VA insurance progress and backlogs in postwar terms
Major Thomas M. Neal reviews VA National Service Life Insurance data showing sharp drops in conversion backlogs from 1947 to 1948, with about 10 days of work for remaining conversions, 18,000 reinstatement applications, and 56,000 unanswered letters. He notes unapplied premiums cause lapses, cites 183,935 unapplied payments, and urges veterans to include proper identification with payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Neal Washington
NSLI
Lin
Surprise bridal shower for Miss Phyllis Eder in Frederick
A surprise bridal shower for Miss Phyllis Eder of Frederick was hosted at 209% Dill Avenue on April 28 by several friends. Aqua, pink, and yellow decorations formed a parasol as gifts, prizes, and refreshments were shared. many invited guests attended and Miss Ewler’s upcoming marriage to Edward Wetzel is planned for May 22 in Unionville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Eder
Frederick
Betty Grabill
Helen Bentz
Lansdale Williams
Carroll Roderick
Dill Avenue
Jacqueline Michael
Mildred Ingram
Mary Gosnell
Mary Wilhide
Kitty Grove
Doctor Says Diet and Insulin in Diabetes Treatment
Dr Edwin P Jordan explains diabetes arises from insufficient insulin and outlines diet plus injections as needed. He notes heredity and inactivity as risk factors, emphasizes careful testing, and cautions about following medical guidance to prevent complications. A reader asks about throat pain when lying down. the doctor suggests avoiding side-sleep if uncomfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Orchard Frost Declares Good Fruit Prospects in Thurmont Area
County Agent notes frost danger passed with no damage to fruit crops. Prospects for peaches apples and sweet cherries are strong. Tent caterpillars threaten cherries and apples and must be controlled with spraying or removal. A new bulletin number 125 from Maryland Extension Service offers home gardener spray guidance and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Shoemaker
S. P. Pryor
Late Moser
Sam Starbuck, Jr
Thurmont
Pryor
Maryland Extension Service
Number 125
Maryland counties lead cow breeding in 1948 figures
The report lists Watford with 141 cows, Frederick 1,697, and Carroll 1,670 as the top three Maryland counties for cow breeding in 1948. Baltimore, Dee, How ard, and Washington followed with counts over 040, per headquarters data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Watford
Frederick
Carroll
Baltimore
Dee
Howard
Washington
Employment Figures Highlight 1946 November Labor Force
The United States payroll shows seventeen and one third million women employed in November 1946, reflecting postwar labor participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News
Frederick
United States
Frederick County Seeks Additional Technician for Breeding Season
The Maryland Artificial Breeding Cooperative at the University of Maryland plans to add a technician to the Frederick County unit during the heavy fall breeding season. Present indications show breeding of cows in Frederick County may exceed 2,000 in 1949 at the current rate.
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Maryland
University of Maryland
Frederick County
Frederck County
Daily Word Guide Mistakes and Pronunciations From 19th Century Lesson
A compact listing of common English usage quirks and mispronunciations. It highlights the correct forms of phrases about truth and justice, notes mispronounced terms like embalm, and offers word studies such as precocity with examples of its meaning and usage.
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Ee Anders
North America
Angela Calomiris
Greenwich Village
U. S
FBI
Miss Calomiris
New York
Communist Party
Shirley Palmer
Ralph
Chicago
Palmer
Los Angeles
Ithaca
Omaha
Berlin
Edwin P. Jordan, M. DB
NEA Service
Orson
DU Pont White
IU Pond
Frame the Wonder World
of Chemistry
Johns Manville
Milcor Metal
DU Pont
Duco
E. South ST
Arphive
Ralph Schildt
Western Maryland Dairy
Detour
Harry M. Staley
Walkersville, MD
Bartonsville
George M. Chapline
Chapline Bldg
W. Patrick St
P. B. Roap
Alisha del
Everett Mitchell
NBC
ALLS
Chalmers Sales and Service
John T. Fogle
New Midway, Maryland
Walkersville
New Market
Isd
Ralph W. Boyer
N. Court ST
Markell & Ford
Overcomeo
Sil “Tough
Dearborn
Ford Tractor
Ford Farming Headquarters
the Frederick Motor Co
West Patrick St
Mount Airy
Leghorns
Mt. Airy
Austin Younkins
Thomas Canning CO
P.L. Hargett & Co
South Market St
BABY
P. L. Hargett & Co
Woodruff Clay
Oa Oor
Crd
N. Market St
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