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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1931

Page

5

Local ads and notices from Denton and environs

A miscellaneous Denton area classified and notice page lists sales ads for furniture kindling and farm goods, club meetings, church suppers, oyster and fowl supper, a bazaar, ring engraving offer, bank hours, poultrymen semi solid buttermilk price, disease reports in Caroline county, and local obituaries and community events including a track meet date, a Mid Winter Sale, and a Rural Home Makers rally with program notes.

Gustav Good Denton Thawley’s Nuttle Milling Co Caroline County Preston Bureau Denton Journal Public Athletic League Caroline High School M. K. Newnam American Legion Auxiliary Talbot Post No. 7 State Armory Easton R. B. Holt Mildred, Roberts Annie Jester Schroader Thomas and Sarah Jester Rosewood State Training School Baltimore Mollie Gootee Lawrence Schroader J. Virgil Moore J. W. Kirk M. P Church House Concord T. B. Symons Emerson University of Maryland Ridgely Club Denton 4-H House of the Heart Naghives

Denton Club Elects New Directors and Social Officers

The Denton Community Club held its April meeting in the club room with Mrs. J. Henry Summerfield presiding. Officers and directors were elected, and Mrs. Summerfield and others named. A program on American Citizenship was given by Rev. E. C. Hallman, with praise for women’s clubs. The next meeting is April 17 on American Homes, chaired by Mrs. J. B. Davis.

Great Teacher’s Call to Believe in One Infinite Cause

The great Teacher did not ask men to believe in an unknowable God but in one infinite cause whose will is law and whose love guides work. To understand this cause is to love and obey. Christian Science Monitor style reflects a moral call to clear, rational faith.

Christian Science Monitor

Comely woman held in Ridgely bank case in Caro line jail

A woman described as comely, aged about 35, held on $20,000 bail in Caro line county jail for questioning in the Ridgely bank dynamiting case of March 16 in which $1,900 was stolen. She used several aliases including Mrs. Clara Gordon and Ruth West and was arrested by a detective and Deputy Sheriff James Temple at John Dennis’s home. Authorities say she may be the brains of a Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware underworld gang. Four other men were arrested in Delaware and nearby areas. Leach faces $15,000 bail for extradition. Securities totaling $50,000 were found near Oxford, Pa.

Caroline County Ridgely Yeggmen Clara Gordon Clara Reynolds Ruth West Lucy Taylor James Temple John Dennis Gurney Tarburton Ridgely Bank Pennsylvania Maryland Delaware Gordon Denton Townsend Del Chester Leach Smyrna William Allaband Kennett Square Leach Dover Oxford

Harmony Club Meeting Reports April Rally Plans

Harmony The Harmony Community Club met at Miss Marie Quillen's home on Tuesday April 7 at 2 oclock. Mrs. Helen Messick presided in the absence of the president and vice president. February minutes were read and approved. A Denton rally planned for April was discussed with committees named. Miss Spafford spoke on alterations to ready made dresses. Weather reduced attendance. Miss Quillen served cake and punch. Nearby residents visiting and travels mentioned include Alphonso and Hattie McConnell of Philadelphia with their mother. Easter service well attended at the church. Additional visiting relatives and hospital news noted including Mrs. Marion and gallstone surgery in Easton hospital.

Harmony Community Club Marie Quillen Helen Messick Denton Alton Messer Spafford Miss Quillen Alphonso McConnell Hattie McConnell Philadelphia J. F. McConnell G. G. Wright Elizabeth Easton Ray Deen Wesley Butler Queen Anne Hillsboro W. C. Stevens H. W. Sewell Howard Flowers Herbert Stayton Henry Morgan Everett Blades Geo. Moore Horace Morgan T. J. Lambert Oscar Briscoe Robley Hackett Eastern Star East New Market Emma Short Clifford Cortleyou Harrington Louise Short Hagerstown George Shower Nancy Western Maryand John Shively Wilmington Mollie Diggans Thurman Morgan Estelle Morgan Verona N. J John Morgan Baltimore Francis Jump Land Tiny Miller Annapolis Howard Eley E. B. Barton E. B. Lightner E.H. Dashiell Delmar S. T. Culver Hebron

Burrsville Social News and Club Announcements

Burrrsville residents gather for family entertainment as J W Price hosts relatives from Chester Harrington and Greensboro. The Unity Club plans a meeting at Mrs Chester Bakers home with roll call on grooming and a Spafford demonstration. The Mite Society of Union M P Church hosts an oyster and fowl supper on April 11 in the old school building.

S. B. Ritter Williston P. C. Denton Union M. P Burrsville J. W. Price Frank Price Roland Knotts Chester Lawrence Price Harrington Powell Hopkins Near Vernon Price Martin Adams Greensboro Woman’s Unity Club Chester Baker

Preston Church Services At New Jerusalem

At the church of the New Jerusalem divine worship Sunday at 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 16 a m Sermon theme Am I Square With the Lord Matt 25 40 Sunday School lesson David and the Show Bread 1 Sam XXI XXX 1 56 At Williston Sunday school at 10 a m

Church of the New Jerusalem David Williston

Community Club notes and church events in Ridgely

The weekly RWGELY News Letter covers the Community Club meeting with nine members, a talk by county health nurse Miss Ruth Jackson, and return to round robin parties and a bake. Church services at St Pauls Reformed and the Brethren Church feature baptisms, confirmations, and a pageant. Nearby visits, missions programs, and church society meetings fill the social calendar with multiple residents and families listed.

Harry Henmons Ruth Jackson Miss Jackson James M. Mullan Philadelphia

County Extension News on hay shortages and 4-H plans

County Extension outlines at length how farmers should seed soybeans oats alfalfa and sweet clover now to secure next year's hay and pasture. It notes topdressing pastures with fertilizer and introducing legume hay to boost productivity. The 4-H Federation's spring rally is set for May 2 in Concord church house with games, a play, a style show and contests.

Wilson Virginia Incer Caroline W. H. Evans

Adams Cross Roads Mourns Mrs. Adams Amid Easter News

Mrs. Harry Hill formerly Elma Tiley died at Salisbury Hospital on Saturday. Funeral held at Bloomery last Monday with interment nearby. Relatives and friends from Wilmington Milford Cambridge Denton and nearby areas joined in Easter visits showers and family gatherings surrounding the Adams family. Numerous Adams kin and friends attended events and traveled to see relatives over the holiday.

Harry Hill Elma Tiley Salisbury Hospital Bloom‘ery John Adams Edna Conrad Harmon Minnie Altha Adams Wilmington C. W. Adams Bernice Reba Marian Edna Adams Milford Roland Melson Bill Jones D. F. Johnson Tra Adams Cambridge R. F. Adams Ormond Wright Denton Arthur Adams Mary Johnson Adams Gladys Trice

In Memoriam Price Remembrance for George W Price

In loving remembrance of husband and father George W Price who departed this life April 14 1930. Mrs Price and daughters.

Hillsboro Queen Anne letter Easter visit list

A long social column lists Easter holiday visits among families and friends in Elizabethtown Wilmington Queen Anne and surrounding towns. It notes gatherings at the homes of the Hollands, Flemings, Blanchs, Davises, Sherwoods, Knott and others, club events, church services, and local notices including a hospital operation and chapter events.

Hubbard Birthday Dinner At Chestnut Cliff

Mr and Mrs P Howard Hubbard hosted a turkey dinner at Chestnut Cliff to honor Mr Hubbard s birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chas B Walls and family Easton Mr and Mrs W R Fountain Denton Mr and Mrs Frank H Doerr Mr and Mrs James Hubbard and Mr and Mrs Harry Hubbard. Hubbard received several gifts. At five o clock guests were served cake and fruit punch before departing.

P. Howard Hubbard Chestnut Cliff Mr. Hubbard Chas. B. Walls Charles Jr Betty Joyce Easton W. R. Fountain Denton Frank H. Doerr James Hubbard Harry Hubbard Hubbard

Sudden death notice for George E. Taylor family tribute

The family extends thanks to friends for kindness after the sudden death of husband and father George E. Taylor. Wife and children express sorrow and appreciation for support during this time.

George E. Taylor

Easter visits and local social rounds fill the week

A string of visits and social events fills the week end as Goldshoro and nearby residents host relatives and friends from Royal Oak Crisfield Towson Del Baltimore Philadelphia and Washington. Church services at the M E Church South were well attended with special music. Connections include the Cahalls Sylvesters Gibson and Bunting families plus numerous transfers between towns and universities.

Arthur Cahall Doris Near Royal Oak John Sylvester M. E. Church Crisfield Elsmere Wilmington Del Martha Smith Normal School Towson D. C. Greenlee Treasury Bill Ross Emma Johnson Mary Snow Hill Franklin City Alfred Dennison Washington and Lee University Lexington Minnie Dennison Grant de Witt J. C. Kinniamon Leland Price Warwick Leroy Cartwright J. J. Bunting Jack J. W. Gibson Clifford Cortelyou Harrington Florence Jarrell Rebecca Lane Drexel Hill J. Frank Lane T. N. Jarrell J. F. Lane Grant DeWitt Baltimore Eleanor Crawford Easton John Crawford Ross Daling Frank Cohee Philadelphia Eloise Jarrell Robin Jarrell, Jr Washington, D. C Mary Roe Francis Hillsboro

Funeral Held For Mrs Elma Hill At Bloomery Church

The funeral of Mrs Elma Hill was held at Bloomery M E Church on Monday at 2 PM with Rev S L Hanbey officiating Interment followed in Bloomery cemetery The community extends sympathy to Mr John Tiley and daughter Mrs Lewis Lockerman on the loss of their daughter and sister Elma Hill Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and guests over the weekend including the Alford and Neal families in Federalsburg Easton and near Concord as well as Philadelphia residents Mr Nathen Morris and Mr Satterfield The sick list includes Mrs J H Lare who is improved and Mrs C R Neal confined at home with rheumatism

C. W. Moore Washington Land Sons Charles Philadelphia Bowen Drew Theological Seminary Land Tennyson Wesley Collegiate Institute Ridgely Elwood Diefenderfer Claymont Del Stella Diefenderfer Fred Friedel Miss Maude Reta Smith Teressa Fountain Baltimore Mary Laird C. P. O’day Walton Bridgeville Willard Jones Roy L. Tawes Crisfield Onella Harold Fountain Richard William Jarrell Harry Robinson Federalsburg Hester Ellen Long I. T. Saulsbury Robert Headley Strafford Charles Hammond Elizabeth McGrogan Wilmington Harry Laird Harry and Andrew Laird Street Beatrice Hevalow Boothwyn Ipa Ralph Hevalow I. E. Mason T. L Florida The Leonard Dean Frank Porter Methodist Church Albert White College Park Carter Forrester Carroll Meredith Charlotte Hall Paul Holsinger Pennsylvania Dave Garber Emma Holland Elizabethtown Naomi Holland Billy Moore Queen Anne J. R. Holland John Holt Carrie Fleming Mary Stelle Sara Stelle Helen Louise Stelle Edgar Blanch Edgar Blanch Jr Jean Hessey Julia Blanch M. R. Lyon Virginia Bartley Legg Starr E. B. Davis Edgar Blades G. S. Larrimore Mary Virginia Sherwood State Normal School Salisbury Joseph Taylor Easton J. R. Sherwood J. R. MacSorley and Son Elwood Fleming Milton Beaven Anne Booker Queenstown Geo. E. Knott Chesapeake City N. E. Knott Clifton. Hicks Em ‘Ma Wilmot Norma Lee Stevens Denton Nancy Jane Kline Howard Dodds Wye Mills Margaret Kairer Germantown Miriam Mildred Gale Ella V. Pennington Finch Harrington Frances Fisher Little Ruth Leavitt Rice Centreville Elma Hill Bloomery M. E S. L. Hanbey Bloomery Cemetery John Tiley Lewis Lockerman J. H. Spence Kathryn Wm. Dill L. N. Alford C. R. Neal Mollie ‘Lyden Charlie Lyden Russell Andrew Friendship Clarence Bowdle Oscar Alford George Tucker Blaine Bullock J. H. Lare Orland Closson Beatrice Mildred Scott Milton Palmer Lare Henry Neal Eugene Hazel Kenton Broadway Goodson Marydel Edward Jarrell Goldsboro Helen Johns Dover Allan Sweeney E. C. Gooden John Long Alston Long Church Hill Wm. Golt Louise Burrsville Geo. Redman Walter Redman T. J. Gough Smith Gooden Wyoming Robert Ernest Sadlersville L. A. Gooden Walter Schoppe Francis Schoppe Katherine Kennedy Edward Schoppe Carleton Bilbrough George Thompson B. F. Wentworth Dorothy Emma Gooden Nun Frank Scull Ilugh Hudson John Cooper Wm. H. Goodwin Roland Gruwell Magnolia Wm. Gruwell Ollie Coffin Trenton N. J Bernice Melvin Jones Donalene Weinrich Kate Downes Cheswold W. F. Clark Ralph Jones George Marcus Hook Pearl Jones

Sunday Socials and School at Smithson Church

Smithson and Willoughby families host guests including Brodes Prager Perry Truitt families. Sunday School at Smithson Church at noon and preaching at 3 by Rev Newton. Easter visits by May Willoughby and Homer Hall. Local families from Preston Easton and Baltimore visits noted. Subscribe for The Journal.

Charles Christopher Wesley Mary Agnes J. E. Brodes A. Prager A. R. Willoughby Charles Perry Aileen Rev. Newton May Willoughby State Normal School Salisbury Homer Hall Business College Baltimore M. J. Hall Harry McMahan Preston Fred Quidas George McCarty Easton W. S. McCarty Ralph McMahan

Local social notices list Kenton to Easton visitors and guests

Henderson News Letter summarizes gatherings and visits across Kenton Marydel Centreville Wilmington Philadelphia and nearby towns. Numerous families entertain guests at homes and share Easter and weekend visits including Gooden Long Schoppe Bilbrough Cartwright Cooper Gruwell and Coffin relatives.

Easter visits mark Choptank birthdays and gatherings

Mrs. Sarah Cox and daughter Nora Kelley hosted a birthday gathering for Mrs. Cox with relatives from Marcus Hook Harmony Federalsburg and beyond. Easter holidays bring visits from Baltimore Richmond Wyoming Delaware Preston Poplar Neck and Federalsburg residents to family homes and friends.

Sarah Cox Nora Kelley Earl Cox Steve Hughes Marcus Hook Will Cox Harmony Lee Turner Federalsburg Cox Bertha Blades Miss Blades Birs J. T. Blades Bowen Baltimore E. FP. Dunham Hayward Cox Hayward Richmond John Cox James Carroll W. H. Williamson Myrtle Whiteley Alex McDonald Ear] Wright Estelle [Wright Wyoming Del Roland Chambers J. F. Spence J. K. le Compte Preston Rosa Perry Poplar Neck W. E.stewart Will Lewis Effie Ruth Voshell Margaret Stewart

Public thanks for kindness after loss of James Albert Billings

The family expresses deep gratitude to friends for kindness during the sorrow and for the beautiful floral tributes at the funeral of James Albert Billings.

James Albert Billings

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co Fordson R. H. Stafford Denton Community Club J. Henry Summerfield Collect America R. N. Hitchens Lemuel Clough J. B. Davis Eugene G. Anderson George H. Wilson Wyatt Pickering Womans Christian Temperance Union Tri-County Selden Watters Wm. Huber Fannie Shields Secetary of Agriculture Harrisburg Sue A. Smith N. J. Smith W. E. Smith F. N. Smith E. W. Smith Clarence R. Pentz Mervin A. Pentz Marie Pentz Juniata College C. A. Pentz Caroline County Council of Religious Education Denton M. E. Church Alex Noble Willoughby Nowell Norman Vanscoy Tuckahoe Neck Furn Stitzel Towson Normal School Ruth Beauchamp Ladies Aid of Denton Motor Co Hermoine Morris Walter Sylvester Thelma Replogle Mary Knauff R. C. Tell Doylestown H. E. Ramsdell Elizabeth Downes Woodrow Kinnamon Elmer Downes Jeanette Price George W. Price Franklin Street Kathleen Covey Emma Smith J. B. Orrell Virginia Lee Joseph M. E Ford Garage Matthew A. Garey Emily G. Swiss John Chaffinch Marion H. Downes Matthew Arnold Journal Rwgely County Extension News 4-H Federation Concord Church House Dorothy Emerson Jare Nelson Covey Preston Club Kathleen Messenger Louise Sullivan American Corner Council Cora Chambers Mary Catherine Sparks Vivan Holsinger Margaret Saulsbury Caroline Ebling Dorothea O’connor Kathleen Moore Virginia ‘Holsinger Bessie M. Spafford Adams Cross Roads Memoriam Tuckahoe Goldshoro Smithville Smithson Henderson News Letter Myrtle Bryant Town Laura Stubbs Henry Marvel Bridgetown Oliver Ernest Newspapereif
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