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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1961
Page
2
A U S News & World Report article notes a retail revolution driven by mergers, discount stores, self service, night openings, and automation due to high consumer income and spending. Intense competition spurs new ideas, with the consumer as boss and protection against rising prices emerging as a key outcome.
The piece opposes a House panel approval of a 2000 mile federal transmission grid linking three dams across five western states at about 176 million dollars. It argues private utilities can expand lines at lower cost, pay taxes, while a federally owned grid would be tax free and heavily subsidized, warning of broader government control in a cold war context.
Greensboro observers report 46 youths plus chaperones traveled by chartered bus for a Shrine Circus in Baltimore. Tickets were provided by several local figures including Dr. Robert Wright and Mr. Russell Wright. The column lists numerous weekend visits, hospital stays, and community happenings featuring residents from Marydel, Easton, Denton, Seaford, and nearby towns.
The week end featured visits from Mrs. Ridgely Cooper and Mrs. Harry Schrieber in Wilmington and Columbus, with a list of other travels among residents. Rev Vinton D Shufelt preached on Laughing at God, and memorial flowers honored Mr Daniel Hollingsworth. Laymen’s Banquet set for Nov 15 at North Caroline High School with tickets from Andrew Rampmeyer. note of thanks appeared in the weekly bulletin.
A busy slate of church and community gatherings is covered, including MYF guest Rev. B DeFrees Brien speaking at St. Pauls, WSCS circle 4 program, and upcoming sermons on Genesis. Dozens of local residents are listed as visiting relatives or attending events across Denton and nearby towns, with travel and hospitality notes.
Marian Robinson reports Federalsburg news with social visits in Adams Cross Roads. Families from Salisbury Dover and Wilmington gather for weekends and dinners. Birth announcements include a daughter born October 24 at Kent General Hospital and a baby boy born November 2 at the same hospital.
Marydel residents hosted visits from relatives including Luther Andrews of Denton and John Gilmore of Arlington. Local families enjoyed a Civic Club Halloween party at Calvary Church with prizes for preschool and seventh teenage groups, followed by games and refreshments.
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