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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1951

Page

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Seaford Symphonic Choir to Perform in Denton Oct 14

The Seaford Symphonic Choir begins its sixth season with an annual concert at Caroline High School in Denton on Sunday October 14 at 3 15 PM. Directed by Julia Herbert Wilson since 1950 the choir plays art music and offers educational and recreational activities. Tickets are sold by Christ Episcopal Church Guild or Parish with further notices to follow.

Seaford Denton Caroline High School Webster Schmidt Schmidt Julia Herbert Wilson Wilson East Williston Long Island Silver Spring Maryland Miss Wilson West Chester State Teachers’ College New York University Baltimore Civic Opera Company Eugene Martinez Theodor Schwedenburg Christ Episcopal Church Choir Christ Episcopal Church Guild

New Legion Officers Take Command

Caroline Post No 29 American Legion opens its 1951 1952 year at the Legion Home near Denton on September 20 at 8 00 p m with W Harry Jopp of Denton named Commander Other new officers include Harry Hubbard Mack Price J Paul Mowbray Robert Lane Elzie Horner A Russum Orme Marvin Smith Lester Love Lewis McNeal L Stevens Brown Harold Allfather The Commander announced committee appointments and urges veterans to sign up for the annual membership drive to support Americanism.

Caroline Post No. 29 American Legion Legion Home Denton W. Harry Jopp Harry J. Hubbard Mack Price J. Paul Mowbray Robert Lane Elzie Horner A. Russum Orme Marvin Smith Lester Love Lewis McNeal L. Stevens Brown Harold Allfather Calvert Merriken James Wise Boys Robert Downes Charles Haddaway James Chaffinch T. Clayton Long John Rue W. O. Mills W. A. Wright Hackett Downes M. A. Brackett William Wirts William Lynch Ralph Werner Leonard VanSchaik A. Russum Or American Legion Auxiliary of Caroline Rebecca Smith Marie Jopp Anita Sweecker Treas Dorothy Brown Kitty George lldred Irwin Evelyn Hallowell Isabelle Beers Mary Behlke Mahala Allston Bernadine Love Dolly Allfather Harriett Price

Easton Temple B'nai Israel Set for Dedication Next Sunday

The Temple B'nai Israel dedication in Easton is scheduled for Sunday at 4 30 p m. Rev Dr Jacob B Agus of Beth El Temple Baltimore will deliver the principal address with Cantor Ben W Belfer assisting. The Colonial style synagogue on Adkins Ave marks the first in the Shore area and includes a social hall and modern kitchen funded by the Fox family. The post lists membership across multiple towns and notes Sunday School classes under Jewish Sisterhood leadership. Building and dedication committees are named along with Legion Auxiliary officers installed at the Post Home.

Jacob B. Agus Beth El Temple Baltimore Ben W. Belfer Temple B’nai Israel Adkins B. C. Bounds E. S. Adkins Company Albert Gregory & Co

Crazy Daze Coming To Greensboro

The comedy Crazy Daze will be staged at Greensboro High School Auditorium on Sept 27 and 28 to raise funds for the Xmas Fund. The performance features a humorous tale of a man ruled by his family women with music, dancing and special acts by local civic and business leaders. Edna Crowhurst coaches, with volunteers including John Wilding and Mike Pursley. babies, ages 1 to 7, may enter a parade and a Baby Contest.

Greensboro Edna Crowhurst John Wilding Mike Pursley Bob Draper Mike Harrison John Biffle

First Easton Community Concert October 15th

The Easton Community Concert Association opens its 1951-52 series Monday October 15 with baritone Carlos Sherman. Subscribing patrons of over 500 will receive tickets and welcome letters within ten days. Upcoming performers include Columbia Canadian Trio on November 20, Ricardo Odnoposoff January 9, and the Drawoffs March 10 at Easton High School Auditorium.

Easton Community Concert Association Carlos Sherman Arthur R. Higginbottom Columbia Canadian Trio Ricardo Odnoposoff Easton High School

Cub Scout Pack Activities Begin New Year

Cub Scout Pack 265 of Denton starts its third year with first den meetings on Tuesday September 25. Under Ever Ready Bible Class sponsorship at First Methodist Church, boys ages 8 to 11 may join. leaders include Chairman Howard Mezick and Cub Master Ifred Asilton. Den Mothers and Chiefs named. pack plans a “hot dog roast” at Camp Tody Friday September 28 inviting new Cubs and parents.

Denton First Methodist Church Howard Mezick Ifred Asilton Norris Coulby Paul Sharp Wm. A. Dempsey Fred Asilton Richard Kerslake Harold Towers Henry Lee Nuttle John Keene Camp Tody

CIC Enlistments Open To Civilians

Direct enlistments for counter intelligence corps duty are now open as announced by Tech Sergeant Joseph A. Adams US Air Force at Easton recruiting station. Requirements include US citizenship high school diploma age 22 to 38 and successful CIC interview with Meade processing and school transfer details. Veterans join CIC school Fort Holabird after processing while non veterans complete basic training first.

army counter intelligence corps Tech Joseph A. Adams USAF Easton Army and Air Force United States CIC Adams Fort Holabird Baltimore Maryland Fort George G. Meade

Former Pastor Returns For Homecoming Service

Cedar Grove Pilgrim Uoliness Church near Whiteleysburg hosts a homecoming on Sept 30 with Rev. Mary P. Garrett as guest speaker. Services at 10:00 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. feature special singers. Rev. Charles L. Singrem invites friends and urges attendees to bring lunch and stay all day.

Cedar Grove Pilgrim Uoliness Church Whiteleysburg Mary P. Garrett Charles L. Singrem house of God

Guild To Meet At Rice Home September Twenty Fifth

The Williston Guild will gather at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rice on Tuesday evening at 7 30 for a planned meeting and discussion.

Williston Guild Clarence Rice

Girl Scout Troop Committee Holds Fall Meeting

The first fall meeting of the Girl Scout Troop Committee was held at Camp Todd on Thursday evening September 13 with Mrs. T. Carville Fleetwood presiding. Secretary and treasurer were named for the coming year, meeting places discussed, and cookies planned for sale during Girl Scout Week. Leaders for Brownie and Girl Scout groups were announced across four troops, and refreshments followed adjournment.

Camp Todd T. Carville Fleetwood Louis C. Butler William S. Orme Caroline High School Brownies Girl Scouts Brownie Norman Sutton Blake Brooks

Ernest Tubb to Bring Grand Ole Opry Show to Easton Armory

Walter Winchell highlights Ernest Tubb in his May 6 column calling him a top hillbilly singer with a noted persona. Tubb will perform and dance at Easton Armory on Monday September 24, with Winchell citing his secret of success as simple psychology.

Ernest Tubb Easton Armory Walter Winchells Winchell

Denton Community Club Opens Season With Guest Forum

The Denton Community Club begins its season with a Friday meeting at 1 PM featuring a covered dish luncheon at the Club House. Guest Mrs Harry O Christopher, president of the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs, will greet members.

Denton Community Club Harry O. Christopher Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs

OPS Opens Headquarters in Denton

The Maryland District Office of Price Stabilization will open regular offices in Denton starting Sept. 19 to assist business people and consumers with OPS problems. District Director Hugo Hoffmann said specialists will staff the Fire House office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 19 and every fourth Wednesday thereafter, offering guidance on OPS rules and regulations amid the national emergency.

Maryland Price Stabilization Denton Hugo R. Hoffman Office of Price Stabilization Hoffmann

Scout Planning Conference Set by Del Mar Va Council

The Del Mar Va Council Boy Scouts will hold a Program Planning Conference at Salisbury State Teachers College on Sunday September 23, 1951 at 2 30 p m. Mr William Poole council president announced the meeting will include 14 peninsula counties and district chairman Horace M Morgan expects attendance by James C Latham J Carlton Mandrell C Merrick Wilson J Porter Matthews O F E Roberts Calvin L Skinner Max Chambers Walter Kerslake Howard H Moffett Allen Moore Roger L Wingsland John W Noble and Holly L Snow along with representatives from sponsoring organizations

Del-Mar-Va Easton John W. Noble Holly L. Snow

W.S.C.S Plans September Church Meeting and Dinners

The regular W.S.C.S. of First Methodist will gather in the church social hall on Tuesday September 25 for a fellowship dinner at 6 30 p m A business meeting will be followed by the introduction of a Latin America study book and a fame summary by Miss Beatrice Williams All members are urged to attend The Women’s Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene will hold a work night at the parsonage on Friday evening September 21 to prepare materials for Foreign Missions The Double Hills Homemakers Club meets at Mrs Alberta Quillen’s home Thursday September 27 at 2 p m note a date change

W.S.C.S First Methodist Church Latin America Beatrice Williams The Women's Missionary Society of the Church of the Nazarene Double Hills Homemakers Club Alberta Quillen

Jury List Drawn for October Term 1951

The October term jury list was drawn. First District includes John J. Richard and Mary Hughes among six jurors. Second District lists Josephine Paxson and Mabel Rich. Third District names Rosa Hignatt and Thomas Hudson. Fourth District features Maggie Harris and Theodore Fletcher Jr. Fifth District lists David Sloan and Pearl Bryant. Sixth District lists Thomas Clopper and Knott. Seventh District includes Henry Lister and Martha Jones. Eighth District includes Araminta Beauchamp and Jesse Emerson.

John J. Richard T. Olin Ford Roland C. Thompson Mary Hughes Mary R. Milley Fletcher Aynes Josephine M. Paxson Mabel Rich Ernest Kilson J. Richard Gardner Carlton Carter Norman E. Baynard Rosa A. Hignatt Thomas FE. Hudson Leander H. Thomas William H. Pinkett Norman H. Irwin Clarence H. Roe Maggie P. Harris John H David F. Sloan Clarence E. Hignutt Guy L. Wright Pearl W. Bryant R. Leonard Magee Christian Nagel Thomas fl. Clopper Nicholas E. Knott W. Leslie Wright Letha G. Clendaniel H. Hackett Downes Thomas C. Cruikshank Henry B. Lister Martha A. Jones Blanche W. Donoho Margaret Sleek Blackburn Charles H. Messick Verdi Mo

Lions Club Donates Playground Equipment to Denton Primary

The Denton Lions Club announces a donation of 1 set of 8 swings 1 set of 4 see-saws and 1 sliding board for Denton Primary School at an estimated cost of 350. The gesture honors community help for past Minstrel Show success and previews potential future donations to Denton Elementary and High School playgrounds while inviting public support for the upcoming Minstrel on October 29 and 30 at the High School Auditorium. The article also notes the Denton Kittens basketball season questions about talent and league participation as fall approaches.

Denton Lions Club Denton Lions Club

One Case Of Diphtheria Reported this Week

One case of diphtheria in a Denton high school girl was reported to the Health Department this week. The family said she had not received injections. Health officials urge completing the three inoculations starting at five or six months with boosters at two and five or six years. Many who began last spring did not return for second and third doses. It is important that everyone finish their injections by consulting their doctor.

Denton high school Health Department

Irwin Boats Marlin 92-Pound Catch Wins Desk Set

Irwin Boats aboard Skatherine out of Ocean City Maryland captured the week’s largest marlin. Captain George Willis led the boat to a 92 pound catch on September 12 earning a Sheaffer desk set as prize.

Norman HF. Irwin George Willis Ocean City

Social Security Credits For WWII Military Service

Norman P. Foster of the Salisbury SSA office announced a new wage credit of 160 dollars per month for each active World War II military month between Sept 16, 1940 and July 24, 1947. Credits attach to civilian wages when the veteran files for retirement or survivors claim, and apply regardless of VA benefits. Families of deceased or disabled servicemen and widows may now qualify for survivors benefits previously denied. contact local SSA offices to determine eligibility.

United States Norman P. Foster Salisbury field Social Security Administration Aen Congress Veterans Administration Foster

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Penton Jopp Harry Hubbard Leonard Van Schaik Francis Yeates Hamilton Hallowell Geo. Beaven Wray Cohee James Lynch Wilson Thornton Arthur Melvin House Steve Brown Samuel Jopp Chas. Stafford Oscar Baynard Robert Taylor Ways and Means Lawrence LeGates Paul Shoemaker Caesar Coalla Wilson Irwin Hardld Allfather David Swecker John Wood Logan Phillip Wheatley Howard Joiner Temple B’nai Israel Legion Auxiliary seAPERAREDHIVE U. S. Army U. S. Air Force Masonic Building Emil Myers Clifford Stafford Charles Kirby Gus Koste Lee Butler William Wunderlich Ars Gerald Warwick OPS Denton Kittens Kittens Irwin Boats Marlin ahGHivr iWiew
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