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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1962

Page

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Goldsboro-Marydel Men To Cook Supper Jan. 20

The Methodist Men's Club of the Goldsboro-Marydel Methodist Charge sponsors a chicken and dumpling supper Saturday January 20 from 430 to 730 PM. Men prepare and serve the meal with help from Mrs Grace Smith and Mrs Pearl Cahall for dumplings. Proceeds fund new office equipment for the Charge Office.

Methodist Men’s Club Goldsboro-Marydel Goldsboro Grace Smith Pearl Cahall Cliff Elliott Louis Antal Edward Jarrell Tyson Chee David King Lee Cartwright Gee. Luff Noble Jarrell, Jr Thomas Hickman Bill Coleman Thomas Heather

Dr Brackett Seeks Re election To Orphans Court

Dr Maurice A Brackett of Denton announced he will seek re election to the Orphans Court subject to the Democratic Primary on May 15 1962. A former Chief Judge in 1957 58 and veteran of World War I he practiced dentistry in Ridgely Denton and Federalsburg before retirement in 1960.

Maurice A. Brackett Denton Orphans’ Court Brackett Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Caroline County Ridgely Federalsburg Dr. Brackett American Legion

Sam Mellits to Manage Denton Theatres

Mr. Samuel Mellits named advisory contact and supervisor as Denton Drive-In Corp buys multiple local theatres. He vows to stay in Denton, saying this is his home and he came here 26 years ago with his good name and wide circle of friends. Jan 22 1944 landmark events noted in the same snippet.

Samuel Mellits Denton Drive-In Corporation Mr. Mellits Mellits Denton Sam

Wilmer Fell Davis Named 1982 Heart Fund Campaign Head

Wilmer Fell Davis of Federalsburg was named General Chairman of the 1962 Heart Fund Campaign for the Heart Association of the Upper Eastern Shore. He previously chaired the 1960 campaign in Caroline County and served on the board of directors for three years. Davis is a former state senator, a business owner since 1916, and holds multiple civic roles including director of Denton National Bank and trustee of Wesley College.

Wilmer Fell Davis Federalsburg Heart Association of Upper Eastern Shore United States Heart Fund Davis The Heart Association Caroline County Public Service Commission Wilmer Fell Davis Co Princeton Alumni Association Eastern Shore Denton National Bank Wesley College Dover Board of Maryland Aaa General Board of Education Methodist Church Grand Lodge Knight Templar Bonnie Blink Masonic Homes Cockeysville

Not How Well You See But Can Others See You

Paul E. Burke of the Maryland Traffic Safety Commission urged safe winter driving by ensuring others can see vehicles. He warned that snow or mud can obscure turn signals, tail lights and stop lights and recommended carrying cloths to wipe lenses and keeping rear lights visible, including on trucks and buses.

Paul E. Burke Maryland Traffic Safety Commission Burke

Forger Sentenced to 3 Years by Judge Carter

George Alfred Butler, 21 of Denton, was sentenced in Caroline County Circuit Court to three years in the Maryland House of Correction for forgery after pleading guilty. The judge, Judge Carter, imposed the sentence following a pre sentence report. Butler had been held for investigation into a series of petty thefts on Second Street but released for lack of evidence. Butler was represented by Harry R. Hughes. In the same court, John Joseph Clark of Delaware waived extradition and was turned over to Delaware State Police. Welton Wagner’s 1957 breaking and entering charge was dismissed after he served five years in a mental hospital following indictment by the county grand jury.

Caroline County George Alfred Butler Denton Maryland House of Correction Butler Department of Parole and Probation Second Street Harry R. Hughes Carter John Joseph Clark Delaware John L. Short, Jr Welton Wagner Wagner

Caroline County names headquarters librarian and plans bookmobile

The Caroline County Public Library board appointed Mrs. Hendrikus Engels as Headquarters Librarian at the Denton county headquarters at 212 Market Street and approved a shared bookmobile with Kent County. Dorothy Miller was named Assistant Headquarters Librarian as the system prepares to open in February with about 2,000 volumes and additional donated books.

Caroline County Hendrikus Engels Greensboro Chage Denton Market Street Gene Roberts Hiram College Hiram Ohio O. E. ‘Pop’ Roberts Royal Netherlands Marine Corps Caroline Kent Counties Ridgely Community Library The Woman’s Club of Federalsburg Denton Woman’s Club

Freeman speaks on American agriculture and public relations

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman outlines the need to raise understanding and confidence in farming among non farm and urban communities. He notes agriculture’s rapid productivity growth, urges collective action by institutions and individuals, and envisions a climate favorable to American agriculture.

American United States Freeman Department of Agriculture Congress America

Christian Education Workers at St Luke's Methodist Church

The St Luke's Methodist Church education commission released details on the church school for the year. The School includes an enrollment of 511 with about 300 average attendance each Sunday across 33 classes in two buildings at 9:45 am. Adults number 81 in roles from officers to substitutes. Children 218 in 21 classes with 50 adult teachers. The Youth Division serves ages 13 to 21 in 7 classes with 107 youth and 17 teachers. The Adult Division has 106 adults in 5 classes with 8 teachers. Names of division superintendents and teachers are listed, and the Methodist Youth Fellowship meets Sundays at 6:30 pm with Junior and Senior MYF groups and designated counselors. The Rev Otho G Brewer Jr serves as minister.

Commission On Education of St. Luke’s Methodist Church Church School Betty Brown Barbara Green Iy Christine Spiering Nora Thetford Margaret Palmer Matilda Walls Muriel Butler Ella Henry Ruth Chambers Marie Shaffer Betty Jane Arnold Gertrude Koenig Sara Harris Anna West Mayme Bennington Anne Lord Georgia Harding Sara Allston Mildred Irwin Ann Mears Doris Jones Charlotte Adams Ruth Elben Joan Sellers Charlotte McAllister Betty Willis Betty Kaufman Myra Kerslake Tresse Reger Kay Trice Myrtle Palmer Ellen Fretterd Louise Crouse Helen Holsinger Walter Palmer Raymond Lutz Mary Manlove Dorothy Davis Mar John C. Palmer Virginia Rasch Thomas Robbins Harriett Garey Elizabeth Sutton Lillian Irwin Mary Turkington Patricia Scott Helen Hoppens Gardner Lee Weller May Smith Juanita Turkington Charles Moore Paul Hardee Samuel Nowell Catherine Finn Lewis Davis Methodist Youth Fellowship Wesley Room Fellowship Hall James Wise Carolyn Hubbard Betty Orme Patricia

Greensboro Homemakers Meet Promotes First Aid at Home

The Greensboro Homemakers Club held its January meeting at Mrs. James Hubbard's home with 11 members and one visitor. Mrs. Robert Wright spoke on First Aid in the Home, and new officers and project leaders were elected. Community service included delivering 20 boxes of fruit and cookies to the aged and ill, and a family received food, toys, and clothing. A Secret Pal exchange and Ceramic Chickens project were approved, with a suggestion box to follow. Meeting date set for the second Tuesday each month.

Greensboro Homemakers’ Club Tueday James Hubbard Robert Wright R. N J. Wilton Porter Margaret Myers Raymond Ruark Edward Ege Frank Zeigler, Jr Edward Eveland Herbert Ruf Max Stirn Frank Zeigler Dawson Warrington Temple Dean Vaughn Hutson Harry Karcher

Would You Like Good Polio Insurance?

Mrs. Maude Todd of Harmony Caroline County chairs a Polio Drive urging donations as a form of insurance for future needs. The Polio Fund is aiding a Caroline Polio victim in Memorial Hospital for over 40 days. The drive also promotes medical checkups for expectant mothers to prevent birth defects and heartaches from them.

Maude Todd Harmony Caroline County Memorial Hospital

Five Maryland 4-H Winners Aim to Make the Best Better

Five Maryland youths who won top state 4-H honors in 1961—Harvey Clem Frederick, Grover Johnson Jr. Pocomoke City, Bill Bradley Salisbury, Wayne Gaver Middletown, and Patti De Verbiss Westernport—will travel to Chicago for the 40th National 4-H Congress. They will attend banquets, a pop concert, a dance at the Aragon Ballroom, and hear leaders including Danny Thomas. two Maryland delegates won national recognition.

Maryland 4-H Harvey Clem Frederick Grover Johnson, Jr Pocomoke City Bill Bradley Salisbury Wayne Gaver Middletown Patti de Verbiss Westernport Chicago Aragon Ballroom Danny Thomas Maryland Puerto Rico Clem Frederick County Charles Clem Walkersville High School International Harvester Co Young Johnson Worcester County American Oil Foundation Johnson Young Bradley William Bradley Wicomico County Salisbury State Teachers College Arcadian Products Dept Allied Chemical Corp DeVelbiss Curtis DeVelbiss Garrett County John Deere Miss DeVelbiss DeVerbiss Young Gaver Edward F. Gavers Middletown High School Gaver Moorman Manufacturing Co

Will Carroll, Denton farmer, dies in Easton hospital

Willie S. Carroll 65 of Denton died suddenly at Easton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday afternoon January 16. He was a retired farmer associated with Strout Realty National Grange Insurance Pioneer Corn Co. and Ridgely Grange, and active in Farm Bureau St Luke's Methodist Church and Men’s Bible Class. He is survived by his wife two daughters two sons ten grandchildren two great grandchildren two sisters four brothers and many relatives. Funeral at St Luke's Church Friday at 2 pm with Rev O G Brewer Jr officiating. Interment in Denton Cemetery.

Carroll Strout Realty Company National Grange Insurance Company Pioneer Corn Company Ridgely Grange Tri-County Pomona Grange Farm Bureau Caroline County Mary Embert Church Hill Dorothy Hollingsworth Ridgely Dawson Archie Carroll Carrie Bass Trappe Ruth Morgan Easton Raymond Walter Carroll Thomas Carroll Princeton N. J Robert Carroll Florida St. Luke’s Church O. G. Brewer, Jr Denton Cemetery

Caroline Medical Group Hosts Denton Dinner Meeting

The Caroline County Medical Association held a Thursday dinner at the Denton fire hall with about 35 doctors present. Featured speaker was Dr DeGraaf an ENT specialist newly joined Memorial Hospital Easton staff. Dr Charles Winnacott presided. attendees from Kent Queen Annes Talbot and Caroline Counties. auxiliary of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company served.

Caroline County Medical Association Denton Fire Hall DeGraaf Memorial Hospital Easton Charles Winnacott Ridgely Kent Queen Anne’s Talbot Caroline Counties Denton Volunteer Fire Company

Greensboro Lions Pancake Supper at Wheatley Hall

The Greensboro Lions Club hosts a pancake and sausage dinner directed by Aunt Jemima Mix at Wheatley Methodist Hall Sunset Avenue Thursday February 1 from 4 30 to 7 30 p m Attendees may eat as many pancakes as they wish while supplies last

The Greensboro Lions Club Aunt Jemima Wheatley Methodist Hall Sunset Avenue

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