Jurors Drawn For The October Term Of Court
Caroline County jurors for the October term of the circuit court were drawn by district with names in eight districts including Mary FE Hughes Harlan Pritchett Mildred Emory Francis Pierce David W King Helen H Ford James P DePue Bessie H Jarrell Mary Catherine Porter Clayton Porter Anna Hubbard Fletcher Aynes John H Emerson George W Beck Earl Truxon Clayton Reynolds Samuel Mellits Everett Townsend J Frank Patchett Beulah Trice C Wesley Taylor A Fletcher Sisk Jr Herman Schmick Rebecca Voshell Donald Jefferson Grace Knotts Paul Croll Christian Nagel Louise Dean Margaret Frampton Miriam Gale Freda Fuchs Winnie Wayman Lena Fleming James Wooters Charles Garey Margaret Blackburn Elizabeth Jones Mary Fleming Mildred Swann Thomas Jones Florence Sharp William Trice Mary Zierl Suzanna Bacsak Audrey Cox William Prattis Edna Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Mary FE. J. Hughes
Harlan N. Pritchett
Mildred M. Emory
Francis K. Pierce
David W. King
Helen H. Ford
James P. DePue
Bessie H. Jarrell
Mary Catherine, Porter
Clayton Porter
Anna A., Hubbard
Fletcher L. Aynes
John H. Emerson
George W. Beck, Jr
Earl Trux
Freda M. Fuchs
Winnie J. Wayman
Lena Fleming
James H. Wooters
Charles F. Garey
Margaret Blackburn
Elizabeth Jones
Mary M. Fleming
Mildred K. Swann
Thomas W. Jones
Florence E. Sharp
William E. Trice
Mary Zierl
Suzanna Bacsak
Audrey Cox
William W. Prattis
Edna M. Patrick
Church Of The Brethren Council Meeting In Denton
Denton Church of the Brethren held a council meeting with Rev. Walter K. Mahan as moderator. A new Allen Electric Organ will be purchased and installed soon under Ruth Holsinger's Music Committee. Officers for the coming year to start Oct 1 include Mahan as moderator and many appointed posts. Pastor Galen R. Blough is on a business trip in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Church of the Brethren
Walter K. Mahan
Ruth Holsinger
W. K. Mahan
Harold Holsinger
Ruth Todd
Mary Derrickson
Pauline Shaffer
Edna Blough
Norman Rairigh
Lelia Zeigler
Mary B. Rairigh
Frank Zeigler
Ruth Crouse
Earl Crouse
Board of Christian Education
Phyllis Seese
Maryland Corn Crop Forecast Sets Record High
Maryland's 1959 corn crop is forecast at 30,120,000 bushels, 5% above the 1956 record, with soybean output at 4,200,000 bushels. Despite a summer drought reducing some yields, overall per acre drops are offset by a larger harvest area. tobacco yields rise modestly to 32,375,000 pounds. Hay production continues. Public safety message urges drivers to protect children as school starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Creighton N. Guellow
Md.Del
College Park
Guellow
USDA Sets Recommended Decision on Federal Milk Order
The U S Department of Agriculture signed a recommended decision on the Upper Chesapeake Bay Federal Milk Marketing Order on September 15 1959. It upholds the original proposal and sets a base rating with minimum prices of 5.55 per hundredweight for eight months and 5.10 for March through June. The area includes 14 Maryland counties plus Laurel and various ports, with exceptions for Northern Frederick County and Camp Ritchie. Parties may file exceptions by October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake Bay
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Federal Register
Maryland Cooperative Milk Producers, Inc
MCMP
Baltimore
Dairy Farmer Board of Directors
Department
Washington
Maryland Cooperative
Eastern Shore
Somerset
Worcester
Laurel
Prince George’s County
Frederick County
Camp Ritchie
Bridgetown Church to Mark 181st Anniversary
Bridgetown Methodist Church near the Caroline line in Queen Anne’s County celebrates its 181st anniversary on Sept 27 at 2 30 pm with Rev Dr S R Latham as speaker. Ridgely Church choir and soloist Janet Woodward provide music. WSCS plans food for all after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgetown Methodist Church
Caroline County
Queen Anne’s
S. R. Latham
New Jersey Conference
Denton
Ridgely
Church of England
Vinton D. Shufelt
WSCS To Open Fall Season With Covered Dish Supper
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church opens its fall season with a covered dish supper in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday Sept 22 at 6 30. Guests include Mrs Walter B Palmer Sr and Mrs H F Chandler along with local society past presidents. Members are urged to call for an approximate headcount to ensure suitable arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Walter B. Palmer
First Church
Woman’s Society of the Peninsula Conference
H. F. Chandler
St. Mark’s Church
Easton
Woman’s Society
Herbert McAllister
Morgan Williams
Mardela District Women Plan Supper for Camp Mardela
The Mardela District Women of the Church of the Brethren announce a gala public supper at Krabill Hall Camp Mardela on September 30 from 4 to 7 30 pm. Proceeds fund pool improvements with an estimated $1 000 needed. food donated by seven district churches. Volunteering groups include church organizers and local men aiding road widening and parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mardela
Church of the Brethren
Krabill Hall
Camp Mardela
Route 404
Denton
Boyd Rhodes
Immanuel
Elkton
James Henry
Bethany
Farmington
Earl Steward
Fairview
Cordova
Oscar Mankamyer
Peachblossom
Easton
Clarence Hartman
Green Hill
Westover
Reuben Ebling
Ridgely
Ruth Holsinger
Earl Hutchison
Clifton G. Crouse
Feed Service Men Conference Draws 200 At U M Campus
More than 200 attended the University of Maryland Conference for Feed Service Men on September 9 and 10 at College Park. Dr. H. D. Smith noted Delmarva’s 1958 broiler output and soybean oil meal use, citing freight and storage issues, rising efficiency, and industry expansion amid wage pressures in southern broiler areas. Specialists from U M and other institutions shared insights on nutrition, management, and disease control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmarva
Peninsula
H. D. Smith
University of Maryland
University of Maryland College
Maryland
Grand Jury Report on Caroline County Juvenile Delinquency
The 1959 April term grand jury for Caroline County Maryland reviewed juvenile delinquency concerns and urged local lawmakers to consider curfew laws for under 16, a ban on public drinking, stricter drunken driving checks, and reforms to welfare and unemployment laws. Committees audited county offices noting needed repairs to ceilings, walls, lighting, and facilities. recommendations included improved maintenance, parking, and cleanliness across buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
John W. Asher, Jr
James H. Lynch
Walter Beulah
Edward F. Nickles
Joseph Marko
Kathleen Madoro Rich
James O. Knotts
Grand Jury
Shore District Women's Club Board To Meet 24th
More than 100 clubwomen are expected for a board of directors meeting of the Eastern Shore District Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs on Thursday Sept 24 in Ocean City. District president Mrs K T Everngam will open reports at 11 am at the Hastings Miramar Hotel with luncheon to follow. Guest speaker will be Mrs John P Kauffman vice president of the State Federation. A Q A will follow. Everngain will note the fall annual district meeting set for Nov 5 in Salisbury hosted by the Tri-County Progress Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore
Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ocean City
K. T. Everngam
Denton
Hastings-Miramar
John P. Kauffman
Pikesville
State Federation
County Roads Board Report Praises New Building and Jail Conditions
On September 14 1959 the County Roads Board and Jail Committee found the new county office and stock yard adequately lighted heated and neat. They commend County Engineer Paul Yoash for reclaiming swamp land by tiling and filling. The jail inspection noted 14 colored men 2 colored women and 3 white prisoners. praised painting by prisoners but flagged fire hazard from wood stairs and deplorable bedding and eating facilities recommending Army surplus mattresses divided trays and updated plumbing and showers. noted one toilet awaiting repair. Signed Colbert S Henry Sara W Bash and Harry J Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Paul Yoash
Grand Jury
Colbert S. Henry
Sara W. Bash
Harry J. Hubbard
County Farm Crops and Committee Report
Grand Jury from the County Grand Jury inspected the County Farm. Crops shown include 29 acres corn 28 acres wheat 11 acres barley 17 acres soy beans. Revenue exceeds expenses. Recommendations: repaint barn. Almshouse not to be used for storage. County Agent to issue periodic performance reports on land use. Appreciation to Judge Carter from Foreman John W. Asher Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Two Jailed Last Week One On Suspended License
Ernest Lankford of Denton was sentenced to 30 days for a unemployment compensation fraud conviction after paying only 25 of 120.50 in fines. Robert L Williamson received a 30 day mandatory term for driving on a revoked license. Edward F Nickel of Federalsburg found guilty of assault and non support with a small fine. Percy L Freeman fined 35 for loaning his driver’s license and Joseph B Dill paid 10 for failing to grant right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lankford
Denton
Lankford
Robert Louis Williamson
W. A. S. Wright
Edward Francis Nickel
Federalsburg
John F. Tilghman
Nickel
W. Hyland VanSant
Circuit Court
Percy Lee Freeman
Joseph B. Dill
Notice to Drivers with Last Initials L and M
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles John R Jewell requests drivers whose last names begin with L or M to notify the department in writing at once if they have not received re registration applications. Many in this name group may have returns. with license expiring December 31 1959, obtain the application and re register without delay.
Elkton Methodist Church Plans 100th Anniversary
Elkton Methodist Church marks its 100th anniversary with a week of services September 20 to 27 led by Rev. Harold M. Davis and Dr. S Ralph Andrews. Visiting ministers include Rev Melvin Wheatley Sr and Rev David J Randolph Jr with special choirs and meals for members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkton Methodist Church
Harold M. Davis
S. Ralph Andrews
Melvin Wheatley
Elkton
Rehoboth
David J. Randolph, Jr
Methodist Church
Hockessin
Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr
Westwood Community Methodist Church
Los Angeles
California
Melvin E. Wheatley
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Wilmington
William H. Revelle
St. Paul’s Church
J. J. Bunting
Newark Methodist Church
Wheatley
Raymond Arrants
Roy Mce-Kewan
George Leakel, Jr
Elkton Presbyterian Church
Chelmar Clugston
Rob
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Maryland Traffic Safety Commission
USDA
Bridgetown Church
WSCS
Feed Service
U.M
State OF Maryland
Laverne T. McNeal
Court House Committee
Shore District Women’s Club
County Roads Board
August G. Nepert
Jack Legates
County Farm Committee
Weather Data
Globe
Davenport
Town
Nathan Hale
Fort Orange
Fort Albany
Waerre
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