Caution urged for shoppers in midtown district
The Keystone Automobile Club warns drivers and walkers to be vigilant as Christmas shopping swells midtown traffic. Elderly pedestrians and young children, darkness, and preoccupation raise accident risk. August G. Detlof urges careful crossing at intersections and awareness of jaywalkers to reduce pre holiday crashes. Cooperation between walkers and drivers can lower the annual pre Christmas toll.
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Keystone Automobile Club
August G. Detlof
Maryland
Weekend visits and birthdays noted in Cape Charles area
Mrs W F Clark and daughter Annabel joined Mr and Mrs W G Carrow of Cape Charles for a weekend visit. John W Meredith celebrated his 89th birthday on Saturday December 6. T A Montague and family spent the weekend with the Palmers near Dover. James Darcey left for Florida for the winter. Sewing Circle enjoyed a Tuesday evening at Mrs T H Goughs. Mrs Lewis Shelton and Bonnie Lou of Sadlersville visited Mrs Dora B Melvin. The Canada US boundary details are 2198 miles water and 1788 miles land.
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W. F. Clark
Annabel
Wm. G. Carrow
Cape Charles
John W. Meredith
T. A. Montague
Wm. A. Palmer and Sons
Dover
James Darcey
Florida
T. H. Gough
Lewis Shelton
Bonnie Lou
Sadlersville
Dora B. Melvin
Judge Harris Calls for Tougher Penalties on Highway Deaths
In Oakland Maryland Judge Morgan C Harris urged stiffer penalties for serious traffic offenses. He cited Manslaughter by Motor Vehicle and Operating Under the Influence, suggesting a 90 day standard for DUI as a deterrent. The defendant received 18 months in the Maryland House of Correction.
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Morgan C. Harris
Oakland
Harris
Maryland House of Correction
Be Thankful By Chas H Morrison Poem
Poem urging gratitude through hardships. Encourages ignoring others faults and counting blessings. Advises sharing kindness and smiling to ease sorrow, and to remember gratitude daily.
Letters To Santa Denton Md 1952 Christmas Wishes
A collection of letters from Denton Maryland dated December 11 1952. Children Michael Schreiber Carole Frampton Allen Hubbard request gifts for Christmas including toys outfits dolls and firearms style toys. They mention their teacher Miss Morgan and wish good cheer for all children.
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Santa
Miss Morgan
Christmas Wishes From Two Young Girls
Bobby Robison asks for a train cars picture books shoes boots pajamas candy oranges and nuts for his family and teacher plus a cowboy suit and says he is a 9 year old girl. Carol Edwards seeks a doll rain coat and a dress for Christmas.
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Bobby Robison P.S
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henderson
Canada
United States
Chas. H. Morrison
Denton
Economy Furniture Co., Inc
South Aurora ST
Easton
Economy
Federalsburg, Maryland
Denton, Md
Michael Schreiber
P.S
Dorothy
Carole Frampton
Allen Hubbard
Carol Edwards
Kelvinator
Magic Chef
Sunbeam
Armstrong
Quaker
Denton Home
Dentonia Theatre
Bendix & Apex
R.C.A. TV
Amy
Humble Them
Eastern Shore
Chenilles
Eastern Shore Public Service
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