Social Security Credits Continue For Armed Services Personnel
Norman P. Foster of the Salisbury social security office announced a new amendment to the Social Security Act extending military service wage credits to July 1, 1955. personnel in active duty will receive 160 dollars per month in credits for each month of service through mid 1955, benefiting those who will not finish service this year and new entrants. The law also extends the filing window for lump-sum death payments to survivors of service members who die overseas before July 1955, provided applications are filed within two years of burial or reburial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman P. Foster
Salisbury Social Security Office
United States
Adams Cross Roads Social Notes Preview
Adams cross roads brief series of visits and gatherings. Pennsylvania visitors Mr and Mrs Wm Dennis spend time with Mrs Robinson and her family. Wilmington sisters Minnie and Althea Adams join a weekend with relatives. Virginia Davidson and two children visit Grace Horsey. Dennis family and Mrs Robinson visit Grace Adams in Atlantic City. Local outings include Baltimore basketball trip by several men. Little Penn Davidson of Bear Delaware stays with grandmother. Neal Heller family visits Ridgeley and Rehoboth. WSCS Bloomery to meet Mrs Marie Bailey on Sept 30 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dennis
Pennsylvania
Earle Robinson
Minnie
Althea Adams
Wilmington
Virgie Davidson
Grace Horsey
Robinson
Robbinson
Grace Adams
Atlantic City
Mess
Neal Heller
Wscs of
Bloomery
Marie Bailey
Rehoboth
Local Social Roundup Includes Guests From Baltimore and Wilmington
Mr and Mrs K R Gilbert of Baltimore were guests of Mrs W F Clark on Sunday and Monday. Mr and Mrs Fred Pinder visited near Houston Del with Mr and Mrs Edwin Guth Sr. H L Melvin visited Clayton with Mr and Mrs Kirk Jarman. George A Montague of Wilmington Manor Gardens spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs T A Montague. Richard Roden visited relatives near Baltimore. Fred Evans entertained Mrs Doris Trembly of Miami Florida last week. Dora B Melvin and Catherine Melvin attended Homecoming Services at Goldsboro Church as guests of Mrs Virgie Cartwright. Homemakers Club met at Mrs Harry Hubbards near Goldsboro. Ray Turner spent Sunday at Sunset Park. Miss Joan Hopkins entered Wesley Junior College in Dover. John Kuczek spent the weekend with relatives in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. R. Gilbert
Baltimore
W. F. Clark
Fred Pinder
Edwin Guth, Sr
Near
Houston
Del
H. L. Melvin
Kirk Jarman
Clayton
George A. Montague
Wilmington Manor Gardens
Ray Turner
Sun Set Park
Joan Hopkins
Wesley Junior College
Dover
John Kuczek
Break O Day by Hilda K. Wiggins Love
Dawn breaks in the East as roosters crow and morning light dispels shadows. The poem describes dawn turning darkness to grey and purplish blue, the peaceful start of a new day, and a prayer for thoughtfulness and peace in the morning.
Army Opens New Schools Specializing In Atomic Weapons Subjects
Army and Air Force Recruiter in Easton reports four new high school graduate programs in atomic weapons related fields with direct assignment after basic training. Trainees spend eight weeks at Aberdeen Proving Grounds before attending school. About 70 other Specialized Army Schools exist with pre-approval after enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Joseph A. Adams
USAF
Air Force
Easton
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Set. Adams
U. S. Army
U. S. Air Force
Masonic Building
Orphans Court Proceedings Probate and executors named
The Orphans Court met with Chief Judge Towers and Associate Judges Moore and Brackett. Mary V. Wright's will was admitted to probate with Anna J. Norris and Everett Nuttle named executors. John E. Coursey's will to be probated Sept. 29. Harry W. McMahan settled estate accounts and release filed. Estates of Hattie L. Matthews and Bessie N. Jarrell reported with notices to creditors. Separate debt lists and interest dividends filed for Merriken and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
H. Roland Towers
Charles V. Moore
Maurice A. Brackett
Mary V. Wright
Anna J. Norris
Everett Nuttle
John E. Coursey
H. Caroline McMahan
Harry W. McMahan
Hattie L. Matthews
Mary A. Matthews
Lyman C. Matthews
Bessie N. Jarrell
T. Noble Jarrell, Sr
Harry R. Merriken
LeRoy S. Merriken
Deaths Mrs Ida Mary Schall
Mrs Ida Mary Schall widow of William Schall died at her daughter s home near Easton on Sept 17 She was a native of Pennsylvania and lived in Talbot and Caroline Counties Survived by four sons three daughters 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren Funeral services were held Saturday at the Church of God Easton Rev William Morris officiated Interment Hillsboro Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Mary Schall
William Schall
Melvin Essick
Near
Easton
Pennsylvania
Talbot
Caroline Counties
Robert
Denton
Charles
Queen Anne
Melvin
Newcomb
Wesley
Chester
Lester Lee
Coleman Swann
Cambridge
Church of God
William Morris
Hillsboro Cemetery
Widow Mrs Cora Keith Dies at 90 in Smyrna
Mrs. Cora B. Keith aged 90 widow of Andrew Keith died Sunday at the Scott Nursing Home Smyrna where she had lived two years She spent most of her life in Leipsic She is survived by a brother Walter R Moore Ridgely and several nephews Funeral services were held at 130 p m yesterday at the Berry Funeral Home Felton with interment in Lakeside Cemetery Dover
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora B. Keith
Andrew Keith
Scott Nursing Home
Smyrna
Keith
Leipsic
Walter R. Moore
Ridgely
Berry Funeral Home
Felton
Lakeside Cemetery
Dover
Denton CHS booters edge Preston 4-2 in midweek clash
After a tough first quarter Preston pressed and earned a penalty shot but failed to score. Denton started slow but rallied in the third, with Wayne Holland and Buck Roberts scoring quick goals to pull ahead, while Preston added a single tally in the third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHS Booters
Preston
Orange and Black
Denton
CHL
Wayne Holland
Buck Roberts
Anniversary at Cordova Immanuel Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Cordova Missouri Synod Lutheran Church celebrates 25 years this Sunday Sept 27 with a 10 30 a m service preached by Rev George Mueller from Wilmington Del Visitor of LCMS Del Mar Va Peninsula. An informal 6 30 p m anniversary dinner follows where members speak. Of 41 charter members 21 stay. three ministers and two student vicars have served. present pastor Rev Theodore Ernst has led 16 years as the church grew threefold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Cordova
George Mueller
Wilmington
Del
Mueller
Lutheran Churches—Missouri Synod
Del-Mar- Va
Theodore Ernst
Burtsville Church Activities and Notices for Sunday
Services set for Sunday September 27 at Wesley and Union churches with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m Rally Day aims for record attendance. WSCS hostesses report events and fall supper planned October 8 with a menu including oysters ham chicken salad and seasonal vegetables. Several community members listed with visits moves and school entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley—Church School
Norman Outten
Union—Church School
Austine Stafford
WSCS
Wesley Church
Burrsville
Immanuel Lutheran Church Expands Building and Worship
Immanuel Lutheran Church enlarged its building to include an undercroft for Sunday School and space for society meetings and recently purchased a Baldwin electronic organ. The congregation serves Lutherans in four Shore counties with worshipers traveling up to thirty four miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel
Shore
Woman questions of customs over fur tail at landing
A customs official at the landing asks a woman if she has anything to declare. She denies and then the official questions whether the fur tail seen under her coat is really hers. The exchange turns on the tail’s ownership.
Ironic Pilot and Passenger Exchange During Tailspin
A pilot and passenger reflect after a fatal tailspin with mutual doubt about survival. The quote underscores fear among those below and above the wreck, capturing a tense moment and public intrigue.
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Armed Services
Marian Robinson
Federalsburg
Rfd 2
Greenwood
Henderson
S. Catherine Melvin
Greensboro
Hilda K. Wiggins
Hobbs
L. W W. Thomas
Wesley Stafford
W. G. Holbrook
Jimmy Robinson
Frederick
L. H. Thomas
Amos Scott
Milford Memorial Hospital
Richard Lister
Elmer Butler
Bernard H. Thomas
Washington College
Bernard
Chestertown
F. E. Adams
Virginia Rasch
T. H. Towers
Ada Fleming
Lydia Dandy
J. H. Dandy
Clara Stafford
Nelson Henry
Cleveland Henry
Frank Fountain
Theo. P. Warren and Sons
Ronald and
Teddy
Merchantsville, N. J
Theodore Warren, Sr
Rosalie Morris
Union Memorial Hospital
Harry Atkinson
Philadelphia
Francis Baker
Florence Truitt
Georgianna Perry
Newark
Martin Pusey
Roy Phillips
Melvin James
Milford
R. H. Stafford
Grace Church
Wm. Joyce
Harry A. Porter
Nancy Eike
Virginia Medical College
Richmond
Franklin Butler
Charlie Butler
Camp Sam Houston
Texas
Floyd Baker
Roland Draper
T. H. Hudson
Ocean View
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Nuttle Lumber Companies
Irwin Feldman
Cambridge, Md
Roy Adams
Alton Ewing
Hillsboro
Anderson Lumber Company
High St
Elsie Satterfield
Caroline Home & Auto Supply
P. O. Box
Wyoming
Delaware
Clarke
Caroling Home & Auto Supply
Tuckahoe Neck
R. W. Downes’ Farm
Hickman
Leslie Scott
Louise Scott
Breeding & Nichols
Noble Motor Co
Easton 245
Caroline Home and Auto Supply
Alexander's Music Store
Sunburst Hgy
Milford Tractor Company, Inc
Allis Chalmers
Selbyville
O. M. Griffith
Denton Road
Good
Greensboro Road
Elmer R. Shoemaker
5Th Ave
Franklin St
Winfield Nichols
Leon Maloney
10Th and Gay Sts
FORD
Selis
FOAF
Ricard’s Vineyard
Bridgeville
O. A. Newton and Son
Call Denton
Joseph S. Jordan
Hallowell Ford Agency
O. A. Newton & Son
Perry’s Grocery
Market St
Maryland
Marydel
Mary Vinson Daly
Ladies of the
R. C. Church
Harmony Helpers
Harmony Church
First Methodist Church
G. Emory Gottwall
Irwin Feed Co
Route 404
N. R. Harrison
Lamison
West Denton
Hunter and Buchart
Roland N. Adams
Clark Shop
Bank
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