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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1958

Page

4

American Legion urges GI life insurance conversions Maryland veterans urged to convert term policies to permanent coverage

The Maryland American Legion advises World War II veterans to convert term G I life policies to permanent plans to avoid high renewals and potential loss of coverage as they age. Service officer Charles Michael cites WW I veterans who faced soaring renewal costs after 62, risking lapses. Information available at Legion offices in Baltimore. The piece also notes the Legion’s national telecast Four Chaplains Day and local club activities and visits.

Maryland American Legion Maryland Charles Michael American Legion Michael Veterans Administration War Memorial Baltimore God American Broadcasting Company Walter O’keefe Paris France Legion U. S. Army

Local Notes From Ridgely and Surrounding Areas

Wayne Shufelt of Washington D C spent two days at home with Rev and Mrs Vin ton D Shufelt. Lula Fearins of Federalsburg visited the Shufelt family during a retreat. Sgt and Mrs David Lambert and two daughters moved from Dover Air Base to Ridgely, occupying the Wm Temple house on First Avenue. Mrs Fred Friedel is ill. Effie Everett visited Louis Colman family at Sadlersville. she is Colman’s grandmother. Mrs Anderson Redden visited her son Jack Redden in Harrington. Sandra F Slaughter weekended at Houston Del with Richard Yost. Mr and Mrs B M Wilkinson celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. Harman Eaton and Bascome Eaton visited Leonard Dean. Ridgely Homemakers Club held first meeting of the year at Mrs Carlyle Bennington’s home. 150 members answered roll call on Safety Slogan For The Home. Mrs Albert W Saulsbury Sr named transportation chairman with Mrs J Boone Riasno.

Harry Holsinger Stanley Coffin J. Barrell Richard Blackburn Clarence Ringgold Clark Woodward Henry Lister Margaret Swing Albert W. Saulsbury Ernest Buckle Harry Swann Roland Cherry William E. Lynch W. E. Denise Hialeah Florida Wallace Magnolia Howard Babb Dover James Shively Frank Depew Denton J. A. Mitchell Edna Detwiler Charles King Baltimore Jane Ringgold John Murphy Town Leonard Dean Vola Smith Central Avenue Third Avenue Ridgely Ridgely High School Gene Stedman James Herry Milwaukee Wis Atlantic City Harry Stedman Rose Morris Marvin Morris Frank Adams Hobbs Harvey Porter Harrington Fred Friedel Paul Bostic Ingleside Wayne Shufelt Washington, D. C Vinton D. Shufelt Lula Fearins Federalsburg Shufelt Buck Hill Falls David Lambert Dover Air Base Wm. T. Temple First Avenue West Temple Effie Everett Louis Colman Sadlersville Everett Colman Anderson Redden Jack Redden Sandra F. Slaughter

Golden wedding anniversary celebrated in Hobbs

Friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Adams last week for their golden wedding anniversary. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Liden Adams and others from Millersville Pitman New York and Virginia. Local residents reported convalescence and community visits.

WSCS T. H. Towers Paul Maloney Manning Merriken Frank E. Adams Robert Neighbors Centreville Willard Neighbors Bobby Chestertown L. Hopkins Thomas Tommy Lee Baltimore J. A. Willoughby Joe Willoughby Burrsville Wm. Collins Sharon Federalsburg Roland Towers Debbie Kee J. F. Lister Lee Covey Ridgely Billy Towers Carlton Seward Nelson Bishop Greensboro Elmer Butler Memorial Hospital Easton Ed. Maloney Elsie Woodward Paul Willoughby

Marydel WSCS Workshop attendees noted at Church Hill

Marydel correspondent Mrs H R Butts and Templeville participants Mrs Elizabeth Covell Mrs Thelma Heather Mrs Myrtle Harman and Mrs Ira Knotts attended the WSCS Workshop at Church Hill on Wednesday. On Friday evening Jan 24 the event continued with local involvement.

Elizabeth Covell Thelma Heather Myrtle Harman Ira Knotts Templeville WSCS Church Hill

Civic Club of Marydel Holds Meeting and Social

The Civic Club of Marydel met at Mrs Ila Knotts home with 17 members present. Business plans were set and committees appointed. Entertainment featured winter vacation spot movies followed by refreshments and a social hour.

Civic Club of Marydel Ila Knotts Templeville Agnes Meredith Lee Harman Herbert Butts Carolyn Sutton Dick Murray Philadelphia Helene Erhart Dover Jean Leslie

American Legion Post Fetes Post Commanders Dinner

Caroline Post No 29 held a Post Commanders dinner at the Legion Home near Denton. Local Commander Mack C Price read a complete list of post commanders from inception to last year’s past commander Geo Wise Jr. Northeast District Commander Bob Wormley spoke briefly and Ladies Auxiliary Commander Mrs Robert Mueller auctioned three cakes for the March of Dimes.

Caroline American Legion Legion Home Denton Mack C. Price Legion Calvert C. Merriken Geo. F. Wise Bob Wormley Robert Mueller

Trade in Denton Promises Benefit for Locals

A Denton promotion pledges rewards for residents who participate in a trade initiative. The program highlights benefits for individuals and the wider community, urging local engagement and suggesting added value for households and businesses.

Denton

Education Is the Greatest Promoter of Business

A concise claim asserts that education ranks as the most powerful driver of commerce, surpassing all other forces in fostering growth and opportunity. The statement emphasizes the link between schooling, skill development, and economic advancement across sectors.

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