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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1944

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Local Church Women Sell Coupons For Church Fund Drive

Grace Methodist and First Methodist Church women team up as extra salespeople in a drug store selling 25 cent coupons for 25 cent merchandise on Friday and Saturday November 10 and 11. Proceeds split between the two churches with Grace earning Friday and First Methodist Saturday. Coupons redeemable at sale. Bryan Hopkins ad to list goods. clock alarms tissues chocolate and Kodak film arrive in time.

Bryan Hopkins Grace Methodist Church First Methodist Church Bryan & Hopkins Whitman Chocolates Kodak Films

Hubbard Gets Life Term For His Crime

Howard Hubbard Sr. of Preston, colored, convicted by an Anne Arundel County Circuit Court jury of first degree murder in the September 21 Preston restaurant owner James Davis slaying, was sentenced Monday to life in the Maryland Penitentiary. His lawyers urged a new trial or reversal, but the Fifth Circuit upheld the verdict without capital punishment after a venue transfer from Caroline County.

Howard Hubbard Sr Preston Anne Arundel County James Davis Maryland Hubbard W. Brewster Deen George B. Woelfel James Clark Fifth Judicial Circuit Waoen Caroline County Deen

Preston Breeder Starts Herd Test

A. T. Blades of Rolling Acres Preston is starting his Guernsey herd on official production test in the Herd Improvement Division of The American Guernsey Cattle Club. Milk tests include monthly production and butterfat content with a surprise test and preliminary milking during lactation. University of Maryland supervises testing and results are reported to The American Guernsey Cattle Club for publication in the Performance Register.

A. T. Blades Rolling Acres Preston Guernsey Amercan Guernsey Cattle Club University of Maryland American Guernsey Cattle Club

Sharp Shooter Pvt Lane Wins Medal After Training

Sharp Shooter Pvt Robert E. Lane, Caroline High School class of 13 graduate, now serves in the U S Army at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Inducted June 26 1944 after training at Fort Meade he earned the Sharp Shooters Medal as son of Mr and Mrs Willard Lane of Denton Maryland.

Robert E. Lane Caroline High School U. S. Army Fort Sill Oklahoma Willard Lane Denton Army Fort George G. Meade Okla

Fifty-Eight Officers Graduate From FBI National Academy

Seventy eight law enforcement officers from across the United States and Canada completed the twenty sixth and twenty seventh sessions of the FBI National Academy in Washington DC. Diplomas were awarded after lectures by Supreme Court Justice William O Douglas and American Bar Association President David Simmons.

Charles Lawrence Andrew Maryland Earl S. Egnor Wilmington Delaware Harold B. Kiser Hagerstown FBI National Academy Washington, D. C J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation William O. Douglas Supreme Court of the United States David A. Simmons Houston Texas American Bar Association District of Columbia Alaska Canada China FBI Arthur L. Beeley Department of Sociology University of Utah Augusta Bronner William Healy Judge Baker Guidance Center Boston Massachusetts Matthew McGuire United States District Court For G. Howland Shaw Joseph R. Seizoo Church of Saint Nicholas New York City E. A. Walsh S. J Georgetown University England Newfoundland Philippine Islands Puerto Rico Panama Canal Zone

Lt Gray Bombing Foe With Leaflets Over Italy

Lieutenant Thomas Gray Jr. of Goldsboro Maryland piloted a Twelfth Air Force B-25 mission over Northern Italy dropping German language leaflets. The leaflets counter Goebbels propaganda and aim to erode German morale, encourage surrender, and aid prisoner repatriation and safety behind American lines.

12Th Aafp Thomas Gray Jr Thomas Gray Goldsboro Italy Twelfth Air Force Gray

Shore Clubs Meet at Pocomoke City

The Fall meeting of the twenty three clubs of the Eastern Shore District of the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs will be held November 16 at Pitt's Creek Presbyterian Church in Pocomoke City. President Mrs Wilmer Fell Davis of Federalsburg will call the session to order at 10 30 a m with reports expected from Vice President Mrs James Hughes and others.

Eastern Shore Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Pitt’s Creek Presbyterian Church Pocomoke City Wilmer Fell Davis Federalsburg James Hughes

New Yorker Buys Cedarhurst Colonial Mansion for Farm Use

New Yorker Timon Smid of Westwood New Jersey plans to restore the old Cedarhurst estate near Ridgely, Caroline County, convert part of its 247 acres to a modern dairy farm, and host his wedding there with prospective bride Ellen Blackwell. The two may rename the property The Lone Oak after taking possession in November.

Cedarhurt Ridgely Timon Smid Westwood N. J Cedarhurst James H. Pippin Smid Caroline County Queen Anne’s Dorchester Oak Lawn Benjamin Sylvester John Boon

Fire Company Elects Chief And Officers

Denton Volunteer Fire Company elected Earle White chief for the coming year at last Friday’s meeting. Nominations were from two candidates, White and Charles T. Baker. Officers named were: President William Finn, Vice President C L Stafford, Secretary Emory Walston, Asst Sec Douglas Bennington, Treasurer Sherman L Tribbitt, Supply Sgt Roland Griffith, Janitor Casper Meeks. Committees named: Funds Drive chaired by Baker, Attendance chaired by Neal, Auditing chaired by Redden. Orme’s membership application was approved.

Denton Volunteer Fire Company Earle White Charles T. Baker White Eugene Anderson William Finn C. H. Roe William H. Neal Douglas Benington Board of Chief White Finn C. T. Baker C. L. Stafford Louis C. Butler Wilson Collie Emory Walston Lester Towers Sherman L. Tribbitt J. Redden Earie White Roland Griffith William S. Orme

St John’s Instructor Speaks At Rotary Meeting

Mr. George Bingley of St. John's College Annapolis spoke to the Rotary Club about "The St. John's Plan of Liberal Education." He described education as thinking and argument through comparing great thinkers, leading to independent thought. He noted graduates gain entry to Johns Hopkins and similar universities. A post talk seminar followed and was enjoyed by attendees.

George Bingley St. John’s College Annapolis Rotary Club St. John’s St. John's Johns Hopkins

Citizenship Topic At Club Meeting

Mrs. Robert Marsh of Denton will speak on American Citizenship at the Denton Community Club meeting today. Mrs. William F. Wolf will preside and Mrs. Roland N. Hitchens arranged the program.

Robert Marsh Denton Denton Community Club William F. Wolf Roland N. Hitchens

Seaman Raymond R. Trice Wins Two Battle Stars

In a letter to his parents Mr and Mrs Francis H Trice of Andersontown Raymond Robert Trice a U S Fleet seaman in the Pacific Area reports winning two stars indicating participation in two major battles He enlisted in February 194% after graduating Caroline High School in 1941 He left the country in August 1943 and is aboard a ship docking at Pearl Harbor

Francis H. Trice Andersontown Raymond Robert Trice U. S Pacific Caroline High School Pearl Harbor

Nearly 1000 youth attend Maryland 4-H Club Day rally

About 1,000 4-H boys and girls from Maryland rural counties gathered at the University of Maryland coliseum for the state third annual 4-H Club Day. Girls outnumbered boys. 28 4-H members were named Maryland All Stars, led by Mrs. Alice Downey.

Maryland University of Maryland Coliseum Caroline County Allegany County College Park Montgomery County Wicomico Howard Queen Anne’s Carroll Somerset St. Mary’s Maryland All- Stars Alice Downey Washington James McHenry Eina Marc- Farland Elaine Akhurst Jean Reese Baltimore County Thelma Bowman Katherine Rittenhouse Caroline Richard Bennett Malcolm Mathias Mary Florence Peltz Frances Crothers Carl Feucht, Jr Cecil Evelyn Howard Leo Duvall Jean Patricia Reese Reisterstown Goucher College Patricia

Caroline County War Fund Drive Reaches Half Way Mark

Caroline County reports a National War Fund Drive total of 6255 dollars with ten days left in 1944. The county commission pledges 3506 to be distributed among districts, supporting Boy Scouts Maryland Childrens Aid USO Sea masters Aid Fund and other relief efforts for service members and distressed populations. Citizens urged to give generously and volunteers to cover their territories.

Caroline County War Fund Europe Asia Boy Scouts Maryland Childrens USO War Prisoners Aid Seamans Aid Fund National War Fund Childrens

Denton Women Study Indians in History Program

Dr. Tda Bell Thomas of Maryland State Teachers College spoke to the Denton Methodist Woman's Society on how Indians were deemed savage or civilized by environment and white contact. She traced Indian history as context for studying North American first families, noting Episcopal and Presbyterian efforts led before Methodists. Mrs. Benjamin F. Johnson presided.

Tda Bell Thomas Maryland State Teachers’ College Salisbury Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Thomas North America Episcopal Church Benjamin F. Johnson

War Fund Drive In Full Swing Here

The National War Fund Drive for 1944 45 is in full swing led by local chairman Charles Hada. Campaign supports fighting men at home and abroad with over 50 percent of contributions aiding USO United Seamen's Service War Prisoners Aid and allied relief societies. Local volunteers listed include Walter Palmer Kathleen Brubaker Wilson Cohee Mrs. John Bradley C J Kern and many others ready to accept contributions.

Charles Hadaway National War Fund United Service Organizations United Seamen’s Service Maryland Walter Palmer Kathleen Brubaker Wilson Cohee John Bradley C. J. Kern Kate Johnson Mary Bunney Lillian Sparks Mary Emily Gniecko Lila Hubbard Clayton Reynolds Clifford Stafford Sam Mellits Winfield Nichols Paul van Dyke Elva Wolf Jo Pine Catherine Finn Martha Parker Talmage Strong Ben Johnson Edith Merriken

St Pauls Greensboro to mark 40th anniversary service

St Pauls Methodist Church Greensboro observes its 40th anniversary Sunday with an 11 am service led by Dr. Walter Gunby former district superintendent of the Peninsula Conference. The choir will perform special selections. A cordial invitation is issued to members and friends to attend. Sunday School Day at 10 am seeks about 200 attendees.

St. Paul's 9 Methodist Church Greensboro Walter E. Gunby Dover and Wilmington

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Lawrence Andrew FSI National Academy Goebbel Pocomoke Bishop Francis J. MC Connell New Yorker Fire Company Rotary St. Paul’s
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