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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1950
Page
12
The Congress unanimously adopts a formal declaration listing grievances against King George III. It asserts the colonies’ right to independence, outlines tyrannical acts, proclaims dissolution of political ties, and pledges lives fortunes and honor to the new United States with signers including John Hancock and Thomas Jefferson.
The W S C 8 held a regular meeting at Mr and Mrs Russell Staffords home with readings and games after business. July plans include meetings with Mrs W G Holbrook and Frances Bennett. Several local families and friends were noted in visits, health wishes, and a recent storm incident. Fireworks and Greensboro Firemen Parade set for July 4 and July 6 respectively.
Preston Mrs Dorothy Osteen visits friends in Lynchburg Virginia for a week or ten days. CPO Art Willey Jr and Mrs Willey visit his parents, return home with their son who had stayed with grandparents for a month. Several families visit relatives and attend gatherings in nearby cities and towns. One local man Rev Matthew Higgins hospitalized after a storm day auto accident.
Casey Jones the famed locomotive engineer worked in the 1890s on the Illinois Central Railroad Mississippi Division as a celebrated railroad hero in song and lore.
The W S C S of Wesley Church met at Mrs Lulu Pusey's home on Friday evening June 23. A July meeting is planned at Mr and Mrs Frances Bakers home. Nearby visitors included Cornelius Roe and son Charlie of Ruxton Md and Jane Roe, plus Charles Harvey of Philadelphia and Ed Murphy family from West Collingswood N J. Births noted for Russell Stevens and wife, and Lulu Pusey entertained relatives Barbara and Andy Perry of near Newark Delaware.
A daughter recalls her father George Thomas who died a year ago. She cherishes his memory and finds comfort in the belief he rests in heaven. The verse expresses ongoing love and daily thoughts of him from Margaret.
A religious verse from Matthew 5 16 urging visible good deeds to honor the divine Father in heaven, emphasizing public integrity and moral conduct.
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