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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1949
Page
2
The American Red Cross runs recreation programs in post hospitals to comfort hospitalized servicemen. Activities include solitaire, dances, bingo, films, and transportation to events for ambulatory patients, with Gray Ladies, Motor Service, and Volunteer Services aiding ward patients and convalescents.
The county agent reports a broadening dairy breeding program with 17 counties now served. New units include Worcester County with technician Lee C Jones, Snow Hill, and Frederick and Harford Baltimore areas adding staff to handle rising enrollments, totaling 20 technicians statewide. Also discussed are sheep production prospects in Maryland and advice on flock sizes, equipment, and winter feeding. Dairy feed strategies urge higher corn use due to large crop yields and favorable prices, noting corn’s digestible nutrients and cost advantages.
Greensboro announces a Christmas party by the Daughters of Pocahontas at their Wigwam on December 21. Members, including Circle No 1 of the WSCS led by Mrs. Katie Edwards, held a December 1 party with a short program. Mrs. Harry Butler was ill and did not attend.
Pianist and choir joined in singing as Rev Wheatley led prayer and Bible readings by Mrs Carrow and recitation by Mrs Dill. Bazaar by the Circle closed Saturday night, netting well over 100 dollars for the yearly fund. Family and church circle attendees listed extends thanks to all helpers. George Hollingsworth and son Edward were in Baltimore. Mrs Wieneke of Baltimore visited locals. Chicken pox kept children home but many have returned to school. Betty Jean Smith Velma Jean Baker and Billy Passwaters visited Mrs Newcomer and Mrs Tribbitt in Harrington last Monday. Mr and Mrs Joe Meeks of Chester visited his mother.
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