Champion Tomato Growers Awarded Wrist Watches
Maryland's champion tomato growers for 1953 were presented with gold wrist watches at the Maryland Vegetable Growers Association meeting in Baltimore. Two of the three prizes went to Caroline County. Amos Reeder of Boonsboro grew 14.3 tons on 5.8 acres, while David King of Goldsboro represented T Noble Jarrell Inc and grew 100 acres with the state’s highest grade. Jack Rue of Tri-State Packers presents the award. John T. Milby and Wallace Hutson averaged 19.8 tons on 9 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Maryland Vegetable Growers Association
Baltimore
Caroline County
Amos Reeder
Boonsboro
David King
Goldsboro
T. Noble Jarrell, Inc
Jack Rue
Tri-State Packers Association
King
Rue
John T. Milby
Wallace Hutson
Miller withdraws from federal judgeship bid in Maryland
Representative Edward T. Miller of Maryland's First District pulls his name from consideration for the vacancy created by Judge Chesnut. Senators Butler and Beall pushed for his appointment while observers expect Judge Coleman to retire soon. A pending pay raise bill could bar Miller under a constitutional prohibition on holding a new federal post created or funded by pay increases in the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Miller
First Congressional District
Maryland
W. Calvin Chesnut
Butler
Beall
Milliller
Miller
Baltimore
William C. Coleman
Congress
Lions District Dinner at Denton Set for February 17
Plans for the Lions District 22B banquet in Denton were announced with Lions International director E. L. Harris of Birmingham to speak at 7 30 pm in the armory. Lee Bell of Chester will be toastmaster as 46 Lions Clubs expect reps. committee chairs include Walter G. Kerslake and William Wunderlich Jr. A fried chicken and ham dinner with strawberry shortcake will be served by the United Brethren Church women's group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Puncke
Federalsburg
George Dutton
Denton
E. L. Harris
Birmingham
Ala
Lions International
Lee Bell
Chester
Walter G. Kerslake
Denton Club
William Wunderlich, Jr
Tailtwisters
Ralph Horsey
The
United Brethren Church
Two Drivers Charged Reckless In Accident
Cambridge resident Franklin A. Knauer and Seaford resident Verlon J. Lankford faced reckless driving charges after a collision on Bridgeville road four miles east of Federalsburg Monday morning. Lankford turned into Montgomery Service Station and was struck on the right side by Knauer’s vehicle coming from the opposite direction, flipping Lankford’s car. damage estimated at $150 by Cpl. Gus Kost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin A. Knauer
Cambridge
Verlon J. Lankford
Seaford
Bridgeville Road
Federalsburg
Lankford
Montgomery
Knauer
Cpl
Gus Koste
Swine Field Day Set in Benton February 2 1954
An Eastern Shore Swine Field Day will be held at the Denton Fire Hall on Tuesday February 2 1954 from 10 a m to 3 p m. Swine producers will learn about antibiotics in swine raising protein in rations efficient use of grains and pastures disease and parasite control and finished hog quality for consumers. University of Maryland livestock specialists Dr Emory Leffel Malcolm Kerr and Boyd Whittle will present. Easton’s Dr Robert Flaherty will discuss swine disease control and Easton’s K A Clark will cover local marketing methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
University of Maryland
Emory Leffel
Malcolm H. Kerr
Boyd T. Whittle
Robert Flaherty
Easton
Wise seeks re election for Caroline County State's Attorney
James A. Wise Democrat and Caroline County State's Attorney announces his bid for re election in 1954. He emphasizes duty to enforce the law promptly and justly and pledges to continue serving the County Government and Courts with experience gained in office. Wise, a World War II veteran, lives in Denton with his wife and three children and will file this week to start his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Wise
Caroline County
Wise
Our
Denton
Baltimore Symphony At Easton February 10
Members of the Junior Auxiliary of the Easton Memorial Hospital under Mrs. Gerard Lane plan two Baltimore Symphony Orchestra concerts in Easton High School Auditorium on February 10. A children’s matinee at four and an evening show at 8 30, directed by Massimo Freccia, with proceeds aiding Easton Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton Memorial Hospital
Gerard Lane
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Easton
Easton High School
Massimo Freccia
Easton Memorial
State builds unmanned posts citywide defense effort
The state has spent 13106.45 on 66 observation posts, but two thirds remain unmanned. Communities agreed a year ago to man posts for spotting enemy planes if the state financed buildings. Only about a third of funded posts are operated, while posts built without public funds see higher volunteer operation. Ewing appealed for volunteers, noting defense officials urge fuller staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherley Ewing
Inwing
Iswing
Chidlaw
United States
Air Force
Ewing
America
Bankers Meet at Brick Hotel Denton For Speech
Tri County bankers from Caroline Talbot and Kent counties gathered Monday evening January 25 at the Brick Hotel Denton. R G Busse branch manager Wilmington Delaware Bur roughs Adding Machine Company spoke on a new Bookkeeping Proof system just released this month and installed in 13 banks nationwide. The plan has drawn strong enthusiasm wherever presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Talbot
Kent Counties
Brick
Denton
R. G. Busse
Wilmington
Del
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Busse
Kalamazoo
Mich
Rutgers University
School of Business Administration
Methodists Unite For Missionary Rally in Easton
The Eas ton District invites Methodist members to a district wide Missionary Rally at St. Mark's Church on Sunday February 31 at 2 30 pm to introduce Rev and Mrs Robert S Gilchrist soon to sail to India as missionaries with support from the Peninsula Conference for the churchs work in five counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
St. Mark’s Church
Ebeneezer
Robert S. Gilchrist
India
Methodist Church
Peninsula
Dentonia Theatre Installs CinemaScope
The Dentonia Theatre has installed a new CinemaScope screen and promises future upgrades as other equipment becomes ready. Manager Samuel Mellits says patrons can enjoy features on the new screen now and that bigger pictures will be shown when available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentonia Theatre
Samuel Mellits
Denton
Temple Lodge Installs New Worshipful Master
Dr John KE French minister at First Methodist Church Denton was installed as Worshipful Master by Temple Lodge No 128 AF&AM Denton with sixteen Past Masters assisting Installing Marshal Dr Alton G Billmeier Other officers installed Theodore E Manlove Albert Rinner Wm A Kegan George W Beck Jr Charles Sharp Walter B Palmer Sr Emory L Walston Tyler The new officers welcomed by visitors from the Shore including Delaware and a collation followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John KE. French
First Methodist Church
Denton
Temple Lodge
No. 128
Af&am
Alton G. Billmeier
Theodore E. Manlove
Albert Rinner
Wm. A. Kegan
George W. Beck, Jr
Rabbi Lubinsky Takes Charge at Temple B N A I Israel
Rabbi Bernard Lubinsky has arrived in Easton to lead Temple B N A I Israel, serving the upper Eastern Shore. He studied at Columbia University University of Pittsburgh and Yeshiva University earning BA and religious education degrees and holds a New York teaching license. Previously, he led Congregation Beth Israel in Washington Heights and Congregation Ohev Sholom in Tarentum Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Lubinsky
Easton
Temple
B’nai Israel
Lubinsky
Columbia University
New York
University of Pittsburgh
Yeshiva University
Teacher Institute
Jewish Education Committee
Rabbi Lubinsky
Rabbinical Alliance of America
Yeshiva
Congregation Beth Israel of
Washington Heights
Congregation
Ohev Sholom
Tarentum
Pennsylvania
The Cat And The Canary Coming To Easton Stage
Casting nears completion for The Cat and the Canary a comedy chiller by the Easton Players. The February 4 and 5 performance at the old Easton High School blends eerie elements with humor. a Broadway hit featuring voodoo corpses clutching hands secret panels and witty lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton Players
Easton
Players
Peninsula Girl Scouts Elect New Council President
Ogden Driggs of Oxford was elected president of the Peninsula Girl Scout Council Inc of Delaware and Maryland at the annual meeting in Milford Delaware. The event followed a dinner for about 175. Mrs K T Everngam of Denton retired as president and presided, reporting on the Cincinnati National Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden Driggs
Oxford
Peninsula Girl Scout Council, Inc
Delaware
Maryland
Milford
Del
Driggs
K. T. Everngam
Denton
Cincinnati
Robert Grime
Seaford
Ogden
Peoples Bank Holds Stockholders' Meeting Denton Maryland 1953
The fifty sixth annual stockholders meeting of The Peoples Bank of Denton Maryland was held at the Denton Community House on Tuesday January 26. A luncheon was served by club members then Harry St Nuttle the banks president presented directors officers and employees to the stockholders. He gave a report on the banks financial accomplishments for 1953 and expressed director appreciation and confidence in the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Bank of
Denton
Maryland
Denton Community House
Harry St. Nuttle
Girl Scout Neighborhood Association Met Jan 25 Denton
The Girl Scout Neighborhood Association of Denton met at Mrs. James K. Cooper's home on Monday night January 25 with hostesses Mrs. James Hill Mrs. Walter Kerslake Mrs. William Orme Mrs. O. E. Roberts and Mrs. Floyd Aden. Chairman Mrs. William Kegan presided and a nominating committee was formed to present officers at the March meeting. National Girl Scout Week was announced to move to March including March 12, aligning with the troop’s founding date. Mrs. Richard Garey spoke on council work and troop projects for Brownies and Girl Scouts, followed by a discussion and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout Neighborhood Association of
Denton
James K. Cooper
James Hill
Walter Kerslake
William Orme
O. E. Roberts
Floyd Aden
William Kegan
Richard Garey
Caroline County
Garey
Brownie
Dr Brown to speaker at Community Club event
Dr. Ford K. Brown senior tutor at St. John's College Annapolis Md will speak Friday Feb 5 on The Great Books All club members urged to attend. invitation to Library guests. Mrs E Alan Armstrong Library Committee chair arranged program. hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford K. Brown
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Brown
E. Alan Armstrong
Dorothy Miller
J. Virgil Moore
Sam Mellits
Lannace Moore
Douglas Fleetwood
T. Conover Crouse
Denton PTA Hears Program On Proper Lighting
The Denton Parent-Teachers Association will meet Monday evening February 1 in Caroline High School Auditorium. Teachers report at 7:30 p.m. General session at 8 p.m. Miss Julia H. Wilson presents a program on proper lighting. Light refreshments are served. All parents invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Parent-Teachers Association
Caroline High School
Julia H. Wilson
Denton Unit of Junior Auxiliary Met Recently
The January meeting of the Denton Unit, Junior Auxiliary of the Memorial Hospital in Easton, was held at the home of Mrs. J Owen Knotts with co hosts Mrs. K T Everngam Mrs J Lester Everngam and Mrs William Dempsey assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Junior Auxiliary Met
Memorial Hospital, Easton
J. Owen Knotts
K. T. Everngam
J. Lester Everngam
William Dempsey
Del-Mar-Va Auxiliary Meeting at Holloway Terrace
An executive meeting of the Del-Mar-Va Firemen’s Auxiliary is set for Holloway Terrace Del Sunday Jan 31 at 2 pm. Mrs Louise Singer of Denton serves as president of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del-Mar-Va
Holloway Terrace
The
Poultry Association Dinner Hears Report On Conditions
About 150 broiler growers hatchery producers dressing plant representatives and hatcherymen of Caroline County heard reports of poultry conditions at the Caroline County Poultry Association banquet in Immanuel Lutheran Church Preston. Fred D. Puncke presided as master of ceremonies. FT. Hl. Rieck spoke on objectives and urged strong local, state, and national groups. Fernest Matthews outlined state activities and noted repeal of the per head poultry tax saving poultrymen about $8,000 yearly. H. P. Klahold described NEPPCO activities and publicity to urge housewives to buy chicken. J. A. Yutzi discussed the Georgetown festival plans to promote Delmarva poultry and potential direct telephone auction links. Frank Gordy outlined the Delaware Poultry Improvement Association program. Continued on page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Caroline County Poultry Association
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Preston
Fred D. Puncke
Federalsburg
H. P. Klahold
Maryland Poultry Council
Northeast Poultry Association
Neppco
J. A. Yutzi
Georgetown
Del
Poultry Council Exchange
Delmarva
James Winchester
Poultry Exchange
Frank Gordy
Newark
Delaware Poultry Improvement Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lions
Weather Data
Benton
Baltimore Symphony
Tri-County
Methodists Unite For Missionary Rally
John E. French
Temple B’nai Israel
Peninsula Girl Scouts
Peoples Bank Holds Stockholders’ Meeting
Harry H. Nuttle
Girl Scout Neighborhood Association
Dr. Brown
Denton Pta
Poultry Association
Goldsboro Community Minstrel
Irvin Smith
Kindleberger
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