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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1933

Page

5

Local notices and ads from Denton Journal week

A cluttered update of local commerce and community notices from Denton Maryland includes sale ads for moth proof bags and bulbs, Easter stock, and Frigidaire deals. town election notices for town commissioner on April 24. farm and plant sales. a rabies treatment case. Rotary meeting plans. a fire at Nuttle Lumber in Denton with repairs underway.

Denton Journal M. K. Newnam L. A. Moore Brick Hotel Denton Chippendale Mirrors W. H. Nuttle A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely W. J. Irwin Alda P. Whitby Caroline County F. B. Nuttle Andersontown-Hobbs Homemakers’ Club Market Street Hobbs, Ladies Aid T. Fred Johnson Congregation of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Dawson O. George J. Frank Wright T. Alan Goldsborough J. Redden T. Mark Breeding Ernest G. Cooper William Scotton J. Roland Chaffinch Eugene G. Anderson William J. Richards Woman's Christian Temperance Dorchester Talbot Caroline Federalsburg Union Methodist Episcopal Church Tri-County Institute Lilly Matheson National Organization A. G. Thomas Marydel L. W. Frazier Hurlock Burreville Rotary Club of Rotary International Baltimore W. T. Nichols Hotel Emerson Maryland District of Columbia West Virginia Pennsylvania Oliver C. Short Nuttle Lumber and Coal Company Mary Bunney

Social News Highlights From Denton and Greensboro

A wave of personal events fills Denton society as Eleanor al Manlove wed William A Fleetwood in Chestertown with a reception for family and friends. Easter pageants light two churches in Denton while local families host dinners, birthdays, and spring visits from Greenwood, Greensboro, Ridgely, and Philadelphia.

Proper hand signals urged to reduce motor accidents

Col. E. Austin Baughman, Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, warns that many accidents stem from ignoring hand signals. He explains the correct signals for left turns, right turns, and stopping, urging drivers to position near the street center and curb as appropriate to clearly indicate intended actions to following vehicles.

E. Austin Baughman Baughman

Vandalism barricades spotted near Williamsburg and a burglary case

Federalsburg officers investigated a mile from town after tar barrel racks and planks blockaded the road twice, frightening a motorist Benjamin Hill. A nearby home on Main Street saw two break ins two weeks apart, with Miss Delia Mowbray losing $15 in a theft. The thief entered by a window, searched a sideboard, and fled when confronted. Police pursue multiple clues as the amateur culprit remains at large. A Better Homes Week program is planned by the American Home department with Miss Bessie Spatsford addressing the Woman's Club, followed by a May 3 meeting and officer elections. Guests include Mrs. George Williams and Miss Dorothy Williams.

A. E. Bryant Williamsburg State Highway Department Benjamin Hill William A. Mowbray Main Street Miss Mowbray Elbert Liden Charles Handy Adam W. Miller Paul Mowbray George Webb Ralph E. Willis J. Hazelwood Spicer Earle G. Poole George C. Williams Wilmington McCabe and Epworth Methodist Dorothy Williams Wilmington High School Frank Williams

Local Visits and Travels Across States

Bethlehem Rev and Mrs Claude Thompson of Cordova visit Mrs Peyton Thompson while Mr Thompson and son Rev Claude attend district conference in Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Lewis Trice of Federalsburg spend Sunday with Mrs Trice's parents Mr and Mrs William Harding. Lester Christopher leaves for Ohio to play ball. Lawrence Coulbourn and children of Elkton visit relatives here early week. Joe Pritchett hosts Roy Patchett of New York last week. Norwood Carroll and brother Roland visit aunt Mrs John E Smith. Anah Carroll spends weekend in Federalsburg with daughter Mrs Edwin Rosser. Mrs John Brodes spent Wednesday in Wilmington.

Eleanor al Manlove Fr. Manlove Greensboro William A. Fleetwood Chestertown Frank White Methodist Episcopal Church W. P. Manlove Mary A. Young A. G. Fleetwood I. R. Fleetwood Emory Kimmey Harold Towers Marjorie Beauchamp Alice Ross Sarah Swiss Gertrude Young Sarah Baynard Marguerite Young Mary Katherine Sparks Douglas Fleetwood Harvey Fleetwood William Irwin Thomas Baynard Harrison Young Earl Sparks Denton Mary Nuttle Elizabeth Cannon Mabel Richards Church of the Brethren Albert Leese Earl Holsinger Charles Blough M. P T. C. Crouse Walter Kelley Fifth Street Catherine Collins Ernest C. Collins Charlie Edgell Concord Bernice Wooters Market Street Miriam Rust Greenwood Ellen Brown Loraine Swing Ridgely Frank Saulsbury Perryville Mary A. Lord Mary Pippin Vangesel Maud Stewart Baltimore A. Stewart W. Lloyd Ford Centreville T. M. Baxter B. H. Johnson Harrington Burton Proctor Preston Berkeley Springs Ernest F. Schlegel Philadelphia Isabelle Butler Stevensville T. Maston Baxter W. T. Shock Claude Thompson Cordova Peyton Thompson Elkton Joe Pritchett Roy Patchett New York Norwood Carroll Roland John E. Smith Anah Carroll Federalsburg Edwin Rosser John Brodes Wilmington

Moth-Proof Bags Offer Long-Term Savings

The Denton Journal notes moth-proof bags help prevent damage to stored items. Readers are advised that upfront costs yield long-term protection, making the purchase economical over time.

Denton Journal

Ridgely News Notes and Social Highlights

The weekly newsletter covers the Library Committee gatherings at Church House with Miss Beatrice Bowers presiding, musical numbers by Mrs. Ethel Stevens, readings on Lida Larrimore and Sophie Kerr, and a refreshed reception. Social reports include Woman’s Home Missionary Society meetings, upcoming Mite Box openings, Miss Jessie Snow’s League of Nations talk, and a variety of local visits, concerts, theater reopenings, and Easter holiday travels and family reunions among Ridgely residents.

Church House Beatrice Bowers America the Beautiful Ethel Stevens Ilollis Preston County Federation Lida Larrimore Frank Stevenson Miss Larrimore Stevens Sophie Kerr Denton D. Thompson King Pharoah Paul Hoffman Woman’s Home Missionary Sobiety Walter Moore Henry Friedel Jesus Ada Matthews Mary Laird al Leaflet Moore John Lane Jessie Snow Maryland League of Nations Ridgely High School Buck Jones Barbara Weeks George Wooters Leroy Det- Wiler Bobby Wilmingston Wooters J. W. Stack Crumpton Richard Skinner Ruthsburg Fred and Leon Stack Baltimore Wilson Ronny Charles Hammond Elizabethtown College Brethren Church Mary Brumbaugh George McKnett John ‘Carroll Milford Deborah Hughes Frank Matthews Harvey Holsinger Camden Del Ashcraft A. S. Thompson George Kirch Harry Kirch Phyllis Plainfield N. J Mary Glanding Crenshaw Sadlersville Elsie Glanding Dorothy Holsinger Kenneth Corbit Lancaster Adam Mholsinger Harvey L. Reininger Mary E. Pyle Raymond W. Cook Monument St. M. E Marian Hemmons Margaret Fleming Johnstown Yarry Hemmons Mancha Andrew Mitchell Etta Roland Russell Dover William Wooters Eleanor Taylor Randolph Macon Dr. Taylor Ridgely Norwood Bernard King Anna King Readjing Daniel K. Zeigler Pennsburg S. E. Parsons Oscar Simon Harry Simon Martha Taylor Wilmington John Dean Thomas William Jones William Raleigh Joseph Hf. Roche Ida May al Laurel

Preston social notes and Easter events in town

Preston and Easton families hosted multiple Easter gatherings this week. The social calendar lists bridge dinners, tea parties, and Sunday school activities with guests from Preston, Berlin, Queen Annes, and Wilmington. Church services and a chimney fire near Preston are noted among the weekend happenings.

In Memoriam for M Hester Jopp and Church Circle Note

In memory of M Hester Jopp wife of Samuel Jopp who died April 18 1932. She is not dead she is just away. Sadly missed by husband daughter and grandson. The Ladies Circle of the M E Church will meet next Thursday evening April 27 at Mrs Willoughby Nowell's home. House on Market Street for rent all modern improvements Mary E Pastorfield Denton Md. Man's business is to reflect God.

M. Hester Jopp Fof Samuel Jopp M. E. Church Willoughby Nowell Market Street Mary E. Pastorfield Denton, Md

Hillsboro P T A to meet April 26 in Hillsboro

The Hillsboro P T A will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening April 26 at 7 45 pm A program will be given by the pupils Everyone is invited. Easter egg hunt at St Pauls Sunday School was held Tuesday afternoon with children enjoying themselves. Numerous local residents, visitors and students are listed visiting relatives and attending events over the weekend and holidays.

J. W. Noble Martin Mec Hale Walter McCord Oliver Mulligan Dixon Fountain Thomas Holder JA. C. Hoyt W. D. Noble Easton Harrington Smith Claiborne Mulford Swing Ridgely Kenneth Knotts Federasburg J. M. Chambers H. B. Wright Rachel Baylor H. M. Hollis Preston Eloise Orrell Fletcher Sisk Jr A. F. Eee Dorothy Jean Noble Harriet Cobel Jean Valliant Orme Dudley Brower Queen Anne's County Marjorie Anne Chambers Jane Cannon Dorothy Reidy Jack Noble Lee Noble Jr Hobby Corkran Hurlock Lloyd Cannon Edgar Anderson Bridgeville Ralph Pritchett Jack Pritchett Mary Jackson Ruth Jackson Greensboro Charles C. Jackson Fof Del L. Stevens Brown Bridge Edward Derrickson Milford Helen Smith Marie Taylor Isabel Douglas H. B. Wright Jr Marvin Ledman Robert Boyd Geneva J. A. Arthur Jack Arthur Jr Peggy Anne Jean Arthur Bloomfield N. J J. A. Carmine Philadelphia Viola C. Arthur Cardiff Church of the New Jerusalem iMate Preston Fire Company V. V. Kilceinfelter Baltimore O. C. Tolson Mildred Rayne Bishopville Katherine Dunton Dunton James E. Douglass Harry B. Wright Jr N. Y Duke University Ino E. B. Blades Rebecca Blades T. L. Trice Eleanor Trice Wilmington M. E Gilbert Lane L. H. King New Jersey Grace Covey Epiphany Mission Prestton Robert Cannon Salisbury Lee Noble C. W. Elzey P. C. Douglas Hillsboro P. T. A St. Paul’s Urban Bowman Washington Henry Fleming Will Sparks Joe Eaton Verlin Krabill Pocomoke City Francis Beaven Frances Fisher Willow Grove Harry Fisher R. B. Thompson William Thompson Houston Russum Albert Cahall Edgar Blanch Jr Jean Hissey Edgar Blanch Ida Rice Ruth Buddy Rice Susie Rice Centreville Louise Callahan Wye Mills Edgar Blades Edwin Gale E. Gale Laura Wooters St. Michaels Harvey Wooters E. J. Gale Minster Hendley Beaven Federalsburg Katherine Skinner Catonsville Charles Fleming BR. W. Beaven Dora Morris Harry Covell

District Conference Attendance and Easter Activities Overview

Rev. and Mrs. W. C. Smith attended the District Conference at Friendship Maryland this week. They visited Western Maryland relatives and baptized their grandson. Community Club held a regular meeting Tuesday with an Easter program. Local residents and guests from Baltimore Centreville and Wilmington shared visits and meals over the holiday weekend.

W. C. Smith Friendship Maryland Archie [Smith Wm. Schmitt Baltimore Paul McQuay St. Michaels John Trice Horace Morgan Elizabeth Howard Howard Flowers Madge Jump Norman Clark Lancaster Oscar Briscoe R. Blunt Centreville Harry Altwater Harry Gibson Harry Moore Penn’s Grove N. J James Moore Charles Rhodes Francis Clark Wilmington

Local social notes from Easton area headlines

Personal mentions detail visitors and hosts including Mr and Mrs Walter Fountain and guests from Philadelphia and Fed, a Washington trip on Good Friday, and hospital updates in Easton. Also notes patient Mrs Carsine Carroll, Fred Stack visiting relatives, Rickards family visits, Miss May West with measles, Ruth Maloney’s return, Dick Williams convalescing, and trips of Miss Dukes and others to Baltimore and Philadelphia during Easter.

Walter Fountain E. Lester Fountain Minerva Fite Wm. Casebaum Philadelphia Virgil Turner Federalsburg Walter D. Mode Wilmington New York Easton Fred Stack Baltimore James H. Nichols Charles H. Rickards N. D. Rickards George M., Russum Salisbury Catherine May West Ruth Maloney Dick Williams Louise Dukes Dorothy Neal Blanche Chaffinch

Death of Mrs Mary Matilda Van Gesel in Denton

Mrs Mary Matilda Van Gesel widow of John Henry Van Gesel died early Friday at her Denton home after weeks of declining health. Funeral services will be held Sunday at one o clock at the home with burial in Denton cemetery. Born April 30 1844 in Georgetown Delaware she helped run the family mercantile business and Brick Hotel in Denton. She leaves a daughter Mrs William H Anderson and a grandson Eugene G Anderson with a brother George Macklin surviving.

Mary Matilda van Gesel John Henry van Gesel Denton Christ Church van Gesel Georgetown Del Joseph Ann Russell Macklin George Macklin Wilmington William H. Anderson Eugene G. Anderson

Mary B Wilson former Connecticut WCTU leader dies

Mrs. Mary B. Wilson 73, a former state president of the Connecticut W C T U, died at her daughter's home in Plantsville Conn. She had wintered in Denton with daughter Mrs. Gilbert H Rue and had fallen ill but seemed to recover before returning to Connecticut in March. Survived by two daughters and a son Fred Wilson of Waterbury Conn.

Mary B. Wilson Connecticut C. F. Curtiss Plantsville Conn Denton Gillbert H. Rue Fred Wilson Waterbury, Conn

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Carrie Murray in Denton

Mrs. Carrie Murray 92 widow of James Murray died Tuesday morning at the home of her foster child Mrs. Marion Deen near Hillsboro. Funeral services were at 2 p m Wednesday at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church conducted by Rev. Francis W. Kirwan. Burial followed in Denton Cemetery. A native of France she lived in the United States since childhood and for fifty years occupied her Gay Street Denton property and worked as a tailor. She was the step daughter of Casper Miller a Denton merchant tailor.

Carrie Murray James Murray Marion Deen Hillsboro Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Francis W. Kirwan Denton Cemetery Murray France United States Gay Street Denton Casper Miller

Henry Wright Burial Held for Aberdeeen Native at Hillcrest

Henry Wright 82 died after a prolonged illness at his Federalsburg home. Burial services were held Saturday in Hillcrest cemetery. He was a native of this county and longtime resident of Aberdeen. He is survived by a widow two daughters Mrs William I Norris of Denton and Miss Mary Wright of Federalsburg a brother James B Wright and a sister Mrs Mary Fleetwood both of Federalsburg.

Hillcrest Cemetery Federalsburg Henry Wright Aberdeen Wright William I. Norris Denton Mary Wright James B. Wright Mary Fleetwood

Willoughby R A dies of heart disease near West Chester

Robert Aaron Willoughby aged 51 died last Thursday of heart disease at his sister Mrs Susan Miller’s home near West Chester Pennsylvania where he had been living recently He had lived in Wilmington Delaware for years and was born near Hobbs Caroline County He is survived by a widow three daughters and one son A sister Mrs Josie Brogley of near Greensboro is mentioned as a survivor Burial was in Wilmington

Robert Willoughby Aaron Willoughby Susan Miller West Chester Wilmington Del Caroline County Hobbs Wil ‘Mington Josie Brogley Greensboro

Robert S. Crew Dies at 66 in Betterton

Funeral services for Robert S. Crew 66 were held at his home in Betterton with Rev. J. T. Price officiating. Burial followed in Still Pond cemetery. He was the son of Daniel and Amanda Crew of Kent County and formerly ran a mercantile business in Denton on Market and Second streets.

Robert S. Crew Betterton J. T. Price Still Pond Still Pond Cemetery Daniel Amanda Crew Kent County Denton Dr. George Market and Second Streets

Last rites for Mrs Margaret Wright in Denton church

Mrs Margaret Ann Wright 81 died last Monday at her Chesapeake City home. Rites were held at St. Elizabeth's Church Denton with interment at East New Market. She was granddaughter of General Potter of Potters Landing and widow of Thomas H Wright. Survived by two daughters Nan and Carrie Wright, of Chesapeake City.

Margaret Ann Wright Chesapeake City St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church Denton East New Market

David T Atkins 90 Dies After Short Illness at Milton

David T Atkins age 90 died early Monday at his son Rev Charles Atkins home after a brief illness. A funeral service was conducted Tuesday by Rev Prettyman with further services and burial set for Wednesday in Milton Delaware. He recently served a pastorate at Concord and his father was known in this area.

David T. Atkins Charles Atkins Prettyman Milton Del Atkins Concord

Clarence A Huey Co A Huey dies near Denton at 67

Clarence A Huey aged 67 died at his home near Denton last Thursday morning. He leaves a widow and six children. Funeral services will be at his late home Sunday at 2 o clock in charge of Rev Norman A Leese and Rev W L Jump. Burial will be in Denton cemetery.

Co. A. Huey Denton Norman A. Leese W. ‘L. Jump Denton ’Cemetery

Williston Services at Community Church Schedule

Williston Services at Community Church list Sunday School at 10 30 a m with no church service. Want Advertisement requests publication of this notice.

Greensboro Club Officers Elected For Year

At a Greensboro Woman's Community Club meeting officers were elected: President Mrs B C Beckham and other officers. The program included a wild flowers conservation talk by Miss Virginia Horsey and two violin solos by Miss Dorothy Cross. The president's report showed aid to 175 families. plans for a better homes week May 22 to 26 were announced.

Greensboro Woman’s Community Club B. C. Beckham T. Clayton Horsey L. R. Brumbaugh H. Claude Rawlings Ralph Pritchett A. W. Brumbaugh E. J. Vandegrift Virginia Horsey Dorothy Cross Mary P. Cross Horsey Temple Smith Beckham Oscar James Todd Charles Todd Whiteleysburg Florence Mabel Butler J. C. Ledbetter Todd Atlantic Oil Company Cambridge George Schreiber Mary A. Jackson Ruth Ethel Pritchett Jack Greensboro Edgar Anderson Charles Jackson Bridgeville Lloyd Cannon Preston The Baptist Church Doris Dragoo Keller Edward A. E. Shields Washington Benny George Stevenson Dorothy Wilmington H. A. Totheroh Elam M. B. Cooper Clara Seward L. R. Taylor D.carrow Richard Bullock Centreville William Wroten Clayton E. L. Hoffecker Shannahan Easton Helen Wright Dover Bridge John Greenlee Oscar Kinnamon Ruthanna Marcus Hook Kathleen Covey Denton Will Clark Ervie Walraven Ervie Jr Paul Jones Crowl W. H. Laramore Whital Laramore Margaret Charles Gottwals Ellen Bilbrough Averett College Danville Charles Bilbrough Samuel Isaacs Philadelphia Irma White Jof Lewes Del John Wyatt James Williams New York City Alvin Edwards Frank Dieterle Utica N. Y William Brooks Charles Rich Clinton Martin Lorraine Billie Wheeler Anna Urry Baltimore Ruth Jackson Fred Tinley Roland Chester Oscar Nichols Betty Floyd Yocum T. E. Bastian Anne Hutson Annie Edwards Wallace Isaacs Joseph Isaacs Kenneth Bostic William Sipple Arthur Mitchell Claymont John Mitchell Walter Engram Queenstown Milling Company

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