American Legion Boys State election at University of Maryland
Maryland high school students gathered at the University of Maryland for American Legion Boys State where they elected Henry F Linck Jr mayor of Legion City James G Culp mayor of Flag City Michael G Mitchell mayor of Key City and Edward J Brooks Jr mayor of Maryland City The week included self rule bed making room inspections and daily classes with evenings for sports and campaigning Governor elect was Jerry Gimmel and many officials lectured including Millard Tawes and Dan Brewster The event closed with Color Ceremonies and visits from Girl States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
University of Maryland
American Legion Boys State
Henry F Linck, Jr
Legion City
James G. Culp
Flag City
Michael G. Mitchell
Key City
Edward J. Brooks, Jr
Maryland City
W. C. Holmberg
Jerry Gimmel
David Downey
Bill Manke
Chuck Adenhalt
Legion City House of Delegates
Jim Porter
Bob Shortall
Wayne Lewis
Lee McNutt
Charles Beverly
Donnie Johnson
Jerry Walls
Steve Saulnier
Howard Foster
Howard Krakow
Jim Messman
Claude Lindhart
George Bachtell
Bob Young
Jim McKenzie
Ron Baraloto
Maron Davis
John Bowman
Jim Pizzarelle
Phillip Kochis
Bill Gscheidle
Pete Gordon
John Rhoades
Ed Valliant
Dick Brueckner
Mike Dols
Russ Oliver
Tom McCullough
Steve Rakocy
Willis Wampler
Joe Moore
Walt Kenton, Jr
Mary E. Tyne
Towson
Bay
Carl Everstein
Rueben Steinmeyer
U. S
Marshall Jerald Bracken
William Pine
John Jones
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
Walter Wicklein
U. S. Air Force Academy
Col
Jos. Taussig
U. S. Naval Academy
Nicholas Canzone
U. S. Marine Corps
Save Precious Water Campaign Urges Sprinkler Restraint
Town officers patrol for sprinkling after permitted hours while residents debate water rules. A noted resident faced criticism for watering the house exterior to lower temperatures, sparking concern that misuse risks life and property amid drought. Citizens urged to conserve water and avoid waste.
Illegal Beverage Seller Convicted and Appeals in Maryland
William Ellsworth Butler known as Bruno was convicted last Monday in the Federalsburg Magistrate's Court of selling beer without a license at Bruno's Dance Hall on the old Denton Federalsburg Road. He appealed a $200 fine and a $5 fine to the Caroline County Circuit Court after bond.
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William Ellsworth Butler
Bruno
Federalsburg
Denton
Butler
Caroline County
Eugene Wells
Joseph Marko
Louie Marko
Maryland
Selbyville Girl Wins Miss Delmarva Crown at Dover
Ann Penuel of Georgetown won the Miss Delmarva title in a Dover festival theater event. A Whitehall Maryland contestant, Clifford B. Smith, earned third prize after a long family presence in the pageant. The festival featured a four mile parade, Hawaii state welcome, and a fireworks display with Gov Boggs welcoming U S Navy Captain Gordon P Chong Hoon, Hawaii's official representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Penuel
Georgetown
Clifford B. Smith
Whitehall
Hawaii
Dover High School
Love Nest Breaks Stir Quiet Romance Tale
A brief, poetic note describes a romance disrupted by a sudden intrusion, likening the scene to a lark's unexpected wake. The passage conveys a lighthearted disturbance in a domestic setting, hinting at emotional fallout without explicit detail.
Community Notes From Hickman and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Carl Parker and Billy visited the Scott home Sunday evening. Bethelehem and Preston visitors called on the Breeding family. Bonnie Breeding spent Friday with her sister. Beverly Eaton received gifts at a Federalsburg bridal shower hosted by Sue Ann Nagel. Bridgeville visitors included Roland Melson and Thurman Adams. Engagement announced for Janice Ann Breeding to George Dempsey Smith of Greenwood. wedding set for Saturday at 2 pm at Greenwood Methodist Church. Wilmer Nagel and Dale visited Federalsburg relatives. Breeding and Noble families hosted guests Monday. Debbie Tull of Bridgeville stayed overnight with grandparents Clarence and Ella Breeding. Ida Hollis of Milford spent Friday with sister Ella.
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Carl Parker
Billy
Paul Scott
Arthur Dolby
Harry Towers
Bethelehem
Eugene Long
Preston
Clarence Breeding
Bonnie Breeding
William Cody
Beverly Eaton
Sue Ann Nagel
Federalsburg
Isaac Noble
Lawrence Breeding
Debbie Tull
Bridgeville
Clarnece Breeding
Ida Hollis
Milford
Ella Breeding
New Minister Arrives in Burrsville at Peninsula Conference
Rev. Donald Hurst joins Burrsville after preaching in Kentucky and moves into the parsonage with his family. Children's Day services were held at Wesley Church in the morning and Prospect Church in the evening. Local families attended gatherings and reunions, including 115 at the Wheeler's Park event in Harrington.
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Donald Hurst
Kentucky
Wesley Church
Prospect Church
Charlie Welch
Welch
Wheeler’s Park
Harrington
Dick Gooden
Dover
Howard Hopkins
T. Olin Ford
Marydel
Paul Cleaves
Near
Wil
Fire Cracker 250 at Daytona to Open Gates and Parade
Daytona International Speedway announces gates will open at 8 p.m. Friday for Independence Day crowds with a fireworks display at 10:30 p.m. and the July 4 race at 11 a.m. Preliminary events start at 10 a.m. Miss Dixie finals crown the evening, with 20 entrants including Elaine Herndon as pageant chairman. The 250-mile classic features top drivers like Lee Petty, Fireball Roberts, Cotton Owens, Buck Baker, Bob Welborn, Joe Weatherly, Speedy Thompson, Tom Pistone, Bob Burdick and others from across the country. Florida contenders include Roberts and Bobby Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill France
Daytona International Speedway
2 Mile Speedway
Elaine Herndon
Durham
N. C
Lee Petty
Randleman
Fireball Roberts
Daytona Beach
Darlington
Cotton Owens
Spartanburg
S. C
Petty
Buck Baker
Jacksonville
Bob Welborn
Greensboro
Joe Weatherly
Norfolk
Speedy Thompson
Charlotte
Tom Pistone
Chicago
Bob Burdick
Omaha
Neb
Jack Smith
Atlanta
Johnny Beauchamp
Harlan
Iowa
Smith
Richard Jetty
WN. C
Plymouth
Charlie Cregar
Trenton
N. J
Pontiac
Tommy Irwin
Purcellville
Larry Frank
Piedmont
Chevrolet
Joe Lee Johnson
Chattanooga
Tenn
Tommy Thompson
Louisville
Joe Eubanks
Spartansburg
Ford
Jim Austin
Boynton Beach
Fla
Elmo Langley
Arlington
Buick
John Paschal
Hibernia
Tiny Lund
George Alsebrook
Dallas
Bennie Rakestraw
Mercury
Wilbur Rakestraw
Florida
Roberts
Dick Joslin
Orlando
Dodge
Bobby Johns
Miami
Local social notes from Rehoboth and Baltimore visits
Mr. and Mrs. IT. A. Porter hosted a Sunday gathering. Mrs. H. A. Porter joined Mr. and Mrs. T. Olin Ford for a trip to Rehoboth on Wednesday. Mary Ellen Blades of Baltimore is visiting her parents here. Sara Thawley, a student nurse at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, spent part of last week with her parents. R. H. Stafford Sr. is spending two weeks at Rehoboth.
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Mington
IT. A. Porter
H. A. Porter
T. Olin Ford
Rehoboth
Mary Ellen Blades
Baltimore
Sara Thawley
Union Memorial Hospital
R. H. Stafford, Sr
Have Your Car Safety Checked By Martha Johnson
Martha Johnson promotes free safety checks in 2000 communities. Mechanics from dealers and service stations examine about 10 major items such as brakes lights steering tires exhaust system glass wipers mirrors and horn to reduce accidents from unsafe vehicles.
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Charles C. Freed
Inter-Industry Highway Safety Committee
Tractor Accident Fatal To Queen Annes County Man
A tractor accident in Greensboro claimed the life of a Queen Annes County man. Interment will be in Greensboro Cemetery. He is survived by his mother Mrs Erma Clark of Ingleside, his father John Kane of Wilmington, and three sisters Mrs Rosetta Steele of Ingleside Mrs Anna Mae Wahl of Boyertown Pa and Mrs Albert Luff of Henderson.
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Greensboro
Erma Clark
Ingleside
John Kane
Wilmington
Rosetta Steele
Anna Mae Wahl
Boyertown
Albert Luff
Henderson
Deaths continued notice from page eight item
A death notice continues listing survivors including a brother O B Adams of Federalsburg and several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 2 p m Wednesday from the Harry E Darby and Son Funeral Home in Seaford. Interment was in Washington Cemetery in Hurlock Maryland.
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O. B. Adams
Federalsburg
Harry E. Darby and Son
Seaford
Washington Cemetery
Hurlock, Md
Maryland Life by James C Mullikin Highlights Maryland Events
James C Mullikin, observer and historian, writes the Maryland Life column in The Baltimore Sunday American. Each week he surveys current events across Maryland, presenting a statewide round-up in a Sunday feature.
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James C. Mullikin
Maryland
Baltimore Sunday American
Argentina Marks Postwar Record Ship Delivery In 1958
The Moore McCormack liner Argentina arrived in New York from Ingalls Shipbuilding, boosting 1958’s American Merchant Marine new passenger ships to five. The 617 foot luxury liner carries 553 first class passengers and follows a midship cabin heavy design with stern engines and an observatory funnel. Commanded by Commodore Thomas Simmons, she sails for South America December 12, continuing a Buenos Aires service since 1938.
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Moore-McCormack
Argentina
New York
Mississippi
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation
American Merchant Marine
Buenos Aires
Mooremack
South America
Thomas Simmons
Brasil
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Lewsepa
Hickman
Susie Noble
Burrsville
Daytona
Martha Johnson Dodge
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