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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1932

Page

5

Local ads and notices fill Denton page wide

A collage of store promos and community notices fills this Denton page. Advertisements for Everngain's millinery and furniture, low prices on washers and rugs, wedding stationery, and fashion at several Maryland firms sit beside church events, lectures, and civic meetings. It notes a Saturday sermon, a Sunday confirmations, and church plays, plus government items like a postmaster exam and the Maryland Democratic State Central Committee meeting. Also reported: disease cases in Caroline County and the death of Edward Stevens of Federalsburg with funeral details.

Journal Office Everngain S. Rev W. L. Jump Liden Axminster M. K. Newnam the Journal Simmons Evern Choir Christ Church S. S. Harrington Denton Maryland Democratic State Central Committee Caroline Ebling Ridgely Normal School Home Association George W. Davenport D. D St. Paul’s Church Hillsboro Holy T. J. Turkington Denton Chamber of Commerce Court House Federalsburg Sharptown Salisbury Ocean City Berlin Edward Stevens Caroline County William H. Stevens Frances Neal Dorothea Andrew Wesley William Albert Martha Todd Fred Richardson Hurlock Frederick, F Cambridge Geo. W Mollie Sparklin San Diego Cal Ransom P. Nichols Federalsburg Cemetery

Marylands Shoemaker speaks to Denton club on Home Gardens

University of Maryland gardener Mark Shoemaker spoke to the Woman's Club on The Use of Flowers in the Home Gardens. He urged mass plantings for character and showed lantern slides of annuals and perennials in formal and informal layouts. The event featured solos by Julia Wilson and piano by Vera Parmelee.

Mark Shoemaker Landscape i Gardening Department University of Maryland Woman’s Club Shoemaker W. H. Evans L. R. Clough Julia Wilson Vera Parmelee Guilford, Conn R. N. Hitchens Alexander McWilliams Baltimore Hattie Dukes Jacob Davis E. M. Willey Hobbs Denton Hobbs-Andersontown Concord Ridgely Gilbert H. Rue Irvin Smith Sr Harris H. Thomas Mary Walter Mercer Cleveland Thomas H. B. Thomas Christ P. E. Church Vansant Sallie C. Green Harry A. Roe A. J. Messick Cleo Messick Ella Harrison Preston J. H Elbert Deen Bureau W. K. Cumming Richard Bailey Salisbury

Del Marva program to be heard on WBAL Baltimore

The Del Marva Peninsula and nearby areas will be the focus of a radio show on the NBC network on Sunday April 10 at 10:00 a.m. The Exploring American program from Conoco Travel Bureau features Carveth Wells, fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and traveler, with Del Marva literature supplied by the Del Marva Eastern Shore Association. Residents are urged to listen on WBAL Baltimore, one of the nearest stations, to hear Del Marva material broadcast nationwide.

Del-Mar-Va Conoco Travel Bureau Denver Col Carveth Wells Royal Geographic Society National Geographic Society The Explorer's Club Eastern Shore Association Wells Conoco Middle Far West WBAL Baltimore

Ridgely Defeats Denton 10 to 7 in season opener

Caroline High School traveled to Ridgely for the first game of the season. Denton fell 10 to 7 as the team regained fighting spirit and prepared for a home match with Preston. The issue covered also includes school events from April, a fountain donation, and Dr. Holloway's visit to C H S.

Caroline High Ridgely Denton Preston Cc. H. S H. S Helen Stafford Dorothy Butler Lynnie Lord Catherine Davis Gertrude Young Winifred Towers Dorothy Davis Geneva Lord Jean Kauffman Dorothy Butier

Funeral held for Paul Money in Harrington

The funeral of Paul Money, a Washington lawyer and son of the late Dr. Money, was conducted at Harrington by Rev. Mr. Carpenter of Rehoboth, assisted by Rev. Collins and Rev. Sapp. Also noted are social and church events and local illness updates featuring several residents and guests.

Paul Money Washington Money Harrington Carpenter Rehoboth Collins Sapp Alice H. Ross Mapledale Country Club Dover David E. Wilson Pilgrim Holiness Church Harry von Ormer Norristown W. C. Coverdale Henry Rhoade Nellie Luff Milford Hospital Frank Thomas

Smithson Homemakers Club Meets at Community House

The Smithson Homemakers Club met at the community house on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Spafford gave a bread demonstration and refreshments followed the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for May 4. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy and daughter Mary Ann with Mr. and Mrs. Collins. Nearby residents Mr. and Mrs. Hall of Hebron visited the Hall family, and Mr. and Mrs. Perry spent the weekend with relatives in Bridgeville Delaware. Mrs. Miley of Easton also visited the McCarty household Wednesday.

Smithson Homemakers Club

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Remembers Local Clergy and Community

The weekly Ridgely News Letter highlights a two part church program led by Mr. Herbert Koeneman and the Reformed Church choir with readings by Augustus Koeneman and music by Mrs. Herbert Koeneman and Samuel Thomas. It notes Rev. Robert F. Loss of Westminster preaching, attendees at conference, and numerous local residents moving, visiting, or ill. It also covers church events, society meetings, personal visits, a Trinity fire call, a P T A supper, and various updates on residents including births, illnesses, and travel between Ridgely and nearby towns.

Herbert Koeneman The Reformed Church Augustus Koeneman Samuel Thomas Robert F. Loss Westminster Loss Denton Arthur Butler Walter Bennington Alice Bennington Carlile Bennington Tom Temple Porter Charles Kline Harvey Holsinger Henry Burton Wilkinson Harry Roop Chester George Slaughter House Roop Kemp Stewart Selby Roop Ed., Roop Will Smith Bell Tarring Dorothy Virginia Smith Owen Knotts Lowell Smith Baltimore David Barton Tuckahoe Hugh Emory Agnes George McGough George Jr McGough Wilmington Charles Stammond Henry Wilkinson Park Drive T. L. Day Woman’s Home Missionary Society Harry Hemmons Frank Stevenson Harry Gibson Delmar

James T Moore sails to London to lead Coca Cola role

James T. Moore leaves for England aboard the S S Britannic to serve as English representative for Coca Cola Co with an office in London. He is a 1921 graduate of Preston High School and 1925 graduate of St Johns College Annapolis, now based in Baltimore and Richmond with Coca Cola since 1925.

James T. Moore England S. S. Britannic Coca-Cola Co London Mr. Moore Preston High School St. John’s College Annapolis Baltimore Richmond Church of the New Jerusalem Williston O. A. Bartley New Castle Del F. H Holland Salisbury W. N. Collins Frances Bartley Q. A. Bartley W. H. Collins J. T. Dennis A. W. Sisk Louise van Dyke T. R. van Dyke A. K. Wrightson Alfred Bradley Lee Noble Jr Fulton Noble Johnson Bonner J. W. Noble Ralph Townsend Fred Edrell Ladies Aid J. P. Harris A. M. Willey Woman's Club Hollis’ Store Geo. Poole Cambridge Kenneth Fooks Wilmington Lloyd Cannon

Plans for May Meeting of Caroline County Federation

The Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs, at its executive board meeting led by Mrs. Frank Flounders, set May 6 as the guest meeting date with Hillsboro Community Club. Officers will be elected by ballot, and a Washington Bi Centennial program will be featured. Delegates elected include Mrs. H. M. Hollis to represent the federation at the Maryland State Federation meeting in Baltimore April 26 to 28.

Caroline County Federation of Women’s Clubs Frank Flounders Ridgely Hillsboro Community Club Federation Florence Monk Greensboro Elbert Douglas Preston J. Frank Short Federalsburg Ann Lewis Denton Lawrence Wilson H. M. Hollis J. H. Summerfield J. Denton Norman Clark Hillsboro T. Clayton Horsey J. L. Gallagher H. H. Long Washington Baltimore

Birthday Party Plans and Local Visits Highlight Weekend

Miss Louise Todd entertained many young friends at a Saturday birthday party. Mrs. Dora Hickey and Mr. and Mrs. Merrit Wilkins spent the weekend with Mrs. 8. E. Storey. Mr. and Mrs. P. L. McConnell and children visited relatives near Federalsburg. Mr. and Mrs. John Woodrow of Denton were guests of Roland Todd. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gibson entertained relatives from Wilmington. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Thomas hosted relatives from Trappe. Mrs. Belle Dean is on the road to recovery. Miss Louise Medford visited Miss Louise Todd. Mrs. Jennie McConnell is quite sick.

Louise Todd Dora Hickey Merrit Wilkins E. Storey P. L. McConnell Federalsburg John Woodrow Denton Roland Todd Gilbert Gibson Wilmington W. R. Thomas Trappe Belle Dean Louise Medford Jennie McConnell

Local Social Notes From Area Residents

American Corner Mr Owen Howard Jr returns to Washington after a visit with his parents nearby. Mr and Mrs Charlie Smith spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Henry Culver in Denton. Mr and Mrs L A Towers guests of Federalsburg friends on Sunday afternoon. Mrs J P Warren critically ill at her brother’s home nearby. Mr and Mrs Wesley Towers hosted Philadelphia visitors on Sunday. Henry Christ visited Saturday with Edward Smith.

Owen Howard Jr Washington Charlie Smith Henry Culver Denton L. A. Towers Federalsburg J. P. Warren Wesley Towers Philadelphia Henry Christ Edward Smith

Community notices and upcoming events in Hillsboro area

Local society items list visits by Belle Tarring and others from Kerneysville and Centreville. St Paul's Guild hosts a bake sale on April 5 at 3 p.m. A Community Club regular meeting featured the play Henry's Mail Order Wife and the Farm Folks at the High School April 29 with 25 cent single tickets and $1 family tickets. A benefit card party for Tri-County High School is planned for April 15 at 8 p.m. in the same venue with multiple games and many prizes.

Henry Royal Oak Horace Morgan Minnie Morgan Tri-County High School Showard Culver Hebron Frank Fleming Hillsboro Francis Clark Cleveland Ohio Henry Morgan Howard Eley Baltimore Lloyd Fleming

Local residents visit relatives and host families

Messrs William Hutson and Robert Hutson of Wilmington visit their mother Mrs Josephine Hutson. Misses Rebecca and Edith Lane return to Philadelphia after visiting their parents. Linwood Bennett and family from Linwood Pa spend days with Luther Bennett. Stanley Taylor and children of Wilmington visit Carroll Elliott's family. Ladies Aid Society hosted by Mrs Grant DeWitt. Walter Elliott visits Kinman family at Templeville. Willard Dennison of Philadelphia visits relatives. Clifford Elliott and family move into Mrs Bessie Dennison's property. Dallas Cartwright of Preston visits his mother Virgie Cartwright. Jean Melvin of Wilmington visits Orville and Mrs Melvin. Noble Bickling and family move to Robert Milligan’s farm. Alec Butler entertains relatives from Sadlersville. Mary Cannon of Wilmington visits Mrs E S Martin. Preston Parvis and M E Smith spend several days in town. Lewis entertains relatives from Bridgeville on Sunday.

William and Robert Hutson Wilmington Josephine Hutson Rebecca Edith Lane J. F. Lane Philadelphia Linwood Bennett Linwood Luther Bennett Stanley Taylor Carroll Elliott Ladies Aid Society Grant DeWitt Assembly Hall Walter Elliott Wm. Kinnamon Templeville Willard Dennison Clifford Elliott Bessie Dennison Dallas Cartwright Preston Virgie Cartwright Jean Melvin Orville Melvin Noble Bickling Robert Milligan Alec Butler Sadlersville Mary Cannon E. S. Martin Preston Parvis M. E. Smith Mrs. Lewis Bridgeville

Youth Conference Planned Here in Caroline County

The first youth conference for Caroline County is arranged by Rev. Ransom P. Nichols of Union M E Church Federalsburg who heads the young people division of the Caroline County Council of Religious Education. It will be held April 14 at Denton Methodist Church and is interdenominational. Afternoon group discussions precede a banquet and address in the evening with speakers Rev. Clarence Fossett Baltimore Prof J H Bishop Dover and Miss Pauline Albertson Salisbury. The event is sponsored by the County Council led by Rev Norman A. Leese Denton Church of the Brethren president.

Caroline County Ransom P. Nichols Union Methodist Episcopal Church Federalsburg Young People's Baltimore J. H. Bishop Dover Pauline Albertson Salisbury Maryland-Delaware Council of Religious Education County Council Norman A. Leese Church of the Brethren Denton

Veteran Educator Dead in Denton Funeral Rites Held

William S. Crouse, a Maryland teacher and Western Maryland College’s first graduate in 1871, died March 31 at his Denton home. He taught most of his life, married Rosetta Mouser in 1872, and leaves three daughters and a late unmarried daughter. Survivors include Anna Ellis Harper, Mary Melvin, and Frances Lee Cooper. The service was led by Rev. Thomas J. Turkington with other ministers and pallbearers listed. interment in Denton Cemetery.

William S. Crouse Maryland Denton Thomas J. Turkington Denton Methodist Protestant Church Louis Randall D. D Calvin Randall Turkington I. R. Fleetwood Henry R. Lewis John L. Everngam Isaac L. Dukes J. Ed. Nichols Wilbert L. Merriken J. H. Summerfield Denton Cemetery Crouse Western Maryland College Baltimore Rosetta Mourer Westminster Caroline Preston Wm. A. Crouse T. C. Grouse Anna Ellis Harper St. Michaels Mary Melvin Frances Lee, Cooper Jessie Crouse

Funeral for Mrs. Sallie Carter Draper Green

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Sallie Carter Draper Green at her aunt’s home. The 60 year old widow of Thomas H. Green, former Oxford Bank cashier, died likely by suicide after her body was found on the Oxford beach. She leaves a Philadelphia sister and a Boonesboro nephew.

Sallie Carter Draper Green Thomas H. Green Oxford Bank Harry A. Roe George C. Sutton Episcopal Church of Oxford Greensboro Green James B. Draper Roxanna Carter Mary Butterworth Joseph Vansant Philadelphia Bateman Draper Boonesboro Roe

Lare Family Weekend Visits and Local Fire News

Mr and Mrs John H Lare with Altha and Arthur traveled to Milford and Bowers Beach on Sunday where a Saturday fire at Bowers Beach destroyed fifteen cottages. Mrs Arthur Adams visited her son in law and daughter Ormond Wright near Denton. Rev G H Fitz Randolph and Mrs Fitz Randolph report home improvements. Louise Bowdie visited grandmother Addie Bowdie Sunday. Farmers are busy with spring plowing and farm work. Dave Devore and family visited Bowers Beach last Sunday afternoon. Mrs John H Lave is ill at home.

John H. Lare Altha Arthur Palmer Lare Milford Bowers Beach Arthur Adams Ormond Wright Denton Samuel Mackerd Federalsburg G. H. Fitz-Randolph Louise Bowdie Addie Bowdie Dave Devore John H. Lave

Greensboro and Environs Community News Summary

George Anderson aged 72 died at home near town from cancer and funeral was held at the Greensboro Baptist Church. Survivors include widow and children McKinley Anderson, Mrs. Steen, Mrs. Parsons, and Mrs. Rogers plus grandchildren. Announcement of Grace Jarman and Linwood Hubbard’s marriage. Navy basketball high scorer Charles Mitchell (Mervin Mitchell) earned a gold medal. Local visits include Mrs. Harry Bastian returning from San Diego and trips by several residents to Florida, Wilmington, Kenton, Bridgetown, and other towns. Numerous social calls, visits, and weekend stays are listed, with readings from Delmarva and Maryland towns.

George Anderson Town Anderson Greensboro Baptist Church McKinley Anderson Farmington Del Harry Steen Narvil Parsons Elmer Rogers Bridgeville The Baptist Church J. C. Ledbetter Josephine Kaye Naval Hospital Newport R. I. Mitchell Mary A. Mitchell Bridgetown Harry Bastian San Diego Calif Florida Calvin Dill Kenton Marie Hutson Wilmington Erma Williams Annie Edwards Oscar Kinnamon Ruthanna Marcus Hook Oscar Bernard Buddie Betty Yocum Washington T. E. Bastian Harvey Dobson Howard Cape Charles Lydia Dobson Florence Stevenson Dorothy Dorothy, Spent the Week-End With Relatives Here. Rev. and Mrs. Rinniger Havrey de Grace William Wroten Claymont M. B. Cooper Katherine Towers Federalsburg Medford Price Carroll Meredith Ridgely N. A. Smith Clara Seward Richard Bullock Centreville Marion Cross Near Town Maude Edwards Ruth Wheeler Misa Stephanie Ford Denton Attie Weaver Wilson Thornton Arthur Wheatman Jessie Gibson Hollywood Will Clark Thomas Dobson Hilton Baltimore C. M. Jones Washington, D. C Lucy Dingledine Ohio

Social News Roundup From Bellefonte and Nearby Towns

Henderson Mrs. W. E. Cartwright hosted a dinner in Bellefonte honoring her sister Mrs. L. A. Gooden’s birthday. Guests included Mrs. Kate Gooden and Carleton Gooden, plus locals T. H. Gough and George Jones. Visitors from Harrington, Felton, Dover, and Wilmington were hosted by local families. An appendectomy was performed on Stephen Husztek at Easton Emergency Hospital. Caroline Phillips of Easton visited Wilbur Griffith. Silver Bickling of Marcus Hook visited town. Helen Melvin visited her sister near Goldsboro, and Jacob Melvin spent Sunday with friends near Denton.

W. E. Cartwright Bellefonte Del L. A. Gooden T. H. Gough Kate Gooden Carleton George Jones Clayton Brown Barbara Harrington Norman Cohee Felton A. B. Cohee Lilyard Jones Dover Wm. Jones Wilmington J. R. Jones Ed. Thomas James Rickards John Pritchett Stephen Husztek Easton Caroline Phillips Wilbur Griffith Silver Bickling Marcus Hook Helen Melvin Keith Webb Goldsboro Jacob Melvin Denton

Baltimore Woman Cares For Invalid Father Four Months

Mrs Lina Harrington of Baltimore nurses her invalid father for four months while Mr E W Noble of San Diego visits his parents. Mr and Mrs Earl Cahall visited Mr and Mrs T A Cleaves last Sunday as George F Noble’s illness shows no improvement and John Breeding District remains on the sick list.

Lina Harrington Baltimore E. W. Noble San Diego Calif Earl Cahall T. A. Cleaves George F. Noble George Wilson Dover John Breeding

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Dayton New York Everagain’s Sem PH Voss Ilass Gregg Florence Trice Pauline Myrtle Smith Peter Potter Albert Cannon Charlie Potter William Irwin Holloway Salisbury Normal School Mr. Noble U. S Cies Mount Vernon Shakespeare Scotland Scott Ireland Spain Tangier France Paris Noble Ring Tescher Morrison Dole Washington College Egypt Board of Education Vernon Smithson Ed. Pearsaul Upper Darby Larry Abbott John Davis L. 5. Matthews I. E. Mason Harry Zeigler Christ Ord Raleigh Trinity Ray Frampton Harford Porter George Cherry Hilda Church House Harry Laird Adele Stevens Lawrence Lynch Frank Kibler William Rieck Warry Hemmons Carolyn Mancha Erma Nichols Beatrice Bowers Frank Matthews George McKnott J G. W. Wardner Butler Mary Elizabeth Kenton Lydia Wilson Ernest Jones Pearl Clark Swarthmore Alice Ferrick Fred Flounders Jr McDonagh Caroline County Federation Belle Tarring Chas. Willis Kerneysville W. Va Geo. GB. Stewart Edgar Blades Louise Blades Oswell Callahan Wye Lanting St. Paul’s Guild Cora Reese Starry Sherman Queen Anne Mrs. Sallie Draper Green Smithville Journal Henderson Hickman
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