Louis Hammer Dies From Trash Burns
Louis C. Hammer, 56, operator of a Ridge Ly store and service station, was found burned to death Saturday morning between his home and his trash burn site. Clothing destroyed, only shoes remained. Sheriff Saulsbury Sparks believes clothing ignited during trash burning. Bus driver found body and alerted neighbor Frank Lane. Survived by brother John J. Hammer and two sisters Mrs. Roy Schoffield and Mrs. Joseph Kirsh. Funeral at J. Virgil Moore Funeral Home, Denton, Monday at 2 p.m. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery with Rev. Francis J. Hensel officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C. Hammer
Ridgely
Saulsbury Sparks
Denton
Frank Lane
Hammer
John J. Hammer
Roy Schofield
Sandtown
Del
Joseph Kirsh
Centreville
J. Virgil Moore
Francis J. Hensel
St. Benedict's Catholic Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Hillsboro P E Church Memorial Service Remembered Rector Beaven
St Pauls Episcopal Church Hillsboro held an evening service and memorial address for Rev George Francis Beaven who served in Hillsboro and Caroline county until his death in 1909. Bishop William McClelland gave the memorial, with Rev Thomas Donaldson and others participating. A buffet followed at Mr W Arthur Holt’s home with Beaven descendants in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Hillsboro
George Francis Beaven
William McClelland
Thomas Donaldson
Centreville
John White
Carl E. Range
Christ Church
Denton
Charles County
Maryland
Caroline County
Wm. Arthur Holt
Virginia Waters
Ethel Seth Holt
Parson” Beaven
Lula V. Beaven
Milton W. Beaven
Jean
Margaret
Philip Hendley Beaven
William Hendley Beaven
Marydel Man Heads Cooperative Group
The Goldsboro Interstate Milk Producers' Cooperative annual dinner in Goldsboro elected officers Isaac Thomas as president Harold K. Shults as vice president Carlton Smith as secretary treasurer and named Louis Antal the delegate to the Philadelphia meeting with H K Shults as alternate. Key speakers included Floyd J. Arnold and A R Marvel on postwar milk production and reconversion group activities. Francis M. Rogers acted as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Interstate Milk Producers’ Cooperative
Isaac Thomas
Marydel
Harold K. Shults
Henderson
Carlton Smith
Louis Antal
Interstate Milk Producers
Philadelphia
H. K. Shults
Floyd J. Arnold
University of Maryland
A. R. Marvel
Easton
Francis M. Rogers
Denton
Caroline County
County Firemen's Meeting Postponed to Nov 9
The Caroline County Volunteer Firemen's Association meeting set for Friday at Ridgely has been postponed to November 9 to avoid clashing with the Delmarva Volunteer Firemen's Association gathering in Federalsburg on the same date.
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Caroline County
Anniversary Service At Thawleys Chapel
An anniversary celebration at Thawleys Chapel Methodist Church Ridgely Charge will occur Sunday November 4 to honor the church founders in Tuckahoe Neck. The day opens with an 11 o’clock service led by Rev J E Parker with the sermon Builders of a Kingdom. A 230 pm song service features Rev T J Turkington and Rev R M Greene. Evening 730 pm speaker Rev Essell P Thomas superintendent of the Easton district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thawley’s Chapel
Ridgely Charge
Tuckahoe Neck
October Inductions Of County Registrants Listed
White and colored registrants inducted in October include Kenneth R. Blades secretary Marvin L. Brown Denton Thomas H. Webb Federalsburg James T. Jester Choptank Ralph J. Collins Preston Clarence T. Hignatt Jr Federalsburg Raymond E. Gurtler Denton John H. Pollard Ridgely David Smith Ridgely Shelton H. Shulties Greensboro Robert K. Bowman Ridgely Colored Albert D. Hubbard Preston Bennie Burns Ridgely Enlisted Men White Mondell Lemans Jr Greensboro Willard T. Knotts Denton James T. English Federalsburg James C. Kinnamon Jr Goldsboro
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth R. Blades
Marvin L. Brown
Denton
Thomas H. Webb
Federalsburg
James T. Jester
Choptank
Ralph J. Collins
Preston
Clarence T. Hignatt Jr
Federals_burg
Raymond E. Gurtler
John H. Pollard
Ridgely
David Smith
Shelton H. Shulties
Greensboro
Robert K. Bowman
Albert D. Hubbard
Bennie Burns
Mondell Lemans Jr
Willard T. Knotts
James T. English
James C. Kinnamon Jr
Goldsboro
Mary Zeigler Wins Leadership Prize
Mary Zeigler of Denton won a leadership contest prize of 10 dollars, representing Caroline County among state winners announced at 4-H Achievement Day at the University of Maryland College Park. A 4-H member for 11 years, 21 year old Mary excels in sewing cooking and canning. Her cake swept state prizes and she has claimed county fair canning and clothing honors while studying home economics at Drexel Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Zeigler
Denton
Caroline County
University of Maryland At College Park
Mary
Drexel Institute
Freeing Of Shoes Greeted Calmly Here
After two and a half years of rationing, calmness greeted the removal of such restrictions with only moderate buying activity on Wednesday.
Soldier Home From Overseas After 32 Months
Samuel E. Anthony returned to Camp Meade after 45 days with Greensboro parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Anthony. Inducted July 15, 1942, he spent 32 months overseas in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy. He earned the Good Conduct Medal and two Battle Stars in the Fifth Army Quartermaster Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Samuel E. Anthony
Camp
George G. Meade
Arthur A. Anthony
Greensboro
Army
Anthony
Sicily
Italy
Fifth Army
O Conor Names Cronin To Maryland Roadside Council
Governor Herbert R. O Conor creates a Maryland Roadside Council to protect and beautify state roadways. Members include J Wilmer Cronin as chairman and representatives from the State Roads Commission Automobile Club of Maryland and various civic groups across Baltimore and other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert R. O’conor
Maryland
State Roads Commission
Automobile Club of Maryland
The
Petroleum Industry
Commission of Post-War Reconstruction and Development
Association of County Commissioners of
Farm Bureau and
Grange
O’conor
J. Wilmer Cronin
Aberdeen
Gideon N. Stieff
Baltimore
Palmer R. Nickerson
Robert M. Reindollar
Hall Hammond
Baltimore County
Gladys Wimnert
Westminster
Emil Crockin
Walter E. Kriel
Hampstead
Henry Morton
Victor Frenkil
Henry L. Andrew
Easton
Lacy Shaw
Colesville
H. S. Leverton
Chestertown
Edward F. Holter
Middletown
Payton S. Cochran
Reindollar Named State Roads Head in Maryland
Robert M. Reindollar, longtime State Roads Commission official and former Assistant Chief Engineer, was named chair of the commission by Governor Herbert R. O Conor. He succeeds Major Ezra B. Whitman who resigns due to ill health after 16 years. Reindollar pledged full backing to advance Maryland’s extensive road program and ensure no project interruption. Also noted: Jim Cooper completing V 12 at Swarthmore before NROTC Penn, and Gilbert H. Pippin returning from five day leave in Denton, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Reindollar
State Roads Commission
Herbert R. O’conor
Ezra B. Whitman
Reindollar
O’conor
State Roads Commission Organization
Maryland
Swarthmore College
Jim Cooper
AIS
Gail F. Cooper
Denton
NROTC
University of Pennsylvania
Gilbert H. Pippin
AMM 3E
Vero Beach
Florida
Luther J. Pippin
Eighth War Bond Drive Under Way in Caroline County
Edwin Unger of Federalsburg chairs Caroline county’s eighth war bond drive with a $450,000 quota. Campaign runs Oct 29 to Dec 8. individual bonds set at $36,000 per person, $150,000 for the county, $90,000 to be raised by corporations. District chairs named for Federalsburg and Greensboro. other towns assigned specific quotas and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Unger
Federalsburg
Caroline County
Jerome Frampton Jr
Denton
Greensboro
T. Clayton Horsey
Caroline County Bank
Max Chambers
Preston
Hillsboro
Ridgely
Clarence J. Kern
Goldsboro
J. Frank Lane
Marydel
J. Tyson Heather
Mr. Unger
Women’s Clubs Meet in Hurlock for Eastern Shore District
The forty seventh semi annual meeting of the Eastern Shore District Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs will be held November 8 at the Hurlock Theatre with District President Mrs Thomas W Fleming presiding. Morning includes reports from officers and chairmen. Guests include Mrs John G Shaw Mrs Homer L Twigg and Mrs Harry L Harcum. Afternoon features Cambridge Woman’s Club musical program led by Henry Williams and Mrs George N Jones. Guest speaker Captain Lucian L Powell chaplain US Army will discuss Experiences In a Casualty Hospital.
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Eastern Shore
Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs
Hurlock
Hurlock Theatre
Thomas W. Fleming
John G. Shaw
Homer L. Twig
United States Army
Europe
Denton Soldier On Forty Five Day Furlough To Baltimore
Pfc Elwood S Johnson formerly of Denton returns to his Baltimore home for a forty five day furlough He served in Infantry action in France and Germany After V E Day he served as Battalion Clerk of the 3rd Battalion 253rd Infantry and was deemed essential when the 63rd Blood and Fire Division was sent home for deactivation He will report to Fort Jackson South Carolina on November 16 1945 for reassignment He lives with his wife and five year old daughter Shirley Ann at 5168 Wright Avenue Baltimore 5 Md
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Elwood S. Johnson
Denton
Baltimore
Johnson
Infantry
France
Germany
3Rd Bn. 253Rd Inf
63Rd Blood and Fire Division
Fort Jackson
S. C
Shirley Ann
Wright Avenue
Baltimore 5
Veterans Information Center Established At Local Board Office
Dr. M A Brackett announces the designation of Selective Service Local Board No 1 in Denton Maryland as a Veterans Information Center. The center offers guidance on reinstatement rights, reemployment, insurance, GI loans and educational opportunities. The board aids veterans in accessing benefits and returning to civilian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Information Center
Selective Service Local Board No. 1
Veterans Information Center
United States
M. A. Brackett
Main and
Third Streets
Denton
U. S
Brackett
Congress
American Legion Installs Officers at Denton Armory
American Legion Caroline Post No 29 installed officers led by Vice Commander Peterson on Wednesday evening October 25 at the Denton Armory. A crab feast followed and several new members joined. officers include Commander Ralph Werner, 1st vice William Wirts, adjutant Elzie Horner, treasurer M A Brackett, Sgt at arms Wm J Prindiville, Sr color bearer Lewis McNeal, Jr color bearer Robert Irwin, service officer Dr E Paul Knotts, chaplain Everett W Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Post
American Legion
Peterson
Chestertown
Denton
Legion
Ralph Werner
William Wirts
Elzie Horner
M. A. Brackett
Wm. J. Prindiville
Lewis McNeal
Robert Irwin
E. Paul Knotts
Everett W. Clark
Congressmans Week In The Capitol Urges Army Poultry Reentry
The Agriculture Committee subcommittee led by Congressman Stephen Pace of Georgia met with the Army War Food Administration and Eastern Shore broiler growers to urge the Army to re-enter the poultry market. The plan calls for buying one million pounds weekly from immediately through January 1, 1946 to provide service members with poultry twice weekly. General Gregory of the Quartermaster Department agreed to the recommendation. Ensign Frank D. Zeigler has returned home for 20 days after travels to Greece and the Philippines, including a 65 day sea voyage.
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Agriculture Committee of the
House
Stephen Pace
Georgia
Worley
Texas
Abernethy
Mississippi
Clements
Kentucky
Anderson
Minnesota
Phillips
California
Hoeven
Iowa
Quartermaster Department of the Army
War Food Administration
Agriculture Committee
Gregory
Quartermaster Department
Congressman Pace
Army
United States
Gen
Congressman Roe
One Day Assembly Session Forecast May End Tonight
Governor O Connor indicated the special legislative session could adjourn sine die the same night or extend into Tuesday. Party leaders report no signs of extended debate on granting Baltimore city general taxation powers for a fixed period to ease finances. Curran will receive four bills for review including Baltimore tax powers and payroll amendments in Allegany Cumberland and a broadened merit-rating carve-out in unemployment compensation.
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O’conor
Baltimore City
Curran
William Curran
State Law Department
Baltimore
Allegany County
Cumberland
Farm Bureau Group Met Last Week
The Caroline County Farm Bureau Planning Group No. 7 held its first fall meeting at Cedarhurst, home of Mr. and Mrs. Timon Smid. William S. Carroll presided. Discussion covered whether foreign labor would be needed in Maryland in 1946, with Archie Carroll reporting on his attendance at the Maryland State Fair in Hagerstown where he and other 4-H boys judged cattle. Four new members joined the group, Mr. and Mrs. T. Blackwell and Mr. and Mrs. D. Hollingworth. Cedarhurst was bought by Mr. Smid from James Pippin. the home dates to Colonial times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Farm Bureau Planning Group No. 7
Timon Smid
New Jersey
Cedarhurst
William S. Carroll
Maryland
Archie Carroll
Hagerstown
T. Blackwell
D. Hollingworth
Mr. Smid
James Pippin
Butter Prices Rise Five to Six Cents a Pound
Price changes in butter hit retail shelves yesterday moving up five to six cents per pound. The five-cent ceiling increase for processors and wholesalers took effect as planned. OPA cited dealer requests for the earlier retail rise while grocers noted a week’s spread could force retailers to absorb higher costs before the wholesale ceiling applies.
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OPA
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louis Hammer
Hillsboro P.E. Church Memorial Service
Marydel Man Heads Cooperative Group
Thawley’s
White
Sen. Cronin
Frank D. Zeigler
F. D. Zeigler
Greece
Philippines
Farm Bureau Group
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