Dr George W Rhodes noted Delaware statesman and druggist
Requiem mass was said for Dr George W Rhodes 74 of Newark one of three Delawareans to have served as both speaker of the State House and president pro tem of the Senate. He died Sunday in Delaware Hospital after three months illness. Born 1879 in Queen Annes County Md he moved to Newark at 16 and built Rhodes Drug Store later selling in 1942. He held multiple professional and civic roles and was known as Doc. Interment at Linchester Cemetery followed funeral at Williamson Funeral Home Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rhodes
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Newark
State House of Representatives
Senate
Rhodes
Delaware
State Senate
Joshua Burton
Jesse Green
Queen Anne’s County
Ridgely
J. B. Butler
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Riverton
N. J
Butler
E. B. Frazer
East Main Street
Rhodes Drug Store
Frazer
Emerson Johnson
State Board of Pharmacy of Delaware
Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company of
Delaware Pharmaceutical Society
American Pharmaceutical Association
National Retail Drug Association
University of Delaware Alumni Association
Newark Lions Club
Newark Country Club
Knights of Columbus
Newark Trust Company
South College Avenue
Helen Walker Rhodes
Edna Rhodes Connolly
Temple Connolly
Bernard Connolly
George Connolly
Baltimore
William Connolly
U. S. Army
Fort Eustis
Nell Gannon
Centreville
Elizabeth Condon
Woodbury
Helen Humphries
Swarthmore
Marie Shortall
Greensboro
St. John’s Cemetery
Elkton Road
Kemp L Harper devotion ends after six months of illness
Kemp L Harper 57 longtime Federalsburg auto salesman died Sunday August 30 at his Buena Vista Street home after a six month illness. He was a Caroline County lifelong resident son of the late Elisha Harper judge of the Orphans Court and Annie Le Compte Harper. Survived by wife Elizabeth Bryant Harper daughter Mrs Joseph J Planner Jr Preston two grandchildren and seven brothers and sisters. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m Frampton Funeral Home with Rev Arthur F Beebee and Rev H C Jeffers officiating. Interment Bethel Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp L. Harper
Federalsburg
Buena Vista Street
Caroline County
Orphans Court
Elisha Harper
Annie LeCompte Harper
Elizabeth Bryant Harper
Joseph J. Planner, Jr
Preston
George Otto
Merchantville
N. J
James M. Harper
Seaford
Del
Claude Lyden
Floyd H. Harper
Alexandria
Paul Messick
Harvey Smith
Ellendale
Elwood L. Bailey
Frampton Funeral Home
Arthur F. Beebee
Church of God
H. C. Jeffers
Bethesda Methodist Church
Bethel Cemetery
James N. Todd 74 dies in Seaford nursing home
James N. Todd 74 retired wheelwright and blacksmith of Preston died at Fairhome nursing home Seaford last Wednesday. Born in Caroline County he was the son of Purnell Todd and Sarah Andrews Todd. He is survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Todd
Preston
Fairhome
Seaford
Caroline County
Purnell Todd
Sarah Andrews Todd
Norman Walls dies after short illness in Easton
Norman Walls born near Bridge town in 1904 died at Memorial Hospital Easton Saturday morning August 29 after a brief illness. Survived by widow two sons William and Edward from a former marriage and his parents Mr and Mrs William Walls Ridgely. Funeral held at Lane Funeral Home Church Hill with interment in Ridgely Cemetery.
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Norman Walls
Bridgetown
Memorial Hospital
Easton
William
Edward
Chester
William Walls
Ridgely
Lane Funeral Home
Church Hill
WSCS Circles Meet Tuesday at Community Hall
The WSCS Circles 1 and 2 plan their first meeting Tuesday evening September 8 at 8 p m in Community Hall. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Gilbert Hart
Christine
Dickie
Portland
Belfast
Maine
Lyman Scotton
Crawford
Conn
Nelson Payne
Lee
New Castle
Denton Soldier Reports for Overseas Duty in Far East
Service Shorts Pvt. William J. Neal son of Mr and Mrs Wingate Neal of Denton reported to Camp Kilmer NJ on Wednesday Aug 26 for overseas duty in the Far East. He had been on furlough from Indian Town Gap PA where he had been for several months. His wife the former Miss Elma Jean Reed lives near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Neal
Wingate Neal
Denton
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Far East
Indiantown Gap
Elma Jean Reed
Town
Denton Corporal Returns From Germany After 15 Months
Cpl. Robert F. Reed son of Mr and Mrs Robert Reed of Denton returned to Camp Kilmer New Jersey on Wednesday August 26 after 15 months in Germany He is now a member of the Reserves He was met at the camp by his wife Mrs Reed of Seaford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Robert F. Reed
Robert Reed
Denton
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Germany
Reserves
Reed
Seaford
Caroline County Almshouse No Longer Needed
The 1823 almshouse tract proved too small for inmate labor and was sold to James Dukes. His descendants still occupy the renamed property as the county’s 325 acre farm near Denton remains owned by the county. The 17 room almshouse stands deserted with few relatives inside, while shadows of a once grim institution persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dukes
Denton
Harvey Harris
Caroline
Maryland Welfare Levy Reveals County Aid Totals
The county commissioners set a welfare levy of 42,636 for the new fiscal year starting July 1. Allocations include 16,036 for old age assistance and 6,829 for welfare administration, with additional funds for dependent children, the needy blind, general public assistance, disabled, and the board of children. Federal and state governments share much of the welfare costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Virginia
Board of Children
UN Delegate Reports Open Sex Driven Displays in New England
A United Nations delegate touring New England reported being shocked by what he called an open display of sex mindedness. He recalled roadside signs during the drive such as Soft Shoulders, Dangerous Curves, Five Gals for $1, Try Ethyl, and Watch Out for Children highlighting provocative themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Policeman's Prayer About Payday Woes
A humorous verse frames a policeman's struggles as payday approaches with jokes about missing money and hopes for more time. The poem uses a playful Christmas eve style to express financial strain and wish for relief tomorrow.
Thawley and Andrew Featured in Local Legal Notice
Wesley E. Thawley and Attorney William IX. Andrew are listed in a local legal notice with Auctioneer services noted. The brief item names Thawley as principal party and Andrews as attorney, signaling forthcoming actions tied to a public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley E. Thawley
William IX. Andrew
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Denton’s
Marie V. Perry
Nelson
Howard Holden
Steve Webster
Roland Carroll
New York City
Velma Christopher
Bethlehem
Harry M. Hollis
Williamson Funeral Home
Linchester Cemetery
Goldsboro
Roland Cartwright
The
Journal Today
Mary B
Levi T
Sarah
Sealmaster
Irwin Feldman
Cambridge, Md
Choptank Grill
Market St
Denton, Md
Wali Co
Muncie
Indiana
John Natzinger
Burrsville
Alton Ewing
Cordova
Hillsboro
Anderson Lumber Company
Clarke
Caroling Home & Auto Supply
Frederick, Md
Rockville
Clay Machinery Sales
Mount Airy, Md
Mt. Airy
Louise Scott
Tuckahoe Neck
R. W. Downes
Hickman
Leslie Scott
G. S. Roe
West River Road
B. A. Roe
Frovenes
Breeding & Nichols
Noble Motor Co
Easton 245
Bbi
Cumin
Harper-Wyman
Caroline Home and Auto Supply
Alexander’s
Sunburst Hey
Cambridge
5Th Ave
Franklin St
Winfield Nichols
Caroline Home & Auto Supply
Profane Corporation
Centreville Road
Easton, Maryland
Milford Tractor Company, Inc
Allis Chalmers
Milford
Selbyville
Nelson Cherry
Concord Grapes
Canterbury
Winifred Gruwell
Felton
O. ML
Griffith
Denton Road
Good Road
Greensboro Road
Elmer R. Shoemaker
Orangeburg
Dexter Washing Machines
West Denton
G. Clifton Cohee
J. Walter Witten
Circle No. 4
Townsend's
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
American
G. Emory Gottwall
Irwin Feed Co
Route 404
N. R. Harrison
Stewart Warner
Zenith
Firestone
Denton National Bank
I. R. Fleetwood
Hynson
Charles P. Wright
McCormick- Deering
John Deere
McCormick-Deering
McCormick Deering
New Idea
Oliver
Superior
Leon C. Bulow
Mabel W. Bulow
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