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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1956

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Caroline High School Defeats South Dorchester in Dual Meet 70-26

Caroline High School toppled South Dorchester High School 70 to 26 at the local field last Wednesday. Dickie Williamson led with wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, plus second in the broad jump, as Caroline swept high jump and discus and took most first places.

Caroline High School South Dorchester High School Dickie Williamson Caroline Williamson Towers Thomas S.D Roe Dutton Reddish Muir Cooper Schall O. Pritchett S. D C. Good Hubbard Andrew Scurto B. Good Ward M. Pritchett Mills Parks Kerslake Willis Steve Wood

Soil samples decline at Maryland University lab says Bentz

University of Maryland soil testing lab reports 5800 samples so far this year with an expected total of 14000, about 15 percent from home gardens. Bentz cites farm cost sharing rules, wet cold spring, and price fears as factors. Tests are free to state residents and results help determine lime and fertilizer needs. The lab now handles more tests quickly, taking about 10 days including mailing time. Social Security representative Robert F. O Regan will visit the Health Center in Denton on Monday May 21 at 10 am with dates framed by a fair preceding days.

Maryland University of Maryland soil testing lab Frank L. Bentz University extension Bentz Robert F. O’Regan Social Security Administration Denton

Little League Sponsored Again in Greensboro By VFW Post 7937

The Caroline Memorial Post 7937 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsors Greensboro Little League baseball this year. Virgil Pursley and Harry Koch oversee the team with a roster featuring Bilbrough, Shorts, Wise, Porter, Riddleberger, Wothers, Perry, and others. Local businesses and individuals provide financial support, including Caroline County Bank, Jarvis Used Cars, Greens boro Packers, and several shops and residents. A full schedule runs from May 16 through July 25 with games against Henderson Ridgely Templeville Hartly Sudlersville and Greensboro in various locales.

Greensboro Caroline Memorial Post Virgil Pursley Harry Koch post James Bilbrough Terry Shorts Larry Bilbrough Larry Wise Wayne Porter Hursey Porter Ronald Perry Tommy Riddleberger Homer Smith Douglas Riddleberger Freddie Wothers Dicky Pursley Jack Jarrell Bobby Shorts Caroline County Bank Mildred Ginn Pet Milk Co Jarvis Sonny Seiler Greensboro Packers Clayton Wyatt J. W. Porter Wm. M. McClyment Jack Boulais Norman Walls Allen Meeks Price’s Service Station Jane’s Beauty Shoppe Walter Thomas G. R. Kelly Walter Dillon Velma Kerns Heath Bowman Buck Quillen George Smith Bill Taylor Joe Simpson William Dyer William Roop John Wilding Jim Clough Wm. E. Paswater Roy Kitchen Wm. Stoops Beverly Goldsborough Harry Kinnamon Wilson Thornton Robert Schrieber James Butler Bob’s Restaurant H. F. Butler & Son

Crouse to Speak at Rural Women's Short Course

Mrs. Clifton G. Crouse of Furman’s Grove Homemakers Club will address the Rural Women's Short Course morning assembly at College Park on June 21. Her talk, Club Girls by the Dozen, draws on 18 years leading the Furman’s Grove 4-H Girls Club and on her work with youth in Maryland churches. She directs Camp Mardela near Denton and will teach a 4-H Club Week class at College Park in August.

Clifton G. Crouse Furman’s Grove Homemakers Club College Park Furman’s Grove

Homemakers County Committees Meet May 10

The Family Life Committee of the Caroline County Council of Homemakers Clubs met last Thursday May 10 and completed plans for next year's county program. Mrs William Sanders chairs the committee with members Mrs Melvin Carroll Greensboro Mrs George Lowe Denton and Mrs Nellie Rampmeyer Ridgely. Mrs Norman Raleigh Denton chairs the International Relations Committee and led a session for club chairmen sharing guidance from her Unity Club experience.

Caroline County Council of Homemakers Clubs William Sanders 20th Century Homemakers Club Melvin Carroll Greensboro George Lowe Denton Nellie Rampmeyer Ridgely Norman Raleigh Homemakers Clubs Unity Club Raleigh

WSCS Of First Church To Hold Meeting May 22nd

On Tuesday evening May 22 the WSCS of First Methodist Church of Denton will hold its regular monthly meeting in Fellowship Hall at 8 pm. The program will be presented by Circle No 4 members Miss Sue Saulsbury and Mrs Norman H Irwin.

WSCS First Methodist Church of Denton Fellowship Hall Circle No. 4 Sue Saulsbury Norman H. Irwin

WSCS Circles Of First Church Meet May 21

The WSCS circles of First Methodist Church Denton will meet on May 21. Circles 1 and 5 gather in Fellowship Hall at 8 p.m. with slides on Indian Americans. Circle 3 meets at Mrs Clayton Reynolds at 8 p.m. Circle 4 meets at Mrs Bradford Stetson at 2 p.m. Circle 2 location to be announced.

WSCS First Church First Methodist Church of Denton Fellowship Hall Clayton Reynolds Bradford Stetson

Christian Comrade Class Tea With First Methodist Youth Choir

The Youth Choir of First Methodist Church and their mothers are invited to a Tea hosted by the Christian Comrade Class at Mrs. K T Everngam's home on Saturday May 26 from 3 to 5 pm. Class members should attend to help mark a memorable occasion for the church’s service.

First Methodist Church K. T. Everngam

Maryland Toll Taker Louis J. O'Donnell Profiles Bridge Chief

Louis J. O'Donnell serves as Chief Administrative Officer Toll Facilities for Maryland State Roads, overseeing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Susquehanna and Potomac crossings. A former newspaper man, he joined in 1951 and helped push bonds toward early payoff while managing toll collection, maintenance, and painting. He lives in Towson with his wife and two children and belongs to engineering and bridge associations.

Louis J. O'Donnell Maryland Maryland State Roads Commission Chesapeake Bay Susquehanna Potomac Toll Facilities Department O’Donnell State Roads Commission Havre de Grace Potomac River Morgantown Loyola College W. Preston Lane Towson American Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association Maryland Association of Engineers

Six Week Summer Session At S T C

The State Teachers College at Salisbury will offer a six week summer session July 11 to 20 led by Dr Wilbur Devilbiss. Courses, each three semester hours, run Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, for Maryland teachers completing degrees or renewing certificates. Instructors include Dr Robert Elderdice, Dr Ida Belle W Thomas, Mr James F Glenn, and Mr Franklin Purnell. Dormitory and dining facilities will not be available. Registration June 11 from 8 to 10 am. inquiries to Dean Howard E Bosley.

State Teachers College Salisbury Wilbur Devilbiss Maryland Robert Elderdice Ida Belle W. Thomas James F. Glenn Franklin Purnell Wicomico Wicomico Senior High School Howard E. Bosley

Denton Art Exhibit to Feature Forty Students Next Sunday

Denton School of Art will present its second annual exhibit Sunday afternoon May 20 in the Denton Community Club building from 3 to 6 o clock. About forty students will display their best work judged by a single judge, artist Ralph de Burgos of Washington DC. He organized the de Burgos School of Art in 1946 and has been honored nationwide. Families and friends are invited to attend, with Buddy Andrew and Larry Clopper providing piano music.

Denton School of Art Denton Community Club Ralph de Burgos Washington, D. C de Burgos N. Y Washington Coast Guard Artist Mart Georgetown exclusive Society of Washington Artists

Matinees at Dentonia Cancel Summer Shows

The Dentonia Theatre ends Saturday and Sunday matinees for the summer in line with policy. No weekend matinees during the warm months.

Dentonia Dentonia Theatre

Honors Assembly At State Teachers College Maryland

The Maryland State Teachers College at Salisbury held an honors assembly on May 17 to publicly recognize Dean's List members and students elected to honor positions or who earned the achievement key or Who's Who among students. Notable honorees included John Shaheen Mozelle Pardew Jean McGrath and others with Dean's List status. Dr. Wilbur Devilbiss issued invitations to parents and the public was invited to attend.

Maryland State Teachers College Salisbury T. C Wilbur Devilbiss John Shaheen Mozelle Pardew Forest Hill Neil Carey Pittsville Jean McGrath Princess Anne Jean Pusey Eden Jean Skinner Centreville Rebecca Matthews Parksley Mary Jane Wright Sharptown Maurice Borman Upper Fairmount Joanne Jones Newark Barbara Bailey Delmar Borman Carolyn Bundick Nelsonia

Yoash Named Caroline County Roads Engineer

Paul J. Yoash of Hillsboro, previously an assistant engineer with the Maryland State Roads Commission, is appointed county roads engineer for Caroline County. He will oversee about 500 miles of county roads starting July 1. George H. Fooks will remain state roads engineer in Caroline County.

Paul J. Yoash Hillsboro Maryland State Roads Commission Caroline Yoash Caroline County George H. Fooks Denton State Roads Commission state commission

Electric Project Training Meeting Held Here May 12

A Saturday session in the Home Demonstration Agent's Office prepared 4-H girls for upcoming demonstrations. Attendees, including Dianne Gadow Judy Thornton Mary Pepper Ann Segar Betty Moore Naomi Fuchs Dawn Bowman Ellen Wheedleton Sarah Lane Dorothy Billmeier Ann Pine, learned about electricity uses and completed project records. Miss Remsburg demonstrated light in the study area and use of a light meter. Those unable to attend can join demonstrations at Choptank Electric Cooperative on June 14 at 2 pm.

Ann Pine Miss Remsburg Dianne Gadow Judy Thornton Mary Pepper Ann Segar Betty Moore Naomi Fuchs Dawn Bowman Ellen Wheedleton Sarah Lane Dorothy Billmeier Hall Pepper Choptank Electric Cooperative

Denton Mayor Reelected Unopposed for Second Term

Denton mayor Daniel Crouse will win a second term on the Denton board of commissioners after filing deadlines passed with no opposition. William Finn will succeed him as mayor for one year. Other commissioners named judges of the election are Harold C. Towers Lawnace A. Moore Geo. W. Beck Sr Oron F. Smith Ormond L. Andrew and Mrs Ann Slaughter per James M. Clarke secretary to the board.

Daniel Crouse Denton board of commissioners of William Finn Mr. Crouse Harold C. Towers Lawnace A. Moore Geo. W. Beck Oron F. Smith Ormond L. Andrew Ann Slaughter James M. Clarke

Homemakers Plan Two Day Workshop on Confidence

Miss Dorothy Emerson of the State 4 H Office will lead a two day workshop titled Developing Confidence at Camp Mardela on May 21 and 22 from 10 a m to 3 p m. Sponsored by county Homemakers, the event is open to all interested. Camp Mardela cooks will provide a simple lunch at minimum cost.

Dorothy Emerson State 4-H Camp Mardela

Ladies Night Brings Delaware Eye Specialists to Seaford

The Eastern Shore Optometric Society held its annual Ladies Night at Seaford Country Club Delaware last Thursday evening May 10. Speaker was Dr. Russell C. Stauffer director of the Reading Study Center University of Delaware. Dr. Alton G. Billmeier from Denton is the program chairman.

Eastern Shore Optometric Society Seaford Country Club Seaford Del Russell C. Stauffer Reading Study Center University of Delaware Alton G. Billmeier Denton

B P W Club Dinner at Brick Hotel May 23

The Caroline County Business and Professional Women's Club will hold a dinner meeting at the Brick Hotel on Wednesday May 23 at 6 30 p m. The president and delegates attending the convention at Salisbury will give their reports.

Caroline County

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