Local notices and community bake sales in Denton area
Weekly Local Department lists numerous sales and notices from Denton Maryland including buys of yellow corn at high prices, hay for sale, scratch pads for a penny, and multiple bake sales by Christ Church and Methodist groups on Market Street and the Ford Building. Also reported are disease cases in Caroline County, a Legion meeting, gardening progress, and a school fire drill that ended with the Camden Elementary School burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Newnam
Nuttle Milling Co
Denton
Timothy
Clover
Wm. Bullock
Journal
Ladies of Christ Church
Market
2Nd Streets
Andersontown-Hobbs Community Club
Market Street
RB. O. P. Stock
Madison Square Garden
W. A. Cawley
Indies
Methodist Protestant Church
Ford
Main Street
Bertha Welch
Cannon
Del
Welch
Philadelphia
Caroline County
Greensboro
Henderson
Ridgely
Caroline
American Legion
I. T. Saulsbury Jr
Ladies Aid
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Everngain
F. C. Brown
Franklin Street
Lacey Stevens
F. GC. Brown
C. H. Stewart
O. N. Dulin
Kate Spence
Caroline High School
Stadium
Baltimore
Cecil
Northeast
Wicomico
Salisbury
Dorchester
Cambridge
Queen Anne’s
Centreville
Kent
Chestertown
Talbot
Easton
Laura Seymour Duffey
Roger W. Duffey
Columbia Avenue
N. W
Washington
de C
Layman J. Redden
Camden
James M. Bennett
Social News Highlights From W C T U Meeting
A Salisbury church gathering featured sixth grade prize essays and posters, with Susie Oros Archer Florence Harris and Walter Shaffer Richard Garey Dawson Roe as winners. The event included a congressional hearing reenactment with many named participants and a musical program by Mrs. G H Rue and Mrs. J Kemp Stevens. Other items cover club attendances, birthdays, visits, and social gatherings through April in the Edenton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
N. A. Leese
Susie Oros
Peered Archer
Florence Harris
Lloyd Baxter
Louise Schlegel
Walter Shaffer
Richard Garey
Dawson Roe
Jack Williams
Christine McNeal
Washington
Cong. Rainey
W. L. Merriken
Cong. Bacharach
Richard Bullock
Sen
Bingham
Sen. Hatfield
G. H. Rue
Bulkley
J. V. Moore
R. A. Huber
U. S. Brewers’ Association
Samuel Rye
Matthew Woll
American Federation of Labor
A. S. Gr
D. Leigh Colvin
Sue Bye
James Cannon, Jr
Albert Leese
Edward D. Dunford
Anti-saloon League
T. M. Baxter
Senates
House
Seventy-Second Congress
J. Kemp’ Stevens
Salisbury Woman's Club
Stevens
Rue
E. F. Withers
The
Eastern Osteopathic Association
Pennsylvania
New York City
Withers
Edenton
Daughtersof America
Alex McWilliams
Florida
MacWilliams
Baltimore
Wilmington
H. S. Horsey
J. Owen Knotts
Paul Benson
F. K. Owens
Ann Anthony
Annapolis
Denton
Charlie Bell
Walton Johnson
Lucille Bailey
Benjamin H. Johnson
Harrington
I. R. Fleetwood
Bridge
Seeds of Happiness and Love Sayings Card
Short aphorisms on happiness and love urge reflection. A Lowell quote notes cheap seeds of happiness and scattering them. A Latham line adds that you cannot judge a man without loving him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Latham
Maryland Congressman Goldsborough Elected to DCC Committee
Representative T Alan Goldsborough of Maryland’s First District was unanimously endorsed by the Maryland delegation and elected to the Democratic Congressional Committee. The committee guides congressional political action and directs national campaign strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Alan Goldsborough
Maryland
Democratic Congressional Committee
Goldsborough
Railroads must modernize and accept competition
J S Long of Edgebrook Farm Ridgely Md responds to J Y Boggs Cape Charles Va urging railroad monopoly. He argues progress requires trucks and automation, urges railroads to cut costs and improve service, cites personal shipping by rail and truck, warns against prohibitions and overpay in rail leadership, and asserts service wins patronage. He notes railroads and trucks both serve society and must adapt to current conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Journal
J. Y. Boggs
Cape Charles
Boggs
Henderson PTA Meeting at the School This Thursday
Henderson P. T. A. will hold a meeting at the school here on Thursday evening April 6. A very interesting program has been prepared and all are invited to attend.
In Memoriam for Dr David Barton on Heavens Gate
In loving memory of Dr David Barton husband and father who died a year ago March 30 1932. Wife Agnes and daughter note deep sorrow yet hold faith in gathering again with Jesus. Grandchildren Mary Thelma share joy in reunion beyond parting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Barton
Jesus
Agnes
Card of Thanks for the Timmons Family
The kindly assistance and sympathy of many friends during the fatal illness of George A. Timmons and the floral tributes at the funeral are gratefully acknowledged by Mrs. Timmons and. sons and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Timmons
Mrs. Timmons
Trip Through the West and Plans for Europe Tour
Mr Fred Flounders Jr and family report a long promotional cross country journey from Baltimore through Richmond Jacksonville St Augustine to San Diego Los Angeles and back via the Midwest The trip included Yosemite Palm Springs and the earthquakes near San Francisco He plans a six week European voyage in late April and notes a seven year staff leave rule at McDonogh School Highlighted church services club events and local social notices with many Ridgely residents mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Flounders Jr
Baltimore
Santa Monica
Los Angeles
Palo Alto
San Francisco
California
Yosemite National Park
Palm Springs
Long Beach
Middle West
Oklahoma City
Oklo
St. Louis
Columbus
Ohio
Shenandoah Valley
Ohio River
Ridgely
Europe
McDonagh School
MacDonogh
Harold Hafer
The
Reformed Church
J. M. Mullan
Philadelphia
Thomas HE. Leimback
Reading
the Reformed Church
Harry Hemmons
Elsie Matthews
Franki Flounders
Albert White
Henry Wilkinson
Park Drive
T. L. Day
W. E. Habbart
Dover
Tawes
Onella
Fred Tawes
Claymont
Burton Wilkinson
Marian
Ellen Cole
Walter Bennington
Viola Jones
H. B. Laird
Rehoboth
Adele
Stephens
Lairds
Kent Temple
S. S. Virginia
New York
Panama Canal
R. L. Tawes
Tim mons funeral services held for George A Tim mons in Denton
George A Timmons 66 merchant of Denton died of pneumonia after gallbladder surgery in Easton. Funeral at his home conducted by Rev T J Turkington with burial in Denton Cemetery. Pallbearers included T R Benson and C K Evans. Survived by wife Rosalie Carter, three daughters Mrs Lawrence Wright Miss Lillian Timmons Mrs C H Towers Jr and two sons Ward and James Timmons all of Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Timmons
Denton
T. J. Turkington
Methodist Protestant Church
F. W. Kirwan
Messrs
T. R. Benson
C. K. Evans
Ed. Wyatt
M. A. Dickerson
M. P. H. Collison
Ferdinand Baynard
Timmons
Easton
Berlin
George E. Timmons
Rosalie Carter
Hebron
Lawrence Wright
Lillian Timmons
C. H. Towers Jr
Ward Timmons
James Timmons
Family values and church call to worship in Denton area
A community message extols the family as the nation’s base and urges church attendance. It notes a Sunday School at 10 a.m. and highlights local social news including essay contest winners Susie Oros and Verna Archer, bake plans, and various hospitality events among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Denton
Susie Oros
Verna Archer
L. H. Thomas
J. H. Edgell
Mary. Morris
Neil Edgell
Francis Meredith
Greenwood
Margaret Jones
Dickerson
L. Hopkins Thomas
Washington
J. H. Starkey
M. Merriken
Caroline County Schools Schedule Two Sports
Caroline County High School League opens baseball April 14 with Denton at Ridgely and Preston at Federalsburg. Volleyball opens same day as well. New rules require town citizen umpires for baseball and halffield volleyball referees by coaches. Schedule lists six dates with pairings for each sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County High School League
G. Linden Duffey
Denton
Ridgely
Preston
Federalsburg
Greensboro
Rev E C Hallman May Be New Superintendent
Four ministers were named as possible successors to John L Johnson as Wilmington M E Conference district superintendent. The Rev E C Hallman Denton Md is among candidates along with E P Thomas Smyrna W A Hern Richardson Park and J J Bunting Crisfield. Salaries for district superintendents are expected to be reduced next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington M. E
John L. Johnson
Middletown
Smyrna M. E
Dr. Johnson
E. C. Hallman
Denton
E. P. Thomas
Special revival services at Ridgely church building
Revival services will be held in the Ridgely church building, formerly occupied by the Progressive Brethren, beginning tomorrow under the Pilgrim Holiness Church. District preachers Rev. W. T. Martin and sister will lead with visiting lay helpers and music. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., preaching at 11:00, praises at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Pastor A. A. Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
Progressive Brethren
Pilgrim Holiness Church
W. T. Martin
A. Price
In loving memory of my dear husband John Willoughby
In loving memory of my dear husband John Willoughby who departed this life one year ago today March 28 1932 Never shall we cease to love him Never shall his memory fade Sweetest love forever lingers around his grave at peace
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Willoughby
Hillsboro and Queen Anne Social News Notes
Local families hosted and visited across Hillsboro Queen Anne Annapolis Easton and Trappe. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Blades Mrs Louise Blades Mrs Brown Thaw ley, Mr. Sidney Pinder and others with church events and a pie cake sale planned. The Hillsboro Community Club schedules its next meeting for April 3 with members John Sparklin and Frank Russell among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Blades
Louise Blades
Brown Thawley
Sidney Pinder
Queen Anne
Milton Beaven
Anne
Jean
Mary Louise Dodds
Wm. Booker
Queenstown
P. G. Tarburton
Easton
Charles Jarrell
Rehoboth
J. H. Gardner
Wilmington
A. Billings
Fred Smith
Hobbs
Frank Russell
Anpapolis
Frank Seward
Ord’ Raleigh
Ridgely
J. T. Sparklin
Brown Tha
C. Kemp Stewart
Baltimore
Aldin Lane
Trappe
Surprise party for Queen Anne Jackie Brown hosted by Senior Class
Queen Anne Jackie Brown, a Senior Class member, enjoyed a surprise party at his mother’s home last Saturday night with many town friends. After games, refreshments were served. Mrs. Brown and Jackie recently moved to Wye Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Brown
Brown
Jackie
Wye Mills
Mary Diggans
Berlin
John Shively
Wilmington
Epworth League
Lloyd Fleming
Florence ‘Blades
Mary Cooper
Tri-County High School
Annapolis
Archie Purse
Peggy
Seaford
Harry Gibson
Dora Sewell
Chestertown
Ruth Sewell
Hall Barton
W. J. Barton
Centreville
Laura Knotts
Washington, Dd, Cc
J. W. Sullivan
Hanson Dashiel
W. C. Stevens
Horace Morgan
Lewis Wright
Hurlock
Hillsboro
Laura Baynard
Callaway
Howard Flowers
E. B. Lightner
Mary Rowe
Hickman Birth Congratulates Friedman Family in Philadelphia
Hickman notes Mr. and Mrs. Harry Friedman of Philadelphia welcomed a baby boy. Mrs. Friedman is Miss Hester Wroten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wroten of Hickman. Other items mention a supper hosted by Geo. Wilson, Mrs. Jane Messick's return from winter trips, Ralph Nichols's burn injuries improving, and local concern over extended illness of Mr. Gee Noble amid busy farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Friedman
Philadelphia
Friedman
Hester Wroten
J. C. Wroten
Hickman
M. M. Watson
C. H. Meloney
Jock Lister
Geo. Wilson
Jane Messick
Chester
Ralph Nichols
Burns
Gee. Noble
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Patton of Federalsburg area
Mrs. Elizabeth Patton died in Redlands California on March 20 at age 72. She was born in the county, a daughter of Perry D. Taylor, and sister of the late Mrs. James B. Wright. Survivors include her husband Orlando Patton of Atlantic City, a daughter Mrs Rudolph Wuest of Redlands, a son James Patton, a sister Mrs William Gambrill, and a brother Thomas Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Patton
Orlando Patton
Rudolph Wuest
Redlands
James Patton
William Gambrill
Thomas Taylor
Preston
Preston Community Club Sees Entertaining Program March 27
The Preston Community Club met on Monday March 27 with a varied program including a male quartet and saxophone solos. Max Chambers gave an instructional talk on Maryland historical spots, especially Caroline county, and many locals hosted guests for dinners and gatherings through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Maryland
Caroline County
Max Chambers
Lloyd Brodes
G. S. Todd
N. H. Todd
F. P. Todd
Evelyn
Marian Todd
Ralph Brodes
Donald
Leon Todd
John Taylor
Edwin Todd
Ralph Todd
Willis
Marvin Todd
Aiva Lane
Clyde Elzey
Marjorie
Ann
Epiphany Mission
Church of the New Jerusalem
Jesus
Tabernacles
Jno
Henrietta Blades
Blackstone College
Blackstone
Olin Todd
Baltimore
M. W. Charles
Walter Covey
J. O. Wright
Oliver
Viola Nichols
Herman Schmick
J. W. Noble
Maude Reidy
Leanna Reidy
Robert Dulin
Bridge
B. Blades
Bevyjerry
C. Stevens
Federalsburg
Edward Derrickson
Derrickson
W. H. Cannon
Clayton Taylor
Phil Wright
Norman Taylor
Peppersack
Bridge Club
M. Ledman
Hurlock
Lee Noble
Noble
Salisbury
Harry Wright
A. M. Willey
Grace Covey
Alfred Bradley
H. R. Deane
Easton
Hooper Parrott
Wilmington
Roland, Carroll
Marie Taylor
Dover
A. T. Blades
Dr. Jackson
Ruth Lednum
Local Families Visit Kernels Through the Week
Mrs. Claude Thompson of Cordova visits Payton Thompson family while Rev. Claude Thompson attends Conference at Rehoboth. Dallas Blades of Federalsburg and Alva Blades of Preston visit Alva Blades’ parents. Lawrence Legates and daughter Reba visit Mrs. Messick in Wilmington. Harry Blades of Denton visits Charlie Blades family. Beatrice Messick of Federalsburg visits W. C. Harding family. North of Tilghman visits daughter Mrs. Leonard Legates. Clifford Carroll and son Downes visit relatives in Cheptank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Thompson
Cordova
Payton Thompson
Rehoboth
Dallas Blades
Federalsburg
Alva Blades
Preston
Alva, Blades
Lawrence Legates
Reba
Fred Messick
Wilmington
Harry Blades
Denton
Seaford and Wilmington Residents Visit Friends
Tuckahoe residents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gilbert and Mr. Lee Sullivan spent Sunday with Mrs. David Barton and daughter Agnes. Daniel Ebling of Marcus Hook visits his mother and brother Mrs. G K Ebling and Reuben. Deborah Ebling and Noble Lynch of Wilmington visited the former's mother. Agnes M. Barton recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cash near Snow Hill Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gilbert
Lee Sullivan
Seaford
Del
David Barton
Agnes
Daniel Ebling
Marcus Hook
G. K. Ebling
Reuben
Deborah Ebling
Noble Lynch
Wilmington
Agnes M. Barton
Clarence Cash
Snow Hill
Local residents visit kin across Oak Grove and Greenwood
Mr and Mrs Palmer Lare visited Mr and Mrs Edward Donovan and family in Oak Grove Del Monday evening. Mrs Annie Horsey and children Dan and Bobby stayed with her brother Clarence Bowdle Saturday night. Elsie Savitz visited her ill sister Ruth Stokes in Greenwood on Tuesday. Elizabeth Bullock spent the weekend with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Lare
Edward Donovan
Oak Grove
Del
Annie Horsey
Dan
Bobby
Clarence Bowdle
Elsie Savitz
Ruth Stokes
Greenwood
Elizabeth Bullock
Our thanks for help during illness and bereavement
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during our mother's illness and loss. Signed by Dora Ivins, daughter, and family.
Mr and Mrs Patchett Visit Brother in Easton
American Corner reports Mr James Patchett Mrs James Patchett and Mrs W E Tarburton of Easton spent Wednesday with their brother Mr John B Patchett in Easton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Patchett
W. E. Tarburton
Easton
John B. Patchett
Greensboro and Its Environs News Briefs and Events
Norman Slaughter of Burrsville was fined ten dollars or ten days for a single light and using tags from another car after a traffic stop. A marriage announcement noted Miss Alice Hutson of Wilmington and Samuel Pinnell of Elmira, N Y, wed on March 4 in Elmira. The Blue Ribbon Sunday School class at St Pauls Methodist Episco pal Church enjoyed a social at the Ladies Aid Hall hosted by M rs C M Jones M rs John Wyatt and Miss Ruth Jackson. A Greens boro Baptist special service featured a boy auction and drew many attendees, with the young people choir assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Slaughter
Burrsville
H. C. Rawlings
Alice Hutson
Marshall H. Hutson
North Heald Street
Wilmington
Samuel Pinnell
Elmira
N. Y
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Ladies Aid Hall
C. M. Jones
John Wyatt
Ruth Jackson
Greensboro Baptist Church
Katie Shenberger
Thomas F. Dobson
Pennsylvania
Dobson
Hewitt Smith
Delaware Hospital
Carroll Meredith
Ridgely
N. A. Smith
John T. Carter
Eugene Anderson
Denton
R. J. Raughley
Warren van Sant
Irvin
Lydia Jarrell
Messrs
Wilson Thornton
Vincent Wright
R. C. Jackson
Roberta
Oscar Wyatt
Centreville
Local News Briefs From Ridgely and Nearby
Miss Irma Nichols returns to work after a three week illness with Miss Virginia Holsinger substituting. Ridgely firemen attend church for Rev. R L Tawes farewell sermon. W F Cannon builds a new farm residence after a previous fire loss. Mrs Fred Tawes visits Crisfield relatives. Mrs Harry Holsinger visits Morganville Md with her parents. Mrs Joseph Roche and family travel to Salisbury. Christopher Hoffman and sisters Ida and Sarah move to Pearsall house on Maple Avenue. William and Mary Harrison visit relatives in Harrington. Mr and Mrs James Hevalow spend weekend with Hevalow parents in Marcus Hook. Mrs Fountain ill at daughter Mrs Orrell Saulsbury’s home. Miss Virgie Sparks travels to Philadelphia to visit sisters. Mr and Mrs Carlisle Bennington visit Centreville. Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs Roche. Mrs James Simon ill at Maple Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Nichols
Virginia Holsinger
Ridgely
R. L. Tawes
W. F. Cannon
Fred Tawes
Methodist Parsonage
Crisfield
Harry Holsinger
John Roland
Morganville
Joseph Roche
Ruth Roche
Service
Salisbury
Christopher Hoffman
Ida
Sarah
Pearsaul
Maple Avenue
William Harrison
Harrington
James. Hevalow
Mr. Hevalow
Marcus Hook
Carlisle Bennington
Centreville
Ladies Aid Society
Roche
James Simon
In Sad Remembrance of Geo E Taylor Husband and Father
In loving memory of Geo E Taylor who departed this life on March 31 1931. The month of March brings sadness to us the memory of that day when we learned of his death. Our hearts are crushed with sorrow and our tears are shed in secret. Loving Wife and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Taylor
Smithson to Host Old Fashioned Revival Meeting
Smithson Miss Mabel Willetts of Midlothian Maryland will conduct an old fashioned revival meeting at Smithson from April 9 to 23 inclusive every night except Saturday. Everyone is invited to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Willetts
Midlothian
Smithson
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the Local Department
J. S. Long
Edgebrook Farm
Ridgely, Md
Mollie Marvel
James Rickards
John Pritchett
Walter Buck
T. A. Gough
Doris Lee Harmon
Dora Melvin
John Long
Walter Redman
Goldsboro
Wm. Carrow
W. F. Clark
Winfred Gooden
E. C. Gooden
T. A. Montague
Betty
Kenton
Memoriam
Joy and
Sunshine
Mary
Thelma
Sue Hamilton
Oxford
Kate Booker
Fred Baggs
Booker
Onetin
Gumboro
Wood
Mr. Tawes
Loraine Swing
Roland’ Fountain
South Orange
N. J
J. M. Swing
Laura Smith
Carrie Latcham
Milford
Cole
John W. Higman
Millington
Louisa Hurst
Solomon Pippin
Wm. H. Valliant
Annette Lou
Newnam Valliant
Kenlock
Royal Oak
Walter Moore
Roland Knotts
Mary Knotts
Hattie Knotts
Tuckahoe
Bethlehem
Smithville
Dora Ivins
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