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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1955
Page
7
Local notes list numerous overnight and weekend guests visiting Hillsboro residents from Rockport Pa Cham bersburg Wilmington and Easton. Mentions include anniversaries births a fire drill and a trip by ten seniors to the United Nations in New York.
Mrs L H Thomas learned last week of the death of her cousin T Edwin Paisley 72 of Philadelphia son of late Fred and Mrs Paisley longtime local resident Edwin spent boyhood here after Denton High School he studied at Beacom College Wilmington graduating taught Gregg shorthand one of its original teachers later treasurer then president of Philadelphia Business College retired 1948 he is survived by Ada Rosin Paisley wife son T Edwin Paisley Jr two grandchildren and sister Mrs James H Wheatley of Dover includes brief local social items and Thanksgiving visits mentions WSCS meeting and guests in the Denton area
Preston School notes claim a 15 to 0 victory over St Michaels on November 8 1955 boosting its county stand. The report covers basketball season prep Latin roman studies drama plans and classroom activities across grades with various clubs, cheer selections, drivers education, and field trips including a Timonium Fair visit.
A cautionary piece urges alertness around modern machinery in kitchens barns and factories. It argues most accidents stem from fatigue ignorance or emotional upset rather than faulty machines. The essay calls for recognizing human limits and learning safe handling of new devices to prevent electrocution injuries and mishaps.
Thanksgiving activities center on family dinners and visits across Chestertown Bridgeville Wilmington Salisbury and surrounding towns. Local residents Peggy Quillen Emma Martin Laura Murphy and many others share meals with kin including university and college guests. The community also notes Mrs Virgie Woolyhand's return home and invites readers to the Sewing Circle Christmas Party on December 6 at 8 p.m.
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