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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1954

Page

8

Local Social Notes From Seaford And Nearby

Mrs Ola Wroten of Seaford spent a week with Mrs Sallie Wroten. Harry Gilbert of Wilmington and Byron Barton and sons visited Seaford friends. Floyd Messick attended a turkey dinner for Mrs Trotto's daughter. Francis Fountain of Philadelphia called on the Fountain family. Mrs Isaac Noble and Mrs W F Torbert dined with Evah ODay in Greenwood and visited Wilmer Nagel in Federalsburg.

Harry Gilbert Wilmington Charlie Stevens Byron Barton Byron and Douglas Dundalk J. C. Fountain Floyd Messick Jesse Trotto Near Harrington Trotto Francis Fountain Philadelphia Isaac Noble W. F. Torbert Evah O’day Greenwood Wilmer Nagel Federalsburg Harry Towers Harmony Clarence Breeding Bill Tull Wayne Bobby Bridgeville Olin Melvin Louis Torbert US Navy Granville Culver Seaford William Croll Paul VanDyke Denton VanDyke New York Hester Brown

Health for All Requires Facts About Tuberculosis

The piece contrasts nineteenth century views of TB as fate or sin with modern attitudes that seek facts and personal health responsibility. It notes historic romantic depictions of TB and praises contemporary prevention and treatment including rest drugs and surgery, emphasizing hopeful outcomes with modern care.

Europe

Farmers and Homemakers to Meet at Denton Church

The Colored Farmers and Homemakers Association of Caroline County plans its monthly meeting at John Wesley M. E. Church in Denton on Thursday night February 25 at 8 30 p m Pastor C E Jordan extends a cordial invitation to all farm and non farm families to join in a discussion on program planning plus soil reports show 95 percent of tests need heavy lime applications of one to two tons per acre for staples and truck crops farmers favor Pulverized Limestone for staples and Hydrated or Burnt Lime for quicker action

John Wesley M.E Farmers and Homemakers Association of Caroline County John Wesley M. E Denton C. E. Jordan University of Maryland Laboratories Soil Testing Laboratory Cambridge

Marydel News Briefs Include Accident And Local Happenings

A buzzard crashed into a car driven by Thomas Hamilton Jr in rural Marydel Sunday morning, causing a wreck and injuring his father Thomas Hamilton Sr who required treatment at Kent General Hospital. Marydel residents heard community news on WDOV twice weekly with newscaster Mrs. H B Logan.

Marydel Thomas Hamilton Hamilton Kent General Hospital Isaac Thomas New Orleans Louisiana Martin Cloonan South Berwick Maine Marydel News WDOV H. B. Logan

Hillsboro social and baptism notices and visits

The piece lists local social visits in Hillsboro including New York guests Dr and Mrs Kurt Lederer and Mrs Ray Patrick with Miss Jackie DeFord, and multiple easter and Wilmington visitors. It notes Sunday baptisms for Frances Jeanne Pinder Dennis Alan Pinder Carol Lyn Pinder Charles Reynolds Rathell III Patricia Ann Eaton Cynthia Roberta Gibson and R Harry Gibson Jr. It ends urging farmers to submit soil samples to Cambridge Laboratory within ten days to avoid spring rush.

Kurt Lederer New York Ray Patrick Jackie DeFord Preston Charles A. DeFord Jackie Harry Kemp Maurice Newnam Trappe Chas. DeFord Charles R. Rathell, Jr Kirkman Short Denton Luther Short Milford Kline Thos. Cruickshank Rita Clark Roy Hopkins Helen Smith Wilmington Madge Dorothy Jump Charles Jarrell Oscar Clark John Decker Easton Ellis Clark Norman Harrington Frances Jeanne Pinder Dennis Alan Pinder Carol Lyn Pinder Francis Pinder Charles Reynolds Rathell Patricia Ann Eaton Cambridge Laboratory

Never Let Venison Spoil

An old hunter recalls shooting a distant buck. He explains he used salt to preserve the meat because the deer was so far away that spoilage was a concern before he could reach it. The exchange features the hunter and a crony discussing distances and tricks.

Ridgely Beats C. H. S. 37 28 in Friday Game

Denton 7th and 8th grade boys traveled to Federalsburg for a Feb 20 game. The Denton squad, all 13 players, showed effort and potential, with coaches noting the team’s pace, size, and developing basketball IQ as signs of a strong future.

Federalsburg Denton Dutton Asher Orme Holloway Andrew Crouse Ward Reddish Scurto Roe T. Everngam C. Ireland Koste T Anderson Bracely Dorman Glenn Caroline High School Ridgely Pen Delis Fe Fallin Todd Mellits Isteelman Fuchs Hardee Roberts Neal Fretterd Callahan Ridgely Fe Glover F Diefenderfer Ridgely J. V. Fg Ft Woolyhan Hunter Ross Pollard Lemans G Gallagher J. V Ernest Fuchs High School J. V. Fe Ft T Closson Clendaniel Steelman Torbert J. V. Fg Ft T Donovan Meredith Messenger Williamson Collins O'Day C White Marvel Royer Croll Federalsburg J. V

Kittens Post 6 9 Record With One Game Left

Central Shore Basketball League notes Butler as referee. The Kittens stand 6 wins and 9 losses in league play with one game remaining. A large truck sign states This truck has been in eight accidents and hasn't lost one.

Butler The Kittens

WSCS Spring Meeting in Cambridge Focuses on Mission Programs

The Easton District WSCS meets at St. Pauls Methodist Church Cambridge with 10 a m organ prelude meditations by Mrs T H Maguire Sr and highlights of the Summer School of Missions in Dover July 12 16 by Mrs Harry Hygate. Guest speaker Mrs Detweiler to address the morning session. Cambridge High School Glee Club will provide music. pledge service in afternoon. lunch 1.25 sets.

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

Greensboro Man Captures Sailfish Off Delray Beach

Homer Smith of Greensboro vacationing in Delray Beach enters the Delray Beach Annual Fishing Tournament and receives a certificate and cigarette lighter award for a released sailfish. In the cork party from Boynton Inlet aboard John C. Kelley, Mrs. Paul Kibler also hooked a sailfish that peeled off 135 yards of line. Smith says the thrill of Florida sailfish fishing is unmatched.

Homer Smith Greensboro Delray Beach Florida John C. Kelley Cork Boynton Inlet Paul Kibler Smith

Card of Thanks from Agnes Carter

I express gratitude to friends for cards flowers and deeds of kindness during illness. Special thanks to the ladies of the WSCS Greensboro Methodist Church for a fruit basket and to the Grange for potted plants. Mrs Agnes Carter Greensboro Md.

WSCS Greensboro

Thanks for cards and tributes after hospital stay and bereavement

Mrs. Robert Moore expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors who sent cards while she and Mr. Moore were in the hospital, and thanks for floral tributes and other support during bereavement.

Moore Robert Moore

Pet Milk Company neighbors' kindness thanked

The Bortsey Family expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and employees of the Pet Milk Company for their thoughtful kindness during their time of bereavement.

Pet Milk Company Bortsey

Classified Ad Inquiries For Denton Listings

Classified ad placement instructions direct readers to call Denton at ten for submitting an advertisement. The note emphasizes contact via phone number and provides a procedural cue for readers seeking to place a listing.

Denton

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Hickman Susie Noble Ola Wroten Sallie Wroten Colored Farmers and Homemakers News Grace P. Collison Whiteoaks Marydel Ladies Fire Company Goldsboro Kent County Ladies Caesar Rodney School March of Dimes Fund Maryland Delaware Paul Smith Kennard Shultz Frances Crozier Mary Leslie Jean Dover High School Elmer Sutton, Sr Hillsboro Central Shore Basketball League Teaston Rock Hall Centreville Chestertown Sadlersville Granville Diffie Donald Walls Allan Baynard Morte Bedford John Hmelnicky Sudlersville Golda Downes Anne Coleman Dorothy Mattes Chestertow Faye Lister Virginia Kitchen Denton Fed Denton Kittens Kitchen Pinder Raver DeFord Dulin Bacsak Mattes Coleman Brown Phillips Carroll Walls Or Sutton Lindo Watertown Mass Denton, Maryland Aden J. Kemp Stevens Equitable Life Assurance Society U. S Denton, Md WYE Mills Clarence Smith Kent Freight Lines RADIO Dervece Mervin K. Cohee Going Ly. Denton Return Brick Hotel 2Nd & Main St
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