Deaths Arthur J Williamson 43 Choptank Electric employee
Arthur J Williamson 43 of Caroline County died Thursday at his brother Melvin Williamson's home near Preston after months of ill health. Survived by widow Edith and two sons Lee and Glenn, plus siblings Noble Taylor Mary Cohee Melvin Charles Ormond Lester Howard Ralph. Funeral at Frampton Funeral Home Federalsburg Sunday 2 pm with Rev Vinton Shufelt officiating, interment in Linchester Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Williamson
Choptank Electric Cooperative
Melvin Williamson
Preston
Williamson
John W
Laura Williamson
Caroline County
Edith Williamson
Lee Williamson
Norfolk
U. S. Navy
Glenn Williamson
Federalsburg
Noble Taylor
Mary Cohee
Charles McNeil
Philadelphia
Ormond F
Lester W
Howard L. Williamson
Ralph E. Williamson
Harmony
Frampton Funeral Home
Vinton Shufelt
Harmony Methodist Church
Linchester Cemetery
Infant Kathryn Seigler Dies After Rat Attack in Denton
Five month old Kathryn Ann Seigler died within twenty minutes of hospital admission after an attack at her grandmother Mrs. Marshall Youman’s home in West Denton. The victim, born premature, was found by her mother Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Seigler. The Seigler family lived with Youman and her husband. Mrs. Seigler is held on $1500 bail on neglect charges as she awaited hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Ann Seigler
Marshall Youman
West Denton
Denton
Mary Elizabeth Seigler
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Death of Mrs Anneliza Nichols of Denton
Mrs Anneliza Nichols 67 widow of Dr Frederic Nichols of Denton died in University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore Monday. Native of Caroline County she was daughter of Edwin M Garey and Laura Garey. She leaves a daughter Mrs Raymond Justin Newark Delaware two sisters Mrs Dawson O George Denton and Lucy Garey Baltimore and a brother Saulsbury Garey Washington. Funeral 2 PM Thursday at home with Rev Dr John E French First Methodist officiating. Interment Denton Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anneliza Nichols
Frederic N. Nichols
Denton
University of Maryland Hospital
Baltimore
Caroline County
Edwin M
Laura Saulsbury Garey
Nichols
Hollins College
Virginia
Raymond Justin
Newark
Del
Dawson O. George
Lucy Garey
Saulsbury Garey
Washington
John E. French
First Methodist Church
Denton Cemetery
Death of Mrs Minnie Alberta Smith at 78
Mrs Minnie Alberta Smith 78 widow of Hyle Smith died last Thursday morning at her home from a heart attack. She was born in Caroline County, daughter of John A. and Annie F. Downes. Survived by daughter Viola Smith Ridgely son Paul Smith Travis AFB Calif two sisters Mrs Allen Cherry Queen Anne and Miss Pearl Downes Ridgely. Services held Tuesday 2 pm from Rawlings Funeral Home Greensboro with Rev Wilson Davis and Rev Irving Lane officiating. Burial in Hillsboro Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Alberta Smith
Hyle Smith
John A
Annie F. Downes
Caroline County
Viola Smith
Ridgely
T/Set
Paul Smith
Travis Air Base
Calif
Allen Cherry
Queen Anne
Pearl Downes
Rawlings
Greensboro
Wilson Davis
Irving Lane
Hillsboro Cemetery
Pilot Wilson R Smith Receives Air Force Discharge
Wilson R. Smith was honorably discharged from the U S Air Force on December 1 after 30 years of service in the Philippine Islands. His last assignment was at St Albans Vermont and he now lives with his parents Mr and Mrs Irvin Smith Sr at Butler Terrace in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S/Set
Wilson R. Smith
U. S. Air Force
Philippine Islands
St. Albans
Vermont
Irvin Smith
Butler Terrace
Denton
Open House Showcases C P Telephone Co For 500 Guests
The C P Telephone Co hosts over 500 visitors during an open house with Melvin Hastings explaining the dial system and four phone hookup. Chief Operator Julia Smith details local and long distance calling procedures while John Mundt and Robert Allen review home to exchange switchboard wiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Hastings
Julia Smith
John Mundt
Robert Allen
Robert Seymour
Virgil Hearne
Hearne
Seymour
George Dutton
Quality Chicks For Lager Replacement
Farmers and egg producers should secure high quality bred-to-lay pullet chicks for flock replacement. Dr. Morley A. Jull notes feed costs dominate production and stresses choosing lines that begin laying at 140 to 160 days and maintain high rates for about 10 months to maximize profits. Plan to replace at least two-thirds of the flock next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley A. Jull
University of Maryland
Jull
Pineapple Production Shifts From Bahamas to Hawaii
The principal center of pineapple culture was once the Bahama Islands, but the Hawaiian Islands are now the main producer. This shift highlights Hawaii's rising role in pineapple agriculture and export potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bahama Islands
Hawaiian Islands
Christian Comrade Class Holds Dinner And Party
The Christian Comrade Class of First Methodist Church met in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday night December 9 for a turkey dinner and Christmas party. The room featured Christmas greens candles and an illuminated tree. A business meeting followed with committees named for a needy family basket and for decorating the church for the December 20 Sunday School Christmas party. New president Mrs Theodore Orme spoke and calendar committee was announced. Two new members joined and Santa and carols capped the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Norris Coulby
Howard Mezick
Calvert C. Merriken
IX. Thomas Everngam
Oron F. Smith
John Mandrell
Farm Bureau
Theodore Orme
Mildred Beauchamp
Reese Brown
Howard Mezicick
Jas. M. Clarke
Arthur Greenlee
Confession Claimed In Cambridge Killing
A Cambridge killing left a fruit and vegetable truck driver Andrews dead from a crushing skull wound. He was last seen by his brother in law at 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Two passers by found the body at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in a deserted waterfront area. No money was found and the state's attorney withheld prior record details. Dr. John Mace of Dorchester County said he died about six hours earlier. Andrews drove for William Horner. his wife Betty Horner had reported him missing to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobson
John Mace
Dorchester County
Andrews
William Horner
Daniel
Betty Horner
Maryland Farm Bureau Leaders Attend National Convention
Thirty seven Maryland Farm Bureau leaders and families join the 34th annual American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Seattle December 7 to 11. Most traveled by train from November 28, with others flying from Baltimore’s Friendship International Airport last Saturday. From Caroline County attendees include Sol Hoke Ridgely Fred Puncke Federalsburg and Mr and Mrs Benjamin L Cohee Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation
Seattle
Washington
Free State
Far West
Friendship International Airport
Baltimore
Caroline County
Sol Hoke
Ridgely
Fred Puncke
Federalsburg
Benjamin L. Cohee
Preston
Letters To Santa From Maryland Children 1952
Two Christmas request letters from Denton Maryland list gifts for a five year old girl and a ten year old girl. The first asks for a doll house phonograph dolls and various toys, plus oranges candy and a piano while mentioning family and children worldwide. The second asks for a doll carriage dress pocket book and candy with a note to not forget parents and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Snookie
Germany
Mr. Williams
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Hwang Byung Tae
John W. Lind
Moriah
N.Y
U.S. Army
Korea
Mrs
Ann Eliza Nichols
Minnie A. Smith
Arphive
C. & P. Telephone Co
Effa Plummer
Messrs. Dutton and
Wright
Denny Taylor
Gilbert Rue
Mary DeWeese
Betty Bullock
Herbert McAllister
William Taylor
Harry Smith
George Lowe
William Irwin
Arthur Mitchell
Cambridge
Caroline
National Farm Bureau
Denton, Md
Dortha Mowbray
America
NoChars
Monroe St
Marion
Ohio
Kenroe Mfg. Co
Yorktown
Indiana
Caroline Home & Auto Supply
Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co
Alton Ewing
Cordova
Hillsboro
G. Leslie Gooden
Dover
Sarah E. Thomas
Shadowlawn F. F. Lockers
Clarke
Carolina Home & Auto Supply
Merriken
Hickman
Leslie Scott
EF. E. Nichols
S. Second St
Marydel
James H. Scotten
Franklin St
Gulbransen
Isiammond
Everything Musical
Alexander's Music Store
Race St
Breeding & Nichols
Noble Motor Co
Easton 245
Caroline Home and Auto Supply
Robert White
Oil City
R. L. Moore
Campground Road
Joe Schneider
Hillsboro Road
Harvey Griffith
Third St
Hampshire
John J. Roberts
Henderson, Md
Walton Owens
Bridgeville
Singer Sewing Machine
J. M. Love
Ralph T. Dill
Charles Welch
Cannon
Admiral
Pat Kaufman
Hollywood
Carter’s Antiques
Centreville
Maryland
Oliver Hunt
RFC
River Road
Holsinger Lane
P. O. Box
Lionel
Leroy Mowbray
Geo. A. McDaniel
Market St
Clarence E. Voshell
C. Robert Ryan
J. Virgil Moore
Roland Lord
G. Emory Gottwall
N. R. Harrison
Griffith
Third Street
Shadowlawn
F. Lockers
Denton National Bank
Robert Fleetwood
Edwin Love
Alvin Shaffer
Denton-Burrsville Road
Mary Alice
Lamison’s
Cooper’s
General Electric
Cooper Furniture Co
Cooper
Denton Journal
Police
Shannahan
Rghiyr
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