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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1953

Page

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Homemakers Attend Cooking Demonstration in Caroline County

A group of Caroline County homemakers gathered in the Demonstration Area at Choptank Electric Cooperative for an evening program led by Miss Janet Ceblentz State Nutrition Specialist and other experts. Miss Bessie Spafford welcomed attendees and introduced the speakers. Mr G H Rue discussed meat aging wrapping and quick freezing while Mr Carroll George demonstrated beef cutting with actual meat and charts highlighting grades and buying choices. (Continued on page 5)

Nov. Ltd Caroline County Choptank Eleeting Cooperative Janet Ceblentz Bessie Spatforc G. H. Rue Shadowlawn Carroll George Armour Meat Judy Wilson Choptank Electric Spafford

Miss Drescher To Address Local Methodist Women

Miss Mildred Drescher, a World Wide field worker for the Woman's Division of Christian Service, will speak at Grace Methodist Church in Denton on November 17 at 2 p m. The event invites all Methodist women to attend and support efforts in promoting their societies.

Mildred Drescher Denton Grace Methodist Church Miss Drescher Woman's Division of Christian Service Wesleyan Service Guild

Den ton Club to Hear Miss Julia Wilson on Home Lighting

The Den ton Community Club will meet November 6 at 2:00 PM at the Club House. Mrs. J Kemp Stevens leads the program featuring Miss Julia Herbert Wilson speaking on Home Lighting Better Light Better Light. Hostesses include Ms T C Fleetwood and others. The Christian Comrade Class of First Methodist meets November 10 at 8 PM at Mrs Walter G Kerslake Jr's home with several assisting hostesses.

Denton Community Club J. Kemp Stevens Julia Herbert Wilson T. C. Fleetwood John Mandrell Arthur Ramsdell Theodore Orme Wesley Thawley Hattie Dukes First Methodist Church Walter G. Kerslake, Jr Wm. Irwin Jay Skitchen Francis Rogers Georgianna Kimmel

Purina Growers Dinner Meeting in Denton

Adams Feed Co. held a Purina dinner meeting for broiler growers at the Brick Hotel in Denton last Wednesday evening with fifty attendees. Prizes included aprons pen knives and feed scoops. Meade Summers of St. Louis entertained the group with imitations and jokes while the dining room featured Purina red white and blue decor and chrysanthemum centerpieces.

Purina Growers Denton Adams Feed Co., Inc Brick Hotel Meade Summers St. Louis Purina Eastern Division Purina Bill Gray Bridgeville Serviceman Paul Stafford Roy Adams Mary Alice Wright Mrs. Adams Jake Correll Newark Del Dawson Warrington Greensboro

Prizes Awarded At Greensboro Parade

The Greensboro Lions Club holiday parade drew a few hundred spectators last Friday night. Prizes were awarded in several categories including children’s fancy dress with Karen Sue Bailey and Linda Carter placing, comics won by Larry McClymments and Dickie Pursley, and most original honors to Nancy Minner and Peggy Minner with group placements for Barbara Cain, Mary Joiner, Patsy Hutson and Carol Ann Pippin. Adults also competed with prizes for fancy dress, comics, and most original, awarded to several entrants including Mrs. Annie Rich, Sue and Francis Karcher, Mrs. Pearl Boyd, Mrs. Richard Garey, Jean Raver, Betty Taylor, and Johnny Berger.

Greensboro Pearl Boyd Richard Garey Jean Raver Betty Taylor Johnny Berger

Eastern States Annual Meeting Held At Greensboro

Thirty five persons attended the annual meeting of the Eastern States Farmers Exchange in the new fire hall Greensboro last Thursday evening. They were entertained by interesting talks and a movie. Presid ing were H. Wallace Cook District Fieldman Howard Johnson Feed Specialist David A Spiering local representative and Charles Vanville chairman Ridgely.

Jo. Kindleberger Eastern States Farmers Exchange New Fire Hall Greensboro H. Wallace Cook Howard Johnson Springfield Mass David A. Spiering Charles Vanville Ridgely

Resolutions Of Farm Bureau Sent To Agricultural Secretary

The Caroline County Farm Bureau policy development committee met last Friday to draft resolutions for the Maryland Farm Bureau and U S Secretary Ezra Benson. They urge a two price system with 90 percent parity for domestic markets, more funds for land grant colleges, consultation with farm groups on national policy, continued waste curbing commissions, and tariff gradual reduction to boost two way trade. The three resolutions push for parity support, funding for agricultural research and marketing at land grant colleges, and broad consultation with farm organizations.

Caroline County Farm Bureau Maryland Farm Bureau United States Secretary of Agriculture Ezra T. Benson Land Grant Colleges United States

Denton Fire Inspectors Tour Local Businesses

On Wednesday October 28 thirty five members of the Fire Prevention Association of Maryland and Stock Insurance Companies conducted an inspection of business places and public buildings in Denton to denote fire safety practices. The report continues on page 10.

Fire Prevention Association of Maryland Denton

Armistice Day Reverence and Resolve Across Nation

Armistice Day is a time to remember supreme sacrifices by brave men who fought to preserve democracy. It calls for renewed dedication to Americanism, vigilance against enemies of freedom, and the resolve to keep America strong in honor of its heroes.

America

Mental Health Film Showings Offered by County Chapter

The Caroline County Chapter of the Mental Hygiene Society of Maryland offers a Mental Health Film Service to service clubs and civic groups. Films include Angry Boy Space of Youth Farewell to Childhood Preface to a Life and Steps of Age. Miss Lucretia Gibbs invites requests for films or speakers and lists can be requested at 602 Market St Denton.

Jas. P. Hill Caroline County The Mental Hygiene Society of Maryland Lucretia Gibbs Caroline Chapter Market St Denton Mental Hygiene Society

Car-Truck Crash At New Bridge

James G. Jones of Bronx and Marvin Conner of Denton collided on Route 328 near New Bridge after a blowout. Jones avoided collision by veering left while Conner stopped 75 yards away, lights off. Conner arrested Friday for reckless driving operating on a revoked license and failure to stop. Trial found him guilty on all counts with fines of 25, 100, and 50 dollars plus costs. damage estimated at 625 dollars.

James G. Jones Bronx N. Y New Bridge Marvin Conner Denton Jones Conner Cpl Gus Koste W. A. S. Wright

Mrs Slaughter Heads County Seal Sale

The 1953 Christmas Seal Sale of the Maryland Tuberculosis Association begins Monday November 16 and runs to Christmas Day. Aimed at prevention, detection, and treatment of tuberculosis, funds support health education medical research rehabilitation and social services. Mrs Roy Slaughter named Christmas Seal Sale Chairman for Caroline County.

Maryland Tuberculosis Association Russell A. Nelson National Tuberculosis Association Maryland Tuberculosis Assn United States Nelson Maryland Baltimore City Roy Slaughter Caroline County

Holiday Bazaar Committees Formed at Denton First Church

An announcement by Mrs. Carlton V. West names the committee heads for the second annual Holiday Bazaar of the WSCS at The First Methodist Church of Denton. Dec 4–5 events include booths for Handwork Candy White Elephant Country Store Aprons Grab Bag Small Fry Plants Parcel Post Novelties Luncheonette Special Sales and a Decorating Committee led by Mrs. James Harris with several assistants.

Carlton V. West WSCS First Methodist Church of Denton O. O. Stivers T. Carville Fleetwood W. B. Palmer Fred Covey Alan Armstrong John Fr. French Madge Jump James Harris Norman Irwin Fred Asilton J. Frank Lane, Jr Reese Brown Alton Billmeier

Lions Minstrel Ready For Presentation

Final preparations are complete for the Lions Club Minstrel Show to be presented Monday and Tuesday, November 9 and 10. Director Harvey Fleetwood has crafted entertaining scenes with instrumental numbers solos and chorus singing promising an outstanding production. The Concord Christian Comrade Class meets at Mrs Olivia Lord's home on Thursday November 12 at 1 30 with co host Mrs Elva Smith.

Lions Club Harvey Fleetwood Concord Christian Comrade Olivia Lord Elva Smith

Denton Lions Sponsor Scout Explorer Post Forming

The Denton Lions Club met on Monday evening at the Brick Hotel to sponsor an Explorer Post. Frampton Carroll welcomed the Lions as sponsoring organization and introduced John Kyle and James C. Pyle to outline duties and community benefits.

Denton Lions Club Brick Hotel Frampton Carroll Tricounts Carroll John Kyle Tri-Coun James C. Pyle Delmarva Wihnington Mr. Pyle Denton Lions Explorer Scout Post Richard Werslake Harry Harrison Tayloe Lewis John Witbak James Pyle Howard Trice Walter G. Kerslake Harold C. Towers Jr. Sneeling John Keene Henry Lee Nuttle EF. W Kindleberger

Support This Splendid Cause Buy Health Tag Day

Community drives in Caroline County promote Health Tag Day to support medical services. Organizers urge residents to purchase a tag, donate, and raise awareness for health programs. Local groups coordinate with sponsors and pledge funds to support care initiatives.

Caroline County

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Benton Hallowe’en Armory LE. Sindleberger Wm. Murdoch Julia H. Wilson Q. R Jock Walsh Dick Frampton Deborah Cartee Johnny Charlotte Lister Jeannie Cole Sue Sparklin Donna Gayle Harris Nancy Elaine Minner Denton Chamber of Commerce Denton Volunteer Fire Co Julia Wilson Jewspaper H AbHiv Farm Bureau Agricultural Secretary Weather Data Lions Minstrel Lions Boy Scout Explorer Post Parorr
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