New South School Bids Accepted On Tuesday
Three bids for the projected New South High School were accepted Tuesday afternoon, led by Hallock Construction Co. at 770,890. Cambridge firm Brohawn & Brothers followed at 779,363 and DeShields of Salisbury at 782,900. No contract awarded yet as county bonds await sale and approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Caroline High School
Wilbur S. Hoppengardner
Hallock Construction Co
Oxford
Charles E. Brohawn
Ek. Thomas Everngam
Denton Girl Nets Second In Maryland 4-H Public Speaking
Sarah Lane of Denton placed second in the Maryland 4-H Public Speaking contest at the University of Maryland after winning her county spring title and district honors for Caroline Kent Dorchester Queen Annes and Talbot Counties. She belongs to the Concord Chipmunks Senior 4-H Club. Also named Maryland All Stars from Caroline were Claire Downs and Joseph Voshell among 39 new members overall including 16 from the Eastern Shore. other recipients include Doris Bolton Walton Mason Cecil Fletcher Hall Susan Keens Ginger Eliott Nancy West Jane Elizabeth Goodhand Bryan Moore Barbara French Joyce Andrew Billy Stephens Roberta Kelly Wesley Pilchard Rita Carole Ward.
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Sarah Lane
Maryland
University of Maryland
Frank Lane
Denton
Caroline
Kent
Dorchester
Queen Anne's
Talbot
Concord Chipmunks
Maryland All Stars
Claire Downs
Joseph Voshell
Doris Bolton
Walton Mason
Cecil Fletcher Hall
Susan Keens
Ginger Eliott
Nancy West
Jane Elizabeth Goodhand
Bryan Moore, Jr
Queen Anne’s
Barbara French
Somerset
Joyce Andrew
Billy Stephens
Roberta Kelly
Wicomico
Wesley Pilchard
Rita Carole Ward
Worcester
Caroline Health Programs Studied by County Group
The Caroline County Health Association and County Health Department will evaluate health programs to improve services. Frank D. Zeigler Jr. notes the association is also running its annual membership drive to fund loan closet items. Dues paid by Sept. 20 authorize voting at the October 20 Denton Health Center meeting.
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Caroline County Health Association
County Health Department
Health Department
Frank D. Zeigler, Jr
Denton
the
Health Association
Denton Health Center
Southern States members hear growth projections for farming
Denton area members heard from Jack McHugh of Southern States Cooperative about farm markets expanding with rising national population. By 1975 USDA projects sharp gains in poultry red meat milk eggs fruits and vegetables, prompting a reorganization to 16 regions and enhanced member services to boost bargaining power. Wayne Geisel Sidney Collins were elected to the local board. Mrs. Roland Fountain and Mrs. Walter Steward named to the Farm Home Advisory Committee. John J. Jarrell reported on local operations as H. H. Nuttle presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McHugh
Southern States Cooperative representative
Denton area
Denton
McHugh
USDA
Southern States Cooperative
Southern States Board
Wayne Geise
Sidney Collins
Southern States Farm Home Advisory Committee
Roland Fountain
Walter Steward
Greensboro
John J. Jarrell
Southern States Denton Cooperative
Jarrell
H. H. Nuttle
Southern States
Denton Coop
John G. Jarrell
Kenneth Shaffer
C. R. Geisel
James M. Voss
Summers Carroll
Earl Love
Queen Elizabeth views antique rifles in Bisley Centenary show
U S Navy Lt Omar Robert H Taylor displays muzzle loading rifles to Queen Elizabeth II during the Bisley Centenary event. He explains loading steps while comparing 1860 era arms with modern NATO weapons. Taylor, a Maryland native, chairs the M L A and plans to command U S S Recovery after returning home in October.
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United States
Taylor
Britain
Maryland
Voss Family Reunion Held On Sunday August 14th
The Voss family held its 13th reunion at Wheeler's Park near Harrington on Sunday August 14. About sixty relatives and visitors gathered for a picnic and to hear family updates. Stanley Wyatt led the informal meeting and 1961 officers were elected: Theodore Layton president, Charles Stevenson vice president, Annie Voss secretary, Evelyn Stevenson treasurer. Evelyn Stevenson’s family scroll graph showing the 1846 descent of James and Josephine Curry Voss drew much interest. Attendees hoped for another reunion in 1961 and left grateful for the gathering.
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Voss
Wheeler’s Park
Harrington
Stanley Wyatt
Theodore Layton
Charles Stevenson
Annie Voss
Evelyn Stevenson
James
Josephine Curry Voss
Dates Set For Voter Registration At Court House
Voter registration dates announced with a special session at the Court House on September 10 and additional registrations in eight districts on September 13 and 20. The Saturday session runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. while Tuesday hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. September 27 is revision day to update records.
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Court House
Denton Bank Elects H Coursey Edwards Director
H Coursey Edwards a Ridgely farmer has been elected a director of the Peoples Bank of Denton to fill the unexpired term of William Croll who has resigned due to poor health. Croll the bank's oldest director since 1913. Edwards heads the Caroline County Farm Bureau and chairs the Farm Products Show Committee while serving on the Economic Development Commission.
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H. Coursey Edwards
Peoples Bank of
Denton
William Croll
Hickman
Mr. Croll
Mr. Edwards
Caroline County Farm Bureau
Caroline County Farm Products Show Committee
Caroline County Economic Development Commission
MCMP Installs Milk Tanks At Timonium
The Maryland Cooperative Milk Producers installs bulk milk tanks at Timonium Fair Grounds for the third year to save prize dairy cows milk from exhibition. A 400 and a 600 gallon tank are being installed to improve handling. milk will be hauled to a manufacturing plant for cash return rather than wasted. The Timonium Fair runs August 29 to September 10 with public tours of the facilities.
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Maryland Cooperative Milk Producers
Timonium Fair Grounds
Maryland
MCMP
Timonium
Caroline County Schools Set to Open September 6 1960
The 1960 61 school year officially opens Tuesday September 6 at 9 00 a m. Teachers report September 1 and 2 to prepare. Principals meet August 29 at North Carolina High School to receive materials. A record enrollment is expected with more than 4500 students across ten schools. Kindergarten pupils total 59 and 196 teachers have been employed.
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North Carolina High School
Edwards Wins 4 H Tractor Contest At Farm Show
Richard Edwards of Ridgely won the Caroline County 4 H Tractor Operators Contest held Saturday August 20 at North Caroline High School during the Farm Products Show. Edwards will represent Caroline County at the Maryland State Fair in Timonium on September 2. Other participants and placings listed from Samuel Harrison to James Hughes with tractors supplied by Preston Motor Co R H Stafford and Pete Shaffer. Program aims to teach safe efficient tractor operation. fifty three 4 H members enrolled. local leaders and University of Maryland Extension Service oversaw event.
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Caroline County
North Carolineigh
Richard Edwards
Ridgely
Young Edwards
Maryland
Timonium
Samuel Harrison
Preston
Alfred Saathoff
Denton
Louis Fuchs
Burrsville
Pete Shaffer
Rudolph Coulbourne
Stuart Coulbourne
Steve Wood
Warren Downs
Edwin Love
University of Maryland Extension Service
Historical Society Plans Fall Dinner At Greensboro
Caroline County Historical Society president Harry H. Rieck plans the annual fall colonial dinner in Greensboro for October 5. A directors meeting September 6 will set the menu and program. The North Carolina High School Farm Show highlighted county talent with many junior exhibitors.
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Historical Society
Greensboro
Harry H. Rieck
Caroline County Historical Society
Mildred Ginn
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Hague
New York City
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Glenn H. Curtiss
U. S. Treasury Department
Congress
Web
Sun
Lean States
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Denton Bank
Richard N. Wills
farmers’ cooperative
Edwards
North Caroline High School
Dept. A
Thomas Cahall
Frank Mackert
Betty Jean Saathoff
Puerto Rico
Phyllis Saathoff
Robt. Councill
H. H. Rieck
Edgar Vorhees
Katandin
John Schmick
Wirt Foster
Robert Councill
John Nally
H. H. Rieck, Sr
E. A. Pearson
Thomas Cahall, Jr
Charlotte Ruf
Frank Mackett, Jr
John Fuchs
Roland Turner
Walter Fountain, Jr
Edward Fountain
Alfred Boyle
Alvin Edwards
Charles D. Todd
Olin Thomas
Alvin Flwards
Pauline Fountain
Barbara Fuchs
Walter Fountain
John T. Schmick
Thomas Eveland
Hilda Lowe
Herbert Ruf
T. W. Webster
Leo Frase
Goulds
Havel Krabill
Ellen Fuchs
Carolyn Dukes
Hansen Hoffman
William Cooper
Even Fuchs
Elsie Edwards
Sara Edwards
Ruthie Brindley
C. D. Todd
Lillian Vanville
Amanda Fisher
W. Foster
Lawrence Wright
Elizabeth Edwards
Ruth Stafford
Sandra Coulbourne
Henry Fisher
Wayne Gold
Clara Harrison
Annette Moore
Henson Hoffman
Amanda Fishe
Clarence Ringgold
Susan Rogers
Susan Brinsfield
Regina Lindemann
Lorna Corwin
Mary Johnson
Kay Schmick
Emma Pepper
Dorothy Vanville
Pat Bennington
Peggy Collins
Dept. C
Sara Van Dyke
Mary Pepper
Karen Hackert
SK Karen Hackert
James McConnell
William A. Cooper
William Beers
J. B. Johnson
Calvin Covington
Barbara Edwards
Rebecca Jefferson
C. D. Hackett
W. C Cooper
F. M. Rogers
Carol Robinson
William C. Cooper
Rebecca Webster
C. D. Hackert
Thelma Hackett
Chas, Todd
Wayne Holden
Carralyn Holden
Marilyn Holden
DeeAnn Blades
Tommy Webster
Juanita Turkington
Margaret Evans
Freeborn ENwanger
Maurice Williams
Redmond Long
Elsie Todd
Edith Gough
Robert Council
Parbara Edwards
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