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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1948

Page

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Caroline High Beats Greensboro In Close Hardwood Clash

Caroline High defeats Greensboro 32 3 in a hard fought Denton game with Tom Sharp scoring 19 for C H S while Karcher and Brogley paced Greensboro with 16 and 13. Denton then loses in overtime to Ridgely in a thrilling game.

Caroline High Greensboro Denton Sharp Denton five Caroline Tom Sharp Karcher Brogley Ridgely T. Sharp R. Shulties M. Smith LF Brogley N. Pippin P. Lege Kibler Palmer Jarrell Meredith Eaves Maucere Walls Tribbitt

County Firemen’s Assn To Meet Here

The Denton Volunteer Fire Company will host the Caro line County Firemen’s Association at their quarterly meeting tonight. A dinner is planned at 7 30 at the Community Club house. Emory F Walston, First Assistant Chief, serves as president of the county association.

Denton, Volunteer Fire Company, Inc Caroline County Firemen’s Association Emory F. Walston Denton Company

Play-offs Begin Sunday In Eastern Shore Soccer League

The Eastern Shore Soccer League opens Sunday with Sudlersville hosting Denton in Denton and St Michaels at Ridgely facing the Ridgely club. The winners meet next Sunday to decide the league champion in a final single game. Bombers defeat Ridgely 3 to 0 in Stewart Cup play.

Eastern Shore Soccer League Sudlersville Denton club Denton Ridgely St. Michaels Bombers Eastern Shore League Martin Bombers

Denton to host two home games next week

Denton will play at home twice next week with Milford and Felton. Last week results show Smyrna 638 Denton 38 and Middletown 49 Cecilton 19. Schedule lists games for Monday February 10 through Thursday February 13 with matchups at different sites.

Denton Milford Felton Smyrna Middletown Cecilton Harrington Dover Sartin Staats Sheats Carender ec Smyrna Sammons Coalla Lane Neal f Roberts Slaughter Knotts Kaufman Wright Cecilion Drake f Dickey Davis Briggs Geolm Husselt

Middletown and Smyrna Rival For Mar Del Circuit Lead

Middletown and Smyrna remain top contenders in the Mar Del Circuit as the first half ends. Dover, Denton, Milford, and Felton Vets. contend for spots while leading scorers Dill Felton and Lane Denton pace individual scoring.

Middletown Milford Smyrna Cecilion “Drakes Dover Harrington Denton Cecilion Drakes Felton Dill Felton Vets Lane G Fi Fo. T Buckworth Mid’t R. Jones Wilkins Earnest Martin Swecker Kimmey Slaughter Greenly Roberts Kaufman Middletown Jones Reed f Beckworth

Greensboro Carnival Dates Set By Fire Company

At a Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company meeting last Friday the carnival was fixed for June 30 to July 12 inclusive. The carnival committee includes E J Pearson R H Wright John Jarvis Denny Taylor and Wilbur Carroll. The fire company also sponsors the Greensboro Firemen's Band with EB Pearson Wallace Thornton R B Rawlings Rudolf Rinner and Herbert Marker on the committee and Mr Rinner to direct. Those with instruments needing repairs should bring them to Herbert Marker. First practice night will be announced.

Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company E. J. Pearson Greensboro company R. H. Wright John Jarvis Denny Taylor Wilbur Carroll Greensboro Fire Company James R. Lake Alfred Baughley Oswald Mike) Harrison Fire Company Greensboro Firemen EB. J. Pearson Wallace Thornton R. B. Rawlings Rudolf Rinner Herbert Marker Rinner

Rep Miller Appointed On Academy Board

On January 29 the Speaker of the House appointed Congressman Edward T Miller of Maryland to the Board of Visitors to the United States Naval Academy. The board has seven presidential appointees, four by the President Pro-tem, and five by the Speaker. Ex-officio members include Senate and House Armed Services chairmen.

House of Representatives Edward T. Miller Maryland United States Naval Academy United States Senate House Armed Services

Wise Announces Slot Machine Crackdown

State's Attorney James A. Wise, new in office, says after talks with Sheriff William E. Andrew and state police officers he will vigorously prosecute all owners or lessees of gambling machines in the county. Prohibited devices include slot machines claw machines pin-ball machines punch boards and similar devices whether they pay off in goods money or free chances. An intensive enforcement drive against violators begins February 18.

James A. Wise William E. Andrew Gus Koste W. Harold Weir Wise

P T A Starts Fund Drive Next Monday

Mrs Orville E Roberts chairs the Den ton P T A finance committee announces a fund drive to meet the budget for the current year. Letters go to members and patrons on Monday February 10 seeking at least one dollar from each. The highest fundraising room earns a treat. Items approved include books for Denton Primary and Caroline High School libraries dark shades for projection rooms films playground equipment landscaping high school grounds music for the glee club and aid for the free lunch program.

Orville E. Roberts Denton Parent-Teacher Association P.T. A Denton Primary Caroline High School Glee Club

Lincoln Day Dinner On Shore In Salisbury Event

The Eastern Shore Republican Committee sponsors the first Lincoln Day Dinner in Maryland’s First District at the Wicomico Hotel Salisbury on February 12 at 6 30 pm Edward T Miller will speak and U S Senator George David Aiken former Governor of Vermont will be guest speaker His address will be broadcast from Salisbury at 9 15 pm with prominent Republicans from Eastern Shore counties attending.

Maryland Eastern Shore Republican Committee Wicomico Hotel Salisbury Edward T. Miller Congress George David Aiken U. S Vermont

Dr Clarence Pentz Named Chief of Medical Staff

Dr Clarence R Pentz a Denton native was appointed chief of the medical staff at Seaside Memorial Hospital Long Beach California He served as a captain in the Navy aviation medical division for five years during the war He is the son of Mrs Clyde A Pentz and the late Mr Pentz of Rehoboth Beach formerly of Denton

Clarence R. Pentz Denton Seaside Memorial Hospital Long Beach California Pentz Navy aviation medical division Clyde A. Pentz Mr. Pentz Rehoboth Beach

Denton Soldier Enlists for Eighteen Months in Army

John Robert Martin of Denton has enlisted in the Regular Army for eighteen months, per report from Recruiting Sub-Station Easton Maryland. He lived with his parents Mr and Mrs Thos Martin before enlistment. Also Lt Lynn R Cheezum, formerly at Washington DC, received a permanent Regular Army commission and left Jan 31 for New Orleans en route to the Panama Canal Department.

John Robert Martin Denton T Sget W. D. Derringer Easton Maryland Martin Thos. Martin Lynn R.Cheezum Washington, D. C Regular Army Cheezum New Orleans Panama Canal Department

Caroline County Installs Free Bedside Nursing Service

The U S Public Health Service will start free bedside nursing in Caroline County on April 1 the first such Maryland or national program. Two nurses will provide hourly care. eligible residents may receive physician and dentist services at no cost via the county health office and Baltimore payment. A mobile X ray unit plan and new board members were announced by the Caroline County Health Association.

U. S. Public Health Service Caroline county Maryland United States Walter B. Johnson Denton United States Public Health Service Caroline County Health Association public health office health office Baltimore Johnson State Health Department Wilbert L. Merriken Max Chambers Preston Louise Scotten Goldsboro Russell Hallowell Federalsburg Maud Hummer Henderson Mildred M. Ginn Greensboro Frank Flounders Ridgely Mary Rowe Hillsboro J. K. Snowberger Charles Thomas eighth

Firemen's Drive reaches $1589.75 in third week

Denton Volunteer Firemen report $396 raised this week and $1,589.75 total after three weeks from 382 subscribers. Average gift about $4.16. List of donors includes Carrie Sylvester Carlton West Frank Depew and many others across towns and organizations. Several named groups and merchants appear in the donor roll.

Denton Volunteer Firemen

Delawarean Declares Title as World's Poorest Poet

A Harrington editor J Harvey Burgess proclaims himself the World's Poorest Poet and Demon of the Double Negative. He plans a national recitation tour beginning February 24 in Durham North Carolina and will appear on radio with Mary Margaret McBride in New York. Burgess, longtime editor of the Harrington Journal, has toured as lecturer and humorist and once served as Delaware OPA information officer.

J. Harvey Burgess Harrington Burgess Ozarks Delaware OPA Delaware jingle manufacturer Missouri Arkansas OPA Harrington Journal Mr. Burgess Durham N. C Rotary Club New York Mary Margaret McBride WEAF Francis Bateman London Chronicle St. Louis Bateman Egypt

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Denton boys Parnell Legg Glen Burnie Denton Pas Ridgely Smith Jarrell Towers Pippin De Crouse Palmer Gallagher Maucere Rampmeyer M. Sharp Howard Ridgely — Sculley Callahan Smith Bereford Strong Henry Dean Cc. H. S. R. H. S. Smith Lister Strong Towers R. Reed Crouse Liedel Kershaw Andrews Eveland DeFord Lynch Denton A. Reed McNeal Brown Pine Towers D. DeFord Hart Hoffman County Firemen’s Assn JSPRA PR Sudiersville Wroten Rabbit Spence Rabbit Rep. Miller Academy P-TA Lincoln Clarence Pentz Caroline County Health Department public health department Dr. Johnson per State Police J. W. Griffith Oscar Laura Maloney William G. Towers Fred Scott Harry C. Butler Elizabeth Thuns Wm. A. Fleetwood W. W. Sylvester William O. Swann Alfred Clark Charles Boston Kenneth Boston Mary Melvin W. K. Scotton A. Friend Park L. Hampton Carl E. Range Wm. C. Greenage J. W. Funk Charles H. Morrison Carroll Laramore J. DeWeese Carter Ella M.Carter J. M. Love Howard Hayman Helene H. Thawley Lida Wine Charles G. Dukes John Murray Lacy Griffith Marie Eaton Oscar Morgan George W. Shaffer Jesse Gregs William Garey Richard Garey Ralph Meredith Elmer Butler Willie DeFord Claude Geisel Carroll Henning Dukes Henning Charlie Boston Charles W. Roe Samuel Vickery Emerson Cleaners Mary S. Bauman Irwin Beverage Co.C Wilson Irwin Walter Ihlenfeldt Denton National Bank Robert W. Reid Walter G. Kerslake Jr Herman Drews QUEEN ANNE W. Earl Spies Jump Hardware & Implement Co HOBBS W. Gordon Holbrook Louis Butler John A. Fuchs New Hopes Chas ARORRE
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