Denton Men Enter Armed Services in January Nineteen Fifty Three
Five Denton area youths report to service on January 14 1953. William N Lane son of Mrs Elizabeth Lane of Denton reports to Fort George G Meade and is assigned to Fort Knox later. Louis Walls son of Mrs Hazel Walls of Denton arrives at Fort Meade transfers to Texas who marry Matilda Schmidt. Floyd D Wothers son of Mr and Mrs Floyd D Wothers of Greensboro enters service at Fort Meade and is now at Fort Knox. John W Bacsak Jr son of Mr and Mrs John W Bacsak Sr of Denton joins after graduation from Caroline High School class of 1951. John F Bradley son of Mr and Mrs John Bradley of Denton enters service after work at the Nylon Plant in Seaford. Inductees receive uniforms at Fort Meade and are classified for basic training with further assignment to Army Technical Services or Schools or Army Field Forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
William N. Lane
Elizabeth Lane
Denton
Armed Services
Fort George G. Meade
Lane
Caroline High School
Nuttle Lumber Co
Maryland National Guard
Fort Knox
William H. Lane
57Th
A.A.A.A.W. Bn
C.C.R
D. Div
Kentucky
Louis Walls
Hazel Walls
Army
Ft. Meade
Bullock and
White
Matilda Schmidt
Texas
A.I.B
Fort Hood
Floyd D. Wothers
Mrr
Greensboro
Greensboro High School
Latex
Dover
Thomas H. Stafford
3Rd Armd Div
John W. Bacsak
Armed Forces
John W. Bacsak, Jr
U. S
Camp Gordon
Georgia
John F. Bradley
John Bradley
Seaford
D. M. Th. Bn
Co. B
Fort Meade
Army Field Forces
Camp Breckenridge
Abn
Fred M. Stafford
Maryland IFYE delegate writes home from Mexico trip
Tom Giddings recounts his experience as one of four IFYE delegates to Mexico in November 1952. He sails to Mexico City, describes sights, culture, language gaps, street life, and a bullfight, sharing vivid observations of taxis, shopping, gardens, and crowded venues while noting challenges of navigation and Spanish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Giddings
Maryland International Farm
Mexico
IFYE
Mexico City
Dallas
Texas
Washington
Paul Ferree
Jack Stephens
Machinery Import Dealer’s Association of Mexico
Geneva
States
Maryland
Scaramouche
Sears Roebuck
Goodrich Tire & Rubber Co
Caballeros
4-H Achievement Night Held in Denton
The Third Annual 4-H Club Achievement Night in Denton drew about 65 attendees from Caroline and Dorchester Counties. Dr. Claude C. Marion praised 4-H boys and leaders, stressing community development through Extension Service. Sixteen 4-H members received awards, with Stanford Ricketts winning top prizes for garden records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Caroline
Dorchester
Claude C. Marion
Maryland State College
Marion
End of Play Death of the Bull in Mexican Arena
A narrated account describes the ending of a bullfight where a matador mortally wounds the bull behind the neck and shoulders as a raucous crowd erupts. The writer also details a visit to the New University of Mexico and notes an ambitious project blending Aztec ruins with modern design, plus a move to Rancho El Tintera, Queretaro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
University of Mexico
University of the Americas
U.S
Rancho el Tintera
Queretaro
Opportunity For Growth In Scouting Week Observance
The Boy Scouts of America mark 43rd birthday during Boy Scout Week February 7 to 2, noting 3,230,000 members including 850,000 adult volunteers and 127,209 den mothers. Since 1910 more than 20,200,000 Americans have benefited from Scouting values and fellowship. The theme The Scout Family highlights family ties and participation in Cub and Boy Scouting to strengthen America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
America
Daytona Beach Speed Week race preview and star drivers
Daytona Beach Speed Week runs February 10 to 15 with Lee Petty’s West Palm Beach victory signaling strong Dodge momentum for the 160 mile Daytona classic on February 15. Entries already top 75 for the 100 mile Saturday event as top Hudson Hornets and other makes line up, including Fonty Flock and Pat Kirkwood, plus Lincoln entries Buck Baker and Curtis Turner as practice and trials begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Petty
West Palm Beach
Randleman
N. C
Daytona Beach
Petty
Bill France
Daytona
Tim Flock
Atlanta
Herb Thomas
Olivia
Lincoln
Buck Baker
Charlotte
Curtis Turner
Roanoke
Nascar
Princess Issena Hotel
Twenty Clubs Represented At Lions District Meeting
At the Lions district gathering twenty clubs were represented as members urged higher achievement in community and welfare efforts. William Puncke served as master of ceremonies after Mr. Fisher spoke. Miss Janice Perry and Edward Young performed, followed by a Denton Quintet. Prizes of 25, 15, and 10 dollars went to Perry, Young, and the quintet, with the latter’s prize donated to the March of Dimes. Tail Twisters collected 55.05 dollars, also donated to the March of Dimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Puncke
Fruitland
Pocomoke City
Denton
Miss Perry
Mr. Young
Class To Meet The Christian Comrade
The class will meet Thursday afternoon February 12 at 1 30 at the home of Mrs Zora Nuttle Hostesses include Mrs Lida Wheatly and Mrs Lula Beauchamp assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Comrade
Zora Nuttle
Lida Wheatley
Lula Beauchamp
Expansion Aims to Grow Scouting Reach Nationwide
The text notes 58,934 churches, synagogues, schools, and civic groups sponsor 84,300 Scouting units to strengthen family life and citizenship. It urges more groups to sponsor programs so a boy can experience Scouting from ages 8 to 18 under one sponsor.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rancho el Tintero Queretaro, Quo
Colored Farmers and Homemakers
Elliott Robbins
Caroline County
Alvin Foster
Fred Brummell
Edward A. Newcomb
Warner Johnson
Andrew Kelley, Jr
Albert Holmes
Timothy Staten
Stanford Ricketts
Windell Wilmer
Kendall Magee
Robert Beasley
Charles Foster
George
Federalsburg
Martin G. Bailey
Vaughn
J. E. Bullock
Anne Arundel
Calvert Counties
Lions
Aessis Bata
Kennersley Farm Dairy
Easton
Easton 375
MceNess Company
Dept. C
Candler Bldg
Baltimore
Lendo
Watertown
Mass
Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co
Alton Ewing
Cordova
Hillsboro
Caroline Home & Auto Supply
Bessie Murphy
3Rd St
Ridgely
Shadowlawn F. F. Lockers
Clarke
Carolina Home & Auto Supply
Fred Covey
Gulbransen
Everything Musical
Alexander’s Music Store
Race St
Cambridge
Breeding & Nichols
Noble Motor Co
Easton 245
Caroline Home and Auto Supply
Lou Hayes
Oxford
Denton Home Supply
Edward Bullock
Bridgeville Road
Rt. 313
Clarence E. Voshell
Allis Chalmers
John Natzinger
Burrsville
Guernsey
William H. Haddaway
Tilghman’s
Wingate Neal
Sam Cloud
Elma R. Shoemaker
William Bullock
Concord Christian Comrade
Concord Church
Townsend’s
Grace Church
Townsend’ S
G. Emory Gottwall
WN. R. Harrison
Shadowlawn I. F. Lockers
Halo
Lamison
Niss
Frederick M. Downes
Louise Downes Monroe
Circuit Court For
Equity
Calvert C. Merriken
D. Ralph Horsey
Cooper
Cooper Furniture
al Wspaplr
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