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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1953
Page
10
Orphans Court proceedings record the death of Melvin Pepper’s three year old son and interment in Denton. Dr J W Wirk oversaw two June marriages at the Denton Methodist Protestant parsonage. Various residents leave for visits, return from trips, or host family gatherings. Notable items include the death of William Fountain Murphey and several estate matters with inventories, accounts, and guardianship actions filed.
In Marydel and surrounding areas a care of community events is noted. The St. George’s school hosted a year end service with 69 pupils under Mr. Charles Covington and eight teachers. Kent County Firemen’s Association elected officers T E Heather as president and L Lee Leslie to the board. Mrs. Mary Leslie became treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary. Marydel Civic Club held a June meeting at Mrs. Harry Heather’s home with town improvement discussions and two projects planned. The July 18 family picnic is set for Garland Lake. Delegates to the Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s State Convention were named, and at the Weap Counts Firemen’s Association meeting Mr. Paul Smith and Mr. Charis Starkey attended. A Cubs Boy Scout special meeting occurred at Community Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Guerney Knotts announced the marriage of Dorothy Knotts to Luther Westerman in Catonsville on June 20.
Timely Independence Day celebration ideas from The American Weekly June 28 issue. Provides instructions for a colorful drum and wooden soldier centerpiece and a firecracker candy favor. Color gravure feature from Baltimore Sunday American with decorated party tips and craft directions.
Foster notes the benefits depend on the worker’s wage record and correct name and Social Security number. He warns families may need funds immediately after a breadwinner’s death and urges obtaining duplicate or new cards via any local Post Office or the Salisbury Social Security Office.
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