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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1951

Page

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Two Additional Scholarships Awarded by Senator Redden

Senator Layman J. Redden announced two more Maryland college scholarships and one art school grant. James A. Kibler of Greensboro won a four year tuition scholarship to St John’s College Annapolis after graduating Greensboro High in 1941. Alan Richard of Henderson earned a one year tuition scholarship to the University of Maryland, having graduated Greensboro High in 1947 and finishing a year at the university while self employed and in the R Q T C with a reserve commission as Air Corps lieutenant. A four year tuition scholarship at The Maryland Institute of Baltimore was also announced for any applicant to pursue mechanical arts education. The institute offers Mt Royal Avenue Night School and Market Place Night School options. Charlotte Hall School’s vacancy remains open.

St. John’s College Annapolis James A. Kibler Greensboro Greensboro High School University of Maryland Alan Richard Henderson Young Richard advanced R. Q. T. C Air Corps Richard Redden Maryland Institute of Baltimore Maryland Institute Maryland Mt. Royal Avenue Market Place Senator Redden Charlotte Hall School

Janet Hoffman Wins Honors At Girls' State

Maryland Girls' State students from Caroline County excelled in Annapolis June 29-30. Janet Hoffman led with top Americanism score, elected to the city committee, and won second prize in talent night for her performance.

Janet Hoffman Maryland Annapolis Caroline County Peggy Callahan Rita Rogers Denton Virginia Kerns Greensboro Margaret Lane Preston Nancy Trice Janice Stowell Ruth Ann Woerner Federalsburg Janet

1100 4-Hers Expected At State Club Week

Approximately 1100 Maryland 4-Hers from 23 counties attend State Club Week at the University of Maryland. The twenty-ninth annual event runs August 6 to 11 with lectures demonstrations contests and exhibits. A highlight is the All-Star Pageant on August 10 plus a dress review with a trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago.

Maryland University of Maryland Dorothy Emerson Chicago Emerson

Couple To Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harry Ritchey celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an Open House from 2 to 4 PM at their Denton home. Born 1879 in Bedford County PA, Ritchey moved to Maryland in 1893 and married Eva Mae Trice in 1901. They ran a Ridgely mercantile business, then farmed and sold vegetables and berry plants for 31 years at their present home. They have two daughters Hilda Fifield and Dawson Fearins, five granddaughters, and a grandson.

Ars Harry Ritchey Denton Mr. Ritchey Bedford County Pennsylvania Maryland Eva Mae Trice Frank Trice Concord Brumbaugh Ridgely Hilda Fifield Easton Dawson Fearins Louise

Statement by Eveland and Sparks on County Tax Situation

County commissioners Eveland and Sparks defend a 50 cent levy increase for schools health welfare dirt roads and improvements. They say 40 cents was approved by all three commissioners and 10 cents proposed for roads. They emphasize Federal aid matches and the need to upgrade farm roads and school buses and mail delivery.

Emmett Hignatt John W. Eveland Edward D. Sparks Eveling Sparks Eveland Caroline County Queen Anne Talbot Dorchester Caroline

HH Returns From Camp Pickett Virginia June 1951

Company HH of the 115th Infantry Regiment US Army Infantry training at Camp Pickett Virginia marked the 5th postwar encampment. Soldiers underwent weapons range firing inspections parades and daily routines. In the second week they trained in field conditions then prepared for return home. Commanding officer commends the unit for outstanding duty reflecting national security.

115th Infantry Regiment AIG State Armory Denton gevern

Pre-Inductees Extend Volunteer Window to July 31

Sergeant Joseph A. Adams of the Easton Army and Air Force Recruiting Station reports an extension to July 31 for pre-inductees to volunteer in the regular army or air force. The original final date was July 15 in the 30 day grace period after eligibility listing. Four men were enlisted in July from Easton. John H. Walley of Trappe joined the army for three years and is sent to Fort Meade. Air Force enlistees include John G. Marvel of Goldsboro, Frederick C. Jarrell of Greensboro, and Robert E. Clark of Denton, for four years each, headed to Sampson AFB for indoctrination.

Joseph A. Adams Easton John H. Walley RD 2 Trappe regular army Ft. George G. Meade regular air force Sampson Air Force Base Geneva N. Y John G. Marvel Goldsboro Frederick C. Jarrell Greensboro Robert E. Clark Denton

Appreciation Day Extended To Friday In Denton

Denton merchants announce Appreciation Day changes to open Friday and Saturday evenings until 9 p m beginning July 27. Weekly awards tied to the program will be presented at 9 p m every Friday. Shop at home and build a better Denton.

Denton

Ridgely Hosts First Horse Show August 5

The Ridgely Chamber of Commerce sponsors a horse show at Ridgely Community Park on Sunday August 5 under Maryland Horse Shows rules. Eighteen classes include hunting jumping pony and driving with a pony exhibition by B F Hartman of Camden Del. Dr Benjamin Price of West Chester Pa will judge.</s>

Chamber of Commerce of Ridgely Ridgely Community Park M. L. Sutton Shore B. F. Hartman Camden Del Benjamin Price West Chester Martin L. Sutton James H. Lynch Dorsey Donoho

Greensboro Woman Elected Maryland Rural Carriers Auxiliary Head

Caroline County honors Mrs. Charles S. Bilbrough of Greensboro as president of the Maryland Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary for the coming year. She will serve as Maryland delegate to the national convention in St Louis. The Bilbroughs have two children and key officers include Jonathan James and Clyde W. Hawes.

Caroline County Maryland Rural Letter Carrier's Association Charles S. Bilbrough Greensboro Rose Haven Yacht Club North Beach Maryland Bilbrough St. Louis Rural Mail Carriers of America St. Paul’s Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service Greensboro High School Greensboro Lion’s Club Caroline County Bank Vesta Moore Brandywine Grace Stevens Queen Anne Jonathan James Millington Clyde W. Hawes Knoxville Fred Kelly Pittsville Wilbur Erdman Brooklyn

Scouts Attend Camp Rodney in Northeast Maryland

Scouts from Tri County District at Rodney Scout Camps in Northeast Maryland totaled 28 this week with members from Troops 190 Eas ton 177 Easton 137 Federalsburg and 165 Denton plus Ship 190 Easton. Leadership by Holly Snow District Scout Executive Easton. Attendance rose to 361 from Del Mar V a Council last week and 353 this week with 9 from Troop 190 13 from Troop 137 and 8 from Troop 165. Activities included initiatory campfire aquacade nature hikes overnight hike rain storm swimming canoeing and a closing campfire. Darrell Furnish and John Dunlap of Troop 190 sang in Rodney Choir at Sunday chapel.

Rodney Tri County Darrell Furnish Robert Miller Preston Miller Thomas Hill Richard Sanford John Dunlap Thomas Thompson John C. Roe, Jr Robert Ross Richard Haddaway Easton Harry C. Bradley, Jr Robert Frenz Thomas Louie Robert Johnston Edward Graven Stanley Tilghman James Smith Newton White Richard Collins William Croll Grant Callis Windsor Coulbourne Burdette Messenger Donald Messinger Federalsburg Bruce Muir John Keen Denton Frontier site Holly Snow James C. Pyle Del-Mar-Va Rodney Camp

Hospital Meeting Set For Tonight In Easton

Memorial Hospital expansion plans at The Tidewater Inn in Easton draw near to 200 attendees as Judge J DeWeese Carter and hospital leaders prepare remarks. George D Olds notes record year with 4716 patients, 747 births last year, 1921 operations, marking growth since 1906. Leaders stress duty to serve more residents across Talbot and neighboring counties.

citizens Memorial Hospital Tidewater Inn Easton J. DeWeese Carter Denton George D. Olds Olds

Caroline Choral Society Seeks New Tenors and Singers

The Caroline Choral Society invites new members especially tenors to grow from 29 to 50 plus. Rehearsals Monday nights. auditions with Mr Hunt. Interested singers from Denton, Greensboro, Goldsboro, Federalsburg welcome. contact society officers to join.

Caroline Choral Society Robert G. Stunt Seaford Webster Schmidt Funt Rehoboth Ocean City choral socety

Mrs Edith S Brodes Dies at 75 in Easton Hospital

Edith S Brodes 75 wife of John E Brodes of Bethlehem died in Easton Memorial Hospital after four days. Survived by children Lloyd E Patchett Ralph L and Bertha Lane Cora Legates of Bethlehem and Preston with sisters Alice Willoughby and Mrs George Mulder and brother Jacob Bryan. Funeral at Frampton Federalsburg with Rev Henry Schauer. interment Linchester Cemetery near Preston.

Edith S. Brodes John E. Brodes Bethlehem Easton Memorial Hospital Brodes Joseph and Elizabeth Bryan Talbot County Lloyd E. Brodes Mary E. Patchett Ralph L. Brodes Bertha E. Lane Preston Cora O. Legates

Girl Scouts Complete Stay At Camp Todd Near Denton

Twenty five Girl Scouts from Maryland Delaware and New Jersey completed a two week session at Camp Todd on Silver Lake near Denton. More than 34 intermediate scouts aged 11 to 13 arrived for two week camps.

Girl Scouts Maryland Delaware New Jersey Camp Todd Silver Lake Denton Wanda Morris Joy Ross Margaret Marshall Bowers Beach Del Retta Mulliken Easton Sandra Addington Betty Jo Orme Patsy Townsend Mary Ix. Everagain Lucy George Peggy Gillespie Jacqueline Richardson Mary Lou Bush Sadlersville Sue Lewis Millington Suzanne Wilson Joan Hadley Janet Cleaver Patsy Ford Eleanor Woodall Davis Anne Davis Betsy Gillespie Galena Robin Burns Nixon N. J Carol Halliwell Menlo Park Boy Scouts Denton and Austin Roberts Warfield Dennis

Social Security Represen tative To Be Here

A Social Security Administration representative will be at the Court House in Denton on Monday July 23 starting at 11:00 a.m. Norman P. Foster, manager of the Salisbury SSA Field Office, says workers in the area can ask about Old Age and Survivors Insurance and file applications. Many may be eligible but have not applied. Amendments to the Social Security Act broaden coverage and raise benefits for qualified individuals. Don’t delay your inquiry.

Social Security Administration Court House Denton Norman P. Foster Salisbury Foster

4-H Picnics Planned Across County Clubs

The Ridgely Furmans and Green Ridge 4-H clubs picnicked at Crystal Beach on Tuesday. Greensboro and Goldsboro 4-H clubs plan a Garland Lake picnic Friday afternoon and will attend the County Council Fire that evening. Countywide picnics are scheduled for Thursday July 26 with the exact site to be decided.

Ridgely Furmans Green Ridge Crystal Beach Greensboro Goldsboro Garland Lake

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Layman J. Redden Eveland And Camp Pickett Virginia S.F.C G. Rampmeyer Pvt D. Hallowell Cpl H. Schiff T. Galante Sgt. R. Palmer Lady Heads Rural Carriers Auxiliary William D. Noble Herbert T. Austin Queen Anne’s Dorchester Counties Law Building Board of Directors Hunt Caroling Choral Society D. Ralph Horsey Ed. Pierce Harvey Fleetwood, Jr Alberta Porter
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