Little League Opening Scheduled For May 10
The 1958 Little League opener is set for Saturday May 10 at Lions Memorial Park. A 12 30 parade will end at the park where ceremonies begin. A W Reddish Denton Little League president will preside followed by invocation by Rev Joseph James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little League
Lions Memorial Park
A. W. Reddish
Little League Association of Denton
Joseph James
Christ P. E. Church
Boy Scout Troop 165
Emil Myers
Greensboro
Earl Roberts
Mayo
Denton
Harold C. Towers
J. Frank Baker
Homerun Baker
Trappe
The
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Lions Club
Rotary Club
Denton Optometrist Made Life Member of AOF
Dr. Alton G. Billmeier of Denton received life membership from the American Optometric Foundation, cited for leadership. Practicing since 1939 after Penn State College of Optometry and Michigan preoptometry studies, he has led Rotary, church and Masonic activities and held roles in AOA and related groups. He is married to Elsie Wright with daughters Dottie and Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton G. Bellmeier
Denton
American Optometric Foundation
Wm. C. Ezell
Spartanburg
S. C
Billmeier
Pennsylvania State College of Optometry
University of Michigan
Omega Delta Fraternity
Rotary Club
First Methodist Church
Temple Lodge
American Academy of Optometry
AOA
MD. CA
OEP
Elsie Wright
Dottie
Ann
Caroline School Sets Early Close and Graduation Dates
Superintendent Wilbur S. Hoppengardner announces Friday June 13 as all schools closing day with classes 9 12 05 a m on June 11 12 and closing activities and report cards June 13 Graduations in the county scheduled for Monday June 9 at 7 30 p m EDST Diplomas will be distributed by board representatives in various towns Baccalaureate services planned in schools or local churches Seniors last day is Friday June 6 Local schools will announce all closing activities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur S. Hoppengardner
Board of Education
Greg 8Ns
Civil Defense Meeting At First Church On May 22
The Caroline County Health Association sponsors a Civil Defense meeting on Thursday May 22 at 7 30 p m in Fellowship Hall of First Methodist Church. Maryland Civil Defense Agency representatives from Pikesville will discuss emergencies and preparedness. Mrs H Earle Smith is president of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Health Association
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
Maryland Civil Defense Agency
Pikesville
H. Earle Smith
Barn Fire Destroys Cropp Farm Near Denton
A barn on Mr. William Cropp’s farm near Denton burned in an early Thursday morning fire of undetermined origin. The structure and contents including a truck and farming equipment were lost. insurance was incomplete. Denton Volunteer Fire Co. responded quickly, but the fire was well under way on discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cropp
Denton
Denton Volunteer Fire Co
Denton Boat Races Draw Large Crowd To Witness Competition
Denton hosted outboard races at Banks My Sin and Denton Bridge drawing a large crowd. Participants included AA Runabout pilots Earl Ivins Bill Johnson Wayne Ivins and promoters Denton Volunteer Fire Co. Trophy donors and many boats namely EU Runabout William Franklin Poopdeck Pappy Karl Kiff 145E ID Stock Hydro Bruce Waller Little Maggie Danny Rayne Delmarva Kid Tom Banks My Sin B Stock Hydro Shorty Lauer Broad Bill Sonny Larson Baby Doll CU Runabout Denny Rayne Delmarva Kid Tom Reeser C Stock Hydro Tom Banks Bruce Berman Wild Coral Bob Parker Ful O Pep BU Runabout Wilford Larson Bee Zee Shorty Lauer Blue Bill George Kolego DU Runabout Banks My Sin Dick Banks A Steel Hydro Al Wright E Harrington Dianne JU Runabout D Van Russum Sandy M Wage maker Reeny Too J Dickerson Little Monster Free For All Butch Waller Shorty Lauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
My Sin
Dick Banks
Denton Bridge
Earl Ivins
Bill Johnson
Wayne
Shorty Lauer
Broad Bill
Sonny Larson
Baby Doll
Denny Rayne
Delmarva
Tom
Hydro al Wright
E. Harrington
Dianne
D. van Russum
Sandy
M. Wagemaker
Reeny Too
J. Dickerson
Little Monster
Mental Hygiene Clinic Open House To Be May 1
The Talbot and Caroline County Associations for Mental Health announce an open meeting of the Clinic Advisory Committee on Thursday May 1 at 3 p m in the Easton Memorial Hospital Clinic Headquarters. Open House runs April 27 to May 3 during Mental Health Week to acquaint potential users with the Clinic. The film Child Behind the Wall will be shown. Dr Elizabeth Winiarz director and staff will answer questions. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot and
Caroline County
Easton Memorial Hospital
Elizabeth Winiarz
Philip Powers
Sal Cammarata
Lucie Muller
Talbot-Caroline
Caroline High Chess Team Defeats St Michaels 12 to 8
Caroline High School edged St Michaels High in a 20 board chess match by 12 to 8 as Dutton, Spidle, Osinski, Parsons and others secured wins or draws. The result followed a close contest with several games decided late. Daylight Saving Time begins April 27, 1958 at 2 AM per Denton Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High
St. Michaels High
Caroline
St. Michaels
Dutton d. Shannahan
Spidle d. Smith
J. Osinski
D. Lee
Fegan
R. Osinski
Cohec
Baltimore
Denton
Greensboro PTA Holds Last Meeting of April 14
The Greensboro PTA wrapped up its 1957 58 term with a April 14 meeting led by president Daw son Warrington. The junior band conducted by Earl Roberts gave a short concert featuring a trumpet solo by Ray Minner. Officers elected for the next year were Allan Luff of Goldsboro as president, Mrs Wallace Hutson as vice president, Mrs Lloyd Uber as secretary, and Mrs Marvin Pippin as treasurer, to be installed at the first fall meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
PTA
Dawson Warrington
Earl Roberts
Ray Minner
Warrington
Roberts
Allan Luff
Goldsboro
Wallace Hutson
Lloyd Uber
Marvin Pippin
Social Security Rep To Visit Denton Fire House
Mr. Robert F. O Regan of the Social Security Administration will attend at the Fire House in Denton next Monday April 28 starting at 10 a m residents may meet him to discuss benefits and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. O'Regan
Social Security Administration
Denton
CHS Picked For Special Study By Science Assn
Caroline High School has been selected for a AAAS study evaluating the traveling science library program. The project compares reading of science and math books with students interest in science careers, using matched control schools and questionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHS
Science Assn
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Caroline High School
Caroline High
Countywide Registration for First Grade Enrollees Apr 30
All parents of children entering first grade in Caroline County schools must register their children on Wednesday April 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. at the attending school. Moving families should register at the school their child will attend. Late registrations accepted only for new movers. Officials say enrollment data needed by June guides next year staffing and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
4-H Spring Cattle Show At Centreville
The ninth Eastern Shore Spring 4-H Cattle Show set for Saturday April 26 at 11 am at Queen Anne's County 4-H Club Park Centreville. About 150 entries from seven counties compete under Maryland Livestock Sanitary Service rules with shipping fever vaccination required ten days before the show. A refreshment stand will be run by Queen Anne's County 4-H Older Youth. participation prizes around $4 with a maximum $5 for creditable entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore
Queen Anne’s County
Centreville
Cecil County
South
Maryland Livestock Sanitary Service
Maryland Senator Redden Appears on Miami TV Program
The Southern Region for Higher Education council meeting in Miami drew Maryland figures Sen Layman J. Redden and Delegate S. Fenton Harris. On Sunday evening Redden joined Speaker Carr and Sen Young on local TV to answer questions, stressing education for all and shared funding through able citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Redden
Miami TV
Legislative Council of the
Southern Region For Higher Education
Venetian Isle Tfotel
Miami
Florida
Maryland
J. Redden
Caroline County
S. Fenton Harris
Frederick County
Carr
House of Representatives
Texas
Sen Young
Oklahoma
Layman J. Redden
Senator Redden
Caroline County TB Association annual report highlights
The Caroline County Tuberculosis Association reports a good year with a 1.6 percent rise in the 1957 Seal Sale totaling 3120.20 dollars. Publicity, a mobile X ray unit, and monthly chest clinics aided case finding while 13 county residents remained in TB hospitals. The group engaged in social services, supported research, re-wired the Tuberculosis Cross, and joined the Caroline County Council of Social Agencies. Plans include expanding mailing lists and a new case finding project. Mrs. Wilbert L. Merriken serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Tuberculosis Association
Maryland Tuberculosis Association
Caroline County Health Department
Court House Square
Denton
Baltimore City Hospital
Federalsburg
Air Hygiene Research
Pine Bluff
Caroline County Health Center
Caroline Council of Social Agencies
Beall
Butler
Miller
Helen Ostwald
National Tuberculosis Association
Maryland
Caroline Tuberculosis Association
Wilbert L. Merriken
Youth Clothing Drive Aims To May 10 In County
Caroline Youth Council sponsors an interdenominational clothing drive through May 10. Wallace Wright says items such as work clothes diapers shoes quilts blankets and sheets are needed. Collections will be stored at several churches including Denton Preston Greensboro Federalsburg Ridgely and Christ Methodist in preparation for a World Service Center shipment to needy areas overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
World Service Center
New Windsor
Dover
Wilmington
Church of the Brethren
Denton
Bethesda Methodist Church
Preston
Wscs Hall
Greensboro
Ridgely Methodist Church
Christ Methodist Church
Federalsburg
Caroline 4-H Public Speaking Contest Held
The Caroline County 4-H Public Speaking Contest was held Wednesday night April 16 at the Denton fire hall. About 110 parents and friends attended. Shirley Cowgill Preston 4-H Club won the girls title with Ruth Ann Brindley as alternate. R Hursey Porter Jr Greensboro won the boys title with Robert Uber as alternate. County winners advance to the District 4-H Public Speaking Contest on May 20 1958 in Chestertown Md. Judges were Mrs Emory Dobson Mrs Richard Garey and Mr C V Layton. The event was led by Miss Aldine M Bullard and Mr L C Reger assisted by the Extension Service. Several juniors showed strong potential for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Denton Fire Hall
Shirley Cowgill
Preston
Chestertown
Emory Dobson
Richard Garey
C. V. Layton
Aldine M. Bullard
L. C. Reger
Extension Service
Nancy Lister
Mary Anne Uber
Judy Thornton
Betty Jean Saathoff
Sandy Anthony
Betty Sue Pinder
Mary Pepper
Rhonda Allen
Mary Lou Wyatt
Dotty Stirn
Robert Stirn
Larry Schrieber
Jimmy Lane
Miss Denton Committee Seeks Sponsors for Festival
The Kiss Denton Committee of the Denton Chamber of Commerce hunts for sponsors and contestants for the Chicken Festival. New entrant Miss Sandra Siefken is sponsored by Caroline Poultry Farms Inc and worked in Easton after graduating Caroline High School. Miss Jane Lister, once sponsored by the Teen-Age Club of Ridgely, withdraws due to age as contestants must be 16 by December 1957 end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiss
Denton
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Miss Denton
Sandra Siefken
Caroline Poultry Farms, Inc
Siefken
Caroline High School
Easton
Jane Lister
Ridgely
Choptank River Boat Club To Hold Boat Show Here
An Outdoor Boat Show will be held at the Choptank River Boat Club Basin in Denton on Sunday, April 27. President Earl C Ivins Jr says demonstrations and exhibits of boat motors, sporting goods and equipment will run from 9 a m throughout the day. The event promises to be worthwhile for the public with admission 50 cents for adults and free for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choptank River Boat Club
Denton
Earl C. Ivins, Jr
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A. G. Billmeier
Caroline School
First Church
Weather Data
James Monroe
Manila Bay
Virginia
Patrick Henry
Wil
Liamsburg
Max Min Raina Ae
Sun
Earl C. Ivins
William Franklin
Poopdeck
Karl Kiff
Bruce Waller
Little Maggie
Stock Hydro
C Stock Hydro
Tom Banks
Bruce Berman
Bob Parker
Wilford Larson
Bee Zee
Blue Bill
George Kolego
DU Runabout
Butch Waller
Greensboro Pta
North Caroline High School
George Goodley
J. F. McDonough
Caroline County TB Association
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