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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1960

Page

3

Denton Counts and Chesapeake City in new league tussle

The eight team league forms with Denton Fed eralsburg Centreville Chestertown Galena North East Elkton and Chesapeake City. Chestertown beat North Caroline High School 47 31 and Chestertown J V beat North Caroline High School J V 40 35 on 12 19. Upcoming schedule lists NCHS and J V at Wi Hi on 12 23.

Denton Federalsburg Centreville Chestertown Galena North East Elkton Chesapeake City North Caroline High School Chestertown J. V J. V Wi-Hi

Daytona 500 set for February 26 at Daytona Speedway

Auto racing brief notes two 100 mile races on February 24 and 250 mile Modified Sportsman on February 25, culminating with the third annual Daytona 500 on February 26 at the Daytona International Speedway 212 mile course.

Daytona International Speedway

Bowling league results and high scores from Caroline lanes

Duckpin leagues across Choptank Thunderbirds Lucky Strike and others report team standings high game by C Frampton 142 and high averages by Frampton 117 and Bullock 109. Weekends ending 12 17 12 24. Christmas mixed doubles tourney set for Dec 26 at 7 30 pm with registrations open.

Caroline Nuttle Lumber Thunderbirds Lucky Strike Beck Chevrolet Pop C. Frampton Hi-Lites Night Owls Pioneers Spotters Clippers Woodpeckers Patsy’s Five Strikettes Satellites W. Cohee J. Johnson E. Fleetwood Dodgers Orioles Cardinals Yankees Athletics White Sox Indians Red Sox Giants Braves Senators Phillies P. Montgomery S. Wood

Christmas season notices and family updates

Christmas Eve services are planned at multiple churches including Episcopalian and Lutheran parishes with candlelight programs and a children's service. Local families share wedding anniversaries, visits, hospital stays, and homecomings as neighbors and relatives gather for celebrations and holidays.

Community Notes and Holiday Gatherings

Mary Del Collison hosts dinner for Mary B. Smith celebrating her 91st birthday with guests including Mr and Mrs Herbert Butts. Kent General Hospital patient Mrs Henry Sutton recuperating at home. Christmas service planned by the Charge at Antioch and Trinity churches in Templeville and Goldsboro. Jason Harman returns for holidays. Wesleyan College student. Other visits and relocations noted for local residents including Mr and Mrs Karl Jacobsen and Almina Farrow.

Louis Collison Mary B. Smith Smith Herbert Butts Harry H. Smith Georgetown Henry Sutton Kent General Hospital Antioch Church Templeville Trinity Church Goldsboro Jason Harman Wesleyan College Buchannon W. Va Mary Smith Herbert R. Butts Harry L. Boyer Harrington Karl Jacobsen Almina Farrow A. L. Harman Milford

Television Stars and Music News From 1950s Press

Static Chuck Connors lands leading role in Geronimo at United Artists. Decca signs Guy Lombardo for a long-term contract after 20 years with the label. Thelma Carpenter records Elvis hit Yes, I'm Lonesome Tonight for Coral. Gallagher's steak house marks 28th anniversary on West 52nd Street. Barbara Hale describes Perry Mason gift shopping on set. Bud Collyer hosts To Tell the Truth fifth year on CBS TV. Robert Cummings returns to film Miyako Geisha in Japan for Paramount. Noel Coward composes background for The Grass Is Greener. Richard Boone stars as Gen Sam Houston in The Alamo. ABC TV plans Camouflage and Number Please for next year.

Decca Records Guy Lombardo Decca Guy Platter House Elvis Presley Coral Records Thelma Carpenter West 52Nd St New York City Cbs-Tv Perry Mason Barbara Hale Robert Cummings Sam Houston Abc-Tv Bud Callyer

Tom's Tavern Leads Tri-County Ten Pin Standings

Tom's Tavern and Hurlock Howes swept their matches at Chesapeake Lanes in Feaston to stay atop the Tri County Ten Pin League standings. Kenny Smith led Hurlock with a 243 game and 577 series, just shy of this year's alley high, while Bob Miedl also had a 577 series for Tom's Tavern.

State Police H. E. French & Son Tom’s Tavern Fox Canning Harlock Hdwe Breyer’s Ice Cream Nuttle Lumber Wyatt Jewelers Long Shots Kerslake Insurance Denton Fire Co Mike Stafford Kenny Smith Bob Miedl Hurlock Howes Chesapeake Lanes Feaston

Preston guests and Masonic grand high priest visit

Mrs Isabel McLean of Baltimore stayed with Mrs Dorothy S Osteen over the weekend. Mrs Harold G Fowler of Concord arrived to visit Mrs Alden Soberg and will stay through holidays. Mr and Mrs W J Bonner spent days in Baltimore for the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Maryland where he was elected and installed Grand High Priest. Mr and Mrs Hanson Todd of Har New SPA perch CHIVES

Isabel McLean Baltimore Dorothy S. Osteen Harold G. Fowler Concord WN. H Alden Soberg Fowler W. J. Bonner Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Maryland Bonner Hanson Todd Har- New Spa Perch

Birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs Bill Coady at Milford Memorial

Mr and Mrs Bill Coady welcomed a daughter on Sunday December 11 at Milford Memorial Hospital. The baby arrives as Barbara Lee Breeding is named for the mother’s family. Also noted are visits by Luther Lee Jr and Timmy Scott and condolences on the death of Mrs Margaret Croli on December 12. Mrs Clarence Breeding remains confined with a fractured leg.

Isaac Noble Wilmer Nagel Federalsburg Stoward Drummond Ruth Drummond Claud Drummond Greenwood Eva O'Day Wayne Andrews Margaret Breeding Lewis Breeding and Daughters August Breeding Carolyn Drummond University of Delaware Lawrence Drummond Fletcher Breeding Scugene Long and Dale Preston William Tull Wayne Bobby Debbie Mike Clarence Breeding Bill Coady Milford Memorial Hospital Margaret Croli

WSCS Meeting Set For December Twenty-Eighth Evening

Mrs. Louise Sharp will host the WSCS gathering next Wednesday evening December 28 with full attendance urged. Sunday School children sang Christmas selections with Ricky Sharp at the piano and distributed candy and orange boxes to attendees. Senior MYF joined the Charge-wide MYF in Burrsville last Monday for a Christmas program hosted by Burrsville Intermediates. New residents Mr and Mrs Ronnie Blazejak moved into the former Jopp home. Mr and Mrs Walter Calloway celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary last Friday December 16.

Mony Katherine Hayes Salisbury Episcopal Chapel of Epiphany Bethesda Methodist Church Smmanuel Lutheran Church Roy Hubbard Memorial Hospital Easton Robert Flaharty Ft. Meyers Florida Hayward Dean Claymont Del Florence Dean Fred Edgell Theodore Dietrich Seaford Harold Gibbs Joseph A. Patchett C. E. Anderson Bridgeville Lloyd Cannon WSCS Louise Sharp Ricky Sharp Burrsville Ronnie Blazejak Harry Jopp Walter Calloway

Local social notes and visitors from Dover to Milford

Mrs Elmer Butler and daughter Ann joined by sister Mrs Elsie Woodward of Greensboro shopped in Dover last Saturday. Herman Gravenor, recently in Milford Memorial Hospital, returned to Georgetown. Wayne and Perry Butler visited aunt Miss Ellen Butler Saturday afternoon. Charles Sewell and daughter of Queen Anne seen with Nelson Henry Sunday. Clara Quillen called on Georgia Butler last Sunday. Wanda Fountain stayed overnight with aunt Mrs Marvin Butler in Tuckahoe Neck.

Elmer Butler Ann Elsie Woodward Greensboro Dover Herman Gravenor Milford Memorial Hospital Georgetown Wayne Perry Butler Ellen Butler Charles Sewell Queen Anne Nelson Henry Clara Quillen Georgia Butler Wanda Fountain Marvin Butler Tuckahoe Neck

Burrsville Christmas events and family celebration summary

In Burrsville Wesley Church and Union Church held Christmas services on Sunday December 18. Edwin Hopkins and daughter treated his father John Hopkins to a 90th birthday dinner with many relatives present from Sadlersville Vernon Harrington and Burrsville. The Raritan Club Christmas dinner was postponed to December 20 because of weather. Various local visits and gatherings followed, including Massie Maryland visitors and Farm Bureau party at the Community House with a covered dish. Carl Haas and family joined the Willis household for a weekend visit.

Wesley Church Union Church Edwin Hopkins John Hopkins Lewis Palmatory Sadlersville Milton Hopkins Vernon Jonathan Hopkins Lewis Hopkins Ellen Palmatory Harrington Pauline Hopkins Burrsville Raritan Club WSCS R. H. Stafford John Anderson Massey

Denton School Menu For Next Week

Denton schools release next weeks lunch plan with daily menus. Tuesday offers plater I and II options plus a la carte doughnuts and fruit salad. Wednesday and Thursday provide roast pork and meat loaf dishes with soups and sandwiches. Sunday includes fish sticks or deviled egg options with peaches and milk.

Hamburg

In Memoriam for Mr and Mrs Samuel J Callahan

A daughter Ella Callahan Hening recalls her parents as cheerful, hardworking and modest, sowing seeds of happiness. She honors their memory with gratitude for their kindness and the joy they shared, while expressing personal sorrow and lasting blessing.

Samuel J. Callahan

Maryland Farm Bureau Sets 45th Convention in Baltimore

The 45th Annual Maryland Farm Bureau Convention runs January 11 to 14, 1961 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore. Speakers include C. I. Wise Jr., Noah Kefauver Jr., John B. Funk, Charles B. Shuman, and Walter W. ZaleK. Associated groups meet the same week at the Lord Baltimore, Sheraton Baltimore Inn, and Emerson Hotel.

Maryland Farm Bureau, Inc Maryland Agricultural Society Baltimore Lord Baltimore Farm Bureau Maryland Farm Bureau C. I. Wise, Jr Noah JF. Kefauver, Jr John D. Young Associated Women of Farm Bureau John B. Funk Maryland State Roads Commission Charles B. Shuman American Farm Bureau Federation Walter W. Zalek Nationwide Insurance Companies Maryland Crop Im Maryland Farm Bureau Accounting Service Maryland Nurserymen’s Association Maryland Vegetable Growers Maryland Tobacco Growers Farm Bureau Young People Maryland Dairy Herd Improvement Corporation Lord Baltimore Hotel Sheraton-Baltimore Inn Emerson Hotel

Card of Thanks from Lewis T. McNeal

Lewis T. McNeal expresses gratitude to friends, Sunday School class members, and veterans organizations for cards, flowers, and visits during his hospital stay, affirming he will never forget the kindness.

Lewis T. McNeal

Criticizing the Erring Blurs Moral Accountability

A reflective note argues that fault finding may obscure accountability and suggests restraint in criticizing those who err. It calls for measured judgment and focus on constructive responses rather than public shaming or moral posturing.

In Memory of Mart Henry and Johnnie Collison

Family notice at Christmas honors mother and father Mart Henry and Misses spouse Johnnie Collison. Sisters and children express love, sorrow, and enduring remembrance at this holiday time.

Mart Henry Johnnie Collison

Dormant Account Notice Under Maryland 1951 Act

The Denton National Bank in Denton Maryland publishes dormant account notice under Chapter 417 of the 1951 Maryland Acts. Names of owners or claimants will be published if accounts have been dormant twenty years and owners cannot be located before year end. George Cooper. James R Chaffineh cashier.

Acts of the General Assembly of Maryland

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Nascar Robert Lee Dietrich Ladies Aid and Fellowship Club Emanuel Lutheran Church Wm. D. Regnier Charles Towson H. A. Spies Valerie Wagner Dale Fisher Wayand Wayne Harris Coast Guard Clarence Phillips Mary Barnes Princess Anne Barbara Richardson Reisterstown Pat Vande Visser Diane Jones Jena Roland Lane Mary del H. R. Butts Phone Whiteoaks Chuck Connors Jules Levey Arthur Gardner United Artists Geronimo Radio-Tv Bud Collyer Polly Bergen Kitty Carlisle Tom Poston Hurlock Hdwe Ruth D. Garey Hickman Susie Noble Denton &87 Hobbs L. Ho Thomas Memoriam Ella Callahan Hening Charlie’s Denton, Maryland Wyatt’s Jewelers State George Cooper William J. Robinson Denton National Bank James R. Chaflfineh Cashier L & W Service Louis Andrew and Walter Turner Pert Tre Tris
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