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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1926
Page
5
The column covers winter arrivals at Wrights and Mudd's Shop, holiday bazaars, church events, medical clinics, a film benefit, and plans for Waltona Beach. It notes December weather, a blizzard, and a cold snap, plus railroad wage increases and local hotel ownership changes in Denton and Salisbury.
Denton citizens welcome hundreds of children for the annual pre Christmas meeting with Santa Claus. Local stores showcase gift shops with toys, radios, jewelry, home goods, and clothing. Shoppers can also find meats and snacks at area markets and holiday specials across town.
Eugene M Bonwill died at his home in Still Pond Kent County on November 26 at age 85 He was born in Caroline County son of M Ifalt and Ann Jane Bonwill and lived in Queen Anne s County before moving to Kent County where he farmed He retired to Still Pond and left three sons William Eugene Jr and Raymond a daughter Mrs Lulu Dukes and a sister Mrs Anna Jump Surviving relatives are in Kent and Hillsboro No communicable disease cases were reported in Caroline County during the period ending December 1.
Mrs. Rebecca LeCompte aged eighty two died of heart trouble Friday and was buried Monday in Greensboro after a Wilmington funeral. Her daughters Mrs. Harvey Dobson and Mrs. Glenn Spicher of Wilmington cared for her in recent months. Friends at home extend sympathy to the family. Local residents and visiting relatives are noted in the week’s social notes with several moves and visits around town.
In Trenderson a surge of hog hunting yields large catches including L M Jones with 159 377 357 pound hogs and Norman Pippin with 419 358 and 341 pound hogs. The Dramatic Association announces Mammy's Little Wild Rose at Eden Hall December 11 with 30 cent adults 15 cent children. Rev F A Lindhorst of Dover to speak at M E Church Sunday on a silver offering for Sunday School Board. Local social notes recorded visits and greetings among residents including Miss Annabel Clark, Mr and Mrs W F Clark, and others with community gatherings and a radio installed at the postmaster's home.
The Oaks school month of November lists perfect attendees: Wilson Smith, George Adams, Paul Oros, Lester Smith, Norman Adams, Artley Clark, Wilson Jopp, Marvin Butler, Dawson Sapps, Verna Henzen, Mary Wright, Celeste Clark. Community notes report butchering totals by Jopp, Smith, Price, and Starkey. Christian Endeavor service, visitors, club hosting, and social visits among local residents including Chaffinch family, Billing, Tow ers, and Thomas.
Templeville residents hosted relatives from Wilmington and nearby towns over the weekend. Ben Hayes, and Ben Shelton from New Castle, visited family in the area. Sunday services include Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 7:45 p.m. Rev H N Bailey was entertained for dinner by Mr and Mrs J H Honey. Edna Cahall hosted visitors, and John Davis visited Kenton parents.
The Ridgely News Letter reports on school upgrades funded by the Card Club, new desks and windows, and updated woodwork. It records officers re elected at the Ladies Aid meeting, community events, church notes, and local moving in/out, plus a detailed Orphans Court proceeding summary for Caroline county.
A $50,000 armory will be formally opened in Centreville on December 23 by Company First Infantry Maryland National Guard. The event will include a large Christmas Military Ball with Governor Albert C. Ritchie, state officials, National Guard officers, and other prominent figures invited.
The article links Christmas Seals to medieval minstrels, mummers, and troubadours who sang and entertained for gifts. It notes the 1926 costume tradition and states the seals now fund health causes, with Mrs. G. K. Wilson of Denton as county Seal Sale chairman.
Plans are shaping for the Maryland Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting at the Hotel Rennett Baltimore January 5 6 and 7. Secretary M M Stewart reports invited speakers include W M Jardine secretary of agriculture and L B Palmer president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Affiliates like horticultural society beekeepers vegetable growers dairy and tobacco associations will hold concurrent meetings with the Farm Bureau gathering and arrangements are underway for the State Corn Show run by the Maryland Crop Improvement Association. The banquet is set to again feature the event.
A brief note credits J. Virgil Moore with artificial flowers and cemetery grave decorations for Christmas. The fragment hints at a local or personal gift or offering without further context or details.
Hillsboro and Queen Anne churches plan Christmas tree trimming and carols on Christmas Eve with a community sing led by Mrs Stevens. Ladies Guild elects officers. church improvements praised. Various visits, talks, and services noted with community events and weather effects included.
Mrs. Margaret Simpson entertained forty two relatives at a recent dinner with guests from Atlantic City Philadelphia Wilmington Middletown Dover Felton Harrington Seaford and East New Market. W Ray Stafford and son W Ray Jr of Easton with two Indy friends joined by W Austine Stafford near town. The event included Mr and Mrs Romulus Hopkins Dover guests plus Mr Homer Melvin and Miss Della Melvin and Master Melvin Luff.
Fairfax firm F J Wrights secures a silver Christmas prize as shoppers celebrate the season with local merchants. The event highlights holiday giving and regional commerce in the town.
Harper Young fourteen son of Mr and Mrs James Young of near town died Thursday night at Easton Emergency Hospital following injuries from a Tuesday evening auto accident. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 in M E Church South, led by Rev C R Curtis. Interment followed at Greensboro Cemetery. Local notices report a sewing circle bazaar Friday and Saturday in Mrs Wharton s ice cream parlor with Christmas gifts and homemade candy. Other items note visits and family events including DeWitt Jackson visit, Seamans funeral, Linwood Bennett's Philadelphia trip, new sedan for Clarence Jones, and strokes of paralysis for John Clark.
Edenton Royal Arch Chapter No 36 members were served a banquet at the Parish House by Christ Church Guilds. Rev. Kirwan Rev. McCabe Mr Cantnor of Hagerstown Mr W F Davis and Professor Willis spoke. Music by an all local quartet delighted the attendees. Congressman Goldsborough recovering in Philadelphia before Christmas. Mr Smith Beck joins The Title Guarantee and Trust Company in Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Clayton Taylor and daughter Marie visited Mr and Mrs Henry Beck. Mrs Josephine Thawley of Centreville recently visiting in Denton. Mr William Lee Anthony of Berwyn Pa visiting Denton relatives. Royal L Roe receiving treatment in Easton Hospital.
Postmaster Nuttle urges mailing parcels early to ensure delivery before Christmas. Denton dates listed by state groups show last days to mail: Dec 15 for Arizona to Nevada, Dec 16 for New Mexico to Wyoming, Dec 17 for Texas to North Dakota, Dec 18 for Louisiana to Wisconsin, Dec 19 for Florida to Michigan, Dec 20 for Indiana to New England states excluding Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Dec 21 for Connecticut to Rhode Island.
Maryland sent three exhibits to the Fifth National Boys and Girls Club Congress held November 26 to December 2. Caroline county produced two entries with prizes including second place for two children's garments and fifth prize for Dorothy Hutson of Allegany county in Girls' Clothing. The article praises the motto make the best better and urges home support for 4-H participation.
Festive storefronts present attractive displays of Christmas goods to draw customers. Shop owners highlight seasonal decorations and gift items designed to entice holiday buyers.
Cape May County Gazzette reports Wilbur A. Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clark of Denton, as a go getter in Cape May County sports. In three months he has built an offense driven squad that defeated Wildwood to claim the county gridiron championship. With Goose Doughty starring, Clark gears up a resilient basketball team. He hails from Western Maryland University and has coached baseball to a state title.
Miss Marian Adams entertained friends with music and games on Tuesday. Bloomery Aid plans a December 28 Christmas entertainment with a backup date of December 29 if stormy. Mr and Mrs Bender of New Jersey visited. Evelyn Elrich of Salisbury State Normal spent the weekend with her parents. Sunday School at 2 and preaching at 3 at Bloomery. J W Johnson installed a radio last week. Kemp Adams has been on the
An open competitive examination under the U S Civil Service Commission is announced for clerk village carrier in the Denton post office. Applications close January 5 1927. Apply on prescribed form from the local representative at Denton post office or from the Secretary of the Fourth Civil Service District Washington D C. File applications with the Secretary before closing business on the date above. Competitor assembly date will be shown on admission cards mailed after applications close.
A miscellaneous shower at the Cranes home drew about fifty to sixty guests despite a stormy evening. Mrs Mary Lizzie Legates of Federalsburg is visiting her niece Mrs William Love. Roland Wheatley and family visited brother Harry Wheatley near Andersontown Wednesday. C M Hignutt and son Q G Hignutt spent Thursday in Wilmington on business.
The Choptank Twentieth Century Community Club held a busy day in its Chop Tank room on the first. Visitors came from Anderson Hobbs and Mathewstown clubs. A next meeting is set for the fifteenth with an all day session. members should bring lunch. Reed work not sold will remain for viewing and pricing before Christmas.
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