Grandpa Jones Grandchildren Show at Seaford Palace Theatre
The Grandpa Jones and his grand children hillbilly show comes to Seaford Delaware at the Palace Theatre on Monday May 9. The act features Grandpa Jones a King Records artist and former Opry star with Ramona billed as the Hildegarde of the Hills and Pete Cassell America’s Blind Minstrel. Lennie Aleshire a longtime Keith Circuit producer also tours with the unit.
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Grandpa Jones
Palace Theatre
Seaford
Del
Nashville
Connie B. Gay
Gay
Constitution Hall
Washington, D. C
Coon-Hunter
Ramona
the Hildegarde
Hills
Pete Cassell
America
Pete
Lennie Aleshire
Keith
Weaver Brothers
Elviry
In Memoriam Herbert Craft Passed Away 1944
A wife remembers her husband Herbert P Craft who died on May 2 1944 and says death cannot take memories away while she remains on earth. She notes he is sadly missed by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert P. Craft
Improvement in Standards Revealed by Housing Study
American housing standards have risen sharply in the present decade, says Melvin H Baker of the Construction Industry Information Committee. New homes and renovations have boosted quality, with eight million more nonfarm dwellings now in good condition and seven million more with electric lighting, near universal access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin H Baker
Construction Industry Information Committee
Washington, D. C
Baker
Bureau of the Census
Heart movie research aids diagnosis at University of Washington
The University of Washington medical school is producing X ray heart motion pictures to show the heart in action. Dr. Robert F. Rushmer says the films offer a new tool for research and diagnosis of heart disease and other internal ailments. Used in congenital heart clinic and for diagnosing heart conditions in children and adults, the method attracts national attention for its practical contributions. Dye tracing in the bloodstream reveals heart abnormalities, aiding teaching and research.
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University of Washington Medical School
Robert F. Rushmer
Rushmer
Seattle
Orth
Public Works Boom After World War II Ends
Expenditures for private construction soared to an estimated 13.4 billion dollars in 1948, the highest on record, surpassing 1947's 10 billion. Public works by federal, state, and local governments also peaked at about 4.0 billion in peacetime, up from 3.12 billion in 1947 and 2.0 billion in 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Aittle
Counbil
Fed
Opening Day Recap From Camden-Wyoming Mar Del Circuit
Milford defeats Camden-Wyoming and Greensboro as opening day stories highlight new faces and standout performances. Mahan, Reed, Thompson and Willey pace comers with Milford led by strong defense and sharp throws. Chestertown hosts Greensboro. multiple local clubs prep for Sunday matchups and all eyes on MaryDel league debuts.
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Ken Mahan
Milford
Horace Willey
Jim Reed
Buzz Thompson
Thompson
Redd
Mahan
Harold Davis
Milton
McCullough
Art Gunning
Mar-Del
Delaware
Mlyczak
Seaford
Willey
Carlson
Neeman
Eliason
Felton
C-W
Bill Mellen
Johnson
Dover Phillies
Miller
Robinson
Greensboro
Smithson
Rock Hall
Portsider
Jack McGillen
Mellen
Larkin
Wilmington Blue Rocks
Reed
Mlyczek
Riley
Chestertown
Earl Hummell
Hummell
Maryland
Hardy
Tony Giannanotti
New York
Chambers
Carleen
Pop Michael
Teddy Michael
Eddie Graham
Aott
Harold
John
Dutton
Argo
Dover
Carroll George
In Memoriam Pearl Butler Birthday Tribute
Memorial verse describes Pearl Butler cherished on her May birthday and memory of her. Mother Mrs. Minnie Cooper prays for peace as family places flowers on her grave and laments the loss.
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Pearl Butler
Minnie ‘Cooper
Preston residents and visitors noted in weekend social list
Mrs N H Fooks returns home after winter in Providence R I. Teddy Messick and friend from Pittsburgh join Mr and Mrs Raymond Messick aboard the S S Macon at Portsmouth Virginia. Numerous local couples attend bank convention in Atlantic City while others host card clubs and visit relatives in Hurlock Newport News Baltimore and Log Haven near Easton.
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N. H. Fooks
Virginia Fooks
Providence
Rhode Island
Teddy Messick
Pittsburgh
Raymond Messick
S.S. Macon
Portsmouth
Virginia
Lee Noble
T. L. Trice Jr
Donald Turnham
Newport News
John MacGillivray
Freddie
Roland Layton
Hurlock
W.S.C.S
Elsie L. Earle
Newark
N. J
Howard Link
Provident State Bank
Atlantic City
Traymore Hotel
Johnson Bonner
Harry Hollis
Harry Reich
Lea Noble
Paul Lilly
John Charles
Baltimore
J. L. Gallagher
Card Club
Michael
A Tribute to Mrs. Erma R. Dennis Memory
A tribute note expressing love and remembrance for Mrs. Erma R. Dennis who died on September 27, 1945. Eva Denis Edwards signs the message with a line of fond memory and devotion.
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Erma R. Dennis
Jones
Eva Denis "Edwards
Preston clubs host spring luncheon and tea events
The Preston Community Club met at Mrs William Hyde's home on Tuesday afternoon May 3 for a delightful spring luncheon. The Twentieth Century Club plans a tea at the Club House on Wednesday afternoon May 11 to entertain the Preston Community Club. Homemakers Club members attended the County Rally in Concord on Tuesday.
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Preston
William Hyde
Concord
Local Social Notes From Henderson Area
Mr and Mrs M W Gooden visited near Ridgely with Mr and Mrs Cours ey Edwards last Friday The Sewing Circle met at Mrs Edwin Guth near Barclay last Tuesday Mrs Dora B Melvin and Miss Catherine Melvin spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs C H Bickling in Wilmington George A Montague and Mrs Montague were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs T A Montague Clarence Fetters of Minquadale Del spent the weekend with Mrs W F Clark and daughter Annabel
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M. W. Gooden
Coursey Edwards
Near Ridgely
Edwin Guth
Near Barclay
Dora B. Melvin
Catherine Melvin
C. H. Bickling
Wilmington
George A. Montague
T. A. Montague
Clarence Fetters
Minquadale
Del
W. F. Clark
Annabel
Local visits and social gatherings across Wilmington and area
Mrs G M Bachman and son Mike visit parents in Wilmington. Henderson Methodist W S C S enjoyed a gathering at Mrs Raymond Dehee's home. L M Jones and J Omer Jones hosted guests of the Wm Walker and Mary V Kimble in Odessa. Elkton visitors include Mrs Earl Fillingame and Mrs Mary Cleary with Oram Griffin. Bonnie Lou Shelton of Sadlersville spent the weekend with grandmother Dora B Melvin. Mrs Andrew Everett near Kenton visited sister Joyce Thompson. Evelyn Antal hosted Sunday. Dora B Melvin hosted supper for Harold Overfield daughter Eleanor Harman Dover Charles Walls Barclay and Lt Norman Connell Camp Campbell Ky. Amethysts were once thought to prevent drunkenness.
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G. M. Bachman
Mike
Wilmington
T. A. Montague
W.S.C.S
Henderson Methodist Church
Raymond Dehee
L. M. Jones
J. Omer Jones
Wm. Walker
Mary V. Kimble
Odessa
Earl Fillingame
Mary Cleary
Elkton
Oram Griffin
Bonnie Lou Shelton
Sadlersville
Dora B. Melvin
Andrew Everett
Near Kenton
Joyce Thompson
Evelyn Antal
Harold Overfield
Eleanor Harman
Dover
Charles Walls
Barclay
Norman Connell
Camp Campbell
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Memoriam
Weeae
Camden
Wyoming
Milton Notch
Carleton Carter
Patsy
Wallace Harper
Wiliam Harper
William Gardner Jr
G. Linden Duffey
E. J. Vandegrift
Ws.c.s
Harry Butler
Katie Edwards
Bertha Simpson
W.S.C.S. Hall
Mae Nichols
W. S.C.S. Hall
Effa Plummer
Maggie Butler
John Biffle
Thelma Min
Fred Baggs
John Wyatt
Bill Bailey
Karen Sue
George Gottwall
Macon
Wilbur Carroll
N. Main Street
John L. Scott
Goldsboro
Easton Hospital
Rawling
Rev. Bean
Greensboro Cemetery
Fannie Nabhler
Nora Russell
William
Edward
Frances Kornrumpf
Charles G. Starkey
Templeville
C. H. Atkins
Marvdel
P.O.S. of A
John Starkey
Martha Evans
Ernest Roe
Rawlings
U. S. Army
South Pacific
Ith
Okinawa
Godwin Rimmer
Delmar
FP. F. Bean
Mother
de Raat
Eri
Lennox
G. D. Crouse
Denton, MD
Mrs
Henderson
Seaford Nylon
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Inc
Seaford, Delaware
Purina
Turkey
Startena
Howard R. Shockley
Opaks
Apu
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