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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1938

Page

5

Multiple Church Notices Across Denton Area

The weekly notices cover services and schedules for Denton M P Church and Church of the Brethren in Denton and Ridgely, with Sunday School times, sermon topics, and upcoming picnics. Quaker and Catholic services are listed, plus a relocation of the Church of Christ due to flooding and illness.

M. S. Andrews Latham Gibbstown N. J Mr. Andrews Denton M. P Abimelech Christian Endeavor Church of the Brethren Wm. H. Sanger Cordova Leese Farmington Del Church Denton and Ridgely St. Elizabeth's Church Denton St. Benedict's Church St. Elizabeth’s Church Greensboro Church of Christ M. M. Skipper

CAREFUL DRIVING PAYS SAFETY REPORT SUMMARY

The Safety Department reports 1938 seven month deaths fell 35 percent from 1937, with 207 deaths in 1938 versus 319 in 1937. July had 34 deaths, 20 pedestrians among fatalities, most in clear straight dry roads. White male drivers ages 20–29 with five plus years experience predominate. Baltimore City 5 deaths, 29 in counties.

Safety Department of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles Baltimore City

Don’t take school safety for granted

A national warning urges experts to conduct periodic school inspections to identify and correct fire hazards. It notes that even new brick buildings can be fire traps due to inadequate exits, inward opening doors, poor stair design, and narrow hallways. The National Board of Fire Underwriters offers an illustrated booklet and an inspection blank used in many communities.

National Board of Fire Underwriters John St New York City

Death of Paul Holsinger at age 82 in Ridgely

After two weeks illness, Paul Holsinger died August 4 in Ridgely. Funeral at home with Rev. J. S. Rittenhouse officiating. Interment in Denton cemetery. Survived by wife Elizabeth Bracken Holsinger and five sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren. Numerous relatives and friends noted with visits and condolences as community ties recalled.

Ten Commandments for Bicyclists

The Keystone Automobile Club's Public Safety Department issues ten bicycle safety rules to reduce accidents. Emphasis is on obeying traffic signals, riding single file, avoiding car tracks, avoiding stunts, not carrying passengers, signaling turns, repairing bikes off road, walking across heavy traffic, not hitching rides, and keeping brakes and lights in good condition.

Public Safety Department Keystone Automobile Club Matthew P. Hanley Eastern Shore Traf

Visitors and Residents Share Weekend Guests and Trips

Mrs Dora Melvin and Mrs Elma Herman with daughters Doris and Eleanore spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Lewis Shelton near Sadlersville. Miss Margaret Raughley of Wilmington visited her mother Mrs Anna Raughley. Amos Coffin of Jersey City visited Mrs Anna Hemp and children. Mr and Mrs John Schoppe and Mr Ben Davenport of Philadelphia were guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Schoppe. Katherine and Betty Montague and George Montague spent Sunday at Rehoboth and Bethany Beach. Henry Seward and George Horvath visited Washington over the weekend. Mr and Mrs A B Cohee stayed with Clayton Brown near Harrington. Frank Scull of Wilmington spent the weekend with his father H H Hudson. Mrs Pearl Jones and son James, John Meredith and James Pratt spent Sunday at Tolchester. Mr and Mrs Leslie Meredith of Cambridge spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John W Meredith. G C King of Atlantic City spent several days with L M Jones. Mrs Virgie Cartwright of Goldsboro visited her sister Dora Melvin. Mr and Mrs Harry Seward and family visited Riverview Beach Sunday. Mamie Hindman of Philadelphia visits her parents, Mr and Mrs Ed Schoppe. Mr K R Gilbert of Baltimore called on friends Sunday. Mrs Nora Edge of near Preston visits Mr and Mrs Joseph Satterfield. S S James of New York City spent the weekend with relatives here.

Beatrice Wright H. C. Wright Denton Charles D. Deisem Charles C. Deisem Golts Denton Methodist Protestant Church T. J. Turkington William Reed Purnell ‘Jones Earl Wright New Oxford Norman Co. Wright Kennedyville Blanche Walston Diesem Samuel Nowell Jolly Junior Clendaniel Ruth Allfather Ruth Altfather Ella Marie Brown Idamae Altfather Janet Kern Louise Brown Betty Faulkner Laura Clendaniel Joyce Kern Idamae Cawley Harvey Lord Concord Roland Gertrude Smith Walter Smith Marshallton Del A. B. Frye Wilmington Homeopathic Hospital Gross Hospital Grace Baker J. B. Neal Portland Oregon New England States Niagara Falls Neal Bridgeville Delmarva Nancy Jean Strong Garland Lake Joyce Gloria Brittingham Vivian Dorothy Andrew Betty George Frances Alburger Louise Chaffinch Pat Pine Edith McNeal Samuel Ellwanger Eloise James F.tzGibbon John Renninger Lee Anthony Allie Neal Rehoboth J. W. Funk Blue Ridge Summit Bernice Wooters Bermuda New York Lawrence Greig Harmon-on-Hudson Martha Frey James FitzGibbon James F. FitzGibbon Washington A. R. Neal Blake Brooks Addison Welch Shirlyn Baltimore Williston John Ricards Harvey Towers Dora Calloway Milford Delaware John Statum E. A. Krengel Georgia R. Garey Edith Smith Harrington T. F. Johnson Emily Taylor Hannah Detwiler Paul Holsinger J. S. Rittenhouse Church of the Brethren Denton Cemetery Mr. Holsinger Bedford County Pennsylvania Ridgely Downes Elizabeth Bracken Greensburg Howard Santa Cruz Cal Harvey David and Harrison Morton Prospect Park Bessie Linwood Jarrell Greensboro Harold Hafer Betty Jean Frank Hafer Boyertown Mary Wharton Clark Murphy Tolchester Dewilder Ross Simons Mary Griffith Ronald Lane Barbara Alice Lane Chincoteague Elizabeth Haymaker Haymaker Elmer Anthony Centreville Altoona Roland Cherry Miss Stella Frank Matthews Chester Gussie Hancock Joseph Roche Joy Anne Catonsville Frank Eaglesmere Edith Marvel Jean Billy W. H. Marvel Roxboro Morris Dragoo Eaton William Davis Starr Arthur Embert Davis Frank Flounders Oak Orchard Gus Keeneman Junior Cordova Roy Mitchell Margaret Durney Florence Thompson Harold Hatfield Georgetown Alan Parsons Beatrice Bower Recreation Misa Bower T. W. Jones G. L. Landers Altadena Mattie Brumbaugh Mary Otto Sanger Easton Woodrow Gillis Peggie Ocean City Pittsville Mardella Springs Robert Smith Elizabeth L. Paul Goldman Walter Bennington W. S. Cooper Dorothy Lennox Park James Wilson Margaret Elsmere N. J Norman Wilson Robert Lord Ellen Swann Coughlin’s Tuckahoe Sewing Circle the Reformed Church Ernest Jones Harry Lobb Springfield Dora Melvin Elma Herman Doris Eleanor Lewis Shelton Sadlersville Margaret Raughley Anna Raughley Near Town Amos Coffin Jersey City Anna Hemp Ellen Coffin John Schoppe Ben Davenport Philadelphia H. H. Hudson Pearl Jones James John Meredith James Pratt Leslie Meredith Cambridge John W. Meredith G. C. King Atlantic City Nora Edge Preston Joseph Satterfield S. S. James New York City

Social Visit Roundup Across Preston and Nearby Areas

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hopkins and two children of Preston spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins. Hilton Watts and son Hilton Jr. of Philadelphia returned home after visiting the Fred Quidas household. May Willoughby returned from a trip to Delaware Water Gap West Point New York City and Atlantic City. Michael Hessler and son and Paul Rosier of Baltimore visited A. R. Willoughby family. Merrill Rhodes was severely burned by an exploding boiler last Thursday. Fred Miester and two children of Baltimore visited Anton Worm. Bokmiller entertaining niece Kitty OConnor of Baltimore. S. W. Harding of Wilmington spent the weekend with H. C. Cole. Mrs. Charlie Perry and daughter visited her parents C. and T. Truitt. Harvey Patrick visited Mrs. F. Prager last Sunday.

Raymond Hopkins Preston William Layton Charles Hopkins Hilton Watts Hilton Jr Philadelphia Fred Quidas May Willoughby Delaware Water Gap West Point New York City Atlantic City Michael Hessler Little Son Paul Rosier Baltimore A. R. Willoughby Merrill Rhodes Fred Miester Anton Worm Bokmiller Kitty O’conner 8. W. Harding Wilmington H. C. Cole Charlie Perry C. Truitt Harvey Patrick F. Prager

Orange Social at Community House Raises Over Eight Dollars

Community House hosted the Orange Social on Friday evening, bringing in more than eight dollars. Mrs. John T. Derr of Westminster is visiting the Rev. H. H. Schauer and family at the parsonage.

John T. Derr Westminster H. H. Schauer

Hillsboro Queen Anne party honors Patricia Summer

A Hillsboro Queen Anne social gathering honored Patricia Ann Summer of New York, hosted by her sister Mildred Stenger. Attendees included Anne Beaven Charlanne Eaton Sharon Stewart Ann Strickland Ellinor Eaton Gloria Skinner Mildred Stenger and Jean Beaven. Refreshments and outdoor games followed.

Advice On Our Election Laws Ahead Of Primary

In Caroline county the September 6 registration day precedes the September 12 primary. Changes of party affiliation are not allowed for the primary or general election. New residents or transfers from other counties or states have specific residency or declaration requirements to vote this fall. Consult local election officials for eligibility and the proper transfer process.

Caroline County Baltimore City First Board of Election Supervisors Caroline Eastern Shore Maryland W. H. van Sant Russell Flaharty

Adams Cross Roads Visitors Head to Rehoboth and Nearby

Wilmington guests from Adams family Robinson and Johnsons travel to Rehoboth for Sunday outing. Wilmington couples Hayes Poke Young visit Arthur Adams and family. Philadelphia Neffs F Fountain group and Lewes trip noted. Minnie Adams visits with John Adams family while Hubbard hosts Josephine Wooters. Parker hosts Baltimore relatives.

John Adams Earle Robinson Edna Adams Minnie Adams Wilmington Charles Johnson Hennie Crolla Johnson D. F. Johnson Rehoboth Lawrence Hayes Poke Young Arthur Adams George Neff Philadelphia F. W. Fountain Charles Fountain Thurman Fountain Lewes W. S. Hubbard Josephine Wooters C. H. Parker Baltimore

Preston hosts a county social with many visitors

Preston society notes describe Miss Josephine Gallagher hosting guests including Miss Frances Perry from Centreville and Miss Birdie Foley from Chestertown. Visitors include Mr Warren Roe of Baltimore and Mr Kate Dowell of Easton. Several parties, bridge events, and boat races at St Michaels are described along with travel and hospital mentions.

Delmarva Tour plans announced for 1938 trip

The Delmarva Tour Association unveils its fifth annual August 28 to September 1 itinerary starting in Wilmington. The five day trip covers Cape Charles Norfolk Newport News Yorktown Jamestown Williamsburg Charlottesville Washington Alexandria and Mt Vernon with stops at naval bases museums caverns and the Skyline Drive. Information is available from Mrs. Helen McKinley University of Delaware Extension.

Delmarva Tour Association Agricultural Extension Services of Delaware Maryland Virginia Helen V. McKinley University of Delaware Wilmington Delmarva Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Cape Charles Norfolk U. S. Naval Operating Base Huntington Mariners Museum Newport News Yorktown Jamestown Williamsburg Charlottesville Thomas Jefferson Washington, D. C Skyline Drive Luray Washington Capitol City Mt. Vernon Alexandria Arlington National Cemetery Helen McKinley Newark Del

Sunday School Picnic at Oak Orchard Focuses Community Bond

Our Sunday School group enjoyed a Tuesday outing at Oak Orchard. Meanwhile Our Community House is getting a fresh coat of paint, refreshing its look for local activities and gatherings.

Oak Orchard

Greene sboro Obituary and Local Notices Summary

Mrs Effa VanSant aged 68 wife of Warren VanSant local druggist died at her home on Railroad Avenue after a long illness. Surviving are her husband and four sons Bayard W VanSant W Hyland VanSant Comegys Van Sant Irving Van Sant. Funeral 1 30 PM at St Pauls M E Church with interment in Greensboro Cemetery. The column lists numerous local social visits travels and minor incidents including a three year old struck by a truck and several residents visiting relatives in Rehoboth Beach Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington.

Effa VanSant Warren VanSant Railroad Avenue Comegys van Sant Philadelphia Irving van Sant New York St. Paul’s M. E. Church Greensboro Cemetery Catherine Bilbrough Baltimore Charles Bilbrough Sr Elizabeth Dodds Hyattsville, Md Rehoboth Beach Oscar Nichols Charles Wieneke Charles Anna Hopkins H. L. Cohee H. F. Butler Evelyn Walter Stewart Elizabeth City N. J B. C. Beckham Strode Beckham Washington Frank Usilton Jr Frank Usilton Easton Olin Price William Walls Bartlerville Oklahoma Milton Roe Archie Foster Roe Mr. Foster Cambridge William Briggs Edward Vandegrift Harry Hubbard Denton Grand Canyon Wellsboro Helen Strannahan Zeth Weaver Zeth Junior Harlan Edwards Betty Callaway Eva Dennis Richmond John Wyatt Betty Nelson Wyatt Hubert Dill Ellen Bilbrough Margaret Gardner Rehoboth Paul Alberry Cleveland Ohio Alberry C. B. Jarman Lena Sipple Darby Lydia Cooper Katherine Crumbacker Linwood Katherine Thawley Orville Travers Paige Riddleberger Joan Annapolis Kenneth Bostic Chester William Sipple Charles Nichols Henry Pippin Henderson Mary Jackson Elva Pippin Ralph Pritchett Jack Bridgeville R. E. Russell Sam Rich Dover Wilson Thornton Kent General Hospital Dorothy Swann Wilmington Georgia Swann Susan B. Jones A. J. Urry Emma Mae Wyatt Louise Price Lacey Wilson Michael Ash Oscar Kinnamon Marcus Hook Ida Clark Harry Cochran Near Easton Arthur Davies Chesapeake City Jane Atkinson James Curry Emma Russell Clarence Russell Calvin Butler Ellen Edwards Alvah Dobson Robert Dulin Nettie Reading

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Crosley D. Ralph Horsey Court House Lockerman School Burton A. Roe Journal Auditorium Theatre Howard and Franklin Streets Wright Harry Clark Market St Delaware Lodge No. 1 Public Elbertas T. H. Everagam Booker’s Beach Queen Anne’s County Pat Knotts Ralph Toomey Bob Putman Lacey Orme Peggy Knotts Joe Parker Thomas PWA A. M. Ball Salisbury Royalton Hotel Stephen Decatur Hotel Shore Rosa E. Ralph Katherine Powell Pocomoke Ira Wheatley Louise M. Bair Elkton Treas Courthouse Green Dentonia Theatre Hall John Philip. Sousa M. C. Buckley American Legion Post Courthouse Clayton Reynolds E. Paul, Knotts Legion Maurice Brackett Legion Post Maurice A. Brackett William M. Garey Caroline Post American Legion Teressa Shott Richard Rampmeyer Arthur Scully Private Howard Perry Fort Totten N. Y Elmer Hoffman Calvin Lynch Smithson Hobbs Hillsboro Patricia Ann Summer Mildred Stenger Anne Beaven Charlanne Eaton Sharon Lee Stewart Ann Strickland Ellinor Eaton Gloria Skinner Jean Beaven M. E Matapeake J. M. Eaton Charlanne Ellinor Charles Jarrell William Thompson Francis Rowe New Jersey Melvin Brundick J. E. Bramble Brown Thawley Edgar Blades Joseph M. Eaton Henlopen Garnet Hicks Laura Virginia Fleming Eugene Skinner Easton Hospital Adams Cross Roads Josephine Gallagher Frances Perry Spring Gardens Birdie Foley Chestertown Warren Roe Miss Foley Miles River Kate Dowell Fannie Brown T. L. Trice Emma Leonard Royal Oak Wm. Jones Wallace Erie Pittsburgh Winfield Trice John Noble Edw. Glass Betty Lou Brooklyn J. P. Harris J. Howard Harris Lee Noble Milbourne Cannon Nell Christopher Robert Cannon Bobby Courtney Whiteley Ocean Park Maine Boston Mass H. B. Wright H. M. Hollis Clyde Elzey Arthur Willey Myrtle Wright Hurlock Robi. Tarring Aberdeen Chas. van Decarr Tome Sonny Osteen G. C. Carmine Emajine Wright Kate Parker St. Michaels Ransome Averith Marguerite Winston- Salem E. J. Harris Heath Holder Harry Whiteley A. J. Messick Henry Swindeman Jas. Spence Spence Edward Glass Wm. Cannon Carville Fleetwood E. B. Blades Maude Reidy Maryin Bell Jack Noble Joan and Lee Noble Jean Kauffman Del-Mar-Va
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