sat- urday; Last Opportunity
 Tomorrow

The board of registration will hold it's last session for the making of new voters tomorrow from g g. m. to 8 D. m, ct the city hall. It will be the final opportunity for eligibles Co be sworn in.
 A total of 35 new voters was re- corded by the board at its Saturday session.
 Those sworn in Saturday were:
 JoSephine A. Baritone, Florence Basile, Lola M. Biedekapp, Dorothy B. Biener, Kathleen R. BrOderick, Donald W. Clapp, Edward E. Con- lon, Archie Doyon, Emile R. Fitz- patrick, Elizabeth A. Guilfoile, Lois B. Greene and Sophie T., Hallock.
 Also, E. H. Johnson, Shirley B. Kesson, Robert E. KesSon, Edmund 0. Knill, Muriel W. Knill, John E.. MOntrose, George w. Mannel, Bertha Marcoux, Mary L. McElh- gott, Frances M. Mulville, Peter A.. Opalak, Carl c. Peterson, Shirley M. Pickett, Thomas Pawlowski, Helen B. Reynolds, David T. Roach, Olym- pia Sciaretta, Sam D. Sorrin, Celes- tin M. Karasczkiewick, George Karasczkiewicz, Anna Paolucci, Jean Patricia Shanley and David V. Smyth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12

"Listen, By, you can't do this to me-"
 "I'm not doing anything to any body, Norman. - I like you, and I think you're nice, and I know you can make a perfectly good aviator as well as quarterback but this is not the time to-"
 "Hogan is still bounding you isn't he" It was statement, not a question.
 Blythe's eyes flashed now. Ii was her turn for anger.
 "Duane Hogan hounds nobody and you know 1t! It's stupid thing for you to sayA And if To thought you were going to quarrel then"
 She turned to the storn-kissec window, one knee pulled up under her in manner like a little girl No man could help being acutely conscious of her beauty, her grace No man = honesty in his heart could help wanting to toucE Blythe Miller, to hold the soft sweet youth of her. Norman stretched down the seat to take her arm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
RESTRICTIONS ON
 COASTAL HUNTING
Special Permit Needed This Year to Carry Guns
 Aboard Boats

Hartford, October 10, 1942:-Gov- ernor Hurley has requested that waterfowl hunters and enforcement officers be warned of the reStric- tionS on coastal hunting which will be enforced by the U. S. Coast Guard, and the Connecticut State enforcement officials.
 This office has been advised by the Coast Guard that a Coast Guard regulation will provide that no fire arms will be permitted in any boat On any coastal or navigable waters without a special permit from the Coast Guard in addition to the Coast Guard identification card. These permits will be issued to licensed hunters only, and when ready for issuance. they may be ob- tained from any Coast Guard sta- tion at New London, New Haven, or Bridgeport.
 All of the Thames River, from Norwich to the Sound, is in a re- stricted area, and permits will not be issued by the Coast Guard auth oritizing the carrying of firearms in boats anywhere in that area. All
 of Connecticut River is in the un- restricted area, but the above-refer- red-to permit must be obtained be- fore firearms can be carried in boats anywhere on the Connecticut river. Great Island will also be nj the un- restricted area.
 The Housatonic River, including Knelps Island, is in the unrestrict- ed area except for portion on the west bank of the Housatonic near the Sikorsky Aircraft Company. Penfield Reef is in the unrestrict- ed area.
 Waterfowl hunters with the spec ial Coast Guard permits mention. ed above can enter only unrestrict- ed areas. Boats carrying firearms will not be permitte dwithin 100 yards of any bridge or defense plant. This means that waterfowl hunters cannot pass under a bridge In an open boat or any other boat with firearms, even though they do have the required permit to carry firearms. The special permit re- ferred to above will be issued only to persons who apply in person and them.
 The movement of boats on nav igable waters is prohibited from one half hour after sundown to one han hour before sunrise. This will apply to waterfowl hunters.
 It is urged that hunters dress so as to be easily recognizable as such, that they cooperate with enforce ment officials in identifying them selves, that they display license badges prominently, and that they avoid actions which may be con- strued as suspicious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-12
FUEL RATIONINC
 SETUP STUDIED
Dealers Instructed to Pre- pare Reports on Pur-
 chaSes Made in l04l

No detailed instructions regarding the fuel oil rationing program have been received here as yet, Morris E. Surface, Waterbury's fuel oil ration administrator said today, but deal CTS have been asked to compile the quantity of oil purchased by their customers in the past as an aid when rationing is placed in effect.
 Under preliminary plans made by the OPA headquarters, five heating periods will be set up and the value of the rationing coupons will be de- termined by the supply of fuel dur ing each period and the degree of period each coupon is expected to have a unit value of ten gallons Of oil. The number of coupons issued will depend on the amount Of fuel used in the past.
 It is believed applications Tor ra- tioning books may be distributed by the dealers who will assist in filling them. Figures regarding the amount of oil consumed will have to be at tached to the applications by deal- CTS, according to present plans.