New White Fleet proposed to aid world’s poor
Life magazine outlines a plan by Commander Frank Manson for a fleet of unarmed mercy ships. Grain, hospital, and education ships would deliver food, healthcare, and schooling to underdeveloped nations funded by private subscriptions. Eisenhower shows interest and Congress favors the idea as a humanitarian alternative to force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
U. S
Frank Manson
U. S. Navy
Manson
Indonesia
India
Navy
Eisenhower
Congress
Senate
Representatives
Death of Vernon Williams Noted in Atgien Pa
Greensboro Virginia D Towers reports the death of Vernon Williams of Atgien Pennsylvania. The notice lists numerous local visitors and residents visiting, shopping trips, and social calls across Harrington Dover Seaford and Rehoboth areas. Mentions Grace Williams former teacher and several extended family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Williams
Atgien
Williams
Grace Williams
John Wikler
Local Notables Visit Delaware Families Over Weekend
Henderson Mrs John Fuller and daughters of Newark visited Mr and Mrs T A Montague last Friday. Several couples and children from Harrington Dover Baltimore and Brooklyn spent time with relatives across town and nearby towns, including visits by the Durhams and Montagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Hubbard
Memorial Hospital
Easton
James Lane
Philadelphia
Lulu Hevalow
Alfred Blackburn
Robert Edge
Frederica
Clayton Wyatt
Ocean City
Thomas Ober
Nolan Edwards
Dover
Nancy Porter
William Stewart
Whiteleysburg
David Rostien
Terry
Millville
N. J
Conrad Rostien
H. W. Richter
Atco
R. L. Mitchell
Harry Karcher
Robert Karcher
Herman Kemp
H. L. Haddick
Ann Bradford
Lewis Jones
Samuel Carrow
Richard Bullock
Harrington
Clara Seward
Fred
Nelson Draper
William Towers
Billy
Seaford
Nelson Bishop
Donald Travis
West Hampshire Beach
Long Island
Charlie Bishop
Del
Juanita Smith
Delaware Hospital
June Smith
Omar Shively
Georgetown
Laura Shively
Ahgre
John Fuller
Newark
T. A. Montague
Gaylord Durham
Wayne
Thomas Minner
Dora B. Melvin
Catherine Melvin
Charles R. Walls
Harry Hutton
Grover Tharp
Baltimore
Grover C. Tharp
George A. Montague
Brooklyn
N. Y
Sadie Coffin
Olivia Coffin
Anna C. Hemp
Union City
C. A. Shenton
Wilmington
Mary S. Pippin
Casse Evans
Salem
W. Va
Omer Thompson, Jr
E. Slaybaugh
Wyoming
Card of Thanks for Johns Hopkins Hospital Support
Theodore F. Gelletly thanks friends and neighbors for help during his hospital stay at Johns Hopkins Hospital and after returning home. The note expresses appreciation for the many acts of kindness and support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Theodore F. Gelletly
UCLA Professor Promotes Seat Belt Use To Save Lives
J H Mathewson UCLA engineering professor using a decade of UCLA research and other sources argues seat belts cut traffic deaths by 7 000 to 15 000 annually and reduce injuries. He cites rare post crash fires and says staying in the car after a collision lowers risk, emphasizing belts as a strong counter measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
J. H. Mathewson
University of California At
UCLA
Aabeencics
Fiolcssot Jiawewson
Mathewson
Social News From Mardela District Delights Readers
Local families host and visit across Denton Federalsburg Wilmington and Rehoboth with gatherings at homes and Camp Mardela. Guests include Pearl Hamilton from Wilmington, Barbara Ellen Breeding from New Castle, and various relatives from Laurel Del Georgetown Harrington and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Scott
Covey Brown
Wesley
Andrew West
Hazel Taylor
Amos Scott
Denton
Hester Brown
New York City
Harold Blarine
Laurel
Del
Carl Parker
Billy
Isaac Noble
Manila Dukes
Federalsburg
William Croll
Paul van Dyke
Peggy
Sarah
Pearl Hamilton
Wilmington
Croll
Emory Breeding
Charlotte
Gail
Bonnie
Barbara Ellen Breeding
New Castle
Penna
William Tull
Wayne
Bobby
Debbie
Bridgeville
Clarence Breeding
Woodrow Passwaters
Georgetown
Gertrude Dill
Harrington
Hillsboro Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Parties
Mrs. Laura Eveland and Mrs. Hiram Moore visit Crumpton relatives. several families travel to Rehoboth and Easton for weekends. Randy Rathell marks sixth birthday with a Community Center party. Local youths attend the Interdenominational Youth Conference, with multiple family visits noted across Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Eveland
Hiram Moore
Crumpton
Joe Thomas
William Pinder
Garret Fenimore
Charles Rayne
Donnie
George Fuchs
Preston
Rodney Cummings
Patsy Favinger
Beulah Wothers
Easton
Sadye Wothers
Lillian Allen
Randallstown
Ross Allen
Ross, Jr
Jeff Rathell
Cheri Butler
Warren Lee Holden
Wendy
Gary Warwick
Donald Lee
Betsy Rathell
Beth Thornton
Patti Eaton
Edwin Thomas
Doris Hanks
Donald Wesley
Baltimore
Robert Murphy
Russell Eaton
Rehoboth
Brown Thawley
Portland
Maine
Howard Dodds
Alan Segar
Robert Fletcher
Queen Anne
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Incorporated
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Maryland
Caroline County
Greensboro
Virginia
D. Towers
Elsie Matthews
Ridgely
Florence
Beverly Hutson
Mrs
Arthur Hutson
Emma Lord
Granville Clough
Lois Passwaters
Freddie Oehler
Thurman Passwaters
Gertrude Longfellow
South Main St
Francis Karcher
William Marvel
Gary
Gary Marvel
Stanley Marvel
Goldsboro
Henderson
S. Catherine Melvin
Martha Johnson Dodge
Hickman
Susie Noble
Dentan
Harry Gilbert
Raymond Cannon
Mrs. Gilbert
Charlie Stevens
Washington College
Mardela
Church of the Brethren
Robert Lee Tawes
Earl Murphy
Edwin Gale
Everett Gale
Anne Segar
Camp Mardela
Seaman Edward Segar
Virginia Beach
Dawson Segar
WSCS
Albert Collins
Lois Ann Butler
Connie Stoops
Herbert Thomas
Charles DeFord
Hillsboro
G. Russell Eaton
Bryan’s Pharmacy
Delaware
ACA
Freezer
Gerardi Bros
Oxford
Vie
Denton National Bank Commercial, Savings, Trusts
Member
Federal Reserve Systemg
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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