Agronomy Field Day at University of Maryland Farm
The University of Maryland Agro nomy Field Day will be held Thursday June 19 from 10 a m to 3 p m at the Plant Research Farm between College Park and Fairland. Demonstrations will cover equipment used for field sprayers and pasture renovation last year. Field Day committee includes Dr Frank L Bentz chairman Dr T S Ronnigen Dr O E Street and Stanley P Stabler. Sandwiches and soft drinks may be purchased on the grounds. All farmers are encouraged to attend.
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University of Maryland Agronomy
University of Maryland Plant Research Farm
College Park
Fairland
Maryland
Frank L. Bentz
T. S. Ronnigen
O. E. Street
1952 Cancer Drive Successful In County
Mrs. William Wolf, chairman of the Caroline County Cancer Committee, reports the 1952 Cancer Drive raised 2538.27 dollars toward a 2000 dollar minimum quota, with the county surpassing the goal by over six hundred. The report lists district chairs and contributions from various towns including Greensboro Ridgely Hillsboro Hickman Burrsville Williston Preston Federalsburg Denton and others, totaling 545.28 379.93 406.94 158.65 321.00 260.08 110.00 14.50 20.50 15.25 50.00 36.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wolf
Caroline County
Cancer Committee
Vlarydel
James Scott
Henderson
Richard Roden
Zoldsboro
Thomas Ober
Greensboro
Irvin Brumbaugh
Ridgely
Elsie Matthews
Hillsboro
Clifton Hicks
Hickman
William Croll
Andersontown
Dallas Neal
Burrsville
Calvin Lister
Purnell Dean
Williston
Robert Maloney
Harold Scott
Preston
J. C. Bateman
Robert Todd
Federalsburg
Frank Anderson
Denton
Wm. Wolf
Denton Softball League Sees Lively Attendance
The Denton Softball League continues at a strong pace with high attendance. Monday night Nattle trounced Hallowell's 16 to 2 while Tuesday Legion beat National Guard 11 to 9. Journal lacks last week's game write ups from the league statistician.
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Denton
Nattle
Hallowell’s
The
Legion
National Guard
Music Students Offer Delightful Recital at Christ Church
Mrs. Mary land Walston directs a formal recital on Friday evening June 6 at Christ Church Parish House. Students in pastel gowns and dark blue coats perform varied numbers, presenting teacher with American Beauty rose bouquets. Jean Fleming plans to attend Goucher College this fall to continue music studies. piano courtesy of Thomas Young Jr. of Seaford.
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Maryland Walston
Christ Church Parish House
Emory Lee Walston
Jimmy Irwin
Sharon Cannon
Billy Short
Sarah Thawley
Glenn Foster
Olivia Dee Wheatley
Peggy Ringgold
Larry Clopper
Joan Cadmus
Jean Ringgold
Patsy Edwards
Janet Neal
Gladys Ann Wilson
Peggy Sutton
Carol Ann Love
Lois Ann Butler
Jean Fleming
Joan Morgan
Virginia Covey
Elogeanne Thawley
Billy Brown Eaton
Rosalie Morris
Ellen Carter Nichols
Mrs. Walston
Goucher College
Baldwin Spinet
Thomas Young, Jr
Seaford
Ridgely Social Notes and Local Visits
Ridgely community exchanges announce visits among residents from Wilmington Huntington Easton and Caldwell with multiple calls and calls on relatives. Local sees include hospital stay for Mrs. Henry Lister and a Carnival at Denton High School Grounds June 13 23 by Caroline Post No 29 American Legion.
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Charles Hobbs
Wilmington
Del
Frank R. Flounders
Walter Ressler
Huntington
Long Island
Robert Phillips
Grace Vernon Smith
Emma Lock
Iva Whitby
Easton
C. C. Griffith
Penns Grove
Walter R. Moore
William Linderman
McMahan House
Roland Fountain
Maplewood
N. J
John M. Swing
Thomas A. Smith, Jr
Caldwell
Smith
A. Orrell Saulsbury
Henry Lister
Memorial Hospital
Caroline Post
American Legion
Denton High School
Bird Club Story Dubs Star ling in City and Birds
The Farmers' Friend Bird Club discusses wildlife notes including a nest in a boy's pocket described by Rev. E. F. Sherry. Predatory snakes are condemned, Eagles protection is urged, and club history from March 16 1951 with 180 county birds is recounted by A J Fletcher and members.
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Bird Club Story
Starling
E. F. Sherry
Church of the Brethren
Bobbie
Percy Scudder
Marvin H. Hewitt
Louis J. Knotts
A. May Thompson
A. J. Fletcher
Cooperative Donor Of New Book For Rural Electrification
The Choptank Electric Cooperative has secured one hundred copies of The Farmer Takes A Hand and will present a copy to each High School Library on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Some schools may receive theirs in the fall as the term ends. Each County Agent and Home Demonstration Agent will receive a copy, along with every County School Superintendent for school boards’ use. Active public reference libraries will also get a copy of this documentary history.
Denton Lions Elect Officers for the Year
The annual Denton Lions Club officer election chose Roy R. Adams as president and Walter G. Kerslake, James E. Harris, and Tayloe Lewis as vice presidents. Lindsey Cledaniel was secretary with D Ralph Horsey as treasurer and William Wunderlich as tail twister. Directors named were Caesar Coalla Earl Crouse Roy Slaughter and Herbert Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Lions Club
Roy R. Adams
Walter G. Kerslake
James E. Harris
Tayloe Lewis
Lindsey Clendaniel
D. Ralph Horsey
William Wunderlich
Caesar Coalla
Earl Crouse
Roy Slaughter
Herbert Hudson
Williston Guild Elects Officers
The Williston Guild met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allie Neal with twenty one present to elect officers and plan a picnic. New officers are Dorsey Nichols president Carl Towers vice president Nellie Towers secretary and Clifford Towers treasurer. The pastor and family attended and sang a duet. Sunshine Committee appointments were Lavina Miller and Madrene Nichols. Meeting adjourned to September with a gathering at the Nichols home. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Guild
Allie Neal
Dorsey Nichols
Carl Towers
Nellie Towers
Clifford Towers
Lavina Miller
Maderene Nichols
Sunshine Committee
Willis & Covell Co. Makes Seven Year Progress
Edward H. Covell Jr, president of Willis & Covell Co, is highlighted for leading seven years of growth and community support. The profile notes his education at Centreville High School Golden Business College and Maryland agriculture studies, his Marine service, and prior work with Southern States Cooperative before settling in South Denton with his wife and two children.
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Edward H. Covell, Jr
Willis & Covell Co
Centreville High School
Golden Business College
University of Maryland
U. S. Marine Corps
Southern States Cooperative
Baltimore
Denton
Fire Company Ambulance Receives Checkup
Representatives of the Miller Body Company of Ohio examined the Denton ambulance after 10,000 miles of service to Denton and nearby areas. The checkup aims to insure uninterrupted and efficient service at all times.
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Miller Body Company of
Ohio
Denton
Live Wire Circle to Meet for Covered Dish Supper
The Live Wire Circle will meet Monday June 16 at 6 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wright for a covered dish supper. Mrs Wilmer Johnson leads the program for the evening. Members are urged to attend with husband or guest for a pleasant evening.
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Lawrence Wright
Wilmer Johnson
Willing Workers Circle Meeting At Miss Moore Home
The Willing Workers Circle will meet at the home of Miss Mattie Moore on Monday June 16 at 7 30 p m Mrs Lida Wine and Mrs Lillie Nichols will be co hostesses All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Moore
Lida Wine
Lillie Nichols
County Guardsmen Depart for Practice Firing Ranges
Caroline County's Company H of the 115th Maryland National Guard left Denton for weekend training. Personnel with 30-caliber rifles and 45-caliber pistols went to Fort Miles in Lewes for target practice and qualification, while the carbine detachments trained at Dover Air Base.
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Caroline County
115Th Regiment
Maryland National Guard
Denton
Fort Miles
Lewes
Dover
Delaware Firemen To Hold Convention In Smyrna
The Delaware Volunteer Firemen's Association will stage its 32nd annual convention in Smyrna on August 27 and 28. The event also marks the 15th anniversary of Smyrna's Citizens Hose Company as host.
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Delaware Volunteer’ Firemen’s Association
Smyrna
Del
Citizen’s Hose Company
Denton Resident Receives George Washington Law Degree
Harry Roe Hughes of Denton earned a Bachelor of Laws at George Washington University’s spring commencement held May 28. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J L Hughes of Denton and also holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Maryland.
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Denton
George Washington University
Harry Roe Hughes
J. L. Hughes
Hughes
University of Maryland
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Hallowell
Denton Lions
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Delaware
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Cansafe
Lerge
Seabrook
Concen
Taylor’s
St. Lebanon
Dad
Libby
Virginia Lee Bakery
Ags
Bala Club
Glendale Club
Service Sun
Sunday Sun
Denton News Service
H. P
Southern States Farmers’ Supply Cooperative, Inc
Denton, Maryland
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