Greensboro Homemakers Club Meeting Recalls 1948 Plans
The Greensboro Homemakers Club met February 10 at Mrs. E. J. Vandegrift home with twenty members. New member Mrs. Horace Dubois was welcomed. Officers and chairmen for 1948 were appointed across multiple committees including Clothing, Home Furnishings, International Relations, and 4-H. A style show with 4-H is proposed for April. Sponging stain and pork storage tips were also shared, plus notes on upcoming Unity Homemakers Club meeting.
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Greensboro
Charles Davis
Byron Poore
Florence Wothers
H. F. Butler
Annabelle Bilbrough
A. B. Linhard
Elise Roe
Ray Preusch
Calvin Butler
E. J. Vandegrift
Mae Pippin
Sunshine
Clinton Edwards
Salisbury
Bessie Spafford
Mrs. Vandegrift
World Day of Prayer Set Friday at Ridgely Church
The World Day of Prayer will be held this Friday evening February 13 at Ridgely Holiness Church with Mrs Joseph T Hammond Jr as leader and Miss Patricia A Messick singing the Lord’s Prayer. Circles of the Women’s Society of Christian Service met this week with Circle No 1 entertained by Mrs Wilmer Ulsh and Circle No 2 by Mrs R R Lane. Mrs Stephen Lynch and son Rodney visited Mrs Allen Bennington in Denton last Friday. Dr Paul Lynch US Navy son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Lynch is now in Greece.
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Ridgely
Denton
Paul Lynch
U. S. Navy
Stephen Lynch
Greece
Gems of thought on wisdom and virtue
A compact moral note cites Proverbs 16 16 praising wisdom over wealth and adds that self forgetfulness purity and love are eternal treasures. It attributes further lines to Mary Baker Eddy praising constant prayers and anointings as spiritual riches.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Norfolk Port Tops U S Export List By Coal Traffic
Virginia's Hampton Roads ports Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News and Hampton form a four city harbor supplying coal exports far exceeding tobacco. The broad roadstead serves ships from the James Nansemond and Elizabeth rivers entering lower Chesapeake Bay, supporting a half million residents and 20 miles of developed waterfront along the 50 mile harbor rim.
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Navy
Virginia
Hampton Roads
U. S. Navy
United States
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Newport News
Hampton
James
Nansemond
Elizabeth
Chesapeake Bay
National Geographic Society
Sun Worship in Mogollon Homes Revealed by Excavation
Archaeologists note that Mogollon houses commonly faced east or southeast and infer the sun played a central role in their religion. Evidence from 1500 years ago suggests sun worship, though material remains are limited by time. durable artifacts include stone tools, pottery, bones, and dwellings.
Flag Flying at Night Origin Myth in Washington Capitol
During World War I the practice began of keeping the U.S. flag flying over the Capitol at night for patriotic reasons. The Capitol was chosen because it fell outside military rules requiring flag furling at sunset, ensuring one national symbol never ceased to fly.
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United States
Capitol
Washington
Indian River Inlet Bridge collapses killing three
A lifeboat crew joined the rescue as about 100 feet of the southern end of the stone bridge at Indian River Inlet collapsed into the inlet. Coast Guardsmen reported the incident near Ocean Highway Route 14 from Rehoboth to Ocean City, Maryland.
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Rehoboth
Ocean City
News of 4-H Clubs The Sour Apple Tree 4-H Club
The Sour Apple Tree 4-H Club met at Wilmer Trice's home on Tuesday evening February 3. John Bacsak presided in Jimmy Kay's absence as president. Nine members explained their 4-H Club projects. Elected for 1948 were Bart on Torbert president Francis Noble vice president John Bacsak secretary and news reporter Wheatley Neal treasurer. The treasurer reported a $4.80 balance.
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Wilmer Trice
John Bacsak
Jimmy Kay
Barton Torbert
Francis Noble
Wheatley Neal
Virginia 4-H Clubs Hold February Meetings
American Corner 4-H Club met February 7 at Mrs Sullivan's with six members and two visitors present. Virginia Thomas called the meeting to order. roll call on Trees. minutes read. treasurer report given. Eleanor Williamson welcomed as a new member. Qo Barbara Nichols publicity.
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American Corner 4-H Club
Mar-Del Circuit Upsets Highlight Close Week
In the Mar-Del League races, upsets marked a week of tight games. Camden Vet fell to Denton Bobcats 43 to 41 with Allen O Neal leading Camden and Leo Slaughter and Bill Murdoch scoring for Denton. Harrington toppled Middletown BC 53 to 34 as Jack Dill scored 16 for Harrington and Bill Buckworth added 11. Dover defeated Camden Vets 56 to 34 with Paul Martin 14 and Tom Earnest 13. Harrington reinforced by 77 to 46 over Chestertown Legion. Roberts 19 and Tom Shalley 16 carried the win. Milford Vets beat Felton 35 to 23 as Dick Kimmey 16 paced the defense. Smyrna beat Camden Vets 59 to 32, Bodley 19 and O Neal 11 paced Camden. Denton crushed Cecilton 74 to 47 led by Stan Prosen 26 and Bob Cooling 18. The final round begins next week with seven teams in contention and playoffs likely to decide positions.
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Camden Vet
Denton Bobcats
Allen O'Neal
Camden
Leo Slaughter
Bill Murdoch
Denton
Harrington
Middletown BC
Jack Dill
Tall Harrington
Bill Buckworth
Dover
Camden Vets
Paul Martin
Tom Earnest
Bo Thompson
O’neal
Vets
Harrington Legionnaires
Chestertown Legion
Roberts
Tom Shalley
Lew Yerkes
Chestertown
Milford Vets
Felton Vets
Dick Kimmey
Ed Garey
VFW
Smyrna
Bill Bodley
Bud O’neal
Cecilton
Bob Cooling
Mar-Del
Shore League adopts round robin playoffs this season
Eastern Shore League officials vote to use a two phase round robin playoff replacing Shaughnessy. Top four teams play home and home series with a seven game final for the President's Cup. Admission rises from 60 to 65 cents to cover higher salaries and larger rosters. Krausse to manage Dover Phillies.
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SHORE
Shaughnessy
Seaford
Eastern Shore Sports Writers’ Association
W. K. Knotts
Lew Krausse
Athletics
Dover Phillies
Dick Carter
Krausse
Phils
Americus
Jack Sanford
Terre Haute
Wilmington
Many Gardeners Start Garden Plots for First Time in ’48
University of Maryland reports that 10 to 20 percent of new gardeners this year are first timers. Edward K. Bender notes many are young couples seeking to cut food costs. He cites garden plots near housing projects as a helpful option for residents of veteran housing areas. The aim is lower costs, better diet, and appreciation of fresh vegetables as the nation eats more and higher quality food than ever.
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University of Maryland
Edward K. Bender
Garden Experts Urge Home Plots To Beat Hidden Hunger
The article quotes Bender urging beginners to secure garden space and consult county extension agents for free bulletins detailing how garden produce can supplement diets and reduce reliance on grains shipped to Europe.
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Europe
Social Roundup of Local Visits and News
Mrs L N Murphy returned home with her great granddaughter Wanda Fountain after two weeks with friends. Mrs Lottie Satterfield tended her sister Annie Pearson in Laurel Delaware. Franklin Johnson hosted Howard Johnson and family Carl Johnson and Angelo Varisco with kids. Frances Blades from Ridgely stayed overnight with Sue Smith. L H Thomas and J H Edgell shared Sunday guests. Roland Towers and son Billy dined with his mother T H Towers. Frank E Adams broke an ankle when a cow kicked him. Sue Smith and Frances Blades joined their teacher Miss Rugh to Wilmington to hear the St Olaf Lutheran Choir of Northfield Minnesota, a 64-voice group. Mrs. Cleveland Henry and daughter...
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Lottie Satterfield
Annie Pearson
Laurel
Del
Franklin Johnson
Howard Johnson
Carl Johnson
Wilmington
Angelo Varisco
Chestertown
Frances Blades
Ridgely
Sue Smith
L. H. Thomas
J. H. Edgell
Greenwood
Roland Towers
Billy
T. H. Towers
Frank E. Adams
Miss Rugh
Caroline High School
Village News Notes and Get Well Wishes
Shoppers include Mrs. Charles Sewell Mrs. George Wise Jr and others in Easton last Monday. Sick list lists Mrs C V Clark Mr Lewis Butler Mr F L Stafford with speedy recovery wishes. Frances Bennett has convalesced and Harvey Harris visited Butler household Friday. Roland Butler Louis Butler and daughter joined Butler hosts Sunday guests. Charles Sewell and son Larry of Queen Anne visited Cleveland Henry family Sunday.
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Ters
Charles Sewell
George Wise Jr
Easton
C. V. Clark
Lewis Butler
F. L. Stafford
Frances Bennett
Harvey Harris
Roland Butler
Louis Butler
Butler
Larry
Queen Anne
Cleveland Henry
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Helen Shelby
Uncle Sam
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U. S. Treasury Department
Louisiana State University
Indian River Inlet
Florence Love
Thomas Ober
Dover Guards
Milford
Felton
Middletown
H. Earle Smith
Masonic
Denton, Mi
Fred J. Wright
Alton Billmeier
C. Elsie Billmeier
Optometrists
Hobbs
Nuttle Milling Co
Western Maryland Dairy
Maryland Dairy
Baltimore
Maryland
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Melody Shop
Delaware
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