War Time Travel Limits Strain Civilian Commutes
The Office of Defense Transportation urges strict limits on nonessential train and bus travel as troops move by rail. It notes millions of servicemen travel monthly, with troops requiring vast numbers of cars and trains. Furlough travel and civilian trips compete for scarce space, risking delays to soldiers’ homeward journeys and wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Defense Transportation
Aunt Hattie
Vivian
Labor Strife and Smith Connally Bill Debate
A voice argues workers loyally support war production while blaming big union bosses for strikes. The Smith Connally bill is praised as enforcing Congress and Administration authority, signaling a warning to the “Big 3” labor leaders and hinting at political fallout ahead. The piece calls for fairer labor laws to protect public needs and workers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Air Forces
John Lo Lewis
William Green
Phillip Murray
Congress
Wnnshington
End the Meat Famine by Adjusting Slaughter Policy
A hopeful analysis argues meat shortages can be cured immediately by increasing slaughter to use the current livestock surplus. Despite 82.4 million cattle and 125 million hogs forecast, feed limits and wartime controls create a famine for civilians and allied needs. The piece urges up-to-date meat policy and removal of regulatory bottlenecks to feed people now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahara
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
OPA
Department of Agriculture
Washington
United Nations
Helping Hand class meets with St Pauls Reformed
RIDGELY The Helping Hand Class of St Pauls Reformed Sunday School met Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Melvin Bkhades for a study of the 16th chapter of St Matthew. A social hour followed with refreshments for sixteen attendees. Several local births are noted and church activities announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Irvin Forrest
Baltimore
Caroline County Surgical Dressings Drive Ends with 102000 Sets
Caroline County implemented eight town classes to produce surgical dressings for the United States Army. Enrollment and hours by town vary, including Denton with 104 enrollees and 19355 hours, Greensboro 29 and 101814 hours, and Ridgely 31 with 1014 hours. County Chairman Juanita Turkington thanks all who contributed to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
United States Army
Denton
Federalsburg
Greensboro
Henderson
Eillsboro
Marvydel
Preston
Ridgely
U.S. Army
Juanita Turkington
Thomas J. Turkington
Nuttle Ties 199th Field Artillery in Darkened Game
Nuttle tied the 199th Field Artillery in a game halted by darkness. Errors credited to Boley Jemillo North and Andrews two runs batted in by Andrews and DePew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuttle
Boley
Jemillo
North
Andrews
DePew
Baseball game details with mixed team hits and errors
Scoring and pitching notes show 4 2 Cole Grant Tonzela Jemiolo with two base hits by Lane and Grant. Fielding includes stolen bases by Andrews Redden Porter Nugent Jemiolo Beetle. Darline allowed 6 runs in 8 innings, Beetle 5 runs in 4, Grant 0 runs in 4. Umpires Andrews and Neal. Time 2 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuttle Lumber
199Th Field Artillery
Georgetown
Nuttle
Ith
Redden
Cy Cole
Bill Darling
Grant
Nuttle Lumber Ab
R H. Po
Weil
C Collins
Beetle
Cole
Tonzela
Jemiolo
Lane
Nattle
Imheh
Andrews
Porter
Nugent
Darlne
Beetle Grant
Dantline
Darline
Nuvent
Boley
Rackett
Jeminlo
Peerski
Neal
Hillsboro Obituary: Mrs E B Davis Dies Suddenly
Mrs E B Davis died suddenly on Sunday evening after a period of ill health following a hospital observation in Washington. Sympathy is extended to her husband and family. The notice lists local visitors and relatives from Wilmington Baltimore Cumberland and Chester and mentions neighbors and guests at Pillsporce Tarawingo Farm Camp and Aberdeen New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Davis
Washington
G. L. Larrimore
Cordelia and
Marjory
Wilmington
G. H. Tarburton
Joseph Eaton
Mises Charlanne
Ellinor
Mars
Charles Jarrell
Baltimore
Marian Niekin
Cumberland
Herman Worth
Ronald Gurney
Aberdeen
New York
Wes. Lederer
Tony Lederer
Tarawingo Farm Camp
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Short
Pillsporce
N. FE. Knott
Chester
In Memoriam for Cora May Swann 1942 Obituary Poem
In fovine memory of Cora May Swann who died July 3 1942. One year has passed since that sad day the one to loved was called away. God took her name as His will, she liveth still. Beloved wife and mother, deeply missed by husband Win O Swann and by daughter Huldah and Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora May Swann
Almays
Win. O. Swann
In Loving Memory of John H Thawley and Our Mother
Funeral card style tribute from the children for John H Thawley who died July 2 1940 and their mother who died July 3 1942. It notes lasting grief and the belief that time does not heal a broken heart.
America for Me Poem Seeks Home Abroad in 1943
Poem by Henry Van Dyke with M. J. M. Bethlehem Maryland, dated June 22 1943, contrasts foreign cities with American homeland pride. It yearns for a westward ship to the blessed land beyond the ocean bars where sunlight fills the air and the flag bears stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Henry van Dyke
Bethlehem
Missionary Services at Harmony Church
A missionary service is scheduled at Harmony Church Sunday evening July 11 at 8 o'clock. The program includes a play several short talks special music and a movie about missionary work. All are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Church
Divine Love Exceeds Human Pity Quote by Eddy
Infinitely greater than human pity is divine love says Mary Baker Eddy, noting mercy beyond human mercy in a concise, reflective statement drawn from her writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker Eddy
Greensboro Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Greensboro
The program for Greensboro July 4 includes a street parade at 10 a.m. with a service plaque unveiling for government service members, a 2 p.m. baseball game at the high school diamond, and a street dance at 8 p.m. Cash prizes are listed for parade floats and decorated homes. Obituary notes for Mrs. Alexine Lourfellow aged 81 follow, with service details and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
United States
J. C. Smith
Irving Lane
Alexine Lourfellow
Sheppard's
E. Church
Frank L. Longfellow
Bertha Longfellow
Josephine Carey
Fredevier
Del
John Rauchley
Dover
Samuel Raughley
Harrington
Ray W. Kirwan
St. Paul’s Church
Greensboro Cemetery
John A. Latzer
St. Louis
Pet Milk Co
Wilber Jackson
Clarence Reynolds
Greenville, Tenn
Lacy E. Nichols
University of Mississippi At
Oxford
Army Air
Amarillo
Texas
Hattie Massey
Iva Jone
Jones
Laura Ober
Florida
Grace Wooters
Stanley Mitchell
Miss Wooters
Local Residents and Visitors Notice This Week
Mrs Ella Brumbaugh has been ill at the home of her daughter Mrs Norman Raleigh but is much improved. Miss Florence Starn of Delair N J visits her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Russell Wright for a couple of weeks. Mrs Georgia Swann and son Marion visited her son Oscar and family near Centreville. Mrs John L Hull of Frederick visits her parents Mr and Mrs B L Goldsborough. Pvt Wim Noble Sipple of Camp Forrest Tenn spends a ten day furlough with his wife and mother here. Mrs Harvey Porter and Mrs J R Meekins are on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
Withington
Peggey Slaughter
Gallanti
Ridgely
Tommy
Jack
Bridgeville
Norman F. Downes Jr
Mitchell
J. Andrew Mitchell
Downes
Marion Wilkinson
Ruth Sainsbury
Janet Pinkine
Rehoboth Beach
Kenneth Corbett
Lancaster
Adam Holsinger
Doris Hickman
Methodist Parsonage
Ocean View
Church of the Brethren
Frank Flounders
Baltimore
Fred Flounders
Henry Covington
Reed
Tuckahoe Neck
Charles Herzog
Easton Hospital
Barbara Lane
Joseph Haymaker
Smyrna
Carl Snowberrer
Ao Shoe
Smith Block
Mix
Fred Pater
Townsend Club
Emma Rieko
Chrten Jarman
Atlantic
Ella Brumbaugh
Norman Raleigh
Florence Starn
Delair
N. J
Russell Wright
Georgia Swann
Marion
Oscar
Centreville
John L. Hull
Frederick
B. L. Goldsborough
Pvt
Wim. Noble Sipple
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Harvey Porter
J. R. Meekins
4-H Club News June Meeting at Miss Edith Mc Neal Home
The June 30 4-H meeting at Miss Edith Mc Neal's home included pledge and roll call. Dues totaling 45 cents? were collected and voted to contribute to the Ambulance Fund raising its total to 2.10. Announcements covered Ridgely Achievement Camp contests with prizes of 3 00, 2 00, and 1 00 for Home Management or Gardening. Refreshments followed and the group adjourned to July 14 at Miss Hester Eflen Lane's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith McNeal
Nancy Jean Strong
Brown
Ridgely
Virginia Henry
Hester Eflen Lane
In Memoriam for Calvin H. Satterfield
For our brother Calvin H. Satterfield who died July 4 1942. We are sad with our memory lonely are our hearts today for the one we loved so dearly suddenly was called away. If we had seen you to the last and held your dying hand we would not feel so bad. His sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin H. Satterfield
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DS Pon Journan
Market Street
Maryland
Caroline
Joseph Thomas
Henry Seward
Marydel
Joy
Jean Hoffman
Rebecca Ann Boone Saulsbury
Betty Jean Applebaum
Jeanette Lynch
Elmer Hoffman
Methodist Church
Methodist Church School
Franklin Slaughter
Hillsboro
Memoriam
Huldah
Austin
John H. Thawley
London
Paris
Venice
Rome
Europe
The
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Iaphe
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