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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1953

Page

9

Engagement Is Announced for Miss Norma Wright to Mr Douglas Fleetwood Jr

Engagement announced for Miss Norma F ve lyn Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred F Wright near Denton to Mr Douglas Fleetwood Jr son of Mr and Mrs Douglas Fleetwood Sr of Denton. Wright senior at Caroline High School Denton Fleetwood attends Golden Beacom School of Business Wilmington. No date set for the wedding refreshments.

Norma F.velyn Wright Fred F. Wright Near Denton Douglas Fleetwood, Jr Douglas Fleetwood, Sr Wright Caroline High School Fleetwood Golden-Beacom School of Business Wilmington

Murphy and Carter Wed in Greensboro Home Ceremony

Miss Elizabeth Ann Murphy of Greensboro wed Clayton Carter Jr. of Marydel at the officiating minister Rev. W. L. Jump home ceremony on Wednesday evening October 28. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. John Carter. The groom is serving in the U. S. Army.

Elizabeth Ann Murphy Greensboro Clayton Carter, Jr Marydel W. L. Jump John Carter U. S. Army Wynn Hurley Baltimore Madge Jump Eldridge Downes, Jr Fifth Regiment Carlton Mandrell John Towse Charlotte North Carolina Mike Malott Maine Walter Kerslake James Cooper Roland Lord Jeanne Towse

Miss Louise Dukes Attends Funeral in Rocky Mount

Baltimore residents Miss Louise Dukes and Mrs. J B Magruder travel to Rocky Mount North Carolina for the funeral of their brother in law J E Fonvielle. The added items note local visits and community events through Monday.

Louise Dukes J. B. Magruder Baltimore Rocky Mount N. C J. E. Fonvielle

Mrs Covey Wins 4 H Alumni Recognition

Maryland 4 H Club state staff announced 21 4 H members earned trips to National Club Congress in December and 27 others won special project awards. Mrs Sarah Covey of Federalsburg Caroline County won a 4 H alumni recognition for outstanding service with women and girls.

Maryland Sarah Covey Federalsburg Caroline County Covey Maryland Extension Service Coveys

Vernon Couple Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Rufus Wright mark their golden wedding at home in Vernon this week with a two to five and seven to ten pm reception. Wright, a lifelong farmer turned Vernon grocer, and former Miss Belle Wroten, aged 71, were helped by daughter Anna Belle Schrieber of Denton and husband Clarence. Their six sons from Harrington Farmington Vernon and Felton attended along with other relatives including Mrs Virginia Bennett of Harrington.

Mary Nuttle Preston Fred B. Nuttle Ralph Thawley Wilmington William D. Turkington Middleboro Mass Thomas J. Turkington William G. Towers Card Club J. A. Leese Ohio Indiana Herbert Craft Lee Walston John E. French Carlton V. West Walter B. Palmer Norman Irwin George T. Lowe Easton WSCS Union Methodist Church Federalsburg Marie Nelson Angola Mary Todd Gambrill Turkington Simpers Fred Kubler Aaron Samis Voshell Dulin Avon Dulin Cordova Nancy Schall James M. Clarke Fifth Avenue Edward Smith Eddie Lewes Del Olaf Smith Walter D. Newcomer Burbank California Willoughby Nowell Rufus Wright Vernon Wright Andrewsville Belle Wroten Anna Belle Schrieber Denton Clarence Schrieber Wesley George Harrington Norris Farmington Elwood Wallace Edward Felton Virginia Bennett

Local PTA Met Monday Evening in Denton

The Denton PTA met at Caroline High School on Monday evening November 2 with William A. Swegan presiding. A home room visitation preceded the business meeting. Report cards go home Thursday November 5.

Denton Pta Caroline High School William A. Swegan Baucom Hignutt Health Department PTA

Recruiting Stations Shift to American Legion Home Easton

U S Army and U S Air Force Recruiting Station moved from the Masonic Building to the American Legion Home at 111 Dover Street Easton. M Sgt Joseph A Adams USAF Recruiting Sergeant said Adams will visit Denton Mondays 1 PM to 3 PM at the Draft Board to interview applicants for enlistment in the Army Air Force WAC and WAAC programs.

U. S. Army U. S. Air Force Masonic Easton American Legion Home Dover Street Joseph A. Adams USAF Set Adams Denton Draft Board Army Air Force Women’s Army Corps

Resolutions From Maryland Farm Bureau Sent to Agriculture Secretary

Resolutions voiced farmers' views on national farm policies at a Caroline County Farm Bureau meeting in Preston. The fourth urged continued commissions to curb waste and nonessential expenditures. A fifth called for gradual tariff reduction to boost two way trade. Stoward Harris presided. Frank D. Ziegler Jr. was secretary. participants included Francis Rogers Solomon Hoke Charles Dean Linwood Jarrell Theodore Schmick Linwood Jarrell Clarence Kern Leroy Merriken and William Zengerman.

Stoward Ilarris Preston Caroline County Frank D. Ziegler, Jr Denton

Beware of Deadly Carbon Monoxide Gas

Public safety notice warns drivers about carbon monoxide in car exhaust during cold weather when windows stay closed. The gas is colorless odorless and tasteless, making detection difficult until occupants feel illness. August G. Detlof of the Club in Mary- offers guidance.

August G. Detlof Mary

Denton fire inspection notes hazards flagged with red cards

Last Wednesday’s town inspection, aided by twenty Boy Scouts, identified two hazard groups housekeeping and electric wiring. The Denton Volunteer Fire Co Ladies Auxiliary served lunch. Commissioner Lawnace A. Moore awarded Scout certificates from the State Fire Prevention Association.

Denton Volunteer Fire Co Lawnace A. Moore Denton State Fire Prevention Association

Mac Wiseman Returns To Reese Theatre

Popular Dot recording star Mac Wiseman and the Country Boys will perform at the Reese Theatre Harrington on Wednesday November 11 with a full motion picture program. Tickets are 65 cents for adults and 30 cents for children under 12. WRVA Old Dominion Barn Dance negotiations paved the way for the date amid high demand for appearances.

Country Boys Old Dominion Barn Dance Kirby Grant Chinook Northern Patrol Reese Theatre Harrington Mac Wiseman The WRVA Dot Record

Lions Sponsor Boy Scout Explorer Post Formed

Lions sponsor a new Explorer Post with older boys in supervised recreation and leadership. John Whitbak will advise the post. The troop committee includes Norris Coulby as chairman assisted by Harry Harrison Tayloe Lewis and Noward Trice. Walter G. Skerslake Jr. is Institutional Representative for the Lions Club in the Tri-County Boy Scout group. Charter members are Richard Sherslake Harold Towers John Keen Thomas Towers and Warren Downs. Next Lions Club meeting will be Ladies Night on Monday Nov 16 at the Tidewater Inn.

John Whitbak Explorer Norris Coulby Harry Harrison Tayloe Lewis Noward Trice Walter G. Skxerslake, Jr Lions Club Richard Sherslake Harold Towers John Keen Thomas Towers Warren Downs

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