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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-11-26
PERSONAL AND
SOCIAL ITEMS
People Who Come and Go,
Visitors To Our Community
and Former Smyrnians
HOME AND CLUB PARTIES

Capt. A. Lee Clifton has been
transferred from Mare Island, Cali
fornia to Norfolk Naval Base and
with Mrs. Clifton and their daugh-
ter Mrs. William Wallis Lewis ar
rived in Smyrna yesterday for a
visit with his mother, Mrs. ]. w.
Clifton. Capt. Clifton will be Dis
trict Medical Officer at Norfolk
Naval Base. Mrs. Lewis will make
an extended visit with her grand
mother.
DR.. Elizabeth F. Phillips left on
Monday for Georgetown to conduct
the practice of DR.. Preston E. West
who has been inducted into the
army. DR.. Phillips since her grad
uation from the Pennsylvania State
College of Optometry last May has
been associated in practice with
her father, DR.. v. Lay Phillips in
Smyrna.
Miss Anna B. Beckett is spend
ing the Thanksgiving holiday in
Germantown, Pa, as the guest of
her sister, Mrs. ]. Herbert Sitter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Pietsch
of White Plains, N. Y, spent sever
al days in Smyrna this week.
Mr.. William Bryan of German
town, Pa, well known in Smyrna
where he has been the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. G. Harvey Wright, is SER
iously ill in Germantown hospital.
Mr.. Bryan suffered a heart attack
while attending church.
Mrs. Theodore E. Hynson enter
tanned number of little friends of
her daughter Gwynn, on Wednes-
day of last week in honor of her
4th birthday.
Mr.. Frank Fleming, who was
rushed to Kent General Hospital
last Wednesday for an emergency
appendectomy is recovering and
hopes soon to be home.
Mrs. Jacob Morris of Lewes, ar
rived yesterday to spend the win
ter with her brother, Mr.. Walter
w. Hynson.
Mrs. Preston Poore, who has
been ill in Wilmington hospital
for several months, has recovered
sufficiently to return to her home
here.
Mrs. Harry C. Tschudy who has
been a patient at Kent General
Hospital in Dover, returned to her
home on Monday
Miss Jeanette Wilson of Nor
folk, Va, spent several days with
her uncle, Thomas jefferson and
attended the funeral of her uncle,
Frank Jefferson.
Miss Mary Spruance was a guest
on Sunday of Miss Ella Fishburn at
Easton, Md
Mrs. Theodore E. Hynson and
three children will leave today for
Harlan, Kentucky, where Capt.
Hynson of Public Health Reserves
is on duty.
Seaman (F. c. Harper Jones of
Delaware River Patrol, spent a
short furlough with his wife and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Cook and son
Donnie, will spend the Thanksgiv-
ing holiday with Mrs. Cooks par
ents in Lock Haven, Pa.
Mrs. Lorette Niles is i'll at her
home on South Street.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-11-26
FARM PROBLEM
SEEN SERIOUS
Not Like a Factory
Continued From Page one)

a dozen men without farm exper-
lience."
Not Like a Factory
MANY do not realize" Mr.. Turn
er continued, that work on a farm
is not like work in a production line
in an industry. 1t is not the same
job, or operation, day after day,
week after week and month after
month. Instead, farm work is a
job of widely diverging require
ments and responsibilities, which
shift not only seasonally, but al
most from day to day, and some
times from hour to hour. In many
ways an efficient farm worker must
be Observation-Disclosures since
he is required to pitch in here and
there and carry on, generally with
out supervision of any kind"
Represents Three States
Admitting that labor camp work
ers and part-time and vacation
school boys and girls can help with
vegetable, fruit and cash crops, if
they have competent and sufficient
supervision, Mr.. Turner pointed out
that such help is of little value on
farms which make up the bulk of
the agricultural business in Mary
land, Pennsylvania, Delaware and
the Virginias. The Interstate
Farmers Council is a correlating
organization of more than 80 farm
groups in these five states. mo
where else in America do we have
such competition for help as we do
in this area, where we are so neal
the great war industries and so
many army and navy projects, all
of which pay three or four times
the wages farmers can afford to
pay on their present income" Mr..
Turner said.
Can They DO 1t Again?
Citing typical examples of farm
ers who have had to drastically
curtail production because of a lack
of experienced manpower, and to
the great number of farmers who
are disposing of their farms and
going out of agriculture because
they are no longer able to carry on
with the help that is available, as
proof of the imperative need for
skilled, full-time, year-around help"
Mr.. Turner said that "just because
farmers were able to produce
bumper crops in 1912, despite a
labor shortage, there is no reason
for the conclusion that they can do
it again under the same conditions
in 1943. They did it in 1912" he
said, "by working long hours, and
with the aid of generally favorable
growing weather, and they are
ready to work as long hours again
in 1943, if it is necessary, but just
as certainly there will be less new
farm machinery to replace old ma
chinery that was worn out under
the pressure in 1912 operations, and
labor will be scarcer unless remed-
ial steps are taken at once to get
experienced men back on the
farms"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-11-26
Card of Thanks

Mrs. Martha R. FAIRIES wishes
thru this medium to express her
sincere appreciation to those who
sent flowers or in any way express
ed their sympathy during her re-
cent bereavement in the death of
her husband, Mr.. George Edward
FAIRIES.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-11-26

dates shown above can not be
guaranteed delivery by Christmas,
unless they are mailed special de-
livery. Do not enclose any writing
inside packages, but packages may
be marked on the outside do Not
Open Until Christmas"
Special Request
Mr.. Bell also requests the local
patrons not to drop money in the
collection boxes. All mail must be
stamped when mailed.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-11-26
THANKSGIVING
ENTERTAINMENT

The usual Thanksgiving enter
tainment by the Ladies' Mite So
ciety is ready. They have prepar-
ed talking program which is as
follows: Part First a ,pantomine
tom Thumb" in which the char
acters are taken by the ''tiny tots"
from 4 to years.
Bride. Elma Templeman; Groom.
]. Mills Voshell; Maid of Honor,
Reba Templeman; Best Man, Oscar
Carpenter; Brides Maids, Lillian
M. Speakman. Mary Riggs, Mamie
Davis, Evelyn Lane, Dorothy Glenn
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-11-26
Home Nursing Glass

Due to bad weather TUESDAY
night, the first class in Home Nurs-
ing was postponed until next Tues
day night, December LIST, at s p. m.
in the fire hall.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-11-26
The
What Not Shelf

This department extends to all
readers sincere wishes for re-
joicing Thanksgiving Day. Take
time out to think what this day of
special celebration means - and
don't forget for one moment that
EVERY day is Thanksgiving Day.
In the Fifty Years Ago column
of this issue, one paragraph COM
plains about the high price of turk
eys that season. These barnyard
delicacies had gone up to 16 cents
per pound!
A dance is being given in the
club house tomorrow (Friday) night
by group of Smyrna school boys.
The dance is informal, and q Mid
dletown orchestra will provide the
music.
Speaking of music, the orchestra
from FIT. Miles is a whiperdoo. We
chaperoneed 20 girls at the USO
dance Tuesday highland it was
the general opinion that this dance
was the best yet-because of the
excellent music. These are the
same soldiers who take part in the
all-soldier show from FIT. Miles,
called Here We Co." which will
play in Wilmington December list.
Some of the boys in the orchestra
told us that they might bring the
show to Dover on December 10th
and if they do-this columnist is
one perosn who won't miss it.
Don't forget to offer any furni-
ture not in use in the home to the
new Recreation Center in the
Tucker Building. The town truck
will pick up any donations.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-11-26
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF NOV. 23RD, 1892

Taken from our old files Of
corresponding week, as near
date Of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature Of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events Of the older genera
ton.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-11-26
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear mother ane
Mary G. Cole who passet
away suddenly Nov. Goth, 1926.
In our hearts your memory fingers,
Sweet and gentle, fond and true;
There is not day, dear mother.
That we do not think of you.
Frank, Alice and Mildred
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-11-26
For SALE

SWEET POTATOES, S1.00 per
bushel.
DAYTON E. PIERSON,
Smyrna Landing
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1942-11-26

a dozen men without farm exper-
ience."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
Henry P. Walters, Solicitor
Assignee's Sale
OF VALUABLE
Residence Property

BY virtue of the power of sale con-
tanned in a mortgage from Marion
S. Duncan and Doris P. Duncan, his
wife, to Robert l. Lednum dated No
vember 7, 1888 and recorded among
the land records of Worcester Coun-
ty, Maryland in Liber B. B. No 80
at folio 511 ct seq, which said mort
gage has been assigned by the said
Robert l. Lednum to Mary w. Led
mum and further assigned by the said
Mary w. Lednum to the undersign-
ed for the purpose of foreclosure, de-
faults having occurred under the
terms, covenants and conditions of
said mortgage, the undersigned as as
signee thereof will offer for sale at
public auction in front of Hotel Po-
comoke in Pocomoke City, Worcester
County, Maryland, on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
A SERVICE FLAG TO BE
DEDICATED, BERLIN 18th

\ service flag in honor Of those
now serving in the armed forces Of
the United States will be officially
dedicated in Berlin, Wednesday, No
vember 4. The ceremonies will in
clude, in addition to the flag raising,
a mammoth parade, speeches by dis
tinguished citizens, band concert, and
community singing.
The chief speaker will be S. Den
mead Kolb, Naval Reserve officer of
Salisbury. High ranking army Off
cials will also be present.
The service flag will be flown a.
cross the main street of the city,
which will designate with numerals
the number of men from Berlin and
vicinity who have entered the service
of their country. A complete list of
names is being compiled by George
Congleton, photographer for Berlin
Photo Service.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
HEALTH DEPT.
WARNS PUBLIC ON
GAS FOR FUELS
Gas Containing Lead (Tetra-
ethyl Dangerous For Use IN
Cooking And Other Stoves

The Maryland State Department OF
Health mas found many instances
where gasoline containing lead (tet-
raethyl) is being used for fuel in gas
cline stoves. DR.. R. H. Riley, Di-
rector of the Department, therefore,
Warns the public that there is great
danger in using such gasoline for
stoves.
Gasoline containing lead Is for au-
tomobiles only" Dr., Riley says. ~Nev-
er use II IN stoves. because the fumes
contain lead which may cause fatal
lead poisoning, especially in children.
These fumes get into the air, into the
food, and on the pots and pans. The
lead will also clog the stove.
Loaded gasoline is being used be-
cause the shortage of gasoline has
made the lead-free type difficult to
obtain. So that people nedeing gaso-
line for stoves will not endanger their
health or lives and develop lead poi
soning by using loaded gasoline, the
State Department of Health has met
with the oil companies and an effort
is being made to supply lead-free
gasoline in the areas where it is need
ed.
"Here are some ways of being sure
that you get the proper gasoline:
Consult the manager of your camp
for information as to where lead-free
gasoline can be purchased.
Gasoline that is lead-free will have
a notice on the pump or container
stating that it is lead-free and can be
used in stoves.
You can always tell when gasoline
contains lead, because the pump has
a small metal warning plate on it
which sys, For Use AS A Motor Fuel
Only, Contains Lear (TetraethyD'.
eff you cannot obtain lead-free gas
cline, buy none," DR.. Riley warns.
"Keep on looking until you find lead
free gasoline or do without fuel for
your stove, but don't take any chances
with gasoline containing lead. The
danger is too great to risk"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
Citizens National Bank
Pocomoke City, Md.
Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Henry p. Walters, Attorney
Sheriffs Sale
OF VALUABLE
Personal Property

By virtue of a writ of fieri facias
issued out of the Circuit Court for
Worcester County, Maryland, at the
suit of Mary w. Lednum VS.. NJ. S.
Duncan and Doris P. Duncan, and to
me directed l have levied upon, seiz-
ed and taken in execution, the follow
ing described goods and chattels of
the said NJ. S. Duncan and Doris P.
Duncan, to wit: 2 porch chairs, 1
glider, 1 swing, stand, 1 oil heat
er, 1 3-pc living room suite, l chair,
1 book case 1 dining table, 6 chairs,
/ sideboard, 1 china closet, lot dish
es. cook stove, l electric refriger-
ator. breakfast table, desk, desk
chair. l mirror. ! davenport 5 small
rugs. , chairs. l end table , floor
lamps, , table lamps, , bureaus, 2
double beds and other articles of per-
sonal property too numerous to men
ton and I hereby give notice that on
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06

Mrs. Eutha Mathews Mr. and Mrs
E. 7. Mathews and daughter, Fran
ces Anne, of Onancock, also visited in
the home Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. John Doughty and
son, Of Wilmington, Del, spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. NJ. Taylor
Mr.. Charles Parker and Miss Mar
guerite Obard, Of Berlin, visited in the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Ward, Sunday
Nh and Mrs. Roy Tyndall and chill
dren, Marvin and Hazel, spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bull at Wattsville.
Mrs. Geneva Bowden has returned
home from NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Memorial Hospital
Mr.. and Mrs Durwood Bulman, of
Wachapreague, visited in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Jones, Sunday.
We extend a hearty welcome to our
new pastor, Rev, and Mrs R. c. Max
well.
Mrs. Florence Lewis. Of New
Church is visiting in the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. S. Taylor.
Miss Frances Bull spent last week
end with Miss Elizabeth Fisser in Po-
comoke.
Miss Gene Bodley of Wilmington,
spent last weekend with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Bodley.
The Woman's Society of Christian
Service held their monthly meeting in
Downing's Church Sunday night.
Mrs. Annie Thornton, of Temper
anceville, visited in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. I. Hancock, Sunday.
Miss Alice Young of Bloxom, Wis
tied in the home of Mrs. Eutha Mat
thews, recently.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the
subscriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters testamentary ON the
pesonaI estate of Laura f. Colona
late of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
Ike deceased, are hereby warned to
cxhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 10Th day Of April, 1913. They
may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits Of the said estate
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this
18th day of October, 1912
WILLARD J. STEVENSON,
Executor
Test: Frank f Hudson. Register of
Wills.
Oct. 23-3r.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
Saturday, Nov. 7, 1912
at the hour of 3 O'Clock, P. NJ.

at the hour of 3 o'clock, P. NJ.
all that tract of land and premises
situate, lying and being in Pocomoke
City, Worcester County, Maryland
and more particularly described as
follows, to wit: 1t being the same
property upon which the said Marion
S. Duncan and Doris P. Duncan, his
wife, now reside, being bounded on
the North by what is known as the
Hope property, on the South by the
property of William B. Duncan, on
the West by Clarke Avenue and on
the East by a public alley, it being
all and the same property conveyed
unto the said Marion S. Duncan and
Doris P. Duncan by William B. Dun
can and Florence o. Duncan, his wife,
by deed dated the 18th day of Novem-
Der, 1887, and of record among the
land records of Worcester County,
Maryland in Liber B. B. No. 80 folio
SAT.
This property is improved by q
frame dwelling.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH. Title
papers and conveyancing costs at the
expense of the purchaser. State and
County taxes for 1889, 1910, 1871 and
1912 and municipal taxes for years
1888 to 1912 inclusive will be paid.
HENRY p. WALTERS,
Assignee
Cot 16At
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
Wed, Nov. Is, AZ
beginning at 10 o'clock A. NJ.


the following personal property to
wit: / wheat drill; l two-row corn
planter; l 10-disk sod cutter; riding
cultivator; l riding disk cultivator;
1 two-way riding pillow; l two-way
walking pillow; 1 six-horse gas engine
saw rig, factory built; moving ma
chine; hay rake; l horse cart; 1
2-horse wagon; l two-horse walking
pillow; one-horse walking plows; l
fodder shredder; 2 corn shelters; l
gas engine to run corn shelter; log
chains; l spike tooth seeder; 3 iron
scaulding pots; set steelyards; block
and falls; seed sower; , SiNty-tooth
steel dragS: l brooder stove: l sixty
gallon barrel Sprayer: forty-foor
ladder; 1 fifty-gallon coal oil tank;
l grindstone; 1 lot barbed wire; l
lot hog wire; cast iron cook range;
1 library table; 1 hall rack; cross-cut
saws; harness; shovels; pitchforks
and other things too numerous to
mention.
TERMS: CASH.
R. FRANK JONES
Sale will be held on above date rain
or shine.
Oct. 30-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
Wednesday, Nov. II. AZ
Beginning at $3.50 O'Clock 4. VI.


the following personal property TO
W.T., pam extra good quality mules;
1 Iron Age potato planter; > three
row fertilizer sewers; | sower with
belt and marker attachment; l three
row mixer; l two-row marker; l two
horse wagon with hay rack; l hay
rake; 1 transplanter; l manure
spreader; 1 60-tooth drag, practical
ly new; l John Deere 2-row corn
planter, practically new; l one-row
corn planter; 1 Planet Jr., seed SOW
er; 1 pea shelter; four-row barrel
sprayer; riding cultivator; 1 Oliver
two-way riding pillow; 1 two-horse
ditchbank pillow 1 sod cutter; crank
set horse clippers; 1 set hand clip
pers; single plows and single cult
vators; harness and singletrees; 1 lot
hog wire; / lot barbed wire used one
year.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH.
GEORGE W. SHAY
II it rains day Of sale the sale Will
take place the next day or the next
clear day.
WILLIAM F. PETIT. AuctiOneer
Oct. 3O-2tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
Classified Advertising
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE

This does not mean that your
credit IS not good but to open a charge
account and mail two or three bills to
collect means an expenditure of any
where from 1Oc to Csc. This adver-
Using does not justify this expense
hence we must request payment in
advance for all classified advertising,
such as, For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
Wanted, Cards of Thanks and In Me-
mOriams.
We charge &c per word first inser-
ton and 1c per word each insertion
thereafter, provided cash is enclosed
with order Ono ad is accepted for less
than 25c). Count your WORDS and you
can easily figure the cost.
WORCESTER DEMOCRAT
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
Again We
Look To Our
FIGHTING
YANKS


1t has been n years since that No
vember 18th we originally observed
as Armistice Day. And again our
Fighting Yanks are shedding their
blood in the cause of freedom, toler-
ance and decency on worldwide bat
tlefrontS.
Just as the Yanks swung the tide to
glorious Victory in 1918, so will our
soldiers, sailors and marines carry Oh
relentlessly to finally smash the die
tators who would enslave the world
today.
So let's pause on Armistice Day and
pay deserved tribute to our Fighting
Yanks . to the heroes Of today. as
well as to the heroes of 1918.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06

beginning at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
the following personal property to
wit: l two-row corn planter; 1 iron
Age potato planter; 1 two-row ferti-
liZer sower; 1 1-row fertilizer sOwer;
1 horse cart; 1 double horse wagon; 1
top buggy; / sod cutter 2 double horse
plows; 2 single horse plows; 2 single
cultivators; 1 steel drag; 1 sleigh; 1
corn shelter corr crusher; harness;
singletrees 1 lot hoes and pitchforks;
crosscut saws; l No. 9 handsaw; hog
hangers; 1 bush axe; 6 gill nets,
seines; 2 shad nets and bows; fish
ing hikes; muskrat traps; 2 row boats;
1 cabin boat, 20 ft. long, 81 foot
beam, equipped with Model A Ford
Motor, speed 20 miles and better per
hour; household and kitchen furni-
ture; high powered Perfection Oil
Stove; rugs; tables; chairs; beds;
cupboards; rockers; dishes; 1 Philco
cabinet battery radio, and many other
items too numerous to mention.
FARM FOR SALE
Farm land contains 40 acres, more
or less, including growing timber and
marshland and is improved by a two
story frame dwelling consisting of six
rooms, a barn and Outbuildings.
TERMS-CASH
EUGENE NJ. TULL
If weather is inclement the sale will
be held the first clear day.
Nov. 6-2tp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
Saturday, Nov. Z, 1912

at the hour of 400 o'clock P. NJ.
at the home of M. S. Duncan and Dor
is P. Duncan on Clarke Avenue, Elk
tended in Pocomoke City, Worcester
County, Maryland, 1 will offer for
sale the property so seized and taken
in execution at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash.
Witness my hand and seal this 18th
day of October, 1912.
]. WILLIAM HALL (SeaD
Sheriff
Oct. 30-2t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
Oak Hall News

The community extends sympathy
to the family of Mrs. Edward Wright
in their bereavement. May the Lord
bless and comfort them.
Mr.. Reuben Mathews, of Baltimore,
spent last weekend with his mother,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
HOT OFF THE CREDIBLE

All vegetables need salt while cook
ing TO bring out their best flavor.
Other seaSoningS which add interest
are: sugar. pepper, onion. and celery
leaves.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-11-06
SWEEPSTAKES

SUPPER-NOv. 18th at Atlantic
Methodist Church. Beginning at 2:3O
P. NJ. Menu: Turkey and trimmins',
chicken salad, fried oysters, baked
corn, turnip greens, potatoes, corn
bread, hot rolls, butter. pickles, coffee.
Price 75c.
Nov Git