Lane To Be Democratic Convention Speaker
The Honorable Wm. Preston Lane Jr. will be the principal speaker at the Biennial State Convention of the Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland. He will speak at the convention banquet on September 18 at 8 p.m. in the George Washington Hotel Ocean City. Tickets are available at the YDCMD office Annapolis and at Convention Headquarters Ocean City.
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Wm. Preston Lane, Jr
The
Young Democratic Clubs of
Maryland
Lane
George Washington Hotel
Ocean City
Democratic Party
Maryland Tax Revision Commission
Southern Governors’ Conference
National Governors’ Conference
Council of State Governments
Herald-Mail Company
Chesapeake Association
Associated Press
Young Democratic Clubs of Maryland
West Street
Annapolis
Convention
School Ground Shrubs Planned For Shore
Grounds around all Caroline County schools will be beautified in November if the Parent-Teacher Associations approve. Project sponsored by the Game and Inland Fish Commission and the Soil Conservation Service uses shrubs and trees from a New York nursery. Howard R. Zeller and Charles V. Layton will direct the effort to plant 250 shrubs and trees including pines spruce and cedar around eligible schools. The landscape plan targets all Eastern Shore schools.
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Caroline County
Game and Inland Fish Commission
Soil Conservation Service
New York
Howard R. Zeller
Easton
Charles V. Layton
Denton
Blast On Shore Is Unexplained
A mysterious explosion in Hog Island, Caroline County, Monday sparked rumors of a plane crash. Air Force and Navy authorities found no evidence of a crash or missing aircraft after a thorough search. Pilot Norman Murphy and Easton State Police Lt. Charles L. Andrew suggest a jet breaking the sound barrier. Mrs. Morgan Bennett said the noise was frightening as several planes and a helicopter circled near Lockerman High School in Denton.
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Hog Island
Caroline County
Air Force
Navy
Norman Murphy
Sergei
Charles L. Andrew
Easton State
Morgan Bennett
Denton
Lockerman High School
Boy Scout Campaign Under Way In Caroline County Drive
Harry R. Hughes announced the Boy Scout drive began Sept 17 with a $2700 goal for Caroline County. The Del-Marva Council budget is $38,000, supporting 9000 boys and 3500 adult leaders across 14 Delaware Maryland Virginia counties. Denton area solicitors listed. Funds fund camping, Rodney Scout Camps maintenance, awards, training, staff support, and local headquarters services.
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Harry R. Hughes
Caroline County
Hughes
Del-Marva Council
Delmarva Peninsula
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
Denton Area
James R. Chaffinch, Jr
Ormond Andrews
Richard Blackburn
George Clendaniel
Wilbert L. Merriken
Byron Nuttle
O. E. Roberts
Roy Adams
Alton Billmeier
Reese Brown
Jas
K. Cooper
William S. Orme
Dale Palmer
F. M. Rogers
Clifford Stafford
Harold Towers
Everett Townsend
Fred Asilton
M. C. Watson
James A. Wise
Walter T. Martin
Rodney
Cecil County
Council
Rev Powell Critically Injured In Car Crash Sunday Morning
The Rev Lucien L Powell pastor of Christ Methodist Church Federalsburg was critically injured when his car left the road on the way to Eldorado for a morning service. He suffered multiple fractures and facial injuries. he is married with three children and a Navy son. A passerby and a church member assisted, and he was rushed to Seaford Hospital. The article also details local Scouting programs and council fundraising efforts in Caroline County.
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Lucien L. Powell
Christ Methodist Church
Federalsburg
Eldorado
Powell
Wesley Methodist Church
Pearson Windsor
Windsor
Hurlock
Sloan
Reva Justis
Marion Station
Somerset County
Donald
Norfolk
Wilmington
England
Jurors Chosen for October Court for Caroline County
The October Term jurors for Caroline County Circuit Court are listed by district. The first district includes Thelma L Treather and T O Ford. others include Thomas N Gough, Mary R Miller, Janet K Tlutson. second district Denny Taylor, Marcella FEF Bailey, Nolan S Edwards. third district Mary S Nuttle, Theodore R Manlove. fourth district Ulysses G Adams, Adelle S Schmick. fifth district Margaret H Frampton, Pearl M Bryant. sixth district Clarence Thomas, Ruth Clopper. seventh district Helen F Saulsbury, Clifton E Henry. eighth district Florence S Love, Edna S Collins.
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Caroline County
Thelma L. Treather
T. Olin Ford
Thomas N. Gough
Mary R. Miller
Janet K. Tlutson
Iethel M. Lord
Denny Taylor
Marcella Fef
Bailey
Nolan S. Edwards
Viola Karcher
Eleanor G. Goldsborough
Luther T. Bennett, Jr
Mary S. Nuttle
Theodore R. Manlove
William C. Engerman
Dolly T. Moore
Josephine D. Orme
Wm. Spencer Ross
Ulysses G. Adams
Adelle S. Schmick
Lydia H. Kleinwachter
Thomas L. Trice III
Alvah Lee Klah
Margaret R. Blackburn
Florence S. Love
Edna S. Collins
Harry P. Willis
Richard Thomas
Clarence E. Beauchamp
Jesse E. Emerson
Army Deserter Apprehended Near Denton Farm
Edward L. Turner of Henderson was taken into custody Monday night by Trooper J. C. Myers and Sheriff Wm. FE. Andrew at a farm west of Denton. Turner had been absent without leave for several months and was found hidden in a closet of the farmhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Turner
Henderson
Denton
J. C. Myers
Wm. FE. Andrew
Myers
Turner
Trial Delayed At Dover In Rape Case
Trial of Ternest Edward Pollard, 37, Denton, on a rape charge was continued in Superior Court last Thursday afternoon until the October term. Defense counsel cited an unavailable defense witness and the court granted the continuance to ensure a proper defense. The trial date had been set for Monday. Sheriff Pippin notified jurors to appear. Judge Terry ruled Pollard feebleminded but stayed commitment orders pending further order.
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Edward Pollard
Denton
Superior Court
Dover
Herman C. Brown
Henry J. Ridgely
Charles S. Richards
Charles L. Terry, Jr
Caleb R. Layton III
Robert Pippin
Petit Jury
Terry
Pollard
Delaware Commission
Route 317 Improvement Planned for 1954
Route 317 between Oil City and Burrsville to be widened to twenty four feet, curves modified, and resurfaced over 5.01 miles as part of Caroline County reconstruction. Senator Redden urged high priority for 1954, with scheduling of surveys and contracts to follow. The plan aims to ease heavy traffic on the narrow stretch where riders must use the shoulder.
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Caroline County
Oil City
Burrsville
Layman J. Redden
Russell H. McCain
State Roads Commission
McCain
William FI. Childs, Jr
Goldsboro Woman Seriously Injured In Saturday Accident
Daisy Tribbett of Goldsboro was seriously hurt Saturday when a car carrying her and Mary L. Hammond from Ridgely left the road near Greensboro and hit a house. Tribbett suffered a broken ankle a dislocated leg and facial injuries. Hammond had abrasions. Hammond was charged with speeding. Damage was about 1000 dollars.
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Daisy Tribbett
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Ridgely
Mary L. Hammond
Tribbett
Merle Spence
Hammond
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Rawlings & Boulais
E. C. Myers
John Saulsbury
Lillian G. Sadler
Barclay
Marvin W. Ebling
Gus Koste
County Short Course Club Picnic Meeting
Caroline County Short Course Club members and friends enjoyed a picnic supper at Mardela Camp near Denton on Thursday evening, Sept. 10. A vesper service followed led by Mrs. Howard Harris, with readings, prayers, and songs. Officers elected: president Mrs. George T. Lowe, vice president Mrs. Kennard Holden Sr, secretary Mrs. Kenneth Decker, treasurer Mrs. Herbert Craft.
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Caroline County
Mardela Camp
Denton
Howard Harris
Hansen Hoffman
William Cooper
Bessie M. Spafford
George T. Lowe
Kennard Holden, Sr
Kenneth Decker
Herbert Craft
Kennard Holden
George Lowe
Boston
Beacon Hill
Arthur Shultiff
Southern States To Hold Membership Meeting Here
Southern States invites Denton residents to a membership meeting at Caroline High School on Thursday September 24. The event features a 30th anniversary film WE a cooperative basketball game a pot luck supper and elections of local directors and Farm Home Advisory Committee members. Richard Blackburn chairs the gathering with R W Durham serving as referee.
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Southern States
Richard Blackburn
Ridgely
Carroll
Howard
Maryland
Roscoe Frizzell
West Friendship
John Natzinger
Denton
Amos Scott
Southern States District
R. W. Durham
Milford
Del
R. M. Lutz
F. D. Zeigler, Jr
Martin C. Voss
W. H. McWilliams
Charles B. Wood
John Miller
C. J. Kern
T. J. Turkington
Grace Methodist Church
Betty Faulkner
836 Students Start School In Denton
Denton counts 836 pupils across Caroline High School grammar school and Denton Primary School this year. Principal Thomas V. Baucom says 340 students are at the high school and 309 in the grammar school with 73 third graders moving from the primary. The twelfth grade has 40 prospective graduates and seventh grade 81, the largest in the high school. The grammar school’s largest grade is the fifth with 84. One extra teacher was added at Caroline High. Denton Primary, led by Principal Alice Hignatt, enrolls 187 pupils including 98 in first grade and 89 in second.]
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Thomas V. Baucom
Caroline High School
Alice Hignatt
Denton Primary School
Caroline 4-H'ers Shine in Timonium Fair Judging
Caroline County 4-Hers took part in dairy and livestock judging at Timonium Fair. Participants Ed win Meredith J Kemp Todd Jr Jackie Waldis Nancy Schall Gerald Bradley James and Jackie Sanders. The livestock team placed 13th with 837 points. James Sanders finished 19th with 338 while the first place score was 377 by a Washington County winner. Senior dairy cattle team placed 12th. Breeds included Ayrshire Guernsey Holstein and Jersey. Jackie Waldis tied Dolly Walrath for 14th with 474 average.
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Caroline County
4-H
Timonium Fair
Edwin Meredith
J. Kemp Todd, Jr
Jackie Waldis
Federalsburg
Nancy Schall
Denton
Gerald Bradley
James
Jackie Sanders
Preston
James Sanders
Washington County
Ayrshire
Guernsey
Holstein
Jersey
Dolly Walrath
Homecoming Services At Goldsboro Church
Trinity Methodist Church in Goldsboro hosts its annual Homecoming on Sunday September 20 with a 10 30 a m morning service led by Rev Fred A Nolden formerly of Trinity and now pastor at Keene Memorial Methodist Baltimore. The 2 30 p m afternoon service features Rev Waldo L Dise of Centreville with choir selections at both services. Lunch is available in the grove and tea and coffee are served by WSCS. Everyone is invited.
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Trinity Methodist
WSCS
Greensboro Junior Women's Club Meet To Discuss Plans
The Greensboro Junior Womans Club will hold the first fall meeting on Monday September 21 at the home of Mrs Charles Ellwang er. Plans for the year will be discussed and all members are urged to attend.
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Greensboro
Charles Ellwanger
State Set For Operation Check-up Test
Sherley Ewing Maryland Civil Defense Director announced Baltimore City and most counties are ready for Operation Check-up the statewide air raid alert at 2 01 p m on Tuesday September 22nd. He said radio TV stations Muzak will provide alert coverage and urged public use of these media during the test. He noted Baltimore City and all counties except Montgomery County plan to halt traffic and urge the public to take cover on the RED warning.
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Sherley Ewing
Maryland Civil Defense
Baltimore City
Mr. Ewing
Muzak
Civil Defense
Ewing
State
Civil Defense Agency
Maryland
Fire Regulation Now In Effect In Woodland Areas
Regulation 1V prohibits open air burning within 200 feet of woodland unless a 10 foot fire break exists and adequate personnel and equipment are available. A responsible person must remain present until the last spark is out. Open burning is restricted MarchAprilMay and Sep 15 to Dec 15 to times 4 PM to 12 midnight, unless ground is snowcovered.
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EL. S. T
Caroline Council 175 Jr. O U A M Met
Caroline Council 175 of the Junior Order United American Mechanics met in regular session at the Choptank Grill on Monday September 14 with very good attendance. All members urged to attend the next meeting September 28 at 8 p m.
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United American Mechanics
Caroline Council
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Weather Data
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
Marydel
California
Rotary Club of
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Caroline
Goldsboro Church
Caroline Council 175, Jr. O. U. A. M. Met
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