Social News Highlights From Local Towns
Personal and social notices detail anniversaries births and visits across Denton, Milford, Seaford and nearby areas. Highlights include the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Somers Sr on December 17, frequent visits by Walter Hicne of Philadelphia, and a wave of Christmas gatherings at the Brick Hotel. Birth announcements record Christopher Alen Whaley and Donald Carroll Laramore, with families extending congratulations. Military and academic movements note Pvt. David F. Van Sant on furlough from Fort Rucker and George W. McCormick spending Christmas with relatives in Durham. Endings mark the passing of Mrs. Mattie Brown with services at Williamson Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Somers
Walter Hicne
Philadelphia
Marguerite Brubaker
Eugene Spence
Patsy
Milford
Austin Singleton
Wilmington
Oscar Smith
Wm. D. Uhler
Johnson Apartment
Miami
Fla
Christopher Alen
Nanticoke Hospital
Fort Rucker
Ala
W. Hyland van Sant
George W. McCormick
Duke University
Durham
N. C
Ernest G. Cooper
M. C. Watson
Oscar Lewis
Sanford
Zella Glidden
Death of Elmer L Brown 72 Federalsburg farmer
Elmer L Brown, 72, died suddenly from a heart attack at his Federalsburg home on Monday afternoon December 21. A retired farmer, he had worked 15 years for John N Wright Canning Co. Born in Dorchester County, he spent his life in the Federalsburg area. He was the son of the late Charles A Brown and Mary F Hurlock Brown and a member of Williamsburg Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs Brown had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer L. Brown
Federalsburg
John N. Wright Canning Co
Dorchester County
Charles A
Mary F. Hurlock Brown
Williamsburg
Mrs. Brown
Theodore F Hayes obituary in Denton noted
Theodore Frederick Hayes 54 of Denton died Friday evening December 18 at Memorial Hospital Easton after a two week illness. He worked at Baker Printing Co. He was son of the late Fred and Cora McMann Hayes. Survived by wife Fannie Brower Hayes and son Fred T Hayes both of Denton and siblings Richard Newark New Jersey Mrs Ethel Lane Boston Mrs Pearl Richardson Winchester Mrs Roberta Walker Niles Mrs Mabel Georg St Louis. Funeral services were held Monday at Moore Funeral Home with Rev T J Turkington officiating. Interment in Denton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Brown
Elis Collins
Denton
William Kreiger
Federalsburg
Homer Marine
Jacob Coulbourne
Williamson Funeral Home
Ralph C. Jones
Seaford
Hill Crest Cemetery
Theodore Frederick Hayes
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Baker Printing Co
Fred
Cora McMann Hayes
Fannie Brower Hayes
Fred T. Hayes
Richard
Newark
N. J
Ethelia Lane
Christmas Social and Community Notes From Greensborо
Greensboro notes cover Cub Scouts Christmas meeting at WSCS hall where Charles Butler joined as a new Scout and Bear and Lion books were awarded to James King Kevin Nashold Ray Rampmeyer Billy Towers Dawson and Freddie Warrington. Various local residents are listed with weekend visits sick lists and holiday greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
WSCS
Charles Butler
James King
Kevin Nashold
Ray Rampmeyer
Billy Towers
Dawson
Freddie Warrington
James Ising
Patsy Edwards
Clinton Edwards
Gary Marvel
Stanley Marvel
Goldsboro
Willard Smith
Auburn
Alabama
J. C. Smith
Myron Smith
L.cdr
Hugh M. Smith
William PD. Bailey
Karen Sue
Marion Longfellow
Harry Holden
Norman Walls
James King, Jr
William Marvel
Houston Thawley
Near Town
Nelson Draper
Walter Meredith
Hurlock
Ernest Murphy
Chester
Ira Murphy
Nolan Edwards
Johnny Balderson
Edward J. Vandegrift
Wellsboro
Vandegrift
William F. White
Practice Safe Driving During Holiday Season
Veterans of Foreign Wars leaders urge safe driving during the holiday period. Commander Wilson T. Thornton calls on all VFW posts statewide to aid police and traffic safety groups in reducing fatalities. The campaign emphasizes obeying traffic laws as Americanism and good citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson T. Thornton
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW
Thornton
VEW
Earl Griffin
Prince Georges
Greenstore Post
Harder Problem Than Making Money Is Keeping It
A concise aphorism notes that wealth grows harder to retain than acquire, emphasizing the challenge of preserving earnings after gaining a small amount of money. The saying reflects common financial wisdom about discipline, saving, and risk management.
Caroline County Bank Declares Extra Dividend
The Caroline County Bank of Greensboro announces an extra dividend of twenty cents a share in addition to the regular forty cents, making a 10 percent annual return to stockholders. Savings accounts gain 3 percent starting January 1, 1960, with 1959 Christmas Club payouts totaling $32,000. The board thanks customers and commits to community development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Bank of Greensboro
Caroline County Bank
Christmas Club
Economic Development Commission Appointed and Organized
The article notes the appointment of an Economic Development Commission and mentions an expected organizational meeting after the new year. It states the commission is currently without a chairman and will seek further assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economic Development Commission
Ing
Commission
Bishop Miller Preaches Christmas Eve Service in Greensboro
The Right Reverend Allen J. Miller, Bishop of the Diocese of Easton, will preach at the Christmas Eve service at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Sunset Avenue at Church Street in Greensboro, beginning at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen J. Miller
Diocese of
Easton
Greensboro
Church of the Holy Trinity
Sunset Avenue
Church Street
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J. C. Ireland
Bethlehem
Virginia
ID. Towers
Glenburnie
Baltimore
Wm Kinnamon
Geisinger Memorial
Bishop Miller
Sinclair
G. D. Crouse
Sinclair Heating Oil
Ceca B. Demille
Samson
Delilah” Lamarr
Sanders- Lansbury
Wilcoxon
Cecil B Demille
Jessed Lasky
Tiedig
Maret Lardard
Dee
Will’s Sporting Goods Store
Mercury
Denton, Maryland
Sun
Emel PA Tures
Cooper
van Hoa Eee U
William ¢ Goetz
Cordura
Aaggi
Richard Conte
Michael Callan
Dick York
Robert Rossen
Cinemascope
Eastman Color
Apwardun
Sophia Loren
Tab Hunter
Bob Phillips
Choptank Restaurant
Mary and Dames Quick
West Denton
George and
Mary
George
Denton, Md
Tavavavavani
Ben Franklin
Goodfyear
Goodyear
Earl NM
Crouse
Both Ave
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