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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1955
Page
8
Ridgely and Bethany Beach residents visited relatives in Rehoboth Beach and Wilmington. Many families hosted guests from Greensboro Ridgeley and Maryland towns. A promotional note lists Ridgely fireman carnival dates August 29 to September 5 with parade August 31 and cake drive details. The column covers hospitalities, travel, pastors, and church picnic at Quest Beach plus sympathy notices and visits among area residents.
Hickman Carl Parker and friends attended a Philadelphia versus Brooklyn game in Philadelphia. Mrs. Claude Drummond and family visited Hillsboro relatives. Brenda Drummond stayed with her aunt Beauchamp. Carolyn Moore visited cousins in Bridgeville. Hester Brown from New York visits Sadie Brown. Michael Trotte stayed with grandparents Mesick in Harrington. Visitors to Mrs. Breeding included Thurman Passwaters and others from Greensboro Lincoln Greenwood Federalsburg. Harvey Wathers passes away at Memorial Hospital Easton after weeks ill. Nancy Breeding and Larry Messick returned from a month with Horney in New Haven. Clarence and William Breeding hosted at Bethlehem. William Tull and family visited Bridgeville relatives.
A brief note promotes United States Savings Bonds as a reassuring purchase, emphasizing security and steady value for savers who regularly buy bonds. It casts bonds as a patriotic, steady option amid financial choices.
Mr and Mrs Russell Fleming and their children of Wayne Pa spent several days last week with Mrs Frank Fleming. Sue Pepper with Mr and Mrs Vaughn Pepper and children enjoyed two days at Ocean City. Sharon Ann Downes of Greensboro visited cousins Judy Fred and Beth Thornton. Mrs Ethel Barwick of Easton also visited relatives.
Miss Mary Evelyn Macklin daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd C Macklin of Choptank will graduate from the Capital City School of Nursing of the Columbia General Hospital in Washington D C on August 28. Various residents are spending time away visiting relatives and vacationing in Ocean City and Salisbury with family and friends.
The statement notes that James K. Polk became President after serving as Speaker of the House, a historical fact tied to the year 1894 and Polk’s election. It highlights a rare path to the presidency through congressional leadership and marks this as a singular instance in U.S. history.
The Association of Casualty and Surety Companies forecasts 410 highway deaths over the 78 hour Labor Day weekend, the lowest since 1950, with 135 due to excessive speed and 65 from driving on the wrong side. Over 22,000 drivers and passengers and 3,200 pedestrians are expected to suffer injuries, with alcohol a factor in about a quarter of fatal cases.
In the August 28 issue of American Weekly, police experts advise housewives on home protection against intruders. The Baltimore Sunday American promotion highlights practical steps to deter break-ins and safeguard the household.
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