County Tax Rate Stable At $1.50 Per 100
Caroline County Commissioners maintain the current year tax rate at $1.50 per $100 of assessed valuation, same as 1953. The county budget for the coming fiscal year is set at $509,724.42 with a taxable base of $26,384,453, up $847,919 from the prior year. The State Tax Rate is listed as 0.0567 per $100, down $0.0037 from 1953, with detailed 1954-55 levies showing salaries, expenses, and offices for county and court officials.
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Caroline County
Board of Con
Ed., Inc
Atty Co. Com
Welf
Court House
Ins
Caroline primary results show Democrats elected slate
The Democratic primary yielded Edw. Turner for Congress and George P. Mahoney for Governor in Caroline County with a slate including Tawes Dorsey Redden West Orme Eveland, and others. Republicans McKeldin and Miller won big in Caroline. Byrd’s nomination hinged on official canvass in doubtful counties. See unofficial Democratic figures on Page 3.
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Congress
Edw. Turner
Queen Anne’s County
George P. Mahoney
J. Millard Tawes
Somerset County
Philip H. Dorsey, Jr
St. Mary’s County
D. Ralph Horsey
J. Redden
William E. Andrews
House of Delegates
Harry Hughes
Orland B. Blades
William S. Orme
Register of Wills
Carlton V. West
John W. Eveland
John S. LeGates
Edward, D. Sparks
James A. Wise
T. R. McKeldin
Edward T. Miller
Caroline
Byrd
Caroline County Bank Elects New Director
K Thomas Everngam of Denton was elected to the board of the Caroline County Bank of Greensboro replacing G Linden Duffey who was killed in an automobile accident. Bank officers include W J Murphy president Arthur W Brumbaugh vice president Mildred M Ginn executive vice president and William Bailey cashier. Other directors are J Tyson Heather R H Stafford Russell H Wright Jesse W Porter and Charles Bilbrough all of Greensboro Dover Burrsville and Goldsboro.
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K. Thomas Everngam
Denton
Caroline County Bank of Greensboro
Everngam
G. Linden Duffey
W. J. Murphy
Goldsboro
Arthur W. Brumbaugh
Greensboro
Mildred M. Ginn
William Bailey
J. Tyson Heather
Dover
R. H. Stafford
Burrsville
Russell H. Wright
Jesse W. Porter
Charles Bilbrough
Storm causes heavy damage in Greensboro area last Saturday
A severe electrical and wind storm last Saturday evening damaged Greensboro area property. Large tree limbs and TV antennas were knocked down, an oak fallen on a truck near J R Kellys and Shor TV, St Pauls Church steeple struck by lightning, a cedar blown behind Pilgrim Holiness Church, and the Greensboro Fire Co Hot Dog stand demolished. Power outages lasted about two hours with repair crews working Sunday.
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Greensboro
J. R. Kelly’s
Shor TV
Robert Schrieber
St. Paul’s Methodist
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Greensboro Fire Co
Dr Billmeier Begins Rotary Presidency in Denton
Dr. Alton G. Billmeier took over as president of the Rotary Club of Denton at the Brick Hotel last Tuesday evening. Outgoing president Rev. W. Downes Jr received thanks and a gift. Billmeier announced committees covering club service attendance classifications membership bulletin and many service areas with directors and officers named.
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Alton G. Billmeier
Rotary Club of
Denton
Brick Hotel
Rebt. W. Downes, Jr
Billmeier
Robert W. Downes, Jr
Alfred W. Reddish
John W. Haycock
J. Frank Lane
K. T. Everngam
E. T. Orme
Edward H. Covell
Fred Asilton
H. H. Nuttle
William Engerman
H. R. Hughes
James K. Cooper
Rotary
John W. Logan
Joseph Harrington
Thomas J. Turkington
Cc. V. Moore
Walter B. Palmer
T. C. Fleetwood
E. W. Nuttle
B. H. Nuttle
Richard Blackburn
G. W. Clendaniel
Nils O. Isachsen
W. Stewart Fitzgerald
Herman Keen
J. R. Chaffinch, Jr
John E. French
G. M. Pine
Maryland Girls Named Delegates To Girls Nation
Peggy Van Dyke of Denton among Caroline County delegates at Girls State Annapolis won second in talent show with piano. Ei leen Marlow of Towson won talent show. Delegates to Girls Nation in Washington include Janet Klingensmith governor and Jeanette Hosphof of Towson. Alternates are Peggy Van Dyke and Kay Kelly. Ninety four girls and ten counselors attended. An inaugural ball was held Friday with Boys State attendees.
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Peggy van Dyke
Denton
Caroline County
Annapolis
Eileen Marlow
Towson
Maryland
Washington
Janet Klingensmith
Girls’ State
Jeanette Hosphof
Kay Kelly
Sadlersville
State
Greensboro Woman Wins Third Prize In Contest
Mrs. Anne Barczewski of Newark won third prize in the Sev enth Annual Delmarva Chicken Festival senior division for her Delawine Broiled Chicken recipe. Judges praised the dish after a long tasting period and noted its display with white grapes, apple jelly and white wine.
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Anne M. Barczewski
Newark
Steven Barczewski
Denton Club Plans Fall Style Show At Denton Aug 11
The Denton Community Club hosts a 1 p m luncheon and fall style show in the Caroline High School auditorium Denton with Richardson Style Shop from Cambridge showcasing fall fashions Mothers may select children’s clothing from Clark Shop Denton. Mrs George Lowe is general chair man.
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Caroline High School
Denton
Denton Community Club
Richardson Style Shop
Cambridge
Clark Shop
George Lowe
Theodore Manlove
T. Carville Fleetwood
Douglas Fleetwood
E. Edward Carney
Kennard Holden
Chauncey Downs
Austin R. Murphy
Fred Covey
Wayne A. Cawley
H. H. Nuttle
William F. Wolf
T. C. Long
G. D. Crouse
E. T. Everagam
Community Club
James A. Wise
C. C. Merriken
E. T. Orme
Jay Kitchen
Maryland Declares Week of Maryland Land Week
Governor Theodore R. McKeldin proclaims August 1 to 7 as Maryland Land Week in Annapolis. The ceremony saw Charles P. Ellington, secretary of the Maryland Land Week Committee, present. he is assistant extension soil conservationist at the University of Maryland. The proclamation praises land as America’s strength and notes Maryland’s fertile land and conservation districts.
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Theodore R. McKeldin
Annapolis
Charles P. Ellington
Maryland Land Week Committee
Ellington
University of Maryland
Gov. McKeldin
America
Maryland
Three Car Collision Near Andersontown Sunday
A Sunday morning three car crash at the Routes 404 16 intersection near Andersontown caused about 255 dollars in damage. Agnes M. Novotny of Baltimore halted on 404 preparing to turn left onto 16, Alexander G. Allan of Baltimore passing on the left hit a truck owned by Floyd Breeding of Federalsburg parked off the highway. Allan faces speeding charges while Novotny is charged with failing to give a hand signal.
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Andersontown
Agnes M. Novotny
Baltimore
Alexander G. Allan
Floyd Breeding
Federalsturg
Allan
Massive Federalsburg Forest Fire Burns 300 Acres
Firefighters from Federalsburg and five neighboring towns battled a woods fire that scorched between 300 and 350 acres along Nichols and Denton Roads. Strong NW winds, dry timber, and dense undergrowth hampered efforts for hours. One building owned by Harvey Coughenour burned, with hay inside. several structures were saved.
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Federalsburg
Nichols Road
Denton Road
Thomas McCrea
Hurlock
Preston
Bridgeville
Denton
Queen Anne Hillsboro
Faulkner
Harvey Coughenour
Study reveals Maryland highway needs and national crisis
Arthur O. Dietz of LT Financial Corp cites an American Association of State Highway Officials study showing Maryland requires about 652.035 million dollars to bring federal aid highways to adequate standards. Nationally, 64 percent of the system needs improvements, with total road funding urged to reach 11 billion dollars annually for a decade to relieve the highway crisis.
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Maryland
Arthur O. Dietz
S.lt. Financial Corporation
Dietz
American Association of State Highway Officials
United States
Man Stabbed in Denton Robbery Near High School
Louis Barclay of Earleville Cecil County Md reports three men robbed him near Lockerman High School last Friday night threatening with a knife. He suffered severe arm lacerations while resisting. Investigating officers were Sheriff William E Andrews Trooper Le E Myers and Officer Whitby.
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Louis Barclay
Earleville
Cecil County
Lockerman High School
Barclay
Wm. E. Andrews
E. C. Myers
Whitby
Legion Urges Flag Display Across City for July 4 5
The American Legion Caroline Post No 29 asks all businesses public buildings and homes with flags to display them on Sunday July 4 and Monday July 5.
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The
American Legion
Caroline Post No. 29
Greensboro Fourth of July Celebration Next Monday
The Greensboro Lions Club hosts the annual Fourth of July event on Monday July 5 featuring a Fishing Derby with prizes for largest smallest and most fish a Soap Box Derby near Four Corners egg and sack races tug of war near town center and a 7 30 p m Comic and Fancy Dress Parade with invites to all to join and enjoy the day
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Greensboro Lions Club
Four Corners
Greensboro
Oakhaven House of Antiques Opens July 2nd
Oakhaven House of Antiques at South 7th Street will open to the public Friday July 2 for a sale of early and rare antiques. Proprietor Mrs James E Harris has long pursued collecting unique pieces and has studied furniture, glassware, china, brass and silver while seeking further experience in antique dealing.
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Oakhaven House of
South 7Th SL
James IE. Harris
Celebration of Independence and Liberty in America
Fragmentary text recalls the Declaration of Independence and the flag. It urges Americans to defend freedoms and honor national heritage as the nation marks its birthday. The snippet mentions stars and stripes and pride in liberties for all time.
Town Reports Sizeable Water Gain After Repairs
Town reports indicate a major water gain after repairs to No 2 well on Carter Avenue. Frank Hignutt says a complete rebuild and 30 hp pump from Shannahan Artesian Well Co. boosts output to 310 gallons per minute while storage tanks stay near full by night. No 1 Gay Street well remains at 290 gpm.
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Frank Hignati
Carter Avenue
Shannahan Artesian Well Co
Hignutt
Gay Street
370 Will Die In Highway Accidents Over The Fourth
A prediction from the Association of Casualty and Surety Companies estimates 370 Americans will die in highway accidents during the July Fourth weekend. It breaks down fatalities by causes: speeding 123, alcohol 82, failure to stay right 37, failure to yield 26, drowsy driving 23, and miscellaneous 79.
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Association of Casualty and Surety Companies
State 4-H Club Week At College Park
About 25 Caroline County 4-Hers join some 1,200 Maryland youths at the University of Maryland August 2 7 for Five Glorious Days. Activities include homemaking agriculture classes for boys 12 14, demonstrations talks and crafts for girls, evening campfires worship services and trips to Washington. Registration closes July 23.
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College Park
Caroline County
University of Maryland
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Gertrude Gronbech
F. M. Rogers
County Extension Agents
County Extension Office
Assessing Officers Told Procedures Waste Time
Albert M. Ward executive secretary of the Maryland State Tax Commission told the ninth annual Maryland assessing officers school at College Park that colliding laws would make normal reassessment procedures a waste of time. He quoted Attorney General Edward D. E. Rollins and noted the General Assembly’s 1956 mandatory annual assessments begin July 1 1956, while county assessors work under three year cycles started Jan 1 1954 and ending Jan 1 1957. Ward warned the new law voids reassessments under the old system.
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School For
Maryland
College Park
Albert M. Ward
Maryland State Tax Commission
Edward D. E. Rollins
Ward
General Assembly
Piney Branch Road Relocation Begins in North South Route 313
Work started last Wednesday on the Piney Branch relocation of Route 313 from Denton to Goldsboro. The project reshapes about four miles, easing two sharp curves and a narrow bridge in a gully. The new roadbed veers right near Soil Service and will run about 15 feet from their warehouse before rejoining the existing roadway near Piney Church.
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Denton
Goldsboro
Piney Branch
Soil Service
Piney Church
Income Of Eastern Shore Rises 35.17 In Four Years
The income of Maryland’s Eastern Shore counties grew from 198 million dollars in 1949 to 268 million in 1952. Cecil County saw the biggest gain aided by Bainbridge Naval Training Center’s reactivation. Wicomico County led per capita income at 1386 dollars in 1952, while Caroline County rose from 16 million to 21 million and per capita income from 898 to 1158 dollars.
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Maryland
Cecil County
Bainbridge Naval Training Center
Wicomico County
Caroline County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mahoney
Turner
Caroline County Bank
Senate
Layman
Spapp
Irvin Brumbaugh
Kindleberger
Dr. Billmeier Takes
Weather Data
Legion
Oakhaven House of Antiques
Piney Branch Road
Eastern Shore
Tee
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