Tawes backs survey for Shore Canal from Snow Hill to Chincoteague Bay
Governor Tawes promised full aid for a feasibility survey of a 6 mile canal linking the Pocomoke River to the Ocean City area. Army engineers agreed to study, with state and federal funding sharing costs. Officials dispute earlier cost forecasts and bridge needs, citing a railroad line abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawes
Snow Hill
Chincoteague Bay
Lloyd L. Simpkins
Army
Pocomoke River
Ocean City
Chesapeake Bay
United States Corps of Imagineers
Worcester County
Chincoeague
Baltimore
Washington
Army Engineers
Maryland
Representative Johnson
Greensboro Celebrates Ath In Interesting Way
July Fourth festivities in Greensboro organized by the Lions Club and the Volunteer Fire Company included games for children and a Lions Club versus Greensboro Girls softball match won by the Lions 18 to 12. The evening parade awarded prizes totaling 141 dollars to participants and showcased unique floats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Lions Club
Volunteer Fire Company of
Louis Antal, Jr
Henderson
Messrs
Carlton Porter
Edward Derrickson
Denton
Frank Asilton
Lions Club and Fire Company
Lions
North Caroline High School
VFW
James K Cooper Becomes Rotary Denton President
James K Cooper was installed as president of the Rotary Club of Denton at a Brick Hotel meeting last Tuesday night. Officers include K Thomas Everngain as vice president and Samuel Johnson as secretary treasurer. Retiring president Jim Chaffinen received a past president pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Cooper
Rotary Club of
Denton
Brick Hotel
K. Thomas Everngain
Samuel Johnson
Jim Chaffinen
Everngain
Cooper
Safe Vacation Advice From Extension Specialist
A University of Maryland extension home management specialist urges safe vacation habits. The guidance covers car checks, cautious driving on unfamiliar roads, proper parking, safe braking, and cautious passing. Home safety warns against falls, electrical switches, and tool use. Water safety and sun protection are emphasized to ensure a pleasant, accident-free vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Reitz
Extension Home
University of Maryland
State Trooper Activity For Last Weekend
The State Police report a weekend with no deaths and multiple incidents. Between July 1 and July 5, 168 patrol hours logged, 37 motor vehicle arrests, 173 warnings, 4045 patrol miles, 28 criminal investigation hours, four criminal arrests, 17 hours special assignment, 3 property damage accidents, and one personal injury accident. Transfers noted include Franklin Noble Wilson and Charles Mitchell Griffith moving from Rockville to Denton and Greensboro respectively.
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Wicks
Bethlehem
Rose
Sonny
Denton
James Franklin Wray
Florida
Daniel Tapley
Anthony John Jureeka
Easton
Franklin Noble Wilson
Federalsburg
St. Michaels
Rockville
Charles Mitchell Griffith
Greensboro
Police Association to sponsor tenth stock car race for Camp Barnes
The Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police will sponsor a stock car race at Harrington Fair Grounds on August 13 1960 with a rain date of August 16 to raise funds for Camp Barnes. Last year 45 cars from the East competed for cash awards and trophies. Proceeds fund two week camps for over 500 boys and now 100 girls. admission is 1.50 for adults and 1.00 for children, with reserved seats extra at 50 cents. Tickets available from State Police or town officers.
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Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police
Camp Barnes
Delaware
Harrington Fair Grounds
Route 13
Harrington
Del
United States
Dover
Bridgeville
Georgetown
State's Attorney Reports Cases Disposed Of
The Caroline County courts cleared the docket last week before vacation. Judge J DeWeese Carter sentenced Carroll Richard McGinnis to two years suspended in the Maryland State Reformatory for breaking and entering the Ragged Robin Filling Station on December 24 1958. Moe Ginnis already serving five years sought a prompt trial. Two others in the crime were previously convicted. On June 29 probation was continued on Joe Louis Bolden with conditions after grand larceny charges. Charles Eugene Wink probation for a 1956 Denton burglary was discontinued. Bench warrants issued for probation violations. In Federalsburg Magistrate Court James Cannon got 30 days for petty larceny after default of fine. Lester Baynard fined $25 for disorderly conduct. In Denton Magistrate Court Richard Davis was fined $50 for reckless discharge of a firearm and Robert Sharp $20 for stop sign rotation. Ernest Carl Walker was found not guilty of petty larceny of automotive accessories.
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Criminal Courts
Caroline County
Circuit Court
J. DeWeese Carter
Carroll Richard McGinnis
Ingleside
Queen Anne’s County
Maryland
Joe Louis Bolden
Federalsburg
Bolden
Elrick
Carter
Charles Eugene Wink
Denton
James Cannon
Lester Baynard
W. A. S. Wright
Richard Davis
Robert Sharp
Ernest Carl Walker
Family Mealtimes: A Way to Bond and Grow
Mealtime unites the family and shapes a child’s eating habits. Jeanne Moehn of the University of Maryland notes emotional nourishment matters as much as nutrition. Parents should provide child sized seating and patient guidance to cultivate good table manners and openness to new foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne S. Moehn
University of Maryland
Washamatic opens self service laundry in Denton
The Washamatic Coin Operated Self Service Laundry will open Saturday July 9 at 4th and Franklin Streets in the Carville Fleetwood Showroom. Open 24 hours a day with attendants 9 am to 6 pm on opening day. patrons invited to wash free.
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Denton
4Th
Franklin Streets
Carville Fleetwood
Caroline County
Blackstone
Big Hammond
Jeffcott
Carville Fleetwood, Inc
Washamatic
Denton Planning Commission
Clarence J Meiss Named Allstate Representative in Denton
Clarence J Meiss, 34, named local sales service safety representative for Allstate in the Denton area by Allstate Insurance Companies at Baltimore. He will remain in his educational role as guidance counselor at North Carolina High School while serving Denton communities. Meiss will also be Denton representative of the Allstate Safety Crusade, a million dollar a year accident prevention program, with films and leaflets for civic, service, fraternal, church and corporate groups.
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Clarence J. Meiss
Denton
Allstate Insurance Companies
Baltimore
Odell Deiterich
Meiss
Randolph Street
Caroline County Board of Education
North Caroline High School
Dieterich
Allstate
Deiterich
Allstate Safety Crusade
Sears-owned
Caroline County Garden Club Holds Final Summer Meeting
The Caroline County Garden Club met June 30 at Shor-N-Dale, home of Mrs. Bradford Stetson, with twenty members. Reports highlighted Mrs. Robert Holt’s outstanding work, including awards at the University of Delaware Flower Show and judging duties. Members noted gardening efforts at Maryland State Hospital Cambridge and landscaping for Federalsburg’s County Trust Company.
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Caroline County Garden Club
Holt
National Council
Our Garden Club
County Trust Company of Maryland
Federalsburg
James Wise
Donald Jefferson
Edwin Unger
Gilbert Banning
A. T. Blades
FE. J. Harris
Bradford Stetson
W. Carman Leggett
Maryland State Hospital
Cambridge
Irvin Brumbaugh
Charles W. Kespert
Greensboro
National Arboretum
Washington
Fern Valley
Reyne, Dukes
Girl Scout Camp Todd opens 1966 season near Denton
At Camp Todd near Denton Maryland, 78 Girl Scouts begin a two week session featuring hiking outdoor cooking swimming and life saving. Miss Katharyn Harmon leads a nature unit. A July 4 flag ceremony celebrated the 50 star flag with the theme America the melting pot of the world and an International Dinner. The holiday campfire program closed the celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Todd
Denton
Katharyn Harmon
Salisbury
Americea
Dr Paul Nystrom Leads Maryland Farm Safety Council
Dr Paul E Nystrom director of the University of Maryland Extension Service chairs the newly formed Maryland Farm and Home Safety Council created to coordinate rural safety programs. The council forms from the old committee and will meet more often to emphasize various safety aspects year round. Maryland observes National Farm Safety Week July 24 to 30 with the slogan Enjoy Farm Life Practice Safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Nystrom
University of Maryland Extension Service
Maryland Farm and Home Safety Council
Maryland Farm Safety Committee
University of Maryland
Maryland
Eisenhower
Nystrom
Outdoor Eating Tips From University Of Maryland
Judith Pheil, Extension nutrition specialist, urges clean attractive picnic spots and well planned menus for nutritious meals. Avoid spoilage prone foods like ham fish egg salad and potato salad to prevent foodborne illness. poor site conditions and insects ruin picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Pheil
University of Maryland
Buddy Spiering Wins Feature At Greensboro
Buddy Spiering driving No 6 won the 50 lap micro-midget feature at Choptank Speedway Greensboro on July 4 starting seventh in a field of 12. He moved to fourth by the 40th lap and then, on the far turn, surged outside to take first place and win decisively. Frosty Dixon in car 77 finished second Melvin Shulties in car 7 took third Henry Hardin in car 2 was fourth. The entire racing program was exciting and hotly contested.
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Choptank Speedway
Greensboro
Buddy Spiering
Frosty Dixon
Melvin Shulties
Henry Hardin
Worship Services Change At Burrsville Churches
Wesley and Union Methodist congregations unite summer worships with an 11 o clock service at Wesley Church in July and at Union Church in August. The Burrsville Methodist Charge Pastor Don Hurst invites questions and support from members of any church in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Union Methodist
Wesley Church
Union Church
Burrsville
Marydel Woman Dies Mowing Lawn at 63
Mrs. Cora Kotmair, 63, of Marydel, suffered a heart attack while mowing grass in her yard Monday and was pronounced dead on arrival at Ixent General Hospital, Dover. Frank C. Kotmair found his wife on the ground. she had no prior heart trouble. Funeral services were held from McCully Funeral Home in Baltimore.
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Cora Kotmair
Marydel
Ixent General Hospital
Dover
Hardy
Frank C. Kotmair
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Sutton
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Anita Thornton
Herman Hignutt, Jr
Hickman
Hignutt
Reliance
James Lewis Weiland
Chevrolet
John Wesley Howeth, Sr
Weiland
Ford
Clayton van Sant Wicks, Jr
Chrysler
Robert Frederick Walls
U. S. Army
Harry W. E. Holden
R. L. Holden
2Nd Armored Division
41St Infantry
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Fort Jackson
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Centreville High School
Delaware Assn. of Chiefs of Police
B. Stetson
Paul Nystrom
New Farm Safety Group
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