Personal notices of travelers and visitors across cities
Mr Henry Gelletly and family of Detroit vacationing in the East visiting his mother Mrs A G Gelletly of Williston. They will be joined by Mr and Mrs Fred Voss of Detroit for the weekend after a Virginia motor trip. Visits to Gelletlys’ brothers Edwin of Cumberland and Alfred of Philadelphia preceded arrival in Caroline. Philadelphia visitors Mr and Mrs Selden C Watters and Mrs Fannie Shields. Mrs S V Bullock cared for her ill mother. Mr and Mrs Harry H Nuttle plan a 10 day automobile trip to Wausaw Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs O T Melvin of Norristown Pa visited daughter Mrs Clarence Breeding. Mr and Mrs Elgin Pruitt of Virginia spent a week with Mr and Mrs Earl Pruitt. Mrs Alan Breeding and children visited Mrs Frank Breeding. Mr and Mrs Clarence Porter hosted Mrs Mary Wrotten of Wilmington on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Breeding hosted on the Fourth for Mr and Mrs Wm Tull Jr and Wayne, and Mr and Mrs O T Melvin. Miss Kathleen Brubaker vacationing with relatives at Bayside Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gelletly
Detroit
East
Selden C. Watters
Philadelphia
Fannie Shields
Baltimore
S. V. Bullock
Harry H. Nuttle
Wausaw
Wisconsin
O. T. Melvin
Norristown
Clarence Breeding
Elgin Pruitt
Virginia
Earl Pruitt
Alan Breeding
Frank Breeding
Clarence Porter
Mary Wrotten
Wilmington
Wm. Tull Jr
Wayne
Bridgeville
Hillsboro Notables and Visits Highlight Weekends
Mrs. Frank Fleming returns from a week with Urban and wife in Westminster. Barton Butler visits Wilmington. Paul and Mildred Walters guests of James Walters in Washington. Mrs. Francis Fleming and Miss Jean Fleming visit Baltimore relatives. John R. Broome visits Ellinor Eaton from Mt Airy. Mrs. Geo B Stewart dies at 8 AM at the Russell home. Mrs. Guy Robinson and two sons from Wilmington visit C K Stewart. Sharon Stewart hosts Maryland University friends for Garland Lake weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fleming
Urban Bowman
Westminster
Barton Butler
Wilmington
Paul Walters
USN
Mildred Walters
Washington
James Walters
Francis Fleming
Jean Fleming
Baltimore
John R. Broome
Mt. Airy
Ellinor Eaton
Geo. B. Stewart
Willard Russell
Guy Robinson
C. K. Stewart
Sharon Stewart
Maryland University
Garland Lake
Burrsville Social Roundup Sees Visits and Farewell
Miss Eva Thawley stayed in Rehoboth with Uncle and Aunt Mr. and Mrs. Brown Thawley and cousin Miss Rachel James. Numerous locals visit relatives in Frederica Baltimore Wilmington and Philadelphia while Laurel races draw attention. Harry Collison dies after illness with funeral in Union Church set for Friday July 16. Farmington Homemaker’s Club hosts gathering at Mrs. Henry Stafford’s home on July 9.
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Eva Thawley
Rehoboth
Brown Thawley
Rachel James
H. A. Porter
Wood
Frederica
Del
Kent General Hospital
Dover
James Stafford
Wilmington
Lelia Hopkins
Sharon Hopkins
Reba Stafford
Harrington
R. Henry Stafford
Austine Stafford
J. H. Hudson
Baltimore
Laurel
Elmer Evans and Son
Philadelphia
Evans
Laura Par-ris
Henry Stafford
Farmington
Robert Stafford
Harris Family Appreciation Note for Charles M Harris
The Harris family thanks everyone for cards flowers and kindness shown after the loss of Charles M Harris. They express deep appreciation for sympathy and support during their bereavement.
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Charles M. Harris
Harris
Sudlersville Dominates Bi-State League With Big Win
Sudlersville defeated Galena 16 to 10 in a high scoring Bi-State League game. Queenstown edged Millington 2 to 1 as Bill Cross executed a squeeze bunt to score the winning run. Townsend beat Henderson 7 to 3 as Sudlersville stays atop the standings. This Sunday Sudlersville visits Millington, Galena at Henderson, Townsend at Queenstown.
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Queenstown
Millington
Townsend
Henderson
Sudlersville
Galena
Henry Baxter
Bill Cross
Sadlersville
Townsend ,Queenstown
Sussex County Baseball League doubleheader results
Hickman beat Millsboro 13 to 11 and Frederica won 12 to 11 over Georgetown. Milford triumphed 10 to 6 against Ellendale while Lewes defeated Milton 9 to 2. Schedule this Sunday shows Hickman at Ellendale.
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Hickman
Millsboro
Frederica
Georgetown
Milford
Ellendale
Lewes
Milton
Lewes Hickman
Double Hills Homemaker's Club Meeting Notes
The Double Hills Homemaker's Club met at Mrs. Robert Schall's on Friday July 9 with 12 members present. Mrs Schall reported on the Short Course and enjoyed it. A picnic is planned for August 15 at Mrs A G Gelletly's, weather permitting, with all members and families invited. Ice lemonade and cupcakes were served. next meeting in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Hills Homemaker’s Club
Robert Schall
Coon Dog Field Trials Set for Sunday in Maryland
The Price Coon Club sponsors field trials on Sunday July 18, 1948, with entry fees 3.00 until 11 o clock and 6.00 after. 100S pay off. Novice dogs run in separate heats. Not responsible for accidents. Follow Church Hill, Maryland arrows to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon
Price Coon Club
Church Hill
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
Mr Reynolds Brittingham expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards flowers and kindness shown during illness in hospital and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Reynolds Brittingham
Ridgely Service At St Pauls Evangelical Church
The third service of the community worship series was held Sunday evening at St. Pauls Evangelical and [Missed text]. Attendees gathered for a candlelit devotional in the downtown Ridgely parish, reflecting on faith and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
St. Paul’s Evangelical
Consecration to Christian Service Theme Service Held
The Reformed Church held a service with the theme Consecration to Christian Service. Mr Clyde R Shallenberger Summer pastor of the Ridgely Church of the Brethren gave the meditation. Next Sunday the service will be held in the Ridgely Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Clyde R. Shallenberger
Ridgely
Cambridge American Legion Post to stage V J Day parade
Cambridge American Legion Post plans a V J Day parade with floats entered by merchants and organizations. Prizes totaling 600 dollars are set aside for the special entry, with decorations planned along the parade route including banners flags and bunting.
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Cambridge
American Legion Post
Smyrna Plant Blaze Strikes, 280 Temporarily Idle
Smoke and flames erupted at the Smyrna plant injuring no one. Unit 1 housed assembly and paint equipment with three other units storing cooler materials saved by firefighters. Nearby homes and a grain elevator were saved. one family moved furnishings to the street as a precaution. Jack Wilson, son of the president, narrowly escaped serious injury during a bid to save blueprints.
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Jack Wilson
John E. Wilson Jr
Wilson
Irving Coxe
George Wright Jr
Smyrna Public School
Supj
George Wright Sr
Main Street
Frazier Streets
Smoky incident at Wilson plant prompts road closures
Mrs. Ernest Collins reported a smoky mist above the Wilson plant roof this morning. Acetylene welding tanks were moved to safety by Smyrna firemen preventing a possible explosion. Main street traffic was halted as Smyrna police and six Delaware State Police patrol cars, led by Captains Turner and Lamb, controlled the area. Finished Wilson products move daily to a storage plant in Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Collins
Wilson Plant
Smyrna
Delaware State Police
James E. Turner Sr
Fred Lamb
Wilson Company
Clayt.n
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