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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1953

Page

5

Marydel Bride-To-Be Plans Dover Wedding

Miss Margaret Bosely of Dover, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bosely of Irvine Florida, prepares to wed Alexander J. Duplaki of Dover formerly of North Tarawanda New York. The ceremony will be at 2 30 p m Saturday December 26 at Holy Cross Church Dover with Rev Paul Taggert officiating. Friends are invited to attend. A reception will follow at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Butts Marydel Del uncle and aunt of the bride elect.

Margaret Bosely Dover Roland Bosely Irvine Florida Alexander J. Duplaki North Tarawanda New York Holy Cross Church Paul Taggert Rosely Mr. Duplaki

Skidding Dangers Warn Drivers In Driving Guide

In Denton on Friday December 25 1953 readers are advised how to handle skids on icy roads. The article stresses not braking hard during a skid and outlines hazards such as wet pavement uneven tire pressure brake imbalance and rough surfaces that can cause loss of control.

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Steering into the skid to regain control during braking

The text explains that braking issues may end the cause but not the effect, advising drivers to steer into the skid. If rear wheels slide right, steer right. if they slide left due to unequal braking, steer left. Many drivers react with panic during skids.

Community News From Ridgely and Surrounds

Ridgely residents and relatives from Huntington Baltimore and Philadelphia areas gather for holiday visits and hospital stays. Local service members and veterans return home for Christmas while others plan leave from Fort Bragg and Camp Kilmer. A Nutcracker ballet by Rose Mary Pimm’s pupils entertained children at the Ridgeley Fire House Hall with local girls and Greensboro Denton participants.

Bellevue Granville Hooper J. A. Smith Cambridge W. R. Moore Tschaikowsky Marian Ringgold Margarete Pritchard Sally Pritchard Deanna Wroten Ridgely Ellen Zeigler Denton Karen Sue Bailey Greensboro Mary Virginia Pritchard Carol Lynch Renie Kershaw Joanna Baynard Hazel Moyer Susan Pritchard

Holiday social notes from Farmington and surrounding towns

Miss Ruth Ann Hatfield of Farmington spent the week end with Miss Mary Lou Brown. Miss Hester Brown of New York visits her mother Mrs. Sadie Brown for Christmas. Mrs. Bill Tull and sons Wayne and Bobby visited her parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Breeding. Mr and Mrs William Messick of Farmington spent Friday with his parents. The Nagels and Passwaters families visited relatives in Denton and Atlanta. Cpl and Mrs Robert Messick and Becky visited the Fountains. Mr and Mrs J C Fountain recently guests of Mr and Mrs Edgar Fountain in Atlanta.

Paul Hoffman Glen Burnie C. H. Messick Elnora Hoffman Havre de Grace School Edward Sparks Edward, Jr Salisbury Thomas Thompson Thompson Kent Island Frank L. Slaughter Pennsylvania Railroad Ridgely Calvin C. Covington Burton M. Wilkinson Philadelphia Mr. Wilkinson Wills’ Eye Hospital William Cooper, Sr Memorial Hospital Easton Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Claude Rampmeyer Fort Bragg N. C Andrew Rampmeyer Suzanne Swing Robert Headley Wayne, Pa Ruth Ann Hatfield Farmington Mary Lou Brown Hester Brown New York Sadie Brown Bill Tull Wayne Bobby Clarence Breeding William Messick Paul Messick Wilmer Nagel Sue Ann and Dale Federalsburg Woodrow Passwaters Beverly Denton Isaac Noble Cpl Robert Messick Becky J. C. Fountain Edgar Fountain Atlanta

Rules To Observe To Keep From Dangerous Skidding

Motorists can stop skidding on slippery roads by two rules from Edward P Curran, Safety Director of Keystone Automobile Club. First release the brakes immediately. Second steer in the direction of the skid. Too quick or heavy braking causes most skidding.

Edward P. Curran Keystone Automobile Club Mr. Curran

In Memoriam for Father by Jesse Fearins

In loving memory of my dear father who died December 26 1952 a year of sorrow since that day. Surrounded by friends I am lonely I am blue amid joys. With a smile I bear heartache longing for you keeping memory as my keepsake never part. Not forgotten though on earth you are no more. Sadly missed by daughter Mrs Jesse Fearins.

Jesse Fearins

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Marydel Grace P. Collison Whiteoaks Richard Speed Teaneck New Jersey Heather Covell Goucher College Paul West Charles Wilkens Shenandoah Valley Academy Virginia Lee Leslie Jean Frances Crozier Herbert Butts Mary Smith Laura Glass Mary-Del Wallace Stafford Grace Vernon Smith Edward I. Dansereau Huntington W. Va A. Orrell Saulsbury, Jr William N. Raleigh Ord Raleigh Phillip Lee Redden Anderson Redden Hickman Susie Noble MFP Southern States Farmers Supply Company, Inc Memoriam Ian Mervin K. Cohee Ridgely, Maryland Mary Alice Beauty Shoppe Edward Henry Melvin’s Taxi Service A. W. Marvel & Sons Ridgely, Maryland Eastern Shore Public Service Denton News Service Marvin E. Chambers Royer Barto N. Harrison Street
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