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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1961
Page
5
In a varsity track card from Monday April 17 NC High School Preston lost to North Caroline High School 4-1 while NCELS topped North Dorchester 12-1 in a double feature.
Kart races held every Sunday at 2 p.m. at Nanticoke Kart Klub on Route 13 Seaford. A trophy race is set for April 30 at 1 p.m. with 60 or more entries expected and free admission.
The World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is scheduled for May 28 with a lead in week of events. Activities begin May 16, featuring two 100 mile Grand National races on May 21, a Manufactur er's race on May 20, and a 100 mile Modified Sportsman race on May 27.
The American Power Boat Association and the United States Coast Guard have approved the Denton race set for May 13 and 14. It is expected to be the Easts largest ultralight water event with eight 25 mile races plus other water attractions and an evening social featuring Desmarvelous Chicken and boat rides for guests.
Airway Lanes Warwick RI hosts the 31st NDRC event with top scores: Airway Major 2083 in Men's Championship, Coppola Ford 1876 in Women's Championship, Churchmen Beltsville 1935 in Men's Regular Booster, Knight's Club No 3 1812 in Men's B Booster, Palmieri Plumbing 1578 in Women's B Booster. Branford Bowling Center 1695 in Women's Regular Booster. Mildred Ratcliffe leads Women's Singles with 435 and Robert Kemp Hampstead tops John Dennis Men's Singles with 728. Auto Electric Hagerstown 1979 second in Men's Championship. Cloverdale Dairy Baltimore rises to 1862 in Women's Championship. Weekend totals show 668 teams, 593 doubles, 1138 singles.
Duckpin bowling results from Caroline Bowling Lanes through weekend 4 15 show multiple leagues led by teams such as Thunderbirds Pops Five and Night Owls with high games by Hignutt Frampton and Shaffer. Standings include Lucky Strike Left Overs and Jokers amid weekly matches and weekend totals across leagues including Tuesday Tuesday Night and Monday Mixed.
At 1 pm on Saturday April 15 the Orioles defeated Marjorie Queen Bees 11 to 7 while Pop's Five beat Blue Jays 22 to 16 and Wrens toppled Robins 8 to 5. In Little League Blow-Outs won 21 to 16 over Hot Rods and Hot Shots won 7 to 6 against Rockettes while Jets beat Comets 27 to 13. Novice League saw Gutter Gang prevail 27 to 15 over Pin Busters with Duckers 14 Alley Boys 4.
Local standings show Tom's Tavern 65 but Hurlock Home 28. Breyer's Ice Cream 53 over Wyatt Jewelers 40 and Nuttle Lumber 53 over Kerslake Insurance 40. Long Shots 51 defeating H E French and Sons 39. Denton Fire Co 38 over Fox Canning 32. State Police 33 over 60 and Mike Stafford 31 over 62. Results Newspaperrk RpHhr.
Tom's Tavern clinched the league pennant as they outpaced rivals. Carlton Todd led with a 586 series while Eddie Gordon starred in a 241 game for Fox Canning at Chesapeake Lanes Easton, confirming their strong hold on first place.
The article urges bowlers to join national bodies and enter numerous tournaments for trophies and prize money. It notes adults compete under the National Duck Pin Bowling Congress and juniors under the American Junior Bowling Congress, with many events nationwide. Members gain eligibility for awards and recognition.
Hickman notes a Charge-wide service will be presented at Union Church Burrsville by their Senior MYF next Sunday evening. Also reported are Sunday guest visits from Southern Park Md to Wade Isner, and multiple social visits sharing meals and hospitality among local families including Parker Breeding Porter Curie Noble and Banning families with various relatives and friends.
Burrsville residents welcomed Mr and Mrs Harvey Clark to the village. Visits included Mrs Owen Dixon and daughter Jean with Mrs Paul Butler, and guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Blades near Denton. Jimmy Stafford bought a Plymouth and James Larimore a Chrysler. Pat Bennington is hospitalized in Easton for recovery. Church groups held WSCS meals and dinners at Union Church and Community House. Reverend Stone spoke at a Charge wide MYF Workshop in Union Church. John Stallman of Harrisburg called on friends. R H Stafford Jr and Harold Myers attended a New Idea Machine Co meeting in Smyrna. WSCS served the Monthly Rarit an Club dinner.
The Baltimore Sunday American supplements the April 23 American Weekly with a feature titled Be Yourself. It invites readers to assess their faults talents and goals through a self analysis exercise designed to gauge personal worth.
It may be imagination yet the observation suggests that girls with more appealing figures prefer seaside holidays. The remark hints at social perceptions of body image influencing leisure choices during vacations.
The text argues that Christ’s birth and ministry changed the world and that individuals, including the reader, can influence society through faith and actions. It cites historical figures to illustrate lasting impact, urges personal contribution toward the kingdom of God, and promises abundant life through faith and doing good.
Advertisement notes immediate delivery of seasoned slab wood man’s sand cement gravel road gravel fill dirt and top soil. Contact G Emory Gottwall in Denton at phone 770 for orders.
Notice that The Orphans Court for Caroline County Maryland has granted letters of Administration on the estate of A Gertrude Cannon late of Caroline County deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers authenticated by October 21 1961 to avoid being excluded from estate benefits. Prompt settlement required. Given April 18 1961. K Thomas Everngam Administrator. True Copy Carlton V West Register of Wills. 4 21 31.
Layman J Redden attorney advertises creditors notice for Howard J Core ran estate in Caroline County Maryland. Real property on Route 404 near Denton Hillsboro with description from plat by J Malcolm Bye, eastern half of land in deed from Josef Schneider to J Chester Contractors Inc. Improvements include a five room one story dwelling. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance upon ratification. or all cash at purchaser option. Taxes adjusted to settlement. title papers and stamps paid by purchaser. True Copy. Carlton V West Register of Wills. 4-21-31 William E Andrew auctioneer newspaper.
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