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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1949
Page
12
Mrs Ann Jackson of Colorado A. & M. College notes poor posture harms health and personality and causes costly clothing alterations. Round-shouldered or sway backed postures ruin garment fit, neckline balance, and waistline lines, increasing wear and shoe damage while diminishing appearance and poise.
In the Caribbean near Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands residents harvest 200 pound sea turtles and weave thatch-palm rope. Little Cayman hosts a tiny population with a schoolteacher revenue officer, while Cayman Brac houses about 1,300 residents. The trio, found by Columbus in 1503 as Las Tortugas, lie between Key West and Panama. Grand Cayman holds most of the land and people of the dependency.
The Plumbing and Heating Industries bureau notes cast iron soil pipe, crucial for waste, vent and sewer lines, is now available for all construction types. 1948 production topped 600,000 tons, about three times the 1910 1941 average. 1947 was 577,000 tons, 1946 400,000 tons. Steel pipe and tubes in 1948 rose about ten percent from 1947 peak.
Virginia uses a novel economy method to speed four lane divided highways. A modern two lane highway runs alongside the old road to carry traffic in the opposite direction. About 45 miles of dual highway have been built since the postwar plan began. A similar approach has guided 17 bridge projects.
Excessive clinkering by homeowners using hand-fired coal often results from burning garbage in the furnace or boiler. It also stems from extreme stirring of the fuel bed improper draft operation excessive grate shaking or forcing the fire to raise heat rapidly.
The festival features a poultry and egg show with awards across eggs baby chicks live broilers and dressed poultry. Donald B. MacDowell of Salisbury is general chairman with class limits and weight tolerances defined for fair judging. A mammoth parade closes the festival on July 14 with prizes totaling 1732 for units and floats from poultry industry civic groups and businesses.
Mrs Wanda Ready and Miss Dorothy Reidy and Mr Noble Reidy were guests of Mr and Mrs Herman Schmick last weekend. Mrs Elmer Flaharty hosted two-table bridge on Thursday night in honor of Mrs Albert Bower's birthday.
Mrs. Stafford hosted the Hobbs Homemakers Club with W I C S members and visitors, a quiz and sing session, piano by Mrs. Mil dred Scott, and refreshments. Mrs. Russell Stafford to entertain June 29. Florence Love to host Andersontown group next week. Reports from Rural Short Course attendees and local visits to Caroline relatives are noted among various social happenings.
A friend’s wedding took place in Princess Anne last Saturday afternoon, with Muss Fitzgerald as part of the ceremony or celebration surrounding the event.
Mrs Theodore P Warren hosted The Camden New Jersey Federated Women’s Club at her Burrsvale home on Wednesday June 8. Thirty eight women dined. a chartered bus brought Camden members. Garden Department chairman Mrs Catherine Behymen and president Mrs Mason Bradley led a brief business session followed by lawn refreshments and social time. Local attendees included Mrs Roland Draper Mrs Floyd Baker Mrs Henry Stafford Mrs Charles Fountain Mrs Harlan Blades and Mrs Henrietta Baughley. Guests from New Jersey included Mrs Bill Stafford of near Denton and Mrs Floyd Baker’s son Elmer Evans from Philadelphia visited with Mrs Laura Parris.
Good opportunity for a man between 25 and 35 seeking a future. Permanent position with good pay for a qualified salesman. Prefer resident of Denton. Contact Mr. Edgar of Western Maryland Dairies at Brick Hotel, Denton, 10 am to 3 pm, Monday, June 20.
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