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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1955

Page

6

Death of Mrs Laura Hazel Moyer in Greensboro

Mrs Laura Hazel Moyer aged 48 died at home after a long illness. Native of Philadelphia she and the family moved to Greensboro eight years ago. Survived by husband Roger and 7 children, two sisters and three brothers. Funeral at Rawlings Funeral Home Greensboro with Rev W P Watson officiating. Interment Greensboro Cemetery.

Laura Hazel Moyer William H. Saxton Laurabelle Batters Saxton Philadelphia Moyer Greensboro Hazel Doris Rae Marol Mae Roger E Lansdale Harold C Goldsboro William C U. S. Army Kenneth H Ella Mae Saxton William Thompson William Stewart Earl Saxton

Edward R Christopher, WWII veteran, dies at 51

Services were held at Frampton Funeral Home in Federalsburg for Edward R. Christopher, 51, a World War II veteran and Dover Bridge tender on the Choptank River. He died Saturday at Memorial Hospital Easton from a heart condition. He was a Caroline County native, lifelong Bethlehem area resident, and survived by his widow Marilla Andrews Christopher, his mother, eight brothers and sisters, and numerous relatives. Burial was in Linchester Cemetery near Preston.

Frampton Federalsburg Edward R. Christopher Dover Choptank River Caroline Talbot Counties Christopher Memorial Hospital Easton Caroline County Bethlehem Luda Hopkins Christopher William R. Christopher Marilla Andrews Christopher Earl and Gilbert Preston Neva Moore Lillie Baynard Trappe Gladys Christopher Margaret P. Pizzi Kirklyn Lloyd C Avery C Washington, D. C R. C. Anderson East New Market Baptist Church

Funeral services held for Mrs Jennie Blackistone widow of Robert D Blackistone

Mrs Jennie Blackistone widow of Robert D Blackistone member of a St. Marys County family and former teacher died in Doctors Hospital Washington last Saturday night Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at All Saints Church with interment in the churchyard Survived by three sons Pinkney Robert D and Ralph Blackistone and three daughters Mrs Joseph Hughes Mrs Stewart Lebat and Mrs William S Orme plus one sister Mrs Mary Bauman of Denton.

Jennie Blackistone Robert D. Blackistone St. Mary’s County All Saints Church

Farmer Jacob Zierl dies after long illness near Howard's School

Jacob Zierl 59, farmer and prominent Caroline County resident, died at his home on the Denton Federalsburg road after a prolonged illness. Born in New York City, he had lived in the county for 50 years. Survived by wife Mary D. Zierl, son Paul R. Zierl of Greensboro, and sisters Elsie Lubbermann of Brooklyn NY and Minnie Corcoran of Kings Park Long Island NY. Funeral at Frampton Funeral Home Federalsburg Friday 1:30 pm with Rev. Vinton D. Shufelt officiating. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery Federalsburg.

Jacob Zierl Caroline County Howard's School Denton-Federalsburg New York City Zierl Mary D. Zierl Paul R. Zierl Greensboro Elsie Lubbermann Brooklyn N. Y Minnie Corcoran King’s Park L. I Frampton Funeral Home Federalsburg Vinton D. Shufelt Harmony Methodist Church Hillcrest Cemetery

Obituary: Mrs Olive Collins Howard of Denton Died at 74

Services for Mrs Olive Collins Howard widow of Charles Howard rural mail carrier of Denton were held at Moore Funeral Home in Denton with interment in Hillcrest Cemetery Federalsburg. She taught in Caroline County public schools Laurel Grove Concord and was a Sunday School teacher. Survived by son Paul Ridgewood New Jersey two grandchildren sister Mrs Mary Taylor Baltimore and brothers Charles and Frederick Collins Preston.

Olive Collins Howard Charles Howard Denton Cambridge Hospital Moore Hillcrest Cemetery Federalsburg Mary Taylor Baltimore Charles Collins Frederick Collins Preston

Fought An Unseen Enemy In The August American Weekly

A young ex GI battles an internal unseen foe threatening his life as described in the August 14 issue of the American Weekly magazine in color gravure with the Baltimore Sunday American.

F the American Weekly Baltimore Sunday American

Wedding at Goldsboro Methodist Church

Miss Ann Butler married Edward Ross at 2 p.m. Saturday in Goldsboro Methodist Church. Guests included Mrs. Dillon Fleming of near town and various relatives. Nearby visits featured Mr. and Mrs. Rea of Philadelphia and others, with several hosts and guests noted in local society listings.

Roland Cartwright Greensboro Goldsboro Methodist Church Ann Butler Edward Ross Dillon Fleming Near Town Boston Viola Nichols David King Edward Buckholz Philadelphia Alberta Schaub Louise Milby Rea Noble Dhue Bess Ross Ross-Butler Lila Hubbard Denton Wm. Caine U. S. Navy Bainbridge Edward Caine Eugene Zacharias Laurel Laura Ober W. H. Paxson Harry Cohick Glenolden Harold Carter Paxson Kentmore Park

Brown Liden Reunion At Bridgeville

The descendents of Sally Liden and Joseph M. Brown plan a reunion at Dublin Hill Community Hall near Bridgeville on Sunday afternoon August 14. A 12 30 p m covered dish luncheon will precede a short business meeting and an afternoon of social activities led by president W W Brown of Wilmington. Historians are Goatee S Brown Greenwood Mrs John S Russell Bridgeville and Mrs Nellie L Robinson Federalsburg.

Sally Liden Joseph M. Brown Dublin Hill Bridgeville W. W. Brown Wilmington Goatee S. Brown Greenwood John S. Russell Nellie L. Robinson Federalsburg

Rathke and Trojan guests visit Camero ns and family links noted

Marydel residents hosted Irvin Rathke and Evelyn Trojan of Chicago for a week with LeRoy Cameron and wife. Elvin Phillips traveled Sunday to Stratford to visit daughter and family the How ard Goodfellow household. J T Carter now in Lake Wales Fla plans to celebrate his 88th birthday Thursday with wishes for many happy returns.

Irvin Rathke Evelyn Trojan Chicago LeRoy Cameron Elvin Phillips Howard Goodfellow Stratford, N J. T. Carter Lake Wales, Fla

Social Security Quiz on Farm Income Reporting

A Q and A explains that farm operators generally report income like other self employed businessmen but may choose optional methods for social security pur poses. If unsure, contact the Social Security Office for guidance. Subscribe For The Journal Today.

Col Moore Takes Command At Plattsburg Air Base

Col Alvan N Moore, son of Mr and Mrs George Moore of Queen Anne, assumed command of Plattsburg Air Force Base New York and led the new 380th Air Base Wing activated with it He is a 1917 born graduate of Western Maryland College 1938 Kelly Field 1939 and regular Air Force 1940 He held key roles in WWII with the 444th Bomb Group and commanded the 43rd Bomb Group at Tucson He piloted the 43rd flying the Lucky Lady non stop around the world in 1949 He has earned the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal with clusters and other honors He and Mrs Moore formerly Frances Wixson of Coldwater Michigan have two children Michael age 10 and Emilene age 8.

Alvan N. Moore George Moore Queen Anne Plattsburg Air Force Base New York State 380Th Air Base Wing Colonel Moore Western Maryland College Kelly Field Texas Air Reserve Regular Air Force 444Th Moore Air Command and Staff School Maxwell Air Force Base Ala 43Rd Tucson Ariz Col National War College Washington, D. C Frances Wixson Coldwater, Mich Michael Emilene

Orioles Hit Better On The Road In 1950s Park Stats

A historical review finds Orioles players hitting .260 with 34 homers away from Memorial Stadium versus .245 and 8 homers at home through 102 games. Notable contrasts include Marsh, Diering, Miranda and Abrams showing stronger road averages. Stroking run output also higher on the road at 3.78 runs per game compared with 2.47 at home.

Orioles Memorial Stadium Birds Willy Miranda Chuck Diering Fred Marsh Dave Pope Dave Philley Cal Abrams Hal Smith Bob Hale Gus Triandos Smith

Top Helstein Show Trophy Won by Todd 3 Year Old

Todd three year old paces set to take top honors at the Helstein Show with a string of placings across classes. Meredith Skokie Posch and M. C. Della Posch lead competition in early classes while D. Mason Cheezum and the English Brothers show strong performances in mid divisions. Senior champ Creamelle Caroline Lucifer tops Class IX with junior entries earning notable show placements.

Pion Meredith Skokie Posch William FE Meredith Federalsburg M. C. Della Posch D. Mason Cheezum App-Len Pontiac Homestead Johnson Tull Shufelt Wilfo Curtie Candy Bonsdale William H. Collins Hurlock Fobes Pine Grove Nell Granville Wilson East New Market Lady Delaha Vicky May Wayne Phillips Vienna Chicone Bell Posch Brinsfield Brothers Chespar Regal Andrey Alex Ravenswood Della English Brothers Gayside Ormsby Pietre Lola J. Rawlings Apple Breathers Baja Addie Gordon Wilson Creamelle Caroline Lucifer J. Kemp Todd Sr Seo Chief Bess Cow Creamelle Pete Ormsby Artis Korndyke Fobes Vera Douglas C. Bennington Denton Glennelg Alice William E. Meredith Windsor James T. Windsor Cambridge Norway Alice Wilson Anchorage J. Raylings Apple Kemp Todd Jr

Lankford to Keynote Maryland Young Democrats Convention

Congressman Richard E. Lankford of the Fifth District will headline the State convention of the Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland opening in Ocean City on September 9. Lankford, a former Anne Arundel County House member and first YD Club president, will be honored as keynote. The announcement also names convention committee chairs and vice-chairs for Constitution and By-Laws, Credentials, and Rules.

Richard E. Lankford Maryland Young Democratic Clubs of Ocean City Lankford Anne Arundel County YD Club House of Delegates Joseph D. Tydings Young Democratic Organization Walter R. Tabler Jr Baltimore County Paul N. Nussbaum Upper Marlboro Edward O. Weant Westminster James F. Strine Hagerstown Reed McDonagh la Plata Edward J. McNeal Baltimore City

In Memoriam for Bob by Adams in Silver Spring family note

Resolutions mention Charles B. Buscher of Silver Spring as chairman and Delegate Lloyd Simpkins of Princess Anne as vice chairman from six years ago on Aug 12 1949. The note expresses lasting memory and love for their son Bob departed this life.

Charles B. Buscher Silver Spring Lloyd Simpkins Princess Anne Bobby Adams

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