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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1946
Page
12
White-haired Bernard Baruch, 75, trusted by the public, is drafted by President Truman to help harness atomic energy for peace. Washington debates civilian versus military control, amid fear of the atomic bomb. U.S. distrust of Soviet Russia remains high, and secrecy is argued to protect defense.
The piece argues isolationism is over with the atomic age and stresses choosing peace over an armament race. It cites Robert M Hutchins warning that an arms race would destroy civilization, with atomic bombs and covert agents posing unpredictable threats leading to mutual devastation.
Eli Harrison 82 former farmer died at his Denton home after living there since leaving a farm near town. He came from Johnstown Pennsylvania in 1907 and is survived by a son and daughter, Ross E. Harrison and Ada P. Harrison. Funeral 2 pm Sunday at Church of the Brethren with burial in Denton cemetery. Also death notices for Herman H. Hill 71 with services at Hillsboro Methodist Church and burial at Greenmount Cemetery detailing survivors.
Funeral services for Louis H. Bowdle, killed in a truck train crash near Snow Hill last Saturday, were held at Frampton Funeral Home Federalsburg with Rev. P. M. R. Schauer officiating. He was the son of Mrs. Addie Bowdle and the late Daniel Bowdle, born in Caroline county. He lived in Harrington and often stayed with his mother in Federalsburg. Surviving are sisters Mrs. Anna Horsey and Clarence B. Bowdle of Federalsburg, Mrs. Lillian Cooper of Wilmington, Ormond Bowdle near Harrington Del., Lee Bowdle of Wilmington, and Roland Bowdle of Baltimore.
Funeral services for 85 year old Mrs Anna Earickson Hopkins were conducted from Maple avenue residence Saturday at 2 pm with Rev Charles E Davis of St Paul's Methodist Greensboro officiating. Burial followed in Greensboro cemetery. She had suffered prolonged illness and died Wednesday. A longtime Methodist, she remained active in church affairs. She is survived by her foster daughter Mrs Charles Wiencke and two grandchildren.
Miss Letitia Mitchell died at Steward Hospital last Thursday. Funeral services were held Monday at J. Virgil Moore Funeral Home in Denton. She lived in Goldsboro and is survived by her father Frank Mitchell near Denton and the late Martha Layton Mitchell, two brothers Edward Everett Mitchell and Philip Francis Mitchell, both of Denton. Burial followed in Greensboro cemetery.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sarah L. Thawley 55 found dead at a friend's Baltimore home. Rev. Paul E. Reynolds led the service at First Methodist Church Chestertown then interment was in Chester cemetery. Active in children's aid work and Chestertown volunteer fire company auxiliary, she is survived by her husband Willard H. Thawley.
Mrs Ella Atkinson Smith widow of William Smith died in Baltimore at the Southern Home on March 27. Funeral services were at the Mitchell Home and burial was in Holy Redeemer cemetery. She was a daughter of the late Dr Edwin Atkinson and Mrs Atkinson, and sister of the late Netty and John Atkinson of Ridgely. Distant relatives remain in Caroline county. granddaughter of Jonah Kelley of Preston, a Third Haven Friends Meeting member.
Relatives and friends in Denton mourn the sudden heart attack death of Z D Fountain at his Haddonfield New Jersey home He was 62 and served as president of the Mann Fountain Textile Co with ties to the local textile industry He is survived by wife Ann daughters Elizabeth Buffer Mildred Campbell a son William Fountain two sisters four brothers and several nephews noted in the obituary
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Ter Fountain Carl Fountain Francis Fountain and Richard Peters among names in a local notice. The legible portion shows multiple surnames but lacks full context or action.
Mrs. Harry B. Wright Sr. died at her Preston home Wednesday night after years of poor health. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jarrell of Goldsboro and would have celebrated her 35th wedding anniversary Thursday. Funeral services were held Sunday at Bethesda Methodist Church with several pastors officiating, followed by interment in the churchyard. Surviving are her husband, son H. B. Wright Jr., grandson H. B. Wright III, two sisters, a brother, and a half-brother, all of nearby towns. Floral tributes reflected the esteem she held. Circle No. 1 of the W. S. C. S. met Tuesday at Mrs. R. L. Messick’s home. Circle No. 2 met at Mrs. W. J. Bonner’s home.
We express appreciation to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during the illness and death of husband and father Herman Hill. Mesdames Bessie Hill and children note the support they received.
In loving memory of my father Charlie W Cahall who passed away April 4 1921. The world changes but memories drift to scenes long past. Sadly missed by daughter Marie.
A free chest disease clinic will be held at the Health Center in Denton on Thursday April 18 at 2 00 p m. The event offers medical screening and information for chest conditions and public health awareness.
Mrs. Ethel Brubaker, while very ill, expresses sincere appreciation to her many friends and relatives for their kindness and support during this difficult time.
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