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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1954

Page

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Mental Hygiene Drive To Be Held Here May 2-8

Caroline County Mental Hygiene Society completes plans for a county wide fund campaign May 2 to May 8, led by T Noble Jarrell Jr and district chairmen. The drive, tied to the National Mental Health Fund, aims to raise 2000 with 1500 for the state and 500 for local use. Canvassers visit homes. donors of two dollars or more receive Spotlight magazine. The effort seeks preventive mental health measures and better treatment procedures, continuing on page 4.

Caroline County Mental Hygiene Society T. Noble Jarrell, Jr Goldsboro National Mental Health Fund William F. Halsey Spotlight Mental Hygiene Society of Maryland Mary Scott Jerome Frampton, Jr Federalsburg James Ledman Thomas L. Trice, III Preston Harry Nuttle Denton Clarence Kern Virgil Carter Hillsboro Grover Hastings Dana McClung Greensboro Louise Scotten Harry Heather Marydell Lula Ward John P. Hammond Caroline County

Horsey Seeks Re Nomination For Clerk Of Circuit Court

D Ralph Horsey of Denton files for re nomination on the Democratic ticket for Clerk of the Circuit Court in Caroline County. He has served nearly 12 years, first elected November 1942 and took office December 1942. He is described as an able and conscientious public official.

D. Ralph Horsey Denton Clark Caroline County Horsey

Caroline D H I A Elects Officers Here

Caroline Dairy Herd Improvement Association held its annual meeting on April 22 in Fellowship Hall Denton. Officers elected include Walter B Steward president Thomas J Todd Jr vice president T J Coneely secretary treasurer and directors F D Zeigler Jr Ferdinand Nagel Calvin Lister plus Chris Nagel to the State Board. University extension dairy man J R Schabinger praised D H I A and awarded certificates to several members. In Greensboro town elections William Gray Nolan Hubbard won commissioner seats with votes Gray 81 Schrieber 73 Hubbard 69 Poore 63 Jarvis 48. Outgoing commissioners Denny Taylor and Dr Biggers. Alvin Simpson Sr resigned last month. Lacey Nichols named to replace him.

Caroline Dairy Herd Improvement Association Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church Denton Walter B. Steward Thomas J. Todd, Jr T. J. Coneely F. D. Zeigler, Jr Ferdinand Nagel Calvin Lister Chris Nagel Caroline County J. R. Schabinger University of Maryland D.h.1.a J. H. Ellwanger W. B. Steward R. Calvin Lister Alvin and Joseph Edwards William E. Meredith Greensboro William Gray Nolan Hubbard Robert Schrieber John Jarvis Byron Poore Gray Schrieber Hubbard Poore Jarvis Denny Taylor Dr. Biggers Alvin Simpson Lacey Nichols Nichols Luther Bennett

National Home Demonstration Week Observed May 2 8

Maryland observes National Home Demonstration Week May 2 through May 8 with 18 130 homemakers joining in a statewide educational program run by the University of Maryland Extension Service in cooperation with the U S Department of Agriculture.

Maryland University of Maryland Extension Service U. S. Department of Agriculture Florence Low State Extension Service Baltimore City Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rico

Queen Anne Elects First Officials in Historic Vote

Residents of Queen Anne elected three commissioners Monday for the town’s first such election since incorporation. Irvin L. Crossen won a three year term, L. H. Fleming a two year term, and Horace M. Morgan a one year term. Only 16 qualified voters participated in the fire house vote as future elections will be yearly with one three year post. Temporary commissioners Morgan, Decker, and Moore served before the election.

Queen Anne Irvin L. Crossen L. H. Fleming Horace M. Morgan Mr. Morgan John Decker Allan W. Moore

Del Mar Va Firemen Meeting Centerville May 11 12

The Del Mar Va Firemen’s Association roots its Silver Anniversary Convention in Centreville on May 11 and 12. Parade will close the event at 6 30 p m May 12 with 70 to 75 fire companies bands from three states and the 2nd Army Band leading.

Del-Mar-Va Centreville Del-Mar- Va Fort Meade J. W. Thompson, Jr Pennsylvania Maryland Goodwill Firehouse Centreville Armory Congressman Miller Easton Centreville High School

Training Courses For Girl Scout Leaders Series

Mrs. Richard Garey announces three training courses for Girl Scout leaders assistant leaders and troop committee members. The sessions run on May 6 13 and 20 at 8 p m in the Girl Scout Council office. All leaders are urged to attend.

Richard Garey Caroline County Girl Scout Council

Former Denton Firm Asked To Export Feed

Mr. M. G. Crouse, former manager of Nuttle Milling Co., reported a Kingston Jamaica based Shim Queen Co. inquiry last week about importing Ideal Chicken Feed. Crouse said his firm closed after a fire years ago and cannot fill orders.

M. G. Crouse Nuttle Milling Co Shim Queen Co Kingston Jamaica Crouse

Choral Society Closes Season With Farewell Note

Caroline Choral Society ends a busy season with a party for members on April 22 at president Mrs. Wilbert Meerriken’s home. Miss Judy Wilson resigns as director after 18 months of concerts across Delaware and Maryland venues.

Caroline Choral Society Wilbert Meerriken Judy Wilson G. H. Rue

Conference WSCS To Meet In Dover May 6

The Peninsula Conference WSCS annual meeting will be at Wesley Methodist Church Dover on May 6 with sessions at 10 am and 2 pm A pledge service directed by Mrs Clinton H Brown retiring as treasurer since January 1946 will conclude the program Rev John A Trader host church pastor will read morning meditations The report covers the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Deaconess Work in Wilmington

New York Philadelphia George Madden Wilmington American Legion Memorial Post Center Theatre Grace Memorial Hall Ladies’ Auxiliary Epworth Methodist Church Thompson Centreville Church Hill Queenstown Kent Island WSCS Wesley Methodist Church Dover Clinton H. Brown Brown Mt. Salem John A. Trader

Commissioner Moore Seeks Reelection For Denton Office

Denton Commissioner Lannace A. Moore has filed for a five year term of office. He has already served three years and the election is set for Monday May 24.

Lannace A. Moore Denton Moore

Bankers To Meet In Atlantic City May 8 11

Maryland bankers gather in Atlantic City for the fifty eighth annual Maryland Bankers Association convention from May 8 through 11. The event at Chalfonte Haddon Hall features speakers like Dr. J O Christianson and Ray M Gidney with an emphasis on a large display of equipment and exhibitors. Attendees from Caroline County include J Roland Chaffinch H Earle Smith Roger R Ringgold FE Harris and Harry H Rieck.

Maryland Atlantic City Maryland Bankers Association Thomas E. McConnell Maryland Trust Company Baltimore Chalfonte-Haddon Hall Edward J. Armstrong Stein Bros. & Boyce J. O. Christianson University of Minnesota School of Agriculture St. Paul Minnesota Ray M. Gidney Treasury Department Washington, D. C Homer J. Livingston American Bankers Association First National Bank of Chicago Illinois True D. Morse Caroline County J. Roland Chaffinch Denton National Bank Denton H. Earle Smith Roger R. Ringgold Peoples Bank FE. J. Harris Harry H. Rieck Provident State Bank Preston

Future Teachers Organize At Five County Schools

Students endorse dissolving the Fred G. Asilton Future Teachers of America Club of Caroline County High Schools in favor of forming individual 9th to 12th grade teaching oriented units. Caroline High School retains the Asilton designation as a unit. a county wide convention is planned at Federalsburg.

Fred G. Asilton Future Teachers of America Club Caroline County Greensboro High School Future Teachers of America Caroline High School Denton Federalsburg

Co H 115th Inf Thank Supporters For Wrestling Card

Co H 115th Infantry Maryland National Guard thanks supporters for a successful wrestling card at the Armory. Appreciation goes to papers, merchants for tickets, fans for turnout, and the crowd control by the law. Wrestlers managers and promoters from other areas praised Denton’s reception and organization, with hopes for a full Armory next time.

Denton Co. H

Junior Auxiliary Met At Parish House Monday

The Den ton Unit of the Junior Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital Easton held its April 26 meeting at the Parish House. President J Frank Lane introduced George Olds and M B Shroyer. May meeting moved to May 24. Olds described hospital construction progress and new systems. The fundraising drive netted 1 125 000 dollars two years ago. Meal Pack will deliver hot meals sealed in containers, reducing floors kitchens and staff. A pathologist is now employed, enabling quicker surgical decisions.

Denton Memorial Hospital Easton J. Frank Lane George Olds The M. B. Shroyer Olds

Fassit House and Burley Cottage Open To Public In May

Fassit House and Burley Cottage in Worcester County Maryland will be open May 21 and 22 during the annual pilgrimage of old homes sponsored by the Junior Guild of St. Pauls Episcopal Church Berlin. Richard Pratt praised the brick work and early Eastern Shore design, noting Fassit House as a gem of brick mason art.

Fassit Burley Worcester County Maryland Junior Guild of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Berlin Richard Pratt Ladies’ Home Journal Fassil House Burley Cottage

The Starlit Hour at Caroline High School

The Caroline High School Music Department presents The Starlit Hour in the school auditorium on Thursday evening May 6 at 8 oclock. The program includes poetic interludes by Arthur de Ponceau, selections from I Cantabile and II Delicato, and performances by Ruth Hynson Connie Koste Peg Van Dyke Ellen Carter Nichols Russell Hall and others. The concert features pieces like Dream of Olwen Blue Moon Night and Day and Somewhere Over the Rainbow with arrangements and solos by faculty and students.

Caroline High School Arthur de Ponceau Olwen Willson Russell Hall Liamson Peg van Dyke Blue Moon Rodgers Susie Cooper Ellen Carter Nichols Russell Viall Arlen Ruth Hynson Tschaikovsky Connie Koste Porter Joe Steelman Jean Waltz Buchtel Ernest Fuchs Per van Dyke

Miss Gronbeck to Assist Miss Spafford in Caroline

Gertrude Gronbeck Home Demonstration Agent at Large at University of Maryland will visit Caroline County in May and June to assist Bessie M. Spafford Home Demonstration Agent with extension work.

Gertrude Gronbeck University of Maryland Caroline County Bessie M. Spafford

Plans Completed For Thibault Concert

Concert preparations are virtually finished as Mrs. Theodore E. Fletcher leads the planning for Thibault. Ticket chairwoman Mrs. Paul M. Detrich supervises a 53 member ticket committee drawing from Talbot, Caroline and Queen Annes counties served by Memorial Hospital.

Theodore E. Fletcher Paul M. Detrich Talbot Caroline Queen Anne's Memorial Hospital J. Howard Anthony Davis C. Kirby, Jr Mildred James Cantwell Clark J. Ramsey Speer Francis H. Wrightson Paul M. Dietrich Charles P. Howard James F. Stewart Harriet Cobl

Weather Data Baby Week Apr 25 May 1

The listing outlines a Baby Week weather data period from April 25 to May 1 with promotional language encouraging readers to act now. It presents a brief forecast vibe and suggests timely engagement with baby related weather advisories.

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Caroline D. H. I. A Denton Community Club Austin Murphy Milton Harper Murphy E. W. Buchanan Del Preston Community Club Denton Club Hester Provenson Choral Society Delaware Poultry Improvement Association Caesar Rodney School Camden Collins Hall Asbury Methodist Church Harrington Pathfinders Miss Wilson Bankers Co.h Kutcher Charles Downs Stardust Carmichael Loren Wagner Loesser Hans Christian Andersen Jimmy Wil Miss Gronbeck Miss Spafford Thibault Concert Weather Data Sun
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