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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1954

Page

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Cancer Crusade Plans Set for April Across Maryland

Maryland counties appoint chairmen for the 1954 Cancer Crusade of the American Cancer Society with many quotas set including $26,000 in Baltimore County and $16,000 in Washington County. State chair William B. McCloskey notes statewide activity, grants, and examinations earlier results. The Caroline Choral Society also announces pianist John McAlister to perform in Denton on April 4 at 3 p.m. with a New York background and a New School of Music faculty role.

American Cancer Society Maryland William B. McCloskey Baltimore County Louise Cooper Robert Thompson J. Norman Baetjer Fred Donovan Calvert County William F. Wolf Caroline County M. T. Upperco Carroll County Edmund Pratt Cecil County Alberta Davis Charles County Phillip Cannon Dorchester County Frederick County Cornelius Cronin Harford County Charles Miller Howard County J.lewin Burris Kent County Morris Adams Upper Somerset Ellsworth Tawes Lower Somerset W. Mason Caroline Choral Society John McAlister New York Denton Caroline High School

Boy Scout Leaders Attend Conference At Dover

Tri-County District Commissioner Staff members from Easton Oxford Greensboro Chester and Dover attended the annual Commissioners Conference at Wesley Junior College Dover Delaware on Sunday March 21. About 75 Commissioners from the Del Mar Va Peninsula joined Dr. Edwin Fluevog Council Commissioner Wilmington and John O. Shanks Scout Executive for sessions outlining Organization and Extension Leadership Training Camping and Activities Advancement and Finance. Total service to boyhood among attendees exceeded 700 man years.

Wesley Junior College Dover Del John Kyle Charles G. Stallings Richard Fleming William Roberson Perry Wightman Easton Chester Swiderski Oxford John Witbak Greensboro Jack Tarr Chester H. Bruce Ayars Del-Mar-Va Peninsula Edwin Fluevog Wilmington Fluevog Scout John O. Shanks Stach Boy Scout Movement

Caroline County Holstein Unit Dinner Meeting Held

The Caroline County Holstein Association met at the Denton Fire house on Wednesday evening March 17. Thomas B. Bentley of the National Holstein-Friesian Association was the principal speaker. John Morris of the University of Maryland showed a motion picture on Holstein cattle. Two directors were elected, replacing Douglas Bennington of Denton and Joseph Edwards of Ridgely. Other directors are W. E. Meredith of Federalsburg, Thomas Clopper, and Frank Covey.

Caroline County Holstein Association Denton Thomas B. Bentley National Holstein-Friesian Association John Morris University of Maryland T. B. Bentley Caroline County Holstein-Friesian Association Hansen Hoffman Caroline County Dennis McCarty Maryland Artificial Breeding Cooperative F. M. Rogers Douglas C. Bennington Mr. Bentley Howard C. Barker Maryland Holstein-Friesian Association Kindleberger

Get Your New License Now And Avoid Rush

The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Thomas B R Mudd reminds motorists to apply for new license plates for privately owned passenger cars and motorcycles to avoid long lines. Current plates expire March 31 with no extension. commercial-class plates will be mailed later this month and go on sale April 1.

Thomas B. R. Mudd

Berlitz School Opens To Teach Languages In Easton

The Ber litz School of Languages began French and German classes in Easton three weeks ago and plans new Spanish French and German offerings. Mrs Harry P Gallagher wife of the local real estate man spearheaded the venture and invites inquiries as noted in the ad in this issue.

Berlitz School of Languages Easton Harry P. Galligher

France Confers Legion of Honor On A N Spanel

The government of France awards the Cross of Officier of the French Legion of Honor to A N Spanel, chairman of International Latex Corp. Ambassador Henri Bonnet cites friendship with France and gratitude for his outstanding contributions.

France A. N. Spanel International Latex Corporation Henri Bonnet Washington French Republic

Del-Mar-Va Boards Meet in Exmore for March Session

Del-Mar-Va Firemen's and Auxiliaries Associations hold a Sunday meeting in Exmore Virginia at two o'clock to appoint committees and set plans for the Centreville convention May 11 and 12. The gathering marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the association with delegates preparing to represent their home company.

Del-Mar-Va Exmore Del-Mar-Va Firemen’s and Auxiliaries’ Associations Ixmore Centreville

Short Course Club Committees Appointed

Caroline County Short Course Club held a luncheon at Concord Club House on Tuesday March 16. State president Mrs. John Altwater was represented by Mrs. Carter. Committees were named for Party, Freshmen, and Caroline boys and a program featured a duet, a skit about dorm life, a short play, and a flower arrangement. Mrs. Clifton Crouse discussed her trip to Europe and plans for Short Course were urged. President Mrs. George T. Lowe presided.

Caroline County Concord Club John Altwater Carter Robert Stanton Skxennard Flelden Herbert Craft William Cooper Kenneth Decker Clifton Crouse Caroline Boys Spafford Arthur Greenly James Baker Joseph Jackson Furman’s Club Unity Club Drama Committee Pete Shaffer Albert Leese Frank Zeigler Roy Adams James Henry Wm. G. Towers Wm. IF. Towers E. A. Pearson Pimm

Measles warning from Caroline County Health Dept

Caroline County faces rising measles cases and warns that while common, measles can lead to serious outcomes if not properly managed. Symptoms begin with fever, runny nose, sneezing, red watery eyes, and a head cold followed by a blotchy dusky red facial rash. Families should keep the child at home and consult the family physician, with gamma globulin offered to weakly or young children under medical guidance.

Caroline County Health Department

TV Repair Service To Open Tomorrow in Denton

Denton’s Market Street will welcome A B Service as it holds its Grand Opening tomorrow. The new shop is run by Cambridge repairmen James Benton and Medford Anderson, both NR I graduates with extensive electronics experience. They plan to service home appliances, radios, televisions, and refrigeration units and hope to relocate their families soon.

Denton A & B Service Breeding & Nichols Market Street Cambridge James Benton Medford Anderson Anderson NRI Benton

Homemakers Tri County Meeting Set for April 1

Dorchester Talbot and Caroline Counties Homemakers clubs plan their annual tri county meeting at Brethren Church Easton on April 1 from 10 30 to 3 00 The program features travel talk by Mrs C G Crouse juvenile delinquency talk by Dr John B May and student Heike Feilitz with special music by Mrs Mason Willis Invocation by Rev Barry T Fox Reservations for luncheon should be called in to Miss Bessie M Spafford Denton before Saturday March 27.

Dorchester Talbot Caroline Counties Brethren Church Easton C. G. Crouse Caroline County John B. May State Teachers College Salisbury Heike Feilitz Germany Mason Willis Wye Mills Barry T. Fox Bessie M. Spafford Denton

Coach Jim Tatum Speaks To Rotary Club Again

Maryland football coach Jim Tatum addressed the Denton Rotary Club at the Brick Hotel last Tuesday. He defended competitive sport, criticized moves to limit interschool contests, and forecast a strong but less defensive Maryland team with higher scoring this fall.

Jim Tatum Rotary Club University of Maryland Denton Rotarians Brick Hotel Tatum Oklahoma Maryland

Salisbury Campus Leaders Cited At May Queen Events

Salisbury State Teachers College announced campus leaders during all seniors day as hundreds of Eastern Shore high school seniors visited. Ingrid Esterson of Crisfield is May Queen and will be crowned May 4 at the May fete with William Knicely of Salisbury as queen’s escort. other leaders include William Horner of Denton and Barbara Lee Jones of Salisbury. Gold Keys were awarded to David Meredith of Cambridge Conway Dryden and Ralph Dryden of Princess Anne and Shirley Young of Trenton New Jersey. A ruby in keys was earned by Glenn Lawson Crisfield Grayson Wheatley Greensboro and Betty Joy Townsend Salisbury with a second ruby for Miss Jones and Mrs Jayne Thompson Harrison Wilmington.

Salisbury State Teachers College Ingrid Esterson Crisfield William Knicely Salisbury State Teachers College William Horner Denton Barbara Lee Jones Esther Harrington Conway Dryden Princess Anne Harriett Dickinson William Eley Ingleside J. D. Blackwell David Meredith Cambridge Conway Ralph Dryden Shirley Young Trenton N. J Keys Glenn Lawson Grayson Wheatley Greensboro Betty Joy Townsend Jones Jayne Thompson Harrison Wilmington

Federalsburg FTA Panel Outlines 24 Projects for Year

A Federalsburg High School FTA panel discussed 24 projects for the year at Preston High School. Delegates from Federalsburg Denton and Greensboro High Schools described activities. Officers and delegates were named for upcoming meetings and the Maryland Association of Future Teachers convention.

Caroline Future Teachers Federalsburg High School FTA Fred G. Asilton Future Teachers of America Club Caroline County Preston High School

Jack Lewis to Speak at Community Club Meeting

The Art Committee chaired by Mrs Edward Carney announces that author and illustrator Jack Lewis will be guest speaker at the April Community Club meeting using his book The Chesapeake Bay Area as the talk subject. Members are urged to bring guests and note the annual election of officers and committee reports. Hostesses include Miss Ela Carter and several listed members.

Edward Carney Community Club Jack Lewis Chesapeake Bay Area Lewis Ela Carter Dawson George Rachel Morrison A. P. Slocumb Roy Adams Percy Bittle George Dutton Martha Huffington

Denton Girl Places Third in State Oratory Contest

Barbara Hager of Denton placed third in the state wide oratory contest in Baltimore after winning county and district levels sponsored by the American Legion. A senior at Caroline High School she spoke on Our Constitution Worth Having Worth Defending and received an autographed copy of The Art of Eloquence by Gov. Theodore R. McKeldin and a medal.

Barbara Hager Denton American Legion Baltimore Barbara Caroline High School Theodore R. McKeldin Baltimore City College

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Cancer Crusade Allegany Eldred Steinman Anne Arundel Franklin Fick S. William Seery Hugh Cross, Jr McAlister Seaford School of Music Ann Arbor Michigan Robert Goldsand Manhattan School of Music New School of Music Chappaqua N. Y Church of John MC Alister Weather Data RainelseHin Wed Thurs Sat Sun Mon Caroline County Holstein Unit Berlitz Salisbury College Barbara Banning Margaret Cralle L. Janette Turpin Barbara Unger Geraldine Walters Grace Hawks John J. Ferdian, Jr Earl W. Roberts Federalsburg Dana D. McClung Greensboro High School Lois Fuchs Stanley Cole Ann Marquardt Maryland Association of Future Teachers of America Charlotte Canon Franklin Dukes Gladys Frampton Janet Hopkins William Harding Preston Greensboro Lions Greensboro Lions Minstrel Nance Hall Asher Fifth Avenue Niowspaprere A Ghiy
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