Economic Development Committee Met May 5
About 60 Carolineans from all economic sectors attended the May 5 meeting to learn from other counties and lay groundwork for a Caroline program. Audrey Thompson outlined the state role and Dorchester County actions while Norman Harrington highlighted local possibilities and progress. Two projects emerged including a promotional brochure with historic sites and fishing info, and a new resource detail to be announced in about two weeks. Members Taylor Poole, Blades, Edwards, Coursey, and Wright are listed as commission participants. The next meeting is May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Audrey Thompson
Cambridge
State Economic Development Commission
Dorchester County
Norman Harrington
Talbot
Henry Poole
Federalsburg
A. T. Blades
Preston
H. Coursey Edwards
Ridgely
H. Russell Wright
Greensboro
Maryland Wheat Disposal Deadlines For Excess Acres
Maryland farmers with excess wheat allotments must dispose by May 31 in 13 counties, June 10 in 6 counties, or June 20 in Allegany and Garrett. Compliance enables eligibility for wheat price support and maximum history credit. Contact local ASC for details. Also notes a separate item: T. B. Reed promoted to specialist four in Germany with the 3d Armored Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Anne Arundel
Calvert, Charles
Cecil
Caroline
Dorchester
Kent
Prince George’s
Queen Anne’s
St. Mary’s
Somerset
Talbot
Wicomico
Worcester
Baltimore
Carroll
Frederick
Harford
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Allegany
Garrett
William L. Dudley
Maryland Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Dudley
ASC
Week of State Trooper Activity Details Deadly Route 313 Crash
The Maryland State Police report several incidents last week. Doris Burris, 31, of Templeville, was not charged after a May 7 collision on Route 313 that killed 13-year-old John Gavoille of Goldsboro after he ran in front of her car. A May 5 crash on Route 404 near Denton involved Artis Truxon, 42, charged with speeding. no injuries. May 6 on River Road near North Caroline High School, George Price, 18, of Wye Mills, ran off the road, hit a telephone pole, and was charged with no license and reckless driving. Investigations continue into gasoline thefts countywide and a home burglary at S Chaplin Davis’s River Road property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Doris Anna Burris
Templeville
John George Gavoille
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Doris Burris
Denton
Artis Virginia Truxon
John William Bacsak, Jr
Truxon
River Road
North Caroline High School
George Ray Price
Wye ‘Mills
Harry Albert Simon
James Edward Steele
R.F.D
Caroline Man Receives 29000 Jury Verdict
Ernest B. Nichols, a 56 year old carpenter from near Greensboro, won a 29000 verdict in Circuit Court for injuries from a September 28 auto crash on State Route 313 north of Denton. He claimed spinal injuries, a paralyzed arm, and permanent disability. defendants include Preston Thomas Anthony, W. T. Lockerman Company, and W. Thomas Lockerman of Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest B. Nichols
Greensboro
Nichols
Denton
Preston Thomas Anthony
W. T. Lockerman Company
W. Thomas Lockerman
Choptank River Boat Club Plans First Sunday Cruise
The Choptank River Boat Club will hold its first cruise on Sunday May 15. Boats depart the Boat Basin in Denton at 11 a.m. from Denton Bridge to Suicide Bridge, with Poor Boys' Boat Club boat races as a main feature. Anyone with a boat is invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choptank River Boat Club
Denton Bridge
Suicide Bridge
Poor Boys’ Boat Club
Denton
County 4-H'er Wins Junior Broiler Contest
Larry Todd of Bright Star 4-H Club won the 1960 Region 4 Junior Broiler Contest held May 4 at the Hillsboro Community Hall. Thirty seven participants from Dorchester Talbot Queen Annes and Caroline Counties competed. Alan Holsinger placed second and Freddie Gregg third. Todd, Region 5 winner, receives $15 and will represent Region at the Delmarva Chicken Festival in Selbyville Delaware June 17-18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Larry Todd
Bright Star
Dorchester
Talbot
Queen Anne’s
Caroline Counties
Alan Holsinger
Ridgely Boys
Freddie Gregg
TFA
Denton
Donald Sutton
Selbyville
Del
Caroline County
Lawrence Hignatt, Jr
Henderson
George Homer Jones
Goldsboro
Leroy Frase
Walter Coulbourne
Dale Harrison
Sharon
Glenn Todd
Preston
Beverly Trice
Federalsburg
Broiler
Caroline Poultry Farms
Esskay Poultry Plant
Cordova
Wade Rice
Extension Poultryman
University of Maryland
James L. Nicholson
U. of Md
Salisbury
Charles Matthews
Esskay
4-H Electrical Demonstrations Held in Caroline County
In Carroll County on May 6 at the Denton fire hall about 30 4-H members parents and friends attended. Mary Pepper Hillsboro and Charlotte Ruf Greensboro won Maryland Utilities Scholarships. Robert Stirn Greensboro and Emma Pepper Hillsboro won Choptank Electric Cooperative Scholarships. Patsy Thomason Denton was named alternate winner. Scholarships fund 4-H Club Week August 8 13 1960 at University of Maryland College Park MD. Judges were Ruth Chambers Denton Richard Wilson Denton and J Virgil Carter Hillsboro. Demonstrations directed by University of Maryland Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroling County
Denton Fire Hall
Mary Pepper
Hillsboro
Charlotte Ruf
Greensboro
Maryland Utilities
Robert Stirn
Emma Pepper
Choptank Electric Cooperative
Patsy Thomason
Denton
University of Maryland
College Park
Maryland Utilities Association
Ruth Chambers
Richard Wilson
J. Virgil Carter
University of Maryland Extension Service
Social Security Rep to Visit Denton on Monday
Mr. Robert Allen Snedeker of the Social Security Administration will be at the Fire House in Denton on Monday May 16 starting at 10 a.m. He will meet local residents to discuss benefits and answer questions about programs and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Allen Snedeker
Social Security Administration
Denton
Denton Woman's Club Installs New Officers
The Denton Woman's Club held its spring luncheon at the Club House on May 6 with 33 members and guests. New officers named were President Earl Crouse and Vice President Morgan Williams, plus a board of directors. The club approved a renovation plan including tile work, baseboard heat, kitchen remodeling, ceiling insulation, room partition removal, and a large closet at the entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Woman's Club
Madge Jump
Wm. G. Towers
Morgan Williams
Charles Barton
Queen Anne
Earl Crouse
Club
Thomas Everngain
Morgan E. Williams
William Arnold
Paul Becker
James Cooper
Wayne Cawley, Sr
Virgil Moore
W. S. Hoppengardner
Emory Dobson
Eva Carter
W. S. Carroll
Hospitals Hear Mother's Stand For Child During Surgery
A hospital in the Middle West faced uproar as a mother demanded to stay with her hospitalized daughter through an appendicitis operation. Hospitals have begun relaxing rules, acknowledging the emotional harm of separation. Yale physicians note the hospital setting can frighten children, and close maternal presence aids faster recovery and fewer long term scars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Yale
Mommy
Debbie
Jimmy
Furman s Grove Homemakers Club Meats with Mrs Cooper
The Furman s Grove Homemakers Club met with Mrs William Cooper Sr last Tuesday afternoon. Group singing opened the meeting with president Mrs John Nalley in charge. Members shared contacts and non member ideas during roll call. Mrs Cooper demonstrated clothing ideas pattern alterations and garment finishes. A floor covering demo by Mrs Roy Cherry is planned for a future meeting. Treasurer Mrs William Greiner reported and sunshine activities were noted. The group voted to donate to a 4 F I Camp or Club Week scholarship and several members plan to attend the Rural Women's Short Course in June and the County Rally at Camp Mardela on May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furman’s Grove Homemakers’ Club
William Cooper
John Nalley
Cooper
Roy Cherry
William Greiner
Mary Morris
Camp Mardela
Plans For Girl Scout Camp Are In Full Swing
Miss Dorothy Gamber directs Camp Todd with an outstanding staff for the coming season. Sue Ball of Ashtabula will be Assistant Director and work with the Music and Dancing unit, and with the Counselors in Training. Lynn London, a former staff member, will head the Shenandoah Park trip unit and begin teaching at Vassar College in September. Delmer Clark will lead the Ocean Trip Unit, with a new Nature unit led by Katharyn Harmon. Returning staff include Kathryn Carlin and Ellen Snyder, both seniors at State Teachers College. New staff are Judy Pusey and Sandra Rossman, former campers returning as assistants. Negotiations progress for a South American and a European representative to join the international staff. Camp registrations are steady at the Council Office and early registration is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Gamber
Camp Todd
Sue Ball
Ashtabula
Ohio
Ball
Leaders
Lynn “Rusty” London
Vassar College
Shenandoah National Park
Delmer Clark
Salisbury
Katharyn Harmon
Kathryn Carlin
Ellen Snyder
Carlin
Snyder
State Teachers College
West Chester
Judy Pusey
Easton
Sandra Rossman
Seaford
Del
Pusey
Miss Rossman
Gamber
Council
Miss Gamber
Edgehill Purchases The Denton Pharmacy
Edgehill Pharmacy announces the purchase of the Denton Pharmacy stock and fixtures by Dr. Thomas Campbell. Denton Pharmacy, run by Dr. Frank Fogg for 15 years, closed this week but sale completed on Saturday. Edgehill Drugs, Inc. operates two stores with Dover and Rehoboth as locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Pharmacy
Thomas Campbell
Edgehill Pharmacy
Frank Fogg
Edgehill Drugs, Inc
Dover
Stanley L. Thompson
Rehoboth
Lawrence DeMarie
Thomas W. Campbell
Denton
Preliminary Census Released For Caroline County
Mrs. Marvin Smith of Federalsburg and the Salisbury District Census Bureau announce preliminary 1960 figures show 19 369 persons enumerated in Caroline County an approximate increase of about 1 100 over the 1950 census Caroline County is the first county finished in the First Congressional District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Smith
Federalsburg
Salisbury
Census Bureau
Caroline County
Denton School Cafeteria Next Week Menu Plan
The Denton school cafeteria outlines next week menus for both the Main and Primary buildings. Each day features two platters and an a la carte line with items like pork sandwich, hamburger, fish sticks, soups, pies, salads, and milk, plus fruit, jello, and desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest Set for May 14
The State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest will be held Saturday May 14 at 10 am at College Park Maryland. Caroline County will be represented by Sharon Todd Joseph Voshell John Wade Preston and Beverly Trice Federalsburg. They will compete against other county teams at the state contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Caroline County
Sharon Todd
Joseph Voshell
John Wade
Preston
Beverly Trice
Federalsburg
Conference Woman's Society Of Christian Service To Meet May 24
The Peninsula Conference Woman's Society of Christian Service holds its twentieth annual meeting at Zion Methodist Church in Cambridge Maryland on May 24 with President Mrs Walter B Palmer presiding The program features Miss Dorothy McConnell editor of World Outlook as main speaker and includes reports from officers a pledge service luncheon and notices of two summer schools for missions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Peninsula Conference Woman's Society of Christian Service
Zion Methodist Church
Cambridge
Walter B. Palmer
J. Leas Green
Easton
Lillian Montgomery
Inchon
Korea
Granville Hooper
Children’s Work
George Latham
United Church Women of Delaware
Alton Miller
Zion Church
Arthur J. Jackson
Claymont
Del
Denver
Dorothy McConnell
New York
Miss McConnell
Francis J. McConnell
Ohio Wesleyan College
A. Wellington Tawes
Crisfield
Gordon Stapleton
Pocomoke
Kenneth Thomas
Peninsula Conference
Girls’ School of Missions
Camp Pecometh
School of Missions For Women
Wesley College
Dover
Frank Daugherty
Arthur Benjamin
Port Deposit
School Board Announces Administrative Changes in Caroline County
The Board of Education revealed four personnel shifts affecting supervision and administration in Caroline County schools. Louise Dennison becomes Supervisor of Instruction for grades K four, Hastings moves from Greensboro High to Federalsburg High as principal, replacing Orem Robinson Jr., who resigns. Gates to lead Lockerman High replaces Renzilo Foxwell as principal. Foxwell becomes elementary assistant principal. Remaining vacancies include North Caroline High School and Greensboro School assistant principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Caroling County
Louise Dennison
Greensboro
Beatrice Williams
Dennison
State Normal School
Towson
University of Maryland
University of Delaware
Mr. Hastings
Washington College
Golden- Beacom College
Columbia University
New York University
Hastings
Caroline County
Greensboro High School
Denton
Ridgely
North Caroline
Robinson
Federalsburg High School
North Dorchester High School
Dorchester County
Francis W. Gates
Moton High School
Carroll County
Lockerman High School
Gates
Renzilo Foxwell
Foxwell
North Caroline High School
Greensborochool
Miss Dennison
Boy Killed in Auto Crash Near Goldsboro
John George Gavoille aged 13 of Goldsboro was fatally injured Saturday afternoon on Route 313 half a mile south of Goldsboro when struck by a car driven by Doris Ann Burris 31 of Templeville. He died at Memorial Hospital Easton. Funeral held Trinity Methodist Church. Interment Milford Pa. Charges pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John George Gavoille
Goldsboro
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Doris Ann Burris
Templeville
John Gavoille
Lynnette
Trinity Methodist Church
Richard Hamilton
Milford
Frank E. Horsman
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Economic Development Committee
Frankfurt
Germany
T. B. Reed
Miles Reed
3D Armored Division
Reed
45Th
Franfurt
Fort Jackson
S. C
Caroline High School
Weather Data
New York City
Great Lakes
George Washington
Expense Ledger
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
Connecticut
Charles A. Lindbergh
Atlantic
Sun
Caroline Man
Furman’s Grove Club
Wm. Cooper
Edgehill
United States
Central
South America
Asia
Africa
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