Keep to the Left on Rural Roads Says Safety Expert
Traffic Engineer Maxwell N. Halsey urges pedestrians to walk on the left side of country roads to improve visibility of oncoming traffic. He notes dusk and night are most dangerous and cites laws in several states authorizing sidewalk construction along highways. Remember, the left is the right side for walkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell N. Halsey
National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters
United States
Mr. Halsey
North Carolina
West Virginia
Kansas
Delaware
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Editorial Notes on Hoover Plan to Reorganize Agencies
The piece discusses President Hoover proposing a rapid plan for reorganizing the federal administrative departments with new assistant secretaries, while Congress ponders methods and Democrats criticize costs. It contrasts Hoover’s past reorganizations with a Democratic House’s control, arguing for careful, economical governance and signaling an end to “engineering” fixes and miracle workers in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic House
Burns
Appropriations Committee
House Economy Committee
Robinson
Senate
Hoover
Congress
Ellers
House
Garner
Taft
Wilson
Harding
John W. Davis
Coolidge
Bureau of Mines
Patent Office
Interior Department
Public opinion at Geneva Disarmament Conference noted
Dr William Hull discusses how women youth labor and other groups shaped the Geneva Conference public opinion. The piece highlights petitions signatures and the vivid presence of the people at Geneva contrasting earlier conferences. It also cites ministers and politicians in France Britain Germany and the United States and notes rising tariffs and world debt effects on peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hull
Hague
Paris
Washington
London
Vox Populi
Geneva
Bruning
Germany
France
Monsieur Tardieu
John Simon
England
League
Hugh Gibson
Foreign Policy Association
Questions About Heaven In A Child’s Poetic Riddle
A lyrical, devotional meditation questions whether natural phenomena like the sun moon stars rainbows clouds and lightning are windows veils and signs from Heaven. The speaker asks if angels observe earth through celestial features and if natural wonders echo praise and divine presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Heaven
Fowling Creek Post Office to Close on 15th Last
The Fowling Creek post office will be discontinued on the 15th last. Ruthsburg post office will be replaced by rural carrier service from Centreville after March 15. The old jail at the county seat sold for 75 dollars. surrounding outbuildings bought for 36.50 dollars. grounds to be leveled into a public square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowling Creek
Everett Garey
T. Fred Garey
Denton
Claude Griffin
Ruthsburg
Centreville
Willis Wright
Alabama
F. G. Slemmer
Goldsboro
Slemmer
Enoch Barton Garey
West Point
Military Academy
Garey
Robert W. Stewart
Capt. Stewart
Thomas L. Day
Hattie Day
Ridgely
Emma Day
Salem
Sparrow’s Point
Orville G. Smith
Wilmington
M. Luther Coulbourn
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Dukes
Bertha Stewart
M. E. McCleery
Florida
Leslie Merrick
Queen Anne’s County
Sue Carroll
Mary George
Robert L. Jump Jr
New York
Caroline High School
Henry R. Lewis
E.q
Caroline Bar
E. M. Noble
IH. H. Murphy
F. P. Covey
J. Gibson Gaunt
Messrs
Edwin M. Garey
Henry W. Hughes
Vernon A kitchen shower hosted for Mr and Mrs Welch
A Vernon kitchen shower was tendered for Mr and Mrs Raymond Welch at the Jarrell home with refreshments. Several local residents and families attended and extended well wishes.
Slats Diary by Ross Farquar
A dated diary fragment recounts family life with humorous mis-spellings and local names. Entries note household purchases with notes, a son’s trip to Atlanta from New York, suspicions about jobs, a dance incident, basement cleanup squabbles, a laid off worker napping, a child’s report average, and plans for a religious path.
Twice yearly dental visits urged for children and adults
Public health official Dr. Richard C. Leonard urges parents to take children to the dentist at least every six months and warns that tooth decay can develop quickly. He says regular dental supervision, combined with good diet and hygiene, protects mouth health as medical checkups protect overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Leonard
Division of Oral Hygiene
Maryland State Department of Health
Smithville Social News and Local Deaths
Smithville hosts guests including Miss Velma Turner and Mr Elmore Willis as area families share visits and desserts. Community learns of John Trice's accidental death while awaiting a truck maneuver. Funeral held for Mr Hickman at Bloomery Church. Melvin and Emma Mae Mackerd visit from Federalsburg. Sick list notes Rev S L Hanby and Elsie Savitz. Mrs Palmer Lare recovering from a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Lare
Velma Turner
Houston
Elmore Willis
Near Harmony
Altha Lare
Smithville
Elbert Turner
John Trice
A. B. Rosser
Hickman
Greenwood
Del
Bloomery Church
Little Melvin
Emma Mae Mackerd
Federalsburg
S. L. Hanby
Teaching Honesty in Family Life and Child Rearing
A pastor guides his son to return lost circulars, teaching honesty and respect for others. The piece urges parental example and clear money lessons, showing how early cash handling and fair rules shape children’s ethics and fare payments. It emphasizes high standards for both parents and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Big City
Father
Christian Endeavor services and local gatherings noted
Hobbs Mrs J H Mark led the Christian Endeavor service last Sunday evening and Mrs J H Dandy will lead tomorrow. Guests from Dover Overlea and Washington College attended events. The third quarterly Caroline Charge conference was held at Burrsville M P Church. Local residents visited Wilmington and Cambridge, with bake sale thanks from the Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mark
Christian Endeavor
J. H. Dandy
James H. Wheatley
J. W. Wheatley
Dover
Mary E. Trice
Overlea
L. H. Thomas
Helen Towers
Grace Culley
Washington College
T. H. Towers
Harry Anthony
C. E.bright
Augusta Bright
Henderson
B. B. Allen
OQ. J. Chaffinch
J. Roland Chaffinch
Caroline Charge
M. P
Burrsville
Washington
C. Harvey Towers
Helen and
Catherine Towers
Cambridge
Isaac Starkey
Wilmington
Visitors Listed From Towns In Area
American Corner Mr and Mrs Will Grisby of Houston's Branch and others visited the Howard home on Sunday. Olaf Smith and children and G L Griffith were guests recently of Wilmer Butler of Tuckahoe Neck. Charlie Edgell of Concord visited L R Towers recently. Philip Downes of Denton was a guest of Ambrose Griffith and sister last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Grisby
Houston
Charlie Edgell
Concord
L. R. Towers
Philip Downes
Denton
Ambrose. Griffith
Burial of Jesse E. Cole and death of Theresa Cole
The funeral for Jesse E. Cole, a Federalsburg native and Spanish American War veteran, was held in Federalsburg as his widow, Theresa Cole, died in a Baltimore aged women’s home. Cole, 70, a Mason and 32nd degree king, was buried beside his wife in Hillcrest cemetery after services led by Rev. Ransom P. Nichols. Their daughter Helen, 10, of Wyoming, Del., is the sole surviving relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dica
Federalsburg
Baltimore
Theresa Cole
Nanticoke Lodge
Williston Flowers Meeting on Perennials Location
Williston Flowers hold an 8 o’clock next Tuesday evening gathering at the home of Mrs A R Neal to discuss perennial planting with Nat Frey giving a talk on water lilies and seeds exchanged at roll call. Roland Wheatley and son with Miss Rebecca celebrate her birthday in Wilmington. several locals visited Salisbury this week. Mrs John Todd visited Hignutt couple. Emmett Lord family traveled to Ridgely for Mrs Weaver's death. Charlotte Hignutt shows improvement after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Neal
Nat Frey
Roland Wheatly
Roland
McMahon
Wilmington
Rebecca
C. S. Rice
Addison Welsh
A. G. Gelletty
M. Crane
Salisbury
John Todd
O. M. Hignutt
Mr. Todd
Hignutt
Emmett Lord
Ridgely
Local Social Notes From Greensboro and Nearby Areas
Greensboro families and friends shared Sundays and weekends visiting relatives in Wilmington Felton Havre de Grace Marcus Hook and Philadelphia. Notables include Mr and Mrs Frederick Baynard Mrs S D Carrow Mrs L R Taylor Miss Elizabeth Hughes and Miss Grace Williams among others.
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Frederick Baynard and
Walter Raver
S. D. Carrow
L. R. Taylor
Wilmington
Susie Ford
Wesley Walls
Felton
Hilton Dobson
Fletcher Clark
Havre, de Grace
Oscar Hurd
Annie Edwards
Elizabeth Hughes
Philadelphia
New Spring
Grace Williams
Will Clark
Marcus Hook
Community Theatre draws down shows for the week
Ridgely Mr Milton Royer of Chicago visits his mother Mrs Amelia Royer and Miss Elizabeth Wilson of Newport spends last weekend with her parents Mrs Carolyn Mancha visits her sister in Easton from Saturday to Tuesday Mr and Mrs Walter Sylvester of Denton visit Mrs M W Wiley on Wednesday Mr and Mrs Harrison Holsinger recently visited Mrs Dukes in Easton Mrs Emmett Potts entertained last week Mrs Ida Tarr of Easton Tuesday shows are discontinued at our Community Theatre Mr and Mrs George Slaughter have moved onto the farm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Royer
Chicago
Amelia Royer
Elizabeth Wilson
Newport
Carolyn Mancha
Easton
Walter Sylvester
Denton
M. W. Wiley
Harrison Holsinger
Dukes
Emmett Potts
Ida Tarr
George Slaughter
Capital Theatre Schedule Highlights March Shows
At The Capital Theatre Dover presents Marian Marsh in Under Eighteen with Warren William Anita Page and Regis Toomey on March 7 and 8 plus Shopping with Wifey and Ether Talks. Hell Divers starring Wallace Beery Clark Gable and Dorothy Jordan screens March 1 and 10 with Bridge Wives and Foreign Legion. Louise Dressler stars in Stepping Sisters with Minna Gombell and William Collier Sr on March 11 and 12 with That Rascal added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Marsh
Warren William
Anita Page
Regis Toomey
Wifey
Wallace Beery
Clark Gable
Dorothy Jordan
Foreign Legion
Louise Dressler
Minna Gombell
William Collier, Sr
Rascal
Friendship Grove Club Meets at Mrs Brauchle Home
The Friendship-Grove Club met on Thursday afternoon February 25 at Mrs Otto Brauchle's home with president Mrs Lee Taylor presiding. Minutes approved, roll call elicited favorite childhood dishes, next meeting invited with Mrs Carson Johansen on March 24. Missa Spafford demonstrated affordable meat cutting tips before refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship-Grove Club
Otto Brauchle
Lee Taylor
Carson Johannsen
Missa Spafford
Keyser Sparks Marriage In Concord M E Church
Concord records the marriage of Miss Anna Wilson Keyser and Mr. George Finley Sparks of Chestertown Maryland. The ceremony occurred at 3 pm on Thursday February 25 at Concord M E Church parsonage with Rev S L Hanby officiating. Local social notes mention Rev S L Hanby and Mrs Hanby visiting Bridgetown area friends and a well attended performance of Wild Oats Boy here last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Wilson Keyser
George Finley Sparks
Chestertown
Concord M. E. Church
S. L. Hanby
L. Hanby
Hanby
Harvey Lord
Bridgetown
I never wish to promise more than I TE have a moral certainty of perform ing
The quote expresses caution in pledges, asserting limits on commitments when certainty of execution is not assured, attributed to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Noble thoughts and a March supper for Denston church
A collection of quotes on virtue and duty appears, followed by a note that a turkey supper will be served in the Denston M. P. Church Sunday School room on Tuesday the 8th of March at 5 o clock. Tickets cost 50 cents and are to aid J. Ed. Nichols' Sunday School class of boys. Mothers will support the effort to make the supper worthy of the Over-The-Tops group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denston M. P
J. Ed. Nichols
Mr Hammond Luby Thanks Choptank Community
Mr Hammond Luby expresses gratitude to the people of Choptank and nearby areas for their many acts of kindness during his illness, saying the supportive gestures will be long remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Luby
Flower meetings foster garden knowledge in Denton county
Homemakers and garden lovers attend regular flower meetings in Miss Spafford's Denton office to learn about perennial and annual flowers. Mrs. Saulsbury discusses rock gardens. lily pools and rock arrangements showcased. Plans aim to boost Caroline county Flower Show in late September with help from landscape architect Mr. Ballard of College Park Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saulsbury
Ridgely Homemaker’s Club
Caroline County
Ballard
College Park
Maryland Governor Urges Local Unemployment Action
Governor Albert C. Ritchie calls mayors and leaders to form United Action for Employment committees in Maryland cities to help the unemployed. The plan asks employers to hire at least one additional worker and aims to coordinate efforts with American Legion groups and other organizations. Dated March 1, 1932 in Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
American Federation of Labor
Association of National Advertisers
United States
Baltimore
Maryland
Albert C. Ritchie
United Action For Employment
State of
Annapolis
Local Social Notes and Cemetery Interment Report
Mr and Mrs Roland Dukes with daughter Mrs Ella Peters and Mrs Ed ward Brown and Miss Grace Adams spent Friday evening with Jim Adams. Greenwood was held at Bloomery Saturday afternoon and interment made in the adjoining cemetery. Misses Bernice and Reba Adams entertained Miss Moore club leader of Georgetown Del at supper Tuesday evening. Miss Mary Johnson with Mr and Mrs Roland Wilson and Bill Jones were Baltimore visitors Sunday and Monday. Mrs Clarence Messick and son visited sister Mrs Daniel Chaffinch on Sunday. Miss Laura Seely of Wilmington spent the week end with her parents Sunday School Sunday morning at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Adams
Washington
Woodenhawk School
Miss Moore
Reba Adams
Nellie Mitchell
Roland Dukes
Ella Peters
Edward Brown
Grace Adams
Jim Adams
Hickman
Greenwood
Bloomery
Bernice
Moore
Georgetown
Del
Mary Johnson
Roland Wilson
Bill Jones
Baltimore
Clarence Messick
Daniel Chaffinch
Laura Seely
Wilmington
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Sey Srar
Tydings
Japan
Vernon
Raymond Welch
Lorenzo Jarrell
Philemon Hopkins
Maple Grove School
Laura Belle Hopkins
Powell Hopkins
Austine Stafford
Nellie M. Luff
Amanda Melvin
Ed. Scott
Eli Kenton
R. Wesley Ross
George’ Noble
Milford
Journal
Ross Farquar
Ant Emmy
Hetty Holcum
Religian Agen
Elsie Savitz
Mary Starck Kerr
Hobbs
Emma
Reese Theatre
Reese-Rialto-Keith Co
Ruth Chatterton
Mastbaum Theatre
Paul Lucas
Eve Redman
Jack Dempsey
Marie Dressler
Min
Bill
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corporation
U. S. Navy
Benianaticn
Eddie Quillan
Robert Armstrong
Williston
Greensboro
Capital Theatre
Friendship-Grove Club News
Jackson
Christian Science Monitor
Scott
Clarence Howard
Jesus
Goethe
J. A. Froude
Lord Chatham
George Eliot
Dickens
Emerson
Berkeley
Foola
Napoleon
Denton Journal
Homemaker's Club News
Executive Department
Annapolis, Maryland
David C. Winebrenner
Adams Cross Roads
SPA
Pope
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