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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1945
Page
1
Ridgely defeats Cambridge 6 to 3 in the second playoff game, tying the series at two wins each. Ridgely led 2–0 in the first inning, Cambridge answered with 3, then Ridgely pulled away with two in the third inning and one in both the sixth and eighth. The deciding fifth game is scheduled at Ridgely on Sunday at 2:30 p.m., with October 7th as potential rain date.
Sgt Malcolm Lord, son of Mrs Lyda Lord of Willis ton near Denton, visited the American Embassy in Paris on September 7. He met Consul General Hugh S Fullerton and was warmly welcomed by Fullerton and his mother Mrs Hugh Fullerton. A letter from Fullerton confirmed Malcolm's recovery from battle wounds and healing health.
Hamburger, sausage and luncheon meats will be ration free beginning October 1 as point values on about 15 percent of the total meat supply drop to zero. Housewives will receive four red points and four cents a pound for fat salvage after September 30, double the current value. The Agriculture Department cites fat and oil shortages for the change while lower beef grades become ration free next month. Clothing production is expected to fall below OPA hopes for the rest of the year.
Open House for the Shadowlawn Frozen Food Locker plant in Denton is set for Saturday September 29 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Officials invite patrons to tour the plant showing its 14 1/2 ton refrigeration system with Freon 12, quick freeze at minus 10 degrees, aging and chill rooms, and a poultry picking department. Formal opening is Monday with 9 am to 6 pm hours. Clifford Stafford will head the meat department. Bring wraps for cold rooms.
President Harry S. Truman spent two days at Jefferson Island Maryland with Governor Herbert R. O Conor and notable guests from Washington and across the country. He toured inland and Chesapeake Bay aboard the Maryland and Annapolis connections, enjoyed seafood and agriculture, and took part in a quiet pitching contest with Vinson and Anderson. The visit included six cabinet members in attendance and discussions on Maryland matters.
Washington College marked its 163rd year starting Monday with 252 enrolled, the largest since World War II. Freshmen numbered 127, including servicemen returning to complete studies, as President Mead spoke at convocation. Coach Carrington will assess new male students for football and basketball teams. Most students are women, straining housing.
Pfc Charlie L Fountain husband of Louise E Fountain and son of Mr and Mrs Charles N Fountain Burrsville Md enlisted March 30 1944. He served with the 80th division 8th Army in France Luxembourg and Germany was wounded twice and awarded Purple Heart Oak Leaf Cluster Combat Infantryman’s Badge Bronze Star and Good Conduct Medal. He returned to the US May 15 1945 and was discharged September 19 1945 at Camp Upton NY. He planned to resume work as a garageman.
Denton man Sgt Arthur L Rairigh arrived by plane at Hamilton Field California after service in the Philippines and New Guinea. He entered the Army in 1943 and took a personnel classification course at Washington and Jefferson College. He will travel east by train soon. His wife Mildred Wick and daughter Susan Lee have lived in Madison New Jersey during his absence.
War Time, established in February 1942 to boost arms production, ends at 2 a m Sunday by time zones. A bill to switch clocks back to Standard Time on that date was signed into law by President Truman Tuesday.
The Caroline Sub-District MYF met at First Methodist Church Denton on Monday Sept 24 with Rev John E French and Thomas Ober presiding. Officers elected include President Nancy Jean Strong and Vice President Dorothy Meredith with several commissioners named for worship world friendship community service recreation and more. The next meeting is planned for October at Greens.
Loans for seeding small grains and crops up to 400 dollars are offered at 4 percent interest with a maturity of August 31 next year. Livestock feed loans are secured by chattel mortgages. Field Supervisor C. R. Hare will visit Denton October 4 for applications. Also notes Frank H. Depew and his infant son visiting Denton after Navy discharge from Alameda.
Sussex County hosts its first horse show at Delmarva Raceway Georgetown Del benefitting Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company with 6000 gate and 125 entries from Delmarva. Vaughn Richardson on The Ghost wins multiple events. Lady Highland and Flower of Gold triumph in gaited classes as Wicomico horsmen claim top honors. Warehouse of results lists winners across 20 classes with notable judges and traffic control by Sheriff Marvel.
Maryland FFA will award the Maryland Farmer degree to 26 vocational agriculture students at the state wide FFA meeting at the Frederick Fair on September 28. About 350 FFA members from 38 schools are expected, with preliminary sessions on September 27 to select degree winners.
The Mardela District of the Church of the Brethren, including Denton Ridgely Cordova Easton Westover Md and Farmington Del, will donate a carload of wheat to Europe relief. The district conference at Green Hill Church Westover approved collections for relief. Trustees elected: G Clifton Crouse Frank Zeigler Frederick Fifer Norman Fike Elmer Johnson.
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