Miss Denton Beauty Contest Set at Dentonia Theatre
On Friday June 12 Denton hosts Miss Denton contest to pick a local winner who will represent Denton in the Chicken of Tomorrow Queen Contest in Harrington on June 22. The event at 9 p.m. features Everngame’s gowns, judge criteria beauty poise personality, and a $50 prize plus other gifts from local merchants.
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Denton
Harrington
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Dentonia Theatre
Samuel Mellits
M. C
Everngame's
Chamber of Commerce
Delmarva
C. of C
Elgin
WSCS Holds Installation Service At First Church
The 1953 54 WSCS officers and circle leaders for First Methodist Church of Denton were installed Sunday evening June 7 with Dr John E Stench officiating. New officers include President Mrs Norman Irwin and multiple secretaries across Educational Social Relations Youth Work and more.
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WSCS
First Methodist Church of
Denton
John E. Stench
Norman Irwin
Reese Brown
Walter Kerslake
Edna Shipman
Susan Saulsbury
John E. French
Roy Slaughter
Charles Dean
Theodore Orme
Elsie Billmeier
Sherman Tribbitt
Newman Richards
J. W. Funk
Status of Women
Georgianna Kimmel
H. L. Hager
Circle No
O. O. Stivers
Walter B. Palmer
Howard L. Hager
Carlton V. West
O. §. Smith
Postmasters Convention Today and Tomorrow at Ocean City
Maryland and Delaware postmasters and supervisors meet in Ocean City on June 12 13 1953 with Plimhommon Hotel as headquarters Speakers include John P Hayes Jesse V Horton and a Post Office Department official Hospitality Night Friday banquet Saturday toastmaster Chas Reichhardt Also PMA announces 1954 wheat acreage allotments for farms with no wheat planted 1951 1952 or 1953 Deadline June 26 1953 for written applications Weather fair warm with showers possible Friday or Saturday Temperatures near normal highs around 80 lows mid 60s
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Postmasters and Supervisors
Maryland
Delaware
Ocean City
Plimhimmon Hotel
John P. Hayes
National Committee
National Association of Postmasters
Jesse V. Horton
National Association of Postal Supervisors
Post Office Department
Washington, D. C
Chas. J. Reichhardt
Mails
Baltimore
J. Boone Jarrell
Caroline County
Liquor Dispensary Planned for Third Street Site
A storeroom on Third Street beside Koenig's Hardware is slated to become the first County Liquor Dispensary. Officials say the location is advantageous and plans include a single store to start with, followed by more. No manager has been appointed yet amid many applications. Roger V. Laynor of the Alcoholic Beverage Tax Commission will discuss dispensary phases with the Commissioners on Thursday, June 18.
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Third Street
Koenig’s Hardware
Roger V. Laynor
Alcoholic Beverage Tax Commission
Annapolis
Baucom Named Caroline High School Principal
Thomas V Baucom was chosen to succeed T Conover Crouse as principal of Caroline High School in September announced by W Stewart Fitzgerald superintendent of Caroline County Schools. Baucom comes from Oakland Maryland where he led as principal of Southern Garrett High School and taught science and math earlier at Kitzmiller and Oakland High Schools. He holds a BA from Duke 1932 and an MA 1938 with further graduate work toward a doctorate. He served in the U S Naval Reserve during World War II, taught anti submarine warfare, and held training posts. He is married to Mildred Sharpless with two children and will move to Denton in the summer.
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W. Stewart Fitzgerald
Caroline County
Thomas V. Baucom
T. Conover Crouse
Caroline High School
Baucom
Caroline
Oakland
Maryland
Consolidated
Southern Garrett High School
Hillsboro
North Carolina
Durham
Duke University
Cumberland
Fifth Naval District
Phi Delta Kappa
Lions International
American Legion
Mildred Sharpless
Garrett County
Carolyn Lou
Thomas Lynn
Denton
Puncke Named Governor of District 22 B Lions
William Puncke of the Federalsburg Lions Club was named governor of Lions International District 22 B at the district convention in Atlantic City on Saturday June 6. Deputy district governors Royden Powell Jr George Dutton and Harry Oliphant were named. first cabinet meeting set for Fishermen's Inn Kent Island July 15 at 6 p.m. Presidents and secretaries of 44 Lions Clubs urged to attend. Puncke expressed gratitude and aims to match or exceed his predecessor. His office begins July 15 with zone chairmen to be announced.
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William Puncke
Federalsburg Lions Club
Lions International
Atlantic City
N. J
Royden Powell, Jr
Centreville
George Dutton
Denton
Harry Oliphant
Salisbury
Fishermen’s Inn
Kent Island
Puncke
Collision On Route 404 Near Denton
A head on collision narrowly avoided on Route 404 south of Denton when Charles E. Brummell Jr colored of Federalsburg tried to pass a school bus in front of Austin R Murphy home. Brummell struck Arthur L Pine Electrical Contractor Denton who drove a panel truck. No injuries. damage estimated at 650 dollars. Brummell charged with passing when road not clear.
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Austin R. Murphy
Denton
Charles E. Brummell, Jr
Federalsburg
Arthur L. Pine
Brummell
Pine
Gus Koste
Willis Accepts Chicago School Post as Superintendent
Dr. B C Willis, head of Buffalo N Y school system, accepted the post of superintendent of Chicago public schools. William B Traynor said Willis will begin before the next term in September after being released from a three year Buffalo contract. Willis will succeed Harold C Hunt who left for Harvard faculty.
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Benj. C. Willis
Buffalo, N. Y
Chicago
William B. Traynor
Chicago School Board
Willis
Traynor
Buffalo School Board
Harold C. Hunt
Harvard University
Caroline County
Dr. Willis
Rotary Ladies Night Next Tuesday at Denton Yacht Club
The Rotary Club of Denton announces its annual Ladies Night Banquet for 7:00 p m Tuesday June 16 at Miles River Yacht Club. Program chairman E Theodore Orme notes a lively program directed by WFBR musical director Joseph Imbruglio with piano, solos by Nyla Wright and Norman Young from WFBR and ABC, and a WFBR quiz hosted by Henry Hickman with club members in participation.
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Rotary Club of
Denton
Miles River Yacht Club
E. Theodore Orme
Orme
Joseph Imbrogulio
WFBR
Baltimore
Nyla Wright
Norman Young
Caroline High School Principal Resigns
Mr. T. Conover Crouse resigns as Caroline High School principal after a tenure beginning in 1938 to pursue guidance work. A pioneer of the state guidance program, he will continue as a counselor to students, succeeding Mrs. Carol Brown who has also resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Conover Crouse
Caroline High School
Crouse
Caroline High
Carol Brown
Rally For Brownies At Camp Todd Today
A Peninsula Girl Scout Council rally for Brownies is set for Friday June 12 at Camp Todd Williston near Denton. The circus themed event begins with a 10 30 a m parade and includes clowns jugglers games side shows and fortune telling by the gypsies. Brownies should bring lunch and beverages with snow balls on sale. Mrs Frank Clendaniel Jr of Milford is the group chairperson.
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Brownies
the Peninsula Girl Scout Council
Camp Todd
Williston
Denton
Frank Clendaniel, Jr
Milford
Surprise Reception For Dr and Mrs John E French
A surprise welcome home reception was held after evening worship in Fellowship Hall for Dr and Mrs John E French. Members and friends gathered to honor them and the WSCS of First Methodist Church presented a crystal and silver gift for their continued use and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. French
Fellowship Hall
Holiness Vacation Bible School Starts Monday
The Daily Vacation Bible School of the Pilgrim Holiness Church runs June 15 to 26 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m on weekdays except Saturday. Four classes are planned with Mrs Ruth Redden leading the Young Peoples Group Mrs Powell Martin the Intermediate Group Mrs James Coulby the Junior Group and Mrs Grier Baker the Primary class. The theme Crusading for Christ will be studied in all classes.
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The
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Ruth Redden
Young Peoples Group
Powell Martin
James Coulby
Grier Baker
Christ
Autopsy Ordered In Bridge Crash Fatality
An autopsy was ordered to determine if a heart attack caused the first fatal accident on the new Chesapeake Bay Bridge. A car eastbound hit a westbound truck near the span's west end, killing Joseph Lake Vaughn and Mrs. Vaughn, both 60s, of Logan, West Virginia.
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Chesapeake Bay
Joseph Lake Vaughn
Vaughn
Leonard Gogorek
Baltimore
Vaughns
Logan
W. Va
Daily Vacation Bible School At First Church
First Methodist Church hosts a daily Vacation Bible School from Monday June 15 through Friday June 26. Classes run 9 to 11:30 a m for children aged 2 and up, with on site registration Saturday June 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 a m.
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First Church
First Methodist Church
Blaze Destroys Preston Home Near Harmony
A two story frame house near Harmony was destroyed by fire early Friday. Chief Charles Dean put the loss at 8 000 for the house and 2 000 for furnishings. Mr and Mrs Charles Good and their two teenage sons escaped. The home owner was Herman Steenken. Firefighters from Preston Federalsburg Denton and Easton assisted after 12 20 a m. The crew fought for about two and a half hours, running out of water. The blaze may have started from a faulty water pump Good had been repairing Thursday.
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Harmony
Charles Dean
Preston Fire Company
Charles Good
Herman Steenken
Preston
Federalsburg
Denton
Easton
Good
Greensboro Plans for 4th of July Celebration
Greensboro coordinates a big July 4 event sponsored by the Lions Club Volunteer Fire Company and the Athletic Association. Morning games and a soap box derby for ages six to fifteen. Afternoon baseball game. Evening parade with home-decorating prizes, a firemen’s carnival, and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Lions Club
Volunteer Fire Company
The
Athletic Association
Quarterly Payment Due June 15th On 1953 Tax
The Office of the Director of Internal Revenue under L A Chamberlin is mailing 1953 estimated income tax bills with a due date of June 15 1953. Some taxpayers misunderstand the balance column as full payment. the bill shows that the required payment is one third of the unpaid balance if one fourth was paid with the declaration. For example a $24 balance requires an $8 payment for the second quarter.
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Director of Internal Revenue
L. A. Chamberlin
Chamberlin
Northeastern States Launch Summer Speed Control Drive
Eleven states from Maine to Maryland unite in a first of its kind regional effort to slow traffic during June to August. The campaign targets excessive speed as the main cause of fatalities and injuries, backed by police, courts, and highway officials, with a projected toll near 2,000 deaths and 120,000 to 125,000 injuries. Expanded enforcement and public education accompany the regional slowdown plan.
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Maine
Maryland
United States
James R. Barrett
Albany
New York
Mr. Barrett
Police Bureau
New York State
Division of Safety
William M. Greens
Hartford
Connecticut Safety Commission
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Boston
Philadelphia
Barrett
New England
Chiefs of Police
Switching Of Teachers Upsets Caroline Slate
The Caroline County Teachers Association may revise its officer slate before fall elections. Candidates include Francis McGinty president Morris Jones first vice president Charles Brinton Rachelle Roberts second vice president Barbara Lane Mildred Bromwell secretary and Ruth Mink Jack Smith treasurer. Brinton Lane and Jones will not return. Jones left Greensboro High School for Stevensville High School, leaving other candidates uncertain.
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Caroline County Teachers Association
Francis McGinty
Morris Jones
Charles Brinton
Rachelle Roberts
Barbara Lane
Mildred Bromwell
Ruth Mink
Jack Smith
Brinton
Miss Lane
Jones
Stevensville High School
Greensboro High School
County Homemakers To Attend Short Course
At least 29 homemakers from Caroline County are expected to attend the Rural Women's Short Course at the University of Maryland from June 15 to 20. They will depart Monday for College Park and return Friday night June 19. The 1953 Short Course marks the 27th year of College Week for Women with classes on homemaking and speeches by noted authors and lecturers. Social events and a pageant titled America Sings will feature the Maryland homemakers, with Caroline County taking part.
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Caroline County
University of Maryland
College Park
America
Homemaker’s Clubs of
Maryland
Seek Volunteers To Get Camp Grounds In Shape
Dynes, chairman of the Girl Scout Camp Todd committee at Williston near Denton, urges at least 50 volunteers to clean and ready camp grounds for the season on Sunday June 21. The non profit camp serves Girl Scout and Boy Scout activities, inviting families to contribute lunch and join in improving facilities for local youth.
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Car] Dynes
Todd
Williston
Denton
Brownie Fly Up And Second Class Badge Award Held Tuesday Night
Brownie Troop 45 members with Jane Adams Dottie Billmeier Janet Cohee Sally Everngam Sylvia Fleetwood Karen Hackett Etta Henry Vivian Jones Sarah Lane Ann Pine Peggy Scudder Betty Sutton Ann Tucker received Fly Up wings at the Denton Community Club ceremony Tuesday evening June 9. Leaders Mrs. Roy Adams and Mrs. K Thomas Everngam led the rite and Mrs Walter Turner to be new troop leader. Second Class Badges were given to members of Intermediate Troop 82 including Ruby Adams Shirley Anthony Louise Hignutt Norma Hill Ronie Jones Jo Anne Quick Roberta Summers Rosalie Zlock. three others were eligible but absent.
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Denton
Brownie Troop 45
Jane Adams
Dottie Billmeier
Janet Cohee
Sally Everngam
Sylvia Jean Fleetwood
Karen Hackett
Etta Mae Henry
Vivian Jones
Sarah Lane
Ann Pine
Peggy Scudder
Betty June Sutton
Ann Tucker
Aileen Conner
Roy Adams
K. Thomas Everngam
Everngain
Walter Turner
Norma Hill
Ronie Jones
Jo Anne Quick
Roberta Summers
Rosalie Zlock
Alice Fay Hayman
Mary Lou Kerslake
Ruth Ann Lister
Ieaders
William S. Orme
O. E. Roberts
James Quick
James Wright
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Bentonia
Postmasters’ Convention
Weather Data
Wir
Duke
West Virginia University
Columbia University
Lions
B. C. Willis
Rotary
Dr. and
Wirs. French
Holiness Vacation Bible School
United States of America
Caroline Slate
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