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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1955

Page

3

Frances Irene Blades to wed George Messix

Mr and Mrs Vernon Blades Sr of Ridgely announce the marriage of their daughter Frances Irene to George Messix son of Mrs Addie Messix of Queen Anne. The ceremony occurred Saturday Sept 17 at 8 o clock, performed by Rev T J Turkington at the parsonage in Denton. The couple will reside in Ridgely.

Vernon Blades Sr Ridgely Frances Irene George Messix Addie Messix Queen Anne T. J. Turkington Denton

Personal notes from Rehoboth and surrounding towns

Mr Clyde A Pentz Jr son of Mrs Clyde A Pentz of Rehoboth Beach Del chemist for Union Carbide Charleston W VA chosen to represent his company at the American Chemical Society Convention Minneapolis Sept 11 16 trip by company plane. Details of visits and family events across Milford Berlin Ocean City Easton Princess Anne and Baltimore with various family milestones meetings and outings is summarized.

Clyde A. Pentz Jr Clyde A. Pentz Rehoboth Beach Del Union Carbide Chemical Co Charleston W. Va American Chemical Society Minneapolis William Beers Cindy Lou Smith Salisbury Williston Guild Dorsey Nichols Donna Lou Watson Wilmington M. C. Watson Earl M. Crouse Sallie P. Walston Edith M. Perry Order of the Eastern Star Washington, D. C Anna Cohee J. C. Waldeck Joan Baltimore Roland Johnson Evelyn, Roger Rose Ann Milford Linda Carlisle J. Carroll George Peggy Callahan Emory D. Kimmey Joseph H. Carroll J. O. Flynn Philadelphia Paul Whaley Seaford Enchanted Forest Fort McHenry Ladies’ Auxiliary Denton Volunteer Fire Co Smithsonian Institute Sylvia Holland Elizabeth Maloney Jeanette Scott Louise Singer Louise Spencer Maxine Lewis The American Legion Auxiliary Ocean City Legion Messrs Morgan Williams Philip C. Wheatley George Wise Harry Jopp Lewis McNeal Jopp McNeal

English brewery offers pint for pint blood donor drive

A British brewery proposed exchanging a pint of beer for each pint of blood donated to support the Red Cross drive. The offer aimed to boost participation and aid relief efforts during the campaign.

Red Cross

Deaths Mary Frances Woolford 79 in Queen Anne's County

Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mary Frances Woolford 79 widow of Daniel Webster Woolford a lifelong Queen Anne's County resident who died Sunday at her daughter's home in Queenstown. She had lived in Hillsboro and was active in local church circles. Survived by four daughters three sons and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral also noted for another elderly relative in Pottsstown Pennsylvania.

Mary Frances Woolford Daniel Webster Woolford Queen Anne’s County Lee Seney Queenstown Albert Greaves Sr Frank Baynard Greenmount Cemetery Hillsboro Woolford Vincent Sarah Briscoe Hillsboro-Queen Anne Seney Greaves John Eveland Ridgely Henrietta Ray Wilmington Ralph Cordova James Easton Centreville Oscar Cockeysville

Service for Mrs Lula Mae Christopher Held in Chester

Mrs Lula Mae Christopher widow of John W Christopher died at her daughter’s home in Chester Pennsylvania aged 81. Services were at Moore Funeral Home Denton at 2 pm Monday conducted by Rev Peyton Thompson. Interment at Smithson. Survived by three other daughters Mrs Charles Gear Miss Ruth Christopher and Mrs John Reese. two sons Ralph and Frank Christopher. 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. two brothers Harry Butler and Calvin Butler.

Lula Mae Christopher John W. Christopher Charles Stevens Chester Moore Denton Peyton Thompson Smithson Stevens Charles Gear Ruth Christopher John Reese Preston Ralph Frank Christopher Harry Butler Greensboro Calvin Butler Perry Point

Funeral services for Robert Tibbitt held in Greensboro

Robert Tibbitt, 24, who shot himself near Greensboro last Monday, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital Easton. Services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Rawlings Funeral Home, with Rev. Grayson H. Wheatley officiating. Interment in Greensboro Cemetery. Survived by father Oliver Tibbitt, mother Nora Tibbitt, sister Marie Morris, brothers William J. Tibbitt and Howard Tibbitt.

Robert Tibbitt Greensboro Memorial Hospital Easton Rawlings Grayson H. Wheatley St. Paul’s Methodist Church Oliver Tibbitt Nora Tibbitt Harrington Marie Morris William J. Tibbitt Howard Tibbitt U.S. Army

Mrs Lizzie E Hampton Dies at Denton Home

Mrs Lizzie Elma Hampton died at her son Park L Hampton’s home near Denton on Sunday September 18 She was born September 4 1873 in Pottstown Pennsylvania and was the daughter of the late David and Sara Yerger Letters.

Lizzie Elma Hampton Park L. Hampton Denton Hampton Pottstown David and Sara Yerger

Death of Earl Moore at Templeville

Earl Moore aged 64 died at his home in Templeville last Monday. He is survived only by his sister Mrs Laura MeckKnett of Templeville. Funeral services will be held today at 2 p m from Templeville Methodist Church with interment in Templeville Cemetery.

Earl Moore Templeville

Local Students Enter Washington College

Six students from Denton area named Lois Fuchs Charles Downs Thomas Crouse Sandra Stafford Barbara Wyatt and Robert Kelly join a record 201 new students at Washington College for the Fall Term registration held over two days. Maryland sends 123 new students and 14 states plus District of Columbia Korea and Venezuela are represented. Upperclassmen register Friday and total enrollment is expected near 475.

Denton Washington College Lois Fuchs Charles Downs Thomas Crouse Sandra Stafford Barbara Wyatt Robert Kelly Greensboro Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey New York District of Columbia Korea Venezuela

Rally Day Services At Thawley's Chapel

Rally Day services will be held at Thawley's Chapel in Tuckahoe Neck on Sunday July 25 at 10 a.m. The program is under the direction of Mr. Tommy Reed. Come out and be with us Sunday.

Thawley’s Chapel Tuckahoe Neck Tommy Reed

Youth Fellowship Workshop At Camp Mardela

Young people and leaders from six Church of the Brethren churches attend the second annual Youth Fellowship Workshop at Camp Mardela near Denton from Friday through Sunday October 7 to 9. Ellen Peterson of Ellendale Del serves as chair and Ikugene Hartman of Westover as co chair with registration led by Mrs Clifton G Crouse.

Mardela Church of the Brethren Camp Mardela Denton Ellen Peterson Ellendale Del Ikugene Hartman Westover Clifton G. Crouse Queen Anne Joyce Miller Norma Lee Fike Easton Floyd H. Mitchell Alvin Walbridge Wilbur Rittenhouse David K. Hanawalt Brethren Church of the Brethren Youth Fellowship Patsy Wooters Cordova James Dodson Georgetown Howard Blizzard Eugene Hartman Kenneth Layton Greenwood

Farmers under $1,000: nearly half of U S producers

A historical note states that between 40 and 50 percent of America's farmers produce less than $1,000 worth of food annually. The remark highlights income disparities among rural producers and the economic structure of agriculture in the period.

America

Mother and Daughter Sail for Europe on Mauretania

Mrs. Wilmer Fell Davis and her daughter Miss Alice Jane Davis sailed on the Mauretania last Saturday for Europe. They will spend weeks in London Paris and Rome and visit Venice Florence Milan and other places returning late in October. Miss Davis earned her master’s degree from the University of Michigan this summer.

Wilmer Fell Davis Alice Jane Davis Mauretania Europe London Paris Rome Venice Florence Milan Davis University of Michigan

Thrift Shown as Virtue in Savings Bonds Message

The message extols thrift as a major virtue tied to investing in United States Savings Bonds as a practical savings plan for individuals and families.

United States

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Messix-Blades Department of Maryland L. Stevens Browne Mahala Allston Robert Mueller Lester Love Margaret Brown O. SE. Roberts David Swecker Mary Kelley Nancy Schall School of Nursing the Memorial Hospital, Easton William D. Turkington Princess Anne Newark Martin Pusey Florence Truitt William Thompson Berlin Thompson Edward Dunn Ralph Crege Roxanna Herman Riley Delmar Neal Richardson Clara Richardson Oscar Smith Betty Jane University of Maryland, College Park Harold Twilley Frank McSorley Olaf Smith Silver Spring J. C. Wheatley Thomas A. Robbins John William Clayton Reynolds Hester Provenson Washington Rehoboth F. Herman McCauley W. A. McCauley John D. Poulter Mary FF. Woolerford Katie Rembo Wighland Memorial Park Lula M. Christopher Clover Farm Vacuum Clover Farm Corkhill Bologna Dog Foods Dulany Baby Lima Fordhook Lima Fleetwood Food Market Thawley’s Drive-An Theater Audie Murphy Walt Disneys Vanishing Willie M-G-M Spencer Tracy Robert Ryan Rory Calhoun Piper Laurie Jack Carson Mamie van Doren Columbia Pictures Warwick Richard Widmark Zetterling George Cole Nigel Patrick Donald Wolfit Jeff Chandler Foxxspire Cottareme Dan Duryer Glenn Ford Awn Sheridan Honduras Scott Zzexarcatos A. Ju del‘ An Harrlich Tasylor’s Products, Inc Hecht-Lancaster Marty Ernest Borgnine Betsy Blair Paddy Chayefsky Delbert Mann Harold Hecht United Artists Jack Kelly Hildy Parks H. G. Wells Cartoon Carnival Paramount Presents Umphrey Aloo Peter Bogart Ray-Ustinov Technicolor Charlton Heston Dennis Morgan Mae Aa Techs Techs Breen Buddy Ot Nor FosTen Watten Tom Blackeler Basin Os Tot Kreska Jack Webs Pete Kelly Pete Kellys JA Janet Edmond Pe Leigh ' O'Brien Tee Andy Devine Lee Marvin Ella Fitzgerald Mark Vie Ltd Technicolca Rou Warner Bros. Cinemascope Warnercolo Cash NCL Amcs Carl Benton Reid Natalie Wood Universal International Betty — Sheree Grable North Bob Cummings Odo Dih Century Fox DE Luxe Frey Hunter
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