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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1944
Page
3
Personal and social notes recount a large family gathering at a son’s cottage at Green’s Point with many relatives and friends. Attendees include Carlton Seagers of Florida, Miss Bowdle, Raymond Corkran and son Billy, Dorothy Chance of Preston, the Lords from Norwood and Boothwyn, and many others visiting through July and August.
Funeral services for Mrs Edna Millington Boblitz 45 wife of Charles Boblitz shipyard electrician were held at her brother Frederick Wrights home near Denton conducted by Rev Thomas J Turkington burial in Denton cemetery She died Friday in Franklin Square Hospital Baltimore after an operation She was daughter of Edward C and Nellie Anthony Wright of Denton Her survivors include two sons Edward and Ralph Coursey from a former marriage three sisters Mrs Floyd Smith Mrs Charles Sharp Mrs Philip Beaven and two brothers J Lawrence Wright and Frederick Wright
Mrs. Marie Louser Eddington 49 wife of Federalsburg City Councilman J Robert Eddington died in Memorial Hospital Easton after a month under observation. Born in Lebanon Pennsylvania she taught in Lebanon public schools and later resided in Federalsburg active in the community. Survived by husband daughter Mary Ann mother Mary Louser sister Mrs Earl H Albert. Funeral at home Thursday 2 pm Rev Dr Ernest C Hallman officiating interment Hill Crest Federalsburg.
Joseph Prettyman a Denton fish dealer died at his home Monday. He was the son of the late John and Rosa Griffith Prettyman and is survived by his wife Hattie. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 PM with interment in Denton cemetery. The note closes with a religious reflection about peace and good will.
The Orphans Court met with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks to approve and pass numerous matters. Admin grants issued for Hayward L Hignatt and John H Williamson estates, with bonds, notices to creditors, appraisers named. Accounts and distributions filed for several estates including Abraham G Stulrt Tina Harris Ruth Sullivan Margaret Sullivan and Belle Hutchins Satterfield.
Mr and Mrs Charles Clayville of Baltimore visit sister Mrs Emma Johnson and niece Regina Hughes. Emma Johnson and granddaughter Regina return from Frankford Del and Snow Hill. Several families spend weekends in Wilmington Rehoboth and nearby. Youth Fellowship meets at Miss Marie Flemings home. Trinity TE Church picnic at Tolchester Beach. Elbert Jarrell visits parents. Denton camp attended by turnout.
Mrs Dora Melvin and Catherine Melvin hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Harold Overfield and Doris Lee Harman in Sadlersville. Baltimore visitors Florence DiNicio and Betty stay with John and Mary Stabler. Visits from Harrington, Wilmington, Hartly, Wyoming, and Rock Hall noted.
Vice Admiral Emory S. Land, chairman of the United States Maritime Commission and War Shipping Administrator, urged fifty thousand more shipyard workers for European and Far Eastern operations. He asked every able person not in essential work to report to the nearest Employment Service office for enrollment in this essential labor effort.
Pvt Bernard F Sparks Jr son of Mr and Mrs Bernard F Sparks of Queen Anne Maryland has been assigned to the AAF Training Command School at Sioux Falls Army Air Field South Carolina for training as a radio operator mechanic After a 26 week course he will be fully trained to join a bomber crew of the Army Air Forces
Goldsboro native Pvt Thomas L. Minner Jr is listed wounded in action. Separately a Brooks Field Texas airman Henry Detwiler Jr visited his parents. Pic Emory O Jones spends time with Mrs Oliver H Jones. Sherman L Tribbitt SK 1c was home on leave last weekend.
The county commissioners, treasurer, board of education, and magistrates in Caroline County begin their annual audit conducted by G F Vanderslice and C F Bickel of Haskins and Sells Philadelphia public accountants. The firm has performed audits of local officials for several years.
A historical quote attributed to James A. Garfield emphasizes that success in public life comes to those who stand by their own convictions despite risk. The saying reflects 19th century civic virtue and individual principles guiding leadership.
The deputy collectors will enforce the use stamp law over a three day drive at highway intersections. They will stop motor vehicles with no stamp and report violations. The collector's office reports hundreds of violations and a mail campaign boosts stamp sales with letters and payment requests.
Denton native J Frank Lane Jr has been appointed principal of Ridgely High School to replace Fred G Usilton who moves to Greensboro High School. Lane was part of Ridgely High’s faculty last year while Usilton resigns to pursue business. Six Caroline High School staff members at Denton have reportedly resigned.
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