Roosevelt’s Last Journey Home Draws Universal Respect
The nation mourns Franklin Delano Roosevelt as he travels home in solemn tribute. People across the country express grief and praise his leadership during a world at war, with emphasis on his dignity and the dignified, simple observances surrounding his passing. The article notes the enduring impact of his final address on Jefferson and the global reverence shown by war-weary citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Hyde Park
United States
Republic
Jefferson
America
Denton Sailors In Italy Meet Old Schoolmate Aboard Navy Ship
Service letters from New Guinea and Italy detail Robert Lane and Lt. (jg) Robert Hooper Thachey meeting by chance on a Philippine Sea voyage. Robert Lane reports promotions, pay, ice cream on ship, and longing for home Denton. Letters mention Naples Pisa Florence and Easter in Italy, with notes on brothers and Denton friends.
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New Guinea
Pfe
Paul S. Thawley
Denton
Philippines
Paul
J. G
Robert Hooper Thachey
Service Shorts Earl Lewis Krabill Sets Flight Hour Record
Earl Lewis Krabill of the U S Naval Air Station Patuxent River Md was part of the Service Test plane crew that logged 103 6 flying hours in seven consecutive days. The accelerated field test of early production service type aircraft included six gunnery missions seven bombing missions and twenty six search missions with the aircraft flown continuously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Lewis Krabill
U. S. Naval Air Station
Patuxent River
Unspecified Air Service Flights Draw Local Attention
Four pilots operate on a twenty four hour basis under accelerated field service tests. A flight over the Eastern Shoe dipped low over Krabill's Denton home, leaving Mr and Mrs Havel Krabill puzzled by the stunt. Major and Mrs Lloyd B Knouse visited Mr and Mrs K W Short, coming from Wilmington where they stayed with Mrs Knouse's parents Reverend and Mrs W D Short. The former Miss Elizabeth Short, now Mrs Knouse, taught in Denton and Greensboro schools before marrying in November 1940 and moving to Hawaii with her husband. She has returned to the States and rejoined him at the Air Depot in Gadsden, Alabama, with plans to return there soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Denton Journal
Buddy
Wilson
Denton
Archie Horner
Robert Lane
Krabill
Havel Krabill
Lloyd B. Knouse
K. W. Short
Wilmington
Gadsden
Ala
Social Security Board Aids Privacy Of Account Numbers
A Salisbury Maryland Social Security Board office explains that birth place age and parental names collected for an account number card are confidential and will be released only as required for proper administration. It advises showing the card to an employer then keeping it safely at home and to contact the Salisbury office for further information.
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Social Security Board
Office
The
Salisbury
Social Security Board Manager Here Tuesday in Denton
Norman P. Foster, manager of the Salisbury Field Office, will visit Denton on Tuesday April 24 and be available for interviews at the Post Office at 2 p.m. Local residents may seek guidance on Social Security matters during this attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman P. Foster
Salisbury Field
Social Security Board
Denton
In Memoriam John Parris Remembrance Note
In sad but loving remembrance of my husband John Parris who died April 26 1940. I sit alone in evening shadows and feel a longing for you to come home. By his wife.
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John Parris
Homemakers Club Notes and New Group Formed
The Ma Marydel Homemakers Club met at Mrs. T Henry Davis home on Thursday April 22 with fifteen members present. Minutes read and approved. Four dollars donated to the Red Cross. Ten bed-side bags for soldiers sent to Denton. Pollyanna Sisters exchanged gifts. A second meeting set for May at Mrs Laura Glass home. Meanwhile Henderson community organized a Homemakers Club, electing Mrs Bertha James president and Mrs Harvey Thompson secretary. Meetings focus on gardening canning and food projects. A new member Mrs L Van Schick joined. sunshine committee sent fruit and cards to Mrs Prager. Total social proceeds were $30.55. Meeting adjourned. hostesses were Mrs Annie McCarty and Mrs Fred Birth.
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Ma Marydel Homemakers Club
T. Henry Davis
Hodgeson
Thelma Heather
Ecub
Red Cross
Denton
Pollyanna
Laura Glass
Fummerreddi
Mrs. Scotten
Henderson
Earl Thompson
Bertha James
Harvey Thompston
James
C. G. Crouse
C. van Sehick
L. van Schick
Sunshine Committee
Prager
Annie McCarty
Fred Birth
Greensboro 4-H Club reports varied spring projects
The Greensboro 4-H Club, with about thirty girls, met on April 11 in the school for the third meeting. Officers include President Helen Bortsey and Secretary Nancy Earheart. Members nurture victory gardens, poultry and food production, with one calf and 60 chicks, plans for 200 turkeys, tomatoes, canning as a major summer project. The Smithson Homemakers Club met April 4 at Smithson community house, led by President Mrs. C. Van Schick, opening with song and prayer, roll call on soybeans and protection topics.
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Greensboro
4-H Club
Helen Bortsey
Phyllus Shively
Nancy Earheart
Olive Allan
Victory Gardens
Smithson Homemakers Club
Smithson Community House
C. van Schick
Goldsboro 4-H Club Elects Officers at April Meeting
The Goldsboro 4-H Club elected officers at the regular meeting held in the school on April 10. Barbara Tuneff was chosen president, Edward Ross vice president, Betty Earheart secretary, and Joseph Germick treasurer. Reports were given on gardening, poultry, and dairying projects. The group began learning the National 4-H Songs Dreaming and The Ploughing Song.
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Goldsboro
4-H Club
Barbara Tuneff
Edward Ross
Betty Earheart
Joseph Germick
Henderson 4-H Club Holds April Meeting at School
The regular Henderson 4-H Club meeting was held in the school on April 10 with President Jimmy Pippin presiding. Roll call named three garden vegetables. John Carter spoke on feeding chicks. the group sang America and planned to learn the Girls National 4-H Song Dreaming next meeting with Mrs. Crouse assisting.
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Henderson 4-H
Jimmy Pippin
John Carter
America
Antique Sale and Show by Federalburg Woman's Club
The Woman's Club of Federalburg holds an Antique Sale and Show in the club house on April 24 to 26. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, closing April 26 at 5 p.m. Luncheon served 11:30 to 2. Mrs W E Lennon chairs the event with club members helping. Exhibitors from Peninsula towns and New Jersey attend. A large collection of furniture, china, glassware, and bric a brac will be for sale.
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Woman’s Club of
Federalburg
W. E. Lennon
Peninsula
New Jersey
In memory of my daddy Herbert Hudson
In memory of my daddy Herbert Hudson who died April 26 1948 Your heart was the truest in all the wide world Your love the best to recall For no one on earth can take your place You are still the dearest of all Daughter Mavin.
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Herbert Hudson
Mavin
W S C S met in April with social and prayer notes
Preston local W S C S met April 11 in the Sunday School room with vice president A W Strickland presiding. Mrs Strickland led devotional on We Acknowledge Thee to Be Lord and Mrs Russell Marker read the opening prayer. Members gave roll call, social duty by Carmine and Noble, reading on Home Decorating, then games. News items include births, visits, moves, and visits across towns.
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A. W. Strickland
G. ©. Carmine
Lee Noble
Circle No. 2
Carmine
Sp I Ije
Robert M. Harper
Thomas Robert
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Max Chambers
Washington
Marjorie Anne
North Carolina
J. Phil Wright
Choptank
Alfred Bradley
Wright
Albert Beevers
Charles Dean
Manville Arnie
H. W. Temple
Detroit
Mich
Ella
C. B. Harrison
Clayton Taylor
Marian Taylor
Dover
E. T.moore
C. M. Turner
Salisbury
Emalene Wright
Seaford
Wm. Rieck
William
John Spence
J. K. LeCompte
John Noble
C. F. Noble
Milford
Card of Thanks to Denton Fire Company
Mr and Mrs Lester Stafford thank the Denton Volunteer Fire Company for their quick response to a fire at their farm shortly after midnight on Friday the 13th.
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Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Lester Stafford
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Germany
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G. H. Rue
Old-Age Survivors Insurance
Memoriam
Homemakers’ “Corner
Cooper Furniture Co
Denton, Maryland
Preston
Joe Marsh
Dee
Jane Cuppers
Little Sue
Jane
United States Brewers Foundation
ANKS
American Bankers Association
Denton National Bank
Maryland
Member
Federal Reserve System
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