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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1939
Page
5
Classifieds record sales and rentals in Denton with items from local residents including stoves horses seeds and seeds and a lost pocketbook. Public notices announce Social Security interview in Denton and community events such as a bridge luncheon for the Home for Aged Women and a Sacred Concert in Greensboro along with military and CCC camp updates and a death notice for Mr Passwaters.
Denton M P Church classes met at Elizbeth Allston home with Chas Deiem presiding. A box social was planned for May 2 in the Sunday School room. Anniversaries and weddings highlighted as Arthur Scott Jr marked his twenty-fifth year with Centreville guests. A Methodist Rally is announced for April 20 with Mrs Keller as speaker. Several residents traveled or visited relatives in Annapolis Boston Washington and other cities, with social events and infections noted.
Denton High School health activities were featured at a PTA meeting on April 3 led by Mrs. Deardorff science teacher. Seventh grade science students demonstrated calories and health concepts while discussing growth and body types, and Rally Day plans were updated to allow girls to enter more events, emphasizing inclusive participation in health driven activities.
Easter services set for Sunday with times for Church of The Brethren and Caroline Charge churches. Regula Sunday School at standard hour, sermons titled Christ Risen or Realized, Easter programs led by Ruth Hol singer, plus B Y P D presentation The Little Miracle. Burrsville week long services start Monday with Rev. P M R Schauer and Rev. John T Bailey preaching. Catholic Masses at Denton 9:00 and Ridgely 8:00 with Holy Saturday confessions at 6:30.
Harmony residents report multiple families visiting each other over Sunday evenings. The Harmony Club plans its April meeting at Mrs. Norman Todd’s home on Wednesday April 12. Various households shared time with neighbors and relatives during the weekend.
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Louisa Noble Thawley who passed away April 5 one year ago. A life linked with mine and day by day I miss her more. Husband and children urge tender care for those who have a wife and mother.
Gratitude is expressed by family for the sympathy shown at the funeral of mother Georgia Roop Garey including attendance and many kind words that helped ease their sorrow.
The Ridgely Community Club hosted a program on Monday with a talk on Spring Planting. Members voted to hold an Antique Show May 5 and 6 and to arrange a church supper if possible. The Jay-Way door stop agency was accepted, with several units sold on the spot. Reverend C. M. Griffith, new Ridgely Methodist pastor, preached at both services. Herbert Roenenan sang a Palm Sunday solo and the children’s choir performed. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace contributed books to the library. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Kia Dyer of Queen Anne. The post office room on Central avenue and First street was turned over to Samuel Bear, with Mesich’s bakery nearby. The Woman’s Home Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon with devotion by Mrs. Harry Lord. The program focuses on Christian Citizenship led by Mrs. Sw... Matthews. Rev. and Mrs. O. B. Reed moved to Wyoming, Del., with daughter Harriet helping. Tea hosted by the Missionary Society featured clothing exhibits. Mr. Norman Wilson and Mr. David Holsinger attended the funeral, and several locals attended various social and church events. The pre-school group resumes meetings at the Center. Easter plans include visits to relatives, and several locals return from Florida for holidays. The Chinese Checker party at the club house was reported merry. Dorothy Saulsbury of Philadelphia visits her mother. Weekend guests and gatherings filled the social calendar as holiday events approach.
The Friendship Grove Homemakers Club met Thursday afternoon March 28 at Mrs. Wm Gadow's home near Preston with ten members. Vice president Mrs. Theodore Schulke Jr presided. minutes were read and approved. reports covered advisory council, treasurer, books, and tax data. Members were urged to attend the Tri County meeting, and Mrs. J Lee Taylor reported on visits and sunshine to the sick. Refreshments were served and the meeting adjourned to next month with Mrs. Lee Meredith.
Henderson School hosted an April program with selections by Mr divin Smith and Greensboro orchestra, vocal pieces by Mrs Leonid Covell and Miss Catherine Seward, violin solos by Clara Niekeun, and fourth and fifth grade songs tied to pioneer life. Dr Waterside gave an educational talk on children's diseases and clinic dates. A silver coving was left at the door.
Mr and Mrs Charles dohn son Gloria Mae and Brown visited Johns wife mother in New Jersey. Charles Fountain and son Bobby returned from Philadelphia after five days with his parents. Blanche Adams Ira Adams Earl Robinson and Virginia Lee visited Mrs George Wheatley. Ethel Wright and son Bobby and Lattice Leeser visited Reese Adams near Laurel. Bloomery Church Easter program planned and Sunday School at 8. Ja Adams and wife shopped in Salisbury. Sunday School at Bloomery at 10.
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy in our bereavement after the death of husband and father Grover C. Passwaters on March 29. Linda Passwaters, Sons and Daughters.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Craft extend thanks to the Denton Volunteer Fire Company for prompt and efficient service when called to extinguish a chimney fire at their home on Riverton Avenue.
A string of Sunday and weekend visits across North Carolina and nearby states is reported. Names include Geo Wood, Nelson Beaven, Phillip Beaven, Florence Beaven, Milton Beaven, Ann and Jean Beaven, Blanche Morse, Henry Fisher, Frances Saulsbury, Brownie Eaton, Bill Brown, Warvey Kemp, Chas Jarrell, Joseph Eaton, R. B. Thompson, Willard Russell, Frances Fisher, Virginia Holt, Geo Stewart, Rev Fossett, Arnold Maryland, Annapolis, Wilmington, and Washington.
Queen Anne Mr and Mrs Howard P Flowers visited their son Donald Flowers in Penns Grove New Jersey and returned home after a weekend stay The Community Club meeting was postponed this week to observe St Pauls revival services and will be held on Tuesday Numerous local visits included Mrs Drascillkis Pollett Miss Anne Pollett Mrs Maude Smith and families from Wyomme Del. Billy Chains of Washington College Chestertown was home for spring break. Bernard Sparks Jr injured his eye in an accident. several residents hosted visitors and planned Easter plans with relatives in Baltimore and nearby towns.
Frank Davis remains hospitalized in Easton Emergency Hospital convalescing slowly. Families and friends from Stevensville, Salisbury, Federalsburg, Greensboro, and Andersontown visited and shared time with relatives. A variety of social calls occurred, including a doctor visit for a minor injury and an Easter program planned at the local church.
A visiting pair commend Denton for a pleasant stay and praise the Brick Hotel. They highlight well cooked food, attractive service, courteous staff, and refined home atmosphere, urging wider notice of the establishment to benefit motorists and the town.
The Preston Community Club hosts a four hour flower show and exhibit of old relics handicraft and dolls at the Preston Fire House from 2 to 9 pm on a Tuesday. Prizes will be awarded and spectators invited to display cut flowers plants table arrangements quilts old glass and other crafts.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks presiding. Actions recorded include inventory and appraisement filings for Albert Tingle estate and Dennis Werner estate, final admin accounts for William Frank McMahan, and renunciation and letters of administration granted to Fred H. Beauchamp and Clarence E. Beauchamp for Clara E. Rice. Bond approved, creditors notified, appraisers named, and orders to sell issued for the estates.
Doctor R W Johnson will visit Caroline County on Wednesday April 2 for an orthopedic clinic at the Health Office in Denton. Parents of crippled children are advised to contact their family doctors or the Caroline County Welfare Department to arrange for a visit.
Concord report notes the Christian Comrade class gathers Thursday April 13 at 2 o'clock at the home of Mrs Edna Collins with Mrs Corinne Beauchamp serving as assistant hostess.
A Greensboro area miscellany notes several showers at homes on the Greensboro Denton highway and in Ridgely and nearby towns with many gifts. It records the death of Gustav Miller at Kent General Hospital and funeral arrangements, plus numerous social visits, visits to relatives, cherry blossom sightings, and various Sunday gatherings among local families and friends.
The Ladies Aid of the M E Church extend sympathy to the Garey family as Mrs. William H Garey passes away. The note speaks of her faith and rest in God's keeping with a prayerful line. Committee members Janie Smith and Lonie Ramsdell sign.
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