Backing for postwar farming and local business ties
The article cites Secretary Wickard on farming as the backbone of local business and urges closer cooperation among farmers, merchants, and labor. It notes plans for 500,000 new family farms after the war, 300,000 new farms, and major irrigation and drainage projects, urging veterans to connect with agricultural agents and join community efforts to raise soil fertility and adopt labor-saving tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Wickard
Department
Bureau of Economics
Columbia Basin
Washington
Mississippi Delta
Maryland March traffic fatalities dip with city deaths rise
Maryland logged 911 traffic accidents in March with 129 killed and 438 injured. Baltimore City accounted for 627 crashes, 9 deaths and 269 injuries, while the counties saw 284 crashes with 20 deaths and 169 injuries. The state shows a 12.2 percent rise in fatalities for the first quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore City
Calvert
Caroline
Dorchester
Queen Anne
St. Mary’s
Somerset
Talbot
Worcester
Kent County
O’conor
Maryland Traffic Safety Commission
Wounded Federalsburg soldier writes home from Germany
In a wartime message dated April 5 1945 Pfe Philip E Breeding son of Mr and Mrs Fred Breeding Federalsburg reports he was wounded in the right leg and stomach in Germany a Red Cross letter explains he was treated by a medic and taken to hospital and surgery followed by assurance he is safe and not in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Breeding
Federalsburg
Pfe
Philip E. Breeding
Germany
Red Cross
War Department
Soldier Wounded In Battle Sends Hopeful Letter
A wounded serviceman writes from a hospital about losing a leg to save his life. He reassures his mother that he is recovering, expects to use an artificial limb, and believes he will walk again. He asks her not to feel too bad and promises to write once able to sit up.
Service Shorts Pfc Harvey Turpin Returns From European Duty
Pfc Harvey Turpin of the Quartermaster Corps has come back after 19 months overseas in the European Theatre aboard the U S Hospital Ship Thistle. He is temporarily at Stark General Hospital before transfer for definitive treatment. Home is in Denton. Frank D Zeigler of the Merchant Marine made an overnight visit to his parents, Mr and Mrs F D Zeigler, the first of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Harvey Turpin
Quartermaster Corps
U. S
Thistle
Stark General Hospital
Army Hospital
Denton
Ens
Frank D. Zeigler
The
Merchant Marine
Mrs
F. D. Zeigler
Homemakers Corner at Unity Club Meeting
Unity Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Lee Wyatt's home on Wednesday afternoon April 18 with new president Mrs. William Gardner Jr. presiding. Eleven members and one visitor attended. Talks covered 4-H Club work, poultry, sewing and cooking projects, and child care program notes. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Homemakers Club
Lee Wyatt
William Gardner Jr
Maryland University
Gardner
Clifton Crouse
D. Ralph Horsey
Tuckahoe Homemakers Club Meeting Minutes
The group met at Mrs. Melvin Brown's home on April 5 with a demonstration on aprons. Members displayed dresses for a upcoming style show. Treasurer reported $42.87 balance. An auction of food raised $7. Proceeds added and the May meeting set for Mrs. Frank Covey's home with a May 16 gathering at Mrs. William Gardner Jr.'s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckahoe Homemakers Club
Melvin Brown
Frank Covey
Deaths of Mrs Emma Seiler at 51 in Denton church funeral
After a long illness Emma Seiler 51 wife of Michael Seiler died at her Williston area home Tuesday. German born she came to the U S as a young woman named Emma Muggenthaler. Surviving: husband three sons and three daughters four grandchildren and other relatives. Body at Blazejak home Denton until funeral at St Elizabeth’s church with burial at Holy Cross cemetery near Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Seiler
Emma Seiler
Williston
Germany
Emma Muggenthaler
Cpl
Albert F. Seiler
Europe
Michael
Joseph Seiler
Marie Seiler
Emma Blazejak
Denton
Anna Seiler
Wendel Seiler
Greensboro
Henry M. Blazejak
North Sixth Street
St. Elizabeth’s R. C. Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Obituary: W Dudley Biscoe of Harmony Maryland dies at 67
W Dudley Biscoe long time Caroline County resident dies at his Harmony home after weeks of illness. native of Millington Kent County he was 67. widower of Sadie E. Biscoe he leaves two children J Edward Biscoe and Edith N Burklew. Funeral at Harmony Methodist Church with Rev Gordon Given officiating. Interment Linchester Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Dudley Biscoe
Caroline County
Maryland
Harmony
Bisccoe
Millington
Kent County
James E. Biscoe
Sadie E. Biscoe
J. Edward Biscoe
Edith N. Burklew
Preston
Harmony Methodist Church
Gordon Given
Linchester
Death Notice Stella Newcomer Wife of W W Newcomer
Notice reports the death of Mrs Stella Newcomer wife of Mr W W Newcomer with details of familial ties and likely funeral arrangements to follow in the local newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Newcomer
W. W. New
Newcomer of Burbank Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Newcomer, formerly of Denton, died last Sunday at her home in California after a long illness. She and her husband lived near Denton for years before moving to California about twenty years ago. Survived by four sons Walker and Paul of Burbank Park, North Hollywood, and Lt. Donald Newcomer, U.S. Navy, of Burbank, with their father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
Burbank
Calif
Denton
N. Alameda Ave
Newcomer
California
Walker and
Paul
Burbank Park
North Hollywood
Donald Newcomer
U.S. N
Open April drive for United Nations Clothing Relief
Preston reports a former drug store at the corner of the Denton road will be open all April on Thursday afternoons from 2 to 4 p.m. to receive clothing and shoes for the United Nations Clothing Relief Drive. Readers urged to donate in good condition.
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Denton Road
United Nations
Local social rounds note visits and gatherings
Ton is visiting her sister Mrs. Clare Payne. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Nobie and family were in Baltimore a few days last week. Mrs. J. L. Gallagher entertained the contract club Wednesday evening.
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Katie Stevens
Beulah Donoho
Seaford
Emalene Wright
Mary Dowding
Washington
Herbert Jump
Easton
James Gallagher
Baltimore
Josephine Gallagher
Exmore
Preston
Federalsburg
G. C. Carmine
B. T. Robins
Bethel
Del
In Memoriam Reed for Jesse L Reed 1926
In memory of my father Jesse L Reed who died April 26 1926. It is a long time Father dear since God has called you home. You whom we loved went out of sight but never out of mind. You are cherished in the heart of those you left behind. Lovingly signed by Anna and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Jesse L. Reed
Father
Anna
Gems of Thought on Affections and Virtue
Beauty wealth or fame cannot meet the demands of affection and should not outweigh intellect goodness and virtue says Mary Baker Eddy in this reflective aphorism
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Prayer Blessing Promised By Righteous Desire
Mary Baker Eddy states that prayers born of hunger after righteousness are blessed by the Father and will not return void, implying spiritual efficacy for those seeking moral alignment and divine aid through prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Incorporated
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
AL Varulne Ucuulily
New England
N. H. Reds
West Denton
Hatchery
Homemakers
Wiliam Gardner Jr
Denton Pharmacy
Maurice E. Newnam & Son
S. Washington St. Easton
McCord Laundry
Marjorie McKenney
Centreville
Memoriam
Farm Bureau
Automobile—Life
F. E. Yeoman
Farm Bureau Insurance Companies
Columbus
Ohio
Market & Third Sts
Joe Marsh
Dick Newcomb
Bob Newcomb
Seward's Creek
Bob
South Pacific
Dad
Seward's
Seward’s Creek
United States Brewers Foundation
Carville Fleetwood Hardware
Rae
America
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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