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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1930

Page

5

Local Denton Shop Offers Furnishings and Christmas Goods

Denton merchants advertise stoves floor wax bulbs and electric lights for Christmas. Prices on Allen parlor furnaces pianos dining and living room suits etc. with new and used items, plus furniture from Easton factory sale. Also notices on coal supply, Christmas shopping in Baltimore, and a new colored high school building in Caroline county with modern features and bus routes.

M. Ringe Denton Santa Claus M. K. Newnam Johnson Allen’s Caroline County H. W. Hughes Wright A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely Baltimore Lyman Saratoga St Wm. H. Alderson Andersontown-Hobbs Community Club Church House Concord Spafford Neil Layton W. R. Layton American Corner W. K. Knotts Federalsburg Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Thawley’s M. P Easton Pilgrim Holiness Church D. E. Wilson Binghamton N. Y H. E. Uhrig J. Frank Lane Walter S. Rutter W. Brewster Deen Register of Wills Orphans Court Colored High School West Denton

Golden Anniversary and church and club notices in Denton

Mr and Mrs T L Trice marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home in East Denton. The article lists descendants, origins, and relatives from Maryland Delaware and Ohio. It also covers Denton church activities including a Men’s Bible Class organization, a 4 H Club gathering, WCTU meeting plans, Eastern Star officers, and a Mission club planning session with Miss Bessie Spafford’s office.

T. L. Trice East Denton England Myra Due Cincinnati P. H. Yeoman Kathryn Yeoman Wilmington Trice Mesdames E. H. Hirs Denton E. B. Blades Preston G. B. Hemming New H. Earle Smith Marc Bryant John L. Everngam S. G. Nuttle S. G.bye Ora A. Carroll R. N. Hitchens Walter Sparklin William Donovan W. S. Norris J. L. Ross J. L.everngamn Norman Straughn F. Baynard J. Irwin Harwood Harriet Burns Sarah Swiss Womans Christian Temperance Union G. H. Rue Third St L. W.frazier Tri-j Caroline Eastern Star Alta Newnam A. E. Miller Helen Thawley James W. Thawley Clara Wright Sam. Hubbard Cambridge Mark Smith Hubbard House of Delegates Dorchester County Minnie L. Murphy Lee Butler Trainer, Pa W. G. Towers Wrightson Cooper J. Virgil Moore Joe Anderson Huntingdon W. R. Smith Corsicana Texas W. K. Smith Greensboro C. A. Pentz J. Ed. Nichols T. C. Crouse P. O. Sparks W. H. Nuttle Pauline Albertson Salisbury John Renninger

Fire destroys home of Jesse Lasier on Friday

Harmony reports a blaze from an overheated chimney that leveled the Lasier residence. Neighbors helped save the lower floor while the family lost beds clothing and bedding. Fire companies Federalsburg and Preston arrived late due to engine trouble, saving little beyond stove wood. Thanksgiving gatherings followed with many relatives visiting from Claymont Harrington Milford Philadelphia Federalsburg and Easton.

Jesse Lasier Federalsburg Preston Clarence Wright Norman Wright Audrey Lee Grayson Claymont Del Roy Ivins Russell Morgan Billy and Meri Webster Todd A. D. Ivins Horace Willey and Son Milford Albert Millman Harrington Clayton Wright Thelma Houston Charlie Carroll Gertrude Eunice Reba Hurst Philadelphia S. J. Hurst George Hurst Billy Meril Leo Culhane W. R. Thomas Howard Messick Carl Warner Near Easton Ray Deen J. Hurst Cambridge Robert Brown Worcester Mass Wesley Butler Philip McConnell H. C. Todd Ernest Carroll Denton Hudson Taylor Hilda Wright Belle Dean Harry Richards Baltimore

Orphans' Court Proceedings in Caroline County

The Orphans Court of Caroline County met in regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Administrators and executors filed accounts, inventories, and releases for deceased individuals including Ellemore Pinkine Josephine Bernard and Minos A. Cohee. A bond for Joseph H. Carroll Register of Wills was approved and filed. Florence B Deen filed final account of Charles J Deen.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Harper and Shawn Samuel G. Nuttle Ellemore Pinkine Edward Pinkine Peoples Bank of Denton Oline Windsor Charles N High John W. Arnold Albert Leatherman Ocie Leatherman Edgar Leatherman Florence Miller Bessie Whiteman Artie MacDonald George E. Arnold James T. Arnold Nettie Tutwiler Kate Cheshire Nettie Arnold Charles N. High Everett Nuttle J. Oscar Friend Edward M. Noble Josephine Bernard Katie R. Cohee Minos A Frank N. Burkey Alverta Ray Nettie M. King Mary Buckle Harry Burkley Edward E. Nuttle Harvey C. Barton Clara S. Litsche W. N. Moores Gurtha Durfee Charles Moores Brena Russell Charles J. Deen

In Memoriam Lyda Williamson dies 1929 tribute

An In Memoriam notice from Lyda Williamson’s parents mourns the daughter who died on December 4, 1929. The letter expresses deep loss, saying life has never been the same and longing to see her again, with reflections on her cherished memory.

Lyda Williamson Lyda

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Community Life

Ridgely residents and out of town guests gather at the M E Church for the Middletown District preachers meeting led by H B Holloway of Dover. The event features a 35 cent turkey dinner, a 7 dollar profit report, and notes on 4 H Club activities, student travelers, Thanksgiving visits, and local church notices.

Thanksgiving social notes from Easton area families

Easton area residents share Thanksgiving visits and greetings. Hazel Davis Long welcomed a daughter born November 28. Various locals including Willey, Merriken, Dukes, Towers, Butler, Clark, Chaffinch and Davis families enjoyed holidays with relatives in Maryland and Washington.

Federalsburg Families Dine Together on Thanksgiving Day

The Federalsburg area shared a Thanksgiving turkey dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Alford with relatives from Smithville Henderson Newark and Towson. An old fashioned spelling bee at Christ M P Church drew Rev. G E Leister and spellers such as Edward E Nuttle and Miss Myrtle Carroll. A Federalsburg Fire Company call in Harmony destroyed a Deen property, with Hurlock fire crews aiding. Samuel J. Callahan, 76, died at Nichols after a year illness. survived by widow, five daughters and two sons. Jeanette McMahan and others from Towson spent Thanksgiving with Glenolden relatives.

L. N. Alford J. H. Spence Kathryn William Dill Oscar Alford Smithville J. B. Medford Edward Henry Marvel Jack Henderson Belle Bryan American Corner Elizabeth Alford Walter, Barnett Newark Lettie Edward E. Nuttle James B Samuel J. Callahan Nichols Callahan Kenneth Corkran Leo Callahan Nown Jeanette McMahan Gladys Trice Hattie Alford State Normal School Towson Lacy Spence Phillip Bushey Glenolden

Bethlehem Ladies Aid to elect officers Thursday

Bethlehem Mrs Florence Carroll and Mrs Hilda Smith to host the Ladies Aid Society at the Community House Thursday afternoon December 11 at two o clock. All members urged to attend for officer elections.

Hillsboro Queen Anne Party Hosts and Thanksgiving Gatherings

Mr William Short hosted a Wednesday evening party with guests Eugenia Morgan Hazel Reynolds Ernestine Carroll Susie Anderson Mary Virginia Sherwood Frank Covey Norman Wilson Francis Short William Thompson William Short Francis Fleming and hostesses Mrs Powell Short Mrs Johnston and Mrs Blades The Community Club thanks contributors for the Flapper Grandmother event. Thanksgiving dinners feature many locals visiting relatives and friends across Hillsboro Centreville Crumpton Marydel Baltimore Wye Mills and Newport News with Beavens Dodds and Rowe families among attendees.

William Short Eugenia Morgan Hazel Reynolds Ernestine Carroll Susie Anderson Mary Virginia Sherwood Frank Covey Norman Wilson Francis Short William Thompson Francis Fleming Smerry Powell Short Johnston Blades Richard Beaven Florence Beaven Lulu Beaven Herbert Beaven Thomas Beaven Dora Morris Blanche Willis Milton Beaven Anne Mary Rowe James Greaves Wye Island Edwin Gale Wilmington Del E. H. Gale Edgar Blanch Marion Norman Hicks W. F. Dickinson Robby Hackett Harrington Kennard Brown Centreville Neavitt Rice Oscar Rice Richard Greaves Virginia Ethel Holt Denton Newport News

Community Club to Hold Christmas Party Dec 16

Tuesday night the Community Club approved a Christmas party for December 16 inviting all members with husbands and friends. Hostesses Mesdames Sewell Stevens Lee and Stayton served sandwiches coffee and cocoa. Nearby events include a 4H Club formation meeting at Hillsboro High School led by Caroline County Home Demonstration Agent Bessie Spafford with Mrs. Harry Moore named club leader.

H. W. Sewell W. G C. Stevens D. M. Lee Herbert Stayton Bessie Spafford Caroline County Hillsboro Queen Anne Harry Moore Methodist Episcopal Church South A. A. sNese Marion Covey Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Horace Morgan E. Dise Easton Irma Mae Newton Preston Harold Jump Randolph-Macron Academy Howard Eley Harry Gibson

Gelletly family visit noted in Do wntown Williston

Williston events recount Alfred Gelletly Jr returning to Detroit after Thanksgiving with his parents. Mr and Mrs A G Gelletly hosted Charles Pendrel and Fred Lancaster of Chester Pa on Sunday. Margaret Uhler left town for Baltimore to spend winter along with O M Hignutt. Bird dog for sale well broken by H W Hughes Denton Md.

Alfred Gelletly, Jr Detroit A. G. Gelletly Charles Pendrel Fred Lancaster Chester Margaret Uhler Baltimore O. M. Hignutt

Thanksgiving social notes and movings in Goldsboro area

Goldsboro society column lists moves including Mr and Mrs James Mullikin in Mrs Verna Clark's house and Harmon Kinnamon moving to former Mullikin residence. Thanksgiving guests include Mr and Mrs Noble Shively and sons and Mr and Mrs Elbert Saunders and granddaughter at Craig near Wyoming. Short notices cover visits by Miss Lane sisters, Alberta Ross, and others, plus Ladies Aid gathering, Sewing Circle, and the large funeral of Mr William Tribbett.

James Mullikin Verna Clark Harmon Kinnamon Mallikin Noble Shively and Elbert Saunders Craig Wyoming David A. Tracy Chas. P. Rowley Willow Wave Pratt Alberta Ross Wilmington Clark Smith A. D. Quillen Wiggins Chestertown Assembly Hall E. Smith New Jersey Stamford Conn Thos. Shockley Noble Jarrell Baltimore Bill Ross Emma Johnson Sewing Circle Fogle Wm. Tribbett

Thanksgiving Visits and Local Church Revival Notes

Burrsville residents hosted a large Thanksgiving gathering with relatives from Harrington Greensborough Denton and Marcus Hook and a reading of Rev W L Littleton closing revival services at Hickman and conducting at Wesley Church with over sixty conversions. Visitors included Price Hopkins Beauchamp and others. Local farming notes record porkers weighed 447 and 370 pounds.

R. H. Thawley Coursey Hammond Harrington James Thawley Greensboro Wesley Thawley Denton Mollie Cahall W. L. Littleton Hickman Wesley Church J. W. Price Powell Hopking Lawrence Price John Thawley H. A. Porter Laura Porter Frederick Hopkins Frederica Paul Beauchamp Harvey Fountain Marcus Hook C. N. Fountain W. T. Baker John H. Thawley Howard Hardesty Bridgeville Webster Ivins

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Guests From Across Town

Smithson Mr. and Mrs. Harry Towers hosted a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day with guests including Mr. George Mac Williams of Camden New Jersey, and Mr. and Mrs. F J Mac Williams and children of Philadelphia. Others visited in town over the holidays and several young people spent the weekend with relatives.

Harry Towers George Mac Williams Camden F. J. Mac Williams Philadelphia May Willoughby Salisbury A. Willoughby William Breeding Hickman Walter Mac Williams Masters Webster

Thanksgiving News From Smithville and Nearby

Smithville reports guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Spence and daughter Kathryn, with Mr. Wm Dill and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Alford at the Alford home. L N Spence and Phillip week-end with the Spences. Bloomery M E Church held services with Sunday School at 2 and preaching at 3 by Rev S L Hanby. Alice Meredith and Wilmington friends visited Charles Meredith’s home. Horace Robinson hosted a turkey dinner. Blaine Bullock and family spent Thursday in Federalsburg. Mildred Scott of Milton visited her parents here.

Middletown M. E. Church Leelan Jackson Stevensville Melvin Wheatley H. B. Holloway Dover Delaware Woman’s Home Missionary Society Alice Bennington Ministerial Association Norman Wilson Richard Blackburne Blackburne Harold Holsinger Roland Ebling David Mitchell Jack Wilson Robert Dean Nelson Rickards Washington College George Wilson Johns Hopkins Nellie Briscoe John Harrington Strayer’s Carter Forrester St. Mary’s Vivian Holsinger Goldey’s Virginia Holsinger Caroline Ebling Salisbury Normal John Saulsbury Drexel Ilda Orr Edna Detwiler Florida I. E. Mason T. L. Day Day Davis Wilson John Briscoe Joe Snowberger Madeline Ed. Morris Wilmington Hannah Snowberger Thaddeus Snowberger John Starkey Voss Philadelphia Starkey Addie Elva Taylor Carrie Dayley Hardy Frank Matthews Harry Wooters William Cooper Samuel Cooper Chester Estella Reynolds Hickman Ann McKnott Milford Bryan Turbitt Selby Smith Smith J. T. Moore Chris. Holsinger Frank Flounders Fred Kemp Baptist Church Mr. Ledbetter Greensboro Jacob Goldstein Cecile Mildred Estelle Baltimore Roy. L. Tawes Andrew Mitchell Hickey Miss Rutledge Hitchens Frankford Del M. W. Wiley W. E. Matthews Smyrna John Applebaum B. Hartz H. Applebaum Cleveland James Lewis Lewis Harry Samis Easton Carroll Meredith Ima Cooper Elizabeth Wilson Wilmingston Florence Haymaker Catherine McElwain Tirzah Frazier Edward Davis Alston Long Easton Hospital Long Hazel Davis E. M. Willey H. R. Merriken Calvert Merriken L. R. Dukes T. H. Towers L. H. Thomas J. H. Edgell Neil Greenwood Valley Forge Marietta Butler West Friendship Lewis Butler Mabel Clark Normal School Salisbury Co. V. Clark Frank Davis O. J. Chaffinch J. Roland Chaffinch Denton L. Hopkins Thomas Washington J. R. Willoughby Lola Willoughby I. E. Davis Ladies Aid J. Robert Starkey C. V. Clarke J. H. Spence Kathryn Wm. Dill Oscar Alford L. N. Alford L. N. Spence Phillip Bushey Glenolden Bloomery M. E

Church Supper Postpones Bible Class Meeting

The Good Cheer Bible class postpones its meeting from next Thursday to Tuesday the 16th due to the supper at the M. E. Church.

M. E. Church Good Cheer

Preston community notes reflect social events in Preston

Mrs. J Max Chambers hosted a bridge gathering on November 29 with a large guest list from Preston and surrounding towns. High scores went to Mrs. Wrightson, Mrs. Ledman, and Mrs. Wrightson. The Community Club met in the Parish House with remarks by Alphonso Boley and group singing led by Cleveland Smith. Several churches and families noted Thanksgiving visits, dinners, and bridge parties.

Chestertown Triumphs 4-0 In Eastern Shore Soccer Final

Chestertown High School defeated Oxford High School 4 to 0 at Harmon Field Denton to win the Eastern Shore Soccer Championship before a record crowd. Both teams played strong defense and offered a competitive match despite the final score.

Chestertown Oxford Harmon Field Denton

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