Merger Of Two Barber Shops Here Completed
On Market Street Butler's Barber Shop and Roy's Shoppe merged this week. Mr Slaughter will serve his customers at Butler's Barber Shop, which was begun by Emory D. Kimmey in 1921. Louis Butler, in business since 1926, remains a familiar figure at his chair, joined by Paul Hardee as second chair.
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Market Street
Butler
Roy
Slaughter
Emory D. Kimmey
Louis Butler
Mr. Kimmey
Kimmey
Mr. Butler
Louis
Paul Hardee
Basketball Stars May Play Here December 19
Stan Prosen reports an Eastern Shore all-star game may feature Temple Washington DC stars against local selections on December 19 at Denton. The Temple squad includes former Duke Richmond and Virginia players. local lineup lists Athey Tilley Scallion Diffey Sidarus Hmelnicky Covey Baynard and others. Bob Roberts of Denton is asked to direct the event as fans may renew county basketball interest. final schedule to be announced next week.
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Stan Prosen
Minnesota
Maryland
Eastern Shore
Denton
Bobcats
Temple
Washington, D. C
Duke University
Richmond
Virginia University
Washington
Ed Athey
Bill Tilley
Nick Scallion
Walt Romanition
Washington College
Granville Diffey
Maryland University
Ed Sidarus
Cambridge High
West Virginia University
Madison Square Garden
New York
John Hmelnicky
Pennsylvania
James Covey
Ohio University
Maryland Road Contracts Reach New High Under 12 Year Program
State Roads Commission reports October and November awards totaling 22 075 697 under a 12 year road rehabilitation plan begun January 1. Through the two months, 81 483 120 in highway contracts advertised or awarded. 62 665 120 awarded, 18 818 000 pending. Caroline County awarded 1 377 248 for road work. statewide 544 miles of new construction or rehabilitation. Southern States Cooperative to dedicate a 2 000 000 feed mill at Seaford Delaware with a full program December 11 featuring Governor Boggs and educators. mill capacity 75 000 tons annually, up to 140 000 with two shifts, on the Nanticoke River route.
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State Roads Commission
Maryland
Caroline County
Southern States Cooperative
Seaford
Del
Eastern Shore
Delaware
Caleb Boggs
Maryland and
Delaware Colleges of Agriculture
Richmond
Delmarva Peninsula
Delmarva
Nanticoke River
G. Carroll Dooley
Clay Baird
Nicholson Company
New York
A. E. Baxter Engineering Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Southern States Cooperative Service
Seaford Inn
Deer Faring Badly As Short Season Opens In Maryland
Maryland's 1954 deer season began Monday December 6. Six deer have been recorded at the County Official Deer Checking Station in Denton. Names and details include Joseph Martin with a 9 point back, 161 pounds dressed on the Martin farm near Denton. Morris Melvin with a 7 point buck, 161 pounds dressed on the Nathan Marvel farm near Henderson. Ernest C. Bowman with a 10 point buck, 217 pounds live weight on the Bowman and Weir farm near Greensboro. Cecil Kenny with a 3 point buck, 112 pounds dressed in Ivy Swamp near Smithville. Elwood Bay with a 10 point buck, 200 pounds live weight near Mt. Zion. and W. T. Martin with a 3 point buck, 127 pounds dressed on the Martin farm near Denton.
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Maryland
Horner
Denton
Joseph Martin
Back
Martin
Morris Melvin
Henderson
Buck
Nathan Marvel
Ernest C. Bowman
Greensboro
Bowman and Weir
Cecil Kenny
Ivy Swamp
Smithville
Elwood Bay
Mt. Zion
W. T. Martin
Martin Farm
Touchdown Club Organized in Denton
A Wednesday meeting at the Brick Hotel formed a Denton Touchdown Club with officers chosen from the player roster. Adult advisors include Dr A G Billmeier Wm Wunderlich Cesar Coalla Everett Townsend O F E Roberts and Melvin Hastings. The club will offer social and educational activities with training films and will recruit additional football material as members.
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Brick Hotel
Touchdown Club
Denton
A. G. Billmeier
Wm. Wunderlich
Cesar Coalla
Everett Townsend
O. F E. Roberts
Melvin Hastings
County Commissioners Organize in Caroline County Meet
County Commissioners of Caroline County met in the county office on Tuesday December 7 for the ensuing term. John W Eveland was named President with John S Legates and A Webster Todd as associates. Rachel Collison appointed Clerk and Wesley E Thawley appointed Attorney. They were sworn in by Circuit Court Clerk D Ralph Horsey.
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Caroline County
John W. Eveland
John S. Legates
A. Webster Todd
Rachel Collison
Wesley E. Thawley
D. Ralph Horsey
S-D Day A Safety Campaign For Maryland Dec 15
Maryland urged to observe Safe Driving Day on Wednesday December 15 as a nationwide effort against traffic accidents. Mary land Chairman Marie E Gardiner of the White House Conference on Highway Safety calls for personal responsibility to drive and walk safely. Governor McKeldin and mayors support the campaign with local activities including Mothers March and sermons promoting safety.
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Maryland
Marie E. Gardiner
White House Conference On Highway Safety
President’s Action Committee For Traffic Safety
United States
Eisenhower
Theodore R. Mckheldin
Maryland Women’s
Mental Hygiene Society Forms Easton Chapter Dec 1
A parents group for mentally retarded children met in Easton on December 1 electing officers led by President Fisher A. Buell Jr and appointing county contact chairmen for Dorchester Talbot Caroline and Queen Annes Kent. The group plans regular meetings and collaboration with the Mental Hygiene Society of Maryland to improve facilities and share resources. Philip Powers will serve as professional consultant.
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Easton
Fisher A. Buell, Jr
Centreville
Leonard Smulowitz
Cambridge
Philip Powers
Dorchester
Talbot
Donald Faulkner
Tilghman
Caroline
Frank Gerhardt
Denton
Queen Anne’s and
Kent
Irma Connor
Talbot County
Mental Hygiene Society of Maryland
Eastern Shore
Denton Fire Officials To Be Installed Soon
New officers of the Denton Volunteer Fire Co. will be installed in January. Theodore R. Manlove serves as president with Walter B. Palmer Jr. as vice president, Clarence Meiss as secretary, George Lowe as assistant secretary, Thomas I. Baynard as treasurer, James L. Baker as supply sergeant, and trustees Henry Trice Robert Taylor W. M. Finn C. T. Baker and Paul Singer. Emory F. Walston was reelected chief.
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Denton Volunteer Fire Co
Theodore R. Manlove
Walter B. Palmer, Jr
Clarence Meiss
George Lowe
Thomas I. Baynard
James L. Baker
Henry Trice
Robert Taylor
W. M. Finn
C. T. Baker
Paul Singer
Emory F. Walston
Wondrous Story Christmas Program at Caroline High
Caroline High School presents The Wondrous Story in the auditorium on Thursday evening December 16 at 8 o'clock. The Caroline Orchestra Music Classes Glee Club and Elementary Chorus under Mrs Tana de Ponceau will perform a spiritual educational program featuring carols verses scripture readings and a full choral and instrumental lineup with soloists and ensembles. The program aims to provide a meaningful holiday experience and invitations are extended to the public. Continued on page 5.
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Caroline High School
Caroline Orchestra
Glee Club
Tana de Ponceau
Nandel
Peggy van Dyke
Bach
Jimmy Williamson
Carol
Ruth Hynson
Susie Cooper
Peg van Dyke
Mary Ann Fleetwood
Buddy Andrew
the Littlest Angel
Tatwell
Connie Koste
Russell Hall
Shirley Howard
Conrad Scurto
Danny Crouse
Martha Orme
Charles Downs
Shirley Scott
Lois Ann Butler
Jeanne Towse
Dottie Fleetwood
Joan Morgan
Peggy Crouse
Sandra Stafford
Williss
Charles Merrick
Neidlinger
Little Town of Bethlehem
Redner
Tommy Everngam
Tommy Reed
Connie Stoops
Mrs. de Ponceau
Greensboro Youth Choir Aids Cerebral Palsy Fund
The Greensboro Methodist Youth Choir collected 177.16 in 2 1/2 hours on Sunday for the Cerebral Palsy Telethon Drive. They later reported a grand total of 250.00 after continued soliciting and sent thanks to all contributors.
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Greensboro
Baltimore
Organizations Listed To Sing Carols On Green
Christmas carols will be sung on Courthouse Green from Saturday December 18 to Friday December 24. Participating groups include Colored Community Churches Lockerman High School Glee Club Caroline High Caroline Choral Society Rotary and Lions Clubs Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America and Denton Community Athletic Association, each starting at 7 p.m.
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Courthouse
Lockerman High School Glee Club
Caroline High School Glee Club
Caroline Choral Society
Denton Community Athletic Association
County Firemen Meet in Ridgely on Dec 3
Caroline County Firemen's Association met at Ridgely fire house with 34 members. They discussed a plan to combine radio frequencies across four counties, with a committee to approach the Federal Communications Commission in Washington. Ed Sparks noted growth of Civil Defense setup and availability of new radios. tribute was paid to Sparks, meeting adjourned after refreshments.
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Caroline County
Sherwood
Federalsburg
Federal Communications Commission
Washington
Ed. Sparks
Civil Defense
Sparks
Dave King
The
Ridgely Ladies Auxiliary
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National Feed and Poultry
Seaford High School
L. D. Caulk
Wyoming
Southern States Board of Directors
Caesar-Rodney
Camden-Wyoming
America
Milton Manlove
Seaford Lions Club
Jervis Cooke
St. John’s Methodist Church
Boggs
James M. Gwin
College Park
Walter G. Kerslake
Gil Hall
Floyd Aden
Wilson Irwin
Clayton Long
Norman Pitts
Joseph Scurto
Sue Sparklin
Mary Armstrong
Carolyn Baucom
Diane Pinkine
Goldie Thomas
Janice Kelley
Mrs. Pitts
Betty Ruth Kirby
Ruth Ann King
Donna Thompson
Delores Myers
Carol Jean Frampton
Barbara Dukes
Norma Jean Kelley
Coalla
Mrs. Aden
Jean Aden
Sondra Conner
Jean Marie Hall
Mary Wren Harding
Donna Gayle Harris
Frances Hignutt
Debbie Jean Irwin
Rosemary Little
Brooke Logan
Georgeanne
Terry Hall
Mary Lou Kerslake
Jo Ann Quick
Louise Hignutt
Roberta Somers
Ruby Adams
Shirley Anthony
Ruth Ann Lister
Weather Data
Universal Bible Sunday
Sun
Mental Hygiene Society
Greensboro Youth Choir
Cerebral Palsy Fund
Rotary and
Lions Clubs
Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts of America
County Firemen
Ridgely
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