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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1936

Page

6

For Sale and Notices in Denton Maryland

For Sale Home-grown Korean Lespedera seed at 10 cents per pound. For Sale Chunkwood both seasoned and green. Wanted Reemers and boarders. All modern conveniences. Apartment for Rent Five rooms first floor hot water heat. Hunters urged to visit Newnam's Furniture Store. Majestic Ranges orders filled. Veterans service in Denton Court House December 7. By-Kota Club turkey supper December 9. Estate sale of James R. Lewis. W P A Preston High School project approved. Denton Volunteer Fire Company officers elected. Death of James Makey in Norwood New Jersey. Christmas sale by Ladies Aid Church of the Brethren. Maryland Poultry Show January 12-14 in Baltimore. Body of Myron R. Dunkinson found near Harmony. Congressman Goldsborough schedules office visits in Denton.

The Journal T. H. Everngam Denton J. E. Emerson Route 2 Clarence Wright Franklin Street 6Th H. W. Hughes Denton No M. E. Pastorfield W. D. Taylor Maryland Newnam Denton Methodist Episcopal Church James R. Lewis Stone Road Burrsville Vernon Fred L. Lewis Harrington Journal Preston High School T. Alan Goldsborough Denton Volunteer Fire Company W. G. Towers M. A. Brackett Emory Walston Thomas Baynard S. L. Tribbitt Raymond Fifield J. C. George Marc Bryant Earle White C. H. Rae Wm. Finn Joe Ross James Makey Norwood N. J David Fenwick Mr. Makey New York Ladies Aid Church of the Brethren Baltimore Lord Baltimore Wade H. Rice Maryland Poultry Council Myron R. Dunkinson Harmony Moore M. R. Dunkinson, Jr Florida Irvin Prettyman Home Friendly Insurance Company Chambersburg Dunkinson Congressman Goldborough

Hignutts Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hignutt, married December 1 1886 at Mrs. Andrews farm near Easton, Talbot County, receive telegrams and calls greeting them on their fiftieth anniversary. Hignutt son of late Peter and Martha Hignutt. Effie L. Andrews remained eldest daughter of late David S. Andrews and Sarah Fleetwood Andrews. They have three children and five grandchildren with two great grandchildren. Mr. Hignutt marked his eightieth birthday December 1 with many gifts and cards. A large spray from the Order of the Eastern Star Denton was among greetings.

C. M. Hignutt Sarah Fleetwood Andrews Delaware Mary Louise Hignutt Charlotte Rose Hignutt Shirley Simpson Jimmie Simpson Culver J. Dwight Biscoe Baltimore W. A. Culver Geo. E. Culver Port Jervis New York Joseph Paul Robinson Billy and Chester Easton Webster J. Taylor Webbie Jr Westminster Mary E. Culver Grace E. Griswold Johnson City Griswold Rev. Culver W. E. Seeders Hurlock Preston Spicher Douglas Greensboro Norman Milligan Margaret Elwood J. Rowland Seeders Cambridge John Cahall Catherine Doris Denton Earl Seeders W. B. Parks Kennard Melvin Thomas Parks Henry Parks Milford Kennard Parks Ridgely Wm. B. Parks Medford Walls Andrew Slaughter Burrsville Arthur Adams Lawrence Hays Wilmington Del Arthur Meeks Cayenne N. Y Helen Parker San Antonio Texas Kemp Adams Madeline Melvin Beatrice Adams Mark Smith Duke Smith Edward Smith Maryland Institute William Neill Smith Randolph Macon Front Royal William B. Parks Jr Minnie Henry Mart Henry Elkton M. S. Andrews M. A. Brackett William F. Towers Pennsylvania Thomas Williamson Lewistown J. H. Andrew Ellendale Dover Will Anthony Greenwood Evelyn Wright Drexel Hill Clarence Wright Mildred Woodrow Centreville Caroline County Garden Club Dawson O. George W. W. Sylvester Florida Philadelphia Clearwater L. M. Replogle Charles Dowden Washington C. A. Pentz Henrietta A. Liles Jesse Liles Ardmore Apartments Elmer J. Leese Phyllis and Rodman G. Franklin Knotts Marshallton J. L. Everagam B.&. Wells Sam Guerin Tyler Co. A. Pentz F. G. Madara Rochester Fred L. Bowie T. F. Johnon Kia Fisher Willow Grove Kate K. Hobbs Lizzie Clark Marie Pentz Mary E. Pastorfield

Revival to Be Held at Burrsville M E Church

The Rev Ira E Crum will preach at Burrsville M E Church at eleven tomorrow. He will also speak at Hickman at 3 00 p m on The Beginning of Miracles. Burrsville Sunday School meets at 10 00 a m and Hickman at 2 00 p m Revival begins Sunday evening December 6 at 7 30 and runs two weeks with visiting speakers and singers including Rev Hugh B Kelso and Mrs Kelso. Estella B Gibbon and Carleton B Gibbon will participate as song leaders. All are invited.

Ira E. Crum Burrsville M. E Hickman Burrsville Hugh B. Kelso Kelso Palestine Estella B. Gibbon Carleton B. Gibbon M. S. Andrews Denton M. F Epworth League George Whitefield America

Religion notices fill Denton churches weekly schedule

A slate of Sunday worships and events across Denton churches lists sermons, Bible studies, and services at Denton M F Church Denton M P Church Brethren Church Williston Community Church Church of the New Jerusalem Epiphany Mission St Elizabeths and St Benedicts The period includes Christmas sales revival meetings and feast day observances with several services and special music noted through December 8 and 20.

Bible Sunday Endorsed by Governor

Governor Harry W. Nice urges Maryland churches to observe Universal Bible Sunday on December 6 and highlights the American Bible Society with 120 years of work issuing over 268 million scripture volumes in 175 languages to 40 countries. He argues the Bible shapes nations and calls for reverence, daily reading, and action aligned with divine commands.

Harry W. Nice Churches of Maryland American Bible Society Nice

Churches of Caroline county invite help in study project

The Rural Woman's Short Course Group of the Caroline County Homemakers Clubs asks residents to share information on the county's churches as they prepare a scrapbook and plan a tour after the study. Contact Miss Bessie M. Spafford, County Home Demonstration Agent, Denton, Md. Thanksgiving social notes and local visits follow with many families hosting and attending gatherings and a bazaar scheduled for December 10 and 11 at the Church House. Medical notices mention a cold snap with a 12 degree thermometer reading and multiple residents visiting relatives and attending events.

Caroline County Bessie M. Spafford Denton Irma Starrington Margaret Saulsbury Hazel Lynch Chestertown College Evelyn Cohee Salisbury Mary Brumbaugh Eleanor Taylor Federalsburg Joyce Saulsbury Drexel Institute Philadelphia John Dean Baltimore Frank Taylor William Jarrell Neffsville J. D. Davis Donald Davis Keyser W. Va Dudley Davis Sally Ann Howard Quaintance Phoebe Jane Silver Springs William Davis Ridgely Ladies Aid Society William Ewing Cordova Queen Anne Chester Sadlersville Edward Stephens Tuckerton SN. J H. B. Laird Mary Laird Harford Porter Arthur Benjamin Port Deposit Medford Porter Crumpton Floyd Porter Easton Greiner Nelson Bowdle Milford Kline Hillsboro Park Drive Albert White Experiment Station Theresa Fountain Wilson Jackson Arlington N. J Emma Jackson Clifton Stoopes Walkill N. Y C. K. Raleigh Paul Hoffman Hoffman Thomas Hensen Bridgeville W. C. Harrison George Harrison Rogers Claymont W. C. Harrison, Jr G. L. Wilson Christine H. Lay Beaven Woman's Home Missionary Society Easton Hospital Clifton Morris Fred Madara Rochester B. H. Holsinger Holsinger J. J. Williams Rutherford Frank Flounders Bert Hagadone Lee Mitchell Mary Robinson Alice Ferrick Swarthmore Elizabeth Short Washington College Boone Jarrell Weaver

Twentieth Century Club Elects 1937 Officers

The Twentieth Century Club held its last meeting Monday afternoon November 28 at Mrs Florence Deen's home with fifteen members and one visitor present. Officers elected for 1937 were President Miss Marie L. Perry, Vice President Mrs Isabel Pritchett, Secretary Mrs Effie Davis, Treasurer Mrs H A Spies. The next meeting is set for Wednesday afternoon December 9 at Mrs Albert Willis's home.

Twentieth Century Club Florence Deen Marie L. Perry Isabel Pritchett Effie Davis H. A. Spies Albert Willis

Annual Den ton meeting urged by Caroline County Poultry Assn

Officers urge members and others to attend the December 10 meeting and dinner at Denton Community House at 7 p.m. A turkey dinner costs fifty cents per plate. An informative program includes police plans to curb chicken thefts. Renewal of memberships is emphasized with a special incentive of a year’s membership and dinner for one dollar. reservations due by December 8.

Caroline County Poultry Association Denton Community House Thawley’s Extension Service Police Department Ella Mune Wright Helen Lee Sara Frances Short Martha Beaven Carolyn Holland Norma Hicks Philip Beaven Clifton Nicks Jr Hillsboro Gretha Naomi Fountain Christine NeNeal Evelyn Louise Adams Marie Noble Jean Temple Margaret Collison Pauline Moore Louise Schlegel Ethel Meeks Doris Merlyn Kern Sue Oros Charlotte Butler Harriet Ann Wright Violet Trice Dorothy Stevens Winnie Breeding Norman Adams Clyde Pentz Jr Benson Towers Samuel Joe Colgain Charles Lister Charles Garey Jimmy Winfield Wright Ella Mae Thomas Lockerman Washington Philadelphia Ella Mae Wright Geo. A. Timmons Janet Kern Tuckahoe Neck Mildred Downes Baltimore P. W. Downes Austin Eaton Easton Hospital Ernest Porter Cumberland Lawrence Laramore Eloise Downes M. H. Downes Mary B. Kilgailen Marguerite Young Thomas Cosgriff Wilmington Walter L. Black James M. Clarke Robert W. Downes New York

Help Conserve Maryland's Christmas Greens

The Maryland Garden Clubs urge Marylanders to conserve Holly Laurel Ground Pine and buy Tagged Holly. Tagged Holly bears the Garden Clubs tag and proves harvest under Maryland State Law Act 27 Chapter 179 Acts 1918. Proper cutting improves plant condition, ensures yearly crops, and prevents extinction. Tagged Holly will be in demand among Garden Club members and the public.

Maryland Garden Club

Good Food For Sound Thinkers Quote

A pithy quotation by Henry Ward Beecher on mirth and resilience. A man without mirth is like a weapon without springs, jolted by every pebble on the road. The line reflects Beecher’s humorous moralizing tone about cheerful, steady purpose.

Henry Ward Beccher

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Thanksgiving Guests

Stamford Connecticut visitors Mr and Mrs Fletcher Collins stayed with Ralph and Mrs Holland. Several families hosted Thanksgiving dinners including the Helfritch, Rice, and Jarrell households. The Community Club plans a Christmas party on Dec 21. Generous guest lists feature many Hillsboro and Laurel connections and local residents visiting Reading and Salisbury.

Fletcher Collins Stamford Conn Ralph Holland Collins Elizabeth Sellers Francis Sellers Hillsboro Edgar Blades Mildred Stenger Brown Thawley William Helfritch Trappe Loran Markham Evelyn Lorain C. R. Stafford Laurel Oscar Rice Frances Fisher Willow Grove Henry Fisher Red Bank N. J S. Fisher H. E. Uhrig Meredith Uhrig Alvin Walls Reading Charles A. DeFord Oscar Clark Denton F. Edward Jarrell Charles Jarrell Geo. B. Stewart Marry Kemp Nancy Jane Kline Salisbury Milford Kline Bernard Pinder Pine Brook Howard Dodds William Cooper Mary S. Cooper Harry Kemp George B. Stewart W. A. Holt Irvin Sparklin Mary Rowe Goldsboro T. Noble Jarrell William Thompson Eugene Knott Louise Gray

Regular meeting features charity vote and plans

The Community Club approved a $25 donation to the Easton Hospital children's ward under construction. Members reported fruit donations to the Old Ladies Home and Children's Home and discussed the December 15 Christmas Party.

Easton Hospital Charles Rhodes Jake Gibson Jake Jr Malcolm Fay Philadelphia Lee H. Richcreek Easton J. M. York Jake Morgan Richcreek Elizabeth Lynch State Teachers College Salisbury Peggy Gibson Goldens College Wilmington Horace Morgan Samuel Turbitt Charles Jarrell Hillsboro Rotary Club East Mayor Jackson Baltimore Madge Jump Inlaw Fred Jump Centreville James Briscoe Oscar Briscoe Charles Barton Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Howard Eley Betty Henry Morgan Harold Jump

Thanksgiving at Adams Cross Roads Highlights Local Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Frank Fountain hosted Thanksgiving dinner in Adams Cross Roads with guests including Elon and Francis Wright and the Fountain family. Hunting followed by a pleasant day. Others note weekend visits and Epworth League events at Bloomery as community life centers.

Frank Fountain Elon Wright Francis Edward Wright Frank Doerr Dorothy Fountain Roland Dawson George Mildred Fountain Laura Miller Bernice Adams Wilmington J. W. Adams

Preston social roundups record Preston district events

Miss Eleanor Trice hosted a November 23 dinner theater for her birthday with guests including Misses Berry Gannon Patchett Smith and Berry and Messrs Wright Ledman Trice Trice Bonner Plummer. The P T A met at the High School, with Rev Preston Spence addressing and the Glee Club performing. Numerous visits and Thanksgiving gatherings are listed across Baltimore Wilmington Hadon Heights and nearby towns.

Eleanor Trice Josephine Berry Katherine Gannon Dorothy Lee Patchett Sarah Smith Marie Berry Harry B. Wright, Jr Marvin Ledman James Trice Thos. L. Trice Elwood Bonner Harold B. Plummer Preston Spence High School Glee Club Ralph Townsend Easton J. Phillip Wright Walter Wright H. W. Dean Fred Edgell Immanuel Taffel Wilmington E. R. Deibert Haddon Heights N. J T. L. Nugent Velma T. Yeoman Geo. B. Hemmings Oxford Nelson Trice Nell Fook Wilson College Josephine Gallagher Noble Reidy Wilson Reidy Washington College Ray Mayer Werner Buchel Baltimore Rudolph Schmick John W. Schmick James Flaharty Penn's Grove New Jersey Charles Whiteley Celia Kelley R. D. Garey Washington Edward Garey Charlotte Hall Military Academy S. E. Douglas O’conner Dorothy Luke Amato Burton Proctor Jr Walter Clement Plainfield J. W. Nusbaum Nellie James Cambridge William Hughes Harlan F. Davis Franklin Maxwell Kenneth Fooks E. L. Fooks J. W. Crozier Philadelphia A. M. Willey Harry M. Hollis James A. Carmine Landon Wallston Pocomoke City Inez Noble Preston Thomas L. Trice Commodore G. C. Carmine Boston Mass Burton Proctor Clyde Elzey

Thanksgiving dinner guests and local social notes

Mr Henry Garman and family hosted Thanksgiving with guests including George Howard and O H Howard from East New Market and Olaf Smith and family. Local clergy and families visited, Ladies Aid meets Dec 9 at Mrs Lola Lewis in Federalsburg, others traveled to Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, and Bridgeville. Obvious social updates cover visits, travel, and a hospital note for Mrs Mary Hubbard.

Henry Garman George Howard East New Market O. H. Howard Ollie Anna Olaf Smith Eunice Ralph Poole Federalsburg Walter Rimmer Indiana Lola Lewis Jessie Gregg Denton John Patchett Ellis Collins Lois Doris Philadelphia O. H. Howard Sr Washington Mark Howard Harry Burke Baltimore Lydia Garman Hulliger Frank Clift Mary Hubbard Laura Towers Ruth Johnson Bridgeville

Maloney Couple Honored With Grove Kitchen Shower

A kitchen shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Maloney was held Friday evening at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Noble Taylor, with many useful gifts. Friends of the community organized the event. Visitors to Mr. John Butler’s home included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Butler of Easton and Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Connelly. Mrs. Charles Carroll has been visiting friends and relatives in Wilmington.

Charles Fountain Herman and Thurman Fountain John Adams Minnie Edna Adams Earl Robinson Charles Adams Wilmington Bloomery Nellie Robinson Epworth League Virginia Horsey Reba Adams Louise Bowdle Fred Fountain Reese Adams Benjamin Maloney Noble Taylor Clarence Butler Easton Bradford Connelly John Butler Charles Carroll

Journal Subscription Drives County News Access

A local notice invites readers to subscribe to the Journal for full county news coverage. The pitch emphasizes comprehensive reporting on regional events, government actions, and community updates available through a paid subscription.

Journal

Greensboro 4-H contestant in National Style Revue in Chicago

Miss Mary Margaret Stevenson 16 of near Greensboro represents Maryland's 6500 4-H Club girls in the National Style Revue at the National Club Congress in Chicago. State champion she receives all expense trip from Chicago Mail Order Company sponsor. Her brown shantung two piece dress with peplin and yellow linen trim cost 7 29. She defeated contestants from 16 counties.

Mary Margaret Stevenson Greensboro Maryland Chicago Miss Stevenson John F. Stevenson Emma Williams Kent General Hospital Dover Goldsboro Cooper Havre de Grace F. D. Dove Frederick Barbara Bridgewater A. W. Brumbaugh Shober Little Son Alvin Edwards Charles Jackson Bridgeville Lloyd Cannon Jane Preston Mary Jackson Arlie Dingledine Jacob Dingledine Tilghman Whitby Chester Genevieve Roe David Morris Oscar Kinnamon Marcus Hook Will Clark Charles Wieneke Charles Annie Hopkins Baltimore L. W. Taylor Ella Whiteley Del Maurice Stewart Easton A. J. Urry Joseph Zacharias Annapolis Paige Riddleberger William Urry Kenneth Bostic William Sipple Nancy Smith Richmond Temple Smith Hilton Dobson T. F. Dobson J. C. Ledbetter Richard Ledbetter Mary Mitchell Bridgetown Alfred Blackburn J. L. Hopkins Vernon Florence Thornton Lawrence Felton Anne Anthony L. I. Jones Sarah Porter N. EK. Swan

Local visitors call on Harrington relatives this week

Bur rs ville residents Mr and Mrs Coursey Hammond Mrs Jennie Creadie and Mrs Verne Cahall of Harrington visited relatives and friends here on Sunday. Mrs Robert Garrett and her infant daughter returned from Kent General Hospital Dover. Revival services will begin at Wesley Church Sunday evening Dec 6 with neighboring ministers assisting the pastor next week.

Coursey Hammond Jennie Creadie Verne ‘Cahall Harrington Robert Garrett Kent General Hospital Dover Westey Church

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the Local Department Rnghlyr Burrsville M. E. Church MR. Carleton Denton M. P Ezekiel Tomorow Christian Endeavor Ladies Aid of the Brethren Church Brethren Church Christian Workers Concord M. E. Church L. G. Savage Williston Church of the New Jerusalem Epiphany Mission St. Elizabeth's Church St. Benedict's Church St. Benedict’s Church Bible Sunday Rhgely Tuckahoe Adams Cross Roads UVF
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