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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1961
Page
4
In away games on March 24 and 25, Denton high school teams posted multiple wins. Denton beat Preston 53-12 with Roger Hoppengardner scoring 25. Denton Men's Faculty defeated Boys' Varsity 15-14. Denton Girls' Basketball defeated Preston 28-10 with Ginny Downes scoring 11. Denton Girls' Varsity topped Women's Faculty 18-12.
Rex White from Spartanburg South Carolina and formerly of Silver Spring Maryland rose to the lead in the Grand Nationals after finishing second at Atlanta last Sunday.
The 31st N D B C Tournament at Airway 32 Lanes Warwick Rhode Island shows teams with scores above average and new records. Airway Major 2083 in Men s Championship Playdium Lanes 1750 in Women s Championship Vet s Bar 1756 in Men s B Booster Palmieri Plumbing 1578 in Women s B Booster. Weekend totals include 270 teams 184 doubles and 346 singles competing.
Reading from the Duckpin leagues on weekend nights shows team points, high game and high average. Nuttle Lumber and Clippers squads top their divisions with notable scores and standout players such as B Schuyler, S Henry, E Fleetwood, W Spicher, and B Willin achieving high game or high average marks.
Kenny Wathers rolled a 237 for Tom's Tavern as they beat Hurlock Home 2-1 to hold a big lead in the Tri-County Ten Pin League at Chesapeake Lanes Easton. Henry Trice of Denton Fire Co. had the high series with 538 pins and Tom's Tavern posted a 905 team game and 2375 team set.
Death ends two year run of Federal Printing Service at home on Hurlock Road. Survived by widow Annie M. Cell of Federalsburg, children John A. Cell of Philadelphia Lavinia FE Yetman of Metuchen Paul S. Cell of Federalsburg, 10 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and siblings Abigail Mullendere Paul Cell Ruth Rudolph and Donald Cell. Funeral services were held Thursday at Frampton Fun-eral home.
The service at Holy Home Federalsburg, with Rev B DeFrees Brien of Christ FE Church officiating and assisted by Rev Milton C Milliner of Gethsemane Methodist Church Reliance Del, followed by interment in Hill Crest Cemetery Federalsburg.
Mrs Erama C Perry 71 wife of Charles F Perry of Preston died Thursday March 23 in Memorial Hospital Easton. Survived by husband two children Charles L Perry Preston and Mrs Raymond Eberhard Easton sister Mrs Mary Cole Baltimore four brothers Andrew Patrick Elkton Samuel Floyd Patrick Easton Lloyd Patrick Cordova four grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services were held Saturday at Frampton Funeral Home Federalsburg with Rev Charles C Huffman Beth esda Methodist Preston officiating Interment in Jr O U A M Cemetery near Preston
Louis St James 90 of Denton died at Pine Bluff Hospital March 21 native of Caroline County son of Peter and Louisa St James. He lived near Federalsburg before moving to Denton 38 years ago. Survived by wife Elizabeth and two daughters Florence Dover and Lillian Wilmington. Funeral at Frampton Federalsburg officiated by Rev Turkington interred Hill Crest Federalsburg. Sunrise services at Wye Mills 5 40 am Sunday with coffee and buns after. Easter Egg stunt at Hillsboro Community Center Easter Monday 2 pm. Numerous social notices follow about local events and visits.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Riawings Boulais Funeral Home Greensboro for William Kusmaul 57 husband of Emma Kusmaul of Henderson. Interment followed at Greensboro Cemetery. Kusmaul a carpenter died Saturday at Deers Head State Hospital Salisbury. He is survived by two sons Henry of Wilmington and Martin in California a daughter Mrs Joseph Steele of New Castle his mother Mrs Rosa Kusmaul of Henderson area three brothers Walter Philadelphia Edward Pennsauken N J Emil Lester Pa a sister Mrs Margaret Tretko Newark and one grandchild.
Mrs Gertrude Cannon widow of William F Cannon aged 82 died Wednesday at her Ridgely home. Survived by sister Mrs Florence Thompson of Harringen. Services Saturday at 2 pm Moore Funeral Home Denton with Rev George E Culver Pilgrim Holiness Church officiating. Interment Denton Cemetery.
Manning Merriken 86 retired farmer of near Hobbs died Saturday March 25 at a Floral Park New York nursing home. Survived by daughter Elisabeth Hamilton Floral Park NY son Richard Merriken Washington DC two grandchildren one great grandchild and brother Charles Merriken Dunnellon Florida. Funeral Friday at Moore Funeral Home at two o'clock with Rev T J Turkington officiating Interment in Denton Cemetery.
Hillsboro Miss Olowyn Whitby honored at a Friday shower organized by friends in the Sunday School Social Room. About thirty five guests watched her open gifts before cupcakes punch nuts and mints were served. Easter Sunday 3 p m wedding set at Hillsboro Queen Anne Methodist Church.
State Department of Economic Development and the county Economic Development Commission will publish a sixth county book detailing labor, wages, transport, utilities, sites, buildings, and business climate in Caroline. James McComas led initial meetings with local officials outlining data needs and procedures. The project aims for summer press.
Administrators of Melvin Harold Nichols deceased offer at public sale the personal property of the estate. Sale located at the Melvin H Nichols Farm about 2 1/2 miles east of Greensboro Maryland. Auctioneer Wm. F.E. Andrew and attorney KK Thomas Everngam listed.
Under a February 24 1961 writ from Caroline County Circuit Court the goods lands and tenements of Stewart E Hallowell Son Inc were seized and a public sale ordered at 1 pm in the companys Denton Maryland garage to satisfy the writ and costs with cash bids from the highest bidder.
Public auction to settle the estate of Calvin R. Richard at the Calvin R Richard Farm near Ervin's Chapel begins at 1 p.m. Items include Ford tractors, John Deere equipment, farm tools, a 1953 Ford Jubilee, a self propelled combine, a 1948 Ford pickup, hay, a sausage stuffer, and household goods. Cash on day of sale. no removal until paid. Executrix Elsie M. Richard, auctioneer William E. Andrew, attorney K. Thomas Everngam.
Fort Benning Ga Army Recruit Joseph L Voshell 18 son of Mr and Mrs Perry D Voshell Preston was assigned to the 151st Engineer Group at Fort Benning Ga March 13 He entered the Army December 1960 and trained at Fort Jackson S C He is a 1960 graduate of Preston Sheriff High School William E Andrew.
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