N. C. H. S. PTA Meets Wednesday March 8
The North Caroline High School Parent-Teachers Association will meet at the school on Wednesday evening March 8 with visitation to teachers at 7:15 p.m. and the main meeting at 8 p.m. The High School Band directed by Mr Earl Roberts will perform. The program centers on Safety For Teen-Age Driving at School and on the Highway. All parents and friends are urged to attend.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association of the
North Caroline High School
Earl Roberts
William Henderson to Speak at Greensboro Lions Night
William Henderson County Agricultural Agent of Sussex County Delaware will be the speaker at the Greensboro Lions Club Farmers Night on Tuesday evening March 7 at the Church House St Pauls Methodist Church Greensboro He taught Agriculture at Caroline High and Greensboro High before his present appointment All Lions Club members will bring a farmer guest.
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William Henderson
Sussex County
Delaware
Greensboro Lions Club
Henderson
Caroline High School
Greensboro High School
Church House
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Greensboro
Lions Club
Washington's Birthday Address to Maryland Senate
Senator Hughes speaks to the Maryland General Assembly on February 22 honoring George Washington and urging adherence to constitutional limits, moderation in lawmaking, and unity of purpose. He quotes Washington’s Farewell and warns against innovation that benefits individuals over the community. The speech stresses preserving a democratic government that places the common good above local prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Maryland Senate
Washington
General Assembly of
Maryland
United States
Everngam's Denton Store Opens In New Location
Everngam's opened in its new corner storefront at Market and Third Streets in Denton more than three weeks ago. The redec orated shop showcases gifts in flower baskets sent for Opening Days February 23 to 25, reflecting community esteem. Staff assist across Ladies Men’s and Boys Departments and other dry goods. Plan a visit to see the exquisite setting for your purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everngam’s
Market
Third Streets
Denton
Everngain’s
Woman's Club of Denton Valentine Party Recap
Members and guests of the Woman's Club of Denton enjoyed a February 10 party at the club house with a covered dish dinner. The program featured musical selections by Mrs. Rue, Mr. Carman Leggett, Mrs. Leggett, Mrs. James B. Dike, and Mr. Dale Palmer, plus songs by Mrs. Dike and others. The event closed with “I Love You Truly” as a crowd-pleaser.
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Woman's Club of
Denton
Stennard Holden
Mrs. Rue
Mr. Carman Leggett
Feireen
Victor Herbert
Vincent Youmans
Mrs. Leggett
James B. Dike
Mr. Leggett
The
Red Mill
Hermann Lohr
Katy
Katherine Clarke
Mary
Mary Holden
Margie
Madgie
Madge Jump
Caroline Lane
Caroline
Rose Merriken
Peg
Peggy Hubbard
Flo Brewer
Barbara
Woman's Club
Religion Division
American Home Department
Wilbur Hoppengardner
O. G. Brewer, Jr
James Cooper
Historical Society Dinner Set for April 20 in Denton
At a Federalsburg meeting of the Caroline County Historical Society Board of Directors the date for the annual spring dinner and business meeting was set for April 20 at 6 15 p m in Denton. The president named a special committee to survey potential home locations for the Society with plan to complete by April 1962 for the organization’s 10th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Historical Society Board of Directors
Federalsburg
John F. Tilghman, Jr
Denton
Harry H. Rieck
Caroline County Historical Society
Jack Boulais
Greensboro
Winfield Nichols
Harry H. Rieck, Sr
Preston
Max Chambers
Edith Merriken
John Tilghman
Firemen's Memorial Meeting In Hillsboro
The Caroline County Volunteer Firemen's Association and the Ladies Auxiliary plan a joint memorial meeting at Hillsboro Queen Anne Church at 7 p m on March 3 to honor deceased members. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
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Caroline County Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Caroline County Volunteer Firemen
Hillsboro-Queen Anne Church
VFW Dinner Held in Federalsburg March 22
Major Myron D. Keefe will be principal speaker at the Choptank District Annual Recognition Dinner in Federalsburg VFW Post 5246 March 22 at 6 30 p m. VEW Auxiliary to serve the dinner. Forrest J. Sadler Scout Executive of the Del Mar Va Council will attend and participate.
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Myron D. Keefe
Federalsburg
VEW
Forrest J. Sadler
Del-Mar-Va
Panch And Thompson Share Top Honors At Daytona Beach Races
Marvin Panch won the Daytona 500 in a 1960 Pontiac at a world record speed of 149.601 mph. Fireball Roberts exited late with a breakdown after setting pace. Joe Weatherly and Paul Goldsmith followed in Pontiacs as the top finishers. The race, held at Daytona International Speedway, saw 65,000 spectators and paid Panch $20,750 plus 3,000 points toward the stock car championship.
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Panch
Thompson
Daytona Beach
Marvin Panch
Fireball Roberts
Daytona International Speedway
Jim Rathmann
Miami
Indianapolis
Lee Petty
Randleman
N. C
Joe Weatherly
Norfolk
Paul Goldsmith
St. Clair Shores
Mich
Roberts
Fireball
Mathews
Weatherly
Goldsmith
Richard Petty
Ford
Ralph Earnhart
Kannapolis
Pontiac
Ned Jarrell
Newton
Chevrolet
Jack Smith
Spartanburg
S. C
Johnny Allen
Atlanta
Buck Baker
Chrysler
Tom Pistone
Chicago
Denton Methodist Churches Unite Into St Luke's Denton
Denton Maryland merges First Methodist and Grace Methodist into St Luke's Methodist Church to be formed May 1 1961 The two historic Denton congregations will keep both buildings with two morning services and a united church school The combined membership will total 849 led by Rev Otho G Brewer Jr
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First Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church
Denton
Maryland
St. Luke’s Methodist Church
United Church
United Organization
Otho G. Brewer Jr
Mabel Duffey
J. Virgil Moore
Grace
First Methodist
Duffey
First Church
Moore
Grace Church
Thompson tops race with record modified Ford drive
Jimmy Thompson scored the biggest triumph of his auto racing career last Saturday by pushing his 1949 modified Ford to a new record. The report notes continued coverage on page five.
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Thompson
Jimmy Thompson
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J. R. Chaffinch
Eeads Chamber of Commerce
James R. Chaffinch, Jr
Denton National Bank
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
George W. Beck
William Arnold
Alfred W. Reddish
L. Tayloe Lewis
Benj. F. Johnson, Jr
Weather Data
Alamo
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr
Boston
A. G. Bell
Robert Treat Paine
Sun
Senator Hughes
Senate
Harry R. Hughes
Everngam
Denton Store
Peninsula
Historical Society
Firemen’s Memorial Meeting
Hillsboro
VFW
Mar
Banjo Mathews
Asheville
Darel Dieringer
Junior Johnson
North Wilkesboro
Nelson Stacy
Cincinnati
St. Luke’s
Caroline County
Methodist Episcopal Church
Moore’s Chapel
Denton Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Protestant Church
South
Methodist Church
Burrville
Piney, Hobbs
Thawley
Denton Methodist Protestant Church
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