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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1956

Page

5

Anders Wins Georgetown NASCAR Debut in No 77A

Eddie Anders of Baltimore charged to first NASCAR feature win at Georgetown Speedway in his debut, leading late after Norris Reed and Dean Pelton swapped the top spots. The 25-lap race included a multi-car incident that halted racing and red-flagged the field before Anders held off Pelton, Hayes, Reed, Wilson and others for the victory.

Anders Georgetown Georgetown Speedway Eddie Anders Baltimore Norris Reed Jim Hayes Paul Walker Walker Reed Dean Pelton Windy Bailey Paul Lee Gus Wilson Pelton Tommy Johnson Johnny Martin Lawrence Tucker Norwood Ellingsworth Jr. Parker George Smith Bill Wark Jr. Collins J. R. Jones Howard Betts Preston Rogers Gilbert Shane Gale Smith Bill Betts Bob Williams Pie Truitt Buck Hopkins Bill Cummings Duke Betts Harry Crouse Jack Light Cummings

Preston Community Club highlights and visits this week

The Preston Community Club notes multiple visits by local families and friends including Mrs. J. C. Bateman hosting the Monday Bridge Club and a final Community Club luncheon at Mrs. E. J. Harris. Several relatives traveled to see family, with Bankers' Convention attendance in Atlantic City and Mother’s Day gatherings in Accomac and Chestertown. Charles Noble Jr. remains hospitalized after a car crash in Winchester.

J. C. Bateman James Carmine Rydal H. M. Hollis E. J. Harris Herman Schmick Atlantic City N. J Dorothy Osteen David Denton Wm. Wrightson Accomac George Plummer Wilmington H. B. Plummer Joseph Harris Baltimore George Henning College Park Lee Noble, Jr Bridgeville Teachers College Salisbury Howard Harris Wm. Planner Mae Garner Memphis Tenn Chestertown Charles Noble, Jr Chas. Noble Winchester General Hospital Winchester New York City

Social Notes From Altoona Weekend Visits

Susie Noble reports on weekend gatherings in Altoona with Mr. and Mrs. William Polk visiting relatives in town. James Drummond returns from Kentucky with his wife to stay with parents. Clayton Brown comes home after observation at Delaware Hospital. Harry Gilbert and Mrs. Stevens visit relatives, and Mrs. Margaret Breiding entertained Eva O Day last week.

Greenwood Marshall Andrew Wilmington Alfred Breeding Boothwyn Edith Hickman Breeding Wayne Bobby Debbie Tull Bridgeville Clarence Breeding Willie Breeding Allison Covey Memorial Hospital Easton Susie Noble Denton William Polk Altoona Howard Drummond James Drummond Kentucky Clayton Brown Delaware Hospital Harry Gilbert Charlie Stevens Margaret Breeding Eva O'Day

Raleigh’s Role in Early American Settlement Traced

English courtier Sir Walter Raleigh aided early American colonization by promoting settlement schemes and exploration under Elizabeth I. His efforts helped establish English footholds in North America, shaping later colonial endeavors and expansion.

Sir Walter Raleigh Queen Elizabeth America

Bears Public Drainage Association Board Hearing Notice

Caroline County Maryland officials schedule a May 29 1956 hearing at 1 30 p m in Denton Court House to review objections to a drainage report for the Bears Public Drainage Association lowland ditch project in First Election District. Theodore Kusmaul Fred Boutin and W C Given serve as drainage viewers. John W Eveland presides.

H. K. Shults Charles Jones John J. Horvath Caroline County Bears” Public Drainage Association Maryland Board of County Commissioners Court House Denton Theodore Kusmaul Fred Boutin W. C. Given Board of Drainage Viewers Frank Kopen John Allfather John A. Fuchs Stephen Wood M. Emitt Potts Edward D. Sparks Charles T. Dean William Engerman W. Henry Brown Paul Sharp South Denton Edward Wilander Elmer Bolt Joseph A. Marien Bee Tree Public Drainage Association

Denton Town Home Lot Sells At Public Auction

By decree of the Talbot County Circuit Court in equity dated May 19 1956 the Catherine Lee Clark estate offers at public sale on Market Street Denton a two story frame dwelling with four bedrooms two baths and a detached concrete block garage. The parcel fronts 97 feet on Market Street and 74 feet deep with a large yard. sale terms include one third cash day of sale or all cash with options for deferred payment bearing interest upon ratification. Title papers and documentary stamps to be paid by the purchaser.

Circuit Court Talbot County Catherine Lee Clark Market Street Denton Fifth Street Greaves Charles Jarrell Annie E. Jarrell Katherine S. Clark Oscar Clark Caroline County Maryland Orphans’ Court R. E. No J. Redden Caroline H. Knotts Carlton V. West Register of Wills

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