Local notes and notices from Denton area community
Community items include a moth proofing guarantee from Denton Cleaners and Dyers, local ads for sale of plants and farm produce, a duplex rental listing, and a church supper. A health clinic for chest diseases, a Sinclair Refining move, a barn fire near Irwin Sparklin’s farm, and sewer project funds for Greensboro, Maryland. Obituaries for Edward Pinkine and John M. Wooters, plus Masonic and Junior O U A M events in Denton. Church services and regional club meetings are detailed with dates.
Denton Parish Dinner Honors Church Choir
Parishioners of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Denton hosted a dinner at the Primrose Grill in honor of the church choir. Mrs F Asbury Greaves chaired the entertainment committee and Rev John White was toastmaster for 28 guests, thanking the choir for Easter Palm Sunday programs. Miss Ellen Chaffinch of Denton chosen as duchess at the Preakness Ball to be held at Pimlico Race Track, after a Notre Dame College education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Denton
Primrose Grill
F. Asbury Greaves
John White
White
Ellen Chaffinch
J. Roland Chaffinch
Caroline County
Pimlico Race Track
Chaffinch
Notre Dame College
Baltimore
Josephine Hall
Milton
Valentine Hall
Howard M. Emmons
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons of Maryland
Edenton
Royal Arch Masons
Royal Arch
Caroline Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Fred R. Owens
Margaret Willifred DeWeese
Washington
Alvin Bacon Carpenter
Maryland
Women’s Eastern Shore Society
H. C. Nuttle
Lucy Garey
Wm. Bullock
Fred Wright
Thomas Wright
Louise Wright
Ernest Lankford
Billy
Eber Ritchey
Philadelphia
John Stevens
Dorothy
Dorene
A. G. Gelletty
Ernest Kringle
Winfield R. Wright
Milford
Edward Wright
Fred Covey
Clinton Edwards
Lawrence Wright
Elizabeth E. Pippin
Derby
Conn
Kellar
Miss Hawkins
William Bullock
Olevia Lord
Harvey Lord
Earle White
Lewis White
Robert
Melvin Emerson
Silver Springs
Robert H. White
E. F. Withers
Maryland State Osteopathic Association
Longfellow Hotel
Wilmington
Emma Webb
Lewis Webb
Charles Butler
Harry Gordon
Genevieve
Marion Butler
Virginia Horney
Lulu Downes
The
Eastern Star
George W. Beck
Mary Jones Fisher
Raymond R. Fisher
Barbara Satterfield
Elsie Henry
Henrietta Liles
Suter Wins Maryland East ern Star Post At Baltimore Hotel
More than 800 voting delegates at the Grand Chapter of Maryland Order of Eastern Star elected Mrs. Anna L. Suter of Baltimore as worthy grand matron for the coming year. J Edward Hillary of Mount Rainier was chosen worthy grand patron along with other officers Frances Isabelle Marshall Reisters town Harry Beste Elkridge Nellie Boyd Amanda Hickman Anna Yaeger Anna Janney Clarence Barker. New officers were installed by past grand patron Harry L Robinson. Mildred C Johnson of Caroline Chapter 62 was named grand chaplain with Carrie Morgan Queen Anne and Reba R Wright Federalshoro as Deputy Grand Lecturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Chapter of
Maryland
Order of Eastern Star
Lord Baltimore
Baltimore
Anna L. Suter
J. Edward Hilleary
Mount Rainier
Isabelle Marshall
Reisterstown
Harry Beste
Elkridge
Nellie E. Boyd
Amanda Hickman
Anna Yaeger
Anna Janney
Elkton
Clarence W. Barker
Mount Washington
Harry L. Robinson
Order
Mildred C. Johnson
Caroline
Denton
Grand
Carrie Morgan
Queen Anne
Reba R. Wright
Federalshoro
Job and His Friends sermon at Denton church
The Denton M. P. Church pastor will preach Job and His Friends in the morning. The local Job's Daughters chapter with Baltimore visitors will attend. The evening topic will be The Man Who did the Next Best Thing. Christian Endeavor study at 8:45 will be from Romans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton M. P. Church
Job
Job’s Daughters
Baltimore
Christian Endeavor
Church of the Brethren Worship and Meeting Notices
Services for Sunday May 1 include Sunday School at 10 a m and Worship with sermon at 11. Communion service at 7 p m. Ladies Aid meets May 4 at Mrs John Good home. Senior Mothers Club held in afternoon. District Conference of Brethren Church of Eastern Maryland met in Westminster MD Tuesday and Wednesday. attendees from Denton included Rev and Mrs Norman A Seese Mrs C A Pentz and Mrs J A Seese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
John Good
the Brethren Church of
Eastern Maryland
Westminster
Denton
Norman A. Seese
C. A. Pentz
J. A. Seese
Concord Church to hold regular services this Sunday
Concord Church will have its regular services this Sunday morning with the morning message from John 21:3 I Go Fishing. Junior and Epworth Leagues are invited to Chestnut Grove Church at 7 30. Mr and Mrs Carleton Gibbon who recently held special services in Concord will attend Chestnut Grove each night except Saturday through May 15. Everyone is invited. Caroline Charge Rev Ziba Adams pastor services for Sunday May 1 will be as follows Burrsville M P Church Sunday School 10 am preaching 11 am Thawley M P Sunday School 10 am Piney Preaching 3 pm Hobbs Sunday School 10 am C E 7 30 pm The new Union M P Church Burrsville will be dedicated May 8 Rev Frank Lewis D D morning speaker Rev E A Sexsmith D D president of the Maryland Annual Conference afternoon Former members and friends are cordially invited to attend. Services at Willis ton Community Church Sunday morning 9 am subject The River of the Water of Life Sunday School 10 15 am Morning worship at Church of the New Jerusalem Preston Sunday 11 am subject But Who Is My Neighbor Masses May 1 Catholic Churches of Denton and Ridgely St Elizabeth 10 Denton St Benedict Ridgely 8 30 Confessions St Benedict Saturday 7 pm and Sunday 7 45 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Cleaners & Dyers
Wilson Soy Beans
A. P. Martin
Denton
W. H. Nuttle
Easton
Masonic
Seth Hurdle
Sinclair Refining Company, Inc
East Denton
West Denton
Standard Oil
P. G. Crouse
Irwin Sparklin
Roy Scott
William Finn
Denton Fire Company
Works Progress Administration
T. Alan Goldsborough
Greensboro
Maryland
Edward Pinkine
Ella Windsor Pinkine
Denton M
Burrsville M. E
J. F. Willis
E. HH. Wright
Georgetown
Del
Mr. Wooters
Pratt Wooters
Everett Smith
Burrsville
Edward Mitchell
Thomas McDonald
Philadelphia
Caroline Council
Job
Baltimore
Marjorie Rue
South
Cambridge
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Selisbury
William Feldman
Margaret Johnson
Carlton Yates
Talbot-Dorchester-Caroline
Robert F. Delaha
Bertha Tyson
Clinton Howard
Washington
Concord Church
Epworth
Chestnut Grove
Carleton Gibbon
Caroline
Ziba Adams
Burrsville M. P
Thawley M
Piney
Hobbs
Union M. P
Frank Lewis D
E. A. Sexsmith
Williston
Church of the New Jerusalem
Preston
Denton and
Ridgely
St. Elizabeth’s Church
St. Benedict’s Church
St. Benedict's Church
Church of Christ
Churches of Christ
International Brotherhood of Disciples
Hastings
Jersey City
N. J
Caroline County
Denton M. P
Young People’s Council
John W. Harms
Maryland- Delaware Council of Churches
Misa Lillian E. McCormick
Mauaryland-Delaware Council of Churches
Lillian E. McCormick
Clyde Pentz
Don W. Griffin
Friendship Circle
Adams Cross Roads Social Visits End Week With Local Chats
Mrs John Adams and daughters Grace Edna Adams and Virginia Lee Robinson called on Mrs Sadie Brown at Hickman. The Wright and Fountain families spent the week end with relatives in Chester and Philadelphia. Ira Williamson and son from Federalsburg visited C W Adams and family. C W Adams and J L Adams entertained Federalsburg visitors Friday. F W Fountain spent Tuesday with Edgar Fountain at Hickman. C H Parker called on Arthur Adams family Sunday. Louise Melson and boyfriend visited Thurman Fountain. Paul of Pennsylvania was supper guest of C W Adams. W I Hubbard improved his home by painting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Grace
Edna Adams
Virginia Lee ‘Robinson
Sadie Brown
F. W. Fountain
Edgar Fountain
Hickman
C. H. Parker
Arthur Adams
Louise Melson
Thurman Fountain
Mr. Paul
Pennsylvania
C. W. Adams
al Handy
J. L
W. I. Hubbard
Deaths and community news from Ridgely weekly
Mrs Ida Imler died Wednesday morning after a years long illness. She was born June 11 1855 in Imler Pa married to George H Imler in 1873 in Bedford Pa lived near Ridgely forty five years. Survived by four daughters and four grandchildren. Funeral at St Pauls Church. Also notes Claude Davis born July 17 1875 died at sister’s home after war service and work as printer. Luncheon planned by local churches and county federation meeting downtown. Election time and community club notes fill the rest of the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Imler
Maple Avenue
Imler
George H. Imler
Bedford
Ridgely
Willing Workers’ Sewing Circle J
St. Paul's
Otis Wharton
Imler Wharton
Elmira
Kate James
Hollidaysburg
Davis Kauffman
Osterburg
St. Paul's Church
H. F. Hafer
J. J. Ivison
J. D. Davis
A. G. Koenemann
Paul Hoffman
Ernest Jones
J. Mulford Swing
Greensboro
Claude Glanding Davis
Norman Wilson
Davis
Co. L
Maryland
Caroline Sun
W. W. Goldsborough
Beauchamp
Henry Wilkinson
Catholic Trade School For
Clayton
Philadelphia Inquirer
Unity In Christian Service
Caroline Hutchinson
Elsie Matthews
County Federation
Japan
H. E. Stahl
Claymont
Del
Ladies’ Aid Society
Charles Dean
R. G. Dean
Ada Matthews
Stella Matthews
Ruth Baney
Sussex
N. J
Nellie Long
Grace Willis
Camden
Clarence Chissler
Haddon Heights
Arthur Sculley
Elizabeth
Newport
George Kype
Edna May
S. G. Collister
E. F. Pearsaul
Larry Abbott
Upper Darby
Stanley Zweckbronner
Stanley Jr
Chatham
J. M. Swing
Edw. Bowman
Harry Dodd
Marie
Dodd
Ebby
Westover
Kenneth Corbett
Adam Holsinger
Neffsville
L. S. Matthews
Ada
Stella
Mable
Viola Jones
Valley Forge
Longwood Gardens
Olin Porter
Harford Porter
Philadelphia
H. Porter
Catherine Harrold
Brookline
Mass
J. H. MccNicoll
Pass-a-grille
Fla
J. Applebaum
Baltimore
Applebaum
C. D. Lynch
O. B. Reed
Tolchester
Rural Women’s Short Course At College Park Maryland
The Rural Women’s Short Course runs June 13 to 18 in College Park open to any Maryland woman. A moderate fee covers day lectures and demonstrations in clothing, home management, nutrition, and more with special topics like 4-H leader training and English. Evening music and a Washington trip by busFriday. Contact Bessie M. Spafford, Denton, for details. The Smithville Community Club met April 19 with good attendance and visitors. Hair care demonstration by Mrs. Eva Lyden and Mrs. Pearl Smith followed committee reports and refreshments. Tuckahoe Homemakers Club sets next meeting May 5 at Mrs. Thomas Clopper’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Maryland
Washington
Bessie M. Spafford
Denton
Smithville
Sunshine Committee
Eva Lyden
Pearl Smith
John Adams
Della Brown
Tuckahoe Homemakers Club
Thomas Clopper
Evangelistic Plea for Restoration Continues in Greensboro
The Gospel Services in the Old Theatre Building Greensboro proceed nightly except Saturdays as Church of Christ sponsors seek restoration of the early church. Evangelist Hastings from Jersey City conducts sessions through May 1 with 10:30 am 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm services, inviting all to attend.
Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Gift Week of Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Jarrell and Mr and Mrs Joseph Eaton with daughters hosted and visited friends across Washington and Pittsville. Mrs Jarrell stayed a week for the fourth congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Several outings included Rev C W Spry and Mrs Spry, Diane Duffey, Laura Virginia Fleming, and Elizabeth Evans with Mary Elizabeth Rathell visiting Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Jarrell
Joseph Eaton
Depew Duffey
Washington
Diane
William Meredith
Mt. Airy
Meredith
Elizabeth Evans
Edwin Gale
Wilmington
Everett Gale
Kline
Helen Smith
Alma Clark
Gladys Gale
Mary Elizabeth Rathell
Baltimore
Local Residents Share Sunday Visits Across Town
Mr and Mrs Harry Willoughby of Longwoods spent Sunday with Jim Reese and Emma Reese and Algie Willoughby. Walter McCarty visited his sister Lizzie Miley ill at James Miley’s home. Ralph McMahan and son Darcey of Preston spent the evening with Joseph Worm. Carl Worm visited Harry and Ralph McMahan and their households. Fred Quidas entertained relatives from Washington Baltimore and Preston. Charlie Perry and daughter visited Charlie Hopkins. Charles Christopher of Bethlehem visited Alonzo Willoughby. Mrs Michael Hessler and child visited her aunt and uncle Alonzo Willoughby. Blanche Perry and daughter Aleen visited her parents at Cannons Delaware last Saturday. E Dukes had friends from Baltimore visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Willoughby
Longwoods
Jim Reese
Emma Reese
Algie Willoughby
Walter McCarty
Carl Worm
Harry McMahan
Ralph McMahan
Fred Quidas
Washington
Baltimore
Preston
Charlie Perry
Charlie Hopkins
Charles Christopher
Bethlehem
Alonzo Willoughby
Michael Hessler
Little Con
Blanche Perry
Aleen
Cannon's
Del
E. Dukes
Queen Anne Social Round Reports Baltimore Grand Session
Mrs Horace Morgan attended the fortieth Annual Grand Session of the Order Eastern Star of Maryland at the Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore. Attendees included Rev J M York and Mrs K M Barnette at the district conference held at Asbury Church Arnold Md hosted by Rev C L Fossett. Eleanor Flowers returned to St Marys Seminary after a two week vacation with her parents. E B Lightner returned from Edinburgh Va visit with Rev and Mrs G S Lightner. Lofton Sawyer and son Pennington of Oak Ridge NC were guests of Henry Morgan. Showard Culver of Hebron and Howard Eley visited Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Morgan
Baltimore
Order Eastern Star of Maryland
Lord Baltimore
J. M. York
K. M. Barnette
Asbury Church
Arnold
C. L. Fossett
Eleanor Flowers
St. Mary’s Seminary
Howard Flowers
E. B. Lightner
G. S. Lightner
Edinburgh
Lofton Sawyer
Pennington
Oak Ridge
N. C
Henry Morgan
Showard Culver
Hebron
Jake Morgan
Howard Eley
Dover Day Antiquities Exhibition Highlights Colonial Crafts
Dover Delaware prepares for a gala Dover Day on May seventh with an exhibit of colonial cabinet makers silversmiths and other artisans. Heirlooms from Dover families since 1684 will be shown in elegant houses with hosts in colonial gowns. The day features an outdoor pageant in front of the Legislative Hall and dancing, plus tours of historic houses gardens and interiors. Proceeds support the Dover Garden Club public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Delaware
Legislative Hall
E. Paul Burkholder
Kent County
Dover Garden Club
Henry Ridgely
Charles Jarvis
J. H. Hughes
R. C. Walker
Woodburn
Frank Hall
Charles L.terry
China
W. W. Harrington
Misa Jessie Harrington
Ralph Wilson
George E. Dawson
Cahail Sipple
A. B. Richardson
Ridgely
Henry Ridge
Peach pudding with baked warmth and meringue option
Household hints from Ethel Hunter present a peach pudding recipe. Scald milk and pour over bread crumbs, cool, then mix in sugar eggs and nutmeg. Fold in peaches, bake at 360 degrees for 1 1/2 hours in a buttered casserole, toppings: meringue or cream.
Preston Ladies Lead County Federation Meeting in Ridgely
The Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs met in Ridgely on April 20 with Preston delegates. Mrs. Max Chambers was elected federation president. A benefit card party raised about 14 dollars for sugar maple trees along the highway. Other club activities included a bridge tournament hosted by Mrs. Preston Osteen and plans for a May 3 meeting. Several local residents visited Endless Caverns and guests were entertained by multiple hosts. Epiphany Mission announced Sunday School at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ridgely
Preston
G. C. Carmine
Max Chambers
H. M. Hollis
Burton Proctor Jr
W. H. Cannon
John Noble
Robi. Dulin
W. J. Bonner
County Federation
Community Club
T. L. Trice Jr
A. T. Blades
Harry Taylor
J. W. Nusbaum
C. Fulton Noble
M. S. Goodwin
Washington
Carville Fleetwood
Denton
E. B. Blades
Franklin D. Nusbaum
M. and M. Line
Epiphany
Youth Conference to Be Held Here at Denton M. P. Church
The Denton M. P. Church hosts the annual Youth Conference and County Church School Convention on Wednesday May 11 with 1 30 p m registration. Worship at 2 led by the Young People Council features Rev John W Harms and Lillian E McCormick.
Paper Money Hidden Lightly by Dress Form Find
A dress form tucked away in an attic contained paper money left by Mrs. Manning Merriken who used the form for a scare crow project long unused. She believes the money was placed there when in use and forgotten. Social items follow with gatherings, guests, and visits through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning Merriken
Lewis Butler
Grover Porter
Ogden
Emmett Messenger
Norwood
Richard Porter
Denton
Thomas Smith
Frank Massey
Frederica
Preston Abbott
Dover
Enoch Strannahan Jr
Margaret Gullett
Ida Adams
Federalsburg
Bernard Hopkins Thomas
L. H. Thomas
Greensboro Lions Club charter night in Queen Anne's County
Greensboro Lions Club held a charter night banquet at Greens boro High School auditorium Tuesday attended by 125 from Shore towns. Program included calls to order, songs, speeches by District Governor Bert H. Piers and Judge J. Owen Knotts, and a gavel presentation. The event ended with dancing and a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Lions Club
Greensboro High School
Queenstown Lions Club
G. Linden Duffey
America
Tilghman Smith
Lion R. B. Rawlings
Franklin D. Day
Queen Anne’s County
Lion C. D. Lynch
Sadlersville Quartette
Lions
H. L. Loreman Jr
Bert H. Piers
Guy Harmon
King
Lion G. Linden Duffey
J. Owen Knotts
John J. Watson
Daughters of Pocahontas
Ridgely Notes Visitors and Local Gatherings This Week
The gasoline train runs all week with the mid afternoon trip about a half hour earlier. Mrs Frank Flounders entertains nephew Davis Roe of Manhattan Beach California. The Flounders visit E G Finney in Wilmington. Coleman of Galena visits daughter Mrs John Whiting. Grace Richards of Wilmington visits Ridgely. Kibler family in Dallastown Pa visited by Mrs Kibler. Marion Gillis of St Michaels spends week with sister Mrs Charles Dean. I E Mason and Viola Jones visit Philadelphia. Charles Hobbs of Baltimore visits Ridgely. P T A bake sale Saturday in library building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Flounders
Davis Roe
Manhattan Beach
Calif
E. G. Finney
Wilmington
Coleman
Galena
John Whiting
Grace Richards
Ridgely
Frank Kibler
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Journal
STAR
Adams Cross Roads
Hillsboro
Twin Towns
Tuckahoe
Smithson
Old Dover
James M. Satterfield
Roydon Hammond
J. O. Wolcott
George H. Ryder
Leon de Valinger
Christ Church
B. F. Thompson
Ethel M. Hunter
Eastern Shore Public Service Co
Ella Rich Letty
John Letty
H. E. Walker
Littleton
Jack Boulais
R. E. Russell
Atlantic City
George Edwards
Oscar Wyatt
Bobbie Dill
Newark
Alfred Blackburn
Oscar Kinnamon
Marcus Hock, Pa
Will Clark
G. A. Gale
Miriam Swann
Kenneth Bostic
Chester
Noble Sipple
Nora Edge
Edgar Todd
Maurice Stewart
N. E. Swanwick
Sallie Minner
M. B.cooper
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