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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1949

Page

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Shore College opens Sept. 6

The State Teachers College Salisbury will open Tuesday September 6 for registration with classes starting the next day for about 300 anticipated students. President J D Blackwell announced four new instructors James R Focht Cecilion Md Miss Margaret H Black Delmar Del Miss Irma Julia Brewington Delmar Del and Miss A Mary Hutton Elkton Md Focht becomes education instructor. Blackwell named social director. Brewington teaches sixth grade. Hutton to teach second grade. First assembly Sept 7 includes brief talks and welcome. New students from Carolina listed.

State Teachers College Salisbury J. D. Blackwell Blackwell James R Foecht West Chester Margaret H. Black Cecilion Irma Julia Brewington Delmar Del A. Mary Hutton Elkton Focht West Chester State Teachers College University of Pennsylvania Miss Black Army Special Services Mabel Baird University of Delaware Veterans Administration Miss Brewington Salisbury State Teachers College Columbia University Hutton Towson Carlton M. Harris Trinity Church T. J. Caruthers Levin Heath Nanticoke Jessie L Fleming Harris

Latex Co. Boosts Wages And Benefits

International Latex Corporation chairman W O Heinze announces across the board wage increases and doubling of life insurance premiums at a company meeting held at Playtex Park on Thursday August 25. He ties the boosted advertising to a larger national sales force and to maintaining full employment amid a general downturn in the industry.

International Latex Corporation Playtex Park W. O. Heinze Heinze Heinz

Beneficiaries urged for National Service Life Insurance

The Cambridge VA Office official Mr. W. L. Limburg urges veterans to name or update beneficiaries on National Service Life Insurance. He warns many have neglected designation and outlines primary and contingent beneficiaries, changes after death, marriage, divorce, or differing plan splits. He also notes options for lump sum or monthly payments and office hours.

W. L. Limburg Baltimore Maryland Limburg

Greensboro Enviable Public Trust Record

Greensboro closes fiscal year June 30 with a 2506 surplus after all obligations. Real estate income 8050.12 with 20.29 delinquent and 260.99 discount. Total income 18263.45, disbursements 15759.01, last year’s surplus 1257.25, bond balance 13831.53, starting bank balance 17595.22. Real estate assessments up about 170000 adds 1700 from this source. Mayor Wright and commissioners plan improvements from current receipts. The board includes Mayor Wright, G Linden Duffey, E J Vandergrift, Norman Baynard, and J R Jarvis.

Russell H. Wright Greensboro Wright G. Linden Duffey E. J Ted) Vandergrift Norman Baynard J. R. Jarvis

Denton Ridgely finals set after extra innings win

Denton defeats St Michaels 11 to 3 to secure place in final playoff series against Ridgely. Blades started strong on mound for Denton with 11 strikeouts, Cole drove in four runs, and Denton overcame Jump early to dominate the game. Sunday Denton travels to Ridgely with the final series at Schaub Park following.

Denton St. Michaels Ridgely Charlie Blades Talbot Blades Saints Jump Scurto Willis Cy Cole Luonzo Schaub Park A.Regan Murray Knopp Poore Marshall Jones Trippe Barrett Denton Ab Cole Orme Lane Harrison Bennington Andrews RHE St. Michaels Regan Luonzo Lane Higgins and Stoops Pet. ee Michaels Preston sac

Race Taking Dairy Course at State College

Eighteen men and women, many technicians, attend a three week dairy bacteriology short course at Pennsylvania State College in State College. Dr J Frank Cone says those who pass may be certified to the Bureau of Milk Sanitation as laboratory directors. Among enrollees is Stephen J Racz of Goldsboro.

Pennsylvania State College State College, Pa J. Frank Cone Bureau of Milk Sanitation Stephen J Racz Goldsboro

Fountain Family Reunion at Tolchester

Walter M Fountain family members held a Tolchester reunion on Sunday August 28 with eleven families enjoying a picnic in a pavilion. Attendees included Walter M Fountain Denton his brother Frank Fountain Denton Hattie Peters Collingdale Pa and numerous relatives from Pennlyn Clifton Heights Chestertown Seaford Greenwood Ridgely Queen Anne and other nearby towns. Children swam and played while parents visited and shared a day of reunion activities.

Walter M. Fountain Tolchester Denton Frank Fountain Hattie Peters Collingdale Lester Fountain Lester Minerva Fite Pennlyn Grace Evans Walter Clifton Heights Henry Custer Chestertown Arthur Fiori Seaford Del Alfred Smith Greenwood Oscar Morgan Joan Jimmy Gertrude Morgan Virgil Turner Barbara Audrey Virgil Jr Ruth Ann Ray Lester Garey Ridgely Marion Morgan Dale Queen Anne

Forest Rule of Thumb Guides Seed Growth in Caroline County

The article discusses thinning and woodland management rules focused on maximizing growth. It highlights the D-6 rule, which uses a tree diameter measured at four and a half feet to estimate the required clear space in feet, aiding foresters in selecting trees for thinning and spacing.

Caroline County

Caroline County Teachers Conference Set for September 1 2 3

Caroline County teachers plan a three day professional conference in Denton and their schools before the September 6 opening. Led by Aliss Beatrice Williams and Fred Asilton, the event features remarks by Jerome Frampton Jr and W Stewart Fitzgerald, with Dr James E Spitznas as guest speaker and committees for elementary and high school topics.

Caroline Denton Aliss Beatrice Williams Fred Asilton Jerome Frampton, Jr James E. Spitznas State Department of Education Dorothy Wagner Thelma Rice Emma Meyers Westminster James P. Hill Mildred Bittinger Federalsburg High Kathryn Higgins Caroline High Genevieve Rugh G. B. Hastings Greensboro Marguerite Soucy Walter Rau Louise Walker Montgomery County Gladys Hopkins Lockerman Lula D. Ward John P. Hammond Spitznas William E. Henry State Teachers College Bowie

Maryland July employment slips as manufacturing dips

Maryland reports a downward trend in nonagricultural employment through mid July with 679,500 employed, 1,800 fewer than June and 26,100 below July 1948. Declines in manufacturing drive losses, though food products and iron/steel gain. construction rises while transportation and service sectors dip.

Maryland William H. Mahaney Maryland Department of Employment Security Mahaney

Denton Lions Plan Community Playground Project

The Denton Lions Club met August 25 at President Norman Irwin’s home to discuss a year ahead. They aim to promote a community playground within Denton, seeking a suitable site in town for convenient access and future recreational facilities for all ages. The effort is framed as a community undertaking, with Lions Club support to start the initiative.

Denton Lions Club Norman Irwin Irwin Denton Lions Club

Land Transfers From Historical Ridgely and Denton

Land transfers dated August 15 to August 24, 1949 involve several parcels in Ridgely Denton and Harmony. Rachel Collison transfers two lots to Leah Smith and others. Willis Covell Co sells to Sherman Tribbitt. Howard Wright to Seppa Passwater. Alfred Smith to Ethel Smith Bru baker et al.. J Leon Todd to William Wright. Florence Perry to Elva Wolf.

Rachel Collison Leah Smith Ridgely Willis & Covell Co Sherman L. Tribbitt Denton Howard L. Wright Seppa T. Passwater Alfred Smith Ethel Smith Brubaker Denton - Greensboro Florence Perry Elva P. Wolf J. Leon Todd William G. Wright Harmony

Cub Scouts To Hold Pet Show at First Methodist Church

The Denton Pack of Cub Scouts hosts a Pet Show during its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening September 7 at the First Methodist Church play yard. Show opens at 7 o'clock with pet registration at 6:45. Three judges award prizes across pet classes. Rain postpones to the same day and hour one week later.

Denton Pack Cub Scouts First Methodist Church

Burrsville Teen Receives Four Year Hopkins Scholarship

Charles W Blades, a Caroline High School graduate from Burrsville, class of 1949, earned a four year scholarship to Johns Hopkins University School of Engineering in Baltimore. He led his senior class, served on Student Council, made the honor roll all four years, starred in athletics, and received the Rotary award for four years.

Charles W Blades Caroline High School Harlan R. Blades Burrsville Johns Hopkins University School of Engineering Baltimore Rotary

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Shore College Jean E. Beaven Hillsboro Joan Boles Federalsburg Malcom Dickie Edward Griffith Edward Jarrell Mable Lynch Wm Messick Werner Rebstock Robert Sawyer June Sherwood Dorothy Richard Marvdel Latex Co al Insurance Your District Forestry Board Children Of Today Our Citizens Of Tomorrow Jerome and Stewart Lee Frederick Lee Butler Ruthie and Dottie Arthur H. Nuttle H. Roland D. Elaine Robert Jack Harry H Wilbur J. Adams Denton, Willis, Denton Eliason Studio CHARLES W. BLADES
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