Three Brothers Arrested In Tavern Death
Three Army veteran brothers, described as Negroes, were arrested after a tavern brawl at a Ridgely beer garden ended with one brother shooting Corporal Koste of the State police and killing another brother. Sheriff Sparks of Caroline County said eight or nine attackers assaulted him and Koste during the attempted arrest. Koste was hospitalized with head lacerations, the sheriff treated for facial injuries, and the prisoner fled with handcuffs dangling. Police tracked two fugitives then arrested the third along the road from Denton to Greensboro. Koste’s pistol was not recovered. The slain brother was said to have tried to mediate. Charges against other participants may follow if identities are confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Saulsbury Sparks
Caroline county
Denton
Koste
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Sparks
Greensboro
Fire Prevention Week Observed October 6 To 12
A Maryland Fire Prevention Week committee, with State Insurance Commissioner Lawrence Ensor and Dr Thomas G. Pullen Jr., has planned school assemblies and extinguisher demonstrations to teach fire safety. Officials urge inspections of facilities and electric wiring to cut fire losses linked to insurance rates. civic groups are urged to join the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence E. Ensor
Thomas G. Pullen Jr
Leo J. McCormick
Baltimore
Washington
Insurance Department of
Maryland
Ensor
Ridgely To Play Soccer Here Sunday
Eastern Shore Soccer League holds meeting in Denton to elect officers and organize six teams including Ridgely, St Michaels, Chestertown, Sadlersville, Queen Anne, and Denton. Denton to host next meeting Oct 4 and prep games Oct 5 and Oct 12 start at 2.30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore Soccer League
Denton
Dukes Meeks
Mac Bye
St. Michaels
Chestertown
Ridgely
Sadlersville
Queen Anne Denton
new Shore League
P T A To Hold October Meeting In Denton
Denton P T A will hold the October monthly meeting next Monday evening the 7th at 8 o'clock Teachers will be in their home rooms at 7 30 to meet patrons seeking interviews The program includes violin music by Mrs Lacy Roslyn Orme a faculty member and an explanation of the school lunch program by a teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton P.T. A
Lacy Roslyn Orme
J. Phil Wright
Choptank
Caroline county
Lions Club Organized Here Charter Night Set Soon
Denton forms Lions Club under Lions International with sponsors from Federalsburg Preston and Greensboro clubs. Charter Night planned in November as officers and charter members are listed, aiming to promote good government and community welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lions International
Lawrence B. Slater
Washington, D. C
Samuel C. Pierce
Seaford
Delaware
J. Walter Truitt
Federalsburg
Denton
Federalsburg Club
Preston
Greensboro
Caroline county
Lions
Lions Clubs
United States
Denton Lions Club
Denton Club
J. Redden Ist
D. Ralph Hor
Kerr Poultry Co Opens New Stations
The Kerr Poultry Company opens its Maryland receiving station in Goldsboro and a Delaware station at G R Heather Hardware Store in Hartly. Contact Mr Heather at Dover 2178 for poultry sales while trucks will call at farms to buy fowl and eggs on the spot. Home office is Chester Pa with retail outlets in Chester Wilmington Philadelphia Baltimore and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerr Poultry Company
Maryland
Goldsboro
Delaware
G. R. Heather
Harty
Heather
John Deere
Mr. Heather
Dover
the
Chester
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
New York
Democratic Rally Tuesday Night in Caroline County
Democratic State candidates visit Caroline county towns in the morning and southern towns in the afternoon. They dine at 6 15 with Denton Rotary Club and proceed to the Armory for a county ticket rally. Elmer T Orme urges Democrats, wives and friends to fill the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline county
Denton
Rain Halts Mar-Del League Final Playoff at Rock Hall
Rain halted the Mar Del League final at Rock Hall with Rock Hall leading Hartly 2 to 1 after two innings. The teams resume next Sunday at Rock Hall with the same pitchers and lineups, including Hartly star Eddie Graham likely back from illness and relief options from both benches.
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Rock Hall
Hartly
Bobby Knight
Jones
Lord
J. Strong
L. Everett
E. Strong
Gianinoto
George
Knight
Gianmioto
Walt Plummer
Edler
Wakeman
Loller
Hummell
W. Knight
Palmer
Eddie Graham
R. Everett
King
Danes
Hardy
Lawton
Graham
Berry
Hurley
Jacobs
Shank
Benjamin
World Community Day aims to aid destitute European babies
November 1 observance will dedicate clothing and articles for European infants under the United Council of Church Women. Donations include underwear sets for various ages, nightwear, socks, scarves, sweaters, mittens, caps, soft toys, blankets, and money to fund additional kit items. Clara Hitchcock leads Denton efforts with church chairwomen coordinating participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United Council of Church Women
World Day of Prayer
Denton
Clara Hitchcock
Madge Jump
First Methodist
Lee Walston
Mattie Moore
Grace Methodist
Norman L. Raleigh
Church of the Brethren
G. W. Clendaniel
Christ Episcopal
A. Powell Martin
Pilgrim Holiness
Fall Term Of Court To Open Monday In Caroline County
The fall term of the Cir Court opens Monday with 17 appearances and 20 trials on the docket. Appeals and errors total 15, plus 1 petition and 22 criminal appeals, 1 criminal trial. Jurors are listed by district, with names including Henry Shulties and Harry Heather in First District, J Richard Gard ner in Second, Earl White in Third, Winfield Trice in Fourth, Russell Hallowell in Fifth, Charles Taylor in Sixth, Thomas Gaitley in Seventh, and Carlton Towers in Eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Caroline county
Henry Shulties
Harry H. Heather
T. Nobie Jarrell
Oscar L. Lord
Carroll M. Elliott
Norman Seward
J. Richard Gardner
Burt Hobbs
Raymond B. Rawlings
B. L. Wothers
Leslie E. Wyatt
W. Byron Poore
Earl White
John R. Riccards
G. Daniel Crouse
Addison H. Stanford
Walter M. Fountain
George A. McDaniel
Winfield Trice
Leonard E. Legates
John W. Noble
H. J. Rosebrook
W. L. Wheedleton
Orrie W. Turner
Russell
J. Dawson Coursey
Carlton Towers
Marc Howard
Herman J. Conley
J. Harvey Quillen
Harry L. Sullivan
John R. Andrew
Collins Enlists In Maritime Service
Mr. Ernest J. Collins of Denton enlisted in the U S Maritime Service on September 12 at Norfolk Virginia and sailed from the port aboard the Hattiesburg Victory on Thursday September 26. He graduated with the class of 46 at Federalsburg School and is the son of Mr and Mrs T Sidney Collins of Andersontown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest J. Collins
Denton
U. S. Maritime Service
Norfolk
Hattiesburg
Collins
Federalsburg School
T. Sidney Collins
Andersontown
County Firemen's Day at Preston Sunday
Caroline County Volunteer Firemen's Association hosts its first annual Volunteer Firemen's Day at Preston on October 6 with a 1 PM meeting at Preston School, speeches by state and county officials, and a technicolor film presentation. Drills at 2:30 PM feature six county companies, a 4 PM six‑company relay hook‑up, then an oyster and crab feast at 6 PM for volunteers and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Preston
Preston School
W. Hartgis Storm
Charles R. Stallings Jr
B. R. Benson
William A. Wilson
Phil Ryan
Maryland State Firemen’s Association
J. W. Just
University of Maryland
C. C. Larrimore
Just
George Mayer Jr
Del-Mar-Va
Caroline High Defeats Federalsburg In Tough Soccer Match
Caroline High boys edged Federalsburg 2 to 0 in a rough Denton game last week. The contest featured frequent arguments and two ejections, with Denton showing strong potential under Coach David Swecker as they prepare for Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline High boys
Federalsburg
Denton
Caroline High
Orange
Black
Greensboro
Ridgely
David Swecker
Denton Federalsburg
Trice
L.W
Gannon
Geisel
Larrimore
Sharp
North
Rasch
Robstock
Tilley
Callas
Williams
Greensboro Club Sets Plan for New Season Meeting
A Greensboro Community Club special meeting led by president Mrs. Arthur G. Smith approved plans for the club season starting with a covered dish supper on October 8. Committee members include Mrs. Rudolph Rinner and Mrs. Chas. Pippin. The Eastern Shore District Federation of Women's Clubs will convene November 14 in Greensboro, hosted by the Greensboro Community Club and the Greensboro Junior Woman's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Community Club
Arthur G. Smith
Rudolph Rinner
Chas. Pippin
Eastern Shore District Federation of Women’s Clubs
Greensboro
Junior Woman’s Club of
New 3rd District Voting Places Denton Denton Community House
Voters in the Third Election district Denton First Precinct A to M and N to Z will register and vote in the Community House per an announcement by J Ed Nichols Clerk to the Supervisors of Elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
J. Ed Nichols
Supervisors of Elections
County Agent Urges Fire Prevention Week Actions
County Agent F M Rogers urges farmers to combat farm fires which cause major losses and thousands of deaths. He highlights Fire Prevention Week October 6-12 and lists eight preventive measures for buildings and systems, plus four steps for unavoidable fires including contacting departments, proper ladders, water supply, and extinguisher checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Rogers
National Fire Protection Association
Preston To Fete 100th Birthday
The hundredth anniversary of Preston's founding will be celebrated on Friday and Saturday October 26 and 27. Sponsored by the Preston Town Commissioners, the event will feature activities for residents and the wider Caroline county district. Local committee plans and programs will be announced when ready. Residents are urged to invite former residents to return for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Caroline county
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W. A. Stewartright
W. Hyland
Roy S. Slaughter
Joseph L. Ross
Winfield T. Nichols
Ryland C. Crow
William H. Neal Sr
T. Clayton Long
club
William G. Bilbrough
C. Wilson Irwin
Robert F. Irwin
W. Dukes Meeks
Ulric R. Towers
Jas. N. Trice
F. Herbert Bamberger
Arthur M. Melvin, Jr
Harold Malott
John L. Towse
Edward F. Morris
R. S. Swann
Lacy R. Orme
Emmett Hignutt
Carl E. Range
Kerr Poultry Co
Democratic Rally
Greensboro Club
NFPA
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