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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1949

Page

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Lecture Series On Mental Health at Caroline High School

A series of eight free lectures on mental health begins Tuesday November 1 at 8:00 PM at Caroline High School Den ton. Dr Edward Davens chief of the Bureau of Material and Child Hygiene will preside. He collaborates with Johns Hopkins experts on a community mental health clinic study. Parents in Caroline County are invited to attend.

Caroline High School Denton Edward Davens Bureau of Material and Child Hygiene State Department of Health Davens Mental Hygiene Society of Maryland Paul Lemkau

Women To Aid Form ing Medical Group

Mrs E Paul Knotts of Denton and Mrs R P Dodson of Cecil County will represent the Eastern Shore at a Baltimore meeting November 10 to form an auxiliary to the Maryland Medical and Chirurgical Faculty. The session, at Mrs Frank O Tenasch’s Warrington Apartments, charges Mrs Thomas Christianson of College Park with chairing the organizing committee at Dr W H Toulson’s request. A statewide gathering of Maryland physicians' wives will meet in Baltimore November 15 to finalize the auxiliary. Dr Toulson named the committee chair to draft plans at a Chestertown meeting October 20, with Mrs George Yeager serving as secretary.

E. Paul Knotts Denton R. P. Dodson Cecil County Baltimore Maryland Medical and Frank O’Tenasch Warrington Apartments Thomas Christianson College Park W. H

Bridgetown Anniversary Service at Old Bridgetown Church

The Old Bridgetown Methodist Church marks its 171st anniversary with a Sunday service at 3 00 P M. Rev Dr Omar E Jones former minister and now St Johns Junior Church leader in Seaford Del will speak. Rev James Hughes of Queenstown Methodist Church will provide the special music.

friends of Old Bridgetown Omar E. Jones Peninsula the Methodist Church Jones St. John’s St. John's Methodist Church Seaford Del Bridgetown Church Ingleside James Hughes Queenstown

Dykes Heads Shore Cagers in Eastern Shore League

Richard Dykes of Salisbury was elected president at an Eastern Shore Basketball League meeting and authorized to appoint a vice president and secretary treasurer. He previously chaired the 1947-48 league, which formed an eight team loop and may grow to nine pending Cambridge’s decision. Three new applications were accepted from the Denton Bobcats, Federalsburg Lions, and Rehoboth Lions as others remain.

Richard Dykes Salisbury Eastern Shore Basketball League Cambridge Howard Evans Denton Bobcats Federalsburg Lions Rehoboth Lions Georgetown

Retired Educator Outlines Evolution of Top School Jobs

J Walter Huffington of Denton, a retired Maryland state school official, spoke to the Community Club about the history of education governance. He traced supervisory role changes from early examiners to superintendents and noted shifts in how supervisors assist teachers and address attendance and speech instruction. He highlighted county adoption of elementary supervision and praised Edward M. Noble for pioneering the effort in 1905. Mrs Towers presided.

J. Walter Huffington Denton Community Club Maryland Huffington Chapman Edward M. Noble Caroline County Baltimore County Talbot Wicomico Frederick William F. Towers

District Club Meeting at Sudlersville Theme Dangers to Democracy

The fifty-fifth semi annual Eastern Shore District meeting of Women’s Clubs will be held in Sudlersville on November 3. The day features a Little Town Meeting chaired by Mrs Cassell C Hall, president of the Shore Federation. University of Baltimore History chair Mrs Florence Conrath Wilmer will speak on her England trip and observations seeking the truth. Moderator is Mr H Matthew Gault, Education chair for the Maryland Federation. Registration opens at 10 30 a m at Calvary Asbury Methodist Church with hostesses the Community Betterment Club of Sudersville.

Sudlersville Cassell C. Hall the Shore Federation Florence Conrath Wilmer Department of History University of Baltimore Wilmer England Scotland Wales H. Matthew Gault Maryland Federation J. D. Blackwell Calvary- Asbury Methodist Church Community Betterment Club Sadlersville Hall S. T. Hamblin

Denton Halloween Party Planned by Chamber of Commerce

The Denton Chamber of Commerce sponsors a youth Halloween party with Denton Fire Company cooperation. Parade starts 8:00 PM at Seventh and Main, ends at the parking lot for judging of costumes with prizes. Entertainment, games, group singing, refreshments, and a rain plan at the Fire House opposite the parking lot.

Denton Chamber of Commerce Denton Denton Fire Company Seventh Main Street

Adult Education Courses Offered in Caroline County

The Office of the Superintendent announces winter adult education across six county high schools funded mainly by the State Department of Education. Courses run about twenty four meetings, two nights weekly, with fees for light heat and janitor services. Open to anyone 16 or older not in day school, enrollment requires at least twenty per class and contact local principal before November 9 to plan early start.

the Superintendent of Schools State Department of Education

Specialists To Discuss Frozen Food

A. V. Krewatch of the University of Maryland will discuss efficient use of home freezers at a county meeting on Tuesday night November 1 at Caroline High School Auditorium. Meat cutting specialists from Armour Packing Company and G. H. Rue of Shad Owlawn Locker in Denton will demonstrate cutting pork and beef and proper wrapping to prevent moisture loss and freezer burn. The event is sponsored by frozen food dealers distributors locker plant operators and the University of Maryland Extension Service.

A. V. Krewatch University of Maryland College Park Caroline High School Mr. Krewatch Armour Packing Company Baltimore G. H. Rue Shadowlawn Lockers Denton

Warning To Hal lowe'en Pranksters

Keystone Automobile Club denounces Hallowe'en vandalism toward cars and urges parents teachers and police to warn youngsters that defacement and breakage are crimes not fun. James A. Morrow of the club says car ownership costs are high and youths should seek lawful ways to celebrate.

Hallowe'en Keystone Automobile Club James A. Morrow South Jersey

AKA Committeemen Elections Just Ahead

Caroline County plans for a larger 1950 Agricultural Conservation Program ACP budget with 285 million dollars authorized by Congress up from 265 million in 1949. County Committee members decide fund distribution for approved conservation practices and oversee price support loan and purchase programs. Elections occur annually in each community with a November date to be announced.

Caroline County J Hudson Taylor County Agricultural Conservation Committee Congress Agricultural Conservation Committee ACP

Reactivated USO Expands Overseas Operations to 18

The USO, revived at the President's request and deemed vital to national security, now runs 18 overseas facilities, bringing total programs to 170. Maryland chair C Markland Kelly notes expansions include Alaska, Canal Zone, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Okinawa, with Shanghai and Tsingtao closures. If funds allow, 242 operations are planned by year end 1950 and Maryland reports 23,000 servicemen, mostly under 21, abroad.

United Service Organizations, Inc USO Defense Johnson Maryland C. Markland Kelly United States Alaska Canal Zone France Germany Italy Greece Hawaii Puerto Rico Guam Okinawa USO club Shanghai Tsingtao China Kelly

Opening Universiy of Scouting session draws 100 in Salisbury

The opening session of the University of Scouting at Salisbury State Teachers College drew about 100 attendees. The closing session is set for Sunday Nov 6 1949 from 2 PM to 9 PM. Tri County leaders across Scoutmaster Training Cub Leaders Training Troop Committee and Explorer Training attended. For details call Easton 240.

Halloween Field Trials Parade Promises Spooky Greensboro Night

Celebrate Hallowe en Field Trials Monday night October 31st in Greensboro with a parade starting at Cedar Lane and Church Street at 8 p m. Aimed at thousands of spectators, the Lions Club sponsors offer 25 prizes for 1000 masqueraders amid goblins ghosts and witches. Mayor Russell H Wright announces all details are set as the event draws crowds for a night that blends celebration and community.

Greensboro Hallowe’en Cedar Lane Church Street Greensboro Lions Club Russell H. Wright Lions Club

Local Leaders Attend University Of Scouting At Salisbury

Denton leaders attended the University of Scouting at Salisbury State Teachers College on Sunday October 23. Attendees included K. Thomas Everngam, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Messick, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Mandrell, O. E. Roberts, John Witbak, William Addington and Percy Scudder. The second session will be at 2 PM on Sunday November 6. Troop 165 met October 25 to plan activities and funding for new camping gear as 41 boys advance, with 15 Tenderfoot Scouts earning 2nd Class tests.

Denton University of Scouting Del-Mar-Va Salisbury State Teacher's College John Witbak William Addington Tenderfoot Scouts John Whitleak Tenderfoot Greensboro Road K. T. Everngain Philip Nuilie

W M U Studies Book On Japan At Greensboro Church

The women of the W M U of the Greensboro Baptist Church met at the parsonage on Monday evening Oct 24 to study Japan's New Day by Ed win B Dozier. Film strips on the Children of Japan and on mission work were shown as the group viewed Dr Dozier and other missionaries. Attendees expressed sympathy for Japanese Christians and prayed for those still without Christ under teacher Mrs Du Bois.

Greensboro Japan Edwin B. Dozier Dr. Dozier Christ Mrs. Du Bois

Homecoming at Wesley Methodist Burrsville

Homecoming services will be held at Wesley Methodist Church Burrsville on Sunday October 30 at 2 PM. Rev R L Kirby formerly pastored the church will speak and there will be special music. Rev J H Hudson is the present pastor.

Wesley Methodist

Denton Soccer Club Wins Home Opener

Denton Soccer Club defeated Easton 1 to 0 at Schaub Park last Sunday with Baynard scoring in the third period. Denton’s defense, led by goalie C. Porter replacing Bob Lane, held strong as Easton pressed, promising a full squad for Sunday’s trip to Greensboro with hopes of another victory amid high rival spirit.

Denton Schaub Park Easton Baynard C. Porter Bob Lane Greensboro Greenboro Ridgely

Final plans for Legion party at Denton Post Legion Home

Planned for Friday night October 28 at the Denton Post Legion Home the event features square dancing and games. Music by Paul Nordberg and Steve Chike with Jack Logan and Russ Orme calling. Auxiliary chairman T Clayton Long says decorations will fit the theme. Attendees are urged to bring a baby gift for the Unit layette benefiting child welfare. Dress is optional and the evening supports auxiliary work.

Post Legion Home Denton Paul Nordberg Steve Chike Jack Logan Russ Orme T. Clayton Long Auxiliary

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Bridgetown Hallowe’ en Salisbury State Teachers College Tri County Harry Davis Chester Swiderski Oxford Howard Bailey Trappe Ernest Ornett William Thomas Percy Scudder Howard Mezick Carlton Mandrell O. E. Roberts Edward Henry John Kyle Caroline County Coon Club Association Goldsboro Floyd Jackson farm Dillon Fleming University Of Scouting At Denton Soccer Club Kent Island Oxford Federalsburg Easton Queen Anne Queen Anne Federalsburg JR WSPA PT BERRY
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