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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1955

Page

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Caroline County Jury Panel Drawn For Fall Term

Judge Floyd J. Kintner draws Caroline County Fall Term jury in Judge J. D. Carter's absence. First to Eighth District jurors listed including Melvin Glenn Smith, Marguerite Vandergrift, Anna Belle Yeates, August Nepert, Roger Medford, Amelia Brown, S Anderson Ridden, J Lee Taylor and others. Court to convene October 3 with Kintner on bench.

J. D. Carter Floyd J. Kintner Cecil County Circuit Court Caroline County Judge Kintner Carter Melvin Glenn Smith Marie K. Nielsen Carlton W. Smith Helen H. Ford Rosalie R. Plutschak Minna W. Fuchs Evelyn K. Preston Mary Emily Lane W. Bennett Todd Roger N. Medford Laura H. Day Bessie N. Short W. Burnley Wyatt W. Randolph Quillen Henry C. Poole Amelia F. Brown Burt McKnett Virginia F. Butler Helen H. Sparklin H. Stewart Gale Kenneth M. Shaffer S. Anderson Redden, Sr Martin L. Sutton Helen M. Slaughter Mary M.Fleming Dawson H. Carroll Maude S. Ferrick J. Lee Taylor Ellis Henry Collins Elizabeth A. Towers Charles E. Todd Lynn B. Case Audrey Cox

Committees Named For The Junior Auxiliary In Easton

The Denton Unit of the Junior Auxiliary of the Memorial Hospital at Easton met at the president Mrs. James W. Merriken's home on August 29 to begin the 1955 56 year. Committees were named with chairs and members listed for Activities Publicity In Memoriam Attendance Nurses Liaison Hospital Liaison Evaluation Volunteer Service Program Hospitality Membership Brooms Toys Constitution and By Lays. The unit will have a Bazaar booth this year and members are urged to contribute. Mrs Merriken will represent the Auxiliary at Health Department meetings. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Fred Asilton Mrs Harry Hughes and Mrs William Dempsey.

Denton Memorial Hospital Easton James W. Merriken K. T. Everngain Ella Carter Bradford Stetson M. A. Brackett Blake Brooks Jonathan Hughes Dorsey Donoho R. W. Downes Jr Herman Keen Carlton Mandrell Fred Asilton Quentin Walsh James Wright J. Owen Knotts Frank Connelly Frank Lane Elias Nuttle Earle Smith Paul Schoenfelder John Logan C. P. Merrick Merriken Health Department Harry Hughes William Dempsey

Preston Church Plans Ready For Inspection

Preston Methodist Church seeks inspection of floor plans and blueprints for a proposed Christian education unit. Architect George Savage of Philadelphia prepared the designs with minimum cost around 40000 dollars. The project fundraising runs mid October to mid November with Howard M. Harris as committee chairman and A T Blades as secretary-treasurer. About 10000 dollars has been donated and 16000 more would allow ground breaking.

Bethesda Methodist Church Preston George Savage Philadelphia Howard M. Harris A. T. Blades

Tentative Camping Dates Set For Camp Mardela

Camp Mardela near Denton outlines 1956 season with dates for Clean Up Day April 21 regional camping conference April 27 28 29 and multiple Camp dates across June July August September and October including Women Work Leaders Youth Junior-Hi Family Young Adults ministers and deacons plus a Wilmington Mardela Retreat and a Youth Fellowship Workshop Proceeds from a Sept 22 benefit supper support the camp program Tickets are sold by church representatives

Camp Mardela Denton Church of the Brethren Clifton G. Crouse Maryland Florida Wilmington-Mardela Church of the Brethren Youth Fellowship Workshop Turner King Ebling Caroline County Howard County

Children’s Workers Panel Discussion at St Michaels

A panel discussion for church school workers will be held at St Luke’s Methodist Church in St Michaels Md on Friday September 23 at 8 pm. Outstanding workers from The Easton District will answer questions and discuss problems, followed by a social with refreshments.

St. Luke’s Methodist Church St. Michaels Church School Easton

Denton Group Hears Federation President

Mrs William A Douglas of Cumberland president of the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs told the Denton Community Club last Friday that club work serves as a leadership proving ground. She noted Denton is one of 117 clubs in the federation of over 10 000 women and outlined yearly programs including mental health, international understanding, reform for juvenile offenders and civil defense. Mrs Thomas W Fleming introduced her and Mrs FE Alan Armstrong announced federation board meetings in Baltimore on Sept 20 and Ocean City on Sept 30.

William A. Douglas Cumberland Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Denton Community Club Denton Maryland federation Douglas Thomas W. Fleming St. Michaels Alan Armstrong federation Emerson Hotel Baltimore Eastern Shore the Ocean City

Fluharty Family Reunion Held at Grove Home

The Fluharty family reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Fluharty in Grove near Preston. Attendees included numerous Fluharty descendants from Federalsburg, Preston, Seaford, Easton, Wilmington, Centreville, Lewes, and Brid geville, plus guests William Abel of Regina Canada and Joseph Thacker of Silver Spring Maryland.

Fluharty Alfred L. Fluharty Grove Preston Charles Ida Fluharty Stella Fluharty Federalsburg Ollie C. Fluharty Joseph Flaharty Seaford Harry Collins Lester James Bennett James Richard Roland Collins Rita Lillie White Virgil Murphy Glenn Barbara Carol Bridgeville William Flaharty Rembert Lewis Rembert Jr Ronald Rodney Easton George McLaughlin Joyce Susan George Jr Wilmington Ralph Nagel Darline and Donald William Flaharty Jr William III Centreville David Parrott Wesley Alfred Flaharty David Lloyd Fluharty Ann Jane David Deborah William Kenneth Fluharty Carolyn Michael Charles Calvin Fluharty Calvin Susanne Davidsonville Norman Sellers Lewes Clarence Fluharty Ira Fluharty Orem Fluharty Matthew Fluharty Virgie Billingsley William H. Kelly Ira Jane Mary Fluharty Dorothy Davis Miller Wilkins Elva Davis Milford William Abel Regina Saskatchewan Canada Joseph Thacker Silver Spring

Caroline Historical Group To Hold Ridgely Meeting

The Caroline Historical Society plans its fall meeting in Firemen's Hall Ridgely on October 27 with Judge Dale Atkins of Salisbury as guest speaker. Dues are $2 county or $6 county with state affiliation. The group invites local members. project work includes landscaping the Col William Richardson grave site at Gilpin's Point.

the Caroline Historical Society Firemen’s Hall Ridgely Dale Atkins Salisbury F. P. Roe State Historical Society W. L. Merriken Col. William Richardson Gilpin’s Point Caroline group Williamsburg American Association for State and Local History Caroline Society Max Chambers Preston J. D. Carter Denton Greensboro W. T. Nichols Charles T. Dean Mildred M

Brown Accepts 4-H Post As Chairman For Banks

R S Brown an Easton Md bank agricultural representative is named chairman of Maryland banks for a National 4-H Club Foundation fund raising drive in Silver Spring A Z Gottwall a Upper Marlboro bank farm representative becomes vice chairman Brown retired as Talbot County County Agricultural Agent January 31 and has Delaware University Maryland dairy farming background He joined the Maryland Extension Service in 1927

R. S. Brown Easton Maryland Maryland Extension Service National

Homemakers Council Set Meeting in September Chestnut Grove

The Caroline County Council of Homemakers Clubs will meet at 10 on September 20 at the Federal Homemakers Club House in Chestnut Grove. Mrs. Robert Stanton of Preston presides forenoon, Mrs. D Ralph Horsey hosts afternoon, with lunch served at noon.

Caroline County Council of Homemakers’ Clubs Homemakers’ Club Chestnut Grove Federal Homemakers’ Club Robert Stanton Preston D. Ralph Horsey Jay Smith Ralph Horsey State Council of Homemakers’ Clubs George Lowe Denton National Home Demonstration Council Chicago

Farm Talent Round-Up Contest At Denton Meeting

The Southern States annual Denton meeting includes a Farm Talent Round-Up for amateurs age 12 and up with winners advancing to district and national Ted Mack show events. Local 8 p.m. program at Caroline High School September 20 1955 features prizes, meal tickets, and officials including H H Nuttle as chair and Earl L Isaacs Jr reporting on local operations.

Farm Home Denton Caroline High School Earl L. Isaacs, Jr Ted Mack New York Southern States Cooperative Southern States Farmers Supply Coop Richmond Washington H. H. Nuttle Lloyd D. Haag Judy Wilson Southern States R. W. Durham Southern States Advisory Board Clifton Wright Federalsburg William Parks Burrsville C. Henry Thomas Goldsboro James Coul

Talbot Tales to Be Presented at Easton High School

Talbot County history comes alive September 17 as descendants of early families perform Talbot Tales by the Easton Players for the Talbot County Historical Society. Proceeds help support the society. Matinee tickets 65 cents students, 1.00 adults. evening 1.50 general, 2.00 reserved. Mail orders to Easton Md box 665.

Talbot County Maryland Talbot freeholders St. Michaels Miles River Oxford Robert Morris Washington Easton Players Talbot County Historical Society young Historical Society new Easton High School Easton

Denton Schools Report About 920 Enrolled This Term

About 920 children attend Denton schools this term. Caroline High totals around 750 with 380 in junior and senior high stages and 370 in elementary. Denton Primary has about 170 pupils. PTA executive board met at Choptank Electric Cooperative to plan Harvest Festival benefiting the schools at Caroline High School on Oct. 19.

Denton Caroline High School Emmett Hignutt Parent-Teacher Association Choptank Electric Cooperative

Correction Of Date For Easton Concert Announced

The first Easton Community Concert date printed on membership cards and in last week's paper conflicted. The correct date is Monday October 3. The delay allowed for Dance Theatre Berlin’s first U S visit in Easton and to cover possible costume and set delays.

Easton Dance Theatre Berlin

Memorial Junior Auxiliary Bazaar features mink cape

Memorial Junior Auxiliary announces a first time feature at its annual bazaar on November 29. A luxurious natural ranch mink cape will be displayed and offered, with promotional posters and photos highlighting its beauty and versatility. The event aims to raise funds for Hospital Record Room activities and patient care initiatives.

Memorial-Junior Auxiliary

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