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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1929

Page

5

Local notices and events from Caroline county region

Local department notes upcoming sale of buckwheat at $1.50 per bushel by Nuttle Milling Co. Sewer extension to Brethren Church. Caroline Club Market in Masonic Building closed Aug 3. Week ending July 29 reports communicable diseases with Scarlet fever in Denton. Dr M A Brackett plans August 5–19 vacation. Federalsburg Times debuts from Laurel plant. Hon T Alan Goldsborough greets Susan B Anthony Assn at Ocean City convention. Charles Nuttle speaks to Denton Rotary on Y M C A and Rotary link. Dr Frank Gustafson attends Almont New Church Assembly Aug 7–18 in Michigan. his son on faculty. Moonlight excursion to Ocean City Aug 7. round trip $1.50, kids half. J L Stevens joins Milford police force. Curtiss Flying Service starts weekend air service with route Baltimore to Ocean City via Kent Island, Denton, Salisbury. Denton Journal notes Guggenheim Fund aerial navigation certificate. Church notices for Epiphany Mission and St Andrew's Mission. Dorchester Preston Episcopal picnic Aug 5 at D F Condon farm. North Manchester visitors perform Aug 6 Church of the Brethren program. Flight of Fly-tox advert. Harrington Fair awards list from Caroline County residents. Denton entries in arts and crafts categories.

New Moon Nuttle Milling Company Sixth Street Brethren Church Caroline Club Masonic Caroline County Denton M. A. Brackett Dentons Ridgely Federalsburg Times Laurel Federalsburg T. Alan Goldsborough Susan B. Anthony Association New Atlantic Ocean City Charles Nuttle Maristas N Rotary Club of Rotary International Frank A. Gustafson Michigan Almont New Church Assembly Gustafson Donald C. Gustafson Baltimore and Eastern Railroad Co Queen Anne J. L. Stevens Milford R. D. Davis Stevens Curtiss Flying Service Baltimore Ouenn City Kent Island Salisbury Denton Journal Daniel Guggenheim Fund For the Promotion of Aeronautics Harry F. Guggenheim Charles A. Lindbergh Epiphany Mission Preston St. Andrew’s Mission Hurlock Protestant Episcopal Church Dorchester County D. F. Condon J. I. Byler North Manchester Church of the Brethren Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Research Harrington Fair Art Department L. May Raughley Helen B. Melson Helen Melson Nettie Satterfield Nettie E. Satterfield Dentor

Social News Highlights From Denton and Nearby

Denton area figures attend weddings and visits across Delaware New Jersey and Maryland. Mrs Elmer J Seese and family join G Franklin Knotts wedding in Newark Del with Dorothy Leeds formerly Miss WY. Knotts. visitors include Elizabeth Goosen Brooklyn and others from Oceanside and Richmond Hill.

Social notes from Baltimore and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs Bernard McCullough of Baltimore spent the weekend with her sister Mrs Madara. Mulford Swing Jr. born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Mulford Swing. Oscar Simons entertained Charles Pelot of Philadelphia. Walter Bennington attended the Chevrolet banquet at the Mayflower Washington. A G Saulsbury and son John spent the week at the Shore. James Lewis and family on two week vacation at Oak Orchard. Lacey Arnold entertained Mrs Kate Chessiere of West Virginia. Madeline Snowberger returned from Chester visit. No preaching at Reformed Church on Sunday the 4th. Mary Laird back from Newark Del after summer school. Jonas Royer of Wilmington visiting mother Amelia Royer. Arthur Richards of Willow Grove visited town last week. Frank Stevenson remodeling home on North Side. T L Day and Carroll Meredith visited Rehoboth Sunday. Nelson Rickards Jr has scholarship to Washington College. Rev C W Moore returned Monday after a week at Ocean Grove. M H Dragoo back from Easton Hospital still very ill.

Elmer J. Seese G. Franklin Knotts Newark Del Elmer Seese Knotts Dorothy Leeds Wm. Henning Fred Odenwald Jean Richmond Hill Wm. Wilson Oceanside L. I Lizzie Goosen Brooklyn N. Y George Richard Henning Denton John Y. Graham Philadelphia Caroline John P. Graham Rehoboth Edward Cook Linwood Federalsburg Helen Cambridge Hospital Emily Bullock R. J. S. Bullock Rowlandsville Cecil County W. E. Bullock Smithville BE. M. Noble Spain Sallie Saulsbury Susan Cora M. Pippin John Welsenborn California David G. Zentz Thurmont A. S. Daffin Emily Swiss New York Anna Anderson Ruth Olson Kansas City Marie Judge Baltimore M. Louise Dukes E. W. Lane Easton J. Henry Morgan Wilmington Sallie Morgan Hannah Ellwanger Lida Adams Trappe Washington, D. C Minnie Henry Nelson Davison J. B. Orrell Virginia Lee Joseph Selden Watters Fannie Shields J. W. Kirk New England Lester S. Kauffman St. Louis Bernard McCullough Madara Mulford Swing Mulford, Jr Oscar Simons Charles Pelot Walter Bennington Mayflower Hotel Washington A. G. Saulsbury John Shore James Lewis Oak Orchard Lacey Arnold Kate Chessiere West Virginia Madeline Snowberger Chester Mary Laird Jonas Royer Amelia Royer Arthur Richards Willow Grove Frank Stevenson T. L. Day Carrroll Meredith Nelson Rickards, Jr Washington College C. W. Moore Ocean Grove M. H. Dragoo Easton Hospital Frank R. Flounders Ridgely Dorothy Estelle William H. Rieck Preston Lohengrin Henry Eberhard Cordova Howard Quaintance Silver Springs Albert Kreuger L. Geiger Lutheran Church Paul Leola Temple Ruth Lentz John Sharp Miltred Alice Bennington David Stayer Sudier Griffin C. P. Holsinger J Miram Altoona Edgar Whitby Sadie Bessie Wilson Andrew Mitchell Annie Turner Thompson Cannon Denton Camp Cary Callahan Irene Callahan George Wicke Ada Callahan T. I. Day Margaret Swing Tri-County Oxford Hatfield Church of the Brethren M. A. Brackett Maine George Fritz Ephrata James Welsh Thomas Ryan Ryan Margaret Satterfield John Sculley W. J. Pinder Troy Harvey Holsinger Wadesho O N. C E. F. Pearsaul Clinton Robertson Jane Marie Smith Dover Anne Walter Booker Helen Slouthour Chambersburg John Rhodes Love Point Joe Rhodes Centreville Maggie Durney James Lane James Hevalow Connie Headley I. T. Saulsbury Lydia Pennington Eugene Pennington J. W. Dukes Mary Wooters Laura Charles R. Wooters Annie Rhodes M. W. Wiley M. C. Koenemaan W. IC. Elman August Koeneman W.T. Temple George Banks New York City James Swing Price's

Resolutions of Respect for Lucretia Smith

Pride of Preston Council No. 88 notes the passing of sister Lucretia Smith on July 16 1929. The resolutions express sorrow at her loss, affirm belief she rests in divine care, and authorize minutes to record the tribute and a sympathy copy to the family.

Preston Council Lucretia Smith

Denton Firemen Parade Crowns 1929 Carnival Night

The eighth annual Denton firemen carnival ends tonight with a grand prize Pontiac coach. Rain stayed away though heat and dust persisted. Twenty fire companies paraded through Denton with bands, lights and booths offering everything from toys to automobiles. Judges announced prizes for best band, best equipment, longest distance and most men. Congressman Goldsborough praised the showing.

Denton Hurlock Milford Ridgely Federalsburg Greensboro Sadlersville Rock Hall Chestertown Warrington Rehoboth Seaford Bridgeville Cordova St. Michaels Easton Sharptown Camden-Wyoming Hardy Messrs Harvey Fleetwood J. Roland Chaffinch J. DeWeese Carter William J. Richards Winfield T. Nichols T. Alan Goldsborough

Williston Mourns Henry Cook Formerly of Woodsbury

Henry Cook longtime resident of Williston died Saturday July 20 at his home. Funeral services were held there with Rev Geiger officiating and hymns led by new friends. Masonic services followed in Brooklyn where his body lies beside his wife. He built a church that hosted further services before burial in Evergreen Cemetery Brooklyn. Several local residents and relatives were noted as guests and visitors in the days surrounding his death.

Henry Cook Woodsbury Long Island Williston Geiger Preston Brooklyn N. Y O. M. Hignutt Eloise Thawley Georgia Elaine Haynie Baltimore Jesse Ellis Virginia Milo Crane Jennie Crane Rebecca Wheatley East New Market G. Wheatley O. G. Todd Buffalo Willard C. Todd Howard Smith Doris Knowles O. G. Hignatt William Uhter Wheeler William Hull William D. Uhter Thelma Blake E. Paul Knotts Denton William D. Uhler Ocean City William Lane Minnie Todd

Federalsburg Socials and Visits Highlight Week

Local families gathered for dinners and picnics as Mr. and Mrs. Merriken hosted relatives from California and nearby towns. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Moore, Mrs. M. Merriken, and many others. Activities ranged from store closings to church group events and a note on Junior Endeavor growth.

Pretty Ridgely wedding joins two families

Dorothy Estelle Flounders of Ridgely married William H. Rieck of Preston in a four oclock ceremony at the bride’s home. Rev L Geiger officiated. The couple plan to reside in Preston where Rieck farms and raises poultry. Many relatives and friends attended and a reception followed before departure for a mountain trip.

Local Residents Return from Several Trips and Visits

Greensboro residents mingle with relatives and friends during a series of weekend visits and trips. Mrs. Alice Bearman and daughter joined camping at Wharton’s Wharf, while others hosted visitors from Chester Newark and beyond. Several hometowns appear, including Philadelphia Wilmington Easton and Wellsboro as people visit kin and attend events.

Services and visits at Burrville M E Church

The Burrville M E Charge holds Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 am Hickman presiding elder Dr J L Johnson preaches at 3 pm and Wesley presents Christian Possibilities at 8 pm Visiting guests include Ernest Knotts of Chester Retten Townsend and Harriet Chambers of Wilmington Miss Laurabelle Hopkins returns home from Chester after five weeks and visits grandmother The second quarterly conference is at Hickman on Sunday August 4 at 4 pm Various local visitors are noted including Misses Mary and Edna Smith of Philadelphia and Rev and Mrs Hufnal returning from Ocean Grove and Wilmington plus families of Garretts and Cleaves

Burrsville M. E Hickman J. L J. W. Price Laurabelle Hopkins Near There Chester Ernest Knotts Burraville M. E. Charge Hickman Church Mary Edna Smith Philadelphia Everett Smith Hufnal Ocean Grove N. J Wilmington Del Allen Garrett Easton A. T. Garrett Harvey Griffith Cathy] Layton Bernice Cain Harrington Enos Cleaves Baltimore

Orphans' Court in Caroline approves probate actions

The Caroline County Orphans Court session approves Henry Cook estate probate with Henry R. Cook named executor, appraisers Seward and Beck appointed, notices to creditors ordered, and guardianship accounts and administration actions for Lloyd Haines and Clara Sullivan handled. Scholarships awarded. inventories and appraisements filed. public sale order granted.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Harper and Shawn Henry Cook Henry R. Cook T. Frank Seward George W. Beck Arthur HenryCook Harry L. Sullivan

Bethlehem kin spend weekend visits across the Delaware coast

Bethlehem residents Beth Blades and family hosted relatives from Seaford Delaware and Baltimore. The trip included Master Jack Hobbs returning with the Blades and other local families hosting visitors from Federalsburg Wilmington and Chester, Pennsylvania over the weekend. Master Bobble Gear visited his grandparents John and Elizabeth Christopher in town.

An Honest Man Nearly Always Thinks Justly

A brief aphorism attributed to Rousseau reflecting on moral reasoning and integrity, noting the frequent alignment between honesty and fair judgment. The quote emphasizes consistent ethical thought and prudence in ruling one’s actions.

Rousseau

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Revise Taxes at Thompson's

Town Commissioners will sit for the revision of taxes for 1929 at Thompson's Hardware and Supply Co on Saturday August from 7 to 8 p m. Rev and Mrs Everett have returned home after a two weeks stay at Ocean Grove New Jersey. They have as their guest Miss Anderson of Cheswold Delaware. Mr Wm Cooper entertained many friends at bridge Friday evening, twenty guests present. Mrs C Phillips and son of Baltimore spent the week end with her husband at the Wothers House. Mr and Mrs Roland Clark of Easton were callers at the home of Mr and Mrs J N Clark Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jos Taylor of Easton were guests of Mr and Mrs James Sherwood Sunday.

Wothers House Roland Clark Easton J. N. Clark Jos. Taylor James Sherwood Christine Wilson Ridgely Virginia Ethel Holt Edna Cheezum Preston Hardesty Wilmington Virginia Blades Lulu Beaven Philadelphia Florence Beaven Wm. Whiteley Youngstown C. Kemp Stewart Henlopen Rehoboth Roy Hopkins

Order of worship and local social notes in Maryland church

Order of worship at the Methodist Episcopal Church South led by Rev. Lee H Richcreek with Sunday School at 9 30 preaching and Holy Communion at 10 30 am and a 7 45 pm service Prayer meeting on Thursday at 7 46 Local social updates include Everett Blades family vacation in St Michaels and Sherwood William Covington of Sherwood working in his absence with Mr and Mrs Howard Sewell hosting guests Rev and Mrs G S Lightner and others visiting from Charles Town WV Several local residents and visitors are mentioned including Howard Eley Loula Dukes Elizabeth Dukes Sara Grace Geo Moore Sr and Jr Romeo Harding and others present with various visits and entertainments noted Miss Eloise Trice Ruth Sewell and Denton visits mentioned Ella Jump listed as ill.

Methodist Episcopal Church South Lee H. Richcreek Everett Blades St. Michaels and Sherwood William Covington Sherwood Blades Howard Sewell G. S. Lightner E. B. Lightner John Roy Lightner Lon Hutchinson Charlestown W. Va Harry Gibson Jake Gibson Bridgetown Howard Eley Loula Dukes Elizabeth Dukes Chestertown Arthur Grace Sara Easton Geo. Moore Keplar Barnette Dudley Barnett Baltimore Howard Flowers Howard Knotts Mary Lillian Louise Short Johns Hopkins Francis Jump Salisbury Dora Taylor St. Michaels Charles Rhodes Geo. Moore, Jr Romeo Harding New Jersey Showard Culver Hebron Eloise Trice Ruth Sewell Denton Geo. S. Lightner Centreville Ella Jump

Adams Cross Road Family News and Local Events

Adams Cross Road residents Fred and Dean Seely with families and Mrs George Seely toured Pennsylvania and New York visiting friends and relatives. Bloomery Church services paused until September. Sunday School picnic at Cedar Grove Friday. Earl Robinson and relatives enjoyed Cedar Grove Beach bathing. Miss Virginia Horsey from Denton visiting grandparents W S Hubbard. Hayward Hubbard of Newport News staying with grandparents. Fred Fountain hosted relatives from New Jersey. Elizabeth Chaffinch visited Harrington with aunt Mabel Adams. Thelma Neal from Philadelphia visited parents last week.

Fred Dean Seely George Seely Pennsylvania New York Bloomery Church Cedar Grove Earl Robinson Blanche Adams Bernice Reba Adams Cedar Grove Beach Virginia Horsey Denton W. S. Hubbard Hayward Hubbard Newport News Fred Fountain New Jersey Elizabeth Chaffinch Harrington Mabel Adams Thelma Neal Philadelphia

Templeville Social News Highlights From Dundalk to Baltimore

Templeville hosts include Mr and Mrs Samuel Buckey and Betty Jean of Dundalk Md visiting Mrs Edna Cahall. Mrs Cahall accompanies them home for a short visit. Mrs William H Cooper returns from Philadelphia after weeks with daughter Mrs J W Stout. Church services Sunday Sunday School at 10 and sermon at 8. Herbert Knotts and daughter Mary Katherine visit Baltimore. J W Stout of Philadelphia visits John Davis. Doris Ann Wyatt and Rosene Biddle on sick list this week.

Samuel Buckey Betty Jean Dundalk Edna Caphall Mary Katherine Baltimore J. W. Stout Philadelphia John Davis Doris Ann Wyatt Rosene Biddle

Baltimore invites nation to Two Hundredth Anniversary

Baltimore Mayor William F. Broening announced a radio invitation to celebrate the city's two hundredth anniversary with a four day event September 12 through 16. The address recaps Baltimore’s founding in 1729, its growth, industry, and cultural heritage, urging residents and visitors to attend via all travel modes.

Baltimore William F. Broening Maryland United States City of Assembly of Govenor Benedict Leonard Calvert Charles Calvert Lord Charles Daniel Carroll Cole’s Harbor Philip Jones

Health Department reports rise in sickness and deaths in six months

The State Health Department records show increased sickness and deaths from communicable diseases in the state and counties during the first six months of the year. Influenza driven totals dominate, with 47,748 cases statewide and 21,097 in Baltimore City, while deaths reach 11,080 overall.

State Department of Health R. H. Riley Baltimore City Baltimore Malta

Henderson News Letter Social Notices of Local Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. William E Blackburn and grandchildren plus Jack Sellers and Mrs Hershey Hughes were entertained by Mr. and Mrs Joseph Raymond. Newark visitors Misses Saran and Katie Meisterich and Mr John Meisterich visited near town over the weekend. Several Chester residents Whitely Quillen Clinton Sylvester and Silver Bickling visited relatives here. Various other callouts note visits to Tolchester Beach Rehoboth Beach and Wilmington relatives with someone at Delaware Hospital.

William E. Blackburn Jack Sellers Hollidaysburg Hershey Hughes Baltimore Corner Joseph Raymond Jas, Meisterich Saran Katie Meisterich John Meisterich Newark N. J Messrs Whitely Quillen Clinton Sylvester Silver Bickling Chester Roy Medford Jacob Melvin Harry Schoppe Everett Clayville Tolchester Beach Jas. Glass Jimmy New York City F. B. Sweeney Winfred Gooden Norwood E. C. Gooden Annabel Clark Easton W. F. Clark Wm. Rhodes Wilmington Ed. Sturgis Maxine Sanders Rehoboth Beach Norman Stubbs Delaware Hospital Fidelia Bell Hickman Wm. Bell Jas. Richards Evelyn Walls

Local residents and visitors spend weekends across cities

Goldsboro reports numerous residents visiting relatives in Wilmington Philadelphia and Rehoboth. Mr and Mrs Smith of Wilmington, Alfred Saunders, Tilghman and Harry Saunders, and others join Elbert Saunders and Mrs Elbert Saunders. J J Bunting and Jack return to Crisfield from Crisfield. Masters Harold Shively and Elbert Jarrell visit relatives in Philadelphia and Rehoboth. The Ladies Aid Society met in Assembly Hall.

Greensboro 4 H Boys Club Meeting At High School

The Greens boro 4 H Boys Club will meet August 6 at Greensboro High School. Mr C E Wise of the Portland Cement Association will speak on concrete uses on the farm. Reels of movie film will be shown and all interested persons are invited to attend.

Greensboro Club C. E. Wise Portland Cement Association

Hatcherymen Meeting Scheduled for August Fifth in Denton Court House

A county wide hatcherymen gathering will be held at the Court House in Denton on Monday evening August fifth to discuss plans for certifying poultry breeding flocks this fall. Operators aim to meet rising demand for certified stock following a strong year in which Caroline county led state flocks.

Hatcherymen’s Meeting Court House Denton Court ‘House Caroline County

Alfalfa Planting Guidelines for Strong Stands

To insure a good stand of alfalfa several practices are advised. Thoroughly prepare a firm seed bed early. Use Kansas or Northwestern adapted seed. Inoculate seed before sowing. Sow 20 to 30 pounds per acre. Apply lime if the soil is acidic. Apply 300 to 400 pounds per acre of 0-12-6 fertilizer.

Kansas

Twentieth Century Club plans federation picnic date

The Twentieth Century Community Club met in Choptank club room on Wednesday. They discussed the federation picnic with the exact date to be announced in county papers. The next meeting will be at Mr and Mrs DeWilde's home and full attendance is urged. The July Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Willie Cox's home entertained many. The next society meeting will be at Mr and Mrs Edward Williamson's home on August 6. All members are asked to attend.

Twentieth Century Community Club Choptank Federation Peter DeWilde Ladies Aid of Choptank M. P. Church Willie Cox Edward ‘Williamson

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