Little Pig 200-Pound Market Goal Taught on Eastern Shore
An Eastern Shore meeting urged swine raisers to raise hogs to about 200 pounds with leaner meat. Malcolm H. Kerr of the University of Maryland said pasture lowers costs and large litters boost profits, noting the seventh pig profits and the ninth pig triples it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm H. Kerr
University of Maryland
East
Midwest
Kerr
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Robert Flaherty
Easton
Kenneth Clark
Eastern Shore Livestock Buyer
Clark
Emory Leffell
Boyd Whittle
Chief Scout Executive Praises Scout Leaders And Roles
The article reports on Scout leader demographics including education, marriage, and children. It notes high school and college graduation rates, a majority being married, many with sons, and extensive fraternal or service affiliations. Occupations span professionals, technicians, craftsmen, officials, buyers, and sales. Leaders volunteer from personal interest and ties to sponsoring institutions, with Scouting stressing high-quality, unpaid leadership since its 44 year history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuck
Coffee High Cops Charge Man With Dynamite
A former police chief in a Roanoke area town of about 900 people was found guilty of possessing dynamite without a license. Judge Wheeler offered a choice between returning to Virginia for a non support charge or paying a $250 fine. Johnson chose Talbot County and serves 50 days in the county jail in lieu of the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Johnson
Wheeler
Virginia
Talbot County
Enlistment of Harry Turner in Regular Army Reported
Service short notes the enlistment of Harry Eugene Turner in the Regular Army on February 2. Report by M S Sgt Joseph A Adams USAF U S Army and U S Air Force Recruiting Sergeant in Iaston. Turner is the son of Mrs Pearl Joiner Greensboro attended Greensboro High School and belonged to Company H Maryland National Guard Denton for more than a year before enlistment. He previously worked for Duralite Manufacturing Ridgely and was enlisted for a special assignment in the Signal Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Eugene Turner
Joseph A. Adams
USAF
U. S. Army
U. S. Air Force
Iaston
Pearl Joiner
Greensboro
Greensboro High School
Maryland National Guard
Denton
Duralite Manufacturing Company
Ridgely
Signal Corps
Rittenhouse Builds First American Paper Mill in 1690
William Rittenhouse, a Pennsylvanian, established the first paper mill in America in 1690 on a Wissahickon Creek branch, marking a key milestone in colonial industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rittenhouse
America
Wissahickon Creek
Printing Beginnings and Gutenberg’s Echo in America
A brief note reflects on early American printing and its resemblance to Gutenberg’s presses, noting the enduring influence of historical typesetting as American newspapers emerged.
O L Andrew Honored on 25th Anniversary
O L Andrew, longtime Continental American Life Insurance executive, celebrated 25 years of service with a February tribute by Salisbury Agency associates. Max S Bell presented a lounge chair Gift Certificate as part of Ormond Andrew Month activities. Andrew also serves as Easton Memorial Hospital director and Denton Rotary Club member while active in Boy Scout work.
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Continental American Life Insurance Company
Wilmington
Delaware
Wicomico Hotel
Salisbury
Victor O. Davis
Max S. Bell
Patrick H. Yeoman
Daniel E. Jones
Andrew
Bell
Ormond Andrew
Easton Memorial Hospital
Caroline County Welfare Department
Denton
Hughes To Head Denton Chamber of Commerce
Hughes is chosen to lead the Denton Chamber of Commerce as members approve raising dues to 5.25 yearly to cover six dinner meetings and end extra assessments like Christmas lights. O J Shively Jr of Easton Chamber of Commerce extols advertising value and the need for timely, well themed campaigns aligned with national media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Shively, Jr
Easton Chamber of Commerce
McKeldin Submits Record Budget To Legislature
Governor McKeldin unveils a record Maryland budget outlining funding for roads forests and services. Taxes shift with gasoline and license tag increases, income and sales taxes rising, and drivers facing higher car tag costs. Federal and state allocations, industry taxes, and other revenue sources fund the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeldin
Baltimore
Ocean City
State's Pedestrian Deaths Lowest On Record In 1953
Maryland reports its pedestrian death rate hit a record low in 1953 as 20 cities and the state participate in the AAA pedestrian protection campaign. Major Ridgely and Mr. Kolmer praised local officials and the Maryland Traffic Safety Commission for improvements and continued efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kolmer
Maryland
AAA
Ruxton M. Ridgely
Maryland Traffic Safety Commission
Unrusted Delhi Iron Pillar Stands 1500 Years On
A centuries old iron pillar in Delhi reportedly shows no rust after about 1,500 years since its installation. Scholars note its corrosion resistance challenges modern expectations. The pillar attracts visitors and researchers curious about ancient metallurgy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delhi
India
Ladies Auxiliary Report Plans Big Kitchen Upgrade
The Ladies Auxiliary met at the Fire House and announced purchase of a ten burner double oven restaurant stove an extra double oven and a commercial size french-fryer. Equipment will arrive this month to equip the new kitchen for public dinners banquets and events seating about 200. Members promote bake sales souvenir plates and vanilla while urging donations and event attendance. Delegates will attend the February county meeting in Greensboro and the Del-Mar-Va Firemen's Association convention in Centreville Md in May marking the association's 25th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
del- Mar-Va Firemen’s Association
Holloway Terrace
Del-Mar-Va
Centreville
Mental Hygiene Society Endorses Budget Programs
Maryland faces a 14000 shortfall in federal grants for clinics unless the state covers the gap. The executive committee will urge Ways and Means and Senate Finance to back the legislation. Lucretia Gibbs reports the leaders training seminar ends Wednesday with about 20 people from several counties attending. Purchasing for Easton clinic furnishings is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Ways and Means
House of Delegates
Senate Finance Committee
Lucretia Gibbs
Caroline County Mental Hygiene Society
Caroline
Dorchester
Queen Anne’s
Talbot Counties
William Martin
Mental Hygiene Society of Maryland
Easton
Clarence Kern
Caroline-Talbot Clinic
Birthday Celebration Marks 20th Anniversary of Production Credit Group
J Franklin Baker of Trappe presided as association president at the milestone event. Guests included John S. Skinner of Cambridge and other officers from Chestertown and nearby towns. A three tier birthday cake, pie and cracker eating contests, a sewing contest, a motion picture, and a group singing session led by Rev. Thomas Turkington highlighted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Franklin
Edward R. Pennington
Chestertown
T. Walter Denney
Stevensville
Charles I. Boyles
Harry A. Moore
Queen Anne
Thomas J. Turkington
Social Security Officials Plan More Tax Forms
Social Security officials warn of increased filings with Form 1065 alongside Schedule C. Guidance from Woodson stresses using personal social security numbers, separating wages from net profits, deducting only business expenses, excluding non-covered income, and giving a precise description of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Woodson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gutenburg
O. L. Andrew
Ladies Auxiliary
Fire House
Mental Hygiene Society
Production Credit Group
COSCO
Youngstown
Kroehler
duPont
Khroehler
Simmons
Lawson
Armstrong
Alexander Smith
Brandt
Brandt Piecrust
Duncan Phyfe
Lane
Hancock
Gov. Winthrop
Twin Hollywood
GE & Frigidaire
Ksing
Salem
Cooper Furniture Co
Cooper's
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