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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1938

Page

5

News from AH Parts of the County Solicited

Brief county news items solicited from AH district readers, noting small reports and community updates as of Saturday morning April 2, 1933.

Local ads and notices from a Denton page

A Denton column lists local sales plant offers bake sale dates at M. E. Church and spring supper plans. It reports CCC camp funding hopes, medical society meeting notes, obituaries for Mrs. Helen Newman and Mrs. Alveretta Clark, and a Baltimore nurse purse theft case with the arrest of John Jones after a chase by taxi drivers.

Talbot-Dorchester Dorc Caroline WCTU Institute Highlights

A large attendance at the Talbot Dorchester Caroline Woman's Christian Temperance Union Institute met at the Church of the Brethren in Easton with Miss Lily Grace Matheson guest speaker. The event featured department plays, a lunch by the Brethren, and distribution of teaching ideas for better outreach. The piece also notes a golden wedding anniversary for Rev. Dr. J William Kirk and Mrs. Kirk at Linthicum Heights and multiple social visits and gatherings across Denton, Cambridge, Hurlock, Greensboro, and Easton.

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

Locals Unite for Week End Visits in Goldsboro

Families from Linwood Pennsylvania Frankford Delaware Harrington and Milford join Goldsboro residents for weekend gatherings. Socials include Ladies Aid supper and Sewing Circle in town assembly hall. Mrs Emma Johnson and Mrs Sadie Shockley visit Milford. Rev Fred Holden spent time in Baltimore. Clayton Kinnaman builds new home after recent fire.

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 about madness and European figures in crisis

A fragment reflecting on the line Whom the Gods would destroy they first make mad. The speaker muses that a few men in Europe might fit that fate, framing it as a sardonic aside about political or historical ruin.

Europe

Goldsboro CCC Open House Signals Fifth CCC Anniversary

Goldsboro CCC Camp D-2 invites the public to an April 2 celebration marking the fifth anniversary of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The event includes an oyster scald at noon and a 2:00 PM address by Congressman T Alan Goldsborough plus other speakers.

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

Church Notices for Denton Area April Services

Foothold church notices list Sunday April 3 services across Denton M E Church Denton M P Church and many others. Holy week events follow with Palm Sunday April 10 and evening devotion schedules at Harmony and St Benedicts among sites and pastors including Rev E A Sexsmith Dr. Ziba Adams or Joe Adams.

Apartment for Rent at Denton Corner 6th and Franklin Sts

Listing advertises a six room apartment in Denton at the corner of 6th and Franklin with a bath, recent remodeling, new plumbing and fixtures, and hardwood floors. Apply to J Lester Everngain. A church guild sponsors an Easter potted flower sale on April 14 to 16 with displays near Market and Second. Orders for cut flowers for Saturday delivery can be arranged a week ahead through Davis Drug Store or by phone to 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 highlights community life

In Ridgely, the Reform Church Young Peoples Council hosted a Sunday program with Doris Kern presiding and Robert Moore reporting on the Baltimore State Youth Conference. A Baltimore Drama Guild play The Wayfarer followed by a Fellowship Tea showcased local and visiting families, with extensive social notes on residents and guests, birthdays, travels, club meetings, and church activities across Caroline County.

Twentieth Century Club Meets for Home and Law Lecture

The Twentieth Century Club opened with twenty one members and two visitors. Mrs. Evelyn Harding led songs and delegates for College Park were named. Mr. James Wise gave a lecture on Home and Law, praised as beneficial. Treasurer Cora Noble reported, and the meeting adjourned to April 13 at Miss Marie Perry's 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 Club Reports March Meeting Notes

The Andersontown Hobbs Home Makers Club met March 17 at Concord church with sixteen members. James Wise spoke on Law and the Home covering marriage, divorce, real estate, joint accounts, wills, and estates. Ridgely and Tuckahoe clubs also met, with scrap-book plans and April gatherings noted.

Andersontown-Hobbs Homemakers Club Church House Concord James Wise Denton

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Local Visits

Miss Nancy Jane Kline and Ruth Wetzell of State Teachers College Salisbury spent the weekend with her parents. Peggy and Charlotte Spry of Blackstone College enjoy spring holidays with Rev and Mrs Spry. Philadelphia visitors included Mr F B Sparks and Mrs George Shaeffer at Mrs S S Thompson’s home. William Thompson and his mother visited relatives in Reading. R W Beaven and Blanche Russell were Wilmington and Chester visitors. Mary Frances Fisher of Philadelphia was weekend guest of Mr and Mrs H S Fisher. Ben Coverdale of Felton visited Mr and Mrs Milford Kline. Community Club’s regular meeting set for Monday night April 4. Mrs James Sherwood visiting Easton with sister Mrs Joseph Taylor. Ernest Sanders of Newark Del visited Mrs J E Hicks. Mrs George B Stewart spent Friday with Mrs Theobolt Hall in Church Hill.

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 Reformed Church Young Peoples Council of Religious Education Doris Kern Robert Moore 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 Nancy Jane Kline Ruth Wetzell State Teachers College Salisbury Milford Kline Peggy Charlotte Spry Blackstone College C. W. Spry F. B. Sparks George Shaeffer S. S. Thompson William Thompson Reading R. W. Beaven Blanche Russell Mary Frances Fisher H. S. Fisher Ben Coverdale Felton James Sherwood Joseph Taylor Ernest Sanders Newark J. E. Hicks George B. Stewart Theobolt Hall Church Hill

Adams Cross Roads Social Ties Near Cambridge

Mrs Thurman Adams and several others from Adams Cross Roads visited Cambridge on Tuesday. Several gatherings followed throughout the week with relatives and friends from De., Greenwood, Wilmington, and Seaford.

Social notes from the American Corner visitors and neighbors

Mr and Mrs Norman Draper and others from Goldsboro East New Market Camden Del and here visited George L Griffith Olaf Smith and Ernest Towerss family over the weekend Monthly Ladies Aid to meet April 13 with Evelyn Willey and Ida Towers assisting Mrs Amanda Allen returned home from Federalsburg after visiting her granddaughter Mrs Carl Johnson Mr and Mrs G L Blades and son Charles Burrsville visited Olaf Smith 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

Queen Anne Social Roundup in Centreville Notes

Mesdames Horace Morgan Harry Gibson and Oscar Briscoe with Eastern Star members attended Centreville Chapter meeting last Tuesday. Violet Gibson and Alvin Moore Western Maryland College students enjoy spring vacation with Gibson and Moore families. Clarence Bennett Washington recovering from appendectomy visits Ambrose Lucas. Mission Study Class taught by Mrs E B Lightner using Songs in the Night. High school auditorium play for Ladies Aid raised 20 dollars. Norman Pinder and Raymond Sheridan spoke over WSAL Salisbury Sunday. James Briscoe Salisbury visiting Briscoe family. Mrs R Kurtz returned to Philadelphia after week with Florence Stayton. Olin Ford Evelyn Maryden hosted by Gibson. Alan Neavitt returns from Florida trip. Horace Morgan's wife spent Wednesday in Baltimore.

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 notes and social visits recap

Hobbs Mrs Louis Butler hosted the Ladies Aid with scripture and prayer led by the president Mrs L H Thomas. Minutes and roll were read, business discussed, then games led by Mrs F N Smith and Mrs T H Towers. Next meeting with Mrs F N Smith and program by Mrs J H Dandy and Mrs J A Willoughby. Visitors include Rev W T Archer and family from Dagsboro Del and the Merriken property occupants Enoch Strannahan Jr first.

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 Hosts Wide Range of Club Activities This Week

The Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Washington drew Preston delegates led by Mrs. G. C. Carmine with several Preston members attending events. Upcoming meetings include the Men's Bridge Tournament with Mr. H. M. Hollis, the Preston Bridge Tournament at Mrs. L. J. Harris, and various club gatherings hosted by Mrs. B. C. Douglas Mrs. Max Chambers and Mrs. T. L. Trice. Local residents Mary Jackson of Greensboro visited, and Stewart Ayton along with Frances Smith and Katrina Smith were mentioned.

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 birthday dinner hosts honored guests list

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Griffin entertained at a Sunday dinner for his 61st birthday with a large guest list including Mollie Griffin Ross Simons James Henderson Buck George Como e Milford Del Luther Stevens Cless Watson Denton Mary Del and many others. Separate gatherings included a Gooden family birthday dinner for Mrs Emma Gooden 88 and visits by several Wilmington and Denton residents. The Sewing Circle met at Mrs Julia Melvin and local visits were noted.

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

Social visits noted in local household list

Mr and Mrs George Wheatley and Miss Virginia Horsey visited C W Adams and family. Mrs Charles Johnson and daughter Mrs John Adams and family were mentioned. 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. They called on Effie Adams Wednesday afternoon. George Wheatley and Virginia Horsey also spent Wednesday with each other.

Thurman Adams Earl Adams Walter Adams Calvin Williams Hennie Johnson Cambridge Sadie Devore Blanche Stetler Pennsylvania Fred Fountain Norman Wright Earle Robinson Thur George Wheatley Virginia Horsey C. W. Adams Charles Johnson John Adams Bill Meredith Earl Collins Maryland Alfred Smith Thurman Fountain

Orphans Court approves multiple Caroline county estate actions

The Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis. Proceedings include proving Agnes Dennis will and granting letters testamentary to Ella Dennis Luff, appraisers named T O Ford and W G Smith. proving Elizabeth M Spiering, letters to Anton W Spiering and Henry T Spiering. authorizing withdrawal for India V Hubbard minor. settling Nelson H Fooks claim. ratifying sale in Elizabeth Hughes estate. distributing Lizzie V Todd estate. filing inventory in William M Wiley estate with sale order. proving Franklin P Herr estate with Roger R Ringgold as executor. accounting of Robert E Jones estate. dismissing Henry Fuchs estate. filing inventory in William F Reagan estate with sale order. reducing Flora M Willis bond. granting administration of William R Ross to Laura V Ross with appraisers C W Towers and Christian Nagel.

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

Mrs Sarah H Lewis Dies At 84 In Greensboro

Mrs. Sarah H. Lewis aged 84 died at her Maple Avenue home Sunday at 2 40 PM from paralysis after three years of declining health. Widow of James E. Lewis who moved to Greensboro from Eldorado Maryland 569 years ago he operated a store where Burt Hobbs is now located. Survived by daughter Lena Lewis and sister Letitia Parris. Funeral at M E Church with Rev Tilghman Smith officiating and Bethel Church cemetery interment. Pallbearers named. Numerous visitors and relatives noted from Maryland Delaware and Washington areas.

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

Burrrsville Sunday School Hosts Noted Community Event

Rev Ira Crum and Mrs G L Blades led the Burssville Sunday School class in a Wednesday evening gathering at the community house. Guests include Bill and Lloyd Davis of Chester and Anna Chance of Swarthmore. Other visits span Porter and Hopkins families and relatives from Baltimore Smyrna Dover and Federalsburg, with multiple local hosts and weekend engagements noted.

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

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Avi Denton M. E Church School Faith Triumphant E. A. Sexsmith D.D Loyal Sons Oscar Smith Christian Workers Ladies Aid of the John Good Caroline Charge Ziba Adams Burrsville M. P Church of the New Jerusalem Williston Community Church Harmony Methodist Protestant Church JoeEs Adams Frank H. Lewis M. P Old Home John Cohee Harmony Helpers Herbert McNeal St. Elizabeth’s Church St. Benedict’s Church St. Benedict's Church Mable Ludwig Paul Hoffman Maude Sleek Albert White Leroy Winstead Charles Stevenson H. E. Holsinger Temple Bailey Tuckahoe Homemakers Club Thawley’s Tuckahoe Adams Cross Roads
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