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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1951

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Denton Soccer Club Opens 1951-52 Season at Schaub Park

Denton Soccer Club begins the 1951-52 season with a 2 p m home game against Federalsburg the reigning Eastern Shore League champions at Schaub Park. Coach Charles Porter leads a younger squad amid departures for service and a late organizational start. Fans urged to support the team and attend Sunday’s opener to boost morale and community backing.

Denton Federalsburg Schaub Park Charles Porter

County Extension Workers Attend Baltimore Conference

Caroline County extension agents will attend the University of Maryland Extension conference in Baltimore from October 15 to 17. Miss Bessie M. Spafford F M Rogers and C P Merrick will join extension specialists and staff to discuss how to improve Maryland farming home education. Speakers include Dr H C Byrd Charles E Potter Gordon M Cairns and Paul V Kepner. The program covers 4 H adult agricultural home economics and upcoming winter meetings and research updates.

Caroline County University of Maryland Baltimore Bessie M. Spafford F. M. Rogers C. P. Merrick Maryland H. C. Byrd Charles E. Potter U. S. Department of Agriculture Gordon M. Cairns University Paul V. Kepner Federal Extension Service Maryland agricultural experiment station

National Guard Unit to Host Open House in Denton

The Mary Tang National Guard Denton unit Company H 115th Infantry will hold an open house at the Denton Armory on Monday evening October 15 from 8 to 10 pm. The public is invited to observe drill-night training and see light and heavy machine guns 81 mm mortars and 75 mm recoilless rifles along with communications gear and vehicles. Refreshments follow the closing formation and a brief program outlines the activities.

115th Infantry Regiment Denton Mary- Tang National Guard National Guard America

Thawleys Homecoming Service October 21 at Thawleys Chapel

Thawleys Chapel in Tuckahoe Neck hosts homecoming services on Sunday October 21 with a 10:00 a m sermon by Rev Wilson Davis and 11:00 a m Church School. An afternoon service at 3:00 p m features Rev Preston Spence as speaker with special music at all services.

Thawley’s Chapel Tuckahoe Neck Wilson Davis Preston Spence

Seaford Symphonic Choir concert in Denton Sunday

Sunday afternoon concert by the Seaford Symphonic Choir directed by Miss Julia Herbert Wilson, in the Caroline High School Auditorium at 3 15. Tickets from Mrs J Kemp Stevens or Guild of Christ Episcopal Church members. The notice includes a quote on music by Dr Henry van Dyke and a poem about music and nature.

Seaford Symphonic Choir Julia Herbert Wilson Denton Caroline High School Guild of Christ Episcopal Church J. Kemp Stevens Guild of Parish

Social Security Representative To Be Here October 15

A representative of the Social Security Administration will be at the Court House in Denton on Monday October 15 beginning at 11:00 a m. Norman P. Foster manager of the SSA Field Office in Salisbury arranged these visits to assist area workers with Old Age and Survivors Insurance questions. Many may be losing benefits by not applying. anyone who thinks they may be eligible or has questions is urged to file or obtain correct information.

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

Three Family Life District Meetings

Three meetings will be held in the county under the direction of Mrs Moehn a new specialist from the University of Maryland Extension Service A new department and anyone interested is welcome The meetings are at Greensboro Fire House October 24 at 2 00 p m Smithville Community House October 25 at 2 00 p m and Grove Community House October 25 at 8 00 p m Topics include Growing Up Emotionally open to all ages

Moehn University of Maryland Extension Service Greensboro Fire House Smithville Community House Grove Community House

Elks Host Four-County Press in Honor of National Newspaper Week

Easton Lodge No. 1622 hosted editors from Caroline Kent Queen Anne and Talbot counties at a Friday dinner. Senator Turner urged press freedom citing historical licenses and prison sentences. Exalted Ruler W. Edgar Slaughter introduced a resolution condemning the imprisonment of William Otis, with a copy to the US President.

Easton B. P. O. Elks Caroline Kent Queen Anne Talbot Elks Club Turner Queen Anne’s County Eongland W. Edgar Slaughter Easton Lodge William Otis Associated Press Czechoslovakia Lodge United States

Youth Conference At Wilmington

Three hundred Methodist Youth from The Peninsula Conference gather October 19 to 21 at Grace Church Wilmington. Speakers include Roger Ortmayer editor Motive Nashville and Dr Albert E Day Baltimore. Theme How to live with God in our day and time. Conference runs three days with exhibits movies recreation and other activities.

Grace Church Wilmington Roger Ortmayer Motive Nashville, Tenn Albert E. Day Baltimore

Disabled Firemen Black-Eyed Susan Fund Drive

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Denton Volunteer Fire Company sell Black-Eyed Susans to support disabled volunteers who aid in fires. Buy today to assist these workers and remember a neighbor may be a disabled fireman someday.

Denton Volunteer Fire Company

Farmers' Exchange To Meet At Greensboro

Members of the Eastern States Farmers' Exchange served by shipments to Greensboro will hold their annual meeting at the Greensboro Firehouse on Thursday evening October 18 at 8 00 p m They will hear reports on current activities of their cooperative purchasing agency and elect one member to attend the 1952 Springfield Mass Exchange meeting C Robert Ryan Greensboro will discuss reports from 1951 showing the organization purchased 79 705 30266 worth of farm supplies for 138 480 patrons and members Howard D Johnson of Eastern States Feed Service will discuss Feeding Poultry For Profit A sound color movie will be shown and refreshments will be served by a ladies committee

Eastern States Farmers’ Exchange Greensboro Springfield Mass Robert Ryan Howard D. Johnson Eastern States Feed Service

Noted Doctor To Address Health Association

Caroline County Health Association announces its annual meeting on Thursday October 18 at 8:00 p.m. in the Parish House of the Episcopal Church Denton. Guest speakers include Dr Paul Lemkau head of Mental Hygiene Maryland State Dept of Health and Miss Julia Freund Mental Hygiene Nursing consultant. Exhibits will show county health program activities and the public is invited.

Harry H. Rieck Caroline County Health Association County Health Association Episcopal Church Denton Paul Lemkau Division of Mental Hygiene Maryland State Department of Health Julia Freund Caroline County

Carlos Sherman Recital At Easton Open Series

Carlos Sherman, baritone, appears in the Easton Community Concert Association series first concert Monday evening October 15 at 8 30 p m at Easton High School. Sherman is a versatile artist with national appeal across the United States and Canada. His baritone voice and polished musicianship contribute to his rising renown.

Carlos Sherman Eeaston Community Concert Association Easton High School Sherman United States Canada

Denton Community Club Meets With Mrs Stevens Brown

The Denton Community Club gathered at the Club House with Mrs Stevens Brown as guest speaker on an American Home topic She read a poem by Edgar A Guest Members are urged to attend the next meeting on Friday October 19 Mrs William G Towers serves as club president

Denton Community Club Stevens Brown Edgar A. Guest William G. Towers

Emerson To Conduct Public Speaking Meeting in Denton

Miss Dorothy Emerson, Girls' 4-H Club leader at University of Maryland, will conduct a public speaking workshop at the Fire House in Denton on October 19. Morning session 10:00 to 11:45 a.m., afternoon session 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Open to 4-H girls homemakers leaders and others interested.

Dorothy Emerson University of Maryland Denton Emerson

Greensboro W M U Met Tuesday Evening

The Greensboro W M U met on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Evelyn Howard. The meeting opened with the singing Lead on O King Eternal.

Greensboro Evelyn Howard

Investiture Services At Camp Todd

Twelve Brownies from Troop No 2 were flown up into Girl Scout Troop No 3 at Camp Todd Tuesday evening. The candle lit ceremony honored Beverly Eaton Leona Schuyler Peggy Cohee Lois Slaughter Sandra Lord Elaine Willis Mary Jane Cole Susanne Orme Martha Keegan and Ruth Heinel who were pinned as scouts. Mrs Hamilton Hallowell assisted by Mrs Emil Myers in Brownie Troop No 2 and Mrs Chifford Stafford assisted by Mrs Charles Kirby and Mrs Gus Koste with Girl Scout Troop No 3 oversee the annual enrollment growth in the community.

Camp Todd Beverly Eaton Leona Schuyler Peggy Cohee Lois Slaughter Sandra Lord Elaine Willis Mary Jane Cole Susanne Orme Martha Keegan Ruth Heinel

Circle To Meet The Willing Workers Circle

The Willing Workers Circle will meet Monday evening October 15 at 7:30 at Mrs Samuel Jopp home. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs Lila Hubbard and Mrs Fred Schlegel.

Samuel Jopp Lila Hubbard Fred Schlegel

Flags Presented to Caroline County Schools by Legion

Caroline Post No. 29 of the American Legion presented flags to all county schools at a Oct 6 ceremony in the School Board office. W Harry Jopp delivered the flags to Stewart Fitzgerald, superintendent. The move follows earlier efforts to supply flag poles and promote the Americanism program. Signs warning motorists to drive carefully for children will feature the Legion emblem, and an oratorical contest will be held again in county schools with topic details to come from National Headquarters.

Ladies Auxiliary of Caroline Post No. 29 Harry Jopp Legion and Auxiliary Auxiliary Legion and Cap Workman Legion Caroline County American Legion School Board W. Harry Jopp Stewart Fitzgerald the Legion the Denton Caroline Post

Denton Troop 165 Sees Active Scoutmaster Roundtable

Denton Troop No. 165 sent key leaders to a Scoutmasters roundtable on Friday. The group planned the Fall Camporee at Camp Todd on October 21 22 for all Tri County troops with Denton as host. Promotions included Addington Towers and Mines. Merit badges earned encompassed Civic House Repairs Swimming Life Saving Camping Bird Study Animal Industry and Citizenship among others. The night featured intensive compass work and the troop aims to make 1952 the best year yet with 22 members so far.

Denton John Witbak Percy Scudder Councellor J. P. Mowbray S. Buechler Camp Todd Tri-County Richard Lee Addington Thomas Towers Richard Mines John Keene Owen Wise Henry Nuttle William Addington Thomas Crouse Richard Kerslake Thomas Mezick

Major Fire Narrowly Averted at Denton Pharmacy

Denton Volunteer Fire Dept. quickly extinguished a second floor rear store room blaze at the Denton Pharmacy around 5:30 p m. Fire involved blazing medicine likely from spontaneous combustion. Damage covered largely by insurance includes supplies. Pharmacy owner is Dr Frank Fogg. site previously razed by a large fire and rebuilt by W T Nichols.

Denton Volunteer Fire Dept Denton Pharmacy Earl Stafford Frank Fogg W. T. Nichols

Caroline High Student Attending National Convention In Missouri

Jesse Hignutt son of Mr and Mrs Harry Hignutt and a vocational agriculture student at Caroline High School is in Kansas City Missouri this week as an Eastern Shore delegate to the National Future Farmers of America convention. His trip is sponsored by the State F F A Association and two local agricultural businesses Willis and Covell Co and Adams Sreed Co. Six thousand Future Farmers attend their 24th annual convention with speakers including U S Senator Robert S Kerr Harold Newson and Allen B Kline. The program features public speaking contests American Farmer degrees tours Talent Night and a 100 piece F F A band and chorus with some delegates witnessing the American royal parade.

Jesse Hignutt Harry Hignutt Caroline High School Kansas City Missouri Future Farmers of America State F. F. A. Association Willis and Covell Co Adams Sreed Co Maryland U. S Robert S. Kerr Oklahoma Harold Newson National Grange Allen B. Kline National Farm Bureau Federation

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