Local notices from Ridgely and area events
Mrs James Shively attended the funeral in Washington for her brother in law James W Powell. Rev Theodore F Fischer is home from Easton Memorial Hospital. Easton visitors included Mrs Ralph Townsend Mrs Louis Townsend and Mrs Webster Hunter. The Cannon family hosted Lena Lewis in Greensboro. Guthrie hosted Edgar Culley’s birthday with guests from Salisbury Millsboro and Landsdowne. J J Williams of Landsdowne Pa and Frank R Flounders hosted. Walter McDonald of Magnolia Del visited. Mary Larrimore weekended with J H Jones family in Wilmington. Ulsh family arrivals came from Albany Ga with niece Mrs Melvin Kauffman as house guest. Robert L Ulsh A 20 stationed in Japan. Mary Lou Sander of Cor gova visited grandparents in Ridgely. Death of Rev I D Bowman reported Indiana. he helped build Ridgely Brethren Church and held tabernacle meetings here. would have turned 91 on March 7. Conservation In Action film to be shown at Caroline County Bird Club meeting in Ridgely High School 8 pm Friday. Patrons Day marked by Ridgely Supply Co new warehouse addition with displays prizes and refreshments Saturday March 14 12 30 to 3 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shively
Washington, D. C
James W. Powell
Theodore F. Fischer
Easton Memorial Hospital
Paul Ewing
Easton
Ralph Townsend
Louis Townsend
Webster Hunter
William Cannon
Cannon
Lena Lewis
Greensboro
Clinton W. Guthrie
Guthrie
Edgar Culley
Rock Hall
J. F. Leonard
Joseph Sugg
Salisbury
Norman Godwin
Millsboro
Del
J. J. Williams
Landsdowne
Frank R. Flounders
Walter McDonald
Magnolia
Jas. Shively
Mary Larrimore
Set
J. H. Jones
Wilmington
Wilmer Ulsh
Robert Ulsh
Albany
Melvin Kauffman
Thompsontown
Robert L. Ulsh
Japan
Mary Lou Sander
Cor- Gova
Robert Phillips
I. D. Bowman
Indiana
Mr. Bowman
Ridgely
Conservation In Action
University of Maryland
Caroline County Bird Club
Ridgely High School
Eastern Shore Clearing House
Maryland Ornithological Society
Ridgely Supply Company
Southern States Agency
Martin L. Sutton
Local Happenings Parish Notes and Socials
Hobbs updates on church attendance with Rev. T. J. Turkington sermon. Anniversaries and visits mark a Sunday afternoon at Neil Ideell’s home for J. H. Edgell’s 50th wedding anniversary. Families from Denton Seaston and Boonsboro share meals, hospital checks, pledges, and birthday gatherings.
Goldsboro WSCS circle gathering notes and visits
Mrs Calvin Richards hosted WSCS Circle No 1 with 15 members and one guest. Devo led by Mrs Juanita Jarrell in Mrs Sallie Cole's absence. Rev Kirwan led the study class. business meeting followed with homemade cake and ice cream. District WSCS meeting attendees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Richards
WSCS
Goldsboro
Juanita Jarrell
Sallie Cole
Rev. Kirwan
W. Harry Paxson
Clayton Kinnamon
Alberta Schaub
Ray Kir
Weekend Visits Highlight Vernon Greenwood Community
Mrs Annie Wilson visits Mr and Mrs Rufus Wright of Vernon. Lyman Wroten and son Jedgar L join Mrs Lawrence Cannon and Mrs Edgar Wroten in visiting Mrs Sallie Wroten. Mrs J N Drummond seriously ill as friends wish her a speedy recovery. Isaac Noble spends time with daughter and family. Wilmer Nagel of Federalsburg and Denton visitors. Beverly Noble visits Denton kin. Carl Parker spends evening with Nagels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Wilson
Rufus Wright
Vernon
Lyman Wroten
Jedgar L
Lawrence Cannon
Greenwood
Edgar Wroten
Sallie Wroten
J. N. Drummond
Isaac Noble
Wilmer Nagel
Federalsburg
Woodrow Passwaters
Beverly
Denton
Martin Noble
Carl Parker
Mary Del and Area Residents Attend Various Events
Mary Del Mrs S I Whitmarsh of New York City and her daughter Mrs T Ee Heather Jr visited this past week. Mrs Alemina Farrow of Milford and her daughter and family visited. Mr and Mrs John Stafford spent days with daughter Mrs John Powell in Wilmington. Mr and Mrs H B Logan attended the Constance Sentman and Douglas Marshall wedding in Port Deposit Md on March 7. Cortland Buckalew and Sandra and Sharon Ware visited with son and husband Carol Ware in Wilmington. WSCS spring meeting at Chestertown on March 5 included Mrs Lee Leslie and Mrs H B Logan. Margaret LePore recently returned from Kent General Hospital after a week’s stay. Mary Del Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary will attend church services March 22 at Calvary Methodist Church. Marydel Women’s Republican Club will meet March 16 at Marydel Community Hall at 8 pm with co-hostesses Mrs H K Shults and Mrs Robert Miller. All women urged to attend. Janet Heather, Franklin School of Fine Arts student in Philadelphia, spent weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Harry Neather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. I. Whitmarsh
New York City
T. Ee. Heather, Jr
Alemina Farrow
Milford
A. L. Sharman
John Stafford
John Powell
Wilmington
H. B. Logan
Constance Sentman
Douglas Marshall
Port Deposit
Kent General Hospital
Mary-Del Fire Company
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Calvary Methodist Church
Women’s Republican Club
Caroline County
Marydel
H. K. Shults
Robert Miller
Janet Heather
Franklin School of Fine Arts
Philadelphia
Harry Neather
A Bore as a Talking Person Quote by Ambrose Bruce
A bore is a person who talks when you wish him to listen. Ambrose Bruce provides a sharp remark on conversational balance and the frustration of listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Bruce
Adams Cross Roads Social Evening Notices
Mr and Mrs Lester Adams and baby visited the Johnson Sisters Saturday evening. Dawson Stubbard family and Nellie Robinson spent Thursday with Earle Robinson. Minnie and Altha Adams of Wilmington visited Mrs Orrie Adams and Mrs Marian Robinson over the weekend. Virginia Lee Robinson and William Dennis visited his grandparents Sunday. Adams Homestead was called on by Frank Adams Edward Adams and Orrie Adams Sunday. Sunday School set for 10 am next Sunday at Bloomery. Denton relatives visited the Johnson Sisters Saturday afternoon. Late week guests with Earle Robinson included Elmer Robinson and daughter Edward Bailey Fred Vincent Emmet Wilson Nick Workman and mother, Burton Bowden and family Robert Wright Earle Short John Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Adams
Baby
Johnson Sisters
Dawson Stubbard
Nellie Robinson
Earle Robinson
Minnie and
Altha Adams
Wilmington
Orrie Adams
Marian Robin
Virginia Lee Robinson
William Dennis
Frank Adams
Edward Adams
Adams Homestead
Bloomery
Denton
Elmer Robinson
Edward Bailey
Fred Vincent
Emmet Wilson
Nick Workman
Piney 4-H Meeting At Joyce DeFord Home
The Piney 4-H Club met March 5 at Joyce DeFord's home. Members recited the 4-H Pledge, sang two songs, and heard a Sunshine Committee report from Ruby Adams after the treasurer's report. They adjourned to sew tea towels and guests were invited to Connie and Peggy Altfather's home for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce DeFord
Ruby Adams
Sunshine Committee
Man Who Errors and Refuses Correction Repeats Mistake
A proverb-like note emphasizes that a person who errs and does not correct it repeats the error, implying a cycle of mistakes born from neglect. The saying underscores responsibility and discipline in self‑correction.
Marriage Licenses Listed From Delaware and Nearby States
A list of marriage licenses includes Charles Donophan and Doris Davis both of Felton Delaware. Norman Grime and Florence Taylor of Federalsburg and Seaford Delaware. Harlan Peterson and Marjorie Smith of Dover Delaware. John Short and Betsy Butler of Harrington Delaware. Herbert Flammer and Addell Tyler of Harrington Delaware. Harry Hutchins and Doris Rash of Wyoming and Erica Delaware. Charles Sceye and Martha Carter of Dover Delaware. Archie Bowerns of DeQueen Arkansas and Ruby Wheeler of Grannis Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mileham Short
Harrington
Del
Betsy Ruth Butler
Felton
Herbert Flammer
Florence Addell Tyler
Harry Alden Hutchins
Wyoming
Doris Ann Rash
Frederica
Charles Sceye
Martha Carter
Dover
Archie Loyd Bowrns
DeQueen
Ark
Ruby Wheeler
Grannis
Homemakers Meet at Mrs Fountain's Near Greensboro
Unity Homemakers Club gathers at Mrs Walter Fountain home with hostesses Mrs Charles Ellwanger and Mrs Pete Shaffer assisting. Meeting Wednesday March 18 at 2 00 p m features roll call on How I Manage Impromptu Meals and a demonstration The Emergency Shelf by Mrs Roy Adams and Mrs James Henry Food Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Homemakers Club
Walter Fountain
Greensboro
Charles Ellwanger
Pete Shaffer
Roy Adams
James Henry
Card of Thanks for Leonard L. Rochester family
The family of the late Leonard L. Rochester expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and support after the accident and during bereavement. Annie C. Rochester and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard L. Rochester
First aid instruction for Army personnel ordered in 1886
Army medical officers first ordered to provide basic first aid instruction for personnel starting in November 1886. The directive established initial training standards and outlined procedures for battlefield and garrison care. It emphasized rapid assessment, bleeding control, and evacuation to medical facilities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hobbs
T. J. Turkington
J. H. Edgell
Neil
Todd
Kenneth Ramsburg
Boonsboro
Lewis Butler
W. G. Holbrook
Mildred Scott
Wesley Stafford
Doris Perry
Bernard H. Thomas
Washington College
Kappa Alpha Order
Geo. Johnson
Charlie Messick
Tharrington
and Mirs
Earl Messick
Walter Messick
James Tatman
Gorman Henry
Itta Mae
Bozeman
Nelson Henry
L. Hopkins Thomas
Tommy Lee
Seaston
L. N. Thomas
Amos Scott
Newton Shaffer
New Jersey
Clara Stafford
C. V. Clarke
J. H. Dandy
Elmer Butler
Lydia
L. N. Murphy
Dawson Fountain
Clifford Schaube
Easton Hospital
Clifford
J. C. Kinnamon, Jr
J. C. Kinnamon
Regina Hughes
Emily Ellwanger
Moore
Denton, Maryland
Rob J. L. Hastings
Maryland
Spaplraach ES
Hickman
Mary del
Piney
Charles Edward Donophan
Doris Ellen Davis
Felton, del
Norman Lee Grime
Florence Elva Taylor
Seaford, del
Harlan Edgar Peterson
Marjorie Ellen Smith
Annie C. Rochester and Family
Celso Coe
Pete
G.C.W
Big Jobs
Ford
G.W.W
H.p
Kallowell & Son, Inc
Stewart FE
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