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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1949

Page

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Bobcats Face Tough Schedule After 12 straight Wins

The Allied National Guard Bobcats suffer their first defeat at Chestertown 43 40 after a 12 game win streak. Earlier wins include Felton 98 79 Milford 70 48 and Dover 67 63 with upcoming games against Milford Harrington and Middletown.

Chestertown Dover Denton Milford Felton Middletown Smyrna Cecilion Allied National Guard Bobcat Bobcats Harrington Harwanke and Hatz Laurel Owls Laurel court Middletown Lions Lions Denton Bobcats Chestertown AA Milford Vets Smyrna Hornets Harrington Legion Felton Vets Dover Bulldogs Cecilion Drakes

Evening Adult Classes Enroll 110 Across Local Schools

After one month of regular instruction, 110 adults are enrolled in evening classes across Federalsburg Denton and Greensboro area schools. The arts and crafts class led by Walter Rau has 30 members, with 12 in Caroline High School, 15 in Federalsburg High School, and 20 in Greensboro High School in commercial subjects. A sewing class at Denton has 15 members taught by Kathryn Higgins, while Hattie Brown at Lockerman School in Denton supervises 18 in practical mathematics. Openings remain in some courses and interested adults should contact the respective principals.

Walter Rau Federalsburg Caroline High School Denton Naomi Mason Federalsburg High School Mildred Bittinger Greensboro High School Dana McClung Kathryn Higgins Hattie Brown Lockerman School

Judge Knotts, 69, Dies After Six Month Illness

James Owen Knotts, chief judge of the Second Judicial Circuit of Maryland, died January 27 at his Denton home. Born 1892 near Ridgely, he served since 1933, chaired the circuit’s executive committee, and held roles in state judiciary reforms and legal associations. Funeral in St. Elizabeth’s Church followed by interment in Denton cemetery. Surviving: wife Margaret. daughters Mrs. George F. Huber Jr. and Mrs. Quentin R. Walsh. son James Owen Knotts III. two granddaughters and two grandsons.

James Owen Knotts Second Judicial Circuit of Maryland Courthouse Green Denton Judge Knotts Lewin W. Wickes Chestertown Adkins Keating Albert C. Ritchie Caroline Court of Appeals Stephen R. Collins Second Circuit Appelate Court Judicial Council of Maryland Lane Caroline County Bar Association Maryland Bar Association Denton Rotary Club Knights of Columbus Chicago Queen Anne’s Talbot, Kent Cecil Louis J Agnes Lynch Knotts Queen Anne's Ridgely Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal Washington and Lee University Lexington University of Maryland law school Margaret Smith Alfred Smith Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Church George F. Huber Jr New Castle Del Quentin R. Walsh Tucson Arizona Maryland University St. Elizabeth’s J. Francis McDonough K. K. Brown Cecil county R. Hynson Rogers Kent county Howard Wood T. Hughlett Henry Sr Talbot county Wesley E. Thawiley Jr. DeWeese Carter Caroline county T. Alan Goldsborough Washington William P. Cole, Jr Baltimore William R. Horney Centreville Floyd J. Kintner Elkton William H. Adkins Easton Thomas J. Keating

Educational Program Formulated For Caroline County

A county committee and the Board of Education review plans to improve facilities and meet new state rules. They compare three consolidation options and consider expanding existing high schools. Architects Maloney and Williams estimate costs for a central senior high and for adding 12 grades across six schools.

Board of Education Caroline county Federalsburg Greensboro Denton Ridgely Preston Malone and Williams Twil Jey Malone central senior high Central senior high school Lockerman Caroline

Girl Scout Leaders To Hold Election In Eastern Shore Troop

Permanent officers of the Leaders' Club of Girl Scout troop across five Eastern Shore counties will be elected at the Feb 28 meeting at Mrs. Austin Roberts home in Sadlersville. Temporary officers are President Mrs. Frederick Poole and Secretary Mrs. Edward S. Williams of Federalsburg. Leaders from Kent Queen Annes Caroline Talbot and Dorchester counties attend.

Eastern Shore New York Philadelphia Washington Denton Austin Roberts Sadlersville Frederick Poole Federalsburg Edward S. Williams Kent Queen Anne’s Caroline Talbot Dorchester Girl Scout Miss Figner Adelboden Switzerland Francis Faeth K. Thomas Everngain William Addington T. Conover Crouse E. Theodore Orme Clifford L. Stafford Hugh Ramsey Easton Cambridge

Sally Craft Wins Nuttle Contest Local Winner Named

Sally Jane Craft 13 East New Market High School student wins local Favorite Story contest judged by Ronald Colman committee. Her Ruth based entry could win national prize a Hollywood trip or cash. Local prize is a sink or $100 to be awarded by Elias Nuttle. Transcriptions donated to Caroline Dorchester and Talbot counties and a portable transcription player for Dorchester schools.

Philip E. Nuttle Nuttle Lumber Companies Ronald Colman Sally Jane Craft East New Market Theodore Craft Maryland the WCMD Ruth Hollywood Sally Jane ‘Craft Elias Nuttle Cambridge Caroline Dorchester Talbot Dorchester county

Denton Chamber Elects Officers and Reviews Charter Changes

The Denton Chamber of Commerce elected officers for the new year at Monday night’s meeting with Tayloe Lewis chosen as president. The group discussed a proposed new town charter replacing the 1914 version, including a mayor and four commissioners, zoning, admission of outlying districts, secret ballots, and higher borrowing and tax limits, to be reviewed by the Town Commissioners.

Denton Chamber of Commerce Winfield Nichols Robert Downes Tayloe Lewis Samuel Mellits Francis Yeates Carlton Mandrell C. P. Merrick Jr Elias Nuttle Daniel Crouse Everett Townsend Ed Covell L. Steele G. H. Rue Clifton Cohee Jack Logan Thomas Everngam Earl White Theodore Orme Calvert Merriken Chamber of Commerce

Temple Lodge Ladies Nite Banquet Honors Many Guests

Last Wednesday evening Temple Lodge held its annual ladies night banquet at the Denton Armory. Toastmaster John W. Logan welcomed guests including W. Edmund Neal and C Norman Jefferson. Wandering troubadour Rivers Chambers entertained, Ned Smith and Jane Ayre sang, and officers led by Worshipful Master W Richard Garey were thanked for organizing the event.

Temple Lodge Denton Armory Church of the Brethren Rivers Chambers John W. Logan W. Edmund Neal C. Norman Jefferson Mildred C. Johnson the Eastern Star Price E Wilson Virginia S. Townsend Caroline Denton Jacob S New Masons Maryland Wilmer Fell Davis Harry B. Wright Marvin E. Chambers James A. Wise Walter B. Palmer William Taylor

Baby Kathleen Holman Wins National Photo Contest

Here is Kathleen Holman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Holman of Del Paso Heights California. She took third in the National Children's Photograph Contest and first in the Sacramento Contest. Judges awarding the $5 000 in prizes included Harry Conover Maud Towsey Gangel and Clayton Bud Collyer. Kathleen is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm E Kerns of Greensboro.

Kathleen Holman E. P. Holman Del Paso Heights Calif Sacramento Harry Conover Maud Towsey Gangel Clayton “Bud” Collyer Wm. E. Kerns Greensboro

New Health Dept Building Discussed

Mr. Herbert Fritz of Maryland Health Department construction division attended a Carroll County Health Association meeting to discuss a new county health department building. The current 900 square foot facility must vacate by July 1, with a $75,000 estimate and federal aid possible for three years. The association prefers a plan under $30,000, relying on a $1,328.10 building fund and a one fourth Tag Day contribution base.

Herbert Fritz hospital and public health center Maryland State Department of Health Baltimore Caroline County Health Association Denton Health Department county health department Caroline county Fritz Joseph Eaton Hillsboro County Health Association Ormond L. Andrew Claudel Wright Rebecca Collison Helen Sherwood Cecil G. Hupp Helen Brannock

Sunday Movie Bill Hearing Set for February 10

A hearing in Annapolis at 11 AM on February 10 will consider HB 156 and HB 157 to legalize Sunday evening movie showings in Federalsburg and Denton after 8:30 PM. Referendum at April municipal elections will decide the measures. Caroline County citizens may attend and speak.

State House Annapolis Federalsburg Denton Caroline County

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