Local notices and community events in Denton area
A compilation of shop notices, church services, sales, and social events in Denton and Caroline County. Details include Christmas offerings at Everngam's, a Thawley’s Church entertainment, Bishop Davenport confirmations, a meat and grocery sale, and multiple holiday programs. Also notes disease cases, Rotary talk on milk, a Christmas tree event, and a three day US District Court session in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Wright
Everagain’s
Everngam’s
Thawley’s
M. P
Davenport
St. John’s Church
Lillsboro
John A. Woodrow
Denton
M. H. Downes
Piney Church
W. Archer
Caroline High School
Caroline
Preston
Greensboro
Federalsburg
C. M. Jones
Pet Milk Company
Denton Rotary Club
Rotary Club
Court House
George W. Davenport
Diocese of
Easton
Christ Church
Morris A. Soper
United States District Court
Federal Court
Death of Mrs Virginia Carter in Greensboro
Mrs Virginia A Carter, wife of Edward C Carter, died at home on Railroad Avenue after a ten day illness from bronchial pneumonia. She was 57, survived by husband, three children, seven grandchildren, three sisters, two brothers, and many relatives. Funeral held at Church of the Holy Trinity with interment in Greensboro cemetery. Mrs Carter was a longtime church member. Miss Virginia Satterfield was her maiden name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia A. Carter
Edward C. Carter
Railroad Avenue
Virginia Satterfield
William C
Phoebe J. Satterfield
Carlton Carter
Charles Jarrell
Allen Carter
A. A. Christian
J. R. Lees
Philadelphia
Clara Harper
Lawrence Satterfield
Port Clinton
Ohio
Calvin Satterfield
Richmond
Church of the Holy Trinity
Davenport
Francis W. Kirwan
Carter
Greensboro
Virginian Lewis
T. H. Lewis
Washington
Western Maryland College
C. B. Jarman
Lewis A. Jarman
Rushville
Ira Dill
Drexel Hill
Lee Wyatt
Denton
Arlie Saulsbury
Sipple
Chas. Baker
Thomas
Harrington
Will Wilson
R. H. Dill
Charles Nichols
Kent General Hospital
Dover
Dawson Granwell
Wilmington
Watson Gruwell
Mary Thawley
Swarthmore
Susan Thawley
Lee Covey
Alfred Lord
Donald
James Curry
Easton
J. E. Curry
Iula White
Chester
N. K. Swanwick
Sherman Howard
Marcus Hook
Harold Mack
Annie Edwards
T. C. Curry
Bridgeville
James E. Curry
Luke Andrew and Son
Ridgely
Frank Hobbs
Mae Rickards
Earl McClyments
A. B. Collison
Baltimore
S. N. Harris
Henry Harris
Norman Harris
R. C. Jackson
Roberta
Whital Larrimore
John R. Meekins
Cambridge
Walter Dean
Laura B. Wright
W. G. Wright
P. R. Hall
Del
Perryville
O. Spicer
Seaford
Howard Towers
Harry Towers
George Rogers
Federalsburg
N. B. Taylor
Bethlehem
Preston M. E. Church
E. D. Hall
O. A. Bartley
Linchester Cemetery
Montgomery Mutual Fire Insurance 80th Anniversary Meet
Personal notices describe Mr John T Carter attending the Montgomery Mutual Fire Insurance Co annual meeting in Sandy Spring Maryland for the 80th anniversary. It notes his twenty year representation in the county and references the company as Maryland’s strongest mutual fire insurer. Other social items list visits and guests of various local families including Miss Marie Pentz and the Pentz family Denton, Mrs Elizabeth Pippin in Derby Conn, and trips to Philadelphia and Bristol Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Carter
Montgomery Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Sandy Spring
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Maryland
Carter
James Trice
Ida V. West
Thelma West
Melvin West
Joseph Adams
Percy Hynson
Paul Hynson
Esther Jean
Marie Pentz
C. A Pentz
Denton
Juniata College Glee Club
Sigma Delta Club
Miss Pentz
Elizabeth Pippin
Derby
Conn
Charles Jump
Marc Bryant
Annie Rochester
Philadelphia
Virginia Harwood
Bristol
Stephanie Ford
Chestertown
New Year Resolve To Be 1-2-3-4-5-67-B9
A cryptic verse lists numbered fragments spelling values such as thought comfort home belonging to an old colonial family and name of a month with a final quotation declaring love as a path to build Heaven on earths.
My Trip To Chicago With 4H Club Scholar Jane Wine
Jane Wine recounts winning a Montgomery Ward scholarship to the Seventh Boys and Girls National Club Congress in Chicago. She travels with Dorothy Emerson and Pearl Bostic, tours Lincoln Park, Field Museum, Stock Yards, Armour and Co, Montgomery Ward, Mundelein, and Palmer House, attends banquets and prize ceremonies, and thanks supporters of 4H Club Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jane Wine
Montgomery Ward and Company
National Club Congress
Baltimore
Dorothy Emerson
Maryland
Pearl Bostic
Delaware
LaSalle
States
Canada
Lincoln Park and Field Museum
Chicago Temple
Stock Yards
B. H. Heide
Wilson and Company
Armour and Company
Morrison
National Livestock Producers’ Association
Sherman Hotel
WLS
Montgomery Ward
Boston
Mundelein
Illinois
Model Farm
Public Service Company
Northern
Ilinois
Hotel LaSalle
International Harvester Company
Palmer House
Denton
Public Service Commission Grants Franchise For Truck Line
The Public Service Commission of Maryland grants Sunset Express owned by H T Pickering a daily freight truck route from Baltimore to Denton via Greensboro Goldsboro Tolchester Ferry and related paths with a Denton Hillsboro and Federalsburg circuit. Protests by rail carriers fail. operation expected Jan 1 with three trucks and expanded fleet. door to door deliveries and Baltimore terminal planned. rates to compare with rail and cargo insurance provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission of Maryland
Sunset Express
H. T. Pickering
Denton
Baltimore
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Tolchester Ferry
Hillsboro
Ridgely
Queen Anne
Federalsburg
Preston
Baltimore City
J. DeWeese Carter
Pickering
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
White Transportation Co
Eriicson Transfer Co
Caroline County
Great revolutions start with principles and morals
Quoted line contrasts moral groundwork with later material change attributed to Mazzini. Mentions Kodaks of various sizes by F. J. Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazzini
Recital at High School Highlights sixteen pupil performances
Sixteen pupils from Ridgely and nearby areas performed in a Saturday afternoon recital at the High School. Soloists included Joyce Saulsbury and Leola Temple, with community events such as a bazaar, a Christmas tree singing, and visits by local figures noted. Several residents traveled to Philadelphia for a funeral and guests visited local homes during the week.
Sunday School Meeting in Denton County Holds Plan Talk
Sunday School officers pastors and superintendents from Caroline county met at Denton Methodist Episcopal Church to plan for the year with Col Joseph H Cudlipp. Rev Henry Craldwell resigned as county superintendent and Witmer Feil Davis was named successor. A county convention and interdenominational effort for the Denton school were discussed alongside pastor training and vocational schools. The group planned to address a county deficit with a winter financial meeting in Baltimore on December 21. Col Cudlipp and Mrs Cudlipp visited E D C Hegeman during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Sunday School Association
Caroline County
Witmer Feil Davis
Mederalsburg
Cudtipp
Davis
Melvin FE. Wheatley
Denton M
Hegeman
Wheatley
Baltimore
Dairy Meetings At Willow Grove Del A Dairy Meeting Series
A sequence of dairy gatherings held December 11 to 14 at Fletcher Moore’s Store Hollis Dodd’s Store and Hardy School House Willow Grove with talks by C M Jones Pet Milk Company and county agents. Attendees include numerous local residents and farm helpers as they discuss better sires balanced rations sanitary conditions and methods to lower milk production costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher Moore
Willow Grove
Del
C. M. Jones
Pet Milk Company
Greensboro
Mr. Holder
Denton
Caroline County
Mr. Wilson
Dover
Kent County
Charlie Glanden
Wm. Glanden
Herbert Glanden
Watson Dill
Madison Sherwood
Byron Kemp
Harvey Moore
Willard Wright
Alfred Ford
Wm. Smith
Robi. Valdersere
Lester Cooper
Thomas Chambers
Horace Ford
Earl Melvin
C. C. Ford
Wm. Cox
Wm. Davis
Will Wyatt
Jesse Lideh
George Nichen
Irving Voshell
Hollis Dodd
Irving Woshell
Herman McGinnis
Fletcher Alexander
Julius Lucks
Ben Cohee
Walter Redman
Hazel Cubbage
Jas. Chambers
Ralph Bell
Henry Bell
Harry Wessel
Edgar Bell
Edgar Stubbs
Chas. Glanden
Jas. Frazier
John Greenlee
Earl Cain
Alfred Carter
Sam Bullock
Thos. Cubbage
Isaac Thomas
Wm. Greenlee
Roger Thomas
Oswald Thomas
Wm. Cahall
Byard Cahall
Warren Dill
Gustav Zeibutski
Emil Zeibutski
Thos. Bell
Norman Rickard
Ernest Moore
Leslie Minner
Wilson Moore
Wm. Stubbs
John Glanden
Sam Merchant
Bob Valderster
Marvin Frazier
Wm. Jarrell
Allen Meredith
Geo. Baker
Holis Dodd
Carl Scheppler
Joe Scheppler
Irving Pleasanton
Bill Matthews
John Matthews
Willard Hurd
M. Sale
Allen Phillips
Jim Hubbard
Artis Verduer
Carl Olliver
R. E. Wilson
Hardy School House
J. Frank Smith
A. E. Hutchins
E. Melvin
Howard Schweitzer
Lucien Schweitzer
Richard Pearce
Kensie Truets
Death of Hazel Towers at Goldsboro Crossing
A tribute notes the death of Hazel Towers who died suddenly at the Goldsboro railroad crossing on December 11, 1928. She is described as industrious obedient and good, a devoted sister and a loving classmate. The touching verse expresses sorrow for a mother and a peaceful grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Towers
Goldsboro
Hazel
In all things it is better to hope than to despair quote
A concise quotation attributed to Goethe. The line emphasizes hope over despair as a guiding stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Christmas Club Meeting Notes
The Community Club held its December meeting on Monday December 17 with carols led by Ethel Stevens and a gift exchange. Officers to be elected January 7 as the club shifts its year to start in January. A Christmas Tree service will be held on Christmas Eve at 7 40 pm. News of Dr Hugh Duffey of Washington DC dies. Various social visits and confirmations across local churches noted along with several weekend visits and entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Stevens
Caroline County
Finnce
Hugh Duffey
Washington, D. C
Chas. Jarrell
J. Keap Stevens
Elizabeth Short
Susie Thompson
Gladys Gale
Dover
Roe' MacSorley
Roe, Jr
Federalsburg
Elwood Fleming
James Price
Cordova
Willard Russell
G. H. Tarbutton
Mildred Tarbutton
Roy Hopkins
Wilmington
I. T. Sparklin
Ladies Aid Society
James Shaw
Richmond
Annie Longnecker
Easton
Clifton Hicks
Edgar Blades
Edna Fleming
Baltimore
Peter Finan
Nelson Beaven
Florence Beaven
Newton Smith
Bridge Club
Community Club Elects Officers and Hosts Holiday Program
The Community Club met Tuesday night drawing a large crowd. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs. E B Lightner First vice president Mrs D M Lee second vice president Mrs Harry Kemp recording secretary Mrs Horace Morgan corresponding secretary Miss Mabel Dickerson treasurer Mrs Howard Flowers. A program with prayers solos readings and a church address followed by ice cream and cake. Also Wesley Brotherhood met Friday with a strong turnout and local talent. A Cincinnati businessman Mr Arthur Wooters burned to death in a hotel. he was a native of Talbot County. Remains buried at Hillsboro Episcopal Churchyard. Church notices list Sunday School at 9 30 preaching at 10 30 with no 7 30 service Sunday evening prayers at 7 30. Local students home for holidays and several locals mentioned with brief updates on their movements and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Lightner
D. M. Lee
Harry Kemp
Horace Morgan
Mabel Dickerson
Howard Flowers
G. L. Lightner
Lee H. Richcreck
Reading
Blades
Morgan
Sewell
Eley
J. W. Easley
Hillsboro
Wesley Brotherhood
Lee H. Richereek
Everett Bindes
Arthur Wooters
Cincinnati
Ohio
Wooters
Talbot County
Harvey Wooters
Detroit
Mich
Methodist Episcopal Church
Lee H. Richereck
Robley Hackett
Showard Culver
T. J. Culver
Hebron
J. E. Morgan
John Lubeck
Kennett Square
Geo. Eaton
Harry Flowers
Baltimore
Preston Algonquin Tribe council manages tribal business
The Preston Algonquin Tribe No. 186 meets in their wigwam with Sachem F F Collins presiding. After routine business, a council feast is served by H Reese Dean Theo E Fletcher and Sherman T Griffith. Speakers Albert W Sisk and Harry B Wright present. Entertainment by radio, menu includes oyster cocktails turkey sweet potatoes. Christmas carols proposed at Methodist Churchyard Christmas Eve 7:30 pm. Various social visits and events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sachem
F. F. Collins
H. Reese Dean
Theo
E. Fletcher
Sherman T. Griffith
Albert W. Sis
Cane
Atlantic City
Lucretia Smith
Baltimore
J. M. Parker
Frank Patchett
Dorothy Lee
Methodist Church
Elizabeth Douglas
James Douglas
Douglas’ Fooks
General Motors
Pontiac
Michigan
Nelson Fooks
Philadelphia
J. R. Downes
Newark
Del
H. B. Wright
B. W. Wright
J. Frank Ledman
PF. C. Douglas
Card Club
Christmas carol service planned at Southern Methodist Church
Goldsboro reports an evening of Christmas carols scripture reading and a candle light service next Sunday night at 7 30 at the Southern Methodist Church. The public is invited.
Choptank Club Hosts Christmas Gathering Moves and Next Meeting
The Twentieth Century Community Club met the 12th at the Dulin home with good attendance. They mourn Mrs. Hall’s departure to near Wilmington and plan a officers election at the 28th at Archie Spies home. Mrs. Lillie Collins was laid to rest last Friday and the M P Church Christmas entertainment is set for next Sunday the 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choptank
Dulin
Hall
Wilmington
Archie Spies
Hopkins
Social Visits Across Wilmington Area
Henderson and Wilmington residents hosted guests last Sunday. Chas Cartwright family from Wilmington visited Alda Montague. Carroll Jones family from Queenstown stayed with J F Quillen. W E Cartwright of Wilmington attended L A Gooden’s. Albert Powell of Baltimore visited Edgar Stubbs. Earl Thompson and Jacob Melvin were Wilmington visitors. George Clayville traveled to Philadelphia. Edgar Stubbs went to Harrington. Silver Gsell visited Chester.
Card of Thanks for Hazel Towers Death
We express deep appreciation for kindness and sympathy shown during the sorrow of the accidental death of Hazel Towers eldest sister in our family Mrs Mabel Towers and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Towers
Mabel Towers
Remembrances of Eugene H Foster Widely Honored
The Sadlersville native Eugene H Foster aged about 79 died in Bartow Florida on November 28 after a lifetime of business achievement and public generosity. Born December 21 1849 he worked in Sadlersville Philadelphia and later traveled the globe. His widow Nellie Valliant Foster survives along with many nieces nephews and friends and tributes recall his devotion to truth and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Hardcastle Foster
Caroline
Queen Anne’s
Bartow
Florida
Mr. Foster
Sadlersville
George Washington Foster
Elijah Pierce
Philadelphia
Foster
Nellie Valliant
Denton
Sarasota
Methodist Church
Centreville
Charles B. Chance
Eugene H. Foster
Fla
Calvary Church
W. ©. Bennett
Calvary
M. E. Church
Local Residents Enjoy Weekend Visits in Wilmington
Messrs Raymond Cook and Maurice Dean spent a few days with friends and relatives in Wilmington. Miss Mildred Taylor and Mr Walton Taylor of Wilmington were at the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lee Taylor. Mr and Mrs Nelson Carroll of Wilmington visited Mr and Mrs C A Carroll for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cook
Maurice Dean
Martha
Grace Carroll
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Mildred Taylor
Walton Taylor
Lee Taylor
Nelson Carroll
C. A. Carroll
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the Local Department
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of
Middletown
Sudlersville
M. E
Lena Lewis
Mary K. Mearns
North East
Los Angeles
California
H. E. Woolever
Woman’s Foreign Missionary
Public Service Commission
Kodaks
Henry Wilkinson
Our High School
Church House
Jesse Zeigler
Pierot
Catherine Lynch
Pierette
McCader
Mitchell
Larry Zeigler
Edward Zeigler
Bridgewater College
Virginia
Edgar O’day
Willard Jones
Mary Moore
Vera Sharpley
Alice Bennington
Chincoteague
Harry Holsinger
Harold Ntatfield
A. B. Parsons
Georgetown
Narrington
D. J. Moore
Woman's Home Missionary
Ada
Elsie Matthews
Harrison Holsinger
William Ewens
Mulford Swing
I. T. Saulsbury
L. M. Goodwin
Joseph Snowberger
Claude Towers
Pennsylvania
Methodist
Reformed
Baptists
Selby Smith
Walter Lepson
Clara
Karry Hemmons
Caroline County Sunday School Association
Alice Taylor
Norristown
Frank Taylor
S. E. Parsons
Lynchburg
Harwood Moore
Amos Wyatt
Templeville
Alexander Russell
Adam Holsinger
Whitby
Hiram Kenton
First Avenue
Carroll Brown
Clayton
Nerbert McBride
Marion Potts
Evelyn
R. E. Fountain
Harry Reininger
Walter Bennington
Albert White
College Park
L. S. Matthews
Stella
Elma Wilson
Tuckahoe
Southern Methodist Church
Baker
Omar Shiveley
Ruth Curtis
Blackstone College
C. R. Curtis
R. L. Milligan
Marshallton
W. J. Murphy
M. E. Jarman
Calvin Richard
Orville Melvin
Bess Ross
Noble Dhue
Clark Quillen
A. D. Quillen
John Sylvester
Laura Wright
Dr. Duffey
Hugh Clarence Duffey
D. C
Duffey
Shannon Cramer
Depew Duffey
Horace Duffey
Oscar Clark
Joseph Eaton
Grove
T. W. Higginson
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