Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Denton Journal in Denton, Maryland

Page 1

We have 6,005,176 pages in Maryland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1958

Page

1

Denton National Bank Holds Eighty-Eighth Stockholders Meeting

The seventy-eighth annual stockholders meeting of The Denton National Bank was held January 14, 1958 in the bank board room. Directors elected for a one year term, dividend paid, and December 1957 year-end totals noted with capitalization and staff reappointments.

Denton National Bank Martin C. Voss Ormond L. Andrew Gail F. Cooper Gev. W. Beck Francis Yeoman Messrs C. Brooks Nagel Marvin H. Smith Robert W. Downes, Jr Robert W. Downes, Jr., Acting As Tellers. Messrs Benj. F. Johnson Samuel Nowell Lawnace A. Moore J. R. Chaffinch Wilmer Fell Davis Joseph M. Eaton Charles L. Ellwanger J. Lester Everagam Dawson O. George E. W. Nuttle W. Clark Quillen D. Thompson Chaffinch J. Roland Chaffinch J. Lester Everngam James i Chaffinch, Jr Charles FE. Kirby William C. Leggett Catherine E. Baynard Ruth A. Pippin Audrey A. Garrett Lillian C. Irwin Wesley E. Thawley

Methodist Men Dinner at Fire House January 30

The Methodist Men of First Methodist Church Denton will hold a dinner meeting Thursday January 30 at 6 30 p m at the Fire House. Tickets are 2 00 each with James Voss as chairman. The event introduces the Secret Pal project inviting each man to sponsor a boy in the community.

First Methodist Church Denton James Voss

Historical Society Dinner Date Changed in Denton

The Caroline County Historical Society moves its dinner to January 31 due to fire hall unavailability. Reception and dinner begin at 6:45 p.m. Judge J DeWeese Carter, president, says guest speaker will Hon Wethered Barrell, attorney and noted historian. Tickets from Secretary Charles T. Dean Ridgely. reservations close January 27.

Caroline County Historical Society Denton J. DeWeese Carter Wethered Barrell Kent County Baltimore Charles T. Dean Ridgely

Martin And Warrington Share Georgetown Speedway Honors

Johnny Martin of Lewes and Russ Warrington of Georgetown captured the 1957 Georgetown Speedway crowns in their divisions with NASCAR final standings listing numerous named drivers across Delaware and Maryland. The report credits Georgetown racers and notes regional standings, including national points leaders and drivers from Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and beyond, ending with a benediction for the 1958 season.

Johnny Martin Lewes Del Russ Warrington Leadfoot Sportsman Circle Georgetown Georgetown Speedway Delaware Nascar Clifford Downes Maryland Jim Whitman Montclair N. J Johnny Coy Freeport N. Y Tom Elliott Delray Beach Fla Ford Speedsters Bob Harkey Charlotte N. C Ed Hawkins Coram Bob Hart Albany Charles Herbert Craig Mellinger Bob Bennett Tom Brown Vivian Ellingsworth Howard Betts Ed Otto Nat Kleinfield

Family Life Leaders Attend Training Meeting

The Family Life Leaders of Homemakers' Clubs met with Extension Family Life Specialist Mrs. Jeanne S. Moehn on January 9 to study the February topic Homemaking Can Be Interesting. The session outlined three income types for homemakers, noting an economist's 1950 estimate of real income around $8,000 and praising the psychic value of a happy home.

Jeanne S. Moehn Double Hills H. Krabill Furman’s Grove John Nailey Greensboro Frank Zeigler, Jr Harmony Leon Cox Smithville Blanche Carson Unity Alda Pearson

Ten Commandments At Dentonia Delights Denton Crowd

Yul Brynner stars as Pharaoh Rameses II and Charlton Heston as Moses in The Ten Commandments showing at Dentonia Theatre, Denton, January 29 to February 8. Manager Mellits secured the film for the small town.

Yul Brynner Rameses II Charlton Heston Moses Lawgiver Dentonia Theatre Denton Mr. Mellits

County Soil Supervisors Feted For Fine Service

Three members of the Caroline Soil Conservation District received plaques at the Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts annual meeting in Baltimore. Harry E. Rieck Preston W S Carroll Denton and Harold K Shults Mary del were among the 14 honored statewide for fifteen years of service. Rieck Carroll and Shults have served on the district board since 1942 and Rieck was re elected chairman of the Maryland Association for the sixth time.

Caroline Soil Conservation District Maryland Association of Soil Conservation District Hotel Emerson Baltimore Harry E. Rieck Preston W. S. Carroll Denton Harold K. Shults Marydel University of Maryland Thomas B. Symons Rieck Carroll Shults Caroline Maryland Association

NASCAR Speed Weeks Final Races on Florida Sand Track

NASCAR plans three beach and road races on Daytona Beach February 21 22 and 23 to decide if this year will beat 1957 beach road speed records. Race director Bill France notes last year’s marks by Tim Flock and Cotton Owens still stand.

Nascar Florida Daytona Beach Fla Bill France Thompson Charlotte N. CC Tim Flock Atlanta Flock Everett “Cotton” Owens Spartanburg S. C Tim Pontiac Flagler Beach Memorial Stadium Stadium Track Daytona Buck Baker Joe Weatherly Norfolk Curtis Turner Roanoke Daytona Beach International Speedway

Weisberg First Entry In Chicken Cooking Contest

Harold Weisberg and his wife Lillian, winners of 1956 Delmarva Chicken Festival National Chicken Cooking Contest, return as top entrant in senior division. John Asher, general chair, announces the 11th annual Denton festival set for June 26 28 with civic leaders and community organizers volunteering to run events. Mrs Everngain, a noted Delmarva leader and former Denton Community Club president, reflects on the festival’s prominence and local support.

Harold Weisberg Lillian Weisberg Delmarva Harold Delmarva Peninsula K. T. Everngain Denton Weisbergs Hyattstown John Asher Everngain Girl Scouts

Easton WSCS To Hold Two Promotion Workshops

Mrs. Ruth Clopper will lead two identical WSCS promotion workshops in Easton District. One session at Zion Church Cambridge on January 21 and the other at Church Till January 22, both starting at 1 pm. Local presidents vice presidents promotion secretaries and Wesleyan Service Guild secretaries are urged to attend, others welcome. A coffee break will provide a chance to mingle and refresh.

Ruth Clopper Easton District Woman's Society of Christian Service Zion Church Cambridge Wesleyan Service Guild

New Auto Insurance Concept Extends Nationwide

Nationwide Mutual Insurance introduces Family Compensation expanding medical payments to all injured in a crash up to 2900 per person and 7900 in death, regardless of fault. The plan, first tested in Delaware and Maryland as Alternative Compensation, offers immediate benefits to drivers passengers and pedestrians while preserving negligence law options.

Maryland Delaware Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Murray D. Lincoln Nationwide Co. W. Leftwich Leftwich

Legion Post to honor Past Commanders January 22

Caroline Post No. 29 American Legion will host a covered dish supper honoring Past Commanders on Wednesday evening January 22 at the Legion Home. All Legion members and their families are invited.

Caroline Post No American Legion Legion

4-H Public Speaking Training Meeting Jan 30

The 4-H Public Speaking training meeting will be held Thursday evening January 30 1958 at 7 30 at the Church of the Brethren Denton. AH 4-H members parents and friends are invited to attend this meeting.

Church of the Brethren Denton

15 Older Youth Members Attend Baltimore Meeting

The 4-H Older Youth conference was held at the Lord Baltimore Hotel on January 9 1958 with the theme What Citizenship Means To Me Talks were given by Older Youth members from other counties A Caroline County 4 H group skit on Good Citizen Practices Self Improvement ended with a square dance Attending were Charlotte Cannon Pat Vandevisser Sandra Coulbourne Joseph Voshell Preston Wayne Herman Wharton Henry Fuchs Ridgely Robert Jester Federalsburg Ann Decker Hillsboro Barbara Adams Merry Lee Engerman Denton Robert Saathoff Philip Reed J D Neal Paul Fugitt of Denton Leaders and assistants Mrs Nelson Covey Miss Marybelle Remsburg L C Reger

Lord Baltimore Caroline County Charlotte Cannon Pat Vandevisser Sandra Coulbourne Joseph L. C. Reger Denton

Cooperators Meeting to Feature Mr E A Norton

Ethan A Norton of the U S D A Soil Conservation Service will deliver the principal address at the Caro line Soil Conservation District Cooperator’s meeting on January 22. The dinner at Denton Fire House starts 6 45 p m with more than 200 expected. a discussion will cover the district’s aims and future plans.

Ethan A. Norton U. S. D. A. Soil Conservation Service Caroline Norton Denton

York Rite Night At Denton Armory Planned

Plans are set for York Rite Night at the Armory in Denton on Thursday January 23 at 8 p m The public invited with no admission charge The program features a Washington Commandery Drill Team a Dentones quartet and Miss Roberta Holt on the electric organ Sponsored by Chesapeake Commandery No 10 Denton.

Armory Denton Washington Commandery No. 1 District of Columbia Dentones Roberta Holt

Social Security Rep To Visit Denton Fire House

Mr. Robert I. O Regan of the Social Security Administration will visit the Denton Fire House on Monday January 20 at 10 a.m. to meet the public and answer questions about benefits and services.

Robert I. O'Regan Social Security Administration Denton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Denton National Holds Stockholders’ Meeting Historical Society Weather Data R. E. Lee Martin Warrington Frankie Schneider Lambertville, N. J Jim Reed Peekskill Eddie Pagan Lynwood Cal Lloyd Dane Buena Park Scottie Cain Venice Bob Ross Lakewood Eddie Gray Gardena Lambertville Rex White Silver Spring Chuck Transon White Ford Bob Welborn Glen Wood Stuart Larry Frank Angier Possum Jones Mango Lee Petty Randleman Lawrence Tucker Greenwood Eddie Anders Takoma Park Paul Walker Milton Glen Guthrie Washington George Harrison Earl Bryant Richmond Ken Marriott Pee Wee Poblett Randallstown Floyd Kyzer Milford Dean Pelton Carl Henderson Ed Lindsay Horace Williams Bridgeville Ralph Smith Aberdeen Elton Hildreth Bridgeton Reds Eagle Greenbelt Eddie Adams Rising Sun Tom Johnson Newark Budd Olsen Paulsboro Danny Woolford Annapolis Ace Cannap Millersville Lou Bee Bob Tester Severn al Burton Russ Hastings Chestertown Ned Jarrett Newton Don Stumpf Ridgefield Park Bob Malzahn Miami Vince Conrad Kutztown George Dunn, Jr Raleigh Rick Henderson Petaluma Lee Humphers San Pablo Jack Hart Boothwyn Carl Burris Leaksville N.C Ralph Earnhardt Kannapolis Earl Moss Creedmoor Pee Wee Jones Winston-Salem Bob Waddell N. Wilkesboro Jeep Herbert Schenectady N.Y Larry Ferraa Fresno Lloyd Silacci Bill Wimble Lisbon Rod Perry Dur Howe Hialeah Jack McLaughlin Thorofare Pete Frazee Rahway al DeAngelo Queens Vil Bill Chevalier Sayreville N.J Jim Hendrickson Deer Park Bill McCarthy Rumson Bill Pfister Eatontown New American Automobiles Marvin Panech Speedy Thompson Jacek Smith Sandy Springs Fireball Roberts J. R. Jones Salisbury George Smith Windy Bailey Bill Priestly Seaford Dick Maddox Delmar Norris Reed Federalsburg Elwood Tucker Bob Smith Smyrna Bob Hanna Bob Maddox Bill Johnson George Houck Pittsville John Cramblitt Dentonia County Soil Supervisors Harry H. Rieck Weisberg Easton WSCS E. A. Norton York Denton Armory
Search Courier

Search the Denton Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Denton Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication