Allure of Delmarva Draws New Residents Across Peninsula
Hundreds of people from cities and towns are moving to the Delmarva Peninsula seeking rural pleasure and healthful recreation. The influx spans all ages, from sunrise life to retirement, enriching the native population with new residents who seek quiet waters, clean air, and year round leisure along the coast from the Pennsylvania line to Cape Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmarva Peninsula
Delmarva
Pennsylvania Line
Cape Charles
National Ideals Preserve Democracy in Hard Times
The year ends with economic improvement yet warns of debt, taxes, and unemployment. President urges balanced federal books and debt reduction to spur recovery, while avoiding harmful spending. Industries face threats from subsidized competition and regulation, including utilities and railroads, amid calls for fair policy and preserving growth.
A Call to Preserve Freedom in Tough Times
A public reflection on recovery efforts and the dangers of dictatorial rule abroad. The piece urges safeguarding Constitutionally guaranteed freedoms of religion, speech, and press as essential to democracy and economic progress in the United States. It warns against abandoning core liberties in pursuit of material goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
State Should Restore Teachers Pay
The Caroline county and statewide groups urge full restoration of teachers salaries. In 1933 teachers took pay cuts. now justice requires restoring the pay scale, which averages $695 yearly in Caroline. The plan uses the State Equalization Fund with no county expenditure. Governor Nice backs restoration. decision rests with the Senate and House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Maryland
Annapolis
Caroline
Nice
General Assembly
Senate
House
I Am the Only Driver Who Knows How to Handle a Car
A yearly reflection urges readers to adopt a driving resolution: treat other drivers as noncompetent idiots, yield, and keep out of their way. The advice frames safe conduct as relying on oneself, not others, to avoid accidents and confrontations on the road.
Lloyd George and the home rule heckling anecdote
A historical remark recalls Lloyd George amid early campaigns where a brick insult landed at his feet and a heckler cried rats from the gallery. He retorted that the opposition's only argument was a brick and quipped about home rule for England Scotland Wales Ireland before a sharp reply about hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Hell
Orator recalls father’s humble start amid sharp exchanges
In a crowded meeting a speaker defends his stance saying every man for his country while a heckler mocks his family background. The orator replies that his father was poor, noting the cart has vanished but the donkey remains a symbol.
Fellowship in Winter
Winter fosters friendship more than summer crowds. Indoor gatherings and committee work deepen bonds, turning shy acquaintances into closer connections as people spend evenings together rather than shouting at games.
The March of the Sun
The piece traces the sun’s annual arc from winter low to summer high. It contrasts ancient fears of fading light with modern science and celebrates the returning sun as a prelude to spring.
Prepare now for winter safety tips for motorists
The Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland issues a practical winter motoring bulletin. Engineering Director William S. Canning outlines steps to avoid cold weather breakdowns including full battery charge, lighter oil, clean gas line and carburetor, ignition and spark plugs checks, and antifreeze mixtures. Regular safety checks are advised as defects can develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland
William S. Canning
Orphans Court Proceedings Filed Administrations in Caroline
The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis. Executors and administrators filed accounts inventories appraisements and lists including Everett Nuttle for J T Kinder Emma Wyatt John L Stevens Richard Conner and Raymond Thomas Keilman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Towers
Handy
Dennis
Everett Nuttle
J. T. Kinder
Elwood Wyatt
William H. Wyatt
Emma Wyatt
John L. Stevens
John Stevens
Foreign Scouts On The Way To National Jamboree
Invitations sent to Boy Scout organizations in 73 lands confirm foreign contingents for the National Scout Jamboree in Washington from June 30 to July 9. Great Britain will send 50 Scouts and several leaders, Roumania eight, Poland 24, Canada and Mexico 33 each, with additional contingents from Venezuela Chile Colombia Bermuda Poland Denmark Switzerland Hungary Luxembourg India and Ceylon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Britain
Roumania
Poland
Canada
Mexico
Venezuela
Chile
Colombia
Bermuda
Denmark
Switzerland
Hungary
Luxembourg
India
Ceylon
Notice on legible news submissions for publication
Editors request that news items be written legibly and without unreadable abbreviations. Messages that cannot be deciphered cannot be published.
New Students May Enroll at Salisbury College
Salisbury College opens January 25 for first time entrants to begin second semester. Students may take 16 semester hours from listed courses and transfer to other Maryland and out-of-state colleges with junior standing after two years. Semester cost is 57.60 tuition and fees. total with board and room 165.50. Contact Registrar for admission blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers College
Salisbury
Maryland
Salisbury College
Templeville Weekend Visits and Local Moves
Templeville residents and guests share weekend visits with local families. Katie Stafford Allen Temple and Miss Mary Knotts vacationed with J. G. Carter in Hamilton. Harry Connor of Dickinson College visited the parsonage. Charles Maske from Lewes Delaware spent the weekend nearby. Herbert Walls moved to the Dailey farm. Mrs. William Hickey remains seriously ill with an infected toe. Howard West from Wilmington visited with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Stafford
Allen and Temple
Mary Knotts
J. G. Carter
Hamilton
Harry Connor
Dickinson College
R. G. Connor
Charles Maske
Lewes
Del
Herbert Walls
Dailey Farm
Casper Wright
William Hickey
Howard West
Wilmington
Local Travelers Return After Holiday Visits
SMITHSON Mr and Mrs M Hessler of Baltimore have returned home after spending a few days with Mr and Mrs A R Willoughby Mrs Carl Selak of Reading has returned home after spending the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs J Worm Mr Car Prager of Oakland has returned after spending the holidays with his mother Mrs F Prager Mr and Mrs C L Perry spent the week end with the latter's parents near Bridgeville Mr and Mrs Joseph Worm visited Mrs F Prager last Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs J Toft entertained a few friends last Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeville
Joseph Worm
F. Prager
J. Toft
Two Mountain Sheep Species Identified by Investigator
The Washington Star notes two North American mountain sheep species, the Rocky Mountain bighorn and the Alaska white sheep, with the desert bighorn as a sub species of the former. Desert habitat spans southwestern states and parts of Mexico, feeding on cacti and thorny plants while winter coats darken and summer coats bleach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Alaska
Washington Star
Mexico
Lammergeyer Feared by European Children
Washington Star columnist W H Shippen Jr describes the lammergeyer or bearded vulture as a feared sky predator among Southern European children. Scientists say it prefers turtles and marrow bones, dropping prey on rocks to crack it, and notes its large wingspan and bearded chin. It nests on high crags, lays a single egg, and remains rare in Southern Europe while found in North Africa and Southern Asia. The bird is among Europe’s largest raptors and feeds on meat like eagles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
W. H. Shippen, Jr
Washington Star
Lammergeyer
North
Africa
Asia
Mangoe trees description and fruit details
The mango tree Mangifera indica belongs to the sumac family and can reach around 40 feet. It has large shiny leaves and yellow or red flowers. Fruits range from plum to apple size, sometimes over a pound. Mangoes grow in many tropical regions, notably the West Indies, southern California, and Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
California
Florida
Rayburn Chosen as House Leader
In a secret ballot Democrats elect Sam Rayburn of Texas as majority floor leader for the Seventy-fifth Congress. The session lasted about two and a half hours with speeches and voting. Summers nominated Rayburn, while Boylan nominated O Connor with Clark of North Carolina seconding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Bankhead
O’connor
Representative Summers
Judiciary Committee
Rayburn
Representative Cullen
New York
Representative Lea
California
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Representative
Illinois
House
Epworth League Fetes Outten Thirtieth Anniversary Event in Burrsville
Epworth League members hosted by Mr and Mrs Norman Outten mark the thirtieth wedding anniversary of the Outten couple. Nearby families and friends attended a New Year period gathering at Burrsville Wesley Church with several local households hosting dinner and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Wesley Church
Norman Outten
Outten
John Thawley
Henry Stafford
Fred Lewis
Houston Thawley
Brown Thawley
Melvin James
Denton
Harlan Blades
C. N. Fountain
Harry Murphy
Paul Beauchamp
Chester
Alfred Baughley
the Shining Stars
Burrsville
M. E
A. T. Garrett
Robert Garrett
Wilmington
Austine Stafford
Mollie Cahall
Philadelphia
Walter Gough
Providence, R. I
Harry Porter
Social Visit Notes in Adams Cross Roads Community
Mr and Mrs Earle Robinson hosted guests including Mr and Mrs John Adams and their daughter and Mr George Wheatley. The Custworths of Philadelphia visited J W Johnson and returned for a weekend stay. Several gatherings occurred with Payne Adams Fountain Collins and Trice noted. the fourth quarterly conference is set for Concord January 16 at 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Robinson
John Adams
Raymond Andrews
Reba Adams
George Wheatley
Charles Johnson
J. W. Johnson
Randal Custworth
Philadelphia
Randall Custworth
Fred Payne
Edna Adams
Thurman Fountain
Earl Collins
Mary Robinson
Earl Robinson
Concord
Earl Adams
Harrison Trice
Community Holiday Gatherings and Church Revival Plans
HOBBES Mr and Mrs Idon Marine hosted a New Year turkey dinner with many guests from Cordova Denton Belmar N J and nearby areas. A pageant at the church featured gifts for children and blankets for the pastor and wife. Revival services led by Rev Ziba Adams begin tomorrow with a 15 minute song service before preaching. Several local families hosted visitors and shared meals during the holidays and in recent weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idon Marine
Arthur Starkey, Jr
Cordova
Wm. Finn
Denton
Alfred Maynard
Belmar
N. J
Raymond Noble
John E. Lister
Catherine
Chas
Paul
Arthur Kelly
Harvey Harris
Amos
H. Henry
Richard Lister
Edna Gray
Woodward
Sara
Henry Lister
Calvin Lister
George Lister
Louise Butler
Elmer Butler
Kenneth
F. N. Smith
G. L. Blades
Harlan Blades
Russell
Leonard
Kennard
Charles
Olaf Smith
Edward
Eunice
W. K. Smith
C. F. Smith
I. L. Dukes
J. A. Billings
J. Eldon Marine
Catherine Lister
Haylan Blades
Marvin Butler
Morrisville
Frank Davis
Dorothy Stevens
Ella Mae Wright
Marie Noble
Louise
Evelyn Adams
Sallie Hughes
Sidney Dolby
Harrington
Thomas Smith
J. H. Edgell
B. F. Greenlee
Greensboro
Tommy
Donald
Chadds Ford
Fletcher Porter
Berlin
Thos. Smith
Kenneth Ramsburg
Local Thanksgiving Gatherings Highlight Harmony Families
Harmony notes list Mr. Charles Trice hosting a turkey dinner with several families from Philadelphia Wilmington Federalsburg and Seaford. Additional dinners include the Todds Wayne Willis and McNeal families. Minnie Todd haled as newborn. Miss Mabel Todd ill with an infected arm. Robert Stanton Pearl Willis visiting Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Trice
Charles Maloney
Ralph and
Charles Jr
Philadelphia
Edward Adams
Lee
Wilmington
Fred Trice
Charles Williams
Federalsburg
Maurice Todd
Kay
Lawrence Flaharty
Charles and
Junior
Claude Todd
Roland Todd
Mildred
Howard
Albert Craft
Norris
Ella Todd
Mabel Todd
Ray
Raymond Meredith
Alvin
Betty Mae
Joyce Ann
Clarence Willis
Seaford
Albert Willis
Bennett Todd
Webster Todd
Herbert McNeal
Minnie
Robert Stanton
Pearl Willis
Florida
Arthur Williamson
American Corner Social Notes From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Olaf Smith and children were guests at a turkey dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Lord. Mrs Amanda Allen has returned home after months with her granddaughter Mrs Carl Johnson. Rev John D Tubbs of Philadelphia visited with his nephew Mr Olaf Smith for a few days. The Ladies Aid plans to meet with Mrs Nettie Meredith Wednesday afternoon January 13. Mr and Mrs C W Towers entertained friends Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Smith
Harvey Lord
Amanda Allen
Carl Johnson
John D. Tubbs
Philadelphia
Nettie Meredith
C. W. Towers
Belief in Honor Tied to Achievement Says Shaw
A quotation from George Bernard Shaw states that belief in honor comes only after achieving it, underscoring the link between action and virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bernard Shaw
Local Notes from Ridgely and Nearby
Albert White of the Experiment Station reports weekend rainfall at 1.88 inches. Thelma Bowman visited her grandmother in Denton. The Jarrells and Price family visited Owings Mills on Sunday. Lairds hosted guests from Street over the weekend. Holsingers returned from a ten day trip to Wadesboro North Carolina. T W Jones visited Thurmont on Monday and Tuesday. Charles Jarrell has taken a job in Annapolis. Colds are widespread in Ridgely.
Twenty-Five Years Ago In Caroline County News
A summary of local happenings from twenty five years ago includes Frank B. Russell noting apples larger than walnuts, the Peninsula's first snow of the season, Frederick R. Owens sworn State's Attorney for Caroline county, and Judge Adkins administering the oath. The Denton National Bank posted its largest day’s work with deposits 121000 and discounts 52460. Multiple weddings, obituaries, and society notes appear, along with road improvement efforts, school and church connections, and notable deaths including Mrs. Elizabeth E. Atkinson, Mrs. Anna E. Wyatt, Captain William Kemp, Captain Sheppard Joslin, and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Russell
Peninsula
Frederick R. Owens
Caroline County
William H. Adkins
Easton
Owens
Denton National Bank
Marietta Anthony
Denton
T. J. Lard
Burrsville
Maude Geneva Anthony
Harry W. McMahan
Friendship
Catherine Elizabeth Shane
Philadelphia
G. Albert Shane
Concord M. E. Parsonage
George S. Thomas
Hall
Bethlehem
J. R. Fredericks
J. Gardner Walls
Nansemond County
Howard R. Fullerton
D. S. Barnhart
P. R. Fisher
Buswell
Frank P. Barnhart
Millington
John S. Barnhart
Randolph Barnhart
New York
F. P. Barnhart
Lotta Allaband
Elsie Leonard
Nita Allaband
Lewis Cole
The
Agricultural College
Addie Wilson
Sophie G. Underwood
Charles G. Griffin
Cora Mercer
Stewartstown
Susan Saulsbury
Elkton
Ridgely
Downes
Hobbs
Elizabeth E. Atkinson
Baltimore
Atkinson
Tuckahoe Neck
America
Virginia
Maryland
Jonah
Hester A. Kelly
Kelly
Winchester
This County
Society of Friends
Peter Willis
Camden
Del
Edwin E. Atkinson
Ella A. Smith
John E. Atkinson
William T. Kelly
Jonah F. Kelly
Benjamin Taylor
Bartlett
Stack
Anna E. Wyatt
Thomas C. Wyatt
Caroline
Robert E
John F
William T
James
Charles
Marion Jarman
Mr. Wyatt
Nettie Thomas
Cambridge
Isaac Kinnamon
Henry
Philip W. Kinnamon
West
William Kemp
Henry Kemp
Trappe
Talbot County
Bright
Charles Kemp
Hillsboro
James T. Kemp
Federalsburg
J. Price
Slats's Diary by Oliver N. Warren
A juvenile diary recounts a week of school, family, and small ambitions. Slats and friends plan activities with Jane and Elsey, discuss holidays, faith, and curiosity about future careers. The entry blends schoolyard humor with growing romance and everyday mischief through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver N. Warren
Local Social Notes from Goldsboro Inform Weekly Visits
Mrs A E Longfellow and family hosted dinner guests from Greensboro and Greenwood. Sadie Shockley and her mother visited Ridgely. The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs John Milby's. Various families hosted gatherings and travels, including 4 H Club, Sewing Circle, and visits to New York, Dover, and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Longfellow
Greensboro
C. E. Russell
Greenwood
W. J. Murphy
Sadie Shockley
Hill
John Galloway
Near Ridgely
Ladies Aid Society
John Milby
Assembly Hall
Howard Thomas
Elliott
Howard Shockley
Ed. Clark
Pennsylvania
Elsmere
Delaware
Noble Shively
Sewing
Leroy Cartwright
Virgie Cartwright
Dallas Cartwright
Preston
John Crawford
Patsy Jarrell
Annapolis
Florence Jarrell
Minnie Dennison
New York
Minnie Bennett
Dover
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March OF the Sun
Templeville
Smithson
Adams Cross Roads
Hobbes
Journal
Jake
Jane
Elsey
Gabriel
Geo
Hornin
Owen
Goldsboro
Auditor's Order
Nisi
Henry R. Lewis
Assigneeva
Sarah E. Redden
Orlando J. Redden
Circuit Court
Equity
Carolina County
Horsey
Blayton Horsey
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