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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1962

Page

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Future Teachers Assn. To Meet Here Saturday

More than 800 MAFTA members from 160 high schools and 15 college education associations will gather at North Carolina High School in Denton for the 11th Annual Spring Convention on April 7. Highlights include a keynote by Morris C. Jones and talks by Carole King and others as officers are elected.

Maryland Association of Future Teachers of America North Caroline High School Denton FTA Morris C. Jones Stevensville High School MAFTA Carole King Richard Montgomery High School Wilbur S. Hoppengardner Caroline County Francis L. Holsinger Princial Gregory Daniels Coppin State Teachers College Patsy Tewart Martha DeBerry Frostburg State Teachers College Daniels Washington, D. C Joseph Boone Boone Maryand State Teachers Association

Homemaker Club hears of Caribbean vacation trip

Mrs. Kenneth Decker described a four month winter vacation to Caribbean islands via Italian ship visiting Puerto Rico St Thomas and Haiti with stops in Williamsburg Jamestown and other attractions. The meeting in Queen Anne included craft displays and a social hour with storm notes from Atlantic City.

Caribbean Kenneth Decker Furman’s Grove Homemakers’ Club J. A. Jackson Queen Anne Puerto Rico St. Thomas Haiti Williamsburg Jamestown Virginia Atlantic City N. J C. E. Bartons REA Barton William Griener John Nalley Eastern Shore State Hospital William Cooper, Sr Red Cross Clarence Ringgold

Easter Cantata At St Luke's On Palm Sunday

On Palm Sunday evening April 15 at 730 the Adult Choir of St Luke's Methodist Church of Denton will present an Easter Cantata The Mystery of Easter by Lee Rogers in the First Building of the Church. About 25 voices will sing with organ by Mrs B J Spence Ridge ly The choir is directed by Mrs Walter B Palmer Jr and Mrs Spence The message of Easter will be told in music and song Rev O G Brewer Jr invites the public to attend this Palm Sunday service. North Caroline spelling contest winners from North Carolina High School Pat Morris Bill Melhuish and Christine Mandyz with instructor Mr Parker Stone honored in Cambridge on Monday March 26 Twenty one schools participated and seven had winners with eighteen students receiving certificates of achievement The 500 word tests were from NOMA Willow Grove Pa Dr Wilbur Debliss president Salisbury State Teachers Association urged that Life is a service to others.

Maryland Farm Bureau No. 6 Clifton Crouse Talbot County Garrett Allegany Deep Creek Lake Washington Frederick America North Caroline High School Denton Bridge Coursey Edwards C. J. Kern St. Luke’s Methodist Church Denton Lee Rogers Gethsemane B. J. Spence Ridgely Walter B. Palmer, Jr Spence O. G. Brewer, Jr North Caroline Delmarva NOMA Pat Morris Bill Melhuish Christine Mandyz Parker Stone Cambridge Willow Grove Wilbur Devilbiss Salisbury State Teachers Association B. Merle Crouse Ridgely Church Bridgewater College Bridgewater Brethren Istanbul Turkey Europe Holy Land United States Jean Potter Greenwood Mass Bethany Biblical Seminary Chicago Quito Ecuador Crouse

State Trooper Activity During The Past Week

The State Police report for the past week covers several accidents on March 24 27 28 and 30 near West Denton Garland Lake Road Ridgely Harmony and Federalsburg. Vehicles involved include a 1952 Chevrolet a 1951 Chevrolet pickup a 1951 Ford a 1954 Buick a 1961 Plymouth and a 1956 Mercury with damages ranging from 225 to 600 dollars. Each incident notes driver actions and charges such as failing to reduce speed signaling revoked license reckless driving and leaving the scene. Also two individuals from Hurlock were arrested for larceny from a Federalsburg store.

West Denton River Road Carroll Robert Wooters, Jr Cordova Garland Lake Road Denton Anton William Spiering, Jr Greensboro Garland Road Thomas Gilbert Bradley Cambridge Spiering Ridgely Darlene Emma Hall Rome Willard Cain Queen Anne Miss Hall Cain Gilpin’s Point Road Harmony Charles Newton Preston Sherman Thomas Darling Newton Darling Inez Haines Joseph Glass Hurlock Belle’s Cut Rate Federalsburg

State's Attorney Disposes Of Several Cases Here

On April 2 in Caroline County Circuit Court, James Claude Combs of Greensboro was returned to Patuxent Institution after being found a defective delinquent. Patuxent officials testified he would commit serious crimes if released. Inez Haynes of Federalsburg received six months in the Maryland Reformatory for Women for petty larceny after confessing to stealing two transistor radios from Bell's Drug Store. Brooks and Bill Simms of Federalsburg had suspended sentences to jail for disorderly conduct.

James Claude Combs Greensboro Patuxent Institution Caroline County Circuit Court Combs Patuxent Harold Boslow Institute James Smith Arthur Kandel John Tilghman Inez Haynes Federalsburg Maryland Reformatory for Miss Haynes Bell Brooks Bill Simms

Social Security Rep Here Monday in Denton

Mr. Robert Allen Snedeker of the Social Security Administration will be at the Fire House in Denton next Monday April 9 starting at 10 a m for public inquiries and assistance.

Robert Allen Snedeker Social Security Administration Denton

Mrs. Jefferson Hosts Caroline Garden Club Meeting

The Caroline County Garden Club met Friday at the Federalsburg Woman's Club House with president Mrs. Edwin Unger presiding. Member Mrs. Robert Holt gave a line arrangement demonstration themed Beauty is Where You Find It and shared views on nature's beauty and its teaching for youth.

Caroline County Garden Club Woman’s Club Federalsburg Edwin Unger Robert Holt Holt Washington, D. C Donald Jefferson Unger Dallas Blades James Johnson Enoch Nuttle Carman Leggett Greensboro

Maryland's Farm Front This Week

Farmers receive explained changes in 1962 wheat laws including higher excess wheat penalties to 65 percent of parity from May 1 1962 and a double normal yield cap for excess acres. Exceeding allotments risks reduced future wheat allotments and no price support under program rules. Also notes Evangelist Rev B Merle Crouse to lead Spiritual Emphasis Week meetings at Ridgeley Church Ridgely from April 9 to 15.

Secretary of Agriculture

Grand Jury Report for Caroline County April Term

The Caroline County Grand Jury reports discharge of duties with foreman W Johnson Bonner and secretary David W King. It notes 84 accidents with 1 fatal, 1 killed, 31 injured, 23 personal injuries, 60 property damages, 299 motor arrests, 364 charges, 565 warnings, 93 criminal arrests, 1134 investigation hours, 2823 road duty hours, 106505 total miles, 7 officers assigned, and issues a series of recommendations including publication of county property reports and stronger beer sale enforcement to minors.

Caroline County W. Johnson Bonner David W. King Maryland Corp Donald E. Weir James O. Knotts George B. Raisin, Jr

Committee Report On Jail Recommends Upgrades And Repairs

The committee urges urgent jail improvements including a downstairs shower and 24 mattress covers, west side floor repair, refinished stair treads with mats, sanded and painted woodwork upstairs, papered and painted offices, and a kitchen exhaust fan over the door. The jail otherwise is neat and clean. Sheriff Andrew praised. Prisoner tally: 3 white male, 4 colored male, 2 colored female. W. J. Carter chair. Other members: William D. Binebrink Mary H. Blades Grace S. Knotts Lillian Truitt.

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Court House Committee Report on Needed Repairs

The committee notes long overdue painting for Court House sections including Orphans Court and Library and Jury Room. It calls for lighting upgrades, blinds repair, added record storage, chair repairs, public address system, outside spouting repair, and brick waterproofing before interior painting. Signatories are Josephine M. Paxson chair, Theresa Pinkett, John F. Egerman, Leon E. Spence.

Commissioners’ Office Josephine M. Paxson Theresa Pinkett John F. Egerman Leon E. Spence

Pony League Scrap Iron Drive Saturday

The Denton Pony League will hold a scrap iron drive on Saturday April 7 to raise funds for permanent bleachers at Lions Club Park. Sponsored by the Denton Lions Club the effort invites 13 and 14 year olds from the Denton School area to participate and donations can be dropped at Lewis Motor Co or picked up by volunteers with trucks.

Denton Pony League Denton Lions Club Lions Club Denton Lewis Motor Co

4-H And FFA Spring Hog Show Held On Wednesday

The 1962 4-H and FFA Spring Hog Show occurred Wednesday March 28 at Easton High School Maryland. A total of 115 hogs were shown from Queens Anne County Caroline and Talbot Counties. Nine Caroline County 4-H and FFA boys entered 29 hogs. Participants included Frankie Harris Louis Fuchs Sam Foy Charles Foy Robert Weer William Weer Sam Fearins Thomas Cheezum Ronn ie Bradley. Judge was Dr Paul Engle University of Maryland. Buyers were Easton National Bank Esskay and Barcus Meat Market. Next show set for Queen Annes County 4-H Club Park Centreville in fall.

Easton High School Easton Queens Annine Caroline Talbot FFA Caroline County Frankie Harris Louis Fuchs Sam Charles Foy Robert William Weer Sam Fearins Thomas Cheezum Ronnie Bradley

Tawes Action Ticket Lays Claim To Caroline Votes

Governor Tawes and running mates toured Caroline County as campaign managers claimed three unit votes for the Tawes Action Ticket. Dan Brewster was absent due to Washington duties while Tawes urged Brewster’s nomination. The caravan met about two hundred supporters at a Denton luncheon and Hillsboro stop.

Tawes “‘Action Ticket Caroline Herbert R. O’Connor, Jr Tawes “Action Ticket J. Millard Tawes Louis Goldstein Thomas B. Finan Perry O. Wilkinson O’Connor Hillsboro Washington Action Ticket Daniel B. Brewster Senate Denton Tawes Brewster Dover Bridge Caroline Democratic Party Christ Episcopal Church Dan Brewster Harry Hughes Court House Supreme Court

Committee inspection of County Roads Building

The committee visited the County Roads Building and found the offices storerooms and garage clean and orderly, noting no visible hazards or issues during the tour of the facility.

County Roads

County Farm Report Highlights Maintenance Needs

The County Farm yards and grounds are neat but require prompt attention. Several outbuildings need painting and the corn crib is in bad repair needing replacement to hold 1,000 or more bushels. Porch roof leaks and floors need repair. tenant requests 10 to 15 loads of dirt fill. Norman Baynard, Chairman. Robert W. Riddleberger. Milton W. Beaven.

pownd Norman Baynard Robert W. Riddleberger Milton W. Beaven

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