Municipal Tin Cup Plans Face Postwar Financing
Eric Johnston of the U S Chamber tells a House committee that state and city demands for federal support should diminish as municipalities can finance their needs. A New York City planning official urges federal state aid for postwar city plans, while the Wall Street Journal warns that ongoing municipal appeals threaten the balanced budget and could boost federal taxes and inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Johnston
United States Chamber of Commerce
House
Chicago
American Society of Planning
New York City Planning Commission
United States
Wall Street Journal
New Yorker
Scout Troop Attends Easton Camporee and Returns
This week no internal meeting occurred as the Denton troop traveled to Easton for a Camporee. Patrol leaders assumed camp prep duties, they set up sites, cooked meals, and kept fires. The group faced rain and lightning but remained prepared. awards for attending Camporee were given as gold tents before returning to Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Denton
Barrow
Week-end Visits Across Town Highlight Local Friends
Hillsboro hosts include Mr and Mrs Richard Marter and family from Camden New Jersey visiting Mr and Mrs S K Naylor. Easton’s Ellis Muntzler clan dined with Brown Eaton. Charlie DeFord and son Robert joined Freeborn Ellwanger in Greensboro. Edwin Gale and Ned from Wilmington spent time with E H Gale and family. H B Wright of Preston called on Mary Rowe. H Weyer of Philadelphia guests Dr and Mrs Kurt Lederer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Marter
Jean Marter
Richard Jr
Camden
N. J
S. K. Naylor
Ellis Muntzler
Easton
Brown Eaton
Charlie DeFord
Robert
Freeborn Ellwanger
Greensboro
Edwin Gale
Hughes named to State War Ballot Commission
Gov. Herbert R. O Conor announced the appointment of State Senator James W. Hughes of Elkton Cecil County to the State War Ballot Commission. He will replace Sen. Wilmer Fell Davis of Caro line County who resigned to run for Congress in the First Congressional District. Tentative arrangements for absentee voting provisions under the 1944 special session act were discussed at a War Ballot Commission meeting. the act took effect Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Hughes
Elkton
Cecil County
Herbert R. O’conor
Hughes
Wilmer Fell Davis
Caroline County
Congress
Western Maryland Grants Fifty-Nine Degrees At Sunday Exercises
Western Maryland College conferred sixty-three degrees for the seventy-fourth class, including Anita W. Rue of Denton among fifty-eight degree recipients. Five members graduated in absentia and fifteen via accelerated study, with three honorary doctorates awarded to church leaders Lowell S. Ensor, Daniel W. Justice, and Lester A. Wellivey. President Holloway gave the Baccalaureate address and President Moreland of Randolph-Macon delivered the commencement sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Anita W. Rue
Denton
Lowell S. Ensor
Johns Hopkins University
Drew University
Westminster Methodist Church
Daniel W. Justice
S.T
Boston University
Trinity Methodist Church
Washington
D. C
Lester A. Wellivey
Dickinson College
Westminster Theological Seminary
Fred G. Holloway
Alumni Hall
J. Earl Moreland
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
Slats Diary Fragments From A Rough Week
A brisk band of rough diary notes recounts petty mischief and daily misadventures across a four day span. The entries describe apologies, rides to town, teased meals, a paper cutter turning to poultry, a dog theft accusation, a meat shop price tilt, and reflections on changing times and purchases.
Man Arrests and Check Cashing Problems In Town
A traveler recounts being stopped by highway patrol who searched the car for Florida fruit flies and warned they would not cash his checks. Luke Snather laments long town struggles as locals refuse to cash his checks despite growing familiarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Luke Snather
Evry Buddy
Weekend visits reach across towns and states
Families from Wilmington Dover Goldsboro Lewes and Maryland join relatives for Sundays and weekends. Cpl. Lloyd Gooden Virginia and Connecticut visitors also spend time with hometown kin. Multiple gatherings highlight close family networks and regional ties.
Rev G E Ross Joins Trinity Methodist Church
GOLDSBORO Rev. G. E. Ross the newly assigned pastor of Trinity Methodist Church conducted regular services last Sunday both morning and evening. The Rosses will move this week into the parsonage. Numerous visitors and relatives from Wilmington Preston Dover Philadelphia and Wilmington area joined or hosted gatherings during the weekend and week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Ross
Trinity Methodist Church
Ross
Paul Rash
Wilmington
Dallas Cartwright
Barbara
Preston
Irving Voshell
Dover
Virgie Cartwright
Mary Harris
Virginia Cartwright
Mary Gray
Bernice Fleming
Francis Pavlovsky
Greensboro High School
George Hastings
Denville
N. J
Sallie Jones
Clayton
Del
W. J. Murphy
E. S. Martin
John McCaffrey
Margaret McCaffrey
Philadelphia
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
John Sylvester
Charles Bickling
Marcus Hook
Eddystone
Millard Bartlett
Harvey Morris
Kate Williams
John Milby
Army plane crash lands near Tanyard in Caroline County
An Army plane crash landed near Tanyard on the Caroline County side of the Choptank River early Monday morning. The pilot was not identified and sustained only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanyard
Caroline County
Choptank River
Mrs C W Jackson Hosts Mrs Mollie Richards Guest
Mrs C W Jackson entertains Mrs Mollie Richards of Wilmington as her guest while Mr Ernest Jones sustains a foot injury at work last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Jackson
Mollie Richards
Wilmington
Ernest Jones
Greensboro Welcomes Rev. Kirwan Family at St Pauls Church
A Greensboro reception, organized by the W S C S led by Mrs. Chas Wieneke, honors Rev. Ray Kirwan and family returning to St. Pauls Church for the new year. The packed hall enjoyed refreshments, a toastmaster, and welcomes from church groups, with several local residents and guests noted for weekend visits and attendance at Greensboro High School graduation.
Harrington Figures Visit Family Military Members
Bur rsville residents Mr and Mrs Robert Stafford and Mr and Mrs Clarence Raughley of Harrington visited Corporal Edward Raughley and wife in Fayetteville North Carolina. Corporal Raughley stationed at Fort Bragg. Paratrooper Gooden Calloway and wife were weekend guests and Calloway recently returned from overseas where he was injured. He is on furlough with relatives in Harrington. Mrs Harvey Griffith of Chester spent last week with relatives here. Mrs Harriet Billing of Hobbs is visiting sister Mrs G L Blades. Mite Society of Union Church met at Austine Stafford home Friday. Mrs Cora Stevens of near Hobbs visited sister Mrs C N Fountain. May meeting of the W S C S was held at Frances Perry’s home. Mrs Thurman Harris of Denton spent last Thursday with Mrs Enos Cleaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stafford
Clarence Raughley
Harrington
Edward Raughley
Fayetteville
N. C
Raughley
Fort Bragg
Gooden Calloway
Calloway
Harvey Griffith
Chester
Harriet Billing
Hobbs
G. L. Blades
Mite Society of Union Church
Austine Stafford
Cora Stevens
Near Hobbs
C. N. Fountain
Private C. E. Mitchell In West Va Hospital
Private Charles E. Mitchell, son of Mrs Laura Mitchell of Ridgely, has reached Ashford General Hospital in West Virginia to recuperate from injuries in Italy. He had been in hospitals in Italy and Africa since December 3, 1942, and served 13 months in Africa Sicily and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Mitchell
Laura Mitchell
Ridgely
Ashford General Hospital
West Virginia
Italy
Africa
Sicily
Orphans' Court acts and scout camp notes from Denton
The Orphans Court of Caroline County met on May 31 with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. Actions included admin appointments and accounts for Pfoutz Waters and Ellwanger, debt releases, and funeral expense approvals. The Court adjourned to June 6. The Court of Honor, led by John W Noble, recognized scouts and awarded Eagle to John Rittenburg, with praise for scoutmasters. Camp Rodney openings and strong signup trends were reported, Easton Troop 190 and Cambridge Troop 123 leading registrations. future Camporee attendance may exceed 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Orphans’ Court For
Caroline County
Handy
Dennis
Fooks
Lawrence I. Pendergast
A. Clark Smith
J. Frank Lane
T. Noble Jarrell Jr
Charles L. Ellwanger
Thomas J. Ellwanger
Nettie C. D. Carter
Margaret Dean Pfoutz
Calvert C. Merriken
George Waters
Register of Wills
Registry of the Orphans’ Court For
Caroline County” Fund
Carlton V. West
Manning Merriker
John H. Merriken
John Emerson Merriken
Court of Honor
John W. Noble
Tri-County
Layman Redden
Paul S. van Dyke
Denton
Marlin Zimmerman
Easton High School
Calvin Skinner
Talbot County
John Rittenburg
Cambridge
Noble
Easton
Ninty
Camp Rodney
Wm. Alder
Camp
Rodney
Scout Camporee At Camp Rodney Standard Patrols Shine
Scouts gathered for a Camporee at Camp Rodney with Mr C Lee Gill Kent District Scout Commissioner as guest. Troops presented stunts and greetings while patrols were judged on camping skill organization meals and conduct. Highest possible score 300. every patrol reached at least 225 to earn Standard Patrol status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Rodney
C. Lee Gill
Kent District
Gill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Incorporated
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Maryland
Caroline
Eric A. Johnston
Chamber of Commerce of the
Old Chamber
Johnston
Roosevelt
BOY Scout News
Hillsboro
Cecil
Jake
Nick Brummit
Dave Edge
Luke Berry
Ant Fanny
Henderson
Lewis Shelton
Bonnie Lou
Sadlersville
Elma Harman
Dora B. Melvin
Kitty Palmer
Kitty Montague
T. A. Montague
Earl Fillingame
Mary Griffin
Oram Griffin
Hackett Kinnamon
Rose Ann
Harman Kinnamon
Goldsboro
Irene Haass
Edith Allan
Lewes
Paul Allen
Tom Cahall
John Meredith
Pearl Jones
Omar Jones
New Britain
T. H. Gough
Albert Powell
W. E. Stubbs
Harry Cohee
Medford Jr
Joyce
Rock Hall
Grover Jarman
Harry Melvin
Chas. Weineke
Ray Kiewan
St. Pauls Church
R. B. Rawlings
Chas. Bilbrough Jr
H. C. Rawlings
Betsy Taylor
Roberta Jackson
Effa ‘Plummer
G. L. Duffey
P.T. A
Byron Poore
Lena Lewis
Lions Club
G.B. Hastings
Boy Scouts
Albert Rinner
Alvin Simpson Jr
Business Men’s
A. Irvin Braumbaugh
Fire Co
Joe Simpson
Pocahontas
Carl Nichols
Red Men
Albers Rinner
Passwater
Kirwan
Robert Nash and Son
Woodbury
Leon Greeley
Edna Grey
Annie Hopkins
Henry Detwiler
Dorothy Walls Dyer
Calvin Dolby
M. E. Parsonage
Ray Kirwan
Charles Wieneke
G. H. Nashold Jr
Irving W. Lane
Robert F. Kirwan
Paul Biggers
H. T. Langmaid
Burrsville
C. E. Mitchell
West VA
Gustav
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
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