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