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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1923
Page
5
County officials publish notices requesting submissions under a designated heading. The solicitation seeks items from the Mewa collection across county departments and emphasizes compliance with filing deadlines and format requirements for submission.
Seaford residents discuss a new highway link to Federalsburg while box socials, Christmas programs, and school events unfold across nearby towns. Local officials, court actions, and holiday sales anchor a busy season with church cantatas, theater entertainment, and market plans amid winter preparations.
Mr and Mrs G Lacey Stevens enjoy a birthday surprise with radio music and refreshments. Virginia Harrington and Lyndal Hayman wed at St Luke P E Church with Denton connections. Cecil Blake takes over Denton office duties for Eastern Shore Gas and Electric. Rosa Barwick Lord and Harold P Johnson wed in Greenwood. Kiwanis luncheon hosts James J Ross’s guests. Denton visits include Fisher Aumack and Pennell Cooper trips. Caroline Club Twenty to hold Christmas dance in Denton Masonic Hall. Dr Alfred Smith and family guestst. Mrs Newton and grandson return to Churchland Virginia.
The article warns that taking trees or shrubs from another's land without consent is illegal under Maryland Laws Chapter 179 Acts of 1918. It is a misdemeanor punishable by a $25 fine up to 60 days in jail or both. State Forestry Department urges authorities to watch for violators.
The Jacques Schneider Trophy contest could be held in upper Chesapeake waters if Capt. Wm. D. Tipton Maryland National Guard Air Service is approved. A triangle course from Bay Shore to Gibson Island to Rock Hall would be about 150 miles, with August or September as possible dates. The event is open to civilians of all nations.
Arrangements are made for 500 to 600 delegates from across Maryland to attend the joint annual meetings of the Maryland Agricultural Society the Maryland Farm Bureau Federation and affiliated groups at the Southern Hotel in Baltimore on January 9 16 and 11 1924. President E P Cachill of the Maryland Farm Bureau Federation will preside with Governors Albert C Ritchie and Pinchot and O E Bradfute and Baltimore Mayor Howard W Jackson among speakers.
Hal Bee the pacing mare with a 2.03 record has been sold to Senator Charles D. Murphy of Harrington. Also noted a new holiday lot of men's hats arriving for Xmas Everngam's.
Oscar O. Jones, son of Mr and Mrs William Jones, died at his home after a lingering illness. He leaves his wife, his parents, two brothers, three sisters. Funeral was held Thursday. interment in Jones burying ground near town. He was 29 years, 9 months and 7 days old.
Members of Grove Church and the Ladies Aid Society met at the parsonage last Monday to approve repairs lighting and painting for the building. R R Weaver to install the lights and John Collins to paint and decorate. Work expected complete and ready for service by the 28th inst. The passage notes several local social items and a funeral.
Burrsville residents report gatherings and relocations. H A Porter hosted Wesley E Thawley and family from Denton and T Wilton Porter from near Wilmington plus Laura Porter. Wallace Redden and two children moved from Snow Hill to a purchased farm nearby. Theodore Warren Aaron Warren and two nephews from Philadelphia visited the Warren bungalow. Rachel Collison returned from Hobbs. Laura Porter spent a month near Wilmington before returning home. Walter Cannon family moved from Hickman area to local farm. Clinton Neal spent early week in Wilmington. Paul Beauchamp visiting Philadelphia.
Choptank Mrs W E Dillon and Miss Reba Hurst with Mrs S J Hurst of Harmony drove to Wilmington last Friday and spent the weekend A box social will be held at the school house on Friday December 21 to raise funds for community school improvement Mr Charles E Andrews Jr of Baltimore visited his parents Mr and Mrs C E Andrews Hog killing is in order this week W H Williamson killed the largest hog weighing 478 pounds Lee Waldron returned home after a week with relatives in Wilmington and Trenton The Twentieth Century Community Club met on Wednesday with Mrs O C Blades
An overcoat for father brother or son is an ideal gift and you will find the right one at Everngams.
The Ridgely Community Club met with Mrs. Norman Wilson hosting. With Mrs. Jones absent, Mrs. Wiley led. Sixteen members attended. They voted to skip the meeting on Christmas Eve and hold a New Year’s party a week later. The program featured readings, music, and a Christmas tree. News included hospitalities, upcoming theater, local visits, and notes on residents’ movements, illnesses, and travels.
Misses Helen Mildred and Ruth Noble of Concord hosted Helen and Mildred Adams near Hickman Ruth Fountain and Mary Lockerman near Concord. Willie Lyden near Hickman entertained Louis Adams and family. Rev G L Helsby spent Thursday with Edward Adams near Hickman. Helen Adams visited friends near Andersontown last week.
Saturday a spark from a rubbish fire set Mr. John Long’s house ablaze but townspeople quickly controlled the flames. Damages were partly covered by insurance. Fire damage appears limited and under control with no further injuries reported.
Smithville hosts a patron meeting and Christmas entertainment at Smithville school on Thursday evening December 20. The Ladies Aid of Bloomery M E Church will meet at the parsonage with Rev and Mrs C H Atkins on Tuesday afternoon December 18. Locals report visits and family gatherings including Federalsburg visitors and relatives in Philadelphia and Wilmington.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Lord hosted a weekend gathering with numerous relatives and friends from Hobbs Denton Williston Anderson town Hickman Preston Greensboro and Andersontown. Attendees included W H Lord Gus Koenemann Ernest Jones Charlie Culver Will Seeders and others as listed. Catherine Lord from Greensboro spent the weekend with her parents in Anderson town.
Smithson reports visiting family returns while Mrs. Pounding is on the sick list. The Denton Volunteer Fire Company held its annual election with Clarence Roe as president and Earle White as secretary. Fire Chief Eugene G. Anderson was re-elected earlier. A radio set is suggested as a family gift.
A list of November perfect attendance honorees from Hillsboro School includes Rus sell Fleming Howard Knotts William Thompson Francis Fleming Charlie Hammer Rumsey Mullikin Francis Rowe Cooper Elben Leslie Wright and others. The Community Club hosts a bazaar and cake sale December 20 in the moving picture hall followed by a Christmas program by school pupils. Residents report various visits, family gatherings, and local events including chautauqua attendance and multiple social visits with neighbors and relatives across Easton Denton and Kent Island.
The Caroline County Red Cross asks for Christmas trees and decorations for six new wards at the Perryville Veterans Hospital. Citizens supply tinse artificial snow bells and crepe paper via local coordinators in Federalsburg Denton Preston Hillsboro Ridgely Marydel Goldsboro Greensbor o or send to Mrs J S Lapham Goldsboro. Last year donations were quick and generous.
The Baltimore Sun notes former National League star Charles Buck Herzog is poised to manage Newark next season under a local‑sponsored syndicate. If confirmed, he may serve as player-manager as Newark aims to return to the IL map with a strong 1924 squad and plans a new stadium by 1925.
Orphans Court session with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Administrators filed multiple accounts and distributions for Sadie Harley Charles Andrew Eva Zacharias Harriet Harris and Harriet Harris estates. Williams Williams Butler and Butler administrations granted with bonds appraisers named and creditor notices ordered.
Maryland growers topped the International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago with thirty four prizes, the best showing in state history, surpassing last year’s twenty two and second only to Indiana among states. Sheriff Bullock presided at a Kent county damages hearing for Mary E. Smith on a farm on the Vernon Burrsville highway project. a jury raised damages to 945 dollars after viewing the land and hearing witnesses. Former Gov John G Townsend funds a Sypherd Bible edition for every Delaware school as the State Board of Education accepted the offer.
A US Department of Agriculture mash for general purpose hens uses 17 percent meat scrap with the rest from vegetables. It includes 33 percent ground oats and bran for bulk and seems to raise hatchability and fertility, especially in second-year birds. Vitamin content of eggs and fertility is now a focus of study.
In remembrance of my dear father J H Dyer who departed life two years ago December 15 1921. Beulah writes of meeting in heaven and greeting with joy. Wife and daughter publish loving tribute noting enduring memories and farewell tears. The verse mentions the grave, memory, and lifelong devotion.
The Caro line County Farm Bureau held its first annual meeting at the Denton court house on Wednesday December 5. E H E Thieroff opened and urged farm organizations and cooperative marketing. State leaders Cohill and Stewart spoke on marketing and plans. Five delegates were chosen for the state meeting in Baltimore January 6, 16 and 11. Delegates: M F King Ridgely H K Schults Marydel W R Dulin Preston E T Orme Concord John Allfather Denton. County officers elected: Thieroff president Stevenson vice president Bye secretary treasurer. A portable generator for moving picture demonstrations was approved funded by local suppers. State program support favored.
Laurel will not compete in the Eastern Shore League next year as the local club faces a $2,400 debt with no financing plan in sight. If the debt cannot be liquidated, the team will be sold to the highest bidder.
The Denton Community Club will meet at 7:30 PM on Monday, December 17, at the Parish House to learn Christmas carols for holiday singing. Members should attend with friends. Mrs. Ethel Stevens will assist with music. Carols include Come All Ye Faithful and Silent Night.
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