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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1954
Page
8
The Denton J. W. reversed form from Tuesday night and missed many shots. The game finished early to allow the girls to start on time, with Greensboro defeating C. H. 8 by 64 to 54 in a competitive matchup.
Mrs Igor Gouzenko speaks about life with a husband who exposed a major North American spy ring. The two part series begins March 7 in The American Weekly magazine in color gravure, with the Baltimore Sunday American.
Amateur sleuths help unravel crimes as Ellery Queen describes a detective story fan who solved a baffling murder. The tale appears in the March 7 issue of The American Weekly magazine in color gravure with the Baltimore Sunday American.
A newly settled physician sent a dinner party RSVP but the host could not read the note. Her husband suggests going to a druggist who can read doctors’ writing. The pharmacist deciphers the note and provides a bottle of medicine for two dollars.
The article notes J Edgar Hoover assuming the role of director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1924, marking the start of his long tenure.
In Stevensville, Kent Island defeated Ridgely 3-2 in the opening game of the Eastern Shore League finals. Charley Downes opened for Ridgely, Marvin Pippen tied the game, Paul Miles put Kent Island ahead, Bill Foster equalized, and Don Walls netted the winner on a head shot after a corner kick from Doc Jackson.
The Marshyhope Fish and Game Protective Association announces its annual banquet set for Friday evening March 13 in Federalsburg High School cafeteria. Banquet chairman J. Q. Williams notes tickets must be secured by next Friday. John H. Williams Ralph Lord Robert Schmick Gilbert Johnson and Ralph Coughenour are listed as ticket sources. Final plans meet Wednesday at the Woman's Club at 7 30 p m to approve details and discuss a fall 4 H program, a boys and girls fishing contest, and youth wildlife conservation camp representation.
The Nastern Shore Baseball League faces a sparse 1954 season with only three teams at the March 1 meeting at the VFW Post in Easton. Ridgely and Bay Hundred appear ready to play, Trappe may join, while Oxford shows interest if Tsaston joins. Greensboro and Denton were absent, and Denton likely exits. A second meeting is set for March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Post Home, Easton.
Help wanted and services listing available. Call Denton at 10 to place your classified ad with local emphasis, quick turnaround, and clear pricing.
In the Central Shore Basketball League the Kittens finished league play with a victory over Faston, improving their record to 7 wins and 9 losses. Referees for the game were Schmidt and Manley.
In 1765 about five percent of American colonial families received a weekly newspaper and copies circulated widely as they were passed hand to hand among readers.
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