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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1960

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Rotary Speaker Had Key Role At Moscow Rotary

Vladimir Chavrid, Labor Department economist, spoke at Moscow's American Exhibition in Sokolniki Park. He explained U.S. economic and social conditions to Russian audiences, faced hecklers, and saw crowds side with him. Born 1912 in Minsk, he came to the United States in 1927 and has earned multiple honors from government agencies including a commendation from Vice President Nixon.

peoples minds Rotary Vladimir Chavrid Labor Department Moscow Chavrid Konsomolskaya Pravda Minsk Russia United States American University Georgetown University Department of Labor department Sokolniki Park U. S. Information Agency Nixon

Miss Poppe To Address Circles Of First Church

Genevieve Poppe, director of the Riddle Memorial Deaconess Home and The Mary Todd Gambrill Home in Wilmington, will speak at a joint circle meeting Monday March 21 at 8 pm in the First Methodist Church sanctuary. Circles plan to present a canned fruit juice shower for the Homes, and Circle 5 will lead the program with refreshments for the social hour.

Genevieve Poppe Riddle Memorial Mary Todd Gambrill Wilmington First Methodist Church Miss Poppe Peninsula Conference Woman's Society of Christian Service Circle 5 Woman’s Society of First Church Woman’s Societies Caroline County

State Trooper Activity During The Past Week

The State Police report for the past week notes arrests and incidents. Melvin Griffin of Ridgeley was arrested March 11 for assault on his common law wife. A breaking and entering and larceny at Fleming’s Esso Station in Hillsboro was under investigation March 10 at 2 a.m., with cigarettes and cash stolen. An accident on Route 313 one mile north of Henderson occurred March 14 at 4:30 p.m. involving Finley E. McFarland of Marydel and Bettie Turner of Preston with no injuries. Vehicle one’s operator was charged with failing to signal. vehicle two’s operator with improper passing.

Melvin Griffin Ridgely Fleming Esso Hillsboro Route 313 Henderson Finley E. McFarland Marydel Bettie Turner Preston

South Carolina High School Bond Money Asked Of County Board

The Board of Education and the County Commissioners met in joint session on Tuesday March 8 to discuss the 1960 61 school budget and bond money requests for the remainder of the current building program. Bond requests total 885 877 00 with 875 000 00 available from 1957 act. The board seeks 856 795 00 for South School plus 12 000 for Federalsburg renovations and 14 082 for Preston. Bond sale costs about 3 000. An extra 10 000 is asked to add a room at Federalsburg Elementary. Enrollment demands a six teacher school. Plans for South School progress with contract hoped by May. The budget includes a teachers salary scale rising to 3800 5700 in 11 steps, with local money reducing steps from 17 to 11. County sources rise only 935 over last year after adjustments. Debt service requires 256 974 from county plus 68 700 state aid totaling 325 674 for 1960 61, peak year, then declines in subsequent years. County commissioners president Hignatt says a decision will be reached soon.

Board of Education County Commissioners Wilbur S. Hoppengardner North Caroline High School South Caroline High School South School American Corner Federalsburg Preston School Hallock Construction, Inc C. Brooks Nagel Board of Educaton Hignatt

First Skeet Shoot To Be Held At Salisbury Soon

The Sherman Phillips Memorial Skeet matches will be staged at Tri-State Sportsman's Club Salisbury on Saturday and Sunday March 19 and 20 1960. Sponsored by Talbot Rod and Gun Club Eas ton the event draws skeet shooters from several states to contest for marksman honors in Maryland. More than 200 invitations were issued with top shooters Ed Calhoun and other noted marksmen expected to attend. The program begins 10:30 a.m. each day and the public is invited.

Sherman Phillips Tri-State Sportsman’s Club Salisbury Talbot Rod and Gun Club Easton department of Maryland Ed Calhoun Calhoun Harry Wright C. B. Allen John Dinning John Dalton C. H. Metcalfe Ersell Dove Vince Marcum Ken Haag D. A. Clark George Barrier Virginia Geo. Nottee Phil Depietro Fred Hummel Frank D’meo Chris Phoebus New Jersey Charles Boardman William Hollinger Russ Howard Pennsylvania J. D. Williams John Fournier J. L. Karrick George Devhoe William Chappel Washington, D. C Remington Winchester W. Sc. Cox Charles Hood John Kit) Dinning America Tuckey Fitchett

Jurors Drawn For April Term Of Circuit Court

Jurors were drawn last week to serve at the April Term of the Circuit Court for Caroline County. Names are listed by district with six jurors per district including Antal Gough Logan Gray Sylvester Scotten and others across eight districts.

Caroline County Louis Antal Thos. H. Gough Bertha M. Logan Katherine Gray John W. Sylvester Florence FP. Scotten Caroline S. Bennett Marjorie Matthews Bernice Ieveland Violet Boulais Charles L. Ellwanger Evelyn V. Dulin Marvel G. Friedel Ruby Pearl Ross Madge Jump Susan W W. Frank DeFord A. Powell Martin M. Emitt Potts Nelen Short Milton W. Beaven Henry S. Fisher William D. Binebrink Rose E. Gaitley Catherine F. Cherry Henry B. Lister Bessie J. Flounders Helen O. Richards Henry J. Mueller Araminta Beauchamp R. Russell Edgell John R. Bacsak Lloyd W. Cox Robert Muir

Christ Church Ladies To Hold A Musical Tea

The Christ Episcopal Church in Denton will host a Musical Tea on Sunday March 27 at 3 PM at the home of Mr and Mrs Winfield T Nichols on Fifth Ave. Pianists include Constantina Koste a Hood College music major, Mary Lee Nuttle from Western Maryland College, and Russell Hall a Peabody student. Also notes Pvt John F E Smith son of Edward and Mrs Smith of Lewes Del a Denton native completed eight weeks at Fort Jackson SC and will attend Fort Gordon GA for Military Police School after a 14 day leave.

women of Christ Episcopal Church Denton Winfield T. Nichols Fifth Ave Constantina Koste Hood College Mary Lee Nuttle Western Maryland College Russell Hall Peabody John FE. Smith Edward Smith Lewes Del Olas FE. Smith Fort Jackson S. C Pvt. Smith eddie Fort Gordon

Sheep Field Day Set For Mar 26 At College Park

Maryland sheep raisers converge at the University of Maryland College Park on March 26 for the 10th annual Sheep Field Day. The morning features management demonstrations on shearing docking castrating drenching parasite control and lamb meat talk by Dr Clair Terryl. A noon lamb barbecue by the Block and Bridle Club precedes afternoon sessions in Symons Hall with Dr Paul Engle discussing flock management and a clinic on flock problems. O J Pearce of Union Bridge concludes with a summary of the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association activities.

Maryland College Park Clair E. Terryl USDA Beltsville Symons Hall Paul H. Engle U. of Md Engle Ferguson O. J. Pearce Union Bridge Maryland Sheep Breeders Association

Caroline County Bird Club Meet Tonight in Denton

The Caroline County Bird Club holds its monthly meeting this Friday evening March 18 at 8 o'clock in the Denton Health Center. Richard Kleen, president of the Talbot County Bird Club, will speak on Mexico. The public is welcome to attend.

Caroline County Bird Club Denton Health Center Richard Kleen Talbot County Bird Club Mexico

Peggy Ringgold Victor In Oratorical Contest

Peggy Ringgold a senior at North Caroline High School won first place in the Church of the Brethren Mardela District speech contest. Finals were at Ridgely Church of the Brethren Sunday night. Ringgold, president of Ridgely Youth Fellowship, will represent the district at the Southeastern Regional finals in Bridgewater Virginia on April 23, with the regional winner advancing to the June Conference. Second place went to Helen Schrock, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Schrock of Greenwood.

Peggy Ringgold North Caroline High School Ridgely Church of the Brethren Miss Ringgold Church of the Brethren Youth Fellowship Clarence Ringgold Mardela Bridgewater Helen Schrock Harvey Schrock Greenwood

Choptank Electric Members Hear Iowa Editor Speak

Carl Hamilton Iowa editor spoke to about a thousand Choptank Electric Cooperative members at the annual meeting. He urged applying REA experience to national problems in education farming and aid to underdeveloped countries, and stressed conservation and planning. The coop serves 12,807 members over 2935 miles, purchasing all power mainly from Eastern Shore Public Service. In 1959 it bought 51,612,630 kWh for $654,329.64, with $7.9 million borrowed for facilities and 22 percent equity. Directors and officers were reelected.

Carl Hamilton Iowa REA Choptank Rural Electric Cooperative North Caroline Senior High School Coop Yeoman Herman H. Mitchell Harry Keenan William Brinsfield Cecil Somerset Talbot Olin S. Davis Howard E. Hall Berlin Harry H. Nuttle

Treasurer’s Office Open March 19 and 26 for Tags Sale

The County Treasurer’s Office will be open Saturday mornings March 19 and 26 from 9 to 12 for the sale of automobile tags.

Legion Auxiliary Honors Perry Point Patients and Essay Winners

The Post 29 Auxiliary hosted thirty Perry Point Hospital patients for a fried chicken dinner and bingo prizes. Thirty-nine essays from four county schools were entered in the contest. judges will announce winners this week. An Easter Egg Hunt for Legionnaires children is planned for April 16 at 11 o'clock with lunch after the hunt.

Perry Point Hospital Legion the Legionnaires

Larceny Conviction and Extradition Hearings Held Here

Magistrate W A Stewart Wright sentenced John Hamilton to 21 days in jail for larceny of money beer and cigars from Caroline Memorial Post Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Nov 5 1959 break in led to charges against Harry Griffin who awaits Delware sentencing. Joseph Claggett received a suspended $50 fine with $5 weekly support. Robert Shaner waived extradition on false pretenses in Clarion County Pennsylvania. Sheriff Eugene Daugherty transferred the prisoner.

W. A. Stewart Wright John Hamilton Caroline Memorial Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Harry Herman Griffin Delaware Hamilton Wilmington Del John Tilghman Joseph Claggett J. DeWeese Carter Robert Shaner Clarion County Eugene Daugherty

District Day Apart Service For Methodists

A District Day Apart service for the women of the Easton Districts Methodist Church will be held March 22 at 8 p.m. in Grace Methodist Church Denton Maryland. Mrs Ralph Smith of Washington DC will be guest speaker. The program aims to inspire and enlighten, with all urged to attend.

the Methodist Church Easton Grace Methodist Church Denton Maryland Ralph Smith Washington, D. C

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