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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1934
Page
5
A brief survey notes portions of the dollar’s head illustrated and described in 1934 discussions. It cites engravings, design changes, and public reception as interest grows in the evolving currency imagery.
A jumble of small ads, notices, and event promos from Denton Md and nearby towns. Items include sales on furniture and goods, rental offers, nursery and horticulture notices, Christmas invitations, cooking paper promotions, bake sales, clothing and hat services, and church and community announcements with dates in December 1934. Also included are fairs, bazaars, Santa Claus events, job reemployment hours, and a broadcast church program launching December 2 in Baltimore.
The Friendship Circle met at Miss Lizzie Clark's home on Friday November 23. Birthday celebrations for Lucille Bailey Turkington and Isa belle Shields featured three large cakes and gifts. Local residents hosted dignitaries and relatives, including Rev. Turkington and family, at dinners and gatherings around church events. Highlights include Rotary entertaining the Caroline County Bar for Judge Adkins, and upcoming talks at the Community Club. A car accident injured T Clayton Horsey. many residents attended funerals, visits, and holiday travel across Maryland and neighboring states.
Mrs. Herman returns to Newark N J after ten days with Mrs. Holbrook and Mrs. Bennett accompanied by Mrs. Bennett. Several ladies including Mrs. Holbrook Bennett Allen Chaffinch and Ricards drove to Wilmington last Tuesday. Mrs. Holbrook will lead the Christian Endeavor service tomorrow on the topic What is the Purpose of Missions. Kenneth Ramaburg of Woodbine and his wife visit with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Butler over Thanksgiving. Rev W T Archer and daughter Virginia visited Mr and Mrs Wm Reed Tuesday. Mrs Louis Butler hosted the Ladies Aid last week. Fred Stafford recently butchered a hog weighing 661 pounds.
The Willis family expresses deep appreciation for the sympathy and kindness shown during their recent bereavement for Charles H. Willis and family.
Evangelistic meetings at the Methodist Protestant Church draw strong crowds with Rev. Albert Turkington from Baltimore delivering evening sermons and Rev. Wm. Turkington from Philadelphia leading song. The Williston Community Church hosts Sunday events with a supper, address, and youth league talk, while other area churches schedule services and a men’s club meeting.
Maryland producers in the wheat adjustment program had received 1,155,828,365 by November 19, with 547,785.40 in the first 1933 installment, 157,127.13 in the second 1933 installment, and 450,915.82 in the first 1934 installment, per Dr. T. B. Symons. An additional 1934 crop installment is planned. Corn and hog payments totaled 220,001 by November 14, with plans for a year ahead program featuring smaller hog reductions and greater land-use latitude, to be outlined to farmers soon.
Mrs Flora M Willis 69 wife of Charles H Willis a retired Denton businessman died at Cambridge State Hospital after three weeks illness. She was daughter of the late Nathan B and Sarah Nichols of Morristown Ohio a graduate of Hope dale Normal School Cadiz Ohio. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Sarah Focht Lenhartsville Pa and Mrs Taylor P Brown North East Md a son Nathan C Willis Denton two brothers Clayton Nichols Belmont Ohio N Clifford Nichols Leesburg Va and a sister Mrs Emma Neff Belmont Ohio Funeral services were held at home Tuesday 2 pm by Rev T J Turkington Denton M P Church assisted by Mr Rich Bullock Denton burial Wednesday morning at cemetery beside Friend's Brick Meeting House Calvert Cecil County.
Bethlehem families visit relatives across Elkton Vienna Royal Oak Federalsburg and Tilghman s Island plus a Rally Day service at Bethlehem M E Church at 3 o clock Sunday. Miss Esther Harrington Florence Legates Agnes Legates Ruth Sands and Shirley Ann Legates appear among guests. Charlie Blades and Elwood travel to Baltimore Monday and Tuesday.
The Community Club met in the library for a brief business session followed by library committee led programming. Mrs. Albert White recalled the library’s early days, and Mrs. Frank Stevenson reviewed Josephine Lawrence’s Years are so Long. The program closed with hymns and poetry readings as the group discussed upcoming events including the P T A play Here Comes Arabella at the High School with proceeds for school improvements. New officers for Ridgely Homemakers include President Mrs. Frank Simons and Secretary Mrs. Paul Hoffman. Many residents hosted visits, dinners, and gatherings across Ridgely and nearby towns, with updates on local clubs, school activities, and fireside events.
At the Maryland Grand Lodge meeting in Baltimore on November 21 Harry B. Wright was elected Sight Worshipful Deputy Grand Master. He has served as Preston Lodge No. 207 master and as Grand Lecturer and is a Masonic Home board member. J Roscoe Wheatley of Euston joined the Masonic Temple Baltimore board, the first Eastern Shore recipient.
Greensboro advances to the Eastern Shore final after a 1-0 victory over Elkton at Elkton. Murphy scored the late penalty in wet conditions as Everett Kelly and the backfield anchored the defense. The crowd included many Carolinians supporting Greensboro with Hurlock next on Monday at 2:00.
On December 7 the Ladies Aid will serve turkey and dressing ham candied sweet potatoes hominy cranberries cole slaw pickles beaten biscuit rolls butter and coffee at the Church House. Adults 40 cents and children under 14 25 cents.
The Baltimore Sun reports Caroline county's finances under the State Roads Commission with cash balances, 1934 receipts and disbursements, and projected revenues through 1936. It notes a remaining balance to complete authorized projects and comments that figures invite observation and speculation. A quoted proverb warns that one who does nothing to help the community is like dead weight needing outside force.
Elkton visitors Mrs Chas Jarrell Mrs Joseph Eaton and Miss Margaret Brown attended a conference of state officers with Eastern Shore chapters at the Jeremiah Baker Chapter D A R meeting. The Community Club decembers meeting December 18th to host its annual Christmas party urges full attendance for fellowship.
Mrs Margaret Jump Lightner aged 77 died at her home after a lingering illness. She was born in Talbot County, daughter of the late Charles Medford and Mary Jump, married 35 years to Rev G S Lightner who died in 1933. Survived by six grandchildren. A local musical comedy Miss Blue Bonnet will be staged December 6 and 7 at Tri-County auditorium by the Community Club. Others noted include visits and social events from residents of Queen Anne and nearby towns.
A party at the home of Mr and Mrs Anton Worm honored Mrs Worms birthday with guests including J Worm Eddie Perry May Willoughby Jackie Bryan and others. Notes mention Thanksgiving visits and social calls among local families. Mrs Coleman is reported improving.
Reverend C C Moorer and Rev and Mrs Uhrig with son Joe visited Mr and Mrs John L Chance in Burrsville. Mrs L Hall and Mr and Mrs John Moore joined. Edward Chance and Joe Rice of Centreville also were guests. Miss Anna Chance and Warren Pierce of Swarthmore spent time with Mr and Mrs Chance and accompanied them home to visit Mrs Lloyd Davis.
The note invites Denton residents to welcome Santa on Saturday December 15 at 12:30 PM. The Clown Band will perform to charm children, while households are urged to decorate front porches or steps with illuminated Christmas trees. First and second prizes will be awarded for best decorations.
Prestonians attended the Radio Church of Baltimore at Music Hall Easton Md with Mildred Taylor speaking. The Preston Community and families hosted bridge luncheons, dinners, and dessert gatherings with numerous locals, including Blades, Noble, Wright, Taylor, and Carew, plus plans for church services and bake sales.
Harry McKnett died at 56 from heart trouble at home in Greensboro. Survived by two brothers, two half brothers, two sisters. Funeral Saturday at R. B. Rawlings. interment Greensboro cemetery. The item lists many local visits, dinners, hospital stays, and social gatherings involving residents and nearby towns, including attendants at events and patients.
Grove notes the Friendship Grove Homemakers Club gathering at Mrs. C. Johannsen's last Thursday. New officers elected include President Mrs. W. F. Gadow, Vice President Mrs. Carson Johannsen, Secretary Mrs. Walter Butler, Treasurer Mrs. Russell Andrews, with R. H. McMahan as advisor and song leader Mrs. N. E. Taylor. Visitors included Otis Betts and family from Dagsboro and other locals. Clarence Butler bought a new car.
Mr and Mrs Chas H Dill and family express gratitude to everyone who assisted with the sad duties surrounding the death of their son, noting appreciation for care and support received.
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