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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1948

Page

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Red Cross Quotas Set for Caroline County Campaign

Marvin Smith of Federalsburg outlined the Caroline County Red Cross fund drive starting March 17 with a county quota of 1560. Sub chairmen were named for Denton, Federalsburg, Greensboro, Preston, Ridgely, Hillsboro, Goldsboro, Marydel, Henderson and Burrisville, with varied local quotas. Smith noted the Red Cross ended its business tie with CIO and AFL a year ago.

Marvin Smith Federalsburg Denton Caroline County American Red Cross Smith James R. Chaffinch Jr Henry C. Poole Marydel James H. Scotten Catherine Melvin Henderson Harry A. Porter Burrsville CIO AFL

Poultrymen Hear Production Talks in Caroline County

Caroline county poultrymen attended an all day meeting at the high school featuring Maryland University extension service specialists. Dr N M Moulthrop opened with New Castle disease. Speakers covered stock management, market reports, 1947 poultry outlook, laying flock management, and broiler feeding for quality. The Caroline County Poultry Association sponsored the event with Francis M Rogers presiding.

Caroline county Maryland University extension service New Castle N. M. Moulthrop Salisbury George W. Clendaniel Denton Maryland Poultry Cooperative Everett Mai Northeastern Poultry Producers James Gwin Maryland University Wade Rice George Briggs William Engerman Caroline County Poultry Association Francis M. Rogers

Spare Stamp 11 for sugar set for April 1 validity

The Office of Price Administration announced Spare Stamp 11 in family ration books will be validated on April 1, 1947 for ten pounds of sugar to cover home use and canning. No special canning stamps will be issued in 1947. Stamp 11 remains valid through September 30, 1947 with possible reuse on July 1. Stamp 53 for five pounds expires March 31, 1947 with dealers' deposit deadline April 25, 1947.

Office of Price Administration OPA

Parkville Soccer Club To Play Here Sunday

Parkville Soccer Club resumes the postponed exhibition with a Sunday 2 p.m. kickoff at the local pitch after weather and prior cancellations. Manager I W Anderson aims to assemble a strong line up, featuring Roy Dietzel Joe Reds Ritter and others, as Baltimore foes arrive for one last season outing. Ridgely wins Eastern Shore title 5 1 over Denton as playoff plans begin across regional leagues.

Parkville Baltimore boys I. W. Anderson Baltimore Anderson Eastern Shore Roy Dietzel Towson Joe John Hasslinger Hasslingers Tom John “Red” Ritter Bob Culver Francis Sefton L.F Chester Smith R.H C.H Don Scarborough L.H Tom Rush Jerry Dotterweich Joe Beck Jim Fry John Kade O.L Keith Rembold Gill Reed Scotty Norton Bill Rommel Otis Haynie Ridgely Denton Weir Pos. Denton Wroten G Lane -Wharton Weir Gibson Porter Winstead Weir Sipple Bailey Rampmeyer Koenig Koenig Bennington .OR Price _spence IR Irwin | Kibler Boulden Bennington Irwin Tribbitt Langrel Spence Wright Riddleberger Jump Rampmeyer Downes Lord Susquehanna Soccer League Elkton Chesapeake City Baltimore city

Local Quintet To Wind Up Season At Milford Monday

MAR DEL LEAGUE NEARS FINISH Milford leads race for first and Middletown eyeing strong playoff pressure. Denton, Dover, Smyrna, Cecilton and Felton push for final positions as semi finals set for March 20 at Middletown and Milford. Lane leads Denton scoring. Smyrna’s O Neil 42 points sets league mark.

Milford Smyrna Felton Denton Cecilion Dover Middletown Harrington Cecilton Milford Vets Capital City Denton Legionnaires Felton Vets Snecker Lane O'Neil O’Neil Bob Thompson Martin Dill R. Jones

Public meeting for baseball season plans tonight

A public meeting gathers baseball fans players and civic minded citizens at 8 o'clock in the American Legion room on the Stewart Building second floor. Organizers seek support as they discuss items to start the coming season and help the club get off on the right foot.

American Legion room Stewart

Denton Rotary Opposes Sales Tax After Meeting

The Denton Rotary Club adopted a resolution opposing the Sales Tax outlined in a bill before the Legislature. The club supported a teachers pay raise program and the highway program. Postmaster Frank Bradley of Federalsburg spoke on stamp collecting.

Rotary Club of Denton Frank Bradley Federalsburg

Denton Centreville Playoff Clash Opens Final Round

With the regular season finished Denton and Centreville meet in a Class C playoff first game Wednesday March 19 at Denton Armory. Denton holds 7 wins and 7 losses including 1 1 against Centreville. Fans urged to attend and cheer Caroline High to victory.

Centreville Denton boys Denton Denton Armory Caroline High

Baseball School at Federalsburg tryout in April

Baseball School at Federalsburg Md runs April 8 to 10 at Federal Park Federalsburg. Instructors include Chief Bender Tom Oliver and Woodie Wheaton. assistant manager David M. Sloan. No high school students may attend. attendees pay own expenses unless signed to contract. bring uniform gloves shoes. register early by sending name and address.

Federal Park Federalsburg Bender Tom Oliver Moline Ill Woodie Wheaton David M. Sloan Federalsburg, Md

Latex Employees Hold Spring Dance

International Latex Corporation employees kicked off the season with the Playtex pre-spring dance at Dover High School Social Hall on March 8. Doc Vichl provided music as the hall glowed with golden lights and colorful spotlights, promising a vibrant social calendar ahead.

International Latex Corporation Dover High School Doc Vichl Jack Moress

Firemen's Drive Sees Total Contributions Rise

Firemen's Drive total now reaches 2604.77 with 591 members contributing an average of 4.40. This week contributors include Denton Thomas Wyatt, H Saulsbury Sparks, Walter Calloway, R Smith, Paul Beauchamp, Towers and Pine, Karl Wuerstlin, Martin C Voss, John Riese, Mr and Mrs Manning Merriken, John Baesak, Elon Wright, Charles W Stokes, Mrs Frederic N Nichols, T R Benson, Mrs Cleveland Henry, and Charles Garey of Ridgely.

DENTON Thomas Wyatt H. Saulsbury Sparks Walter Calloway R. Smith Paul Beauchamp Towers and Pine Karl Wuerstlin Martin C. Voss John Riese

Denton PTA Urges State Teachers Program And Education Funding

The Denton public schools PTA met at Caroline High School on March 10. A sixth grade playlet opened the program and notes were given on attendance awards. The council discussed funding to start a county film library and a proposed 2 percent general sales tax to finance a state wide education program.

Parent-Teacher Association of Denton public schools Caroline High School Boots Ruth Trice Mitchell Griffith Mary Ann Short Norma Pitts Princess Frances Wood Bobby Wheatman Bobby Baynard herald Bobby Singer Edwin Love Paul Adams Edward Lane Peter Douglas Fleetwood Paul Larry Walton Shirley Betts Barbara Fuchs Philip Cooper Rosalie Morris Lettie Brown Betty Hayman June Wise Patricia Werner Shirley Good Marlene Petty Mary Ann Settle Virginia Thomas Denyse Maucere Jimmy Wright T. J. Turkington Crouse Hignutt R. Dulin Fitzgerald Earl Crouse Wm. S. Orme jhairman Turkington Caroline County Maryland Sherbow

Denton Chamber Names Committees for 1947

At the February Denton Chamber of Commerce meeting E Theodore Orme named committees for 1947 and set a March 27 gathering at the Fire House to elect chairmen and map work. Members are invited to attend.

Denton Chamber of Commerce E. Theodore Orme Orme D. Ralph Horsey Robert S. Swann James N. Trice Roy Slaughter Gail F. Cooper W. T. Lockerman H. A. Fleming J. Carlton Mandrell John W. Logan Charles T. Baker John L. Towse Harold Malott Elizabeth MacDonald G. H. Rue J. DeWeese Carter K. Thomas Everngam W. Dukes Meeks Francis H. Yeoman Clifford Stafford Geo. W. Clendaniel William Fleetwood Tayloe Lewis M. A. Brackett George W. Beck Wilbert L. Merriken Charles Hadaway G. Dan Crouse Francis Yeates John H. Emerson Marviin H. Chambers Harry J. Nuttle J. Norris Coulby T. Carville Fleetwood Earl Crouse Steve Swatik Gorman Henry O. E. Roberts Calvert C. Merriken L. Otto Koenig A. Russum Orme Arthur L. Pine Paul Johnson George Kilmer Earle White George Conner H. S. Gale Samuel Mellits W. T. Nichols F. H. Bamberger G. Clifton Cohee Harry H. Smith Chamber of Commerce Mr. Orme Everett C. Townsend Chas. P. Merrick Mervin A. Pentz Samuel Nowell William S. Merriken Caroline County Health Association Alton G. Billmeier Charles V. Moore

Man Sentenced To Die In Assault Case

William Edward Cooper, 20, of Easton, was sentenced to death by hanging in Cecil County Court after pleading guilty to a statutory assault on Nancy Trent Pugh, a 25 year old Easton nurse. The night of January 30 he hid in her car and made his presence known as she drove from Easton Hospital. she jumped from the car, fracturing a leg. Cooper had been discharged February 5 after Army service in Germany.

William Edward Cooper Easton Cecil County Nancy Trent Pugh J. Owen Knotts Talbot county Elkton Cooper Miss Pugh Easton Hospital Copper Germany

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