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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1963
Page
5
Kenton defeated Preston 14 to 3 in the Mar Del Baseball League. Preston is scheduled to play Chestertown on August 18. The Orioles travel to Kansas City for a 3 30 p m game also on August 18. Pet 187.
Denton beat Milford 14 to 10 while the Mustangs defeated Hickman 11 to 3 and Bridgeville 6 to 1. Hickman edged Denton 8 to 7. Upcoming games: Hickman vs Mustangs and Bridgeville vs Milford on Aug 20. Milford vs Denton on Aug 22.
Auto racing notes cover Sportsman Modified and Hobby Stock at Georgetown Delaware on Wednesdays at 8 30 p m Bob Kingham aims to edge Graham Shaws Lister Corvette after the checker in a Maserati Chevy as SCCA divisional championship events unfold Aug 31 Sept 1 at Daytona International Speedway Atlanta International Raceway hosts a 500 mile Modified race Sept 15 with 50 cars and purses exceeding 535 000 A Grand Ole Opry Jamboree will hype the pre race show on Saturday night Mountaineer 300 Sunday at West Virginia International Speedway features Jack Smith Richard Petty Jim Paschal and another driver in four 63 Plymouths Rex White prepares a 63 Merc for the Labor Day Darlington 500 race in South Carolina.
The State Police report for the past week lists incidents across multiple days. Aug. 7 break in at Moseley's Tavern Burrsville with theft under investigation. Aug. 11 William Lee Martin of Jupiter Fla charged with unauthorized use after taking a bus. arrest by Tfc. Robert Edgell. Aug. 8 John Wm Hammer Greensboro injured by deer on Holly Road treated at local doctor. Aug. 9 Johnny Steel Letchworth 22 of Greeneville Fla loses control on Laurel Grove Road hitting field. investigated by Tpr. Harry Muir. Aug. 11 Robert Stanley Walls 18 Goldsboro overturns on Rte 313. passenger Charles Baynard treated. Walls charged with reckless driving by Tpr. Thomas Duncan. Aug. 11 Charles Evans 30 Federalsburg overturns near Williston. charged with failing to reduce speed by Tpr. Fred North. Aug. 11 10 p m Route 328 near New Bridge Kenneth Lee Gibson 26 Henderson Texas passenger Margie Ann Gibson 20 falls from car. possible fractures. charges pending after further investigation.
Donald Christy of Baltimore captured five of nine events at the Swann's and VFW Post 2632 Power boat Regatta on St George's Creek. He won seven of ten heats across the divisions with two heats per division, finishing second in the remaining races. Ray Timmons Sr. of Milford placed second in the D stock hydro plane event behind Christy.
Army Pfc. Martin I. Caine, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzie E. Caine of Goldsboro, arrived at Fort Riley with the 28th Infantry's 1st Battle Group after a six month duty in Germany during Exercise Long Thrust VI. He entered the Army in November 1960, attended North Carolina High School in Denton, and worked at the Robert Lee Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach before enlisting.
Jack L. Adams and William F. Wright of Denton are in nine weeks recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. The program covers naval history etiquette ordnance gunnery damage control seamanship drill and survival. Recruits take tests and interviews to determine future Navy assignments and may be sent to service schools ships or shore stations for on the job training after completion.
Memphis Tennessee Marine Private First Class August C Habicht son of Mr and Mrs George W Habicht of Marydel Maryland recently completed the 19 week Aviation Electronics Fundamentals School at the Naval Air Technical Training Center in Memphis He now attends a 12 week Aviation Electronics Technician School also in Memphis Upon completion he will be qualified for technical duty as a radar technician and assigned to a Marine aviation unit.
A terse remark emphasizes living boldly to tackle world problems rather than worsen them. The anonymous speaker urges proactive effort and personal responsibility as a counter to global challenges.
Hobbs Sunday School members will enjoy ice cream and cake at the Community House Saturday at 7 30 p m. Several local visits are noted with Georgia Butler and Marvin Butler hosting or visiting relatives in Tuckahoe Neck Preston Boonsboro and Centreville. Multiple guests and family details follow from last week and midweek gatherings.
T H Towers and Mrs Georgia Butler visited Denton relatives last Saturday with Mary joining the Tow ers family and others for Mrs Ricards birthday anniversary. Roland Bowdle of Baltimore stayed overnight en route to Ocean City. Maloney Immett and Charlie joined the Lord family reunion at Concord Church House. Mary Catherine Corkell visited grandmother Mrs Maimie Willis. Towers family attended Adams family reunion at Mr Frank E Adams home with Mrs Louise Sharp in rural Denton.
Six people died on Maryland roads last week per Maryland State Police survey. One driver, two passengers, and three pedestrians were killed with alcohol in one death, speed in two, and driver error in four. Col. Carey Jarman urged vigilance as pedestrians, including two children and a 51 year old, share road rights and responsibilities to prevent tragedies.
The Civil Service Commission announced an examination for the Greensboro Maryland postmaster job with a $5805 yearly salary. Applications close September 3, 1963, with at least 11% years of experience required and education substituting for up to 9 months of experience. Applicants must pass a written test and be within the delivery area for one year, at least 18 years old, and under 70 at closing.
A reflection on ill health sharpening appreciation for wellbeing, noting that only those enduring sickness truly grasp the worth of good health. It emphasizes health as a precious resource and warns against neglect of wellness.
An exploration argues that strenuous labor has caused far fewer fatalities than commonly feared, examining historical injury data and societal attitudes toward work. It weighs medical progress, safety regulations, and cultural myths about labor risks while noting regional differences and methodological limits.
The Caroline County Red Cross Chapter announces that the swimmers course held at Chambers Park from July 29 to August 6, under W. L. Price, was satisfactorily completed by Charles Anthony Norris Craft Jr Michael Elzey Linda Fletcher Paige Gibson Mary Goslin Lawrence Hignutt Linda Hignutt Sandra Hopkins Elizabeth Marewski Maria Marewski Jay Meredith Timmy Meredith Jo Ann Mueller Linda Mueller Patricka Mueller Cr Nagel Nancy Porter Ruth Porter Linda Satterfield Betty Jean Smith Bonnie Sparks Patricia Sparks Jacquelyn Stirn.
The Church School of St Luke's Methodist Church in Denton will hold a picnic on Wednesday August 21 at Wheeler's Park Harrington. The fair begins 4 30 p m with covered dishes requested from each family Hot dog sandwiches and soft drinks will be provided by the church Serving begins 5 30 p m Rain date is Thursday August 22.
Red Cross presents first annual water show on August 10 with certificates to students who completed courses at defined locations. Nagel's Pond students to report to Garland Lake show for awards.
Mr. Robert Allen Snedeker of the Social Security Administration will be at the Fire House in Denton on Monday August 19 starting at 10 a.m. to assist residents with benefits and questions.
Under the will of Harry C Hopkins late of Caroline County Maryland the executrix offers for public sale in front of the Court House door in Denton in the Town on a date to be announced. The sale is conducted under authority of Liber C. V. W. No. 17 folio 205 and the property is described as real estate to be exposed to bidders.
On Tuesday August 20 1963 between 2 and 3 pm a real estate parcel in the Seventh Election District Caroline County Maryland is offered. The tract lies along the D C Railroad right of way and Boonsboro Marble road with detailed bearings and distances totaling about 124 1 4 acres including 100 acres of tillable land 221 2 acres of woodland and a 2 acre home site. The property is the same land described in a 1927 deed from Irwin T Saulsbury and wife to Harry C Hopkins and Anna May Hopkins now vested in Hopkins by survivorship.
Improvements include a dairy barn horse stable storage barn large corn crib chicken house gran ary machine shed 1 car garage and milk house. The farm is rented for 1963 with incoming tenant rights for Fall crops. Full possession January 1 1964. One third cash sale day balance on ratification. Title papers and stamps at purchaser expense Executrix of Harry C Hopkins deceased Louis C Andrew Auctioneer Marvin H Smith Attorney.
Mr and Mrs W T Lockerman Billy Ray and Alan express sincere thanks for visits cards calls flowers and food shown after the death of their son and brother.
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