The Way to Oblivion
A Mars observer ponders freedom and warns that half the world misunderstands it while the other half accepts trends that erode liberty. He argues centralized welfare state power leads to socialism and oppression, and that true freedom protects property and individual opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
A Clouded Picture of Modern Retail Competition
The article discusses how competition drives quality and low prices but also harms retailers. It notes growth of shopping centers and discount houses, more Sunday openings, and profits shrinking for both chains and independents. It warns profitless enterprise hurts consumers and no easy fix exists.
Chicago Bound 4-H Delegates Set Sights on Scholarships
Four Maryland 4-H youths were named state award winners in dairy dress revue electric and home economics and will compete at the 40th National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago November 26 to 30. The top winners receive expense paid trips to the Conrad Hilton Hotel and national scholarships. David Stiles, Carolyn Buck, Betsy Bradley, and Sandra Coulbourne will attend. their trips are funded by Oliver Corporation Westinghouse Educational Foundation Montgomery Ward and other donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Chicago
Conrad Hilton Hotel
David Stiles
Boonsboro
Jersey
Oliver Corporation
Stiles
Western Maryland College
George Stiles
Washington County
Carolyn Buck
Upper Marlboro
University of Maryland
J. Theodore Buck
Betsy Bradley
Salisbury
Westinghouse Educational Foundation
Miss Bradley
Salisbury State Teachers College
William Bradley
Wicomico County
Sandra Coulbourne
Preston
Montgomery Ward
Miss Coulbourne
Rudolph Coulbournes
Local News from Greensboro A Busy Holiday Weekend
Mrs. Merrel Spence reports on community happenings in Greensboro including obituaries for Mrs. O. N. Harrison and Mrs. B. L. Wothers, multiple family visits, hospitalizations, and a benefit bingo for Edward Walls Jr. The piece notes Thanksgiving gatherings, hospital stays, church events, and upcoming WSCS Christmas party with details on times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Fire Company
Edward Walls, Jr
Ridgely Thanksgiving Weekend Socials and Notices
Ridgely and surrounding area residents shared a Thanksgiving weekend of visits and dinners. Many names appear visiting relatives in Burrsville, Federalsburg, Hurlock, and nearby towns while church services and sermons filled holiday observances. Departures included Calvin Covington heading to Birmingham and students from University of Maryland and Glenville State College returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Wells
Hurlock
Harry Stedman
Thomas Stafford
John Ferrick
Federalsburg
Emma Stedman
Mary Stafford
Burrsville
Clinton Dorman
Charles Hammond
Calvin C. Covington
Birmingham
Ala
John Dixon
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Norris Diefenderfer, Jr
Chas. Keeneman
University of Maryland
Patrick Briscoe
Glenville State College
Glenville
W. Va
Elizabeth Briscoe
Methodist Church
Vinton D. Shufelt
Roy Judy
Church of the Brethren
Donald J. Hurst
Burrsville Methodist Church
Ruthsburg
James Farris
Claymont
Joyce Hollings
Thanksgiving Guests Visit Henderson Area Families
Mr Nils Clark of Wilmington spent Thanksgiving with grandmother Mrs W F Clark. Mr and Mrs John T Hurd of Newark Del and Mrs Enzie Porter of Camden Del were guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Killen Jr and family. Harry Draper of Greensboro and Mrs Dora B Melvin with Miss Catherine Melvin joined Mr and Mrs Lewis E L Shelton and daughter Bonnie in Sadlersville for Thanksgiving. Francis Killen, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Killen, visited Malone R Downes in Newark Del during the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Draper
Greensboro
John Hayden
Anna Houseal
Harry Purnell
Carroll Houseal
Near Dover
Wm. G. Carrow, Jr
Cape Charles
Wm. G. Carrow III
Belle Haven
W. F. Clark
Annabel
Merrel Spence
Clarence Russ and Sons
Merrel and
Donald
Easton
Wilbert Dean
Oxford
Merrel E. Spence
Kenmore
N. Y
Merle Shaner
Mary K. Porter
Clyde Embert
Kay
Patti Embert
Carolyn Swann
Wanda Councell
Goldsboro
New York City
O. N. Harrison
Easton Hospital
John Barrett
Johns Hopkins
Hiram Kenton
Fort Howard Hospital
George Edwards
Baltimore
Pat Hubbard
Harrington
Paul Shoemaker
Ginger Truitt
Johnny
Cheryl Nashold
Carl Witbak
Burlington
N. J
Cape Charles, Va
William G. Carrow
Bel Haven
Levin W. Taylor
Robert H. Taylor
Norfolk
Diane Taylor
Maryland Institute of Art
Karen Bailey
Peabody Conservatory
J. A. Morris
Raleigh
N. C
Newport News
Thomas Ober
Memorial Hospital
Nolan Stafford
Wilmington
Ralph Sharp
Jesse C. Smith
Myron Smith
Pocomoke
J. A. King, Jr
J. A. King, Sr
Norman Cohee
Georgia Swann
Dorothy Swann
Oscar Swann
Centreville
Calvin Butler
Charles Hubbard
Edgar Cagle
William Joiner
Donald L. Carter
Carter
Eldon A. Carter
Paul Carter
Mark
Kingsport
Tenn
Jas. A. Carter
Mike
Robert
Elizabeth
William T. Stoops, Jr
Lucy J. Moltz
Madeline Moltz
W. T. Stoops, Jr
W. E. Voss
Addie Starkey
Yeadon
William T. Stoops III
Vicki Nielsen
Marydel
Alfred Blackburn
Clayton Wyatt
Gary
Ricky
Robert Edge
Frederica
Nelson Wyatt
Chester
Luther Bennett
Byard Cahall
Harry T. Boys
Cahall
Franklin Boys
Bridgeville
Florence Thornton
Lawrence Thornton
Fred Seward
Carlton Seward
Hobbs
Virginia Baker
Edith Slemmer
Matthews
Peggy Ringgold
Bridgewater College
Robert Sparks
David Perry
Helen
Florham Park
William T. Rickards
William W. Raleigh
Margaret Swing
Roland Fountain
W. T. Temple
Paul Temple
Seaford
Miriam Kinard
Ridgely
Ellis Spence
Charles Stev
Nils Clark
John T. Hurd
Newark
Del
Enzie Porter
Camden
Herbert Killen
Harry Draper
Dora B. Melvin
Catherine Melvin
Lewis EI. Shelton
Bonnie
Sadlersville
Francis Killen
Malone R. Downes
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Melvin & Johnson
Benjamin F. Johnson, SR
Benjamin F. Johnson, JR
Malcolm Melvin
Market Street
Denton
Caroline County
Simplicity Pattern Co
Miss Buck
Grover Tharp
Grover C. Tharp
Julia Gerth
A. E. Harrell
Bellevue
Pearl Jones
Richard Roden
Thomas Robb
Mr. Wilson
Dukes Robb
Ralph Wathers
Richard Shulties
Edward Robb
Carlton Courtney
Dover
Philip Richard
Near Town
Harold Overfield
Michael Walls
T. H. Gough
Coursey Edwards
H. L. Melvin
Kirk Jarman
Clayton
J. Omer Jones
Boston
Dedham
Massachusetts
Journal
Mitchell Griffith
Wilson
William Dickerson
Fletcher Nursing Home
Felton
B. L. Wothers
Bradford Cooper
Don
David
Charlie Powell
Silver Spring
Frank Asilton
Norman Usilton
Temple Dean
Raymond Ruark
Joseph Higdon
Jean Gordon
Charles Gordon
Milford
Harry Gordon
Samuel Carrow
Lester Stevenson
Pearl Hickey
Fletcher Everett
Mattie Starkey
Lewis C. Jones
Jeff
Aldan
Edna Jones
Hillsboro
Milton Hammond
Merchantville
S. L. White
John Riffle
Riffle
Raymond Wood
Hyattsville
Carl Alfrecht
Freddie
Washington
Alvin Edwards
Florence Taylor
Ann Taylor
Oscar A. Nichols
Lacy E. Nichols
St. Paul’s Church
WSCS
Wheatley Hall
Grace Vernon Smith
Richard Judd
Washington, D. C
Marvin Redden
Douglas Lowe
Marion Jones
Maple Avenue
Maryland Avenue
James Shively
Robert B. Phillips
Carroll Bright
Henderson
Pick-up & Delivery Service
Bob
6Th
Crystal Avenue
Denton National Bank
Denton National
Denton 18
The
Denton National Banc
Denton, Maryland
Telephone
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
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