Lonely Heart Killers Given Life In Prison
Mrs Inez Brennan and her 16 year old son Robert were sentenced to life in prison for the shotgun slaying of Wade Wooldridge in Kent County Delaware. The court noted the boy's age and mercy, while the mother received no mercy. The lengthy trial revealed the pair plus two brothers robbed and disposed of the victim's body. The defense plans an appeal within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Brennan
Robert
Kent
Benjamin R. Dondlow
State Supreme Court
Donolow
Delaware
Wooldridge
Brennan
George
Raymond
Mobile X ray Unit Visits County December 5–9
The free chest X ray service for people over 14 runs December 5 through 9. Tuberculosis remains a major health problem, killing about 1000 Americans weekly, but early diagnosis and treatment can prevent and cure it. The program is supported by tuberculosis Christmas seals.
Santa Claus in Denton Announces Christmas Party Visit
Dear Girls and Boys of Denton, Santa writes from the North Pole that he is busy making toys and checking his good girl and boy lists. A surprise Christmas party is planned for Friday, December 23, with details to follow in a later letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
old
Santa
Mom
Santa Claus
300 Voices to Sing Onward Christian Soldiers at Dover
A Dover Captiol Theatre program brings ten youth choirs totaling 300 voices to perform Onward Christian Soldiers as the finale of a Festival of church music on Sunday December 4 at 4 30 p m. Nine visiting choirs join the Wesley Junior College Chorale for the finale. The day features performances of Mozart Gloria Bach and shared sacred works directed by Rev Edwin C Thomas Jr Miss Imogene Welch and others. Dr O A Bartley president of Wesley JC will give the invocation and Dr A Trader will deliver the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Dover
Del
Wesley Junior College Chorale
G. H. Rue
Denton
First Methodist Church
Melvin Brobst
Harrington
Asbury Methodist Chancel
Imogene Welch
Harrington Chancel
God
Rogers
Schuetky
grace Methodist Church
Greenwood
Jesus
Bach
Stenson
Hahn
Geibel
Black Ex Methodist Church of
Wilmington
London
Wilson
Matthews
Sophia M. Keller
Carolyn Beauchamp
Perryville
Heaven
Sherman
Albert Sharp
William J. Storey
M. Caroline Budd
A. Trader
Wesley Church of
Blaze Destroys Denton Building
A fire Monday afternoon at 4 o clock destroyed the Denton Motor Company frame building on Sixth Street near Market. Fire Chief Emory Walston estimated damages at $10,000 with only walls remaining of the showroom, garage, and office. two new Hudson cars were saved, a used car burned, and clothes owned by Paul Arner and his wife were lost. The blaze started near heating equipment in the building owned by David Mulholland of Easton and managed by Reese Adams of Federalsburg, assisted by his son-in-law Paul Arner. Firefighters fought the blaze with two apparatus, and a rear trailer was untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Motor Company
Sixth Street
Market
Emory Walston
Hudson
David Mulholland
Easton
Reese Adams
Federalsburg
Paul Arner
Denton
Don Cossack Chorus Performs In Easton Tuesday
Easton Community Concert Association schedules the General Platoff Don Cossack Chorus for Tuesday night December 6. The group, organized twenty years ago, travels worldwide and now calls the United States home. Led by Nicholas Kostrakoff, the chorus performs liturgical folk and marching songs with colorful costumes in a promising program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton Community Concert Association
General Platoff Don Cossack Chorus
United States
Nicholas Kostrakoff
Henderson Homemakers Club Meeting Sees Officers Elected
The Henderson Homemakers Club met on Friday November 18 at Mrs Dorothy Merkle's home with ten members and one visitor. Vice president Mrs Lucille Smith led with singing and prayers. A Christmas party was planned and officers elected: Helen Luff president, Margaret Ayrault vice president, Mary Roden treasurer, Bertha James secretary. A color schemes and storage demo by Margaret Ayrault followed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Homemakers Club
Dorothy Merkle
Lucille Smith
Boy Scouts
Margaret Ayrault
Helen Luff
Mary Roden
Bertha James
Denton and Kent Island Clash to Start Eastern Shore Soccer
The Denton Soccer Club faces Kent Island this Sunday at Schaub Park in a pivotal season restart. Kent Island, boasting one loss this year and strong support, seeks revenge for an October 16 defeat. Denton aims to protect home form and secure a vital victory after a high scoring win over Federalsburg 8 to 7 last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaub Park
Denton
Kent Island
Ridgely
West Denton Park
Denton Soccer Club
Denton S. C
Federalsburg A. C
Federalsburg
Federalsburg Hosts Santa Visit and Free Movie
Santa Claus comes to Federalsburg on Saturday December 10 for a free 11:00 AM movie at the Federal Theatre with gifts for children. The day includes a 10:30 AM greeting by a boys band, stage welcome, and post show gift distribution by Santa with Chamber help. Local Children’s Home attendees will dine courtesy of the Women’s Club, with free transport provided. Merchants plan Friday evening openings from December 2 and December 16 every weekday evening and Wednesday afternoons through Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Federalsburg
Federal Theatre
Santa
Chamber of Commerce
Easton
Women’s Club
County Trust Company Bank
Main Street
Wilson Cohee Heads Firemen Next Year
Wilson Cohee elected president of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company at its annual election held at the Fire House last Friday evening. He succeeds Edward H. Cowell who declined the nomination for pressing business reasons. Cohee was chosen from three candidates. other officers had no opposition. Chief Emory F. Walston was elected at the October meeting. The Board of Trustees were named with the largest vote totals. The full slate to take office January 6, 1950 includes President J Wilson Cohee, Vice President Paul Singer, Secretary Harry M Allston, Assistant Secretary M K Newnam Jr, Treasurer Thomas Baynard, Trustees Earl White C Baker C L Stafford C H Roe J Norris Coulby, Supply Servant Theodore Manlove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Cohee
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
J. Wilson Cohee
Paul Singer
Harry M. Allston
M. K. Newnam, Jr
Thomas Baynard
Earl White
C. Baker
C. L. Stafford
C. H. Roe
J. Norris Coulby
Theodore Manlove
association
Harry H. Rieck
Preston
Ormond L. Andrew
Denton
Claudel Wright
Federalsburg
Rebecca Collison
Helen Sherwood
Helen Brannock
G. Linden Duffey
Henry Poole
Clarence J. Kern
J. K. Snowberger
Charles Thomas
Harry H. Nuttle
Theodore Schmick
The Zombie at Caroline High School Auditorium
The Eleventh grade presents The Zombie a three act mystery at Caroline High School Auditorium December 8 and 9 at 8 PM Tickets 50 cents adults 25 cents children and students. The play features voodoo themes suspense comedy romance and a ghostly zombie figure audiences are urged to arrive early to avoid the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahiti
United States
lfe
Caroline High School
Willies
Susie
Church To Be Reopened Sunday at Matthews Methodist
Matthews Methodist Church on Easton Denton Road reopens Sunday December fourth at 2 30 P M after two months of repairs including repainting and new oil heaters. Rev John E French formerly pastor will speak with special singing and a cordial invitation to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews Methodist
Easton - Denton Road
John E. French
Denton
Land Transfers in 1949 from Several Parties
A series of 1949 land transfers are documented. Marvin H. Smith and others sell to W. Henry Coleman and others in the Fourth Election District. W. Hyland Van Sant assigns to Levin Williams Taylor Sr and wife in Greensboro. Thomas G. Hayden and others transfer to Calvin G. Lynch and wife in Ridgely. Walter C. Given and wife sell to Calvert C. Merriken in the Second Election District. Calvert C. Merriken sells to Jessie Stinson Merriken in Hickman. Norman J. Prattis widower transfers to Harry H. Nuttle and wife in the Third Election District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin H. Smith
W. Henry Coleman
W. Hyland Van Sant
Levin Williams Taylor, Sr
Greensboro
Thomas G. Hayden
Calvin G. Lynch
Ridgely
Walter C. Given
Calvert C. Merriken
Jessie Stinson Merriken
Hickman
Norman J. Prattis
Harry H. Nuttle
Georgetown Here To Open Bobcats Basketball Season
Georgetown Here To Open Bobcats Basketball Season results show Georgetown 57 Federalsburg 46. The upcoming schedule lists games from Nov. 30 through Dec. 8 against Federalsburg Salisbury A A Denton Cambridge and Salisbury V F W, with recap of the team’s history and new players joining manager Barney Nuttle’s squad as they enter a new All-Delaware circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Bobcats
Cambridge
Federalsburg
Denton
Armory
Salisbury A. A
Salisbury V.F.W
Federalsbury
Salsbury
A. A
Salisbury V. F.W
Salisbury
Georgetown County
Dover
Chestertown
Pop Roberts
Baltimore Bullets
Flying Pentagons
Washington College
Duck Detailers
Barney Nuttle
Leo Slaughter
Bill Murdock
Dave Swecker
Bob Lane
Stan Prosen
Skip Coalla
Eastern Shore Basketball League
Cambridge Dairymen
Denton National Guard Bobcats
Salisbury V.F W
Health Group Plans Building in Caroline County
At the annual meeting the Caroline County Health Association moved to own a public health building after Denton commissioners offered a lot if the structure is built within 3.5 years. They will buy an adjoining 50 by 125 foot lot for 800 dollars, to create space for health work. The association has about 1506 dollars in its building fund and 515 dollars in checking. An amendment formed a standing committee to affiliate with the Maryland Tuberculosis Association. Harry H. Rieck was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Health Association
Joseph M. Eaton
Hillsboro
commissioners of
Denton
Fifth
Franklin streets
Franklin Street
William O. Ledman
Helen Sherwood
association
Maryland Tuberculosis Association
Wilbert L. Merriken
Denton Banks To Mail Xmas Checks
Denton National Bank will distribute 42500 to Christmas Club depositors. The Peoples Bank of Denton will mail 11744.50 from its Denton house and 13386.25 from its Ridgely branch. The new Christmas savings fund began December 1 to finance the holiday season.
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Denton
Denton National Bank
The
Peoples Bank of Denton
Ridgely
County Agent News Highlights Farm Bureau Banquet Date Set
The Caroline County Farm Bureau banquet is scheduled for Thursday night January 26 at 6 30 P M in the Denton Armory with an educational program planned for members. The County Institute group will meet December 6 at 7 45 p m in the Carter building to arrange February events focusing on farm and home, with ladies participating. The Artificial Breeding program reports 56 dairy cows bred in November despite some breeding challenges, offering access to top dairy bulls through the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Caroline County Farm Bureau
Denton Armory
Caroline County Farm Institute
Carter
Caroline County
Marriage Licenses Listed Across Maryland and Delaware
A list of individuals from Maryland and Delaware obtaining marriage licenses. Names include Wiliam Cain and Rosetta Webb both of Marydel aged 21 and 18 respectively, plus several couples from Ridgely Preston Dover Harrington and Lewis with ages ranging from 16 to 48. The compendium names each fiancé and fiancée by town and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Cain
Marydel
Rosetta Webb
Russell Kennedy
Ethel Stanford
William Harry Richards
Preston
Doris Adele Summers
Federalsburg
Donald Emory Callahan
Ridgely
Mary Caroline Saulsbury
Murphy Arthur Elliott
Dover
Del
Irene Agnes Harvey
Robert LeRoy Hobbs
Alma Marie Coleman
Wilbur Wesley Kirby
Milford
Margaret Crane Daly
Brice Everett W Vanderwende
Harrington
Margaret Virginia Smith
Lewis
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Santa Claus North Pole
Blaze
Denton Building
Don Cossack Chorus
HOMEMAKERS CLUB
St. Nick’s
Emory F. Walston
Zombie
Caroline High
Health Group
Farm Institute
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