Local ads and notices fill Denton shopping week
A collage of local classified items lists vendors Everngam's Newnam and Stafford offering gifts from hats and shoes to silk dresses and furniture. It notes a December bazaar at Denton Auto Company and community Christmas baskets, plus a meet of Caroline County Medical Association and re employment office staffing in Denton with several construction projects under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Nuttle
Everngain’s
J. W. Allfather
M. K. Newnam
J. Virgil Moore
Denton
Everngam's
Everngam’s
Majestic
R. H. Stafford
Burrsville
Everagain’s
Masonic Building
Seth H. Hurdle
Cole
Henry Wilson
Dover
Del
Caroline County Medical Association
Brick Hotel
H. F. Silver
Goldsboro
E. Paul Knotts
Denton Auto Company
Guild of Christ Church
Walter W. Sylvester
Moxcket Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Caroline County
Marydel
Henderson
Adam Crawford
Harvey Meeks
C. B. Morris
Greensboro
J. Oscar Bernard
Fourth Street
Lockerman High School
William H. Neal
E. B. Jester
Choptank
H. E. Kinder
Guy Bonney
Federalsburg
Hillsboro
E. H. Gale
James P. Swing
Ridgely
Smithville
Catherine Towers
Hobbs
National Re-employment Bureau
John R. Ricards
John Renninger
Maryland poultry show planned in Denton in January
Plans are underway for the Maryland State Poultry Show to be held January 2 to 5 in Denton under the Maryland State Poultry Association. Lloyd Hollinger is show secretary and Harry H. Rieck of Preston is show superintendent. Judges include J. P. Quinn Beltsville Md John H. Moffet Centreville Md Ivon Morton Easton W H Rice Roy H Waite and P A Raper College Park Md. The event will be in Bullock and White’s large garage.
Kent county Delaware school election tests bus plan
School authorities held elections at Adamsville Smiths and Fishers to decide if schools should stay open or bus pupils to Greenwood. Adamsville voted 68 to 21 for keeping the school. Smiths 34 to 4 for the school. Fishers 39 to 20 for the school. Also notes a local tour planned by the Cleaves family and a store sale to Leslie Scott.
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Kent County
Delaware
Greenwood School
Adamsville
Smiths
Fishers
T. A. Cleaves
Clayton Cleaves
Florida
California
Canada
Niagara Falls
Leslie Scott
Caroline county first court seat named at Melvin's Warehouse
A Denton Journal clipping from October 1914 details Caroline county's early formation and naming of Melvin's Warehouse as the first county seat. It notes the 1774 functioning court, listed officials, and the ferry at Melvill's Landing. The narrative highlights Choptank River navigation and the historic Passapea's Landing as deep water access, while stating no remains of the initial seat exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan R. Carroll
John L. George
Denton Journal
Charles W. Wright
Eastern Shore Society
Caroline County
Melvin’s
Melving’s
Charles Dickinson
Benson Stainton
Thomas White
William Haskins
Richard Mason
Joshua Clark
Nathaniel Potter
William Hopper
George Fitzhugh
Caroline Calvert
Frederick
Lord Baltimore
Robert Eden
Melvill
Pig's Point
Denton
Caroline
First Court House
Cedar Point
Bend
Mill Creek
Passapea’s Landing
Greensboro
Williston Notes Busy Week With Guests And Visits
Mrs W D Uhler hosted guests including Mrs Earl Todd from Hollywood Cal and Louise Todd from Harmony Md. Herbert Jacoby and family took Memory Lane Lodge for months while Mrs Uhler stays at the Brick Hotel in Denton. Visitors included Mrs Henrietta MacMahon and Roland Wheatley Sr from East New Market. Ruth Maloney, nurse, relocated to Easton Md as part of home moves. Christmas rehearsals underway for week. Several local residents, including Mr Bennett Todd, visited relatives. Church services scheduled at Williston Community Church, 3 p m, with Sunday School at 2 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Uhler
Earl Todd
Hollywood
Cal
Louise Todd
Harmony
Herbert Jacoby
Bradentown
Fla
Memory Lane Lodge
Denton
Henrietta MacMahon
Roland Wheatley Sr
East New
Williston
W. E. Love and Sons
William and
Earl
Wilmington
Baker family hosts turkey dinner and local notices
Burrsville families gathered for a Thanksgiving style dinner honoring Margaretta Baker turning fifteen. Other Baker relatives from Denton Harrington and Boonton plus Mr Ford Baker and Mrs Ida Baker attended. Ann Hillary buried at Union M P Church died eight months old. Several visits and attendances noted with local residents and Unity Club meeting announced for December 27 at 2 PM in Hobbs. Sid ney DeLong buried Wesley Cemetery. Mrs Laura Porter returns from Delaware trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baker
Margaretta’s
Chester Baker
Alex Baker
Denton
Floyd Baker
Ida Baker
Harrington
Ford Baker
Ann
B. J. Hillary
Boonton
N. J
Union M. P
Wesley Thawley
Unity Club
Thomas
Hobbs
Willey Family Socials and Chicken House Theft
Mr and Mrs W B Willey hosted a Sunday gathering with Mr and Mrs Walter Fowler and daughter, Mr and Mrs George Harris and daughter of Greenwood Delaware, and other Willey relatives. Easton visitations followed by Friday night calls with Oscar Willey. On Monday night thieves broke into Oscar Willey's chicken house and stole 25 hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Willey
Walter Fowler
George Harris
Greenwood
Del
Oscar Willey
Walter Willey
Erma
Easton
Paul Maloney
Leon
Shirley
In Memoriam for Paul H. Dukes
In loving memory of Paul H. Dukes who died December 14, 1929. It is lonesome here without you and life is not the same. Days of sadness and hidden tears mark four years since you passed. Memory keeps you near and peaceful sleep be yours. Loving Mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Dukes
Paul
Ridgely Church group notes and society events
The Ladies Aid Society met at the parsonage with about thirty attending for officer elections. New officers include President Mrs Walter Moore and vice presidents Mrs Frank Flounders and Mrs Carlisle Bennington. The outgoing slate featured President Mrs Nelson Rickards and others. Reports cite parsonage repairs and a long list of church and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Walter Moore
Frank Flounders
Carlisle Bennington
J. T. Moore
Frank Seward
Nelson Rickards
J. M. Swing
A. W. Thompson
Viols Jones
Annie Wilkinson
James Callahan
Herbert Hammond
Ridgely Homemakers’ Club
Elmer Cole
Bridgetown
Albert White
Harry Holsinger
Building in Winter Is Practical Says Cement Chief
Edward J. Mehren, president of the Portland Cement Association, asserts that placing 4,000,000 additional men at work this winter is feasible in construction. He notes winter building is practicable using long-standing methods, and explains how construction activity affects broader industry and employment, urging private citizens to invest in building and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Mehren
Portland Cement Association
Mr. Mehren
Construction League of the
United States
Christmas Green Vandals Target Seasonal Evergreens
A Maryland advisory warns property owners to guard holly laurel pine and cedars from theft during Christmas. It urges posting land along highways seeking trespass deterrence and asks residents to report suspicious green material transport with license plate numbers to the State Department of Forestry for investigation.
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State Department of Forestry
Maryland
Fidelity
A West Pocket Essay on Strange Interlude
Commentary on post boom shifts and social change, noting nostalgia for bygone days. It laments modern trends, celebrates returning caution, and warns about hog cholera risks in Maryland. Emphasizes proper sow and pig care, sanitary practices, and prudent farming to protect profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Miecat
Hillsboro Queen Anne Sketched Visit Record
Mr Wm Sherwood of Swarthmore Pa spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs James Sherwood Mrs Sherwood and son Billy who stayed on a visit returned with him Miss Louise Gray accompanied them home for a visit Mr and Mrs Jas Price and children of Matthews Mr and Mrs Fred Smith and daughter Sue and Mr and Mrs A J Billings of Hobbs were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Willard Russell Hillsboro Community Club met Monday evening with a Christmas party Rev Wm P Taylor of Cleveland Ohio former minister here died December 11 Mr and Mrs Milton Beaven entertained friends at a turkey dinner Mrs Edgar Blades and little Mildred Stenger spent the weekend in Baltimore Mrs Fannie Legg of Stevensville visiting sister Mrs Albert Cahall Mrs Clinton Wheatley spending a few days this week in Wilmington Mr and Mrs J N Clark spent Sunday and Monday in Philadelphia Mrs Louise Blades visiting her son Edgar Blades Miss Doris Morris visiting Centreville friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Mrs. Short
Elizabeth Short
Viola Jones
Nan Clendenning
Ellen Swann
Margaret Saulsbury
Louise Wilson
Elsie Matthews
Esther
Nazareth
Short
Ida Hoffman
Ridgely
Maple Avenue
Cherrylin
Maryland
St. Paul’s
Jimmy Lynch
Misses Wooters
Trice
Hilda Cherry
R. E. Fountain
Maplewood
N. J
Roland Fountain
J. P. Swing
Kastenhuber
Anderson
Harry Grubb
Chester
W. M. Winstead
Kermit Sharpley
Alice Bennington
Sharpley
Coast Guards
Forked River
D. M. Swing
T. W. Jones
Albert Nagle
Jessie Jones Ruggles
Rehoboth
The
Methodist Church
T. L. Day
Shirley Hart
Baltimore
Jd. Applebaum
Arthur Richards
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Trenton
Margaret Swing
Harlan Harrington
Leo Meginney
Edna Detwiler
Salisbury
Mary Brumbaugh
Elizabethtown
R. E. Smith
Annapolis
Wm. Sherwood
Swarthmore
James Sherwood
Willard Russell
Hillsboro
Fannie Legg
Stevensville
Albert Cahall
Clinton Wheatley
J. N. Clark
Louise Blades
Edgar Blades
Doris Morris
Centreville
Fred Weissenborn
Boyce Mill Road
Greensboro
Vivian Hurd
Luther Burger
Ison
Harrisburg
Stanley Hocker
Progress
Edward Hollingsworth
Clinton Edwards
Elaine
Lloyd Huber
W. Thomas Thornton
William Hubbard
Maude Edwards
Eva Dennnis
Harlan Edwards
Henry Parks
Boothwyn
Bridgeport
T. C. Curry
Bridgeville
Del
Lydia A. Dobson
Joseph L. Rogers
Kent General Hospital
Dorothy Swann
Georgia Swann
Ethel Pritchett
John Beck
Narbeth
Roberta Jackson
L. W. Taylor
Effa Plummer
Lester Stevenson
Ralph Sharp
H. T. Langmaid
Bates Wooters
Brooklyn
N. Y
Annie Wooters
Milton Dix
Deals Island
F. P. Roe
Cornelia Dix
E. J. Vandegrift
Olin Clark
Clayton Porter
John Lankford
Queen Anne Services at St Pauls Church Queen Anne
Sunday schedule includes 10:30 service and 7:00 address by Dr John Paul Tyler presiding elder of Baltimore District at joint meeting Miss Elizabeth Lynch leads devotional Dr Tyler holds first quarterly conference All official members urged to attend with reports
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church
Queen Anne
Jesus
John Paul Tyler
Baltimore
Elizabeth Lynch
Tyler
Hall Barton
Edward Barton
Mattie Wilson
Centreville
B. C. Barton
Lightner
Howard Eley
Easton Hospital
Howard Flowers
Bernard Sparks
Mother Mine
Epworth League
Ruth Sewell
Clara Wyle
Catherine Clifton
Washington College
Howard Sewell
Jake Gibson
National school dental survey seeks child mouth health data
The American Dental Association conducts nationwide dental examinations in elementary schools with support from the U S Public Health Service and health education authorities. Dr Richard C Leonard oversees Maryland counties, aiming to learn conditions to guide school dental programs and share results with parents.
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United States
American Dental Association
U. S. Public Health Service
Richard C. Leonard
State Department of Health
Maryland
Bethlehem Club Set to Meet at Miley Home
Bethlehem Club, newly organized, will convene next Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Miley. Mr. and Mrs. Norris Colby, Mrs. Lawrence Legates and daughter Elma, and Mrs. Charles Blades visited Wilmington on Tuesday. Mrs. Guy Harrington and Stella returned from Marcus Hook after a fortnight away. Ruth Sands returned home after a month visiting relatives in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Thomas are spending a few days in Philadelphia visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Club
James Miley
Norris Colby
Lawrence Legates
Elma
Charles Blades
Wilmington
Guy Harrington
Stella
Marcus Hook
Ruth Sands
Baltimore
F. H. Thomas
Philadelphia
It’ll Pay You to Buy Now Furnisher of Homes ad
A Denton Maryland furnisher announces low prices on living room dining room and bed room suits. The large store boasts 30 000 square feet of floor space and urges customers to compare current April May prices with old newspapers.
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M. K. Newnam
Denton
For Sale Regent Piano in first class condition
Mahogany Regent piano offered by M. K. Newnam. Price listed as 4500 dollars. Contact details not provided in readable text.
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Regent
M. K. Newnam
Preston Dawning of Agnes Pardoe Griffith Rites
Agnes Pardoe Griffith 63 widow of Capt Martin Griffith died at home in Preston Wednesday morning. Survived by daughters Viola Griffith Brinsfield Mildred Griffith and Erna Cours on and sons Sherman and Victor Griffith, all of Preston. Funeral held at home with Grove Cemetery burial. Community notes mention school Christmas play December 21 and Epiphany Mission services with Bishop Davenport officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Pardoe Griffith
Martin Griffith
Chesapeake Bay
Griffith
Calvert County
Viola Griffith Brinsfield
Zora Brinsfield
Cambridge
Mildred Griffith
Erna Courson
Preston
Sherman T. Griffith
Victor M. Griffith
Grove
George W. Davenport
Epiphany Mission
Church of the New Jerusalem
M. E
Douglas Fooks
Johnson Bonner
Sherman Griffith
Elizabeth Towers
Denton
Bishop Davenport
Preston Osteen
Baltimore
Edwin Sisk
Detroit
A. W. Sisk
Herman Schmick
Maynard
Joke
Maynard Hoke
Elwood Bonner
Wilmington
Golden College
Frank Patchett
Edwin Wright
H. M. Hollis
Rachel Baylor
Blanche Croll
Salisbury
J. K. LeCompte
John Spence
Bessie Collins
G. C. Webb
Federalsburg
Cookman Orrell
Eloise
Delaware
George Whiteley
Bridgeville
Phil Wright
Willey
Manetta
A. M. Willey
Conover Crouse
S. E. Douglas
Milton
Del
Maryland Manufacturing Employment and Payroll Growth Report
Maryland Bureau of Labor and Statistics reports robust gains in manufacturing employment and payrolls. November figures show 22.5 percent and 42.4 percent year over year increases, with aircraft and shipbuilding sectors posting triple digit gains. Repeal of the 18th Amendment spurred large gains in alcohol and distilled beverage plants with employment up 231.5 percent and payrolls up 234.1 percent from last November.
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Maryland
Maryland Bureau of Labor and Statistics
Fire Destroys Home on Boyce Mill Road Greensboro
Fire destroyed Fred Weissenborns home on Boyce Mill Road near town early Sunday morning. Stove overheating likely started the blaze. only a sewing machine and a few bed clothes were saved. Alarm sent, but house was down when firemen arrived. A sum reportedly burned. Insurance status unknown.
A Cure for Grass Fires Ordinance Cuts Grass Fire Calls
A suburban resident started a grass fire and faced a $25 bill after the flames damaged a garage. Fire department calls had plagued the town, averaging four to five weekly. The fire chief pushed a $25 fine for starting fires that require the department, which cut alarms to a few per month. The writer argues every fire deserves scrutiny and backs such ordinances.
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America
Farmers Meet on Production Credit Loans at Court House
County Agent Mr Wm H Evans announces a Saturday afternoon meeting for farmers interested in credit through the Production Credit Bank, a branch of the Federal Loan Commission via the Baltimore Production Bank. E W Ross and Evans will explain loan use and the loan association steps. attendance urged. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Evans
Production Credit Bank
Federal Loan Commission
Baltimore
Harmony M P Church to host Rev Dr Leonard B Smith sermon
The Maryland Annual Conference president Rev Dr Leonard B Smith will preach at Harmony M P Church on December 17 at 2 30 p m. Other items note social visits as Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nichols and Mr and Mrs Elmer Fluharty spent Sunday with Lacy Fluharty. Calvin Todd shows improvement after confinement. John Cohee and Webster Todd hosted dinner guests. Carrie Collins visited her daughter Mrs Oscar Fishell. Sunday School is at 1 20 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard B. Smith
Maryland Annual Conference
Harmony M. P
Lawrence Nichols
Elmer Fluharty
Lacy Fluharty
Calvin Todd
John Cohee
Webster Todd
Carrie Collins
Oscar Fishell
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the Local Department
Maryland State Poultry Association
Lloyd Hollinger
Harry H. Rieck
J. P. Quinn
Beltsville
John H. Moffet
Ivon Morton
W. H. Rice
Roy H. Waite
Harry Wolsieffer
Millville
P. A. Raper
College Park
Bullock and White
F. B. Nuttle
Mary Tharp Nuttle
Daniel
J. Layton Jr
R. Ellis Clark
Caroline High School
Daniel J. Layton
Layton
Georgetown
Law School
University of Pennsylvania
Denton Community Club
Milton S. Andrews
J. Kemp Stevens
Frank Nuttle
Girls Glee Club
Ethel Stevens
Elinor Wilson
Maryland State Normal School
Towson
Glee Club
Elsie Nagel
Linwood
Homemakers Choral Club
Wm. D. Turkington
Rev
T. J. Turkington
S. Lewis Adams
Glassboro
Bernice Howard
Fred Love
Denton-M. P. Church
T. Fred Johnson
Charles York
Eldred Hirs
Harrison Young
Beacom’s Business College
Charles Richards
Washington, D. C
Earl White
William G. Towers Jr
G. H. Rue
Clyde Bell
Hickman
Journal Found
Minnie Todd
Hugh Allen
Monumental City
Bessie Brown
O. Gilbert Hignutt
Memoriam
Rhgely
Journal
Christmas Green Vandals
Tuckahoe
Nealtil
Bethlehem
Farm Credit Meeting
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