Harris Couple Celebrate Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Edward M Harris celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 4 1951 at their home near Matthewstown Maryland with more than 100 friends and relatives in attendance Their children named include Hackett Harris Cordova Albert Satterfield East New Market James E Harris Denton Carlton R Harris Cordova Dorsey Harris Denton Lloyd B Harris Easton Roland C Harris Cordova and Orville Harris Taston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Harris
Matthewstown
Hackett
Marydel Grand Jury Reports on County Jail and Farm
The Caroline Grand Jury reports on liquor laws, jail conditions, and the County Farm. It urges improved jail facilities including lavatories, painting, and higher prisoner feeds. recommends a new Court House bulletin board and a modern oil burner. and notes the County Farm needs repairs and should be sold with tenants given first opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquor Control Board
Theodore E. Fletcher, Jr
Mary Miller
Josephine Paxson
Court House
Chas. H
Horney
T. Olin Ford
Letha G. Clendaniel
Sheriff’s Office
Charles H. Messick
Lenora N. Wright
Leander H. Thomas
Harvey Harris
Mary Harris
Caroline County Teachers Study Reading Program
Miss Harrington a New York State native with a BA from Russell Sage College in 1943 and a Master's in English from Columbia University leads Caroline County teachers in a reading study effort. She is pursuing a Doctor's Degree in the psychology of reading at Temple University and recently worked as a graduate assistant at Temple's Reading Clinic Laboratory School. The program aims to boost teachers' ability to teach reading across subjects in the curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rington
New York State
Russell Sage College
Troy
New York
Columbia University
Temple University
Miss Harrington
Reading Clinic
Caroline County
Homecoming at Concord Church this Sunday
Concord Church in Denton hosts a Sunday homecoming with a 7 30 p m evening service led by Rev Paul F E McCoy of Ebenezer Church Easton and a Union M E Federalsburg quartet. Lunch will be served by church ladies. Pastor Rev A E Kniceley invites the public to worship all day.
Death of Guy Pritchard in Denton River drowning
Nine year old Guy Pritchard son of Kenneth L. Pritchard of Ridgely drowned last Sunday about 6 when he fell from a Denton wharf into the Choptank River. His father leaped in to help. the elder Pritchard was rescued by Harvey Hill. Maryland state police and a coroner attended the scene. The body was found about 25 minutes later and rushed to Memorial Hospital in Easton without aid. He leaves four sisters Susan Margaret Virginia Sally and Marguerite. The father is a builder of aluminum truck bodies in Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Pritchard
Kenneth L. Pritchard
Ridgely
Denton
Pritchard
Harvey Hill
Maryland
G. Daniel Crouse
Dawson O
Miss Katherine McElwain Dies at Greensboro Funeral Held
Funeral services for Miss Katherine McElwain were conducted at Ridgely Methodist Church with Rev. Wilson Davis and Rev. Dr. John J. Bunting Sr. officiating. Interment followed at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. The Ridgely resident died September 28 at Schall Nursing Home in Greensboro after weeks as a patient. She was born in Murraysville Pa, daughter of Rev. Andrew and Katherine Haymaker McElwain, moved to Ridgely 44 years ago, remained connected to Arch Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia while active in Ridgely Methodist. Survived by cousins Mrs. Ronald R. Lane of Ridgely, Mrs. Elmer Anthony and Chas. Haymaker of Centreville.
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Katherine McElwain
Ridgely Methodist Church
Wilson Davis
John J. Bunting
Centreville
West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Philadelphia
Miss McElwain
Schall Nursing Home
Greensboro
Andrew
Katherine Haymaker McElwain
Murraysville
Ridgely
Ridley Park
Arch Street
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Baker Dies at 78 Near Denton
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Baker 78 wife of James H Baker a farmer near Denton died suddenly at home on Tuesday October 2 She is survived by husband three daughters Nora Craft Denton Roy Grogan las ton and Harry Cheezum Glenolden PA two sons Wilbur Baker James Henry Baker of Denton six grandchildren four great grandchildren two brothers John Collison Burrsville George Collison Wilmington two sisters Mrs Mary Betts Milford and Mrs John Cole Burrsville Funeral services held Friday at 2 pm at the home with interment in Denton Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Baker
James H. Baker
Denton
James B
Margaret Ann Collison
Nora Craft
Roy Grogan
Laston
Harry Cheezum
Glenolden
Wilbur Baker
James Henry Baker
John Collison
Burrsville
George Collison
Wilmington
Mary Betts
Milford
John Cole
Denton Cemetery
Death of William Elmey Cohee at Seaford meeting
William Elmey Cohee 59 employed at Bullockind White Garage in Denton died suddenly from a heart attack Friday evening during a Pure Oil Company meeting in Seaford. He was a charter member of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company and is survived by his wife Mildred Sculley of Ridgely. Services held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at J. Virgil Moore and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas J. Turkington officiating. Burial followed in Denton Cemetery.
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William Elmey Cohee
Bullockind White
Denton
Pure Oil Company
Seaford
Mr. Cohee
Benjamin F
Ida Wilson Cohee
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Mildred Sculley
Ridgely
J. Virgil Moore
Thomas J. Turkington
Grace Methodist Church
Denton Cemetery
Woodward Horsey dies at 38 in Denton area
Woodward Horsey of Tuckahoe Neck near Denton died suddenly Friday afternoon of a heart attack at his home. He was 38, son of Mrs Blanche Horsey and the late William G Horsey. He is survived by his daughter Marian and sister Mrs William S. Cole of Baltimore. Interment was in Denton Cemetery after services held Tuesday at 2 p m with Rev Troutman officiating.
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Woodward Horsey
Tuckahoe Neck
Denton
Blanche Horsey
William G. Horsey
Marian
William SE. Cole
Baltimore
Troutman
Denton Cemetery
Mrs Jessica DeWitt Rites Held After Denton Doctor Dies
Mrs Jessica DeWitt, 70, a retired chiropody doctor from Denton, died at Memorial Hospital Easton Sunday. Widow of Harold DeWitt of Johnstown, Pa. She moved to Denton 11 years ago from Sherbrook Quebec. No survivors. Funeral services were held at J W Moore and Son Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 p.m.
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Jessica Dewitt
Denton
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Harold DeWitt
Johnstown
Charles and
Lane Green Gallagher
Sherbrook
Quebec
Canada
J. W. Moore and Son
Denton Cemetery
Concord Christian Comrade Class Meeting Announcement
The Class To Meet The Concord Christian Comrade Class will meet on Thursday October 11 at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Alice Hubbard Mrs Florence Dolby will be assisting hostess.
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Concord Christian Comrade
Alice Hubbard
Florence Dolby
Six Men Enlist In Army And Air Force
Six men were enlisted in the U S Army and U S Air Force during September by Tech. Sgt. Joseph A. Adams USAF of the Easton recruiting station Frank J Wilson of Oxford enlisted in the Army and the Air Force enlistees include Robert Vernon Poore Royal Oak Thomas Edward Spies Easton William Alfred Spies Easton Edward Hackett Dean Preston and James H Bradley Easton Sgt Adams noted the Army is accepting high school graduates for 23 specialty schools with opportunities for education through the armed forces institute and its numerous correspondence and self teaching courses. The Easton recruiting office in Room 3 Masonic Building will provide information and forms for qualified civilians. submitting an application does not enlist.
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U. S. Army
U. S. Air Force
Tech
Set
Joseph A. Adams
USAF
Easton
U. S. Air Force Recruiting Service
Masonic Building
Adams
Homemakers Club Meeting At Double Hill
The Double Hill Homemakers Club met September 27 at Mrs. Alverta Quillen's home with cohostess Mrs. Frank Depew. Twelve members and two visitors attended as they sang and prayed. Reports from the county executive board were shared and plans discussed for next month at Mrs. Clarence Sennett's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Hill Homemakers Club
Alverta Quillen
Frank Depew
DeFord
Ruth Todd
Clarence Sennett
Resolutions for Mrs. W. O. Ledman Honored by Good Cheer Bible Class
The Good Cheer Bible Class expresses sympathy for the death of Mrs. W O Ledman and approves publishing these resolutions in the Denton Journal and recording them in the class minutes. Committee members Mary Coulby and Esther McNeal sign the resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Ledman
Good Cheer
Denton
Mary Coulby
Esther McNeal
Tribute to Mrs Walter Sylvester by Good Cheer Bible Class
The members of the Good Cheer Bible Class at First Methodist Church record a merited tribute to their classmate Mrs Walter Sylvester. They praise her loyalty and interest in class welfare and extend deepest sympathy to her family.
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Good Cheer
First Methodist Church
Walter Sylvester
Denton
In Memoriam John R Marine
In loving memory of our father John R Marine who passed away October 5 1950 A year has passed since you went to rest The days are long the nights are too Yet we prayed for you You were the best dad in every way Sadly missed by daughter Maude and son Maurice
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Maude
Maurice
In memory of John R Marine grandfather obituary note
In memory of our dear grandfather John R Marine who died October 5 1950. We recall your memory and the sweet image will linger with us. Sadly missed by grandsons Ray and Ronnie Todd keeping your memory alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Marine
Ray
Ronnie Todd
Community Club Meets Today Friday Afternoon
The Denton Community Club convenes Friday Oct 5 at 2 in the Club House with Mrs. K. Thomas Everngam as discussion chairman on an American Topic. Hostesses include Mrs. William Wolf Mrs. Wesley Thawley Mrs. Theodore Orme Mrs. John Semerson and Mrs. Wayne Cawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Community Club
K. Thomas Everngam
William Wolf
Wesley Thawley
Theodore Orme
John Semerson
Wayne Cawley
National Guard To Hold Open House In Denton Armory
The Maryland National Guard unit Company H 115th Infantry will host an open house at Denton Armory on Monday evening October 15 from 8 to 10 pm. The event invites the public to observe drill, demonstrations of light and heavy weapons, mortars and recoilless rifles, plus communications gear and vehicles. Refreshments follow the closing formation.
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115Th Infantry Regiment
Denton
Maryland National Guard
National Guard
America
Lions Club Minstrel Coming Soon in Denton
The Denton Lions Club Old Time Show Boat Minstrel will be presented on Monday and Tuesday evenings October 29th and 30th at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium. It is time now to purchase.
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Denton Lions Club
Denton
Lions Club Ticket Sales Offer Evening Event
A Lions Club note invites adults to pay 75 cents and children 50 cents for an upcoming evening event. Members will be on duty on separate evenings to welcome attendees and provide details. The message emphasizes a pleasant experience with the club’s hospitality and Tem trel.
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Lions Club
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Marydel
Caroline Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Cpl. Koste
Tpr
E. C. Myers
A. H. Peterson
W. H. Weir
Mary R. Miller
Josephine M. Paxson
Court House Committee
Howsyvap Errabhlyr
County Farm
Concord Church
William Elmer Cohee
Army
Air Force
Homemakers Club
Memoriam
Community Club
W. T. Lockerman
Walter C. Dillon
Balthoay Ave
P. M
Fred J. Wright
Alton Billmeier
C. Elsie Billmeier
Optometrists
Tle Lumber Co
Wood
G. Emory Gottwall
Denton News Service
Peoples
Legion
Caroline Post
Department of Maryland
Xywora Apies
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