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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1953

Page

8

Roberts Takes Two At Delmar Raceway in 30-Lap Feature

Freddie White of Pittsville drives No. 33 to finish second after two restarts at Delmar Raceway. Johnny Roberts of Baltimore wins from scratch on No. 89 after a tight battle, with Dick Twilley and J. R. Jones also placing. Multiple spins, crashes, and a reverse-lap event mark the rugged sprint.

Bennett Freddie White Pittsville Delmar Johnny Roberts Baltimore No. 89 Tom Brown Bill Floyd Trice Chevrolet Dick Twilley Norwood Ellingsworth J. R. Jones Russ Townsend Ken Marriott Jimmie Findley Grandstand Twilley Dick Maddox Paul Walker al Burton Johnny Martin Lou Thomas Bill Scott Earl Howard Howard Starkey Robi. Wise Johnny Cramblitt

Major Attractions For Week Ends At Pimlico

Pimlico unveils a four week end line up headlined by the Dixie Handicap on May 9 with a $25,000 purse over one mile and one-eighth. May 16 features a $15,000 Baltimore Spring Handicap for top sprint stars. The 77th Preakness Stakes worth $100,000 is set for May 23, a pivotal mid spring race after the Wood Memorial and Kentucky Derby. The finale on May 30 is the Black Eyed Susan for three-year-old fillies offering $20,000 and the trophy.

Pimlico Baltimore

Eastern Shore League results and schedule

Eastern Shore Baseball League results show Trappe 9 Bay Hundred 5 and Ridgely 11 Greensboro 1. Sunday games listed include Trappe at Greensboro and Denton at Bay Hundred with a 2 30 p m start. A note warns Reds invade schools to influence pupils, citing The American Weekly May issue.

Trappe Bay Hundred Ridgely Greensboro Denton Moscow American Weekly In Color Gravure Baltimore Sunday American Trappe Ridgely

Marriage Licenses Issued Across Delaware and Maryland

A list of marriage license pairings includes Paul Ray Sipple 23 Felton Delaware with Doris Christina Nielson 20 Marydel Maryland and multiple other couples from Federalsburg Ridgely Denton and surrounding areas. Names span Delaware Maryland and Florida with ages from 16 to 62 and partners from Miami to Dover.

Paul Ray Sipple Felton Del Doris Christina Nielson Marydel Walter Sherman Hicks Minnie Janet McNeal Preston Marvin W. Ebling Margaret E. Binebrink Ridgely Elbert Wright Federalsburg Callie M. Greer Miami Fla Robert Donald Larrimore Merlyn Jean Fearins Denton Albert Gerardi Martha Loraine Hurlock Rhodesdale Nelson C. Donophan Daisy McLean Rufus Adams Chester Doris Wilson Grasonville Samuel John Viola Edna Durham Dover Lester Hickman Wyoming Mary Lee

U S Indians received big 1952 oil and gas bonuses

In 1952 U S Indians earned over 15 million dollars from leases on their lands used for gas and oil development, including bonuses, royalties and rentals tied to energy production.

U. S

Greensboro Community Notes and Local Events Brief

The Greensboro Ladies Auxiliary hosted a bingo party with plans for another soon. Residents attended visits in Wilmington Baltimore and Glenolden while homes on Main Street were freshly painted. Local officials elected new Greensboro commissioners were J. Simpson and L. Bennett Sr. after replacing J. Porter and E. Vandegrift. Evangelists preached at Pilgrim Holiness Church, then returned to Ohio. Snowy scene. many families hosted out-of-town guests from Pottstown and Baltimore. WSCS meeting elected officers. guests attended a concert by Percy Grainger with Edna Woods and the Interpreters at Hotel DuPont. Fire Chief reported a stove fire at Schreiber’s Grocery with smoke damage to the storeroom. Greensboro 4‑H held a covered dish supper.

Russell Deaner Virginia Ann Horace Edwards Linda Baltimore Mary Jones Ovenings Mills Jo Purcell Igast N. Main St Joe Simpson Luther Bennett Greensboro Jesse Porter E. J. Vandegrift Ohio Pilgrim Holiness Church Hilton Dobson Florida Thomas Dobson Myron Smith Cheryl Pottstown Harry Karcher Willard Smith West Hvyattsville Hugh Smith Washington, D. C William D. Bailey Karen Sue Town William C. Leggett Wilmington Music Commission Gold Ballroom Hotel DuPont Percy Grainger Edna Bentz Woods Mr. Grainger Wilmington Donald Holmes Greensboro Volunteer Fire Co Schreiber

Cosmetic workshop ends meeting at leader's home

In April 23 at Mrs Byron Poore's home sixteen members attended a meeting after supper. A business session followed and a demonstration on proper cosmetics use was provided.

Ing Byron Poore

Junior Woman's Club Meeting With Health Official

The Greensboro Junior Woman's Club met April 20 at Mrs John Berger home. President Mrs Richard Garey introduced Miss Mattie Smith of the Health Department who spoke on the department s work in Caroline County. She urged focus on needs of the aged and answered member questions.

Greensboro John Berger Richard Garey Mattie Smith Health Department Miss Smith Caroline County

Kentucky Reports Two Thousand Three Hundred Ninth Coal Mines

Kentucky lists 2,309 bituminous coal mines as part of its mining sector data, reflecting the scope of coal extraction facilities active or recorded within the state. The figure underscores the industry’s footprint in Kentucky’s economy and employment landscape.

Kentucky

Tea event invitation on the Eastern Shore draws public interest

The notice advertises a tea event on the Eastern Shore, inviting the general public to attend. It appears as a continuation from page 2, highlighting the social gathering and community turnout.

1952 BIA nursing staff totals announced

The U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs reported a staffing total of 711 nurses and 140 practical nurses in 1952, reflecting its medical service workforce and patient care capacity during that period.

U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Roberts Eastern Shore Baseball League Firestone Atd & Market Sts Maryland The Volunteer Fire Co R. B. Rawlings Parnal Dean Betty Ten George Torrens Glenolden Thomas Edwards Ida Clark Larry Karcher I. Hie Dixie Handicap Junior Woman’s Club Fred J. Wright Alton Billmeier C. Elsie Billmeier Optometrists Eweler Denton, Md Delmar Raceways Delmar, Delaware Nascar Fremgam Fverngam’s Denton Sper
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