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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1958
Page
5
Eastern Shore Soccer League results Centreville crush Denton 10-0 with 11-9 set. Scheduled Chestertown at Denton and Centreville at Hurlock. Greensboro off on November 16. Field ball Greensboro defeats C. H. S. 10-0 on November 6.
The Caroline Bowling Lanes standings and high games for several duckpin leagues are listed. Patsy’s Five and Skatterpins top divisions with high scores reaching 126 and 113 respectively. Weekending results through 11-7 and 11-14 include Rex teams in the Ruth’s Queen Bees and Mix-up Girls with notable averages. Schedule notes for Mixed Doubles, Caroline Girls, and Men’s matchups are given for events at Caroline Bowling Lanes.
Wednesday league results from Easton Greens Supply show .762 Fox Bros and .238 D W F C leading in scores. Notable highs include L Connor’s 237 game and Nuttle Lumber’s 2526 team set. Weekends listed as 10-31 with teams Breyer's Ice Cream Jolly 5 and Night Hawks among participants.
Scientists from the U S Department of Agriculture and state experiment stations report a major breakthrough in developing semi dwarf wheat hybrids. The advance promises improved yields and easier harvest, signaling potential shifts in grain production practices nationwide.
Maryland farmers earned 1% less cash income in January to July 1958 than in the same period 1957, while U S cash income rose 11%. drought last year reduced corn and soybeans sales. tobacco prices were lower, and 1957 government payments influenced comparisons.
Washington Oregon and USDA researchers developed semi-dwarf soft white wheat hybrids from Norin 10 crosses. They yield high under fertilization, resist lodging, and mature around 25-38 inches. In tests Palouse yields exceeded 100 bushels per acre without fertilizer, with zero lodging, and 136 bushels with 35 pounds nitrogen per acre. No seed is available yet for release to farmers. Maryland dairy and crop income show milk at 73 million dollars in 1957, tobacco 8 percent of total, fruit and vegetables adding 14 million and more.
The November 25 Corn Referendum could impact many farmers beyond eligible voters including those in feed grain, livestock, dairy and poultry sectors. Two programs are debated: a new system with price supports at 90 percent of three-year average and common production adjustments, or the current program with discretionary supports and acreage allotments. Farm Bureau backs the new plan to lessen government control and encourage market-based decisions. The conference theme Look Listen Lead highlighted five leadership keys: enthusiasm adaptability know-how cooperation and work. Rural youths from Maryland Delaware Ohio Virginia West Virginia and guests from Kentucky and Pennsylvania attended.
John Banning of the U S Department of Agriculture addressed about 400 attendees at the 5-State YMW Conference in Jackson's Mill West Virginia. He urged listening to learn and noted shifts in agriculture over the past decade with only 8 percent of Americans earning a living from agriculture now versus over 80 percent half a century ago.
Poem emphasizes inner happiness as a divine gift not tied to wealth or companions. It highlights service to others and daily prayer as paths to joy, noting happiness shines more among the poor and grows from grateful hearts and a connection with God.
In the Circuit Court for Caroline County in equity No 4912 Chy an order dated November 3 1958 ratifies and confirms the auditor's report unless good cause is shown within three weeks from November 7 providing a copy of the order for publication in two consecutive weekly issues in a Caroline County newspaper before November 15. Clerk D Ralph Horsey signs with true copy notation.
A noted commentator argues that temptation haunts those most when options vanish, suggesting restraint and discipline as remedies amid scarce choices and moral pressure. The piece probes how deprivation sharpens desire and tests judgment.
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