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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1959
Page
2
The California Retailers Association argues against federal benefit standards for unemployment insurance, noting states increased weekly benefits from 10.66 to 30.80 since 1939 and broadened coverage since 1953. It urges maintaining state responsibility, highlighting rising purchasing power and longer benefit durations as proof of state performance.
Grace Vernon Smith reports a flurry of weekend visits across Ridgely as neighbors and relatives from Baltimore Easton Dover and Chesapeake City call on family and friends. Notables include Connollys Shortals and Snowsber ger gatherings with local hosts, while Miss Barbara Covington and Miss Jean Coyne spend time with their families. A Dover Hospital patient and several attending funerals add to the town’s week end activity.
Mrs. Paul Stafford and Mrs. Frank Willoughby hosted a stork shower for sister Mrs. Curtis Andrew at Mrs. Redmond Long's home. WSCS will sell lunch pies and cakes at Amos Scott's sale on Saturday March 7. Numerous visits and social notes follow including travelers from Denton St. Michaels and Easton with convalescence updates and a closing quip on public speaking.
A Denton Maryland resident argues for one way streets and on both sides parking on Market Gay Second Third streets to improve traffic flow and avoid lights. He cites past paving cuts and urges enforcement of stop signs over traffic signals.
Eight 4 H safety winners pledge to defeat Black Bart the night driving desperado as accidents rise after dark. They highlight 20 800 nighttime fatalities last year and urge headlight alignment twice yearly plus reduced speeds. GM funds recognize farm home and highway safety work. more than 900 000 participants since start.
The editorial misstates REA aims, arguing against rural electric cooperatives serving near incorporated towns. The writer cites real cases like Choptank Electric Co operative paying 44 723.50 in taxes in 1958 and notes ongoing controversy stirred by Glenn Martz and REA leaders. He urges readers to seek commentary from the publisher before relying on editorials.
Harry H. Nuttle, secretary treasurer, urges balance and cooperation between rural residents and city people to avoid fostering hostility. He emphasizes mutual dependence and warns against actions that could harm the area’s future.
Weekend visitors to Hillsboro included James and Anne Walters hosting their son Philip Walters and daughter in law from South Norwalk Connecticut, along with John Di Petro and Frances Bonemo of South Norwalk. Navy SP2 Joseph H. Lucas on 15 day leave visited his parents Howard and (Mrs.) Lucas. Rusty Eaton attended a Denton party at Bobby Wunderlick's home. Judy Thornton visited Margaret Kerslake. Caroline Veal of Orlando Florida spent time with her mother Helen Sparklin. Sunday guests at John Eveland's home included Edward Eveland and family of Greensboro Lt Col Thomas Evend and family of Greensboro, and William Eveland and son of Ridgely.
Social Security Administration representative Robert F. O Regan will be at the Denton Fire House next Monday March 2 starting at 10 a m to assist individuals with SSA services and inquiries.
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