Horace White Joins O A Newton & Co in Bridgeville
Horace M White longtime Delmarva industry figure becomes purchasing agent for O A Newton Son Co based in Bridgeville Delaware He previously led the War Production Board Priority Division with offices in Wilmington and branches in Milford and Salisbury covering Delaware nine Maryland counties and parts of PA and NJ His career includes roles at Walker and Elliott DuPont George Schectman and other firms He has been active in church and Y M C A work and promotes athletics and juvenile delinquency prevention Local colleagues expect his experience to boost the Newton organization and his community involvement to grow in lower Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace M. White
Delmarva Peninsula
O. A. Newton & Son Co
Bridgeville
Delaware
Mr. White
War Production Board
Wilmington
Milford
Salisbury
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
White
Walker and Elliott Machine Company
duPont Company
George Schectman & Company
Rehoboth
church
Y. M. GC
Horace White
Newton
Jower Delaware
Democratic candidates file for county offices in Denton region
J Edward Nichols announced Democratic filings for county offices with April 15 final date. They include Carlton V. West for register of wills, James A. Wise for state's attorney, E Lloyd Fooks for Orphans Court judge, H Roland Towers Emmett Hignatt and William L DeFord for county commissioner, and Dorsey W Banning for House of Delegates. Most seek reelection. Elections: primary June 24 and general November 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edward Nichols
Denton
board of election supervisors
register of wills
Carlton V. West
James A. Wise
the
Orphans’ Court
E. Lloyd Fooks
Ridgely
H. Roland Towers
Preston
Emmett Hignatt
William L. DeFord
House of Delegates
Dorsey W. Banning
Wise
U. S
Boy Scout Week Court of Honor in Centreville
Del Marva Council Tri County District announces Scout Week activities in Centreville from February 8 to 15. A Court of Honor is set for February 13 at 7 30 pm at Centreville High School with awards, dramatizations, and the Centreville Band. Scout displays, picnics, and dinners will showcase the movement. February 10, Scout Sunday, urges uniformed attendance nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Del-Mar- Va
Centreville
America
Clarence C Ringgold Appointed Cashier of Ridgely Bank
The Peoples Bank of Denton board named Clarence C Ringgold of Wilmington as manager and assistant cashier of the Ridgely Branch to replace G Lawrence Wilson, effective February 15 with Wilson's resignation set for March 1. Ringgold, son of Mr and Mrs Bernard Ringgold of Ridgely, previously worked as an accountant for Bond Crown and Cork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the
Peoples Bank of
Denton
Clarence C. Ringgold
Wilmington
Del
Ridgely
Peoples Bank
G. Lawrence Wilson
Ringgold
Bernard Ringgold
Roger R. Ringgold
Wilson
Goldey’s Business College
Bond Crown and Cork Company
E. Theodore Orme
Walter G. Kerslake Jr
Generous Appeal for March of Dimes Support in Caroline County
The Caroline County Infantile Paralysis Fund has aided three of five recent cases among county children, with ages 14 months to 17 years. One 14-year-old girl died. the others recovered and need ongoing physiotherapy and equipment funded by the annual drive. Local funds, partly sent to the National Foundation, help cover braces, orthopedic shoes, and transportation to treatment. Give generously to the March of Dimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
National Foundation
Ten Thousand Dollar Gift to Wesley College
Federalsburg leader Rev. Thomas S. Holt, head of Holt Oil, donates a $10,000 scholarship fund to Wesley Junior College. First award to be made this spring to Federalsburg High School graduates, with fallback to a Peninsula Methodist Conference candidate if no local applicant. Scholarships cover two years based on character and scholarship. Holt also funded Holt Chapel in the college building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas S. Holt
Federalsburg
Holt Oil Company
Wesley Junior College
O. A. Bartley
Federalsburg High School
Peninsula Methodist Conference
Holt
Holt Chapel
Town Clock Electrification Approved by County Officials
County Commissioners approved electrifying the Tower Clock in the Court House rather than repairing and renewing cables. Reports from two examination firms found the heavy gears weights and cables dangerous. The electrification plan, about equal in cost but safer and more precise, was endorsed by civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Del-Mar-Va Press Holds Annual Session
The Del-Mar-Va Press Association wrapped its thirty second annual meeting with a luncheon at the Hotel duPont. Retiring president State Senator Robert H. Yerkes presided and speakers included Mayor Thomas Herlihy Jr. and Lieut Gov Elbert N Carver among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del-Mar-Va Press Association
duPont
Robert H. Yerkes
Thomas Herlihy Jr
Alexander R. Abrahams
Gerrish Gassaway
Chamber of Commerce
Elbert N. Carver
Jack Culver
Democratic Messenger
Snow Hill
association
Henry T. Claus
News- Journal Company
Harry S. Russell
William B. Asilton III
Chestertown
A. O. H. Grier
News-Journal Company
Chas. Moore
Leo Moore
Havre de Grace Ledger
Glenn T. James
Centreville
W. Murray Metten
Denton Fire Company Drive Nears Two-Thirds of Goal
The Denton Volunteer Fire Company reports 1910 dollars raised toward a 3000 dollar goal with 415 donors so far this year. The drive continues about two weeks, aiming to beat last year’s 750 donor total as supporters including Harlan W. Edwards John Coulby Thurman Harris and many others contribute. (Continued on Page 10)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Marvin Smith Opens Law Offices Here
Marvin H. Smith announced the opening of general practice offices in Denton. A Federalsburg, Maryland native, he is a 1937 Federalsburg High graduate, 1941 University of Maryland Law School alumnus, admitted to the Bar in October 1941. He served four years in the Army, mainly as a Counter Intelligence Corps special agent with several commendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Marvin H. Smith
Charles H. Smith
Federalsburg
Baltimore
Army
Counter Intelligence Corps
Pure Bred Sale Invi tation Consignment Sale in Maryland
The Dairy Extension Committee of Queen Annes County in cooperation with the Eastern Shore Guernsey Breeders Association and the Eastern Shore Holstein Breeders Association announce an invitation consignment sale on April 20. Entries from all Eastern Shore counties are invited and should be submitted early for inspection. Bulls must come from dams with 500 lbs butterfat over three daily milkings or 400 lbs over two daily milkings. Entries go to the County Agent's Office Centreville Md. Pioneer Point Farms owners J J Rascob and manager Clarence E Woodward provide an enclosed riding arena for the sale, a site that aided last years sale with under cover facilities and ample exhibition stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Anne’s county
Maryland
Eastern Shore Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Eastern Shore Holstein Breeders’ Association
Eastern Shore
Centreville
Pioneer Point Farms
J. J. Rascob
Clarence E. Woodward
Employee Honored at C P Telephone Maryland Unit
Mamie M. Melvin of Denton Maryland received a one star emblem in January marking five years of service with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Baltimore City. In January thirty one Maryland employees earned emblems, totaling 520 years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie M. Melvin
Denton
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Baltimore City
C. and P. Telephone Company
Maryland
Pfc Layton Returns Home From Philippines
Pfc Charles A Layton is back in the States and listed at Mason General Hospital Brentwood New York. He was in the Philippine Islands where both legs and an arm were broken but he is getting along fine and hopes to return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Layton
States
Mason General Hospital
Brentwood
New York
Charles Layton
Philippine Islands
Radio Commentator Urges Rotary Support for Infantile Paralysis
Ian Ross MacFarlane of Baltimore told the Denton Rotary Club on January 29 that giving to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis buys the world's greatest insurance by funding treatment, research, and care. He warned of the high costs of physiotherapy and nursing and outlined the foundation’s role, with total local funds $1,898 after two recent cases, and campaign plans to boost resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Ross MacFarlane
Baltimore
Denton Rotary Club
National Foundation for
MacFarlane
speakers’ bureau
Maryland
Denton
E. Paul Knotts
Caroline county
United States
George L. Radcliffe
Mac- Farlane
treasury
Denton Rotary Urges Increased Matapeake Ferry Service
The Denton Rotary Club unanimously adopted a resolution on January 22 1946 urging the Matapeake Ferry to run at least two ships from 6 a m to 10 p m daily and one ship from 10 p m to 6 a m. It asks Governor Herbert R O Conor and the State Roads Commission to secure necessary crews and ships to meet this schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ietter
State Roads Commission
Denton Rotary Club
Matapeake
Herbert R. O’Conor
State Roads Commission of
Maryland
Marketing Co op To Meet In Baltimore
Members of the Southern States Hillsboro Queen Anne Marketing Co operative will hold their annual meeting at the Lord Baltimore hotel in Baltimore on Thursday February 14 from 10 30 a m to 3 30 p m Farmers from Talbot Queen Annes Caroline Harford Carroll Howard and Anne Arundel counties operate vegetable cannerys at Woodbine and Hillsboro with F A Weller and R C Ewing serving as superintendents Reports on operations will be heard and general plans for the coming year drafted The board of directors includes Edwin Warfield Jr president and Charles I Boyle Ray Brown Austin P Knill Fred B Sylvester and F D Zeigler.
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Hillsboro-Queen Anne
Lord Baltimore
Baltimore
Talbot
Queen Anne’s
Caroline
Harford
Carroll
Howard
Anne Arundel
Woodbine
Hillsboro
F. A. Weller
R. C. Ewing
Edwin Warfield Jr
Charles I. Boyle
Ray Brown
Austin P. Knill
Fred B. Sylvester
F. D. Zeigler
Knights of Columbus Meet At Easton Parish Hall
At the January 17 1946 meeting Knights voted to use Sts Peter and Pauls Parish Hall Easton for meeting rooms. Regular meetings are on the third Thursday each month and a social meeting is now held on the first Thursday inviting men of St Benedicts and St Elizabeths parishes to attend at Sts Peter and Pauls Parish Hall Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Irwin
Sts. Peter and Paul’s
Easton
St. Benedict’s
St. Elizabeth’s
N. Aurora St. Easton
Food School Held February 7 in Denton
A Maryland Extension Service food school led by Miss Margaret McPheeters and Miss Bessie Spafford will take place February 7 from 10 to 3 at the First Methodist Church in Denton. The program features demonstrations on luncheon foods, vegetables, sauces, and buffet table service with lunch including coffee. Afternoon topics cover meal planning, making meals interesting, returning servicemen needs, food trends, and 1946 needs. open to all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McPheeters
University of Maryland Extension Service
Bessie M. Spafford
Denton
First Methodist
Caroline county
Miss McPheeters
Miss Spafford
Dairymen To Meet Here February 7th
Caroline county dairymen plan a county wide meeting on Thursday February 7 at the Parish House Denton. The event runs 10 a m to 3 p m and aims to help farmers control bangs and mastitis. Sponsored by Pet Milk Company Greensboro Cooklyn Milk Company Goldsboro Universal Dairy Products Denton and Breyers Ice Cream Ridgely. Dr A L Brueckner head of the Livestock Sanitary Service College Park and Extension Dairyman Floyd Arnold will discuss bangs mastitis feeding herd management and other topics of value to local dairymen.
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Caroline county
Denton
Pet Milk Company
Greensboro
Cooklyn Milk Company
Goldsboro
Universal Dairy Products
Breyers Ice Cream Company
Ridgely
A. L. Brueckner
Livestock Sanitary Service
College Park
Floyd Arnold
Extension
Provident State Bank Reorganizes After 1930 Crisis
The Provident State Bank of Preston reorganizes with $35,000 capital and $26,000 surplus. Depositors retire the remaining $?25,000 guarantee fund by 20 percent cash payment and the rest via new stock. Opened 1907 as Provident Savings Bank. Charles B. Harrison of Preston remains president since 1936.
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Provident State Bank of
Preston
Provident State Bank
the
Provident Savings Bank
Charles B. Harrison
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O. A. Newton & Co
Ridgely Peoples Bank
Mr. Kerslake
Kerslake
Farm Bureau Insurance Company
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
Wilmington Cooperative Society
Mr. Kers-lake
March Of Dimes
Wesley College
Del-Mar-Va
News-Journal
Marvin Smith
Pfc
Layton Back
Rotary Club
Knights of Columbus
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