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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1935

Page

5

Local Denton ads and notices highlight services

A Denton page lists M K Newnam offerings from ice boxes to refrigeration and insurance papers lost on Denton streets. Also noted are a Denton apartment for rent, the opening of Bullock and White 3 in 1 Super Service Station, and a church bake sale. July heat records and funeral notices for Arlie Hobbs and Mrs. Ova Garey Roe appear, with civic firemen meeting details and regional obituary context.

M. K. Newnam Brick Hotel Denton Edith Sparks N. 2Nd Street M. A. Brackett Bullock & White Mite Society of Thawley’s M. P. Church Ford Place Corner Market 4Th Streets Newman D. Richards Franklin St G. J. Hooker Seaford Aberdeen Sara Hooker Hooker Arlie Hobbs Moore’s Funeral Marcus Hook Hobbs James Hobbs Caroline County Volunteer’ Firemen’s Association Ridgely Greensboro Federalsburg Preston J. Raymond Charles Walter M. Bennington Sherman Tribbitt Robert O. Dulin Claudell E. Wright Ova Garey Roe Paul H. Roe Armour Company Frankfort Michigan Maryland Owen C. Garey Garey Roe Chicago Paul H. Roe, Jr Caroline High School Denton Cemetery Francis W. Kirwan Christ Protestant Episcopal Church

Miss Zella Glidden to Represent M E Mission in Angola

Miss Zella Glidden of Mays Landing N J has been commissioned by the New York Branch of the M E Women's Foreign Missionary Society to serve as a missionary in Angola Africa. She sails from New York on the SS Bremen for Germany and plans to reach Luanda by September 6.

Zella Glidden Mays Landing N. J Denton New York M. E. Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Angola Africa Bremen Germany Luanda Miss Glidden Edith G. Norman Caroline County Beaver College Glassboro, N. J New York Biblical Seminary M. E. Church W. T. Shockley Joseph C. Dutton Ralph Palmer Byron Theodore Palmer Rehoboth Del William Marker Georgetown M. E. Everson Baltimore L. Pollack Morris Brill Philadelphia Mellits J. Kemp Stevens Lillian Kerr Parkersburg W. Va Ruth DeVore Westminster Maryland University College Park G. M. Christie Doris Mae Katharine Harrington Everett Pepper Ethel W. Johnson Preston George M. Christie Katherine Doris Mae Harrington Chas. Howard Lulu Coleman Annapolis Sherwood Sadie Maloney Ruth Maloney Easton Emma Smith Lister Ocean City Kirwin Smith Dorothy Samuel Jewell Harry Draper Greensboro Ethel Pepper B. B. Allen J. Roland Chaffinch Allen Cottage Hillside Maine Harold Nuttle Nancy J. W. Funk John E. Chaffinch Elizabeth Knotts Mary Elaine Greaves Camp Otonka Dagsboro R. D. Blackistone Eleanor Towers Anne Arundel Eliza Hall Goldsborough Eugene Foster Clearwater Fla Walter Sparklin Nellie Appleby Wilmington F. L. R. Nuttle Bertie Greenly Samuel Lowery C. J. Redden Cora Pippin Elkton Susan Saulsbury Blanche Chaffinch T. Fred Johnson Harrington

Templeville Socials and Church Notices Highlight Week

Local residents hosted friends from Elmhurst Philadelphia Sadlersville Hardy and Marydel with visits from Cahall Richards and Knotts families. Antioch M E Church held services August 4 led by Rev R G Connor. Doris Ann Wyatt underwent tonsil surgery at Kent General Hospital and is recovering well.

Gurney Knotts Howard Jones Elmhurst Del Elizabeth Scotton Philadelphia Annie Jones Sadlersville Edith Savin Hardy Helen Connor Ruth Marydel Antioch M. E R. G. Connor William Cahall Cecilton Lord’s Lawn Charles Beatrice Richards Dover Melvin Kinnamon Billie Ruth Anne Harvey Purnell Hartly Doris Ann Wyatt Kent General Hospital Doris Helen Knotts Mary Kathryn Knotts George Davis Kenton Joseph Messick Joseph Wilmington John Davis Grover Moore Irwin Moore Hamilton Wright Robinson

Modern Low Priced Houses Boosted by Government Program

The government home-building drive spurs national activity with new small-sized homes costing about half of older houses. Flat roofs serve as sun porches and sound-proofing is common in new materials. American Houses backed by Owen D. Young and Foster Gunnison showcase Motohomes at White Plains built in steel with fireproof panels and a single power unit servicing multiple buildings. Prefabricated parts allow rapid assembly for occupancy.

Owen D. Young Foster Gunnison Houses, Incorporated White Plains New York

Social News from Hobbs and Surroundings

Mrs H H Nuttle hosts R W S C Club with attendees Bessie Spafford, J W Thawley, Clifton Crouse, James Swine, J Ivison, L H Thomas, John Adams, Edna Adams, and Blaine Bullock. February meeting set for Mrs James Swing in Ridgely. Reverend H B Flater and Miss Louise McAllister wed in Vienna and travel to Ocean City and Atlantic City.

H. H. Nuttle Bessie Spafford J. W. Thawley Clifton Crouse James Swine J. Ivison L. H. Thomas John Adams Edna Adams Blaine Bullock James Swing Ridgely H. B. Flater Louise McAllister Vienna Ocean City Atlantic City N. J F. N. Smith Esther Sue W. T. Archer Greenbackville O. J. Chaffinch Ladies Aid F. E. Davis Helen Moore Swarthmore W. E. Hubbard

Henderson Engagement Announces Marietta Bennett and Russell Anson

Mr and Mrs Morton Bennett announce the engagement of their daughter Marietta to Russell Anson of Philadelphia No wedding date has been set. Various local guests visit and stay with families across Henderson including Montague Moore Nichols Cartwrights and Kings with extended travels to Clayton Hardy Fort Totten Wilmington and Burlington events.

Morton Bennett Marietta Russell Anson Philadelphia T. A. Montague Earl Moore Clayton Charles Moore Hardy Marion Dulin Fort Totten N. Y Charles Nichols Greensboro William Phillips Vergie Cartwright Goldsboro Dallas Cartwright Preston Dora Melvin Charles King Charles Bickling Marcus Hook William Windsor Allen Shinn Burlington N. J Wallace Jones Kitty Montague Newtown Square Helen Hudson Frank Scull Wilmington Winfred Gooden Milford Susan Jones Denton Camp

Mrs Wm D Uhler Hosts Guests From Baltimore and Indianapolis

Mrs Wm D Uhler returned from a week at Hotel Henlopen Rehoboth and entertains at Memory Lane with guests including Mr E G Hood and nephew Mr Howard Harron of Indianapolis and Mrs E E Wheeler of Baltimore who will stay through the summer.

Wm. D. Uhler Henlopen Rehoboth Memory Lane E. G. Hood Howard Harron Indianapolis E. E. Wheeler Baltimore

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Reunion and Local Happenings

The Detwiler clan held its third annual reunion at the Mitchell home near Warwick marking the Detwiler migration fifty years ago from Ohio to Ridgely. Six children, sixteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren attended, totaling thirty eight. Local 4 H Club members Miriam Holsinger and Elsie Ebling won county contest honors and will go on to state. Multiple social visits and church notices fill the week with picnics, weddings, and library updates.

Detwiler Herman Mitchell Warwick Abraham Detwiler Mary Culp Detwiler Ohio Ridgely Andrew Mitchell Edna Detwiler Joanne Mitchell Miriam Holsinger Elsie Ebling Garland Park Holsinger Ebling Woman's Home Missionary Society Elsie Matthews O. B. Reed H. B. Laird Thomas McCloud Dorothy Lindemuth Philadelphia Alice Lane James McCloud Isabelle Andrews Richard Blackburn Beatrice Bower Harold Hafer Reformed Church Telchester A. W. Thompson Harrington Will Cannon Annie Turner Harold Hatfield and Son Georgetown Andrews and Son Atlanta Leonard Dean Andrews Pauline McQuay Charles Herzog Baltimore Nelson Rickards Olin Porter Burton Wilkinson Virgie Sparks Wm. Ewing Henry Wilkinson Rehoboth Mulford Ewing John Noble Preston Swing Jas, Wilson Elsmere Harry Klotz Franklin Ella Stella Matthews Niagara Falls Detroit Falls Canada New England Harold Fountain Richard Wilson Jackson Leo Lynch Washington Dan Lynch Paul Neff H. H. Keeneman Sarah Hoffman Carlton Marvel Marvel Graham Porter Centreville Rose Applebaum Harry Shavitz Jacob Appleibaum J. B. Brumbaugh Clifton Crouse Frank Seward Ida Mason Helen Mason City Point Emma Jackson J. W. McKnott Sadlersville Ernest Knotts Chester George Cherry Mont Wiley Smyrna Owens’ Mills Methodist Sunday School Tolchester Ralph Hevalow Linwood Pennsylvania Mary Laird Edward Stephens Jr John Wright Chestertown Walter Mitchell Harold Stedman New York Tom Gaitley Alan Temple

Mortality and births split by age in Maryland health report

The Bureau of Vital Statistics finds the first six months favor babies under twenty five, with 13,617 births and 11,241 deaths statewide this year versus 13,421 births and 10,980 deaths last year. Infant mortality fell to 64 per 1000 live births. Heart disease leads deaths with 2,474, followed by kidney diseases 1,178 and cancer 1,076. June shows the fewest deaths, while January is the highest.

Northeastern Poultry Producers Council to Meet at Maryland

Caroline county farmers are urged to attend the Northeastern Poultry Producers Council summer sessions August 14 to 16 at the University of Maryland College Park. About 1,000 attendees are expected with speakers from state and national agencies including Dr. Sullivan, W. D. Termohlen, Dr. Benjamin, James Rice, Dr. Bomberger, Dr. Myers, and Dr. Louise Stanley. The program includes legislation analysis, theft loss prevention, a Beltsville USDA Research Center tour, and a final session at the USDA Washington auditorium.

Caroline County Northeastern Poultry Producers Council University of Maryland Maryland Geo. W. Clendaniel College Park A. L. Sullivan Food and Drug W. D. Termohlen The Agricultural Adjustment Administration E. W. Benjamin Pacific Egg Producers’ Cooperative James E. Rice Cornell University Frank B. Bomberger Baltimore Bank For Cooperatives W. J. Myers Federal U.S. Department of Agriculture Washington W. H. Rice University of Maryland Extension Service

Beloved Rev. A. W. Betts dies after long service

The community mourns Rev. A. W. Betts a Maryland Annual Conference member with about 45 years in active ministry. A former blacksmith in youth he was known for gentleness humor and homey sayings. Funeral held in Dagsboro Del and two Caroline County churches stand as memorials. Families and neighbors send condolences while local groups plan picnics and a roasty event. The notice also mentions a September Frigidaire ad and a birth announcement for Emil Detrich's son.

A. W. Betts Maryland Caroline County Caroline Charge Grove Friendship Grove Homemakers’ Club Ed. Schmick American Corner Dagsboro Del Grove M. P Church Lawn Emil Detrich

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Recaps Local Visits

Mrs Garring and Mrs Chas Willis and daughter Jean return to Charlestown W Va after three weeks with Mr and Mrs Geo B Stewart. Lofton Sawyer and sons of Oak Ridge NC plan a Hillsboro visit with sister Miss Ella V Pennington. Several Baltimore residents visit Miss Ella Pennington and Mrs Mort Taylor at Prospect Park Wilmington. local social notes include visits among Skinners Brants Rowes and Neighbors with multiple relatives mentioned.

Garring Chas. Willis Jean Charlestown W. Va Geo. B. Stewart Lofton Sawyer and Sons Oak Ridge N. C Hillsboro Sawyer Ella V. Pennington Della Garton Nellie Burns Bartlett Boderick Baltimore Wright Garton Denton Ella Pennington Frnday R. W. Beaven Prospect Park Wilmington Mort Taylor Catherine Elsie Skinner J. J. M. Skinner John Brant Newtown Square I. T. Sparklin H. W. B. Rowe Harry Wright Preston J. S. Morris and Son Sanford Gladys Gale Louise Gray Susie Thompson Sadlersville Nancy Jane Kline Dorothy Neighbors Ruthsburg

Queen Anne Services at St Pauls Church

Queen Anne church announcements list morning service with theme Every Man a Minister led by Fossett and music by Elizabeth Lightner. Midweek service Thursday evening. Epistle study resumes. Life Saving class meets Wednesday at 2 pm at parsonage then proceeds to Electric Light Pond near Denton. Social updates include visits and travel of local families and friends.

St. Paul’s Church Queen Anne Fossett Elizabeth Lightner Electric Light Pond Denton Church School Council Edwin Rhodes Wm. Brown and Son Wilmington Geo. Eaton John Shively Della Mullikin Mary Diggans Lottie Morgan Addie Morgen Harry Kemp Wye Mills Lloyd Fleming Pennsylvania Louise Short Boston Howard Eley Rehoboth Horace Morgan Juanita Howard Ocean City H. E. McBride Chesapeake City Jake Morgan Betty Lang Philadelphia Eleanor Flowers Violet Gibson Byron Barton Byron Jr Baltimore Ida Mae Sneed

Maryland club urges a traffic coordinator for state

The Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland proposes a single traffic coordinator in the executive branch to unify safety efforts across the Motor Vehicle Bureau State Police State Roads Commission Public Service Commission and the State Board of Education. Albert B Buckley says such leadership would mobilize local authorities and businesses to curb highway deaths through steady enforcement and a comprehensive plan.

Keystone Automobile Club of Maryland Motor Vehicle Bureau State Police State Roads Commission Public Service Commission State Board of Education Albert B. Buckley Buckley

Smithville Club Picnic Planned on August 8

The Smithville Community Club invites all residents to a picnic on Thursday August 8 on the clubroom grounds. Everyone is welcome to attend for a day of outdoor fellowship and food.

Smithville

Government Deficit and Tax Debate Lead to New Coins

The new fiscal year opens with an estimated deficit of 4.528 billion dollars as tax measures target the rich and estates. Proposals include levies on inheritances and corporate wealth, with a projected revenue under four hundred million, prompting warnings of continued spending and debt. The piece compares extreme taxation to European declines, notes looming relief requests of about 3 billion, and mentions Secretary Morgenthau proposing new one half cent and one mill coins amid talk of monetizing coins below one cent.

United States Treasury Washington Everytown United States Uncle Sam Secretary of the Treasury Congress Morgantheau

Social notes from the Church of the New Jerusalem scene

Preston guests Rev. Immanuel Tafel of Toronto preached on The Woe of the Over-Content. Several local families hosted and entertained visitors from Canada and Lima Pa. at dinners and teatimes. Mrs. Laura Ledman and Miss Patty Payne appeared in Ocean City and Rehoboth events with family members.

Immanuel Tafel Toronto Ontario Canada Thomas L. Nugent Tafel Church of the New Jerusalem Lee Anna Reidy Clara Payne Henrietta Blades Ocean City Henrietta Lawrence Hubbard Nugent Preston T. B. Marden T. L. Nugent S. Franklin Smith Swartz Dorothy Poole Wilmington Harvey M. Parrott J. P. Weidlein Lima Adeline K. Hooper Laura Ledman Wash Richmond W. D. Noble Maynard Lednun Baltimore Laura Lednum Patty Payne Rehoboth Ella Harrison Mrs. Temple Detroit Jean Kleinfelter John Noble

Church Notices For Denton Methodists And Epiphany Mission

Denton Methodist Protestant Church announces morning service on Sunday titled Principles of the Overcoming Life and evening sermon From Darkness to Light. Christian Endeavor led by R Boon Beauchamp. Sunday School picnic set for Tuesday August 6 at Oak Orchard. Epiphany Mission Preston schedules Sunday School at 10 00 a m and Morning Prayer and sermon at 11 00 oclock.

Denton

Deaths touch Greensboro farmer and others in area

John Bilbrough a well known farmer died suddenly in Maryland University Hospital Baltimore after an embolism on Tuesday night following an electrical operation. He leaves a daughter Irene a son John Jr one sister and three brothers. Funeral today near Greensboro cemetery. Thomas Brown of near Goldsboro died Monday at Easton Hospital from typhus fever. Survived by two daughters and two sons. Funeral Wednesday at Rawlings' Chapel with interment in Greensboro cemetery. Numerous visitors and local residents noted in community notices with many travels and local gatherings.

John Bilbrough Maryland University Hospital Baltimore Greensboro Town Thomas Brown Goldsboro Easton Hospital Brown Rawlings D. W. Charlton A. L. Dunham Marcus Hook A. T. Longfellow Salisbury Arthur Mitchell and Son Wilmington Calvert Harvey Philadelphia Harvey Porter The Baptist Church G. C. Phillips Margaret Weaver Kathleen Edwards Susan Thawley George Thawley Millsboro Del Kathryn Dolphin Milford Carl Colbourn Linwood Robert Stewart Bradley Hale Delta Margaret Stokes Whitesford Wheeler Ensor Miss Stokes Baptist Sunday School Betterton Frank Seward Norman Albcorn William Minner M. B. Cooper Minner Mary Jackson Jackie Pritchett Ruth Jackson Princess Anne Blair Jackson Bridgeville Preston Elizabeth Margaret Helen Bilbrough Niagara Falls Watkins Glen Canada Ellen Bilbrough Nellie Paavola Washington, D. C Charles Bilbrough Sr George Stevenson Dorothy Lewis Carrow Jones D. Carrow Francis Porter Freeborn Ellwanger Marion Dulin Fort Totten N. Y A. M. Dulin Mary Adeline Murphy Near Ridgely Nolan Edwards Clarence Russell George Russell Lacey Wilson Michael Ash S. D. Carrew L. R. Taylor Smyrna H. A. Totheroh Concordville Clarence Murphy Edna Walls Susie Ford W. Thomas Thornton Betty Wyatt Llanerch Hills Fred Murphy Newport Mies Mary Thawley

Local Social News from Bethlehem and Surrounding Areas

Families and friends visit across Bethlehem Federalsburg Tilghman and Easton with multiple guests. Philadelphians Vernon Harding and Elmira Rosser travel to see Annh Carroll and Mrs John E Smith’s grandmother Faye Robinson visits Prospect Park. Occasional visits from Baltimore Trappe Hurlock and local residents are noted.

John Harding Vernon Philadelphia Elmira Rosser Federalsburg Annh Carroll Faye Robinson Prospect Park John E. Smith Stevens Harriett Easton Wm. C. Harding Lewis Trice W. H. Harding Melvin West Trappe Lloyd Messick McGill Baltimore John Sands Willard Legates Tilghman Lawrence Legates Emmons and Blades

Mrs O M Macomber and family in Philadelphia

Mrs O M Macomber and her daughter spent Monday and Tuesday in Philadelphia where they met Master Ronald Macomber of Rochester New York They will spend time with them at their home near town

O. M. Macomber Philadelphia Ronald Macomber Rochester N. Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Templeville Mary Knotts J. T. Carter Isabel Raughley Frank Raughley Blossom Cooper Mary Kathryn Knotts John Jacobs Louise Lowman Lottie Golt Henderson Williston Journal Tuckahoe Quaeen Anne J. E. Jones Bethlehem
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