Thanksgiving Dance Draws Crowd at Cambridge Armory
The Junior Civic League hosted a Thanksgiving charity dance at the Cambridge Armory attended by about 125 couples. Lynn Cheezum led his orchestra, and Irving Veazie supervised elaborate decorations including pine, jack o lanterns, and crepe paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Armory
Junior Civic League
Lynn Cheezum
Armory
Irving Veazie
Cheezum
Edgar M. Skinner, Jr
Enos Valliant
William H. Hanks
Margaret Johnson
James Powing
Edward H. Barnett
J Thomas Leonard Wins Sun Trophy
J Thomas Leonard wins the Sun Trophy for a 52 inch Black Drum caught off Sharp’s Island. The prize, a large sterling silver loving cup, is awarded to the amateur landing the largest Maryland waters game fish each year. Leonard’s name will be inscribed and the trophy returned to Baltimore for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Thomas Leonard
Sharp's Island
Baltimore Sun
Dorchester County
Maryland
Sun of Baltimore
Albert H. Samuel
N. Calvert Street
Baltimore
May Chambers
Preston
Leonard
Senator Phoebus bids for Red Star Lines transport firm
Senator Harry S. Phoebus of Somerset county offers 26500 for the Red Star Lines Inc. The bid exceeds all prior offers and is presented to Charles A. McClure in Philadelphia, a receiver for Victor Lynn Transportation and related groups. Unclear if Phoebus acts personally or for interests he represents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebus
Harry S. Phoebus
Somerset County
Wees
Red Star Lines, Inc
Charles A. McClure
Philadelphia
Victor Lynn Transportation Company
Milk Malady Affects Many State Health Dept
Undulant fever, contracted from infected cattle milk, nears a Maryland peak. State Health Department data show year to date cases equal the 1932 record of 45. Lab tests needed for diagnosis as symptoms resemble typhoid and grippe. Pasteurized milk remains germ free. Since 1927 Maryland reported 3380 cases, concentrated in several counties. Washington County’s Dr. Ross Cameron notes long-term cases in his district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
C. E. Halhday
Halliday
Haseen
Mark F. Wels
Whalliday
Allegvany
Baltimore
Marford
Talbot
Montgomery
Washington
Ross Cameron
Washington County
President Approves WPA Allotment for Dorchester Drainage Project
Congressman T Alan Goldsborough reports the President has approved a WPA grant of 2760 dollars to clear deepen and widen a drainage ditch along Hudson Branch from Black Water River to Cambridge Church Creek Road in Dorchester County near Church Creek. The land use project on private property uses easements and benefits the public. Dorchester County Commissioners sponsor the project with a 894 dollar local contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Alan Goldsborough
Hudson Branch
Black Water River
Cambridge Church Creek Road
Dorchester County
Church Creek
Goldsborough
Commissioners of
Besley to Seek Higher Budget for Maryland Forester
State Forester F W Besley said he will ask for a substantial budget increase for his department though he did not specify the amount. He noted Maryland spent 5 cents per acre for 2 223 000 acres of forest land while neighboring states spend more per acre. He cited CCC built towers and buildings raising total value to 205 but maintenance remains 800 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Besley
Mr. Besley
Maryland
Connecticut
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Civilian Conservation Corps
Besley
CCC
Appraisal Filed for Victor Lynn Transportation Assets
Receivers Charles A. McClure and Lee Webster Selfe filed in Salisbury Circuit Court an appraisal of 331 983 for the Victor Lynn Transportation Company including vessels Red Star Lines Inc and other assets. Real estate appraisal at 5 00 with wharf property. rolling stock valued at 3959. inventory covers equipment and property across multiple ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Lynn
Transportati A Companet, Inc
Charles A. McClure
Philadelphia
Lee Wabster Selfe
Salisbury
Red Star Lines, Inc
Red Star
Victor Linn Company
Cambridge
Baltimore
Clio
Henrietta Frances
Milford
Del
Wilmington
New York
Dover
Whites Haven
Mount Vernon
Scarce Berries Threaten Eastern Shore Holly Harvest
District Forester N. H. Fritz reports a berry shortage across the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland reducing holly quality for decorations. Only about one in ten trees have good berry growth, likely cutting seasonal income from roughly 150000 dollars. Wreathmakers may rely on artificial berries due to the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Fritz
Fritz
Maryland
Virginia
Dorchester County
Communicable Diseases Reported in Dorchester County
Week ending November 24 records one diphtheria case on Carabridge Road in Dorchester County plus other unspecified diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester County
Carabridge RD
Christmas Seal Sale Announced by Maryland Tuberculosis Association
About 30 million Christmas seals were mailed to Maryland residents to fund antituberculosis work. The Maryland Tuberculosis Association marks its 32nd year of selling seals, which support free chest clinics, research, X rays, tuberculin tests, and a children's sanitarium at Claiborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Maryland Tuberculosis Association
Claiborne
William B. Matthews
Maryland ‘Tuberculosis Association
Matthews
United States
Cambridge High School Buries Season With Loss To Wilmington
Cambridge High School football ends its season with a Thanksgiving defeat by Wilmington's strong squad. The Cambridge lineup featured multiple standout passes but could not overcome Wilmington’s faster, heavier team. The score and referee details are listed with injuries noted as aiding Cambridge’s return to football in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge High School
Wilmington
Vocational
Cambridge
Robert Weygand
John Mace
L. G. Windsor
L. G. Dennis
L. E. Willey
L. E. Austine
P.—R. @. Bramble
R. G. Davis
L. T. Davis
R. E. Smith
R. EB
Keller
Darden
H. Linesman
Adams
H. Porter
Salisbury Group Pushes Speed for Wicomico River Dredging
A Salisbury delegation met Col. William A. Johnson in Baltimore to press ahead with dredging the Wicomico River at a project cost of 215000. The War Department said it will bid the 25 mile project once rights of way and dumping areas are provided and oyster beds along the route are removed. The government will not be liable for damages to adjacent properties from the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
William A. Johnson
Baltimore
Wicomico River
War Department
Johnson
Maryland exceeds PWA quota with 3.76 million extra
Maryland received 8.76 million for 49 projects, about 15 000 more than its 6.37 million quota based on unemployment and local needs. A regional bulletin notes allocations reflect population, municipal needs, timing, and applicant activity, with states in Region No 1 varying shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
PWA
M. “. Gil Unre
New York
Baltimore
FWA
Connecticut
Veeware
Hampson
New Jersey
Shode Island
Vermont
Marin
Massachusetts
Pennsylvers
Diocese of Easton to Elect Bishop in December Convention
The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Easton sets December 13 for a convention to elect a Bishop of Easton to succeed the resigning Right Rev George W Davenport. The convention meets in Trinity Cathedral Easton with Rev Metherland presiding after the Communion. Credential slips go to lay delegates for the election. A recessed session will reconvene February 1 to elect a successor.
Lyons-Hubbard Wedding in Baltimore at Starr M P Church
Mrs Naomi Brown Hubbard and Rev William Kenneth Lyons married at noon Thanksgiving Day in Baltimore with Rev R Y Nicholson officiating. Bridesmaids include Miss Elva Brown. best man James Bollinger. Couple to spend two weeks in Florida then reside at 1938 Thirty-fifth St NW Washington. Lyons son of Oscar Lyons and the late Mrs Lyons. Mrs Lyons’s parents Omar and Mrs Brown of Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Brown Hubbard
William Kenneth Lyons
Mount Tabor Methodist Protestant Church
Washington
Starr M. P. Church
Baltimore
R. Y. Nicholson
Iielating
Elva Brown
James Bollinger
Lyons
Florida
Omar Brown
Cambridge
Legislators Favor Higher Taxes on Amusements and Luxuries
A survey of the 1989 Maryland Legislature shows strong support for higher taxes on luxuries and amusements, with near unanimous opposition to gross receipts or sales taxes. Delegates and senators favor a balanced budget, with some proposing income and real estate taxes, while others seek throttling spending and maintaining the current state income tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Maryland
Leon A. Rubenstein
Dem
Virth
Baltimore City
Mr. Rubenstein
John B. Funk
Brunswick
New
Frederick County
Clifford Friend
Garrett Counry Republiccan
Friend
Reorganization of Conservation Setup In Maryland Proposed
Officials of the Outdoor Life federation promote a plan to reorganize Maryland conservation. The program ties state and national efforts, places the University of Maryland and Health and Education departments in key roles, and creates a six member unpaid commission to oversee five divisions including fisheries and pollution control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Outdoor Life Federation
Conservation Department
State Department of Health
Departent of
Education
University of Maryland
State Board of Health
State Department of Education
Universiy of Maryland
Department of Education
Conservation Commission
Game and Inland Fisheries
Chesapeake Bay and Tidewater Fisheries
Biollgical Laboratory
Educational Division
Pollution Board
Annapolis
V Conservation Commission
Federation
Sportsmen Again Seek Law Barring Bass Sale in Maryland
The Maryland conservation effort to ban commercial bass fishing moves to the 1939 Legislature. The plan, backed by the State Game and Fish Protective Association, would prohibit bass sales, set a July 1 to November 30 season, and limit daily catches to ten, with stock by the Conservation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
The
Conservation Commission
State Game and Fish Protective Association
Tidewater
Iteso
Potomac River
Hancock
Williamsport
Shepherdstown
Brunswick
Great Falls
Frederick
Carroll
Dorchester County Older Youth Council Meeting Postponed
The Dorchester County Older Youth Council meeting set for Friday December 2 is postponed to Tuesday December 7 at 7 30 P M. The session will be in the Cambridge courthouse old extension service offices to avoid a conflict with the high school Variety Show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester County
Older Youth Council
Extension Service
Cambridge
Firemen To Give Extra Protection In Cambridge
Rescue Fire Company volunteers provide extra on duty firefighters from December 1 to March 3 to speed response to fires. At least two active men will be on shift nightly to reduce response time and improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rescue Firec Company
Cambridge
Channey
Rescue Fire Company
Fire College
University of Maryland
O Conor to Leave Maryland Attorney General Post Dec 20
Herbert R. O Conor will step down as Maryland Attorney General on December 20 when William C. Walsh is sworn in as the new AG. O Conor plans a three week layoff before returning January 11 to become Governor, while drafting his annual message, inaugural address, and appointment list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert R. O Conor
William C. Walsh
Cumberland
Maryland Court of Appeals
Nice
Wash
O’conor
Maryland
O Conor
General Assembly
Peoyile
Public Service Commission
Duck Drowned After Oyster Snaps Shut in Choptank
Capt. Amos Creighton of Maryland's conservation patrol recalls a duck diving for a fish in the Choptank River. The oyster opened to feed, closed on the duck's bill, pulled its head underwater, and the drowning duck surfaced no more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Creighton
Maryland
Conservation Patrol
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Salisbury Group
Diocese of
Easton
Lyons — Hubbard
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