Newton to Offer Newrain Irrigation Equipment Here
O A Newton & Son Company of Bridgeville Delaware will offer a new line of Newtons Newrain sprinkler irrigation equipment. Kenneth W Baker sales manager noted the Newrain line includes couplers fittings valves and aluminum pipe by Alcoa and Reynolds. Handley Marine Hopperstead and S L Hopperstead bring irrigation system experience to sales service and distribution across Maryland Delaware New Jersey Pennsylvania and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Newton & Son Company
Bridgeville
Del
Newton’s “Newrain
Kenneth W. Baker
Newton’s
Newton
Alcoa
Reynolds Metals
Skinner and
Rainbird
Hale, Gorman-Hupp
Weinman
Arthur Handley
Hand
Ley
Jesse Marine
Newton's
Marine
S. L. Hopperstead
Hopperstead
University of Delaware
Agricultural Chemicals
B. F. Goodrich Chemical Co
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Baker
Newton Irrigation Specialists
Rotary Activities Noted In The Second Quadrennium
The Denton Journal describes a Denton Rotary year as "an interesting meeting" with dinner at seven ty five cents. Mrs Underwood spoke on childhood memories titled I Remember to Rotarians and their wives. Dr H A Brown Dunning, Baltimore, spoke of growing up on the Eastern Shore and his mercurochrome formula. Rotary expanded into community projects, aided by a widened causeway, street and school improvements, and helped keep the Railroad Bridge in service amid a Public Service Commission fight. The piece praises Rotary service as invaluable to Denton and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRA
Denton
H. A. Brown Dunning
Hynson, Wescott and Dunning
Baltimore
Rotary
Public Service Commission
John E Towers Burned To Death Near Federalsburg
John E Towers died in a house fire near Federalsburg with rheumatism cited as a contributing factor. Fire chief Thomas McCrea estimated losses at 2000 for the home and 1000 for the contents. Survived by wife, son, and eight other Federalsburg relatives. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Williamson Funeral Home. Interment in Smithson Cemetery near Preston.
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Ting
Thomas McCrea
Federalsburg Fire Department
Mr. Towers
J. Ellwood Towers
Milton G. Towers
Nettie Whitby
Geo. A. Towers
Helen
Kerslake Elected Tri-County District Chairman
James C. Pyle presented the Eagle Award to Sea Explorer Jerry Kyle of Easton, noting the Eagle is Scouting’s highest honor and carries responsibilities to the movement and fellow Scouts. Dr. Thomas G. Pullen spoke on youth work, followed by blessings and services led by local clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Pyle
del- Mar-Va
Jerry Kyle
John Kyle
Easton
Pyle
Horace M. Morgan
Thomas G. Pullen
Pullen
Joseph Anthony
Centreville
Junior Auxiliary Social With Mrs James Wright
The Junior Auxiliary invites friends to an afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs James Wright with Miss Ann Bryant contact for tickets. Saturday afternoon is ideal for those free, or Friday evening for couples, with early ticket purchase advised to assure entry and support a worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Bryant
Lived in Federalsburg Past Three Years
The subject had resided in Federalsburg for the last three years, establishing roots in the town while proceeding with ongoing affairs. Details about prior residence or circumstances beyond the three-year stay are not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Card of Thanks for Support After Hospital Stay
I thank our friends and relatives for their cards and visits. Grateful for blood donors who gave blood while my husband was a patient at Milford Memorial Hospital. Appreciation to the Harrington Fire Co. for the use of their ambulance. Mrs. Howard Hopkins, R. D. Harrington, Del.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Memorial Hospital
Harrington Fire Co
Howard Hopkins
R. D. Harrington
Del
Southern States board meeting reports record six month gains
W T Steele Jr of Richmond presented at the Denton regional meeting that farmers in the six state area used the Southern States Co operative more than ever in the first half of 1954 55 with total service volume at 72 919 946 up from 65 903 990 prior year. Fiber fertilizer seed and petroleum volumes rose with 63 cooperative members and advisory board directors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern States
W. T. Steele, Jr
Richmond
Denton
Steele
Southern States Cooperative Community Advisory Boards
Community Club to Meet April 1 Election Officers
Miss Nettie Taylor of the Enoch Pratt Library and Miss Nettie B Taylor will speak at the Community Club meeting today. Mrs K T Keverngain urges all members to attend the annual officer election and committee chairmen will report on the past year’s work. Mrs Alan Armstrong, librarian, has a engaging program planned with a color film “Books and People” presented by Miss Taylor, director of Library Extension Service for the state. Hostesses include Mrs Percy Bittle Mrs Jonathan L Hughes Sr Mrs John Brown Mrs Lee Wyatt Mrs Jay Kitchen Mrs Fed Lapham Mrs James Depew Mrs Sam Mellits Miss Mary E Hobbs and Miss Louise Dukes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Armstrong
Nettie B. Taylor
Enoch Pratt Library
Percy Bittle
Jonathan L. Hughes, Sr
John Brown
Lee Wyatt
Jay Kitchen
Fed. Lapham
James Depew
Sam Mellits
Mary E. Hobbs
Louise Dukes
Short Course Club Names Committees At Meeting
At the Spring Luncheon of Caroline County Short Course Club held at the 20th Century Club House Preston Miss Dorothy Emerson lectured on What Makes A Home stressing heart based home beauty and homemaker Bible reading Mrs Kennard Holden and Mrs E Edward Carney modeled dresses Committees for Short Course were named including party refreshment and party entertainments led by Mrs Wm Cooper and Mrs Kennard Holden Sr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Preston
Dorothy Emerson
Mary
Martha
Jesus
Wm. Cooper
Kennard Holden Sr
Also Mentioned on This Page
John E. Towers
Kerslake
Tri- County
James Wright
Denton Manufacturing Co
Fifth and Gay Streets
Southern States Board
Holden
Turkington
Lowe
George Lowe
K. T. Keverngain
Salisbury
Cooper
Mattress Sale
Cooper Furniture Co
Cooper's
Oline
Auvard
Florist Telegraph Deliv
Ery Association
Second St
Benjamin
Ness
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