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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1946

Page

14

Readers urge fair races in Maryland nominee fight

A Caroline County reader denounces the State Central Committee for endorsing Governor O Connor for the party senatorial nomination. The letter argues such action deprives Radcliffe and other candidates of a fair field, urges voters to choose freely, and criticizes the committee for backing one candidate before the primary and nominating process conclude. The writer contends the voters and counties should decide, not party officials.

Caroline County State Central Committee O’conor Radcliffe State General Committee Maryland New State Central Committee

Wall Damage From Two Accidents At Queen Anne Curve

Several recent accidents at the curve below the post office heavily damaged the wall on the James Moore property along the highway. A truck first tore out a section of wall, then a car crashed the curve days later, rebounded, damaged another wall section, and struck property on the opposite side before fleeing. Mr and Mrs Moore spend winters in Baltimore. Community Club met April 2 at the fire house with a playlet featuring Mrs Robert Loss Jr Mrs Horace Morgan Mrs Joseph Rice Mrs Harry Gibson Mrs Harry Robinson and Mac Gibson plus a sketch by Mrs Gibson and Mrs Morgan. Refreshments were served by April chair Mrs Horace Morgan and helpers. The high school on Broad Street will be sold at public auction this coming Saturday in front of the building. several parties are reportedly interested. The Hillsboro Queen Anne Church W S C S met Wednesday afternoon with hostess Mrs Howard Flowers. May

James Moore Oscar Briscoe J. A. Gibson Broad Street Hillsboro-Queen Anne Howard Flowers

Community Meeting Hosts and Local Visits

A Hillsboro meeting will take place at the community house with co hosts Mrs Mary Rowe and Mrs Susan Thompson. Miss Dolly Chaires of Easton spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs John W Chaires. Miss Patricia Moore is confined at home with an injured ankle and friends hope for a quick recovery. Nearby guests included Mr and Mrs Ernest Buckle and Mr and Mrs Gaston Buckle visiting Mr and Mrs Walter Covington. Mrs Bernard Sparks was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Joseph White in Denton Friday. Eleanor Flowers of Baltimore spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Howard P Flowers. Baltimore’s M F Garrigues visited Mrs Bernard Sparks in Queen Anne and Mrs J T Moore and Mrs Christian Holsinger in Ridgely. Mrs Bernard Sparks joined Mr and Mrs Joseph White and their sons from Denton at Trappe to visit Rev and Mrs John White family. Mrs Welch of Church Hill spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Oscar Briscoe.

Hillsboro Mary Rowe Susan Thompson Dolly Chaires Easton John W. Chaires Patricia Moore Ernest Buckle Gaston Buckle Walter Covington Bernard Sparks Joseph White Denton Eleanor Flowers Baltimore Howard P. Flowers M. F. Garrigues Queen Anne J. T. Moore Christian Holsinger Ridgely W. R. Gardner Barbara Gardner Greensboro Walter Fountain Jr Seaford Del Charles Boyle Frank Boyle Martin Pusey Fred McCabe Anna Chance Florence Truitt Howard Perry

Moore Family Homecoming And Community Club Meeting

A Denton Maryland home on Wednesday hosted Capt. Robert J. Moore’s homecoming after two and a half years overseas. Family members included elder son Charles V. Moore and wife, Milson C. Raver and family, plus Captain Moore and his wife. Guests included Eugene W. Pruitt and Dr. Wm. G. Carr in support of teachers associations across Caroline, Talbot, and Dorchester counties. Dr. Dean Roberts of Baltimore will address the Denton Community Club next Wednesday April 17 on The Presidents Health Program For and Against.

J. Virgil Moore Robert J. Moore Charles V. Moore Denton Milson C. Raver Carroll James Westminster Captain Moore Baltimore

Community Notes Highlight Visits and Engagements

A sequence of social updates from near Greensboro and Denton Delaware, detailing visits by Gardner and Fountain families, a turkey dinner birthday event for Mrs Perry and Mrs Truitt, the arrival of Mr and Mrs Warner Naudain to Denton, and multiple greetings among local residents. It also notes Harriett Blazejak engagement to Howard Sharp, the Williston Homemakers Club gathering on April 17, and various residents traveling or hosting events in Baltimore New York and Washington.

Democratic Candidate for State's Attorney Announces Bid

The applicant, admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1984 at age 22, states decades of practice, Democrat registration, and residency in Denton with wife and two children. He served five years in the Army National Guard, reaching Lieutenant Colonel, and seeks Democratic nomination at the June 24 primary.

Maryland Caroline County Denton Caroline County National Guard Company

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