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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1960
Page
4
The piece argues motorists should protest the rising fuel taxes rather than complain about gas prices. It notes the combined federal and state tax burden now exceeds 10 cents per gallon, averaging 48 percent of retail, 62 percent of wholesale, and 85 percent of refinery prices. It warns higher taxes could follow as consumption falls, urging voter action.
An editorial argues downtown areas can stay vibrant only with planning cooperation and investment. It highlights widening tradeShare shifts to suburbs, calls for modernization, parking, roads, public transit and sales promotion, and insists effort and speed are essential.
Milford and surrounding area residents gathered for visits and celebrations. Among notable events, Lawrence Drummond's family welcomed son David Wayne on October 18 at Milford Memorial Hospital, while Charlie Drummond's Greenwood kin mourned the death of Edward William Drummond. Numerous social visits, club meetings, and planning for a Halloween dance filled community life as neighbors extended sympathies and congratulations.
Wesley Methodist Church in Burrsville hosts a Home Coming Sunday November 6 at 2:00 p m with Rev Donald Hurst in charge and Rev Roy Thawley as guest speaker. Special Beth el Choir music and Pat Bennington solo. A social hour with free lunch follows in Community Hall. Harvest Home service at 7:30 p m concludes the day with an arranged program inviting all to attend both events.
Mrs Lloyd Cannon stays in Newark Del with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs E J Mitchell. Preston Boy Scout Troop to hold bake sale Saturday Nov 5 at Messicks Store starting 10 a m. 20th Century Homemakers Club met Oct 26 at Mrs William Sanders home. Grace Palen demonstrated changing furniture. Esther Griffith of Wilmington visited her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs W J Bonner. Mrs Lee W Noble spent week in Baltimore with her mother Mrs Milbourne Cannon. Preston School adult typing course began Oct 20 and adult Spanish class started Oct 25. Mr and Mrs Robert VandeVisser of Silver Spring weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Peter VandeVisser. Mr and Mrs S E Douglas and Mrs PPPS PRET Nipw sepa PERNPILMILY.
Mr and Mrs John Towers of Wilmington hosted 28 guests for Mrs Mary Towers 80th birthday at their Centreville home. A3c Roland Allen, arriving from fur lough, plans three years in Spain. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Clarence Towers and Miss Judy Pusey. UNICEF drive planned for Oct 29 with WSCS and MYF inviting children to join at 7 p.m. at the church.
Spooks and goblins will reign as hundreds of children join the Denton Hallowe en program Saturday Oct 29. Parade assembly at the fire hall at 7 with a band leading to Denton School.
Concord Methodist Church marks Home Coming Sunday November 6 1960 with church school at 10 assembly 11 worship and a 2 30 service led by Rev Melvin Kay guest speaker from Crapo Methodist Charge Special music by Mrs Janet Hoffman Judd a covered dish lunch follows in the Church House WSCS hosts the meal Denton Chamber of Commerce and Denton Volunteer Fire Co sponsor additional festivities including a Saturday haunt with costume prizes and refreshments. Subscribe for the Journal.
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