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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1952
Page
3
Greensboro news recalls a shift change at the Pot Milk plant from 7 to 8 a m after 32 years. The column also lists numerous local social visits, travel, family updates, hospital stays, and upcoming events including a bazaar on November 7 and 8 at the WSCS Hall and a Baptist Church fellowship supper on Friday October 24.
The Greensboro Homemakers met in October at Mrs. Margaret Myer’s home with co-hostess Mrs. Isabel MacDonald. In Mrs. H. F. Butler’s absence she presided. Twelve members and one visitor attended as a new member. Officers elected for 1953: President Mr. Charles S. Bilbrough, Vice President Miss Irene Bilbrough, Secretary Mrs. Byron Poore, Treasurer Mrs. Ethel Thornton, Executive Board Miss Annabelle Bilbrough. Poore reported on the Denton Homemakers Rally of October 10. A hospital bed purchase discussion followed, with a committee named. After business, a skit by Senior 4-H girls Misses Anne Kerns and Janice Pippin entertained. Homemade cake and coffee were served. The club will meet with Mrs. Poore in November.
St Pauls Methodist Church in Greensboro Maryland lists church school at 10 a m worship at 11 a m youth group devotional service at 7 p m song and praise at 7 30 p m weekly prayer on Wednesday at 8 p m First Thursday monthly Young Adult Fellowship meeting Second Thursday monthly W S C S business meeting.
Robert E. Knox, pastor, leads Sabbath School at 9 30 A M and preaching at 11 A M on Saturday with prayer meeting at 8 P M Wednesday evening meetings also noted.
Ridgely Maryland Rev Linwood Horseman pastor holds Sunday School at 2 PM Worship at 3 PM Evening Service at 7 30 PM Prayer Meeting Tuesday at 8 PM Spiritual life updates from Pilgrim Holiness Church in Ridgely with details on weekly schedule.
Mr. H W Dengler of the University of Maryland Forestry Department will demonstrate using native greens to make table mantel and door arrangements on December 2 in the afternoon. Public invitation and journal subscription urged.
A/3C Robert Ulsh completed electronics training at Chante Air Force Base and begins a 15 day leave with his wife Mrs. Ulsh visiting his parents. He will report to Turner Air Force Base in Albany, Georgia. Numerous brief visits and appearances are noted including Mrs. Harry Tee of Harrington calling on Mrs. Anderson Redden and others. A/3C Culver plans a 30 day leave with his wife in Minneapolis after Korea duty. The Ridgely Senior 4-H Club elected officers for 1952 53 and discussed correspondence with a Puerto Rico club. Pvt. William J. Connolly was wounded in Korea on Oct 6 with flesh wounds to both legs. he is listed in the Hospital Directory, AP0 503 San Francisco California.
An important change in social security law, effective July, may allow monthly benefits for survivors of servicemen. Military service from September 16, 1940, to December 31, 1953, can count toward payments, with wage credits of 160 dollars per month for July 24, 1947, to December 31, 1953. Veterans need no action now. proof of service required at application. Survivors are urged to inquire at their nearest social security office.
Calvin D. Lynch announces a Seventh District Democratic Rally honoring women voters on Monday October 27 at 8 00 p m in the Ridgely Fire House. George Clendaniell and a legislative delegation will speak on election issues. All women and men invited. refreshments by Ladies Auxiliary.
Mr and Mrs John R Andrew thank friends and relatives for kind remembrances on their 55th wedding anniversary. Each token of friendship will be long remembered.
Richard Henning thanks Nuttle Lumber Co and office staff for a birthday cake and fruit basket delivered on his birthday.
Walter Bowden Jr., 43, of Harrington and formerly of Laurel Del, was committed to Kent County Jail in default of 500 bail on each charge for passing about 1000 in checks while an insurance agent. He surrendered to Bridgeville troopers after warrants were issued by merchants in Delaware and Maryland. His wife and five children were cited in the non support charge. Bowden claimed he lost the money to horse betting.
The article notes that the hour from six to seven p m is the most dangerous for traffic, highlighting peak risk in the early evening. It emphasizes heightened hazards in this time window for drivers and pedestrians.
Ginger of Locust Knoll a junior four year old cow owned by E Stanley Morris Ingleside completed an actual production record of 10378 lbs of 4 1 milk and 426 lbs of butterfat in 305 days on a strictly twice a day milking schedule. Chester C Putney executive secretary of the Ayrshire Breeders Association says this record equals 10938 lbs of milk and 449 lbs of butterfat on a Mature Equivalent basis. The record was made under the Ayrshire Herd Test Plan with tests supervised by state agricultural colleges Extension Departments.
A man drove a pickup loaded with ashes to Milford and offered them to an insurance agency with a window sign saying They Pay Cash For Ashes. The agent clarified the slogan was merely a sign and not a cash-for-ash transaction.
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