America Isle of Sanity and the Emergency Peace Campaign
Maude Royden praises America as the isle of sanity amid a rearming world and highlights the Emergency Peace Campaign’s drive to keep the United States out of war. The movement, led by Friends and Admiral Byrd, urges a strong public voice to prevent global conflict.
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Maude Royden
England
America
Europe
Asia
American
Religious Society of Friends
United States
Richard E. Byrd
New York Times
Britain
Paris
Japan
U. S
Italy
U. S. Navy
Navy
Economic Highlights of Interunion Labor Clash
The piece outlines growing disputes between CIO and A F of L factions in labor conflicts. It notes signaled strains from ship, shoe, and automobile strikes, with CIO preferring a one big union and AFL defending craft unions. Rivalries often eclipse the employer vs worker tensions, leading to comic and tense moments.
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New York
Maine
Committee On Industrial Organization
John L. Lewis
Old American Federation of Labor
William Green
CIO
A. F. of L
Labor Unions Fight and Forge Ahead in House Fight
The piece surveys a battle between CIO and A F L unions over craft representation under the Wagner Act, noting CIO gains in a Packard test and A F L aims to amend the act to let craft unions represent members regardless of others. It also discusses broader labor costs, union funding, and the looming need for new legislation while Treasury faces bond challenges under Morgenthau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. of L
CIO
Big A. F. of L
Business Week
Packard Motor Company
Labor Relations Board
A. F
Beauties of Nature Seen on Byways
The wandering motorist can find real motoring joy on unpaved neglected byways rather than smooth main roads. Slow treks through drowsy farms and old towns reveal verdant orchards, weathered barns, and quiet vistas, letting travelers savor spring’s quiet beauty without hurry.
Byways Reveal Real Joys of Motoring
A fragment urges skipping main roads to seek little traveled byways. It promotes quiet exploration over speed, suggesting that wandering routes bring peace and contentment and offer a truer pleasure in driving.
Roosevelt Warns Congress Against Price Fixing Bill
An April 27 AP dispatch from Washington reports President Roosevelt urging Congress to oppose a bill by Senator Tydings that would let interstate manufacturers set minimum retail prices. Retailer blacklists could bar noncompliant stores, harming consumers. Critics warn it would push price fixing further than Robinson-Patman, inviting broad economic harm.
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Associated Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Garner
Senator Tydings
Maryland
Pupils Aren't Fireproof Headline Analysis in Public Safety
T Alfred Fleming, former clergyman turned fire prevention advocate and National Board of Fire Underwriters representative, warns that two thirds of American schools are fire traps. He cites inspections of 40 schools in a city revealing 200 life hazards including excess gasoline storage and 30 defective emergency doors. He urges competent engineers to inspect every school and enforce recommendations.
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New York Herald Tribune
T. Alfred Fleming
Fleming
Collinswoog
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Mr. Fleming
Political Waste Can Be Cut From Government Spending
The piece argues for a ten percent across the board cut in all appropriations in Congress, estimating a $732.5 million saving enough to balance next year's budget. It cites Byrnes proposed $500 million cut from a $1.5 billion relief bill as a path to debt reduction and fiscal soundness. It notes many households and businesses cutting budgets by 10 to 50 percent and labels waste as at least ten percent of government spending. A House bill to enact the cut has been introduced, urged as common sense for recovery and solvency.
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Byrnes
Ladies Aid meeting at the Church hosts and plans
The Ladies Aid met at the Church on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Sallie Towers and Mrs. Nellie Sartain as hostesses. Thirteen members answered to the roll call. After business and collection, the meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Lydia Nichols at Williston on June 9, with Mrs. Louise Collins assisting. Miss Ruth Johnson returned to Bridgeville to resume work after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson, near here.
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Sallie Towers
Nellie Sartain
Lydia Nichols
Williston
Louise Collins
Ruth Johnson
Bridgeville
Carl Johnson
Maryland Allows Adjacent State Burial Permits Across Borders
Maryland officials approve using burial permits from Pennsylvania Virginia District of Columbia and West Virginia for interments in Maryland cemeteries. Undertakers may present the out of state permit to cemetery authorities without a Maryland permit, pending local legislation and uniform reciprocity.
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R. H. Riley
Maryland
Riley
Pennsylvania
George C. Ruhland
District of Columbia
Franklin H. Reeder
Vital Statistics
West Virginia
Final Seal Sale Returns in Maryland Counties
William B. Matthews of the Maryland Tuberculosis Association released the completed 1936 Christmas Seal Sale totals for Maryland counties. He noted increased public interest in fighting tuberculosis and overall encouraging results despite some counties not meeting 1935 totals. The release includes a comparative study of county totals and per capita rates.
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Maryland
William B. Matthews
Maryland Tuberculosis Association
Matthews
Social Security urge workers to file for account numbers now
The Social Security Board urged all eligible workers without account numbers to apply promptly to set up wage records for the federal old age benefits program by June 30. In Baltimore, applications filed in person at the Post Office are issued immediately and mail filings are processed the same day. After June 30, the Post Office Department will be assisted by the Board in processing applications at over 100 offices nationwide. Obtaining an account number is described as a key step in securing federal benefits protection.
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Social Security Board
Post Office Department
Luther Becker
Court Square Building
Baltimore
Becker
Leroy Hodges
Federal
Social security account numbers required for all workers
Mr Hodges warned that workers who have not applied for account numbers may face difficulties in determining old age benefits. Employers must file quarterly wage reports and include social security numbers. All employees in covered occupations must apply, even if only one worker is employed, via their employer, a labor union, or a post office. Poster urged to see the postmaster to file now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Treasury
Treasury Department
Bureau
Post Office Department
Inabor
Grand Champion Guernsey Show At Pioneer Point Farms
Eastern Shore Guernsey Breeders' Association hosts annual show at Pioneer Point Farms on May 28 with over seventy entries expected. Notable entry Borderland Border King from Mr Lord Gift farm holds multiple prior grand and class championships. 4 H judging contest at 10 a.m. features teams from nine counties, with trophies and cash awards for top individuals and teams.
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Eastern Shore Guernsey Breeders’ Association
Pioneer Point Farms
Borderland Border King
Thomas Marsalis
Lord Gift
Borderland
Guernsey
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Kenneth W. Baker
Queen Anne's
Howard Barker
Extension Service
Stanley B. Sutston
Kent County
Barker
T. B
Joe Broadhurst
G. Myron Latshaw
Centreville
John
Guernsey Breeders Show Plans and Officials
Cattle classes include junior and grand champion females senior get of sire and junior get of sire with four animals. Show at Bulle Rock Stables with traffic and arrangements by Pioneer Point Farms. Jeff Davis Post American Legion to run refreshment booths. Officers: J R E Turpin president Richard Blackburn vice president Guy E Harmon secretary treasurer. Mr Harmon general chairman.
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Bulle Rock Stables
Pioneer Point Farms
Jeff Davis
American Legion
Guernsey Breeders Association
J. R. E. Turpin
Centreville
Richard Blackburn
Guy E. Harmon
Queenstown
Harmon
State Prize Winner Honored in National Essay Contest
John Seybold of Rich ard Montgomery High School Rock ville Maryland won the state prize in the Gorgas Memorial Institute essay contest open to juniors and seniors across public parochial and private schools. Forty seven states and D C participated. Each state winner gets a 10 dollar prize and potentially national prizes up to 500 dollars. The topic was The Importance of Malaria Control and the Gorgas Memorial. The national award ceremony is at the White House with travel allowance for the top prize winner.
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John Seybold
Richard Montgomery High School
Rockville
Maryland
Gorgas Memorial Institute of Tropical and Preventative Medicine
Washington
R. l. Riley
State Department of Health
Cary T. Grayson
District of Columbia
Ihe
Gorgas
White House
Institute
U. S. Public Health Service
U. S. Commissioner of Education
American College of Surgeons
Selling Out Temptation Warns Against Cheap Gratification
Reverend Griffeth warns readers amid a "Selling Out" sign that modern indulgence cheapens priceless birthright, urging self control. He compares Esau's folly to today's temptations, stressing that character, family reputation, and lifelong virtues are at stake and cannot be restored quickly.
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Esau
Sound Thinking and Golden Rule Inspirations
A collection of quotes on serving others, constructive thought, action over talk, happiness, and divine guidance. Notable voices include Christian Science Monitor contributors, James Oliver, Douglas Jerrold, Cardinal Newman, Edwin Markham, and reflections on love, memory, and the Golden Rule.
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Local Notices From Denton Area
Twenty five years ago new wells fed Denton water mains while Col Albert W Sisk of Caroline was an elector. Queen Anne’s County Commissioners authorize use of jail prisoners for Centreville streets. Wilson M Tyler seeks state board secretary role at $1800 a year. Denton board of commissioners organized, with Evitts as president and Nichols as secretary and treasurer. The community records weddings deaths graduations and local visits, including Miss Mary Towers engagement to Harv D Williams and the later Mrs Harriet Anderson visitations. A fatal streetcar accident kills Wm Morris Needles. Masonic Grand Lodge events in Easton honor Dr John Coats founder of Maryland lodge. Denton Temple Lodge attendance. school declamation contest held in town hall. Caroline Council No 175 O U A M to mark 59th anniversary with program featuring Herman Mennerick and Rev Wm Mowbray, with free admission.
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Denton
Albert W. Sisk
Caroline
United States
Queen Anne's
Centreville
Wilson M. Tyler
State Board of State Aid and Charities
Andrew L. Banks
Riverside
Williston
Board of Commissioners of
Johnathan Evitts
J. Edward Nichols
W. Brewster Deen
A. G. Fleetwood
William B. Nuttle
Mary Nuttle
Andersontown
Mary Towers
Federalsburg
E. Madison Towers
Harvey D. Williams
Federalsburg Bank
Eastern ‘Shore Trust Company
Fannie Anthony
James T. Anthony
Samuel Kreeger
Chestertown
Church Hill
L. E. Barrett
M. E. Church
Susie Dunbracco
Lynn Stevens
Baltimore
Ross Stevens
Wilmington
G. Lacey Stevens
National Biscuit Company
Joseph G. Andrews
James L. Andrews
Hermitage
Town
Lucy M. Bright
Henderson
Caroline County
Andrews
New Jersey
Queenstown News
Marion Loretta Rhodes
Chas. Rhodes
Queen Anne
Francis Wainwright Clark
Roselle
Del
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Dawson George
Marshall Gantt
Marie Lenghner
Pittsburgh
Elsie Foxwell
F. N. Nichols
Elvira
Mary Wright
Preston
Homer Rice
Harriet Anderson
Russell
Charles H. Whitby
Iva
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Wm. Morris Needles
D&c Road
Franklin City
Masonic Fraternity
Easton
John Coats
Grand Lodge of Masons of
Pennsylvania
Coats Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Maryland
W. Roger Rice
Grand Lodge
Massic Hall
Oswald Tilghman
Easleon
Shryock
Ridgely
Greensboro
Clarence Brower
Leona Carmine
J. Gibson Gantt
W. L. Kirby
Robi. McClure
Gladys Wright
Maggie Redden
Clara Clark
Ella Carter
Evelyn Davis
Anthony
Clifford Raughley
Glee Club
Caroline Council
the Order
Masonic Hall
Herman L. Mennerick, Esq
Wm. R. Mowbray
Milford
Delaware
H. A. G. Westerfield
A. N. Ward
Lawrence B. Towers
Slats Diary Chronicles Small Town Mischief
Oliver N Warren presents Slats diary entries from a week of schoolyard misadventures and curious observations. The narrator tracks airplanes ads, a carnival proposal, fishing results, a money-raising plan, a bankruptcy joke, rooster bantam care, and chicken hatchery talk with classmates and family comments.
Baltimore visitors and local social notes
RIDGELY Messrs. Richard Detwiler and Olin Porter were Baltimore visitors on Tuesday. Mr. Herbert Hammond spent two days last week with relatives in Wilmington. Mrs. Annie Hevnlow has returned from a visit with relatives in Philadelphia. Mrs. J. A. Mitchell has returned from a visit with cousins in Philadelphia. Miss Mary Robinson, of Swarthmore, spent the week end at her home here.
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Richard Detwiler
Olin Porter
Baltimore
Herbert Hammond
Wilington
Annie Hevnlow
Philadelphia
J. A. Mitchell
Mary Robinson
Swarthmore
Household Hints from Miss Betty Holloway Home Economist
Betty Holloway shares a honey breakfast hint with brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix three ingredients in a 7x10 inch pan over low heat until thick, then roll biscuit dough in the cinnamon sugar butter mix, cut slices, and bake as rolls. Barbed and Page wire at old prices.
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Betty Holloway
Home Economist
Honey Breakfast
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Christian Science Monitor
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Douglas Jerrold
Cardinal Newman
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