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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1954
Page
6
A three year old Susan wakes from bedtime and interrupts a rotating whist card party, marching into the living room to place blame on the men. She presents her wet pajamas on the table and declares one of them left the seat up causing her fall. The scene preserves a quaint domestic humor of a child’s blunt honesty.
A Maryland Board of Public Works plan aims to drill Chesapeake Bay waters this spring to prospect for ilmenite and zircon, edging toward a potential titanium industry. Sidney S. Alderman Jr., a 28-year-old Washington geologist, leads the venture with a Salt Lake City partner and two financiers, sampling across the bay while avoiding oyster and crab beds. If commercial deposits are found, a state lease would be sought and royalties would accrue to Maryland, with production hoped for in nearby Cove Point.
A concise editorial uses a construction metaphor to describe organizing thoughts as building blocks. The piece emphasizes step by step planning, removing hazards, and aligning components like rails, beams, and switches to reach a clear outcome. It stresses discipline, precision, and steady progress.
Funeral services for Thomas F. Dabson, 68, were held at Rawlings Funeral Home Greensboro with Rev. Ray W. Kirwan officiating. Burial followed in Greensboro Cemetery. Dabson, born in Maryland, worked 46 years for Pennsylvania Railroad and retired in 1950. Survived by wife Carrie G. Dabson. two sons T. Paul Dabson and Hilton A. Dabson. a brother Alva Dabson. a sister Mrs. T. C. Curry.
Crop earnings in 1954 Caroline County hinge on Spring cultivation methods. Conservation practices store soil moisture and curb runoff, with contour strip cropping cutting water loss and runoff significantly. Experimental data from Maryland and University of Maryland show contouring improves soil and water retention, boosts yields, and raises net income alongside fertilizing rotations spraying and liming.
William C. Fretterd, 83, passed away at Memorial Hospital Easton after a long illness. Former Staten Island, N Y, Proctor and Gamble veteran, husband of Susan Fretterd who died in 1938. Survived by two sons William J. and James V. near Federalsburg, daughter Mrs. Albert Rhodes Letart W Va, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. Services Thursday 2 p m Williamson Funeral Home Federalsburg. Interment Bloomery Cemetery.
Funeral services for 46 year old Mrs Louvinia Cook were conducted Monday at 2 pm from Epworth Church near Templeville with Rev C F DeArmitt of Wilmington presiding. Burial followed at Templeville Cemetery. She died Thursday night at her parents home in Delmar Maryland after a long illness. She formerly resided in Caroline County. Surviving are her husband William Cook of Summerville New Jersey two sisters Mrs Myrtle Parsons Hebron Maryland Mrs Ann Ulrich Bound Brook New Jersey Mrs Mary Helen Jones Wilmington one brother Ralph Seward Baltimore two nieces and two nephews.
Herman Wolff 81 died at his home near Queen Anne last Thursday. Funeral services were held at J Virgil Moore and Son Denton last Sunday at 1 p m. Burial followed Monday in Farmville Va. He was a Germany native son of Ferdinand and Bertha Wolff. Survived by his wife and four sons from a former marriage Theodore and Reinhold of Orchard Park NY Lorenz of Centreville and Albert with unknown address.
Frank Lewis 73 a retired house painter died at a Greensboro nursing home on Thursday of last week. He was a Caroline County native, son of Lufs and Margaret Cavender Lewis. His wife Ella Collison died years ago. Services were held at J Virgil Moore and Son Funeral Home Saturday at 2 p m with burial in the family plot.
Fifteen members of the Double Hills Homemakers Club gathered at Mrs. Mabel Smith's home on Tuesday afternoon March 23. President Mrs. Jackie Smith led with prayer and a singing of Sweet Hour of Prayer. Mrs. Mildred Crane presented an article on Fire Hazards.
Joy in living we can find Justin being good and kind thoughtfulness to others show As we on life's journey go Giving out a smile or two Or a pleasant howdy do Means a lot sometimes it seems Brings to other faces beams Like the sunbeam blotting out Shadows darkening of doubt Leaving only light to see And the sweetest harmony is the simple gift we give Helping some poor heart to live Who has tottered by the way Or just teaching him to pray.
The group discussed a charity gift drive for Caroline County patients and planned meetings at Easton Church of the Brethren and with Mrs Edith Depew. An executive board report covered a Longwood Gardens trip being too costly and a Holden family gift. A February meeting featured a freezing foods talk. International Latex Corporation reported a dollar-for-dollar match of employee March of Dimes contributions, funding the Playtex Park Research Institute for pediatric research and medical advances.
Four men enlisted in the Navy recently as announced by John T. Houston Chief Electrician's Mate of the Salisbury Navy Recruiting Substation Salisbury Md Enlisted as Seaman Recruit and now taking recruit training at Bainbridge Md are William Franklin Leonard 18 Sherwood Md Theo dore Rodney Nashold 18 Greensboro Herman Monroe Mills 18 315 Race St Cambridge Charles Henry Harding IV 17 111 Philadelphia Ave Ocean City Md
Renowned pianist John McAlister appears as guest soloist on April 4 performing two Chopin works among others. The program promises refined technique and expressive sensitivity, drawing music lovers to the event.
Maryland coach Jim Tatum addressed the Rotary Club of Denton for a second time, drawing enthusiastic reception and confirming his popularity as a speaker. The account notes Maryland would score more and highlights the club's warm reception.
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