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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1960

Page

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Memorial Day Plans Made For Next Sunday

Members of the American Legion Caroline Post 29 will observe Memorial Day with church services at Grace Church on Sunday May 29 at 11 a.m. A half hour concert by the North Carolina High School band directed by Earl Roberts will follow at Court House Green starting at 1 p.m.

American Legion Caroline Post Grace Church Court House Green North Caroline High School Earl Roberts

Peninsula Annual Conference Closes with 48 pastoral changes

At the Peninsula Annual Conference in Wilmington Church 48 pastoral changes were announced by Bishop G Bromley Oxnam as he retires. District totals: Wilmington 14 Easton 13 Dover 11 Salisbury 10. Memorial Day service at 1:30 p m features Rev Otho Brewer, Gold Star Mothers of Caroline County, and wreath laying on the county memorial marker.

Methodist Church G. Bromley Oxnam Wilmington Easton Dover Salisbury Otho Brewer First Grace Methodist Denton Caroline County Mahala Allston Caroline Caroling Post 29 Harry R. Hughes B DeFrees Brien Christ Episcopal Church Lewis T. McNeal Robert Taylor Legion John W. Bacsak, Jr Oxnam Kingswood - of - Brookside Church Richardson Park Church Calvary Church J. Earl Cummings Selbyville Methodist Church Richardson Park David W. Baker Selbyville W. L. Beckwith George William Bishop Charles Douglas Burge Herbert Henry Gladden Donald James Hurst Robert Cannon Short Laurence Hull Stookey Lawrence Elmer Staton Richard Kennett Pike George H. Pigueron, Jr

Magistrate And Circuit Court Cases Disposed Of

Edward Francis Nicke 50 received 3 years suspended in Maryland House of Correction by Judge Carter after two bastardy verdicts. Blood tests not favorable. Probation with support for children. Louise Chance 3 months in Reformatory under habitual drunk law after five prior intoxication convictions. May 16th case, Magistrate Tilghman. Jesse Robeson guilty of speeding and reckless driving after previous not guilty for drunken driving. George Fortney Jr 19 found guilty of turn off rights to avoid identification and not guilty of reckless. James States guilty of driving on revoked license. May 21 perjury charges against Fortney and Kibler. bail set at $500 each. Lankford 26 held for extradition to Delaware on forgery. Attorney Smith moves to reduce Roosevelt Thomas sentence in circuit court. Weather and historical notes follow. Appointment list details bishops and district superintendents under Bishop Oxnam. Ends with continued on page 4.

Edward Francis Nicke Maryland House of Correction Carter Nicke Louise Chance Reformatory John Tilghman Jesse Robeson George Dewey Fortney, Jr van Sant James States W A. S. Wright Marydel Lester Kibler Greensboro W. A. S. Wright William David Lankford Denton Delaware Marvin Smith Roosevelt Thomas

Memorial Day and Divine Worship reaffirm national faith

Memorial Day tribute notes moral education courses in the Army and Air Force on Our Dependence on God and The Ten Commandments. It quotes President Madison on Almighty guidance and declares Divine Worship at graves of the fallen as the nation’s finest expression of faith and freedom. The Religion In American Life program urges weekly worship for strength.

America Army Air Force James Madison Religion In American Life

State Trooper Activity During The Past Week

The Maryland State Police report a week of incidents across Federalsburg Greensboro and Easton areas. Accidents include a rear collision on Route 306 injuring James Towers and Brooks Donovan. a Route 313 crash into a pole injuring Ralph Collins and his wife. a Route 313 ditch rollover injuring Wallace Wright. and a parking collision involving John Towers and William Batson with Penny Bradley injured. Perjury arrests of Ixibler and Fortney. drunkenness arrests for John Webb. forgery arrest of William Lankford. Radar enforcement yielded 12 summonses and 51 speeding warnings.

Federalsburg James Roland Towers Reuben DeGroat DeGroat Towers Anderson Brooks A. Donovan Greensboro Ralph Benjamin Collins Dover Eloise Collins Wallace M. Wright Harrington Memorial Hospital Easton Batson Charles Lester Ixibler George Dewey Fortney, Jr John Webb Preston William David Lankford Denton Delaware

4-H Girl Captures High Farm Honors in Baltimore Sunday American

A Thurmont Maryland 4-H girl who began farming at age 11 won fourth place nationwide in food preparation. The piece notes Jerry's Florist Shop in Denton becoming an FTD member, with Mrs Jerry Kirby owner, as part of the association's 50th anniversary.

Jerry FTD Group Denton Florists’ Telegraph Delivery Association Jerry Kirby North South America ITD FTD Thurmont Baltimore Sunday American

Mrs Fitzgeralds Music Students To Give Recital

The piano students of Mildred Fitzgerald will present a recital Monday May 30 at 8 pm in the Parish House. The public is invited to attend.

Mildred Fitzgerald

Utility Manager Wins Town Council Seat in Local Vote

A. W. Reddish, manager of the Eastern Shore Public Service Co., won a five year term on the Town Council last Monday. He defeated Gail F. Cooper 267 to 219 with seventeen votes voided. Reddish takes office July 1 and was sworn in to succeed Mayor George Beck Sr., who died after announcing reelection. G. Daniel Crouse became Mayor to fill the vacancy.

A. W. Reddish Eastern Shore Public Service Co Gail F. Cooper Reddish George Beck G. Daniel Crouse

Circuit Court Sustains Town Sewer Demurrer

The State Board of Health suit against Denton town over building a sewerage treatment plant was sustained as legally insufficient with leave to amend under Maryland rules. The demurrer challenged the board's June 28 1957 order directing construction and operation of the plant. details appeared in the April 1 1960 Journal.

State Board of Health Denton Board of Health Maryland State Board Journal

World Service Truck To Visit Shore On June 2nd

The Church World Service Center truck from New Windsor Maryland will tour the Eastern Shore on Thursday June 2 to collect relief boxes. A special need exists for all clothing and bedding in new disaster areas. Bring boxes to the Church of the Brethren Ridgely on June 1 and 2. For information call Mrs. H J Holsinger Ridgely Maryland ME 4 2083.

Church World Service Center New Windsor Church of the Brethren Ridgely H. J. Holsinger

Bowling On Upswing Area Tournament Team Results Listed

National Duckpin Bowling Congress reports rapid growth with 1051 new lanes and a 24.9 percent season rise. 286 lanes opened in nine new Washington area establishments and 400 lanes are under construction for 1960 61. National totals reach 6232 lanes with strong regional and national competition noted at Richmond Virginia Willow Bowl.

Washington National Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Los Angeles California Seattle Wash Denver Col Mt. Vernon Long Island N. Y Secaucus N. J Pine Creek Nebraska Texas Oklahoma Easton Rob Roy Cambridge Mills Dairy Easton Vfw Friel Lumber Strckettes Denton Charles Cannon Bob Nash Donald Crew John Benjamin Chestertown Vaughan George Ed Peters William Gordy Mickey Jones Salisbury Granville Cook Clarence Gassoway Wilmer Edgell George Elburn Howard Dize Clayton Collison Carter Bryden

Denton Commissioners Act To Abate Truck Noise

At a May 23 special meeting the Denton Commissioners resolved that town police take immediate action to suppress nuisance from loud illegal and defective mufflers on trucks and other vehicles. They notify the police and request Maryland State Police at Easton’s cooperation, noting worsening conditions on main highways. The commissioners seek assistance to curb through-traffic muffler issues and urge cooperation from state police.

Commissioners of Denton Maryland Easton Maryland State Police

Memorial Day Service at St Johnstown Church Greenwood Del

Memorial Day services will be held at St Johnstown Methodist Church near Greenwood Delaware on Sunday May 29 at 2 30 pm with Rev George Pigueron as speaker. Rev Muriel Smith and visiting ministers will assist. Greenwood VFW Post 7478 and Ladies Auxiliary will participate.

St. Johnstown Methodist Church Greenwood George Pigueron Methodist Country Rest Home Muriel Smith Norman Reynolds Bridgeville Greenwood Memorial Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies’ Auxiliary

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