The Low Down Hickory Grove and Incoming Influx of 10,000
A Dorchester letter writer warns socialism threatens all classes and urges swift vigilance. Reports from the city recount a 10,000 person influx amid an era of political anxiety and public discourse on socialism. Also described is the John Bull locomotive shoot, with the Pennsylvania system replica staged for a film to be shown to schools and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Susie
Rome
Dorchester
Wicomico
Somerset
Worcester
John Bull
Pennsylvania
Maiden Run of 1846 Railroad Filmed in Hurlock
The town staged a replica of the 1846 Pennsylvania Railroad debut as part of a two reel film marking the 100th anniversary. A wood burning engine and period coaches drew crowds of about 10 000 while cam eras captured every detail and local children enjoyed half holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lewistown
W. E. Harper
Organization Ticket in Caroline County Primary Debate
A reader accuses a single organizer of backing a political ticket for State Central Committee, citing past actions in 1938 and recent primaries. The letter claims the organizer selects candidates to control them, notes individuals John Brown Tyson Heather DeWeese Carter, and contends the organizer prefers weak, easily commanded candidates to align with his demands.
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State Central Committee
John Brown
Tyson Heather
DeWeese Carter
DeWeese
Organization
Dulin Calls for Fair Primary Candidacies
Owen N. Dulin urges voters to back a State Central Committee ticket that will not interfere with local candidacies in the primary. He praises regular Democrats who will be fair to all candidates in both the primary and general elections.
Watch Your Speedometer Closely Across United States
Keystone Automobile Club reviews revised state speed laws as travel season approaches. It lists states with flexible open road limits and those with fixed maximums, ranging from 25 mph in the District of Columbia to 60 mph in daylight in several states, with varies by time of day and road type. Some states have not yet replied, including Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
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Keystone Automobile Club
Alabama
Arizona
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
Nevada
Wisconsin
Florida
Nebraska
South Dakota
Utah
Colorado
Georgia
Minnesota
Wyoming
Texas
Arkansas
California
Mississippi
Oregon
South Carolina
Delaware
Maryland
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
Rhode Island
Kentucky
New Mexico
West Virginia
Connecticut
New Jersey
Idaho
Maine
New Hampshire
District of Columbia
Illinois
Montana
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Card of Thanks from threshing customers
I express appreciation for the gift tendered me by threshing customers Ellis H. Collins H L Sullivan of Denton Lacy Meredith Russell Edgell George Nichols Arthur Hubbard Raymond Hubbard John N Wright Herman Bradley Virgie Andrew Daniel Nichols Leonard Christopher Roland McMahan Russell Andrew Earl Towers Henry Beevers Harlan Smith Harry Willis Ollie Hubbard Augusta Windsor of Federalsburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis H. Collins
H. L. Sullivan
Denton
Lacy Meredith
Russell Edgell
George Nichols
Arthur Hubbard
Raymond Hubbard
John N. Wright
Herman Bradley
Virgie Andrew
Daniel Nichols
Leonard Christopher
Roland McMahan
Russell Andrew
Earl Towers
Henry Beevers
Harlan Smith
Harry Willis
Ollie Hubbard
Augusta Windsor
Federalsburg
Successful Marriage Institute at Easton May 12
A four county institute on marriage is set for Easton Maryland at Asbury Methodist Church Mothers Day May 12 from 3 to 6 pm. Rev C W Trader of Cambridge opens with marriage counseling, Rev Jacob Cunningham of Planned Parenthood Federation of America speaks on family planning, Rev J A Watson of Federalsburg discusses community contributions to happiness. Livingston offers the dedication prayer and Derrickson the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Asbury Methodist Church
C. W. Trader
Cambridge
Jacob Cunningham
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
New York City
J. A. Watson
Federalsburg
Livingston
Derrickson
First Institute on Family Planning Led by Mrs Watson
Mrs J A Watson state field consultant for Maryland League for Planned Parenthood heads an institute to guide spacing of children and assist couples with fertility. The program is directed by Dr H L Small from Denton and Dr Phil Brooks Lewis of St Michaels, with clinics in Federalsburg and Easton, backed by regional ministerial alliances and local organizations across four counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Watson
Maryland League For Planned Parenthood
H. L. Small
Denton
Phil Brooks Lewis
St. Michaels
Federalsburg
Easton
Talbot
Caroline
Queen Anne’s
Dorchester
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
State Beauticians Association
Boy Scouts of
Delmarva Peninsula
Chester Gates
Lockerman High School
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Hickory Grove
Paul Revere
JO Serra
Pennsy
Caroline County
Art
Lew
Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Inc
Pioneer Pickle Products
Ridgely, MD
Institute ON Successful Marriage
New England Reds
West Denton
Hatchery
Denton, MD
Association, Mothers of
Caroline, Queen Anne’s and
Dorchester Counties
Itera Nas
A. B
Happy) Chandler
Babe Ruth
C. C. Spink & Son
Spink Building
T. Louis 3
Real Estate & Insurance
Elizabeth MacDonald
Yoon Tight
the Peoples Bank of
Roger R. Ringgold
Ridgely
Sherman Griffith
Preston
William Finn
Theodore Adams
Oscar A. Nichols
Greensboro
Elwood Fleming
Hillsboro
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