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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1956

Page

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Maloney Family Holds Annual Reunion at Chambers Park

The fourth annual Maloney family reunion gathered Sunday August 26 at Chambers Park Fed eralsburg with descendants from Maryland and Delaware. A picnic lunch followed by a business meeting led by president Mrs Margaret Baynard. Officers announced include president Mrs Bertha Maloney vice president Mrs Francis Trice Jr secretary Mrs Clarence Beauchamp treasurer Mr Robert Maloney historian Mrs Sadie Maloney. Present were Rev Otho Brewer and numerous Maloney relatives. oldest member Mr William Maloney and youngest Larry Maloney were honored. Refreshments served by Mrs Ruth Dunlap and Mrs Francis Trice.

Maloney Chambers Park Federalsburg Robert Josephine Maloney Caroline County Maryland Delaware Margaret Baynard Clarence E. Beauchamp Bertha Maloney Francis Trice, Jr Dawson Hubbard Robert Maloney Sadie Maloney Nelson Hubbard Paul Maloney William Maloney Larry Maloney John Sharp Walter Fountain Ben Maloney Harry J. Murphy

Proclamation designates MS Month in Caroline County 1956

John W. Eveland, president of Caroline County Commissioners, proclaims September 1 to 30 as MS Month. The notice urges public support for the Maryland Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and contributions to the 1956 MS Hope Chest Campaign. The proclamation bears the county seal and date August 31, 1956.

Maryland National John W. Eveland Commissioners Caroline County

Weather and historic dates in late summer

The entry lists weather from September 1 to 7 with a fair start and unsettled to rainy period later. It notes London’s Great Fire beginning September 2 1666 in a Pudding Lane bake shop. Also marks September 3 Labor Day, a 1783 Paris signing of a peace treaty with Great Britain, and September 7 1916 the Workmen's Compensation Act for federal employees with Rosh Hashana starting at sunset September 5.

London Puddinglane Great Britain Paris Congress

Caroline County Schools Prepares Reopening Next Thursday

Caroline County readies for new term as enrollment expected just over 4000 with first grade higher than last year. Renovation and improvement work by Koenemann Spence and maintenance crews targets multiple schools including Caroline High, Denton Primary, Federalsburg, Greensboro, Lockerman, Preston, and Ridgely with exterior paint, roofing, windows, doors, and wall repairs.

Koenemann & Spence Ridgely Caroline High Denton Federalsburg High Ridgely High Board of Education

McLoughlin Wins at Harrington Track in Close Ride

About 4000 racing fans and 43 cars packed Harrington Raceway for a NASCAR S sanctioned stock car event. Jack McLoughlin of Thordfare New Jersey led from the 5 o clock traffic and finished first in 11 minutes 46 seconds, beating a Stellar field of 21 veterans. Heat results highlighted McLoughlin and Ralph Smith among top finishers as accidents were minor amid blistering pace.

Harrington Volunteer Fire Co Jack McLoughlin Thorofare N. J Speedway Harrington McLoughlin Tom Brown Ralph Smith Jack Ford Jim Hayes Tommy Johnson Buddy Olsen Ken Marriott Glen Guthrie Reds Eagle Johnny Roberts Vince Conrad Paul Walker J. R. Jones Ray Kable Bob Alcorn Roberts Bill Blankenship Bob Kincaid Bill Lewis Ralph Wilson Johnny Martin Dick Marr Russ Warrington Ray Stable Jim Smith Dean Pelton Walt Ragan Parker Whitey Kersner Merchants of Harrington Fire Company

Former Superintendent Fitzgerald Honored by Board

At the last regular Board of Education meeting a unanimously passed resolution praised Mr. W. Stewart Fitzgerald for sixteen years as Caroline County Schools chief. The document commends his tax savings, staff maintenance, full staffing during tough times, expanded instructional materials, and service to agriculture and library programs, ending with best wishes for retirement.

Board of Education W. Stewart Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Caroline County

October Term Jurors Drawn Last Wednesday

The Circuit Court for Caroline County drew jurors for the October Term 1956. Names listed by district include Mary R. Miller, Ethel A. Montague, Lankford W. Cain, and others across eight districts with a total of many jurors named.

Caroline County Mary R. Miller Ethel A. Montague Lankford W. Cain Clifford T. Hughes John W. McRae Melvin Glenn Smith Earl W. Passwaters Luther T. Bennett, Sr James T. Butler Evelyn V. Howard Lucy Sk. Stoops Mary Catherine Porter Ann W. Wyatt Delinette N. Blades Etta Mae Mce- Daniel Albert W. Collins William Dempsey Earl M. Crouse John W. Allfather Elsie L. Morris Floyd F. Garey Martha B. Orme Calvin D. Lynch Olive S. Raleigh John M. Coffin Ralph S. Hevalow Mary E. Murphy Paul W. Hoffman Raymond Towers Carroll Eugene Laramore Eunice T. Wright Clarence Ff. Roop Marie C. Taylor Charles Wilmer

George P. Mahoney Nominated By Democratic Central Committee

The 152 member Maryland State Central Committee elected George P. Mahoney 97 to 55 to fill the vacancy after Millard E. Tydings resigned. Mrs. Millard E. Tydings lost, backed by anti Mahoney forces, as Mahoney's camp praised rivals and vowed fast campaigning for the general election against Republican John Marshall Butler.

Democratic State Central Committee George P. Mahoney Millard E. Tydings Mr. Tydings Mr. Mahoney Mahoney Sheraton-Belvedere State Central Committee Tydings Democratic Party John Marshall Butler D’alesandro Michael J. Birmingham Mahoney “New Guard Old Guard Stuart E. Bushong Lane Brooke Lee Bat Philip B. Perlman United States Lansdale G. Lasseer Maryland Mahoney Camp J. Millard Tawes Baltimore City T. Barton Harrington Butler

Community Club Announces Fall Meeting September 14

The Denton Community Club will hold its first fall luncheon on September 14 at 1 p m at the Brick Hotel in Denton. Guests include Mrs. William A. Douglas, president of the Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs, and Mrs. Henry A. Warburton Jr., president of the Eastern Shore District, plus charter members. Charter members 1919 who did not receive an invitation are asked to call Miss Miller with their names and plan to attend as guests. Mrs. S Edward Carney is luncheon chairman and Miss Dorothy Miller reservations chair. reserve by September 11.

Denton Community Club Brick Hotel Denton William A. Douglas Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Henry A. Warburton, Jr Eastern Shore

A T Thawley Named Del Mar Va Jalousie Co Distributor

The Arnold Products Sales Corp announces A T Thawley as exclusive distributor for Jalousie windows doors and aluminum awning windows for Del Mar Va Peninsula. He will open a warehouse and display room in Seaford Del on Sept 1, under Del Mar Va Jalousie Co. and stock a full range while selling direct to contractors builders and small jobs. His daughter Marie Shaw will run the office, and the warehouse will be managed by Mr Shaw. The firm invites contractors and the public to inspect merchandise and explore porch enclosure options and savings from buying Jalousie through the Del Mar Va Jalousie Co.

Arnold Products Sales Corp Miami Fla Philadelphia A. T. Thawley del- Mar-Va Del-Mar-Va

County-Wide Building Program Meeting Planned

The Board of Education invites county residents to a meeting at Carline High School on Wednesday September 12 at 8 p m. The gathering will cover information about a County Building Program and its implications for the area.

Board of Eeducation Caroline High School

Chesapeake Area UCYM Gathering at Camp Pe-Co-Meth

Over sixty youths aged 15 to 25 gather this week at Camp Pe-Co-Meth near Centreville Maryland for leadership training under the Chesapeake Area United Christian Youth Movement. Delegates from Washington DC Maryland Delaware and southern New Jersey join international guests including two British students and a Colombian American and a North Sumatra representative. Seaman Malanary and Marine Denton attend as delegates after naval leave and a chance encounter with local church leaders.

Chesapeake Area UCYM United Christian Youth Movement Camp Pe-Co-Meth Centreville Washington, D. C Maryland Delaware New Jersey Grace Methodist Church Wilmington Yvonne Kiddell London England Geoffrey R. Delamore Antonio Welty Columbia South America Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Walter Bona Sidjabat North Sumatra Indonesia National Council of Churches of Christ In America Chesapeake Boston Mass Philip H. Dunning Seaman Malanary Dunning U. S. Navy Mr. Wilkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

America Weather Data Nirwe Paper Radhive Caroline County Schools Greensboro High and Elementary Lockerman High and Preston High and Democratic Central Committee Mrs. Mahoney Millard Tawes Joseph J. Malanafy Tilt Seaman Malanafy Christian Youth Council of New Castle County John D. Denton U. S. Marine Corps Camp Lejeune North Carolina Tennessee Howell O. Wilkins Hillcrest Memorial Church Wilkins Elkton Easton Arlington Baltimore Glen Burnie Frederick
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