Orioles' Memorial weekend tilt with White Sox opens twi nights
Orioles fans gear for a big Decoration Day weekend at Memorial Stadium with Jimmy Dykes leading Bullet Turley in a twilight doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. Two more games follow as Detroit’s Freddy Hutchinson brings the Tigers on Monday.
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Bob
Detroit Tigers
Freddy Hutchinson
Harry
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Orphans Court conducts term with multiple estate actions
The Orphans' Court met in regular session led by Chief Judge H. Roland Towers with judges Moore and Brackett. Proceedings included petitions to transfer real estate, first and final accounts, proofs of publication to creditors, releases, and guardianship reports, plus an extensive asset and distribution docket for estates including Lord Green Wright Chambers Campbell Brewington and others. A local sports anecdote recounted Henry Soar debating a plate umpire over ball calls with catcher Clint Courtney, illustrating in-game humor.
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H. Roland Towers
C. V. Moore
M. A. Brackett
James C. Lord
Alexander Green
Robert W. Downes, Jr
Edward C. Wright
Lawrence Wright
Sperate
Dorothy Ann Andrew
W. Gordon Holbrook
Viola B. Holbrook
J. Roland Chaffinch
Effie E. Chambers
W. Dewey Chambers
Claude Chambers
Joyce E. Campbell
Solomon David Brewington
David M. Brewington
A. Henry Soar
New York Giant
Ump
Scrapelion
Clint Courtney
Soar
Courtney
Hank
Ridgely Community News Highlights and Visits
Ridgely and surrounding areas report visitors and hospital updates. Mrs. Edward Dansereaux returns to Huntington with family. Wesley Hong, Joan Nichols, and Neva Sessions visit and recoveries noted. Local dances feature Rose Mary Pimm’s recital. seniors to assist at Ridgeley Methodist services May 30. Mrs. Harriet Reed visits Ridgely friends.
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Greensboro
Baltimore
Caroline County
Ridgely High School
Marines 1st Division in Korea Earns Two Presidential Citations
The 1st Marine Division has served in Korea since the outbreak of war and faced near continuous front line duties until the truce. It earned two Presidential Unit Citations for outstanding combat efficiency during the Inchon landing and the Chosin Reservoir action.
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Community Notes and Visitors Top This Week
Susie Noble reports a busy week with visiting relatives from Philadelphia and Federalsburg. Death of Harry Willis of Andersontown prompts sympathy wishes. Minister Rev Omre Todd departs for a new charge. Ladies Aid hosted May 12 with Mrs Howard Drummond and Mrs Lawrence Breeding as hostesses. Several families shared dinners and gatherings in Denton Leonardtown Federalsburg Milford and Niagara Falls trips noted.
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Isaac Noble
Woodrow Passwaters
Denton
Wilmer Nagel
Federalsburg
Marion Reed
Harry Willis
Andersontown
Omre Todd
Our Ladies Aid
Howard Drummond
Lawrence Breeding
Paul van Dyke
Peggy
Sarah
Bart Frerer
Ann
Leonardtown
August Croll
William Croll
Ida Hollis
Milford
Douglas Algiers
Niagara Falls
Pennsylvan ia forest lands host 187 tree species
A state report notes that Pennsylvania State Forest lands contain 187 distinct tree species across its managed areas. The finding highlights biodiversity and informs conservation planning for the forests and their ecosystems.
Hillsboro Weekend Visitors and Local Notes
Hillsboro community notes list weekend visits by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Good of Elizabethtown and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Baker. Visitors include Mrs. Milford Kline and Mrs. Carrie Fleming to American Corner. Hospitalized are Willard Russell and Mrs. Joe Thomas at Memorial Hospital Easton. The entry also mentions travels of Judy and Beth Thornton, Fred Thornton with Florence Thornton in Greensboro, and trips of the Broome and Eaton families to Elkins Park and New York. James Sherwood returns home after wintering in Easton.
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Elizabethtown
Mrs. Good
Ralph Holland
Vernon Baker
Milford Kline
Carrie Fleming
Willard Russell
Joe Thomas
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Judy
Beth Thornton
Louise Downes
Greensboro
Fred Thornton
Florence Thornton
John R. Broome
Stephen
Elkins Park
Sarah Bernhardt extended career in old age with one leg
The famed actress Sarah Bernhardt continued performing late in life despite losing a leg earlier in her career. Her perseverance kept her in the public eye as a symbol of endurance and artistic dedication.
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