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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1958
Page
5
Legion defeated Rotary 7 to 5 on June 30, Lions beat Legion Auxiliary 9 to 0 on July 1, highlighting local youth baseball action and standings among teams.
Auto racing slated a 250 mile Grand National Convertible Sweepstakes at Raleigh North Carolina Speedway on July 4 with a $19,000 purse. Qualifying record belongs to Frankie Schneider in a 1967 Chevrolet at 83.37 mph. Modified and Sportsman stock car events run Friday nights at Georgetown Delaware and Sunday nights at Wilmington Delaware speedways.
The Denton Firemen's League played two games with Marvydel losing 4-2 in six innings and Ridgely defeating Denton 7-1.
Milford driver Jim Hayes won at Georgetown Speedway in Car 3A breaking the Smith Walker streak. He seized the lead from a 15th starting berth on lap six after a first turn tangle involving Johnny Wright and Bob Maddox. A late spin in an infield mud puddle and a restart kept Hayes ahead as 2200 spectators watched Danny Fleenor’s Thunderbird Thrill Show add to a torrid night.
Maryland farmers vote 81.6 percent in favor of marketing quotas for 1959 wheat, with 166 Maryland voters participating and 57 for quotas in Caroline. National referendum totals 83.7 percent in favor, 16.3 percent opposed from 198,210 votes across 38 states. Quotas affect price support eligibility and levy penalties. insurance certificates required under Maryland statutes. fireworks act note on reduced burn incidents.
NASCAR sanctioned stock car events light up Delmar Raceway on Saturday night July 5 at 8 30. Qualifying for the 100 mile Modified and Sportsman events at Trenton Speedway on July 27 will be decided in the Delmar 25 lap feature as the first from each class earns a Trenton berth. Local stars Johnny Martin Horace Williams Russ Warrington and J R Jones race out of Salisbury against out of state rivals including Glenn Guntrie Ed Lindsey Pee Wee Pobletts Carl Henderson Reds Eagle Ray Cable and Gene Lovelace for the top qualifying spots. The schedule runs every Saturday through summer making Delmar the eastern shore NASCAR sanctioned oval and fastest 1 4 mile surface on Delmarva.
Ridge ly marks completion of its modern telephone system and switches to Mercury 4 on Monday morning July 7 at 7 o clock. The change links Ridgely to nationwide dialing enabling distant offices to call directly. All Ridgely numbers will change and a new directory has been mailed to users in Ridgely Greensboro and Hillsboro along with a note explaining the new method. Growth is shown by telephones rising from 132 to 485 since installation.
A terse remark hints at the moment when money or cash flow enters a situation. It underscores a pivotal point where financial considerations shape decisions and outcomes beyond initial expectations. The phrase suggests practical consequences rather than theory.
Mrs Catherine Loope and daugh ter of Courtland NY spent at Tharp home. Several guests including Capt Norman Connell and family, Mrs Charles Wails and sons from near Dover. Linda Connell remaining two weeks. Wedding reception for Rev Fred Arndt attended at Templeville Church House. Various callers and visits to Del and MD towns including Elsmere Dover Woodlawn Beach Kenton and Chestertown with families Tharp Clark Montague Pippin and Turner listed.
Public notice states that all fireworks are forbidden in Maryland unless the State Insurance Commissioner approves a permit. The ban covers firecrackers rockets sparklers Roman candles torpedoes and other explosives with exceptions only for approved displays. Violators face up to 50 dollars fine for possession or discharge and up to 200 dollars for each offense when selling fireworks. Permits for special displays are issued by the state insurance commissioner.
A terse exchange between neighbors notes a boy’s injury after a brick hit during a dispute. The line implies a neighborly quarrel with implied violence and shared blame.
Under a Maryland Circuit Court decree a public auction will be held at Dave's Market Denton on the premises starting at 1 p.m. E. D. T. Rain or shine. The sale includes meat cases cash registers coolers safes and a large assortment of groceries and store fixtures. A complete list is available from the Trustee prior to sale. Wm. E. Andrew, Auctioneer.
Notice highlights the assignee's sale of other personally located items at the same premises and to be sold immediately after the main sale, as indicated by the accompanying advertisement.
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