Two Swine Demonstrations Are Scheduled For March
Two swine events are planned in March for Maryland producers. On March 7 at the Maryland Swine Testing Station near Trappe, 13 boars from tested litters will be sold as records guide breeders toward meat-type hogs. March 10-11 features the Hog Carcass Contest at the Baltimore Union Stock Yards, with 350 head expected and the Malcolm Kerr Challenge Trophy awarded to the top carcass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Swine Testing Station
McKenney Willis Farm
Trappe
Maryland
Ferguson
Baltimore Union Stock Yards
Baltimore
Malcolm Kerr
U. of Md
Reno Thomas
Beaverdam
America
Shore Leader Conference Held in Easton
Eleven Caroline County 4-H leaders attended the Eastern Shore Local Leader Conference in Easton on February 26 from 10 a m to 3 30 p m. The morning session opened with Dolores Lloyd as chairman and talks on needs of young people and what’s our target were presented by state and county 4-H staff. The afternoon featured talks on aiming at the target and how young people learn with discussion periods. Attendees from Caroline County included Herbert Ruf and several Mrs. and Mr. leaders, all expressing interest in returning next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Eastern Shore
Easton
Dolores Lloyd
Cambridge
Dorchester County
W. Sherard Wilson
W. Joseph McAuliffe
YMW
Federal Extension Service
Roy D. Casse
Loyal C. Reger
Charlotte Conaway
Dorothy Emerson
Herbert Ruf
Tressie Reger
Nelson Covey
Esther Hoffman
Calvin Covington
Helen Engle
Betty Wooters
Robert Corwin
Ross Robinson
Mary Sherwood
Chauncey Downs
Maryland Home Account Book Helps Budgets
University of Maryland extension specialist Joanne W. Reitz promotes the Maryland Home Account Book as a diary of family spending. It tracks items such as food rent and medical expenses with yearly summaries to aid budgeting and planning for peak expenses, available for 50 cents at county extension offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne W. Reitz
University of Maryland
Maryland
Denton Workers 4 H Club Renames and Plans Fall Projects
The Denton Workers 4 H Club outlines new leadership with President Jane Aden and Secretary Kay Spidle while planning Hearty Luncheons and Well-Dressed Tables in Fall, sleeveless dresses in Spring, and camp attendance. The group changes its name from Denton Little Workers to Denton Workers and features window decor at Breeding and Nichols for Club Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Pat Bennington
Helen Aden
Reger
Jane Aden
Kay Spidle
Diane Coalla
Mary Mezick
Betty Lou Koenig
County Council
Ann Billmeier
Denton Little Workers
Denton Workers
Breeding & Nichols
Little Homemakers 4 H Club Organizes in Denton
The Little Homemakers 4 H Club of Denton formed in September 1958 with 17 members ages 9 and 10. Edwina Quillen is Junior Leader. Adult leaders are Mrs. James Wise, Mrs. Jack Stafford, Mrs. Melvin Brown and Mrs. F M Rogers. Members did Let's Make Snacks, demonstrated cookies brownies cupcakes punch fudge, caroled at Christmas delivering baked cookies, now pursuing ABCs of Sewing with demonstrations on sewing box threading needle knot baste backstitch and overcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Homemakers 4-H Club
Denton
Edwina Quillen
James Wise
Jack Stafford
Melvin Brown
F. M. Rogers
ABC
Community sewing group lists members and attendance
The article names Joanne Allston and a list of 15 other members including Julie Arnold Susan Brinsfield Sharon Brown and more. It notes the group has perfect attendance at ten of its twelve meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Allston
Julie Arnold
Susan Brinsfield
Sharon Brown
Carol Fountain
Carolyn Hubbard
Cathy Koenig
Carol Ann Kreigh
Kathy Luff
Linda Orme
Dorothy Petroski
Susan Rogers
Edna Scudder
Karen Leese
Connie Stafford
Gaye Wise
Marjorie Frampton
Denton Woman's Club To Hear Exchange Students
Two exchange students at Salisbury High School will speak at the Denton Woman's Club March meeting today at 2 pm in the club building on Second Street. Eva Maria Langner of Germany and Pierre Casse of France discuss their countries, answer questions, and share impressions. Special music by Ormond Andrew Jr. A brief business meeting precedes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury High School
Denton Woman’s Club
Second Street
George Goodley
Eva-Maria Langner
Germany
Pierre Casse
France
Dobson
Ormond Andrew, Jr
C. V
Salisbury Art Guild Sponsors Two Music Classes and Event
The Salisbury Art Guild announces two music classes in voice by Elwood Gary of Metropolitan fame and piano by Audry Cordero Plitt, with 13 lessons April 6 to June 29 at the Guild Studio in Somerset Avenue Camden. Auditions March 20 and 21 at the Playhouse Salisbury Md. Evening of Music With Paintings at the Playhouse March 20. Tickets $1.50 from Mrs. J Ralph Mace Jr or Mrs. Pillsbury Price. Playhouse capacity 400, contact early.
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Salisbury Art Guild
Elwood Gary
Metropolitan
Audry Cordero Plitt
Peabody Conservatory of Music
Art Guild
Somerset Avenue
Camden
Richard T. Pillsbury
Camden Avenue
Playhouse
Salisbury
J. Ralph Mace, Jr
Riverside Drive
Manor
Pillsbury Price
Man Seeks Loan From Friend In A Curious Tale
A man asks a friend for a loan leading to a telling exchange that reveals trust, boundaries, and financial strain between two long-time acquaintances. The episode underscores how requests can test friendship and spark unexpected responses.
Spring Safety Check For Your Farm Tractor
Winter harshness has left tractors with cold starts and maintenance gaps. Inspect battery, points, spark plugs, and tires now to avoid spring breakdowns. Have tires repaired if cuts or bruises exist and ensure easy starting before busy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Gienger
University of Md
WSCS Social Events and Local Obituaries Roundup
The WSCS was entertained at Mrs. T. H. Towers home with notes of forthcoming hostesses and a lunch sale by Mrs. Amos Scott. Local obituaries include Edward S. Evans 73, of Easton, with services at Moore Funeral Home Denton and interment Denton Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Wm. E. Akin and grandson Wm. E. Akin Jr. Funeral attendees and relatives are listed. Families and neighbors visited and hosted in Greenwood, Isaston, and nearby towns, with several trips to Florida noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
T. H. Towers
Roland Towers
Amos Scott
Kenneth Butler
Kenneth Wayne
Nanticoke Hospital
Seaford
L. H. Thomas
James C. Hardesty
Greenwood
Milford Memorial Hospital
Edward S. Evans
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Thomas and
Mary Clark Invans
Our Village
Wm. E. Akin
Wm. E. Akin, Jr
Fredericksburg
Bradge Willoughby
Moore Funeral Home
Denton
T. J. Turkington
Denton Cemetery
Messrs
Frank Fountain
Elmer Butler
Charles Davis
Nelson Henry
Paul Stafford
Ramsburg
Boonsboro
Ruth Miller
Philadelphia
Junior Draper
Debbie
Shirley
Clarence Porter
Wayne
Danny
Jeff
Isaston
Renzo Nesta
Anthony Musso
Scranton
IE. S. Evans
Elsie Woodward
Greensboro
B. B. Allen
J. R. Ricards
Clarence Porter, Jr
Local Visitors Share Sunday With Caldwell and Porter Families
Mr and Mrs John Caldwell and daughter Anna of Hazletville visited their son Carroll Caldwell and wife on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Porter of Wilmington stayed with Mr and Mrs H A Porter on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Albert Collison and two daughters of Greensboro also visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Kibler
Greensboro
Clarence Porter
Wayne
Ray Tapper and Sons
Roland Towers
Messrs
E. W. Smith
Philadelphia
W. E. Akin, Jr
Fredericksburg
W. B. Reynolds
St. Michaels
L. H. Thomas
John Caldwell
Anna
Hazletville
Inlaw
Carroll Caldwell
Lloyd Porter
Wilmington
H. A. Porter
Albert Collison
Two Day Sheep Shearing School April 30 May 1
The University of Maryland Extension Service and Department of Animal Husbandry sponsor a two day sheep shearing school on April 30 and May 1 at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship Maryland. Participants will learn techniques and shortcuts to shear their own or neighbors flocks under guidance from Dr. James R. Ferguson and department specialists and professional shearers.
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University of Maryland Extension Service
Department of Animal Husbandry
Howard County Fairgrounds
West Friendship
James R. Ferguson
University of Maryland Extension
Ferguson
In Memoriam Lord William Billy
In loving memory of our dear son and brother who passed away March 8 1940 Our love is with you dear Billy On this day and every day As we walk among the shadows With your memory in our hearts Our soul is filled with loneliness Deeply loved and sadly missed Father Mother Sisters Brothers
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William
Billy
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4-H Club
Eco
Denton Journal
Pete
Eer
Freddie-Kins
Hobbs
EB. H. Thomas
Lewis Butler
Kenneth
Mary Collison
Rita Caldwell
Mary Ellen Blades
Harlan Blades
Wesley Church
Mary Stafford
T. Wilton Porter
Roselle
Del
James Thawley
Milford
James Laramore
Florida
Amos Layton
Burrsville
Memoriam
the Electric Company
Eastern Shore Public Service
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