Better Schools Committee Presents Facts And Figures
A long report from the Better Schools Committee compiles figures from 1952 53 and 1954 55 on school enrollment costs teacher salaries and space in Caroline County and neighboring Howard County Maryland. It notes consolidation impacts and states three key challenges to the Board of Education including auditorium funding curriculum comparison and plans for improved methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Federalsburg
Ridgely
Cambridge
Vienna
Annapolis
Frederick
Preston
Board of Ieducation Information Bulletin
Board of Education
Greensboro
Howard Co. Sr
Lisbon Sr.Jr
Mt. Savage Sr
Bethesda CC
Centreville Sr.-Jr
Howard County
Howard
State Board of Education
Howard County Senior High School
Fitzgerald
Ashlton
Denton Journal
Alkridge
Ellicott City
Clarksville
News and Farmer
Board of Education Information Bulletin
Hillsboro
Gratz
Caroline County
Information Bulletin
Baltimore Evening Sun
Lynn B. Case
Federalsburg Parent-Teachers Association
Case
Federalsburg P. T. A
Better Schools Committee
HR Press Y
Maintenance Plan Aims to Prevent High School Deterioration
The proposal focuses on maintaining the new high school and existing facilities to halt ongoing deterioration seen in recent years. It emphasizes planned upkeep and modernization to protect school infrastructure and ensure safe, functional classrooms and common spaces for students and staff.
Mother-Daughter Fete in Denton Highlights Girl Scout Troop 82
Denton hosts a mother-daughter fete on May 12 featuring Troop 82 and multiple leaders. The event includes Fly-up ceremonies, badges like Second Class and Good Grooming, and a color film Camping For All Girl Scouts. Members from Troops 36 and 2 participate, with senior scouts advancing and requests for leaders voiced by organizers.
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Lois Slaughter
Sue Sparklin
Beverly Eaton
Elaine Willis
Ruth Heinel
Geraldine Greenlee
Troop
Mary Lou Kerslake
Patsy Turner
Terry Hall
Carolyn Baucom
Goldie Thomas
Shirley Anthony
Back Yard Camper
Ruby Adams
Jo Ann Quick
Louise Hignutt
Norma Hill
Roberta Somers
Mary Armstrong
Diane Pinkine
Clayton Long
Troop 45
Jane Adams
Dorothy Billmeier
Janet Cohee
Sally Everngain
Etta Mae Henry
Mary Icing
Sarah Lane
Rosella Schmitt
Peggy Scudder
Betty June Sutton
Floyd Aden
James Cooper
Sharon Brooks
Betty Merrick
Margaret Kerslake
Beverly Towers
Margaret Towse
Betty Jean Carroll
Sharon Sharp
Carol Jean Frampton
Susie Cooper
Jeanne Towse
K. T. Everngain
Denton Fire Department
Gil Hall
Wilson Irwin
Walter Kerslake
Dr. French Honored by Peninsula Conference
Dr. French and colleagues attend the Peninsula Conference with Dr. J Leas Green Bethesda Salisbury 21 years as minister Dr. John J Bunting Jr Newark Delaware pastor Rev Preston W Spence Easton District Supt Mrs Earl Sylvester WSCS president Peninsula Annual Conference lay delegates Silas Edward Simpson Trappe Clinton L Brown Conference Lay Leader Fulton Downing Harrington. Dr. French returns to First Methodist Church for thirteenth year and previously served at the Fourth Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference in Harrisburg.
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French
J. Leas Green
Bethesda Church
Salisbury
John J. Bunting Jr
Our Church
Newark
Delaware
Preston W. Spence
Easton
Earl Sylvester
WSCS
Peninsula
Silas Edward Simpson
Trappe
Clinton L. Brown
Fulton Downing
Harrington
First Methodist Church
Harrisburg
Caroline County Girl Scout And Brownie Rally Here
Caroline County Girl Scout and Brownie rally featured opening flag ceremony and closing friendship circles in Federalsburg. Registrations were handled by Mrs A T Bash and Mrs Edw L Ege from Greensboro with group singing led by Mrs Blake Brooks of Denton. Denton troop committee sold soft drinks at noon. Folk dances Shoo Fly and others were performed. Rally organized by Mrs Walter G Kerslake with help from Mrs K T Everngain and Mrs Roy Adams of Denton.
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Federalsburg
A. T. Bash
Edw. L. Ege
Greensboro
Blake Brooks
Denton
Shoo Fly
Susannah
Pop Goes
Weasel
Walter G. Kerslake
K. T. Everngain
Roy Adams
World as Bank for Future Generations Concept
A reflective line framing life as a deposit in a world bank for future generations, suggesting intergenerational responsibility and the ongoing value of present actions for those who follow.
4-H Public Speaking Program At Ridgely May 24
The Ridgely High School auditorium hosts a 1955 4-H Public Speaking Program on May 24 at 8 p.m. Fight Caroline County 4-Hers speak on What 4-H Has Done For Me My Home And My Community. A 4-H Boy and Girl over 14 will represent the county at the District 4-H Public Speaking Contest in Cambridge on June 4. County winners receive medals. district winners travel to the State 4-H Office on August 9 for a group lunch and talks. Ridgely Junior 4-H Club coordinates the event with leaders Mrs Hansen Hoffman and Nancy Cooper. Carley Cohee of Denton plans the music.
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Caroline County
Ridgely High School
Cambridge
Ridgely
Hansen Hoffman
Nancy Cooper
Carley Cohee
Denton
Ford Foundation Grant For Mental Health Received
The Ford Foundation awarded a $15 million grant for mental illness research. Fred P. Adkins of Salisbury notes the foundation president stressing the need for ongoing private and public funding to address the broader problem.
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Ford Foundation
Fred P. Adkins
Salisbury
Eastern Shore
Mental Health Fund
Foundation
Mental Health Fund drive praised across Maryland Eastern Shore
Mr. Adkins cites rising costs of mental illness and a fundraising push led by the Mental Hygiene Society of Maryland. Volunteers across nearly every Eastern Shore county are backing public support for mental health services as campaign donations pour into Caroline County via Mrs. C. J. Kern. A highlight honors Mrs. A. G. Saulsbury for initiating Scouting work in Ridgely 40 years ago, labeled the Mother of Scouting there.
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Adkins
Maryland
Mental Trygiene Society of
Byron H. Nuttle
Denton
Caroline County
C. J. Kern
A. G. Saulsbury
Ridgely
William Richards
Nemith Enlists In Army Ordnance Corps May 10th
One Caroline County man enlisted in the United States Army last week, announced by Master Sergeant William L. Adlon. He enlisted on Tuesday the 10th, joining the Army Ordnance Corps.
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Nemith
Army Ordnance Corps
Caroline County
United States Army
William L. Adlon
Faston
May George Nemith 19 Enlisted in Ordnance Corps
George Nemith 19 son of Mr and Mrs Steve Nemith of Goldsboro graduated Greensboro High School class of 1953 formerly worked at Ckton Dairy. He enlisted for three years opting for the Ordnance Corps and is now in basic training at Fort Jackson South Carolina.
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May
George Nemith
Steve Nemith
Goldsboro
George
Greensboro High School
Cookton Dairy
Ordnance Corps
Fort Jackson
8. C
Card of Thanks for John L. George Loss
We extend heartfelt thanks for kindness sympathy messages and flowers after the bereavement in the loss of our father John L. George. Mr. and Mrs. Emory D. Kimmey Mr. and Mrs. J. Carroll George and family express gratitude.
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John L. George
Emory D. Kimmey
J. Carroll George
Ridgely Boys Honor "Mother Of Scouting"
Members of Boy Scout Troop 171 honored their mothers at a program last week. The boys gave their mothers miniature pins indicating their respective ranks.
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Boy Scout Troop 171
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Pasnieet
Newspape
Dr. French
Peninsula Conference
Caroline County Girl Scout
Ridgely Boys
FOX Brothers
Washington Street
Waterman and Sheaffer
Gustav
Gale Electric Company
Purina
Broiler Chow
Ricro
Purinaer Broil
Adams Feed Co., Inc
Denton, Md
Hillsboro Hardware
Hillsboro, MD
Fox's Department Store
N. Washington St
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