Maryland Vocational Rehabilitation marks 20th anniversary
The Maryland State Department of Education Division of Vocational Rehabilitation grew from one counselor in 1929 with 6 41019 dollars in expenditures to 18 counselors across two local offices by 1949. In 1948 the department spent 8 910 12 dollars from state funds and 195 29853 from federal funds. Of 4 287 cases, 2 451 received services, 575 were not feasible, 602 rehabilitated, and 659 awaiting survey. Wages of 602 rehabilitants totaled 1 024 460 dollars in the first year of employment, exceeding the prior five year state and federal spend. A dinner marks the 20th anniversary on April 11 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel with Dr. John Lee as speaker and Governor William Preston Lane Jr. outlining future plans.
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Division of
Maryland
Albert C. Ritchie
State Department of Education
Lord Baltimore
John Lee
National Society For Crippled Children and Adults
William Preston Lane Jr
Local Social Visits Record In Harrington Area
Mr and Mrs L H Thomas visited Mr and Mrs G E Wilson of rural Harrington on Sunday. Other guests included Rev and Mrs T H Hudson Mr and Mrs Thos Lambden and Mr and Mrs Judson Ramsdell. Marvin Butler and Jackie were guests of the Lewis Butler family last Saturday. The Daw son Fountain family hosted dinners for Frank Roland and their kin. J A Willoughby hosted dinner for Joe Dandy Laura Torbert Jessie Fearins Arthur Layton Amos Layton Helen Wilson and Wm Fearins Jr. Milton Hammond and Florence Thornton visited Amos Scott. James Muntz was a supper guest of Norman Willoughby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Thomas
G. E. Wilson
Harrington
T. H. Hudson
Thos. Lambden
Judson Ramsdell
Marvin Butler
Jackie
Lewis Butler
Dawson Fountain
Frank Fountain
Roland Fountain
J. A. Willoughby
Joe Dandy
Laura Torbert
Jessie Fearins
Arthur Layton
Amos Layton
Helen Wilson
Wm. Fearins Jr
Milton Hammond
Merchantsville
N. J
Florence Thornton
Greensboro
Amos Scott
James Muntz
Norman Willoughby
Salisbury launches crackdown on slingshots and air rifles
Salisbury police this week opened a campaign against slingshots air rifles blank pistols and similar weapons in the hands of children. Mayor E R White Jr said he instructed Police Chief William J Chatham to press the campaign. Chatham asked that use of such weapons be reported to the police department for investigation. All are illegal. Reports of damage from slingshots and air rifles have come from all sections of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
E. R. White Jr
William J. Chatham
Chatham
Police Department
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs DeFrank
To the friends who remembered us in our recent sorrow we are deeply prateful. The sympathy expressed in many ways helped lighten the burden, and to each and every sympathetic friend we return thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Bird DeFrank, Greensboro, R.D., Md.
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Mrs. Bird DeFrank
Greensboro
R.D
Thanks for kindness during illness from Clem and family
Mr and Mrs Clem Melaney of Denton Maryland express gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for their kindness during the illness of my husband and for many beautiful cards with thanks from the family.
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Clem Melaney
Denton, Md
Georgetown Denton Smyrna and Delaware City Reach Dover Semi Finals
Georgetown Denton Smyrna and Delaware City advance to the Dover tournament semi finals with lineups featuring Duke O Neill Ennis and Grier for Smyrna, Prosen Sheffield and Diffie for Denton, and Jordan Costango Jones Morrow DAmico for Delaware City. The Dover Field House is expected to host a record crowd for the two matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Denton
Smyrna
al O'Neal
Bud O'Neil
Don Ennis
Aunt Grier
Bobby
Jacobs
Jimny Ford
Handsberis Lowe
Fadies
Busker
Joe Giiffith
Shore
Hudson
Jinmy Walls
Kid Canawas
Ken Lings
Jim Travis
Marvel
Denton Bobcats
Eddie Jordan
Delaware City Cagers
Stan Prosen
Ben Sheffield
Gran Diffie
Charley Wimbrow
al Love
Snecker
Murdoch
Slaughter
Nuttle
Tracey
Lane
Mundy
Coalla
Costango
Delaware City
Bob Jones
Lad
Bill
Morrow
D'Amico
Dover Field House
J K Robinson Jr American Stores founder dies
J K Robinson Jr founder of American Stores dies after forming the chain with Samuel Robinson and James. He bred horses near West Chester and rode in Devon Horse Show. A trustee of Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church and Union League member, he is survived by wife Kathleen Patterson a son James Jr and two daughters Annie E Robinson and Kathleen G Mackie.
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James K., Jr
Annie E. Robinson
Kathleen G. R. Mackie
George C. Mackie
Wake Forest, N. C
Pocomoke School Fire Yields Holiday for Pupils
Fire damaged the 70 year old Pocomoke City elementary school during classes on Tuesday. About 190 pupils from grades one to three were safely evacuated under Principal Annie Ross as water and roof damage occurred. Firemen controlled the blaze in half an hour. an overheated flue caused the fire. Pupils will be on holiday until next Monday while the building is assessed and repairs proceed.
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Pocomoke City
Annie Ross
Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company auxiliary meeting notes
The Greensboro Woman's Auxiliary met February 21 at the fire house with Mrs Wilbur Carroll presiding. Thirty five members attended as prayers and a releall were observed. new members include Mrs Clarence Pearson and Mrs Matilda Schrichtz. The Youth Center was discussed. twenty five sets of silverware were approved for purchase. entertainment was provided by Mrs Charles Rich. prizes were won in games and refreshments served. Upcoming meeting set for March 31. Local notices mention Miss June Dean visiting from St Marys Jr College and PFC Jackie Cooper completing basic training at Lackland AFB with family updates from Myrtle Cooper and George Cooper of Claymont.
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Woman's
Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company
Wilbur Carroll
Clarence Pearson
Matilda Schrichtz
Welen Riddleberger
Charles Rich
June Dean
St. Mary’s Junior College
St. Mary's
Purnai Dean
Whiteleyshore
Pfc
Jackie Cooper
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Myrtle Cooper
George Cooper
Claymont
Del
Local W.S.C.S Circles Meet and Plan Events
Goldsboro Circle No 1 met at Mrs J E Kinnamons home on Wednesday afternoon. Visitors included Mrs Eila Clayton of Philadelphia and Miss Martha Smith of La Plata Md. Circle No 2 sets its March 8 meeting at Mrs Ruth Cartwrights home. Easton District W.S.C.S. gathering scheduled March 10 with Mrs Hygate and Miss May Horner as speakers.
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Circle No. 1
The
W.s.cs
J. E. Kinnamon
Eila Clayton
Philadelphia
Howard Thomas
Martha Smith
la Plata
Calvin Richard
Roland Cartwright
W. E. Palmatory
Cecilton
Circle No. 2
W.S.C.S
Ruth Cartwright
Louise Milby
Easton
Hygate
May Horner
In Memoriam for a Mother's Birthday and Death
A daughter Mary Reynolds Griffin recalls her mother born March 3 and died September 20 1930. She pledges to tend the grave and follow someday, expressing lifelong gratitude and sorrow.
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Mary Reynolds Griffin Ake
Wooters and Brumbaugh Visit in Ridgely Area
Mr and Mrs Norman Wooters of near Ridgely were visited by Ralph H. Wooters. Mr and Mrs Arthur Brumbaugh of Greensboro called on Mr and Mrs W G Holbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Wooters
Near Ridgely
Ralph H. Wooters
Arthur Brumbaugh
Greensboro
W. G. Holbrook
Youngsters Launch Comic Character Stamp Club
Forum invites children to join the Comic Club Corner from March 6 to explore stamp collecting with popular comic character themes. Members will trade stamps, learn about artists, and participate in mini exhibitions at the community center.
Social Department guest visits with family in Wuminston
Miss Helen Towers of the Social Department of the Veterans' hospital, Wuminston, was a recent guest of her mother, Mrs WY Ho Towers. Mrs Richard Lister of Greensboro spent several days with her daughter, Mrs Elmer Butler, and Hamaly.
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Helen Towers
The
Veterans’ Hospital
Wuminston
WY Ho Towers
Richard Lister
Greensboro
Elmer Butler
Hamaly
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Hobbs
LSB Pre Les
J. K. Robinson, JR
American Stores
Pocomoke
Goldsboro
UALA
N.core
Denton, Maryland
Custo
New Hudson
Denton, Motor Co., Inc
Memoriam
Comic Weekly
Baltimore Sunday American
Protane
Carefree
Protane Gas Service Co
Centreville Road
Charlie Louie
N. Washington Street
Ea. Thrifty
Harvey
Charles Griffith
Denton-Greensboro
Retook
Chestertown
Vlarnest
LE Gust
ABC
Warner
Fremgam’s Denton
U.S
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