Guard Unit Heads to Camp for Two Weeks
Company HH of the 114th Infantry leaves Fredericksburg Virginia Saturday morning June 27 for a 15 day field training at the A. P. Mountairy Reservation. Capt. Gerald P. Warwick and 2nd Lt. Dale Palmer accompany the unit traveling by convoy. Read lists Caroline County men among those joining including Gerald Warwick Sr. and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
114Th Infantry Regiment
Fredericksboro
Gerald PT. Warwick
Dale Palmer
Town Traffic Survey Set For Next Three Weeks
A Denton traffic survey planned by J L Mintiens of the State Roads Commission will run on weekdays over three weeks, excluding Saturdays and Sundays. Citizens will record pedestrian and vehicle counts at Second Third Fifth and Sixth Streets on Market. The effort, urged by Senator Laywan J Redden and discussed with town officials, aims to justify installing traffic signals at several high accident intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laywan J. Redden
J. L. Mintiens
Traffic Department
State Roads Commission
Denton
Redden
Mintiens
Pedden
Senator Redden
Greensboro Firemen Honored for 25 Years of Service
Greensboro Volunteer Fire Co. held a June 16 meeting with 37 members present. John Jarvis A W Brumbaugh Byron Poore Alvin Simpson and Wallace Thornton received gold pins for 25 years of continuous service. The group also set carnival booths for starting June 25. The Greensboro School Band performed at the Goldsboro carnival parade last Wednesday. The Denton Draft Board office will close June 29 to July 10 excluding July 1 and July 8 from 10 am to 3 pm. Persons may register at Mr James Wise in Denton. Warm Thursday with possible showers or thunderstorms Friday or Saturday then cooler by Saturday. Highs 80-85, lows mid 60s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Volunteer Fire Co
John Jarvis
A. W. Brumbaugh
Byron Poore
Alvin Simpson
Wallace Thornton
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Draft Board
Denton
James Wise
Marland
Delaware
4-H Girls At Camp Mardela This Week
Forty five girls from Caroline County and seven from Talbot County attend the 4-H camp at Camp Mardela near Denton from June 22 to 26. The program is full and all are enjoying camp with helpers from Ridgely Denton Cecil County Somerset County and Dorchester County. Names include Elnora Hoffman Jane Ringgold Frances Fisher Nancy Rice and Dinkie Kerns among others from Denton Goldsboro Greensboro Ridgely Hillsboro Queen Anne Preston and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
University of
Talbot County
Camp Mardela
Denton
Elnora Hoffman
Ridgely
Jane Ringgold
Frances Fisher
Nancy Rice
Queen Anne
Dinkie Kerns
Greensboro
Connie Groff
Cecil County
Ellen Bond
Somerset County
Dorchester
Hillsboro
Olwyn Whitby
Preston
Martha Cowgill
Mary Alice Waldron
Carole Ann Kleinwachter
Ellen Wheedleton
Margaret Bateman
Charlotte Cannon
Shirley Cowgill
Ronae Coulbourne
Peggy Goodman
Maiarion Covey
Suzanne Thompson
Patsy Lewis
Barbara Covey
Deanne Taylor
Ann Moore
Ruth Turner
County Elementary Teachers Finish Workshop
More than fifty white elementary teachers gathered for a five day meeting at Caroline High School to refine procedures for teaching music to grades one through six. Led by Beatrice Williams the group was aided by consultant Margaret Lowry of Queens College New York. Lowry will also consult at a state wide summer workshop for selected music teachers. The session supports a long range plan to improve music instruction in all grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High School
Beatrice Williams
Margaret Lowry
Queens College
Flushing
New York
Lowry
Two Appointed To Dispensary Post in Caroline County
At Tuesday’s meeting the Caroline County Commissioners appointed Harlan Edwards of Denton and John Wilson of Ridgely as clerks for the new Denton dispensary. Edwards has多年 milk transport background while Wilson worked as bookkeeper for Breyers and Rob Roy in Ridgely. Eleven salesmen appeared before the board as stocking orders for the Third Street store were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Denton
Harlan Edwards
John Wilson
Ridgers
Fedwards
Wilson
Breyers
Rob Roy
Ridgely
Third Street
Greensboro Junior Choir To Repeat Program
The Greensboro Methodist Junior Choir will repeat its varied musical program on Sunday evening June 28 at 8 o clock in Greensboro Methodist Church. The choir is working toward the purchase of robes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Methodist Junior Choi
Greensboro
Truck Overturns in River at Greensboro Bridge
A 1936 Chevrolet 134 ton truck driven by Melvin Breckles of Goldsboro failed to turn onto the Choptank River Bridge near Greensboro, struck a guard rail, and plunged into the water. Breckles and a passenger escaped with minor scratches, the front wheels remaining on the bridge as the vehicle sank. Earlier, James A. Goldsborough of Maryland ran off the road north of Goldsboro during a rain shower, hit a ditch and pole. damage estimated at 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Breckles
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Breckles
James A. Goldsborough
Marydel
Baltimore Corner
E. C. Myers
Caroline County Cancer Crusade Report
Mrs. William Wolf, chairman, announced the 1953 Caroline County Cancer Fund Drive raised $2734.38, with final figures showing Denton 704.32 Preston 466.50 Federalsboro 454.20 Greensboro 339.00 Ridgely 258.50 Tillsboro 126.20 Goldsboro 85.00 Henderson 44.29 Mar del 27.30 Burrsville 23.00 Andersontown 22.65 Williston no report Hobbs no report Colored Communities 83.66. She thanks district chairmen solicitors and all contributors for helping to “put Caroline over the top” again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wolf
Caroline County Crusade Committee
Denton
Preston
Federalsboro
Greensboro
Ridgely
Tillsboro
Goldsboro
Henderson
Mars del
Burrsville
Andersontown
Williston
Hobbs
Harvest Festival Plans Progressing at Caroline High School
Denton Parent Teacher Association reports plans for a large Harvest Festival on Friday October 23 1953 at Caroline High School starting 3 30 p m. Highlights include straw rides pony rides gas balloon contest games exhibits bake sale and farm market. Cafeteria service features platters hot dogs hamburgers and trimmings. Proceeds fund school children activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Parent-Teacher Association
Caroline High School
Girl Scout Camp To Open Sunday
The Peninsula Girl Scout Camp at Todd on Silver Lake Williston near Denton opens Sunday June 28 for a five week session. By June 22 247 Brownies and Girl Scouts from Maryland Delaware Virginia Pennsylvania and Ohio had registered. Brownies may stay one week while intermediate and senior scouts may stay one two or three weeks. The last three weeks have room for inquiry and the canoe trips are planned for four weeks after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula
Todd
Silver Lake
Williston
Denton
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Austin Roberts
Robbie
Sadlersville
Pioneer Camp
P. W. Dennis
Dixie
Millington
Guy Hicks
Bill
Onancock
Joan Lane
Delaware City
Del
Thelma Nickerson
SK Kennedyville
Joan Dynes
Beverly Bowman
Petersburg
Joan M. Roberts
Richmond
Margaret Marshall
Harrington
Jean Gilgash
Catonsville
Martha Lee Williams
Margot Metzler
Bridgeville
Harriet Haymaker
Centreville
Patsy Ford
Kennedyville
Betsy Gillespie
Galena
Ann Hubbard
Easton
Sue Lewis
Dorothy F. Long
Vienna
Jackie Richardson
Change Regarding Instruction License Change Regarding Instruction License
Instruction and examination licenses issued on and after June 1 1953 cannot be renewed under the new law. They are valid for practice and demonstration for a period of sixty days before expiration. If an additional instruction license is desired another application must be completed and the regular fee of 1.00 dollars paid.
Caroline Land Week Plans Fire Complete Now
Plans for Maryland Land Week in Caroline County near completion chair W S Carroll says a farm pond with one million gallons capacity will be included. Drainage work covers 2.8 miles by dragline and tractors and a 650 foot ditch will be dynamited. Continued on page 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Caroline County
W. S.S. Carroll
Greensboro High School Band to Lead July Fourth Parade
The Greensboro Ben School Band of 25 members under Mrs. Albert Rinner will lead Greensboro’s Fourth of July parade starting 7 45 p m EDT. The march runs from Tioliness Church on Main Street to Railroad Avenue then School Grounds with other events including children’s contests and a soapbox derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Greensboro Ben School
Weonty
Mra
Albert Rinner
Road Avenue
Ith
Ridgely
Lois Fuchs Captures Third At Harrington Chicken Festival
In Har rington on Tuesday the Chicken Fiying Contest drew 52 participants. Miss Lois Fuchs of Denton won third place earning $30 and a Frigidaire electric range. Lois Ann Butler and Frances Fisher, both of Denton, received entrance certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Caroline County
Lois Fuchs
John A. Fuchs
Denton
Lois Ann Butler
Frances Fisher
Garland Lake Offers Summer Swimming Safety Class
Garland Lake near Denton has new improvements and a bonafide permit from the Maryland State Health Department. Senior life guards Miss Charlotte Ayres of Washington and Mr Grayson Wheatley Jr of Greensboro will be on duty, with Ayres organizing a class in swimming to provide Water Safety Instruction this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Lake
Denton
Maryland State Health Department
Charlotte Ayres
Washington
Grayson Wheatley, Jr
Greensboro
Ayres
Berry fined for damaging highway in Fleming’s Station case
George Berry pleaded guilty to damaging a highway and was fined 20 dollars plus costs by Trial Magistrate W A Stewart Wright. He also agreed to reimburse Caroline County for road damages from Fleming's Filling Station to Ridgely estimated at about 60 dollars. State's attorney James A Wise stated the offense occurred while he was turning his machine on the highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Berry
W. A. Stewart Wright
Berry
Caroline County
Fleming's
Ridgely
James A. Wise
Tuberculosis Death Rates Highlight Maryland County Links
The Public Health Service report shows Maryland top TB death rates with Caroline County contributing significantly to the poor state. Tuberculosis remains a major health problem in the state, though cures exist and progress continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Caroline County
Public Health Service
Alaavland
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Gerald T. Warwick
Robert Dale Palmer
Carlton
West, Jr
Cecil E. Kenney
Willard T. Knotts
Mervin J. Richard
David G. Swecker
Arvel L. Coppage
Joseph D. Diebel
Frederick A. Frank
Noble Schuyler
Richard A. Brunkhorst
Benedict J. Buckle
Glenn D. Fleming
Alonzo D. Howard
Harold P. Ireland
William F. North
Noah E. Schiff
Charles FE. Wothers, Jr
Charles M. Crouse
Charles Davis, Jr
John Ix. Tyde
Ralph C. Jones
Charles T. Baker
Lewis R. Cherry
Norman F. Cook, Jr
Grandon E. Davis
George A. Ebling
Charles F. Lane
Lewis L. Mitchell
John C. Palmer
James E. Pichard
David S. Rittenhouse
Theodore T. Tri
Weather Data
Alin
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Sun
Caroline
County
Greensboro Junior Choir
Caroline County Cancer Crusade Report
Girl Scout
Caroline Land Week
Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company
Delmarva
Debbie Ann Savage
Berlin
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