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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1955

Page

6

Prather Named Maryland Director of Health Succeeding Riley

The Maryland State Board of Health announced Dr. Perry Franklin Prather will replace Dr. Robert H. Riley as Maryland Director of Health. Riley resigns effective January 1 next year with Governor's approval of Prather's appointment.

Perry Franklin Prather Maryland Robert H. Riley Maryland State Board of Health Maurice C. Pincoffs Riley Prather Washington County Dickinson College University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Graduate Hospital Hagerstown Maryland State Department of Health U. S. Public Health Service Baltimore National Board of Medical Examiners

Keystone Auto Club Warns of Fatal Fallacies

The Keystone Automobile Club cautions motorists about dangerous misconceptions in driving habits claiming they can stop on a dime or that right of way ensures safety. It labels these beliefs as fatal fallacies contributing to accidents and urges caution for drivers approaching hills and intersections.

August G. Detlof Maryland Keystone Auto Club Keystone Automobile Club

Caroline County 4-Her Wins Purdue Institute Trip

J. Kemp Todd Jr. of Federalsburg a 4 H Club member since 1947 earns an all expense paid trip to Purdue University's Institute of Cooperation from August 7 to 11. He has held officer roles in C A N 4 H Club and shown pure bred Holstein cattle while serving on the county Dairy Judging Team for three years. He will present a ten minute talk on Farm Cooperatives at the conference.

J. Kemp Todd Jr Federalsburg Chestnut Grove American Corner Nichols Purdue University Institute of Cooperation Young Todd Todd

Maryland 4-H Club delegates prepare for campus meet

The group will join a panel on modern agriculture covering marketing and merchandising problems and cooperatives in dairy grain poultry education transportation and fertilizers. The four day program opens August 7 with a vesper and mixer and features sessions on Why Are We Here tours of Pur due Campus and nearby farms and youth discussions on Cooperative Education How We Do It and How Cooperatives Enrich the Home and the Community. Maryland delegates include Billy Calloway Mardela Springs James Martin Hampstead and Jack O Mara Marriott s ville with Assistant County Agent William M Nixon of Dorchester County accompanying the group.

Purdue Maryland Billy Calloway Mardela Springs Wicomico County James Martin Hampstead Carroll County Jack O’mara Marriottsville Howard County William M. Nixon Dorchester County

Vegetable Field Day At Salisbury University of Maryland Farm

Open house at the University of Maryland Vegetable Research Farm near Salisbury begins at 1 30 p m Saturday Aug 13. Dr I C Haut head of horticulture says visitors are welcome and specialists will answer questions on varieties fertilization irrigation pest control and harvesting. The event offers a chance to discuss experiments and share ideas for better farming and business.

University of Maryland Salisbury I. C. Haut Department of

Maryland 1756 tax singles out bachelors for all aged twenty five

In 1756 Maryland's General Assembly enacted a unique measure taxing every bachelor age twenty five or older. The quirky historical rule stands out as an unusual colonial era levy.

Maryland General Assembly

Scout Fund Drive Chairmen Named In Caroline County

Miss Mary Katherine Porter of Greensboro is named chairman for the Peninsula Girl Scout Council Fund Drive in her community. She led a successful drive last year and aims for a worthwhile contribution during Aug 28 to Sept 10. James H. Lynch, Ridgely civic leader, is Seventh District chairman, hopeful for strong local support.

Mary Katherine Porter Greensboro Peninsula Girl Scout Council Porter James H. Lynch Ridgely Lynch

World War I Veterans Rally on Eastern Shore Aug 7

Veterans from across the Eastern Shore will gather at the American Legion Home near Denton Sunday August 7 at 2 p m. The meeting will discuss veterans benefits and what the organization is seeking. National and Maryland officers will speak on veterans affairs. Eastern Shore Barracks No 101 lists 221 members.

American Legion Home Denton Department of Maryland United States Eastern Shore

Significance of Recent Tax Changes in Maryland to Farmers

A Maryland study by William P. Walker finds tax shifts from capital or value bases have reduced overall load disparities, aiding farmers with large property investments. Publication Misc. 239 details how recent tax changes redistribute the tax burden across taxpayers, highlighting farmers as a key group.

William P. Walker University of Maryland Misc Walker Maryland Department of Agri

Tax Trends and Local Revenue in Maryland History

A 17 page booklet outlines cultural economics and markets at the University, detailing major revenues supporting the state general fund, farmers' tax liability amid fiscal change, recent local taxation developments, and a historical review of Maryland’s key state taxes.

Maryland

Appliances Cash And Carry Bargain Sale List

Sale flyer lists Frigidaire refrigerators from 189.95 to 349.95 with sizes from 7.6 to 11 ft. Free delivery on a 12.5 ft freezer. Other appliances include washers dryers air conditioners dishwashers vacuums fans ranges and heaters with assorted sale prices and reg. amounts.

Imperial GE & Lewyt Bowman

Dining room and dinette sets sale hits Free Delivery

A selection of dining room and dinette sets is offered with reduced prices. Five piece Formica and Chrome sets include a 30 inch by 5-foot table at 59.95, with other sets featuring larger chairs and bright yellow Formica tops priced from 64.95 to 75.00. Heywood-Wakefield Ashcraft five piece dinette is highlighted, with cash and carry pricing for Monticello Cherry and other colonial pieces. Several large sets include buffets, hutches, and eight chairs, all with free delivery and substantial savings from regular values.

Heywood-Wakefield Ashcraft

Bedroom furniture sale from U S Rubber Co foams

Foam mattress with foundation and fleecy cloud innerspring mattress and box spring advertised with regular prices shown as 149.95 and 139.00 and sale price 37.50 highlighting budget bedding options for shoppers.

U. S. Rubber Co

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Dr. Perry F. Prather R. H. Riley Caroline County Indiana The Journal Today Scout Fund Logan Howard H. Juster Caroline Home and Auto Supply Denton, Md FOX Brothers Washington St Easton, Md Reg China Neableak Maple Heywood-Wakefield Dresser Hollywood Armstrong Kroehler Cooper’s Simmons Lawson Cash & Carry Cooper
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