Marines mark 160th anniversary of their corps
The article traces the origins of the U S Marines to 1775, notes prewar Marine activity in Maryland, Gooch's and Spotwood's Marines in 1740, and Maryland sailors aiding Washington's Delaware crossing. It recounts Tun Tavern, the rattlesnake insignia, and early voyages aboard Hornet and Wasp leading to the West Indies expedition.
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Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
Quaker City
Franklin
Delaware
West Indies
New Providence
Bahamas
Marine Corps
Maryland
Kent Island
William Claiborne
Virginia
New World
Gooch
Spotwood
Vernon
Hornet
Wasp
Baltimore
Saga of the Sea Soldiers and the U S Marines Birth Day
The piece recalls the U S Marines birth on November 10 and their long role in U S wars. It links their history with the Navy and notes the Tun Tavern site’s replacement by a modern warehouse, marking 160 years since Marines were first authorized for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
Teft
U. S. Frigate Constitution
Circuit Court
Caroline County
William J. Rickards
New Providence
U. S
Navy
Tun
Utilities Engineering Institute Address in Chicago
The entity Utilities Engineering Institute is listed at 404 North Well Street in Chicago Illinois, indicating a street address reference for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utilities Engineering Institute
N. Well St
Chicago
Jil
Eastern Shore Rendering Co Farm Cleanup Ad
Dead animals promptly removed from farms by Eastern Shore Rendering Co. Service includes horses mules cows hogs. located in Cordova Maryland. Contact Hillsboro 29F-32 for phone and charges remitted. 11-2-11 is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore Rendering CO
Hillsboro
Cordova
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W. Brewster Deen
Alonzo S. Daffin
Arkansas
Chy
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Calvert C. Merriken
B. J. E. Alton Elrick
Miriam F. Elrick
Bear’s Ditch
Edinburg Pond
Long Marsh
John J. Horvath
Stephen Roberts
John W. Thompson
F. J. Wright
Optometrist
Denton
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SGM
M. K. Newnam
North
CCM Reeas A. YG
Int. Royal MT. Royal Ave, Hotel , & Vealvert ST
E. C. Lloyd
Salisbury
Journal
Auditor’s Order
Nist
Wesley E. Thawley
Joseph L. Rogers
Katherine P. Rogers
E. F. Withers
Gsteopathic
St. Denton, MD
Betty Goodwin
National Broadcasting Company
Noé
Floyd A. Noe
New York News
Dodge
Focal
General Motors
Denton, Maryland
General Motors Automatic Heat
Plymouth
Bullock & White’s
Super Service
Pure Oil
Purel Pep Gas
Tidene Motor Oil
Kelly Springfield
Firestone
Pure and Globe
International
Bullock & White
Denton Journal
The
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Jennie Lofland
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Edmond
S. 3Rd St
Denton, Md
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Federal Reserve System
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the Peoples Bank of Denton
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SK Souse
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Printa
SK Braunschweiger
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