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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1961

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Rotary To Hear Local Civil Defense Officials

Caroline County Commissioner John Legates and Paul Yeash County Roads Engineer will present a program to the Denton Rotary Club next Tuesday. They will outline how the Civil Defense Program is organized its objectives for the area and citizen expectations using charts and maps. Publications pertaining to Civil Defense will be handed out at the meeting.

John Legates Caroline County Paul Yeash Denton Rotary Club Messrs. Legates and Yeash Civil Defense Rotary Program John Asher

Rev Donald Hurst to Speak at Calvary Marydel

Rev. Donald Hurst of Burrsville Methodist Charge will speak at Calvary Methodist Church Marydel next Sunday at 7 30 pm The service is the second Advent of the Goldsboro Charge with Rev Richard Hamilton directing Special music by the Calvary choir The Goldsboro Charge sponsors Advent services across four churches

Donald Hurst Burrsville Calvary Methodist Church Marydel Goldsboro

State Trooper Activity During The Past Week

The State Police report details several past week accidents with names and locations. Edward E. Carlson of Dover drove a southbound vehicle on State Route 480 that struck a telephone pole and was charged with reckless driving. Ernest Gerardi of Federalsburg reported a deer collision on Route 313 causing vehicle damage and no injuries. Robert E. Bedwell of Smyrna and August Brogley of Greensboro were involved in a two vehicle crash on Route 317. vehicle 2 left the scene. Dorothy Virginia Gardner of Greensboro parked on Sunset Avenue was hit. a Sunrise Banana Co truck owned by Sunrise Banana Co of Wilmington, Del. was involved. Lewis Haynes of Preston was arrested for drunken driving.

Federalsburg Ernest Gerardi Three Bridges Road Delaware State Line Robert E. Bedwell Smyrna Del August Brogley Greensboro State Line Sunset Ave Dorothy Virginia Gardner Sunrise Banana Co Wilmington Lewis Haynes Preston

Linchester Marker to Be Dedicated December 15

The Historical Highway Marker will be placed on State Highway 331 opposite Linchester Mill east of Preston and dedicated Friday afternoon December 15 at 2 o’clock. Linchester Mill, once Upper Hunting Creek and Murray’s Mill, has operated as a farm grist mill since 1681. The mill and pond are owned by Frank Langrell, who has run the mill for 46 years. The public is invited to the ceremony.

Linchester Mill Preston H. H. Rieck Caroline County Historical Society Upper Hunting Creek Murray’s Frank Langrell

Special Christmas Music At St Luke's Church

A Christmas program titled A Child Is Born will be presented Sunday evening December 17 in the Grace Building of St Luke's Methodist Church. The Youth Intermediate and Junior choirs will perform individually and together. tableaux will illustrate the story under Mrs O F Smith's direction. Public invited.

St. Luke’s Methodist Church O. F. Smith

Social Security Rep Here Monday in Denton

Mr. Robert Allen Snedeker of the Social Security Administration will be at the Fire House in Denton next Monday, December 11, starting at 10 a.m. The visit aims to assist residents with Social Security inquiries and enrollment.

Robert Allen Snedeker Social Security Administration Denton

Knotts Represents Maryland at Miami Democratic Event

State's Attorney James O. Knotts flies to the national convention of the Young Democratic Clubs of America at the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach. He will cast Maryland's 23 votes as National Committeeman, as about 32 Marylanders attend, including Eastern Shore representatives. The four day gathering features a Kennedy appearance. Knotts rose to the post after serving as Regional Chairman and Credentials Co-Chairman.

Caroline County James O. Knotts The Young Democratic Clubs of America Deauville Hotel Miami Beach Florida United States John F. Kennedy Maryland

Maryland Farm Bureau delegates adopt cropland adjustment program

In a November 28 special session at Randallstown 150 county delegates endorsed 22 national topic resolutions. They backed cropland adjustment to curb farm surpluses and reduce federal control condemning the emergency feed grain program as costly. They also approved compensation for migratory waterfowl crop losses and criticized Aid to Dependent Children for encouraging illegitimacy.

Maryland Farm Bureau Randallstown American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Group C. E. Wise, Jr

Drive by the Golden Rule You Are Your Brother's Keeper

A sobering plea built around a child asking why his mother is dead after a crash. It questions driver choices such as speeding and running stop signs, urges reflection on responsibility, forgiveness, and the impact on families, and warns readers to consider the consequences of careless behavior.

Federalsburg Times Sold to Veteran Newsman Oram Hutton

Ownership of The Federalsburg Times and affiliated papers transfers to Oram Clarke Hutton effective January 1 1962. Hutton, famed Stars and Stripes founder and wartime correspondent, plans to remain editor and publisher with no immediate policy changes.

Federalsburg Times G. Arthur McDaniel Federalsburge Times Upper Dorchester News Hurlock Bridgeville Hutton the Times Vaughn Hastings The Times Upstate New York New Times Stars and Stripes Serviceman Time Life South Mary Clifton, N. J Harmony Easton

Mrs. Banning Hosts Caroline Garden Club Meeting

The Caroline County Garden Club met at the Woman's Club House in Federalsburg with Mrs. Gilbert Banning as hostess on Thursday November 30. Special Projects Chairman Mrs. Donald Jefferson announced an Award of Merit from Eastern Shore State Hospital for loyalty and service to hospitalized patients.

Caroline County

Red Cross Chapter Holds Annual Meeting in Denton Nov 2

The Caroline County American Red Cross held its annual meeting at the Denton Health Department with vice chair James Knotts presiding. E Aldridge Pepper presented the audit and a full slate of officers and directors was elected including Pepper as chairman and Knotts as vice chairman.

Red Cross Chapter Caroline County The American Red Cross Denton Health Department James Knotts E. Aldridge Pepper Clara Hitchcock Martinsburg W. Va Greenland Federalsburg Marshall Jackson Aldridge Pepper Denton James S<notts Rodney Holsinger Vernon Hammond Ridgely Roger Medford Nelson Covey F. P. Roe Greensboro Edward Derrickson Arthur Brumbaugh Herbert Horton Clark Quillen Goldsboro George Wood Hillsboro Roger Trapnell Wilson Irwin A. May Thompson Charles Moore

Local Officials Attend Planning Meeting At College Park Dec. 2

Caroline County Commissioner J. W. Eveland and colleagues attended the second annual Maryland State Planning Conference in College Park. The all day event, sponsored by the State Planning Department, drew about 200 attendees and emphasized tailored planning for local communities to foster orderly growth and long term well being.

College Park Caroline County J. W. Eveland J. W. Asher, Jr J. M. Voss Maryland State Planning Department New School of Public and Business Admin

Deer Harvest Report From Caroline Station Totals 43

Horner's Deer Checking Station reports 43 deer killed this season through Wednesday morning. The list includes hunters and details such as weight in pounds and points for numerous farms and communities across Caroline County and surrounding areas.

Horner Caroline Caroline County

Farm Production Costs Rise Slightly in 1961

Lyden C. O Day of the University of Maryland says farm production expenses in the United States and Maryland are expected to be higher in 1961 than 1960 due to higher prices for some items and more non farm origin goods and services. Further increases are anticipated for 1962.

United States Maryland Lyden C. O’day University of Maryland Department of Agricultural Economics

Junior Auxiliary Bazaar At The Easton Armory

Easton shoppers on December 14 will fill lists at the Junior Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital annual bazaar. The Armory will be decorated for a Night Before Christmas scene with varied gifts. First lady Mrs Kennedy sends autographed engraving for a hat booth prize. Christmas greens, hand crafts, cakes and pies support the event with several committees facilitating sales and displays.

Easton Memorial Hospital Lloyd Beatty Santa Howard Kinnamon Samuel Adkins William Kegan

World War One Vets Entertain Guests Sunday

The Veterans of World War One Barracks 101 entertained out-of-town guests at their Greensboro meeting on Sunday December 3. Delaware based WWI and Auxiliary members including Comdr. Paul R. Bradley and William Green attended with others from Barracks 145 245 378 and the Salisbury Auxiliary. Some members traveled from Baltimore for a morning meeting then attended a covered dish dinner and social visit.

Barracks Greensboro Delaware Paul R. Bradley Rehoboth Beach Del Whand Davidson Charles Griffith Harry Moore Adj Clifford Wilkes Department of Delaware American Legion William Green Green Norman Ilzey Salisbury Henry Dominsky Cambridge Mystle Huckley Department of Maryland Salisbury Auxiliary Baltimore Denton

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