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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1961
Page
2
The piece argues against raising first class and air mail by one cent, noting Congress resists rate hikes. It stresses parcel post as a purely commercial service that has run deficits since 1913 and calls for government operations to pay their way to curb deficits, taxes, and inflation.
Greensboro area items report the birth of Robert Charles Dean Jr in Easton on May 18 at Memorial Hospital. Local residents share weekend visits, hospital updates, and social happenings including church services, a Mother-Daughter banquet, and plans for a Children's Day program at St. Pauls and Greensboro Baptist Church.
Hillsboro events span visits by local families to Wilmington and Cen treville, a May 30 Strawberry Festival at Hillsboro Queen Anne Methodist starting 7 p.m. with homemade ice cream and cake. Church groups plan MYF activities, Barn Dance at Steve Wood's, a summer program, and a June 11 outing at Stony Point while Clean-Up Day is set for May 29.
Hickman sends best wishes for Mrs. Leslie Scott who is homebound in a wheelchair. Wilmington visitors Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gilbert spent the weekend with her father Charlie Stevens. Harvey Isner of Baltimore and George Brade of Denton joined gatherings with local families. Jack Schlegel, under care at Pine Bluff Sanatorium Salisbury, was home briefly last week and is improving. Federalsburg residents Isaac Noble and Gerald Banning hosted Sunday guests, with Bethlehem guests Mrs. Harry Towers and Mrs. Arthur Dolby joining Mrs. Lillie Hignatt later. Alfred Breeding and his son Clifford, from Chester Pennsylvania, visited his mother Verma Breeding.
Breeding attended the funeral of Mr. Raymond Nichols of Greenwood formerly of Hickman on Sunday afternoon. The notice extends heartfelt sympathy to his friends. Mr and Mrs A W Patton of Denton spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Jason Reed.
In loving memory of Daddy Thomas E Draper who died May 26 1959. God saw the road was rough and peace was given. His weary hours are past and rest found at last. From son Roland and family. Also memory of Pop Pop Draper cherished by Charlotte Ann and Roland Draper III. A quote about arguments ends the notice.
In loving memory of our husband and father, Robert Henry Stafford, who passed away five years ago, May 19, 1956. Oh, never can we know how dear Each loved one is till we have known The deep regret, the bitter tear. That comes when those we loved are gone, some say time heals an aching heart. But no, it isn't true. For as the years pass, dear, our hearts still ache for you.
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