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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1950

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Denton Soccer Club Loses to Kelly Buick 3–2 in Close Bout

Denton Soccer Club resumes Eastern Shore League schedule with Queen Anne Sunday at Schaub Park. Kelly Buick Soccer Club of Baltimore Maj or League edged Denton 3 to 2. Bob Lane's spectacular saves and clearances drew praise while Charlie Porter, C Butler and Sullivan limited Buick’s attacks. Forward Murray Smith and inside players Baznard Cugler Doug Bennington Billy Lane Iggy Ireland F Bradley fueled Denton’s response. Your Denton Soccer Club needs your support.

Denton Queen Anne Schaub Park Kelly Buick Baltimore Bob Lane Charlie Porter C. Butler Sullivan Buick T. Starkey G. Stafford A. Butler Jim Merriken S. Rice Froggie Irwin Murray Smith Basnard Cugler Doug Bennington Billy Lane Iggy Ireland F. Bradley Bill Lane Jeff Bob DeFord

Bake and Gift Sale Supports Caroline Unit 29 Auxiliary

Caroline Unit No 29 American Legion Auxiliary reports a December 23 bake and gift sale netted about 25 dollars despite rain. Co chairs and volunteers assisted. Swan Soap wrappers drive earns soap for Europe. Thanks extended to Denton Chambers for Christmas fruits and candies for underprivileged children. Meeting set for January 6 at the Legion Home invite new members.

Stevens Browne Ways and Means Caroline American Legion Auxiliary Harry Jopp John Towse Carroll George O. E. Roberts Wilson Irwin Auxiary Swan Soap Co Europe Legion Home

Cambridge Church Destroyed By Fire

A $500000 blaze destroyed Xion Methodist Church in downtown Cambridge last Sunday, threatening nearby businesses. Firefighters battled flames from rooftops. a firefighter, Carlton Dayton, 40, sustained minor burns. The church had burned once before in 1910 and was rebuilt, with a rededication two years ago after an $80000 improvement plan. Nearby fire units aided after the Cambridge jumper truck failed, and Zion congregation plans to meet temporarily at the National Guard Armory. The Christian Comrade Class of Concord will hold a meeting January 12 at 1:30 PM at Mrs Reba Wheatley’s home with several hosts assisting.

Xion Methodist Church Cambridge Carlton Dayton Zion National Guard Christian Comrade Class of Concord Reba Wheatley Bertha Scott Nina Lee Niptic Miriam Neal

Denton Chamber Chairman Mellets Praised For Holiday Decor

A letter shower lauds Samuel Mellets, Denton Chamber of Commerce Decorating Committee chair, for years of town holiday beautification. The note credits his generosity with Christmas and Thanksgiving gift programs in Denton, Ridgely, and Greensboro, and notes his support of theater discounts for youngsters.

Samuel Mellets Denton Chamber of Commerce Thas Turkington Denton Sam

A&P says anti trust suit blocks real competition

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company says the anti trust action against it is a bid to curb efficiency and real competition. Ads across newspapers defend the company and cite a Washington bread price case where a judge urged not guilty due to lack of evidence. A&P vows to reveal more case examples in future ads.

Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company today Washington A&P Federal District T. Alan Goldsborough anti-trust

Shore Press Group Meets Saturday

The Del- Mar- Va Press Association holds its annual meeting at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington on Saturday. Governor Elbert N. Carvel Mayor James F. E. Hearn and Delaware’s three congressional members will speak briefly. Joseph H. Martin will preside. John G. Leach will be principal luncheon speaker. Business session at 10 45 A M luncheon at 1 P M new officers for 1950 to be elected plus new members welcomed.

Del- Mar-Va Press Association DuPont Wilmington Elbert N. Carvel James FE. Hearn Delaware J. Allen Frear, Jr John J. Williams J. Caleb Boggs Joseph H. Martin the Wilmington Sunday Star John G. Leach Beacom College Delaware Industrial Accident Board

Denton Community Club To Meet Friday at Club House

The Denton Community Club will meet Friday at 2 PM at the Club House. A program on Public Teearth will be shown with films "What’s On Your Mind" and "Life With Baby." All young mothers interested in baby care are invited to attend.

Denton Community Club

Nursing Education Fund Established At Easton Hospital

The Memorial Hospital of Easton announces the Mars Bartlett Dixon PCullin Fund for Nursing Education to elevate the School of Nursing to top educational standards. Fund naming honors Mrs Mary Bartlett Dixon Cullen of Mornings Chance and Baltimore, a Hopkins nurse and early hospital founder. Initial donors include Margaret A Olds and George D B Olds of Heigh Ho Farm Easton.

Mars Bartlett Dixon PCullin Robert Footustinot Memorial Hospital of Memorial Hospital Easton Hopkins Austin Mary Bartlett Dixon Cullen Mornings Chance Baltimore Cullen Thomas Cullen Maryland Fasttin Shore Johns Hopkins Hospital Talbot County Childrens’ Aid Society Margaret A. Olds George DB. Olds Heigh-Ho Farm

Homemakers Club Christmas Party At Church House

The Andersontown Hobbs Homemakers Club held a Christmas luncheon at Church House with a red green and white table display and a gift for each member from the president. Mrs Nina Smith gave the blessing, followed by a program including a Christmas story by Mrs Nuttle and carols led by Mrs Florence Love. The January meeting is set for January 18 at Mrs Zora Nuttle's home with Mrs Bessie Brown assisting.

Andersontown - Hobbs

Salisbury A A Here Saturday Night Victory Over Bobcats

The Salisbury A A quintette, after a narrow win two weeks earlier, hosts the Bobcats in a revenge clash. Georgetown tops Denton 66 62 with Md Athey scoring 26 and Bill Brown adding 19 as the Bobcats’ road skid continues. Cambridge Dairymen visit January 12. Georgetown leads the standings.

Salisbury V.F.W Salisbury A.A Denton Armory Georgetown Cambridge Armors Federalsburg Salisbury VF AW Salisbury A. A Bobcats Salisbury Md Athey Bill Brown

Homemakers Of Officers Hold Meeting In January Events

The Homemakers Club president met with county officers and Miss Florence Mason to plan for the year. An image frame and picture renovation session is set for January 18 at Harmony Community House from 10:00 to 3:30, with demonstrations by Miss Mason. Albert Krewatch will visit January 23–24 for sewing machine care demos. January 24 event at Federal Community House from 10:00 to 3:30. Members and nonmembers may attend by contacting Miss Bessie M. Spafford or Mrs. Nelson McMahan by January 19. The County Clothing Committee meets January 12 to detail clothing programs.

Harmony Community house Florence Mason University of Maryland Albert Krewatch Federal Communisty House Federalsburg Bessie Spafford Nelson McMahan the Homemakers Council Homemakers Club Bessie M. Spafford Nelson Mc‘Mahan

Six Roads Contracts Awarded on the Eastern Shore

The State Roads Commission awarded six contracts for highway work on Maryland's Eastern Shore totaling 6,037,027 dollars. Projects span Queen Anne's and Wicomico counties, including a major 11 miles of new highways and one bridge, plus improvements to 5.2 miles of existing roads.

State Roads Commission Queen Anne’s County Wicomico County Chesapeake Bay Bridge Queenstown C. J. Langenfelder and Son, Inc Baltimore Grasonville Wye Mills Langenfelder Cox’s Creek new Kent Narrows Bridge McLean Contracting Company Langenfelder Company Kent Narrows Bridge Grastonville Queen Anne's County Barclay Sadlersville Eastern Highways Corporation East State Street Delmar Salisbury Commission

Maryland Farm Bureau Meeting Schedule In Baltimore

County Agent reports outline the Maryland State Farm Bureau meetings in Baltimore starting January 6 with the Poultry Association, January 8 with Vespers at the Lord Baltimore, January 9 Crop Improvement Association sessions, and a joint afternoon program on pasture renovation and livestock farm practices. Also notes tax ditch elections in Caroline County on January 7 and March 11 for older county ditches. Farm accounts stressed as essential for tax accuracy and managing farm expenses.

Maryland State Farm Bureau Lord Baltimore Maryland State Poultry Association Lord Baltimore Hotel Maryland Crop Improvement Association Southern Hotel Maryland Stockman’s Association Maryland 4-H Older Youth Association Associated Women Maryland Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Caroline County

Lions Club urges better street lighting in Denton

A Denton Maryland Lions Club letter to the Town Commissioners urges a comprehensive survey of street lighting. It notes inadequate lighting on Causeway and back streets, requests assessment of light sizes, numbers and placements to meet Class A 1950 standards, and argues brighter streets deter felonious activity.

Lions Club Denton The Lions Club of Causeway HUGH G. RAMSEY

Planning Group Holds Christmas Party At Main Street Home

The Planning Group No. 3 held its final meeting and Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lord’s Main Street home. Officers for the new year were nominated. Recitations and carols were enjoyed by all. Gifts were exchanged for men and women. Ice cream, frappes, and candy refreshments were served by the hostesses.

No. 3 Harvey Lord Main St

Chorus To Give Musical Program February Fifth

Caroline County Choral Society directed by Dr. Webster Schmidt performs in Denton on Sunday afternoon February 5 under the Caroline County Business and Professional Women's Club sponsorship. Tickets via Miss Rachel Collison Miss Lucretia Gibbs or Miss Mattie Smith in Denton.

Caroline countians Caroline County Choral Society Webster Schmidt Denton Caroline County Business and Professional Women’s Club Rachel Collison Lucretia Gibbs Mattie Smith

Three Burglaries Here Last Weekend

A series of burglaries occurred last weekend at Stafford's Market, Nuttle Lumber Co, and two camp cars on a siding. Articles and some money were stolen. The burglars even took food from the camp cars and Stafford's. No arrests have been made.

Stafford’s Nuttle Lumber Co

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Mellets Ridgely Greensboro sou miself American Legion sou Pease Sam Mellits Shore Press Group Salisbury AA Cambride Dairymen Cambridge Dairsmen Eastern Shore League Homemakers Farm Bureau Meeting The Town Commissioners of Denton, Md
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