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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1934
Page
5
A long Denton page lists items for sale including a half ton truck and a Riverton Avenue four door residence with eight rooms, plus ads for appliances and home goods. Community clubs hold meetings at Chop Tank Club House on April 25 and Burraville old school house on April 27.
A long list of local social events, visits, and marriages is reported. Mrs. Olaf Smith’s birthday surprise includes many neighbors and relatives. Alfred and Mildred Smith announce her marriage to Irvin Garman near Federalsburg. Florence Littleton wed Leslie Ellwanger at Denton with plans to live near Greensboro. Western Maryland College alumni plan a Salisbury banquet. Various visitors, house parties, and hospital notes fill out the social roster with dates and places across Greensboro, Denton, and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs H H Sonnemann of Vandalia Illinois announce the engagement of their daughter Irene Elizabeth to Earl Rochester Bryant son of Mr and Mrs Marc Bryant of Denton The party Saturday April 7 featured violet themed decor and a message announcing the engagement A corsage and voice of spring accompanied the ribbon pull reveal Irene is a Gulf Park College and Washington University alum Bryant is a graduate of St Johns College Annapolis He works as field representative for United States Fidelity and Guarantee Trust Company in the Pittsburgh office
Two serious fires hit farms in Williston last Sunday afternoon at the homes of S. E. Hignutt and Mary Ringe. Firefighters worked hard to bring both blazes under control. Local residents, including C. G. Hignutt and M. P. Allen, faced family medical emergencies this week as well.
Denton churches sponsor a county wide event to promote world peace. The program at Caroline High School auditorium features Dr. Frederick J. Libby of Washington, executive secretary of the National Council for the Prevention of War, with organizers Rev. Milton B Andrews, Rev. John White, Rev. Thomas J. Turkington, and Rev. Norman A. Leese coordinating.
Advertisement-style notice from M. K. Newnam promoting new Frigidaire models with emphasis on low prices and convenient terms.
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs J M Swing s home planning a bake for April 28. May meetings will be hosted by Mrs A W Saulsbury and others. The PTA drew a rainy but well attended meeting with songs recitations and a talk by Rev Harry Ziegler on children s reading. Sara Ann Swing celebrated her seventh birthday with guests from Harrington. Various church activities, visits, and family events are summarized, including Pastor assignments, wedding attendances, and 4-H Club earnings of 34.50.
Mrs Sadie B Ritter hosted friends at her daughter Mrs James H Neal's home for an afternoon of quilting and socializing with a chicken salad collation. The Andersontown Hobbs club met at the church house for a furniture arrangement talk and refreshments followed by praise and poetry. The 4-H Club met at Evelyn Neals with nine members. a tomato soup demo preceded a May 4 social at Concord church. Epworth League entertainment and a box social drew a crowd. music by Smith boys from Hobbs was praised. Rev and Mrs Hanbey moved away after five years. new preacher and family arrived. Birthdays, farewells, and welcomes filled the week.
Henderson Mr and Mrs Harold Breezer of Philadelphia were guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Norman Seward last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Willard Satterfield of Linwood Pa spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Joe Satterfield. Edith Melvin and Kitty Montague visited Mr and Mrs Charles Moore at Hardy for the weekend. Mrs Harry Gough Mrs L A Gooden and George Clark visited Wilmington on Wednesday. Pearl Jones and George Clayville stayed with Granville Gruwell on Sunday. Catherine Melvin and Mrs Delphin Harman visited Newark Delaware on Thursday. Marguerite Bennett of Philadelphia visits her parents Mr and Mrs Martin Bennett. Mrs Charles Shewbrooks and daughter Phyllis visited relatives in Dover for the weekend. Helen Melvin visiting sister Mrs Keith Webb in Goldsboro.
Democratic leaders predict adjournment in mid May as the Administration faces vetoes on veterans funding and budget costs. Pending bills include McLeod depositor pay legislation, silver inflation measures, and other items the President opposes. The Administration suggests delaying further action to avoid unwise laws while business absorbs emergency measures already enacted.
Liden's Club held an all day meeting with a covered dish dinner last Thursday. Visitors attended and during the long session members made three quilts and twelve or fifteen garments. The club shifts to other work now but hopes every member can attend the May meeting and remember.
Mrs. Reuben Wingate Carew enjoyed a surprise shower hosted by Miss Helen Smith and Mrs. Hayward Dean on April 17 at Dean's home, with games, prizes, and a large gift basket. The Community Club met, featuring folk songs, a talk on literature, and refreshments. Other notes include church services, visits, and local social visits in Preston and surrounding areas.
Mrs. Charles Perry's birthday was celebrated by a small group of friends on Monday evening. Mrs. Charles Truitt visits this week with her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Alga Willoughby and Mr. Jack Reese spent Monday in Cambridge. Velma Reese, patient at Cambridge Hospital, is improving. Francis Friedly left Sunday for a several weeks visit in New York.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. Mrs Anna Cohee and family.
Mrs L H Thomas led the Ladies Aid Society in thanking members, friends and bake patrons for Denton event last Saturday. Proceeds totaled 26.49 dollars. Included items note visits among local families and guests in nearby communities, with several members hosting gatherings and attending services.
A fellowship covered dish supper hosted by the S. A. B. Club at Bethlehem Church greeted Rev. T. R. Van Dyke upon his return from Conference. A large crowd enjoyed the event. The Matthews youths plan a three act play titled Civil Service at Bethlehem Community House on Wednesday April 25 at 8 o’clock with admission 25c and 15c for children under 10 free. Various local residents and visitors were noted visiting relatives and spending weekends across nearby towns.
Mrs Stuart spends time at Mrs Florence Seely home while Mrs Seely stays at Beebe Hospital with Mrs Geo Seely. Wishing her speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs Fred Fountain host Mr and Mrs Frank Fountain and two daughters from Hobbs and Misses Blanche Stetler and Sadie Devore of Philadelphia at dinner last Sunday. Mrs John Adams visited daughter Mrs Marian Robinson. Herman Fountain returned to Philadelphia after a two week stay with his parents. Preaching at Bloomery Sunday afternoon. New pastor to be welcomed. D F Johnson and two sisters visited relatives at Magnolia Sunday. First ball game of the season played Sunday at the Tower. Mr and Mrs George Wilson visited Mrs Ella Peters on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Will Murphy visited their children Lizzie Richards and George Murphy now in Easton Hospital. Floyd Andrews wed Madeline Moore at M P parsonage with Rev A W Betts officiating. William Collins and family move back to Federalsburg farm after five years. Ben Cohee family guests of John Williamson in Cheptank. Rev Betts and J Hudson Taylor with Joseph E Clark visited. Fred Jacobs family moved to a farm near Hynson. Mrs John R Butler ill at home.
Wesley Tribbett, hurt by a bull on Jarrell farm southwest of town, escaped after a companion covered the animal's head. A wedding near Greensboro saw Leslie Ellwanger wed Florence Littleton. The note column lists numerous social visits, trips, and local events, including funerals, illnesses, and gatherings across nearby towns.
ORPHANS COURT PROCEEDINGS S N Harris administrator of Henry F Harris deceased filed first and final account of administration on decedent's personal estate. Court orders payment of attorney fees in both Tow ers and Harris estates. Rawlings v Clark estate: notice to appear to show cause why decree should not be passed. Aurelia S Jarman estate: administration granted to Clinton B Jarman Jr. Bond approved appraisers named L Irving Jones and Burt Hobbs.
Bur rsville reports the Rev Leon Ross newly appointed pastor for Ridgely and Burrsville M. E. Churches preached at Union M. P. Church last Sunday at 8 p m. Services for Sunday April 22 are set for Union Church with Sunday School at 2 p m and preaching at 3 o clock. Elmer Evans of Philadelphia visited Mr and Mrs John Parris. Ollie Morgan spent part of last week with relatives in Philadelphia. Homer Melvin is ill at home near here. Sim Bullock is a patient in Easton Hospital. Mrs John Thawley spent Wednesday in Denton.
I express appreciation for the kindness and loving care of my friends and neighbors during my recent bereavement. Signed by Mr. Billy Williamson of Choptank Maryland.
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