Real Estate Transfers in Election Districts and Towns
A summary of 1947 land transfers lists multiple parcels in Maryland counties. Transfers include Eastern Shore firms to Helwig and Leitch, Inc.. two to Ruth A. Noble and back to Thomas M. Koeneman. Jed to C. Brooks Nagel and Miriam T. Nagel. and further transfers involving Helen McKee, Evelyn Engle Stewart, William Reddie, Alice Stanley Nichols, Royce Nichols, James H. Scotten, J. Allen Luff, and Wesley E. Thawley Assignee. Parcels located in the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, and Eighth Election Districts and towns such as Preston and Greensboro. Dates range December 1947 with several December 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, and 19 entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore Pickle Co
Helwig and Leitch, Inc
Thomas M. Koeneman
Ect al
Ruth A. Noble
Kathleen S. Koeneman
Jesse T. Dennis
C. Brooks Nagel
Miriam T. Nagel
Preston
Helen McKee
Ella Moaney
Philip Moaney
Greensboro
Evelyn Engle Stewart
William Reddie
Eugene Willis
Irene Engle Willis
Alice Stanley Nichols
Royce Nichols
Calvin Marine
Viola L. Marine
James H. Scotten
Florence P. Scotten
Byron A. Lee
Christal A. Lee
J. Allen Luff
Patsy R. Luff
Isaac Thomas Quillen
Florence Elizabeth Quillen
Wesley E. Thawley
Samuel T. Jopp
Florence E. Jopp
Marriages Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Denton couples Samuel Murray and Esther Abrams both aged 23. Federalsburg pair Walter Ross and Roberta Priscilla Price both 23. Greensboro pair Clifton B. Boyd 20 and Betty Langrell 17. Philadelphia residents Harrison Wilkerson 42 and Nancy Smith 37. Magnolia Delaware resident Harvey E. Thompson 20 and Edith Spencer 18 of Goldsboro Maryland. Greensboro and Dover Delaware residents Frederick Hubbard 21 and Helen Willey 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Murray
Esther Abrams
Denton
Walter Ross
Roberta Priscilla Price
Federalsburg
Clifton B. Boyd
Betty Langrell
Greensboro
Harrison Garfield Wilkerson
Nancy Lockerman Smith
Philadelphia
Harvey E. Thompson
Magnolia
Del
Edith Spencer
Goldsboro
Frederick G. Hubbard
Helen Irene Willey
Dover
Elkton fire wipes out hotels and theatre in downtown blaze
A half million dollar fire in Elkton's business district destroyed the Ritz Hotel New Central Hotel and the New Theatre. The blaze began in a shoe shop basement at 5 20 AM and spread to nearby buildings. Firefighters from about a dozen towns fought freezing conditions and ice formed on gear as crews worked seven and a half hours to control the flames. Five firefighters were injured most notably one who fell through a burning roof, and residents fled with only coats and valuables as honeymooners were among evacuees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkton
Casper Dunbar
Elkton Fire Department
Ritz
New Central Hotel
New Theatre
J. J. Newberry
Janis
Millard Jensen
Chief Dunbar
Chesapeake City
Northeast
Newark
Del
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Fire engulfs Wilmington water tower and high speed pumpers
Water tower and high speed pumpers from Wilmington Delaware battled a blaze as flames leaped over 30 feet into the air and across the sidewalk, hindering firefighter access to the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Eight Homeless After Smyrna Fire Destroys Two Houses
Two Smyrna frame houses on North Main Street burned Sunday afternoon leaving eight adults homeless. The Cochran and Conner families fled as high winds fed the blaze, which destroyed both two story homes. Firefighters, aided by a delayed alarm, prevented spread to nearby structures and estimated damage at $6,000. Officials labeled the cause as likely carelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna
Christmas Seals Fight Tuberculosis In Maryland
Dr. R H Riley urges record 1947 Christmas Seal Sale to support Maryland tuberculosis control. Maryland Tuberculosis Association expands education and X-ray work, aims for 250000 dollars to fund mass X rays clinics sanatorium rehab and health education statewide. Seals fund essential services for early diagnosis treatment and prevention efforts benefiting all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Tuberculosis Association
R. H. Riley
State Department of Health
Uit
Tuberculosis Association
Miss Lena Lewis Fractures Arm in Centrville Incident
Miss Lena Lewis fell in Centrville about three weeks ago and broke a bone in her left arm. Friends report she will soon have the use of her arm again. Mrs. F. P. Roe returned home Friday evening. Miss Betsy Ann Taylor, Western Maryland College, visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Taylor Sr. The M. E. Church hosted Christmas scenes with Miss Porter reading the story and a choir performance. Sunday School children received candy boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Lewis
Centreville
M. E
Christ Child
Porter
F. P. Roe
Betsy Ann Taylor
Western Maryland College
L. W. Taylor Sr
Greensboro Welcomes New Traffic Light and Holiday Footnote
Dr Elizabeth Christian of Trenton N J visits with the Brumbaughs over Christmas. Mrs Wrenda Monroe travels to Baltimore and Chestertown. Greensboro showcases a new Main and Railroad traffic light. Local families join in Christmas gatherings, with the Pocahontas sisters staging a festive dinner and surprise gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Christian
Trenton
N. J
Irvin Brumbaugh
Wrenda Monroe
Baltimore
Melvin
Chestertown
Greensboro
Main Street
Railroad Avenue
William Hugg Jr
Milford
Carlton Smith
Marcellus Cooper
Harvey Porter
Thomas Dobson
Wilmington
Daughters of Pocahontas
Bobcats to Host Middletown in January Mar-Del Showdown
The Mar-Del League head says fans got their money worth as the next home game on Thursday January 8 features the Bobcats versus last season’s champions Middletown. The match is billed as a classic and a must see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobcats
Middletown
Special Session Record by Congressman Miller 1947
Congressman Edward T. Miller reviews the December 1947 special session called by President Truman to address two emergencies: foreign relief and high living costs. He notes the conflict between aiding Europe and maintaining domestic supply, outlines the four point House resolution on inflation controls, and reports the Senate and House votes and outcomes with remarks by Rayburn and Halleck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Miller
Congress
Truman
Europe
Middle East
Asia
Red Menace
Federal Reserve
OPA
Rayburn
Halleck
Senate
House
Gems of Thought by Sir Richard Steele
A succinct quotation noting that plain truth spoken directly can convey much in few words. Sir Richard Steele emphasizes clarity and brevity as a virtue of honest speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Richard Steele
Brevity as Best Speech Guiding Rhetoric
The note cites Cicero advising concision in speech as a virtue for leaders and orators, urging clear, restrained delivery over ornate oration. It emphasizes usefulness in political discourse and public speaking.
Katherine Scott and Prince Harry of Bahawalpur Romance
The December 28 issue features a vivid story of Katherine Scott once an English clerk’s daughter who becomes a princess in an Indian palace. The piece traces her transformation and romantic arc with Prince Harry of Bahawalpur, amid other absorbing features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Scott
Prince “Harry
Bahawalpur
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Snecker
Prosen
Diffey
C . Hughes
Kauffman
Slaughter
Ford
F. Hansbury
F. Beadley
F Robinson
F. O'Neal
Deakyne
C. Grier
G. Net Simpson
G. Still
G Wight
Smith
G. Jacobs
G. Hopkins
Washington, D. C
Blue Ribbon Service
R. H. Stafford & Son
Burrsville
P. O. Harrington
Harrington
Cicero
Gustav Good
Jewelry
Denton, MD
Four Maples Gift Shop
Denton-Greensboro
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