Seaford Man Held in State Line Slaying
Robert Lee Williams 33 of Seaford is accused of fatally shooting Charles Fassett 22 of Bridgeville near the Delaware state line in Caroline County late Saturday night. Fassett died after emergency surgery at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Seaford. Williams was arrested Sunday morning after the shooting at 8 30 pm with six men in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Williams
Seaford
Charles Fassett
Bridgeville
Delaware State Line
Caroline County
Delaware
Fassett
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
Williams
James A. Wise
Maryland
Clarence Andrews
Louis Collins
Melvin Cephas
Harley Purnell
Harold Blockson
P T A Plans Denton Exhibit and School Upgrades
Denton P T A to hold fundraiser October 23 with three exhibit segments directed by faculty. Plans include playground space funding, new lockers, doubled fees, and gymnasium pursuit. Dr John E French to host 137th church anniversary. Lowell Ensor to speak. Soprano Virginia Duffett, tenor Warren James, and organist Anne Lee Trader to perform sacred music in evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Martin
Denton
Parent-Teacher Association
Clifford L. Stafford
Ruth Merick
Lucretia Gibbs
George W. Clendaniel
Roy Adams
C. Percival Merrick
Gus Koste
Tayloe Lewis
Alton Billmeier
Martin
Board of Education of
Caroline County
Caroline County Commissioners
John E. French
First Methodist Church
Lowell S. Ensor
Western Maryland College
Westminster
Virginia D. Duffett
Warren F. James
Anne Lee Trader
Duffett
Caroline Choral Society
James
Trader
National Business Women's Week Proclaimed in Maryland
National Business Women's Week is celebrated nationwide from October 11 with the theme The Ramparts We Build. The National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs and its Maryland affiliate push advancement in business industry and civic needs. Governor McKeldin proclaims the week in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Maryland Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
National Federation
McKeldin
Maryland
Greensboro PTA Holds First Meeting of the Year
About 200 parents and patrons attended Greensboro PTA’s first meeting of the year on Monday night October 12. Past president Charles Bilbrough installed new officers: President O. T. Lewis, Vice-President Thos Wright, Secretary Mrs. Nolan Sylvester, and Treasurer Dana McClung, with committees named for Hospitality John Berger Budget and Finance Clarence Pearson Membership Mrs. Christine Bowman Program Mrs. Pauline Fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
PTA
Charles Bilbrough
O. T. Lewis
Thos. Wright
Nolan Sylvester
Dana McClung
Lewis
John Berger
Clarence Pearson
Christine Bowman
Pauline Fountain
Club 51 Elects Officers and Plans Future Growth
Club 51 met at the Community House on Saturday October 3 with 22 members and guests. Miss Virginia Rasch presided, electing Henry Blazejak as president O O Stivers as vice president Roy Adams as secretary and Leo Donnelly as treasurer. The group seeks new committees and more dances with the next meeting and dance slated for October 17 at 8 30 p m refreshments served by Mrs John Mandrell and Miss Virginia Rasch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club 51
Virginia Rasch
Henry Blazejak
O. O. Stivers
Roy Adams
Leo Donnelly
J. Norris Coulby
Joan Mandrell
John Mandrell
Second Collision At Market And First Streets
The noon collision at Market and First Streets involved Herman Drews of Denton and William F. Gray of Greensboro. Drews failed to yield. Gray was cited for excessive speed. Damages were about 275 dollars. PTA discussed a health room and planned a November 9 supper. night school adult shop classes were to begin soon with contacts for enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market and
First Streets
Herman Drews
Denton
Wm. F. Gray
Greensboro
Drews
First Street
Market
Gray
Market Street
Cpl
Gus Koste
PTA
Derrickson
Hastings
Club Hosts Reception for Returned Major in Greensboro
The Greensboro Junior Women's Club met October 5 at Mrs. Robert Edwards’ home with Mrs. Richard Garey presiding. Former member Mrs. Raymond Daltry, now in Bradenton, Florida, visited briefly. A rummage sale was planned for Oct. 16-17 at the WSCS Hall, chaired by Mrs. Leslie Wyatt. Major Raymond Daltry, POW in Korea, was welcomed back at a reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pippin on Oct. 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Robert Edwards
Richard Garey
Raymond Daltry
Bradenton
Florida
WSCS
Leslie Wyatt
Fash
Marvin Pippin
Major
Major Daltry
Korea
Caroline Homemakers Annual Session in Caroline County
More than 125 Homemakers' Clubs members are expected at the Caroline County Homemakers' Council meeting at Grace Methodist Church on Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program includes speeches by Mrs. Norman L. Raleigh and Mrs. Charles Barton, a National 41 Club Camp report read by Miss Barbara Hager, cake decorating demonstration, and remarks by Mrs. Carl Feucht. Lunch is $1.00 and reservations are requested by Oct. 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers’ Clubs
Caroline County
Homemakers’ Council
Grace Methodist Church
Bessie M. Spafford
Norman L. Raleigh
Denton
Charles Barton
Queen Anne
Barbara Hager
National 41 Club
Washington
Joseph Rittenhouse
Ridgely
Carl Feucht
Elkton
Maryland Homemakers’ Council
Kennard Holden
Christ Church Guild Plans Luncheon Fashion Show
Christ Church Guild announces a luncheon and fashion show at the Parish House on Thursday October 29 at 1 pm. Bird-Speakman Shop of Easton will present the latest fall fashions with Caroline County models led by Mrs. Quentin R. Walsh and others. Tickets go on sale Tuesday October 13. reservations via Mrs. J Kemp Stevens in Denton, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church Guild
Bird-Speakman Shop
Easton
Caroline County
Quentin R. Walsh
Byron H. Nuttle
Tayloe Lewis
Herman FE. Ixeen
W. A. Kegan
J. Owen Knotts
Ann Bryant
John R. Hargreaves
Committee For Arrangements
J. Kemp Stevens
Denton
Farmer Dies Under Tractor Near Pres ton
Matthew Curran aged 57 of near Preston died last week after a tractor he operated turned over and crushed him. A farm worker pried the vehicle loose but Curran died of internal injuries. He and his wife had moved to the Smithson area 14 months ago from Pasadena Maryland. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery Brooklyn near Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Curran
Preston
Mr. Curran
Smithson
Curran
Dawson O. George
Caroline County
Pasadena
Barbara Smith
Frank Curran
First Church Hosts To Board of Child Care
The Board of Child Care of The Baltimore Conference of The Methodist Church met at First Church Denton on Tuesday. Dr F Reid Isaac and other leaders from Towson Sykesville and Selbyville were present along with about twenty board members. Supper was served by Circle 2 WSCS. This was the Board’s first Eastern Shore meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Robert L. Wood
Orris G. Robinson
J. Earl Cummings
Circle 2
WSCS
Walter B. Palmer
Georgia Covey
J. Earle Cummings
Selbyville
Del
G. E. Sterling
C. A. Schuler
Clinton H. Brown
Wilmington
Granville Hooper
Russell H. Smith
Cambridge
Earle Sylvester
Harrington
J. W. Townsend
Delmar
J. J. van Hagle
Wyoming
Greensboro School Offers Night Classes In Shop
Greensboro School announces an adult shop course taught by Edward Derrickson. Topics include weaving wood working metal plastic ceramics and furniture refinishing with personalized projects. Registration is $2 plus material costs. The class runs 14 to 18 evenings two hours per session, two nights a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Derrickson
Greensboro
Derrickson
Mr. Hastings
Lions Club to Sponsor Denton Explorer Scouts Unit
Denton Lions Club president Walter G. Kerslake Jr announced sponsoring the Denton Explorer Scouts unit led by John Witbak. The group, with boys over 14, will present a minstrel show with over 30 cast members at Caroline High School auditorium in Denton on November 9 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Kerslake, Jr
Denton Lions Club
Denton
Explorer Scouts
John Witbak
The
Lions Club
Caroline High School
County Fire Report Sees Eight Units Respond in 15 Alarms
County fire companies answered 15 alarms with six in towns and nine rural. One chimney fire, three chicken houses, five grass fires, five dwellings, and one miscellaneous fire. Total 622 man hours, 164 miles traveled, 1300 feet of 11 inch hose and 1200 feet of 144 inch hose. Estimated damage 10450 dollars, none insured.
Plymouths Show 1954 Line With Power Steering
Plymouth displayed its 1954 line in dealer showrooms yesterday. The cars feature 64 styling and engineering advancements, including optional Hy Drive and three power drive options. President John P. Mansfield touts durability, ride, and roominess, with link-type hydraulic power steering highlighted for efficiency and ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
John P. Mansfield
Mansfield
Laymen Conference Set at Salisbury Diocese Event
The 7th Laymen's Conference of the Diocese of Easton will meet at St. Peter's Church Salisbury on Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1. Registration begins 1 p.m. October 31 with the conference opening at 2 p.m. The program will be listed in the Festern Shore Churchman. Noted speakers include Bishop Miller the Rev Nelson M Gage the Rev Dr Charles W Lowry Frank Gentleman F W Manlee and Col Carl O Hoffman who previously chaired lay men's work in the Third Province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diocese of
Easton
St. Peter’s Church
Salisbury
Festern Shore
Bishop Miller
Nelson M. Gage
St. Peter’s
Charles W. Lowry
Washington
Frank Gentleman
Chicago
F. W. Manlee
Manokin
Carl O. Hoffman
Legion Dance to Boost Membership at Denton Post
Caroline Post No. 29 American Legion will host a second membership dance on Saturday night October 24 at the Post Home near Denton. Lee Paige and his orchestra provide music from 9 o'clock. Admission is a paid 1954 membership card, which includes the member's wife or girlfriend. Dues are collected at the door for old members and new member applications are available. Guests may attend the dance with a member at two dollars per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Post No
American Legion
Denton
Lee Paige
Legion
Legionnaires
Guest Speaker For Greensboro Methodist Youth Fellowship
Rev. Douglas M. Milbury of the Peninsula Conference of the Methodist Church will be the guest speaker at Greensboro Methodist Church on Sunday night October 18 at 8 00 pm All youth aged 12 to 23 are invited to attend and hear his message Plymouths new line features 11 body types across three series with updated interiors and styling improvements including longer overall length new front end chrome side moldings and redesigned interiors plus advanced seat cushions Dual Flex springs and silicon chromium alloy intake valves aim to boost ride comfort and engine performance for 1954 models
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas M. Milbury
Board of Education
Peninsula Conference of the Methodist Church
Greensboro Methodist Church
Belvederes
Plymouth
Vail Yule Gifts Tools From Oct 15 to Nov 15
The Defense Department asks the home front to mail Christmas parcels for service members overseas between October 15 and November 15. Box limits: Army or Fleet post offices up to 70 pounds or 100 inches combined. Air parcel up to 2 pounds or 30 inches. USO committees and Post Office officials will distribute posters to encourage early mailing. Supported by United Defense Fund through Community Chest and other drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Department
Army
Fleet
Air Parcel Post
USO
Post Office
USC
United Defense Fund
Community Chest
United
Three Years For Grand Larceny In Auto Theft
Marvin Roosevelt Johnson of Virginia was sentenced Monday to up to three years in the State Reformatory for Males after pleading guilty to stealing an automobile owned by Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co. Wm. J. Wilson of Talbot County received a suspended three year sentence to the House of Correction for grand larceny and is on parole. Irvin Thomas of Greensboro was acquitted of bastardy charges by the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Roosevelt Johnson
Virginia
State Reformatory
Johnson
Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co
Wm. J. Wilson
Talbot County
House of Correction
Irvin Thomas
Greensboro
4-H Local Leaders Meet With Miss Spafford
Twelve 4-H leaders from county sections met at the home of Mrs. Bessie M. Spafford Home Demonstration Agent on Wednesday Oct 7. New project materials were distributed. Barbara Hager led a discussion on organizing a club and plans for the 4-H banquet on Nov 5 were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie M. Spafford
Barbara Hager
Methodist Youth Hold Ninth Annual Conference
The Peninsula Methodist Youth Council hosts the ninth Peninsula Youth Conference at Zion Church Cambridge on Oct. 16 17 18. Registration begins 5 p.m. Oct. 16. Dr John N Link of the Wilmington District will lecture on the Stewardship of Life. Rev Richard Hubbard Cambridge will toastmaster Saturday at the banquet. Live Wire Class Grace Church meets Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. hostesses Mrs Wilmer Johnson Mrs Charles Steelman and Mrs Wilson Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsula Methodist Youth Council
Zion Church
Cambridge
John N. Link
Wilmington
Richard Hubbard
Grace Church
Wilmer Johnson
Wilbur Adams
Charles Steelman
Wilson Butler
Preston Native Retires As Principal In New Jersey
Dr. Mary E. Roberts a Preston native retires after 37 years as principal of Moorestown High School Moorestown New Jersey In a long career she joined many professional groups spoke frequently in New Jersey and Philadelphia She earned BA and MA from Dickinson College a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and received the First Women of South Jersey Award in December 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Roberts
Preston
Moorestown High School
Moorestown
N. J
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Roberts
Dickinson College
University of Pennsylvania
South Jersey
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Greensboro Methodist Youth Fellowship
Vail Yule
Miss Spafford
Methodist
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