Carrier With Fast Task Force Bombs Tokyo Airfields
James W. Jopp of Denton serves as electric ian's mate first class on the USS Independence, part of a carrier task force off Tokyo. The ship’s planes joined more than 1,000 carrier aircraft in a first strike within 100 miles of the Japanese mainland, targeting about 80 airfields around Tokyo after being torpedoed at Tarawa in 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
James W. Jopp
USNR
William H. Jopp
Denton
Independence
Navy
Tarawa
REA Grant Lets Denton Cooperative Borrow Funds
The Public Service Commission authorized Choptank Electric Cooperative of Denton Maryland to borrow up to 289000 dollars from the Rural Electrification Administration and begin about 60 miles of new lines. A decision on eight proposed extension areas in Wicomico Kent Dorchester and Worcester counties was reserved after a hearing with Eastern Shore Public Service Company arguing it would disrupt its expansion plans. A ruling on the extension petition is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc
Denton
Rural Electrifications Administration
Eastern Shore Public Service Company
Salisbury
Eastern Shore Company
Wicomico
Kent
Dorchester
Worcester
Soldier James C Kinnamon Jr Home From War Service
T5 James C Kinnamon Jr arrived at his parents home in Goldsboro on Wednesday August 16 after receiving his honorable discharge. He enlisted June 1940 and served six months at Fort Monroe Virginia twenty five months at St Johns Newfoundland twelve months at Camp Shelby Mississippi and six months in the European Theatre of Operations. He belonged to Headquarters Company 65th Infantry Division and was at Linz Austria on V E Day. He traveled home by plane from France with stops at Casablanca North Africa Brazil Puerto Rico and finally Miami Florida before train travel to Fort Meade Maryland where discharge was granted on the point system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Kinnamon Jr
Goldsboro
Fort Monroe
St. John’s
Newfoundland
Camp Shelby
Miss
Headquarters Co
65Th Infantry Div
Kinnamon
Linz
Austria
France
Casablanca
N. A
Brazil
Puerto Rico
Miami
Fla
Fort Geo. G. Meade, Md
Scholarships To Be Awarded By Davis At Johns Hopkins
Senator Wilmer Fell Davis announces three scholarships for the School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. The awards cover free tuition books and lab fees, with one including a $200 cash gift. Applicants should contact Davis in Federalsburg by September 1 to submit high school records and information for ten competitive examinations. The scholarships will be awarded by Senator Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Fell Davis
School of Engineering
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
Senator Davis
Federalsburg
October Jurors Are Chosen By Knotts
Honorable J. Owen Knotts, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Caroline County, announces the October Term 1945 juror panel. Jurors are listed by district, with names including Melvin, Heather, Wyatt, Turner, Covey, Colgain, Gibbs, Lord and others across eight districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Owen Knotts
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Harry L. Melvin
Thomas E. Heather
Amos H. Wyatt
W. Foster Clark
Luther J. Bennett
Arthur J. Rochester
Levin Tayloe
John F. Stevenson
Russell Wright
Harry S. Cooper
J. E. Weaver
J. Leonard Hutchins
Willoughby Nowell
Clifford L. Stafford
Frank D. Zeigler
Leland T Short
J. Walter Beauchamp
Victor R. Turner
Howard M. Harris
Edwin H. E. Thieroff
M. Heber Lane
William H. Rieck
William W. Prettyman Jr
Luther H. Covey
Russell Andrew
Victor Dean
Hary M. Carroll
Edward F. Pierce
Claude L. Howard
Entries Are Closed For County Bull Show
Between 60 and 70 animals entered in the Annual Eastern Shore Bull Show and Holstein Field Day set for September 1 at Garland Lake. Richard N. Wills will judge the show at McDonogh School. Purebred Holstein and Guernsey calves will be awarded to 4-H members, with a ringside drawing for the prize numbers. Caroline County 4-H Senior Council will serve sandwiches and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore
Garland Lake
Maryland
Pet Milk Company of
Greensboro
Extension Service
Richard N. Wills
Richard N. Willis
McDonogh School
McDonogh
Wills
Caroline County
4-H
County Audit Underway in Caroline County
C F Bickel of Haskins and Sells auditors Philadelphia began auditing Caroline County accounts Monday. He will audit the county commissioners books next the treasurer board of education and the trial magistrates. Upon completion William S Orme county treasurer will collect state and county taxes for the current fiscal year begun July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Bickel
Haskins and Sells, Auditors
Philadelphia
Caroline County
Board of Education
William S. Orme
Children Of The Week Names By Denton And Greensboro Families
A four row listing of children by family across Denton and Greensboro Virginia. First row includes the Downes and Bishop children. Second row lists Covey Carroll and Smith children. Third row notes Hubbard Henning and Good families. Fourth row covers Medford Allfather and Cahal children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan
Jean
Walter Downes
Denton
Virginia
Richard
Joan
E. D. Bishop
Greensboro
James
Ruth Kenton
Barbara
Marion
Thomas
F. T. Covey
Nancy Jean
Diane
Donna
Garolyn
Dawson H. Hubbard
Federalsburg
Connie
Ruth Ann
C. M. Henning
George
Norma Lee
Shirley Ann
W. Good
Johnny
Billy
Sally Ann
J. L. Medford
Henderson
Peggy
Dickie
Dolly Allfather
Tommy
Robert
Floyd T. Cahal
Vesper Services Begin at Cambridge Wharf
Zion Methodist Church Cambridge Maryland presents the first in a series of vesper services at Municipal Park Long Wharf at 6:00 p m Sunday August 26 1945. Three services follow on August 26 September 2 and September 9 with Jack Tarr guest singing and Rev J B Dickerson delivering The Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Methodist Church
Cambridge
Maryland
Municipal Park
Long Wharf
Jack Tarr
Alan W. Souder
Department of Music
Southern States To Hold Meeting Here
The farming public is invited to the Denton annual Southern States Membership meeting at Denton High School on Monday evening August 27 at 8 o clock EWT. H H Nuttle will preside and outline objectives. Frank Zeigler will speak on The necessity for Farmer Cooperatives. Mrs Clifton Crouse will discuss Women's part in Farm Cooperatives. A report on Southern States Cooperative activities will be given by Paul Mullinix who will also show the film Endless Acres. Norman Sutton will report on the local cooperative program. An open discussion will be led by M C Voss using audience questions. Nominations for the seven place board include Richard Blackburn Willie S Carroll Ridgely Clarence J Kern A Powell Martin H H Nuttle Henry Scott George Shaffer Martin C Voss Frank D Zeigler W Edmond Neal. Successors to retiring Farm Home Advisory committee members will be elected from Mrs Earl Love Mrs A M Ward Mrs Freeland Clopper of Denton and Mrs Calvin Lister of Greensboro, with Rev P R Schauer to lead song. Mrs Richard Blackburn of Ridgely will provide flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Denton High School
H. H. Nuttle
Frank Zeigler
Clifton Crouse
Queen Anne
Southern States Cooperative
Paul Mullinix
Baltimore
Norman Sutton
M. C. Voss
Richard Blackburn
Willie S. Carroll
Ridgely
Clarence J. Kern
A. Powell Martin
County Schools To Open September 5
The public schools of Caroline County will open for the 1945 46 term on Wednesday September 5 announced this week by the school board. The complete list of teachers for the five county high schools has not been announced. Dr R G Steinmeyer district governor of the 180th Rotary Club District will visit the local Rotary Club on Tuesday August 28 as an official guest. He is professor of political science at the University of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Col
R. G. Steinmeyer
Rotary Club
Steinmeyer
University of Maryland
More Canning Sugar Is Now Available
The War Price and Rationing Board in Denton Maryland says the regional office has advised a second allotment of canning sugar for qualifiers. To apply, obtain the required forms from the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Price and Rationing Board
Denton
Maryland
Bishop Hughes To Speak At Davis Kinder Noble Reunion
Plans for the Davis-Kinder-Noble family reunion at Bethel Church Del Labor Day Sept 3 are complete. Morning sessions begin at 10 30 with Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes addressing the gathering. Afternoon program at 2 30 includes a tree planting memorial with speakers from each branch and a service for armed forces members led by Brig Gen Houston Noble, marking the 60th five year cycle since 1885.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis-Kinder-Noble
Bethel Church
Del
Labor Day
Edwin Holt Hughes
Methodist Episcopal Church
Richard Andrew
New York City
Davis
Rachel Payne Baylor
Preston
Nobles
Carl K. Brown
First National Bank
Seaford
Kinders
John Noble
Houston Noble
Pacific Area
Rules For Mailing Yule Gifts Overseas
Millions of Christmas gifts will go overseas again this year to our armed forces. The Army and Navy urge families to start gifts early and follow strict guidelines. Mail from September 15 to October 15. use complete addresses with rank and unit. avoid moves. heavy sturdy boxes. avoid perishable items and ignitables. weight under five pounds and size limits apply. Navy and Coast Guard gifts may ship year round without a written request. seal and mail Christmas cards any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
APO
Marine
Coast Guard
Social Security Agent Here Tuesday Denton Visit
Announcement states Norman P. Foster manager of the Salisbury Field Office of the Social Security Board will be in Denton on Tuesday August 28. He will be available for interviews at the Post Office at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman P. Foster
Salisbury Field
The
Social Security Board
Denton
Coast Guard LST Transports Night Fighter Squadron
A Coast Guard manned LST transfers an Army Night Fighter Squadron to a new base in the Pacific. Corporal John R. Thomas, son of Mrs. Sadie M. Thomas of Preston Maryland, is among the veterans with action in New Guinea the Dutch East Indies and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
Pacific
John R. Thomas
Sadie M. Thomas
Preston, Md
New Guinea
Dutch East Indies
Philippines
Build Up Reserves Of Feed Is Advised
Maryland dairy farmers should stockpile concentrated feed for winter. Extension dairyman George Hyatt Jr. notes a 1945 livestock re-expansion will raise feed demand and possible shortages, urging dairymen to estimate needs for eight or nine months and secure supplies now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
George Hyatt Jr
University of Maryland
United States
Mr. Hyatt
Overseas Pvt Melvin Hayman Heads to Pacific Assignment
Overseas Pvt. Melvin Hayman of the Army is en route to an overseas assignment in the Pacific. He entered service on February 13, 1945, trained at Camp Blanding Florida and Fort Ord California, and spent a furlough with his parents near Denton before heading west. He graduated from Caroline High School in 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Melvin Hayman
Army
Pacific
Hayman
Camp Blanding
Fila
Fort Ord
California
West Coast
Lester Hayman
Denton
Caroline High School
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Rea
Miles
Pat
Knotts
J. Ben Colgain
Melvin E. Brown
M. Emmitt Potts
William L. Fearins
William T. Cannon
Walton R. Frampton
Walter Gibbs
Frank S. Lane
Burton M. Wilkinson
Clark Murphy
Frederick E. Keeneman
E. Page Jones
Harvey B. Lord
Webster Todd
William Chambers
Thomas H. Everngain
Summers Carroll
Brantley H. Trice
Vesper
Cambridge Wharf
J. B. Dickerson
Zion
Lowene Simmons
Mallotte
Galilee
Morris
Kenneth R. Thomas
Grason Price
Ray T. Appiegarth
Albert Ernest and
Wendell Eupene
Wendell Seiler
Bishop Hughes
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