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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1959

Page

4

VA urges timely forms to avoid overpayments

Veterans in school, on the job, or in farm training must file monthly certifications and attendance reports. Some service connected vets receive overpayments due to failing to report changes in marital status or dependents. Prompt reports of divorce remarriage or death are advised. Overpayments occur when information is incomplete or inaccurate, the Baltimore VA Regional Manager states, which can hardship veterans and families.

V. A R. T. Brown Baltimore VA American Legion U. S J. Edward Walter Cambridge Legion U.S. A Mr. Walter Berlin Walter Legion National Congress

Rathmann Wins 100-Miler At Daytona Speedway

Jim Rathmann captured the USAC 100 mile championship at Daytona International Speedway with a world record speed of 170.261 mph and won 50 mile formula libre, earning about $9,000. The event featured a dramatic spin by Rodger Ward and ended with Rathmann leading most of both races.

Rathmann Daytona Speedway Jim Rathmann Daytona International Speedway Simoniz Lindsey Hopkins Atlanta Miami Monza Italy Rodger Ward Los Angeles Jim Ward

High speed Daytona race notes and crash incidents

In a 100 mile race at Daytona Beach Tony Bettenhausen and Eddie Sachs faulted with mechanical failures while Len Sutton and Amick faced oil and valve issues. Amick led fastest qualifying at 176.887 mph and crashed during the race as Rathmann pursued a high speed run. The USAC FIA Sports Car 560.07 mile event concluded with Mieres von Dory and several others among the top finishers.

Dempsey Wilson Hawthorne Calif Rathmann Simoniz Tony Bettenhausen Art Lathrop Racing Associates Eddie Sachs Center Valley Len Sutton Portland Ore Amick Robert Mieres Antonio von Dory Buenos Aires Bob Said New York Ari Bunker Kansas City Kan Paul O'Shea Rye N. Y August Pabst Milwaukee Loyal Katskee Omaha Neb Fireball Roberts Daytona Beach Ralph Moody Charlotte Dick Rathmann

Deaths continued noting Gill family ties and services

The obituary continues listing Mrs. Edwin Gill of Dover, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were held Thursday afternoon at Rawlings Funeral Home in Greensboro with interment in Greensboro Cemetery.

Edwin Gill Dover Rawlings Greensboro Greensboro Cemetery

Private services held for R Luther Kerslake 41

Private services for R Luther Kerslake 41 were held at the family's convenience with Rev Joseph B Dickerson officiating. Interment was private. He died Thursday at his Wilmington home where he lived with his parents Walter G and Elsie G Kerslake. He is survived by two brothers Walter G Jr of Denton and Harold H of Wilmington.

R. Luther Kerslake Joseph B. Dickerson McCabe Memorial Methodist Church Kerslake Wilmington Walter G Elsie G. Kerslake Walter G. Kerslake Denton Harold H. Kerslake

Sister of West Chester Woman Named Ferdinand

Mrs. Joseph B. Ferdinand of West Chester Pennsylvania is identified as the sister in a local obituary style notice, noting family connection and residence.

Joseph B. Ferdinand West Chester, Pa

Death Notice for Galen R. Whisler in Collinsville VA

Galen R. Whisler, 62, died on Monday of last week in Collinsville Virginia. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at Shockley Funeral Home. He is survived by his widow, two daughters Eileen of home and Mrs. Claude Shockley of Collinsville, a son Arthur of Denton, two grandchildren, two sisters Mrs. Furman Replogle of Silver Spring and Mrs. S. H. Krabill of Denton, and one brother George of Wilmington Delaware. He resided in Denton for years and worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. for many years.

Galen R. Whisler Collinsville Shockley Eileen Claude Shockley Arthur Denton Furman Replogle Silver Spring S. H. Krabill George Wilmington Del Whisler Pennsylvania Railroad Co

John B Medford 86 longtime Henderson miller dies

John B Medford 86 a miller near Henderson for 63 years died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital Easton He was the son of William and Jane Wyatt Medford and survived by two sons Roy and James both of Henderson a sister Mrs Fannie Temple Newport Del nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren Services are set for today Friday at 2 pm at Rawlings Funeral Home Greensboro with interment in Greensboro Cemetery

John B. Medford Miller Henderson Memorial Hospital Easton William Jane Wyatt Medford Roy James Medford Fannie Temple Newport Del Rawlings Greensboro

Remembering Sarah Lynn Bishop Died at Kent General Hospital

Sarah Lynn Bishop seven year old daughter of Edgar and Mae Breeding Bishop died Thursday night at Kent General Hospital Dover Funeral held at Rawlings Funeral Home Greensboro on Sunday afternoon She is survived by four sisters Virginia Joan Janice and Diane and a brother Richard at home

Sarah Lynn Bishop Edgar and Mae Breeding Bishop Kent General Hospital Dover Rawlings Greensboro Virginia Joan Janice Diane Richard

Death of Pay Raise Irks Maryland School Superintendents

The State Department of Education and Governor Tawes advisers oppose a pay raise proposal. Superintendents pledge to press for vital education reform and adequate teacher salaries to ensure a quality education for all Maryland children.

State Department of Education Tawes General Assembly Maryland

State Plans to Expand Economy and School Facilities

A call for cooperative effort to expand the state economy and provide adequate building facilities for a growing school population. The message emphasizes developing human resources as a core democratic value and invites support from citizens and organizations.

Read Label When Buying Grass Seed For Lawns

Joe Newcomer of the University of Maryland Extension stresses reading the seed label to know contents and test data. Labels show seed type, proportions, germination, and test date. choose mixtures with 75 percent or more fine permanent grasses like Kentucky Bluegrass and Bentgrass, avoid coarse types. Late August to early September is best for seeding, with February–March early spring plantings possible.

Joe Newcomer University of Maryland Extension Agronomist Kentucky

Lewis Motors Gets Rambler Agency Here

The American Motor Sales Corporation announced Lewis Motor Co. of Denton as Rambler dealers for the area John Wood Logan and L Tayloe Lewis owners said O E Roberts will serve as Rambler sales representative Roberts a Denton resident and former insurance salesman

American Motor Sales Corporation Lewis Motor Co Denton John Wood Logan L. Tayloe Lewis O. E. Roberts Rambler Roberts

Local dealer invites public to view new Rambler models

The management of the Lewis Motor Co on 6th Street invites the public to inspect Rambler models now on the floor. A full line of parts and complete service will be offered. The dealership remains Chrysler Plymouth agents, with Mike Pursley as sales manager for that line. Harold Allfather is general manager. other staff include mechanics Corey Brown and Dawson Fearins, and sales reps Roland Fountain and Ira Smith.

Iocal 6Th Street Chrysler-Plymouth Mike Pursley Lewis Motor Co Bullock & White Harold Allfather Corey Brown Dawson Fearins Roland Fountain Ira Smith

Willing Workers Club Met April 1st At High School

The Denton Willing Workers Club met on April 1 at Caroline High School. Members are finishing skirts and blouses with plans for a new unit Lets Cook Breakfast. Caroline Thomas and Cheryl Dorman served refreshments. next meeting April 15 and Demonstration Day April 11 at the Church of the Brethren.

Denton Willing Workers Club Caroline High School Caroline Thomas Cheryl Dorman Church of the Brethren Denton

Best Baseball Coverage In Baltimore News Post

The Baltimore News Post and Sunday American offer extensive baseball coverage opening with the season on April 9. Led by Steadman, editor Al Costello and Stever O Neill, the paper promises penetrating reporting and in depth features on the national sport.

News-Post Baltimore News-Post & Sunday American Steadman al Costello Stever'Neill

Card of Thanks to Memorial Hospital well wishers

Mrs. Harvey M. Collins expresses sincere appreciation to all who sent cards flowers gifts visited and sent cheery messages during her hospital stay at Memorial Hospital Easton and after returning home.

Memorial Hospital Easton Harvey M. Collins

Denton Journal Readers Urged to Subscribe for Better Living

The notice encourages readers in Denton to subscribe to The Journal as a way to discover guidance and ideas for improving their living situations. It frames the subscription as a step toward a better community and lifestyle.

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