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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1950

Page

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Mrs Turner To Give Easter Concert at First Church

Mrs Margaret Cross Turner, a Washington DC violinist, will perform a Sunday Easter concert at First Methodist Church at 7 30 pm assisted by her sister Mrs Gail Cooper organist and the Senior Choir The program features Bach Gurlitt Stainer Thompson and Debussy pieces with violin and piano selections and a Benediction postlude.

Margaret Cross Turner Washington DC First Methodist Church Gail Cooper First Church Alexandre Gurlmant

Young People's Choir To Render Cantata

The Ridgely Methodist Church Young People’s Choir presents Easter Cantata The Resurrection Song by Louis E. Stairs on Sunday April 9 at 8 PM Directed by Mrs J Hansen Hoffman with Mrs William D Marvel Sr as accompanist Soloists include Suzanne Swing Joanna Sculles Barbara Dean Norma Lee Grover and others The public is invited to attend.

Ridgely Methodist Church Louis E. Stairs J. Hansen Hoffman William D. Marvel Sr Suzanne Swing Joanna Sculles Barbara Dean Norma Lee Grover William D. Marvel Jr Helen Potter Willam D. Marvel Jr Willam Rickards Joanne Sculleys Virginia Lee Covex Leha Ann Jones Mars Elizabeth Jones Emma Jones Irene Rampmeyer Patsy Lister Betts Alta Lord Betts Towers Pegg Sutton Andres Turner Emma Whitbs Helen Saulsburs Phillis Marvel Gene Slaughter Lofland Slaughter William Rickards William Manuel Jr

Easter Musical at Greensboro Church

A Greensboro Baptist Church Easter program on Easter Sunday at 7:45 features hymns, anthems, choirs, solos, and a message by Rev H C DuBois. The program includes Junior and Senior Choirs, Ladies Trio, a Tenor solo, and congregational singing with participation from Ralph Jones and other soloists. All are invited to worship and enjoy the musical.

Greensboro Baptist Church Rev . C. DuBois Lord Green Hill Doroth, Schurman Lorain Hutson Margaretta Howard Calvary Mountain Marvin Hewitt John Stoner

Wise Heads Rotary Elects Officers for New Term

At the Brick Hotel last Tuesday Wise was elected president. T C. Fleetwood was chosen vice president and T Crouse secretary treasurer. Carlton Mandrell John E French and Richard Blackburn were named directors for the new Rotary seat beginning July 1.

James A. Wise T C. Fleetwood T. Crouse Carlton Mandrell John E French Richard Blackburn

Good Friday Service at First Methodist Church

A three hour Good Friday devotional begins at noon at First Methodist Church in Denton. Pastor aids Grace Methodist and The Church of The Brethren pastors. members of all three congregations participate. Special music and solos by Mrs Dorothy Wilson Rue on organ. Seven parts of twenty five minutes each with brief musical interludes. Worshippers may come and go. Theme: The Seven Words From The Cross.

First Methodist Church Denton Grace Methodist Church of The Brethren Dorothy Wilson Rue

April Term Of Circuit Court Con venes Grand Jury Report

The Caroline County circuit court met for the April Term with cases heard and a planned reconvening to hear State vs My and Mrs West. The grand jury, led by Foreman W J Murphy and Secretary Nola Hill Crow, filed a report praising the court, naming constables interviewed, appointing a jail and courthouse committee, noting two true bills, and recommending jail repairs and a first district constable.

Circuit Court Caroline County State of William J. Murphy Nola Hill Crow Msra Parker Kline Howard Asilton Charles A. Hammond Frank Dennis Floyd M Porter C. Kemp Stewart

Ferry fleet expanded for peak season on Chesapeake Bay

The State Roads Commission approved a revised summer schedule for the Chesapeake Bay ferry system linking Sand Point and Matapeake. The motor ship Gow Emerson C. Harrington 2d will augment Sands Point Matapeake service, operating Fridays and Sundays from June 16 to September 11, causing suspension of Claiborne Romancoke service on those days. the Dennis Nice and Conor will maintain hull service from 5 AM to 11 PM, with the B Frank Sherman available on peak Fridays and Sundays. The Harrington also serves during the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends to meet high traffic demand.

Chesapeake Buy Sand Point Matapeake State Roads Commission Emerson C. Harrington 2d Claiborne Ramancoke Sands Point Harrington Conor tolAM Frank Sherman Sherman olume Romancoke

Commercial Plates May Be Purchased

Applications for 1950 1951 license plates for all classes of commercial vehicles have now been mailed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Plates are on sale and may be displayed on and after April 15. If you did not receive your application due to address change, notify in writing with full name, new and old addresses, plate number and title number.

Department of Motor Vehicles Arthur H Brice tne Baltimore City

Junior Auxiliary Plans Silver Tea in Denton

The Denton Chapter of the Junior Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital Fas ton held a meeting at Mrs J Carlton Mandrell home with co hosts Mrs J Owen Knotts and Mrs John W Lovan. Plan announced for the annual Silver Tea on April 29 chairmen listed and public invited. Also broom sales fundraiser announced and rental details offered by Mrs Robert W Downes Jr contact. A Cooks Tour of the Eastern Shore remains a best seller available via Mrs Elias W Nuttle.

Tha .tlular Denton Memorial Hospital Faston J Carlton Mandrell J. Owen Knotts John W Lovan Ir ds VMirs Philip Bo Nuttle Mis J Owen Knott Filla Carter C P Merrick Jr Robert W Downes Jr sou Elias W Nuttle

Tri County Scouters Dinner Names District Leaders

About 160 Scouters from Talbot Queen Annes and Caroline Counties attended the Tri County District annual meeting at Easton Fire House on March 29. Horace M Morgan was elected district chairman succeeding Layman J Redden. Co Chairs were Herbert Goldstein James C Latham Linden Duffs from the three counties. Merit Awards were given to Cassin Skinner Orville E Bob Roberts and Herbert Goldstein. Walter H Barnes acted as toastmaster and Robert D Smith spoke on Scouting for All.

Talbot Queen Anne’s Caroline counties Tri-County Easton Horace M. Morgan Queen Anne's J. Redden Denton Herbert Goldstein Centreville James C. Latham Talbot Counts Linden Duffs Greensboro Caroline Counts Redden Cass L Skinner Orville E {Bob} Roberts Walter H. Barnes Talbot County Robert D. Smith Del-Mar-Va Bus Scouts of America Smith Caroline Federalsburg Preston First Methodist Church Rotary Club aston lions Club Trappe Calvary Methodist Church Ebenezer Methodist Church Trinity Methodist Church B.P.O. Elks Lodge Lions Club Oxford Barnes R. S. Brown Frank Gunther

Denton Bookmobile Itinerary and Denton Ball Club Plans

The Denton Bookmobile schedule lists April 1 to 14 stops in Harmony, Preston, Denton, Federalsburg, and more with designated in charge by Miss Tasior and others. The Denton Ball Club, March 30 meeting names Russ Orme as manager and Harm Harrison and Cy Cole as assistants for 1950, outlining Tri-County League play and season-ticket details for 12 home games at $5.00 plus bleacher improvements and public toilets.

Caroline County Apriuth Harmony Coss Preston Elouse AL Choptank Grocers Bethlehem Tasior Hickel Air Huchel charee Denton Burrssille Stafford Denton Court House Lions Clubs Armor Court House Jack Logan Denton Auction Whiliston Federalsburg Woman's Club American Corner Warrens Taslor N. Irwin Greensboro American Goldsboro Henderson Postoffice Marydel Bridgetown Thomas Taylor Bessie Spafford Hillsboro Ridgely Hobbs Andersontown Concord Church House Smithville H. Nuttle Denton Baseball Club Russ Orme Harm Harrison Cy Cole Jacok Loean Arthur Melvin Mac Bye Raymond Sutton Doc Baker Harlan Blades Ridgely St Michaels Hullsboro-Queen Anne Neavitt Hartock Denton Club

Meeting Postponed by Denton Community Club

The regular meeting of the Denton Community Club, scheduled for Friday April 7, is postponed to Friday April 14 due to Good Friday.

Denton Community Club

Massive Wilmington Fire Causes 750000 In Damage

A weekend blaze in Wilmington caused 750000 in damage to six businesses and at least 16 homes near Front and Madison. One person died and 15 were injured as power and gas services strained to restore amid smoke and crowding. emergency crews and Red Cross provided shelter for residents.

Front Madison Streets Wilmington Katherine Baccatta West Second Street Delaware Chapter American Red Cross George C Morgan Wilmington Bureau of Fire Wilmington Sash and Door Company Franklin J. Murphex Feed Company Lincoln Hatchery West Front Street lumber company Second Street

Del-Mar-Va Spelling Bee contestants named

Federalsburg School hosted a Caroline County spelling bee on March 31 with 12 entrants from area schools. Winners Pats Lister Alma Frase and Janis Taylor will represent Caroline County at the April 28 county contest in Salisbury and potentially the National Bee in Washington DC. The public is invited to attend the Del-Mar-Va contest at Wicomico High School in Salisbury.

Federalsburg Caroline County Salisbury Marsland Delaware Virginia Washington, D. C Nelson Moore Suzanne Pritchard Pats, Lister Ridgely Saith Ann Medford Lena Clendanie Henderson Yowell Jean Lane Margaret Ann Wooters Denton Mary Jane Laxton Janet McMahan Eleanor Perry Preston Jovanne Hallowell Janis Taylor Janette National Committee

Sunrise Service at Garland Lake Easter Morning

The Sunrise Service at Garland Lake will start at 6:00 AM with Rev. Walter Donaway of Hillsboro Queen Anne Methodist Church as speaker. Rev. John E. French will conduct the service, Rev. Thomas J. Turkington will lead songs, and Mrs. Walter B. Palmer will be organist. the event is sponsored by Carroll County Methodist Youth Fellowship and open to the public.

Walter Donaway Hillsboro-Queen Anne

Cancer drive sets $1,800 goal in Caroline County

Mrs. William F Wolf of Denton chairs the Caroline County cancer control campaign with a goal of 1800. Officers include Charles V. Moore treasurer Tasloe Lewis and Dr. Charles Stonesifer medical advisor. Sub chairmen cover many towns and Denton solicitors list numerous volunteers. Volunteers also sewed cancer dresses for public health service. Last year Caroline County raised 2600 for research education detection centers and patient care.

William F Wolf Denton Caroline County Charlies V. Moore Tasloe Lewis Clarence J. Kern Charles Stonesifer Mary Hobbs Wolf Roger Ringgold, Jr Ridgetd Irvin Brumbaugh Greensboro John W. Sylvester Goldsboro Mary Roden Henderson Helen Brannock Marydel Herbert Ellwanger Purnell Dean Burrsville Paul Sharp Hobbs Dallas Neal Andersontown Concord Richard Wilson Williston Edward Pierce Federalsburg Howard Harris Preston F. D. Clopper Hillsboro D. O George J. H. Johnson C C. Merriken E. T. Orme Betty Jo Orme Everett Townsend T. C Crouse Kirkman Short W. Nuttle Lt. Redden T. C. Long G. C. Crouse T. C Fleetwood Witliam Knox Mervin Pentz Carlton Mandrell Madge Jump Roxanna Detwiler W G. Tower William Taylor William Fleetwood E. C. Vandegrift J. C. George Jay Kitchen G. W. Clendaniel John Hammond public health service

Firemen's Supper for Denton Volunteer Fire Co.

The Denton Voluntary Fire Co. Inc. will host a supper and theatre party on April 19 at the Denton Armory. Serving from 5 to 8 p m, chicken and ham will headline a varied menu. A supper ticket stub admits the bearer to a double feature at the Dentonia Theatre, urging all to attend in support of the Volunteers.

Denton Volunteer Fire Co., Inc Denton Armory Dentonia Theatre Tyes

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