Engaged couple killed in Christmas Eve Route 14 crash
A Denton youth Robert D. Baynard 18 and his Harrington fiancée Margaret Anne Marshall 17 died when a guard rail pierced their car after veering on Route 14 near Vernon. The incident raised Delaware highway toll to 105. Jacqueline Marshall 13 and Charles Taylor 17 were seriously injured. The couple had planned to announce their engagement. the ring was found in Baynard’s pocket. Funeral services were held for Miss Marshall in Harrington and for Baynard in Greensboro.
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Robert D. Baynard
Denton
Margaret Anne Marshall
Harrington
Del
Vernon
Ridgely
Baynard
Delaware
Milford Memorial Hospital
Miss Marshall
Jacqueline
Charles Taylor
Marshall
Milford
Taylor
Boyer
R. FE. VanCleaf
Asbury Methodist Church
Milton Elliott
Trinity Methodist Church
Carey Cemetery
Frankford
Caesar Rodney High School
John R
Mary Burton Marshall
East Milby Street
Lewes
Asbury Church
Peninsula Girl Scout Council
Mary Jane
John F. Burton
Cambridge
Clarence
Youth Department Christmas Party at First Methodist Church
The Sun day School Youth Department of First Methodist Church held a Christmas Party in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday evening. Supper chair Miss Barbara Hager was helped by Miss Peggy Van Dyke and Mr. Tommy Crouse. Thirty six members organized a turkey dinner and Carol singing ended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Barbara Hager
Peggy van Dyke
Tommy Crouse
Walter B. Palmer
Howard Hager
K. T. Everngain
James A. Wise
House In Queen Anne Damaged By Flames
Fire damaged a Queen Anne home last Saturday night. Mrs Kilmer and her daughter Georgette were away in New York. Easton Ridgely Cordova and Denton fire companies aided the Hillsboro Queen Anne volunteers in fighting the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kilmer
Georgette Kilmer
Queen Anne
Easton, Ridgely, Cordova and
Denton
Hillsboro- Queen Anne
Final Water Decision To Be Given Soon
Dr. John C. Geyer of Johns Hopkins University conducts extra tests for the Commission of Geology Mines and Water Resources after serving as expert witness for Maryland Broilers at a West Denton meeting. Tests address four Maryland Broilers wells, pumpage effects on water levels, and aim to secure sufficient drinking water without hindering chicken processing operations.
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West Denton
John C. Geyer
Johns Hopkins University
Commission of Geology, Mines and Water Resources
Geyer
Maryland Broilers
November County Fire Report November County Fire Report
November 1953 county fire report shows 16 fires from seven of eight companies with 211 firemen, 601 manhours, and 97 miles traveled. Fires: 5 grass, 3 chimney, 1 mercantile, 1 auto, 0 dwelling, 1 miscellaneous from snow and electric line in Denton. Losses estimated at 5800 with 4900 insured.
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Caroline County
Denton
Social Security Tax Rise Set for January First 1954
Norman P Foster Salisbury Social Security Office manager says the social security tax rate for workers in covered employment rises on January 1 1954 under 1950 amendments. Employees will see 2 percent deducted from wages with an equal employer contribution on the first 3600 of annual earnings. Self employed tax also increases.
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Congress
Salisbury polio victim gets rocking bed present
A Salisbury family shared a Christmas scene turning hopeful amid polio. 25-year-old father Charles Theis, struck in November 1951, watched his children Kay and Stephen from his bed as a tree, a television, and a record player arrived from friends and townsfolk. The best gift, a rocking bed and iron lung from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, aids his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Charles Theis
Kay
Stephen
Mr. Theis
National Foundation For
Contest Ends Peoples Rexall Store Gives Xmas Toys To Contestants
Six weeks before Christmas the Peoples Rexall Store in Greensboro offered fourteen prizes for the child with the most votes earned by purchases. Contest closed December 22 and prizes awarded December 23 by Mrs. Bishop and town policeman Nolan Hubbard. Winners include Douglas Jarrell and Carolyn Swann for first prize, Billy Towers and Bonnie Smith for second, Alden Bash and Jeannie Brown for third, Dickey Pursley and Diane Taylor for fourth, Gregory Bowman and Patsy Hicks for fifth, Wayne Porter and Ann Butler for sixth, Bill Gould and Mary Ann Porter for seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Rexall
Greensboro
Bishop
Nolan Hubbard
Douglas Jarrell
Betsy Ross
Carolyn Swann
Billy Towers
Bonnie Smith
Alden Bash
Jeannie Brown
Dickey Pursley
Diane Taylor
Bobys
Gregory Bowman
Patsy Hicks
Wayne Porter
Ann Butler
Bill Gould
Mary Ann Porter
Alden Bush
Ernestine C. Bishop
Kindleberger
Fox Seeks Expanded Magistrate Powers in Support Cases
Hamilton P. Fox Jr, Worcester County prosecutor, urged the General Assembly to empower magistrates in criminal cases of non support to set child and wife support amounts and curb six month jury trial delays. The Legislative Council committee supported statewide action, noting Baltimore and Washington County have similar provisions, but passage in the 1954 session was uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton P. Fox, Jr
Wicomico County
General Assembly
Fox
Legislative Council
Judiciary Committee
Baltimore
Washington County
Social Security Rep To Visit Denton Court House
A Social Security Administration representative will be at Denton Court House on Monday January 4 starting 11:00 a m. Norman P Foster of the Salisbury field office arranged the visit to assist area workers with Old Age and Survivors Insurance inquiries. Eligible individuals are urged to apply or seek correct information as delays can cost. Amendments in three years expanded coverage and benefits for self employed persons domestic workers and farmer employees under certain conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Court House
Denton
Norman P. Foster
Salisbury
Foster
Denton Navy Officer Named Federal Coast Guard Aide
Commander Quentin R. Walsh of the United States Coast Guard became an aide to the assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of Coast Guard affairs starting January 1. A Denton resident, Walsh is attached to the Operation Department in Washington and is a Coast Guard Academy graduate with prior service in England before the invasion. His Navy Cross citations precede postwar residence with Mrs Walsh, the former Mary Ann Knotts of Denton, in Tucson for health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quentin R. Walsh
United States Coast Guard
Secretary of the Treasury
Coast Guard
Walsh
Denton
Operation Department of the Coast Guard
Washington
Coast Guard Academy
New London
Mary Ann Knotts
Tucson
Ariz
Delaware Harness Racing Sets 1954 Meet Days
Delaware Harness Racing Commission approves a 1954 schedule with racing at Brandywine Raceway and Harrington for 30 days each from August 14 to November 4. Andrew L. Burks, chairman, notes two tracks had 20 days last year and Sussex County gains 10 extra days via Del-Mar-Va Raceway arrangements. Georgetown group to race at existing tracks under a new Delaware law. Dates awarded after study of applications from three associations.
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Delaware
Brandywine Raceway
Khent-Sussex Fair Grounds
Harrington
Andrew L. Burks
Delaware Harness Racing Commission
Sussex County
Del-Mar-Va
Prizes Awarded for Denton Christmas Home Decor
A Denton Chamber of Commerce committee chose the best decorated homes last Monday evening. The Harris couple received $25 for first, the Haycock couple $15 for second, and the Nuttle couple honored as third. The display enhanced the town’s Christmas spirit and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Chamber of Commerce
James
EF. Harris
John W. Haycock
Elias W. Nuttle
Denton
Watch Party At First Methodist Set For New Year
A New Year’s watch party will be held Thursday night at the First Methodist Church. Mr. Wilbert Merriken will show color pictures from his western tour. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Wilbert Merriken
Holiday Accidents Reported in Caroline County
Two Christmas day crashes in Caroline County left Leon Collins cut and bruised and treated at Memorial Hospital Easton after a Greensboro to Denton car failed a curve and struck a pillar at Foster's Hotel. Driver Richard Hollingsworth charged with excessive speed. damage about $500. A second crash near Bethlehem involved Maurice Todd, who skidded into a ditch. damage about $150 and Todd charged with speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Collins
Greensboro
Caroline County
Memorial Hospital, Easton
Gus Koste
Harmony
Bethlehem
Cpl
Todd
Two Tag System Backed By Maryland Legislative Council
The judiciary committee favors a two tag rule for Maryland vehicles requiring two license tags. Gov McKeldin and officials Mudd Munshower support the plan. The panel also defers a bill on state movie censor salaries pending AG opinion and approves repealing the skimmed milk powder sales ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Legislative Council
Judiciary Committee
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Thomas B. R. Mudd
Elmer F. Munshower
McKeldin
Attorney General
Baltimore
Department of Health
Department
Full Legislative Council
General Assembly
Enrollment Rise in Maryland Public Schools 1953 54
At the start of the 1953 54 school year Maryland public schools enrolled 409 570 students in grades one through twelve, up 31 707 from last year. Kindergarten totals excluded include 17 905 statewide and 12 441 in Baltimore City. Garrett County was the only area with a drop, 38 pupils, while St. Marys County led in percentage gains at 15.5 percent and Montgomery at 14.8 percent.
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Maryland
Baltimore City
Montgomery County
Washington County
Baltimore County
Garrett County
St. Mary’s County
Montgomery
Harford
Anne Arundel
Prince George's
Wicomico
Caroline County
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First Church
Norman PP. Foster
Salisbury Social Security Office
Peoples Rexall Store
Weather Data
Wea
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