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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1937

Page

5

Denton Area Touts Auctions And Local News

Denton weekly listings advertise Perfection Oil Stores stock and a used Frigidaire for 45 dollars from M K Newnam Furnisher of Homes. Local ads promote a Chevrolet Sedan sale and F-12 tractors at 665 dollars. Also: tax on dogs, peaches for sale, electric fence demo, and railroad service between Oxford and Wilmington. News notes include an automobile crash near Denton, firemen training, Democratic visits to Tolchester, a Manila Bay lifesaving medal for John Noble, and July climate stats for Maryland and Delaware.

Denton WFBR Perfection Oil M. K. Newnam E. D. C. Hegeman R. H. Stafford & Son Burrsville H. Everagam Wilmington Charles Slaughter Washington Baltimore Ocean City E. Paul Knotts Young Caroline County College Park Philip Wright Preston Greensboro Eastern Shore Tolchester Howard W. Jackson Maryland Jackson Arthur G. Barrett J. Louis Rome John Noble Paul V. McNutt United States Treasury Young Noble F. H. Noble Manila Bay Noble Manila William H. Beacon West Tenth Street W. B. Thompson Bertha Noble Barton Relief Hubert O. Noble Rehoboth Ted Noble Federalsburg Delaware Oakland Lines Woodstock Bridgeville Millsboro Milford

Democratic Social Event Aboard Ocean City

Invitations issued by the Women's Democratic Clubs of the Eastern Shore for an all Democratic reception and Tea at the Plimhimmon Hotel in Ocean City on Sunday afternoon August 29 from 3 to 7. Guests include Mrs. How ard Jackson and other Maryland political figures. No speaking, music by local women’s choirs, tea served by county committees. all Democrats invited to join in the event.

Women’s Democratic Ocean City Plimhimmon Hotel Howard Jackson Herbert O'Connor William S. Gordy Lansdale Lasseer Howard Bruce Elizabeth Menefee National Committee Maryland Mary Duvall United Democratic Clubs of Maryland Millard Tydings George L. Radcliffe T. Alan Goldsborough E. Blanche Phillips Ruth E. Shoemaker Maryland House of Delegates Mary E. Risteau Maryland Senate Mary Wilson Young Men’s Democratic Clubs of Harry B. Wright Emily G. Swiss Caroline Alta S. Newnam Nancy Jean Strong Louise Chaffinch Jackie Chilcutt Vivian Dorothy Andrews Anne Black Phyllis Theis R. H. Bryant Walter Sparklin Petersburg E. H. Foster Clearwater Fla Wm. Penn Willis Harmony Willis Charles H. Willis Denton John M North Wales Joseph A Philadelphia J. W. Krabill Verlin Krabill Pocomoke City Bryan Ohio Iona Mich George Torrode Washington James Trice John Butler George W. Clendaniel Caroline County Martha Beck Margaret Brown Bar Harbor Maine Mervin A. Pentz L. M. Replogle Charles Dowden Henry Wilson Betty Jaene Margaret Ann Miami William H. Breeding Highland Park Sallie Morgan Emily Bullock E. M. Millar Winston-Salem N. C Wm. J. Richards Dorothy Miller Fannie Shields Selden C. Watters George Koenig Baltimore

Church Notices In Denton August 16 Services

Denton M E Church holds morning and evening worship with Rev. M S Andrews at 10 45 and 8. Sunday School at 9 45. The church closes for August vacation the last two Sundays and resumes the first Sunday in September. Denton M P Church outlines subjects for tomorrow with The Giver of Good Gifts in the morning An Ancient Riddle in the evening and Acts chapter 9 for Christian Endeavor. Rev S R Latham will preach at Piney Church at 3 p m tomorrow.

Denton M. E M. S. Andrews S. R. Latham D.D Gibbstown N. J Piney Church

Weekly Ridgely News: birthdays visits and community notes

Mary Jane Jackson celebrated her seventh birthday with friends Joy and Jean Hoffman Joanna Sculley Joan Mitchell and others at her aunt Mrs Harold Fountain’s home in Ridgely. A picnic supper entertained about twenty guests including Denton Baltimore and Maplewood visitors. Community members spoke at church events and many families exchanged visits in Ridgely and nearby towns.

Mary Jane Jackson Harold Fountain Joy Jean Hoffman Joanna Sculley Joan Mitchell Margaret Ann Jarrell Phoebe Jarrell Mary Becky A. Saulsbury Barbara Alan Brumbaugh Greensboro Barbara Lane Mulford Swing Lown Benjamin Willis Alice Black Denton Reyner Dukes Mortimer Joyce Baltimore Little Helen and Orrell Saulsbury Ridgely Betty Jane Fountain Maplewood N. J Nancy Lee Rosenest Merchantville Fred Flounders Fred Flounders, Jr McDonagh’s Church of the Brethren Earl Hutchinson Edward Bowman Emma Wagner Leona May Hutchinson Roy Cherry S. S. Board Norman Hicks William Rickards Grace Billy George Morris Centreville Laverne Calif Bernard N. King Mr. King Sterling Church of the Brethren Chicago Walter Bennington Paul Alice Bennington Wilbur Emerson Stedman Gene Crystal Beach M. E. Wheatley Elkton Thelma Bowman Marilee Holden Virginia Jarrell Mary Kirsch June Lynch Helen Marvel College Park Clinton Stoopes Lawrence Smith Shirley Harriet Washington Tolchester Howard Perry George Baynard Fort Totten New York George Wilson Bel Air G. L. Wilson W. M. Wiley William Matthews Smyrna Del I. E. Mason Ray Mason Grenlock J. W. Mitchell J. C. Mullikin Patsy E. F. Pearsaul Larry Abbott Upper Darby Eva Margaret Waterman Detroit Mich Matthews Fred Voshell Dorothy Samis Page Jones Ocean City Wilson Jackson Mary Jane William Jarrell Nelson Richards Jones Franklin Stayer Ypsilanti, Mich Webster Seward Salisbury Paul Hardee Bobby Enfield N. C Peter Hoffman Philadelphia Frank Seward Franklin Meredith Wilmington Isabelle Andrews Hobbs Mallory Virginia Helen Saulsbury

Sunday Masses and Confessions Schedule

Masses on Sunday August 15 will be at St Elizabeth's Denton 9:00 and St Benedict's Ridgely 8:00. Confessions at St Benedict's will be Saturday 7:00 and Sunday 7:16 in the morning.

St. Elizabeth's Church Denton St. Benedict’s Church Ridgely

Thunder storms cause damage in Denton. building hits and rain disparity

Last Saturday afternoon Denton saw thunder storms with tree limb falls and a lightning strike on the Carter Building causing minor brick damage but no injuries. West of town the rain was scarce while the city flooded. Social notices list guests and travel from Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Alabama with local visits and visits, including M. Louise Dukes and others.

Denton Carter Walter Sparklin Walter Sylvester Samuel G. Bye Miss Sue Bye Lee Hoehschild J. B. Magruder Baltimore M. Louise Dukes Blake Brooks Ida Statum St. Michaels Phyllis Ann Alburger Philadelphia Selden Watters J. R. Rochester P. W. Downes Alabama Lillian Timmons Berlin Elaine Greaves

Do You Fear Work An Editorial on Phobias

An editorial in Rotarian Magazine jokes about phobias from claustrophobia to doraphobia and notes ergassophobia, the fear of work. It suggests overcoming it by facing tasks and beginning to do what is dreaded, recalling its origins and reframing the experience.

Rotarian

Saving money and security in personal finances

The text discusses the distinction between saving and securing principal and urges building a financial bulwark before taking risks. It references the 1904 Pulitzer cartoon by John T. McCutcheon and warns that speculative ventures can wipe out savings, advising that spare dollars be used for high risk only after securing principal.

John T. McCutcheon

Fragmentary inspirational quotes mix of authors

The text presents several short quotes from figures such as Booker T. Washington Mary Baker Eddy Anon and Romans 13 8 focusing on love learning and action. It reads like a devotional collage without a single news angle or event.

Mary Baker Eddy

Homemaker Club annual picnic at Garland Lake near Denton

The Smithville Homemakers Club plans its annual picnic at Garland Lake near Denton on Tuesday August 17 with a weinie roast and afternoon activities. Twenty one 41 club members from 12 Maryland counties were initiated into All Star at consecration exercises at College Park.

Smithville Homemakers Club Garland Lake Denton Maryland All-Star College Park Eastern Shore Mary Stevenson Caroline County Elizabeth Coleman Queen Anne’s County Sidney Mosley Cecil County Herbert, Payne Lansdowne Lutheran Church Montgomery County Lee Howes Charlotte Stiles Pearl Messer Allie Messer Russel Umstead T. B. Manny University of Maryland Miles Fairbanks Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration Geraldine Bown Howard County Jean Parran Raymond Miller Talbot County Helen Coleman Queen Anne’s Frank Stiles Helen Shelby Frieda McFarland Hester Beall Provensen Washington, D. C

Maryland AAA program pays out over 1.4 million in 1936

The 1936 Agricultural Adjustment Administration report shows Maryland farmers received about 1,441,029.34 in payments for diverting 69,200 acres from soil depleting crops and applying soil building practices on 428,000 acres. Through June 30 payments totaled 1,368,904.87 with remaining funds to be paid by August. Nationwide, East Central states covered 24,973,300 acres with 1,981,600 diverted and 7,034,800 acres under soil building practices. Total country payments reached 379,814,149. State and county and federal expenses are itemized.

Paul A. Nystrom AAA Maryland Nystrom The Agricultural Adjustment Administration East Central Washington

Identifying the Japanese Iris for Gardeners

ornamental gardening expert Walter Ballard guides gardeners on distinguishing the Japanese iris from Siberian varieties and Yellow Water Flag. He notes large flat blossoms, 3 to 8 inches or more, in single and double forms with white to purple colors. Seed catalogs help, three years to bloom, plant in fall, with good drainage and slightly acidic soil.

Gardners Europe Walter R. Ballard University of Maryland Extension Service Ballard Japan

Cheery Attitude Linked to Pious Living, Stevenson Quote

A reflection on happiness as a pathway to virtue. The author cites Robert Louis Stevenson noting that cheerful conduct mirrors religious devotion and early happiness sets a tone for piety.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Hosts Many Visitors

Mrs Newton Smith entertained guests including Mrs Asbury Greaves of Denton and Mrs Edward Hemerly of Philadelphia. Regatta attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Jarrell and others. Visitors traveled to Norfolk and Philadelphia. many names and towns appear among family and local residents.

Newton Smith Asbury Greaves Denton Edward Hemerly Philadelphia Charles Jarrell Joe M. Eaton Frances Fisher Miles River Richard Burns Annapolis Allen Moore Norfolk Catherine Dorothy Solland Centreville Thomas Garrison Cheswold Del Walter Simms Maude Coxie Wye Mills Baltimore Covell William Morris Dora Morris T. Noble Jarrell and Noble Jr Mary Rowe Elaine Hunter William Cooper Mary Cooper

Social notes from Queen Anne region visitors and guests

Mrs E B Lightner hosted guests including Rev G S Lightner and Edward Burton from Lost River W Va and others from Indiana Pennsylvania and Maryland. Local families hosted visitors through the week. preaching suspended until August 29. Several reunions noted with families from Hurlock Baltimore Wilmington Middleburg Rehoboth and Detroit.

E. B. Lightner G. S. Lightner Edward Burton Lost River W. Va H. R. Burton Wm. Burton Oden, Ind Dorothy Larrimore Pennsylvania William Dudley Nick Pinder Donald Flowers Eleanor Flowers Peggy Gibson Leonardtown Nettie John Taylor Wilmington B. B. Barton Lizzie Smallwood Florence Stayton Rehoboth S. H. Reynolds Ruth Elizabeth Lynch Junior Lynch Laura Wyatt Tedchester Dora Sewell Jake Gibson Lloyd Fleming Jr

Bur rsville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Residents and families from Chester Harrington Philadelphia Baltimore Williston Eddy Stone Denton and nearby areas are listed visiting relatives and attending a Union M. P. Sunday School picnic at Oak Orchard on Thursday.

Harvey Griffith Crawford Garrett Chester A. T. Garrett John Stallman Philadelphia John Parris Mollie Cahall Annie Downham Will Simpson Harrington Laura Porter T. Wilton Porter Stanton Del Harry Porter Brandywine Summit Camp Wilmington Betty Ann Roe Baltimore Harry A. Porter Louis Andrew Williston John L. Chance William R. Wilson Eddystone John Thawley Melvin James Denton Howard Willoughby Clarence Collison R. H. Thawley Union M. P Oak Orchard

Birth of Doris Marie to Mr and Mrs Carl Worm

Mr and Mrs Carl Worm welcome a daughter Doris Marie born Saturday evening July 31. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Guests included Mr and Mrs J Horlick and two children Anna and Frankie from Joppa Md with E Dukes and other visitors on Sunday. Breeding Apartment for rent North 2nd Street Denton five rooms and bath 2nd floor Mrs G L Duffey Greensboro Md.

Carl Worm Doris Marie J. Horlick Anna Frankie Joppa, Md E. Dukes Lonza Willoughby Algie Willoughby Elmer. Breeding North 2Nd Street Denton G. L. Duffey Greensboro

Social News Notes From Mrs Noble’s Gatherings

Mrs John Noble hosted a dessert bridge with guests including Mrs Carroll Pastorfield and Elizabeth of Washington and Miss Patty Payne. Prizes went to Mrs Carmine, Mrs Elzey, and Miss Payne. Other items note visits and travels among local families with mentions of Ocean City Rehoboth Beach and Baltimore.

John Noble Carroll Pastorfield Elizabeth Washington E. B. Blades T. L. Trice G. C. Carmine Emalene Wright Patty Payne Inez Noble Clara Payne C. Elzey Miriam Anderson Claude Wheatley Collison Easton Miss Payne Melbourne Cannon Lee Noble Salisbury Chas. Wiley Sara la Plata Eloise Covey T. L. Trice Sr Nelson Trice Edith Noble New Jersey Fulton Noble Emaliene Wright Ocean City G. E. Christopher Baltimore J. G. Moran Ed. Derrickson Milford Del Raymond Poole H. Steiff David Osteen Edwin Sisk Detroit Mich

Local Visitors Share Weekend across Cumberland and Nearby Towns

Mr George Clark of Cumberland visits parents Mr and Mrs W F Clark accompanied by wife and daughter. Several families from Canton Philadelphia Wilmington and New York visit relatives in Cumberland and nearby towns over the weekend. Bobby Stubbs returns from Kent General Hospital improving rapidly.

George Clark Cumberland W. F. Clark Robert Steffy Ruthanna Billy Susanne Steffy Canton Ohio Wallace Jones James Adams Irvington N. J Ruth O’rourke Wilmington W. N. Walls Betty Montague Katherine Montague Annabel Clark Charles Cartwright Richardson Park T. A. Montague John Schoppe Philadelphia Edward Schoppe Mildred Boyce New York City T. H. Gough Bobby Stubbs Kent General Hospital Wm. Wiley Newtown Square Harry Wolfe Charles Tyls Keith Webb Roscoe Clough Atlantic City Bernice Schoppe

Smithville Social News Highlights Local Visits

Denton residents Mr and Mrs Edward Wright and others visited relatives in Tuckahoe Neck Easton and Cambridge. Tolchester Oak Orchard picnics and weekend gatherings feature the Smith family and friends including Merediths Lyden and Cannon with various excursions to Rehoboth Oyster Shell Point and nearby towns.

Edward Wright Denton Philip Beaven Near Easton Frederick Wright Edward Norma Tuckahoe Neck Floyd Smith Orlan Closson Beatrice Mary Ann S. Walter Lyden Shirley Tolchester Ernest Harris Little Son Elon Wright Frank H. Wright Bloomery M. E Oak Orchard Alvin Meredith Nichols Charlie Meredith Carl Johnson Leon Meredith Kenneth Meredith Cambridge James M. Cannon Mary Brown Oyster Shell Point Rehoboth Charlie Lyden

Greensboro Man Dies After Weeks of Illness

George E. Nichols aged 68 died at his Greensboro home after several weeks of illness. A former farm worker and school bus operator he served as town bailiff and was a constable at the time of death. He is survived by his widow two sons and siblings. Funeral services were held at St. Paul’s Methodist Church with interment in Greensboro cemetery.

George E. Nichols Philadelphia Mr. Nichols Greensboro Dahlia Farm Goldsboro Road Nichols Greensboro High School Earl Nichols Selbyville Del Ralph Nichols Camden N. J Lillie Roe Lena Dukes Rachel Hignatt Terry Nichols Dennis Nichols Federal Frank Baughley Benjamin and Burton Wilmington William Morgan Edward Newark Ray Luff Helen Kiethly Ruth Ledbetter Richard Ledbetter Arnold Roesch Harve de Grace Mesdames Frederic Monroe Wilson Frances Bailey Ridgely Jump Claude Conner Baltimore Melvin Monroe

Ridgely Visitors and Local Dramas

Ridgely residents Mr and Mrs Russell Swann of Washington were visitors. Mr Harry Bailey visits his son William Bailey and family in Bel Air. Miriam Roche spent Wednesday to Sunday at Crystal Beach. Miss Helen Roche remains at home here.

Charles Martz Wilmington August Ott June Pittsburgh Alvin Tribbitt Ernest Pearson Pearson Maude Morley Ruth Morley Bill Joe Rogers Barnesboro H. E. Bastian Havre de Grace Belle Lewis Mabel de Baugh Elmer de Baugh Herman Thomas S. D. Carrow Harty Lewis Jones Lewis Carrow Philadelphia Clayton Porter James A. Langston J. A. Langston Asbury Park Milton Roe Samuel Bilbrough Mendham N. J Frank Shultz Walter Riddleberger Charles Phillips William Phillips Henderson Maurice Stewart Easton N. K. Swanwick Sallie Nichols Anna Frampton Bob Edge B. F. Gottwall Washington George Gottwall Louise Sipple Felton Del Florence Thornton H. F. Butler Rehoboth Beach Isabel Usilton Lew Asilton Wye Mills Charles Wieneke Charles Baltimore R. E. Russell Atlantic City Mildred Ginn Mildred Ann Corkran Middletown J. Olan Clark Effa Plummer Emma Russell Clarence Russell Charles Pippin Mary Dorman Harrington Russell Swann Ridgely Harry Bailey Wm. Bailey Bel Air Miriam Roche Crystal Beach Helen Roche

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