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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1950

Page

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Farm Workers to Come Under Social Security on Shore

Regular farm laborers paid in cash on the Eastern Shore will enter the Social Security system starting January 1, 1951. Up to 3,000 workers may be affected. itinerant or seasonal helpers are excluded. A notice to farmers with regular hired help explains coverage, wage rules, and how to obtain Form SS-4a for tax reporting.

Norman P. Foster Social Security Administration Salisbury Internal Revenue Foster

Industrial Trends Amid Wartime Shifts Across the Postwar Area

Employment totals in the postwar area rose during September to November with 5 800 more jobs added over two months aided by holiday demand. Defense contracts maintained steady momentum but not enough to spur large new hiring. Skilled labor shortages kept some plants at 50 hour weeks while women began entering some male roles. Unemployment fell to 27 200 in November with broadened job openings across occupations and rising demand for professionals and technicians in defense work.

Wm. H. Mabanev Maryland Employment 3ourit

Greensboro Welcomes Local Chiropractor Dr Walter Dillow

Greensboro greets its first chiropractor Dr Walter C Dillow age 28 who arrives from Baltimore to set up at the corner of Academy Street and Railroad Avenue He is married with a seven month old son and brings credentials from the National College of Chiropractic Chicago with prior service in the U S Army Medical Dept He and his wife Katherine look forward to joining the Greensboro community.

Greensboro Walter C. Dillow Baltimore Academy St Railroad Avenue Dillon Rove National College of Chiropractic Chicago Chicago General Health Service Marsland E. A. Schmall U. S. Art Medical Dept Pacific New Guinea Philippines Okin Katherine Hannah More Academy Straxer Business College Patricia Stevens Tir

Greensboro Senior 4 H News Christmas Singing Party

The Greensboro Senior 4 H unit held a holiday gathering at Mrs Poore s home after the Christmas basket project. Members sang for neighbors then returned for a meeting with refreshments, games and gift exchange. Reporter Sara Thawley notes everyone had a very enjoyable time.

Barbara Gutter's Greensboro on leader's Mrs. Poore Sara Thawley

Land Transfers In Ridgely Greensboro and Byron Districts

Land transfer notices list multiple December 1950 deeds. Artha E. Cook and spouse transfer six parcels in Ridgely to Leon W. Meredith and wife. William J. Murphy and wife to Edward Berry in the First Election District. Byron L. Nashold and wife to Granville R. Kelly and wife in Greensboro. Frank H. Kessler to Walter Bennett and wife for two parcels in the Seventh Election District. Bennie Haynes and wife to Orrie F. Briers Jr. and wife in the Fifth Election District. Wesley E. Thawley Trustee and others to A Vancie Peterson for a parcel in the Second Election District.

artha E. Cook Leon W. Meredith Ridgely William J. Murphy Edward Berry Byron L. Nashold Granvile R. Kelly Greensboro Frank H. Kessler Walter Bennett

Methodists Call For Universal Prayer For Peace Mid Century Sun

The Methodist Church urges 12 000 congregations to unite in a chain of prayer on Mid Century Sunday for guidance to convert world crisis to lasting peace. Leaders John E French and Thomas T Turkineten urge prayers for peace amid global desperate jeopardy and a just outcome.

denoniniam John FE. French Thomas T Turkineten epistols First Grace Methodist Methodist Council of Bishops General Board of Evangelism Teac abou SmiakimbP eedemos National Council of Churches Tienra Knox Sherro New York

Maryland Farm Front Tobacco Vote Rejects Acreage Allotments

Maryland voters in December rejected acreage allotments for the 1951 Type 32 tobacco crop. Preliminary returns show two thirds opposed to a three year allotment plan, with some counties reporting mixed results. Secretary Brannan called the referendum as reserves of tobacco neared the set limit under the Agricultural Adjustment Act.

Marylan Charles Counts Cal- Leet SIS STS Maryland Anne Arundel St. Mary's Prince George’s Secretary of Agriculture Charles F. Brannan

Marriage License Applications Listed by Name and Age

A table of marriage license applicants including Marvin G Brown 28 Chestertown MD and Margaret Porter 36 Claiborne MD, Charles Smith 26 Bridgeville DE and Louise Cephus 32 Bridgeville DE, Vernon Mitchell 21 Goldsboro MD and Betty Bright 18 Goldsboro MD, James Edge 21 Goldsboro MD and Orra Sapp 18 Smyrna, Lewis Henschel 22 Cheswold DE and Irene Everett 19 Dover DE, Huntly Perkins 53 Ridgeley MD and Mary Grace 59 Greensboro MD, Alen Callaway 22 Harrington DE and Margaret Van Goveres 27 Farmington DE, Paul Blessing 25 Trouston DE and Jean Hitchins 23 Milford DE, William Sommers Jr 18 Federalsburg MD and Myra Wheedleton 17 Federalsburg MD, Orlando Beullah 32 Philadelphia PA and Bilhe Stong 32 Philadelphia PA, Clifton Gould 22 Greensboro MD and Essie Harris 20 Princess Anne MD, Donald Turner 22 Laurel DE and Charlotte Stafford 23 Denton MD.

Marvin G. Brown Chestertown Margaret Evelyn Porter Claiborne Charles W. Smith Bridgeville Del Louise Cephus Vernon Mitchell Goldsboro Betty Jean Bright James Bernard Edge Galdsboro Orra Virginia Sapp Smyrna Lewis George Henschel Cheswold Irene Doris Everett

Mrs Annie Smith Rites Held at Easton Cathedral

Annie Smith widow of Dr William A Smith longtime Denton resident died at Easton Home for Aged Women after long illness. Services were at Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Easton with burial in Denton Cemetery. Survived by a Connecticut niece.

Annie William A. Smith Denton Easton

Georgetown Plays Here On Wednesday Night

Georgetown County Seaters travel to Denton to face the National Guard Bobcats at 8 30 P M on the Armory floor in a crucial Eastern Shore League clash. The Bobcats seek to close the gap to within half a game while Georgetown aims to maintain its one and a half game lead and strengthen a fierce rivalry between two top clubs.

Georgetown Denton National Guard Bobcats Bobcats National Guard Federalsburg Ed Athey Leo Slaughter Harrington Naval Air Base Roberts quint Johnson Athey Snecker Prosen Lane j Appache Bob Lane

Caroline Road Contract Awarded

The State Roads Commission awarded a contract to Bitu Minous Construction Company of Baltimore to upgrade 6 miles of Marslang Route 311 between Goldsboro and Mardell in Carolie County. The bid of 5475.1% was the lowest of three. work includes grading drainage widening resurfacing and realignment to ease curves. The highway carries about 1050 vehicles daily with current narrow 15-foot driving surface. The project adds a 2 foot bar rane surface with 8-foot shoulders on both sides and stabilizes the surface.

State Roads Commission Bituminous Construction Company of Baltimore Marslang Goldsboro Mardell Carolie County aee od heles

Bullock And White Entertain at Club House

Bullock and White entertained the employers and their families on Thursday night at the Club House. Twenty eight enjoyed dinner and the party, with a gift to each guest. Group singing of Christmas carols followed by Bingo and prize gifts under the Christmas tree. Mr White received a desk clock and Mrs White a red rose corsage. Guests departed wishing the Whites a very merry Christmas.

Ais Farle White Bullock White Betty Lou Dotty Lee Fearins Mr. White Mrs. White

Maryland Tax Men Assigned to Counties for 1950

The Internal Revenue Bureau assigns deputy collectors to Maryland counties to aid taxpayers in filing amended estimated tax returns and farmers in filing estimated income tax returns for 1950. A partial visit list includes Denton Federalsburg Easton with specific banks and dates January 2 through January 15.

Internal Revenue Bureau District of Maryland Denton Peoples Bank Federalsburg County Trust Co Easton Dover St

Hooked Rugs Meeting By Homemakers Club

Under Miss Bessie M. Spafford guidance the Home Demonstration Agent invites all to a Hooked Rugs meeting. It will be held Thursday January 4 at 1 30 PM in the room opposite the office over the American Store. Colored slides will be shown and a folk music program is noted.

Bessie M. Spafford

Maryland Farm Bureau Convention Jan 7 10

A large delegation from Caroline County attends the 35th Maryland Farm Bureau convention at the Lord Baltimore Hotel from January 7 to 10. Dr J Christensen of the Farm School Minnesota and former U S Secretary Clinton Alderson address Farm Bureau Day, with events including a vesper service, sectional meetings, and a banquet and dance Tuesday.

Coroine County Maryland Farm Bureau Lord Baltimore Charles T. Dean Rodvely organia ion. Mac Dean J.@. Christensen Farm School University of Minnesota at St. Paul Farm Bureau U. S New Mexico Clinton W. Alderson Herbert R yConst Maryland Caroline wu cru William Kent Federa Isculg hes

Deaths of Mrs Ida Belle Hughes 86 Denton native

Mrs Ida Belle Hughes age 86 widow of Henry W Hughes died Wednesday December 27 at Jarvis Nursing Home Felton Delaware. Daughter of the late Jonathan and Sarah Longfellow she lived near Whitleysburg Delaware and spent many years in Denton. Survived by son Jonathan Hughes and daughter Mrs Maurice A Brackett both of Denton. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at Moore Funeral Home with Rev French officiating. Interment Greensboro Cemetery.

Ida Belle Hughes Henry W. Hughes Jarvis Nursing Home Felton Del Jonathan Sarah Conner Longfellow Whitleysburg Delaware Hughes Denton Jonathan Hughes Maurice A. Brackett

Funeral services for Corsine Carroll at Moore and Son

Funeral services for Corsine Carroll a 75 year old retired farmer were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at J Virgil Moore and Son Funeral Home. Burial followed in Denton Cemetery. Carroll died suddenly Monday at his Burrsville home. He was the son of the late Thomas and Mrs Carroll and survived by a foster son Luther Barcus of Spring Lake New Jersey. His wife Ella Nowell Carroll died several years ago.

Corsine Carroll J. Virgil Moore and Son Denton Cemetery Mr. Carroll Burrsville Thomas Carroll

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