Delmarva Items and Local Notices From Denton
Local ads list Rock pullets for sale and seeds like buckwheat with prices. Vacation trip plans to Boston August 24–27 are announced. An old fashioned church picnic is set for Chestnut Grove on August 11. Fire Company reports prizes won in Easton and St Michaels parades. The Third Annual Eastern Shore Tennis Championship opens August 2 with entry close August 20. A Labor day style sale and veterans services are noted along with rural mail route extension to Ridgely. Obituary for Dr Franklin J Finch, with Denton ties, is included. Injuries from a truck accident near Centreville are described. Delmarva Camp near Laurel opens August 8 with speakers and temperance day. A Marsland district tax levy report vs. counties appears with numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Journal
M. K. Newnam
Denton
Mad
Sisty New Hampshire
A. T. Morris
Delmarva Peninsula
Boston
Charles H. Steelman
Franklin Street
Chestnut Grove
Denton Fire Company
Easton Fire Company
St. Michaels
Pied Piker
American Weekly
Big
Baltimore Sunday American
Newsboy
Salisbury
State Teachers College
Federalsburg
Thomas B. Edwards
Veterans Service
T. Alan Goldsborough
Post Office Department
Ridgely
Maryland
Goldsborough
Franklin Joseph Finch
Doylestown
Ella Thawley
Philadelphia
Harry Finch
Clarence Till
American Oil Company
Salem Hill
Centreville
Hill
Wiliam Neal
Delmarva Camp
Laurel
Del
Delmarva Peninula
Rer
John W. Pitcher
Baltimore
Down Town
Pitcher
Richard IL
Jachen As Hoister
Maldred Taylor
Marsland
Caroline County
Alleghany
Harford County
Social News Covers Weddings and Local Visits
The society page reports the marriage of Miss Evelyn Griffith Tarrant to Archibald Russum Orme at All Faith Chapel Tunis Mills with details of attire, attendants, and post ceremony plans. It lists guests, trips, and receptions, plus updates on Beekeepers Association plans and numerous local visits and gatherings from Denton to Philadelphia and beyond.
Eastern Shore Democrats end factional feud for big August rally
Rival Democratic factions on Maryland's Eastern Shore agreed to unite for a monster mass meeting on August 20 in Ocean City to back the party's Presidential ticket and Congressional candidates. Attendees included Senator George L. Radcliffe and leaders Harding Tull and Wallace Quinn, with state leaders and Young Democrats pledging party unity and nationwide oratorical support. The gathering aims to launch Maryland's Democratic campaign, with editors also meeting the same day to discuss campaign assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Radcliffe
Roosevelt
Maryland
Harding Tull
Wallace
Brent Quinn
Somerset County
Radcliffe
Emerson C. Harrington
Thomas Fpf. Johnson
Worcester County
Young Democrats
Eastern Shore
Milton L. Veasey
Olin R. Higgins
Dorchester County
Hooper
Ocean City
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Nellie W Pickering
Funeral services were held at the home of her son Harry Pichering for Mrs Nellie W Pickering wife of Fred B Pickering who died last Friday. Rev Zida Adame officiated and burial followed in Denton Cemetery. Born in Troy New York she was 69. Surviving are her husband two sons a grandson and a sister. The article also notes Maryland Farm Bureau officers and a resurfacing project on local state roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie W. Pichering
Fred BR. Pichering
Harry Pichering
Zida Adame
Caroline
M. PB
Denton
Pickering
Ballston Spa
N. Y
Irwin Tract
New York State
Wy-Har
Denton P. T. A
Community Club of
Troy
Thomas
Priscilla Green
Harry T
Wyatt B. Pickering
Easton
Nelson Pickering
E. H. Neal
South Pasadena
California
Harry H. Nuttle
Maryland Farm Bureau
Betterton
Bureau
Alse
Wilbur L. Smith
Knoxville
C. E Wise, Jr
Baltimore
Farm Bureau
Maryland Agricultural Society
Society
Denton-Williston State Road
Denton-Greensboro State Road
Missionary Society Plans 8 O'clock Meeting at Crouse Home
Church notices report the Brethren Church Missionary Society meeting Saturday at 8 pm at Mrs Amos Crouse. Rev Thomas H Dixon new Pilgrim Holiness pastor in Denton to preach Sunday at 11 am and 7:30 pm. Masses Sunday Aug 9 at Denton St Elizabeth 8 am and Ridgely St Benedict 9:30 am. Confessions at St Elizabeth Sunday 7:15 am. Feast of the Assumption Masses Aug 15 at St Elizabeth 6 15 and St Benedict 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Brethren Church
Amos Crouse
Thomas H. Dixon
Pilgrim Itoliness Church
Denton
St. Elizabeth's Church
St. Benedict’s Church
Ridgely
Ridgely Funeral Of J A Ludwig Held Sunday
The funeral for J A Ludwig aged 66 was held Sunday afternoon at two with Rev J Rittenhouse presiding, burial in Ridgely cemetery. He lived here 32 years, worked as a carpenter and basket maker, survived by widow and five children including Mrs A R Beaven and Mass John Thomas. Interment followed at Ridgely cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Ludwig
Rittenhouse
Ridgely
Ludwig
A. R. Beaven
E. A. Flage
John Thomas
Baltimore
Edward Galligher
Ridgley
William Feason
Samuel Ludwigs
Mra. S. of. Warner
Community Club
Recreation Hall
the Reformed Church
Memorial Park
A. O. Saulsbury
Albert White
Herbert Koenemann
Elmer Hoffman
Edoward McPherson
Beatrice Bower
William Marvel
Alan Temples
Harold Fountain
Ada
Elsie
Stella Matthews
Edna Detwiler
Virginia
Chincoteague
Cape Charles
Norfolk
Yorktown
Williamsburg
Jamestown
Richmond
Charlottesville
Monticello
Skyline Drive
Washington
Ilome Missionms Society
Walter Moore
Norman Wilson
Hebl Laird
Mary Laid
Dever Hobbs
Louie Wilson
Thelma Bowman
Joanne Mitchell
Robert
Edward Bowman
Purman’s Grove Homemakers Club
Booker’. Wharf
Centreville
Sally Ladlow
Hinefield
Annie Hevalow
Mis Lula He
Clarence Ringgold
Sara Jane
Homeopathic Hospital
N. Y
Lima Tmler
Lewis Stanclutte
William Darrell
Wimington
Warlson Dacheen, Jr
Washington Hospital
Jane Roe
Hester Ellen
Peggy Dovee Leng
Bademusourg
Harry Robinson
James Mallaheus
Marcus Hook
Mary Brumbaugh
Easton Hospital
Badgery Homemakers Club
Samuel Bear
Sinai Hospital
Della Turner
Dover
Jerome Heather
Chicago
Theodore Orme
Pifer Hospital
Fiiday
Teressa Fountain
al OQ
Saulsbury
Willard Jones
Mabel
Viala Jones
Westville
Marydel
Twentieth Century Club Hosts Summer Gathering
Members enjoyed a July 22 visit at Mrs. D. M. Cheezum’s home with Mrs. Nelson Patrick assisting. The Sunshine Committee reported two sympathy cards to sick members and ten to absent ones. The resignation of newly appointed president Mrs. Thos L Nugent was accepted. The annual summer picnic was canceled. meetings resume October 11 with Mass. Wm. E. Stewart hosting, assisted by Miss Marie L. Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Club
D. M. Cheezum
Nelson Patrick
Sunshine Committee
Harold Holden
Thos. L. Nugent
Mass
Wm. E. Stewart
Marie L. Perry
Bethlevem Aid Meeting Sets Social Evening
The Bethlevem Aid will meet Thursday evening August 11 in the Community House with Mrs Ralph Brades and Miss Ruth Sands as hostesses. Several local families are listed as visiting relatives and spending time with friends in nearby towns including Prospect Park Henderson Rehoboth Preston Elkton Baltimore Matthews Preston Tilghman and Baltimore again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Leatherman
Sealing, Fla
Nettle Arnold
Charles Haigh
William Voss
Philadelphia
John Starkeys
Elsie Matthews
Tri-County Institute
W. Co. U
Oxford
George Slaughter Jr
Marcus Hook
Honus Bends
Ridgely
Voshell
Sadlersville
Franklin Roth
Franklin
Annapolis
Park Dale Hotel
Masses Maud Sleek
Pearl Clark Jare
Rehoboth
Ralph Brades
Mass Ruth Sands
James Robinson
Faye
Prospect Park
John E. Smith
B. Todd
Charlie Blades
Lawrence Legates
Mie
Laura Long
Henderson
Harry Bredes
Bally
George Blades
Johnny
Alsa Blades
Preston
Alva Blades
Sellers
Tilghman
Clinton Carroll
James Milby
Burrrsville Social Roundup At Harrington Fair
Mr and Mrs Vrank Price and families from Chester visited W Price last week and attended Harrington Fair traces. Various locals hosted guests from Washington Dover and Boston. Epworth League at Wesley Church was entertained by Mrs G L Rhidis. Betty Ann Roe returned from Baltimore to stay with aunt Mrs Harry Porter. Several visits to relatives near Milling ton Hillsboro and Hobbs noted along with Sunday School at Oak Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Griffith Tarrant
Eugene Hunter Tarrant
Fayettville
N. C
Archibald Russum Orme
E. T. Orme
Denton
All Faith Protestant Episcopal Chapel
Tunis Milly
C. A. W. Brocklebank
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Easton
L. Herbert Griffith
Campbell Dance
Washington
Bundette Nuttle
J. B. Griffith
Martha Blackstone
William Orme
Joseph Henry Jones
Tunis Mills
Virginia Griffith
Orme
CCG
Goldsboro
Joseph B. Blough
Near Town
Edna Cannon
Walter Heier
Wilmington
Annapolis Naval Academy
CCC
Elhridge
Miss Cannon
Albert Cannon
Sadie Blough
Charles Blough
Alvin ShafTer
John Shaffer
Somerset County
Shaffer
Windber
Worthington Downes
Martin B. Monroe
New York
J. Dukes Downes
Isabelle Carter
Leslie Merrick
Glenn Roch
W. Brewster Deen
Chas. H. Willis
Clearwater
Fla
Jockonville
Jeanne
Billy Tell
Doylestown
C. d. Kern
R. C
E. H. Foster
Walter Sparklin
Sadlersville
W. C. T. U. Picce
Shadow Lawn
Lester Kauffman
St. Louis
Misouri
Kauffman
Clayton Kauffman
R. H. Bryant
Petersburg
Mises Merlyn
Doris Kern
R. ¢. Tell
J. Frank Brown
Baltimore
M. H. Downes
Louie Gray
Hillsboro
Clarence Ramsdell
Sioux Falls
S. D
Wesley Ross
Vernon
Del
Andrew Thawley
Fred Downes
Ward Cowell
Talbot County
George Clendaniel
Rockville
L. Stevens Brown
Ithaca
N. Y
T. Fred Johnson
Harrington
Edna B. Green
Charlestown
Marc Bryant
Philadelphia
Winfield Nichols
Annapolis
Vrank Price
Ernest Knotts
Chester
W. Price
Harrington Fair
Marys Smith
Sshan Ash
Dover
Edgar Pearson
John Wooters
Pratt
Mro
Everett Smith
G. L
Ter
R. Ho Thawley
Mollie Cnphall
Will Sampson
C. N. Fountain
Brown Thawley
Edgar Blades
Crawford Garrett
Alt. Garrett
Mildred Stenger
Harrett Billings
Hobbs
G. L. Blades
Weeley M. EL
Oak Orchard
Wrights visit Smithville families share a Denton roots link
Smithville Homemakers Club plans a picnic August 18 at Garland Lake inviting all. Nearby visitors include Mr and Mrs Edward Wright and daughter Harriett Ann from near Denton and Mr and Mrs Frederick Wright with Edward and Norma from near Greensboro. Various local residents hosted or visited kin across Denton Federalsburg Seaford Easton and Philadelphia based relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Wright
Harriett Ann
Denton
Frederick Wright
Edward
Norima
Greensboro
Floyd Smith
Smithville
Seaford
George Tucker
Local Social News From Ridgely and Denton
Mrs Thomas Gaitley is recovering from appendicitis at Easton Hospital. Mrs Edward Bowman visited her mother Mrs C P Messinger in Denton. Mr and Mrs Dick Detwiler reside with Mrs Hannah Freeman. The Methodist Sunday School went to Tolchester on Wednesday for the annual picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gaitley
Easton Hospital
Edward Bowman
C. P. Messinger
Denton
Dick Detwiler
Hannah Freeman
Methodist Sunday School
Tolchester
Hillsboro Queen Anne Dessert Bridge Party Report
A long list recalls attendees at a dessert bridge party hosted by Miss Louise Gray in Wallsboro and Queen Anne. Prizes went to Mrs Francis Clark high, Mrs Norman Clark low, and Mrs Ralph Thompson floating. Local visits include the Davises of Philadelphia and families from Sparrows Point, Chestertown, and Baltimore regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Gray
Wallsboro
Queen Anne
Milford Kline
Ralph Thompson
Norman Clark
William Sherwood
Newton Smith
Werbert Beaven
Susie Thompson
Charles Rhodes
Francis Clark
Hany Moore
W. F. Dickinson
Madge
Dorothy Jump
Edna Fleming
H. F. Davis
Philadelphia
Isaac Sparklin
J. F. Brant
Spathlin
A. P. Wheeler
Sparrows Point
Miss Levetton
Chestertown
Elinore Eaton
Betty Moise
Betty Bishop
Genevieve
Ruth Spry
May Cahall
Sharon Lee Stewart
Mildred Stenger
Mary Anne Melvin
Charlanne Eaton
Joseph M. Eaton
Charlanne
Elinore
Frances Fisher
Rehoboth Beach
Ernest Fogle
Maryland
Oscar Rice
Milton Beaven
Western Shore
Thomas Jones
Magdaline
Baltimore
Mildred Gale
Johns Hopkins
Addie Morgan
G. B. Stewart
Bartlett Broderick
Ella Pennington
Fred Jump
T. A. Geier
Sadlersville
Wiliam Unne
Kennedyville
W. B. Sparks
Mary Legg
Stevensville
Spry
Mirliam
Ocean Grove
N. d
Brown Thawley
Burrsville
Mary Rowe
Blanche Horsey
Denton
Edgar Blades
Local Social notes from Queen Anne and nearby towns
Queen Anne and Baltimore social circle guests include Mrs Emma Short and daughter Miss Laurie Short with Mrs E Bull. Earl Short and daughter Jane visit from Washington with Mrs Clifford Cortelyou of Philadelphia. Edgewood Pittsburgh couple Chester Barto returns from vacation with Henry Morgan family. Coastal trips to Ocean City and Rehoboth noted. No church preaching at St Pauls for two weeks. Rev C L Fossett and family vacation in Birmingham. Bernard Messix residence update from Ocean City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Short
Laurie Short
Baltimore
E. Bull
Earl Short
Jane
Washington
Cliiford Cortelyou
Philadelphia
Chester Barto
Edgewood
Pittsburgh
Henry Morgan
Juanita Howard
Horace Morgan
Earl Howard
Jake Morgan
Ocean City
Heb- Ton
St. Paul's Church
C. L. Fossett
Birmingham
Jake Gibson
Malcolm
Jackie Lee
Lloyd Fleming Jr
Dora Sewell
Farm Bureau Seeks Addit ional Members for Mary land Unit
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation aims to boost county membership with August as key solicitation month. C B Wise Jr says state membership rose nearly 70 percent over two years and four new county groups formed. goal 5,000 members for the year. Baltimore area counties Carroll Frederick Montgomery Prince George's Washington Cecil on track with July August efforts. others to set dates for September October. A state-wide Betterton conference this week offers members a chance to learn more about activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Maryland
C. BE. Wise, Jr
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
Maryland Farm Bureau
Somerset
Calvert
Talbot County
Carroll
Frederick
Washington
Baltimore
Cecil
Montgomery
Prince George’s
Federation
Betterton
Mr. Wise
Preston Welcomes Dr Harold B Plummer to Preston Office
Dr Harold B Plummer of Wilmington opens an office in Preston after chamber invitation. He is a University of Delaware 1931 and Jefferson Medical College 1935 graduate, former Delaware Hospital resident, and member of several fraternities and the Methodist Church. He is now permanently based at Mrs Laura Lednum’s home on Main Street with set hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Preston
Harold B. Plummer
Wilmington
Plummer
George E. Plummer
University of Delaware
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia
Delaware Hospital
Kappa Alpha
Southern
Alpha Psi Omega
National Dramatic Fraternity
Phi Chi Medical Fraternity
Methodist Episcopal Church
State Board of Medical Examiners
Maryland
Delaware
Laura Ledman
James Madding
New York
California
Silvia Kinsworthy
Mary Ann Kinsworthy
Little Rock
Arkansas
John M. Kelly
J. Springle Kelly
Noble W. Kelly
William T. Kelly
Thomas D. Kelly
Lexington
Kelly
Legar
Mattie Kelly
A. M. Wash
Tommy
Richmond
Wash
Laura Lednum
Rehoboth
G. C. Carmine
Boston
S. B. Winram
Wilram
London
Lee Noble
Emaline Wright
Washington
Harry Lieb
Easton
E. B. Blades
Hi. M. Hollis
Gibson Moran
Baltimore
G. E. Christopher
Moran
Christopher
Elvise
Maine
T. Carville Fleetwood
Denton
P. W. Spence Jr
M. E. Church
Jack Arthur Jr
Cincinnati
Ohio
H. M. Hollis
Ala Lee Hollis
Easton Hospital
Katherine Cox
Annapolis
J. H. Corkrun
Hamrison
Borman
Pauline Purcell
Petersburg
Howard M. Harris
Florence Hubbard
Ellwood
J. M. Parker
HI. M. Harris
Virginia
Max Chambers
Oberlin
A. T. Blades
Frank Patchett
Ye Olde Mill Inn
Harry Wright
C. Fulton Noble
Medford Burgess
Rebecca Ann Blades
Card of Thanks to Fred B. Pickering and Sons
Acknowledges the sympathy and acts of kindness shown during illness and after the death of wife and mother. Signed by Fred B. Pickering and Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Pickering
Drowning Tragedy Shocks Greensboro Area
Two children, Emma Nobbs eight and Arlie Hobbs four, drowned in the Choptank River near the Riddleberger flour mill while playmates swam nearby. Emma's heroic attempt to save her brother ended in both their deaths. Funeral arrangements were planned for the Hobbs siblings with extensive family and visitors noted in local society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riddleberger
Emma May Nobbs
Arlie
G. Walter Riddleberger
Hobbs
Thomas Webb
Pet Milk Company
Howard Bilbrough
Lawson Jump
Denton
Greensboro
Frank Asilton
Noah Merchant
Philadelphia
Lew Usilton
Lof Wye Mills
Ralph Walls
Goldsboro
Walls
Usilton
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the Local Department
Maryland Beekeepers’ Association
Pasadena
Paul Harper
Royal Oak
Department of Entomology
United States Bee Culture Laboratory
James I. Hambleton
C. BE. Burnside
W. J. Nolan
U. S
E. N. Cory
George J. Abrams
University of Maryland
Howard Johnson
S. R. Damon
State Beekeepers’ Association
S. G. Crocker
J. M. Barric
United Front
Paul Helsinger
Mia
Morton Helsinger
Bethlevem
Lawrence Coulbourn
Enline
Elkton
Lee Smith
Junior Legates
Junior Patchett
Juke Bryan
John Brodes
Elina Lepates
Norris Coby
Matthews
Jean Fleetwood
Evelyn Richards
Henrietta
Jhames Olson
Tuckahoe
Elnora Edwards
Margaret Weaver
Miss Weaver
Edith Greenlee
John Greenlee
Greenlee
Burton Pearson
Newark
Bud
Babe Zacharias
F. N. Coursey
J. P. Fallowfield
Steele
Lisle
Kathleen Draper
Clinton Martin
Wildwood
N. J
Tilghman Whitby
Russell Reed
Akron
Whitby
Harvey Dobson
Alvah Dabson
Ella Benson
Credick and Frye
Kent General Hospital
Grace Wooters
Walter Thompson
Gilbert Kenton
Alvin Tribbitt
J. E. Curry
Bessie Stevenson
Vigo Rathke
Floyd Travers
W. Thomas Thornton
George Kibler
Dayton
Charlotte Moore
Robert Davenport
Bowling Green
Susan Thawley
Ralph Moore
Elsie Pinder
State Hospital
Cambridge
Johnander Shulties
Philip
Frank Hobbs
Louise Price
Will Price
Ray Luff
Hanover
Saulsbury Company
Kenneth Bostic
William Sipple
T. C. Curry
Bridgeville
Lydia A. Dobson
Florence Walls
Rosie Tribbitt
Matilda Hobbs
Isabel Hobbs
Harvey Dunning
Clayton
Joseph Isaacs
Rwspaper
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