Social News From Denton and Surroundings
Mrs Emmett Lord hosted her three sisters and others for bingo last Wednesday. The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Caroline County meets April 28 at Elizabeth Stone’s home with a program by Mrs Carl E Range about Guatemala. Kirwin F Everngain returned to Denton after six months in Miami and a cross-country drive. Denton Chamber of Commerce schedules a meeting April 28 at the fire house. Engagement announced for Jean Kauffman Osteen to Lawrence Tayloe Lewis Jr. Birth announced for Robert Gibson Sharp Jr. in Memorial Hospital April 11. Various visits, dinners, and social events noted among locals and guests from Ridgely, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Akron, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Lord
Ernest Jones
Gus Keeneman
Alfred Lord
Lee Covey
Melvin Blades
Mary Marden
Ridgely
Earl Love
Paul Maloney
Oscar Willey
Harvey Lord
Denton
Business and Professional Womens Club
Caroline County
Elizabeth Stone
Carl E. Range
Guatemala
Kirwin F. Everngain
Miami
Florida
California
Chamber of Commerce of
Clayton S. Kauffman
Jean Kauffman Osteen
Lawrence Tayloe Lewis
New York
Harold Skinner
Gibson Sharp
Robert Gibson Sharp Jr
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Ann Willis
Florence Seward
Mary Lafferty
Atlantic City
Fred Jacobs
Hurlock
James W. Thawley
Paul Thawley
RCA Radio School
New York City
W. B. Dean
Ernest Collins
Kenneth Allfather
Columbia
S. C
W. B. Deen
June Seese
Akron
Ohio
J. A. Seese
Howard Kirby
Wilmington
Fred R. Love
Eva Hildebrandt
Catonsville
Wilbert L. Merriken
G. D. Crouse
Wm. D. Uhler
Bessie Murphy
Homemakers Corner Highlights Local Style Show and Club News
The Home makers Style Show at Greensboro High School drew about 150 attendees. Credit given to chairwoman Mrs Byron Poore for overcoming handicaps and to participating clubs Furman's Grove Denton 4-H Ridgely Tuckahoe Greensboro. Charlotte Ann Lister of Ridgely, 4-H state winner, spoke on her Chicago trip and 4-H meaning. A future winner may emerge while hand made items go to sale at November bazaar. Unity Homemakers Club met with sixteen members, design demonstrations for tables, and reports on Washington family painting and Wallace speeches. $2.50 donated to cancer fund. Five members will attend University of Maryland Rural Short Course in June. Meeting adjourned to May 21 with Miss Beasie Spafford expected.
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Greensboro
Byron Poore
Furman’s Grove
Denton
Ridgely
Tuckahoe
Henderson
Marydel
Shelby
Unity Homemakers Club
Lee Wyatt
William Wooters
Phyllis Leese
William Gardner Jr
Geo. Lowe
George Lowe
George Washington
Savage
George Clendaniel
Henry A. Wallace
Cancer Fund
University of Maryland
Earl Crouse
Beasie Spafford
Public Health Nursing Week Observed in Maryland
Public Health Nursing Week April 2026 highlights the role of professional nurses in public health. Sponsored by the National Organization for Public Health Nursing with the US Public Health Service, Maryland’s Lay section of the State Organization oversees the observance. In Caroline county, nursing service began in 1924 through Federation of Women's Clubs efforts, financed by clubs, Red Cross, county commissioners, and Tag Day sales. The Caroline County Nurses' Board coordinates with local clubs, guiding home, school, and clinic nursing supported by volunteers addressing ongoing health needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Organization For Public Health Nursing
United States Public Health Service
Maryland
Caroline County
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Red Cross
County Commissioners
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Denton Journal
Ornamental Garden School and 4-H College Day Set at College Park
Fourteen events span April 28 to May 10 focusing on 4-H clubs, garden design, pruning, flower arranging, and home sewing. Speakers include W H Youngman and B Y Morrison, with demonstrations by Mrs William Bridge and Mr Jerry Geary. University of Maryland tours and house pilgramage tours are also planned along with county achievement day for Caroline 4-H girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Ornamental Garden
W. H. Youngman
Washington Star
B. Y. Morrison
Department of Agriculture
William A. Bridge
Baltimore
William T. Hamilton
Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland
Four Seasons
Washington
W. Ridgely Chapline
Jerry Geary
University of Maryland
University of ‘Maryland
Harmony
Albert Krewatch
Bessie M. Spafford
Furman’s Grove 4-H
Queenstown
Edwin Walls
Shirley Butler
Nancy Cooper
Nancy Brown
Joanne Jackson
Louise Butler
William Cooper
C. G. Crouse
Talbot County
Queen Anne’s County
Kent County
Harwood Hammond
Annapolis
Caroline County
Church House
Concord
Helen Shelby
National Guard Recruitment Near April Recognition Date
The National Guard notes a near recognition date of April 28 and reports twenty five new recruits this week. Latest enlistees include Omar Thompson, Purnell Legg, John Phillips, Mervin Richard, Kenneth Reed, Robert Smith among others from Henderson and Denton. plans for Day-room furniture and a lounge are approved as part of armory upgrades. Drill nights will shift to Mondays and Thursdays through July 1 to help late-start units reach camp readiness at Fort Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Thompson
Henderson
Purnell F. Legg
Denton
Tech
John L. Phillips
Mervin J. Richard
Marydel
Kenneth W. Reed
Robert C. Smith
Unemployment Help in County through U S Employment Service
In the county 286 people registered for work with U S Employment Service. 92 males 188 females and 56 veterans. Last week 17 referrals 9 placements with 55 job openings. For help write or call U S Employment Service Cambridge Md or visit Denton Armory Wednesdays 10 am to 4 pm. Farmers contact M Rogers county agent Denton 37. Employers urged to return referral cards with notation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Employment Service
Cambridge
Denton Armory
M. Rogers
Denton
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