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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1950

Page

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Caroline Post backs Maryland Ober Law at referendum

Caroline Post 29 of The American Legion urged voters to support Maryland's law on subversive activities known as the Other Law. Harry Jopp chairs a committee to advocate adoption, with members including Francis A. Yeates and multiple past and current officers. The post cited consistency with American Legion policy and noted convention delegates elected for Baltimore on August 16.

Caroline American Legion Maryland Harry Jopp Jopp Marvin H. Smith Francis A. Yeates Maurice A. Brackett William Wirts William E. Lynch Lewis T. McNeal Calvert C. Merriken George W. Clendaniel Gustav Good Irvin Brumbaugh A. Fletcher Sisk Wesley E. Thawley James A. Wise Wilbert L. Merriken W. A. Stewart Wright Robert W. Down Legion Mr. Yeates Caroline Post J. Carroll George King Sutherland David G. Snecker Elizie Horner T. Clayton Long Richard A. Greenwood John T. Howard Wiliam Wirts Ralph Werner, Jr Paul Cross American Legion convention Baltimore Smith Yeates Harry J. Hubbard

Free State Tops Golden State In Tomato Battle

Maryland has won the 1949 battle of the tomatoes, beating California to claim the national title. The official tally shows Maryland with 142,251,600 canned tomatoes to California's 127,558,248. Baltimore's L. M. Goodwin notes canning began in the 1870s and Maryland led many years, with California and Maryland trading the crown since 1919.

Maryland California United States Goodwin

Pastor Substitutes At Easton Church

Rev Irving W Lane of Ridgely Baptist fills the pulpit at Easton Baptist on the 2nd and 3rd Sundays of this month. He will preach at Ridgely Baptist on those evenings.

Irvin W. Lane Ridgely Baptist Church Easton Baptist Church Jacob Gambie Irving W. Lane

Plans Developing For New Caroline County Health Center

Plans for a full development of the Caroline County Health Department building have crystallized. Harry H. Rieck, president of the Caroline County Health Association, says fund campaigns start September 1 with committees to be named soon. The plan, backed by local officials and the State Department of Health, aims to provide modern clinic space, nurse housing, and expanded services including immunizations, maternal care, and school health exams. A donated lot adjacent to the current site will be used, and the health program will include outlying centers and indigent care administrations.

Caroline County Health Department Harry H. Rieck Caroline County Health Association Rieck Caroline health Health Department Franklin Street Denton Denton town commissioners State Department of Health Caroline County Caroline Nurses’ Board County Health Department Federalshoro Greensboro The

Meter Receipts for Parking Relief Campaign by Club

Keystone Automobile Club plans state wide legislation to earmark parking meter receipts exclusively for traffic and parking use in Maryland towns. The policy urges funds be used for traffic devices, off street parking, and parking improvements rather than general municipal revenue.

Keystone Automobile Club August G. Detlof Maryland Kesstone Automobile Club Kesystone

Neal Wins Awards At Pioneer Field Day

Wheatley Neal of Denton showed Guernsey heifer Goldwood Founder's Nellie at the Guernsey Field Day at Pioneer Point Farm Centreville on August 2. Nellie placed second in open class, first in 4-H class, was best 4-H yearling and 4-H Reserve Champion female. Neal also won Fitting and Showing, receiving trophy, pen and pencil set, two show halters, horn trainers, ribbons and cash.

Wheatley Neal Denton Goldwood Guernsey Pioneer Point Farm Centreville Wheatley

Tenth Annual Bull Show Held Sat August 5th

The Tenth Annual Bull Show and Halstein Field Dax at Garland Lake on Saturday August 5 1950 featured 33 breeders and 43 animals. Houston Thawley Denton won the Senior and Grand Champion Holstein bull while his son John 4 H member exhibited the Junior and Grand Champion Holstein female. George R Debnam II Chestertown exhibited the Junior and Grand Champion Guernsey bull. Roland Haymaker Centreville 4 H Club member showed the Junior and Grand Champion Ayrshire bull. Exhibits included 7 Holstein bulls 10 Guernsey bulls 1 Ayrshire bull and 25 Holstein cows judged by John Holter University of Maryland dairy extension.

Halstein Field Garland Lake Houston Thawley Denton John George R. Debnam, II Chestertown Roland Haymaker Centreville John Holter Extension University of Maryland Middletown

Denton Defeats Oxford for Fifth Straight Loss

Denton met Oxford at Masten and booted their way to a fifth loss. Oxford scored five runs in the third inning without a hit out of the infield. Bill Hill allowed Denton’s hits while Denton struck out eight. Denton committed nine errors but produced several sensational plays.

Denton Oxford Masten Bill Hill

Alvin Pinder Rites Held in Greensboro

Funeral services for Alvin Pinder 74 were conducted at Rawlings Funeral Home Greensboro by Rev N C DuBois pastor of Greensboro Baptist Church. Burial followed in Greensboro Cemetery. Survived by widow Mary and six children Norman Wilson Gilbert John Lillie Elizabeth plus three brothers and a sister.

Alvin Pinder Rawlings Greensboro N. C. DuBois Greensboro Baptist Church Pinder Mary Pinder Norman Wilson Pinder Boothwyn Gilbert Pinder Milford John Pinder Lillie Mac Dean Seaford Elizabeth McDowel Greenwood Fred Pinder Marydel Robert Pinder Rock Hall Marley Pinder Jennie Hartnett

Holiness Church Names Rev. Dukes For Another Year

Rev. Harvey D. Dukes of Denton was reelected district superintendent by the Eastern District Pilgrim Holiness Church annual conference. Other reelected officers include H. Grier Baker in Harrington and Allen Clark in Easton. The conference also ordained five ministers and two deaconesses and outlined planned camp meeting expansion and district housing.

Harvey D. Dukes Denton Pilgrim Holiness Church H. Grier Baker Harrington Allen Clark Easton O. L. Ewell Cape Charles P. F. Bean Goldsboro Thomas S. Dixon Greensboro James Fiexon Salisbury Dukes Clark Baker Paul H Gumboro Del Harley McKee Dover Birdsell Bell Cambridge Henrietta News Baltimore Marguerite Schwartz Lida Baker Milford

Denton Idle On Sunday and Rainouts Shift Local Games

Denton will be idle Sunday after Castle Haven disbanded, boosting Denton’s standing. Denton Oxford game was suspended in the second inning due to heavy rain with puddles preventing finish. Sunday schedule shows Broad Creek at St Michaels Queen Anne at Ridgely Oxford at Trappe. Denton not scheduled.

Denton - Oxford Denton Ridgely Broad Creek St. Michaels Queen Anne St. Michaels Queen Anne Oxford Trappe

Samuel E Cloud Campaigning For Sheriff In Denton

Samuel E Cloud, long active in county athletic events and a former constable at large, has launched his campaign for sheriff. A U S Postal Service contractor, he supports local athletics and is a member of Denton Volunteer Fire Company and several Masonic bodies. He is grandson of the late Reverend S L Hanb, who served in Henderson and Concord, and attends the Methodist Church.

Samuel E. Cloud Denton Caroline County acuely Mr. Cloud U. S. Postal Department Denton Volunteer Fire Company S. L. Hanby Henderson Concord Methodist Church Cloud Temple Lodge Edenton Royal Arch Chapel Adoniram Council No

Davis Withdraws From Republican Gubernatorial Race

State Senator Roy Tasco Davis pulled out of the Republican governor nomination at a Washington County Men's Republican Club picnic near Hagerstown. Theodore R. McKeldin remains unopposed and will lead platform work. Davis cited party unity and the need to avoid intra party conflict to help elect a Republican majority in the legislature.

Roy Tasco Davis Marsland Washington County Men's Republican Club Hagerstown Theodore R. McKeldin Baltimore McKeldin Senator Davis Montgomery county Spirit Of Harmony

Teen Robe opens in Federalsburg for teen girls fashion

A new dress and sportswear shop named the Teen Robe will open in the Odd Fellows building on Morris Ave Federalsburg on Friday August 25. Co owners are Mrs. Lynnie Gambrill and Lawrence Nichols.

Odd Fellows Morris Ave Federalsburg Lynnie Gambrill Lawrence Nichols Gambrill Nichols & Smith Shoe Co Nichols Federal Theatre New York City

Shadowlawn Locker Plant Prepares For War Emergency

Shadowlawn Frozen Food Locker Plant owner G. H. Rue says the facility is being prepared for war emergencies. He notes no meat shortage now and urges slaughter of animals for storage, stressing lockers are for use and replenishment, not hoarding. Rue is a member of the Frozen Food Locker Institute and receives confidential Washington bulletins.

Shadowlawn G. H. Rue Rue Froven Food Locker Institute Washington tipton Russia Frozen Food Locker Institute

Oxford Regatta 1950 Weekend at Tred Avon River

The 1950 Oxford regatta combines the Tred Avon Yacht Club and Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club events, with the Annapolis Oxford race kicking off today at 9 A M for Delta Class boats and 9 55 for Racing Division. About 35 boats expected. eight classes start Saturday morning in a three race series, followed by Commodore's Bowl for log canoes and final races Sunday morning including the Oxford 40 class.

Oxford Tred Avon

Esskay To Open Buying Station At Wye Mills

Esskay Packing Co of Baltimore plans a buying station at Wye Mills opening August 15 at 7:00 A M. It will buy hogs beef cattle and sheep from 7:00 A M to 12 40 P M Monday through Friday with no transportation charges or commissions. Vere S Culver will head the station.

Esskay Packing Co Balti_more Wye Mills Vr. K. A. Clark Esskay Company Clark Vere S. Culver

Voss Reunion Sunday At Garland Lake

Dr. Norwood W. Voss of Wilmington to preside at the third annual Voss family reunion near Burrsville Kent County Delaware at Garland Lake Sunday. Prominent events include impromptu speeches and group singing after a picnic lunch. About 50 Voss descendants are expected. officers include Mrs Lee Wyatt Denton secretary and Miss Anne Voss Denton treasurer.

Norwood W. Voss Wilmington James Josephine Curry Voss Burrsville Kent County Del Garland Lake here Voss Lee Wyatt Denton Anne Voss

Dr Maitland To Give Concert At First Methodist Church

The Music Committee of First Methodist Church announces an organ recital by Dr Rollo F Maitland FAGO on the Mary Ebien Dunning memorial organ September 25 at 8 00 PM Tickets go on sale August 15 Dr Maitland a well known eastern organist drew large crowds on his previous visit and is returning at popular request AR ERIVFS Newspaper

First Methodist Church Rollo F. Maitland

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Ober Free State Golden State Easton Church Neal Pioneer Dentonians Holiness Church Tri-County Baseball League Pet Trappe St Michaels Queen Anne li Davis Esskay Dr. Maitland
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