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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1955
Page
8
A 1975 projection titled So People May Prosper estimates U S population could reach 220,000,000 with 20,000,000 more workers. It envisions $700 billion in annual output and per capita income near $3,000, contingent on rising productivity and real purchasing power, not inflation.
Ridgely residents enjoyed visits and gatherings with family and friends across nearby towns. Highlights include Mrs. Pearl Green and Mrs. Lucy Price meetups, Birth announcements for Andrew Rampmeyer’s daughter, and Lions Tournament set for September 5 supporting Light Conservation. Entertainment ads promote a family program with Wayne Morris and Mary Germaine in The Green Buddha, The House of Bamboo, and A Man Called Peter screenings, plus a back to school show lineup.
Press and public hail Not As A Stranger now a motion picture with Robert Mitchum Olivia de Havilland and Frank Sinatra leading. Reese Theatre shows the film Friday through Monday September 2 3 4 5 with the Movie Center feature and an unusual run.
Mrs Roland Cartwright correspondent Greensboro 2187 reports visits including Mr Thomas Cahall to Dover to see Mr and Mrs Arthur Cahall. George Wright and Bobby return to Ionia Michigan after visiting Allan Luff near town, Wright is Luff’s sister in law. Miss Bess Ross Jackie Chue and Jane Ringgold from Ridgely spent Sunday with Joe Rea in Philadelphia. Mrs Zolton Misley given farewell party by Sewing Circle. Misley moving with daughter Lillian to Linden New Jersey last Saturday. Olivia Coffin of Dover luncheon guest of Mrs Laura.
Murphy and Mrs Emma Martin shared a Sunday gathering with friends. Mrs Charles Rich and Penny of Seaford stayed with Mr and Mrs Clark Smith on Monday. Mrs Annie Cahall of Harrington visited Mr and Mrs Edgar Cahall. A D Quillen and Wm Ross with Marjorie Williams spent Sunday in Rehoboth Beach. Mrs Edward Jarrell returned from Bluefield W Va. A surprise bridal shower for Miss Jackie Cartwright was hosted by Mr and Mrs Dawson Warrington in Greensboro.
Mrs G M Bachman and son Mike of Gordy Estates Newport visited her parents the Montagues. Mrs Dora Melvin and daughter Catherine dined with the Overfields Dover. Pearl Jones and Anna bel Clark spent weekend at Hotel Tolchester Tolchester Beach. Julia Gerth visited Harrells near Denton. Rev Grover Tharp and family visited Easton. Charles Nichols of Greensboro stayed with the Phillipses. Charles Linder and Baltimore guests with Rev Houseal. Montague called on Everett near Kenton and Moore near Hartly. Carol Ann Houseal spent week with grandparents Houseal. Charles Shewbrooks and grandson Leslie States of Maryland with J W Meredith. L M Jones and Carroll also mentioned.
M. Jones of Wilmington called on relatives and friends in town Tuesday, sharing updated news and catching up on local happenings during a brief, social stop.
Mrs. Lawrence Thornton and Mrs. Florence Thornton of Greensboro joined visitors in Rehoboth. Over several days families from Ridgely Centreville and Tilghman visited, were entertained, or stayed with local residents as Nelson Baker Beaven wedding events drew relatives and friends.
The Orphans Court met in regular session with Chief Judge M A Brackett and Associate Judges C T Carroll and Robert F Schrieber. Items include inventories and appraisements for J Walter Truitt and Francis H Trice, sales orders for William R Truxon, and probate actions for George R Westbrook Hattie T Lister Jarman John W Hallowell Anna J Norris.
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