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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1931
Page
5
A brief notice announces that items of mews from AH County are solicited under the parts of the ts head, inviting submissions or notes from local residents and institutions for the upcoming issue. The call emphasizes timely delivery and suggests categories of eligible notices and archival relevance.
Local items advertise summer dresses and suits at J H Nichols Co with promotions on mahogany piano and bulbs from Gray Hill Gardens Ridgely Md. Rentals offered on Market Street Denton and 201 Franklin Street. Also promotions for scratch pads Cedar line props and Stoves from M K Newnam and Nuttle Lumber Co. plus farm and garden offerings and church notices involving Epiphany Mission Preston St Andrew’s Hurlock and Shiloh camp fire losses in Caroline County Md.
The August meeting of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Denton M P Church is outdoor next Monday from four to six at Miss Addie Wilson’s. Numerous visitors and trips are listed, with church services and social gatherings noted including bridge parties and visits across towns and states.
Mrs Mollie E Chelton widow of the late John A Chelton of Baltimore died last Monday July 27 at age 68 She was born Mollie Davis daughter of Thomas and Ellen Davis of Denton taught in Caroline schools and had many county friends Her mother belonged to the Richardson family and a few relatives remain Survived by a step daughter Mrs Jennie Woolford of Baltimore Her last years were spent with her nephew Lee Davis of Baltimore.
Two used 15 30 McCormick Deering tractors in perfect condition one 10 20 tractor also in perfect condition. These are good tractors for the farm and home. R H Stafford Burrs ville Maryland.
County Extension reports Caroline farmers visited New York City markets and ports to study produce marketing aboard Pennsylvania Railroad tours. The trip included views of Fish Market and Eastside markets and a later Poultry Tour to Annapolis, Harrisonburg, and Matapeake with reduced rates. A 4-H Leaders camp is set near Burrsville for August 12 offering demonstrations and training for club activities.
A roundup of weekend guests and visits across Ridgely and nearby towns. Notables include the Peacock and Starkey families hosting parties, multiple drives to Rehoboth and Baltimore, a running board accident near Cordova injuring Leo Callahan, and various church events led by Rev. Harry Zeigler with topics for Sunday.
Smithville Community Club held its last session before vacation led by Miss Mae Lockerman who explained Short Course happenings and served cocomalt pie. Next meeting set for the third Tuesday in October. Sunday School picnicked at Oyster Shell Point on Farmers Day with about 70 attendees. Elizabeth Bullock visits Washington relatives and plans a trip to New York and Niagara Falls. Farm Bureau Picnic at Cheetum Farm on the Choptank River drew many locals. Harley Closson from Baltimore visited his brother Orland Closson and family. Mr and Mrs C A Scott plan a motor trip next Friday. Palmer Lare and family on the sick list.
Returning from Ellwood camp meet last Tuesday night and retiring in apparent good health Mrs Anah Y Nichols wife of J Albert Nichols retired farmer was found dead in bed at her home here by her husband about midnight Death was due to heart disease The 61 year old leaves her mother Mrs Kate L Trice a sister Mrs Charles Covey Federalsburg and a brother Orrie Trice Funeral services were held at 2 30 p m Friday Rev Adam Miller pastor of the Church of God conducted the services.
Hobbs Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Frank Davis home with a busy agenda. They purchased the Oaks schoolhouse from the Board of Education and plan to move it near the parsonage lot for use as a Community House. Officers elected: President L H Thomas Vice President R J Ashe Secretary M Merriken Treasurer T H Towers. A literary program followed. Refreshments were served.
Rev. T. J. Lambert led the fourth quarterly conference and gave the Sunday address. Overnight guests included Rev. and Mrs. Waters and Roy Brown and family from Philadelphia. Nearby visitors came from Penny Hill, Wilmington, and Denton. Several families hosted or visited, with attendance at the Harrington Fair, Denton Camp, and Rehoboth events.
Caroline county Orphans Court met on Tuesday July 21 with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood presiding. The court examined and approved several accounts and releases including Mary J Reaser admin of Mary J Reaser and Matthew Garey administrator of Matthew Garey with related distributions and transfers as requested. A transfer of stock to a purchaser was authorized for Nellie Nichols and LeRoy Nichols administrating Ira J Nichols. Window screens from Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co were noted.
Local social notes list numerous visits and hospitality across towns. The Knott, Winstead, and Knott families hosted in Chesapeake City Ridgely and nearby areas while friends from Philadelphia Cambridge Baltimore Wilmington and New York paid calls or stayed for weekends.
Miss Laura Knotts returns to Washington after a month with her mother Mrs Laura Knotts. Miss Emily Knotts of Washington visits her mother and Mr and Mrs Francis Jump of Annapolis with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Howard Eley. Mrs Richard Sneed, rested at Pine Bluff Sanitarium Salisbury, returns home improved. Mr and Mrs Horace Morgan and children and Miss Eugenia Morgan visit friends in Secretary. Miss Edith Lard of Secretary guests Mr and Mrs Morgan. Miss Hazel Eaton and Ruth Reynolds visit relatives in Greenwood Delaware. Mr Tennyson Moore of Camden Del visits Mr Thomas Stayton.
Williston Miss Georgie Elaine Haynie and William Uhler Wheeler head to Baltimore after an amicable stay with aunt Mrs. Wm D Uhler. They will join Mr. R B Haynie for a week at Ocean City. Local families hosted dinners and visits include Mrs Thos F Smith and others at Mrs O G Hignatt’s home, and Miss Dorothy Neal with Mr and Mrs Allie Neal.
Adams and Adams relatives visited Choptank on Saturday. 4-H Club boys Herman and Thurman Fountain spent a week at Oak Orchard. George Terrel and son Jof Collingdale visited Fred Fountain family. Alice Hastings visited Bernice Adams midweek. Bloomery Aid met at the Church. last meeting until October. Reba Adams visited Mrs. Lewis Lockerman and two children. Ola Scott visiting John Adams. August church services have closed.
Brief quotation note citing two maxims. First urges small acts by many to achieve big outcomes. Second claims happiness is not a state tied to religion. Both attributed to Anon and Channing respectively.
Judge W Calvin Chestnut appoints J Hamilton Ober of Baltimore Trust Co and Charles N Thorpe of Philadelphia as receivers for the Maryland and Delaware Coast Railway. Service will continue. hearing follows discovery that $220000 in bonds sold for $16800. The line once linked Lewes to Love Point with steamer ties to Cape May and Balti more, amid mergers and abandonments of nearby lines.
William Gniesco of Henderson receives the Charlotte Hall School scholarship and Salome Somers of Denton earns the St. Marys Female Seminary award. No applicants for Maryland Institute tuition or Maryland College for Women, dental clinics to continue with a district dentist splitting time between Caroline and Wicomico counties. White schools reopen Sept 8, colored Sept 21. Transportation routes and contractors are detailed for Edinburg to Blocklinger's, with numerous stops and assigned drivers.
Mr and Mrs S S James of New York City and others visited relatives in and near town on Sunday. Several residents spent time with relatives in Greensboro Wilming ton Marcus Hook Philadelphia and nearby towns. Many locals reported attending the Harrington fair this week and others visited relatives in town Friday and Sunday.
Preston town extends the carnival by one night due to rain with another parade planned next Monday evening. Five fire companies will join. prizes include 10 for each attending company and 15 for best band. Denton won last Wednesday's band prize. Community notices list local visits, reunions, and celebrations across nearby towns and residents.
A widow Nora M. Kelley honors her husband George W. Kelley Jr who passed away five years ago on July 30 1926. She reflects on sorrow remembrance and the hope of reunion in eternity with lines about the river to the evergreen shores and the house of dear ones beyond.
Ridgely Mrs Norman Wilson visits Templeville from Wednesday to Saturday. Mr Harry Robinson of Marcus Hook spent the weekend at his home. Mr and Mrs Harvey Holsinger are vacationing for a couple of weeks in Atlantic City. Mrs T W Jones returned Monday from New York City. Dr and Mrs M A Brackett have stayed at Rehoboth.
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