Committee Members Named By First Methodist Church
First Methodist Church Denton announces 1943 1944 committee rosters across Finance Pastoral Relations Nominations Audit Records Hospitals and Homes Education Missions Extension Evangelism Stewardship Temperance Music Parsonage Property World Peace and Good Literature Policy with named members led by Pastor Winfield Nichols and a wide slate including M K Newnam H Earle Smith F L R Nuttle Gerald M Pine and E Theodore Orme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Quarterly Conference
First Methodist Church
Denton
James M. Clarke
Myrtle Dukes
Clara Wright
M. K. Newnam
H. Earle Smith
F. L. R. Nuttle
J. DeWeese Carter
E. Theodore Orme
Willoughby Nowell
Earle White
Wesley E. Thawley
Ormond Andrew
W. G. Wooters
Elias W. Nut He
F. J. Wright
W. T. Nichols
Lester Everngam
Benjamin F. Johnson
Gerald M. Pine
Alton Billmeier
Mildred Johnson
M. Lee Wyatt
Fred J. Wright
Winfield Nichols
T. Conover Crouse
Gail F. Cooper
Henry Detwiler
W. S. C. S. Church Board of Education
Clara
D. Ralph Horsey
Dan Crouse
W. W. Sylvester
Alta Newnam
Edna Shipman
Mildred B. Butler
Jessie Merriken
Elsie Nuttle
Mamie Owens
Dorothy Rue
Frank L. R. Nuttle
Maryland Farm Front This Week Presents WW2 Aid Programs
Maryland farmers received extensions for 1942 AAA benefit payment applications until June 30 as 1943 AAA farm plans filing closed April 15. An advisory committee oversees pressure cooker rationing for canning, with state and county boards coordinating allocations to households and Victory Gardens. County War Boards were issued lists of obsolete farm machinery to remove from rationed categories. The War Manpower Commission lists essential agriculture and food processing as top labor priorities. Maryland 1942 farm income rose 26 percent to 120.843 million, ranking 35th nationally.
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Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Joseph H. Blandford
State Aaa
AAA
Maryland
United States Department of Agriculture War Board
Victory Gardens
Migs Venia Keller
Rhea Galloway
Farm Security Administration
Elizabeth Amery
War Board
County War Board
County War Boards
Joseph H Blandford
State War Board
War Manpower Commission
Service Subscription Plan Offered by Caroline Service News
Inauguration of the Caroline Service News has drawn praise from service members. The paper invites those serving in the armed forces to write freely and submit pictures and news items for publication. A Service Subscription Plan is offered to readers.
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Caroline Service
Maryland Auto Fatalities Fall 42.9 Percent in March
Maryland reports 1085 accidents in March with 24 deaths and 513 injuries. Baltimore City shows 785 accidents, 7 deaths, 118 injured. counties 300 accidents, 17 deaths, 167 injuries. City fatalities drop 63.2 percent, counties 26.1 percent, state total 42.9 percent. Total fatalities for the year 83, down from 150. Ten counties had no fatalities. Caroline Somerses and Talbot counties reached no fatality records this year. The report notes fewer accidents and injuries but warns against relaxing as the nation fights in war.
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Maryland
Baltimore City
Caroline
Carroll
Dorchester
Garrett
Harford
Howard
Queen Anne’s
St. Mary’s
Somerset
Talbot
Somerses
Maryland Traffic Safety Commission
United Nations
Donation Day Omitted For Home For Aged Women
Gasoline and travel restrictions prevent this year’s Annual Donation Day for the Home for Aged Women. Letters of appeal will go out. Public contributions have long sustained the home and its maintenance. The Board of Directors asks for reader support and aid.
Hopper Feeding Urged For Layers
Poultry experts advise considering complete hopper feeding for laying flocks to improve organization and efficiency. University of Maryland figures show eye production weight hatchability and mortality comparable to hand feeding across Barred Plymouth Rocks and White Leghorns, with Leghorns benefiting more. Dry mash is fed continuously and a scratch mix hopper supplies corn oats and wheat. replenishment is flexible.
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George A. Quigley
University of Maryland Poultry Staff
Quigsey
Koenig Assigned Radio Supervisor At Cape May Base
George William Koenig, R. M. die, has been named radio supervisor at his Cape May base. Entered service in August 1941 after a Connecticut radio course, Cape May station assignment, Caroline High School graduate, formerly with The Farmers Supply Company as bookkeeper. Known as Babe, he was an athlete in school and town baseball, later a standout half back for Denton Soccer Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William Koenig
R. M. Die
Cape May
Connecticut
N. J
Caroline High School
Farmers Supply Company
Babe
Denton
Fred Brown Visits Hollywood During Pacific Coast Camp Time
Fred C Brown Jr of the Naval Construction Battalion writes from Port Hueneme California on April 26 1943 about drilling and upcoming target practice He notes location near Los Angeles ocean climate and unexpected encounters in Hollywood including Kay Kayser and Ormond Downes son of Ormond Downes Denton Maryland He reports seeing movie stars and good overall status, with plans uncertain.
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Fred C. Brown Jr
Naval Construction Battalion
Port Humene
California
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Hollywood Canteen
Kay Kayser
Ormond Downes
Denton
Maryland
O. K
Military service updates from Denton readers in wartime
Major J Woodall Greene of the Chemical Warfare Service is slated for Australia under General MacArthur after recalling to active duty in Washington. Air Cadet Joseph Jarrell, son of Goldsboro parents, enlisted March 10 and trains in meteorology at Grand Rapids Michigan. Sgt William G Bilbrough, of Greensboro, returns home on a ten day furlough from Fort Wayne with family. Private First Class Charles D White, Greensboro, promoted from Private, at New Orleans Army Air Base. George W Koenig of Cape May, Easter weekend with Denton relatives. Fred C Brown Jr with Sea Bees trains at Port Hueneme California near Los Angeles. Emory F Walston returns to Ft Custer Michigan after Easter. Clayton Long at Ft Meade visits home.
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J. Woodall Greene
Thomas R. Greene
Denton
Australia
MacArthur
Greene
Chemical Warfare Service
United States Army
St. Petersburg
Flao
Army
Washington
France
Joseph Jarrell
T. Noble Jarrell
Goldsboro
Army Air Corps
Grand Rapids
Michigan
William G. Bilbrough
Fort Wayne
Ind
Garfield Bilbrough
Greensboro
Charles D. White
Hilda White
Army Air Base
New Orleans
George William Koenig
R. M
Naval Air Station
Cape May
N. J
Fred C. Brown Jr
The
Sea Bees
Camp Peary
Port Humene
California
Los Angeles
Pfe
Emory F. Walston
Ft. Custer
Mich
Pvt
Clayton Long
Ft. Meade
Letter From San Francisco Soldier Baynard In 35 States Since July
P F C Thomas Baynard writes from San Francisco about army life in 1943. He describes seven weeks of basic training at Fort McClellan, then MP school at Fort Ord, duties behind the front lines, guarding installations and prisoners, and directing military traffic. He notes firearms training with a Thompson and M1 rifle, and mentions seeing wounded soldiers returning to hospitals. He also praises San Francisco, its bridges, U S O clubs, and expresses hope for victory and a safe return to Caroline county.
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Denton Journal
Denton
Fort McClellan
Alabama
Fort Ord
East Garrison
California
Army of
States
San Francisco
Oakland Bay
Golden Gate
No Place Like Home To Leslie Lutz
Letter from Leslie F. Lutz in Fort Jackson South Carolina dated April 21, 194? describes cold weather, two weeks on a firing range, 15 mile hike, medical detachment duties, anatomy and physiology classes, and a casual hopeful closing to friends. The writer notes warmer Maryland impressions misaligned with reality and mentions training, limited rifle access, and steady study while awaiting assignments.
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Maryland
422 Inf
Leslie F. Lutz
Smiles From Cuba Co. A Greenly Navy Career Start
Smiles From Cuba Co. A Greenly is described as determined to join the navy, having entered service in June 1942 after graduating last year from C. H. S. He has made progress in the first 11 months and is the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Greenly, formerly employed in the projection room at the Dentonia Theatre.
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A. Greenly
E. M. 3c
Navy
Elizabeth Greenly
Dentonia Theatre
Service Induction Notices and Family Visit Highlights
Mr. Francis A. Yeates, longtime manager of the Denton A. P. Store, was inducted into the armed services in March and is now attached to a Coast Artillery Battalion at Fort Bliss Texas. Pvt. Frederick R. Bilbrough, stationed at Fort Hamilton New York, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Bilbrough of Greensboro.
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Francis A. Yeates
Denton
A Soldier's Advice Amid War News and Resolve
A letter from Bud, away with the troops, urges patience and resolve as news of Singapore's fall spreads. He cites Churchill, Japan, China, and Russia, praises MacArthur, and calls for unity and war effort at home to shorten the conflict and empower Allied victories. Henry Ti. DeTray.
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Uncle Sam
White House
Japan
Henry Ti
DeTray
Lapham Thorn ton Wedding Bells
The marriage of Miss Harriet Miriam Lapham and Mr. Robert Alan Thornton took place at 1 PM Friday April 25 at the bride’s parents home in Goldsboro. The Rev A L Grey officiated with close family present.
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Harriet Miriam Lapham
Edward W. Lapham
Goldsboro
Robert Alan Thornton
Wallace Thornton
Greensboro
A. L. Grey
Trinity Methodist Church
Ann Schaube
Myron Smith
Thornton
Greensboro High School
Caroline County Bank
Pet Milk Co
Crystal Cave
Lida Jarrell
Railroad Ave
War Time Ration Updates and Changes
Ration reminders cover gasoline coffee sugar and fuel oil stamps with dates through late May to July 21. War Ration Book No 3 distribution to over 120 million begins late June with mail applications May 20 to June 5. Play shoes get rationed if not for street wear after April 11 1942. New farm rationing rules remove fencing from ration and allocate 150000 pressure cookers by county need with joint-family groups favored.
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OPA
Prentiss M. Brown
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Denton Journal shifts to Friday publication
The Denton Journal announces a change of publication day from Saturday to Friday starting with the May 7 issue. Advertisers and correspondents must submit all copy by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning to ensure timely printing, with merchants urged to use the earlier deadline for weekend ads.
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Denton Journal
Dunning Scholarship To Be Awarded This Summer
Caroline County residents who graduate from local high schools and enroll at Washington College next September are eligible for the $900 Dunning Caroline County Scholarship. The two year award covers college expenses except student activities fees and deposits, and will honor Dr. H. A. B. Dunning.
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Caroline County
W. Stewart Fitzgerald
Washington College
H. A. B. Dunning
Chestertown
Dunning
Live Poultry Ceilings Set By State OPA
The State Office of Price Administration set permanent live poultry price ceilings for eight Maryland counties last Saturday night. Prices per pound vary by county and bird type, with producers and categories including broilers fryers and capons. enforcement aims to simplify regulation and curb the poultry black market on the Eastern Shore.
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State Office of Price Administration
Maryland
Somerset Talbot
Wicomico
Anne Worcester
Dorchester
Caroline Kent
OPA
Denton Baseball Club To Hold Drill Sunday
The Denton Baseball Club plans an independent season with no league games likely. Manager William H. Neal calls all talent to Sunday practice, listing last year’s players Sy Cole Sherman Tribbitt Byron Nuttle Hooper Thawley Harry Hughes Wes Thawley Joe Scurto and inviting newcomers to form a full squad.
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Denton
William H. Neal
Neal
Sy ‘Cole
Sherman Tribbitt
Byron Nuttle
Hooper ‘Thawley
Harry Hughes
Wes Thawley
Joe Scurto
Four fire calls boost April total in Denton
Four fire calls were answered this week, raising April's Denton Fire Company total to 16. A false alarm at F B Hager’s West Denton home, a roof fire at Mrs. Garton's south of town due to chimney sparks, a grass fire at Cadmus's home, and a woods fire near Tuckahoe sparked by Bullock's saw mill all were addressed. Intervening wind helped Denton and Ridgely crews save woodland. one ambulance call occurred that month.
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Denton Fire Company
F. B. Hager
West
Denton
Mary Garton
Cadmus
Ridgely
Tuckahoe
State Departments Buy 1 750 000 of War Bonds
Governor Herbert R. OConor announced that Maryland state departments purchased 1 750 000 in Second War Loan Bonds this week. The buys support oversubscription of the state quota and include 1 000 000 for the State Teachers Retirement System 650 000 for State Roads Debentures Fund 100 000 for State Employees Retirement Fund and 100 000 for the State Accident Fund.
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Herbert R. O’conor
Maryland
O’conor
State Roads Debentures
State Employees
Century Old Paper Reveals 1852 Era in Oran and Maine
A Denton man found an 1852 newspaper inside an old chest. It reports 1000 French political prisoners to be confined in Algiers, 1250 in Gran and 400 in Bone. It cites social distress in France, a 1851 Westminster Review guess at wealth, and a Maine law plan for New Brunswick. It notes Horace Preston fugitive slave trial, Rhode Island party shifts, Kossuth reception plans, and local Augusta ads.
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James Temple
Denton
Algiers
Gran
Bone
France
Paris
Westminster Review
W. O. Merrick
Maryland
Rome
New Brunswick
Canada
Horace Preston
Rhode Island
Senate
House
Kossuth
Massachusetts
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Home For Aged Women
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Fred Brown
Dentonian
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Calif
Thomas H. Baynard
M. P. Bn
Leslie Lutz
Fort Jackson
S. C
Cuba
Bud
Singapore
Churchill
Russia
Hitler
China
Lapham-Thornton Wedding Bells
Robert A. Thornton
State
Denton Baseball Club
Oran
Kennebec
Portland
Augusta
Maine
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