Future city highways and traffic free streets envision
The New York Times editorial on speed cites Moses and MacDonald guiding a twenty year federal plan to reduce urban congestion. It forecasts a future with no traffic intersections and pedestrians crossing by levels, belt conveyors cutting truck traffic, and rural roads using photo electric sensors to guide cars. Garages below homes and per building parking spots.
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The
New York Times
New York
Robert Moses
Moses
National Capital
Thomas H. MacDonald
United States Bureau of Public Roads
MacDonald
Canada Must Not Be Dragged Into Foreign Wars
The piece cites Prime Minister Mackenzie King opposing conscription in Europe and argues against U.S. entry into another world war. It warns leaders pushing involvement, recalls Senator Norris on peace terms, and quotes Wilson on wartime mobilization and postwar governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Mackenzie King
Europe
Congress
Norris mm
America
Wilson
Frank Cobb
Senate Debates Peace or War Standards in Neutrality Law
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee weighs future neutrality rules with two core questions. Should one man, the President, hold power to enter foreign war, and must we avoid repeating World War policies. The Thomas Amendment would empower a presidential designation of aggressor and curb trade, while the Pittman Amendment would allow cash and carry arms sales to both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Tryig
Pittman
England
France
Japan
Nye, Bone and Clark
Congress
Roosevelt
China
Washington
Congress must act on railroad reform now
The Bucyrus Telegraph Forum says Congress should settle the railroad problem this session, criticizing past handouts and urging a comprehensive program. It cites the Association of American Railroads and a March 8 bill by Representative Lea, calling for user-pays, rate reform, carge line closure, and consolidation under regulatory approval. Congress must do its duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucyrus
Ohio
Telegraph Forum
Congress
Association of American Railroads
Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lea
America
Public and Private Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority
The article assesses TVA investigations in Washington showing both support and critique of public ownership. It notes government role in power development over two decades, from Wilson to Hoover and then Roosevelt, expanding public activity and regulatory reach. It argues dual ownership will persist, with competition not harming the public and private firms now sharing the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley Authority
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Harding
Coolidge
Hoover
Roosevelt
Intel
John Q
Observance of Boys and Girls Week Expected to Grow
National committee chair John L. Griffith says observance April 29 to May 6 will be broader this year with participation from The American Legion 4-H Rotary Kinames Knights of Columbus Lions and many others. Millions may participate in parades pageants exhibitions health and civic events as communities plan activities stressing youth development family responsibility and patriotism. Details for local observances will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John L. Griffith
American Legion
Rotary Clubs
Griffith
Kinames
Knights of Columbus
Lions, Exchange
Order of DeMolay
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Rotary Club
New York City
Farm Plan Aims to Help Caroline Farmers in AAA Program
Caroline County farmers can receive firsthand guidance on applying the 1930 AAA program via farm plans, explained by Martin C. Voss, chair of the County AAA Committee. Committeemen will meet individually to tailor farm plans detailing soil-depleting allotments, soil-building practices, payment rates, deductions, and credit, guiding each farmer through 1939 program participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Martin C. Voss
Voss
AAA
Tris Speaker Sees Sandlot Baseball as Check to Crime
Tris Speaker former big league outfielder advocates sandlot baseball to curb juvenile crime. He notes declines of up to 35 percent in neighborhoods where schools he and Lew Fonseca ran kept boys in classes and engaged in baseball in Chicago Boston and other cities. In Cleveland Eliot Ness supports amateur baseball as a force for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris Speaker
Lew Fonseca
White Sox
Chicago
Boston
Speaker
Cito
Cleveland
Ohio
Eliot Ness
Sunday Church Notices April 16 Services
Church School at 9 45 supervised by James A Wise with classes for all ages Morning worship at 1015 Post Easter sermon Epworth League at 615 p m Evening worship at 730 with music and sermon Prayer service Wednesday 730 p m Denton M P Church April 16 Morning service Prayer 630 p m Christian Endeavor led by Charles Dersem 615 Bible Portrait Timothy 738 Evening service Channels of Blessing Ridgely Church of the Brethren service 11 am Leese to preach Ridgely 730 Evening Masses in Denton and Ridgely St Elizabeth Denton 10 o clock St Benedict Ridgely 830
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Wise
Epworth League
Denton
Christian Endeavon
Charles Dersem
Timothy
Church of the Brethren
Wm. McDaniel
Milton
Del
Leese
Ridgely
Church of
Governor OConor Accepts Goldsborough Resignation from Congress
Governor Herbert R. O Conor accepts the resignation of Honorable T Alan Goldsborough as Representative from Maryland First District. He pays tribute to Goldsborough’s long zealous public service and wishes him happiness in his judicial career in a letter dated April 8, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert R. O'Conor
T. Alan Goldsborough
Congress
Maryland
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C
Goldsborough
American Congress
Ridgely Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Changes
Mr. James Walker recovers from a rest and hopes to resume work next week. Fred Flounders and family visited McDonagh's with Fred Jun cie. Arlington N J residents Wilson Jackson and his mother Emma Jackson visited. Ridgely Grange moved meetings from Reformed Church to the Fire House. Hazel Lynch and Jack Wilson of Goldey's were home for Easter. Elinor Taylor of Preston spent holidays with her father Frank Taylor. Mrs Ronald Lane and Miss Mary Land traveled to Easton. Mrs John Thomas returned from a Philadelphia visit. Mr and Mrs James Wilson hosted Robert Spear of Wilmington. Lula Meredith and Marion Stoops drove to Wilmington. Thelma Bowman of Salisbury Normal School spent Easter at home. Gabrielle Saulsbury returned to Western Maryland College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walker
Wis
Fred Flounders
Fred Juncie
McDonagh’s
Wilson Jackson
Arlington
N. J
Emma Jackson
Ridgely Grange
Hazel Lynch
Jack Wilson
Goldey’s
Elinor Taylor
Preston
Frank Taylor
Ronald Lane
Mary Land
Easton
John Thomas
Philadelphia
James Wilson
Robert Spear
Wilmington
Lula Meredith
Marion Stoops
Thelma Bowman
Salisbury Normal School
Gabrielle Saulsbury
Western Maryland College
General Assembly
Public Service Commissioners
Albert G. Towers
Ridgely
Maryland Agricultural College
Denton
Daniel Hubbard
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Elkton
H. T. Quigg
Burraville
J. T. Price
Cambridge
S. N. Pilchard
Concord
G. S. Thomas
H. A
Hickman and Epworth
M. W. Marine
Hurlock
A. W. Goodhand
Milford
W. R. Mowbray
Milton
Z. H. Webster
W. H. Briggs
Seaford
O. E. Jones
Centreville
J. R. Bickling
Chestertown
L. E. Barrett
Church Hill
J. L. Sparklin
Coirdava
Harry Taylor
W. L. White
Greensboro
T. C. Smoot
Henderson
W. N. Conway
Willsboro
W. F. Dawson
Marydel
W. M. McCann
W. E. Habbart
Charles W. Wright
Baltimore
Caroline
Carole County
Melville
Adams Landing
Ova C. Garey
Jane Redden
Bonnie Morgan
Rachel Jeffries
E. W. Breeding
Elva Perry
Charles Hobbs
Marriott Redden
B. L. Topping
Marshall Gantt
James Garey
William P. Chaffinch
Anna Louise
Charles Edgar Warburton
William Warburton
Exuston Gazette
J. Lee Covey
San Francisco
California
Florence V. Trice
Manlius S. Trice
Federalsburg
Church Home Hospital
Mt. Olivet
Harley Coulbourn
John W. Coulbourn
Wheatley
Coulbouin
Maryland Methodist Protestant Conference
John S. Bowers
J. A. Wright
C. M. Cullum
G. J. Hill
W. R. Graham
H. E. Norris
J. R. Gaar
W. H. Litsinger
C. M. Elderdice
J. Burdette
Cieenwood
E. L. Rice
Harrington
J. M. Holmes
B. A. Bryan
Queen Anne
J. R. Wright
W. F. Towers
Johns
G. W. Towers
H. R. Towers
Raymond Deen
Cleveland Henry
Hutchinson Trice
Anna Wilkins
Herbert Hammond
Hackett Morgan
Fred Trice
Lillian Townes
Norman Trice
Eva Freed
Charlie Bartell
J. R. Downes
Tuckahoe Neck
Alex. Jackson
Tuckahoe Creek
Hillsboro
Rowe
Jackson
Card Of Thanks For Thoughtful Consideration
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for support shown by friends after the death of husband and father John Meredith. Mrs Netlie Meredith and family extend sincere thanks for words deeds and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meredith
Netlie Meredith
Blossom Time Across Mid-Atlantic Attracts Motorists
The Keystone Automobile Club projects a record Blossom Time as lovers of spring flowers travel through Maryland Delaware New Jersey Pennsylvania and nearby states. The Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester and other garden and flower events across the region are listed with dates from April into June for locations including Alexandria Philadelphia Dover and Pocono areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Keystone Automobile Club
Washington
Keystone
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Withington
Del
Longwood Gardens
Alexandria
Bridgeton
N. J
Del-Mar-Va
Valley Forge
Dover
Bear Mountain Park
N.Y
Philadelphia
Rittenhouse Square
Pocono Mountains
Allentown
Ashesie
N.C
Orphans Court Proceeds In Caroline County Session
The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges Handy Dennis and Foods. Administrations were granted on the estates of Sarah Martha Howard and Isaac N Willoughby. Bonds, notices to creditors, appraisers, and accounts of sales were filed and approved for multiple estates including John Meredith Parran T Russell Lewis H Trice and Joseph P Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Handy
Dennis
Foods
Sarah Martha Howard
Tate
Walter Howard
Ella N. Murphy
Harry Richardson
James W. Thawley
Dennis Werner
John Meredith
Notuce Meredith
Raymond Andrews
Mark Hignatt
Annie Laura Meredith
Parran T. Russell
Lewis H. Trice
Isaac N. Willoughby
Caroline Counts
Z. H. Stafford
J. Russell Carroll
Donald E. Jefferson
Everett Nuttle
Joseph P. Harris
Smithson couple hosts golden wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Worm attend a golden wedding anniversary Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. J. Hulfiger at a Federalsburg area home. Several visitors from Philadelphia Chester Concord Washington and Poplar Neck join local families for weekend and Easter greetings.
In Memory Baker Remembrance for John Tilghman Baker
In loving memory of John Tilghman Baker died April 18 1937 two years ago. The verse speaks of missing him and the lasting pain and lingering memory. Wife and Children publish a heartfelt tribute expressing enduring love and absence.
Twenty Five Years Ago at Centunia Theatre
A 1939 cinema roundup recalls the Centunia Theatre April 15 screenings. The Camera Daredevils headline a newsreel driven night, and Gene Autry debuts Polly Jenkins and her Plowboys in Man from Music Mountain at the Dentoma. Janet Gaynor and stars appear in The Young in Heart, while Burn Em Up O Connor previews the Indianapolis 500 with O Keefe and Path er and champions Meyer Mays Petilla Rex aiming for Memorial Day race competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centunia
20Th Century-Fox
Autry
Polly Jenkins
Plowboys
Gene Autry
Republic
Music Mountain
Dentoma Theatre
Gene
Hollywood
Janet Gaynor
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Paulette Goddard
David O. Selznick
Dentonia Theatre
Carleton
Fent
Douglas Fanbanks, Jr
Charlie Chaplin
O'Connor
Indianapolis
Dentonta Theatre
Dennis O'Keefe
Ceciltia Pather
M-G-M
Lews Meyer
Kelly Petilla
Rex
Mays
Jesse James Spectacular Hit At Ridgely Theatre
Ridgely Theatre audiences Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15, greeted the long awaited Darrs F Zanuck production Jesse James a Technicolor epic to tell the outlaw saga with dramatic flair. The week also features G men seriales and Miss Stanwyck Fonda romance with Mad Miss Manton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrs F
America
Republic
Columbia
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Trir
Ridgely Theatre
Satuday
Miss Manton
RKO Radio
Boethna Stanwycl
Henry Fonda Fonda
Stanusck
Fonda
Miss Stanwych
Dear Betty Health Advice Letter Encourages Better Lunch Habits
A health column from Mildred urges Betty to choose better school lunch options. She recalls old packed lunches, contrasts with modern healthy foods, and emphasizes milk, vegetables, fruit, and hot items. The writer signs off as devoted sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Mickle
Mildred
In Memoriam for Uncle Frank Murphy Died April 11, 1925
Irene Adanis Towers offers an In Memoriam for her uncle Frank Murphy who passed away fourteen years ago on April 11, 1925. The note acknowledges he is gone but not forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murphy
Irene Adanis Towers
Indecision and Unhappiness Note by Stanley Mills
A brief quotation marks the link between indecision and unhappiness attributed to Stanley Mills. The line presents a concise reflection on decision making and its impact on well being. It stands as a standalone thought rather than a news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Mills
Slats Diary by Oliver N Warren: A Week in School
Slats records a seven day slice of life with Ant Emmy, Ma, Pa, and siblings. He notes church, shopping, peddlers, Ma's birthday, a glove purchase, a joke about intellects, and plans to build a boat to float down the creek or pond with Jake and Blisters. The tone is rustic, humorous, and observational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unkel
Ant Emmy
Yung
Gulf of Mexico
Jake
Books You May Enjoy From Graham Watson list April picks
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck leads April sales potential and literary value. Bluewater by Warwick Deeping offers a popular love story for borrowers, while The Runaway by Kathleen Norris remains in demand with its emotional tale of a woman torn by an unfaithful marriage. Harlequin House by Margery Sharp provides witty London whimsy. Flying Colours by G S Forester continues the Hornblower saga with suspense and action. Here Lies by Dorothy Parker is a May Literary Guild Pick, and Valedictory by McKinley Kantor presents a restrained evening in the life of Ty the retiring janitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steinbeck
Warwick Deeping
Ann
Mailoon
John
Rachael
Mnp
Bluewater
Kathleen Norris
Norris
Colliers
Harlequin House
Margery Sharp
London
G. S. Forester
Horatio Hornblower
Captain Hornblower
France
Hornblower
Literary Guild
May
Dorothy Parker
Parker
McKinley Kantor
Bugle Ann
In loving memory of George F Noble father
In loving memory of our dear father George F Noble who died April 15 1933 six years ago. Days of sadness still come over us with hidden tears that flow. Memory keeps you near though you died six years ago. Not forgotten father dear nor shall you ever be. Missed by daughters Carrie and Lina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Noble
Father
Hns
Carrie
Lina
Be Ye Strong and Unafraid of Your Work Reward
A historic devotional verse from II Chronicles 15 7 urging strength and steadfast effort, promising reward for determined labor and perseverance in faithful duty. The text emphasizes resilience and steadfastness in service.
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Methodist Episcopal Church, LL
Burrsville
Roh. Thawley
Robert Garett
John Thawley
R. OH. Stafford
Emma Harrington
Clarence Dawson
Brown Thawley
John Thaslesy
Edgar Blades
Olaf Smith
American Corner
Paul McCoy
G. L. Blades
Dean Fountain
Chester
Mroo
C. N. Fountain
George Parker
Camden
Marcus Hook
N. Fountain
Lulu Pusey
Rachel James
Edwin Baker
Smithson
Joseph Worm
J. Hulliger
Nilton Watts
Little Son
Harvey Engle
Fred Quidas
A. Felha
Jack Reese
Edna Wright
A. McCarty
Charlie Perry
C. Truitt
J. Taft
F. Pinger
HH. Mundt
Poplar Neck
Merrill Rhodes
Jesse James
OUR Health Forum
Memoriam
Oliver N. Warren
Emmy
SS. S
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