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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1956

Page

5

Four Named To State's Athletic Hall Of Fame

Maryland's new Athletic Hall of Fame honors Robert Garrett Balti more Ruth Babe Ruth Home Run Baker and Jimmy Foxx as its first selections. Induction will occur Feb 4 at the Emerson Hotel Baltimore as the hall resides at College Park temporarily.

State Athletic Hall of Robert Garrett Baltimore Babe Ruth Home Run Baker Jimmy Foxx Maryland University of Maryland Emerson Hotel Hall of Fame College Park Joe Deckman Charley Ellinger Garrett, Foxx Ruth Baker

Denton J V Squad Defeats Ridgely JV 29 to 25

Denton J V squad wins over Ridgely JV 29 25 in a high school basketball game. The brief clash highlights local youth competition and team efforts.

Denton J. V Ridgely Ridgely J. V Eveland Spicher F Williamson C Kerslake G Parsons G¢ Osinski F Segar F Schall C Cooper G Gore Crouse F Pollard F Wilhoit C Lynch G Cain G Hunter

Ridgely Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Ridgely residents and visitors are listed in a busy social note. Grace Vernon Smith reports on neighbors, soldiers on leave, church and club activities, hospital and nursing home admissions, a 50th wedding anniversary in New York, and gatherings at homes in Ridgely and nearby towns. Names include Norris Diefenderfer, Baynard Thompson, Margaret Swing, Miss Ringgold, and many families.

Marvin Morris Calvin ©. Covington Harry Branford Leelan Jackson Henry Hollingsworth Susan Laird House Central Ave Afred Lord Melvin Blades Greensboro James Jones Delaware Hospital Wilmington Federalsburg Rose Morris Donald Louis Gallagher United States Marine Corps Edward L. Gallagher Ridgely

Temple and Daughter Visit in Seaford Family Gathering

Temple and daughter Miss Jane of Seaford attend a family gathering with Mr Temple's brother and wife Mr and Mrs James Temple of Denton joining the event.

Local Socials Roundup From Harrington Area

Susie Noble reports visits and hosting by Harrington families across the weekend. Norman Oliver and Harrington guests shared Sunday gatherings with the Wrden and O Day households. Numerous relatives and friends from Federalsburg Andersontown Lincoln and Harmony joined meals and dinners in Denton and nearby towns.

Wm. O. Henry Federalsburg James O Harry Willis Andersontown Frank Beauchamp Harrington J. N. Drummond Paul Scott Carl Parker Wilmer Nagel Isaac Noble Marshall Andrew Lincoln Del Jesse Fearins Richard Wilson Harmony Joe Larmore Denton Dawson Fearing Learins

Wyatts honor Guerney Knotts 85th birthday at dinner

Marydel residents recalled a birthday celebration for Guerney Knotts of Templeville at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs A H Wyatt. Neighbors welcomed Reynolds Myers and family who moved from Philadelphia to a home bought from R J Moore. Local auxiliaries and civic groups held meetings and entertainments in Caroline and Kent counties with multiple hostesses named.

A. H. Wyatt Guerney Knotts Templeville H. B. Logan Ocean City Ralph L. Taylor Ladies’ Auxiliary Caroline County Greensboro Kent County Del Little Creek Civic Club L. A. Covell Ruth Lutton

Social Notes Highlight Evening Visits At Local Homes

Co hostess on Thursday evening at Mrs Covell s home. Mr and Mrs Archie Poore called on Mr and Mrs TI R Butts on Sunday.

Hillsboro Social Notes and Local Birth Announcement

Mrs Lawrence Thornton and family visit near Hartly. Mrs Oscar Rice hospitalized for cataract surgery at Memorial. Lawrence Thornton and Charlie Cooper families visit. Mr Robert Cowman welcomed daughter Patricia Lee on January 5. Cowman son of Mrs Irwin Sparklin. Brown Eaton and Estelle Mentzer dine with Jack Meintzer in Easton.

Lawrence Thornton Charlie Cooper Hartly Robert Cowman Berryville Patricia Lee Cowman Irwin Sparklin Brown Eaton Estelle Mentzer Jack Meintzer Easton

Maryland Ag Dean Announces Two New Appointments

Dr Francis Wingert named assistant professor of animal husbandry at the University of Maryland. He will focus on swine work and join teaching research and extension programs. Wingert, a Good Thunder Minnesota native, holds BS and PhD from Minnesota. He served in the army three and a half years and led veterans on the farm training program at Morris School of Agriculture before teaching at Minnesota. Nelson Howard appointed marketing specialist in fruits and vegetables with the Maryland State Department of Markets after 15 years in the vegetable industry.

Francis Wingert University of Maryland Gordon M. Cairns Wingert Good Thunder Minn University of Minnesota Future Farmers of America Future Farmers of America. Dr. Wingert Army Morris (Minn.) School of Agriculture Graduate School Dean Cairns Nelson Howard Maryland State Department of Markets Howard The University

Pea and Asparagus Breeding Work Led by University Grad

Howard, an agronomy major and University of Idaho alumnus, works in breeding new pea and asparagus varieties. He replaces Charles Porter, now the extension marketing specialist at Pennsylvania State University, in his role.

Howard University of Idaho Charles Porter Pennsylvania State University

Benson Announces New ASC Committee Workers

Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson named Chester S. Bradley as chairman of Maryland’s Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee with Leonard C. Burns and Julius P. Parran joining for one year terms starting January 1, 1956. Bradley, a Cecil County dairy farmer, has chaired local ASC and county agricultural groups.

Ezra Taft Benson Chester S. Bradley Maryland Bradley Cecil County ASC Cecil County Agricultural Resources Committee Parran Calvert County County Fair Board County Farm Bureau Burns Montgomery County George B. Reeves Reeves St. Mary’s County Paul E. Nystrom Maryland Extension Service

Tears as Utility in Human Life and Health

The passage argues tears are meaningful beyond sentiment, citing dictionary definitions of tears as the watery secretion from lacrimal glands that moistens the eye and aids motion. It contends poets’ dismissal of tears as idle misses their essential functional role for health and daily functioning.

Tennyson

The Value Of Weeping For Health And Emotion

Doctors emphasize tears aid eye cleansing and emotional health for both men and women. Suppressed tears link to asthma migraines and ulcers, while venting feelings can relieve illnesses and improve thinking, countering old beliefs that emotions hinder wisdom.

Llama Used as a Pack Animal at High Altitudes

In high altitudes the llama is used as a beast of burden.

V8 standard in LC F models with extra-cost option elsewhere

The note explains the V8 engine is standard in LC F models while other models offer an optional V8 at extra cost. It also states one optional extra cost choice is available across a broad range of models.

L.C.F

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Sultan of Swat St. Mary’s Industrial School Boston Red Sox Trappe Foxx Sadlersville Florida Detroit Hank Greenberg Philadelphia A’s Journal Grace Vernon Smith Wilson Davis Strasburg, Pa Pvt Norris Diefenderfer Fort Myer Mrs Norris Wiefenderfer Baynard Thompson Dorothy, Sally Peggy Thompson Church Hill Furman’s Denton, Maryland Spa Pere Sable Hickman Susie Noble Norman Oliver Sallie Wrden Marydel Howard B. Logan Hillsboro TrillSboro Russell Eaton William Helfrich Oscar Rice Memorial Hospital MD. Ag. Dean Benson ASC Committee FOX Brothers Washington St Easton, Md Caroline Home and Auto Supply J Denton Chevrolet Fifth & Gay Streets
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