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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1960

Page

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Fifty Cars Will Join Governor Tawes Caravan

Chas. E. Hadaway states fifty cars carrying at least 200 Caroline County Democrats will join Governor Tawes on a political tour by bus Monday at 9 a.m. from Hillsboro. The caravan will stop in Hillsboro Ridgely Greensboro Denton Federalsburg Preston with officials and press aboard, aiming for a statewide tour.

Chas. E. Hadaway Caroline County Governor Tawes Mr. Hadaway Tawes Maryland J. Ferdinand Sybert Louis Goldstein Thomas F. Johnson Hillsboro Decker bank Ridgely Greensboro Denton Federalsburg Preston Hadaway

Best Educated Will Lead The Way Says Educator

Dr. Wilson H. Elkins President of the University of Maryland spoke at the annual University of Maryland Extension Service conference urging extension to lead in keeping education high quality amid rapid population growth and technological change. Miss Eunice Heywood urged evaluative program work toward problem solving and adaptation. Weather and historical dates accompany the report.

Wilson H. Elkins University of Maryland University of Maryland Extension Service Chevy Chase Extension Service United States Miss Heywood

First Church Denton Anniversary Sunday October 30

First Church in Denton observes Anniversary Sunday October 30 with 8:45 a.m. church school, two morning worships at 9:45 and 11, guest speaker Dr. John E. French of Salisbury District. Grace Church joins in worship, social hour after 11, and a 7:30 p.m. Mount Olivet Choir concert.

First Church Denton John E. French Salisbury Peninsula Conference Grace Church Fellowship Hall WSCS

Girl Scouts Plan Juliette Low Birthday Tree Planting

The Peninsula Girl Scouts mark Juliette Gordon Low's 100th birthday with a tree planting ceremony at Camp Todd on Sunday October 30 at 2 PM. Leaders and honored guests will recount the founders and the early work of Scouting on the Delmarva Peninsula as troops contribute to the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund.

Juliette Low Peninsula Camp Todd Juliette Gordon Low Girl Scouts in the USA Mrs. Low Delmarva Peninsula gram Julliette Low World Friendship Fund William R. Galloway, Jr Seaford

Wilbur Cleaves Hurt In Tractor Accident Near Denton

Wilbur H Cleaves was injured on his farm near Denton on Friday afternoon when a tractor overturned while pulling a truck from a field. His wife attempted to free him as the tractor rested on the truck hood, and fire and police responders aided before he was transported to Memorial Hospital Easton with multiple injuries. He recovered at home within days with no broken bones.

Wilbur Cleaves Denton Wilbur H. Cleaves Mr. Cleaves Denton Volunteer Fire Co Memorial Hospital Easton Cleaves

Five Industries Sign Up in the United Fund Payroll Plan

Five industries in Caroline County have signed up for the United Fund payroll check off plan. Joseph R. Doupnik of Federalsburg, chairman of the special industrial emphasis, announced early this week that more are joining daily. The program is part of the 1960 campaign, with a kickoff dinner for workers on November 7, allowing voluntary payroll pledges to the fund.

United Fund Joseph R. Doupnik Federalsburg Caroline County new Agricultural Committee H. Coursey Edwards Ridgely

United Fund Drive Goals Set At Meeting Monday

The 1960 United Fund Drive for Caroline County adopted a $24,785 goal to cover seven agencies and operating expenses. Agencies listed include Retarded Children, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Mental Health, and Easton Hospital. Campaign timings, committee shares, and a note on salaries are outlined. The clock change to standard time is 2 am on Sunday, October 30.

United Fund Caroline County Red Cross Salvation Army Girl Scouts Boy Scouts Mental Health Easton Hospital industrial agricultural committee colored citizens

North Caroline High School PTA Holds First Meeting

The North Caroline High School PTA met for its first gathering on Wednesday October 19 with strong turnout. Hospitality and Membership committees organized social time and signups over 110 families joined at a $1 dues. New officers were installed with Mrs Calvin Lister as president and Tayloe Lewis as vice president.

North Caroline High School PTA North Caroline PTA Miriam Butter Irma Chaffinch Dick McNamee Calvin Lister Tayloe Lewis Blake Brooks Jas. Lynch

State Trooper Activity During The Past Week

The State Police report includes multiple incidents such as Gustave Frederick Rampmeyer Jr. charged with breaking and entering and larceny at Bell's Grain in Ridgely, and several drunken driving and assault charges. Road crashes near Ridgely and Federalsburg involve injuries, vehicle damage, and operator fault. Army Pvt. James A. Cole, son of Mrs. Mable M. Cole, graduated from the 82d Airborne Division Jump School at Fort Bragg after four weeks of training and five parachute jumps.

Gustave Frederick Rampmeyer, Jr Ridgely Bell George Bowles Federalsburg James Ross Lock Marydel River Road West Denton Larry James Wise Greensboro Wise Wilbur Cleaves Wilbur NM Cleaves Denton Wilbur S. Cleaves Memorial Hospital Easton Railroad Ave Doris B. Wood Florence I. Winstead Goldsboro Clara A. Quillen Quillen Maryland State Police Army James A. Cole Mable M. Cole Henderson 82d Airborne Division Fort Bragg N. C Cole Fort Jackson S. C

Wortham Receives Ten-Year Maryland Penitentiary Sentence

On October 24 1960 Lawrence Samuel Wortham 33 colored male of Baltimore was found guilty of second degree murder in the slaying of Henry Craig migrant farm laborer of Baltimore. The stabbing occurred September 17 at about 1030 p.m. The victim died after surgery at Easton Memorial Hospital. Eight witnesses testified for the state. three for the defense. The crime occurred at a labor camp near Tanyard. Judge J DeWeese Carter presided without a jury. Wortham credited with five weeks time served. He was sentenced to ten years in the Maryland Penitentiary.

Lawrence Samuel Wortham Baltimore Henry Craig Easton Memorial Hospital Craig E. C. H. Schmidt Wortham Maryland

Easton District Fall Meeting and Birthday Party

The Easton District Woman's Society of Christian Service holds its annual Fall Meeting at St. Mark's Church Easton on November 3 at 10 am. Secretary Mrs. Clyde Le Messurier will speak on The New Look In Missions. Miss H Elizabeth Dalby will attend. Past Presidents invited for the 20th birthday. Lunch reservations due by October 31 to Mrs. Thomas F Shockley.

Easton Woman’s Society of Christian Service St. Mark’s Church aston Clyde Le Messurier Missionary Service in H. Elizabeth Dalby Riddle Memorial Deaconess Mary Todd Gambrill Thomas F. Shockley Oxford Road Trippe Avenue

Hallowe'en Parade in Greensboro Sponsored by Lions Club

The Greensboro Lions Club sponsors the annual Hallowe'en Parade set for Monday evening October 31 at 7 00 led by the Greensboro School Band. Only costumed participants may march and prizes await the most original or comical outfits. A post parade dance and refreshments near Wyatt's Appliance Store will cap the event aimed at a safe festive celebration for children.

Hallowe’en the Greensboro Lions Club Greensboro Wyatt

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