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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1949

Page

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Elks Observe National Newspaper Week Tribute

Emmett T. Anderson of Tacoma, Grand Exalted Ruler, urges lodges to honor editors and publishers during National Newspaper Week. Easton Lodge invites editors to a Oct 5 dinner at Tidewater Inn Easton with Congressman Edward T. Miller as principal speaker highlighting local papers’ community roles.

Emmett T. Anderson Tacoma Washington Order of Elks Republic Mr. Anderson Easton Tidewater Inn Edward T. Miller Miller

National Employ The Physical Handicap Week Focus

The Congress and the President designate the first full week of October as Handicapped Week to recruit disabled workers. October 2 through October Sth are set for outreach. Francis A. Laskowski, manager of the local Employment Office, urges employers to survey plants and hire workers with physical handicaps. The State Employment Office will aid placements and emphasizes “Ability not disability counts.”

Congress United States Francis A. Laskowski

Schedule Of Denton Soccer Club Sees 1949-50 Start At Kent Island

The Denton Soccer Club opens its 1949 50 Eastern Shore League schedule with a Sunday match at Kent Island on October 16. Home games begin October 23 at Schaub Park against Easton, with player recruitment and practice for current and new candidates on October 2 at 2 PM.

Denton Kent Island Schaub Park Easton Queen Anne Federalsburg

Bishop Hughes to Speak at First Methodist Church Sunday

The 133rd anniversary service at First Methodist Church will feature Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes as speaker. Born 1866 in Moundsville West Virginia, he has served as president of DePauw University and contributed to war camp commissions in Europe. Edward Scanlon Jr dramatic tenor and accompanist Mrs Emma Stewart will perform at 7:30 PM with a program including Malotte.

Edwin Holt Hughes Methodist Church First Methodist Church Hughes Moundsville West Virginia Boston Phillips Brooks Edward Everett Hale Oliver Wendell Holmes DePauw University Eliot Harvard James Whitcomb Riley Grant Europe churches of Ireland England Finland Norway Edward Scanlon Emma Stewart

W S C S Seminar To Be Held In Easton

The Missionary Education and Service department of the Woman's Society of Christian Service will host a seminar at Ebenezer Church Easton on Thursday afternoon October 6 from 1 30 to 4 15. The four study books will be presented via skits round table talks and Q&A. Youth Work and the Children's Division will be led by respective secretaries. All Methodist women are urged to attend to deepen study or private reading of the books.

Missionary Education and Service department Woman's Society of Christian Service Ebenezer Church Easton

Evangelistic Services At Cedar Grove Church Del

Rev W C Wheedleton announces special evangelistic services at Cedar Grove Church Del from Oct 2 to 16 each evening at 7 30. Sundays Oct 9 and 16 offer 10 00 2 00 and 7 00. Evangelist Rev Magdaline Bradford of Ashland Ky will preach with planned special music.

W. C. Wheedleton Cedar Grove Church Del Magdaline Bradford Ashland

Junior Auxiliary To Sponsor Bakes At Easton Denton Chapter Meet

The Denton Chapter of the Junior Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital meets at Mrs. Philip E. Nuttle’s home with officers hosting and committees named for the year. About 400 dollars was raised from a September 9 dance at the Tidewater Inn. A winter bake series starts October 7 in a vacant store beside Malott's Radio Shop, led by Mrs. Robert W. Downes Jr., who also rents a Musical Birthday Cake Plate for party use.

Denton Memorial Hospital Easton Philip E. Nuttle J. Frank Lane T. Carville Fleetwood Fred Asilton John W. Logan Robert W. Downes, Jr Carlton Mandrell Hamilton Hallowell K. Thomas Everngam Ormand L. Andrews Herman E. Keen Layman J. Redden Paul W. Van Dyke Ella Carter Wm. R. Addington Joseph Harrington Reese Brown Blake Brooks Elias W. Nuttle Laison G. Daniel Crouse Gray Herman FE. Keen Malott

Losing Social Security Credits For Casual Labor Rules

Norman P. Foster of the Salisbury Social Security Office warns many workers and employers misclassify casual labor. Casual labor may not count for Social Security unless it is occasional incidental or irregular and does not advance the employer's trade. specifics include limits of ten days per job within two months and total work under 200 hours for one employer. Corporations are an exception, as all services for a corporation count toward Social Security.

Norman P. Foster Salisbury Social Security Administration

Memorial ceremonies for Denton county bar members

Memorial ceremonies for the late William J. Richards Charles B. Harrison Fred R. Owens and Henry R. Lewis deceased members of the Caro line County Bar will be held in the Court Room at Denton Maryland on Tuesday October 4 1949 at 3 oclock p m Friends of these deceased members and the public generally are cordially invited to be present. Caroline County Bar Association

William J. Richards Charles 8. Harrison Fred R. Owens Henry R. Lewis Caroline County Bar Denton Maryland Caroline County Bar Association

Children s Home Luncheon Set for October Sixth

The annual Children s Home Luncheon will be held October 6 for the Maintenance Fund. Contributions of money or donations of all kinds are gratefully received. Luncheon served 11 30 A M to 2 P M at the Home in Esston. A cordial invitation is extended.

Children’s Home Esston

Mother and Son Guilty in Lonely Hearts Murder Case

Mrs. Inez Brennan and her 16 year old son Robert were found guilty of first degree murder in the Lonely Hearts killing of Wade Wooldridge, a 67 year old Stone Mountain Virginia carpenter. The jury recommended mercy for Robert but the court may impose death for him while mother faces no mercy recommendation.

Inez Brennan Robert Wade Wooldridge Stone Mountain carpenter Delaware Mrrs Brennan Charles L. Richards Wade N. Wooldridge Benjamin R. Donolow Wooldridge C. Edward Duffy Duffy

Junior Cotillion To Hold Tea For Mothers Of Enrolled Children

The Junior Cotillion plans a tea on October 19 for mothers of children enrolled in upcoming ballroom dancing classes led by Mrs. William Zieger of Salisbury. The first class meeting is scheduled for November 9 at 3 40 pm at the Community House, with committee contacts listed for those wishing to join.

Norris Coulby, Jr Lee Coulby Danny Crouse Mary Kay Everagain Mary Ann Fleetwood Sylvia Jean Fleetwood Eloise Irwin Danny Yeoman John Keen Norman Clopper Carol Ann Lane Tom Mezick Ellen Carter Nichols Joan Morgan Henry Lee Nuttle Emily Dabney Nuttle Philip E. Nuttle, Jr Lois Slaughter Peggy Van Dyke Owen Wise Carolyn Tongue Harvey Fleetwood, Jr Norris Coulby Ormond Andrews Carville Fleetwood Philip E. Nuttle William Addington Mason Clopper

Portrait Presented To Circuit Court In Knotts Memorial

A portrait of the late Chief Judge J. Owen Knotts donated by his family will be presented to the Circuit Court for Caroline County on the opening day of the October Term Monday October 3 1949 to hang in the Court Room Denton Maryland Dr E Paul Knotts will make the presentation with the court local bar association and county commissioners accepting. The 3 30 p.m. ceremony invites Judge Knotts friends and the public. FRANK MITCHELL Funeral services for 77 year old Denton farmer killed in an automobile accident were held at Concord Methodist Church Burial followed at Concord Cemetery Surviving are two sons Edward and Philp Mitchell and a brother John Mitchell of Audubon New Jersey. The obituary notes the late Thomas Mitchell as his father. (Continued on Page 7)

J. Owen Knotts Circuit Court Caroline County E. Paul Knotts Bar Association Denton Maryland Judge Knotts Caroline County Bar Association Frank Mitchell Concord Methodist Church Concord Cemetery Mr. Mitchell Thomas Mitchell Philadelphia Edward Mitchell Philp Mitchell John Mitchell Audubon N. J

Rock Hall Wins Evens Series in Semi Final Playoff

Rock Hall defeated Greensboro A A 5-1 at Greensboro to even the semi finals series at one game apiece. Rock Hall scored in the first and fifth innings as Porter Royal and Myers delivered key hits while Clements held the five hit Greensboro lineup to spark the win. In the other semi final Milton beat Chestertown 2-0 to also even the series and set up a finals showdown this weekend. Large crowds expected for the decisive games.

Rock Hall Greensboro A.A Jacobs Daniels Roberts Royal Ketrik Coleman Porter Myers Rock Hall Clements Robinson Milton Chestertown

Land Transfers in Maryland Towns Prompt Property Moves

A sequence of land transfers dated September 1949 across Templeville Denton Greensboro Federalsburg and the Seventh Election District. Oscar L Lord Sr and wife transfer to Howard Glander and wife. Margaret Knotts widow to Ella and J DeWeese Carter. Melvin Pentz and wife to Frederick Kirsch and wife. Thomas N Jackson et al to Fred M Jackson. Ruth Hartnett et al to Virgil Pursley and wife. Clara V Smith to William M Pippin and wife. Paul Dill and wife transfers. Ella M and J DeWeese Carter to Edward D and Earle M Sparks.

Oscar L. Lord, Sr Howard Glander Templeville Margaret S. Knotts Ella J. DeWeese Carter Denton Melvin A. Pentz Frederick F. Kirsch Denton-Williston Thomas N. Jackson Greensboro Ella M Edward D Earle M. Sparks

Caravans Begin in Easton District Hillsboro Meeting

The first of six caravans will be held at Queen Anne Church in Hillsboro on Tuesday October 4 at 2 o clock. Members from First and Grace Denton Ridgely Thawleys Cordova Goldsboro Greensboro Marydel Henderson will attend. Mrs Harry Hugete, Conference President, will speak. Newspaternal Hive.

Easton Hillsboro Queen Anne Church First Grace Denton Ridgely Thawley’s Cordova Goldsboro Greensboro Marydel Henderson Harry Hugete

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Elks National Denton Soccer Club EPA Bishop Hughes Edward Scanlon, Jr Scanlon Atwater Kent Malotte Scott Schubert Hambilen W.S.C.S Cedar Grove God Mary Baker Eddy Junior Auxiliary W.S.C.S. Caravans Newspaternal Hive
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