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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1954
Page
1
Lent marks a forty six day pre Easter period from March 3 to April 17. Originating in early Christianity as a fast leading to Easter it evolved from a forty hour fast to a forty day period by the seventh century and was fixed to begin on a Wednesday by Pope Gregory to account for six Sundays.
A crowd of 800 is expected at the Third Annual Jackson Day Dinner sponsored by the Jackson Day Dinner Committee of the Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland. United States Senator Henry M. Jackson will be the principal speaker at the dinner to be held in Baltimore at the Hotel Emerson on March 13 at 7 00 p m. A dance will follow in the ballroom with Rivers Chambers and his orchestra.
D W Banning of Preston files on Feb 23 1954 for a second term in the Maryland House of Delegates. He cites service on Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries and Highways and Aviation committees and notes work on Bay ferries and education projects. He pledges to oppose higher taxes and dedicate full effort if reelected.
The annual election of directors of Choptank Electric Cooperative took place last Monday at the six teenth annual meeting. The officers are Olin S. Davis of Galt, Howard F. E. Hall of Berlin, Harry E. Keenan of Westover, Milton Malkus of Cambridge, Harry A. Moore of Queen Anne, Harry H. Nuttle of Denton, and Norris B. Twilley of Delmar. The slate was reelected by the nominating committee chaired by Martin C. Voss of Denton. Perry D. Voshell of Preston, named by petition, received 738 votes. Harry H. Nuttle reported 1953 operating revenue.
The 71st World Day of Prayer observance takes place at First Methodist Church in Denton at 7 30 p m with a union service led by leaders from local churches. Miss Sarah Chakko of Isabella Thoburn College Lucknow India prepared the service themed That They May Have Life from John 10 10. The event is interdenominational and open to the public with offerings supporting home and foreign missionary work through the National Council of Churches.
Six churches of the Mardela District Church of the Brethren meet at Ridgely Church for their Annual Spring District Meeting on Sunday March 14. Dr Ralph Schlosser will speak in the morning on Why Win Men To Christ. A basket lunch follows at noon. He will also address Cordova Church Saturday evening March 13 on Our Church Heritage.
Joseph C Brown of Caroline County, a 1953 polio survivor, has returned home from Children s Hospital Baltimore after treatment that followed a July 19 hospital transfer. Despite a leg brace and crutches he attends church and works on crafts for charity while awaiting a new home project with support from the Caroline Chapter of the National Association for Infantile Paralysis which covered his medical expenses.
The Caroline County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations met at the School Board office on February 24 with Wm. Klein Wachter presiding. Present were David King, a School Board member, W. Stewart Fitzgerald, superintendent, and PTA representatives from Greensboro, Federalsburg, Preston and Denton. The discussion centered on possible future expansion of school facilities in Caroline County and a call meeting was scheduled.
An all day regional poultry meeting is set for March 10 at 9 a m in Capital Grange Hall Dover Delaware. Morning topics include bronchitis spray vaccination for broilers and layers with Dr W C Skoglund plus sessions on broiler economics and infrared breeding. Afternoon topics cover profitable broiler breeds drug use in feeds and egg production strategies with panels featuring Dr John Scholes and Frank Moyer among others. The event is sponsored by Delaware Poultry Improvement Association Maryland Tri County Association Delaware State Board of Agriculture University of Maryland and University of Delaware.
Calvert C Merriken of Denton announces candidacy for the House of Delegates. He previously served one term and was appointed to fill the unexpired Logan seat. during sessions he sits on the Judiciary Committee and the Banking Insurance and Social Security panel. Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company plans 1954 carnival June 28 to July 5 with parade June 30.
Frank B Wise of Tacoma Park Maryland among first to grab a gunman during the Washington House of Representatives shooting that wounded five congressmen. Sitting in the gallery he moved to the back row and disarmed one assailant as Capitol Police intervened.
About 76 members of Southern States Cooperative leaders from six states will gather in Denton at Grace Methodist Church on Tuesday March 16 at 7 p.m. EST. District manager R W Durham of Laurel Delaware leads the organization reporting on operations for the first half of the fiscal year and discussing policies affecting 266 000 farmer members.
Girl Scout Week will be observed March 7 to 13 across the country with Friday March 12 marking the 42nd birthday of the movement in America. Delegates at the National Convention in Cincinnati voted to move the celebration to March to align with the founding date. In Delaware, the Peninsula Council is new and troops have long operated, with leaders in Kent and Sussex Counties forming a leaders club and Maryland counties joining later.
Dick Blades of Caroline County filed Monday as a Democrat candidate for re election to the Maryland House of Delegates. He has served four years in Annapolis, chairing the Veterans Militia and State Police Committee, and has been a member of Banking Insurance and Social Security. He currently serves as vice chairman of the Chesapeake Bay and Tributaries Committee and on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Ways and Means. He cites sponsoring the tax exemption for insecticides and fungicides and his work for teacher salary increases.
The Rotary Club of Denton elected officers for 1954 55 at a regular meeting. President Alton G Billmeier, vice president Fred G Asilton, secretary J Frank Lane, directors Barney Nuttle James R Chaffinch Jr and Charles V Moore were chosen. A separate item notes Safety Magic by Sergeant Carl Pike at Easton High School March 11 at 9 am, sponsored by local motor truck groups and state police, free admission.
About 100000 northeastern farmers purchased 88476621 worth of farm supplies through Eastern States Farmers Exchange in 1953. Chris Nagel, returning from Spring field Mass, announced the cooperative's 36th annual meeting. Remaining funds of 2255996 will be cash returned to members around May 1 in proportion to past purchases. Volumes rose in feeds for poultry and livestock, fertilizer, and seeds among other goods.
Pilgrim Holiness Church Eastern District clergy plan their annual ministerial convention in Dover on Friday March 12 with sessions at 930 am 2 pm and 7 pm. Rev Russell D Gunsalus president of Allentown Bible College will address the group. District superintendent Rev J D Abbott announces the Dover meeting place at New and Reed Streets. Papers include In What Ways Can The Pilgrim Holiness Church More Effectively Serve This Present Age and Christian Loyalty Defined. A panel will discuss The Quickened.
The Maryland Tri County Poultry Association will hold its annual banquet at Bates Memorial Church Snow Hill on Tuesday March 9 at 6 30 pm Guest speaker Edward Karpoff USDA economist will discuss the broiler price story Also William R McKnight of the Federal State Market News Service will lead singing Bill Jewby Princess Anne will play piano and Tommy Brenda and Diane Reed will perform There will be door prizes Banquet tickets cost 2 00 and are sold by association officers and directors.
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