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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1951

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Deadline Set In Toy Collection By American Legion

Caroline Post of the American Legion asks for toy donations for needy children with a November 28 deadline to allow time for cleaning repairs and painting. Toys may be dropped at Roy's Barber Shop in Denton Clayton Montgomery in Greensboro and James Lynch in Ridgeville. The Legionnaires thank the Boy Scouts for their help.

Caroline Post 29 the American Legion Roy Denton Clayton Montgomery Greensboro James Lynch Ridge- Iv Legionnaires Boy Scouts

Grass Roots Training Program To Be Held By Air Force

Eastern Air Defense Force will inaugurate a grass roots training program to teach civilian Ground Observer Corps volunteers at 21 filter centers across 18 northeastern states. The plan covers 300000 observers at 6000 posts with two hour classes every three months and large scale exercises using military and CAP aircraft. Proficiency requires identifying aircraft type and flight data, with eight hours of instruction and two exercises in one year.

Air Force Ground Observer Corps Eastern Air Defense Force EADF Stewart Air Force Base Newburgh New York GOC

Caution Warns on Handling Wild Rabbits for Tularemia

State health officials urge care when handling rabbits to prevent tularemia transmission. Wear rubber gloves, avoid touching face, sanitize tools, and cook meat at least twenty minutes after catching and processing. Safeguards protect hunters, trappers, and diners during autumn rabbit season.

R. H. Riley State Department of Health Maryland

Christmas Seal Sale Promotes Tuberculosis Fight

Dr. Robert H. Riley urged Marylanders to support the 1951 Christmas Seal Sale run by the Maryland Tuberculosis Association and county bodies. The drive runs from November 19 to Christmas Day to fund chest clinics X-ray surveys and public education, supporting nationwide TB research and rehabilitation services.

Robert H. Riley Maryland State Department of Health Maryland Tuberculosis Association Maryland Riley

Caroline County Teachers Association Meets At Federalsburg

The fall meeting of the Caroline County Teachers Association convened at Federalsburg School on Monday evening November 18. President Richard W. Hall presided, introducing delegates John W. Logan and Richard Blades for a panel on teachers and legislature affairs. Four discussion groups covered running a professional organization aims and objectives, legislative program, and professional ethics, with remarks by Superintendent W. Stewart Fitzgerald. The evening included group singing, dancing, card games, bingo, and refreshments served by Federalsburg faculty.

Caroline County Teachers Association Federalsburg Richard W. Hall Preston John W. Logan Richard Blades Morris Jones Greensboro Mary Evelyn Miles Denton Thomas Jordan Richard Hall W. Stewart Fitzgerald Wanda Ewing

Winter Driving Dangers Warn of Frost Fog and Wet Leaves

Maryland Keystone Automobile Club manager August G Detlof warns drivers to slow for three seasonal hazards fog frost and wet leaves. He notes frost can leave patches of road glassy near bridges and fog cuts vision requiring slower cautious driving while wet leaves on gutters and roads can cause skids similar to icy pavement.

G. Detlof Keystone Automobile Club Maryland

Henderson Scout Charter Presented

The Charter presentation for Troop 194 Henderson occurred at Henderson Methodist Church. Mr John Richard received the charter from District Scout Executive Mr Holly Snow with committee members J Norman Stubbs Earl Thompson, and leadership including Philip Richard scout master Robert Stubbs assistant scoutmaster and Richard Roden explorer advisor. Advancement earned by George Richard Frank Richardson Second Class and James P Richard First Class plus Woodcarving Leather craft Forestry badges. Other registered scouts include Harry Wilson Jacob Schroch Paul Spence James R Richardson Carroll Richardson and Michael Tuneff.

John Richard Holly Snow Richard J. Norman Stubbs Earl Thompson Philip Richard Robert Stubbs Richard Roden George Richard Frank Richardson James P. Richard James Richard Camp Rodney Henderson Harry Wilson Jacob Schroch Paul Spence James R. Richardson Carroll Richardson Michael Tuneff

County Fireman's Auxiliary Elects 1952 Officers

The Caroline County Firemen's Auxiliary met in Federalsburg and elected officers for 1952. Presidents and secretaries named include Mrs Norris Daffin Federalsburg and Mrs Wilson Conee Denton with other officers and trustees from Ridgely Greensboro Goldsboro and Marydel. A gift of appreciation also honored Mrs Carlton Smith of Goldsboro. The January meeting will be held in Greensboro.

Caroline County Marydel Betty Towers Ridgely Carlton Smith Goldsboro Greensboro

Social Security representative to visit Denton court house

A Social Security Administration representative will be at the Denton Court House on Monday November 26 starting at 11:00 a.m. to answer questions about Old Age and Survivors Insurance. Norman P. Foster, Salisbury field office manager, arranges visits to help area workers learn about eligibility and filing.

Social Security Administration Court House Denton Norman P. Foster Social Security Administration Tield Salisbury Mr. Foster

Mrs Catherine R Ford Dies at 92 in Hillsboro Area

Mrs Catherine R Ford 92 widow of William Ford died at the home of John Eveland Hillsboro last week. She was daughter of John Elliott of Pennsylvania Funeral services held at Eveland home Saturday at 2 pm by Reverend William R Dudley Pilgrims Holiness Church Denton Burial in Hillsboro Cemetery

Catherine R. Ford William Ford John Eveland Hillsboro John Elliott Pennsylvania Eveland Wiliam R. Dudley Pilgrims Holiness Church of Denton Hillsboro Cemetery

Homemakers Meet at Mrs Towers Home November 27

The Double Hills Homemakers Club will meet November 27 at 2 p m at Mrs Nellie Towers home. Co-hostess is Mrs Mildred Crane.

Double Hills Homemakers Club Nellie Towers Mildred Crane

Check Your Car For Winter Driving

Maryland Traffic Safety Commission urges motor vehicle owners to prepare for winter by readying vehicles for the cold season. Chairman Paul E Burke warns that early preparation improves survival in the annual battle with snow sleet and ice.

Maryland Traffic Safety Commission Paul E. Burke

Thanksgiving Proclamation Urges Faith Amid War Threats

Governor Theodore R. McKeldin proclaims Thursday November 22 as a day of thanksgiving for God's blessings and for renewing faith in guidance, noting America's history of faith from Plymouth to the Founders and affirming liberty, worship, and sacrifice in wartime. The proclamation is dated November 9, 1951, Annapolis, Maryland.

Plymouth Continental Congress George Washington United States Abraham Lincoln God Theodore R. Mckeeldin State of Maryland Annapolis Lord THEODORE R. McKELDIN JOHN R. RIEVES

Mudd Urges Maryland Drivers to Update Address for Plates

Commissioner Thomas B. R. Mudd cautions that many license plate applications fail due to incorrect addresses. Maryland law requires owners to notify within 30 days of address changes. The Motor Vehicle Department asks all who moved in the past year to submit name, old and new address, license plate number, and title number if possible to avoid delays in new 1952 1953 plates.

Thomas B. R. Mudd Motor Vehicles Maryland

Noble Henning engagement announced in Fredericksburg

Mr and Mrs Lee Willis Noble of Preston announce the engagement of their daughter Joan to George Howard Henning R D S N son of Mr and Mrs Winfield Henning of Federalsburg. Miss Noble attends Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia in Fredericksburg. Mr Henning attended the University of Maryland and is now in the United States Navy aboard the USS Tarawa.

Lee Willis Noble Preston Joan George Howard Henning Winfield Henning Federalsburg Miss Noble Mary Washington College University of Virginia Fredericksburg Henning University of Maryland United States Navy U. S. S. Tarawa

Dies W. E. Lider a Caroline business man with local ties

Elbert Liden aged 48 a farmer and land owner died at his Walkertown Federalsburg home after months of ill health. He led Smithville Farm Machinery Company with his brother and owned a saw mill and several farms. Survived by wife Margaret Cook Liden and son W Elbert Liden Jr. plus three sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Bloomery Methodist Church with Masonic and church group rites. Interment Bloomery Cemetery.

W. Elbert Liden Walkertown Federalsburg Mr. Liden William IF Mary Lee Adams Liden Smithville Walter Liden Bloomery Methodist Church Nanticoke Lodge Edenton Royal Arch Chesapeake Commandery No Knights Templar Boumi Temple Baltimore Margaret Cook Liden W. Elbert Liden, Jr Elmer Robinson Norman Thawley Orland Clausen Charley Walter Liden A. S. Kniceley L. L. Powell Christ Methodist Church Bloomery Cemetery

Three Fined Jailed In Truck Theft Case

Alderman John H. Conrad of Dover fined and jailed three men after guilty pleas for driving off a pickup truck. Alphonso Gormon 20 Jesse Simpson 26 and William J Harris 26 received $100 fines and 60 days in jail with 90 more days possible for nonpayment. Arrest followed sighting at Tru-Val sales Inc. premises near Bay Street and East Loockerman Street and connection to a theft from Kent County Motors.

John H. Conrad Dover Alphonso Gormon Jesse Simpson William J. Harris Gormon Simpson Cordele Harris Conrad Tru-Val sales Inc Bay Street East Loockerman Street Kent County Motors Company

Price Support Agency Reports First Quarter Loss

The Commodity Credit Corporation posted a net loss of 31,252,000 in the first quarter of the fiscal year, mainly from eggs, peanuts, wheat and grain sorghums. The Agricultural Department notes more than 1,885,088,000 was invested in program loans and inventories July through September, with wheat tobacco and corn leading loan totals and upland cotton last.

Agricultural Department Commodity Credit Corporation

Santa Letters Published Deadline Set for December 7

Notice requests all letters to Santa to be submitted for publication no later than December 7, 1951, in the Denton Journal.

Santa

Eastern Shore Soccer League Results and Schedule

Ridgely defeated Denton 4 to 0 while Kent Island beat Oxford 5 to 3 and Queen Anne routed Hurlock 8 to 1. Federalsburg tied Greensboro 1 to 0. Upcoming matches Sunday include Queen Anne at Ridgely Denton at Hurlock Kent Island at Federalsburg and Greensboro at Oxford.

Eastern Shore soccer League Ridgely Denton Kent Island Oxford Queen Anne Hurlock Federalsburg Greensboro Oxford Queen Anne Denton Greensboro Hurlock

Marketing Executive to Speak at Peninsula Horticultural Meet

Dr. Roger B. Corbett agricultural counsel to the National Association of Food Chains will headline the Salisbury meeting on December 6 at Fellowship Hall North Division Street. His talk covers how new marketing methods affect vegetable sales, packaging, freezing, and promotions.

Roger B. Corbett National association of Food Chains Peninsula Horticultural Society Salisbury U. S. Department of Agriculture New England Research Council University of Connecticut American Farm Bureau Federation University of Maryland American Country Life Association Vegetable Growers’ Association of America Corbett Fellowship Hall North Division Street peninsula Horticultural Society Delmarva peninsula The Robert F. Stevens University of Delaware Newark Del

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