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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1929
Page
9
The local pages note winter starts tomorrow at 2 53 a m with tomorrow being the shortest day of the year. The long community listing includes rentals in Linchester and Denton Maryland, sales of furniture and heaters, a Ford tow truck, and a large array of gift shop items from Everagains. Public notices cover health reports and church services in Preston, Hurlock, and Denton.
Santa Claus Day in Santa Claus Day in Denton last Saturday drew hundreds of county residents to Market Street and the Palace Theatre where gifts were distributed from the Denton Motor Co garage and free movies were viewed. The event featured Clown Band pageantry and messages from children.
A commentary explains that investment trusts, now worth hundreds of billions, concentrate capital among few players. Their buying during upturns and selling in downturns amplify price moves, creating sharper cycles. The author warns against extreme participation and doubts further advances, predicting overall prices may decline.
Smithson Mrs Francis Mac Williams of Philadelphia returns home after a few days with Mrs Harry Towers. Miss Viola Mac Williams of Philadelphia visits Miss Virginia Towers. Mr and Mrs Alga Willoughby spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Jacobs. Miss Sophie Worm is on the sick list.
Frigidaire markets its appliance line as a gift of joy for life claiming to keep food safer and reduce tainted ice for families. Special Christmas terms advertised by M. K. Newnam appear in the notice.
Invitations are issued for the December 31 Washington ceremony uniting Rev Samuel Bilbrough son of Mrs Milton Roe Greensboro and Miss Irene Mae Dezendorf of Austin Texas. Bilbrough a Greensboro High School class of 1922 graduate and Drew Theological Seminary student.
The Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges West, Rurper and Shawn I. Present actions include grants of letters of administration for Jennie H Wright to Walter M Wright, bond filed, appraisers named, guardian relieved for Warren F Starkey, Everett Nuttle filed account for Charles Warren, Herbert Shewbrooks estate accounts filed, distribution for Annie C Latshaw, inventory and sale order for Jennie H Wright estate, Ro wland B Trice will admitted to probate with Nellie M Trice appointed administratrix, notice to creditors ordered with appraisers named, ratification of Dollie E Kelley real estate sale, Martha B Noble estate inventory filed, and real and personal estate appraisal details recorded.
Goldsboro notes show Miss Millicent Brown from New York visiting the Hubbard family week end. Emma Johnson and daughter Mary visit Rev and Mrs Windsor at Seaford Delaware. Noble Shively family and Minnie Dennison spend Sunday with the Craigs near Wyoming Delaware. A White Gift Christmas service is planned for next Sunday night December 22.
Bell Mont Golf Course has added a ninth hole putting green for members. Golf remains popular through fall thanks to excellent drainage, aiding players during the recent freeze over Lake Mendota. Several skilled players are emerging, including several enthusiastic ladies who visit frequently.
The Ridgely Community Club met at the Church House with carols, talks on Christmas gifts, and committee work. The Ridgely ice plant burned Saturday evening, narrowly escaping owners and spreading little due to light wind. it will be rebuilt on a smaller scale.
Henderson and many guests attend funerals and weekend visits unfold across Denton Templeville and neighboring communities. Names include Wilson, Richard, Welch, Shewbrooks, Mere dith, Fox, Clough, McMullen, Cornell, Harmon, Melvin, Phillips, Dodds, Smith, Clark, Ernest, Johnson, Bickling, Kusmaul, Powell, and Stubbs with trips to Dover Marcus Hook New York City and Jersey City.
Sunday services at Burrsville M B E include Wesley Sunday School at 9 00 a m morning worship at 11 and a Christmas sermon An Awakened Universe. Hickman Sunday School at 2 p m and a 3 p m Christmas sermon. Union M P Church hosts a Christmas entertainment and treat for school members Sunday evening.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an exam for a rural carrier position in Denton. Applications close January 10, 1930, with admission cards and exam date to be mailed about ten days after the close. Salary starts at 1800 dollars per year with mileage bonuses and equipment allowances. open to citizens domiciled in the local post office territory, both sexes.
Our community mourns the death of Paul Dukes age 13 son of Mr and Mrs Roland Dukes on Saturday afternoon. Sympathy extends to the grieving family. Mr and Mrs Lewis Lockerman and family and Mr and Mrs Harry Hill with daughter from Salisbury visited J W Tiley. Local shoppers spent Saturday in Salisbury and the town feels like Christmas. Chas Fountain has taken a position in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs George Ferrer of Philadelphia visited Mrs Fred Fountain recently. Rev G C Atkins spent Monday with Mr C W Adams and family. Preaching at Bloomery Sunday afternoon.
A Hillsboro Queen Anne community page lists Christmas activities at the M E Church including a Santa Claus program and remembrance for Sunday School members on December 26. Various residents attend events, dinners, and visits with friends in nearby towns as the Community Club plans a Christmas Eve carol gathering at 7 30 p m and other festive engagements through the weekend.
The Community Club held its annual Christmas party with about 76 members and guests. Retiring president Mrs. Lightner praised the group and introduced the new president Mrs. W. C. Stevens, who will take duties in January. A program of music readings and addresses followed, with a $100 donation approved for a local Health Center project.
The Christmas hymns will be sung at 7:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve around the community tree and at all county community trees, inviting everyone to participate. School children will assist in singing as the countywide celebration unfolds, echoing the heavenly chorus and the spirit of Christmas.
Prominent citizens George H. Wilson Mrs. M Ella Anthony and Mr C Leslie Walls were remembered in Denton in back to back services. Wilson a Maryland House member died in Easton Hospital on the 12th. Anthony long time Denton resident and church member died last week. Walls was killed in an automobile accident December 15. Services were led by Rev Melvin E. Wheatley with interment in Denton cemetery.
Two weddings occurred this winter at the parish with couples Earl Sard and Catherine Lasier and Mary Wheedleton of Harmony and Clarence Flaharty, son of Ora Flaharty near Grove. Other notes include Ferrins losing hogs to cholera, a cow injury, and visits and moves among neighbors in Federalsburg, Chestnut Grove, and surrounding areas.
Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M notes the sudden death of Bro. Wallson on December 11. He was a devoted husband father and Christian and loyal to the council. The charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days a copy of resolutions will be given to his family and published in the Denton Journal.
The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church at Choptank met on the 3rd for a pleasant gathering. The next meeting is set for January 7 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Blades in the afternoon with full attendance requested. The Twentieth Century Club canceled its December 4 meeting due to weather and will reconvene at Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Todd home on December 26.
I express appreciation and sincere thanks for the kindness and expressions of sympathy extended during the illness and death of my husband Roland B. Trice, and for the beautiful funeral tributes.
Mr. and Mrs. J Q Arthur of High Point and two children arrive to visit Mrs Hollis then Philadelphia for a few days before bringing Mrs Carmine and returning for holidays with the Hollis family. Several local families host dinners, visits, and trips to New Castle Delaware Baltimore Philadelphia and Wilmington for Christmas events and church carol services.
Vernon note reports that Mabel Carney of Columbia University plans a June Europe trip with Alice H. Ross and classmates if a substitute instructor is secured. They would visit England and Denmark for a month and then travel to Scotland Germany Switzerland and France. Columbia credits may be awarded for the floating college.
Mrs Watson Booker entertains Mrs Palmer of Wilmington. Mrs Linny Swann of Chester visits this week. Miss Charlotte Kibler returns from College Park on vacation. Sunday a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Albert Starkey. Rev and Mrs J C Glessner settled in Bagdad. David Mitchell has a broken arm. Mr J W Simons has been quite ill this week.
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