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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1945
Page
1
Greensboro youngster dies overseas last September when the boy, born in the city, was killed by German forces. The report notes the loss amid wartime casualty summaries.
Maj Charles V Moore writes from Europe praising old D Company Q M Regiment of Caroline Unit Maryland National Guard. He lists surviving members and decorations, notes loyalty to Denton Rotary Club, and recalls meeting Lt Col James Wise and his visit to Moore’s unit in Germany in February.
Private Solomon Goldsborough Harris of Greensboro was killed in Germany on March 7. He enlisted 1942, trained at Fort Eustis and Camp Tyson, and went overseas in 1944. He was 28 and survived by his mother Mrs Elma Harris and several sisters and brothers including Noble Harris serving in France.
Governor OConor approves supplemental budget funding totaling 52 500 for three new agricultural and pest control ventures and 35 000 for a poultry pathology laboratory on the Eastern Shore. Two year farm allocations total 1 281 548 to support coddling moth and European corn borer control, artificial insemination expansion for dairy cattle, and veterinary services. The poultry lab near Salisbury will assist the Eastern Shore broiler industry, which produced 67 200 000 pounds in 1943 with about 20 million dollars in value, as five new large dressing plants are planned locally. The plan places the Extension Service and Livestock programs in charge of organization and supervision. The biennial budget also funds extensive research and disease control across agricultural sectors.
Arthur H. O Connor of Melbourne told Denton Rotary Club members that unity among English speaking peoples offers hope for peace. He cited Australia's wartime efforts with New Zealand including lend lease support worth about a billion dollars and plans for a South Pacific Commission with U S representation to safeguard regional interests. He warned Americans and British to lead in building a lasting peace and noted Aust ralia’s climate wealth and colonization space as advantages of his homeland.
Lieut Harold P Klahold of the cruiser San Diego sends a message to his mother detailing the ship involvement in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands invasions, Rabaul, and nine other Pacific battles. He notes the first attacking forces participated and that the ship, commissioned in 1941, has seen heavy action. He is a City College and University of Maryland graduate, son of the late Rev William Klahold of Baltimore, formerly Denton FSA manager.
At a March 20 1945 board meeting of the Peoples Bank of Denton Harry H Nuttle was elected president succeeding the late H Clay Hobbs who died March 14 1945 Earle Smith was elected vice president succeeding Nuttle Directors include William Croll E Theodore Orme Roger R Ringgold and George J Kibler from Denton Ridgely Queen Anne
Denton Boy Scouts Troop No. 165 will conduct waste paper collections on March 31, April 28, and May 26, mornings, with curbside pickups using town trucks. Contacts for each date list Norman Sutton, Harry Smith, and Mervin Pentz. Scout Master is Axford Barrow. sponsoring committee includes Dr. Walter B. Johnson as chairman and members Paul Van Dyke, Joe Harrington, Carlton Mandrell, Theodore Orme, and Layman J. Redden.
Service Shorts Pvt. Norman A. Seese Jr entered the service in December and, after basic at Camp Berkeley Texas, was transferred to an X ray Technician School in the Medical Corps at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Texas. He is the son of Rev. N. A. Seese who formerly resided at Denton.
Coast Guard Commander Quentin R. Walsh of New London Conn is decorated for heroism during the Cherbourg assault after D-Day. Presented in Washington by Assistant Secretary Struve H. Hensel, Walsh led a recon party, secured 750 German and Nazi prisoners, arranged fort surrender, freed 52 American paratroopers, and aided Cherbourg port rehabilitation before returning to U. S. duties.
Jerome J. Framptom of Federal burg, Caroline county Red Cross war fund chair, said every community met or exceeded its quota. Total collections reached 11062.65 with many towns reporting final counts. Federalsburg 4102 of 2600 quota. Denton 2500 quota reached. Preston 1159 of 900. Greensboro 1027 of 900. Ridgely 1000 of 650. Hillsboro 505 of 400. Marydel 150 of 60. Bridgetown 65.20 of 40. Henderson 120.50 of 50. Goldsboro 390 of 300. Burrsville 43.95 of 40. Final reports from Ridgeley, Bridgetown and Burrsville.
Linwood Lahman served in England and France and is now in Holland after sailing in September 1943. His wife before marriage was Miss Anne Corkell of Denton. They have a son ten months old whom the father has not yet seen.
The next series of high school equivalence examinations will be held on Thursday and Friday April 26 and 27. Applications must be submitted by April 1. Examinations cover standard high school subjects and lead to a Certificate of High School Equivalence. Maryland residents 19 or older may apply with special armed forces provisions.
Staff Sergeant Homer Burton Wooleyhan, 24, of Templeville, was killed in action in Germany February 26, according to a War Department message. He went overseas in September 1944 with the Ninth Army. Survived by his father Clin ton Wooleyhan and five sisters and three brothers in various towns including Templeville Wilmington and Buffalo.
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