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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1924
Page
5
Local paper notes Christmas shopping urgency and urges readers to see Thomas Meighan in Woman-Proof at the Palace Theatre tonight. Mentions holiday deals, radio sets, local events, church revivals, and community notices across Denton and Caroline counties with multiple named individuals and organizations.
Miss Florence Reed and Mr. Thomas Clopper quietly wed at the Greensboro Baptist parsonage with immediate family present. The couple, now on a Washington wedding trip, announce engagements and visits from local families and workers visiting from Chicago and Newark.
A December 17 evening luncheon and bazaar at Thawley's Hall runs from 6 to 10 under Thawley's Church. Menu includes chicken salad Maryland biscuits cake ice cream and candy all for 25 cents. Also features fancy work booths to aid Christmas needs and invites all to attend.
County doctors met with the Public Health Committee to plan leveraging the county health nurse. Drs. Malone Webb George Knotts and State official Dr. Jones praised progress as Aliss Jackson works from the Law Building pursuing visits to tuberculosis cases and school health talks and demonstrations.
Neil OBrien Minstrels, owner and producer, bring a festive show to the New Dover Opera House on Monday night December 15. The production blends vivid costumes and scenery with traditional minstrel comedy, aiming for New York revue quality while preserving laughs. Cedar chests, all sizes, 13 to 40. M. K. Newnam.
A long list of local families hosted gatherings for Thanksgiving and Sunday meals across Ridgely with visits from Dover Harrington Greensboro and Wilmington residents. Church and school events include radio sermon by Dr Henry Ranck Near East Relief moving pictures at the high school and revival preaching by Evangelist Harris. Community notes cover club meetings, visiting relatives, and local music supervision with Gibson Baltimore.
Henderson lists November perfect attendance pupils by grade from Eleventh to First, naming students such as Juanita Cole Emma Gooden Sara Gooden Roy Medford Mary Robb Charles Tyles Sadie Walls Beatrice Wood Flossy Conley Willian Frazier Marietta Heather Beatrice Hudson Elizabeth tlucztek Grace McShane Rosanna Richard Mary Walls Anna Churchman Herbert Clough among others. The piece also notes various visits and a revival service, plus a memorial poem for Ernest M Jarman born in Roslin Maryland May 3 186 and died November 16 1924 with funeral rites held in Berlin and Greensboro Maryland.
November perfect attendance lists Hillsboro School pupils led by William Thompson and others. A Christmas entertainment is planned for December 19 at 7 30 pm with a silver offering for school bene fits. The Home and School Association will handle business after the show.
Betty Johnston led the Christian Endeavor service last Sunday evening. Hopkins Thomas will lead the next service on the topic Count and Share Your Blessings. The column lists visits and guests including Mrs. E. T. Orme Miss Spafford and others with residents in Greensboro Church Hill Morrisville and Denton. Several local social visits and family guests are noted along with progress on health and hog losses in the area.
November report shows forty Caroline schools hit go per cent attendance with more likely achieving the mark. Officials praise rising turnout and urge parents to cooperate with teachers to make Caroline the banner county in the state. The list includes Caroline High Greens boro High and several town rural and colored schools. Attendance banners go to Caroline High Greensboro Elementary Smithson two room Jur mans Grove rural Jonestown colored Jonestown area.
A local blurb extols Tenbloraf Tires as a durable innovation praised years ago. It notes many pleasure cars and trucks now use them, claiming they outlast three pneumatic sets and provide smoother rides with fewer tire troubles. It urges motorists to learn more about the tires.
In loving remembrance of my dear father who departed this life three years ago December 15 1921 A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled Dearest loved one we have laid thee In the peaceful place's embrace But thy memory will be cherished Till we see thy heavenly face Daughter Heulah
In the Orphans Court Judges West Elarper and Shawe presided. Letters of administration on James T Dobson's estate were printed into J Edward Morris and Thomas F Dobson with bond approved and creditors notice ordered. Appraisers named as VF Horsey and A G Smith. Angelina Goldsborough's will admitted to probate with T Alan Goldsborough executor and bond filed. No creditor notice ordered. appraisers named as T Clayton Horsey and L Irving Jones. Philip Pritchett will filed for probate by Romey Pritchett custodian, set for Tuesday December 23 1924 at 11. Clarence F E Andrews administrator of Mary Edith Andrews filed account of sales of personal property. approved and recorded. John W Ferrick administrator of Henry J Dawkins filed account of sale. approved and recorded. Lacy H Fluharty administrator of Elizabeth Fluharty released distributees James Z Fluharty Lacy H Fluharty Arthur S Fluharty Harry Fluharty Joseph Q Flaharty and Emma Coleman. releases examined and passed. Georgia W Smith will filed for probate by E L Earle Smith custodian. Harvey L Cooper administrator of Mil tas C Smith filed first and partial account. approved and recorded. There is no shortage of Vietrolas with us. Every style from which to choose M K Newnam.
Old Kris to be here today as Santa Claus visits Denton with a promised gift for every child. Denton merchants fund the event, promising at least eighteen hundred toys and extra gifts at participating stores. A free Palace Theatre movie show and live entertainment by Prof. Cox's band and a children's entertainer will accompany Santa's arrival. Parents urged to bring children early to enjoy the day.
A collection of Christmas letters from Denton Maryland children to Santa Claus dated December 9 1924. Most request gifts such as bicycles pens skates trains toys and books for themselves and notes to remember teachers parents and friends. Several entries mention Miss Short as a teacher and emphasize daily school attendance and good marks.
The Ladies Aid Society of Marydel Church adopted resolutions lamenting the death of Mrs Kate Heather. They expressed sincere sympathy to the bereaved children and ordered copies sent to county papers and spread on the minutes.
The advertisement highlights a well furnished home environment with furnishings for every room and emphasizes affordable prices. It promotes a broad selection for all needs and mentions Newnam's.
Charles Kline announces a public auction of all stock and farming implements at the Peter Hagadone farm on the road from Hillsboro to Ridgely, Saturday December 27 1924 at 10 a.m. rain or shine. Items include a Deering binder Superior drill New Idea manure spreader New Way corn planter Osborne mower Vulcan plows hog gear taps and many farm tools and household goods. Terms: cash under $10, and notes for amounts over $10 payable at Hillsboro Queen Anne Bank. auction by Frank Seward, clerk Charles Stewart.
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