Knights of the Road Heroes on Two Highway Rescues
The piece honors truck drivers as modern knights of mercy. Frank McClaren of Clinton Iowa stopped his truck, waded into an icy canal and, with others, freed a drowning woman and two children from a wreck. Martin Larson of St Paul pulled a man and his wife from a burning car after spotting flames on a Wisconsin highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McClaren
Clinton
Iowa
McLaren
Martin Larson
St. Paul
Wisconsin
Larson
WSCS Circle and banquet notes from Goldsboro and nearby areas
Mrs. Roland Cartwright and Mrs. Lucy Cole attended the WSCS meeting in Bridgetown at the home of Mrs. Baynard Thompson last Wednesday. Five MYF members attended the County Sub-District banquet in Marydel. Joe Jarrell of Detroit visited his father T N Jarrell and family over the weekend. WSCS Circle No 1 met Wednesday at 2 30 pm at Mrs. Wilson Smiths home with Clayton Kinnamon as co host. Mr and Mrs Traverse Shively of Aiken S C were weekend guests of their parents Noble and Mrs Shively. Master Lee Payne returned home Friday after visiting Roland Cartwright. Mrs John McRae hosted the WSCS Executive Committee Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Cole
Sallie Cole
Laura Ober
WSCS
Bridgetown
Baynard Thompson
MYF
Marydel
Joe Jarrell
Detroit
T. N. Jarrell
Joe
Wscs Circle No. 1
Wilson Smith
Clayton Kinnamon
Traverse Shively
Aiken
S. C
Noble Shively
Lee Payne
Roland Cartwright
John McRae
Weekend Guests Gathered From Nearby Towns
Henderson S. Catherine Melvin reports a flurry of weekend visits as families from Dundalk Maryland Ridgely Delaware Wilmington Newark Dover and Greensboro gathered with relatives in the area. Several residents returned from hospital visits and cheerful health wishes were extended to Mrs. Fred Bell who recently left Kent General Hospital.
Local WSCS meeting and community notices in Hobbs
Mrs L A W Thomas hosted the WSCS ladies with a brief business session and a literary program followed by refreshments. The community learned the death of Mr Harry Willis of Andersontown. sympathy goes to his widow Lena Drummond Willis and family. Various local residents and visitors are listed with recent social visits and attendance at events and a state music festival in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Willoughby
WSCS
Harry Willis
Andersontown
Lena Drummond Willis
Geo. E. Wilson
Downie, Ill
T. H. Towers
Nelson Henry
Wilson
Roland Towers
Preston Community Club and Local Society Notes
Preston circles meet at Bethesda Church WSCS and home of Mrs. Plummer. Mrs. David Osteen and family relocate to Harmony from Aberdeen. Doris Dickerson of Hurlock wins Miss Preston 1954 while Terry Lee Saunders of Bethlehem is Miss Preston 1970. Hospital patient Mrs. Josephine Turner listed as critically ill. Lions Club convention attendance in Atlantic City. Fletcher Sisk Jr. discharged from U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Sehmick
H. M. Hollis
Caroline County
Denton
Miss Preston
Doris Dickerson
Hurlock
Terry Lee Saunders
Bethlehem
Circle No. 1
Bethesda Church
WSCS
O. B. Blades
H. B. Plummer
David Osteen
Aberdeen
Harmony
Mr. Osteen
Dorothy Osteen
Silk & Sons
Josephine Turner
Maple Ave
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Lions Club
Atlantic City
N. J
H. C. Houghtaling
New Jersey
Walter Clement
Salisbury
Fletcher Sisk, Jr
U. S. Navy
Card of Thanks for Harry H. Willis Loss
We thank friends neighbors and church groups for fruit flowers cards and sympathy during the illness and loss of my husband and our father Harry H Willis Lena Elaine and Roland express gratitude for support and prayers from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Willis
Lena
Elaine
Roland
Community honors memory of Harry H. Willis
Family thanks all who expressed sympathy during the recent bereavement in the loss of their son and brother Harry H. Willis, along with the Mother, Father, Sisters and Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Willis
Service Short Far East Marine Pfe William E Taylor Arrives
William E Taylor son of Mr and Mrs William E Taylor of Goldsboro recently arrived at Inchon harbor aboard the transport William M. This report notes the voyage as part of ongoing Far East service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
FHTNC
Marine Pfe
William E. Taylor
Goldsboro
Inchon Harbor
William M
Greensboro Junior Women's Club Meets at Mrs Wyatt's
The Greensboro Junior Women's Club met May 17 at Mrs. Les Wyatt's home with 20 members present. President Mrs. Dillon chaired, minutes and treasurer's report were approved, and a Cancer Fund Drive update was given. A July social for members and families was proposed, a Stork Shower for Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Stirn followed adjournment, and the annual picnic is set for June 14 at Mrs. Garey's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Les Wyatt
John Biffle
Walter Dillon
Salisbury
Dillon
A. T. Bash
Oren Lewis
Cancer Fund
Horace Edwards
Max Stirn
Dick Garey
Greensboro Visitors Spend Sunday in Wilmington
Greensboro residents Mr and Mrs W H Wyatt and son Glenn accompanied by Miss Emily Ellwanger visited Mr and Mrs Paul Dobson and Mr and Mrs Quinton Wyatt in Wilmington on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Charles Ey of Baltimore were guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Bowers last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wyatt
Glenn
Emily Ellwanger
Paul Dobson
Quinton Wyatt
Wilmington
Charles Ey
Baltimore
Thomas Bowers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beas
Henderson
S. Catherine Melvin
Milton Bishoff
Bobby
Walter Leverin
Dundalk, Md
Julia Gerth
Edward Quillen
Ridgely
John Raughley
T. A. Montague
George A. Montague
Wilmington Manor Gardens
New Castle
Fred Bell
Kent General Hospital
Dover
Edwin Dill
Carleton
Rising Sun
Del
H. L. Melvin
Roy Medford
Wm. Cole
Joseph Riddleberger
Wilmer Jackson
Gene Cole
Mildred Gooden
Washington
Fred Pinder
Lula
Nathan Marvel
Near Town
Andrew K. Everett
Lee Everett and Son
Kenton
C. A. Shenton
Mary Pippin
Clayton Stubbs
Cheswold
Walter Wessell
Lewis E. Shelton
Bonnie
Sadlersville
Dora B. Melvin
Wm. Burchard
Norristown
Alex, Houseal
Pearl Jones
Hobbs
L. H. Thomas
J. H. Edgell
Greenwood
Clarence Parker
Bridgeville
Enoch Strannahan
Harold Clendaniel
Delaware
C. V. Clarke
Artley
Renzo Nesta
Anthony Musso
Scranton
Ed Pippin
Tuckahoe Neck
Elmer Butler
Ellen Butler
Shirley Scott
Hickman
State Armory
Ellen
Roland Fountain
Frank Fountain
Gardner
Preston
Community Club
Edna Carmine
Olon Mills
Vetere
Anlhiyee
Westinghouse
Meat Keeper
Rancho
U. S
Breeding & Nichols
Maryland
Charles V. Moore
Gale Electric Company
Bulova Hamilton
Waterman
Sheaffer
Pen
Gemex
Hadley and Others
Speidel
Gustav Good
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