Community Socials and Church Events Highlight Ridgely News
Local families hosted weekend gatherings in Ridgely with guests from Wayne Wilmington New York and Cleveland. Events included WSCS meetings at Ridgely Methodist Church, a crab feast by the volunteer fire department, junior homemakers activities, and plans for a September 25 adult workers conference led by Methodist church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Caroline County
Ridgely Methodist Church
J. E. French
Carlton Dukes
O. Stivers
Commission On Education
Vinton Shufelt
Lee Harman
Ralph Nagel
Douglas Milbury
Hartwell Chandler
Wilson Davis
Ladies Aid Receives Guests At Community Building
Mrs Laura Torbert joined Mrs Mary Melvin for supper guests on Wednesday evening. Mrs Katie Parker of Preston and Mrs Ida Hollis of Milford visited Mr and Mrs William Croll last week. Our Ladies Aid enjoyed a delightful gathering in the Community Building on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Torbert
Mary Melvin
Katie Parker
Preston
Ida Hollis
Milford
William Croll
Ladies Aid
Isaac Noble
Wilmer Nagel
Manila Dukes
Fred Coulbourn
Thederalsburg
Woodrow Passwaters
Denton
Margaret Breeding
Harry Towers
Arthur Dolby
Bethlehem
Clarence Breeding
Edgar Wroten
Harry Freedman
Ray Stafford
Isaston
Francis Fountain
Annie Fountain
Philadelphia
J. Co. Fountain
Robert Messick
Becky
Farmington
Floyd Messick
George Breeding
Merle Lister
George O'Day
Local Sunday Socials Report in Henderson Area
Mrs. Charles Linder and son Charles of Baltimore join Mrs. Carroll Houseal and daughter Carol Ann of Dover for a visit with Rev. and Mrs. Alex Houseal. Homecoming services hosted by Mrs. Virgie Cartwright and family at Goldsboro Church. Several locals listed as ill and wished a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Linder
Charles
Baltimore
Carroll Houseal
Carol Ann
Dover
Alex Houseal
T. A. Montague
Goldsboro Church
Virgie Cartwright
Mary Breeding
W. F. Clark
Julia Gerth
Walter Heverin
Federalsburg
Annabel
Templeville
Roy Medford
Frank Cavanaugh
Kennedy Fell
Newark
J. B. Medford
Near Town
Hinton Smith
Arlington
Land transfers in Fifth and Sixth Election Districts reported
Several deeds dated in August and September 1955 cover parcels in the Fifth Sixth and Fourth Election Districts. Cassius A Collins and wife transfer to Houston Culver Fertilizers Inc. Julia Gerth to Marjorie B McCann et al. James H Carmine and wife to Leona C Hollis. C Jerome Brown Jr and wife to Robert W Holt. Robert W Holt and wife to C Jerome Brown. John R Willoughby and wife to William Frederick Perry and Marie L Perry. Louis C Andrew and wife to Chas R Stafford and wife. Medford R Coulbourn et al to Raymond Slocum and wife. William H Weir and wife to James A Quirk and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius A. Collins
Huston
Culver Fertilizers, Inc
Julia Gerth
Marjorie B. McCann
James H. Carmine
Leona C. Hollis
C. Jerome Brown Jr
Robert W. Holt
C. Jerome Brown
John R. Willoughby
William Frederick Perry
Marie L. Perry
Louis C. Andrew
Chas. R. Stafford
Denton
Medford
James A. Quirk
Community notices honor pastor with shower and social gatherings
Hostesses Mrs Frank Breeding and Mrs Freddie Torbert presided after the meeting as Rev and Mrs Henry Covington, the pastor and bride, were honored at a shower. Numerous gatherings followed including turkey dinners and visits among local families and friends across Federalsburg and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Breeding
Freddie Torbert
Henry Covington
Harvest Show Highlights Queen Annes County Club 13
The Harvest Show of the Homemakers Clubs of Queen Annes County was held September 17 and 18 at Centreville High School. Club 13 placed second in the county with 75 entries and 82 points, earning blue ribbons for many exhibitors including Mrs. Everett Murphy who led in Flower Arrangement with 17 points. Other winners were Mrs. Alfred Gadow, Mrs. Henry Lindeman, Mrs. John Fuchs, and Mrs. Lawrence Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Whitely
Youngwood
Bernice Sherwood
Queen Anne’s County
Centreville High School
Club 13
Everett Murphy
Alfred Gadow
Henry Lindeman
John Fuchs
Lawrence Thornton
Property transfers between Magnolia S Uhler and Gilbert D Segar Sr
A dated August 4 1955 document records Magnolia S Uhler transferring a parcel to Gilbert D Segar Sr and his wife. A second conveyance lists John D Gruwell and wife transferring property to Anna Marie Shanahan et al in Greensboro with August dated notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnolia S. Uhler
Gilbert D. Segar Sr
John D. Gruwell
Anna Marie Shanahan
Greensboro
Service Brief: Germick Reports to Marine Barracks
Bremerton Washington September 1 Corporal Joseph Co Germick son of Mrs Mary S Kovacs of Goldsboro is listed as reporting to the Marine Barracks at the Naval Base this date amid local service notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremerton, Wash
Joseph Co. Germick
Mary S. Kovacs
Goldsboro
Marine Barracks
Naval Base
Card of Thanks from Miss Mertie Pepper
A brief card of thanks from Miss Mertie Pepper of Greensboro Maryland expresses gratitude for flowers cards visits and acts of kindness received during a hospital stay at Memorial Hospital Wilmington and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Wilmington
Mertie Pepper
Greensboro
Panel Discussion for Easton District Children's Workers
A reminder announces a panel discussion for children's workers in the Easton District tonight at Sardis Church St. Michaels. The event aims to share guidance and best practices for safeguarding and youth engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Workers of
Easton District
Sardis Church
St. Michaels
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Rye
Horace M. Morgan
Eastern Shore
Hillsboro
Ana
Easaay
Queen Anne, Md
Ford
Fairlane
Customline
Mainline
Grace Vernon Smith
T. W. Jones Sr
T. W. Jones Jr
Wayne, Pa
Patricia A. Saulsbury
A. W. Saulsbury
Wayne Spencer
Gail
Cleveland, O
W. H. Leavin
New York City
Irwin T. Saulsbury
Calvin C. Covington
Hagerstown
Clinton W. Guthrie Sr
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rehoboth Beach
Ronald R. Lane
Everett Noble
Princess Anne
Ray Messix
Cordova
Joseph Richardson
Marvin Redden
Archie Carroll
Kent General Hospital
Del
Watson Wessel
Easton
M. H. Mahing
William Warren
McFay
Raymond Elliott
Leolan Jackson
Edith Slemmer
Eastern Star
Centreville
Antioch Methodist Church
WSCS
Hickman
Susie Noble
Henderson
S. Catherine Melvin
James Sherwood
Chester
William Thompson
Susie Thompson
R. R. Helms
Reading
International Agricord
Atrney Electric Company
Eastern Shore Public Service
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