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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
4
A series of visits and weekend stays are reported across Wilmington Greensboro Richardson Park and nearby towns. Families such as Henderson Jones and Miss Blanche Price appear with relatives in Richmond Preston Smyrna Edgewood Baltimore Seaford Goldsboro and Philadelphia, reflecting ongoing social hospitality.
Robert Lee Kirwan son of Rev and Mrs Ray W Kirwan has passed the entrance exam for West Point Military Academy and will report July 1. He is Greensboro High School class of 1943 graduate and studied at Western Maryland College Westminster Md with a Senatorial Scholarship from Caroline county won by competitive exam. He received the West Point appointment from Congressman David J Ward after taking the Washington March exam.
A critic argues Secretary of the Interior proposes granting returning soldiers government controlled holdings worth 20 billion in war industries. He likens it to a vast holding company with directors appointed by the state and notes soldiers would own only paper stock and face limits on selling. The plan, he says, would keep government control and use veterans as a tool to sustain public enterprises.
Robert E. Wilson of the Petroleum Industry War Council argues that Elk Hills Naval Reserve in California could yield about 60,000 barrels daily by year end if immediate development starts. He condemns government delays, noting idle facilities while Washington funds foreign pipelines for reserves.
Caroline County with a 16000 population will supply Maryland State Guard with one Infantry Rifle Company of 4 officers and 68 enlisted plus Battalion Headquarters stationed locally. Headquarters Company will draw 8 commissioned and 25 enlisted from Cecil Kent Queen Annes Talbot and Caroline. Vacancies exist in multiple grades. Join at the Armory in Denton Monday at 7:30 pm or contact members. Positions open to ages 16 to 60.
Collector George Hofferbert announces $5 Auto Use Tax Stamps will go on sale June 10 1944 at his office branch offices and all post offices. Stamps evidence payment for fiscal year starting July 1 1944 and must be bought by that date. Stamps are serial numbered gum on the face with back entry for make model serial and state license. Owners should place stamp inside windshield and dampen adhesive side to prevent loss and record the serial number for protection.
The post offices will sell Use Tax Stamps only in the $5.00 denomination and will not accept unc ertified checks or mail orders. Cash, Postoffice Money Orders, and certified checks are accepted. Those liable for less than a year must obtain smaller denominations from the Collector. The Use Tax Law remains in effect. failure to display the new stamp after July 1, 1944, will incur penalties.
Cpl Claudelle Hicks sends thanks from the South Pacific for weekly Denton Journal issues. J Orland Flaharty MM3c, injured in bulldozer work, was off duty with an ankle sprain. His Seabee battalion advances on their fourth island since last July. Flaharty is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fluharty of Denton. His wife Dorothy Stevens Fluharty works as a deputy in Caroline County Clerk of Court.
Mr. Junior Elliott fell from his horse Sunday and sprained his wrist. Mrs. William J. Tribbitt is spending the week at her son Harvey Tribbitt's home. Miss Roberta Downes of Church Hill spent the weekend with Miss Ada Lister. Mrs. Norman R. Lister has been very sick but is much better.
Donald Trippe son of Mrs Gertrude Adams Trippe and the late Lieut P E Trippe graduated from West Point on Tuesday. He has visited Hobbs at the home of his aunt Mrs T H Towers in past years. Mrs W S C S held a meeting hosted by Mrs W G Holbrook and Mrs Frances Bennett with games and refreshments. Grover Willoughby of the U S Navy visited his parents before reporting to duties. Mrs B B Allen led the Christian Endeavor service last Sunday. Mrs F N Smith will present a program next Sunday evening with the topic Singing Our Faith. Mr and Mrs Thomas Lockerman and their son spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith. Mrs J A Billings has returned from a visit to Burrsville. Culver Smith spent a few days with his parents and Donald Smith last week. Miss Virginia Penuel of Georgetown Del was an overnight guest of Miss Esther Smith. Mrs B B Allen and Mrs Frances Bennett were in Easton. Donald Smith visited Rehoboth recently.
Centreville 6 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 9 6 66 RHE Denton 2 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 9 12 2 Time 2 hours. Winning pitcher Lucas. Losing pitcher Miles. Hits off Lucas 9 for 7 innings. Stolen bases Wright Lucas Thompson. Two base hits Trice Wright Bennington Mason Clark Miller. Three base hits Dill Weir. Doubles Weir Bennington. Passed ball DePew. Umpires Clough Slaughter. Runs batted in Trice Wright D Bennington Weir Lucas Thompson Miller. Left on base Denton 11 Centreville 11.
Killen dominated Miles with 14 strikeouts as he blanked the foes, stacking performance against the Ft. Miles battering, while critics urge choosing truth over flatter. Channing.
Hillsboro society notes list guests including Mr and Mrs Urban Bowman and children of Landover and Mr Harry Fleming of Wilmington visiting Mrs Frank Fleming. Other visits include Francis Rowe with Sherwood family in Wilmington, and Mrs Bob Robinson recovering at home after surgery. Members travel to Rehoboth and Philadelphia while Mrs James McDowell spends summer in Rehoboth.
Baynard wife and baby from Cape May New Jersey spent several days with parents Mr and Mrs George Marvel. Trinity M E Church will host a children's service next Sunday at 8 PM. W S C S monthly meeting held at Mrs W C Ross home on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Herman Gruwell of Dover visited Mrs W J Murphy on Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Chas Bickling entertained daughter and husband from Eddystone Pa last Sunday. Madalyn Neese of Wilmington stayed with sister Mrs T N Jarrell. Mrs Laura Isaacs of Greensboro visited sister Mrs Sue Smith recently. Mr and Mrs W J Murphy spent weekend at Rehoboth Beach. Mrs Esther DeWitt visiting relatives in New Jersey.
Field trials of the Caroline County Coon Club Association will be held Sunday June 18 at Level Square farm of Olaf Wooleyhand near Ingleside Maryland. Entry fee at gate 2.50 four dollars after 1 pm on grounds. One re entry heat five dollars if six or more dogs re entered. Fox race and consolation race with 100 percent payoff. Trials start promptly at noon. Rules posted on grounds. George Porter President. (6 9 21)
The Caroline County Orphans Court met June 6 with Judges Handy Dennis and Focks. Actions included releases for Carrie V. Trice and Helen Gotwall related to Francis H. Trice and Geneva M. Nichols estate, inventories and appraisements for Curtis A. Cannon, and an order to pay funeral expenses for W Winder Goldsborough. Releases for Arthur J. Rochester estate also filed by Sherman L. Tribbitt.
The Caroline County Commissioners refused the beer license application of Irving W. Trice of American Corners for the fourth time. A neighborhood delegation of 20 opposed the proposal, with attorney K. Thomas Everngam voicing opposition on behalf of W. Lee Wheatley who runs a large canning factory at American Corners.
A quoted aphorism attributed to Fiavel about humility and self knowledge, contrasting godly awareness with pride.
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