Red Cross aids wounded and soldiers at home and abroad
The article recalls a field director arranging an emergency furlough to save a soldier’s mother with a blood transfusion and highlights Red Cross work for wounded and ill servicemen. It notes 17,000 volunteers still aiding GIs, overseas clubs, rest homes, and patient support, plus a 1946 Fund Campaign seeking $100,000,000. It ends with Salisbury Maryland area precautionary police action removing families from a nearby street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Army
Foltier
American Red Cross
The
Salisbury Fire Loss Totals Quarter Of A Million Dollars
A huge fire in Salisbury’s business district destroyed four major stores and badly damaged a fifth, with damage estimated over 250000 dollars. Firefighters from Maryland and Delaware battled the blaze for hours as flames reached 200 feet, cutting power and triggering evacuations. The cause remained inconclusive, with police and fire officials coordinating efforts and additional equipment arriving from nearby towns.
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Salisbury
Maryland
Delaware
Delmarva Peninsula
J. C. Penny Department
Style Center
E. G. Davis Wholesale Candy House
Nathan’s Furniture
G. L. Ulman Furniture
Nathan’s
Landis C. Dennis
Fred A. Grier
Penny and
Davis
Main Street
Nathan and
Ulman Furniture
Market Street
Seaford
Del
Pocomoke City
Wicomico River
Orphans Court Evidence of Admin and Appraisers
The Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. Letters of administration were granted to Ralph C Lednun for A Laura Lednun. Bond approved, notices to creditors ordered. Elbert C Douglas and Thomas L Trice named appraisers. Inventories filed for multiple estates including J William Zehring and Julia A Ayers Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Handy
Dennis and
Fooks
Laura Lednun
Ralph C. Lednun
Elbert C. Douglas
Thomas L. Trice
J. William Zehring
Madaline C. Brown
K. Loretta Simons
Wilbert L. Merriken
Annie E. Merriken
William E. Spence
Georgeannan Seeders
Edwin E. Spence
Emerson Merriken
Manning Merriken
Charles Merriken
Maude A. Merriken
George H. Merriken
Julia A. Ayers
Martha E. Ayers Bennett
Luther T. Bennett
Roland F. Cartwright
Card of thanks to neighbors and fire company
Mr and Mrs John F Harris of Oil City Denton Md express gratitude to their kind neighbors and the Denton Fire Company for assistance during the fire last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Fire Company
John F. Harris
Oil City
Denton, Md
38 Horses Rescued After Harrington Blaze
A fire near the Kent and Sussex Fair Grounds destroyed a one story stable and damaged a two story barn. Harrington and Houston fought flames for over two hours, estimating losses at 10000 dollars. Origin undetermined. Thirty-eight horses were led to safety. owners listed include Fred Greenly and Russell Hudson among others.
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West Gate
Kent and Sussex Fair Grounds
Harrington
Houston
Samuel Conoway
Reese B. Harrington
Calvin Adams
Conoway
Paul W. Winyard
Fred Greenly
Russell Hudson
Henry Scott
John Heighley
W. D. Shinn
W. H. Cox
M. J. Duer
W. O. White
George W. Hudson, and
Maurice White
Local Family Thanks Neighbors for Support After Bereavement
We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their flowers and condolences during our recent bereavement. Mrs. R. Kusmaul and Family.
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New England Reds
West Denton
Hatchery
Denton
Dude Ranch
Salisbury, MD
Featuring
Snub Mosley
Trocadero Club
Hollywood
Phone 249 Denton
R. Kusmaul
Cambridge 1234
Cambridge Manufacturing Company
Ite Maryland
Gertrude Beauty Shoppe
Market St
Denton, Mid
Oscar
Dukes Restaurant
W. Dukes Meeks
Western Union
Coca-Cola Company
Easton Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc
Easton, Maryland
Nuttle Lumber & Coal CO
Tare
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