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Newspaper
Cambridge Tribune
Location
Cambridge, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1942
Page
4
The local Red Cross in the Woman's Club building seeks volunteers for sewing dresses blouses and other garments and knitting men's and women's sweaters helmets and many items. With 850 yards of shirt material arriving this week hundreds can work to support the war effort and refugees.
University of Maryland Extension Service horticulture specialist Wal ter Ballard explains transplant shock arises from root soil break and is worsened by dry winds and sun. He recommends potting small seedlings under controlled conditions and planting under cloudy skies with ample moisture to minimize growth checks.
The grand jury report favors continuation of work and urges repairs at the Court House. It cites peeling paint in the Register of Wills private office, long neglected upkeep, and a badly worn ceiling in the Circuit Court Room, urging prompt action. Signed April 28, 1942 by Chairman Charles W. Pattison and committee members.
A local company accused by the Department of Justice could be shut down, risking hundreds of local jobs. The final ruling may also curb access to popular household goods in town, affecting shoppers and workers alike.
Howard I Chapelle a noted shore boat builder argued small Chesapeake Bay yards lack government work due to onerous specifications. He urged simpler production friendly designs for barge and light auxiliary craft, noting minimal equipment and less skilled labor could still meet needs.
Promotional ad for S. H. Jones at 8. H. Jones Store in Church Creek Maryland selling beef and groceries cheap. It lists hats, candy, shirts, paint, flour, books by S. H. Jones and flower bulbs with prices and a call to return for a bag of Jones Best flour.
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