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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1960

Page

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Unity Homemakers Meet For February Session

Unity Homemakers gathered for the February meeting with co hosts Mrs. Carl Collison Mrs. Albert Leese and Mrs. Norman Raleigh. Mrs. Earl Crouse led the session by reading the Caroline Homemakers Creed. Twenty two members answered roll call and discussed new cleaning aids while committees reported. The group sewed 25 pieces for Cambridge State Hospital last month. Family Life Leader Mrs. Amon Pearson spoke on sunny life outlook. UNICEF and Share Our Surplus projects were highlighted by Mrs. Norman Raleigh. Pennies for Friendship were collected. The March meeting will be a covered dish luncheon in Grace Church basement.

Unity Homemakers Carl Collison Albert Leese Norman Raleigh Earl Crouse Caroline Cambridge State Hospital Amon Pearson Unicef Grace Church

Three Found Guilty On Disorderly Charge Extradition To Delaware

On Tuesday February 23 Magistrate W W A Stewart Wright fined Bernard Edge 18.50 for disorderly conduct Dorothy Edge Porter 23.50 for forcible trespass and Miles Edge 6550 for disorderly conduct forcible trespass and interfering with a police officer Miles Edge faces an additional assault charge. The trials stem from a fracas at Emma Walls home in Greensboro on New Year’s Eve Edward John Paliveda of Wilmington was arrested and turned over to Delaware officials after waiving extradition and agreeing to face burglary charges in New Castle County Frankie Mae George 33 was fined 50 and given six months suspended in the Reformatory for Women Robert Anderson received seven days in jail for drunkenness.

W.W. A. Stewart Wright Bernard Edge Dorothy Edge Porter Miles Edge Emma Walls Greensboro Edward John Paliveda Wilmington W. Deane Johnston Delaware Attorney General’s Office Paliveda J. DeWeese Carter New Castle County Frankie Mae George Reformatory For Women Wright Robert Anderson

Communion Breakfast at Federalsburg on Sunday

Caroline County Methodist Men plan a Lenten breakfast in Federalsburg Sunday with Dr J Leas Green Easton District superintendent presiding at Union Methodist Church at 7. Assistants include Rev Edwin Horney Rev Otho G Brewer Rev Richard Hamilton and Rev Don ald O Clendaniel. Breakfast served by Woman's Society and men at 8 in Union and Christ churches.

Caroline County Federalsburg J. Leas Green Easton Union Methodist Church Edwin Horney Hurlock Otho G. Brewer Denton Richard Hamilton Goldsboro Donald O. Clendaniel Christ Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service

Lockerman Dedication Set For Sunday Mar. 20

The elementary building of Lockerman School will be dedicated on Sunday March 20 at 2 pm Principal speaker will be George Crawford supervisor of curriculum of the State Department of Education Public invited An open house will follow to show renovations in the high school and other Improvements March 5 1864 Colorado Seminary later University of Denver chartered March 9 1806 National Road authorized by Congress March 11 1941 The Lend Lease

Lockerman School George Crawford State Department of Education Cumberland Ohio Congress Amos Stoddard Upper Louisiana St. Louis

Boy Scouts Elect Charles Moore District Chairman At Meeting

The Choptank District of Boy Scouts of America held its annual meeting on February 24 in Easton where W. Grason Jones was named District Chairman and Charles N. Davis Charles V. Moore and Joseph B. Anderson became Co-Chairmen. Douglas C. Fox was re elected District Commissioner. Eagle Scout and Maryland 1960 Report to the Nation Explorer Philip L. Meredith was the speaker, recounting his journey from Cubbing to Eagle Rank and thanking volunteers, leaders, and his Scoutmaster and Pastor.

Boy Scouts of America Easton W. Grason Jones Charles N. Davis Charles V. Moore Joseph B. Anderson Douglas C. Fox Philip L. Meredith Maryland Phil

March 4 Meeting Opens To Public At Local Club

The Woman's Club of Denton invites the public to a March 4 meeting at two oclock in the Club House. Guest speaker Senator Harry R Hughes of Caroline County will discuss how laws are conceived and enacted and the citizen role in legislation. Arrangements are by Mrs K T Everagain with program chair Mrs F H Bamberger and hostesses including Mrs W A Cawley Sr and others.

Woman’s Club of Denton Harry R. Hughes Senate Hughes House of Representatives Caroline County Woman’s Club Senator Hughes K. T. Everagain F. H. Bamberger W. A. Cawley James DePue Alfred Raughby Willoughby Nowell Edward Lapham E. Dobson W. G. Towers

Caroline County Garden Club Meeting At Preston

The Caroline County Garden Club with eighteen members met February 29 at Mrs. Alva T. Blades home. President Mrs. Austin Murphy proposed a permanent project while Edith Atkins of Easton spoke on birds, bird feeding and migration. She urged birding as a hobby for youth and shared counts, nesting, and seasonal birds. Refreshments by Mrs. Blades and helpers ended a delightful afternoon.

Caroline County Blades Lee Noble Max Chambers E. J. Warris

Cotillion Club Spring Dance Set For April 22

The Caroline Cotillion Club will hold its Spring Dance at the Denton Armory on Friday April 22 from 10 p m to 2 a m with Bill Wolcott's orchestra providing music Glenn Davis of Ridgely is in charge of arrangements The event is announced amid a slate of Boy Scout Week recognitions and district awards presented by officials including Judge Carter and James K Cooper

Caroline Cotillion Club Denton Armory Bill Wolcott Glenn Davis Ridgely

State Trooper Activity In Past Week Features Accidents

State Police report for the past week lists incidents on State Routes 40 480 at Sillsboro and Route 454 north of Mardel. Robert Walls 21 Greensboro and Robert Harris 25 Cordova collide at a stop sign causing $400 damage with Harris charged for failing to grant right of way. William Oates 38 Wilmington overturns on Route 454. charges include reckless driving. no injuries reported. Radar enforcement in Federalsburg Denton and Grensboro yields four summonses and 244 speed warnings.

Sillsboro Robert Orville Walls Greensboro Robert Lee Harris Cordova Harris Mardel William Samson Oates Wilmington Federalsburg Denton Grensboro

Care Urged On Veterans in Filling Questionnaires

Veterans Administration to include pamphlet and card with February pension checks asking if benefits should roll under old or new law P. 86-211 effective July 1, 1960. Veterans may not revert to old law once choosing new. may stay on old until new is more beneficial. Harold D. Figgs, Maryland Veterans Commission, helps locally Thursdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Department of Employment Security, Easton, to assist veterans from Queen Annes Kent Caroline and Talbot Counties. Seek assistance to complete forms if the new law is not understood.

Veterans Administration Harold D. Figgs Maryland Veterans Commission Department of Employment Security West Dover St Easton Queen Anne’s Kent Caroline Talbot Counties

Greensboro Blue and Gold Banquet honors local scouts

The Greensboro High School gym hosted Pack 390s annual Blue and Gold Banquet with Mayor Wright and Rev Wheatley in attendance. District Scout Rep Holden spoke and showed a Cub Scout film. Awards were given for Arrow Points Bear and Lion ranks, with some presented to fathers due to illness. Pinewood Derby set for March 11 at 7 p.m. and public invited.

Greensboro High School Pack No. 390 Dawson Warrington Russell H. Wright Grayson Wheatley Milton Nolden Easton Wallace Hutson Greensboro P. T. A. Association Holden Dawson Freddie Warrington Lion John Hardesty Jimmy Hubbard Den Herbie Clough Harry Koch Mr. Holden Valley Forge Iigh

World Day Of Prayer Service At Grace Church

World Day of Prayer with theme Laborers Together With God will be held at Grace Methodist Church tonight at 8 o clock. A children's program on the same theme is scheduled this afternoon at 4 o'clock led by Mrs W C Arnold Mrs Galen Blough Mrs George Clendaniel and Mrs T J Turkington of Grace Church.

Grace Church God Grace Methodist Church W. C. Arnold First Church Galen Blough Church of the Brethren George Clendaniel Christ P. Se. Church T. J. Turkington

Spring Meeting at Cambridge March 10

Miss Selen Johnson will speak at the Eas ton District Woman's Society of Christian Service annual spring meeting at Grace Church Cambridge Maryland on Thursday March 10 at 10 a.m. Overseas guest Miss Irene Gant Masihi from India attends. Pledge Service led by Mrs C J Mern. Reservations to Mrs Earl Wright by March 7.

Selen Johnson Woman's Division Easton Woman's’ Society of Christian Service Grace Church Cambridge Maryland Irene Gant Masihi India C. J. Mern Earl Wright Oakley Terrace Apts Oakley Street

Girl Scout Week Promotes International Friendship

The article notes that over three million Girl Scouts are being prepared as international neighbors. It describes exchanges with Scouts abroad, local cross-cultural contact, and activities like home making crafts and community service. It marks Girl Scout Week and 48 years of the organization’s work.

Girl Scouts of the

Leadership School Set for Caroline County Churches

ALeadership School for Caroline County Methodist Churches runs March 8 10 15 17 22 and 24 from 730 to 930 pm in three churches. Courses include Developing Christian Workers Teaching Youth and How To Teach in the Church School taught by J Roger Wheedleton Richard Gibson and Perry O Still with Rev Otho G Brewer Jr as Dean.

Caroline County Methodist Christ Methodist Church Federalsburg J. Roger Wheedleton Seaford Harmony Methodist Church TH Harmony Richard Gibson Harrington Church School First Methodist Church Denton Perry O. Still Malton Otho G. Brewer, Jr

Legion Leader Me lkneally to visit Maryland March 12 1960

National Commander Martin Melkneally will visit Maryland on March 12 1960 to celebrate the Legion's 42nd birthday with a banquet at Emerson State and a tour of Johns Hopkins University with President Milton Eisenhower. The Maryland Legion backs the Loyalty Affidavit provision of the National Defense Education Act and urges opposition to Kennedy's proposed changes. The group also opposes a state sales tax based bonus and reaffirms support for a state home for aged veterans.

American Legion Martin B. Melkneally Maryland John A. Matthews Melkneally Maryland Legionnaires Legion Emerson State Johns Flopkins University Milton Eisenhower Kennedy Maryland Legion William R. Clay Legislative Council State Legion Baltimore

Maryland hosts six week junior high math institute

The University of Maryland and Yale University modules will be demonstrated to a class at the campus starting June 27. The program aims to show seventh and eighth graders can understand mathematics rather than just memorize rules. Funded by a 33800 grant from the National Science Foundation, the institute promotes Maryland and Washington area use of the new materials.

University of Maryland Yale University Maryland Yale Washington, D. C University of Maryland Summer Institute National Science Foundation

4 H And FFA Broiler Project Starts March 8

The 4 H and FFA Broiler Production program begins March 8 in Caroline County with 100 wingbanded chicks per member. Eight weeks of flock records follow as youth learn economical poultry production and breeding practices, fostering cooperation and public demonstrations. Participants include Freddie Gregg, Glen Blough, Denton, Walter Coulbourne, Dale Harrison, Larry Todd, Glenn Todd, Sharon Todd, Leroy Frase, Preston, Lawrence Hignutt Jr, Henderson, George Jones, Goldsboro, Alan Holsinger, Greensboro, and Donald Sutton Ridgely.

FFA Caroline County Broiler Freddie Gregg Glen Blough Denton Walter Coulbourne Dale Harrison Larry Todd Glenn Todd Sharon Todd Leroy Frase Preston Lawrence Hignutt, Jr Henderson George Jones Goldsboro Alan Holsinger Greensboro Donald Sutton Ridgely

Rotary Club To Sponsor Denton Miss Beauty Pageant Again

General Chairman Byron Nuttle announced Denton Rotarians have formed the committee for this year’s Miss Denton and Junior Miss Denton Pageant to be held April 30 at North Caroline County High School. The Rotary Club supports the Delmarva Chicken festival in Selbyville June 17 and 18 and aims to raise funds for a teacher scholarship.

Nuttle

North Caroline High School P T A Supper and Bake

The North Caroline High School P T A will sponsor a chicken dumpling and ham supper and bake on Saturday March 19 at the high school. Proceeds go to new library books lights for the football field and other items. Tickets are available through local merchants and students.

North Caroline High School Wheenig Denton Lawton’s

Farmer Organizational Meeting To Be Mar 7th

An organizational meeting of the Adult Farmer Class is set for March 7 at 7 30 p m at North Carolina High School. Topics include Plow Demonstration Dairy Cattle Judging Livestock Judging and Record Keeping with notes on timing and engine mechanism and farm concrete. The course fee is 3 00 with advisory committee members listed for more information and the high school contact number 1199.

North Caroline High School Marvin Iebling Herbert Ruf Harold Ibling Winfield Wright Marion Longfellow

Also Mentioned on This Page

Unity Delaware Lockerman Weather Data Colorado Seminary University of Denver the Alamo San Antonio Texas Luther Burbank Lancaster Mass Deseret University of Utah Sun Boy Scouts Charles Moore Caroline County Garden Club Cotillion Club Washington New Brunswick West Point New York Philip Carter Second Judicial Circuit Order of Merit J. Shepherd Ifenry Immanuel Church of Christ Thomas H. Wright, Sr James K. Cooper Ralph W. Jordan, Jr Philadelphia James O. Case Del-Mar-Va Central Service Area Mr. Moore J. Raymond Grime Warren J. Quigley William T. Rickards J. T. B. Ambler Anderson National Camping Committee J. Howard Anthony Richmond W. Hill Howard Hi. Moffett WSCS Girl Scout Marvel Legion Corner Treasury OUR State University Rotary Club Byron Whattle J. B. Jarrell, Jr Frank Gerhardt Lewis Davis George Caple Paul Becker Reese Brown Marvin Chambers Bud Brewer Cliff Stafford Tierman Keen Carlton Mandrell Rotaryanns Charles Layton Frank Lane Mervin Pentz Byron Nuttle K. T. Everngain
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