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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1943

Page

5

Local shop offers blooms and home goods in Denton sale notices

Denton retailers announce a spring mix of potted flowers at A and P Store and a fibre rug shipment at Cooper Furniture. Koenig's Restaurant will cut hours due to labor shortages. Easter sunrise service planned at Garland Lake with Harmony Community Center entertainment upcoming. Obituaries note Dr Robly Hackett of Queen Anne and local residents Robinson Murphy Clara Thompson Virginia Downes with funeral details and survivors.

Denton H. M Bessie M. Doerr Federalsburg Concord Cooper Furniture Co Mary Baker Eddy Koenig George H. Koenig Garland Lake Denton Journal Harmony Community Center H. H Robly Hackett Queen Anne Thomas Hackett Churchville University of Pennsylvania Hackett Hillsboro Lillian Jump Robby Hackett Pittsburgh Calfornia Protestant Episcopal Church Robinson C. Murphy Union Grove the Grove Church Hill Crest Cemetery Murphy William and Margaret Murphy Talbot County Caroline Mamie Sparklin Calvert Murphy Easton Leon Murphy Grove Leon Lord Clara Thompson Harry M. Thompson Denton National Bank Farmers’ and Merchants’ Telephone Company Queen Anne Thompson Virginia Downes George Walter Downes West Denton Benjamin and Isabell Wrotten Scott Harrington Del Joseph Wooten Marcus Hook Thomas S. Dixon Pilgrim Holiness Church Clifton Cohee Myrtle Athe’holt Boothwyn Isabel Cannon Rachel Crockett WAAC Texas aArhe Downes Mares Hook Elmer Downes Linwood Edward Downes Greensburg Russell Downes West Chester Walter Downes Jr Frank Downes

Denton Couples Learn of Westminster Marriage and Upcoming Wedding

Friends in Denton are notified of the marriage of H. Rarpn Cover and Ednad Meninger of Westminster Maryland on April 10 in Hanover New Hampshire with Rev Chester B Fisk officiating at Dartmouth College Church of Christ. The groom's son Paul Fisher Cover is a Dartmouth Junior. The bride, a former teacher and director in the United Company and cutting bee organizer, has served as treasurer and contributed to freezing research. An upcoming wedding for Miss Huldah Louise Wright and Pfe Carl F Orr is planned for April 22 at Rock Hall Methodist Church with a reception to follow at the Chester River Yacht and Country Club.

Denton H. Rarpn Cover Ednad Meninger Westminster Chester B. Fisk Church of Christ Dartmouth College Hanover New Hampshire T. Pliny Fisher Cover United Company New York Middle West TUC United States Canada Huldah Louise Wright Howard B. Wright Chestertown Wright Pfe Carl F. Orr United States Army Air Corps Miami Beach Florida George P. Orr Rock Hall Rock Hall Methodist Church F. Charles Louhoff Jr Walnut Ridge Arkansas Chester River Yacht and Country Club Charles V.moore Baltimore Frances Ogden Robert Moore Western Maryland College J. Virgil Moore Ensign W. A. Stewart Wright USNR Mary Ellen Wright Bertha S. Wright Phyllis Leese Rodman Wilmington Marshallton Del John Rutter Washington

Montague and area residents host visits and gatherings

Henderson area residents hosted and visited family and friends across Wilmington Milford Sadlersville Felton Milton Glasgow Va. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Montague and Mrs. Earl Paswaters of Wilmington. Mr. and Mrs. W E Stubbs. Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Gooden. Bonnie Lou Shelton. Tyson Cohee. Oram Gaffin. Norman Smith. Sew ing Circle at Mrs H L Melvin's. Keith Webb and sons. John Medford. Susan E Jones. Elia Satterfield. C H Bickling. Pearl Jones. T A Montague. M W Gooden. and others with travels to Wilmington and Milton.

George Montague Wi Earl Paswaters Wilmington T. A. Montague W. E. Stubbs Winfred Gooden Milford Lewis E. Shelton Bonnie Lou Sadlersville Dora Melvin A. B. Cohee Tyson Ben Cohee Felton Oram Gaffin Norman Smith Goldsboro W. N. Walls H. L Melvin Keith Webb and Sons H L. Melvin John Medford Wim. Cahall Susan E. Jones Elia Satterfield C. H. Bickling Pearl Jones H. M. Burns Milton Annabel Clark Glasgow M. W. Gooden

Orphans' Court Hears Estate Actions and Sales Orders

The Orphans' Court met Tuesday with Judges Handy Dennis and Foods present. Proceedings included filed releases in the J Frank Gelletly estate, an order to sell in the Sylvester Milano estate, and inventory and appraisal filings for the Charles S Long estate with an order to sell granted.

Orphans’ Court Handy Dennis Foods Theodore F. Gelletly Grace J. Gelletly J. Frank Gelletly Sylvester Milano Charles S. Long

Card of Thanks from Denton neighbors after fire

The Fisher and Taylor families express sincere thanks to the Denton Fire Co and to the neighbors of West Denton for the aid given during the house fire last Saturday.

Denton West Denton Jas. Fisher Dave Taylor

Palm Sunday Services At First Methodist Church

Palm Sunday events outline 1948 church schedule with services at 9 45 a m and 10 45 am including a Palm sung by a junior choir. Pastor preaches Entering Jerusalem and Lessons by the Way. Holy Week services include sermon days Holy Communion and Last Supper observances with choir and organ music. Circle meetings of the Woman's Society set for April 19 with four circles at specified homes and times.

Church School Greensboro Denton Federalsburg Kathryn Porter Jerusalem Rue Cooper Fnday Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Russell Flaharty Theodore Orme Ora Carroll F. L. R. Nuttle

Palm Sunday Sermons and Church Schedule at P. E Church

The pastor outlines sermon topics for tomorrow including The First Palm Sunday Parade and A Challenge that comes to all. Evening services are planned Wednesday Thursday and Good Friday in the front room of the church. The Willing Workers Circle meets Monday at Mrs William J Irwin's home. Palm Sunday service and Holy Communion are at 11 o clock with The Rev Carl Range of Easton officiating.

William J. Irwin Chast P. E Dinton— Church Carl Range Easton

Church Services April 18 1943 in Ridgely

Church services listed for April 18 1943 include an 11 am service led by Eld Raymond R Peters from Elgin IL National Director of Young People's Work, a 2:30 pm meeting with B Workers Conference and a night session with B Y P D. Local Y P D recalled for Sunday night. Women’s Missionary Society to meet with Mrs L Lott Monday night and the Aid at Mrs John Good’s on the 21st.

Eld Raymond R. Peters Elgin Ill Young People Peters Ridgely B &. Workers’ Conference Y P. D Women’s Missionary Society L Lott John Good

Pilgrim Holiness Church Services and Guest Speaker Notes

Sunday school at 9 30 am praise service 10 15 preaching 11 oclock song service 7 30 pm evangelistic service 8 pm Williston preaching 2 30 pm young peoples service 7 30 pm preaching 8 pm Caroline Church of Methodist with David E Wood minister Saturday guest speaker Miss Havereth Owlett of Allentown Bible Inst at Church of the Nazarene in West Denton MD regular services Sunday 2 30 pm and evening services 7 00 7 30 pm Thursday prayer 8 00 pm cordial welcome from Rev L W Savage pastor

Williston Young Peoples Havereth Owlett Allentown Bible Inst Church of the Nazarene West Denton L. W Savage

Church Services And Revival Plan For Greensboro Area

Greensboro Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with boards and societies meeting on set Wednesdays. Pilgrim Holiness Church lists Friday prayer, Sunday School 2 p m, praise service 3 p m and youth service 7 45 p m. Revival at Old Brick Church runs April 18 to 25 featuring Rev Victor Bateman and Rev Frederick Betholot. Catholic Masses April 18 in Denton at 10 00 and Ridgely at 8 30 with St Elizabeths and St Benedicts noted.

Old Brick Church Victor Bateman Weedville Frederick Bethtolet Jwho Allentown Bible Institute Denton and Ridgely St. Elizabeth’s Church Denton St. Benedict's Church

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Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights local and national matters

The W C S met April 7 at the church with Mrs. Sparks presiding. A playlet on Japanese relocation was shown and discussed, with no action taken on housing one family. A plow-plot committee was named. Obituary for William Edgar Snowberger notes his Ridgely birth, Gobel years in Greensboro, and family survivors. Community notices include fire damage to a brooder house, railway agent transfer, furloughs, visits, and local social events.

Church House L. M. Sparks Ronald Lane Stella Matthews Lane Hufnal Grace Vernon Smith Ada Elsie Matthews William Edgar Snowberger J. Snowberger Wess Ridgely Greensboro Pet Milk Companys Ridgely Fire Department Virginia Nancy Carl Snowberger Claude Towers Madaline Thompson Chester Rawling Funeral R. W. Kirwan Bural Res A. L. Gres Goldsboro Grey India Ho Wumnal Sam Afra Wm E Lynch F. L Slaughter Hooston Del Pennsylania Clinton W. Guthne Queen Anne Wall Enugn J. Boone Jarrell Jr Lattle Creek Walter Norris Philadelphia Jarrell Charles Petot Oscar Simon Petot Lee Mitchell E. Mason David Mitchell Dover Prt Gaitley Lane Camp Morrison Floruda Frank Lane Frank Samus Page Jones Fred Vodell Cordova WM. Bennington Grayson Winstead Wilmington L . Winstead W. Zehuing Anna May Griffin Naomi Geib Chestertown Earl Sparks Ed. Sparks Baltimore Luff Dove Harford Porter Wilmimeton J. W Red Cross A. G. Saulsbury Om Philadelpha Paul Bennington Harry Klotz Easton Hospital Townsend Chib

Homemaker Clubs Observe War Aimed Thrift and Skill

Greensboro Homemakers Club met at Miss Alberta Porter’s home to discuss rationing challenges and War era food strategies. Members shared successes on meat extenders, soy beans, and eggs, while demonstrations on sewing and fish preservation were planned for May with university help.

Amis Greensboro Alberta Porter Hany Butler Red Cross Pinate Iargrove John Stevenson Bessie IM. Spafford Victory Gardens Spafford Maryland Wall Jarvis Bureau of Fisheries Washington Spuatford Clarence Hollingsworth Hollingworth Starry Butler Fnday Furman's Grove Homemakers Club Win Lynrch Rittenhouse

Hillsboro War Fund Surpasses Goal With $18900 Raised

Hillsboro residents raised $18900 for the Red Cross War Fund, exceeding the $15000 quota. Gratitude is expressed to contributors and to those who solicited. Local and nearby families are noted as visitors and shoppers in Linden Hall Lititz Philadelphia Baltimore Wilmington Easton and Baltimore.

Red Cross War Fund Hillsboro Mary Rowe Rowe Amd Emmett Potts Hiwin Speaikhn Phillsboro Mabel Young Thomastown Joseph Eaton Charlanne Elinor Charles Jarrell Linden Hall Lititz Henry Fleming Wilmington Frank Fleming Emma Gardner R. A. Beaven James Price Matthewstown Willind Russell Frank Pheming Washington Waco HW. M. Taylor Ridley Park R. W Beaven Eugene Knott Berlin Nick Knott Francis Fleming Laura Eveland Miiam Gale Edna Fleming Baltimore Harry Kemp Easton

Preston News Roundup and Social Pearls

Postings include resignations from Provident State Bank director T Moore after 38 years. Weekend visits span Baltimore trips by Ho stieff family and Geiger sisters. Local youths, camp returns, and hospital updates dot the Preston scene along with play reception for Cyclone Sally and federation trip to Baltimore.

Provident State Bank of Preston T. Moore John Ho Stieff Jack Snieff A R Poole Theodora Viola Geiger Baltimore L. Geiger Winfuld Tree

Stolen Car Recovered After Chase to Oil City

A 1915 Ford Coach with Wigmin tags was driven from Pocomoke City to Denton where it was bought without payment. Paul Johnson pursued the thief to Oil City, leading to the driver Woodrow Wilson Spence of Pocomoke City’s Marsland area being questioned and then taken to Salisbury for prosecution by Corp. Gus G Koste.

Dhirme Paul Johnson Calgee Denton Oil City Woodrow Wilson Spence Pocomoke City Marsland Pocomoke Spence Corp Gus G Koste Salisbury Polies

Queen Anne Community Club Meeting and Local News

The April Queen Anne Community Club met Monday with 14 members and two visitors. 495 surgical dressings were prepared before the meeting, committee for Api served refreshments. Reports include health updates on Mrs D M Lee and Dr Bobbin Hackett's death. Numerous local visits, illnesses, Holy Week services, and a large armed service honor roll are noted along with social gestures and visits among residents.

API Bernard Kibler Flowers Agnes Russom May Sydnay Pinder May Dean Clara Price D M Lee Elk Mound Wisconsin Lee Queen Anne Thomas Hackett Churchville Hackett Lhilsboro P. E Church Wesley Stone A. Galt Starr Baltimore Dan Stone Bernard Sparks M.eriggans James Muthicken Nathaniel Towers Donald Walter Calloway Andersontown Frances Legg Stevensville Monroe Crouse Denton Albert Cahall Paul Dull Hillsboro Dean Helen Cahall Maldred Jump Killsboro James Moore John Shively Gordon Heights Wilmington Jas Muthken M. E. Digans L. G Lathimore

Neighbors Recall Search for William S Wright Body in River

The earliest efforts of neighbors who searched for William S Wright and the services rendered in recovering his body from the river will be remembered with gratitude. The family thanks those who sent floral tributes at the funeral. Frank Wright signs.

William S, Wright Frank Wright

Maryland Farmers Receive Expanded War Food Aid and Ration Relaxations

Maryland farmers report 16780 tons of soil conservation materials purchased through the State Agricultural Adjustment Agency since July 1 1942, with direct dealer purchases excluded. Fencing rationing relaxations announced, allowing farmers to buy wire fencing without priorities. War Board chair Blandford notes these measures aid conservation and production. Annual output now exceeds prewar norms with 105.1 percent of base during AAA years, and Americans' 1941 consumption up 8 percent from 1928 1929 prosperity years. Maryland farm wives assured jars and rings for home canning. War Board reports five hundred million jars and 150000 pressure cookers for home use, 1.5 billion jars for commercial packers and reuse by consumers. Tire stock rules eased to boost farm tractor tires through more retail outlets. St Mary's County farmer John B Abell adopts new methods to meet war food goals amid labor shortages, reducing tobacco, expanding beef, and dedicating land to soybeans.

Maryland State Agricultural Adjustment Agency Eben C. Jenkins AAA Committee Joseph He Blandford United States Department of Agriculture War Board St. Mary’s Agricultural Conservation Agricultural Adjustment Agency Farmers of AAA Joseph H. Blandford Usda War Board War Production Board OPA John B. Abell St. Mary’s County Washington, D. C Twen

Local social notes from Hobbs and nearby towns

Community roundup listing visits and gatherings among families in Hobbs and surrounding areas including Butler Ramsburg Lister Stevens Archer Carey Towers Allen Ricards and Thomas. Events include Sunday dinners church activities Christian Endeavor service and a wood cutting injury with six stitches.

Elmer Butler Marvin Lister Roland Butler Kenneth Ramsburg Marvin Butler Richard Lister Elsie Woodward Kenneth Ellen Ann Louis Butler Tuckahoe Neck Russell Stevens Ruth Ann Doris Jean J. L. Stevens Verna Archer Carey Virginia Archer Dagsboro Bel F. N. Smith T. H. Towers B. B. Allen J. R. Ricards L. H. Thomas Easton Arthur Trice Lewis Butler Christian Endeavor Christ D. E. Wood B. B. Aljlen Samuel Johnson Harrington Burrsville Cannon Wright

Mary Ellen March Dies in Potts Town Hospital

Mrs. Mary Ellen March widow of J Osborne March died March 27 1943 at Potts Town Hospital She born near Preston August 31 1855 youngest child of William and Nancy Waddell Perry Her first husband Capt Humphrey Knight of Baltimore perished 1888 off the North Carolina coast Two sons Webster and Ernest died in childhood She leaves a daughter from her second marriage Mrs Harry Guest and two grandchildren Survived by brothers Capt Henry Charles W and David F Perry Funeral from Houcks Funeral Home Preston area Interment Mt Zion cemetery Potts Town Pa

Mary Ellen March J. Osborne March Pottstown Hospital William Nancy Waddell Perry Preston Humphrey Knight Baltimore North Carolina South America Webster Ernest Harry Guest Capt. Henry Charles W David F. Perry Pennsylvania Houck Washington St Mt. Zion Cemetery Pottstown

Fire destroys Murphy store and filling station on N Main

A fire of unknown origin destroyed Fred Murphy’s store and attached filling station on North Main Street Tuesday afternoon around 4 o clock. Greensbor o Fire Company prevented spread to the adjacent garage and living quarters, with the loss partly covered by insurance.

Fred Murphy N. Main Street William Snowberger Ridgely Rawlings Ray W. Kirwan St. Paul’s Methodist Church Greensboro Snowberger Federalsburg Denton Harry Corkran Easton Corkran Katie Rich Nathan Corkran Mary Doderer California Nan Heaton Pennsylvania Ruben S. Eshaom Eglantine Farms Salisbury Pocomoke City Princess Anne Salisbury Hospital Phyllis Leese J. C. Longfellow Wm. F. Saxton Allen Ubil Wilmington Alfred Tilghman Smyrna Gertrude Longfellow Jane Dodds Mira Jesse C. Smith C. M. Connelly Enid Oklahoma Smith Ensign Hugh M. Smith Wellington Kansas Corp Harry Russell Charleston S.C Noble Sipple Sr Mamie Sipple Zedic Draper Jr Baltimore Z. W. Draper Sr Sara Duffy Clayton Austin Glenolden Frederick E. Meyer Walls South Main Street T. C. Horsey House Railroad Avenue Bernard Dunn R. L. Mitchell Harry Karcher Near Town Clifford Heinold Roy Slaughter Ed. Weaver Raymond Rawlings James Butler Vivian Rawlings James Farrell Philadelphia Edward Pearce Howard Asilton Carl Hass

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the Local Department Henderson L. E. Wimbrow Grace Methodist Church T. J. Turkington Church of the Brethren Newton J. Miller T. S. Dixon Caroline Chcmt David E. Wood Greensboro Methodist Church Epworth League A. C. Clark Tuckahoe Wm. Engermin Schusler Albert Krueger LeCompte Mae Fooks Preston High School Cyclone Sally H. M. Hollis i Maryland Federation of Women’Clubs A. Fletcher Sish EE. Reese Dean Patty Payne Clare Payne Ephiphany Guild N. M. Parrott Community Club of Lloyd Blade Francis White Frank Bramble i Delawae Hospital Bessie Collins Minn St A. F. King Leonardtown Kurtz Andre Baltimore County Hobbs
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