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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1952
Page
9
Federalsburg defeated Denton 4 to 1 while Ridgely scored eight goals to beat Queen Anne 2. Kent Island triumphed 4 to 2 over Sudlersville in a pair of Sunday matches.
Sunday November 23 fixtures include Federalsburg at Ridgely Kent Island at Queen Anne and Denton at Sadlersville with kickoff at 2 p.m.
Kent Island overwhelmed Sudlersville 4-2 causing Sudlersville to drop from first in the league standings. Ridgely defeated Queen Anne 8-2 with Grayson Winstead Pete Rampmeyer and Kenny Wathers scoring twice. Wilmer Toomey led Federalsburg to a 4-1 win over Denton at Schaub Park, keeping the Feds in third. Ridgely plays Federalsburg next in a pivotal game that could decide the league bunting race.
The Shore League votes to use Shaughnessy style two out of three playoffs this season in the semi finals and final, replacing the two-game total points format used previously.
The Chestertown High School gym hosted a three hour Mason-Dixon Conference basketball clinic on Saturday November 15. Coaches Lefty Reitz Loyola College Al Barthleme Baltimore University Earl Killian Towson Teachers and Ed Athey Washington College led talks and demonstrations on rules and infractions with Dallas Shirley National Board of Basketball Officials. Attendees included coaches and players from Baltimore Washington Delaware and the Eastern Shore with representatives from Cordova Chestertown Centreville Stevensville Sadlersville Pittsville Wicomico Federalsburg Middletown Denton Cecilton Millsboro High Schools Wesley Jr College and the two colleges named.
Mrs Lillie B Collins attended a surprise birthday for cousin Roberta Wheatley in Federalsburg on Nov 5 sponsored by Leslie Wheatley. Travelers include Lloyd Cannon at a funeral in Anderson Indiana and Herman Schmick with E D Nuckols in Baltimore. Guests include A W Strickland of Elsmere Pa, James Carmine Jr and Mrs Hollis, Mae Fooks and W T McAllister in Salisbury, Milton Noble visiting Carmine, Richard Hall with Hastings in Greensboro, Ari Lee Trice and family in Cincinnati. Mrs Herman Schmick hosts the Monday Club.
In 1951 the United States recorded 290,660 pedestrian injuries in traffic accidents, highlighting a heavy toll on walkers across cities and highways. The figure reflects widespread exposure to street dangers and underscores ongoing public safety concerns.
Rain paused hunting as the law opened with a boost to state-wide licenses. In Caroline County the clerk reports more state-wide licenses issued than county licenses, with Denton handling 845 county-wide and 552 state-wide licenses. Conservationists note a local decline in sport, fewer bird dogs, and tularemia risks making rabbits poor bets.
Service brief notes Second Lt. James Ward Jump son of Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Jump of Denton is at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas for Officer's Training School after basic at Sampson AFB New York. He married Helen Adams of Easton a former Denton teacher now teaching in Glen Burnie.
Classified ad request for Denton placements asks readers to call the given number to place a listing. No further details on the ad type, price, or deadline are provided in the fragment.
Mrs J W Mitchell and sister visit Mrs J A Mitchell in Ridgely while other local couples spend Sundays with relatives. Church World Service Center will collect relief clothing and fats on November 24 at the Ridgely Church of the Brethren. donations to be given before that date. Local church groups plan Christmas events and meetings at Hillsboro Queen Anne Fire Hall Blue Top Restaurant Ridgely Methodist Church House and local homes. a memorial service by County Firemen’s Association set for December 5 at the Ridgely Methodist Church.
The Piney 4-H Club met on Thursday Nov 6 at Shirley Anthony's home. Members answered roll with a learning highlight and discussed the Nov 13 banquet and a Nov 7 bake sale to fund tickets. The sewing project teaches threading a needle and knotting thread, with punch and cookies served.
Sunday visitors include Wilbur Wyant and family from Kansas Ohio Sgt Ray Smith from Cherry Point NC and Ferris Wright family from Little Creek. Nellie Failing visits with Rev C W Levin in Karmapolis NC Mildred Maynard from New Bedford MA visits David Wilkie family. Record of moves Mrs H B Logan celebrates wedding anniversary November 15. Michael Cheaschak injured at Wilson Cabinet Company loses four fingers. Linda Wilkie from Collins Park Wilmington visits grandparents David and Mrs Wilkie. LeRoy Cameron family moves to former Dailey Steele homes. Ms Stafford of Denton lives with Irva Butts. Marydel Youth Choir holds Tuesday practices after school for Christmas program.
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