Shaw Says World War Far Off Despite Global Tension
George Bernard Shaw tells Rotarian Magazine there is no near world war risk. He warns that in a future conflict air power could bomb major capitals, civilians face slaughter, and defense is hopeless. Shaw notes humanity's stumbles and says war's inevitability depends on nations' misjudgments. He concludes with a cautious note of hope amid catastrophe.
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George Bernard Shaw
W. R. Titterton
Agadir
Shaw
Troy
Peace movement must be led by people not elites
A leading clergyman fears war resolutions from church conferences, underscoring that fundamental change comes from the rank and file. The writer argues peace progress is a popular, not elite, effort, citing General Dawes on Munich showing people’s will against war and urging continued public pressure daily, not just in crises.
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East
Church
Dawes
Munich
Washington
Opposition to war as last resort misreads history
A columnist argues that opposing war does not raise war risk. Government leaders must abandon reliance on force and seek nonviolent solutions. The piece critiques Roosevelt's linking of religion and democracy and suggests peace is essential to Christianity and democracy winning humanity's loyalty.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Boy Scouts Pass Milestone as Scouting Carries On American Ideals
The movement marks a birthday milestone celebrating Scouting’s service to democracy. With more than 1.25 million active members, it blends action with ideals of citizenship, tolerance, and duty, while stressing continued growth and civic responsibility across communities.
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Boy Scouts of America
America People
Congress
America
Be Courteous Not Selfish Drivers Urged By Keystone Club
The Keystone Automobile Club criticizes drivers who refuse to yield to cars turning left, saying many accidents arise from selfish disregard at intersections. Eastern Shore Division Manager Matthew P. Hanley notes investigations show lack of courtesy endangers motorists, even at stopped signals. He urges more courtesy and less selfishness in motoring.
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Keystone Automobile Club
Matthew P. Hanley
Eastern Shore
War armament plan pushed by President to speed weapons
Congress debates a rapid $552 million defense authorization covering army aircraft, anti-aircraft guns, naval bases, and air training. Combined with 1940 fiscal spending, total military outlay nears $1.5 billion, about $10 per person, reflecting unofficial public support but no formal vote yet.
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Congress
Jony
Canal Zone
America
Armament debates rise amid war fears and economic shifts
In a periodical survey a majority backs a large armament program while warning of dangers in escalating defenses. Congress contemplates toughening Neutrality Act terms even as isolationism gains ground, and concerns grow over Guam as a potential first class naval base amid Japan threats. Industry eyes guaranteed annual wage schemes to offset seasonal layoffs.
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Institute of Public Opinion
Germany
Congress
France
Chamberlain
Guam
Japan
Iawaiian Islands
Armstrong Cork
Posters On Health And TB Aid From Finland Traveler
A Finnish Health campaign set sent to Maryland details posters praised by Dr. R H Riley. Posters depict mothers washing hands before meals, healthy foods like milk and vegetables, dental care, outdoor activity, hardening, fresh air, and cleanliness as defenses against tuberculosis.
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Finland
State Department of Health
Seven Savonen
Finnish Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Maryland
Helingsfors
Marsland
R. H. Riley
Customs of the years gone by recall and reflect
Editor recalls winter nights and long-ago customs in a rural community. He notes store openings, home sewing, spring plowing, and fishin in spring and summer. He describes sociable gatherings by the wood heater, Saturday trips to town, and church life with Sunday School as church school, stressing respect for old landmarks and naming traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesson
Church School
Robert Raikes
Gloucester
England
Ionian Singers Concert Delights Dover Audience
The Ionian Singers and a male quartet performed at Capitol Theatre Dover on January 27, 1950, delivering a varied program that prompted several encores. Accompanist Elvin Schmidt received praise for piano selections while ushers and committee members hosted after the concert at Mrs. Harry Mayer's home.
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Dover Cooperative Concert Association
Capitol Theatre
Ionian Singers
Thirold = Dearborn
Albert Barber
Baldwin Allan-Allen
Hialdieth Martin
Jesus
Sylvia
Elvin Schmidt
C. R. Cwimmms
Charles Fleming
George Henry
Nevman Morris
Virgil van Street
Arthur Dobberstein
W. J. Storey
W. E. Holt
R. C. Beckett
Russell Wilson
Harry Mayer
Miss Aleen Perry Hosts Card Party Guests
Miss Aleen Perry entertained a group including Betty Davis Betty Hall Annabel Cheezum of Preston Ann Legates Betty Quidas of Bethlehem Ethel and Bertie Quidas of Smithson Mr and Mrs Charlie Perry and daughter with Mr and Mrs A Worm at Frank Walkers in Easton on Tuesday evening Mrs Harevey Patrick of Laurel Col visited Mrs F Prager and returned home with her Mrs Nelson Todd of Baltimore visited grandmother Mrs Erian Reese on Tuesday Mr and Mrs Harry McMahan of Preston visited Ma and Mrs Joseph Wornt Sunday evening Mr and Mrs R F Coleman and Miss Effie Coleman visited Mrs F Prayer on Sunday and daughter spent Sunday with Mrs Perry's parents.
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Aleen Perry
Betty Davis
Betty Hall
Annabel Cheezum
Preston
Ann Legates
Betty Quidas
Bethlehem
Ethel
Bertie Quidas
Smithson
Charlie Perry
A. Worm
Frank Walker
Easton
Harevey Patrick
Laurel, Col
FF. Prager
Prager
Nelson Todd
Baltimore
Erian Reese
Harry McMahan
Joseph Wornt
R. F. Coleman
Effie Coleman
Veneer and Solid Wood Furniture Compared in Craft
Miss Florence N Mason explains both solid wood and veneered furniture have advantages. Veneers allow strong, shaped surfaces and lower cost, while solid wood offers easy refinishing and durability if the layer is damaged. Plywood veneers enable matching patterns on thin sheets and curved forms not possible with solid lumber.
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Florence N. Mason
University of Mayland Extension Service
Louis XVI
France
Mies Mason
Disappearance of Two Marines in Nicaragua Mystery Deepens
In 1927 two Marine Corps pilots Lieut Earl A Thomas and Sgt Frank E Dowdell vanished on a patrol mission in Nicaragua. Wreckage was found but bodies were never recovered. Reports say they defended their plane with a machine gun, faced bandits, and perished in a cave after a dynamite charge. An official inquiry followed and their names were struck from the rolls a year later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Earl A. Thomas
Frank E. Dowdell
Nicaragua
Oa Mountain
Aaind
Twenty Five Years Ago in Caroline County News
Local notes recount Farmers Institutes to be held in Caroline and Denton areas during February week. Notaries public appointed in Federalsburg and Goldsboro. Ferry routes adjust with Joppa and Avalon substituting for Dorchester and Talbot boats. Widespread mild winter and early spring prep. bank applications to Regional Bank noted. Wedding notices, obituaries, and community events highlight a quiet week in Denton and surrounding towns.
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Farmers’ Institutes
Caroline Aud Denton
Federalsburg
Ridgely
Preston
J. Myank Lane
Goldsboro
Philebus Jefferson
Joppa
Avalon
Dorchester
Talbot
Baltimore
Caroline County
Court House Tower
Denton National Bank
Peoples National Bank
Denton
Greensboro
Thawley’s
Harry 8. Clark
Wallace Clark
William Swann
Hilda Cade
Magpie Cade
Mar. Clifton Hicks
N. d. Cade
Chillieli
J. H. Thawley
Burraville
Mary Hannah
Robert Henry Stafford
Melvin E. Wheatley
Wesle
M. E. Church
Stafford
Charlie Harvey
Delaware
Barrssile
Florence
Sarah P. Collins
Larrington
Arthur T. Layton
Jersey City
J. T. Alderson
Harrison St. M. E
Wilmington
Smitah P. Collins
Julia Price
Washingrton
New York
Kent
Collins
Layton
Adams Cross Roads Social Rounds Report
Adams and Robinson families and Virginia Lee Adams joined Mrs George Wheatley Friday. Fountain siblings hosted Roselle Fountain from Bridgeville over the weekend. Roy Adams and son Roger Lee visited Wheatleys Sunday. Rev L R Dennis hosted Thursday supper for C W Adais family. Tha Adams visited Laurel and Salisbury friends Sunday. Sunday School and preaching: Sunday afternoon.
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John
Ira Adams
Marian Robinson
Virginia Lee
George Wheatley
Mreo
Thuringe Fountain
Roselle
Bridgeville
Roy Adams
Roger Lee
Geo. Wheatley
L. R. Dennis
C. W. Adais
Tha Adams
Laurel and Salisbury
Farm program seeks enough food and fibre for all needs
Uncle Jim states the farm program aims for sufficient food and fibre to meet domestic and export requirements, dismissing scarcity and surpluses as not the guiding goal. The remark emphasizes balanced supply to support both home use and international markets.
Be Still and Know God Quote
A short religious line cites Psalm 46 10 urging contemplation and faith. The verse emphasizes stillness before divine power and trust in God.
Slats Diary: A Week From Oliver N. Warren’s Thoughts
A diary style recount of Sunday to Saturday capturing Slats’ observations on church schemes, odd family banter, class discussions, a new hired girl, Blisters and his father, schoolless Saturday, and fatigue with daily chores. It notes humor and small mischief across a rural family setting.
Burrowsville Social News Highlights Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Local distaff and couple notices list dinners and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Alfred Raughley and many guests from Easton Cambridge Dover Marydel Harrington Frederica Farmington and Wilmington attended a dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Layton and Mr and Mrs Stafford marking their twenty fifth wedding anniversaries. Guest lists include Ralph Dukes and a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Dukes parents home. The Mite Society of Union M P Church met at Harry Collison home for January. Others visited, including Thomas McDowell of Camden, N J, with Everett Smith.
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BeHe Layton
Harrington
Irvin R. Robinson
Wakefield
Inez Gay
Baltimore
Denton
Alga Smith
Caranova
Caroline
Talbot
E. L. Hubbard
Eutaw Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Fannie Jones
Andaughter
Irving Woodrow
Philaadelphia
Russell Jones
Annie Rochester
Marc Bryant
Philadelphia
Clara George
Fayettsville N.C
May Dunn
Dover del
Irene Wallace
William II
Thawley
Hillsboro
Ralph T. Coursey
Frances Fleming
Charles H. Fleming
W. H. Sparks
Charles T. Saner
James D. Fleming
W. Fletcher Pennington
Robert Thawley
Tuckahoe Neck
Democratic Party
Th County
Board of Election Supervisors
Grace Carroll
Joseph F. Carell
Western
Maryland
Grace
Long's
Ridgely M. E. Church
W. E. Habbart
Denton Cemetery
Martha Bradley
Elmer Bradley
Alfred Raughley
Ray Stafford
Easton
Levi Leonard
Cambridge
Donald Murphy
Ernest Raughley
Anna
Ewing
Dover
Del
Olin Ford
Marydel
Austine Stafford
W. T. Bullock
Henry Walters
R. H. Stafford
Arthur Layton
Farmington
J. Henry Bullock
Miriam Councilman
Frederica
John H. Thawley
Pauline Hopkins
Robert H. Stafford
Stafford
Ralph Dukes
Dukes
Harry Collison
H. A. Porter
Cornelius Roe
George Culver
Wm. Joyce
Wilmington
Mite Society of Union M. P. Church
Carroll Williams
Chestertown
Edwin Baker
Thomas McDowell
Camden
N. J
Everett Smith
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Evry Boddie
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Gillems
Tommy
Gramma
Greef
Woe
Burrsville
Maryland General Assembly
Fifth Regiment Armory
Edward Alvers
Baltimore City
Chester G. Kosakowski
John L.pat Feeley
Sean Rubenstein
Hollow Horn Bear
North Dakota
Albert W. Woodfield
Anne Arundel County
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New Mexico
Wilmer Fell Davis
Emanuel Gorfine
Lewia N. Phipps
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