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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1950
Page
3
Former Sheriff W C Andrew killed a 590 pound hog. Cold near zero with a northeast snowstorm. Garfield Billbrough and Merrell Spence shot a large golden eagle while ducking in the Choptank river. The bird measured 6 ft 2 in tip to tip and was exhibited for several days.
Le 3 i' Trazzare blinded by lights of an approaching car. Marriage licenses issued to John Bacsak and Susie Oudris of Philadelphia, J Elmer Quillen and Pauline M Nichols of Denton, Edward H Frase and Luella Hackett of Federalsburg, Calvin Wroten and Beulah Diamond of Federalsburg, Earle J Cohee and Elsie L Roe of Ridgely, William O Adams and Lillie M Cluff of Federalsburg, Ellis C Potts of Allen Md and Frances P Malone of Eden Md, James Paul Curry and Mabel Dill of Greensboro, Arthur J Sharp and Mary L Washington of Preston. The eclipse drew hundreds of locals who watched from 8 to 10 am through smoked glasses. The event will recur here in more than a century. James A Trazzare of Denton suffered bruises in a car horse collision near Burrsville last Sunday evening while aiding a wrecked buggy. He is recovering. Mrs Mary Webber dies after long cancer illness. funeral held at her daughter's home. Loyal Workers Class reorganizes with officers listed. Herman B Hay dies January 25 in Hillsboro at niece’s home.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Hay at the Templeville residence with Rev. W. T. McGuire officiating. Interment followed in Templeville cemetery. Also reported: Commodore Henry Doerr found dead in his barn feed-room. funeral at his daughter’s home with Denton Cemetery burial. William B. Gootee died after lingering illness. funeral at his Franklin Street home next Tuesday at 2:30.
Mr and Mrs Theodore E Fletcher Mr and Mrs Harry M Hollis and Mr and Mrs Charles Howard of Easton spent several days last week in New York City and Rydal Pa Mrs Theodore E Fletcher Mrs
Lee W Noble and Mrs Thomas L Trice Jr along with Mrs H M Hollis attended a bridge party Thursday at Mrs Spence Phelps on High St Cambridge. Mrs Harold P Klahold hosted the Thursday bridge club last week. James E Douglas of Nassau wadox visited town overnight. Annie Headley and Louise Warburton of Easton dined with Mr and Mrs Theodore E Fletcher Jr on Sunday. Miss Joan Noble from Western Maryland College and Lee W Noble Jr from Chincoteague visited their parents over the weekend. Provi dent State Bank president Johnson Bonner hosted a board dinner Wednesday with board members.
A Franklin aphorism about civility, sociability, and friendship emphasizes treating all with civility while reserving familiarity for a few trusted individuals. It advocates balance in personal conduct and aims for broad goodwill without enmity.
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