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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1961

Page

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Knotts Named National Democratic Committeeman

J O Knotts Caroline County State’s Attorney was elected National Committeeman for Maryland at the Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland convention held at the Great Oak Club near Chestertown. He will join National Committeewoman to cast Maryland’s 24 votes in the Young Democratic Clubs of America alongside Goodloe E Byron as President and Patricia Reid as National Committeewoman.

Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland J. O. Knotts Caroline County Knotts Will Young Democratic Clubs of America Knotts Katherine E. Anderson Harford County

Enrollments Rise in Caroline County Schools

School leaders report a countywide enrollment of 4 535 on Monday the first full week of the term, with预 kindergarteners totaling 65. Pre-school projection for the year is 4 568 students. Attendance pins were awarded at St Luke's Methodist Church for up to 395 enrolled youths with 110 earning pins across multiple year levels.

St. Luke’s Methodist Church Curtis McGhee Chris Spiering Cindy Larrimore Debbie Williams Michael Stafford Alan Henry Linda Palmer Robert Dale Lankford David Brown Patty Johnson Judy Neal Dale Palmer James Robbins Laura Campbell Jo Ann Brown Paula Palmer Suzanne Willis Mark Robbins Carol Ann Griffith Wayne Holsinger Robin Kallman Ruth Greenley Lynn Campbell Jimmy Malott Holley Brewer Margaret Voss Myrle Butler Greensboro Denton Lockerman Preston Jonestown Federalsburg Ridgely North Caroline

State's Attorney Tries Several Cases In Courts

On Sept 11 Silas Paul of Denton had a 90 day sentence suspended for contempt. Omar Johnson of Federall bury received 30 days or $100. On Sept 7 Charles Dean of Preston faced a $25 and $15 fine for assault and disturbing the peace from Aug 16 in Preston. James Leo Gallagher of Preston was acquitted in the same case. Miscellaneous weather notes and historic dates follow.

Silas Paul Denton Carter W. H. van Sant Omar Johnson Federalibury Charles Dean Preston James Leo Gallagher

4 H Girls Win Top Honors At Timonium State Fair

Diane Brown of Concord Chipmunks 4 H Club won blue for a cherry pie demonstration at Timonium last week. Mary Ann Uber of Greensboro earned red for clothing demonstration with Sharon Stokely modeling. Kathy Luff of Caroline County took first in clothing exhibits. Peggy Collins and Susan Brinsfield earned second place for jumper and blouse and skirt and blouse respectively. Carol Mandrell received red for pajama ensemble. Melva Jean Engle placed third with a gathered apron entry.

Diane Brown Concord Chipmunks Kathy Laurence Luff Denton Little Homemakers’ Club Peggy Collins Federalsburg Susan Brinsfield Denton Carol Mandrell Melva Jean Engle Preston

Greensboro Lions Club Announces New Year Plans

The Greensboro Lions Club reconvened after summer break meeting September 5 at Wheatley Hall. President John Barrett outlined committee appointments and approved fund raising ideas including a Halloween Candy Sale a Chicken Barbecue a Scrap Metal Drive a Miss Greensboro Contest a Model Airplane Meet and a Popular Baby Contest with dates to be determined.

Greensboro Lions Club Wheatley Hall John Barrett Hallowe’en Greensboro

New Manager Named To Bata Shoe Store Denton

Raymond D. Carey appointed manager of the Bata Shoe Store in Denton succeeding James Walls. Carey comes from Salisbury, is married with two children, and plans to make Denton his home soon, inviting the public to visit Caro line County's family Shoe Center and to patronize the store.

Raymond D. Carey Bata Denton Carey James Walls Salisbury Caroline County

County 4-H Dairy Teams Compete at Maryland State Fair

Caroline County 4-H dairy judging teams represented the county at the Maryland State Fair on Sept 2. Junior team members Elsie Edwards Jay Hoffman Ridgely Charles Ellwanger Jr Greensboro and John Todd Federalsburg judged Jersey Holstein Guernsey and Ayrshire cattle. Senior team members Alan Nagel Preston Joseph Boyle Greensboro Louis and Henry Fuchs Ridgely judged and provided written and oral reasons. Ellen Fuchs of Ridgely showed a Guernsey heifer placing eighth in its class.

Caroline County Maryland Jersey Guernsey Elsie Edwards Jay Hoffman Ridgely Charles Ellwanger, Jr Greensboro John Todd Federalsburg Alan Nagel Preston Joseph Boyle Louis Henry Fuchs Caroline Ellen Fuchs

Alfred Saathoff Takes Third in State Tractor Contest

Alfred Saathoff of Safety Ten Tractor Club placed third in Maryland’s State 4-H Tractor Operators Contest at the Maryland State Fair on Friday September 1. He scored 550 points after competing against 18 Maryland 4-H members in written, practical, safety, two wheel and four wheel driving events. The year’s state winner and alternate go to the Northeastern Regional contest. Caroline County lists 53 boys in the tractor program led by Steve Wood Ridgely Rudolph Coulbourne Preston and Edwin Love Denton.

Alfred Saathoff Safety Ten Tractor Club Maryland Alfred Caroline County Steve Wood Ridgely Rudolph Coulbourne Preston Edwin Love Denton

October Jurors Drawn For October Term 1961

Chief Judge J DeWeese Carter named jurors drawn from voters and taxpayers for the October Term 1961 convening October 2 at 10 am. District listings include Antal Heather Milby Cohee Quillen T O Gordon Ryans Ellwanger Wilkerson Weaver Porter Peniz Barrett Coursey Reddish Chaf finch Boston Schmick Fooks Wright Fuchs Garey Elzey Williamson Nagel Dobson Croll Collins Bell Morris Kopen Cawley Potts Wood Kitchen Fleming Kessler Lindemann Cherry Swing Gannon Edgell Driggins Moesser Nagel Patrick Fishell.

J. DeWeese Carter Louise Antal Harry H. Heather John T. Milby Raymond S Cohee Margaret B. Quillen T. O. Ford Ida M. Gordon Fletcher L. Ryans Margaret C. Ell Ralph Nagel Wesley IE. Dobson Alice Croll William Norwood Collins Aline G. Bell Wilford Morris Phyllis S. Kopen W. A. Cawley, Jr M. Emitt Potts Marion D. Wood Jay Kitchen Henry A. Fleming Frank Kessler Louise W. Lindemann C. Ellwood Cherry Pauline O. Swing Lida D. Gannon Clara Edgell William Driggins Florence O. Moesser Miriam T. Nagel Raymond Patrick Levin Fishell

Schools Participate in Treasury Stamp Plan

Four Caroline County schools joined the Treasury Savings Stamp Program, setting aside a Stamp Day each week. Total school year sales reached $4,847.50 as students learned thrift and money management and supported Maryland’s strong national standing. Denton School earned the 20th Anniversary Award for 50 percent or better pupil participation.

Wilbur S. Hoppengardner Caroline County Treasury U. S Hoppengardner Ths United States Louise Dennison Board of Education Maryland Denton

Rev J Robert Martin Assigned To Brazil And Training Center Appeal

Rev J Robert Martin headed to Brazil with language study and later service in a church school. The East Dover Street Training Center in Easton Md seeks funds and equipment to aid handicapped residents from Caroline Dorchester Queen Annes and Talbot Counties. Donations tax deductible and needed items include a wood lathe and a commercial sewing machine.

East Dover Street Easton Caroline Dorchester Queen Anne’s Talbot Counties

Nuttles New Home Center To Open This Weekend

Nuttle Lumber Company opens its Lu-Re-Co outdoor home showcase near Denton on Route 404 this weekend. The project unites Nuttle with Choptank Electric Cooperative and Cooper Furniture Co. to offer local, customizable homes built with pre-cut panels and manufactured parts. Public viewing is Saturday 1 to 9 PM and Sunday 2 to 9 PM with a private Friday preview for officials.

Caroline County Nuttle Lumber Company New Denton Choptank Electric Cooperative Cooper Furniture Co Nuttle Co-op Lu-Re-Co

Caroline County Observes Maryland Land Week October 1 7

Caroline County will celebrate Maryland Land Week from October 1 through 7 with events planned by a group led by Lewis Davis and Charles Layton. The observance highlights soil and water conservation, interdependence of soil, water, forests and wildlife, and the need to conserve land for future generations.

Caroline County Lewis Davis Charles Layton Coursey Edwards F. M. Rogers Grace Palen General Assembly Caroline County Conservation District Soil Conservation Service Farm and Home Administration Extension Service Wildlife Service Forestry Department University of Maryland County Commissioners Production Credit Association National Farm Loan Association Gordon M. Cairns

Denton PTA Names Officers For Year Plans Activities

The Denton PTA executive committee held its first meeting to map activities for the coming year. Officers named include President Mrs James Cooper and Secretary Mrs Wayne Cawley Jr along with roles for hospitality budget membership band health legislative safety room mothers publicity principal teacher student council Susie Hall and past president Mrs Frank Kopen. A membership drive starts in September and the first PTA meeting is October 9.

Denton Pta James Cooper Harold Allfather Wayne Cawley, Jr Gordon Wheat James R. Chaffinch, Jr Hugh M. Gordy Byron Nuttle William Jump William Behlke James Wise Gordon Mears Malcolm Lord Catherine Jimison John Barrett Dick Hall Susie Hall Frank Kopen PTA

Roads Commission To Meet With Our Truckers

The State Roads Commission and Senator Harry R Hughes will meet with local truckers at the Denton Court House on Tuesday September 19 at 8 p m to discuss the Denton bridge. Further repairs are needed after recent major work and heavy truck operators are urged to send a representative to establish safe travel procedures until repairs are finished.

State Roads Commission Harry R. Hughes Court House Denton Sen. Hughes

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