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25 Years Ago in Denton and Nearby Maryland News
Twenty five years ago Denton and surrounding areas saw a wave of civic activity. Nelson H. Fooks was elected president of the Tri State Packers Association with A O Saulsbury of Ridgely as Maryland vice president. Road improvements were planned from Denton Bridge to Long's Corner and toward Preston. Judges Wickes and Keating presided in Chancery Court, and local lawyers joined the bar. Mrs. Sarah Tribbitt died at 70 near Trappe after living in the area. funeral services were held at Cedar Grove Church, Del. Banking matters dominated the week with Peoples Bank and Denton National Bank announcing directors and officers. John J. Ghingher rose to vice president of Century Trust in Baltimore. Social notes covered dinners and visits among Denton families. State corn shows highlighted Caroline county farmers Elias Hinderer and S A Riley winning prizes for yellow dent corn, underscoring regional farming progress. County residents hosted gatherings in Chestnut Grove and Smithville with neighbors and relatives attending meals and refreshments. The Delmarva and Maryland Press Association planned its annual meeting, with two governors and about 60 editors expected.