Walker Breaks Speedway Record at Georgetown Race
Paul Walker of Milton Del wins the NASCAR Sportsman feature at Georgetown over 25 laps on the 17 mile banked clay oval in 11 minutes 29 seconds at an average 65.28 mph, cutting Buck McCardell’s July 2, 1955 mark by 6 seconds. Johnny Martin, Horace Williams, and Ralph Moody chase in the top three as Walker starts 15th and drives through a dense field. The program also features heats, a drag race, and a fund-raiser for Camp Barnes with a trophy for each race winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Schneider
Georgetown
Paul Walker
Milton
Del
Walker
Johnny Martin
Ralph Moody
Horace Williams
Alcyron Speedway
Pitman
N. J
Bill Priestly
Jr. Parker
Sonny Renimore
Bob Maddox
Ort
Jerry Jenkins
Russ Townsend
Norwood Elingsworth
Norris Reed
Paul
Buck McCardell
Bill Eliott
Preston Rogers
Ray Steele
Don Weaver
Robert Warrell
Joe McGee
Ralph Tucker
Don Mellvain
Wolfred Smith
Elwood Tucker
Sandy Montello
Ford Brewington
Tucker
Moody
Norwood Ellingsworth
Sanger Ross And Andree At The Fair
The Kent and Sussex Fair hosts Sanger, Ross and Andree in a sensational grandstand act. A 3 member troupe features a 6 foot 7 inch female, a 3 foot 6 inch dwarf partner in elevator shoes, and a normal sized man, performing acrobatic comedy with audience participation. Their bold in person act draws acclaim across venues and TV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanger
Ross
Andree
Ocean Downs Races Start Strong Amid Weekend Card
Ocean Downs at Ocean City Maryland opened its 1985 20 night meet with a strong start and headlines a $2500 Virginian pacing feature this weekend. Selector the previous season’s pacing champ highlights the field along with Hughie Boy and Jive Session among 22 nominees. A $2,500 Chis Trot for fast trotters tops Saturday night, with Crystal Royal Long Song and Boot Key among nominees. Next week adds four rich stakes for 2 and 3 year olds, featuring top stables like Haughton and Hanover Shoe Farms. Eight races nightly through August 20. post time 8:30 p.m.
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Virginia
Ericas
Tle
Baltimore Raceway
Adds Boy
Maryland
Pat Ntubbard
Hughie Boy
Ramenawey
Eddie Taylor
Jim Stokley
Henry Clukey
Mike Bohemia
Crystal Royal
Johnny Belote
Baltimore
Boot Key
Resort Oval
Ocean Downs Raceway
Billy Haughton
America
del Miller
Johnny Simpson
Hanover Shoe Farms
Ocean Downs
Community notes from Preston area residents
Local items report various Preston residents returning from travels, hospital stays, and visits. Names include Edna Carmine, J J Harris, Dorothy Osteen, Clare Payne, Lt Smith Harris, K J Harris, A W Strickland, Hi B Plummer, James Carmine, Milton Noble, Iva Griffith, W J Bonner, Geo Henning, H C Jeffers, Perry Woshell, and others. Activities cover Bermuda cruise returns, hospital stay, Army Air Force visits, weekend guests, mission school attendance, and vacations in Rehoboth and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Payne
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Smith Harris
Army Air Force
K. J. Harris
A. W. Strickland
Elsmere
Del
Lillie B. Collins
Hi. B. Plummer
Rehoboth
Creighton Carmine
James Carmine
James Noble
Vienna
Milton
Baltimore
Iva Griffith
Philadelphia
W. J. Bonner
Geo. Henning
College Park
Lee Noble
H. C. Jeffers
Perry Woshell
Wscs School of Missions
Wesley College
Dover
Howard Harris
Woodrow Willey
Bethesda
Little Tiememakers 4 H Club Reports Summer Events
The Denton 4 H Club describes a busy summer with members attending camp and representing Health If in Candle Lighting. They completed dresses for the Style Revue with multiple blue and red ribbons awarded to Dottie Killmeier Aileen Conner Norma Hill Rona Lee Jones Sarah Lane Ann Pine Gnedum Edwin a Quillen Ruth Ann Wharton Janet Cohee Marcia Dobson Etta Mae Henry Betty June Sutton. A farewell party for Marcia Dobson was held at Rona Lee Jones home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
Homemakers
Denton
Dottie Killmeier
Janet Cohee
Sarah Lane
Sarah
Dottie Billmicier
Acqua
Aileen Conner
Norma Hill
Ight
Rona Lee Jones
Ann Pine
Edwina Quillen
Ruth Ann Wharton
Ruth Ann
Janet Cohee Carga
Marcia Dobson
Etta Mae Henry
Betty June Sutton
Rose
Marcia
Rogers
Strange Africa Wildlife Habits Revealed in Color Gravure
Within Africa, unexplored jungles host many unique animals. Read about heretofore unknown habits of Africa's wildlife as described by a world famous author traveler in the July 31st issue of the American Weekly magazine in color gravure with the Baltimore Sunday American.
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Africa
American Weekly
Baltimore Sunday American
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Nascar
Barnes
Frankfort
Delaware Association Chiefs of Police
Ross and
Wspaper
Ocean City
Denton, Maryland
A. Yeates
Preston
Community Club
Edna Carmine
Ing
AL On Sawyer
Elizabeth City
N.C
Virginia Fooks
Providence, Rod
Nelson Fooks
Aliss Isabel Douglas
Washington
S. K. Douglas
Lloyd Cannon
Charlotte
Leon DeMond
North East
Allis
Harold Klahold
Will’s Sporting Goods Store
Franklin St
Denton, Md
Little Tiememakers
Animal Arena
Chevrolet
R&h
Dodge
Meadowbrook
Ford
Pontiac
W. Henry Brown
James A
Jim’ Quick
West Denton
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