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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1956
Page
10
A poem dedicated to the writer's mother Mrs Henry Beck reflecting on the Christmas story and a call for caring and virtue. It portrays the Nativity, the suffering mother, faith, peace on earth, and living Christians' duties to embody Christ in daily life.
A notice lists social visits and gatherings in Denton area. Mrs T J Turkington plans a Wednesday af ternoon WSCS meeting with full attendance expected. Several residents including Mrs W G Holbrook Mrs J H Edgell and families are noted for visits and hosting duties in Milford Centreville Easton Darby and Federalsburg areas.
Marydel residents hosted a family dinner with guests including J Wesley Walls Sr and Jr and Sgt W H Walls who will leave for France for three years. Others traveled, visited relatives, and civic groups held Christmas events at The Paddock Smyrna and The Wayside Inn. A telegram from Mrs R Q Miller in Los Angeles was received and appreciated.
Preston Mr and Mrs TI and family visited in Rydal Pennsylvania while Mrs TTL Trice and children visited Wilmington friends. Sherman Griffith stayed in Glenville Georgia on business. Chas Seymour of Easton visited her son in law and daughter Reese and Creighton Carmine spent Monday in Baltimore. Provident State Bank opened new quarters Saturday with flowers refreshments and souvenirs. Wayne Harris arrived for the holidays from Florida Southern College Lakeland Florida.
Our Christmas entertainment drew a good crowd Sunday as children enjoyed the program and gift exchange. A WSCS covered dish supper and party followed Tuesday hosted by Mrs. Jesse Fearing and Mrs. John Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Van Dyke and daughter Sarah visited the Crolls last Thursday and other local families shared calls and dinners. Jo Ann Breeding and Everett Outten were married Friday evening by Rev. Lawson Jump, with Lois Evaline and Jimmy Hopkins as attendants. they plan to live with the bride’s parents after a Virginia wedding trip.
Social Security Administration representative Mr. Robert F. O Regan will be at the Health Center in Denton Friday December 21 starting at 10 a.m. to assist the public with Social Security matters.
The Orphans Court met in regu lar session led by Chief Judge Maurice A Brackett with Associate Judges Clinton T Carroll and Robert E Schreiber present. It examined and ordered to record multiple accounts estates of William H Staten Frank M Stevenson J Ralph Holland Calvert C Merriken Kenneth V Corkran Catherine Lee Clark Theela G Dean and others. Probate granted for Kenneth V Corkran and executrices named Ruth A McMahan Virginia Lee Callahan White. Adjourned to December 26 1956 with next session January 2 1957.
A verse by Alda G Pearson captures the Christmas rush and family gifts. It contrasts hustle with gratitude for children and reminds readers to keep the true meaning of Christmas.
A poem describes wind songs from snowy lands. It imagines Christmas approaching and the wind’s music as a lullaby in the air. The verse notes wind rattle at gates and a sense of companionship in the gusts.
A Christmas poem describes quiet peace spreading as carols rise and candles glow, a wreath brightens the door with ribbon bows and greetings fill the day.
The Denton National Bank in Denton Maryland will be closed Monday December 24 Christmas Eve and Tuesday December 25 Christmas Day as legal holidays. All paper payable here and maturing on that day may be paid on the following banking day. Jas R Chaffinch Jr cashier.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Quillen dined with Mr and Mrs Raymond Hughes near Felton. WSCS Circles 1 and 2 met in Community Hall with 30 members. Circle 2 hosted dinner and Christmas party at The Hub Dover. Bob Jarrell celebrated his 7th birthday with 12 friends. Trinity Methodist Sunday School Christmas program set for Friday at 7 30 in Community Hall. Cub Scouts plan to carol Sunday evening and MYF Monday. Spiering and Kevin moved to new home on Goldsboro Greensboro Road. Griffin family from Wallingford Pa visited Sylvester family. Boy Scout Troop 263 held first Court of Honor in Goldsboro Community Hall with several scouts and Roland Cartwright. Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Party held in Community Hall.
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