Denton Couples Announce Marital Union in 1948
Mr and Mrs John W Altfather of Denton announce the marriage of their daughter Cathrine Altfather to Mr James N Trice of Denton on January 28 1948 The ceremony was conducted by Rev Preston W Spence Jr at Atonement Methodist Church Claymont Delaware Attendants included groom’s brother F Winfield Trice and bride’s sister Idamae Altfather from Wilmington Others hosted and attended social visits and family gatherings in Camden Milford Aberdeen Baltimore Burbank Pecos El Paso Downie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Altfather
Denton
Catherine Altfather
James N. Trice
Preston W. Spence Jr
Atonement Methodist Church
Claymont
Delaware
F. Winfield Trice
Wilmington
Idamae Allfather
Cooper C. Chew
Camden
N. J
Summers Carroll
Frank Doerr
Lloyd Carter
Milford
Edith Depew
Harold Depew
Burbank
California
Denton Couple Wed At First Methodist Church Parsonage
Mrs Elizabeth Darling and Mr Wm J Irwin, both of Denton, wed at the parsonage of First Methodist Church with Rev John E French officiating on Saturday afternoon January 17. The bride wore a blue suit with corsage, attended by Mrs Gehring as matron of honor and her son William Darling as best man. After the ceremony the couple left for Florida for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Darling
Wm. J. Irwin
Denton
First Methodist Church
John E. French
Electric construction planned for Delmarva Peninsula
Authorization for a 12.3159 million dollar Delmarva expansion by Delaware Power & Light Eastern Shore Public Service Company and Public Service Company of Virginia announced by Mr. Lewis Payne. Plans include 30000 KW unit at Vienna MD plus two 15000 KW units, with work extending into 1949 to expand generating capacity and distribution lines across the peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Power & Light Company
Eastern Shore Public Service Company
Maryland
Eastern Shore
Public Service Company of
Virginia
Lewis Payne
Delmarva Peninsula
Delmarva
Peninsula
Payne
Vienna
Nichols in Hospital with Frozen Feet
World War II veteran Arthur Nichols of American Corners lies in Easton Hospital with severe frozen feet and legs after exposure on January 18. He reportedly tried to thaw his feet by a fire, turning feet black and swollen. initial amputation fears gave way to cautious improvement after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Nichols
American Corners
Easton Hospital
Nichols
First Teaching Declared Best By Maryland Educator
Dr. R Floyd Cromwell of Maryland State Department of Education told Caroline county parents and teachers in Denton that the best teaching occurs in first grade while college instruction lags. He urged early selection of talented ninth graders, suggested cheaper teachers colleges, and cautioned against working through college. He noted colleges favor activity over lectures and outlined job changes for women and educational aims through 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Floyd Cromwell
Maryland State Department of Education
Caroline County
Denton
Cromwell
Sportsman's Outdoor Life Show in Baltimore Feb 6 15
The annual Sportsman's Outdoor Life Show produced by the League of Maryland Sportsmen will be staged at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore from Friday, featuring the Marshy Hope Fish and Game Protective Association as an affiliate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Maryland Sportsmen
Marshy Hope Fish and Game Protective Association
Fifth Regiment Armory
Baltimore
Outdoor Life Show Tracks February Exhibition Theme
February 6 through February 15 features an outdoor life show attracting sportsmen and travelers. Exhibits include boats trailers conservation and related outdoor life interests, promising outstanding appeal to readers.
W. S. C. S. Holds Monthly Meeting at Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church met January 26 with Mrs. Jay Kitchen taking over as newly elected president. Committees outlined plans for a year of activities, and an increased budget was unanimously approved. The program highlighted responsibilities and privileges of service branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service of
First Methodist Church
Jay Kitchen
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J. H. Emerson
Wallace Keys
Aberdeen
Carville Fleetwood
John Barwick
Market Street
Jessye Parrott
Florence Hall
Virginia Binnix
Alltimore
Geoffrey Newsome
Middletown
Del
Clyde Bell
Irwin-Darling
NEW Theatre
Greensboro
THE
Weaver Bros
Elvia Roy Acuff
Grand Ole Opry
Henry Fonda
Frank James
Web
Thurs
Edgar Berg
Dinah Shore
Breyers
Breyer
Townsend
Poole’s Men’s Store
Federalsburg, Maryland
Arti
Dentonia Theatre
Dian
Eer
the West
Dusange
Buckaroo
Powder
River Ml
Forrest Taylor
Paul Campo
Cass County Boys Org
Ty Norse
Dyathe Oe
Colbert Clark
Columbia Picture
Pos
Robert Scott
Adrian Booth
Robert Armstrong
Harry Shannon
George Mar
A Republic Picture
Buster Crabge
Willand - Wright - Donley
Ose Wobart
Charles Smith
Lewis Russell
Adran
Frank Faylem
Samuel Goldwyn
Kaye Vincinta
Mayo of
Walton Miter
Boris Karloff Fay Bainter
Ann Rutherford
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