Service News Direct confirms Lord wounded in action in Belgium
S/Sgt. Malcolm E. Lord arrived in the European theater last November. A January 18 telegram from the War Department reported he was slightly wounded in action in Belgium on December 25. Letters from him describe wounds near the right elbow and hospital stays in Paris and an English hospital. He asks for letters and mentions meeting his brother in arms with Red Cross help. He signs as Tommie from Base A, APO 928, San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm E. Lord
Germany
War Department
Lord
Lydia H. Lord
Williston
Belgium
Edwin Lee Lord
8Th Air Force
England
Red Cross
Mae
U. S. Army Hospital
New York
N. Y
Christmas greetings from New Guinea fireman in 1944
A Denton Volunteer Fire Co member writes from New Guinea on November 26 1944 thanking Denton Maryland for a Christmas package. He recalls a birthday party in camp a movie trip cake sandwiches beer and good cheer. He notes the war is ongoing and hopes to celebrate next year at home. Enclosed is their Thanksgiving edition with a menu and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Denton Volunteer Fire Co
Denton
Fellows
Tommie
Good Old
States
P. M
San Francisco
Calif
Navy
Pacific
Southwest
Central
Pearl Harbor
Former teacher on U S ship that rammed sub is speaker
Lieut David Perry a former Ridgely teacher spoke at the Ridgely Chamber of Commerce banquet. He serves in the U S Navy Reserve Force and has aided Pacific operations. Perry described home news impact on service members and urged local support to keep life steady for returning troops. He recalled teaching in Ridgely and his marriage to Joyce Saulsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Dave
Lieutenant Perry
Perry
Joyce Saulsbury
Orreil Saulsbury
Walls Receives Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal
Lt. Samuel C. Walls of Price Maryland Navy Reserve earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal for 40 combat missions in a Curtiss Helldiver with Air Group 14 aboard an Essex class carrier in the Pacific. He helped sink ships and strike an enemy drydock while participating in major Pacific operations from May to November 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel C. Walls
Price
Maryland
Pacific
Navy
Air Group 14
Walls
Gray
Thomas Gray
Goldsboro
Casale Monferrate
Italy
France
Yugoslavia
Air Group 14 Helldivers and Avengers in Pacific War
The unit suffered casualties and salvage operations amid key actions in the Second Battle of the Philippines. Air Group 14 bombed and torpedoed enemy ships, raided Marcus and Wake Islands, and supported Marianas operations. They downed enemy fighters, lost many aircraft on long returns, and received multiple decorations including 17 Navy Crosses among 395 decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Air Group 14
Marcus
Wake Islands
Marianas
Sun
Formosa
Edward B
Big Ed) Turner
U.S.N.R
Green Cove Springs
Florida
John D. Blitch
U.S.N
West College Avenue
Decatur
Georgia
Mill _ street
Charleston
South Carolina
Letter Home From Navy Service Remains Hopeful on Subscriptions
A pilot-like letter describes ongoing Navy service, good chow and nightly movies, long silence from a friend, and a request to continue newspaper delivery. The writer mentions addressing changes, a late New Year greeting, and eagerness to reunite with loved ones in Caroline county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc
Jimmy Jopp
Navy
Caroline County
RAF trainee Sparks tops radio school graduates
Service Shorts reports Private Bernard F. Sparks of Queen Anne graduated with high honors from the RAF Training Command Radio School at Sioux Falls Army Air Field. He earned a 4.0 GPA and 20 WPM final code speed, ranking third in his class and qualifying as a radio operator mechanic for Army Air Forces bombers. Technician fourth grade Wilson Good of Denton received the Bronze Star for meritorious combat service with the 29th Division, credited with safeguarding four wounded men and bringing aid under fire in Germany on December 14. Mr and Mrs C C Rostien heard from their son Richard Rostien, F2c, stating he arrived in the Philippines Christmas Eve and serves on the P.T. boats with Squadron 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard F. Sparks
Queen Anne
RAF Training Command Radio School
Sioux Falls Army Air Field
S. D
Sparks
Army Air Forces
Wilson Good
Denton
Good
Germany
C. C. Rostien
Richard Rostien
Philippines
Richard
P.T. Beats
Squadron 7
Minister Prays For Allegiance And Flag's Founding Spirit
The Rev. John E. French urged Denton Community Club members to uphold flag pledges by supporting the nation’s traditions. He traced the flag’s history from the colonial British banner to the rattlesnake insignia, the 1777 design, and later changes through state admissions, noting a new star will be added with each new state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. French
Denton Community Club
French
Congress
Arizona
Farm Census Under Way in Caroline County
The agricultural census began in Caroline county January 8 and will end March 15. Enumerators Arthur Cohee J Boone Jarrell LaVerne McNeal Sidney Collins Claude Liden William Gardner and Harry H Heather are at Ridgeley Denton Preston Federalsburg Greensboro and Marydel with headquarters in Easton under Mr Warner in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
County
Arthur Cohee
J. Boone Jarrell
Ridgely
LaVerne McNeal
Denton
Theodore Schmick
Preston
Sidney Collins
Claude Liden
Federalsburg
William Gardner
Greensboro
Harry H. Heather
Maryder
Easton
Mr. Warner
In Memoriam Wesley L Breeding Died May 10 1944
In memory of dear father Wesley L Breeding who died May 10 1944 God saw the road was getting rough The hills were hard to climb He gently closed his eyes and whispered Peace be thine His weary hours his days of pain His patient wornout frame has found sweet rest at last Daughter Myrtle Hignutt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley L. Breeding
Myrtle Hignutt
Gems of Thought Deep sincerity brings success through God's care
A quotation attributed to Mary Baker Eddy asserts that true sincerity guarantees success because divine support sustains earnest effort. The line emphasizes faith in God's guidance as the foundation of achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Adams Cross Roads Social Gathering Notice
Mrs Marian Robinson will entertain the WS C S of Bloomery at the Adams homestead on Wednesday January 31 with Mrs Blanche Adams as joint hostess. Visitors include Mrs Hue Vincent and Ruth Ann of Farmington Del Mrs Blaine Bullock and Elizabeth visited John Adams family Friday evening. Edgar Fountain and Me Fred Fountain were Sunday callers. Rev P R Schauer called on John Adams family. Mrs Lewis Lockerman visited her father J W Tiley. Sunday School and preaching at Bloomery Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Robinson
WS. C. S
Bloomery
Adams’ Homestead
Blanche Adams
Hue Vincent
Ruth Ann
Farmington del
Adams Homestead
Blaine Bullock
Elizabeth
John Adams
Edgar Fountain
Fred Fountain
P. R. Schauer
Lewis Lockerman
J. W. Tiley
Deputy Collector to Aid Taxpayers in Denton and Federalsburg
A deputy collector of Internal Revenue will visit Denton on February 24, 26, 27 and 28 to assist taxpayers in filing 1944 income tax returns and 1945 estimates. He will be in Federalsburg on March 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 to offer help with tax forms and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Denton
Federalsburg
New Seal Sale Chairman Named for Caroline County
The Maryland Tuberculosis Association through the Caroline County Health Department announces Mrs. Wilbert Merriken as Seal Sale Chairman for Caroline County. The appointment is effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Seal Sale
Maryland Tubrculosis Association
Caroline County
Appreciation for Beloved Wife and Mother Tribbitt
The Christian fellowship expresses gratitude for the sympathetic words and deeds shown after the death of a wife and mother. Sherman L. Tribbitt, Son and Daughter, acknowledge the support received during the sorrowful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Fellowship
Sherman L. Tribbitt
Adams In Memoriam Remembrance of Father Roger Adams
Sad loving remembrance from his children for Roger F. Adams who departed January 26, 1927 marking 18 years. Nothing can take away the love held dear as memories linger and keep him near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Roger F. Adams
Local Notes From Burrsville and Area
Burrrsville residents hosted relatives including A T Garrett and family returning from South Pacific service. J Alfred Hopkins on furlough from Bainbridge visited his Harrington and local family. Union Church Shining Stars class gathered at Ray Collison home. Betty Baker of Wilmington visited her parents Clifford and Betty Baker. Mrs H A Porter visited friends in Wilmington. Mrs Fred Welch ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Garrett
Robert Garrett
Robert Stafford
T. Set. Crawford Garrett
South Pacific
Harvey Griffith
Chester
J. Alfred Hopkins
Bainbridge
Powell Hopkins
Harrington
Shining Stars
Union Church
Ray Collison
Betty Baker
Wilmington
Clifford Baker
H. A. Porter
Fred Welch
Local Social Notes From Dover and Vicinity
Dover residents Mr and Mrs Harold Overfield and Mr and Mrs Lewis Shelton with Bonnie Lou visited Mrs Dora Melvin on Sunday. The Sewing Circle met Tuesday evening in Marydel with Mrs Helen Cameron hosting. Mrs T A Montague spent the weekend with daughter Mrs Wm Palmer in Wilmington. Mr and Mrs Winfred Gooden and sons from Milford visited the Stubbs family Sunday. Grover Jarman of Wilmington spent the weekend with H L Melvin. Virgie Cartwright of Dover spent Monday with her sister Dora Melvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Overfield
Dover
Lewis Shelton
Bonnie Lou
Sadlersville
Dora Melvin
Helen Cameron
Marydel
T. A. Montague
Wm. A. Palmer
Wilmington
Winfred Gooden and Sons
Milford
Memorial verse fragment for Roger E Adams
Fragment from a tribute to Roger E Adams who has died. The lines express sorrow and lasting memory with tears and remembrance carried through years.
Boy Scout News Opens With Exercises and Tent Setup
The troop began with opening exercises then practiced setting up tents and finished with a lively game of Purtain the Ham also called Steal the Bacon.
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Incorporated
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Caroline
Sgt
Mac Lord
P. S
Burdette Nuttle
Thomas H. Baynard
Gal
U. S
Sub
Distinguished Flying Cross
Charles E. Horner
Cox
Memoriam
Adams Cross Roads
Burrsville
Henderson
BOY Scout News
Liberal Commission
P. O
The
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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