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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1954

Page

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Maryland Broilers Receives Conditional Water Permit

The Commission of Geology Mines and Water Resources on February 15 issued a permit to Maryland Broilers Industries to use up to 200000 gallons daily from two wells in the 100 foot aquifer. If needed, within 60 days the company must upgrade equipment for forty nearby wells to sustain 300000 gallons daily, at owners’ option, with commission arbitration available if disagreements arise. Maryland Broilers also negotiates with the Town of Denton to supply water.

Commission of Geology, Mines and Water Resources Maryland Broilers Industries, Inc Maryland Broilers Denton

Ex Gov Carvel to Speak at Armory in Denton

Former Delaware governor Elbert N. Carvel will address Denton Armory this Friday at 2 30 pm on Your Duties As An American Citizen The Caroline County Bar Association organizes the event as part of American Citizenship Week February 12 22 All are invited with free admission

Elbert N. Carvel Delaware Denton Armory Caroline County Bar Association

Trice Files as Democratic Candidate for Caroline Sheriff

Denton resident Howard H. Trice filed with the Board of Election Supervisors as a Democratic candidate for Caroline County Sheriff ahead of the June primary. Born in 1923 in Anderson town near Denton, he is a Caroline educator veteran of World War II who served 18 months in the Aleutian Islands and was discharged in 1945.

Howard H. Trice Denton Board of Election Supervisors Caroline County Mr. Trice Andersontown Aleutian Islands

WSCS Spring Meeting in Cambridge

The Easton District WSCS holds its spring meeting at St. Paul's Methodist Church Cambridge with a 10 a m morning session including organ prelude and readings by Mrs T H Maguire Sr. The program highlights include a Summer School of Missions in Dover July 12 to 16 and a pledges service after a 1 45 pm discussion period with local officers. Cambridge High School Glee Club will perform. Lunch is $1 25.

Easton WSCS St. Paul’s Methodist Church Cambridge T. H. Maguire Missionary Education Harry Hygate Northeastern Jurisdiction Cambridge High School Glee Club Fitzgerald

Kibler Chosen For St Johns Seminar Participation

James A. Kibler son of Mr and Mrs August Kibler of Greensboro was one of eight students chosen to take part in two out of town demonstration seminars presented by St Johns College of Annapolis The seminars were held in Philadelphia with alumni entertaining the students at a pre seminar dinner The sessions showcased the college teaching method and liberal arts philosophy aimed at sharpening minds and broadening student thinking

James A. Kibler August P. Kibler Greensboro St. John’s College of Annapolis St. John’s Kibler Philadelphia Philadelphia St. John’s

Reminder for Eastern Shore Federation meeting at Community House

The Eastern Shore Federation of Women's Clubs invites all members to a board meeting at the Community House on Thursday February 25. Luncheon begins at noon followed by a forum moderated by Dr. Reuben Steinmeyer on A Challenge To A Free World. Tickets cost 1.50 and must be bought from Mrs. K. T. Everngain by February 19.

Eastern Shore Federation of Women’s Clubs Reuben G. Steinmeyer Denton K. T. Everngain

January Caroline County Fire Report Summary

The Caroline County fire association responded to 21 alarms in January across towns and rural areas. There were 7 chimney fires and 13 dwelling fires, with 2 alarms in other towns. Firemen logged 29 service hours and 490 man hours, traveled 166 miles, used extensive hose and equipment, and reported a total county fire loss of $9235, with $4100 insured.

Caroline County Association

Caroline County Delegation Shapes 1954 General Assembly

Caroline County's delegation at the 1954 Maryland General Assembly moves through key committee assignments. Orland B. Blades advances to Ways and Means member and Chesapeake Bay vice-chair. Calvert C. Merrisken joins Judiciary and Banking committees. Layman J. Redden rises to Judicial Proceedings vice-chair as well as Education and Entertainment chair roles. The group backs veto overrides on Farm Bureau tax exemptions and farm machinery trade-in repeal, while new time-consuming bills loom this week.

Caroline County General Assembly of Maryland Orland B. Blades Ways and Means House Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries Militia and State Police Calvert C. Merrisken John Wood Logan John C. Luber Judiciary Banking, Insurance and Social Security Layman J. Redden Senate Public Utilities Caroline

Southern States To Hold Regional Meeting Here

About 42 women will attend a regional meeting of Southern States Farm Home Advisory Committee Members at the Brick Hotel in Denton on Friday March 5 from 1015 a m until 300 pm Mrs Sarah P Ellis director of Women s Activities for Southern States Cooperative Richmond Va will be in charge Committees expected include Ridgely Supply Co Denton Southern States Farmers Supply Coop Denton Southern States Easton Farmers Coop Eas ton Kent Cooperative Chestertown Caroline Supply Co Preston Peck Brothers Farm Supply Co Harrington Del and Federalsburg Feed Farm Supply Federalsburg

Southern States Farm Home Advisory Committee Brick Hotel Denton Sarah P. Ellis Southern States Cooperative Richmond Farm Home Ridgely Supply Co Ridgely Southern States Farmers Supply Coop Southern States Easton Farmers Coop Easton Kent Cooperative Chestertown Caroline Supply Co Preston Peck Brothers Farm Supply Co Harrington, del Federalsburg Feed & Farm Supply Federalsburg

Greensboro Auxiliary Elects Officers in Election Meeting

At a Greensboro Volunteer Fire Co. Women’s Auxiliary meeting an election of officers was held with Mrs. Virginia Yatchum as president and Mrs. Wilbur Carroll as vice president. Other posts went to Miss Ann Taylor secretary Mrs. Carrie Dobson treasurer and executive committee members Mrs. Paul Lowfellow Mrs. Viola Karcher and Mrs. Jane Walls. The County Auxiliary plans to meet Friday evening February 19 at the Fire House.

Greensboro Volunteer Fire Co Virginia Yatchum Wilbur Carroll Ann Taylor Carrie Dobson Paul Lowfellow Viola Karcher Jane Walls

WSCS Supper Meeting Planned by First Methodist Church

The WSCS of First Methodist Church in Denton plans a supper on Tuesday evening February 23. All members are invited to attend at 6:30 in Fellowship Hall. Dessert and beverages will be provided by the Society and Circle No 3, with attendees asked to bring sandwiches to share.

WSCS First Methodist Church of Denton Fellowship Hall Society Circle No. 3

Democratic National Committee Chief to Speak in Salisbury

Hon Stephen A Mitchell chairman of the Democratic National Committee will address a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Salisbury March 24 at 6 30 p m The event is sponsored by the Men s Democratic Club Women s Democratic Club and the Young Democrats Club of Wicomico County at the Mid Ocean Room Salisbury continued on page 4

Stephen A. Mitchell Democratic National Committee Men’s Democratic Club Women’s Democratic Club Young Democrats Club Wicomico County Mid-Ocean Room Salisbury

Health Department Seeks Volunteers for Community Help

The Health Department requests volunteers to assist with community work. Anyone with free time is urged to call Denton 56 to learn how they can contribute.

Health Department Denton

County Schools Contribute to Polio Drive Totals Rise

County schools give 1367.81 to the Infantile Paralysis drive as Caro line County reports a total of 5068.30 to date with gains across districts. Campaign chairman G Arthur McDaniel thanks community and volunteer workers after a year of increased participation and per capita contributions.

O. G. Martino Caroline County Denton McAllister Fed Dallas Blades Preston P. Washell Greens Jane Ingersoll Arthur McDaniel Caroline Coun

Isaacs to Head Denton Southern States Farmers Store

Mr Earl Isaacs of Milford Delaware will assume duties as new manager of the Southern States Farmers Supply Cooperative Inc in Denton on Monday February 22 He has been with the Milford store and recently assistant manager in Dover He and his wife and child plan to move to town once living quarters are ready Mr Charles Baker has managed Denton store and will return to Salisbury as manager of the Southern States Store there

Earl Isaacs Milford Del Southern States Farmers Supply Cooperative, Inc Denton Isaacs Southern States Dover Charles Baker Salisbury

Two North County Accidents Cause $900 in Damages

An estimated $900 in property damage resulted from two accidents in Ridgely and near Greensboro. In Ridgely, Harry Tribbitt ran a stop sign and hit John E. Mc Bride. Tribbitt was fined and costs suspended. In Greensboro, George K. Wothers was charged after a collision on the Whiteleysburg road.

North County Ridgely Greensboro Harry Tribbitt 2Nd St Central Ave John E. McBride Colored Tribbitt W. A. S. Wright Alonzo Rogers Saulsbury Bros., Inc George K. Wothers Whiteleysburg Wothers

Man Arrested On Gun Charge In Ridgely and Greensboro

Clayton L. Goad of Ridgely was arrested late Friday near his brother’s home in Greensboro on charges of carrying a concealed weapon assault with a deadly weapon and resisting arrest. Trooper Myers and Constable Trice found a loaded .32 revolver. Goad was jailed and released on $750 bond pending March 1 trial.

Clayton L. Goad Ridgely Greensboro Wilson Steward Easton Barracks Maryland Myers Howard H. Trice Steward Goad Caroline County W. A. S. Wright

Salute to the Father of Our Country on Washington’s Birthday

A commemorative piece praising George Washington as the founder of American democracy. It lauds his legacy and celebrates 172 years since his birth, highlighting national achievements in industry science and the arts as acts of tribute and progress.

Father George Washington

Ministers Meet at Concord for Easton Methodist Dinner

The Easton district Methodist Ministerial Association held its third quarterly dinner at Concord last Thursday February 11. Rev. Hartwell F. Chandler of St. Mark's spoke on Process of Redemption urging a reinterpreting of truth and living love in ministerial work and lay relations. Dr Roy A Sturm, head of the National Mis division, discussed research and survey efforts.

Concord Ministerial Association Easton Methodist Church Hartwell F. Chandler St. Mark’s Methodist Church Bethesda Methodist Church Bethesda Maryland Chandler Roy A. Sturm Department of Research and Survey Division of National Mis

Delmarva Chicken Festival Directors At Their Last Meeting

A group photo captures the Delmarva Chicken Festival Board of Directors at their final meeting. Included are president E A Jim Yutzi and treasurer Clifford Dryden with other officers and members from Georgetown Pocomoke City Snow Hill Ocean View and nearby towns.

Delmarva Earl Hawk Greenwood Clifford Dryden Pocomoke City James Winchester Georgetown E. A Jim) Yutzi Frank Swain Virginia Melfa Louis Shockley Maryland Snow Hill Elliott Evans Delaware Ocean View Istrow J. Frank Gordy Robert Bennett Bridgeville Don Wilbur Salisbury George Bringhurst Viola Ernest Smith Canton Otis Esham Parsonsburg Bounds Phillips Ray Murphey Wm. Henderson Earl Rust Top Glen Crain Ed Kelly John Ed Doughty Norman Glenn Bowen Quillen Berlin Taylor Vaughn Coolspring William Murray James Nicholson Harold Purnell Charles Marker Dover George Simpson Touston Curtis Steen Dagsboro Charles Williams Earl White Ernest Killen Harrington Dave Green Harold Short Milford Byard Carmean Laurel Ray Lloyd Webb Cassell Princess Anne Emerson Morgan Ernest Matthews Raymond Dryden Pocomoke P. A. Croll Federalsburg Reese Dennis Maurice Elliott Mardella Ken Furnish Cordova Charles Truitt Robert Dryden Easton Garland Bull Pete Bryan Colman Bunting Bishopville Donald H. Tatterson Robert E. Breedlove Emory Dobson Onancock George Mapp Melia W. R. Lewis, Jr Parksley Carroll Nichols Exmore Carl Rhodes Chincoteague J. B. Stiles C. Bradford Ross Roy Twilley William James Tasley

New Form To Be Used In Reporting Accidents

Commissioner Thomas B R Mudd announces a Maryland Motor Vehicle Accident Report update. Beginning March 1 1954 all involved parties must complete the new form with full insurer name address and policy number to secure liability coverage. The form aims to reduce red tape and benefit both the department and the motoring public.

Thomas B. R. Mudd Maryland

Veterans State Bonus Issue Returns to Ballot Fight

A determined band of delegates readies another push to force a vote on the veterans bonus as legislators seek reelection. The five delegates say election year favors passage, with a sales tax hike from two to three percent proposed to finance it.

County Firemen's Auxiliary Meeting in Greensboro

The Caroline County Firemen's Auxiliary will meet at the Fire Hall in Greensboro on Friday evening February 19 at 8 o'clock. The Greensboro Auxiliary members will be hostesses. The trophy for the best attendance percentage for 1953 will be awarded at this meeting.

Caroline County Firemen’s Auxiliary Greensboro

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Carvel Armory Mr. Kibler Caroline County Fire Weather Data Spa PR Ks Sun First Church Woshingtons County Firemen’s Auxiliary
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