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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1954

Page

5

Brilliant Georgetown Century Finale To Roberts Victory

Johnny Roberts of Brooklyn Maryland won the 100 lap Sportsman Championship at Georgetown Speedway after a dramatic race marred by a multi car wreck on the 4th lap. Roberts surged from 34th on a late restart to overtake Paul Walker in the final 13 laps. Frank Schneider led early before his motor blew on lap 20. Norris Reed flipped heavily, with several cars damaged but crews cleared for a forced restart.

Johnny Roberts Brooklyn Paul Walker Georgetown Speedway Bob Hill Jim Hayes Mike Roadcap Rex White Horace Williams Charlie Moyer Lawrence Tucker Lou Johnson Johnny Martin Frankie Schneider Norris Reed Ray Cumens Reed O. K Don File Roberts Reds Eagle Norwood Ellingsworth Johnny Cramblitt Joe Rosko J. R. Jones Bill Stout Stanley Clark Jr. Parker Harry Moore Ralph Sipple Walker

Fine Boat Races At Denton Sunday

Visitors enjoyed eight hydro boat races between the Railroad Bridge and Denton Bridge on Sunday. Winners included Earl Ivins Jr in Pawnee and Robert Smith in Copy Cat, with multiple locals placing. 22 trophies awarded, Ed Murphy of McLean, VA receiving leftover trophy. The event, promoted by Ivins and Knotts with A P B A support, drew sportsmanship praise and ended with Denton Armory refreshments.

Denton Railroad Bridge Denton Bridge Earl C. Ivins, Jr Pawnee Robert Smith Baltimore Howard Holden Seaford Robert Brown Salisbury Tommy Young Virginia Charles White D. H. Baker Selbyville Delmarva Will-O-Wisp Charlie White Rich Holt Rachel Holt Wes Holt Lacey Orme Shelby Clendaniel Mike Everngain Danny Crouse Mercury Hydro Keith Baker Edward Murphy McClean Ivins Willard T. Knotts Denton Armory

Denton Booters Win First Game Sunday By 5-3 Score

Denton shocked Federalsburg 5-3 on the road as Tom Jump kicked two field goals to pace the Denton attack. Queen Anne beat Chestertown 2-1 at Queen Anne, while Kent Island edged Easton 2-1 after Billy Morris failed a penalty kick but scored later. The three results tied the league atop standings with Ridgely idle.

Denton Easton Ridgely Chestertown Federalsburg Kent Island Tom Jump George Young Charles Doc) Jackson Queen Anne Billy Morris Buster Caulk Easton Legionnaires

Fall WSCS Meeting at Rock Hall Easton District

The Fall Meeting of the WSCS will be at Wesley Chapel Kent Rock Hall on Thursday November 11 starting at 10 a.m. Guest speaker Mrs John Pearson of the Board of Missions Education and Cultivation Division will discuss We Look At The World. Rev Spence will give a morning message. Lunch by host church for 1.25.

Easton Wesley Chapel of Kent Rock Hall John Pearson Board of Missions of Woman’s Division Methodist Church WSCS Spence Horace Morgan Buffalo

Sleep Tips From Health For All Column

A health column explains insomnia stems from over stimulation and offers practical tips. Keep routines, dull company or books, warm milk, and simple chores before bed, plus use pleasant but uninteresting music to calm the brain. Avoid confusing annoyance with boredom to promote sleep.

Insomnia Risks and When to Seek Help

Some worry about occasional sleeplessness but chronic insomnia is serious and may require medical evaluation. Persistent trouble sleeping can affect mood, energy, and health, so consult a doctor if it lasts several weeks or worsens.

New Teacher Listed At Caroline High School

John T. Ellis, Air Force veteran and University of New Hampshire graduate, started last week as a teacher at Caroline High School in Denton. He will teach democracy, world history, and eighth grade social studies and English. Ellis has newspaper and debating team experience and served on the college student council.

John T. Ellis Caroline High School Denton University of New Hampshire Ellis

Outside Looking In Poem by Hilda K Wiggin Lowe

A moonlit reflection in a window shows a large yellow moon behind a bare tree. The scene contrasts the bright inside of the house with the dark exterior and fading reflection as leaves wave in the wind.

Hilda K. Wiggin Lowe

Unity Club Elects Officers After Oct 19 Meeting

Unity Club met at Mrs. D. Ralph Horsey home on Wednesday afternoon Oct 19. Twenty ladies attended with reports on luncheon profits for the County Board and an International Relations talk by Mrs. Norman Raleigh. New officers were elected: Walter Fountain president D Ralph Horsey vice president Charles Ellwanger secretary Flerbert Craft treasurer George Lowe executive board member Roy Adams alternate.

Unity Club Ralph Horsey D. Ralph Horsey Pete Shaffer Finance Committee Norman Raleigh Iran Home Management W. G. Towers George Clendaniel George Lowe Walter Fountain Charles Ellwanger Flerbert Craft Roy Adams J. S. French Francis Yeoman

Memory Lane Shrine of Endearments Poem Card Memory

A nostalgic verse lauds Memory Lane as a shrine of endearments. It reflects on loved ones still present in memory, mingling among flowers and strolls of yore, with comforting lines about angels in blooms and a perpetual greeting of goodwill.

Memory Lane

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