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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1958
Page
6
A brief item notes a lesson titled Is It Fair set for August. The piece highlights expected discussions on fairness, ethics, and school or community standards, with emphasis on civic values and practical examples for readers. The notice frames August as the period for exploring equity and responsible choices.
A column argues social justice hinges on the liquor issue, citing biblical warnings about wine and strong drink. It notes alcohol’s social costs, from crime to broken families, and contrasts real life with on screen depictions of drinking. The piece reflects on community finances and public impact of liquor licenses.
Hickman Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. after a two week vacation. The notice lists numerous local visitors and guests including Miss Sarah Van Dyke of Denton, the Nagel and Fearins families, and others from Federalsburg, Bridgeville, Wilminton, New Haven, and Milford.
Funeral services were held for Isaac Steele 77 at his daughter's home with burial in Greensboro Cemetery. Charles Bryant 68 died of heart disease. services were at R B Rawlings parlors and body sent to Pittsfield Mass. Several residents visited Tuckerton Beach and Atlantic City over the weekend.
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Ridgely and nearby areas report several family milestones and community events. The page notes the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown in Milford Memorial Hospital on August 23, with the mother formerly Lois Slaughter of Ridgely. Albert W. Saulsbury Jr. and spouse are listed as grandparents from Ridgely. Mary Laird attends Valley Forge Military Academy infirmary duties in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The New Windsor truck will collect relief materials from the Eastern Shore at the Church of the Brethren in Ridgely on September 9. Local residents Robert Chaffinch and Allan Temple of Seaford visited relatives Friday evening.
Mrs Edna Carmine listed for Preston Community Club contact as 3596. Mrs Murrell Reed from Baltimore visits brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Theodore Schmick. Dr M W Jackson and son from Princeton NC and Miss Ann Ledman spent last week with relatives in Preston. Rev H C Jeffers formerly of Bethesda Methodist now at Sadlersville is a patient in Memorial Hospital Easton.
Mrs T L Trice III and children spent several days with Mr and Mrs J B Lowe in Wilmington. Mrs Wm Hoff and Gretchen of St Louis and Dorothy Hall of Baltimore return home after vacation with Virgil and Mrs Hall. Mrs Seymour of Easton visits her son in law and daughter Reese and Mrs Dean. Mrs Lloyd Cannon hosts the Monday bridge club. Helen McAllister of Cambridge spends weekend with Ethel McAllister family. H M Hollis weekends at Rehoboth Beach. Mrs J P Ledman hosts the canasta club. Charlotte Cannon visits Emory and Mrs Whaley in Newark Delaware. Edward Garey of Washington spends week at home here.
A Bloomington Illinois couple moves to Alaska braving sub-zero temperatures in a featured colorgravure story. The Aug 31 issue of the American Weekly magazine promotes the Baltimore American subscription for The Journal.
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