Governor ignores bar picks in Maryland judgeship
In Cecil Kent Talbot and Caroline counties Governor O Conor bypassed Bar Association recommendations for a Cecil County judgeship vacancy, choosing Omar D Crothers Jr. after praise for his wartime service. The article calls the move a backhand slap and questions the governor's handling of the process.
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Floyd J. Kintner
Kintner
Herbert R. O’conor
Maryland
Cecil
Kent
Caroline
Talbot
Queen Anne’s
Albert Constable
Cecil County Bar Association
State Bar Association
Baltimore
Cecil County
Omar D.crothers Jr
Elkton
O’conor
Crothers
Bar Associations
Caroline Counties
Bar Association
Queen Anne’s County
Soper
Hongkong
Baltimore Sun
Frank Kingdom
Fred H. Leffler
Service Shorts Robert Myers Harper honorably discharged
Robert Myers Harper CSP, formerly of Bainbridge Maryland, has been honorably discharged from naval service at the separation center. Harper, last stationed at Bainbridge, served 41 months. His wife resides in Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Myers Harper
CSP Lle
Spearation Center
Bainbridge
Harper
Preston
Orphans Court Actions and Local Social News
The Orphans Court met February 5 with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. Administration granted to William F Parker for Fred P Parker estate in Kent county Delaware. Bonds, notices, appraisers named, inventories filed. Multiple guardian and administrator accounts and releases reviewed. Social visits noted among Dover Seaford Bridgeville Wilmington and Arlington residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Handy
Dennis
Fooks
William F. Parker
Fred P. Parker
Kent County
Delaware
Charles Butler
Elwood Wright
Homemakers Club chair caning event at First National Bank
Miss Louise Whitcomb directed a chair and stool caning session at the Homemakers Club meeting held last week in club rooms above the First National Bank. Sixteen chairs were completed. A box luncheon preceded the afternoon business session. Also, Harrington Fire Company battled a grass fire on the Kent and Sussex Fair grounds Friday and responded to a chimney fire Saturday at a local residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Whitcomb
First National Bank
Harrington Fire Company
Kent and Sussex
Fashions in Farm Machinery Forecast by Earl Crouse
Earl M. Crouse, a Case farm equipment seller and service provider, says there will be no atomic bomb in farm machinery even as wartime advances shift to peacetime production. He notes many new types and models are in the works but cautions against sensational inventions. He stresses progress comes from steady, service‑oriented firms with tested machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl M. Crouse
Thor
Endurance Key For New Farm Machinery Says Crouse
Mr. Crouse argues for practical, profit oriented farming tools tested by time. He emphasizes endurance and low upkeep as the main criteria for assessing new machines, noting the best measure is an older model of the same make. He envisions marketing through dealers who understand farming needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crouse
Ocean City set for expansion
Ocean City Maryland plans a major growth with 10 additional blocks added for expansion as annexation awaits mayor and council approval. Mayor Daniel Trimper indicated approvals likely come in March as realtors report substantial growth prospects for the resort's upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Seaside
Daniel Trimper
Trimper
Seasonal Rentals Reported For Cottages And Buildings
Readable lines note cottages and other buildings have been rented for the coming season, signaling a busy period for property owners and local markets as housing demand rises.
Permits Issued for About Twenty New Apartment Houses
Officials announce that roughly 20 apartment building permits have been issued, enabling construction of multiple new housing units. The action signals growth in the urban housing stock and support from planning authorities.
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Sinclair Petroleum Products
Denton
William R. Goslin
Oliver C. Goslin
Virginia Lee Dean
Charess W. Todd
Guardian
Raymond D. Williamson
Mary C. Williamson
Ida W. Johnson
Roger L. Johnson
Margaret Melvin
Mechanic Street
W. T. Chipman
T. Scott Purse
Seaford
Benny Moore
Harry C. Tee Jr
Baby
Harlan Cooper
Bridgeville
Wesley Ryan
Cecil Ryan
Wilmington
Herman Ryan
William Shaw
Virginia Clarkson
Dover
Charles H. Hirch
Hallie Austin
Harry F. Murphy
Martin Shaw
Chicago
Martin Shaw Jr
Arlington
N. J
Harry S. Shaw
Harrington
Earl Crouse
Anita’s Beauty Salon
Kern Sisters Beauty
Purina
Willis Dairy
Corn Distillers
Blatchford's
Blatchford
Willis & Covell
Ocean City
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