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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1954
Page
7
Miss Erika Lichottka of Ixutenholz Germany will wed Clyde Nafzinger son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Nafzinger of Denton. An early wedding is being planned.
Miss Elizabeth Jane Roe daughter of Mr and Mrs Burton A Roe of Denton wed 1st Lt Thomas A Weber son of Mr and Mrs William Weber of Tampa Florida in a March 13 ceremony at 9 am Rev Thomas J Turkington officiated. The couple will reside at Camp Polk Louisiana after a brief wedding trip.
Vivian Lee Needles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley H. Needles, marries William Donald Taylor of the U S N in Coleman Place Presbyterian Church Norfolk Virginia. Ceremony at 9 a m March 6 with Rev Samuel T Harris Jr officiating. reception and home in Bondale Apts Norfolk announced. families and local civic figures named in attendance.
The Double Hills Homemaker's Club will meet on Tuesday March 23 at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Mabel Smith with members gathering for a routine session and discussion.
Eight fire companies in Caroline County responded to 42 alarms, with 15 in towns and 27 rural. The report lists 3 oil burner fires, 9 chimney fires, 20 grass fires, 2 woods fires, 4 dwelling fires, 1 auto fire, 1 mercantile fire and 2 miscellaneous fires. Volunteers logged 1228 hours. engines were in service 24 hours and covered 170 miles. Hose usage totaled 2975 feet of 1 inch, 150 feet of 1 1/4 inch, 250 feet of 2 1/4 inch. 270 feet of ladders erected. 2 1/2 gallons of foam expended.
The regular WSCS meeting at First Methodist Church will be Tuesday March 23 at 8 pm in Fellowship Hall. Circle 4, with Mrs. E T Orme, Secretary of Youth Work, and D Elsie Billmeier, Secretary of Children's Work, will present the program.
Mr C N Johnson, a University of Maryland landscape gardening specialist, will visit on March 25 and 26 to assist residents with yard projects. Contact Miss Bessie M Spafford, Home Demonstration Agent, Extension Service, to join a tour of 14 homes near Ridgely Denton Federalsburg and Preston.
Clothing specialist Helen Shelby from the University of Maryland Extension Service advises washing crease resistant fabrics in warm water to preserve finishes. Avoid chlorine bleach as it can yellow finishes. keep water under 125 to 130 degrees for general washing and under 110 degrees for nylon and similar fibers. Check automatic washer water temperature before loading to prevent overly hot water.
The Unity Homemakers Club gathered at Mrs Charles Ellwanger s home with assistant hostess Mrs Walter Fountain. They voted to travel to Winterthur on May 25. A freezing foods demonstration was led by Mrs Roy Adams and Mrs James Henry. Fourteen members and one guest attended. President Mrs George Lowe chaired.
The Caroline County Bird Club will meet at the Greensboro School on Monday evening March 22 at 7 45 p m Mr Chandler S Robbins president of the Maryland Ornithological Society will lead a field identification discussion Robbins a U S Fish and Wildlife Service biologist is highly qualified for this topic The Talbot County Bird Club was formed on the Eastern Shore in Ivaston in February and will hold meetings and field trips Interested locals near Preston may join Talbot unit Details are available at the Easton public library
Revival services start Sunday March 21 at 7 30 p m at Bloomery with Pastor Rev Guy H McWilliams as speaker. The choir will be joined by the congregation for a season of gospel worship and community gathering.
A church invites the community to an evening of gospel song and word. Attend with family to receive spiritual nourishment and support the church while enjoying music and worship.
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