New Pastor Rev. E Sherry to Lead Denton Church of the Brethren
Rev E Sherry and wife take over the Denton Church of the Brethren pastorate beginning November after arrival delays. Sherry, a Kansas Colorado native educated at McPherson and Bridgewater College, has spent years in Tennessee and Virginia. He advocates rural life cooperatives and Christ as the Way, guiding community solidarity.
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Denton
California
Sherry
Kansas
Colorado
McPherson
Sherfy
Tennessee
Virginia
Bridgewater College
Sherfys
Brethren Seminary
Chicago
Elgin
Vanderbilt
Blacksburg
Christ
Christmas Seal Sale Opens November 22 in Maryland
The 1948 Christmas Seal Sale of the Maryland Tuberculosis Association opens November 22 and runs to Christmas. A $300,000 state goal is set, up from $266,585 last year, to fund health programs. The seals feature a blond boy beside a lit fireplace waiting for Santa.
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Maryland Tuberculosis Association
Philip S. Morgan
Maryland
Mr. Morgan
Santa Claus
Barry Bart
South Kent
Connecticut
G. Canby Robinson
Association
Caroline county
Tuberculosis Association
Lions Club Observes Second Anniversary in Denton
On Tuesday November 16 1948 the Denton Lions Club celebrated its second anniversary and ladies night with District Governor Raymond Magee of Berlin and Cabinet Secretary-Treasurer Pete Richardson in attendance. Also present were John Tilghman president of Federalsburg Lions Club and wives and other local leaders including Stewart Fitzgerald Denton Rotary president Winfield Nichols Chamber of Commerce president and Rev John E French.
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Denton Lions Club
Raymond Magee
Berlin
Pete” Richardson
John Tilghman
Federalsburg Lions Club
National Guard Bobcats Meet Laurel Owls In Denton Showdown
The Laurel Owls of Laurel Delaware play the Den ton Bobcats at the Armory in Denton on Friday night at 8 30. The Owls are tipped as top Eastern Shore contenders and have won six pre league games by wide margins. The Bobcats seek a test and aim to reunite the full squad for the clash, a grudge match seen as a season defining showdown for both teams.
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Laurel Owls
Laurel
Delaware
Denton Bobcats
Armory
Denton
Wilmington
Owls
Bobcats
Dover
National Guard
Roberts
Sheffield
Snecker
Lane
Prosen
Diffie
Hughes
Meyers
Mundy
Nuttle
Murdoch
Tracy
Slaughter
Smith
Coalla
Knotts
Chestertown
Smyrna
Milford
Cecilton
Felton
Middletown
Harrington
Camden-Wyoming
National Guard Bobcats
Tri County Scouters to Meet and Dine at Centreville
Clayton C. Carter announces Horace Morgan of Queen Anne will be toastmaster and Gordon S. Penrose of Seaford will be guest speaker at the Tri-County Districts annual meeting December 2 at 6 30 p m at the Goodwill Firehouse Centreville Delaware. Penrose a longtime Scoutmaster and district official will discuss Philmont adventure and his Red Cross teaching work. Troops 175 and 177 will receive ten year service awards. insigne flag presentations to units by Dr Norman P Chan aud.
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Clayton C. Carter
Centreville
Horace Morgan
Queen Anne
Gordon S. Penrose
Seaford
Del
Tri-County
Goodwill Firehouse
Morgan
Penrose
Sussex
American Red Cross
Delaware
Del-Mar-Va
Philmont
Cimarron
New Mexico
duPont-Seaford
Sudlersville
Maryland
Sudlersville Lions Club
Easton
Elon S Hobbs Former Caroline County Boy Dies
Elon St. Clair Hobbs 85 a Virginia and Maryland line descendant and Iron and Steel Board of Trade president died at his son William Hobbs Westbury New York after a long illness He rose from a Denton lawyer and country editor to a New York law firm partner and former editor of The United States Revenue Journal His career included top roles in law finance and Democratic party activity with prior candidacy offers for Congress.
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Elon St. Clair Hobbs
Virginia
Maryland
Iron and Steel Board of Trade
Denton
William Morgan Hobbs
Westbury
N. Y
Hobbs & Page
New York City
Dorchester County
Pinckney, Handy and Byrd
Elizabeth Lombard
Boston
Hobbs
New York
United States Revenue Journal
Journal to be printed one day earlier next week
Thanksgiving Day shifts publication. The Journal will publish one day earlier next week. All correspondents and advertisers must submit copy by Tuesday. The Journal will be mailed on Friday as usual.
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JOURNAL
Bridgewater College Hoffmann Fisher Concert Friday
A rare Delmarva Peninsula musical event takes place in Den ton high school auditorium on Friday evening November 26. Bridgewater College professor Nelson T. Hoffmann directs a distinguished piano and voice program with Nevin W. Fisher, a seasoned concert pianist and educator. Tickets available from local residents including Albert Seese, Esther Crouse, Ford Secrist, Fred Fifer, Roy Judy and Emory Eby.
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Delmarva Peninsula
Bridgewater College
Hoffman-Fisher
Denton
Nelson T. Hoffman
Bridge
water College
Bridgewater
Virginia
United States
Nevin W. Fisher
Peabody Conservatory
Baltimore
East
Middle West
Shore
Albert Seese
Esther Crouse
Queen Anne
Ford Secrist
Easton
Fred Fifer
Wyoming
Roy Judy
Greenwood
Emory
Eby
Westover
Union Services On Thanksgiving in Denton
The Protestant churches of Denton unite for a Union Thanksgiving service at First Methodist Church at 10 30 a m on Thanksgiving Day Rev Thomas J Turkington pastor of Grace Methodist Church Denton will preach the sermon Special music by the First Church Junior and Senior Choirs The pastor Rev John E French will preside with visiting ministers assisting All are invited to attend and give thanks to God for His bounty
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Denton
First Methodist Church
Thomas J. Turkington
Grace Methodist Church
First Church
John E. French
Large Attendance At 4-H Banquet
The Caroline County 4-H Club banquet drew 269 attendees including members, parents, and local leaders at the Denton Armory on Friday November 12. Miss Shirley Barton served as master of ceremonies with Elma Jean Reed and Philip Love also speaking about Maryland 4-H Week. John Bacsak received an all expense paid trip to the Southern States annual meeting in Richmond November 4 and 5 and Bradley Morris spoke on the Maryland 4-H Conservation Camp in Allegany County. Awards were given to outstanding 4-H members Joseph Harris and Richard Pugh.
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Caroline County
Denton Armory
Shirley Barton
Queen Anne
Elma Jean Reed
Philip Love
Maryland
John Bacsak
Southern States
X-Ray Unit Sets Mobile Visits Across Caroline County
The Mobile X-ray Unit arrives December 9 to 17 offering free chest X rays for residents over 14. The TB Seals drive funds for ongoing screening and prevention efforts. Schedule includes Marydel, Goldsboro, Greensboro, Ridgely, Hillsboro, Harmony, Denton, Federalsburg, and Preston locations with times listed.
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Caroline County
Marydel
Goldsboro
center of town
Greensboro
Pet Milk Company
bank
Ridgely
Dr. White
Hillsboro
Harmony
Denton
Courthouse Square
State Soccer Heads To Meet Here and Sunday Schedule
State Soccer heads to meet in Denton this Saturday marking the first time the state body meets outside Baltimore. Easton Kent Island Hurlock Ridgely Oxford and Queen Anne separated results last Sunday and Sunday games list Queen Anne at Denton Easton at Kent Island Hurlock at Ridgely Oxford at Greensboro with 2 pm kickoff.
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State Soccer
Queen Anne
Denton
Easton
Kent Island
Hurlock
Ridgely
Oxford
Greensboro
STATE SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Raymond Beauchamp
Eastern Shore
Baltimore
District of Columbia Soccer Association
Mar-Del Basketball League Opens December 6
The Mar-Del Basketball League announces its 21 game season beginning December 6 with eight clubs after Harrington Legionnaires and Camden Vets left. Teams include Middletown AC, Chestertown, Denton, Cecilton, Felton, Milford Vets, Smyrna Hornets, and Dover Bulldogs. Schedule targets February playoffs finishing by March 15.
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Delaware
Harrington Legionnaires
Camden Vets
Middletown AC
Chestertown
Denton
Cecilton
Felton
Milford Vets
Smyrna Hornets
Dover Bulldogs
Camden Vet
Dover five
Harrington
Tom Shalley
Jack Kayser
Wesley College
Mar-Del Cagers
Smyrna
Middletown
Dover
Annual Free Show At Dentonia Theatre
Dentonia Theatre hosts its annual Thanksgiving Day free matinee on Thursday at 2 p.m. Mr. Mellits selects beloved short subjects including Mickey Mouse and Pluto cartoons, Donald Duck, Popeye, Laurel and Hardy, The Three Stooges, Porky Pig, and more. Arrive early and bring your neighbor's children for a family friendly event.
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Dentonia Theatre
Mr. Mellits
Mickey House
Pluto
Donald Duck
Laurel & Hardy
3 Stooges
Porky Pig
Dentonia
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Wayne E. Wheeler
Denton Church of the Brethren
E. Sherry
Johnson City
Lions Club
Scouters Meeting
Elon S. Hobbs
DiesIn Westbury, N.Y
Denton Journal
Iie
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Congress
Eastern Shore Soccer League
ing
Stubbins
Connelly
Millard Lang
Washington, D. C
Western Maryland
Elkton-Chesapeake City
Soccer League
Fred Lucas
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