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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1948
Page
6
Public debate grows over funding airports and terminals with tax dollars. Critics urge aviation to cover its own costs like railroads, while subsidies impact every property owner and require fair cost allocation between commercial and non commercial users.
The Maryland Farm Bureau convention on the Eastern Shore featured remarks by Wilbert L. Smith and others on advancing Maryland farming. Key figures, county directors, and Associated Women leaders were elected, with awards for membership gains and a banquet highlighted by radio broadcasts and remarks from Dr. Symons and Arthur Rowswell. Governor Lane sent regrets via telegram due to legislative duties.
Denton's contenders in the League race posted wins as they beat Cecilion 51-23 and Dover 37-29 with Snecker earning 12 points to lead the scoring. Middletown moved into the top scoring spot at 361 points in 8 games while Dill Felton and Jones paced individual totals. In Denton Rita Anne Rogers kept minutes for secretary Martha Ann Zeigler during the Older Youth Meeting in Baltimore. The group planned sewing projects and welcomed Mrs John Rue as a potential assistant leader.
The Greensboro Homemakers Club met January 14 in W S C S Hall with Mrs John Steveson presiding. Members named chairmen, set the year’s work, voted 35 to the Infantile Paralysis Fund, and urged baking school attendance in Denton January 24. Eden 4-H Club met January 8 at leader Mrs Ralph Horsey’s home with twelve members. president Emily Svatik was absent, Peggy Quillen presiding, pledge and song lead off the meeting.
A countywide job surplus prompts employers to contact United States Employment Service in Cambridge Maryland or visit the Denton Armory on Wednesdays. Farmers may reach county agent F M Rogers in Denton. 125 people registered, 7 referrals, 5 placements, 80 openings. employers urged to return referral cards promptly.
J Virgil Moore and Wife thank the Denton Volunteer Fire Company for prompt efficient service early Tuesday morning when a fire near the chimney threatened their home. Gratitude cannot be expressed in words.
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