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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1937

Page

5

News From AH Parts Of The County

News from AH parts of the county solicited under this head. Saturday morning edition notes local happenings and community items arising around Denton and nearby areas.

Local notices mix plants sales events and community news

Classified items list plant for sale and garden wants in Denton and nearby towns. Community notices describe bake sales, church suppers, and remarks on CCC camp funding. Obituaries report the death of Mrs. Lida Newman and Mrs. Alveretta Clark. A Baltimore nurse theft case ends with a suspect held for grand jury after a chase by taxi drivers.

Alfred Clark Denton T. H. Everngam W. H. Nuttie M. E. Church Market Street Townsend’s Thawleys M. P. Church Maryland T. Alan Goldsborough Denton Journal Goldsborough CCC Congress Journal Caroline County Medical Society Brick C. Loring Joslin Baltimore Joslin Lida Helen Newman Lawson S. Newman Pavilion N. Y Ralph H. Walling Newman Caroline County New York State Walling Howard Hayes Vineland N. J George Trescott Louis Dennis Concord Methodist Episcopal Church Concord Cemetery Alveretta Brown Clark Rehoboth Beach John W. Clark G. Linden Duffey Milton S. Andrews M.E. Church Denton Cemetery Clark Daniel and Anne Smith Brown Bridgeville Duffey William Ruddell Asbury Park William E. Brown Preston Howard Street John Jones Black Orchard Street Charlotte Temple Women’s Hospital Ernest Niblett Rose Street Charles H. Heintzeman Miss Temple Niblett Pratt Street James A. Rowe Edwin O'Doherty Owen Duffy John Rudel Western District Jones James Temple

Talbot-Dorchester Chapter Holds Institute and Socials

Splendid attendance marked the Talbot Dorchester Caroline Woman's Christian Temperance Union Institute held Wednesday in the Church of the Brethren with Miss Lily Grace Matheson as guest speaker. The celebration included department plays by Cambridge union members and a 12:30 to 2 lunch. Also noted are anniversaries and visits among local families including the golden wedding of Rev. Dr. J. William Kirk and Mrs. Kirk, and several 24th wedding anniversaries and dinners among Denton and Easton residents.

Cambridge Union The Indies Church of the Brethren Matheson J. William Kirk Denton M. P Kirk Herbert Fallin Linthicum Heights Thomas Swann Troy N. Y Fallin Laurel Del Buckeystown Denton Alexandria Arthur Scott Katie Cohee Clint ‘Scott Harold Scott Walter Cohee Blanche Scott Fred Scott Annie Cohee Patsy Cohee Russell Stevens Jeanette Cannon Gorman Henry Paul Ebling Ella Scott Arthur Scott Jr Scott Charles H. Butler Pauline Neighbors Marion Butler James Neighbors Harry Gordon Jene Greensboro George Neighbors Houton Newark Delaware Walter White Easton W. E. Seeders Fast New Market Annie Collins Hurlock Claude Howard Federalsburg Preston Spicher Douglas Greenaboro Norman Milligan Margaret and Norman Jr Rowland Seeders Cambridge Jack Dean North Caroline James Conway Conway Emma Long Frank Rucker U. S Naval Training Station Norfolk Hickman Earl Seeders East New Market Maryland State Hospital Chesapeake City

Community Notes From Goldsboro Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Luther Bennett visited Linwood Bennett and family in Linwood Pa. Carmine Jones and Mrs Emma Jones plus Emma Johnson visited Mrs Carmine's sister. Newnam returned home from wintering with daughter in Massey Md. Clifford Hughes and Regina visited Felton parents. Ed Clark visited Wilmington relatives. Ambrose Lucas of Queen Anne stayed with Cheffins. Alvan Melvin and Curtis visited Harrington relatives. Ladies Aid supper in assembly hall was successful. Clayton Kinnaman builds new house after fire. Fred Taylor of Dallas Texas visited near town. John Sylvester and Ray Seaman hosted visitors from Elkton. Sadie Shockley and mother Hill spending week in Milford. Mollie Shockley hosted Sewing Circle. W Murphy and wife visited Chesapeake City. Rev Fred Holden spent Thursday in Baltimore. Emma Johnson spent Wednesday in Wilmington.

Luther Bennett Linwood Bennett Linwood Carmine Emma Jones Frankford Del Emma Johnson Newnam Bryan Shockley Massey Clifford Hughes Regina Felton Ed. Clark Wilmington Ambrose Lucas Queen Anne Wm. Cheffins Alvan Melvin Curtis Harrington Assembly Hall Clayton Kinnaman Fred Taylor Dallas Texas Harold Brown John Sylvester Ray Seemans Elkton Sadie Shockley Hill Milford Mollie Shockley W. J. Murphy Chesapeake City Fred A. Holden Baltimore

Quote on madness and Europe chaos

A framed quip about fate and folly in Europe hints that those who provoke the gods may first fall to madness. The speaker muses on a few unnamed men who might fit the line, noting a casual, sardonic mood.

Europe

Goldsboro CCC Camp Open House and Events

The Civilian Conservation Corps marks its fifth anniversary week in 1938 with Camp D-2 Goldsboro Maryland hosting an open house on Saturday April 2. The day includes an oyster scald at noon, a 2:00 PM address by Congressman T Alan Goldsborough, and remarks by other speakers. Enrollee Diston Linton helps locate missing two year old Leroy Rosien of Greensboro after a five hour search by fifty camp boys. A sub district meeting in Goldsboro outlines wrestling and boxing tournaments at Salisbury Armory with semi finals at the Goldsboro camp on April 22 and finals April 29.

Civilian Conservation Corps Camp D-2 Goldsboro Maryland T. Alan Goldsborough Goldsboro CCC Roy Rostien Greensboro Leroy Diston Linton CCC Salisbury

Church notices list Sunday services across Denton area

Religious announcements show Denton M E Church session at 9 45 a m and Palm Sunday return April 10. State church events include Rev E A Sexsmith speaker at 7 30 p m and Loyal Sons Bible Class plans to attend Sunday service together. Various Brethren and M P churches schedule Sunday schools sermons and evening services with Holy Week plans and confessions at St Elizabeths and St Benedicts.

Denton M. E Church School Denton M. P Faith Triumphant E. A. Sexsmith D.D Maryland Christian Endeavor Loyal Sons Oscar Smith Church of the Brethren Christian Workers Ladies Aid of the John Good Caroline Charge Ziba Adams Burrsville M. P Baltimore Hobbs Church of the New Jerusalem Preston Williston Community Church Harmony Methodist Protestant Church JoeEs Adams Frank H. Lewis Lewis M. P Old Home John Cohee Harmony Helpers Herbert McNeal St. Elizabeth’s Church Denton St. Benedict’s Church Ridgely St. Benedict's Church

Apartment for Rent at Corner 6th and Franklin Denton

Mixed notices show an apartment for rent at corner 6th and Franklin in Denton offering six rooms and a bath with recent remodels, new plumbing and fixtures and hardwood floors. Another item advertises a potted flower sale for Easter by the Guild of Christ Church on April 14 through 16, with displays near Market Street and Second. Cut flower orders for Saturday delivery can be placed a week in advance via Davis Drug Store or by phone at Denton No. 17.

6Th and Franklin Sts Denton J. Lester Everngain Guild of Christ Church Market Street Second Davis ‘Drug Store Denton No. 17

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Opener of local society events

Last Sunday in the Reformed Church the Young Peoples Council of Religious Education of Caroline County presented a program and social hour with remarks by county president Miss Doris Kern and a report by Robert Moore. A Baltimore drama guild play The Wayfarer followed by a Fellowship Tea. The entertainment committee included Ryland Fleming and several local residents. Numerous social visits, birthdays, and community notices filled the column, with regional clergy and church activities noted throughout the weekend.

Reformed Church Young Peoples Council of Religious Education Caroline County Doris Kern Baltimore Robert Moore Denton Drama Guild of Baltimore Ryland Fleming Malinda Ruth Allfather Helen Crouse Marie Dodd Harry Dodd Elwood Old Neck Mattie Smith Daniel Butler Billy Bloom Alton Gregory Easton George Baker Mary Lincoln Helen Ludwick Philadelphia A. O. Saulsbury J. M. Swing Margaret Swing Joyce Saulsbury Drexel Institute T. J. Turkington the Brethren Church Fairview Turkington Elsie Matthews Talbot-Dorchester-Caroline the Reformed Church Edward Stephens Rehoboth H. B. Laird Mary Laird Frank Seward I. T. Sparklin Hillsboro Leonard Dean Sipple J. M. Short A. J. Mitchell Edna Detwiler Walter Mitchell Mr. Mitchell George Wooters Dorothy Merchant Julia Ann Chester Edwin Eaton William Raleigh Jos Haymaker and Baby Centreville T. W. Jones Edward L. Megill New York William Jones Towson W. C. Harrison George Harrison Alan Burke Claymont Del W.W. C. Harrison Jr James Wilson Betty Ann Wood Elsmere Frank Klotz Alice Ferrick Mary Robinson Elizabeth Klotz Swarthmore W. M. Bennington Lee Mitchell Harlan Harrington Wilmington Leelan Jackson St. Michaels Charles Dean A. W. Saulsbury West Chester Odella Saulsbury Francis Hensel F. J. Hensel

Twentieth Century Club Meeting Highlights and Plans

The Twentieth Century Club opened with twenty one members and two visitors. Mrs Evelyn Harding led singing and two delegates for College Park were nominated. A lecture on Home and Law by James Wise Denton lawyer was the main feature. Treasurer Cora Noble reported funds and a penny march. The meeting adjourned to April 13 at Miss Marie Perrys home.

Twentieth Century Club Evelyn Harding Miss Spafford North West Passage Club House College Park Landon Walston Spafford James Wise Denton Cora Noble Marie Perry

Homemakers clubs discuss law topics atMarch meetings

The Andersontown Hobbs Home makers Club met March 17 at Concord church with sixteen members. Attorney James Wise spoke on Law and the Home covering marriage, divorce, real estate and estates. Short Course was deferred for member consideration. Ridgely and Tuckahoe clubs held sessions with talks on Law and the Home and book reviews. upcoming meetings planned and scrap book photos requested.

Andersontown-Hobbs Homemakers Club Church House Concord James Wise Denton

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Weekend Visits

Miss Nancy Jane Kline and Miss Ruth Wetzell of State Teachers College Salisbury visit her parents. Peggy and Charlotte Spry of Blackstone College spend spring holidays with their parents. Philadelphia visitors call on Mrs. S. S. Thompson. Read ing Pa weekend. Wilmington Wilmington and Chester visits. Philadelphia guest Mary Frances Fisher visits H. S. Fisher. Ben Coverdale Felton guests of Milford Kline. Community Club to meet Monday April 4. Mrs. James Sherwood visiting Easton. Newark Delaware residents Ernest Sanders visit J. E. Hicks. Mrs. George B. Stewart visits Church Hill with Theobolt Hall friendship.

Nancy Jane Kline Ruth Wetzell State Teachers College Salisbury Milford Kline Peggy Charlotte Spry Blackstone College C. W. Spry F. B. Sparks George Shaeffer Philadelphia S. S. Thompson William Thompson Reading R. W. Beaven Blanche Russell Wilmington Chester Mary Frances Fisher H. S. Fisher Ben Coverdale Felton James Sherwood Joseph Taylor Easton Ernest Sanders Newark Del J. E. Hicks George B. Stewart Theobolt Hall Church Hill

Adams Cross Roads Social Gossip Moves Through Cambridge

Mrs Thurman Adams and several Adams families spent Tuesday in Cambridge with visits by Mrs Earl Adams Mrs Walter Adams and Miss Hennie Johnson. The group planned a few days for Mrs Thurman Adams. Nearby residents from Pennsylvania and local couples plus multiple Adams family members were noted visiting Greenwood Rehoboth Seaford and Wilmington areas with various relatives over the week.

American Corner Visits and Society Notes

Mr and Mrs Norman Draper and other couples visited the Griffith and Olaf Smith homes on Sunday. Bayard family and Olaf Smith children joined Ernest Towers hosts Monday evening. Amanda Allen returned home after months with granddaughter Carl Johnson. G L Blades Harlan Blades and Charles visited Olaf Smith. Ladies Aid planned for April 13 with Evelyn Willey and Ida Towers assisting. George Huey spent Sunday in Washington. Ernest Towers is improving.

Norman Draper Near Goldsboro George Howard Near East New Market Harry Burke Camden Del Carl Johnson George L. Griffith Olaf Smith William Bayard Jackie Bridgeville Ernest Towers Amanda Allen Federalsburg G. L. Blades Harlan Blades Charles Burrsville Ladies Aid Evelyn Willey Ida Towers George Huey Washington

Community Social and Local News in Centreville

Queen Anne residents attend Centreville Chapter meeting. Western Maryland College students Violet Gibson and Alvin Moore spend spring vacation with Gibson and Moore families. Clarence Bennett of Washington recovering from appendectomy visits Ambrose Lucas. A Mission Study Class meets weekly taught by Mrs. E. B. Lightner, using Songs in the Night. Friday play at the high school auditorium benefited the Ladies Aid, $20 cleared. Local program on WSAL Salisbury featured Norman Pinder and Raymond Sheridan. Salisbury residents James Briscoe and Mrs. James Briscoe visit Centreville. Mrs. R Kurtz returns home to Philadelphia after visiting Florence Stayton. Olin Ford and daughter Evelyn of Maryden visit the Gibsons. Alan Neavitt returns from extended Florida trip. Horace Morgan visits Baltimore Wednesday.

Mesdames Horace Morgan Harry Gibson Oscar Briscoe Denton Eastern Star Centreville Violet Gibson Alvin Moore Western Maryland College R. H. Gibson Geo. Moore Clarence Bennett Washington Ambrose Lucas Bennett E. B. Lightner Our Norman Pinder Raymond Sheridan Wsal Salisbury Florida Baltimore

Ladies Aid meeting and social updates in Hobbs

Mrs. Louis Butler hosted the Ladies Aid with president Mrs. L. H. Thomas opening scripture and prayer. Minutes, roll call and business followed while Mrs. F. N. Smith and Mrs. T. H. Towers led games. Guests included Rev W. T. Archer and family of Dagsboro Del and local visits by various residents.

Louis Butler L. H. Thomas B. B. Allen F. N. Smith T. H. Towers J. H. Dandy J. A. Willoughby Esther Sue W. T. Archer Dagsboro Del F. E. Davis Christian Endeavor Manning Merriken C. D. Collison Ellen Homer Rice Wilmington John Spencer B. B. Allien J. R. Ricards Washington Helen Moore Swarthmore Dover J. R. Billings Greensboro Enoch Strannahan Jr Merriken

Preston area clubs agenda fills meeting week

The Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs met in Washington with Preston delegates led by Mrs. G. C. Carmine. Activities included bridge and contract clubs, high scores, and visits among locals as several members plan next meetings and attend events with H. M. Hollis, Mrs. Lloyd Cannon, and other Preston residents.

Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Washington Preston G. C. Carmine Mildred Griffith H. M. Hollis J. L. Gallagher Fulton Noble Luke Amato Lloyd Cannon B. T. Robins Lloyd Brodes Robert Dulin B. C. Douglas Mary Jackson Greensboro Paul van Dyke E. B. Blades Wilmington L. J. Harris Preston Spence M. E Max Chambers T. L. Trice Stewart Ayton Frances Smith Betty Burk Katrina Smith

Henderson Dinner Honors Grffin 61st Birthday Guests Listed

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Griffin honored at a Sunday dinner for his 61st birthday with a large group of relatives and friends from Ridgely Wilmington Philadelphia Dover Milford and Denton. Separate events include Mrs Emma Gooden's 88th birthday dinner in Marydel and visits by Wilmington residents to L M Jones and by Allan Sweeney and daughter from Yeadon Pa.

Wilbur Griffin Griffin Mollie Griffin Ross Simons Ridgely James Henderson Philadelphia John Buck Geo. Comoe Wilmington J. L. Stevens Denton Luther Stevens Cless Watson L. A. Gooden Carleton Emma Gooden Marydel Gooden Mary Kimble Ann Wm. Walker Bobby L. M. Jones Carlton Gooden Western Maryland Lewis Shelton Sadlersville Dora Melvin J. B. Medford Smithville

Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend Activities

Mr and Mrs George Wheatley and Miss Virginia Horsey spent Sunday with C W Adams and family. Mrs Charles Johnson and daughter Mrs John Adams and family also visited. Mr and Mrs Earle Robinson spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Bill Meredith and family. Mr and Mrs Earl Collins entertained relatives from Maryland and Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith visited Thurman Fountain. Effie Adams was called on Wednesday afternoon. George Wheatley and Virginia Horsey were guests Wednesday with each other.

George Wheatley Virginia Horsey C. W. Adams Charles Johnson John Adams Earle Robinson Bill Meredith Earl Collins Maryland Pennsylvania Alfred Smith Thurman Fountain

Orphans Court action records numerous estate filings and appointees

The Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis. Multiple estates were probated or administered including Agnes Dennis of Caroline County with letters granted to Ella Dennis Luff. Elizabeth M. Spiering with letters to Anton W. Spiering and Henry T. Spiering. William R. Ross with Laura V. Ross named administrator. and other estates with bonds, appraisers, notices to creditors, sales, and distribution accounts. Minor ward Elsie P Towers and India V Hubbard involved in withdrawal authority.

Orphans’ Court Towers Handy Dennis Agnes Dennis Caroline County Ella Dennis Luff T. Olin Ford W. G. Smith Elizabeth M. Spiering Anton W. Spiering Henry T. Spiering Elsie P. Towers Guardian of India G. L. Wilson Theodore Orme Robert E. Jones Henry Fuchs William F. Reagan Flora M. Willis William R. Ross Laura V. Ross C. W. Towers Christian Nagel

Death of Mrs. Sarah H. Lewis in Greensboro

Mrs. Sarah H. Lewis aged 84 died at her Maple Ave. home Sunday at 2 40 pm after years of declining health. Widow of James E. Lewis, she leaves daughter Lena Lewis and sister Letitia Parris. Funeral at M E Church with Rev. Tilghman Smith. burial Bethel Church cemetery Oak Grove Del. Pallbearers named.

Sarah H. Lewis Maple Ave James E. Lewis Greensboro Eldorado Lewis Burt Hobbs Lena Lewis Lititia Parris Easton M. E. Church Tilghman Smith Bethel Church Oak Grove Del William J. Russell Amos Russell George and Everett Parris Webster Hunter Lewis Boyce Clarence Sipple Billy Gaithersburg William Sipple Whitel Laramore Laura Walraven Paul Jones Lawrence Crown Wilmington William H. Laramore Denton Edward Laramore Madalyn Fields Dover Eleanor Taylor Western Maryland College L. W. Taylor Tempie Morris Western Maryland Miss Taylor Betty Wyatt Helen Whiteley C. M. Jones Washington Miss Whiteley Ralph O’neal Mesdames A. W. Brumbaugh Rudolph Rinner John Poore Walter Weaver Ethel Pritchett Elva Pippin W. Thomas Thornton Harry Carrow John Carrow Little Creek Clarence Russell Henson Cohee Tamra Gooden Louise Jester Marley Pinder Grayson Hateva Smith State Teachers College A. G. Smith William Fulton C. B. Jarman Wilson Thornton Presley Moore Centreville Charles Goslin Templeville Frank Howard Susie Ford Zack Voshell Mt. Olive Henry Shulties Henderson Carl Nichols Eleanor Philadelphia Grace Nichols Linwood Charles Nichols Alvah Dobson Grasonville Mabel Rich Bridge

Sunday School Guests Entertained by Willis Class

Burrrsville residents record a social note of church group events and visiting relatives. The piece lists Rev Ira Crum Mrs G L Blades and Miss Pauline Hopkins hosting, several out of town guests including Bill Wilson Lloyd Davis Anna Chance and others visiting local families during the prior week. It also mentions visits by Laura Porter Cornelius Roe Walter Gough Harold Hopkins Winfield Ellwanger and more as part of community gathering news.

Ira Crum G. L. Blades Pauline Hopkins Chas. W. Willis Bill Wilson Lloyd Davis Chester Anna Chance Swarthmore John Chance Laura Porter Coursey Hammond Harrington T. Wilton Porter Wilmington H. A. Porter Cornelius Roe Baltimore Walter Gough Smyrna Harold Hopkins Howard Hopkins David Ellwanger Winfield Wilbur Griffin Henderson Sylvan Ash Dover John Wooters Pratt Everett Smith C. N. Fountain Harry. Murphy Hobbs Fred Lewis Federalsburg John Thawley Denton

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