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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
4
Mrs. Harry Rittenhouse graduates from University of Maryland with B S. Birth announced for June 7 in Baltimore to Mr. and Mrs. A. Orrell Saulsbury. Several Ridgely residents and visitors named, with travels, anniversaries, and gatherings from Ocean City to Centreville. Vacation Bible School begins Tuesday at 9 30 at Ridgely Methodist Church. closing program Friday at 7 30.
Hobbs The Ames Church Membership Class met in the church here last Thursday evening. The Ames Vacation Bible School will be held here June 19 to 23. Hope the girls and boys will attend in a large number. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Maloney Em mett Charlie and Mr. and Mrs. Francis H. Trice Jr and Sharon Lou attended the Howard Family reunion at Concord Church House on Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Flaharty visited Federalsburg friends one evening last week. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hynson called on Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Stafford and family one evening last week. Charlie Maloney was a Saturday guest of Danny Towers. Mr. Paul Lister of Dover called on Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lister last Saturday. Misses Ellen and Ann Butler and Miss Betty Adams of Washington DC spent last weekend at their respective homes. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Stafford Ronnie Dale and Sharon visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott last Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Towers Billy and Tommy motored to Baltimore last Saturday. Jimmy Robinson, having attended a school in Frederick, is vacationing with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Thomas were last Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. Hopkins Thomas and family, of Easton. Last Saturday evening the 1951 graduates of Caroline High School assembled in the Denton fire house and enjoyed the 10th anniversary of their graduation. Mrs. Francis H. Trice Jr nee Miss Shirley Maloney enjoyed the evening's association with her classmates of ten years ago.
The County Agent warns farmers to watch for army worms in small grain fields after a few were found in barley last week. If spraying becomes necessary, use proper chemicals in correct quantities to avoid grain residue and observe a seven day pre harvest interval. Wheat and oats require the same precautions. airplane spraying may be used for wheat. Also note Johnson grass treatment guidelines and farm safety reminders as children are home for the school break. In addition, 39 Maryland and Delaware dairymen will tour Wisconsin farms August 8–10, with reservations due by July 1 and a cost of 90.09 per person. Finally, 783 feeder pigs were sold at the Denton Caroline Sales Company last Monday, a 50% drop in participation from small producers.
Readers’ letters section invites public commentary and views on local issues. The notice asks for submissions and indicates the paper welcomes input from residents and readers for future publication.
Letter from Denton County residents argues against a federal education bill, contending it raises national taxes, reduces local control, and pressures school funding. They urge Caroline County readers to contact Congressman Thomas F. Johnson to vote NO, noting prior votes and requesting immediate action.
A Greensboro resident died last week at her home with only a niece, Mrs. Dorothy M. Zechman of Wilmington, surviving. Funeral services were held Saturday from Rawlings Boulais Funeral Home with Rev. Carter of St. Pauls Methodist Church officiating. Interment followed at Greensboro Cemetery.
Mrs Grace H Brown wife of Carroll William Brown of Hickman died Thursday at Milford Memorial Hospital after a stroke at home the week before She worked at Greenwood Sewing Co Funeral services were held at J Millard Cooper Funeral Home Harrington with Rev Olin J Shockley Jr pastor of Asbury Methodist Church officiating Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Betty Dennis of North Carolina a son Marvin Brown of Wilmington and three grandchildren
Mrs Pauline Kuczek 68 of Henderson died Sunday in the Naval Hospital Philadelphia Services were held Tuesday marching from Marydel Catholic Church Survived by husband John J Kuczek two brothers Walter Karpinski of Bozman and Adam Karpinski address unknown and several nieces and nephews
Twelve groups will be taught by Samuel Bebee, Federalsburg High School driver education teacher, with cooperation from parents and students to complete the course as in 1960.
Mr and Mrs William Dennis and daughters plus Deborah Bowman from Severn Md spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Earle Robinson Mrs Marian Robinson and Mrs Elizabeth Harrington spent Thursday in Dover Mrs Marie Bailey Mildred Fretterd Ellen Fretterd and Fritz Zott enjoyed a Washington trip Saturday with the Smithville Homemakers Club Mr and Mrs Al Smith of Greenwood visited Blanche Stetler and Sadie Devore Saturday evening
A witty remark notes that even if all kept resolutions were joined end to end they would not extend far into the upcoming year, underscoring limited scope of sustained goals.
Fresh air and sunshine seem to make food taste better. Learn how to prepare treats for patio parties and tote picnics from appetizers to dessert. See Amy Alden's 4 page cookbook in the June 18 issue of The American Weekly Colorgravure section with The Baltimore American.
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