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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1928

Page

5

Caroline County News Highlights Local Notices and Events

The Carroll County page reports on O U M meetings and school openings, disease cases, a Denton fire parade prize, doctor office remodeling, scholarships, property sales, and repairs. Also noted are Republican campaign leadership, Rotary and Wheatley reunions, a Dusting of roaches ad, and Denton Fire Company carnival plans with fireworks and prizes.

Social News Highlights Time to Visit and Travel

Mr W Emerson Lyden and bride visited friends in Virginia and Maryland after August wedding and plan to establish a home in Sykesville Maryland. A long list of relatives and friends across Denton Maryland Virginia and Washington are noted with travel and visits and club activities including 4H and Camp Vail selections.

Federalsburg Hosts Bridge Luncheon Amid Storm Recovery

Mrs P C Cantner entertained Federalsburg residents and out of town guests at a South Main street bridge luncheon. Sigh score winner was Mrs H H Long with first prize, consolation to Mrs J R Charles. The community recovers from a severe post storm period affecting crops and water.

P. C. Cantner South Main Street Harvey H. Long Hayward Hignatt Earl G. Poole Alice Davis Harry M. Carroll Hazlewood Spicer J. Robert Eddington Gilbert Wright William S. Nabb Elizabeth Kemp Hambleton Grace Claudell Wright J. Raymond Charles Lucy Stack Elena Davis Helen Kemp Mary Kemp Miriam Stowell Federalsburg Alvin Stack Albany N. Y Greeley Webb Townsend Caroline Jefferson Baltimore Frank Meynen Margaret Meynen Altoona H. H. Long J. R. Charles Del-Mar-Va Penninsula Nelson MacMahon Preston State Road Rehoboth Del Wilmington J. W. Stowell Mary Carson Bridge West Central Avenue Adelina Jefferson Ruth Jefferson Eleanor Noble Florence Messenger Ruth Vickers Elizabeth Spicer Dorothy Davis Minerva Messenger Pocomoke Dorothy Hooper Cambridge Helen Wheeler Washington, D. C Ruth McCrea Velma Hallowell Elizabeth Butler Evelyn Johnson Helen Majors Hattie Alford Ethel Austin Bernice Austin Caroline Martino Marie Nichols Catherine Cahall Grace Wheatley Frances Vickers Eloise Hackett Alice Ketola Esther Meredith Boy Scouts Edward Brown Betterton Federalsburg Fire Department Temple and Opera House Catherine, Coulbourn Hazel Wright Ruth MacMahon Federalsburg High School Church Margaret Guy C. White Henry Messenger Hilda McCrea Gladys White Francis Neal 0. G. Osbourne Philadelphia Edward Stevens Academy Avenue Raymond Dean A. A. Tull Marion, Md Lottie Finnegan Chevier Davis Lenn Jefferson Federal Hill R. W. Messenger Minerva H. B. Messenger George Buckley Buckley W. H. Carson Harrisburg Martha Markstone Lancaster

Enigma-Suggestion Puzzle Clues and Answer

A compact list of numbered word clues forming an alphanumeric puzzle about using the brain. It includes phrases like beat nearly a sure thing and opposite of this. The final line gives the riddle answer about people being nice anywhere.

Den ton Fire Department praised for rapid Williston cottage fire work

Mrs WM Ulher expresses appreciation to the Denton fire department for their prompt response and excellent work in fighting a fire that devastated her cottage in Williston early Sunday morning. Harriet Wright is noted as the occupant.

Denton Williston Harriet Wright WM. D. Uhler

Funeral for Mrs. James Pippin in Ridgely

The Ridgely community gathered for the funeral of Mrs. James Pippin at her home with hymns Home of the Soul and Jesus Saviour Pilot Me. Rev. D J Moore delivered the sermon from I Am The Resurrection And The Life and pallbearers included William Mason Francis Lynch I Mason Houston Pennington William Swann and Lee Anthony. Burial followed in Greensboro cemetery.

James Pippin Jesus D. J. Moore William Mason Francis Lynch I. &. Mason Houston Pennington William Swann Lee Anthony Greensboro Lawrence Lynch Peoria Norman Wilson Louise Bessie Sadie Wilson Andrew Mitchell Carolyn Mancha F. P. Uerr M. W. Wiley Addie Griffin John Davis Frank Seward Frank Flounders I. T. Saulsbury Tom Green Butterworth Oxford William Draper Baltimore Irving Jones James New York Bateman Draper Telchester Ridgely Nev J. C. Glessner James P. Swing Glessner Bagdad Meredith Federalsburg Nelson Richards Mulford Swing Calvin Lynch Methodist Church House Frank Matthews Gussie Hancock Margaret Cornish Ethel Harry Alec Marosky Hancock Harry Cornish William Wooters Ed Eaton Wilmington George Wooters Dorothy I. Yorkdale Cherrydale Anne Loveday Washington, D. C Yorkdale Dorothy Mancha Marian Hemmons the Reformed Church George Sitz Ephratuah A. M. Rahn Pennsylvania Ed. Stevens Rehoboth Harry Laird Mary Laird Edna Detwiler Los Angeles Clifton Morris Ocean City Oscar Simons Atlantic City Philadelphia Pelot Tolchester A. W. Thompson C. T. Marvel Stroudsburg Linnie Swann Chester Henrietta Mr. Titus Pippin Alan Leona Temple New Jersey New York City Olive Snowberger Lawrence Inglegram Marcus Nook Ed. Morris Ada Snowberger Hannah Freeman Marcus Hook James Lewis New Castle Del Selbyville Roy Mitchell Kennedyville Maggie Durney Jack Rash Amos Walls Wyoming

Goldsboro Visit Highlights Local Social Roundup

The Goldsboro scene features the Lock Raven Training School band boys stopping en route to Salisbury and Ocean City, entertaining locals with music. Ladies Aid served lunch in Assembly Hall and heard an instructive talk from the school superintendent.

Lock Raven Training School Goldsboro Salisbury Ocean City Ladies Aid Assembly Hall Harry Street Steelton C. R. Curtis Ladies Aid Society Castle Hall J. S. Lapham M. E. Church South Tolchester P. H. Kinnaman Tomorro Neb Walter Elliott Edith Lane Jefferson Hospital Philadelphia J. Frank Lane Pearl Ethel Singer Wilmington Thomas Shockley Louise Dennison Rebecca Lane Marguerite Griffin Addie Jarrell Rehoboth W. J. Murphy Murphy IF. C. Curtis Edith Blackburn George H. Sylvester Calvin Elliott Nina Boyce Sallie Voshell Centreville T. Noble Jarrell Ethel Essender Baltimore Ruth Curtis Marion E. Jarman

Local residents visit and health updates in Henderson area

Henderson notes list residents and visitors with health and travel updates. Mrs. Cordean Cooper returns home from Kent General Hospital in Dover after treatment. Several locals and guests, including families and out of town visitors, are mentioned with weekend visits and health conditions.

Smithville Club Plans August Meeting and Summer Demonstration

The Smithville Community Club will meet at the club house on Tuesday August 21 with a roll call and a time saving demonstration titled Efficient Working Tools by Miss Spafford. Residents report weekend visits from relatives and visitors to Federalsburg and nearby towns. the Smithville bathing beach grows popular and Fred Robinson purchases a new car.

Smithville Grace Thawley Baltimore Norman Thawley Near Here Kemp Todd Charles Meredith Francis Lawless John Meyers Philadelphia Ben Lawless Calvin Scott Elizabeth Adams Federalsburg Willie Lyden Charles Neal Will Trice Wilmington Verna Closson Orland Closson Sidney Collins Fred Robinson

Canning Tips For Nonacid Vegetables and Jellied Dishes

A mint flavored gelatin pairs with cold lamb in a decorative mold. Cucumbers can line the bottom of the mold for a fresh touch. The guide advises using a pressure canner for all non acid vegetables and to request Farmer's Bulletin 1471 F before starting canning activities.

Social Guests Visit Hillsboro and Surroundings

Miss Ellen Garcelon and Miss Margaret Johnston visited Miss Roberta Rowe and joined a house party in Ocean City. Several local residents and visitors from Newark, Chester, York, and Philadelphia were seen around town, with trips to Rehoboth and Baltimore noted among the week’s local social scene.

Ellen Garcelon Severra Park Margaret Johnston Newark N. J Roberta Rowe Ocean City Roe MacSorley Roe, Jr Elwood Fleming Charles Byron M. Taylor Chester Lucretia Gibbs York Virginia Ethel Molt Warren Brashears St. Augustine Flo Ellen I.T. Sparklin Ruth Harryman Jarper’s Chas. Dean Albert Cahall G. B. Stewart Baltimore Louise Gray Mrs. Rowe

Birthday party for Charles Sewell and community notes

Mrs. Howard Eley hosted a surprise birthday party for Charles Sewell with attendees Violet Gibson Ai leen Barton Virginia Whitby and others. The week featured visits and travels among locals including trips to Baltimore Delaware Water Gap Kingston N Y Boston Niagara Falls and Atlantic City plus a child’s tonsil operation and a baby clinic at the Primary School.

Howard Eley Charles Sewell Violet Gibson Aileen Barton Virginia Whitby Chas. Sewell Frances Short Geo. Eaton Ray Turner Keplar Barnette Dudley Barnette Dudley Baltimore K. M. Barnette Harry Kemp Canada Niagara Falls C. H. Cordrey Melburn Salisbury Charles Rhodes Ed. Jones St. Georges Del Louise Short Emma Short

Orphans Court Proceedings in Caroline County Session

The Orphans Court for Caroline County met in regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn present. Actions included granting Anna O. Saulsbury authority to assign a mortgage for collection. Administrators filed estate matters for Joseph P. Patch ett Abram R Wright Sarah E Morris Albert C Elliott Walter Sparks.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West, Harper and Shawn Anna O. Saulsbury Abram R. Wright Laura H. Dean Oscar O. Patchett Joseph P. Patchett Mattie Williams Mildred Morris Sarah E. Morris Katie Elliott Albert C. Elliott Verma Sparks Walter Sparks

Adams Cross Roads Community Visit and Outing Notes

Misses Sadie and Eva Devore and Mrs George Turel with Miss Blanche Stetler of Philadelphia visited Mr and Mrs Fred Fountain over the weekend. Clarence Parker and Miss Crolla Johnson drove to Wilmington to see their daughter Marie at the Delaware Hospital. A crowd from the area motored to Slaughter's Beach for clam digging and swimming last Friday. Warry Williams, Edna Adams, Bernice and Myrtle Adams shopped in Salisbury recently. Bernice Adams and Mr Herman Fountain are among the 4 H boys and girls at Oak Orchard. Mr J W Tiley spends a few days in Frostburg visiting relatives.

W. Emerson Lyden Concord W. R. Fountain Lyden Virginia Maryland Sykesville P. W. Downes Mildred Huntsville Ala Downes Ira H. Johnson Shenandoah Caverns Mt. Vernon Natural Bridge Harper’s Ferry Washington R. C. Smith Morgantown W. Va Wadewood Chester River Queen Anne’s County Mark Smith Denton M. Duke Smith Cambridge Kathleen Moore Waverly M. P. Allen Shenandoah Valley Endless Luray Caverns Jane Wine Ann Green Margaret Beck All Star Circle College Park R. B. Haynie Elsworth Ragland Fred Hozler Elizabeth Hozler Ann Ragland Baltimore Wm. D. Uhler Dukes Roe May’s Landing N. J Edith G. Norman Roe F. J. Wright Eastern Shore Optometrical Association Ocean City Washington, D. C G. J. Hooker Sherman Alexandria James Temple Roland Satterfield Allah and Denny Milford Robert Smith Clifton H. Lord Elizabeth Stone John Hopkins John Rivers Andover N. H F. 2 Owens New England Howard Melvin Mary Melvin R. I. Murray Hazel Murray Clinton, Il Lelia Lucas Rachel Ann Jimmy Smith Fort Lauderdale Fla C. H. Atkins Frank Hl. Doerr Chincoteague George M. Russum Enoch George Preston Preston. Dr. and Mrs. B. Sargent Wells John L. Everagain Esther Rairigh R. M. Rairigh Braddock Heights Harry King R. T. K. Garey Chas. M. Lewis Wayne, Pa J. M. Haymaker Carlton M. Short New York A. W. Short Neal Richardson Philadelphia Carrie Bailey Warsaw H. A. Towers Danville Arkansas Newport Del O. Hugh Clark Oscar Clark N. D. Richards Harold Nuttle Sadie Eva Devore George Turel Blanche Stetler Fred Fountain Clarence Parker Crolla Johnson Wilmington Marie Delaware Hospital Slaughter’s Beach Warry Williams Edna Adams Bernice Myrtle Adams Salisbury Bernice Adams Hermon Fountain Oak Orchard J. W. Tiley Frostburg

Georgia Ellen Faithful to wed Nephi Fleming in Greensboro

Announcement notes the engagement of Miss Georgia Ellen Faithful, daughter of Mrs. Georgia Wright of Greensboro, to Mr. Nephi Fleming of Miami. Other items include hospital return for Mr. John B. Nichols, visits and travels of local residents, a Pocahontas picnic, a Baltimore birth, and various family separations and reunions.

Georgia Ellen Faithful Georgia Wright Greensboro Nephi Fleming Miami Fla Pocahontas Nakomis Council Cedar Grove Beach R. Bates Wooters Bobby Fairmont W. Va Irvin Brumbaugh Church Tome and Infirmary Baltimore Stanley Strannahan Chester Howard Asilton Near Town Marguerite Reynolds Hickman Virginia Luff Edgar Deakyne Holmesburg S. D. Carrow Chas. W. Starkey Sadlersville Cora Spencer Little Son Clayton Milo Evans Carrie Hobbs Margaret Hammer Hillsboro Roland Porter Chestertown Henry Porter William Wroten Aliss Hattie Atkinson Concord W. B. Massey S. Brevoor Philadelphia M. F. Kibler James Greenlee Pauline Adams Agnes Cooper

Fire Burns Tenant Home In Williston

A tenant house owned by Mrs. W. D. Uhler and occupied by Harriet Wright, colored, burned Sunday morning with all belongings. Harriet was away at Ocean City. her daughter Jennie and a man narrowly escaped. The report notes several local residents attending events and visits around town, with updates on county residents, travel, and social news.

W. D. Uhler Harriet Wright Jennie Harriet Ocean City Harry Cooper C. S. Rice A. G. Gelletty Mildred Crane Jennie Crane J. W. Thawley O. M. Hignutt Choptank S. E. Hignutt Ed. Hemple Edward College Park William Pringle Webster Pringle Washington, D. C O. G. Hignutt Farmers and Merchants State Bank

Clara Bow Stars in Ladies Of The Mob at Arcadia

Clara Bow leads in a dramatic romance as a gunman sweetheart in Ladies of the Mob at Arcadia Theatre Wilmington for the week of August 20. Richard Arlen co stars. program includes Vitaphone attractions Giovanni Martinelli Bailey and Barnum.

Clara Bow Ladies of the Arcadia Wilmington Flaming Red Head Richard Arlen Delaware Giovanni Martinelli Metropolitan Opera Company Bailey and Barnum

In Memoriam for Anna Mae Spence

In sad but loving remembrance of our dear daughter and sister Anna Mae Spence who departed this life four years ago on August 16 1924. Today brings memories of a loved one gone to rest and hearts that long for her return.

Anna Mae Spence

Caroline County Hosts Club Program at Choptank

The Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs met the Choptank Club in Choptank on August 9 with speakers Prof Richardson from College Park and Mrs Forest Doster of Beltsville plus Rev Dawson of Hurlock. Hostess service offered lemonade coffee and assorted sandwiches pie cake and ice cream.

Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs Choptank Club Richardson College Park Forest Doster Beltsville Ohio Dawson Hurlock Nelson Trice Easton James Trice Thomas Trice Preston Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Geneva Bonner Richmond S. Griffith Federalsburg Ralph Ledman Max Chambers Wm. Wrightson Fletcher Sisk Kent Island Walter Wright Church Home Hospital Baltimore Helen Flaharty Emma Lowe Josephine Gallagher Victor Dean Harry Wright Bridge Club Ralph Agnew Ithaca N. Y A. Haxman Holt Ralph Poole Poole Benjamin Wright Wilmington B. W. Wright Preston Osteen A. W. Sisk Katherine Cox Jerome Cox Little Son Hyattsville E. B. Blades Ocean City Louise Wright Cornell University Delinette Noble White Plains Mary Silvey J. M. Parker Betty Conovers Marion Ind Alva Lee Hollis Peter Baylor Clare N. Payne QO. A. Bartley Cape Charles Salisbury Harry Hollis Noble Payne Clare Payne Thos. L. Trice

Burrsville Family And Friends Visit Distinct Local Areas

Walton Willis and a friend traveled to Wildwood New Jersey with Mr and Mrs John Parris. The Parris couple will stay ten days with relatives. Several local residents visited relatives in Ridgely Chester and Denton while others attended church services and remodeling at Holiness church.

Walton Willis John Parris Wildwood N. J Willis Denton Little Creek Del J. W. Price Frank Price Ridgely Francis Harry Chester Wesley M. E Union M. P Holiness John H. Thawley Melvin James David Ellwanger Marcus Hook C. N. Fountain Homer Stafford Floyd Baker John Thawley Crawford Thawley Baltimore R. H. Stafford Tasley

Hartford Visit Highlights from Marydel Notes

Marydel updates show Miss Helen Heather visiting relatives in Hartford after New York. Mr and Mrs Oscar F Morris of New York stay with relatives in town. Mr and Mrs Wm Long of Chester spent the weekend here. Mr and Mrs C W Jacobs were recent visitors at Rehoboth. Miss Ruth Hall spent the weekend at home.

Helen Heather New York Hartford

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Caroline Council County Board of Education Denton Fire Co Rock Hall P .R. Fisher Market Street St. Mary’s Female Seminary Kathleen Bowdle Charlotte Hall School Louis J. Lynch Blue Ridge College Raymond Dean Western Maryland College Clement Noble Camp Grove W. R. Gregg Laurel Grove Harvey Collins Nichols A. S. Pepper Nichols Community Association Burrsville Henry Stafford Caroline High School Calking Co Albert G. Towers Republican Campaign Finance Committee For Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Fellowship Wheatley Indiana H. L. Hastings Association George W. Cooke C. C. Harris Sharptown W. F. Dawson George E. H. Wheatley Oak Grove H.L. Hastings Galestown Irving S. Wheatley Denton Volunteer Fire Company Sarehty Cordean Cooper Kent General Hospital Dover Town Messrs M. W.‘ Gooden Cleveland Wmn. Priest Allan Sweeney F. B. Sweeney Wm. B. Gruwell Earl Melvin Wm. Gruwell Harvey Walls Fletcher Bright Jacob Melvin James Exum Snow Hill N. C L. A. Gooden Orville Gilbert Kelso Gilbert Mildred Gooden T. H. Gough S. James Videlé Bell Winnie Cavender Nedra Gooden Ed. Welch Pearl Jones Tuckahoe Orphans’ Court Proceedings Adams Cross Roads Memoriam Marydel
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