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Lettie Callaway Hard Worker Featured Photo SIZED
Lettie Callaway’s rule for life: “Yes, siree, I don’t mind workin’!” CharactersWay Back Machine

Lettie Callaway’s rule for life: “Yes, siree, I don’t mind workin’!”

I was wandering around one of the historical society museums in Harrington, Del., when I came across a yellowed clipping from the Delaware State News, dated Jan. 2, 1972. The intriguing headline caught my eye. So did the infectious smile of an old woman in a photo. Here is the headline: Lettie Callaway, One Hard Worker From first word to last, the story by reporter…
March 31, 2025
Jehu Camper, Master Whittler of Delaware
Harrington Character of the Day: The Master Whittler of Delaware CharactersWay Back Machine

Harrington Character of the Day: The Master Whittler of Delaware

This piece about Jehu Camper, the master whittler of Delaware, is a free excerpt from Eastern Shore Road Trips: 27 One-Day Adventures on Delmarva. t's from a Road Trip that visits a trio of interesting little museums in Dover, including one that features works by Mr. Camper. Here goes: Over the course of a long life stretching across 91 years, Jehu Camper jumped from this to…
December 5, 2016