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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1953
Page
3
Vernon and New Castle visitors fill weekends with family meals and hospitality. Maryland teachers’ meeting in Baltimore and Virginia sightseeing trips mark a busy period for local residents. Births, anniversaries, and club circle meetings color a weekend of social activity across Salisbury and nearby towns.
Caroline County Bird Club announces its October meeting for Monday evening the 26th at 7 30. The meeting will be at Camp Mar dela about 114 miles south of Denton. A varied program is planned with nature games and member discussions of summer experiences. All who are interested in conservation nature study and club activities are invited.
Senator Crothers a famed Maryland athlete and attorney suffered a heart attack during a gambling case proceeding. He slumped in court at Union Hospitalwhere he died about 3 p.m. He leaves a wife Margaret Jefferson and son Omar D. Crothers 3d. Services set for Elkton Presbyterian Church. Burial Gilpin Manor Cemetery. Born Elkton March 7 1909 he was a Maryland lacrosse All American and 1929 all state football guard. He was seen as a potential Democratic attorney general candidate. He served as wartime Marine major and longtime lawmaker.
In memory of William B. Parks Sr who passed away Oct 29 1950. A wife Sadie and children recall the love and keep him near with fond memories every day. Remembrance keeps him close in heart.
We thank our friends and neighbors for kind deeds flowers and cars during our recent bereavement Laura Venie and Bill Roop
Service Short Lawrence Lester Horner was enlisted in the Regular Army on Oct. th A Set. Joseph A. Adams USAF recruiter for the Caroline County area reported today. Son of Mr and Mrs Elzie Horner of Denton he is a graduate of Caroline High School class of 1953 and was employed with the Acme Store in Denton prior to enlistment in the Army.
One of America's most popular singers is Jeddie Fisher. The feature traces his rise to fame from a talent contest win at age five to overcoming poverty that kept singing lessons out of reach. Read in the October 25 issue of The American Weekly in color gravure with the Baltimore Sunday American.
Marian Robinson reports on a light social week with Blanche Stetler and Sadie Devore entertaining on Monday. Neal Treller and his wife visit friends in Pennsylvania for a few days. Minnie Adams of Wilmington visits her niece and sister here over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Earle Robinson dine with in laws Mr and Mrs William Dennis.
Grace Dintsey sits with relatives from New Port News over a weekend visit. Val and Mrs Virginia Dyes Idson plus two children joined her governing during the Saturday gathering.
The order calls a special meeting Monday October 26 at 7 p m in the Council hall over the Choptank Grill. Refreshments will be served.
Classified ad request urges readers to call Denton at ten to place an advertisement. Contains instruction only with contact method for placing listings. No names, dates, or prices provided.
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