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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1959
Page
5
Readable text references Caroline Bowling Lanes and national duckpin tournament results on page l. This item notes the venue and competition context, but lacks full results details in the accessible portion. The entry signals ongoing coverage and directs readers to view the specified page for outcomes and standings.
Lions defeated Legion 13 to 8 in a Little League game on June 6. Key players Willis, Butler, Irwin, Lane, Walsh, and Hoopengardner produced multiple hits including three-base shots by Willis and Lane. Lane and Hoopengardner hit home runs.
Choptank River Boat Club schedules a June 16 cruise from Leave Boat Basin at 10 30 a m to Wye Landing on June 21 with trailer boats. Picnic lunch includes fishing crabbing and water skiing.
Bob Tester captured the 25-lap feature at Westport Stadium last Saturday night. Danny Woolford Ace Can po and Johnny Roberts finished in that order. Saturday night will be Sin clair night with a Power-X trophy awarded to the feature winner.
Chesapeake City trailed Greensboro 8 7 in the ninth before rallying for an 8 7 win. Bob Whiteoak earned the victory in relief over Greensboro. Henderson and Harry Barrett defeated Kenton 13 2 with Barrett striking out 11 for his first win. Middletown at Centreville returned no report. Rock Hall had an off day.
The Denton Lions Club held Ladies Night on June 15 at the American Legion Home with dinner by the American Legion Auxiliary. District Governor A. S. David and Zone Chairman A. Lofi attended as guests. Installation conducted for officers included President Pat Kaufman and four vice presidents, secretary William Tawes, treasurer Everett Townsend, and several directors. Walter Turner received a past president’s plaque, and Gil Hall was noted for 100 percent secretary awards. The Gay Blades Male Quartet provided music.
The Denton Willing Workers 4-H Club held a picnic at Lewes Beach Delaware on June 12 with a 10 a.m. departure and 12 30 p.m. arrival. A lunch of cheese meat pickles potato chips was served and Donna Hills sandwich with strawberry jam mustard meat and cheese was praised. Members swam and got a burning suntan. A note apologized to those who missed the outing.
A short notice notes that many quotes attributed to public figures are likely invented or exaggerated. It discusses the tendency of rumor and satire to blur lines between fact and parody, warning readers to verify attributions.
University College at the University of Maryland offers a self supporting county program enabling elementary to high school teachers and other Maryland citizens to obtain or renew teacher certification. Courses are presented by faculty traveling up to 200 miles, held in local schools during evenings, with a brochure to list offerings to be published in August.
A proposal to include Maryland's 9 Shore Counties in the Federal Milk Order becomes a political issue. Representative Thomas A. Johnson opposes federal regulation on the Shore, while rest of Baltimore area benefits from potential $700 yearly per shipper. Excluding the counties would deprive Eastern Shore farmers of orderly price considerations.
Georgia Lee returns to film in Wiretapper at Harmony Methodist Church Sunday June 28 at 7 30 p m. No admission charge. The picture follows Jim Vaus from wiretapper to Christian evangelist with Billy Graham influence. Produced by Great Commissions Films. Harmony Maryland church invite to public.
W P Sadler, manager, states the MCMP opposes a proposed stabilizing plan that would limit farmers to existing orders and push milk supplies to plants in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. He notes 1.5 million pounds monthly could drop into manufacturing at lower prices, and reports discussions with Rep Johnson, Rep Brewster, Senator Beall, and Senator Butler, with plans to visit Clarence Miller to press their case. The MCMP also runs an Eastern Sore publicity drive to counter opposing views.
True copy of a notice to creditors for Carlton V West filed with the Register of Wills on June 19 1931. This public notice identifies the estate proceedings and directs creditors to present claims within statutory deadlines.
Burton R. Baughley appears as ancillary executor with Carlton V. West serving as Register of Wills in the probate notice. The brief entry lists these official roles and names without additional detail.
Marydel residents congratulate grandson Bob Oxley on Holy Cross School graduation in Dover. Community notes welcome Edward Shockley to the Oxley property. Various visits, graduations, awards, and sympathy tributes follow from Hartly to Rehoboth and Atlantic City with multiple local families named.
Funeral services were held for a Greensboro woman, daughter of Hynson C. and Sally Moore Gooden, with her husband Sankey S. James among survivors. Sisters Mrs. Harry Gough of Henderson and Mrs. Elva Cartwright of Bellefonte, Del., survive.
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