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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1954

Page

3

Wedding Binds Miss Katherine Flanagan and David Hopkins

The wedding occurred at Rev W L Jump's home on Saturday Feb 20 with Katherine Ann Flanagan of Frederica and David Norman Hopkins of Harrington as the couple. Both reside in Harrington where Hopkins works as a mechanic. Nearby notes mention visits, moves, and hospital stays among local residents and relatives.

Katherine Ann Flanagan Frederica Del David Norman Hopkins Harrington W. L. Jump

Personal notices from Memorial Hospital and area residents

Local society items list hospital patients visitors and weekend guests across Easton Del Collingdale Pa and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs B B Lawless Mrs J Roland Chaffinch, Mr and Mrs George Lowe, Mr and Mrs James Larrimore, Stewart Jackson at Stone Haven Del, Mr and Mrs Walter Bardsley and mother in Collingdale Pa, Jack Casey, and University of Maryland student Allyn Mellits visiting home. Cadet Norris Coulby Jr from Charlotte Hall Military Academy weekend with parents.

B. B. Lawless J. Roland Chaffinch Memorial Hospital Easton George Lowe James Larrimore Stewart Jackson Stone Haven Del Walter Bardsley Collingdale Jack Casey Allyn Mellits University of Maryland, College Samuel Mellits Patricia Townsend St. Mary’s Seminary Everett C. Townsend Earle White Florida Peggy Callahan Wilmington J. Carroll George Norris Coulby, Jr Charlotte Hall Military Academy Charlotte Hall J. Norris Coulby Claude Hall Rumbley John E. French Mary Ann Fleetwood Susie Cooper First Methodist Church Betty Jo Orme Patsy Towers

Firemen's Auxiliary Holds Regular Monthly Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary of Denton Volunteer Fire Co held its regular monthly meeting at the Fire House. New equipment including a stove, double oven, and deep fryer had been delivered to the Fire Hall. A banquet for Eastern Shore Public Service employees and families yielded a profit, with about $50 more from the bake last Saturday. Members thanked donors, plans for a March banquet, and welcomed new member Mrs Paul Scott. Hostesses Mrs Emma Allen and Mrs Eunice Schuyler provided refreshments before adjournment.

Ladies Auxiliary of Denton Volunteer Fire Co Eastern Shore Public Service Paul Scott Emma Allen Eunice Schuyler

Denton Polio Drive Surpasses 1953 Total

The Denton polio drive closes at 1 808 25, topping the 1953 achievement of 1 801.00. Contributors include three schools, Dentonia Theatre, American Legion, Lions Club, Double Hills Homemakers, Fire Co Auxiliary, Unity Club, Denton Community Club, turkey proceeds 126.50, plus door to door efforts. Mrs Herbert McAllister, chairwoman, thanks all solicitors and donors.

Denton Dentonia Theatre The American Legion Lions Club Double Hills Homemakers Fire Co Unity Club Denton Community Club Turkey Herbert McAllister

Lynn B. Case to Speak to Denton Community Club

Mrs. E. Paul Knotts chair of International Relations announces Mr. Lynn B. Case will discuss "Trade" at the Denton Community Club meeting on March 5. Hostesses for the afternoon are Calvert Merriken Kemp Stevens Alpheus Price Wm Towers Gerald Huffman and Thomas Ellwanger.

E. Paul Knotts Committee On International Relations Lynn B. Case Denton Community Club Calvert Merriken J. Kemp Stevens Alpheus Price Wm. Towers Gerald Huffman Thomas Fellwanger

Registrants Inducted This Month in Caroline County

The following registrants were inducted from Caroline County in February: Martin Linwood Butler Preston Thomas Fletcher Dorsey Preston William Lacey Kemp Federalsburg.

Caroline County Martin Linwood Butler Preston Thomas Fletcher Dorsey William Lacey Kemp Federalsburg

Denton CAA seeks return of missing sign board pieces

On behalf of the Denton Community Athletic Association, volunteers request the persons responsible for the disappearance of portions of the sign on Market Street to return the missing equipment.

Denton Community Athletic Association Market Street

IRS Director Promotes Tax and Social Security Reporting

A District Director of Internal Revenue outlines how to file Social Security reports for employers and employees. Self employed individuals must report net earnings over 400 dollars with tax returns. For questions on reporting and taxes contact the Easton IRS district or the Salisbury Social Security Administration.

Uncle Sam Internal Revenue Social Security Administration District Director Easton Wesley Building Salisbury

Mothers' Club Meeting At Church Of The Brethren

The Mothers' Club of the Church of the Brethren will gather in the Fellowship Room on Wednesday March 3 at 2 p m Mrs Norman L Raleigh will be hostess for the event.

Mothers’ Club The Church of the Brethren Norman L. Raleigh

Confucius the Chinese philosopher born in 550 B C

Confucius, renowned Chinese philosopher, is attributed to being born in 550 B C. His ideas on ethics, governance, and social harmony shaped East Asian thought for centuries.

Confucious Philosopher B. C

Deaths: Rev Walter Joiner 43 at Memorial Hospital Easton

Reverend Walter Joseph Joiner 43 died Saturday evening Feb 20 at Memorial Hospital Easton after a brief illness. He was son of William R Joiner and the late Florence Evans Joiner, lived on a Greensboro area farm, and served as pastor in Ridgely and most recently at Smiths Memorial Church near Bethlehem. Survived by wife Pearl Edwards Joiner and son Willard from a prior marriage to Mary Price, plus three brothers William I, Howard, and Robert. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Denton Pilgrim Holiness Church. interment in Denton Cemetery.

Walter Joseph Joiner Memorial Hospital Easton William R. Joiner Greensboro Florence Evans Joiner Joiner Ridgely Smith’s Memorial Church Bethlehem Pearl Edwards Joiner Willard Mary Price William I Howard Denton Robert Elsmere Del Denton Pilgrim

Price widow of Captain A A Price dies in Baltimore

Mrs Gertrude Work Price 86 widow of Captain A A Price died at her daughter’s home in Baltimore on Feb 20 after years in Denton She was active in Pilgrim Holiness Church and survived by three daughters two sons nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral services were in Denton Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev H G Baker. interment in Denton Cemetery

Gertrude Work Price A. A. Price Elsie Price Conway Baltimore City Howard S Alan S. Price Willoughby Ohio Denton

Isaac T. Quillen Sr. Dies After Heart Attack

Isaac Thomas Quillen Sr., 84, retired farmer of Greensboro, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital Eas ton after a heart attack. Born July 19, 1869 in Queen Annes County, he married Emma McMichael. Survived by four sons William Elmera Isaac Jr. and Howard of Stanton Delaware. three daughters Pearl Boyd Ruth Sylvester Hazel Jones. 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral at Rawlings Funeral Home Greensboro 2 p.m. Tuesday. interment Odd Fellows Cemetery Camden Delaware.

Isaac Thomas Quillen Greensboro Memorial Hospital Easton Mr. Quillen Queen Anne’s County Emma McMichael William Elmera Isaac Howard Quillen Stanton, del Pearl Boyd Ruth Sylvester Goldsboro

Funeral Rites for Nandor Borzsey Held in Greensboro

Funeral services for Nandor Borzsey 68 were conducted Sunday at 2 p m from Rawlings Funeral Home Greensboro by Rev Grayson H Wheatley pastor of St Pauls Methodist Church Burial was in Greensboro Cemetery The farmer died Thursday night at his home near Henderson after a long illness He was born in Hungary and had lived in the United States 35 years Surviving are his widow Clara Borzsey two daughters Mrs Margaret Garrison of Brooklyn New York and Mrs Helen Thornton near Henderson and one grandson

Nandor Borzsey Rawlings Greensboro Grayson H. Wheatley St. Paul’s Methodist Church Borzsey Henderson Hungary Clara Borzsey Margaret Garrison Brooklyn N. Y Helen Thornton Near

Horse Bites Auto Fender in Curious Self-Image Incident

Pittsville Md car dealer Lester Brittingham parked beside a field fence when a horse leaned over and tried to bite the car fender, seemingly biting its own reflection. An insurance adjuster noted the policy covers such damage.

Lester Brittingham Pittsville Brittingham

Social Security Representative To Be Here Monday

Mr. O Regan of the Social Security Administration will be at the Court House in Denton on Monday March 1 starting at 11 am These visits are for local residents to ask about Old Age and Survivors Insurance Self employed persons planing for benefits should bring an exact copy of Schedule C filed with the Bureau of Internal Revenue The SSA requires proper deductions be shown or benefits may be delayed In partnership cases bring Form 1065 in addition to Schedule C Blank Schedules C and Form 1065 are available from the nearest Bureau of Internal Revenue representative

O’regan Social Security Administration Court House Denton James G. Woodson Salisbury Woodson Social Security Bureau of Internal Revenue

Cadet Shockley Receives Air Force Silver Wings

Second Lt. Crawford O. Shockley, son of Campbell residents, earned the silver wings at Bryan Air Force Base Texas after completing basic jet pilot training. A 1950 Campbell Union High School graduate, he later attended San Jose State College and joined the USAF aviation cadet program in 1952. He trained at Spence Air Base Georgia and Bryan AFB Texas, and was stationed in Las Vegas Nevada for combat training flying a Sabre Jet.

Bryan Air Force Base Tex Crawford O. Shockley Crawford W. Shockley Il. Caminito Campbell California Elmer T. Orme Denton United States Air Force Shockley Campbell Union High School San Jose State College USAF Spence Air Base Bryan Afb Texas Las Vegas Nevada

Guild To Meet At Miller Home Friday Night

The Williston Guild will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller on Friday evening February 26. Everyone is urged to be present.

Williston Guild Harold Miller

Two Teen-Agers Held In Auto School Thefts

Delaware state police report two juveniles tied to car thefts near Reese Theatre and three Greenwood High School break ins. A 14 year old fled after snatching money. detectives recovered gloves clothing a pistol shells and $60 in loot. The 16 year old admitted stealing about $60 at school and loitering outside at night. Both were sent to Juvenile Court hearings.

Harrington Motion Picture House Greenwood High School Delaware Bridgeville Reese Harrington Reese Theatre Georgetown

Wise Precaution Teacher Patience Lesson

A classroom exchange shows a cautious teacher instructing Johnny to count to twenty when angry while Johnny plans to sit on Tim in retaliation after Tim allegedly hit him, revealing a cautious lesson on self control and anticipation of consequence.

Johnny Tim

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Jeanne Reynolds Washington Clayton Reynolds Clarence J. Kern Denton Production Credit Association Production Credit Association Federal Land Bank Southern Hotel Mary Alice Henry Second Franklin Streets John L. Towse Lawnace A. Moore Louise Cooley Fredericksburg Samuel G. Nuttle Franklin Johnson Near Town Pfc Paul N. Johnson Joseph L. Ross This Place Peninsula Hospital John Wilson Brick Hotel Benjamin F. Johnson, Jr Norris Reed Daytona Beach Fla Selden C. Watters Philadelphia Firemen’s Auxiliary Journal Today Director of Internal Revenue Walter Joiner Gertrude W. Price Isaac Thomas Quillen, SR Choptank West Denton the Bridge Catherine Downes PBA Sady Reese Temo Sili UE Glenn Miller Story Frances Langford Louis Armstrong Gene Krupa Ben Pollack Modernaires Coleen Moore Man Crazy Cary Grant Citarge Usui Denton, MD Thurs Vivid Pathe United Artists Mighty Babylon Technicolor Richard Conte Linda Christian Maurice Schwartz Devalloh Scott Sam Katzman William Castle Columbia Eddie Cantor Keefe Brasselle Marilyn Erskine Aline Macmahon Will Rogers, Jr Jerome Weidman Ted Sherdeman Sidney Skolsky Ray Heindart Alfred £. Green Fernando Arlene Patricia Lamas Dahl Medina Paramount Picture Audie Murphy Dan Duryea Susan Cabot Abbelane Universal-International Second and Production Credit Assn Mary Alice Beauty Shoppe Fearins Amoco Jay Jay and Ray Hitchen Aden
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