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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1932
Page
5
Need items of news from across Denton County solicited under this head. Readers are invited to send brief notices of local events raids meetings or other happenings to be shared with the community in the Saturday morning edition.
Saturday events and sales announcements fill the page with items for sale at stables and stores, touches of church notes, invitations, and community notices. The mix includes rugs, stoves, mattresses, cabbage plants, and a Chevrolet price reduction, plus church services and a court case report.
Mrs Edna B Green hosted a luncheon and contract bridge with guests from New York Queenstown Sadlersville and Cochranville plus families. Many Denton residents and visitors travelled for Easter including trips to Florida and Philadelphia. Several dinners and bridge gatherings featured Mrs Grace Taylor Miss Margaret Lister and Mr Fred Sorden among others.
We thank friends and relatives for kindness flowers cars and use of the church in the loss of our dear brother and son John H. Wooters and family.
A large family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. L A Gooden’s home included Kate Gooden Wyoming Emma Gooden Marydel 82. Numerous relatives from Wilmington Philadelphia Cooperstown New York City and other towns attended or visited over the Easter weekend and town. Separate reports note Howard Pippin’s car accident near Smyrna with minor injuries and swift recovery.
Ridgely weekly news details a Community Club luncheon with Rural Club guests, a bicentennial play about Washington, and speeches by Mrs Whitehurst and state federation leaders. Highlights include discussions on federation revisions, jury service for women, and the equal rights amendment. Local social notes also cover family reunions, church services, and upcoming events.
The Twentieth Century Community Club and visitors were entertained on the 23rd at Mr and Mrs Levi Voshell s home. Mrs Archie Spies and Miss Marie Perry gave a fine demonstration on different ways to cook eggs and with an addition to their preparation it was most appetizing. The next regular meeting will be held in the club room at Choptank on April 6. All members are requested to attend.
The funeral of Mr. John Willoughby, formerly of this place and for five years a Marcus Hook resident, was conducted at two o'clock Thursday in the local church. Mr. and Mrs. Laigneil visited their daughter Mrs. P. L. McConnell. Mrs. Belle Dean remains under a doctor's care.
Burrsville families, Chester guests, and Harrington visitors gathered at J. W. Price home during the holidays. A burglary at H. A. Porter’s store yielded about ten dollars, a revolver, and a few articles after a back window break. Clayton Stafford, Bellanca Airport worker, is hospitalized in Wilmington due to blood poisoning from a needle prick. Several visits and illnesses are noted among residents from Felton to Kent Island, with conferences and family travel continuing through the week.
The Young Peoples League will include their Easter service with the regular meeting next Sunday at 8 p.m. The Easter service was postponed due to many children being sick. Friends greet Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lyden in Williston after Fred bought the Potter mansion overlooking the Choptank river. Little Charlotte Hignutt is improving but missed a birthday party planned by her aunt Mrs. Sadie Fisher for her eighth birthday. Mrs. H S Roop, Mrs. William Windsor and Mrs. Sewell, of Wilmington, visited Mrs. Clara I Rice and her mother on Sunday. Mrs. William D Uhler reports Miami climate and crowded beaches. Mrs. Clarence Rice visits Philadelphia for two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dukes. The Williston Community Club meets with Mrs. James Collings on April 14. Some very nice shad were caught locally this week. A chicken thief is busy around here.
The community reports Easter visits and social hours as residents travel to York Pennsylvania and near Preston. Highlights include Misses Helen and Catherine Towers visiting Mrs Victoria Deen Butler and Miss Helen Towers returning to Washington College. Nearby deaths and family news touch Dr James H Ward and local families Merriken Davis Roe and Perry Hubbard with new daughter for Walter Patton.
Miss Georgia A Towers has returned home after spending two weeks in Baltimore with relatives and friends. Mrs John Wolfe of Wilmington Del has returned home after a visit with her father Mr George W Towers. Mr Owen Howard of Washington DC spent Sunday with his brother Mr George Howard of this place. Mrs Wm B Cook of Baltimore spent the week end with her father Mr George W Towers. Mr George W Towers I Jr of Long Island NY visited his father over the holidays. Mr John Woerner of Wilmington spent the week end with his family here.
In loving memory of Geo E Taylor beloved husband and father who departed this life March 31 1931 One year has passed yet our hearts remain the same Many silent tears fall at your name Your memory lingers sweetly tender and true Not a day goes by without thinking of you Loving wife and children
News from Hillsboro and nearby towns lists weekend visits and travels. Families from Cartney's Point Wilmington Del Delawares Wilmington and Baltimore areas share Easter and holiday gatherings. The Hillsboro Community Club plans its April 4 meeting.
Queen Annes oldest citizen Perry Taylor is ill at home. Local families including the Morgans Howards Showards Culvers and Stevenses hosted relatives and guests over Easter across Secretary Easton Hebron Baltimore and Philadelphia with visits to schools and colleges and travel to Ridgely and Marydel.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West, Towers and Fleetwood. It approved inventory and appraisal for James H. Carter's estate filed by administratrix Fromia Carter Smith. It authorized sale of a mortgage certificate by Ernest Volkart. It granted letters of administration to Rosa Morris for Hannah Snowberger's estate with appraisers named. It also authorized Tilghman F. Taylor to sell a mortgage for Sallie A. Taylor's estate without recourse.
Well known in Maryland and Caroline county William Shepard Crouse 85 veteran educator and scholar died Thursday night at his home in Denton His decline lasted eighteen months yet he remained engaged with books and teaching He will be buried in Denton cemetery with services at 2 pm tomorrow at the home of his daughter Mrs Howard Melvin
A Sunday Easter pageant at Greensboro Baptist Church impressed a large, storm-delayed audience and prompted requests for a repeat next Sunday. The program will feature anthems by the Methodist Episcopal Senior Choir and a 7:45 p.m. service.
Answers listed cover authors quotes coal terms TV predictions colonial tea protest note meanings and social maxims. The compilation cites Hawthorne scripture bituminous coal a future TV device for seeing broadcasters Boston tea party and writers usage of Ibad severe or troublesome Chicago constitutional ratification article by article note values and courtesy as social currency.
Community items from Cambridge and Preston recount a leap year dance hosted by Miss Betty Wright and a large guest list. The death of John W. Willoughby at his Poplar Neck home is noted along with funeral details and family survivors. Activities include a Dairymen meeting in Preston, bridge luncheons, church services, and local visits by residents and students during Easter.
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