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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1958

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Percy Hynson Killed In Crash Near Easton Maryland

Percy O Hynson 75 died Saturday at Memorial Hospital Easton after injuries from a two car collision Friday night at MD Routes 331 and 50 east of Easton. Autopsy in Baltimore followed. police charged Richard Folinsbee with failure to yield and Mrs Hynson with speed greater than reasonable. Hynson was longtime Caroline County resident. survived by wife, daughters Doris Marie Ruth two sons Paul and Leon, plus siblings and many relatives. Services held at Pilgrim Holiness Church Denton. burial in Denton Cemetery.

Percy O. Hynson Memorial Hospital Easton Baltimore Maryland Richard Folinsbee Cambridge Faston Fleetwood Carlson Folinsbee Hynson Henry W Annie Gibson Hynson Caroline County Doris Marie Alexandria Ruth Denton Kings College New York Paul Berlin Leon Hynson Pilgrim Holiness Church Milford Elsie Quimby Centreville Clarence Mansfield G. L. Helsby Trappe Denton Cemetery

Denton Home Decoration Judged Sunday Evening

Three out of town judges with Chamber of Commerce president Benj. F. Johnson Jr toured Denton last Sunday night viewing decorated homes. First prize went to Mr and Mrs George A Butler of South Second Street a $25 savings bond. second to Mr and Mrs Arthur Pine of Seventh Street a $10 prize. third to Mr and Mrs Henry Christ of Third Street a $5 prize.

Chamber of Commerce Benj. F. Johnson, Jr George A. Butler South Second Street Arthur Pine Seventh Street Henry Christ Third Street Denton

Farm Bureau To Hold Convention January 8-11

Maryland Farm Bureau will hold its 42nd Annual Convention in Baltimore January 8 to 11 with main speakers Roger Fleming and Herbert W Voorhees and Mrs Haven Smith on Farm Bureau Day January 10. Affiliate conferences run January 8 to 11, with 4-H Older Youth Farm Bureau Women and Young People meeting January 9 and general sessions January 11. Over 2,000 farmers expected. policy and officer elections planned.

Maryland Farm Bureau Baltimore Roger Fleming American Farm Bureau Herbert W. Voorhees New Jersey Farm Bureau Haven Smith Farm Bureau

Delmarva Chicken Festival Dates Set for Denton 1958

Denton will host the 11th annual Delmarva Chicken Festival on June 26 to 28. General Chairman John W. Asher Jr and local leaders discussed dates at a luncheon at Choptank Electric Coop, aiming to minimize conflicts with other events and use all available facilities. Attendees included Melinda Jimison Miss Denton 1957 and Harold Towers Mayor of Denton among others from Delmarva Poultry Industry and local organizations.

John W. Asher, Jr Delmarva Melinda Jimison Denton Harold C. Towers John Hargreaves Delmarva Poultry Industry Choptank Electric Coop F. E. Yeoman Miss Denton B. F. Johnson, Jr The Denton Journal Denton Chamber of Commerce Edward H. Covell, Jr Maryland Emory Dobson County Record W. S. Hoppengardner

Fire devastates Seaford tobacco office warehouse

A morning blaze at H. E. Dailey Tobacco Co in Seaford caused about 100000 in damage to the office and warehouse. Four company trucks outside were burned and merchandise was ruined. West Point cadet Reed Barrows sighted the fire and alerted neighbors. Cause tentatively linked to a space heater in the office.

H. E. Dailey Tobacco Company Seaford Blades West Point Reed Barrows

Md 4 H Older Youth Conference Here Jan 9

The Maryland Older Youth Conference will be held Thursday Jan 9 1958 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel Baltimore Md. The general session begins 1 00 pm with Charles Black presiding. Dr Paul E Nystrom will give the welcome. Caroline County 4 H group presents a skit Good Citizens Practice Self Improvement featuring Sandra Coulbourne Robert Jester Herman Wharton J D Neal and Merry Lee Engerman. A square dance follows at 830 pm for Older Youth members.

Maryland Lord Baltimore Baltimore Charles Black Frederick County Paul E. Nystrom University of Maryland Caroline County Sandra Coulbourne Robert Jester Herman Wharton J. D. Neal Merry Lee Engerman Lord Baltimore Hotel

1957 May Have Been Biggest Business Year

NAM president Milton Lightner forecasts 1957 as a record year for gross national product personal income and consumer spending. He notes 1958 could be a banner year if inflation is curbed and tax reform aids the economy. Highlights include 5 percent GNP gain to 436.1 billion and 3 percent profit margins, with business spending rising 5.4 percent to over 37 billion.

Milton C. Lightner National Association of Manufacturers Lightner Singer Manufacturing Company NAM

Interdenominational Leadership School Opens in Denton

The Caroline County Interdenominational Christian Leadership School begins Tuesday January 7 at First Methodist Church, Denton. It runs six Tuesdays 7:30 to 9:30 with five courses led by local educators and pastors. Registrations available to individuals or church groups.

Caroline County Clifton Crouse Queen Anne Edwin J. Horney Hurlock C. Brooks Nagel Harmony George W. Goodley Arthur Bebee Federalsburg Roy Slaughter D. ©. Clendaniel Ira Metziker Ridgely First Methodist Church Denton

Maryland Poultry Show January 7 11 at Lord Baltimore Hotel

The Twenty sixth Maryland Poultry Show will be held in Baltimore at the Lord Baltimore Hotel from January 7 to 11 1958. The egg division adds a new wholesale market class with measured albumen height shell thickness and foreign inclusions. A 4 H Club class returns with guidelines for entries and judging based on size color shape shell texture and interior quality.

Maryland Lord Baltimore Baltimore Caroline County L. C. Reger

Ridgely Man Hurt In Crash On New Bridge Highway

Thomas H. Lane of Ridgely was injured Saturday night December 28 near Denton when his car skidded off Route 328 on a left curve and overturned twice. Lane, thrown from the vehicle, suffered lacerations to both legs and was taken by Denton Volunteer Fire Co. ambulance to Memorial Hospital Easton. The car was a total loss and Lane was charged with reckless driving. Trooper Donald Weir investigated the accident.

Thomas H. Lane Ridgely Matthewstown Denton Lane Memorial Hospital Easton Denton Volunteer Fire Co Trpr Donald Weir

Blue Cross seeks 22 percent rise in hospital insurance rates

Blue Cross requests a 22 percent rate increase for hospital insurance covering more than 1,000,000 Maryland subscribers across 40 hospitals in the Maryland Hospital Service plan. New rates await State Insurance Department approval and a 60 day subscriber notice.

Blue Cross Maryland Maryland Hospital Service, Inc State Insurance Department The Blue Shield Charles S. Jackson State Law Department Hyman A. Pressman Baltimore Reginald H. Dabney Dabney

Caroline Businesses In Dun and Bradstreet Report

Dun and Bradstreet lists 398 Caroline County manufacturers wholesalers and retailers in the current Reference Book with notes on changes during 1957. About 3 million nationwide requests for financial statements go out each January, including over 375 to Caroline County. The rating system uses a two symbol code, a letter for financial strength and a numeral for overall stability and payment record.

United States Dun & Bradstreet Caroline County M. M. Haworth Philadelphia

Maryland Poultry Week Proclaimed by Gov McKeldin

Governor Theodore R. McKeldin proclaims January 6 to 12 as Maryland Poultry Week to spotlight a $77 million annual industry. Ernest Mathews named Poultry Week Chairman with Russell Hawes heading the Special Guests committee. The Maryland Poultry Products Show runs at the Lord Baltimore Hotel during the week, with an anniversary dinner on January 8 in Baltimore.

Theodore R. McKeldin Maryland Russell E. Hawes Baltimore Bounds C. Phillips Hebron Poultry Council Phillips Lord Baltimore Maryland Poultry Council McCormick Light Street

Friendly Reminder to Respond to Christmas Seal Letter

A note urges readers to answer their Christmas Seal letter from the Tuberculosis Association. It explains Christmas Seals fund TB eradication efforts and cites TB striking at a rate of one American every five minutes. The message asks recipients to respond today.

Tuberculosis Association

Four-County Medics To Meet Here January 16th

The Caroline County Medical Association will host the Four-County Medical Society dinner meeting at the Brick Hotel in Denton on January 16. Appointments include Dr. Charlies H. Winnacott as principal speaker, Dr. Casson O. George for general arrangements, and Dr. W. E. Lennon for reception. About 40 physicians usually attend, says Dr. E. Paul Knotts, newly elected Caroline County Medical Society president for 1958.

Caroline County Medical Association Four-County Medical Society Brick Hotel Denton Caroline Kent Talbot Queen Anne's Charlies H. Winnacott Ridgely Casson O. George W. E. Lennon Federalsburg Four-County Society E. Paul Knotts Caroline County Medical Society

Social Security Rep to Visit Denton Fire House

Mr. Robert F. ORegan of the Social Security Administration will attend at the Fire House in Denton on Monday January 6 starting 10 a.m. The visit aims to assist residents with Social Security concerns and provide information on benefits and enrollment.

Robert F. O’regan Social Security Administration Denton

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