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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1952

Page

3

Mitchell Merchant wedding ties Dover and Burrsville names

Miss Anna Louise Merchant daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Merchant Felton Delaware married Mr Lewis Leroy Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs Clifton Mitchell near Burrsville at the Burrsville area officiated by Rev Roy Phillips The couple both work at International Latex Corporation Dover Delaware and now reside in Burrsville Maryland Attendants were Mr and Mrs Dawson Glanden Felton Delaware.

Mitchell—Merchant Anna Louise Merchant Samuel Merchant Felton Del Lewis Leroy Mitchell Clifton Mitchell Burrsville Roy Phillips Dawson Glanden International Latex Corporation Dover Burrsville, Md

Personal notices from familiar names in the region

Local residents share social updates from visits and dinners. Mr. and Mrs. Behlke returned from Montreal after attending Charles Rudge’s funeral. Several families including Browns, Biebers, Lowes, Collins, McDowells, and others hosted or visited relatives across Easton, Dover, Ridgely, and surrounding towns. Wives and husbands travel, convalescence, and birthday gatherings surface in a sequence of neighborhood confirmations.

Denton Couple Weds in Ridgeley Church Ceremony

The marriage of Miss Eunice Faulkner daughter of Rev and Mrs William Faulkner Denton to Mr George Fountain son of Mr and Mrs Frank Fountain Denton is announced. The ceremony was performed Feb 14 by the bride's father at the Church of God near Ridgeley. They plan to reside in Hobbs.

Eunice Faulkner William Faulkner Denton George Fountain Frank Fountain Church of God Ridgely Hobbs

Deaths: Mrs Carrie Bailey Ellwanger

Carrie Bailey Ellwanger 38, wife of J Herbert Ellwanger a farmer near Greensboro died in Memorial Hospital Easton from diabetes Survived by husband May C Bailey mother two sons John Herbert in Korea Richard Douglas Greensboro and three daughters Betty May Barbara Ann Emily Funeral at Rawlings Greensboro conducted by Rev Thomas J Turkington Grace Methodist Den ton Cemetery burial in Denton Cemetery

Carrie Bailey Ellwanger J. Herbert Ellwanger Greensboro Memorial Hospital Easton May C. Bailey Salisbury Richard Bailey Denton John Herbert Ellwanger Korea Richard Douglas Ellwanger Betty May Ellwanger University of Maryland Barbara Ann Ellwanger Emily Bailey Ellwanger Rawlings Funeral Home Thomas J. Turkington Grace Methodist Church Denton Cemetery

Funeral services held for Lewis Butler of Hobbs

Funeral services for Lewis Butler a retired Hobbs farmer were held at J. Virgil Moore and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday February 26 at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Thomas J Turkington Burial followed at Denton Cemetery Butler died suddenly at his home Saturday night February 23 at age 80 He was born in Queen Annes County son of the late Perry and Elizabeth Rush Butler He is survived by his wife former Miss Georgia Lister and three children Elmer and Marvin Butler of Hobbs and Mrs Kenneth Ramsburg of Boonsboro five grandchildren and one brother Charles Butler of Denton

Lewis Butler Hobbs J. Virgil Moore and Son Thomas J. Turkington Denton Mr. Butler Queen Anne’s County Perry Elizabeth Rush Butler Georgia Lister Elmer Butler Marvin Butler Kenneth Ramsburg Boonsboro Charles Butler

Wright Infant Dies Near Ridgely and Funeral Held

Rebecca Lynn Wright 17 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Wright, of near Ridgely, died Tuesday afternoon. Survived by parents, a brother Winfield T. Wright Jr., grandparents James Lawrence Wright Sr. and Lynn Moore. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at Moore Funeral Home Denton, pastors Wil son Davis and T J Turkington officiating. Interment in Denton cemetery. Pallbearers Marvel Woodward Clinton Connolly Thos Lynch Edwin Walls.

Rebecca Lynn Wright Winfield Wright Near Ridgely Winfield T. Wright James Lawrence Wright Ridgely Lynn Moore Centreville Moore Funeral Home Denton Wilson Davis

Dills Host Turkey Dinner for Anniversary and Newlyweds

Greensboro guests Mr and Mrs Woodie Dill entertained Wednesday evening February 27 with a turkey dinner honoring Mrs Dill s parents 54th wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs Lewis Mitchell of Burrsville and their son Edwin They also entertained the newlyweds Lewis and Anna Mitchell of Burrsville

Woodie Dill

Class To Meet Christian Comrade At Methodist Church

The Class To Meet The Christian Comrade from First Methodist Church convenes Tuesday March 11 at 8 p m at Elizabeth Cannon home. Miss Emily Cannon Miss Mildred Beauchamp Mrs C E Beauchamp and Mrs Sherman Tribbitt assist as hostesses.

First Methodist Church Elizabeth Cannon Emily Cannon Mildred Beauchamp C. E. Beauchamp Sherman Tribbitt

Henderson social notes and wedding attendance in Cape Charles area

Mr and Mrs Wm G Carrow of Cape Charles hosted weekend guests while the W S C S Club enjoyed a Wednesday gathering at Mrs Richard Roden's home. Wilmington visitors, Dover residents, and Goldsboro Church nuptials are noted along with hospital capping exercises and local family visits.

Wm. G. Carrow Cape Charles W. F. Clark W.S.C.S Richard Roden Lankford Sanders Wilmington Mary S. Pippin Roy Medford Harris-Cole Goldsboro Church W. A. Palmer

Concord Christian Comrade Class Meeting Planned

The Concord Christian Comrade Class will meet on Thursday March 13 at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Olivia Lord. Mrs Lillian Willey will be assisting hostess.

Concord Christian Olivia Lord Lillian Willey

Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Kindness

Card expresses sincere thanks from Winfield Peggy and Timmy Wright for expressions of sympathy floral offerings and thoughtful acts at the time of bereavement.

Winfield, Peggy Timmy Wright

Eaton Family Guests and Moves Appear in Hillsboro Notes

Hillsboro society notes list Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Eaton visiting relatives in Philadelphia and returning home, with updates on their daughter and grandson Stephen. Several local residents are noted for recent travels, guests, health, and moves to new homes in Federalsburg and the countryside.

Joseph M. Eaton Florida Norman Harrington Easton Milford Kline Mesdames Roy Hopkins John Decker Queen Anne Philadelphia Edgar Blanche Warren Hiss Baltimore Howard Dodds Joseph Thomas Clarence Rickenbach Chester James Sherwood John Broome Stephen Kemp Stewart Wilmington Bernard Allen Waterloo Francis Fleming J. W. Taylor Kay Betty Sue Salisbury Anthony Lolli Seacrane

Adams Cross Roads Family News and Local Visits

Adams family spent Sunday afternoon with his parents. Debbie Fountain visited Friday afternoon. Sunday School set for 10 a.m. at Bloomery next Sunday. Thirty one people joined a popcorn eating at the Adams Homestead Saturday night. Attendees included Orrie Adams Maurice Adams and family Scott. They attended a cows meeting near Wilmington on Friday. Subscribe for The Journal today.

Reese Adams Debbie Fountain Bloomery Adams Homestead Orrie Adams Maurice Adams Scott Wilmington

Bobcats Face Cambridge In 2 Of 3 Playoffs

The Denton Bobcats, third in the Central Shore League, begin a two out of three series with first place Cambridge Kaydettes on Thursday at Cambridge. If needed, games move to Denton on March 11 with a third game brass coin toss to decide site. Federalsburg and Cambridge contest for second, while Denton could clinch the league with a win. The Denton Kittens also meet Cambridge girls in their playoff, with next game at home Tuesday March 11.

Denton Bobcats Cambridge Kaydettes Cambridge Denton Bobcats Federalsburg St. Michaels Denton Boys Dover Guard Sponsored Roccas Denton Kittens Cambridge Girls Kittens

Thanking neighbors for kindness during home confinement

John Jack Boyles expresses gratitude for the kindness shown by neighbors and friends while he is confined at home. He specifically thanks the Christian Comrade Class of Concord Church for the sunshine bag.

Concord Church John Jack) Boyles

Gratitude Note From Fred R. Love Following Illness

Fred R. Love expresses thanks to all who sent cards flowers visits and acts of kindness during his illness and notes each gesture helped his recovery.

Navy Man Louis Torbert Returns Home for Leave

Louis F. Torbert of the U S Navy has just graduated from the M A school in San Diego and arrived home February 22 to spend a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs W F Torbert. He will depart Tuesday for Little Creek Va to report as a mechanical repairman. Bobby Clark of the U S Army, previously at a Mississippi Air Base, is visiting his father Everett Clark and grandmother Mrs Robert Melvin and plans to leave March 15 by plane for California.

Melvin Dean George Rutter Dover Baltimore Clarence Towers Denton Orlando Florida Elwood Dilling Herbert Columbus Ohio Lillian Merrick Sadlersville Lucille Bailey William Finn Emma Clark Edna Hobbs Tidewater Inn Easton Miss Clark J. Owen Knotts Washington Harry Knotts Arthur Cawley Union Memorial Hospital Wayne Cawley Donald Tull Louis F. Torbert U. S. Navy San Diego California W. F. Torbert Little Creek Bobby Clark U. S. Army Mississippi Everett Clark Robert Melvin

Izaak Walton League To Meet March 12th

The Caroline County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will meet in Room 23 of Caroline High School in Denton at 7 30 p m on Wednesday March 12. Malcolm E King Maryland Public Relations Director will speak.

Izaak Walton League Caroline County The Izaak Walton League of America Caroline High School Denton Malcolm E. King Maryland

Conservation league charter event for Caroline County

The Game and Inland Fish Commission will present and show films on a subject vital to conservationists of Caroline County. All charter members are requested to attend to sign the charter, which has arrived. The charter will be displayed to advertise the league's work.

Game and Inland Fish Commission Caroline County League

1949 US workers in jobs covered by old age insurance

About 48 million United States workers held jobs covered by the old age insurance program in 1949. The figure reflects the breadth of coverage as the social security system expanded during the postwar era.

U. S

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