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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1953
Page
4
The Laymen's National Committee started National Bible Week in 1941 to urge daily Bible reading as a path to solving personal and societal problems. This year marks the 13th observance starting October 19 with the theme The Bible, the Key to Peace. It argues spiritual values and Bible principles are essential for peace.
Mr and Mrs Solomon Hoke announce the birth of a son Francis Herbert on October 8 at Memorial Hospital Easton. Mr and Mrs Stanley Strejeck announce the birth of twin girls on October 9 at Memorial Hospital Aston. James Bowling of Baltimore visited John Scully. Mr and Mrs Leon Spence announce the birth of a daughter on October 11 at Kent General Hospital Dover Del. Mr and Mrs Leonard Sparks called on Mrs Elizabeth Vansant at Church Hill Sunday afternoon. Miss Patricia A Saulsbury of Wilmington spent the weekend with her parents. Mr and Mrs Melvin Blades visited Maurice Blades. Continued on page 9.
The oil industry marks Oil Progress Week October 11 17 with the slogan SERVICE PLUS. The piece emphasizes service stations as American institutions run mostly by independents and their role in daily commerce and community assistance. It notes the industry comprises tens of thousands of enterprises and millions of service visits annually.
Handy Jackson showcased a streaky pink curved sculpture described as streamlines at the Centerville Fair. Reporters note mixed reactions with some praising the art and others puzzled by its meaning. Jackson later explains the piece represents a cattle salt lick used by cows, mounted as a sculpture.
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