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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1939

Page

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Caroline Boy Tops State Record At Chestertown Meet

More than 1,000 boys and girls from nine counties competed at the Eastern Shore track and field championships in Chestertown. The meet featured a dead heat for first in the 115-pound 140-yard relay between Chestertown elementary and Caroline county high schools, with multiple events setting new records and divisions for different classes across sprints relays medleys and field events.

Chestertown Caroline county Washington College L. Clayton Cecil B Hopkins Talbot Charles Crowding Kent M. Schleeah Caroline E. Townsend Wicomton Robert Eby Somerset Robert Towers Dorchester William Gardner Queen Anme’s G. Brown Corchester C. Liesd Cecily Smith W. Hall Wicomico Queen Anne’s lin W. Joiner A. Huntchison Gordon D. I. Powell Albert Mason Princess Anne Clarence Homber Elkton Lee Jenkins Cambridge Sidney Peters John Russell Douglas Broadsworth Easton T. Townsend Salisbury R. Jones Euston J. Hughes Denton C. Jones J. Elliot S. London Clipfield Francis Hughes St. Michaels Thomas Flowers Hoopers Islands Shaleron Rock Hall Edgar Bailey Cecillon Paul Kirk Chesapeake City James Dulin Jesse Phoebus Leslie Cole Preston L. Towers Raymond Stuart Rising Sun Bob North Cam

OConor Signs New Trial Magistrates System Bill

Governor O Conor signs a measure creating a statewide Trial Magistrates System in 23 Maryland counties effective June 1. The act replaces the old fee system with salaries, provides 75 trial magistrates, details transfer of papers, and allows suspension of sentences at trial in civil and criminal matters.

Conor Herbert R. O'Conor O’Conor Baltimore County Allegany Washington Frederick Cecil

Denton to Play Goldsboro CCC on Decoration Day

The Denton Armory celebration features a home game Tuesday at 2 p.m. against Goldsboro CCC, a strong foe, with Denton aiming to continue its rise after recent wins. Also notes on Mar Del League results and player movements across clubs.

Denton Goldsboro CCC arthoat Warrington Willey Chireh Shil Federalsbung Clendaniel Sun Clendanict Federalsburg Harrington Ryan t Denton Denton Armory Powell Church Gill Harrington Club Phoamer Delaware club L. Moore Church Hill Short Phimmer colime Mitchells Goldsboro Club Hester Ravenstown Queenstown boys Shortail Carter Sneed Tucker Greensboro Church Hill t T. Bilbrough Wes Roe Church Snowberger Jones Daley Marty Federansburg W. Palmer Harthy Vodearha Haubert twirler Harty Devil Wood Graham Hurley G. Palmer Moran Hardy Hackenberg Alan Bennington Eddie Graham Hinthy

Maryland Enacts White Cane Law Across State

Maryland becomes the fifth state to enact a white cane law. Senate bill 100, signed by Governor O Conor, requires motorists to stop for a blind pedestrian with a white cane at all street and highway crossings, with a $100 misdemeanor fine for violators. The Blind Brotherhood of Maryland advocates public education to support the law.

O'Conor Maryland The Blind Brotherhood of Maryland, Inc

Ward Forms Central Committee To Lead Campaign In Caroline

State Senator David J. Ward names the Democratic State Central Committee of Caroline County to direct campaign activities for the June 6 election. The panel includes Elmer T. Orme as chairman and six others, with a political agent appointed to authorize advertisements. Ward notes the committee represents the county and will be joined by a general precinct organization. Ward visits Eastern Shore counties as local offices fill with supporters.

David J. Ward Democratic State Central Committee Caroline County T. Alan Goldsborough Democratic State Central Elmer T. Orme Mre Clara W. Whitby J. DeWeese Carter George W. Beck Linwood Jarrell AUlilon TL. Covey Senator Ward Baltimore L. Atwood Bennett Salisbury Ward Wicomico E. Paul Knotts Denton armory Rotary Club James A. Wise Wilwer Fell Davis J. Owen Knotts

Medical Society Elects Deputies for Post Mortem Examiners Commission

The Caroline County Medical Society met in Denton on May 18 to elect two members for the Post Mortem Examiners Commission with one named as Deputy Medical Examiner after June 1. Dr. Frederick N. Nichols and Dr. Dawson O. George of Denton were proposed. Those present included Nichols, George, Stonesifer, Fifer, E. Paul Knotts, and Waters. The group then traveled to Easton to join Talbot County Medical Society and hear Dr Ward discuss cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Caroline County Medical Society Denton Caroline County Frederick N. Nichols Dawson O. George Nichols George Stonesifer Fifer E. Paul Knotts Waters Easton Talbot County Medical Society Ward Baltimore

Courage and Perseverance Quote Talisman for Difficulties

A short aphorism by John Q. Adams highlights courage and perseverance as a magical talisman that makes difficulties vanish and obstacles disappear. The quote emphasizes steadfast resolve over immediate effect.

John Q. Adams

Denton Armory to Host Memorial Day Dedication Ceremony

The Caroline County Armory in Denton will be dedicated on Memorial Day May 30 with ceremonies led by Governor Herbert R. O'Conor and Adjutant General Milton Reckord. A 2 p.m. baseball game, a 4 p.m. parade, and a 4:30 dedication follow a full day of events including a Rotary dinner and a 9:15 p.m. reception and dance led by the governor.

Denton United American Mechanics American Legion L. E. Wimbrow Violet Gibson Grace Methodist Church J. Owen Knotts Herbert Richardson N. A. Leese America Harry C. Butler Clarence H. Roe Caroline Council No. 175 Richard Blackburn William Scotton Carl Collison tommorrow R. W. McFadden Queenstown Doug Bennington Neal Doug Tucker Bennington Sneed Andrews Manns Chance Anderson Holden Smith Stoops Carter i Shortall i Green JO'Donnell Hugden Janings Tueker Shortail Allen Tucker doin Shortall doin Davis Henderson Ramsburg Caroline County Masonic Trail Herbert R. O'Conor Maryland Milton A. Reckord E. Paul Knotts Armory board Goldsboro Market street 5th Randolph 4th Armory Maryland State police O’Conor Reckord Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company Veterans organizations Boy Scouts Greensboro Preston Ridgely Federalsburg 104th Quartermaster Regiment Maryland National Guard Caroline Denton Rotary Club Masonic Hall

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