Denton Credit Group Hears Of Its Progress
Denton Production Credit Association marked its 21st annual meeting as leaders praised gains under solid management. Officers reported 1955 earnings and 1954 hardships, with loans at 1.8 million dollars and net income of 25 thousand. Board nominees Ford of Kennedyville and Kern of Denton were favored for reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Baker
Bridgeville
Production Credit Corporation
Denton Production Credit Association
T. M. Thomas
Federal Intermediate Credit Bank
Baltimore
fine association
Homer Respess
Federal Land Bank of Baltimore
J. Boone Jarrell, Jr
Denton association
Jarrell
Glenn Dudrow
Easton
William Engerman
Denton
Clyde Sparks
Weldon Walbert
Chestertown
Daniel Hollingsworth, Jr
Henderson
William L. Ford
Kennedyville
C. J. Kern
J. Franklin Baker
Trappe
F. Bennett Carter
Centreville
Russell G. Hubbard
Hurlock
T. J. Turkington
Madeline Brown
Time Out For Ginger at High School Feb. 10 11
Howard Carol faces regret after a rash statement as his family becomes the focus of a national magazine. C H S seniors stage a Broadway style comedy featuring David Mellits Peggy Van Dyke Isabel Jarrell Betty Jane Smith Peggy Crouse Patsy Jones Eddie Buckshot Roberts Tommy Dennis Todd and more. Production nights February 10 and 11 promise lively wit and a built set as seniors invite the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Carol
Mr. Carol
David Mellits
Peggy Van Dyke
Carol
Isabel Jarrell
Jeanne
Betty Jane Smith
Joan
Peggy Crouse
Ginger
tom-boy
Patsy Jones
Lizzie
Eddie
Buckshot Roberts
Tommy
Dennis Todd
Charles Wood
Mr. Wilson
Ronald Blazejak
Association For Retarded Children To Meet Feb 8
The Association for the Aid of Retarded Children will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday Feb 8 from 730 to 930 pm at the Easton Library Easton Md. The group comprises parents from Talbot Dorchester Caroline Queen Annes and Kent Counties and invites all interested in developing a program for retarded children to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association for the Aid of
Easton
Talbot
Dorchester
Caroline
Queen Anne’s
Kent
Double Hills Homemakers Meet With Mrs. DeFord
The Double Hills Homemakers Club met at Mrs. William L. DeFord Sr. home on Wednesday Jan 26 with 13 members and Miss Gertrude Gronbech present. New member Mrs. Murray Spicher joined as the group discussed club work for 1955, demonstrations, recreation, and president attention during business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Hills Homemaker's Club
William L. DeFord
Gertrude Gronbech
Jay Smith
Gronbech
Murray Spicher
A. G. Gelletly
Frank Depew
Maryland Federation Directors Meet February 15
The Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs directors gather in Baltimore on Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. in the Emerson Hotel. Morning reports include nominating and by-laws committee updates. Award winners from the 1953-54 Monologue Contests will perform. Luncheon costs $2.25 and reservations are due Feb. 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Federation
the
Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs
Emerson Hotel
Baltimore
Harrison Fuller
Woman’s Club of
Kensington
Virginia Lee Peddicord
Town and Country Woman’s Club
Karl W. Schlitz
Woman's Club of
Catonsville
Robert Travis Surine
Silver Spring
Missionary Dr C Stanley Thoburn to Speak at First Methodist
On Sunday February 6 at 7 30 p m Grace Methodist The Church of The Brethren and others join at First Methodist Church to hear Dr C Stanley Thoburn Th D a distinguished missionary and educator from India He was born in India educated at Allegheny College and Boston University earning a Doctor of Theology degree He has served in India for over 25 years as pastor and teacher and teaches at Leonard Theological College in Jabalpur with graduates serving across Southern Asia The soloist will be Mrs Morgan Williams singing The Stranger of Galilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Leonard Theological College
Methodist Church
Asia
Burma
Ceylon
Thoburn
Bareilly
Naini Tai
Goucher College
Baltimore
Morgan Williams
Galilee
Scout Week celebrates 45th Boy Scouts anniversary
Scout Week Feb 6 to 12 marks the 45th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. More than 3,660,000 boys and leaders participate nationwide, with since 1910 over 22,750,000 members. The theme is Building for a Better Tomorrow. 95,000 units will present demonstrations, while certified units receive National Conservation Good Turn Certificates of Merit from Agriculture Secretary Benson and Interior Secretary McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
ing
Eisenhower
Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior
Ezra Taft Benson
Douglas McKay
Rotary Club of Denton Honors Past Presidents Night
The Rotary Club of Denton observed Past Presidents Night at the Brick Hotel with 21 former presidents in attendance. Rev. Hartwell F. Chandler spoke on The Meaning of Freedom, noting two past presidents are missing from the roster. Incumbent Alton G. Billmeier serves as president for 1954-55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club of
Denton
Brick Hotel
J. Owen Knotts
J. Frank Wright
Hartwell F. Chandler
St. Mark’s Methodist Church
Easton
M. Kemp Newnam
Benjamin F. Johnson
Harry H. Nuttle
Winfield T. Nichols
J. Lester Everngam
J. DeWeese Carter
E. W. Nuttle
Benjamin C. Willis
G. M. Pine
E. Paul Knotts
Ir. T. Orme
Burdette Nuttle
Wesley E. Thawley
Clayton Reynolds
George W. Beck, Sr
George W. Clendaniel
Samuel Nowell
Charles Haddaway
C. P. Merrick, Jr
W Stewart Fitzgerald
John W Logan
James A. Wise
T. Carville Fleetwood
Clifford L. Stafford
Robert W. Downes, Jr
Alton G. Billmeier
Denton Club Hosts Eastern Shore Lions Banquet
Members of Lions clubs from Maryland's eastern shore converge on Denton next Wednesday at 7 for the district governor's banquet and ball. George W. Dutton of Denton, district governor, greets visitors and discusses Lions activities. Main speaker Edward Paine of Michigan City Ind., past president of Lions International. Ti Loreman Jr. of Salisbury, past international director, acts as toastmaster. About 350 attendees expected, Rivers Chambers' orchestra to provide music. Women of the local Church of the Brethren serve fried chicken and ham dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
George W. Dutton
Denton
Lions International
Edward Paine
Michigan City
Ind
Ti. L. Loreman, Jr
Salisbury
Rivers Chambers
Church of the Brethren
Fire Company Auxiliary Met Last Friday Night
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company met at the Fire Hall last Friday with 15 members present and 2 new members joining. Plans were made for a supper last Saturday and a Feb 12 banquet for Republicans. 1954 expenditures totaled 435.38 for kitchen equipment and other items, reflecting an active community group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Sylvia Holland
Elizabeth Maloney
Louise Singer
Lewis Motor Company opens as new Chrysler-Plymouth dealer
Lewis Motor Company opened its doors Tuesday at Sixth and Gay Streets in Denton, succeeding Bullock & White as the city’s Chrysler Plymouth dealer. Owned by L Tayloe Lewis with John Wood Logan, the firm offers cars, parts, service, body and frame work, and used cars, while Corey Brown and Dawson Fearsin remain as factory-approved service men. Logan brings cannery business background and Maryland legislature ties. Lewis is known for Evergain’s and the Mid-City Service Station association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Lewis Motor Co
Sixth and
Gay Streets
Bullock & White
L. Tayloe Lewis
John Wood Logan
Lewis
Caroline County
Everngain’s
Mid-City
Mr. Logan
Maryland
Corey Brown
Dawson Fearins
Covell to Lead Scout Camp Expansion Drive in Caroline
Edward H. Covell Jr is named general chairman of the Camp Expansion Fund Campaign for the upper Peninsula region. The goal is 350000 to expand Rodney Scout Reservation near North East Maryland with ten troop sites and year round facilities to serve at least 250 campers weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Covell
Caroline County
Covell
Willis & Covell Feed Co
Denton
Centreville High School
University of Maryland
Eastern Shore Grain and Feed Association
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Rodney
Centreville
Boy Scout organization
Del- Mar-Va
Rodney Scout Reservation
North East
Chesapeake Bay
Boy Scout Council
Del-Mar-Va
Rev G L Helsby to Preach in Denton Feb 13
Rev G L Helsby of Trappe MD will lead the morning service at Denton Pilgrim Holiness Church on Sunday February 13 as part of the district pulpit exchange. Pastor H G Baker moves to Milford for that Sunday. A special offering will fund the District Parsonage debt. Helsby pastored Denton church years ago and has many friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Helsby
Trappe
Denton Pilgrim Holiness Church
Helsby
Denton
H. G. Baker
Milford
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Denton Library Receives More New Books
The Denton Free Public Library has received a new batch of titles this week. Dear Old Gentleman One White Star World of Love The Sultan and The Lady The Wanderer The Four Winds A Field For People The Old Man and The Sea The Story of Esther Costello A Tale of The Rails The Greatest Sport Stories The History of The Olympic Games
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Denton
Girl Scout Leadership Course Planned in Easton
Peninsula Girl Scout Council announces a basic leadership course for all leaders and troop committee members at Christ Episcopal Parish House Easton on Feb 10 from 730 to 1030 pm. Additional sessions are Feb 15 17 and 22 to meet required hours. Registrations due by Feb 8 to Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the
Peninsula’ Girl Scout Council
Christ Episcopal Parish House
Easton
John G. Shannahan, Jr
Kennard
Tall Cedars Blue Lodge Night in Milford Del
Evergreen Forest No. 49 Tall Cedars of Lebanon hosts Blue Lodge Night on Wednesday February 9 at 8 PM in the Varney Auditorium Milford Community Building Milford Del An opening meeting precedes a show by theatrical groups from New York and Philadelphia Refreshments follow The event urges Tall Cedars members to attend for an important discussion about the spring Minstrel Show and invites Blue Lodge Mason members to join.
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Evergreen Forest No
Tall Cedars of
Lebanon
Blue Lodge
Varney
Milford
Del
New York
Philadelphia
Tall Cedars
Blue Lodge Mason
Pilgrim Holiness Youth To Meet Here Sunday
Pilgrim Holiness Youth from the Northern Zone will attend services at the Denton Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday afternoon at 2 45. District Superintendent Rev John Abbott of Denton will be guest speaker. Abbott is described as a fine speaker with thought provoking messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Holiness
Denton
Pilgrim Holiness Church
John Abbott
Abbott
County P T A Endorses Caroline Co School Consolidation
The Caroline County Council of Parent-Teachers Associations met at Caroline High School to back a consolidated senior high school plan. President Howard M. Harris led the discussion with W Stewart Fitzgerald and Fred Asilton presenting reasons. The plan aims to provide broader courses, relieve overcrowding, and keep town junior highs while creating a county senior high on the Federalsburg site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of
Parent-Teachers’ Associations
Caroline County
Caroline High School
Howard M. Harris
Board of Education
Harris
W. Stewart Fitzgerald
Fred Asilton
Federalsburg
B and P Club Meets With Mrs Lapham Marydel
The January meeting of the Caroline County Business and Professional Women's Club was held at Mrs Emily Lapham s home in Marydel on Wednesday January 26. Lila Hubbard chaired the Education and Vocations Committee program and Beulah Carter spoke on welfare history linking Maryland laws to early settlers. A business session followed with refreshments and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Business and Professional Women’s Club
Emily Lapham
Marydel
Lila Hubbard
Beulah Carter
Caroline County Welfare Board
Maryland
Swngland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Credit Group
Association For Retarded Children
Weather Data
Boy Scouts of America Incorporated
William Henry Harrison
Double Hills
Our club
Cancer Fund
Raymond Smith
George W. Johnson
IE. J. DuPont de Nemours and Co
Wilmington
Cities Service Oil Co
William A. Gault
Yarmouth Rd
Towson
Stanley Thoburn
Grace Methodist Church
C. Stanley Thoburn
Dr. Thoburn
BOY SCOUT WEEK
Fire Company
Lewis Motor Company
Edward H. Covell, Jr
Denton Free Public Library
B & P Club
Mrs. Lapham
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