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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1932

Page

5

Local Denton ads and notices spark busy spring season

A flood of local ads covers furniture rugs stoves and mattresses from M K Newnam and J H Nichols Co. government notices announce school closings and postmaster examination with May 12 deadline. Community events include Rev Jump’s sermon at Liden’s Community House and a Marydel church bake sale May 7. Local politics report Denton mayoral vote results with Emory D. Kimmey defeated.

Nuttle Milling Co Lancaster County W. L. Jump Liden Nuttle Lumber & Coal Company Axminster M. K. Newnam Norge J. H. Nichols & Co Simmons H. Clinton Wright Caroline County Preston The Brethren Church Caroline Motor Company Luther Handy John C. Brown J. Ed. Nichols Maryland Theatre Baltimore Denton Ridgely

Social and church notices from Denton and area

Public meeting at Denton Methodist Episcopal Church features Miss Helen Byrnes of California on "Whitewash Dead Men's Bones" with music and devotions. Also, Byrnes speaks on world missions. a wedding announced for Margaret Allaband and Nils Hellstrom in Rising Sun. Commencement set at Caroline High School June 7 with Bishop Davenport invited. Numerous local social events, visits, and club meetings listed, highlighting family milestones and community notices.

Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Helen L. Byrnes Calfornia National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union E. C. Hallman Denton Methodist Protestant Church Miss Byrnes Missionary Society T. J. Turkington Margaret Louise Allaband William R. Allaband Denton Nils Folger Hellstrom John Hellstrom Mr. Hellstrom East Orange N. J John H. Emerson H. L. Shepherd Rising Sun Caroline High School George W. Davenport Episcopal Diocese of Easton Francis Kirwan Christ Protestant Episcopal Church William K. Cumming George R. Horsey Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church Centreville John J. Raskob Alexander McWilliams R. N. Hitchens Helen Richardson Wayne Cawley J. Owen Knotts Charles G. Dukes Louise Dukes Mary Hobbs Ladies Aid of M. E. Church John Chaffinch Benj. Colgain Ford. Baynard John Hitch Allan Russell Alfred Smith Lelia Martha Dunnavant William Penn George Daniel Crouse Phares Crouse Annapolis Ralph Cover Westminster Wm. J. Kindley Baltimore Guild of Christ Church E. T. Tubbs Reuben Raleigh State Federation Laura Belle Kennerly Hartington Del Paul Kenney Laura L. Wright W. S. Norris Sallie M. Covey Arthur Lee Raleigh Newark N. L. Raleigh T. O. Crouse M. P George Koenig Goldie Statum Chester Claudel L. Wright Federalsburg Howard Sullivan T. Floyd Jackson Washington Louise Gray W. I. Norris

Caroline County tax program committee elected leaders

The Caroline County Farm Bureau directors appointed a tax program committee at a Court House meeting last Tuesday. J Spencer Lapham of Goldsboro was named chairman and Victor Dean secretary. Members include Thomas H. Chambers Federalsburg John C Brown Greensboro Harry Sullivan Denton J M Short Hillsboro E H E Thieroff Preston J O Williams Federalsburg Harry H Nuttle Denton J A Mitchell Ridgely J Roland Chaffinch Denton and Charles Jarrell Hillsboro. Committees will study county finance to lower the next fiscal year's tax rate, with a report due at a May 11 meeting.

Caroline County Caroline County Farm Bureau Court House J. Spencer Lapham Goldsboro Victor Dean Farm Bureau Mr. Lapham Mr. Dean Thomas H. Chambers Federalsburg John C. Brown Greensboro Harry Sullivan Denton J. M. Short Hillsboro E. H. E. Thieroff

Hillsboro Club Hosts County Federation May 5

The Caroline County Federation of Women’s Clubs meets at Hillsboro Methodist Episcopal Church House with the Community Club as hostess. Morning reports include club and public health nurse Ruth Jackson. President H M Hollis of Preston reviews a recent state session in Baltimore. Afternoon features a Washington Bicentennial observance with club pantomimes and dances. Officers up for election include Hollis, Summerfield, Norman Clark, Horsey, Gallagher, and Long. ballots at lunch, results announced before Washington’s Prayer at Valley Forge.

Caroline County Federation of Women’s Clubs Frank R. Flounders Ridgely Methodist Episcopal Church House Hillsboro Ruth Jackson H. M. Hollis Women’s Club of Preston Baltimore Washington J. H. Summerfield Denton Harvey H. Long Federalsburg Valley Forge

Funeral Held For Mr Frank Thomas In Harrington

Hobbs Mr and Mrs L H Thomas and Mr J R Starkey attended the funeral of Mr Frank Thomas in Harrington on Sunday afternoon. Rev Dorsey Blake preached the sermon assisted by Revs R E Sapp E C Collins W W Sharp and L E Lewry. Mrs P E Trippe and son Donald visit Mrs T H Towers before planning to relocate in Michigan after Lieut Trippe’s fatal February car crash. Rev L B Smith presided over quarterly conference. T Towers elected delegate to Protestant Conference in June at Pocomoke with Mrs C J Kern as alternate. Mrs H H Nuttle and Mrs L H Thomas hosted guests. Wagamon couple visited. Isaak Starkey hosted. Ladies Aid entertained Wednesday.

L. H. Thomas J. R. Starkey Frank Thomas Harrington Dorsey Blake R. E. Sapp E. C. Collins W. W. Sharp L. E. Lewry P. E. Trippe Donald T. H. Towers Panama Pocomoke C. J. Kern H. H. Nuttle James Swing Ridgely Clifton Crouse Wm. Wagamon W. T. Starkey Milton, del

Silver the trained horse dies after brief illness

Federalaburg owner FE M Stack had purchased Silver from the 101 Ranch where he starred. The 16 year old horse collapsed at Ingleside after a routine outing and died despite treatment. Previously famed for tricks like waltzing and counting, Silver delighted local children. In other notes, the Maryland Association of Optometrists met with officials from Salisbury Easton and Smyrna, led by Drs Oman Phillips and Roulden. Evelyn Jefferson, 10, fractured her right wrist roller skating on West Central Ave. The Journal advertises boxed and bulk stationery.

Silver FE. M. Stack Charles T. Sewell Ingleside Salisbury Easton Denton Smyrna Delmar 8. M. Oman W. Lay Phillips A. B. Roulden Evelyn Jefferson D. EB. Jefferson West Central Ave

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Opens Brotherhood To Women

The Methodist Brotherhood at Ridgely church allowed women to attend for the first time. Major Clarence Short spoke at length on valuing life through unselfish aims. Several locals and visitors were noted in social and church activities through the week including hospital, travel, and club events.

To Him Who Follows Poem Toasts the Next Courier

A short verse by an unknown author wishes well to the next incumbent. It speaks of passing knowledge by hard work and offering a warm hand clasp when no friend is near. The speaker hopes the successor finds guidance and goodwill from the departing one.

Poe

Caroline County Students To Take Part In Minstrel Show

Four Caroline county students join a 52 member cast at Maryland State Normal School Salisbury for a minstrel program on Thursday night May 5 at 8. The show features dancing a short play popular songs and jokes under Miss Harriet Grey of Snow Hill. The Student Grange formed in 1928 is the school’s active Grange unit and has hosted delegates to conventions and teamed with Salisbury Grange. Principal Dr William J Holloway serves as Master of the Grange.

Caroline County Maryland State Normal School Salisbury Dorothea O’connor Mary Anna Wyatt Denton Ruth Voshell Preston Margaret Stewart Choptank the Grange

Orphans' Court Proceedings in Caroline County

The Orphans' Court met in regular session with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood. Administrators filed first and final accounts for Turner's and Downes estates, Thawley filed a final account and release, Goldsborough filed a release from Dukes heirs, Hobbs filed final account and distribution, Carter filed administration, Beck executors obtained court order to sell certain mortgages, Nuttle filed inventory of Mary Fisher, Orme filed inventory of John Trice.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Towers Fleetwood Alfred W. Thompson John F. Turner Harry E. Downes E. H. Harper Wilbert Downes Wesley E. Thawley James H. Swann Georgia Swann T. Alan Goldsborough Sallie P. Steele Isaac L. Dukes Naomi Butler Dukes Louis R. Dukes Burt Hobbs Cecelia A. Brittingham

Sunday Socials and Death in Williston Community

Williston residents hosted many visitors at the home “by the side of the road” including Elmer Horn and twin daughters from Annapolis and numerous others from Federalsburg Dorchester and Wilmington areas. The week saw the death of Dr. T. J. Smithers a longtime dentist and Mason, with funeral and Masonic rites held in Spring Hill Cemetery Easton.

J. M. Baer Sadie B. Ritter Elmer Horn Annapolis John Artell May Sparklin Sadie Davis Federalsburg Milo Tipton Larkin Dorchester County John Statum Blake Brooks Denton Albert Richline Dover Mesdames Jennie Mildred Crane Nelson Todd Preston Bernard Frazier Sallie Cohee Layton Allie Neal A. G. Gelletly Mrs. Gelletly Cecilton, Md T. J. Smithers Tred Avon Double Mills First Delaware Regiment N. R. Smithers Easton Coates Lodge A. F A. M Spring Hill Cemetery

Phillips Bros bid low on Ridgely Greens road project

Phillips Bros of Salisbury submitted the lowest bid of 29086 dollars for the Ridgely Greens borough road contract announced last Tuesday. The Journal subscription note is not part of the bid item.

Phillips Bros Salisbury Ridgely-Greensboro

Hillsboro-Queen Anne Letter Public Club Meeting Snapshots

The Hillsboro Community Club hosts the men's Clubs meeting Thursday with a 12:30 lunch for a nominal sum. Many local residents and visitors are noted from Swarthmore Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore and Easton as they share visits, excursions, and social events. The Community Club plans a May 2 meeting at seven thirty in the M E Church House.

Hillsboro Community Club Caroline County Federation of Women’s Clubs Wm. Sherwood Swarthmore Earle Wathers Joyce Easton J. Norman Clark N. Smith Milford Kline Gladys Gale Philadelphia Benj. Stell Sara Stell Edyth Lynch Wilmington Del John Holt Louise Gray Denton Olin Hunter Tarmon H. R. Covell Dora Limpert Kelley Gray Baltimore J. R. McSorley Roe, Jr F. E. Fleming Edgar Blades Zoological Gardens M. E. Church House Sadie Wothers Jean Jas Hicks Gardener Edwin Gale E. H. Gale I. T. Sparklin Maude Smith Wyoming R. B. Thompson New York City Frances Covell Lorain Lane W. F. Dickinson

Play Postponed In Royal Oak And Local Club Notices

The play The Mail Order Wife and Farm Folks was postponed from Friday night April 29 to Friday May 4. The 4-H Club demonstrated at the High School Tuesday evening to a good crowd. Miss Margaret Smith will speak May 3 at the Queen Anne Community Club. Dr John Paul Tyler will preach at St Pauls Church Sunday morning. The third quarterly conference meets Saturday at the parsonage. Local social visits include Washington and Philadelphia trips. Baseball wins by Tri County High and Valley against Sudlersville on Tuesday.

Ladies Aid Marydel M. E The Missionary Society Denton Smith All Stars Ridley Park T. T. Smith E. Hinckley Ave National M. K. Newnam Ernest G. Cooper Insurance Rotary Club of Winfield T. Nichols Harry H. Nuttle Ormond L. Andrew J. H. Summerfield Dawson O. George John L. Everagam H. Earle Smith Elias W. Nuttle Staples Litchfield Fordson McCormick-Deering R. H. Stafford Burrsville John Deere Emory D. Kimmey Board of Town Commissioners Kimmey Paul H. Roe H. Clinton Wright Methodist Brotherhood John Davis Tom Temple Jesus L. S. Matthews Rathke Old Road Hilda’ Cherry Clarence Short Wesley Collegiate Institute God Roy Tawes Tawes James Lewis Easton Hospital Montgomery Queen Anne Dobson Greensboro Onetia Richmond Atlantic City Maud Hardesty Blanche Zittell Nellie Meredith Centreville Norman Wilson Carroll Meredith Francis Lynch Baltmore Roland Bradfield Roland Robert Frank Seward Roper Houston Helen Mason Pot City Point Seward Watson Booker Paul Temple Lewis Booker John Swing James Temple Albert Temple Wilmington Leroy Detwiler Elizabeth Detwiler Charles Dean Will Smith New York Harry Robinson Marcus Hook Redman Long Federalsburg Frank Flounders Frank Stevenson Alice 'Flounders William Rieck Preston George McGough Melvin Bennington Ima Cooper Bobby Cooper Carter Forrester Clarence Ringgold Bernard Ringgold William Ewen Vergion Sparks Leolan Jackson Stevensville Sam Lane Chester Philadelphia Walter Bennington Salisbury Fred Flounders Fred Junior McDonagh’s E. F. Pearsaul Virginia Holsinger Carel Jine Ebling Jonathan Harrington Baltimore T. L. Day Barnes Easton Royal Oak Mesdames Herbert Stayton Harry Gibson Margaret Smith Talbot County John Paul Tyler St. Paul’s Church W. C. Stevens Washington Southern Methodist W. C. Smith Bernard Sparks Charles Cannon Barton Horace Morgan Oscar Briscoe Cumberland Grand Chapter Maryland Eastern Star Ruth Sewell Clara Valee Panama Howard Sewell Tri-County High Sudlersville Harold Jump Friend Howard Eley Thurman Nelson Charles Morton Floyd Browning St. Petersburg Fla Agnes Snyder Teachers College Columbia University Beryl Parker New York University Browning Andasia Reynolds Roser Park School Caroline County Federation Noble Community Club of Chambers Miss Croll A Thousand Voices Harry M. Hollis C. B. Blades Matthews Edna Frances Hackett Edwin David Brueil Eldorado Washington, D. C Brueil Alton Hackett East New Market John Henry Preston Baseball Club Central Shore Baseball League William S. Kelley L. D. Kelley Elizabeth Floyd Oakland Grove Farm Louis Geiger Theodora Viola Edward Plugge Cordova Levin Morris Trappe Ruth LeCompte H. Reese Deane Noble W. Kelley Percy Parker J. Merritt Parker Mary Katherine Wilson Judy Covington Princess Anne Isabel Douglas Little Tress Proctor Aberdeen B. Proctor Noble Payne Mason Cheezum Marie Taylor Burton Proctor Emalene C. Wright Hollis Lowe Paul Amt Arthur Willey New York State

Social News from The Denton Journal

Mr and Mrs Wesley Towers hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Louis Edgell of Easton and Mr and Mrs Harlan Benson of Wilmington Also Mr Virgil Daffin spent the weekend in Washington with the Boys Builders Club Miss Alberta Reign and Mr Harvey Baker of Wilmington visited Mr Olaf Smith Mrs Howard Vasey and children are staying with Mr W A Griffith Mrs Elma Blades of Burrsville visited Mrs Elva Smith Vernon Nichols was a visitor in Washington Recently Wedding invitations and announcements printed with care and neatness.

Wesley Towers Louis Edgell Easton Harlan Benson Wilmington T. C. Whitley Seaford Meredith Howard Sullivan Denton L. R. Towers Near Here Virgil Daffin Washington Boys Builders Club Max Chambers Frank McSorley Holly Oak Ambrose Griffith Olaf Smith Elbert Deen Alberta Reign Harvey Baker Howard Vasey Philadelphia W. A. Griffith Elma Blades Burrsville Elva Smith Vernon Nichols

Birthday Surprise For Mrs Calvin Porter At Daughter’s Home

A birthday gathering at Mrs Elmer Stubbs home included Mr and Mrs Calvin Porter and their sons Clinton and Wilton plus relatives and friends. Refreshments were served as attendees shared in the celebration with many local connections named.

I'll Explain Everything delight for Mothers' Day crowd

New Castle Delaware players stage a three act comedy on May 8 at 2 30 pm. A bank cashier in a small town tells a fib to escape a scrape and a friend misreads the situation causing a cascade of comic disasters. Tickets at the Academy box office.

New Castle Del Boc Academy

Local Social Roundup of Sunday Trips and Visits

Miss M. E. McCleery and Mrs. Reuben Raleigh with Stewart and Mary Ellen Wright journeyed to Braddock Heights for a day trip last Sunday. Miss Dorothy Turner from near Greensboro spent Sunday with Miss Hazel Love of Denton. Mr. George M. Cahall of Chicago recently visited friends in Caroline. Mrs. Stella D. Johnson is visiting in Harrington.

M. E. McCleery Reuben Raleigh, Stewart Mary Ellen Wright Braddock Heights Dorothy Turner Greensboro Hazel Love Denton George M. Cahall Chicago Caroline Stella D. Johnson Harrington

Preston society notes highlight teaching, marriages, and visits

Mrs. Floyd Browning of St Petersburg collaborates with Dr Agnes Snyder and Dr Beryl Parker on a book about teaching pre adolescent children. Preston hosts club meetings, weddings occur in Washington and Philadelphia connections noted, and many local residents travel to Baltimore Easton and Salisbury for events and visits.

Flower Show Sponsored by Caroline County Homemakers Clubs

The Flower Show will be held at Bullock's Garage in Denton on Friday and Saturday September 23rd and 24th 1932. It runs from 2 to 10 p m each day with no admission fee. Exhibits must be grown by the exhibitor and limited to one entry per class per person. First and second prizes will be awarded in meritorious classes. Plan a visit to Denton during the festival.

Caroline County Homemakers Clubs Bullock’s Garage Denton

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department F. C Dayton J. Spencer Lapham Neads Tax Reduction Group Hillsboro Club County Federation Hobbs Federalaburg Williston Journal Tuckahoe Denton Journal Calvin Porter Elmer Stubbs Clinton and Wilton Hersey Porter Fred Johnson Fred Monroe Wrenda Baptist Hospital Louisville Kentucky Monroe Baptist Seminary Ben Surran Charles Dower Elmer John Taylor Emily Henry Detwiler Charles Taylor Detwiler Camden Cornelius West Thomas Hobbs Town Wilmington General Hospital Wallace Thornton Norman Baynard Elbert Riddleberger R. E. Jones James Williams Coursey Edwards Alvin Edwards Emma Carrow Andrew Smith Leipsic Gilbert Carrow Thomas Thornton L. 8. Connell Jake Brown Hollis Mary Draper Eva Dennis Gale Chestertown Harlan Edwards Joseph Roche Jr F. P. Roe Florence E. Monk Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Ruth Neal Alva Griffith Oscar Wyatt C. W. Barton James Greenlee Joseph Edwards Hilda Weaver Ed. Weaver Fred Harrington John Cohee. Rey Reiter Allentown John C. West George Holmes Helen Cooper Felton Ruth Hearn H. B. Bastian A. E. Kerns Wm. E. Kerns James Curry Clara Powell Cambridge Attie Weaver Effa Plummer St. Gertrude’s Academy Persona
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