Unity Club notes spring luncheon and display plans
Unity Club met at Mrs. George Lowe's home for a 12:30 luncheon on Wednesday April 18. The program featured a demonstration on home colors by Mrs. George Shaffer Jr, with samples of rugs wallpaper drapes and pictures. The group planned a window display for National Home Demonstration Week May 18 and discussed attending the Short Course Club luncheon May 1. Thirteen members will attend and 22 were present with Mrs Walter Fountain presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Club
George Lowe
Maryland
Earl Crouse
J. A. Leese
George Shaffer Jr
Roy Adams
C. C. Merriken
Gertrude Gronbech
Winiarz
Dorothy Emerson
Walter Fountain
Homemakers Executive Committee Met Last Week
The Caroline County Council of Homemakers Clubs executive committee met to plan activities for the first week in May. Chairman of Health and Safety Mrs. Kenneth Pritchard of Ridgely will move in June, with a replacement to be chosen. Mrs. Robert Stanton of Preston nominated for District Director of the State Council. The district contains Kent, Queen Anne’s, Talbot, and Caroline counties, with Stanton serving as County President until September’s annual meeting. County officers include Vice-President Mrs. George Chendaniel of Denton, Secretary Mrs. Frank D. Zeigler Jr. of Denton, and Treasurer Mrs. Leon Schmick of Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Council of Homemakers Clubs
Kenneth Pritchard
Ridgely
Health and Safety Committee
Robert Stanton
Preston
State Council
Kent
Queen Anne's
Talbot
Caroline
Stanton
Caroline County
Social Security Help After Spouse's Death
A reader asks how to obtain a deceased spouse's Social Security number for survivor benefits. The answer: contact your local Social Security office or its representative for assistance at your earliest convenience.
Public sale of valuable household goods in Denton
At the late home of Mrs. B. H. Johnson on Fifth avenue in Denton, starting 10 a m rain or shine. Hepplewhite dining room suite. three bedroom suites. rugs. piano. sewing machine. ice fridge. stove. kitchen cabinet. utensils. glassware. books. lamps. tables. china. oil lamps. iron wares. and more. Cash on day of sale. removal after settlement. Auctioneers Benjamin F Johnson William E Andrew Louis Andrew. Clerks Oron F Smith Benjamin F Johnson Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Johnson
Fifth Avenue
Denton
Hepplewhite
Axminster
Lohmer
Singer
Bears Public Drainage Association hearing notice
Notice of petition by H K Shults Charles Jones John J Horvath and others to Caroline County Maryland Commissioners seeking appointment of a Board of Drainage Viewers to lay out a tax ditch named Bears Public Drainage Association for draining lowlands in First Election District. Hearing set May 29 1956 at 1 30 p m in Denton Court House office to hear objections to report by Kusmaul Boutin and Given and to return for correction or approval. By order John W Eveland President. Attest Rachel Collison Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Shults
Charles Jones
John J. Horvath
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Theodore Kusmaul
Fred Boutin
W. C. Given
Board of Drainage
Board of County Commissioners
Maryland
Frank Kopen
John Allfather
John A. Fuchs
Stephen Wood
M. Emitt Potts
Edward D. Sparks
Charles T. Dean
Board of Drainage Viewers
Instructions For Voting Machines In Maryland Special
Attorney General C Ferdinand Sybert outlines voter guidance for Maryland polling places under Article 33 215. A working model and diagrams aid familiarity with machine setup. Voters must vote quickly, turn levers for selections, and leave levers down after voting then switch the red dial to left to cast the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iherewith
Denton Town Election Rules and Candidate Notice
Denton Maryland sets election day 12 to 6 pm at Fire House for one commissioner. Voters must reside in town and be 25 plus taxes of 1000 dollars. Judges named as Oron Smith Ormond Andrew and Ann Slaughter. Voting machine instructions included with oath assistance provision and attorney general notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Caroline County
Maryland
Oron E F. Smith
Ormond L. Andrew
Ann Slaughter
Caroline Home and Auto Supply
Caroline County 4 H Girls Council Meeting
Eighteen girls and leaders attended the spring 4 H Girls Council meeting in the Home Demonstration Agent Office. President Ellen Wheedleton led. Reports covered Rural Life Sunday May 6 and camp plans for June 18 22 at Camp Mardela with May 1 deposits. Future events listed include Timonium State Fair and Achievement Days July 19 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Wheedleton
Jane Lister
Ridgely
Timonium
Sandra Coulbourne
Preston Twiggs
Nancy Rice
Caroline High School
Nancy
Caroline County
Camp Mardela
Brethren Church
Farm Bureau Planning Group 2 Met April 18
Farm Bureau Planning Group 2 met at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Zeigler Sr on Tuesday evening April 18. The meeting featured a Social Security discussion led by Mr Frank Zeigler and a presentation by Mr Jerry Fletcher with flood area photos from California showing wiped riverbed houses. Fletcher explained restoration costs and the work of the Red Cross. President Robert Dulin presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Frank Zeigler
Jerry Fletcher
California
Red Cross
Fletcher
Robert Dulin
Tuckahoe Public Drainage Association plan to drain lowlands
Frank Kopen and other viewers meet at 2 30 p m to lay out a tax ditch titled the Tuckahoe Public Drainage Association in Caroline County Maryland Sixth Election District The Board of Drainage Viewers Stephen Wood M Emitt Potts Edward D Sparks and Charles T Dean will review return for correction or approve and confirm the report.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homemakers
Benjamin F. Johnson
William E. Andrew
Louis Andrew
Oron F. Smith
Benjamin F. Johnson, Jr
John W. Eveland
Rachel Collison
C. Ferdinand Sybert
IFIED
Eden Hall
Henderson
Greensboro
Federalsburg
First Precinct
Hillsboro
Second Precinct
Cohee'’S
West Denton
G. Emory Gottwall
F. D. Zeigler, Sr
Eva Ritchey Fletcher
Greensboro Road
Town
Commissioners of
G. D. Crouse
James M. Clarke
Sec’y
Alton Messer's
Wingate Neal
United States
Bowens Office Equipment Co
Dover St
Oscar L. Lord, SR
J. Carlton Mandrell
Joseph M. Eaton
Marvin H. Smith
Paul S. van Dyke
R. Lee Butler
Double Hills
Clarence Voshell
Breeding & Nichols
A. P. Martin
Noble Motor Co
Easton 245
P. O
Florence
S. C
Whiteoaks 4211
Jones
Marydel
Del 11
R. Harrison
Denton Journal
Journal
Will’s Sporting Goods
Franklin St
Denon
Adams & Wright
Market St
Second Street
Gay Street
Mary S. Bauman
U. S
Farm Bureau Planning Group 2
Frederick
Ridgeville
Office of the Supervisors of Elections
Anderson Lumber Company
Easton
Caroline Home & Auto Supply
Alton Wing
Cordova
W Nationwide Distributing Service
East
Putnam Avenue
Greenwich
Connecticut
Adams & Wright Hardware Co
Ior
Merriken
Call Denton
Merriken Heirs
Clarke
E. W. Breeding
Denton, Md
Phon
Kate
George W. Butler
Bridge
State of
Peninsula Real Estate
WSCS
Ames Church
Hobbs
Wse
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