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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1962
Page
2
Southeast railroads propose lower grain rates to aid poultrymen and livestock raisers and reduce consumer food costs. TVA counters, arguing water movement is preferred, while railroads insist on free competition. The piece highlights government agencies blocking rail competition and Congress’s limited action.
Greensboro correspondents report a busy weekend of home visits and family gatherings. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William McClyment and Gerrie in St Michaels, and many movements involving Hammer, Ebling, Caull, and Ward families across town. Hospital notes mention Mrs Wilbur Carroll recovering after surgery while Mike Pursley slowly improves from a back injury. Community events include a fourth quarterly conference at Wheatley Hall and a cancelled covered dish supper due to Workers Conference. Local weddings and baptisms are noted with church activities and nursing school events highlighted.
The column records visits by Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Blockston of Wilmington to Mrs. Amelia Blockston on a Friday and Saturday. It notes Glen P. Davis, Ridgely School principal, and Alvin Lynch of the Caroline County School Board, vacationing in Atlantic City. Wayne Newman and his spouse plan to relocate from Greensboro to Ridgely, settling on Maple Avenue and Third Street. Karin Covington, Memorial Hospital nursing student, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Calvin Covington.
Congratulations to S. S. James on his 88th birthday. Dover visitors drop by Dover and Rodney Village to see relatives. Margaret Thomas returns home from Children's Hospital and convalesces. Kent General Hospital and Dover High events noted. A Stork Shower and Carnegie Hall recital are mentioned with several local residents attending or participating.
Mr. Harry S. Smith of Georgetown was luncheon guest of his aunt Miss Margaret Smith Friday. Dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Shults Sunday included Miss Sharon Brooks and Mrs. Ernest Buisten. Willard Andrews of Denton spent Thursday with his sister. Marydel Civic Club meets Thursday at Louis Collison’s home with Mrs. Dresnack in charge. Mrs. Frank Boys of Bridgeville visited her parents. Community Concert and Travel Forum drew town folks Wednesday evening.
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