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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1951

Page

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Legion Membership Drive Progressing

Caroline Post 29 of the American Legion reports its 1952 dues paid members at 141, the highest since 1917, with a goal of 200 for the year. About 40 are new or returning members, renovation of the kitchen is planned, and volunteers will handle much of the work to improve the Home and aid meals for Legion and public suppers.

Caroline Post American Legion Harry Jopps Legion Harry J. Hubbard Post

Caroline Home Clubs Hear Educator on Inflation

A. B. Hamilton of the University of Maryland will speak on inflation at the Caroline County Council of Home Makers' Clubs fall rally in Harmony on Tuesday November 13. The 14 clubs total 400 plus members. The program includes a Denton store style show with dresses modeled by their makers directed by Mrs. Vernon Bodenbender, corsage demonstration by Mrs. Carroll Harrison, a Smithville Homemakers' Club skit, readings by Shirley Lane and Julia Wilson plus group singing led by Miss Wilson. Mrs. Kennard Holden of Denton heads the council and Miss Bessie M. Spafford arranged the program.

A. B. Hamilton University of Maryland Caroline County Council of Homemakers’ Clubs Harmony Denton Vernon Bodenbender Carroll Harrison Trappe Smithville

Social Security Representative To Be Here

A Social Security Administration representative will be at the Court House in Denton on Tuesday November 13 starting at 11:00 a.m. Norman P. Foster, manager of the Salisbury field office, says visits aid area workers to address Old Age and Survivors Insurance inquiries. Many may be losing eligible benefits by not applying. those who think they may qualify or have questions are urged to file an application or seek correct information.

Social Security Administration Court House Denton Norman P. Foster Salisbury Mr. Foster

Christmas Seal Sale Opens November Nineteenth

The Maryland Tuberculosis Association and county groups begin the 1951 Christmas Seal Sale on November 19 and run through Christmas Day. President William H. Staub notes no local quota, urges counties to aim for a 10 percent rise and recalls last year’s Maryland total of 343,105.74 dollars while highlighting ongoing TB tolls and Maryland deaths.

Maryland Tuberculosis Association William H. Staub National Tuberculosis Association Marrylang Tuberculosis Association Baltimore City Staub Maryland U. S

Revenue Act of 1951 tax changes outlined by Maryland official

George Hofferbert, Maryland Internal Revenue Collector, lists key changes under the Revenue Act of 1951. Highlights include cigarette tax rising to 4.00 per thousand, gasoline tax up half a cent, and floor stock taxes on distilled spirits beer and wines. Dealers must inventory stock and file returns by December 31, 1951.

George Hofferbert Internal Revenue District of Maryland Baltimore Collector of Internal Revenue

Eastern Shore Soccer League Results November 11

Week results show Ridgely defeating Oxford 3 0 Greensboro beat Kent Island 6 5 Hurlock routed Denton 0 5 Federalsburg won 7 4 over Queen Anne Matches Sunday Hurlock at Ridgely Queen Anne at Denton Oxford at Federalsburg Greensboro at Kent Island

Eastern Shore Soccer League Ridgely Oxford Queen Anne Denton Federalsburg Greensboro Kent Island Oxford Kent Island Denton Greensboro

Zeigler to Attend Southern States Meeting in Richmond

Frank D. Zeigler will attend the 28th Southern States Annual Meeting in Richmond Virginia on November 8 and 9 as the Denton area’s official delegate. King Sutherland and more than 1500 attendees will participate with highlights including an O. E. Zacharias Jr. report, Koop Kwiz Kontest finals, three new board members, a general discussion, and Green Pastures essay awards presented by Governor Battle.

Frank D. Zeigler Southern States Richmond Denton King Sutherland Southern States Agency O. E. Zacharias, Jr Virginia Battle

Thanksgiving Matinee At Dentonia Theatre

The Dentonia Theatre presents a free Thanksgiving Day matinee for children starting at 2 p m on Thursday November 22 featuring leading short subjects cartoons comedies musicals and more. Bring neighbors for a big time and the treat is on us.

Dentonia Theatre

Washington College Hosts Scouts to Soccer Game

Washington College invites Cub, Boy and Explorer Scouts from the Tri-County District to a 2 p.m. Saturday soccer match at the college athletic field in Chestertown. Units expected from Denton Easton Federalsburg Preston Henderson Greensboro Ridgely Centreville Church Hill Sadlersville Grasonville Queenstown Kent Island Cordova St Michaels Trappe Wittman Tilghman Oxford.

Edward L. Athey Washington College Tri- County Washington College-Drexel Tech college athletic field Chestertown Tri-County Del-Mar-Va Walter Kerslake Denton Easton Federalsburg Preston Henderson Greensboro Ridgely Centreville Church Hill Sadlersville Grasonville Queenstown Kent Island Cordova St. Michaels Trappe Wittman Tilghman Oxford

Salisbury Man Taken To Baltimore Hospital

Charles F. Theis, 23, father of two, was taken by Salisbury Fire Department ambulance to the University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore on Monday. Local doctors suspect infantile paralysis. Theis, assistant manager of the Family Finance Company and a Salisbury musician, became ill Saturday. He played saxophone in Charles Shockley's orchestra and had a band until this year. His home was with Mrs. Pearl Collins prior to his marriage. he was the son of Irvin V. Theis, a Salisbury contractor.

Charles F. Theis University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore Salisbury Fire Department Theis Family Finance Company Salisbury Pearl Collins Irvin V. Theis Charles Shockley

Brumbaugh Memorial Window Dedicated in Baltimore

The Chalmers Sherry Brumbaugh Jr Memorial Window was dedicated Sunday at First Presbyterian Church Baltimore. Gift of the Brumbaugh family the window honors Saint Stephen the first deacon with a martyrdom medallion and Brumbaugh arms at the base bearing 1915 1946 in loving memory.

Chalmers Sherry Brumbaugh, Jr Brumbaugh First Presbyterian Church Baltimore Saint Stephen

Revival Notice at Pilgrim Holiness Church of Goldsboro

Revival service begins November 11 at Pilgrim Holiness Church Goldsboro with Rev M C Manning from Hillsboro Indiana, and singers. Evening services 7 30 p m Nov 11 18 25. Sunday School 9 45 a m and services 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Come hear old time Gospel with special music. P F Bean pastor.

Pilgrim Holiness Church of Goldsboro M. C. Manning Hillsboro Ixy P. F. Bean

Packers Bay Site Purchased for Harmony Dressing Plant

The Schraderberg Kurdle Company of Baltimore bought 22.3 acres last week near Harmony for a chicken dressing eviscerating and freezing plant. The tract lies at the Denton Preston highway intersection with the road to Fowling Creek and was sold by J. Leon Todd of Harmony. The company already runs a similar plant at Cordova in Talbot County.

Schraderberg-Kurdle Company Baltimore Harmony Denton-Preston highway Fowling Creek J. Leon Todd Cordova Talbot County

Hallowe'en Dance a Great Success

The Halowe en Masquerade Dance held by the Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion for the kitchen fund was a great success. Prizes were awarded for costumes, with Betty Lou Willis and Ann Lord of Denton winning most comical and Trixie Price of Centreville the prettiest. Plans call for an upcoming dance on Thanksgiving night November 22 at the American Legion Home with Cap Workman and his orchestra from 9 to 1, cost $1.25.

Ladies, Auxiliary the American Legion kitchen fund Betty Lou Willis Ann Lord Denton Trixie Price Centreville Cap Workman Auxiliary

Denton P T A Program Covers Recreation and Library Growth

The Denton Parent Teacher Association met in regular session on Monday evening November Sth. The program featured a Salute to the Flag and music by the third graders and Peggy Callahan with Peggy Van Dyke performing piano duets. Philip Cooper spoke on library growth since the Renaissance and council officers described activities promoting after school recreation.

Parent-Teacher Association of Denton little baron twinsters Philip Cooper Edward Wright Edward Love Dorothy Andrews Peggy Callahan Peggy Van Dyke Ising Pete Gynt Edward Greig

Nursing Committee to Meet Dec 8 After Weather Delays

Mrs Frank Zeigler chair of the Caroline County Health Association Nursing Committee announced this week that Tag Day sales were postponed in some areas due to bad weather. The next committee meeting is set for Monday December 8 at 2:00 in the Denton Health Department office.

Frank Zeigler Caroline County Health Association Zeigler Denton

American Education Week Observed Nationwide

The thirty-first annual American Education Week will run November 11 through 17 in public schools nationwide. Sponsored by the National Education Association American Legion and the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, the week highlights school work and involves Caroline High School hosting Open House November 12 with an afternoon assembly at 12 45 featuring guests from American Legion Post No 29 and the PTA.

National Education Association The American Legion National Congress of Parents and Teachers Unite For Freedom Caroline High School Post No. 29

Nursing Meeting Led by Mrs Zeigler at Emerson Hotel

Mrs Zeigler vice president of the lay committee of the State Organization for Public Health Nursing will preside at the Friday meeting November 9 at the Emerson Hotel. Miss Mattie M Smith from Caroline County Health Department will lead the discussion after a paper by Mrs Bessie Littman Mental Health Consultant for the National Organization for Public Health Nursing. The topic is Human Relationships in Nursing Particularly in Care of the Aged.

Frank Zeigler State Organization for Public Health Nursing Emerson Hotel Mattie M. Smith Caroline County Health Department Bessie Littman National Organization for Public Health Nursing

Caroline County Soil Conservation Supervisor Election News

Caroline County farmers will vote on November 13 to fill the district soil conservation supervisor seat after the death of T. Clayton Roe last August. Polls open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Caroline Supply Feed Store Preston, Hobbs and Jarman Feed Store Greensboro, and the County Agent's Office Court House Denton.

Caroline County T. Clayton Roe Caroline Supply Preston Hobbs and Jarman Greensboro Court House Denton

Easton Hospital Fund Sees New Subscriptions Grow

New subscriptions to the Memorial Hospital building fund increased the total to 1,067,867 dollars with more gifts still being received after the public campaign ended. Davis C. Burroughs, committee chairman, reports 151 donors including individuals, couples, families, corporations, and organizations gave from 1,500 to 50,000 dollars for beds, rooms, and other facilities as the new wing nears completion.

Memorial Hospital building fund Davis C. Burroughs Burroughs A. Johnson Grymes Easton Julia B. Hopkins St. Michaels Washington, D. C George Dearborn Jennie Wheatley Hopkins Edward Burling, Jr Joseph P. Cotton, III Caroline Poultry Farms, Inc Federalsburg John N. Wright, Jr Marjorie Todd SXnotts Denton Paul Knotts Davison Read’s Foundation, Inc Herbert E. Jump Rollins Page Ball James W. Scotten Greensboro A. Irvin

Denton Soccer Club Falls to Greensboro in Loss

Denton Soccer Club, buoyant after a prior victory, lost 6 2 to Greensboro in Greensboro. Pippin opened scoring for Greensboro, Murray equalized for Denton from a penalty, Baynard scored for Denton, and Blades was absent weakening defense. Coach Riddleberger’s squad showed better play but faced strong, accurate finishing and defense. Denton meets Queen Anne next, location listed for Sunday November 14 at 2 pm.

Denton Soccer Club SKxent Island Greensboro Hurlock Riddleberger Charlie Porter Pippin Denton Murray tee nets Clarence Baynard Charles Blades Queen Anne

Glass To Meet The Christian Comrade Class Notice

The First Methodist Church Glass To Meet The Christian Comrade Class will meet Tuesday November 13 1951 at 8 00 p m at the home of Mrs Grace Garey Assisting hostesses will be Mrs Howard Legg Mrs George Lowe Mrs Emory Gottwall and Mrs Raymond Fifield.

First Methodist Church Grace Garey Howard Legg George Lowe Emory Gottwall Raymond Fifield

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