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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1938
Page
5
Primary race ends with no opposition for Hon T. Alan Goldsborough. Various rental listings, sales ads, and notices from Denton Md and nearby towns. Community events include church services, fairs, suppers, and social news, plus local accidents, deaths, and legal notes.
J L Adams marked a birthday with twenty two guests including George Wheatley whose birthday also aligned with his father’s wedding anniversary. Breeding Jr. boys visit grandparents near Ridgely. Bloomery Ladies Aid meets Aug 31 with Randolphs hosting. Neff family from Philadelphia visit Fountain family. Lesers entertain Philadelphia relatives. Dennis guests with Hubbard family. Thurman Fountain visits Seaford relatives. Wheatleys and son visit Adams. Edna Adams remembered. Minnie Kemp and Minos Allen visit relatives.
Mrs. Addie Jewell and Bob Draper stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Roland Blades at Hillsboro for several days last week. Messrs. John Lankford and William Briggs were weekend visitors in Wilmington.
World War II veterans from Maryland and many states converge on Baltimore for the 29th Division Association reunion. About 640 delegates register at the Lord Baltimore Hotel for four days of meetings, banquets, a crab feast, a memorial service, a parade with 1000 marchers, and sight seeing.
Mr. Wilson Cahall, formerly Preston School principal, will serve as principal at Federalsburg next year. Residents and guests noted include Mrs. J. J. Williams and son Newton from Rutherford New Jersey visiting Mrs. Frank Flounders. Ronald Lane family in Rehoboth. Carl Bochan family visiting Maud Hemmons. Carlton Marvels and children with Graham Porter in Centreville. Mrs. Andrew Mitchell and Edna Detwiler visiting at Anderson's Park. Donald Davis family visiting parents in Garret County. Selby Smith back from Baltimore. Glen Rennie home for weekend before Baltimore exam. Ridgely Homemakers Club picnicked at Garland Lake. Dr. Hopkins of Chicago bought a house on Third Avenue. Miss Clara Powell is out again after illness.
Henderson family from Marcus Hook and Satterfields hosted visitors including Cahalls from Chester and Thompsons, Clark family from Wilmington, and Jones grandparents in Dover. Philadelphia’s Bennett vacationing with his parents while Earnest and Jones welcomed. Coffin and Barcus also traveled to Baltimore Washington and Wilmington for visits.
In sad remembrance of my mother Mrs Lottie Breed Jing who died August 27 1937. Death robbed us of a friend we loved and cherished. We miss her chair and the room without her. If God asked to take her I would answer yes with tears. One year has passed since parting. Time cannot erase memory from my heart. Her memory I will keep sadly missed by daughter Mrs Harry M Towers.
The weekly Ridgely News Letter reports the August 22 wedding of Miss Emma Louise Meredith to Mr Claude Edward Thompson at the bride’s home. Rev J T Bailey officiated, with Ruth Walker Reynolds singing. After the ceremony the couple, soon to reside in Baltimore, left for Atlantic City.
William S Gordy Jr a prominent Maryland Democrat and governorship candidate born in Salisbury in 1873 built a long career in banking and public service. He led Salisbury National Bank rising to president and served as treasurer and leader in regional banking associations, plus community roles at Peninsula General Hospital and the Salisbury Home for the Aged. He played a active wartime civic role and was repeatedly renominated for state treasurer with terms extending through the 1930s. He attended Democratic National Conventions in 1928 1932 and 1936.
Dr R H Riley, head of Maryland Health, urges mandatory smallpox vaccination for children entering public schools. Law requires vaccination before enrollment. fines possible for noncompliance. He notes Maryland’s clean record and rising U S cases, stressing parental action.
A compact item presents two inspirational lines attributed to Carlyle and Mary Baker Eddy. The brief card-style note foregrounds moral guidance and spiritual trust as guiding principles.
Hillsboro readers list visitors and travelers to Rehoboth and Ocean City. Names include Frank Fleming and family, Russell Fleming, John Skinner and children, G B Stewart, Mary Rowe, Mildred Pepper, Frances Hill, Asbury Greaves and daughter Mary Elaine, Edward Hemmersley and Patsy, Elizabeth Evans, Catherine Skinner, Harry Davis, Elaine Hunter, Catherine Holland, Edgar Blades, Mildred Stenger, Susie Thompson, Milton Beaven and children, Lucretia Gibbs. Multiple residents spent time with relatives in Pennsylvania and Baltimore locales, with several couples hosting dinners and vacations in nearby towns.
Miss Dora Sewell and Mr John Gibson wed at St Pauls M E Church South Queen Anne on Saturday evening. The ceremony featured maid of honor Miss Fritz Clopper and best man Mr Reynolds Gibson with music by Mrs Elizabeth Lightner and Violet Gibson. The couple honeymoon at Niagara Falls and will reside in Stevensville.
A collision in the Thomas Chapel neighborhood left Mr. and Mrs. Noble Shively with possible rib injuries and glass cuts while four youths in the other car suffered cuts and bruises. Reckless driving was blamed. Community notices include a September 8 chicken and oyster supper by the Goldsboro M E Church Ladies Aid and updates on local visits and visitors.
A list of Prestonians and guests visiting Ocean City and nearby areas over the weekend includes Judge and Mrs J T Dennis Mrs Clara Payne and daughter Patty and Dorothy Riedy of Chestertown Mr and Mrs Max Chambers and daughter Marjorie Ann Mr and Mrs Reese Deane Mrs Rachel Baylor Mrs Douglas Fooks Mr and Mrs W T McAllister and daughter Jean Mrs Helen McAllister Mr and Mrs C Fulton Noble and Miss Edith Noble Mr and Mrs C V Hall and daughters Mr and Mrs Albert Beevers Mr and Mrs Alva Lane. Other visits include Franklin Nusbaum motor trip to Buffalo and northern points Mrs N H Fooks and daughters Virginia and Nell on a trip to Blue Ridge Summit Pa Miss Marie Proctor returns from California Visit notes about Oyster supper Friday Sept 9 and various social visits plus a death Mr Mike Seaman passes away and Mary Cohee’s health improves Also mentions Monday contract club gathering and Miss Marie Taylor’s weekend in Baltimore.
Mr and Mrs B R Smith and son Lester visited Mrs Mollie Anthony and her daughter Mrs Samuel Elwanger. Mrs Emma Larkin of Baltimore returned home after a visit with Rev H H Schauer and Mrs Randall. Catherine Towers resigned from Rehoboth and goes to Swarthmore. Betty Somers returned home to East Orange NJ. The Blades and other neighbors hosted guests including F N Smith and Harlan Blades. Various friends and relatives visited and hosted at community events and churches around Fed ersburg Chestnut Woods and nearby towns.
A bereaved daughter recalls Sallie Vickery who departed this life on August 23 1937. The tribute laments her absence from their home and the quiet tears shed as memories of her sweet smiles and kindly ways linger. Forever remembered by her daughter Sallie.
Rev Irvin Lane formerly of Ridgely and now a Louisiana pastor will preach at Greensboro Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening. A special invitation extends to all Methodists whose pastor is also away. Numerous Greensboro residents entertain or visit friends and relatives across Delaware and Maryland, with trips to Rehoboth Beach Philadelphia Ocean City and Riverview Beach noted.
A citizen responds to Senator Tydings accusing the CIO of funding David J. Lewis's Senate bid. The writer asserts no contributions from the CIO or any organization and states he is not dominated by anyone. He urges Tydings to address issues rather than smear with false charges.
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