History of the New Jersey FFA Origin
A 1923 New Jersey group formed by farm boys at Rutgers College of Agriculture launched the Future Farmers of America. The Young Farmers Association of New Jersey established a state rival system to promote vocational agriculture, unite rural high schools, and prepare youths for future adult roles. Local clubs soon followed nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey Farm Boys
Future Farmers of America
College of Agriculture
Rutgers University
Young Farmers Association of
New Jersey
Low Water Level Closes Historic Rhine to Shipping
The Rhine, Europe's key shipping route, faces a stoppage due to record low water levels. The National Geographic Society notes the river's 800 mile course from Basel to the North Sea supports Switzerland, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium, with Swiss foreign trade heavily relying on its barges. The drought harms Swiss industry and Ruhr region activity as coal, iron, steel, grain, and other goods slow to move.
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Rhine
Europe
National Geographic Society
Basel
Switzerland
North Sea
Germany
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Black” Ruhr
Energy storage in batteries and capacitors compared
The text explains chemical energy in storage batteries and electrical energy in capacitors. It notes charging reverses reactions to produce electricity, while capacitors store energy across two plates with a thin insulator. It also states large surface area and thin insulation raise capacity, but a capacitor holds far less energy than an automobile storage battery, which loses charge if stored unused.
Could Be Old Age The Earth Slowing Rotation
The earth is gradually lengthening days by about a thousandth of a second each century due to tidal action of moving waters. This slowing also causes the moon to recede, lengthening months, with the ultimate effect that days and months may align at about 4.7 present days, keeping the same face to the moon.
Animals Tell the Weather Folk Weather Signs From Birds and Cats
The article lists animal signs as weather indicators. Grasshoppers stop singing before storms. Frogs croak loudly signaling good weather to follow. Fish swim near the surface and jump signaling a storm. Crows perched high predict fair weather. Hens dust bathe or roost late, hinting at bad weather. Cats licking hair in city signifies upcoming rain or cold.
District Deputy Game Warden: State job ad in Maryland
Young men are invited to join the State Game and Inland Fish Commission as District Deputy Game Wardens. Requirements include high school diploma, age 25 to 35, proportional weight, own car and home telephone, with potential substitution for military or prior law enforcement. Salary starts 1900 to 2375 yearly with annual raises. promotional path to Regional District Game Warden at 2300 to 2875. Apply to State Employment Commissioner at 81 Light Street, Baltimore 2.
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Game and Inland Fish Commission
Armed Forces
United States
State OF
Maryland
Light Street
Baltimore 2
Christmas events and visits note changes in Burrsville
Burrsville residents report Mr and Mrs Fred Welch have moved to Baltimore for the winter to stay with their daughter. Mrs Theodore Warren visits Camden NJ relatives. The Union Church Christmas program is set for December 21 and Wesley Church on December 26. Mrs Tisha Brown is hospitalized in Milford Memorial. W S C S members met at the Community House with Pauline Hopkins and H A Porter hosting respectively. Mr and Mrs Clarence Voss attended dinner with Floyd and Mrs Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Welch
Baltimore
Theodore Warren
Camden
N. J
Unio Church
Wesley Church
Robert Garrett
Tisha Brown
Milford Memorial Hospital
Pauline Hopkins
Union Church
H. A. Porter
Clarence Voss
Floyd Baker
Local Socials Note Montague and Friends Gather
Henderson reports Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Montague spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bachman near Wilmington. Mrs. M. W. Gooden spent last Wednesday in Wilmington. H. L. Melvin and family plus Miss Catherine Melvin were guests of I. N. Smith of Dover last Saturday. Robert M. Jones of Baltimore visited his parents J. Omer Jones and wife. T. H. Gough spent Sunday with Alex Gooden near Wyoming. Susan E. Jones of near Farthurst noted. Cleveland Seward and friend from Marcus Hook spent Sunday with Ella Satterfield.
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M. W. Gooden
Wilmington
H. L. Melvin
Dora B. Melvin
Catherine
I. N. Smith
Dover
Robert M. Jones
Baltimore
J. Omer Jones
T. H. Gough
Alex Gooden
Wyoming
Susan E. Jones
Farnhurst
Cleveland Seward
Marcus Hook
Ella Satterfield
Hillsboro Social: Hunter and Hall Guests Sunday Evening
Mr. and Mrs. Olin Hunter Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hall Hunter and Mrs. Philip Andrew of Centreville were guests Sunday evening of Miss Frances Covell and Miss Dora Morris. Mrs. Helen Smith spent the weekend in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Worth and Mrs. Sarah Worth were Dover visitors on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Hunter Sr
Thomas Hall Hunter
Philip Andrew
Centreville
Frances Covell
Dora Morris
Helen Smith
Washington
Herman Worth
Sarah Worth
Dover
Lions Club Banquet Reported At Firemen Hall
Preston residents note a Lions Club banquet at Firemen's Hall on Thursday evening. Visitors from Baltimore were welcomed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Sisk. James Fuchs, Maryland student, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Fuchs. Mrs. George Lake returns from Easton Hospital with infant Suzanne Ellen. Doris Todd joins Mrs. Calvin Todd on a Cambridge shopping trip.
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The
Lions Club
Kaufman
Baltimore
A. F. Sisk
James Fuchs
University of Maryland
Conrad Fuchs
Max Chambers
Alva Blades
Robert Dulin
Salisbury
George Lake
Easton Hospital
Suzanne Ellen
Calvin Todd
Doris Todd
Cambridge
Harry Rieck Jr
Uni
Local residents bid farewell as travels and visits end
The text notes several people visiting or returning home: Mrs. Harry Rieck and her son spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Rieck, Max Chambers took a business trip to Chicago, and Doris Todd ended a stay with her parents Mr and Mrs H Calvin Todd to return to New York.
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Versity
Maryland
Harry Rieck
Max Chambers
Chicago
Doris Todd
H. Calvin Todd
New York
Marydel Homemakers Seek Food for Kent General Hospital
Residents of Marydel and nearby areas are asked to bring a substantial box of food for donation to Kent General Hospital before Christmas. Homemakers Club members will solicit homes and a donation box will be placed in Collison's store.
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Marydel
Kent General Hospital
Homemakers Club
Collison
Mrs Weaver Hosts Card Club at First Avenue Home
Mrs Weaver entertained the Tuesday evening card club at her home on First avenue, with guests including Mrs Nettie C. D. Carter who recently left for Daytona Beach Florida to spend the winter with her sister Mrs Kath erine Booker after a two month visit.
Marriage License Report from Preston and Delmarva
James Orland Hubbard Jr and Ellen Jannett Brummal apply for license in Preston and Federalsburg area courts. Charles Wilson Wright and Helen T. Abel seek license in Leipsic Smyrna jurisdictions, reflecting regional nuptial filings.
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James Orland Hubbard Jr
Preston
Ellen Jannett Brummal
Federalsburg
Charles Wilson Wright
Leipsic
Del
Helen T. Abel
Smyrna
Gems of Thought Wise distrust and constant watchfulness are the parents of safety
A short aphorism attributed to Seeker urges constant vigilance as the foundation of safety, stressing that wary mindset and ongoing monitoring protect against harm or danger. The quote emphasizes caution over complacency in personal and public life.
Also Mentioned on This Page
FFA
State Game and Inland Fish Commission
Burrsville
Henderson
T. A. Montague
Martin Bachman
Hillsboro
Fred J. Wright
Alton Billmeier
C. Elsie Billmeier
Optometrists
Ernest Cooper
Anita’s Beauty Salon
Denton, Md
Electric Eye
IDE Service Company
Clayton, del
Hamilton
Elgin
Buxton
Wallace and Manchester
Gustav Good
Jewelry
H. M. Field Inc
C. R. Geisel
Benton, Maryland
Duncan Phyfe
Lawson
Virginia
Chippendale
H.G. Carico Furniture Stores
E. Dover St
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