Campaign to Aid Returning Soldiers: USO Shows Support
In a wartime appeal, the UsO invites donations to support entertainment shows for injured servicemen like Joe in hospital wards. The message highlights how USO Camp Shows lift morale for veterans, with weekly visits propping up spirits through songs and friendly interaction. George Clendaniel chairs the Denton District fundraiser, joined by Clifford Stafford, Charles Moore, and John Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Broadway
Hollywood
Saipan
USO
Denton
George Clendaniel
Clifford Stafford
Charles Moore
John Logan
New Officials Are Given Oath In Caroline County
D Ralph Horsey to begin second term will be sworn by Judge J Owen Knotts. The Orphans Court gains Judge Jesse T Dennis chief judge with four terms. New county commissioners Emmett Hignutt Jerome Brown and Webster Todd organize as board president and vice president. Mrs Wilmer Johnson reappointed clerk to the board and K Thomas Everngam named attorney. Old liquor license board renews beer licenses for several towns. one license briefly revoked after a murder at a Ridgely residence. Willian E Andrew to be sworn as sheriff. James A Wise to become state's attorney next year. Sherman L Tribbitt to replace William S Orme as county treasurer on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ralph Horsey
Caroline county
Orchsns’ Court
board of county commissioners
Herbert R. O’Conor
Jesse T. Dennis
Preston
Orphans’ Court
Charles V. Moore
Denton
Quartermaster Corps of
Army
J. Norris Coulby
Wilmer Johnson
Carlton V. West
register of wills
Dennis
Emmett Hignatt
Jerome Brown
Federalsburg
Webster Todd
Harmony
Harmony Methodist Church
Rachel Collison
K. Thomas Everngam
W. Brewster Deen
H. Roland Towers
William DeFord
Emmett Hignutt
Bertha Pippin
Greensboro
Robert Stanton
George Conner
Nellie R. Behrke
Howard Hubbard
Goldsboro
James Adams
Ridgely
Richard North
Top Hat
Fred Jarvis
Temple Deen
Medford W. Porter
Henderson
J. Owen Knotts
Willian E. Andrew
James A. Wise
J. Redden
Sherman L. Tribbitt
William S. Orme
Denton Leads First Half in Eastern Shore Soccer Standings
Sudl ersville climbs to third after beating Centreville 2 1 Ridgely secures second with 4 1 win over St Michaels Denton tops league with 3 0 win over Chestertown Kent Island up to sixth with 1 0 win over Queen Anne Last Sunday ends first half with Ridgely strongest offense defense Denton seeks full-strength squad for Sunday clash at Ridgely Schedule lists Denton at Ridgely Sudlersville at Queen Anne Chestertown at St Michaels Centreville at Kent Island Kick-off 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Chestertown
Ridgely
St. Michaels
Kent Island
Queen Anne
Sudlersville
Centreville
Ridgely Sudlersville
Queen Anne Chestertown
Stevensville
Saints
Porter
Bailey
Kent
camme
Jim Merriken
Anthony
Newman
Asilton
Boulden
Freddie Irwin
Burke Porter
Newman Price
Asister Merriken
Anthony Baker
Derringer Koenig
Benjamin Downes
Mills
Irwin IR Crowding
Robinson
Irwin
Blakeney Tribbitt OL
Owens Labs
Weir
Brockston
F. Irwin
Ralph Walls
w.t T. Pts
F. A. Denton
Sadlersville
Gentreville
C. T. Baker Elected To Head Fire Co
Charles T. Baker was elected president of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company Inc at its 25th annual officers election held last Friday. New officers will begin duties January 3, with Chief Earl White re elected. Twenty five canvas coats ordered to supplement boots, delivery in about three weeks. Committees named include Intertainment Auditing Honorary Membership and new probationary members Ed Covell and Joe Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Baker
Denton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc
Samuel Cloud
Harry Allston
Robert Taylor
Sherman CL. Tribbitt
Casper Meeks
Mason Clopper
Joseph L. Ross
William Finn
Emory Walston
C. L. Stafford
Thomas Baynard
Earl White
Chief White
Finn
Clifford Stafford
Sam Cloud
Tom Baynard
Rival clubs clash as Ridgely hosts Denton in Sunday tilt
Ray Beauchamp's Ridgely Club welcomes Ernie Downes Den ton Club for a Sunday matchup. Bitter rivals Ridgely seek revenge against Denton after opening day as Kibler, the Bennington brothers, Gibson and Sipple loom as key opponents at Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Denton
Ray Beauchamp
Ernie Downes Denton
Ernie Downes
Kibler
Bennington brothers
Gibson
Sipple
Mar Del League Opens With Vet Teams In Debut Week
The Mar Del Basket Ball League opened with Felton Vets vs Ilford Blue Hens in Milford and a larger schedule soon following. Harrington’s game moved to Dover due to floor availability as teams vie for home courts. Veteran rosters from WWI era and many former standout players promise a fast, competitive season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna
Middletown
Harrington
Dover
Cecilton
Denton
Milford
Felton
Lou Roushey
Felton Vets
Art Gunning
Ilford
Blue Hens
Caroline High School Senior Play Presented December 13 1946
The Caroline High School senior class will stage a three act comedy in the auditorium on December 13 1946. The story centers on a principal's family visited by an American born relative from China with a cast including Bill Roberts Martha Zeigler Betty Ann Messer James Fretterd Nancy Strong Dale Palmer Virginia Lee Henry Pat Pine Tom Sharp and Louis Howard. Tickets are 10 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Directed by Mrs. Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High School
China
Bill Roberts
Martha Zeigler
Betty Ann Messer
James Fretterd
Nancy Strong
Dale Palmer
Virginia Lee Henry
Pat Pine
Tom Sharp
Louis Howard
Hughes
Clendaniel Heads Caroline Democrats in Maryland
Gerge W. Clendaniel of Denton was elected chairman of the Caroline county Democratic State Central Committee to succeed Elmer T. Orme, who resigned after long tenure due to ill health. Paul A. Croll of Federalsburg was named vice-chairman to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerge W. Clendaniel
Denton
Democratic State Central Committee
Caroline county
Elmer T. Orme
Orme
Paul A. Croll
Federalsburg
Free Holiday Movie and Gifts for Kiddies in Denton
The Denton Chamber of Commerce invites local children to a free Christmas movie on December 23 at 2 p.m. in the Dentonia Theatre. Santa will lead a parade to the Fire House for a free gift, with Denton Volunteer Fire Company assistance. Clifford Stafford chairs the program. Sam Mellits arranged the cartoons and comedies. Ted Orme pledges Santa’s town visit before Christmas to take orders, with dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentonia Theatre
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus
Main street
Santa
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Clifford Stafford
Sam Mellits
Ted Orme
Harrison Resigns as President of Provident State Bank
Charles B. Harrison resigns as president of the Provident Bank of Preston effective November 26 19 6 but remains a director. C Fulton Noble is elected president and W Johnson Bonner named secretary. Harrison had led the bank since 1941 guiding growth from about $250000 to over $1.25 million and presiding over a reorganization and first dividend since the bank holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Harrison
Provident Bank of
Preston
Harrison
C. Fulton Noble
W. Johnson Bonner
Noble
Infantile Paralysis Officer Speaks At Rotary Club
Baltimore executive secretary Catherine Gaul told Denton Rotary Club December 3 of the need for more funds to fight infantile paralysis. Caroline County will organize its chapter next year and campaign for January giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine C. Gaul
Baltimore
Maryland
Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Denton
Dr. Knotts
E. Theodore Orme
Caroline County
the
Miss Gaul
Rotarians
National Infantile Paralysis Foundation
National Foundation
Scout meeting speaker lineup for Tri-County dinner
Paul D Lovett president of Del Mar Va Boy Scout Council from Newark Delaware will attend the December 12 dinner at Easton High School Easton Maryland. Fred D Quinn assistant Scout executive is principal speaker. Numerous local leaders will participate in the program and a turkey dinner will be served by the Ladies Aid of the First Brethren Church Cordova chaired by Mrs Roland Sanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Lovett
Del-Mar-Va
Boy Scout Council
Newark
Delaware
Easton High School
Easton
Lovett
Delaware Trust Company
Wilmington
Del
Fred D. Quinn
Frank C. Evans
Council
J. D.Blackwell
State Teachers College
Salisbury
Maryland
Henry W. Roberts
O. A. Bartley
Wesley Junior College
Robert Waygand
Dover
Dorchester
Queen Anne
Harry Wilson
J. Owen Knotts
Denton
G. Elbert Marshall
Thomas Donaldson
Centreville
Ladies Aid of the
First Brethren Church
Cordova
Roland Sanger
Additional Tag Day Receipts Reported
Since the 1946 report, Caro line County Nurses' Board has received 29.15 dollars from the Rev. Mr. Beard, the total collection of Union services held in the Holiness Church in Denton on Thanksgiving Day. The church’s gift will aid the Nurses' Board work with county public health efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Nurses’ Board
Beard
Denton
Gifts for Yanks Who Gave collect boxes countywide
William Wirts of Greensboro, commander of Caroline County Post 29, American Legion, asks stores across the county to place Boxes for Gifts for Yanks Who Gave to aid hospitalized veterans this Christmas. Last year county residents donated candy, fruit cakes, cigarettes, gum, and more, with gifts due by December 15. Also noted is John P. Proper of Denton, 18, who joined the Army Air Corps for three years, per Army Recruiting Rep. John F. Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wirts
Greensboro
Caroline County
American Legion
County Legion Post
John P.Proper
Denton
Elsie Proper
W. Main street
Salisbury
Regular Army
Air Corps
S|Set
John F. Kerr
Easton
Also Mentioned on This Page
USC
Eastern Shore Soccer League
dlay
Maynard Porter
Price
C. T. Baker
Fire Co
DENTON-RIDGELY
Clendaniel
Caroline Democrats
E. T. Orme
COFC
Provident State Bank
Rotary Club
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Children’s Hospital School
Charles Hadaway
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