Federalsburg A's bolster playoff push with new players
Federalsburg A's add catcher Holbrook and pitchers Hinckle and Henassy boosting hopes for a late season playoff push. Hinckle winning three starts with two home runs shines. Holbrook praised as strong catcher while infield and outfield tighten. Standings show Salisbury leading Dover, with Cambridge, Milford, Easton, Centreville, and Federalsburg within reach as schedule features Friday through Tuesday games across Eastern Shore leagues.
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Federalsburg
Holbrook
Hinckle
Henassy
Salisbury
Dover
Cambridge
Milford
Easton
Centreville
A’s
Pocomoke
Cambride
Federals
Powder magazine and other 19th century events glimpse
A fragmented record lists items such as a powder magazine with 800 keyseapes in Maysville Kentucky in 1854, a 1817 party of German separatists arriving in Philadelphia, a 1900 rescue of foreign legations in Peking, a 1862 Sioux Massacre in Minnesota, and a British landing near Chesapeake Bay threatening Washington D.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Maddox Named General Commercial Manager of Chesapeake and Potomac
H R Maddox named general commercial manager of The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Baltimore City effective August 1 1938 Lloyd M Griffin general manager announces Maddox a Maryland native born Princess Anne Eastern Shore educated locally Lehigh University mechanical engineering joined Telephone Company in 1921 as student engineer to commercial engineer in 1925 served in West Virginia and Washington positions including general sales manager 1929 and 1936 appointment to Maryland post aims to improve service for current subscribers and extend service to areas without phones
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore City
Lloyd M. Grifffin
Maddox
Maryland
Princess Anne
Lehigh University
The
Telephone Company
Washington
West Virginian Company
West Virginia
1939 AAA Program Considered by Farm Leaders
Agricultural leaders from Maryland joined peers from six states in the East Central Region at Norris Tennessee on August 1 and 2 to discuss proposals shaping the 1939 Triple A program. Maryland representatives included T Roy Brookes Sam C Linton Walter E Burall Simon Downey E I Oswald C Z Keller and Mark Shoemaker. Attendees reviewed proposals to improve the 1939 program based on experience with 1938 and prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
East Central
Norris, Tenn
AAA
T. Roy Brookes
Bel Air
Sam C. Linton
Riverside
Walter E. Burall
New Market
Simon Downey
Williamsport
E. I. Oswald
College Park
C. Z. Keller
Princess Anne
Mark Shoemaker
July Weather in Maryland and Delaware Reports Warm Month
July weather across Maryland and Delaware featured a fifth consecutive warm month with a split pattern of dry first half and very wet second half. Maryland recorded a mean of 77.0 degrees from 40 stations, Solomons at 79.4 and Oakland at 68.2. rainfall averaged 7.25 inches with Crisfield topping 15.04 inches. Delaware averaged 76.7 degrees from seven stations, Milford at 77.6 and Wilmington at 6.? equal. rainfall averaged 9.46 inches, Dover receiving 13.43 inches.
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Maryland
Delaware
Solomons
Oakland
Lines
Mt. Savage Summit
Cumberland
Crisfield
Woodstock
Milford
Millsboro
Dover
Wilmington
John R. Weeks
Pilgrim Holiness Church Elects District Officers
The Eastern District assembly reelected Rev. Paul F. Elliott Sr. of Dover Del. as superintendent and named Rev. Thomas S. Dixon of Denton as assistant superintendent Rev. H D. Dukes Crisfield as secretary and Rev. P F Bean Delmar as treasurer. Advisory Council members include Rev. Raymond Simpson Milton Del Rev. C S Hope Hurlock and Rev. Thomas Phillips Harrington. Two candidates, Rev. H Grier Baker Oxford Md. and Rev. Charles Baker Dover Del., were ordained during the evening service conducted by Rev. W R Surbrook Detroit Mich supported by several district pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Paul F. Elliott, Sr
Dover
Del
Thomas S. Dixon
Denton
H. D. Dukes
Crisfield
P. F. Bean
Delmar
Raymond Simpson
Milton
C. S. Hope
Hurlock
Thomas Phillips
Harrington
H. Grier Baker
Oxford
Charles Baker
W. R. Surbrook
Detroit
Mich
P. F. Elliott, Sr
C. 8. Hope
Maryland State Soccer Association Seeks Shore Clubs Meeting
The Maryland State Soccer Association plans a meeting of officers interested in affiliating with the state body to be held on the Shore. It offers an Eastern Shore Championship Trophy, gold medals for league winners, and a chance to compete in the Stewart Cup Amateur Championship. A six to eight member board of governors may be formed, with communications sought from Ches ter town to Cambridge and other Shore towns.
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McGahan
Maryland State Soccer Association
Upper Shore
Lower Shore
Softball Association
William J. MecGahan
N. Calvert St
Baltimore
Chestertown
Greensboro
Centreville
Crisfield
St. Michaels
Snow Hill
Federalsburg
Easton
Salisbury
Denton
Cambridge
Berlin
Youthful crime and the need for social reform
The piece argues that youth crime exceeds 20 percent of offenses and that the falling average age of offenders signals a weakened social structure. It cites causes such as bad companions and broken homes, and asserts church, Sunday School, Scouts, YMCA, and 4-H play key roles in early moral training to steer youth toward a productive path.
Nuttle Shuts Out Swann To Lead Soft Ball Tilts
In a tight season update, Nuttle Lumber beats Swann to seize the lead in local softball. Upcoming schedule lists National Guard vs American Legion, Rotary Club vs Dentonia Theatre, Nick Dulin vs Firemen, and Nuttle Lumber Co. vs Dentonia Theatre. A Friday match ended late with Rotary 4 American Legion 3 after four and a half innings due to darkness. other games halted by night and to be replayed. Firemen defeated Rotary 10 to 6 as Cannon homered in the first inning. pitching duties split between Croll and Clendaniel for Rotary. Night postponements require teams to be ready by 6:15 PM.
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Nuttle
Swann
National Guard
American Legion
Rotary Club
Dentonia Theatre
Nuttle Lumber
Nick Dulin
Firemen
Nuttle Lumber Co
Cannon
Bill Towers
Croll
Clendaniel
W. P.C. Nuttle Lumber Co
Wildcats
Nuttle Boys
Greenlee
San American Legion
B. Nuttle
Ss . C. Fleetwood
Bennington
A. Nuttle
Woern
Brackett
Tribbitt
Finney
Swanns
Swann’s
Nick
R. B. Nuttle
Ca . Bennington
Lister
Ab. Dodd
Sf. Mezick
P. A. Nuttle
Ss. Andrews
Rf. Woerner
Joiner
Swann Ab
H. Tribbitt
Sf. Daffin
M. Baker
C. Baker
Lesher
B. Wyatt
C. T. Wyatt
Lf. Smith
Ss. Nuttle
Short and Bell
H. R Fire Company
Cloud
P Towers
P Walston
Young
If Covey
Pippin
Harrington
Flaharty
Cahall
H.irme
C Croll
P. Greenlee
Brown
Emerson
Pine
Nowell
Ef. Cummings
Wise
Fire Co
Finney and
Long
Dentonia
Dentonia Boys
Dulin
H. R W. Thawley
Ss. H. Fleetwood
Crow
B. Orme
Browne
P Bryant
Cf Darling
Orphans' Court Actions In Caroline County Estates
The Orphans' Court met with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis approving and ordering recorded multiple matters across several estates. Approved: first and final admin and distribution for M Carroll Meredith. letters testamentary for Michael Pogany granted to William J Richards. bonds and creditor notices filed. Other items include Bryce B Donoho and Tilghman B Marden estates, rent and interest accounts, funeral bill allowances, extra inventory, asset transfers, and proof of creditor publication. Inventory and appraisement filed for Minnie S Christian. order to sell granted. Report of sale of real estate in James E Williamson estate finally ratified.
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Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Towers
Handy
Dennis
M. Carroll Meredith
Michael Pogany
William J. Richards
Bryce B. Donoho
Tilghman B. Marden
James R. Phillips
Minnie S. Christian
James E. Williamson
Candidates File As Aug 22 Filing Nears
Democratic candidates announce for public office as the Aug 22 filing deadline approaches. Listed are gubernatorial contenders Howard W. Jackson Herbert R. O Conor William S. Gordy Lansdale G. Lasseer and others seeking posts from US Senate to sheriff with multiple names per office. The lengthy slate includes offices from Governor to Orphans Court and County Commissioner.
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Howard W. Jackson
Herbert R. O'Conor
Wm. S. Gordy
Lansdale G. Lasseer
United States
Court of Appeals
James A. Young
Elizabeth Menefee
J. Ed. Nichols
C. Harvey Towers
J. Carroll George
Carlton V. West
J.redden
Second Judicial Circuit of
Maryland
Thomas J.keating
W. L. DeFord
Richard W. Engle
Harry L. Sullivan
Wm. M. Garey
Austin R. Murphy
H. Roland Towers
J. Calvin Betts
the Orphan’s Court
Jesse T. Dennis
Luther W. Handy
Wm. H. Neal
Wm. F. Jackson
Wm. E. Andrew
Farmers Picnic at Salis bury August 19
Eastern Shore farmers will hold a picnic at Municipal Park Salis bury on Friday August 19 sponsored by Farm Bureau chapters in Dorchester Wicomico Somerset and Worcester counties. About 1000 are expected with Edward A O Neal American Farm Bureau president addressing the group and local officials speaking. Activities include softball milk demonstration races band concert and basket lunch with provisions for rain location switched to the high school if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore
Salisbury
Farm Bureau
Dorchester
Wicomico
Somerset
Worcester
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
H. H. Nuttle
C. E. Wise Jr
Maryland Farm Bureau
Claude C. Phillips
H. Nuttle
A. O'Neal
A Glimpse Into the Past: John T Blades of Choptank
In the Denton Journal on August 6, 1938, John T. Blades of Choptank is profiled as a longtime local business and civic figure. He married Emma Patton in the early 1880s. they farm a notable acreage of rare flowers and shrubs and have three college-educated children: Bertha in Eas ton, Webster in Baltimore, and Lawrence in New York. Mrs Jennie C Ennis of Philadelphia is mentioned, and Mrs Annie Cheezum of Easton is credited for a written identification sent to the Journal.
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Denton Journal
John T. Blades
Choptank
Emma Patton
Bertha
Easton
Webster
Baltimore
Lawrence
New York
Journal Goes Local News and County Coverage
A reader subscribes for the Journal and gains access to county news and local reporting. The paper emphasizes broad community coverage, including government, courts, schools, and events across the region.
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Universal Picture
Ees
Charlie McCarthy
Stooges
Treasure Island
Axa Radio
Ridgely Theatre
cavRrek Hardy
Identon
Jackie Reasup, Wiane
Lionel Ba
Edward G. Robinson
Scrime School
Warner -Bros
Silly Halop
Bobby Jordan
Leo Gorcey
Gabriel Dell
Huntzhall
Bernard Pansley
Mickey Mouse Presents
Pluto
Schluter
Baltimore Orioles
Pitko
Alex Pitko
Phillies
Montgomery
Ala
Ed Fineberg
W. Pet
Eo Ee
Pha
Joan Harrington
Virginia Bruce Herbert Marshall
Woman
Barbara Stanwyck
Herbert Marshall
Lewis Stone
Cecilia Parker
Mickey Rooney and
Judy Garland
Andy Hardy
Victor McLaglen
Gracie Fields
Tex Ritter
Rolling Plains
Sally Eilers
Paul Kelly
Brooklyn
Ginger Rogers
James Stewart
H. Hunt JR
Cape Charles, Va
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Aea
Maysville, Ky
Peking
China
President Buchanan
Queen Victoria
Otterville
Minnesota
Chesapeake
W. D.C
Cé&P
Shoreman
H. R. Maddox
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
H. B. Maddox
Holiness
Soccer Association
Man
Annie Cheezum
Easton, Md
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