New Apparatus Boosts Denton Volunteer Fire Company
The Denton Volunteer Fire Company announces a new 2-ton Dodge fire engine with a 500 gpm American Marsh pump and 500 gallon booster tank, bought via Bamberger Motor Sales and American Marsh Fire Apparatus. Cost about $9,500. The unit, to aid water access and efficiency, will help keep area insurance rates lower. Construction adds 24 feet to the fire house, two stories with a modern kitchen, ground floor housing for four engines, and progress will be done by the firemen to cut costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
American Marsh
Bamberger Motor Sales
Denton
American Marsh Fire Apparatus Company
Battle Creek
Michigan
Youth Fellowship Workshop Closes At Camp Mardela
A three day workshop of the Youth Fellowship of the Mardela District Church of the Brethren ended at Camp Mardela near here. More than 50 youths counselors and leaders from the six peninsula congregations attended to learn the new church youth action plan led by national director Edward Crill. Local counselors included Mrs Roy Judy Sr Mrs Earl Hutchison and Gilbert Walbridge directed music and slides from the national conference. A hike along a new woods trail was a special feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship
Mardela
Church of the Brethren
Camp Mardela
John Hartman
Loretta Hartman
Westover
Edward Crill
Elgin
Ill
Roy Judy
Earl Hutchison
Robert Schall
Martin Eby
Clifton G. Crouse
Alvin Walbridge
Gilbert Walbridge
Jas. Dobson
Mary F. Ebling
Betty Lyons
Howard Taylor
Ira J. Mankameyer
Ellen Peterson
John Earl Hutchison
Alvin Sanger
Adele Beahm
Art Gall
Donald Crouse
Donald Hutchison
Kenneth Layton
Martha Harrington
Lois Hartman
Dennis Todd
Frances Fisher
Phyllis Houston
Joan Weisbrod
Phyllis Cober
Thanksgiving Matinee At Dentonia Theatre
Dentonia Theatre offers a free Thanksgiving matinee on Thursday November 26 at 2 pm featuring popular cartoons and short films including Mickey Mouse Donald Duck Porky Pig Popeye Tom and Jerry Our Gang The Three Stooges and more. Owner Samuel Mellits has funded the annual community program for 19 years inviting all families neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentonia Theatre
Mickey Mouse
Donald Duck
Porky Pig
Pop-Eye
Tom and Jerry
Our Gang
Three Stooges
Samuel Mellits
Thirty-Eight Traffic Deaths Reported In October In Maryland
Col Elmer F Munshower releases October 38 traffic deaths from Maryland State Police data. One month saw 2,711 accidents with 38 deaths, 1,162 injuries, and 1,854 property-only collisions. Urban and rural totals vary by county, with Baltimore City 7 deaths and rural areas 26. The year-to-date toll reaches 429, up 3 from last year, as winter driving hazards rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer F. Munshower
Maryland
National Safety Council
Munshower
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Howard
Prince George’s
Anne Arundel
Carroll
Cecil
Charles Harford
Wicomico
Caroline
Dorchester
Frederick
Kent
Queen Anne’s
Calvert
Garrett
Montgomery
St. Mary’s
Somerset
Talbot
Washington
Worcester
Col
Holiday Bazaar at Fellowship Hall Denton Dec 4 and 5
Fellowship Hall at the rear of First Methodist Church of Denton hosts the second annual WSCS Holiday Bazaar on December 4 and 5. Handwork booth led by Mrs. O O Stivers with helpers, plus a Candy Booth run by Mrs. T C Fleetwood and Miss Ella Carter, will offer handmade gifts, embroidery, crochet, home made candy, and goodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
Denton
WSCS
O. O. Stivers
Benjamin Johnson
Norman Irwin
T. C. Fleetwood
Ella Carter
Scouts from four counties to attend naval reserve meeting
Explorer Scouts from Talbot Queen Annes Caroline and Kent Counties are invited to a special meeting of Naval Reserve Composite Company 5 34 in Easton on Tuesday December 1 at 8 p m The program includes Navy vocational films and Fighting Lady about an aircraft carrier Refreshments will be served District Scout Executive Ayars notes the event aligns with Vocational Exploration for Explorers while the Boy Scouts of America has no official ties to the armed services
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Talbot
Queen Anne's
Caroline
Kent
Naval Reserve Composite Company
Wirt D. Bartlett
Commdr
U.S. N.R
Naval Reserve Unit
Centreville
Bruce Ayars
Easton
Bartlett
Navy
Boy Scouts of America
Armed Services
First Of 100 Pumpers For Civil Defense Arrive
The first shipment of portable pumpers ordered by the Maryland Defense Agency arrived and will be distributed to fire companies rescue training centers state owned rescue trucks and the Department of Forests and Parks. Three pumps go to Caroline County funded half by state and federal sources. Each unit carries 150 feet of 114 inch hose and 20 feet of 214 inch suction line and can pump about 90 gallons per minute. The full shipment costs about 17500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Defense Agency
Sherley Ewing
Civil Defense
Department of Forests and Parks
Caroline County
Ewing
Journal to Appear Earlier Next Week
The diary notes that all correspondents and advertisers should have copy ready one day earlier next week to ensure use. The office and plant will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Denton Free Library Plans Benefit Silver Tea
The Denton Free Public Library invites the community to a Silver Tea on Sunday November 29 from 2 to 4 PM at the Community Club House to benefit the library. An exhibition features Mr Don Swann etchings. Swann of Baltimore is nationally known with works shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Library of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Free Public Library
Community Club House
Don Swann
Swann
Baltimore
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Library of Congress
Local Legion Post Honors Harry Jopp At Dinner Meeting
The American Legion Caroline Post No 29 held a dinner meeting Thursday night with 144 attendees at the Post Home. Francis A. Yeates led songs with Mrs W Reese Brown at the piano. Visitors included Edward J Walters State Commander and Marion Lieby North Eastern Shore officials plus their spouses. Local post members Paul Shoemaker and Marvin H Smith attended among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Caroline Post No. 29
Post
Francis A. Yeates
W. Reese Brown
Edward J. Walters
Marion Lieby
North Eastern Shore District
Lieby
Auxiliary of the
North Eastern
Shawn
Harry Jopp
Marvin H. Smith
Caroline
Paul Shoemaker
Milk Producers To Elect Officers And Delegates
Five district locals of the Inter-State Milk Producers' Cooperative, representing more than 170 former members from Easton Cordova Queen Anne Preston and Chestnut Grove, plan annual dinners to elect officers and delegates for the Inter-State Annual Meeting in Philadelphia on December 10 and 11. Preston Chestnut Grove locals meet November 23 at 7 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Church Preston. Easton Cordova Queen Anne locals meet November 24 at 7 p.m. Easton Fire House. Speakers include Inter-State President A. R. Marvel Director James M. Rodgers and Field man William B. Hastings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-State Milk Producers’ Cooperative
Easton, Cordova
Queen Anne
Preston
Chestnut Grove
Philadelphia
Preston and
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Easton, Cordova and
Easton
A. R. Marvel
James M. Rodgers
McVeytown
William B. Hastings
Centreville
Three Charges Lodged in $175 Accident
Arwood R. Hammond of Federalsburg faced three charges after a Route 319 collision with Mildred A. Miley of Preston. He was accused of reckless driving hit-and-run and drunken driving after his car struck Miley’s, veered into a field then returned to the highway and parked in W. I. Caulk's lane. Trial set for November 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arwood R. Hammond
Federalsburg
Cpl
Gus_ Koste
Hammond
Federalsburg-Hynson
Mildred A. Miley
Preston
W. I. Caulk
Miley
Beck Chevrolet Trucks to Be Shown on Nov 28
Beck Chevrolet Sales invites friends to its showroom on Saturday Nov 28 to unveil the 1954 model Chevrolet trucks. The firm shifts to a separate show day for trucks with staff on duty all day to greet visitors and explain the new power, appearance, economy and operating features to truck owners and drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck Chevrolet Sales
Chevrolet
G. W. Beck
Beck
County Firemen Meet in Greensboro Friday
Caroline County Firemen's Association met Friday evening November 13 in Greensboro with reps from all county companies except Preston Federalsburg and Goldsboro. They plan a firemen's field day next summer and a memorial service will be held at Hillsboro Queen Anne. Refreshments were served by the auxiliary after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Firemen’s Association
Greensboro
Preston
Federalsburg
Goldsboro
Thillsboro
Queen Anne
Social Security Representative to Visit Court House Denton
A Social Security Administration representative will be at the Court House in Denton on Monday November 23 starting at 11:00 a.m. The visit, arranged by Norman P. Foster of the Salisbury Field Office, aims to answer questions about Old Age and Survivors Insurance and help eligible workers file for benefits. Delays can be costly as amendments have expanded coverage and increased benefits, now including self employed, domestic workers, and certain farm employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Administration
Court House
Denton
Norman P. Foster
Salisbury
Foster
Miss Dresher Speaks at Grace Church on Mission Work
Miss Mildred Dresher, returned missionary from India and a field worker for the Woman's Division of Christian Service, spoke at Grace Church Tuesday afternoon. She noted that wherever the Methodist Church is established, Women’s Societies form and send missionaries abroad to places like the Philippine Islands, Okinawa, Chile, and Africa. She urged missions as a bulwark against Communism, citing a young Indian communist who contrasted his zeal with Christians giving only leftovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Dresher
India
Woman’s Division of Christian Service
Grace Church
Methodist Church
Philippine Islands
Okinawa
Chile
Africa
Lions Ladies And Charter Night At Tidewater Inn
The Denton Lions Club marked its charter anniversary with a dinner dance at Tidewater Inn Easton on Monday. Guests included District Governor William Puncke and Mrs Puncke cabinet secretary Irwin Engrem and Mrs Engrem Denton Rotary president Robert W Downes Jr and Mrs Downes and the minstrel cast members not in the club. A full course turkey dinner and dancing followed with music by Lou Parrish Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Lions Club
Tidewater Inn
Easton
William Puncke
Puncke
Irwin Engrem
Engrem
Denton Rotary Club
Robert W. Downes, Jr
Lou Parrish
Auxiliary Benefit Dance Here Next Friday
A Denton Unit Junior Auxiliary benefit dance for Memorial Hospital Eas ton is set for Friday November 27 at the Denton Armory from nine to one with Lou Starrt Orchestra. Supper is included and tickets are selling well. Also WSCS of First Methodist meets November 24 at 8 p.m. in Fellowship Hall with theme Scientific Knowledge a Stewardship presented by Circle No. 1 and Mrs Roy Slaughter and Mrs John Mandrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Theaston Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Denton Armory
Lou Starrt
WSCS
First Methodist Church of
Fellowship Hall
Circle No. 1
Roy Slaughter
John Mandrell
Christian Social Relations Committee
Letters To Santa Publication Deadline Set
Readers asked to submit letters to Santa for publication by December 3, 1953. The Denton Journal notes the date ensures inclusion of letters received for the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Roads Chief Speaks at Rotary Meeting in Denton
Russell H. McCain chairman of the State Roads Commission spoke to the Rotary Club of Denton on Tuesday evening about the twelve year roads program. He outlined benefits for Caroline County and the state, and praised delegate John W. Logan, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, as Logan attended as his guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell H. McCain
State Roads Commission
Rotary Club of
Denton
Caroline County
General Assembly
John W. Logan
Ways and Means
House of Delegates
McCain
Logan
County Fire Report For Month Of October
The eight county fire companies answered 33 alarms, 10 in towns and 23 rural. They logged 5058 man hours, traveled 289 miles, used 1450 feet of 1 inch hose and 4450 feet of 1.5 inch hose, and raised 300 feet of ladder. Damage was estimated at $213,475 with $208,125 insured.
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Weather Data
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Legion Post
E. Kindleberger
Milk Producers
Social Security
Lions
Malotis Bay
Mike
Janice Malott
North
Chatham
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Loren Andrews
Janice
Charles V. Moore
Denton Journal
Roads Commission
Rotary
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