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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1960
Page
5
March 3, 1960, at the Home Demonstration Agent's Conference Room in Denton Maryland is noted as the location and date for a local gathering. The entry lists no additional participants or agenda details beyond the venue and date.
The Church of the Brethren Youth Fellowship in the Mardela District will host a fellowship supper at the Denton Church of the Brethren on February 7. A panel discussion on Basic Beliefs will feature Alan Segar Ridge ly Betty Lee Pilchard Westover Paul Garey Felton and Diane Min ster Easton. The program includes a report by district youth who attended the Brethren Youth Seminar in Washington and the United Nations in New York. Three district youths have signed to attend the seminar Pegey Ringgold Glen Blough Den ton Carol Anne MacDaniel Milton.
Caroline Bowling Lanes reports week results across several duckpin leagues with top scorers Knotts posting 135 in Caroline Five and Beck Chevrolet 142 in Choptank. Weekend matches list Rockettes beating Tidewater Aces and multiple league standings including Community Girls and Lucky Strike. Eastern Shore Soccer notes Chestertown 8 Denton 0 and Centreville 2 Hurlock 1 with upcoming Sunday games.
Milford defeats North Carolina High School Junior Varsity 27 to 24 then tops the varsity 57 to 38. Milford led 1 19 at halftime as key players contributed on both ends.
Sadie Devore and Blanche Stetler visited Mrs Grace Horsey on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Bailey and family entertained relatives over the weekend. Clem Melaney and Nelson Fearins visited Earle Robinson and granddaughter. Ray Trivitts and children visited her parents. Horace Adams visited his niece Marian Robinson on Wednesday. Thanks for help with the covered dish supper at Smithville Community House, sponsored by Bloomery WSCS. Johnson sisters had company on Saturday.
The Church of the Brethren will observe Youth Week with a morning service led by local youths at Ridgely Church on January 31 featuring John Earl Hutchison as speaker. Mardela CBYF hosts an evening service February 7 at Denton Church with a panel discussing Basic Beliefs. A Peace Essay Contest runs district wide, with winners advancing to a March 13 local program and a regional Round Table event in April in Bridgewater Virginia.
A reflective poem tracing dawn to dusk and beyond, detailing sky colors, rising and fading light, beauty and youth, aging hands, blooming roses, wealth, health, and a final turn to mortality. The speaker recalls a friend’s remark about living out of John Wesley’s era and concludes God’s plan gives purpose to writing poetry.
A Denton delegation of eight residents led by Ed ward H Covell Jr urged Caroling County Commissioners to back a northern by pass. The group asked the board to take a definite stand, but by midweek the commissioners were undecided awaiting a State Roads Commission survey and recommendations to guide route choice.
DARMSTADT GERMANY Army Pfe Carroll W Thomas 23 son of Mr and Mrs James W Thomas Henderson recently participated with the 8th Infantry Division 28th Artillery in Army training tests in Germany. Thomas assigned to the 28th Battery D Darmstadt entered the Army October 1958 arrived overseas February 1959 and is a 1954 Greensboro High School graduate.
Frank S. Kish a pipe fitter second class USN son of Mrs Pauline A Kish of Greensboro and husband of Jean M Ware of Felton was promoted to the present rate Dec 16 while serving aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Independence operating with the Atlantic Fleet.
James W. Jones of Ridgely has been promoted to specialist four while serving in Germany with Company C, 48th Infantry, 3d Armored Division. A 19 year old who joined the Army in April 1958, he completed basic training at Fort Hood and arrived overseas in October. He is a Ridgely High School graduate.
The subscriber in Caroline County Maryland has letters testamentary for Zora J. Muttle late of Caroline County deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers by July 22 1960 or be barred by law. Debtors must make prompt settlement. January 20 1960 Harry H Nuttle Executor True Copy Test Carlton V West Register of Wills.
A devotional verse asks for guidance to assist others. The speaker desires to ease weary lives with small acts to bring light and support, hoping to uplift struggling souls and learn how best to lend a hand today.
The Baltimore American Automobile Show review highlights new features for 1960 models including design and technology advances. It details interior fashions and materials, plus pricing trends. The article previews models, options, and market expectations to guide buyers.
Notice filed by Robert Newton to transfer a beer license for Woodlea Restaurant Route 404 Third Election District Caroline County Maryland The Caroline County Board of License Commissioners will hear objections and grant the license February 2 1960 at 10 am to 1 pm Objections must be filed by 10 am February 2 1960 with the county clerk Rachel Collison Clerk Caroline County Board of County Commissioners January 22 1961
Mr. Robert Allen Snedeker of the Social Security Administration will be at the Fire House in Denton next Monday January 25 beginning at 10 a m to assist with Social Security matters.
Caroline County teachers and administrators are midway through a long term curriculum study. The 1960 mid year workshop opens January 27 at 2 30 p m at North Caroline High School with Dr Glen Blough as keynote speaker. Workshops follow January 28 29 in science mathematics English business education and social studies with outside consultants. Schools close January 27 at 1 30 p m and reopen February 1 at 9 a m.
Memorial Hospital Easton treats Mr Elmer Flaharty. Bridge clubs host meetings with Mrs Herman Schmick and Mrs T L Trice Jr. Wayne Harris, son of Mr and Mrs Harris, to graduate January 30 at Florida Southern College with a B S degree. Canners Convention trip to Miami involves Mr Theodore Fletcher Jr and Mr A Fletcher Sisk Jr, with wives joining for Palm Beach visit. 20th Century Club meets at Mrs Edgar Wrightson’s home. Christ Church Guild dessert bridge held in Denton for charity. Dance Group gathered at Tidewater Inn Easton.
A Christian Comrade class offers a memorial for deceased member Mrs. Zora Nuttle. The note describes her kindness and friendship, saying her smile and helping hand were loved and she journeyed on with lasting fame. Signed by Blanche Torbert Olavia Lord and Lillian Willey.
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