Home Front Example Shows Industry Supporting Troops
The Curtiss Cardy Company of Chicago keeps 750 service members connected with home by promising continued benefits, monthly personalized letters, and news from the company. They distribute candy boxes, share product samples, and run a 7 for 7 club pairing employees to write to seven service members. This model inspires stronger commitment and aids a return to normal life after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss Cardy Company
Chicago
Otto Schnering
Rule by Force in Coal Contracts Sparks War-Era Debate
A wartime critique argues that the government mined control over coal through a forced contract with John L. Lewis, bypassing private property rights and collective bargaining. Wayne L. Morse warns the wage deal, though nominally temporary, threatens individual liberty as miners strike to gain pay increases that could endanger the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
Wayne L. Morse
War Labor Board
Farm Bureau Opposes Subsidies And Consumer Roll-Backs
Maryland Farm Bureau president R G C F Weagley leads delegates from 46 500 Maryland farm families in Baltimore voicing firm opposition to consumer subsidies and roll backs as a substitute for fair prices. The resolution denounces subsidies as wrong in principle, arguing they erode thrift and initiative while shifting costs to future generations. Farmers seek price flexibility to cover rising production costs, not across the board gains, and urge Congress to block the policy. Consumers now pay the lowest share of income for food in history, they say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Washington
R. GC. F. Weagley
Maryland Farm Bureau
Congress
Maryland cuts traffic accidents and fatalities in 1942 record
Governor O Conor through the Maryland Traffic Safety Commission reports 12 778 traffic accidents 6 656 injuries and 390 deaths in the past year a reduction from 1942 of 4 477 accidents 2 007 injuries and 71 deaths statewide. Pedestrian deaths remain high while counties show varied changes. Cooperation with the Accident Prevention Program credited as key to safety gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’conor
Maryland Traffic Safety Commission
State Roads Commission
Baltimore City
Kent County
Caroline and
Queen Anne’s
Talbot
Carroll
Dorchester
Garrett
St. Mary’s and Worcester
Allegany, Calvert, and
Howard
Charles, Montgomery, Somerset
Wicomico
Frederick
Anne Arundel
Cecil
Harford
Prince George
Baltimore County
Allegany
Caroline
Kent
Montgomery
St. Mary’s
Worcester
Maryland
A card holders must watch income tax deductions
Motorists in the A classification face limited deductions for gas tax on 1943 tax returns. The Key stone Automobile Club notes the 95 gallon calendar year ration with $3.80 tax in PA MD DE DC at 4 cents per gallon and NJ at 3 cents. Total ration 184 gallons since July 1942, yielding 2760 miles at 15 mpg, far below normal 8000 to 10000 for non occupational use. The club provides period breakdowns from July 22 to Nov. 8 and beyond totaling 184 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Automobile Club
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Club
Homemaker Club Meetings Share Fashion Demo and Plans
Unity Homemakers Club at Meadowbrook Farm with Mrs George Lowe on Wednesday January 19 hosted thirteen members and two visitors Mrs John E French and Mrs Walter Palmer. Miss Bessie Spafford demonstrated a house dress for Mrs Earl Crouse then a business meeting set meeting plans and committee appointments. Smithville and Andersontown clubs also held dress making demos with new presidents and re elected officers while reporting on committees and upcoming meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Homemakers Club
Meadowbrook Farm
George Lowe
John E. French
Walter Palmer
Bessie Spafford
Earl Crouse
Lee Walston
Herbert Ellwanger
Frank Zeigler
William Gardner Jr
Thomas Turkington
Lee Wyatt
Sunshine
Robert Dulin
Smithville Homemakers Club
Hazel Williams
Marian Robinson
Nellie Williams
Blanche Adams
Eunige Wright
Edna Adams
Eva Lyden
Scout Snews Boy Scouts of America Scouts form council
Badges were awarded to scouts who passed tests. Norman Sutton proposed a four member Scout Council to decide discipline for those with poor attendance or misconduct. The council includes Norman Sutton Tyndall Winston Dawson Barrow and Charles Detwiler. On January 24 a damaged Messerschmitt ME 109 was in Denton with scouts assisting to keep crowds back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrow
Norman Sutton
Tyndall Winston
Dawson Barrow
Charles Detwiler
Messerschmitt ME 109
Denton
Burrsville Residents Attend Local Socials and Updates
Burrsville and nearby residents were featured in visits with friends and family this week. Mr and Mrs R H Stafford Sr Mr and Mrs Amos Layton Mr and Mrs Robert H Stafford Jr dined with Mr and Mrs Arthur Layton near Farmington Del on Sunday. Also Mr and Mrs Ben Welch of near Williston visited Grace Tiernan and family on Tuesday. Henry Walters has returned from Easton Hospital and is recovering well. Mrs Charles Messick remains a patient at Milford Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Stafford Sr
Amos Layton
Robert H. Stafford Jr
Arthur Layton
Farmington
Del
Ben Welch
Williston
Grace Tiernan
Henry Walters
Easton Hospital
Charles Messick
Milford Memorial Hospital
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Thomas Dabson
Expressing sincere thanks and appreciation to friends for many acts of kindness during the illness and death of my mother Mrs. Thomas Dabson.
Resolutions of Respect for Mrs A E Miller
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church notes the death of member Mrs A E Miller. She held sincere trust in God and faced life bravely. May she rest in peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
A. E. Miller
Manning Merriken resumes Sunday School leadership in Hobbs
Hobbs church notes welcomed Manning Merriken back as Sunday School superintendent after illness. Birthday wishes flowed for Mrs. J A Billings who turned 91 with cards and praise. The town marked anniversaries and shared visits among families including the Blades, Butler, Wooters, and Trice households, with several attending events and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning Merriken
Merriken
J. A. Billings
Billings
F. N. Smith
Sue
George L. Blades
Burrsville
Blades
Marvin Butler
Harold Brooke
Eugene
Virginia Stafford
Lewis Butler
Virginia Satterfield
Greensboro
Roberta Kubler
Denton
Pauline Willis
Ruth Wooters
Ralph H. Wooters
Willard Butler
Thawley’s Chapel
Tuckahoe Neck
L. Hopkins Thomas
L. H. Thomas
Jean Trice
Christian Endeavor
C. E. Bright
Carroll Bright
Schmicks and friends attend 25th anniversary in Preston
Mr and Mrs Harold Clark celebrate a twenty fifth wedding anniversary with many attendees. The group includes Mr and Mrs John Schmick and family Mr and Mrs Geiger Mr and Mrs Jake Schmick and family Mrs J K LeCompte Mrs Mae Fooks Mr and Mrs Ed Schmick and family and Mr and Mrs Herman Schmick and daughter Carolyn. Additional attendees include Mrs J K LeCompte Mrs Mae Fooks Mrs Johnson Bonner Mrs J L Gallagher and Mrs J M Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmick
Geiger
Jake Schmick
J. K. LeCompte
Mae Fooks
Ed Schmick
Herman Schmick
Carolyn
Harold Clark
Community social notes from Preston area events
Monday at Aberdeen Proving Ground saw several visitors and gatherings. Guests included Mrs. Parker at the guest house and a dinner for Mrs. J. K. LeCompte. The Intermediate Fellowship met at the Sisk home. Rear-Admiral Carmine hosted Anne Strickland at dinner. Open house celebrated Mrs. W. D. Nobie’s birthday. Other activities included spaghetti dinner hosts Willey and Chambers, a Preston Cub Scouts father and son banquet, and a Monday contract club gathering chaired by Mrs. Blades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Harry Taylor
The
Methodist Church
Fletcher Sisk
Strickland
Anne
G. C. Carmine
J. M. Parker
J. L
Betty Hall
C. Virgil Hall
James Lewis
Avalon
Theodore Fletcher
E. B. Blades
Max Chambers
Preston
Adams Cross Roads Social Notes Visit Guests
Mrs. Helen Harmon and her son Ralph from near Greenwood were Thursday evening visitors for supper with Mr. and Mrs. John Adams and family. Mrs. Edna Adams hosted four friends Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Marian Robinson visited friends Friday afternoon. Mr. Will Heller spent the weekend with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Harmon
Ralph
Greenwood
John Adams
Edna Adams
Marian Robinson
Will Heller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Caroline County
Home Sweet Home
Farm Bureau
Bessie M. Spafford
SCOUT
BOY Scouts OF America
Thomas Dabson
Hobbs
B. R. Smith
Emma Satterfield
L. N. Murphy
Ruth Trice
Thos. C. Smith
Adams Cross Roads
Christian Science Monitor
Ann International
the Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
Are Uta
Rae
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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