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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1950

Page

1

Rieck Names Health Center Chairmen

Rieck names district chairmen to lead a fundraising drive for a Denton health center. The campaign begins September 1 with local committees across Goldsboro Greensboro Denton Ridgely Preston American Corners and more, aiming to reduce disease and boost county health.

Harry H. Rieck Caroline County Health Association Caroline County Denton W. Clark Quillen Goldsboro Russell Wright Greensboro John W. Logan Sherman Griffith Preston G. A. McDaniel Federalsburg Clarence Kern Martin Sutton Ridgely Harry Sullivan American Corners

Farmers Exchange Meeting in Greensboro on August 31

Members of the Eastern States Farmers Exchange and their families served by Greensboro shipments will hold their annual meeting at the Greensboro Firehouse on Thursday evening August 31 at 8 00 P M They will hear reports on cooperative purchasing activity and elect a representative to attend the 1951 Springfield Mass meeting Albert P Williams of Worton will report on the board's planning and 1949 purchases totaling over 78 000 000 for more than 86 000 members Charles Hammer will report on the 1950 meeting A corn stalk show is planned with members asked to bring a stalk and discuss cultivation and fertilizer practices Fred S Olmstead of the Eastern States Fertilizer Service will discuss The Eastern States Fertilizer The Farmers Best Buy Refreshments will be served and a color ed movie on the research program will be shown The event is arranged with Fieldman H Wallace Cook Elkton assisted by a committee of Mr and Mrs Alfred Bilbrough Mr and Mrs Charles Hammer Mr and Mrs Robert Ryan Mr and Mrs Charles Vonville and Local Representative and Mrs David A Spiering

Eastern States Farmers’ Exchange Greensboro Springfield Mass Albert P. Williams Worton Eastern Shore Charles Hammer Fred S. Olmstead Eastern States Fertilizer Service Eastern States Fertilizer Best Buy H. Wallace Cook Elkton Alfred Bilbrough Robert Ryan Charles Vonville David A. Spiering

Democratic Rally August 30th in Denton Maryland

A Democratic Rally will be held in Denton next Wednesday night August 30 at 8 00. Speakers include Gov William Preston Lane Jr candidate for Governor J Mullard Tawes State Comptroller and Hall Hammond Attorney General. Caroline county Democrats expected. music and refreshments provided. George W Clendaniel chairman says no candidates endorsed in the primary.

Denton‘yrmory Auust Wiliam Preston Lane J. Mullard Tawes Hall Hammond Caroline county George W. Clendaniel Democratic State Central Committee

Teachers Named For Caroline County Schools 1950 51

A long list of white and colored Caroline County teachers for 1950 51 by school. Principals named include T Conover Crouse at Caroline High and Elementary and Alice F Hignutt at Denton Primary. Many districts list dozens of teachers and unfilled vacancies in white schools.

Caroline County Caroline High and T. Conover Crouse Bettie Allfather Charles R. Brown Jesse C. Ford Kathrin F. Higgins Helen R. Hughes William Mack Marion V. Maddox Naomi Mason Mary Evelyn Miles William Murdoch Ellen B. Nichols Genevieve R. Palmer Irvin Smith May F. Smith Marguerite A. Soucy John W. White Elizabeth Cannon Margaret Downes Lucretia Gibbs Helen A. Jump Raehelle &. Roberts Ruth A. Trice Denton Alice F. Hignutt Blanche M. Chaffinch Mildred E. Gale Dorothy M. Miller L. Gertrude Morgan Anna Lee Wood Federalshuro Francis L. Holsinger Mildred Bittinger Marian A. Dunlap G. Roger Ewing Wanda Lee Ewing Nicola Grady Earl E. Hinman, Jr Rose Marie Hodges Erma C. Huff Thomas J. Jordan Mary E. Kemp Thurman C. McKinney Ruth Ann Mink MII Walter F. Ray Anabel Siegel Alice H. Bailey Elizabeth Bullock Alice Marie Fooks Annabelle Fooks Susan @. Griffith Charlotte E Mildred Morris Theresa H. Nelson Phyllis M. Leese Ruth A. Travers Goldsboro Louise D. Scotton Virginia MI. Brandenburg Greensboro Grover B. Hastings Miriam H. Butler J. Perry Chambers Eva Mae Davis Roxanna E. Detwiler Ruth T. Edwards Bernice W. Hastings Harriet L. Henton Norris C. Jones, Jr Robert R. Lacey Dana D. McClung Nicholas Pantella Samuel P. Saunders Elizabeth M. Somers Parker W. Stone Marcella S. Bailey W. Roger Beckwith Elsie Bilbrandh Hattie A. Curry Sadie A. Fisher Oliver W. Hubbard Jo Purcell. Henderson Maud T. Hummer Viola P. Robinson Hillsboro Grace H. Bowman Ridgely High Dorsey Donoho Elizabeth L. Briscoe Glen P. Davis Jean Carolyn Enfield Doris Mac Gauger Robert L. Mitchell Amanda FE. Fisher Bernice Lawless Irma G. Nichols Madge A. Thomas Preston High Richard W. Hall Elva R. Butler Emily M. Clendaniel Viola R. Collins William L

Talk Fest Contest Gets Under Way In Caroline County

Mrs. William Kent announced the 1950 annual Farm Bureau Talk Fest is under way with county final decisions at a public speaking contest on October 1 1950. Topic is Utilization of and Distribution of Agricultural Products. Open to rural 18 to 28 year olds. no previous state winner may enter. County entries must speak for a county group and be certified by October 1. First place goes to the state regional contest for a blue ribbon.

William Kent Associated Women of the Farm Bureau Caroline County national committee the AFBF Kent Caroline

King Family Holds Reunion at Camp Mardela

The King descendants of Levi and Sarah Franz King of Caroline County met at Camp Mardela after worship at Church of the Brethren in Ridgels. The Mardela District sponsored a basket lunch and program. Officers include Harry Hol singer of Washington president, Mrs. Frank Germer of Mt. Joy Pennsylvania vice president, and Mrs. Clifton Crouse Jo Queen Anne secretary and treasurer.

Levi Sarah Franz King Caroline County Camp Mardela here Church of the Brethren Ridgels Mardela Denton Harry Holsinger Washington Frank Germer Mt. Joy Clifton Crouse Queen Anne

Unity Homemakers Hold Annual Picnic at Garland Lake

About twenty Unity Club Homemakers and families held the annual summer picnic at Garland Lake on August 17 at 7 o clock. The committee included Mrs. Chester Baker Mrs. Howard Legg Miss Ann Voss Mrs. Agnes Case and Mrs. George Lowe. After supper a social hour followed with swimming visiting and watching the new moon over the lake.

Unity Club Garland Lake Chester Baker Howard Legg Ann Voss Agnes Case George Lowe

Greensboro A Growing Community Sees Surplus and Growth

Greensboro Maryland reports a 68 percent population rise to over 1200 with 50 new families since the census. A $28,367 sewer upgrade and $1,859 water pump upgrade bolster capital investment of 30,226.71, funded from current income. 1950 income 20,795.56, disbursements 47,500, surplus projected to grow. Mayor Wright notes capacity for population increases with minimal tax impact as builders surge. Commissioners: Duffey Jarvis Porter Van der Rift.

Greensboro Caroline County Wright G. Linden Duffey J. R. Jarvis Jesse W. Porter E. J. ‘Ted) Vanderrift

Greensboro School Bids To Be Open Sept 12

Greensboro public school building additions and alterations bids will be opened Sept 12 at 2 p.m. in the Denton board of education office. Plans are at Malone and Williams Salisbury. W Stewart Fitzgerald oversees Caroline County schools as Greensboro becomes the county’s second project from a $175,000 referendum.

Greensboro board of education Caroline County Denton Malone and Williams Salisbury W. Stewart Fitzgerald

Delegates Return From American Legion Auxiliary Convention

Mrs. Harry Jopp Mrs. Alls ton Mrs. John Towse and Mrs. Marvin Smith of Caroline Unit No 29 returned from the 29th Annual American Legion Auxiliary Convention held August 16 19 in the Emerson Hotel Baltimore Delegates held key roles with Mrs Allston as president elect Mrs Towse as past president historian and district secretary Mrs Jopp as vice president and Mrs Smith a past president and recording secretary Mrs Towse acted as page for Department President elect Mrs Rooney and escorted her to the platform Mrs Towse later served as Mrs Rooney s page Mrs Smith was named vice president elect of the Northeastern Shore District and Caroline Unit No 29 presented corsage Caroline Unit No 29 also won awards for Outstanding Work in Americanism and Outstanding Work in all around Unit Activities

Harry Jopp Arthur Allston John Towse Denton Marvin Smith Federalsburg American Legion Auxiliary Emerson Hotel Baltimore Caroline Unit No. 29 Allston Joseph L. Ferri Towse James Rooney Cecil Elkton Rooney Shore Caroline Unit No Caroline

Trappe Baseball Club to Close Here Sunday Pennant Fate

League leading Trappe Here for last appearance Sunday after noon at Schaub Park 2 15 PM as manager Sullivan aims for pennant. Denton, Broad Creek, Ridgely, Oxford, Queen Anne details show Denton takes two from Broad Creek. late rally seals 8 7 win. Denton 5 Broad Creek 1 in second game.

Penton Broad Creek Denton Ridgely Oxford Trappe Queen Anne Moon Anne Sullivan Bartlett Baker Mayer Parker Warner Fasm Diffie Noble Dis Blades Tri-County Baseball League Pet Trappe St. Michaels Queen Anne a

Bridgewater College Alumni Meeting Planned Near Denton

Bridgewater College alumni from Mardela will gather August 27 at the Brethren Mardela camp near Denton Maryland at 2:00 PM. A basket lunch will be served and the program includes music a report on the proposed ten year plan for Bridgewater College and a talk by Mr George Arthur McDaniel after his recent trip to Europe.

Mardela Bridgewater Brethren Mardela Denton Maryland Bridgewater College George Arthur McDaniel Europe

Vesper Services at Bethesda Methodist Church

Bethesda Methodist Church of Preston announces Sunday evening Vesper Services on August 27 September 3 and 10 at 6 30 p m D S T at Rolling Acres Farm overlooking the Choptank River Rev P M R Schauer pastor Red Lion Glasgow Charge near Wilmington will speak August 27 Speakers for the other two dates to be announced Rev H H Schauer is pastor of the host church Everyone welcome.

Bethesda Methodist Church of Preston D.S.T Rolling Acres Choptank P. M. R. Schauer Red Lion-Glasgow Wilmington H. H. Schauer

Preston Lutheran Church awards 150000 contract for new building

The Immanuel Lutheran Church at Preston has chosen Lawrence Construction Company of Baltimore to build a semi Gothic church on the present site. The $150,000 plus project will rise with Mt Alrey granite, measuring 42 by 16014 feet and seating 336 in the main hall plus 50 in the gallery. Ground breaking occurred Sunday Aug 13 in a ceremony with about 230 attendees. The congregation traces to 1897 and has had a long tenure under Pastor L Geiger, with a history of several past pastors and a parochial school built in 1905.

Immanuel Lutheran Church Preston Lawrence Construction Company Baltimore Mt. Alrey G. Thomas

Denton Man Candi date For State's Attorney

Denton man Robert W. Downes Jr announces candidacy for State's Attorney of Caroline County subject to the Democratic Primary on September 18, 1950. A Denton attorney with Maryland education, he worked with Baltimore Legal Aid, Union Trust, and opened his Denton practice in 1947. He has led Red Cross drives and supported Boy Scouts, Rotary, and local civic groups.

Robert W. Downes Jr Caroline Caroline County Downes University of Maryland University of Maryland Law School Baltimore Court of Appeals State of Maryland Denton Legal Aid Bureau Baltimore City Union Trust Companys of Rotary Club Denton Chamber of Commerce American Legion

Production Credit Assn to Hold Conference at Ocean City

The Denton Production Credit Association directors join national farm loan officials for a conference at the George Washington Hotel in Ocean City Maryland August 28 29. Secretary-Treasurer Chas E Hadaway says the gathering, held each summer, aims to discuss policies and share ideas to improve credit services for farmers. Dr A B Hamilton University of Maryland will speak on The Road Ahead. Attending from the association are J Franklin Baker F Bennett Carter William L Ford Clarence J Kern and Russell P Smith.

Denton Production Credit Association farm loan associations Maryland Delaware Virginia George Washington Hotel Ocean City Chas. E. Hadaway A. B. Hamilton University of Maryland Hamilton J. Franklin Baker F. Bennett Carter William L. Ford Clarence J. Kern Russell P. Smith

Directors Conference of Farm Loan Associations

Directors of the National Farm Loan Association of Easton Maryland will join leaders from Maryland Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Virginia for a meeting at the George Washington Hotel Ocean City August 28 29 Secretary Treasurer H E Holsinger said the gathering continues on page 7

National Farm Loan Association Easton Maryland Delaware Virginia George Washington Hotel Ocean City H. E. Holsinger

Southern States Coop Members Hold Meeting Here

Southern States Cooperative members in the Denton area heard reports on services for the first 11 months of the 1949 50 fiscal year at a meeting on August 3 in Denton. District manager W D Moore Jr reported that 250 000 members in six states moved nearly 114 million dollars in purchasing and marketing during the year to June 30, with net worth over 18 million dollars. Local services were presented by W C Richardson of the Richmond office, with a film slide series from the Information Publications Service.

Southern States Cooperative Denton W. D. Moore, Jr Southern States Farmers Supply Southern States Denton Farm Home Advisory Committee cooperative Information Publications Service W. C. Richardson Richmond

Tickets for Thomas Concert Benefit in Easton

Tickets for John Charles Thomas Benefit Concert in Easton are on sale at The Talbot Counts Children's Aid Society Office in the County Building, or from Mrs. John Todd of Easton and Mrs. Malcolm Hathaway of Oxford. The event at Avalon Theatre on Sunday September 10 at 3:30 p.m. benefits The Talbot County Children's Aid Society. Joann Mastracci, who impressed last fall, will again perform with Mr. Thomas.

John Charles Thomas Easton Talbot Counts Children's Aid Society John Todd Malcolm Hathaway Oxford Thomas Avalon Theatre Talbot County Children’s Aid Society

Seven Hurt In Ridgely Auto Collision Near Ridge ly

Seven persons sustained minor injuries in a two car crash on the Ridgely Denton highway a quarter mile from Ridgely. Victims treated at Denton by Dr. Dawson George and Dr. Winnicott include Mrs. Benjamin Colgain and her son Norris Butler Mrs Samuel Colgain Mr and Mrs Harold Jopp and their son and James Jopp of Harrington Del The Maryland State Police investigated the incident.

Ridgely Benjamin Colgain Norris Butler Samuel Colgain Dawson George Denton Charles Winnicott Harold Jopp Church Hill James Jopp Harrington Del Ridgely-Denton Colgain Maryland

Social Security Rep To Be Here Monday Denton Court House Visit

A Salisbury Social Security Administration representative will visit Denton on Monday August 28 at 11:00 a.m. at the Court House. The manager urges eligible retired workers and survivors to apply in person or by mail, noting benefits are not automatic and many deserving have not claimed them.

Social Security Administration Salisbury Court House Denton Norman P. Foster Social Security Office

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Rieck Health Center Rocky Mountain Farmers Exchange Democratic Rally Newspaper RAPhe Lockerman High John P Hammond Sara V. Brown Harold Lee Currs Annie V. Gittings Lucretia L. Hardy David W. Henrs Courtney P. Houston, Jr Neva W. Hutt Walter T. Martin Marion Moody Brard F. Ricketts Martin P. Roberts Albert M. Robinson William BR. Saunders Lillian G. Sadler Harriet L. Wasman Alice G. Peters Marys L. Sharp Selena A. Truxon Ellen E. Wilson Gladys G. Collins Margaret D. Brewingeton Mary A. Henson Jonestown Erementary Rovee E. Goslee Minnie C. Hammond King Unity Homemakers Greenboro Vesper Service Preston Lutheran Group T. Stiemke O. Kaiser L. Geiger F. P. Wilhelm R. W. Heubsch J. Koerber Paul Plutschak Leo Frase Conrad Fuchs Homer Schmidt William Kleinwachter John T. Schmick, Sr John T. Schmick, Jr John Nepert Henry Rosebrook William F. Gadow Ernest Goehringer Paul Rieck Albert Kreuger John Seaman Hadjo Tjaden Edwin Production Credit Assn Southern States Coop NewsPapr PEPy Hs
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