Caroline County News Briefs From Denton Md May 1927
Local ads include Frigidaire sales at M K Newnam Furnisher of Homes and Farm items from R H Stafford Burrsville Md. Caroline Post No 29 American Legion hosts outboard motor boat regatta May 27 at Denton. Community Club prize cards benefit noted. School concert May 4 at Caroline High School. Bake sale for Denton Catholic Church April 28 in Whitby’s garage. Coon hunters field trial May 12 Cecilton to Warwick. Marriage licenses issued in Denton. Town election favors Sherman Tribbitt for three years. Philadelphia road plans advance. grading bids May 8. Miss Mary Virginia Wyatt in Denton funeral. Surviving Wyatt relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Newnam
R. H. Stafford
Burravile
Burrsville
Caroline Post
American Legion
Denton
Denton Community Club
Caroline High School
Girls’ Glee Club
Mixed Glee Club
J. Kemp Stevens
Denton Catholic Church
Whitby
3Rd Street
Coon Hunters
Cecil County
Arie Jones
Cecilton
Warwick
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland League of Women Voters
Ellwood Benjamin Reed
Bridgeville
Ellen Catherine David
Kenneth Monroe Wix
Julia Delema Ross
Harrington
William Nichols Rampmeyer
Ridgely
Audrey Nettie Sparks
Centreville
Freddie Diggs
Anne Smith
Howard Thomas
Stotesbury
Alena Marie Richardson
Bowers
Caroline County
National
Oliver Short
Baltimore
John R. Ricards
Hobbs
Denton National Bank
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railroad
Washington Bank
Sherman L. Tribbitt
Tribbitt
Board of Town Commissioners
Robertson Fleetwood
Walter Sparklin
Emory Kimmey
Alda P. Whitby
Philadelphia
Harry D. Wilbiar Jr
State Roads Commission
Golden Ring
Cowentown
Mary Virginia Wyatt
John R
Eliza E. Morgan Wyatt
Milton S. Andrews
Methodist Episcopal Church
Melvin Wheatley
Middletown
Del
Denton Cemetery
Denton Club installs officers for new year
Denton Community Club held its installation of officers for the ensuing year. New officers include President Mrs Wayne A Caw ley and other posts led by Mrs Milton S Andrews and Miss Addie L Wilson. The meeting covered bylaws, reports, and plans for federation meetings and social activities.
Garden Club Holds Meeting Plans Beautification Efforts
The Denton Garden Club met Wednesday to postpone officer elections to October and plan a May garden tour. A committee of Mrs. Dawson O. George and Mrs. Edna B. Green was formed to consult with County and Town Commissioners on beautifying Courthouse Green and installing plantings to curb erosion. Other items included future improvements and invitations to join the club. Members and guests attended events in Baltimore and Washington, with several local residents traveling for duties and social occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Garden Club
P. Roland Fisher
Federated Clubs
Courthouse Green
Dawson O. George
Edna B. Green
Emily G. Swiss
Mildred C. Johnson
Denton
Carrie H.morgan
Queen Anne
James Nelson
Order of Eastern Star
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Baltimore
Leonard B. Smith
Maryland
Denton Methodist Protestant Church
Frederick F. Lyden
Herbert Hudson
Milford
Washington
Wm. Bullock
Earle White
Wilmington
Local Couples Host Weekend Guests Across Nearby towns
A string of local hosts welcomed friends and relatives from Norwood East Lansdowne Richardson Park Chestertown Wilmington and other nearby places for Sundays and weekends. Notable visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Loren Pritchett Mrs. Allan Sweeney and families along with many others from Philadelphia Allentown and Atlantic City.
Edgell Family Hosts Birthday Dinner
Green wood hosts Mr. and Mrs. J H Edgell and guests for son Neil Givan Edgell's birthday. J R Ricards to speak on The Qualities that Make for Success at the Christian Endeavor service tomorrow. Numerous local family visits and Ladies Aid activities noted with weekly flower planting at the Community House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Edgell
Greenwood
L. H. Thomas
W. H. Edgell
J. Robert Starkey
L. Hopkins Thomas
Neil Givan Edgell
J. R. Ricards
Christian Endeavor Service
J. A. Willoughby
Frank Willoughby
Fred Trice
Arthur Layton
Brantley Trice
Charlie Trice
Manning Merriken
Thomas Smith
F. N. Smith
Esther
Sue
J. A. Billings
Burrsville
Ladies of Our Aid
Washington
Weekly Ridgely News Letter Features Local Socials
The Church House reception for Rev and Mrs Ross drew a near full house with Miss Margaret Swing leading a program of Welcoming remarks by Rev L B Matthews and responses by Rev Leon Ross. Church and community figures shared verses songs and refreshments as area clergy and residents gathered for announcements and upcoming events.
Farm and home classifieds at Burrsville Md listing
A large supply of corn planters, mowers, binders, rakes, plow tractors, new and used furniture. Anything for farm and home. R. H. Stafford, Burrsville, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Stafford
Burrsville, Md
Smithville Homemakers Meet Highlights April 17
Smithville Homemakers Club held a Tuesday meeting with good attendance and two visitors. Miss Bessie Spafford demonstrated order and system in the kitchen. Many neighbors visited and hosted gatherings across town, with multiple families listed as attendees and guests. Sunday visitors included Coast Guard Station members and several local residents. A bake sale is planned for April 28 at Covey Williams store to raise funds for the Community House. Miss Altha Lare and Mrs. Ada Jones noted health updates and upcoming visits. Sunday School at Bloomery M E Church announced for 10 a.m. Arthur Adams is reported on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville
Roland Bowdle
Wilmington
Jennie Lister
Hobbs
Annie Keill
Greenwood
Clarence Bowdle
Louise
Addie Bowdle
L. B. Case
New Brunswick
N. J
G. H. Fitz-Randolph
Celia Randolph
Leon Meredith
Mr. Meredith
J. C. Sullivan
Milford
Del
T. Thomas
Palmer Lare
Edward Donovan
Oak Grove
Horace Robinson
Edward C. Wright
Near
Denton
Floyd Smith
Kemp Todd
Chestnut Grove
Norman Vanscoy
Wilbur
Louise Smith
John Taylor
Federalsburg
Blaine Bullock
Virgil Turner
Baker
A. L. Beauchamp
Orlan Closson
Beatrice
Easton
Elmer Robinson
Parker
Sadie Holland
Salisbury
Harlan Clevenger
Do. R. Neal
Wm. Todd
Altha Lare
Mary
Earl Favenger
Annie Horsey
Bobby
George O'Day
Hazel
Betty Beauchamp
Louise Bowdle
Collins
Bloomery M. E
Arthur Adams
Ladies Aid to Host May Supper at Choptank Club Room
The April meeting of the Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church in Choptank was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Blades. A supper in the Club room on May 3 will feature baked chicken and sides, ice cream, cake, cookies, and candy. Adults 30 cents, children 12 and under 15 cents. Supper starts 5 30 with proceeds serving the church. May meeting set for May 1 at Mrs Linne Coxs home. Katherine Taylor spent the week in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
M. P. Church
Choptank
O. C. Blades
Linnie Cox
Queen Anne Social News and Nearby Visits
Reverend and Mrs C L Fossett received a miscellaneous shower at the church house hosted by the Ladies Aid. A large crowd attended as gifts were opened and punch and cake served. Denton Chapter Eastern Star members James Nelson and Horace Morgan spent days in Baltimore for the Grand Session. Mrs John B Taylor and her son Clark, daughter-in-law Virginia, and grandchildren William and Jean dined with Mr and Mrs Harry Clark. Gordon Adams Nelson Evans Ruth Reynolds and Hazel Eaton visited Washington to see the cherry blossoms. Mr and Mrs Harry Clark and granddaughter Eloise Murphy dined with Mr and Mrs Caldwell Wilson in Easton. Mr and Mrs Chester Barto of Wilkensburg Pa visited their parents. Mrs Jake Gibson visited her sister Mrs Jack Bishop at Queenstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Community Club
Wayne A. Cawley
Milton S. Andrews
Addie L. Wilson
Herbert Bamberger
Gerald M. Pine
Harry E. Ramsdell
Walter W. Sylvester
Lemuel R. Clough
William Wolf
R. N. Hitchens
Jacob B. Davis
Herbert McAllister
County Federation
William K. Cumming
Denton
Eastern Shore Federation
Elkton
St. Michaels Club
Rotary Club
Edna Wright
John M. Lord
William Reid
Dolly Glessner
Roland Lord
Mabel Seeders
Edward Williams
Lynnie Lord
Lawrence Andrews
Audrey Lee Fishell
Kenneth Meredith
Katherine Willoughby
Russell Stevens
Gertrude Waldis
Francis Lord
Viola Trice
Calvin Marine
Dorothy Glessner
Francis Atkinson
Geneva Lord
George Wheatley
Mary Wright
Leon Medford
Louise Seeders
Russell Waldis
Dorothy Fountain
Laverne Bullock
Mary Fountain
Willie Towers
Ruth Waldis
Reese Trice
Louise Waldis
Clifton Wright
Merritt Lord
Nellie Seeders
Miss Wright
Edna
Harry Orem
Earl Orem
Cambridge
Wm. A. Stewart
Appleby
Dorchester
Caroline County
Linden Duffey
Greensboro
Cornelius DeWeese
Laurel Sanatorium
W. S. Norris
Norris
Reese Griffin
Rudolph Ullrich
Harry Lane
Robert Carey Lane
Montclair
N. J
Brick Hotel
Lewis
M. H. Downes
Wm. Stockley
Wilmington General Hospital
Esther Raleigh
Washington, D. C
Evelyn Collison
Burrsville
Hazel Love
Fred Love
Baltimore
Earle White
Middletown District Woman’s Home Missionary Society
M. E
W. D. Short
Irene
Oriole
Hurlock
Walter Mitchell
Joanne
Chestertown
Orville Wright
Reformed Parsonage
Edward Stephens
Warrington
Evelyn
Rehoboth
H. B. Laird
Leona Jackson
Earl Flanagan
Wilmington
Charles Dean
I. E. Mason
Philadelphia
Grenlock
Nelson Richards
Carlton Marvel
Marvel
Graham Porter
Centreville
G. L. Wilson
Ivison
Frank Stevenson
East
Ben Greenlee
Arthur and
Clarence
Ridgely
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church
Charles Messick
Tri- State Stores
Richardson
Dover
Julia Ann Merchant
Chester
William Wooters
Carroll Sermon
Laurel
J. H. Roche
John Sculley
Arters Sculley
Marcus Hook
Emmett Potts
Oak Hall
Chincoteague Island
Lee Mitchell
John Holsinger
Wilbur Breeding
Emma Jackson
Jonas Royer
Amelia Royer
J. P. Swing
Paul Hoffman
Jefferson Hospital
Norman Wilson
Newport
Olan Porter
Jesse
Fifer
Card Club
C. L. Fossett
Church House
Ladies Aid
Maryland
John B. Taylor
Clark Taylor
Virginia
William
Jean Taylor
Harry Clark
Gordon Adams
Nelson Evans
Ruth Reynolds
Hazel Eaton
Washington
Eloise Murphy
Caldwell Wilson
Easton
Chester Barto
Wilkensburg
Jake Gibson
Jack Bishop
Queenstown
John R. Meekins
R. B. Rawlings
Irvin Brumbaugh
O. W. Barton
Clayton Porter
F. N. Coursey
Asbury Hubbard
G. Walter Riddleberger
John T. Clark
Henry L. Cohee
Edgar Biles
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Order of Red Men
Mary E. Biles
Frances Tribbitt
Bessie Meeks
Howard Biles
Harrington
George White Dawson
Luther Bennett
Goldsboro
Jennie Hopkins
J. C. Russell
George Tipping
Bessie Cole
Hilda Morgan
Wyatt Lancester
G. W. Pemberton
Eddystone
J. A. Cannon
Sarah Pritchett
Town
A. H. Dulin
Near Town
Ira Nelson
Port Deposit
Edna Ruth Eaton
Queen Anne
G. W. Dawson
Rising Sun
Kenneth Monroe Wix
Julia Delema Ross
Harrington, del
Dawson
Harvey Porter
Alberta
M. A. Dragoo
Alan
Horace Howard
Elsie Briggs
Wanda Monroe
Harry Flaharty
Edward Pearson
Effa Plummer
Ethel Bishop
Martha Bickling
Grace Wooters
Medford Starkey
Templeville
Homer Starkey
Sadlersville
Alfred Blackburn
Homer Stufft
A. G. Smith
Owings
Hilton Dabson
Havre de Grace
T. H. Dabson
Medford Price
Walter Raver
Velma Howard
Marie
Louise Karcher
Mary Stufft
Kenneth Bostic
Fred Dukes
Charles Rich
Mabel
Mary Katherine Porter
Albert Wing
Charles Bilbrough
Peggy Smith
West Chester Hospital
Temple Smith
Mabel Cohee
Henry Cohee
Carrie Hobbs
Burt Hobbs
H. H. Dennison
W. Thomas Thornton
John Coursey
Hickman Notes Visits Families and Local Happenings
Mrs. Harry Friedman and son Daniel returned to Philadelphia after two weeks with her parents the Wroten family. Harry Friedman visited weekends. The Wroten family hosted Charles Wroten and daughter Jean. A boy was badly shocked by a kite contact with high tension wires and hospital bound. Philadelphia visitors Wickershams Billy stayed with relatives. The Abbotts moved to Federalsburg to enter milling business. J C Wroten improves after toe surgery. Verna Breeding moved into town, S P Brown and Wm Croll visited New Jersey. Ella Peters visited recently. Margaret Breeding remains ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Friedman
Daniel
Philadelphia
J. G Wroten
Harry Freidman
Charles Wroten
Jean
Fred Messick
Milford Hospital
J. C. Wroten
Marshall Hospital
Verna Breeding
Herman Hignutt
S. P. Brown
Wm. Croll
New Jersey
T. A. Cleaves
Hickman
Ella G. Peters
Margaret Breeding
Preston Social Roundup and Local Meetings
A Preston shower honored Mrs Hayward Dean with games and a spelling bee won by Mrs Steve Brown. Reports of visits among local families, corner stone laying for the Preston Volunteer Fire Company engine house, and club officer elections followed. Church services and gatherings noted include Epiphany Mission and Church of the New Jerusalem with sermons and Sunday School.
Henry M Cade dies after long illness in Federalsburg
Henry M Cade aged 79 died early Saturday at his Federalsburg home after a lengthy illness due to complications from age. Born in Sussex County near Greenwood, he lived in Caroline County most of his life on a Ridgely area farm until retirement six years ago. Survived by five children Herman Cade, Ethel Cade, Mrs Frank I Williams, Harry Cade, Elizabeth Cade. two sisters Mrs James Trazare and Margaret W Cade. three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at his residence with Rev G E Leister and Rev C S Carpenter officiating. Burial in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Cade
Federalsburg
Sussex County
Greenwood
Caroline County
Ridgely
Georgia Park
Ithaca
N. Y
Herman H. Cade
Muncie
Ind
Ethel Cade
Wilmington
Frank I. Williams
Harry W. Cade
Cairo
Ill
Elizabeth Cade
James Trazzare
Denton
Margaret W. Cade
G. E. Leister
Christ M. P. Church
C. S. Carpenter
Union M. E. Church
Unity Homemakers Meet Demonstration on Kitchen Order
Bur rs ville Unity Homemakers Club met at Mrs Ruth Theis home with Mrs T R Benson and Mrs Raymond Fifield assisting. Miss Spafford presented a talk on Order and System in the Kitchen. May meeting set at Mrs R H Stafford home with Miss Pauline Hopkins assisting. Wesley M E Church trustees elected a building committee including R H Dill C W Stokes J H Thawhley G L Blades John M Wooters Norman Outten W H Wright Noble and R H Stafford. Services to be held in parsonage Sundays with 2 p m Sunday School and 8 p m sermon by Rev Leon Roas. Mr and Mrs Wesley Thawley and sons of Denton visited the Thawleys. Melvin James visited John Thawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Homemakers’ Club
Ruth Theis
T. R. Benson
Raymond Fifield
Spafford
R. H. Stafford
Pauline Hopkins
Wesley M. E. Church
Messrs
R. H. Dill
C. W. Stokes
J. H. Thawhley
G. L. Blades
John M. Wooters
Norman Outten
W. H. Wright
Henry Noble
Wesley M. E
Leon Roas
Wesley Thawley
Greensboro Election Chooses Three New City Commissioners
In Greensboro and vicinity the annual town election elected three commissioners to fill vacancies of Meekins Rawlings and Brumbaugh. The top vote getters were Dr. O. W. Barton Clayton Porter and Irvin Brum- baugh with 90 87 and 66 votes respectively. The board will organize the first Monday in May.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Henderson
Loren Pritchett
Billy
Norwood
Allan Sweeney
East Lansdowne
Edward Jarrell
Teddy
E. C. Gooden
Dora Melvin
Catherine
Delphin Harman
Doris Lee
Bleanor
Charles
W. E. Cartwright
Bill
L. A. Gooden
Will Ringgeld
Herbert Lane
John Long
Charles Nichols
Wm. Phillips
Charles Cartwright
Richardson Park
Henry Shultie
Ruth Anne
Helen Hudson
Ikiee Geiger
Dorothy Shultie
Marydel
George King
Atlantic City
Katherine Taylor
Hillsboro
Tuckahoe
Mildred Stenger
Anne Heaven
Charlanne
Elinor Eaton
Laura Virginia Fleming
Mary Lou Cade
Pauline
Marjorie Baker
Eugene
Gloria Skinner
Sharon Lee Stewart
Elmer Davis
Billy Blades
May Cahall
Patsy Moore
Miriam Clopper
Ruth
Buddy Rice
Donald Sharp
Nenley Beaven
Louise Sharp
Carlton
Howard Pinder
Margaret Jane
Mildred
Miss Shockley
Miss Towers
Colonel Thomas
Ella Pennington
Thomas
R. Allen Pennington
Columbus
Ohio
Irma Sawyer
Frances Fisher
Willow Grove
Margaret Brown
H. S. Fisher
Kelso
Richard Saur
Edith Sparks
Willard Russell
G. B. Stewart
Eaton Hospital
The
Missionary Society
Bernard Sparks
Bernard Kibler
William Thompson
Ralph Dukes
Brown Thawley
Edgar Blades
Norman Straughn
Royal Oak
Frank Fleming
Susie Thompson
Ruth Evans
Preston
Charlie Dean
Hayward Dean
J. T. Dennis
Spies
Rosa Burgess
Phil Wright
Clara Corkran
Donahue
E. Holden
Virginia Lee Fletcher
Coller
Harry Taylor
Steve Brown
Max Chambers
Marjorie Ann
W. K
J. P. Harris
E. B. Blades
Fooks
John Noble
Prestonians
Johnson Bonner
Paul van Dyke
Blanche Croll
Larue Lane
Col. Sisk
Orrell
Eloise
Annie B. Johnson
Clara Phillips
East New Market
Ella Griffith
Sarah Fletcher
Johnson
Bonner
Church of the New Jerusalem
I Kings
T. L. Nugent
Jas. Carroll
Epiphany Mission