Maryland Farm Front On Cooperative Wheat Support
Maryland farm news notes that growers cooperating with allotments qualify for 1950 wheat price supports. USDA announces 1949 turkey support prices with regional variations and August to December purchase periods. A record 532.14 million bushels of 1948 corn are under loan or purchase agreements, with Maryland using 250 thousand bushels stored on farms in 1948 under loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. Blandford
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
District of Columbia
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
ACA
Congress Notes Reflect on Veterans Pay and Hoover Birthday
The notes discuss proposed changes to World War I veterans compensation raising full or higher disability and death payments, boosting widows and dependent child benefits, and expanding service-connected benefits. Mentions a Hoover birthday tribute and praise for his public service, plus debates on the potato program and wartime excise taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Herbert Hoover
America
Brannan
National Potato Council
Ways and Means Committee
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
White House
McCormack
Unity Homemakers Picnic Report Continues
The Unity Homemakers Picnic closes with a shared meal and smiles from Mrs. Frank Ziegler, Mr. and Mrs. George Lowe, and other members. The next club meeting is set for Wednesday September 21 at 2 PM at Mrs. Lee Wyatt’s home with Mrs. Raymond Fifield assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ziegler
George Lowe
Will Towers
Agnes Case
Nora Craft
Thomas Turkington
Connie Allfather
T. R. Benson
Lee Wyatt
Raymond Fifield
Resolutions of Respect for Walter Sparklin
The Good Cheer Bible class notes the passing of Walter Sparklin beloved teacher for over twenty five years and a faithful attendee and counselor to the Bible class. Resolutions Committee led by Lonie Ramsdell expresses tribute and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Cheer
Walter Sparklin
Lonie Ramsdell
Resolutions Committee
Gems of thought from a kind heart fountain of gladness
A devotional verse attributed to Landor expounds a generous heart as a source of joy. It praises pure affection that forgets self, forgives wrongs, and expands love, shaping the world into smiles through generous conduct and gentle wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landor
Mary Baker Eddy
Crisfield Art and Industrial Fair Invite Sealed
Plans take shape for Crisfield second annual Art and Industrial Fair and Hard Crab Derby to be held September 15. Gov William Preston Lane has accepted the invitation to attend the event in Crisfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisfield
William Preston Lane
Adams Cross Roads Social Notes At Tolchester and Nearby
Miss Minnie Adams of Wilmington spent the weekend with her niece Mrs. Bar Robinson here. Mrs. Virginia Davidson and two children of Bear Delaware spent a few days with her mother here. Mrs. J Fred Seely entertained her brother last week. A large Bloomery picnic crowd gathered at Tolchester last Saturday and reported a good time. Mrs. J M Adams underwent surgery at Kent General Hospital last Thursday. We extend warm wishes for her early convalescence. Miss Bernice Adams and a Wilmington friend were weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. George Wheatley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Adams
Wilmington
Bar Robinson
Virginia Davidson
Bear
Delaware
Tolchester
J. M. Adams
Kent General Hospital
Bernice Adams
George Wheatley
Preston Area Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits
Mrs. Mary MacFarlane of Washington visits Mrs. Ella Harrison. Mrs. Katie Parker visits Mrs. Hattie LeCompte. Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Turnham of Newport News stay with Mr. and Mrs. L. Trice Jr. Mrs. Charles Leaverton of Cordova visits sister Mrs. J. L. Gallagher. Mrs. Clara Payne and daughter Mrs. Rachel Baylor visit Mr. and Mrs. Ben Willis of Yonkers. Mrs. Scott Waddell of Brownsburg spends days with Mrs. Hattie LeCompte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary MacFarlane
Washington
Ella Harrison
Katie Parker
Hattie LeCompte
D. K. Turnham
Newport News
Mary Noble
Ben Willis
Yonkers
Scott Waddell
Brownsburg
Ind
Local Social Notes From Ridgely and Vicinity
Miss Patricia A. Saulsbury of Wilmington spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs A W Saulsbury Sr. Miss Joy Hoffman of Easton was at home with her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Hoffman last Sunday. Harry Grubb of Trainor Pa was in Ridgely on Sunday. Mr and Mrs F L Slaughter and family spent Sunday at Bowers Beach and with Mrs Slaughter's parents Mr and Mrs Armour at Houston Del. Miss Grace Vernon Smith was in Wilmington on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia A. Saulsbury
Willmington
A. W. Saulsbury
Joy Hoffman
Easton
Elmer Hoffman
Harry Grubb
Trainor
Ridgely
F. L. Slaughter
Bowers Beach
Miss Ruth Dixon Teaches At The Stocks This Week
Greensboro report notes Miss Ruth Dixon teaching at The Stocks near Baltimore this week. The travel includes multiple visits and weekend gatherings of local families and friends from Greensboro, Felton, Goldsboro, Wilmington, and nearby cities, with trips to Lanape Park in Pennsylvania and Tolchester and Atlantic City for leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dixon
Stocks
Baltimore
Herman Kemp Sr
Elmer Draper
Joan
Anthony Shirpinsky
Lorraine
Philadelphia
Courtland Melvin
Synthia and
Ray
Felton
Del
Wilmer Jackson
Goldsboro
Ellen Rawling
Dawson Cohee
Wells
Tilghman Whitby
Tolchester
Thomas Dabson
Betty Lou
Hilton
Rabbit) Dabson
Atlantic City
N. J
Weekend Gatherings and Local Visits Across Maryland
A sequence of social visits and weekend travels across Tolchester Pittsville Trappe Easton and nearby areas features Ahoo and Mrs John Andrews Julian Reese Esther Nashold and Diane Taylor celebrating her eighth birthday with games ice cream and cake. Also noted are guests of Rev and Mrs Charles Davis and families in Pittsville and lists of visits to several residents including Mrs Edward Noble Miss Betty Nichols Mrs Katie Emerson and families in Easton Wildwood and Elmira.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Noble
Betty Nichols
Virginia Beach, Va
Card of Thanks From Mrs. Herbert Legar Greensboro Md
The card expresses sincere thanks for cards flowers visits and acts of kindness during illness signed by Mrs Herbert Legar of Greensboro Maryland. A second line notes a separate sentence about people who threaten to vote when angry at officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Legar
Greensboro
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Maryland Farm Front
USDA
Turkey
Congress
Unity Homemakers
Crisfield Fete
Vpriuiler
Adam’s Cross Roads
Preston
Nelson Bishop
L. W. Taylor Jr
Bill Spence
Rehoboth
Oscar Wyatt
Thomas Dobson
John Wyatt
Katie Emerson
Ginn
Leon Greeley
Wildwood
George Kibler
Easton Obie
Alisa
Kiblers
John Blouse
Homer McCalh
Elmira
N. Y
W. W. Weaver
Frank Noble
Blairsille
Barbara Lee Dove
Roanoke
Arthur Brumbaugh
Hale
Haven Peaches
Hale-Haven
Elbertas
Canterbury - Magnolia Road
J. D. Keller
Felton, del
Ford
Bryan
Rollins
Lewes & Greenwood
Rehoboth Beach
Journal
Virginia Lee Gardens Railroad Ave
The
Lennox
G. D. Crouse
Satiobls Af Exira Enele
New York Fashion Academy
Ford Dear’s
Stewart E. Hallowell & Son, Inc
Denton
Fashion Academy
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