Denton Chamber of Commerce Holds Regular Meeting
Denton chamber discusses county doctor funding with county contributions needed, plans to install solid metal waste paper cans on main street, and drainage concerns on town streets. Telephone service review by C P Telephone Co representatives, Christmas lights ready for season, more members attended despite president illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
C. & P. Telephone Co
Denton
Winfield T. Nichols
Robert Downes
Atomic Bomb Expert Addresses Rotary
Major Lawrence L. Grattan, former Manhattan Project engineer, told the Denton Rotary Club that the United States now has an atom bomb one hundred times more powerful than the Japan weapon. He said Baltimore blast effects would not reach Denton and emphasized security in ongoing atomic research. He was introduced by O. E. Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence L. Grattan
New Mexico
Denton Rotary Club
United States
Japan
Baltimore
Denton
Major Grattan
Gratjan
Rotary Club
O. E. Roberts
Missionary Education Seminars in Church Hill and Cambridge
The Missionary Educational Seminar for the Eas ton District of the Peninsula Conference of the Methodist Church will be in Church Hill on Thursday October 7 from 10:00 a m to 4:00 p m with sessions on teaching the three study books led by attendees from Dover Summer School a box lunch at 12 30 p m and a Question and Answer period plus an address on Needs in the Mission Field There is a concurrent program in Grace Methodist Church Cambridge on Tuesday October 5 for the southern district with box lunches at both sites The District Secretary and local society leaders are urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Peninsula Conference of the
Methodist Church
Church Hill
Dover
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Missionary Education
W.S.S.C.S
Cambridge
Grace Methodist Church
Greensboro Triumphs 10-1 in Mar Del League Final Opener
Greensboro Lashes C W 10-1 behind Paul Phillips stellar left hand pitching as they dominate Camden-Wyoming in the Mar-Del League finals opener at Dover Park. Phillies limited C-W to four hits while his teammates exploded for five runs in the third inning and added two more in the ninth to seize a commanding early series lead.
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O— PHILLIPS
GREENSBORO
Paul Phillips
Camden-Wyoming
Dover Park
Phillips
Berry
Cox
McCullough
Petrovich
Brown
Straccione
Reds
Larkin
O’Neal
Roberts
C-W
O'Neal
Charley McCullough
Kitrick
Penman
Van Duesen
Wright
Bilbrough
Cuz Weaver
Butler
Simpson
Weaver
Greensboro park
Rock Halls
Stan Mikell
Jack McGillen
McGillen
Passwaters
Carroll George
Harold Johnson
Denton Fans to Organize for Mar Del Basketball
Denton supporters plan a 8:30 PM Tuesday meeting at the Denton Armory to form an organization backing a Denton team for the 1948-49 Mar Del League. The previous Denton Bobcats drew large crowds and reached the Eastern Shore finals. organizers seek local backing to field a strong squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Denton Armory
Denton “Bobcats
Bobcats
National Guard
Jack Rue
O. E
Bob” Roberts
Fire Prevention Essay Contest Opens in Caroline County
The Caroline County Firemen's Association and public schools sponsor a Fire Prevention Week essay contest for sixth to eighth graders. Topics cover fire prevention at home farms factories and schools with a 300 word limit and single-sided pages. Awards total 51 5 first prize 5 second 3 third and five 1 prizes. entries due by October 22.
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Caroline County Firemen’s Association
Caroline County Fire Co
A. L. Harman
Marydel
Wm. Finn
Denton
Russ. Morgan
Federalsburg
Russell Marker
Preston
Lacy Nichols
Greensboro
John Whiting
Ridgely
L. H. Fleming
Hillsboro- Queen Anne
Clark Quillen
Goldsboro
Caroline County Volunteer Firemen's Association
Marydel, Md
National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week
The Congress and President designate October 3 to 9 as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. Francis A. Laskowski of the Division of Employment Service says the agency has placed in jobs all the handicapped in their files in the past year and urges employers to hire such applicants. Employers with openings should refer applicants to the Division of Employment Service at 101 Race Street Cambridge or the Denton Armory on Wednesdays for job assistance, to benefit employers, applicants, and the community.
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Francis A. Laskowski
Division of Employment Service
Laskowski
Race street
Cambridge
Denton Armory
Employment Service
Hickman and Lewes Reach Sussex Finals in Three-Game Series
Lewes A A and Hickman A A from the Sussex County League finished third and fourth and meet in a three game playoff final. Lewes beat Milton A A 1 to 0 in ten innings after splitting the series, while Hickman defeated Milford Vets 13 to 9 in a slugfest. The first game is slated for Sunday at Rehoboth Beach.
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Sussex County League
Lewes A. A
Milton A. A
Hickman A. A
Milford Vets
Lewes
Hickman
Rehoboth Beach
Milton
Rehoboth
Milford
Vets
Draft Board Hours in Carter Building Denton Md
The Draft Board office in the Carter Building at 302 Market St Denton Maryland will be open from 8 30 a m to 5 00 p m on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday each week.
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Draft Board
Carter Building
Market St
Denton
L H Thomas Named Easton Barrack Commander
Sergeant Leander H. Thomas, son of Hobbs residents, is appointed Barrack Commander of Barrack I near Easton effective today. He replaces First Sergeant James C. Latham who resigns to become service manager for Noble Motor Company. Lt. Randall praises Latham as a dedicated officer with an outstanding record in major crimes and finger printing classes.
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Leander Hopkins Thomas
L. H. Thomas
Hobbs
Easton
Sgt
Thomas
James C. Latham
Maryland
C. L. Andrews
Salisbury
Easton Barrack
Latham
United States Marine Corps
State Police
Paul J. Randall
Jim Latham
Randal
Cambridge
Red Star Bus Company
Health Officer To Be Named Here In Caroline County
Caroline County commissioners agreed to fund a full time public health officer with 1700 dollars toward salary, joining 5500 dollars from the state. A delegation of about 30 civic representatives pressed for the appointment after Dr Cr Hupp was introduced by Dr Robert H Riley of the Maryland Public Health Department. The post has been vacant since Dr Walter B Johnson’s resignation. Dr Henry B Smith serves as acting deputy. Also present were James P Slicher and Dr Harry B Smith. The delegation included Rotary, Lions, Chamber of Commerce, Medical Society, Farm Bureau, Community Club, schools and others representing all parts of the county. Commissioners Emmett Hignutt, Webster Todd and Jerome Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline county
Denton Chamber of Commerce
Beverly Ober
Maryland State Police
Sgt. Latham
Leander H. Thomas
Sgt. Thomas
Easton Lions Club
C. L. Andrews
Salisbury
Sgt. Andrews
Caroline
Robert H. Riley
Baltimore
Maryland Public Health Department
Walter B. Johnson
Henry B. Smith
Centreville
Riley
Cr. Hupp
Dr. Riley
James P. Slicher
State Department of Health
Harry B. Smith
Rotary Club
the
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Caroline County Medical Society
Farm Bureau
Community Club
schools
Emmett Hignutt
Webster Todd
Jerome Brown
Huffington To Address Denton Community Club
J Walter Huffington of Denton retired state educator will be principal speaker at a Denton Community Club meeting on October 1 at 2 30 p m The program was arranged by Mrs Ashby Slocumb Susan Saulsbury Mrs Wayne A Cawley Mrs Lannace Moore and Mrs William F Wolf will hostess The club president Mrs Walter W Sylvester will preside at the business session before the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walter Huffington
Denton
Denton Community Club
Ashby Slocumb
Susan Saulsbury
Wayne A. Cawley
Lannace Moore
William F. Wolf
Walter W. Sylvester
Millington Reaches Bi-State Finals
Millington nips Townsend 5 to 4 in 12 innings to clinch a Bi-State finals spot. Millington ace La Sage pitches brilliantly. Townsend’s Lurty and Hadley finish. Sudlersville awaits winner in the finals with Walt Plummer and La Sage as scheduled starters.
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Millington
Townsend
La Sage
Lurty
Hadley
LaSage
Sudlersville
Queenstown
Sudlersville park
Hen Baxter
Walt Plummer
Sadlersville
Girl Scouts Plan Fall Program and Week Activities
The Girl Scouts met Monday evening September 27 at Mrs. E. T. Orme's home to discuss fall plans and activities for Girl Scout Week from October 31 to November 6. The Brownie troop will meet Thursday September 30 and the Intermediates will meet Tuesday October 5.
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E. T. Orme
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A. Church Hill
Camden
Wyoming
Mikell
Rob Berry
Reds Larkin
Tony Straccione
Steve Petrovich
Allen O'Neal
Del
ABA
Armory
National
Congress
B. P. O. Elks Lodge No
Rotary Club of
Sergeant Latham
Dr. Hupp
J. W. Huffington
Com. Club
Girl Scouts
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