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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1947

Page

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Bus Load Of Fans Follow Team To Elkton

Eastern Shore Soccer League standings and last Sunday's results show Denton defeating Kent Island 5 3 Ridgely beating Easton 5 2 and Queen Anne routing Greensboro 5 0 Fans expected to travel to Elkton to support the team as standings update.

Elkton Eastern Shore Soccer League Denton Kent Island Ridgely Easton Queen Anne Greensboro Ridgely Denton Greensboro Easton Morstein Pompei Parkville Reisterstown Shamvitz Martin Batchelor Essex C. K. Enterprises Sacred Heart Chesapeake City Potomac Post Canton Dundalk Locust Point Clear Springs Santa Maria de Bloom Elmo Lions Club Don Weir

Denton Scores Impressive Victory Over Milford

The Denton Bobcats beat Milford Vets 43 to 32 in Marvel League action at Milford Lane. Prosen led Denton with 17 points, Slaughter 11, and Denton played a clean, well organized game with strong defense and passing. Denton hosts Smyrna Thursday night in a top league matchup.

Denton Bobcats Milford Denton Elton Prosen Diffie Slaughter Hughes Bobcats Snecker Milford Lane Roberts National Association Lane Hughes Rg Kimmey Allen Emory Gunning Williams Meredith Milford Noe Smyrna National Guard

Chestertown Legion Leads League With Victory Over Camden VFW

Chestertown Legion moved atop the Mar Del League by defeating Camden VFW 69 to 41 for a third straight win. Middletown and Dover remained unbeaten with two wins each, while Milford dropped to fourth after a 43 to 32 loss to Denton. Last Wednesday Harrington beat Felton 33 to 31 as Boughbey scored 8 and Eliason led Felton with 9. Chestertown then beat Smyrna 49 to 42 on Thursday, with Lion Yerkes scoring.

Dover Guards Cecilton Drakes Harrington Felton VFW Denton Bobcats Chestertown Smyrna Hornets Middletown Cecilton Milford Vfw Camden Milford Smyrna Felton Vfw Chestertown Legionnaires Camden Vfw Dover Denton Cagers Harrington Legion Boughbey Bill Eliason Lion Yerkes

The Campbells Are Coming Parade At C H S

A Thursday parade led by a banner reading The Campbells Are Coming featured cast members including Kingston Campbell and Harry Smith chasing Dick Maucere. The play debuts Thursday and Friday at 8:00 pm in the high school auditorium with previews already shown to students.

Campbells Main Street Harry Smith Jeffery Scudder Dick Maucere Kingston Campbell Francis Ireland Bildad Tapp Phyllis Beauchamp Augusta Campbell

Denton Glows With Yuletide Lights Across Market Street

Denton brightens for Christmas as garlands span Market Street and an evergreen glows on the Court House Green. The display, arranged by the Chamber of Commerce, includes a Christmas tree on the public square. Business leaders plan a children’s Christmas treat to promote goodwill and generosity locally.

Denton Market Chamber of Commerce

Annual Scout Meet and Election Held at Denton Armory

The Denton Armory hosted the annual Scout Meet and election with the Order of Merit awarded to Layman J. Redden Denton Horace M. Morgan Queen Annes and Jas M. Warner Easton for over five years of district service. Eagle Badges were earned by J Hendren Holmes II G Allen Whiteley Easton and W Rembert Simpson Trappe. Calvin L Skinner Easton reelected district chairman with Redden Reynolds and Barnes as co chairmen. Richmond W Dick Hill Easton named district commissioner effective January 1. Twenty four of twenty six units attended across three counties.

J. Redden Denton Horace M. Morgan Queen Anne’s Jas. M. Warner Easton Paul D. Lovett del- Mar-Va Scouting J. Hendren Holmes II G. Allen Whiteley W. Rembert Simpson Trappe Calvin L. Skinner Caroline James Reynolds Walter Barnes Talbot Cochairmen Richmond W

Miller Urges Tax Relief to Spur Business Growth

Rep Edward T Miller of Easton addresses Denton Community Club focusing on high living costs, tax cuts to boost enterprise, especially small businesses. He notes 98 percent of firms are small, 48 percent of workers rely on them, and cautions against overtaxing under inflation and global scarcity. He affirms faith in Americans to meet tough times.

Edward T. Miller Easton Denton Community Club Miller Eastern Shore Mr. Miller

Supreme Court Seat For Goldsborough

Friends push for T Alan Goldsborough nomination to a future Supreme Court vacancy though no current opening exists. Born 1877 in Caroline County, he is a 61 year old federal judge with a history of a landmark Mine Workers fine and a career focused on monetary matters.

T. Alan Goldsborough United States Supreme Court Goldsborough Caroline County Roosevelt United States District Court For District of Columbia Truman United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Supreme Court Lewis House of Representatives Eastern Shore Federal District Bench

Edward R. Evans Retired After 33 Years With ESPS

Edward R. Evans known as Ned Ross retires after 33 years with Eastern Shore Public Service Company and predecessors. He began as a fireman with Consumers Ice Company, rose to operating engineer in 1918, served at Jersey plant then the West Crisfield plant, with only a brief absence due to flu. Evans, 65 on November 11, attends Immanuel Methodist, is a Mason, resides on Laird Avenue, and plans to garden with Mrs Evans.

Edward R. Evans Ned Ross Eastern Shore Public Service Company Evans Old Consumers Ice Company Grover Lescalette Jersey Crisfield Immanuvl Methodist Church Laird Avenue

Kittens Rally Stumbles in Season Opener Coaching Change

The Denton Kittens lost to Milford Hens in their first basketball game of the season. Mrs. James Harris has replaced Mrs. G M Pine as head coach while Pine remains business manager. A home game versus Felton girls is set for Thursday at the Armory at 7 30 PM with town support urged.

Denton Kittens Milford Hens Blue Hens Felton Girls Armory James Harris G. M. Pine Pine

Dr John D Davis Ridgely Pharmacist Killed in Accident

Dr John D Davis a Ridgely druggist was struck and killed by a car driven by Carroll Bright of Denton Monday around 6 30 pm. Born December 9 1872 in Queen Annes county he married Ida Walters in 1897 to whom four children and several grandchildren survive with a widow Grace Walters of Brooklyn New York among other relatives. He lived in Ridgely since 1890 and held many local posts including fire company chief and town commissioner. Funeral at Ridgely Methodist Church Friday at 2 pm with Masonic rites at Greensboro cemetery.

John D. Davis Ridgely Carroll Bright Denton Davis Queen Anne’s County Isaac Mason Elizabeth Glanden Davis Ida Walters J. William Wilmington Del Dudley W J. Donald Baltimore Howard Quaintance Silver Spring Norman Wilson Grace Walters Brooklyn N. Y E. M. Forman Centreville G. W. Smith Tive Ridgely Agriculture High School Volunteer Fire Company Board of Town Commissioners Board of Trade Temple Lodge Maryland Pharmaceutical Association Ridgely Methodist Church J. E. Parker Greensboro Cemetery

Captain Rue Graduates From Meade Food Service School

Captain John W. Rue, 27, of Denton Maryland, completed a four week Mess Officer's Course at Fort Meade. A World War II veteran, Rue entered service in 1941 and earned the Bronze Star with Cluster among other honors. He and his wife Helen W. Rue reside in Denton.

John W. Rue Shadowlawn Denton Maryland Food Service Fort Meade Second Army Rue Helen W. Rue

4-H Senior Council Christmas Party on Dec 17

After a committee meeting last Tuesday evening the 4 H Older Youth Senior Council will hold its Christmas party on December 17 at 8:00 p m. The program will be directed by Chairman Frank Mueller Preston with Grace Gelletty Denton as hostess and Leon Schmick Preston as host. All members urged to attend.

Frank Mueller Preston Grace Gelletty Denton Leon Schmick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dukes Denton Soccer Club Essex Soccer Club Tuckahoe Raiders C. Baynard Lord Trice Whitby Connelley Pierson D. Ewing H. Legg Gardner Thomas Foster D. Weir C. Irwin R. Lane M. Lord Cockey Eaton M. Kaufman Davidson D. Weir J. Coursey S Porter Ruth Fearins Quimby Goa Coursey Safford Quimby Andrews W. Horney Irwin White Lane O. Legg Eaton DeFord OL Cockey Denton Kent Island Ralph Walls Hill Chestertown Legion A. M. Chestertown Legion Middletown AC Denton Armory Rep. Miller ESPS Meade IE Wapa Pp
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