Delmarva Chicken Festival showcased Delmarva broilers in NYC
Earl Hawk and Byard Carmean cooked and served Delmarva chicken at the 38th Hotel and Restaurant Exposition in New York City's Skingbridge Armory. Thousands of attendees from owners to chain buyers sampled the product as Delaware Poultry Commission members and Chicken Festival leaders promoted Delmarva poultry. Recipes, booklets, and the festival’s winning recipes were distributed, highlighting where Delmarva chickens are available in NYC.
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Earl Hawk
Greenwood
Del
Byard Carmean
Laurel
Skingbridge Armory
New York City
Delmarva
Delaware State Poultry Commission
Necrological Notes on Lulu Beaven and Mary Dixon
Miss Lulu Virginia Beaven, 74, nurse, died at Memorial Hospital Easton. A University of Pennsylvania trained nurse, she lived in Hillsboro since retirement. Survived by four brothers. Funeral in Denton with burial in Hillsboro churchyard. Mrs. Mary Ethel Dixon, wife of the late Rev. Thomas S. Dixon, died in Daytona Beach at 72. Born Talbot County July 10 1881. She and her husband moved to Florida in 1950. Survived by three daughters. burial in Bellevue Memorial Park Daytona Beach.
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Lulu Virginia Beaven
Memorial Hospital
Easton
University of Pennsylvania Hospital Training School
Miss Beaven
Philadelphia
Newport News
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Hillsboro
George H. and
Mary F. Zook Beaven
Milton W. Beaven
Richard W. Beaven
Herbert E. Beaven
Odessa
Del
Lay Beaven
Salisbury
J. Virgil Moore and Son
Denton
Robert Sutton
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church of
Episcopal Church
Dixon
Henry
Pamelia
Talbot County
Florida
Daytona Beach
Bellevue Memorial Park
Ruth Dixon Maddy
Mildred H. Dixon
Mary Dixon Simpson
Haddonfield
New Jersey
Death of William S. Carroll Jr. From Ridgely on Horse Accident
William Sard Carroll Jr. of near Ridgely died Saturday in Memorial Hospital Easton from injuries after being thrown from a horse while herding cattle on November 30. He never woke after being found by his brother. Survived by wife Jean Hoffman Carroll a daughter Lou Ann 11 months old parents William G Carroll Sr siblings Dawson Archie Carroll and two sisters. Funeral Tuesday at Ridgely Methodist Church conducted by Rev Wilson Davis with interment in Denton Cemetery.
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William Sard Carroll
William Sard Carroll, Jr
Ridgely
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Jean Hoffman Carroll
Lou Ann
William 8. Carroll
William Embert
Greensboro
Daniel Hollingsworth
Bridgetown
Dawson
Archie Carroll
Riddgely Methodist Church
Wilson Davis
Denton Cemetery
Mrs Mary DuHadway Funeral Rites Held at Federalsburg
Funeral services for Mrs Mary E DuHadway 85 widow of Dr John DuHadway were conducted Tuesday from Frampton Funeral Home Federalsburg She was a Talbot native former Caroline County resident near Preston Harmony where her husband practiced She leaves a niece Helen Mackley and George T Cook with burial in Hill Crest Cemetery Federalsburg The Rev H C Jeffers officiated
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Mary Duhadway
Frampton
Federalsburg
Mary E. DuHadway
John DuHadway
Deers Head
Salisbury
Helen Mackley
Washington, D. C
George Tt. Cook
Preston
H. C. Jeffers
Bethesda Methodist Church
Hill Crest Cemetery
Joseph Laramore Funeral Held in Denton
Joseph Laramore 87 died at his home on Third Street Denton after a long illness. Funeral services were held at First Methodist Church with Rev J A French officiating. Burial followed in Denton Cemetery. He was born in Delaware and lived in Denton 40 years. Survived by daughter Pearl McAllister and sons Joseph T Harvey Carroll all of Denton, five grandchildren seven great grandchildren and sister Mrs Suzanne Smith of Goldsboro.
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Joseph Laramore
Third St
Denton
J. &. French
First Methodist Church
Denton Cemetery
Delaware
Laramore
Joseph
Prudence Edwards Laramore
Pearl McAllister
Joseph T., Harvey and
Carroll
Suzanne Smith
Goldsboro
Adams Cross Roads Christmas Social News Update
Mr and Mrs Randall Dustworth and daughter from New Jersey visited the Johnsons. Lewes residents Mr and Mrs Wm Dennis hosted a Christmas turkey dinner. C W Adams enjoyed Christmas Eve with the Wheatleys. Lewesites visited Farle Robinsons Monday and Tuesday. Mrs Charles Fountain spent a week with Pennsylvania kin. Fred Vincent and Mrs Orrie Adams shopped in Dover. Minnie Adams of Wilmington visited Marian Robinson and Virginia Lee Dennis. Marian Robinson Orrie Adams and Minnie Adams joined a New Year supper with the Adams family.
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Randall Dustworth
New Jersey
Charles Johnson
Wm. Dennis
Lewes
C. W. Adams
Geo. Wheatley
Farle Robinson
Charles Fountain
O'Conner
Pennsylvania
Fred Vincent
Orrie Adams
Dover
Minnie Adams
Wilmington
Marian Robinson
Virginia Lee Dennis
Arthur Adams
Delaware Harness Racing Sets 1954 Meet Days
The Delaware Harness Racing Commission allocates racing dates for 1954. Del-Mar-Va Raceway runs 10 days at Brandywine starting Aug 14 with rain dates to Aug 27. Brandywine 20 days from Aug 28 to Sept 24. Harrington 20 days from Sept 24 to Oct 21. Del-Mar-Va Raceway 10 days at Harrington from Oct 22 to Nov 4. Executive secretary J Ewell Calhoun of Georgetown says transfer dates will be negotiated by the tracks.
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Del-Mar-Va
Brandywine Raceway
Harrington
Commission
J. Ewell Calhoun
Georgetown
Silent Prayer Aids Popular Preacher In Pulpit
A beloved preacher credited his appeal to a quiet ritual before sermons. He prayed, Lord, fill my mouth with worth while stuff, and nudge me when I've said enough, explaining his measured delivery and effective communication with the congregation.
Social Security Tax Rises to 3 Percent Beginning 1954
The Social Security tax climbs from 2 to 3 percent starting January 1, 1954. Self employed will pay 2 percent on 1953 income until March 15, 1954, with 3 percent due March 15, 1955 for 1954. Employers will receive updated withholding and Social Security tax tables later this year.
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Internal Revenue Service
Growing old is a privilege and a gratitude urged
A reflective remark highlights aging as a gift, urging appreciation for life and recognition that many have not reached old age. The message emphasizes gratitude for longevity and the experiences that come with growing older.
Little Indiana Town Owes Fame To Unusual Name
The Santa Claus Indiana post office swamps with Christmas mail from around the world. Letters addressed to Santa Claus from Canada and Europe request dolls sleds sweaters overshoes and other gifts. The town gains fame from its unusual name and holiday mail surge.
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Indiana
Santa Claus
Ind
Canada
Europe
Christmas Today Is Too Commercial
The piece argues against the view that Christmas is overly commercial by highlighting giving as its core. It asserts giving joy and happiness, spiritual or material, sustains the holiday’s meaning and its economic impact supports welfare. It celebrates the enduring joy of giving and children opening gifts as central to the Christmas story.
Germans First Lighted Christmas Tree Here
German immigrants introduced home Christmas trees to the United States, a tradition later growing in the colonies after the Revolution. Pilgrims banned celebrations, and 1689 Massachusetts law fined observance. historians cite Martin Luther as early decorator who lit evergreens with candles for his children.
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United States
Massachusetts
Martin Luther
Keep Trees Green With Plant Food Water Solution
Advice for tree holders that hold trunks in water suggests adding one teaspoon of powdered plant food per gallon of water or one plant food tablet per gallon. This practice aims to retain needles and keep the tree green. Adjust for pebble or rock supports by covering with the solution.
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E. A. Yutzi
Mary Ethel Dixon
Thomas S. Dixon
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Centreville
Collegians
East Coast
Centreville High School
Patsy Wood
Delores Powell
Irene Willoughby
Delaware Harness Racing Commission
I. Detente Pe J
Chevrolet
Apaks Er’ Nentke
Raymond Geist
Chicago
B. F. Goodrich
Museum of Science and Industry
Enorme
Wade Holbrook
Oregon State VII
Tony Viastelica
Barbara Schmidt
Pasadena City College
Robin Hood
Tommy Gilbert
Bristol
N.H
New England
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