Daylight Saving Adoption Debated At Denton Chamber Meeting
Denton Chamber of Commerce discussed daylight saving for this summer as regional adoption broadens. Committee outlined highway work from Greensboro to Rhodesdale including straightening and curve elimination, plus a new publicity circular planned for May and talks on revising the town charter to a five or seven member board with a manager system.
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Denton
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Greensboro
Rhodesdale
State Roads Commission
American Corrier
American Corner
Vienna
owwership committee
County Nurses Board Plans Celebration
The Nurses Board of the Caroline County Health Association met in Denton to finalize Public Health Nursing Week plans for April 11th to 17th. An Open House at the Health Department in Denton is set for April 13th from 2 to 4 PM with Claudel Wright of Federalsburg named publicity chair and a committee including members from 20th Century Club, Homemakers Clubs, and local women’s clubs.
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Nurses’ Board
Caroline County Health Association
Harry H. Nuttle
Denton
Caroline County
Nuttle
Claudel Wright
Federalsburg
Albert W. Saulsbury
Ridgely Homemakers’ Club
H. C. Butler
Edward Quillen
Double Hills Homemakers’ Club
the
Health Department
Rotary Club Elects Officers For 48 49
At the regular weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Denton last Tuesday evening the annual election of officers was held. Results: President W Stewart Fitzgerald, Vice President John W Logan, Secretary Treasurer James Chaffinch, Directors James A Wise C L Stafford T Carville Fleetwood. Delegates to the District Conference in Washington named: the current president and the newly elected president and vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club of
Denton
W. Stewart Fitzgerald
John W. Logan
James Chaffinch
James A. Wise
C. L. Stafford
T. Carville Fleetwood
Washington
P. T. A. Meeting Set Monday Evening Den ton
The Par ent Teacher Association of Denton schools will meet in Caroline High School auditorium Monday evening April 5 at 8 oclock. President Mrs Earl Crouse will conduct the business meeting. Primary school pupils will present the program. Parents and members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association of the
Denton
Caroline High School
Earl Crouse
Bobcats Season Echoed as Dark Horse Fans Cheer
The Bobcats lived up to fans pride with close scores and strong defense. Captain Jack Rue and the Maryland National Guard sponsored the squad of seven top players, led by coach Pop Roberts. Players pictured include Stan Prosen and Bill Roberts with sponsor Rue, while others like Dave Swecker and Barney Nutt leaped in the forward lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobcats
Pop” Roberts
Jack Rue
Maryland ‘National Guard
Denton
Front
Stan Prosen
Bill Roberts
Bill Murdoch
Dave Swecker
Barney Nuttle
Skip Coalla
Johnny Hughes
Bobcats Eliminated In Playoffs As Finals Loom
Middletown defeated Smyrna 48 to 43 in a tight semifinal, Dick Jones scoring 26 for Middletown while Smyrna’s Bill Bodley added 11. Chestertown beat Denton 61 to 51 as Denton key players were missing, moving the playoff race toward a possible final at Middletown or Smyrna depending on Wednesday results.
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Middletown
Smyrna
Chestertown
Denton
Smyrna Hornets
Dick Jones
Bill Bodley
Hornets
Bobcats
Dave Snecker
Bull Murdoch
Stan Prosen
George Diffie
Olympic Soccer Trials On Sunday In Washington
An Eastern Shore League all star team travels to Washington to compete for Olympic selection under coach Raymond Beauchamp. The two half hour periods start at 2 PM at Gonzaga Field with players from Ridgely Denton Greensboro Queen Anne and Ridgely. Ridgely Wins League Title 3 1 over Queen Anne to retain crown for second year.
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Washington
Raymond Beauchamp
Gonzaga Field
34th Street
Bennings Road
D. C
Ridgely Porter
Denton Wharton
Ridgely Wienham
Ridgely Neppinger
Ridgely Winstead
Ridgely Spence
Ridgely Fearins
Denton Pippin
Greensboro Griffith
Greensboro Bennett
Greensboro Kibler
Queen Anne Gibson
Queen Anne Irwin
Denton Irwin
Denton Spence
Ridgely Rampmeyer
Ridgely Bennington
Ridgely Beauchamp
Ridgely
Queen Anne
Firemen's Band Seeks Musicians for Season Tryouts
Fire Department orchestra seeks players as director Pop Smith and assistant Harvey Fleetwood Jr lead practice at the Fire House. About 40 members already signed, 30 uniforms costing around 1200 dollars ordered, first public appearance in Dover on Friday May 7 at the Firemen's Carnival Parade, with summer Saturday concerts planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire House
Pop” Smith
Harvey Fleetwood Jr
Dover
Smith
Firemen
Norwood Allston
Ormand Baker
Jim Farrer
Douglas Fleetwood
Harvey Fleetwood, Jr
A. J. Fletcher
Joe Harrington
Hansen Hoffman
Francis Ireland
Charles Kay
Jimmy Kay
Calvin Lane
Douglas Lowe
Allen Mellits
Dale Palmer
Jack Palmer
Walter Palmer
Lawrence Patrick
Bill Ricards
Dawson M. Roe
Bill Smith
Harry Smith
Donald Trice
Don S. Turner
Earle Vickery
Donald Watson
Pop Smith
Lois Drews
Jewell Ramsey
Norma Lee Patton
Peggy Callahan
Lorne Closson
Dawson States
Howard Deane
Frank Duryea
Lacey Orme
Russ Orme
Miss Fleetwood
April Term of Court Convenes Monday in Caroline County
The April term of the Circuit Court for Caroline County convenes on Monday. The calendar lists 2 Civil Appeals 25 Civil Trials 13 Criminal Appeals 5 Criminal Trials 3 Court Recognizances and 4 Recognizances. Jurors are named by district from Thomas H. Gough to Bessie Fountain Doerr with sixteen more per district including Wright E. Robinson and Louise L. Arnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Thomas H. Gough
William Collier
Clifford Hughes
John W. Sylvester
Wright E. Robinson
William J. Murphy
Jesse W. Porter
A. Irvin Brumbaugh
William E. Elkins
James T. Butler
J. Leonard Hutchins
Linwood O. Jarrell
Bessie B. Small
Oron F. Smith
Martin C. Voss
J. Orland Flahart
Henry Kern
Myra Parker Kline
Ralph Meredith
N. J. Cade
Baseball Fans Will Hold Meeting Tonight
The Denton Baseball Club announces an organization meeting at Roys Barber Shop this Friday April 2 to invite players fans and the public. The club seeks players with two likely pitcher prospects and Charlie Richet at short as sole holdover from last year. Regular tryouts begin with Sunday practice at Schaub Park.
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Denton Baseball Club
Roy
Charlie Richet
Schaub Park
Quota Set For Annual Cancer Drive In Caroline County
The Maryland Division of the American Cancer Society opens its Caroline County cancer control drive April 1 under Mrs. William F. Wolf of Denton. The $1,950 quota exceeds last year and funds monthly cancer clinics at the Denton public health center by two Baltimore physicians. Over 60 patients have been examined free since last summer, with bookings through September.
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Caroline county
Maryland
American Cancer Society
William F. Wolf
Denton
public health center
Baltimore
Wolf
Marydel
Helen H. Brannock
Henderson
Mary Roden
Goldsboro
John Sylvester
Greensboro
Irvin Brumbaugh
Ridgely
Elmer Hoffman
Hillsboro
Milford Kline
Hobbs
Sue Smith
Andersontown
Dallas Neal
Preston
Harold B. Plummer
Federalsburg
Claudel Wright
cam
Seaford Chorus To Sing At First Church
Seaford Symphonic Choir led by Dr. Webster Schmidt will present a spring concert at First Methodist Church Denton on Monday May 10 with forty voices and Mrs Marie Schmidt at the piano. Tickets are limited to church seating and none will be sold at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Denton
Seaford
Webster Schmidt
Marie Schmidt
First Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Gail F. Cooper
Girls Asked To Try For Softball Team
Tryouts for a girls softball team will be held next Tuesday evening April 6 at 6 30 at Caroline High School grounds. Report in slacks or shorts with gym shoes and gloves if possible. Open to all but high school girls need parental written permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High School
Denton Kittens
Denton
Firemen’s Drive Still Far Short Of Goal
Denton volunteers report 509 contributors giving 2404.50 toward a 5000 goal for the Honorary Membership Drive now seven weeks old. The drive will continue into April as organizers seek to reach the annual target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
DENTON
H. F. Cameron, Jr
Frank Ziegler
J. Lester Everngam
George Adams
C. Lloyd Ge
Final Red Cross Campaign Report for Caroline County
The Caroline County chapter of the American Red Cross announced the final campaign report led by Marvin H. Smith. Total contributions reached 3446.88, surpassing the quota of 1980 with gifts from Federalsburg 4028.35, Denton 815.60, Preston 399.40, Greensboro 335.30, Hillsboro 183.25, Ridgely 509.08, Marvdel 57.75, Goldsboro 56.25, Henderson 35.50, Burrsville 16.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
the
American Red Cross
Marvin H. Smith
Federalsburg
Denton
Preston
Greensboro
Hillsboro
Ridgely
Marvdel
Goldsboro
Henderson
Burrsville
H Company to Parade in Baltimore Army Day Event
Company H of the 115th Infantry will join the Maryland National Guard, regular army, and Army Reserve in an Army Day parade in Baltimore on April 6. The event features a large P-80 jet flyover, a televised parade, and participation from units across Fort Meade, Camp Holabird, Edgewood Arsenal, and Aberdeen Proving Ground. Local employers support guard members taking leave to attend.
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Baltimore
Maryland
29th National Guard Division
Europe
regular army
Army Reserve Corps
Air Force
Lins
Maryland National Guard
115th Infantry
Denton
175th
110th Field Artillery
224th Field Artillery
Fort Meade
Camp Holabird
Edgewood Arsenal
Aberdeen Proving Ground
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Chamber Commerce
County Nurses Board
Rotary Club
P.T.A
Harry Hughes
Leo Slaughter
Cy" Cole
Bill Mundy
Gus Koste
Buck Willis
Wed. a.m. Middletown
Helen M. Dixon
Hilda Lewis Wilkinson
Lee Covey
Rose Lynch Gaitley
Calvin D. Lynch
Ross Simons
Walter T. Everngam
R. Russell Edgell
L. Norris Todd
Alvin H. Meredith
William W. Prattis
Bessie Fountain Doerr
James Harris
Byron Nuttle
Railroad Avenue
E. T. Orme
E. Paul Knotts
Omar Shively
Gerald M. Pine
Carlton V. West
J. A. Wise
Kirkman Short
Franklin
Fountain
L. J. Redden
G. 1) Crouse
South
J. Carroll George
Riverton
W. A. Cawley
William Addington
West Denton
Elizabeth Baynard
Tuckahoe Neck
Reese Brown
Masonic
Horace L. Small
North Denton
Red Cross
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