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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1956

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Cubs Hold Blue and Gold Dinner At First Methodist Church

About 150 attendees celebrated the Cub Scout Blue and Gold Dinner February 23 in the Fellowship Hall of First Methodist Church. Scouting virtues were highlighted by talks from Dr. John French and Percy Scudder, with awards and den cheers led by Assistant Cub Master Tom Robbins. The group announced a March 28 Dover Airport tour as the pack meeting.

Fellowship Hall First Methodist Church Don Mathers Bill Darling John French Percy Scudder Frank Gerhardt Scudder Bobby Dempsey silver arrow Sonny Wunderlich Den Jeff Cohee Denner Jimmy Lane Donald Stafford Jerry Hoffman Den 5 Bobby Adams Bear gold arrow Bobby Downes Emory Walston Bennett Todd Lion Billy Wright Wayne Holsigner Den 2 Carville Fleetwood Lillian Irwin

Sen Goldstein to Speak at REA Meeting Here

Sen Louis Goldstein president of the Maryland Senate will address Choptank Electric Cooperative at its 18th annual meeting in Denton on March 5 at 1 p m The event includes a board report nominees from the nominating committee and a Rural Electrification film plus music and door prizes the grand prizes two electric ranges.

Choptank Electric Cooperative Louis Goldstein Dentonia Theatre Denton Goldstein Maryland State Senate Calvert County House of Delegates Marine Corps Sen Maryland Senate Senate Olin Davis Harry Nuttle F. E. Yeoman Edward F. Boston Harry Keenan Westover Olin S. Davis Galt Norris Twilley Delmar Del Howard Hall Merlin Milton Markus Cambridge Harry H. Nuttle Harry A. Moore Queen Anne National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association Mel Price Santa Fe Rangers Maryland

Social Security Represen tative To Be Here Monday

Mr. O'Regan of the Social Security Administration will be at the Court House in Denton on Monday March 5 beginning at 10 a.m.

O’Regan the Social Security Administration Court House Denton

Weather week and events in early March text

The record notes a sequence of days with varied weather including rain or snow from March 2 to 6, with cloudy and cold conditions on March 7 and 8. It mentions 4 H Club Week March 3 11 and a historical note about the Fall of the Alamo at San Antonio Texas on March 6, 1836. It also references Easter’s Coming from April 1 to 9, days earlier than last year.

San Antonio Texas

Girl Scout Cookie Sale Starts March 9 in Council Area

The Girl Scouts of our Council area begin their Annual Cookie Fund Sale on March 9 at 4 p.m. involving about 150 troops and 3,000 girls from 9 districts across the Delaware-Maryland Peninsula. Proceeds fund Camp Todd near Denton and four Day Camps. 47 percent goes to the Council, 4 cents per box to each troop. The top seller will be named Miss 1956 Cookie Queen at the Dover rally May 12, with eight district court winners and an Achievement Award for the top troop.

Girl Scouts of our Council Delaware-Maryland Todd Denton Highland Michigan Dover friends of Girl Scouting

Four O clock Burning Law In Effect In Maryland

Open air burning is prohibited until after 4 p m E S T Forest Guard Walter H Bounds warns to take precautions as several fires have occurred from careless burning The rule requires a 16 foot fire break free of inflammables adequate personnel and a responsible person on site until the last spark is out Strict enforcement carries up to a 500 dollar fine or six months imprisonment Placing the Forests and Parks Commission under the Forest Conservation Districts Act the regulation aims to protect life and property in wooded areas across Maryland

Walter H. Bounds Forest Guard Commission of Forests and Parks Forest Conservation Districts Act Maryland

B P W Club Holds Meeting in Greensboro

The Business and Professional Women's Club of Caroline County met at WSCS Hall Greensboro on February 28 at 6 30 p m presided by Mrs Beulah C Carter. A dinner followed by a round table discussion on Education and Vocations led by Miss Jo Purcell chairwoman.

Business and Professional Women’s Club of Caroline County WSCS Hall Greensboro Beulah C. Carter Jo Purcell

Teachers Group Extends Public Affairs Course

Nearly fifty Caroline County teachers in the IMPA program study county government under the theme Knowing Caroline County. February sessions featured consultants including County Commissioner John Eveland and County Treasurer William Orme, with later input from Sheriff Andrews and State's Attorney Harry Butler.

Caroline County IMPA Institute on Maryland Public Affairs John Eveland William Orme Gerald Pine Irvin Brumbaugh Sheriff Andrews Stewart Wright Emil Meyers Harry Butler Queen Anne’s County James Wise Caroline G. Bert Hastings Greensboro County Teachers Association Doris Spence Ridgely IMPAC

Applications For Plates For 1956 57 Passenger Cars

All motor vehicle plate applications for 1956 57 passenger cars and motorcycles have been mailed by the DMV Commissioner Frank Small Jr. If you did not receive your application, notify the department in writing with full name new and old address and title number if possible from your registration card. Return promptly in the provided envelope as the new plates must be displayed by midnight March 31. Fees shown with the notice should be remitted.

Department of Motor Vehicles Frank Small

Homemakers Club Plans 1957 Clothing Program

The County Clothing Committee outlines nine topics for the 1957 program including children's clothing alterations and styles. Leaders are to discuss at March meetings and forward comments to Mrs. Paul Schoenfelder in Ridgely. The group met in Ridge ly with all members present and plans an April review and a May Sewing Screen Workshop led by Mrs. Nelson Covey.

County Clothing Committee Paul Schoenfelder Ridgely Schoenfelder Nelson Covey 20th Century Club Charles Hackett Federal Club Elmer Robinson Smithville Thomas Wright Greensboro

Legislature Clears Maryland Budget At 309 Million

The legislature approved a total budget of 309,614,556 for Maryland, rejecting the governor's 14.07 cent real estate tax cut. A supplemental plan would fund a 2.5 million school construction incentive, with racing bill amendments directing revenue to counties and Baltimore City for schooling. Per pupil funding rises to 15 dollars this year and 20 dollars next year under the plan.

McKeldin University of Maryland three mile Maryland Baltimore city General Assembly Maryland State Fair Board Senate and Flouse

Legates Names Aides For Red Cross Fund Drive

John Legates, chairman of the Caroline County Red Cross fund drive, unveils assistants Mrs. Elias W. Nuttle of Denton, Mrs. Wilson Cohee of West Denton, Mrs. C. J. Kern of Tuckahoe Neck, Mrs. Isaac Noble of Hickman, Mrs. Joseph Holland of Williston, and Mrs. Paul Stafford of Hobbs. The drive began March 1 and runs through the month with a $3,695 quota for the county.

John Legates Red Cross Caroline County Elias W. Nuttle Denton Wilson Cohee West Denton C. J. Kern Tuckahoe Neck Isaac Noble Hickman Joseph Holland Williston Paul Stafford Hobbs

Mundt Assigned to Easton Office by Chesapeake & Potomac

John J. Mundt, after completing a Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. of Maryland course, reports to Easton for a new assignment. He will advise local business telephone users on usage and communications systems, with previous roles as lineman installer and repairman. Mundt, a Preston High School 1940 graduate, plans near-future Easton residence and offers home building remodeling tips.

John J. Mundt Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co Maryland Easton Mundt Preston Preston High School the Telephone Co Denton Marguerite Soucy North Andover Mass

Children Should Have Salk Polio Vaccine Now

Dr. Robert H. Wright of the Caroline County Medical Society urged all parents to have their children vaccinated with the Salk polio vaccine by their family physician as soon as possible. He cited full vaccine availability in the county and federal safety reviews, noting 1 500 doses given with no adverse reactions.

Robert H. Wright Caroline County Medical Society United States Public Health Service Pure Food and Drug Departments Wright Massachusetts Maryland Caroline County

WSCS Spring Meeting At Church Hill Md

The Easton District of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will hold its Spring Meeting on March 15 at Church Hill Md starting at 10 a.m. Principal speaker will be Mrs. Austin Bagshaw. The program theme is That The Kingdom of God May Be Realized. A Pledge Service will be held with all societies asked to participate. Lunch will be served. reservations with Mrs. Van Willis by March 12.

Easton Woman’s Society of Christian Service Church Hill Austin Bagshaw Van Willis

Goldsboro Pack 284 Scout Party Honors 46th Anniversary

Goldsboro Cub Scouts Pack 284 held a Thursday evening celebration at Community Hall honoring Scouting's 46th anniversary. Cub master Tilghman Williams Jr and assistant Stephen Racz led Den Mothers across three dens with numerous scouts in attendance. A highlight was three 3 tier cakes from each den, recognizing a successful year.

Cub Scouts of Goldsboro Tilghman Williams, Jr Stephen Racz Den Margaret Jean Williams Margaret Sylvester Mary Raez Violet Gavoille Mary Jarrell Roxanna Collier Bruce Jarrell Paul Biddle Eddie Hutson Jimmy Fraze John Gavoille Tommy Cahall Jackie Walls Robert Walls Joe Hendricks Carlton Smith Billy Collier Jerry Jarrell Michael Williams Gordon Sylvester Linwood Inman Stephen Racer cubs

Wallace G. Piver Named Moore Co. Office Manager

Wallace G. Piver of Denton became New York office manager for the Moore Company, succeeding Anthony J. Hanley. A Navy veteran and Iona College graduate, Piver previously worked for American Can and Philco, joined Moore in 1954 as a salesman, and will also serve as personal assistant to the regional manager. He resides in the Bronx with his wife and child.

Wallace G. Piver Frank J. Piver Denton New York Moore Co Edward A. Maloney Anthony J. Hanley new Stock Forms Company Wally Iona College New Rochelle U. S. Navy American Can Company Philco Corporation Moore Bronx

County Auxiliary Held Meeting At Goldsboro

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Caro line County Firemen's Association met at Goldsboro Community Hall on Friday evening February 17. President Mrs Josephine Paxson led the opening with the Lord's Prayer and a flag salute. Minutes were read, fund raising efforts shared, and entertainment included piano selections. A joint memorial service for deceased members will be held March 4 at 7 30 pm at Christ Methodist Church Federalsburg. Forty nine members attended and refreshments followed. Next meeting is in Marydel Maryland.

Caroline County Firemen’s Association Goldsboro Josephine Paxson Christ Methodist Church Federalsburg Marydel

4-H Club Little Workers Clean Denton School Grounds

The Denton Little Workers of the 4-H Club in Denton will hold a post school clean-up on March 7 during National 4-H Club Week. Members include Jane Aden Barbara Townsend Barbara Dukes Donna Lou Smith Betty Ruth Kirby Kay Spiedel Carol Ann Mandrell and others with Naomi Iruchs as leader.

Denton Little Workers Denton Jane Aden Barbara Townsend Barbara Dukes Donna Lou Smith Betty Ruth Kirby Kay Spiedel Carol Ann Mandrell Betty Lou Koenig Cynthia Palmatory Mary Mezick Sue Pepper Diane Coalla Ellen Fuchs Martha Ann Mitchell Ann Billmeier Naomi Iruchs

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sistant Denner Ronald Danly Bruce Clendaniel Wayne Luff Otis Seese Sam Somers Wolf John Hager Roland Willis Steve Flaharty Myron Irwin Richard Heinel Gary Cox Bobcat John Heinel Jimmy Irwin Pat Horner Bob Kindleberger Photo Sen. Goldstein REA Weather Data Sun B. P. W. Club Homemakers Clothing Committee U. K Marydel Lions Harry Oliphant Lions International Salisbury Amos H. Wyatt Legates WSCS County Auxiliary
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