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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1951

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Dente Soccer Club Organized For 1951 52 Season

A Denton group re organized the Dente Soccer Club for the 1951 52 season naming Everett Townsend Bill Short Roy Slaughter as managers and Jimmy Merriken Charles Porter as coaches. A community push for local sports sponsorship is urged with a pep talk on restoring Denton to athletic prominence and a Sunday Oct 7 practice at Schaub Park to try out players.

Denton Everett Townsend Bill Short Roy Slaughter Jimmy Merriken Charles Porter Trigger Lions Clubs American Legion Denton Bob Cats Del-Mar-Va Schaub Park Denton Soccer Club Roy Townsend’s

Acceptance of Call at Greensboro Pentecostal Assembly

AIr. Roberson an ordained Assemblies of God minister has accepted the call to Greensboro Pentecostal Assembly and will reside in Greensboro. He brings thirty two years of ministry and has helped build several Churchs in the U S and Canada. Reverend Horace Carter oversaw the church building opened October 10 1950 and continues as supervisor of engineering in government projects. Carter is from Wilmington and now serves in Barclay.

AIr Roberson Assemblies of God in America Greensboro Horace Carter Carter Wilmington Barclay

First Benton P T A Meeting Highlights School Updates

The Denton P T A opened the year at the high school with President Mrs. Thomas Evern gam presiding. New teachers were introduced, and reports noted 216 primary pupils, 236 elementary, and 322 high school students, plus auditorium renovations and new classroom furniture. The Lions Club funded playgrounds and a high school grounds project. funds from magazine sales and lunch sales supported the school. A reading focus will replace child study classes, and a forum followed a film on Individual Differences. Upcoming events include a mass membership drive, a clothing exchange, and the Lions Club minstrel with a state P T A convention in late October.

Parent-Teacher Association of Denton Thomas Everngam Emmett Hignutt James H. Clow, Jr Board of Education Law Hignutt Conover Crouse Clyde Ellwanger Martin Lions Club Percival Merrick Ars. Todd Red Cross Nuttle Carville Fleetwood Herman Keen Thomas Turkington Elias Nuttle Howard Mezick Mezick Meise Anna Woog Kerslake John Mandrell Conn Co Hagerstown University of Delaware

Annual Fat Hog Show To Be Held At Esskay Station

The sixth annual fall 4-H and F F A Fat Hog Show and Sale will be at Esskay Buying Station Wye Mills on Tuesday October 9 1951 with entry weigh in between 12 and 1 pm Hogs will be ear tagged weighed and classified into Blue Red and White groups No 1 and 2 Blues in each weight class compete for grand Championship 4 H and F F A members from Caroline and Queen Annes counties will exhibit and sell judged by Martin E Gannon University of Maryland the public is invited.

Eastern Shore Esskay Wye Mills J. Walter Eby Caroline County Queen Anne’s County

Roberts Receives Two Year Assignment at Rome Embassy

William T. Roberts II of Denton has been called by the U S State Department for a two year assignment with the American Embassy in Rome Italy. He is the son of Mr and Mrs O E Roberts of Denton and recently earned an honorable Marine Corps discharge with citations. A Caroline High School graduate he attended St Johns College in Annapolis before enlisting. After two weeks of State Department briefing in Washington he left by air for Rome last Friday.

U. S. State Department William T. Roberts II Denton Rome Italy Mr. Roberts O. E. Roberts U. S. Marines Caroline High School St. Johns Annapolis Marine Corps State Department Washington, D. C Roberts

Korean War Hero Sgt Johnson Decorated with Silver Star

Sgt. First Class Paul N. Johnson of Denton received the Silver Star for gallantry on November 23, 1950 near Majon ni Korea. He exposed himself to heavy fire to evacuate the wounded, directed counter fire, maneuvered machineguns, contacted a ROK Marine unit for reinforcements, and led the patrol 14 miles to friendly lines.

INF KOREA Paul N. Johnson Denton Johnson Franklin Johnson Route 1 16th Infantry Regiment Majon-ni Republic of Korea

Dean of Agriculture Praises Objective of Maryland Land Week

Dr Gordon M Cairns dean of agriculture and State Soil Conservation Committee chairman praised Maryland Land Week Oct 7 13. He said objectives are to encourage soil and water conservation by tillers and to show citizens the effects of erosion drainage and soil conservation for sustained high yields through proper management and mechanization.

Gordon M. Cairns State Soil Conservation Committee Cairnes Dr. Cairns Maryland

OPW Club Opens Fall Season

The Caroline County Business and Professional Women's Club began its fall season with a dinner at Miss Lucretia Gibbs in Denton. Two new members joined, one former member returned, and plans for upcoming meetings were announced. The annual banquet is set for October 24 at 6:45 p m at the Community Club House in Denton with guest of honor Katharine M. Bratton Elkton state president. The year’s theme focuses on Full Partnership for the Job Ahead and a Civil Defense committee was formed led by Mrs Lila Hubbard. Club officers for 1951 52 include President Beatrice Williams and other officers. committee chairs cover Education and Vocations Finance Health and Safety International Relations Legislation Membership News Service Public Affairs Civil Defense and Program Coordination.

Caroline County Lucretia Gibbs Denton Cambridge Easton Community Club House committee on International Relations Alicia Knotts Katharine M. Bratton Elkton Maryland Federation of Business National Federation Lila Hubbard Beatrice Williams Grace Andrew Martha Short Rebecca Collison Alma B. Fisher Mattie Smith Bertha Miller Mildred Butler Charlotte Abbott Rachel] Collison

Seminar of Missionary Education in Easton

The Easton District Woman's Society of Christian Service will hold a Seminar of Missionary Education and Service on Thursday Oct 11 at Calvary Church Easton. Registration starts 9 30 a m with sessions at 10 a m and 1 30 p m. Lunch at 12 39 at a chosen restaurant. Mrs Harry B Hygate expected to attend. All local church officers and members urged to attend.

Easton Woman’s Society of Christian Service Calvary Church Dover Summer School of Missions Harry B. Hygate Missionary Education

Kean Named New District Forester for Eastern Shore

Herbert P. Kean is the new Assistant District Forester for the area covering Caroline Dorchester and Talbot counties. He succeeds John F. Davis who left last spring for a U S Forest Service post. Kean will promote forestry conservation with woodland owners and the Department of Forests and Parks. Write 216 South Street Easton Maryland or contact the District Forester’s Office Court House Salisbury for assistance.

Herbert P. Kean John J. Mohr Eastern Shore Mr. Kean John F. Davis U. S. Forest Service Department of Forests and Parks Caroline Dorchester Talbot Kean South Street Easton District Trorester Court House Salisbury Maryland

Senior Girl Scouts Meet Under New Leader At Wise Home

Senior Girl Scout Troop 4 met at Mrs. James Wise's home on September 27 with new leader Mrs. Noble Tongue and officers named Barbara Boyles Betty Jo Orme Barbara Hager Peggy Van Dyke Mary Kay Everngain Peggy Crouse June Wise Patsy Towers. They planned the next year’s program and were served refreshments afterward.

James Wise Barbara Boyles Betty Jo Orme Barbara Hager Peggy Van Dyke Mary Kay Everngain Peggy Crouse June Wise Patsy Towers Noble Tongue Wise

Symphonic Choir to Sing Here October 14th

The Seaford Symphonic Choir directed by Miss Julia Herbert Wilson will give its annual concert at Caroline High School on October 14 at 3 15 p m. The program includes The Echo Song Gypsy Life Cometh Earths Latest Hour Now is the Month of Maying and a concertized Carmen with Toreador Song sung by Thaddeus Komorowski. Miss Wilson and Marie Valliant with Warren James provide solos and duets. Sponsored by the Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Denton tickets are on sale with hopes for a sold out auditorium.

Seaford Julia Herbert Wilson Caroline High School Di Lasso Schumann Horatio Parker Bizet Thaddeus Komorowski Komorowski Miss Wilson Marie Valliant Warren James Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Denton

Caroline County Teachers To Study Reading

Caroline County teachers will explore reading education through a series of fifteen Wednesday afternoon meetings, focusing on how to teach students from grades one to twelve to read and comprehend. In partnership with the University of Delaware Reading Clinic, Dr. Russell G. Stauffer and Mrs. Elinor Harrington will lead sessions, drawing on recent research and practical methods.

Caroline County Reading Clinic University of Delaware Russell G. Stauffer Delaware Temple University

Marydel Man Heads Caroline Grand Jury For October Term

Caroline County Maryland opens its October term with Chief Judge William R. Horney delivering the charge to the grand jury. T. Olin Ford of Marydel is named foreman, with a long list of grand and petit jurors cited. The jurors report general law enforcement conditions were favorable with noted exceptions.

Marydel Caroline Grand Jury William R. Horney Second Judicial Circuit Caroline County T. Olin Ford Roland C. Thompson Mary R. Miller Josephine M. Paxon Carlton Carter Norman E. Baynard Leander H. Thomas Norman H. Irwin Clarence H. Roe Louise L. Arnie Theodore Rosa A. Hignatt William H. Pinkett Maggie P. Harris J. Frank Patchett Clarence E. Hignutt Pearl W. Bryant R. Leonard Magee H. Hackett Downes Thomas C. Cruik CIRCUIT COURT STATE OF MARYLAND Letha G. Clendanne Howard Ausilton Walter Morris Charles Knott Kemp Stewart

Homecoming at Concord Church This Sunday

Concord Church holds a Sunday homecoming with an 11:00 a.m. morning worship led by Rev. C. W. Strickland of Rehoboth Beach Delaware. An 2:30 p.m. reminiscence service will feature former pastors and histories of the church and Concord Camp opened in 1857. Guest speaker Rev. Guy MacWilliams of Cambridge. Musical selections by Mrs. James Clark and a quartette from First.

Concord Church Nancy Wheatley Myra Wheatley Grace Bullock C. W. Strickland Rehoboth Beach Delaware Concord Camp Guy MacWilliams Cambridge James Clark

Dallas Neal Wins Purina Grown Heifer Award

Dallas Neal of Denton received the Purina grown heifer Beau tena at the Willis and Covell party Friday evening. The heifer weighed 320 pounds and all Purina Calf Star tena purchasers since April 10 were eligible for the award.

Dallas Neal Denton

Appreciation Day Drawing To Continue On Friday

By mutual agreement the sponsoring merchants continue weekly drawings and awards from the Courthouse door at 9 10 p m this Friday evening and all thereafter There will be no drawings on Saturday

Courthlouse

Maryland Proclaims National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week

Governor Theodore R. Xi elKxeldin joins Maryland officials to proclaim October 7 through 13 as National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week. He urges cooperation with the Governor's Committee to Promote Employment of the Physically Handicapped and notes federal support for utilizing the handicapped in business and industry.

Theodore R. XIel KXeldin Maryland dustry Congress We of Department of Employment Security Department of Vocational Rehabilitation

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dente Soccer Club Rev. Hornec Martin E. Gannon University of Maryland Sgt. Johnson First Methodist Church Hugh Ramsey Greensboro Road Wm. Addington Arthur Mitchell Wm. Taylor Dean Maryland Land Week OPW W. S.C. S. Seminar of Missionary Education R. C. Thompson State Vocational Rehabilitation Service D. L. B. Fringer Employment Service Division Harry F. Allen James F. Aubrey, Sr Frank Bender Grafton Lee Brown Joseph R. Byrnes Henry Frick
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