Maryland students map Laurel land use for city project
Seven members of the University of Maryland Urban Geography class conduct a field based land use survey of Laurel Maryland under Dr Neil M McArthur with Milton B Mellon arranging liaison with Laurel Mayor and Council. A detailed land use map will be presented to the city as part of a practical course component and community service policy.
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University of Maryland Urban Geography
Laurel
Maryland
Neil M. McArthur
Milton B. Mellon
Municipal Technical Advisory Service
University
Bureau of Governmental Research
Community Service
Preston social notes capture Christmas events
Preston residents shared seasonal gatherings and visits. Alden Loberg hosted guests of Concord New Hampshire, George Graff visited Douglas family in Washington, and Osteen family hosted Dorothy Osteen for Christmas. Candlelight service occurred at Bethesda Methodist Church and Preston High School held a Christmas dance at the fire hall. A son was born to Harry H. Rieck Jr. at Memorial Hospital Easton.
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Tidewater Inn
Alden Loberg
Harold G. Fowler
Concord
N. H
Loberg
George Graff
Washington
S. I. Douglas
Dorothy Osteen
David Osteen
Aberdeen
Bethesda Methodist Church
Kay Noble
Baltimore
Lee Noble
Virginia Fooks
Providence
R. L
S. E. Douglas
Herman Schmick
Harry H. Rieck, Jr
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Preston High School
Charlie Maloney
Ronald Blazejak
Denton
Paul Maloney
Edward Mitchell
Elmer Butler
Russell Stafford
Elma Jean
Wesley Stafford
Frank Adams
Liden, Jr
Millersburg
Messicks and locals gather for Christmas visits
Hickman and Floyd Messick families hosted and visited relatives in Farmington and Drexel Hill. Clarence Breeding and Mrs. Melvin stayed with her mother, with improvement noted. Christmas events included a party at Dulany Frozen Food Plant in Bridgeville and a covered dish supper at Burrsville Community House.
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Floyd Messick
Robert Messick
Farmington
Clarence Breeding
Olin Melvin
James C. Fountain
George Watson
Drexel Hill
Dempsey Smith
Greenwood
Lawrence Breeding
Isaac Noble
Dulany
Bridgeville
William Cody
Emory Breeding
Howard Drummond
Ruth Drummond
Burrsville
Local Soldier Arrives in Germany with 24th Infantry Division
Army Specialist Four Charles R. Le Compte aged 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. LeCompte of Greensboro, recently arrived in Germany. He serves as an engineer equipment operator with Company A, 3d Engineer Battalion, 24th Infantry Division after enlisting in January 1958 and completing basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He attended Greensboro High School.
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24Th Inf. DIV
Germany
Charles R. LeCompte
George W. LeCompte
Greensboro
24Th Infantry Division
LeCompte
3D Engineer Battalion
Army
Fort Jackson
S. C
Greensboro High School
Franklin P Medford Quits After 32 Years Service
Franklin P Medford retires after 32 years with the department. He notes a deputy sheriff badge since the 1940s and lists affiliations with the Methodist Church Masons Shrine Elks American Legion the 40 and 8 and the Chamber of Commerce. He reflects on the idea that solutions come from listening to the next three men you see.
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Franklin P. Medford
Medford
The
Methodist Church
the Masons
the Shrine, Elks, American Legion
The 40 & 8
Chamber of Commerce
Abundant Life by Oral Roberts
A Seattle Post-Intelligencer reporter in the skid row on Christmas Eve stops a man from shooting himself after an impulse he cannot explain. He later brings the man home to his anxious wife and praying children, and the family is reassured as the man finds hope. The piece reflects on prayer as a powerful benefit granted by God.
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Seattle Post Intelligence
Seattle
Washington
Pioneer Square
Jack
Alexander Lake
God Answers Prayer In His Own Way Says Pastor
A pastor explains that God indeed answers prayers though not always as requested. Humility matters, and God’s wisdom surpasses ours. We must ask in faith according to His will, trusting that every answer is for our good despite feeling otherwise.
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God
Speed Week Entries Again Topped By Jim Thompson
Jimmy Thompson of Monroe NC was first to file for the NASCAR modified sportsman race at Daytona International Speedway. He drove a 1955 Ford owned by Marion Cox Hemingway SC and was fastest sportsman qualifier for the 1959 200 mile race, aiming to pace the field for the 250 mile event on February 13. The purse for the 250 mile race is 25475, with practice starting January 18 and a week of events leading to February 14.
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Jimmy Thompson
Monroe
N. C
Daytona International Speedway
Thompson
Marion Cox
Hemingway
S. C
Bill France
Fireball Roberts
Daytona Beach
Autolie
Nascar
Daytona
Daytona Speedway
The
Speedway
Christmas at Hobbs Church Sees Warm Attendance
Merry Christmas greetings from Hobbs. Pastor Rev T J Turkington delivered a Christmas message. His brother Rev Wm Turkington from Massachusetts visited and played piano. The Turkingtons and Mrs B B Allen sang Silent Night. Sunday School children presented a pageant and carols followed by the annual treat. WSCS ladies plan a gathering with Mrs Turkington on Wednesday afternoon December 30.
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T. J. Turkington
Wm. Turkington
Massachusetts
Turkington
B. B. Allen
WSCS
Attest Denton National Bank Carded in Maryland
Attest indicates Denton National Bank of Denton Maryland with J Roland Chaffinch as President.
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THE
Denton National Bank
J. Roland Chaffinch
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Preston
Edna Carmine
Hickman
Susie Noble
He Journal
Ewepa Peraalhive
Oral Roberts
Clark Shop
Denton, Maryland
Jerry
Jim Thompson
Emmett Lord
Roland Towers
T. N. Towers
Dover
Iris Meece
Seaford
Kenneth Butler
Jimmy Corkell
Eddie Willis
Cpl
Franklin Perry
Camp Lejeune
Dawson Fountain
Wanda
Marvin Butler
Jackie
Lewis Butler
Ann
Wilmington
Federalsburg
Hobbs
L. H. Thomas
Carith
Elwood Cherry
Ridgely, Md
Horner
Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland
State
Anne M. Lewis
J. B. Melvin
Ella S. Melvin
James R. Chaffinch, Jr
John M. Wooters
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