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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1953

Page

7

Miss Delmarva Turns Disc Jockey at WJWL Georgetown

Debby Savage of Berlin known as Queen Delmarva VI served as guest DJ on WJWL Georgetown for a week after the Delmarva Chicken Festival, weekdays 4:05 to 5:30 p m. Fans urged a Sunday show until she returns to the University of Maryland in the fall.

Delmarva Radio Staton Wjwl Georgetown Debby Savage Berlin Queen Delmarva VI WJWL University of Maryland Harrington

Stock Car Races Benefit Camp Barnes at Georgetown Speedway

More than 30 top stock cars from the Mid Atlantic are set to race on July 23 at Georgetown Speedway on Route 113. The Delaware Association Chiefs of Police sponsor the NASCAR sanctioned event with an eight car main over 23 laps, plus three prelims and a consolation. A daredevil act by John Mundort will entertain during intermission. The track owner, Charles Herbert, lends the facility to the police group aiding Camp Barnes near Frankfort, a project near completion to build a large swimming pool for the camp’s youths.

Mid-Atlantic Couners Georgetown Delaware Association Chiefs of Police Camp Barnes Nascar John Mundort Charles Herbert The Police Association Frankfort Del Herbert Barnes D.A.C.P

Miss Eastern Shore Contest At Cambridge

The Cambridge lodge announces the Miss Eastern Shore pageant at American Legion Park Cambridge Md on Friday July 24. The winner earns a $5000 Miss America scholarship with travel and public appearances. runners up receive $3000 and $2500 scholarships and top honors include Miss Congeniality and Non Finalist awards.

Cambridge Lodge B.P.O.E American Legion Park Cambridge Atlantic City Miss Congeniality Miss Maryland National Scholarship Foundation Miss Eastern Shore

Caroline 4-H Delegation Shines At State Short Course

Caroline County 4-Hers won second and third in livestock and poultry judging at the Maryland State College Short Course. Edwin Wilmer tied for second with 333.3 points. the Caroline judging team placed third. Dorchester County also earned seventh in the team contest. Ten girls and twenty-three boys attended, with leaders noting a record delegation and praise for parents and mentors.

Caroline H’ers Caroline County Maryland State College Edwin Wilmer Denton St. Mary’s County Charles Foster Albert Holmes Edward A. Newcomb Fred Brummell Andrew Kelley James Hubbard Dorchester County James Roberts Gaither Jackson Lewis Milligan William Harris J. Colbert Cephas Dorchester Marvin Henry Ridgely Russell Jackson Victor Jones Ronald Jones Carl Barham Hershal Johnson Ronald Keene Carl Opher Joseph Stanley George Tillman Rachell Harris Tessie Kelley Sarah Foster Ophelia Holland Armantha Hubbard Phyllis Friend Roberta Friend Hardenia Wilmer Joan Boyce Emily Robinson Lorraine Waller

Accidental Shooting At Goldsboro

Henry A. Wright of Milling ton was accidentally shot in the head while on a 15 man railroad crew at the southern grade crossing in Goldsboro. A small caliber bullet was removed by Dr. C. H. Stonesifer of Greensboro and he was released. Trooper E. C. Myers found two boys ages 10 and 11 nearby with a .22 rifle and a BB rifle. they were released to parents pending further investigation with State's Attorney James A. Wise.

Henry A. Wright Millington Goldsboro C. H. Stonesifer Greensboro J. A. Perry Cambridge E. C. Myers James A. Wise

Coal-Powered Freighters Dominate Great Lakes Fleet

A report shows 280 of 300 freighters on the Great Lakes run on coal propulsion, with the remaining 20 using other power sources. The shift underscores the era’s reliance on coal for regional shipping.

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