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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1931

Page

5

Local ads and notices fill Denton Journal pages

A dense ads page lists seed barley and peaches for sale, furniture and home goods dealers, rental housing, scratch pads, window props, and household items. Local events include a tuberculosis clinic, a church service, a community club gathering, and a car theft report. Jail escapes and a new Easton Journal launch are also mentioned.

Journal W. J. Martin & Son Market Street J. L. Everngam Denton Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co M. K. Newnam Furnisher of Denton Journal Nuttle Milling Company Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co C. Leslie Walls

Engagement News and Local Social Notes

The Rev and Mrs G L Helsby of Mitton Pa announce the engagement of their daughter Esther Helsby to Eugene Erny son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Erny of Chicago The couple studied at Caroline High School and Columbia University Esther served as secretary in Shanghai before evacuating to Korea during the China uprising The wedding is planned for winter Also reported are the first Caroline County 4 H Club training camp near Denton and social visits from local families across Maryland and Pennsylvania.

G. L. Helsby Mitton, Pa Denton Esther Helsby Eugene Erny Chicago Helsby Pilgrim Holiness Church Miss.Helsby Caroline High School Orient Asbury Caroline County Denton-Burrsville Jane Wine Kathleen Moore Louise Sullivan Cora Chambers Elsie Wright Jean Jefferson Barbara Sparklin Mary Kathleen Sparks Dorothy Emerson College Park Bessie Spafford S. M. Oman Easton Eastern Shore of Maryland Association of Optometrists Ocean City Fred J. Wright A. B. Boulden Salisbury J. S. Kreeger Chestertown Maxwell Herman Pennsylvania State College of Optometry Philadelphia Mildred Belle Erma Jean Carlton Hardesty Harrington Washington, D. C Fred Love Famiy Fletcher Walls Near Delaware Pennsylvania Albert Morris Frinda New England States Niagara Falls Arlene Mary Chambers Troy N. Y Harry T. Pickering Clifford Calloway Greensboro Margaret Brown Carl Hammond Baltimore Arlene and Mt. Vernon T. Pliny Fisher D. O. George George M. Russum Charles Flowers Florence Wilmington Dorsey Darling Leslie A. Lewis Leonia Sam Lewis B. Bruce Brumbaugh Elkridge B. B. Brumbaugh O. H. Smith Chester M. B. Henry Edna Smith Murray R. Spicher Henry S. Wells Lavinjia Crouse T. O. Crouse Grace Ruff Ballston Wilbert Merriken Elizabeth Pippin Derby

In loving memory of Elizabeth Noble grandmother

In loving memory of our dear mother and grandmother Elizabeth Noble who passed away August 21 1930 at home on the hills of God By the valley of rest so fair Some day when our task is done we will meet her there Sadly missed by William and Family.

Elizabeth Noble God William

County Firemen Meet in Greensboro Quarterly Session

The Caroline County Firemen's Association met at the Greensboro firehouse last Friday with local company hosts. After a dinner by the Daughters of Pocahontas, President Clarence H. Roe of Denton led the business, Rev J C Ledbetter spoke on fire uses and dangers, with Chief C F Noble Preston, Chief J K Snowberger Ridgely, J O Williams Federalsburg, and C B Jarman Greensboro taking part. Members from Denton Preston Federalsburg Ridgely and Greensboro attended. next quarterly meeting will be in Preston in November.

Caroline County Firemen’s Association Greensboro Daughters of Pocahontas Clarence H. Roe Denton J. C. Ledbetter The Baptist Church Irvin Brumbaugh Mr. Ledbetter C. F. Noble Preston J. K. Snowberger Ridgely J. O. Williams Federalsburg C. B. Jarman

Adams Cross Roads Social Gathers Distant Guests

Adams cross roads notes visits by R F Adams and daughter Caroline of Cambridge to D F Johnson and family. Beebe Hospital in Lewes shows a relative of Adams improving. Williamsport Pennsylvania visitors Mr and Mrs Will Evans and others spend weekend with George Seely and family. Local families host and attend house parties, dinners, and drives to Rehoboth and Milford Hospital reports.

R. F. Adams Caroline Cambridge D. F. Johnson George Seely Mary Johnson Harriet Seely Bernice Jessie Adams Bridgeville Rehoboth John Adams Altha Adams Fred Fountain Sadie Devore Blanche Stetler Philadelphia Alton Elrick Federalsburg Dean Seely Cora Woodenhawk Zeb D. Fountain Paul Buffer Woodlynne N. J Wilmer Wilson Milford Hospital Mary Hawthorne Pittsburgh Edna E. W. Brown Wilmington Messrs C. W J. L. Adams Edna Adams Earle Robinson

Local residents visit Spence and area homes as social notices

A sequence of visits shows Federalsburg and Philadelphia residents like Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Alford and Mrs. Belle Bryan, and Mrs. Mabel Mercer, among others, traveling to see Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Spence, with additional gatherings at Concord and Rehoboth Beach. Names include Atkinson Curry Meloney Thawley Closson Robinson Lyden Davis Butler and others, with Horace Robinson constructing a new dwelling on a local farm.

L. N. Alford Belle Bryan Federalsburg Mabel Mercer Philadelphia J. H. Spence Clarence Atkinson James Curry Concord Chas. Meloney Aldan Horace Robinson Norman Thawley Myra Orland Closson Elmer Robinson Molly Lyden Elbert Lyden Walter Lyden Shirley J. C. Davis Finchville Ed. Wheatley Elizabeth Bullock Rehoboth Beach Elizabeth Butler Blanche Thomas Closson Easton Oscar Alford Rehoboth

Notice To Oystermen On Tonging Restrictions

The Conservation Department announces restrictions on tonging for oysters in the Choptank River and its tributaries. From September 1 the tonging season opens in Talbot and Dorchester counties, with a prohibition until November 1, 1933 on tong shafts longer than 27 feet. Later notices will detail dredge restrictions in Talbot and Dorchester counties.

The Conservation Department Talbot Dorchester Cheptank River

Orphans Court Approves Accounts in Caroline County

The Caroline County Orphans Court met on Tuesday with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood presiding. John E. Luff administrator of Mary P. Bailey deceased filed the sales account and first and final administration account for the personal property.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Towers Fleetwood John E. Luff Mary P. Bailey

Weekly RHGELY News Letter Dateline Denton

A long community roundup from Denton lists gatherings at Bowers Beach and numerous visits and family events. Residents include the Kentons, Fountain family, Detwilers, and many guests from Philadelphia Baltimore and New Jersey. Obituaries note Roland Fountain Jr. buried in Denton cemetery after infantile paralysis. Several sermons, reunions and social visits span the surrounding towns with frequent church and family activity.

River rescue and local visitors in Rehoboth area

Betsy Taylor, 93, and her sister Connie played on a raft behind the Taylor home when Betsy fell in. Connie screamed as brothers rushed to rescue. Betsy swam ashore. Dover boy Samuel Loper, about 10, was struck by a Nashold truck near the River side Theatre. left arm required twelve stitches. A long list of visits and guests from Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Wilmington, and nearby towns attended or hosted social gatherings and extended stays at Rehoboth, Slaughter Beach, and other area locales.

Betsy Taylor L. W. Taylor Connie Taylor Betsy Samuel Loper Dover Nashold Riverside Theatre Carlisle Minner Charles Bilbrough Town Albert Wing Philadelphia Enma McKnett Washington, D. .C Rehoboth Wing Helen Olin Price Genevieve Baltimore Nelson Bishop Thelma Christine Greenlee Joseph Edwards Fred Johnson Loretta Ridgely Edwards S. D. Carrow Lewis Taylor Burt. Hobbs Clara Seward Louis Jones Goldshoro E. M. Noble T. C. Horsey L. I. Jones Ethel Stevens Denton Harry Waltz Harry Felgrew Harrisburg Harry Lerch J. B. Temple Joseph Emily Limer Raleigh N. Y J. C. Ledbetter F. P. Herr Fliordia Dawson Reader Attic Weaver Lloyd Taylor Anne Reading Alvin Edwards Clinton Thornton Jewell Boothwyn W. A. Thornton Oscar Wyatt Josephine Moore N. A. Smith Betterton Milton Roe Elizabeth Margaret Bilbrough Ernest Cohee Wilmington Mariam Effa Plummer Leonard Hobbs George Nichols Irving Walraven and Son Whitall Laramore Thomas Thornton Jack Thornton Smyrna J. W. Porter Mary Katherine Keene Saulsbury Oscar Barnard Josephine Slaughter Beach Joseph Pepper Harrington J. P. Pepper Mary Jackson Lloyd Cannon Preston Roland Porter Chestertown Clayton Porter Morris Stevenson Lester Norman Cohee Norma Jean Tolchester Carl Nichols Lacey Wilson Marie Eaton Roland Pippin M. B. Cooper Centreville Hewitt Eloise Pritchett Irene Jarrell Oscar Nichols and

Denton Primary School Eaves Repair Ahead of September Opening

Samuel Nowell, contractor, is repairing woodwork around the eaves of Denton Primary School in preparation for the September 8 opening. The 1901 building began as a high school, later replaced by a larger modern high school with a grammar department and athletic fields. The primary school, led by principal Mrs. Alice Hignatt, serves first through third grades and part of fourth grade.

Denton Samuel Nowell Alice Hignatt

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Recaps Local Visits

North Carolina bound Robert Sawyer returns after four years with his aunt. Many local families informally exchange stays and trips with relatives and friends across Hillsboro and nearby towns through the week. Notables include visits from Miss Ella V Pennington, the Pennington family from Dover and Swarthmore guests, plus travelers by car and air reflecting late 19th century regional life.

Local Family Notices Span Visits and Visits and Illness

Mr and Mrs Horace Morgan and children Earl Howard and Eloise and niece Juanita Howard with guests Mrs Hicks Howard and Miss Rebecca Howard spent Sunday at Mrs Howard Eley. Eley entertained for supper Monday evening her uncle Harvey Jump Panama and grandmother Mrs Annie Jump Hillsboro. Mr and Mrs Howard Eleg and daughter and Miss Eugenia Morgan spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lenn Kirwan at Stevensville. Rev A A McNeer and Mrs McNeer entertained over the weekend the former's sister Miss Mattie McNeer of Wash. Mrs Emma Short and daughter Miss Louise Short spent days this week in Baltimore and Harring. Rev A A MecNeer filled pulpit Sunday night for Rev Hardesty ill recently. Mrs Horace Morgan attended funeral of her cousin in East New Market on Tuesday. Miss Grace Rood of Royal Oak spent weekend with Miss Eloise Trice. Mr Hackett Morgan of Virginia visited town this week.

Robert Sawyer North Carolina Bobby William Alan Sawyer Hillsboro Edgar Blades Virginia Howard Dodds Edward Lewis James Pinder Tuckahoe Neck Nellie Burns Della Garton Chester Wheeler Edward Wheeler Baltimore Ella V. Pennington Lofton Sawyer Oak Ridge N. C Harvey Baker Pennsylvania Susie Rice William Barries Centreville S. Q. Rice William Helfrich Trappe William Sherwood Swarthmore Seward Smith Seward,Jr Isaac Sparklin J. F. Brant Dover Mildred Miriam Gale Washington, D. C Jessie Wilson Easton, Hospital Mary Virginia Anderson Cheswold Del Willard. Everett Horace Morgan Jhhildren Earl Howard Eloise Juanita Howard Hicks Howard Rebecca Howard Rehoboth Howard Eley Harvey Jump Panama Annie Jump Howard Eleg Eugenia Morgan Lenn Kir East New Market Grace Rood Royal Oak Eloise Trice Hackett Morgan

Local News and Social Roundup

Washington residents host and visit friends from Philadelphia Dover and beyond. Week of visits includes Chaffinch family guests and school house moving plans. Local residents and travelers share trips through Pennsylvania New York and Canada with multiple guests families and helpers.

Burghsville notices and obituaries mix in Burrsville church events

Funeral services were held for Robert Breeding at Wesley church with four daughters and a son surviving. Beauchamp Layton was buried at Wesley cemetery after services at Holiness church. Andrew Slaughter sold his Burrsville place to Robert Mathias of New Jersey and will move to Burke place. Local residents attended picnics and fairs in Matapeake Ferry and Kutztown. Several couples visited Philadelphia and Chester, while Mite Society hosted Union M P Church activities.

Robert Breeding Wesley Church W. S. Littleton Beauchamp Layton Holiness Church W. L. Jump Wesley Cemetery Andrew Slaughter Burrsville Robert Mathias New Jersey Burke Place Henry Walters J. W. Price Alfred Raughley Matapeake Ferry Warren Moore and Son Harrington R. H. Stafford and Son W. T. Bullock Kutztown Harry Kemp Queen Anne Charles Bauzenberger Philadelphia Thomas Ellwanger Elmer Evans Wm. Parris John Parris Austine Stafford Mite Society Union M.P. Church C. W. Willis Crawford Garrett Harvey Griffith Chester Mollie Cahall Will Simpson Jennie Wright Anna Lee Lynch Cathyl Layton

Death of 84 year old resident Layton near here

Mr B Layton died at his home early Sunday morning aged 84. He had been in poor health for six months. He leaves many children including Thomas Centreville Lizzie Hobbs Greensboro Georgie Wright Greensboro Sarah Robinson Wilmington Emmet Charleston Elmer Preston Edward Wilmington William Denton Herman Federalsburg Roland Wilmington. Funeral at his home Wednesday at two, interment Burrsville. Relatives and friends visited his son Linwood Todd's home. Doris Todd ill.

B. Layton Here Layton Thomas Centreville Lizzie Hobbs Greensboro Georgie Wright Sarah Robinson Wilmington Emmet Charleston Ohio Elmer Preston Edward William Denton Herman Federalsburg Roland Burrsville Raymond Meredith Smithville Edith Craft Hynson Linwood Todd Baker Darby Lee Cohee Connecticut John Cohee Marion McConnell Will Louise Robert Todd John L. Jeffery Sykesville Lizzie Richards S. E. Storey Dora Sherman Griffith Canning House Doris Todd

Local Family Visits and Church Services Noted

Mr and Mrs John Keaton and daughter Janet visit Mrs Keaton’s parents Mr and Mrs John Christopher. George Blades and children from Trappe spend weekend with Mr and Mrs Charles Blades. Mrs William Guthermuth of Baltimore visits her parents Mr and Mrs James R Christopher. Claude H Thompson to lead Bethlehem service August 23 at 3 PM. Harry Blades camping trip to Niagara Falls. Mary Wright and Beatrice Todd visit grandparents Mr and Mrs J B Todd. Sarah Louise Van Buscher spends days with aunt Mrs Guy Harrington. Orland Blades hosts friends and relatives over weekend. Anna Wrotten visits Mrs Martha Hubbard.

John Keaton Janet Harry Blades Niagara Falls Mary Wright Beatrice Todd J. B. Todd Sarah Louise van Buscher Guy Harrington Orland Blades Anna Wrotten Martha Hubbard

Harford Visitors Call On Mrs Gelletly

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Greig with Mrs Ross and Mrs Frye of Harford called Tuesday at the home of Mrs A G Gelletly. Mr and Mrs Merritt Wheatley and children of Oxford Valley are guests this week of Mr Roland Wheatley. Master Roland Wheatley is in Salisbury hospital for tonsils and adenoids. Mrs Wm Uhler and Mrs Elmer Wheeler have returned from a few days in Baltimore.

Lawrence Greig Ross Frye Harford A. G. Gelletly Merritt Wheatley Oxford Valley Roland Wheatley Saljisbury Hospital Wm. Uhler Elmer Wheeler Baltimore

Caroline county judging team wins Cambridge Fair cup

Eastern Shore judging cup returned to Caroline county at the Cambridge Fair on August 4. One two girl team from each Eastern Shore county competes in canning clothing and bread for a silver loving cup donated by Nathan Furniture Co. Cambridge. This year’s winners are Jean Jefferson and Louise Sullivan of Federalsburg. two years ago winners were Edna Crouse and Louise Smith of Ridgely.

Eastern Shore Caroline County Cambridge Fair Nathan Furniture Co Cambridge Jean Jefferson Louise Sullivan Federalsburg Edna Crouse Louise Smith Ridgely

Local visits through the weekend highlight regional families

Mr and Mrs Albert Schmick and two daughters returned to Baltimore after time with Mr and Mrs E Dukes. Mr and Mrs C F Collins and son Reverend Kenneth Collins and daughter Mable drove to Rehoboth last Sunday. J Worm returned from Riverhead L I after attending his brother s funeral. Mrs T Ferrins and son Hayward Ferrins of Federalsburg spent Sunday with friends. Roy Kennedy of Bruceville visited Mr and Mrs Anton Worm. Paul Harding of Wil and Mrs H Cole, S W Harding of Wilm ington visit H Cole family. C Marshall of Trenton N J visiting A Willoughby. C L Perry spent Sunday with friends at Bridgeville.

Albert Schmick Baltimore E. Dukes C. F. Collins Re. Kenneth Collins Mable Rehoboth J. Worm Riverhead L. I T. Ferrins Hayward Ferrins Federalsburg Roy Kennedy Bruceville Anton Worm Paul Harding Wilmington H. Cole S. W. Harding C. Marshall Trenton N. J A. Willoughby C. L. Perry Bridgeville

Miss Margaret Buswell Visits Sister in Rochester Minn

Miss Margaret Buswell of Rochester Minnesota is visiting her sister Mrs. P Roland Fisher.

Margaret Buswell Rochester, Minn P. Roland Fisher

Preston Community Socials and Upcoming Health Clinics

Mrs Geo Whiteley celebrated her birthday with a surprise party hosted by Mrs Harry Taylor on Aug 18 in Preston. A baby clinic will be held at the Parish House on Aug 28 from 1 to 3 pm with a Bureau of Child Hygiene representative and Dr J W Smith the school dentist on site. A steady stream of visitors from nearby towns are noted visiting Preston residents and attending family gatherings and visits through late summer.

Geo. Whiteley Harry Taylor J. H. Trice Mrs. Whiteley Whiteley Geo. Poole E. T. Moore C. M. Turner Mt. Pleasant M. E Bureau of Child Hygiene of Baltimore J. W. Smith H. Ruth Jackson R. N Fred B. Noble Mary Jacksonville Florida Wm. T. Kelley Kelley Edith Noble GC. Fulton Noble Noble Harvard Preston Preston Baseball Club Cambridge Jack Arthur Roanoke Virginia H. M. Hollis Lillian Carmine Philadelphia James Carmine Cleveland Ohio John Noble Belle Kleinfelter Cushman Kleinfelter Maud N. Reidy Mononga W. lVa Clare N. Payne James Reidy Leanna Noble Reidy Elizabeth Wine Betty Walls Denton Henrietta Blades Miss Wine H. L. King C. E.glass New York J. P. Harris Gertrude Meeks Baltimore Henrietta Poole Fred Noble C. Fulton Noble

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Belle of Georgia T. H. Everngain P. QO Franklin St Masonic Building Seth H. Hurdle Liden William McDaniel Elbertas and Thos H. Everngam Goldsboro Simmons Co Ladies Aid Society Methodist Protestant Church Josiah A. Beck Beck Charles Evans TF. Dukes Roe J. Roland Chaffinch John H. Cook Easton Journal James C. Mullikin Baltimore Post Journal Publishing Company New Enterprise M. D. and W. Railroad Company Love Point Memoriam County Firemen’s Association Adams Cross Roads Rhgely Hiram Kenton Elizabeth Kenton Pearl Bishop Kenton Edna Detwiler Bowers’ Beach Harlan, Harrington Clarence, Andrews Roland Fountain, Jr Denton Cemetery Melvin Wheatley Middletown Ife Orrell Saulsbury R. E. Fountain Teressa Fountain Ord Raleigh Saulsbury Roy Tawes Fred Tawes Crisfield Nellie Ross Evelyn Princeton Til Elwood Ross New Cumberland Alan Stafford Roland Knotts Templeville Charles Starkey T. L. Day John Shannahan Emil Rosenast Merchantville John Swing August Koeneman F. C. Ehman Emily Ehman Caroline Cornay M. C. Koeneman Maggie Curney Annie Rhodes Charles Rhodes E. W. Rhodes Wye Mills Methodist Church Dr. Day Anti-Saloon League Richard Blackburne Coursey Hemmons Atlantic City Raymond Dryden Essie Dryden Pocomoke Frank Flounders J. J. Williams Ed. Roe Toronto Michael Detwiler Anne Lee Grasonville Andrew Mitchell Sam Lance Edward Bowers Lane Bowers Henry Hollingsworth Bloomfield Tom Temple Paul Leola T. W. Jones M. W. Wiley Addie Griffin St. Michaels Stack Crumpton Charles Hammond Carroll Meredith Richard Blackburner H. C. Schleuterland Marie Harry Robinson Marcus Hook T. A. Smith J. A. Frazer Hilda Cherry Roland Cherry Ocean Grove Frank White Richardson Park Gladys Richards Nelson Richards Burton Wilkinson L. A. Lewis, Jr Gretaboro Kemp Temple Bryn Mawr James Lewis Wyoming I. E. Mason Johnson Isabelle Sylvester Brandywine Summitt Mamie Moorehead Fawn Nichols Edith Greenlee O. W. Barton W. B. Massey Charles Walls Anna Weienke Nazel Passwaters Hickman Tuckahoe Hobbs L. Hopkins Thomas W. Edward Davis Washington Canada Jas. H. Wheatley M. E. Trice Dick Paisley Geo. Wilson Ella Maloney Fanny Wilson L. H. Thomas John Trice Oaks B. B. Allen E. M. Willey H. S. Gale Catherine Towers Ruth Adams Richard Merriken M. Merriken O. J. Chaffinch Bessie Henry Bethlehem Williston Smithson Sara Swiss Hilda May Bonner Johnson Bonner Sara Reynolds Mary Reynolds Rufus Poole Ella Harrison H. Reese Deane Levi Morris Rebecca Blades Dorothy Ellwanger Hooper H. M. Parrott Dorothy Lee Patchett John Hopkins William T. Kelley, Jr Medford Burgess Rose B. Burgess Elizabeth Runkles Wm. Wrightson Alice Flynn P. C. Douglas Newsrar perhabHlyre
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