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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1933
Page
5
Local advertisements include farm and home goods for sale and rentals in Denton Burrsville and Ridgely Maryland. The Caroline County Medical Association and temple lodge officers are announced, along with church services and the Maryland Tercentenary Calendar sales benefiting the Children’s Hospital School. Obituary notes for J Burt Hignatt and illness reports in the county.
The Ladies Aid of the M E Church held their December meeting at the parsonage with red candles pine holly and a Christmas tree. Other items note anniversaries returns from school trips and visits by Mrs Sparks and Mr Everngam among Denton residents. The Caroline Cotillion Club Christmas ball is planned for December 28 and local clubs hold meetings and services ahead of Christmas.
Mrs Adah Clayton Frazer Smith widow of Thomas A Smith long time Ridgely resident dies in Newark Delaware at 80 after illness. She suffered injuries from a fall in October but recovered. Native of Detroit she moved to Caroline county in 1870 and lived in Ridgely nearly sixty years. Survived by two daughters a son and siblings. Funeral at Dutton home in Newark then Denton cemetery with Ridgely pastor officiating.
M K Newnam, Caroline county Frigidaire representative, says U S health overall is rising as food preparation and storage improve. He cites heightened consumer awareness, rising refrigeration demand, and Christmas Frigidaire purchases. Prices on household models rise Jan 1, but current low prices remain for gifts. Automatic defrosting feature noted as a key convenience for households.
The funeral of N J Harrington was held at Prospect Church amid his boyhood surroundings. Rev Lewis Randall preached. Survivors include widow Elizabeth Tharp, a son Tharp at First National Bank, and daughter Doris at Delaware University. Also notes on anniversaries, meals, lectures, and Christmas prep among Vernon residents.
Weekly Ridgely News Letter reports the death of 73 year old James W. Simons at his brother Frank Simons home. He was Northampton County native who moved to the area, ran the J. W. Simons Harndare Co. for 33 years, elder in Reformed Church, married to Mary Ellen Kuntsman. they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last December. He is survived by brothers Frank and Oscar. Funeral at St. Paul’s Reformed Church and burial in Ridgely cemetery.
Hobbs social notes recount a Tuesday birthday party for Mrs. Harry Cheezum with relatives from Hobbs and nearby towns attending. The gathering included refreshments and well-wishes for many more birthdays. Additional visits, engagements, and church activities across the community are noted, including a Dover wedding of Miss Mabel Clark and Preston Abbott the preceding Saturday.
Mrs Martha A Todd 73 widow of Eugene Todd died at her daughter Mrs Herman Rue’s home near Hurlock after ten days in bed. She leaves six sons three daughters, twelve grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral held Tuesday at Washington M E Church Harlock burial in Washington Cemetery. Also dying was Mrs Ida E Neal 60 wife of Gootee Neal of this town from heart disease. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at home with Rev Ransom P Nichols. burial Hillcrest Cemetery. Miss Mary Evelyn White married William Irving Handy near Seaford after a Maryland Federalsburg High School and Normal School education. They will live on a farm near Seaford.
A family gathering marked the forty eighth wedding anniversary with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Price and relatives from Chester Ridge ly Harrington and Nobbs attending. Unity Homemakers Club set to meet Dec 27 at Mrs. Hobbs home near Greensboro due to a mis print. Porter's car skidded into a cement abatement injuring Mr Porter while Mrs Porter escaped injury. Wesley M E Sunday School Christmas treat planned for Dec 24. Philadelphia visitors Elmer Evans and Mrs Lloyd Simons guests of local residents.
Mrs. S. S. Thompson hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Clark and Mr. Francis Rowe. Laura Wooters visited her father Harvey Wooters while Laura Virginia Fleming had tonsils removed at Easton Hospital. Francis Rowe of Duke University visits his mother Mary Rowe. Lulu Beaven of Philadelphia visits her mother Florence Beaven. Louise Blades spent Sunday with daughter Sidney Pinder. Town folks visited Easton on Tuesday and several residents are listed on the sick list including Charlanne Eaton Elinor Eaton Nancy Jane Kline and Frances Covell.
Queen Anne Club held its annual Christmas party Tuesday night with a large attendance. The program featured carols by the club, greetings from Rev. Gardner, readings by Rev. Fossitt and Miss Clara Price, a playlet, and duets by Hazel Eaton and Violet Gibson. Refreshments were served and all enjoyed the evening. Other notes mention family dinners hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morgan and visits from Rev. and Mrs. G. S. Lightner and Dr. John Paul Tyler.
Mrs Anna Legates wife of Isaiah Legates died last Thursday at 1 15 p m at her home near Henderson from heart trouble and pneumonia. She leaves husband three children Elmer Bowdle Preston W Clayton Legates and Melvin C a brother Alonzo Willoughby of Smithson three sisters Mrs Tom Harmon Hillsboro Mrs Ed Schoppe Henderson and Mrs Hilda Jones Wilmington four grandchildren and one great grandson Funeral services were held in Easton Monday afternoon. Also social notes mention visits from relatives and a church pageant Lasting Glory scheduled December 28 with a children’s treat.
The Smithville Homemakers Club reorganized in November 1934 with officers including Mrs Blanche Adams as president and Mrs Viola Jenkins as vice president. Members plan a Christmas party on December 28 with husbands invited and social entertainment being arranged. Local clergy and families are noted in social visits and a Bloomery Aid meeting is planned for December 27.
Williston Our Community Church plans a Christmas treat and entertainment at 2 p.m. next Sunday the 24th. James Neal and family and Mrs. S Ritter visited Garland Park with Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter. Neal and his children traveled to Easton for the holiday display. Roland Wheatley of Secretary visited here this week. Sadie Ritter visited Mrs. O M Hignutt.
Preston residents attend a festive Christmas Party hosted by Mrs. Lloyd Brodes and Mrs. Lloyd Cannon at the Parish House. Epiphany Mission and Church of the New Jerusalem announce Christmas services. Community activities include bridge gatherings, visits from Baltimore and Savannah guests, carols at the Community Tree, and local family updates.
The great English chemist Joseph Priestly, discoverer of oxygen, was deceived around 1795 by a quack who claimed to cure his daughter Sarah of tuberculosis. Priestly, lacking loved ones in peril, allowed her to endure a six month confinement in a cowhouse with minimal furnishings while the quack promoted his program. Despite the harsh conditions and dubious method, Sarah survived. The National Tuberculosis Association notes such quackery was common before cures were understood. Today, 2,084 affiliated tuberculosis associations funded by Christmas Seals spread knowledge that no medicine cures TB, only rest, fresh air, sunshine, good food, and a reputable physician.
The government aims to stabilize the dollar weekly within narrower bounds while facing the challenge of clearing international trade settlements. Industry adjusts to the new code system with steel, oil, textiles, and Henry Ford’s firms moving toward harmony. Labor optimism grows as millions return to payrolls and country newspapers report improving conditions. Metropolitan media and chains face a potential challenge from country editors who claim the local press can prevail.
Jerry Griffin, a 55-year-old single man living with his mother and sister in Henderson, attempted suicide by slashing his throat. sister foiled the act, he received first aid from Dr. Silver and is at Emergency Hospital Easton with a chance to recover. The report also lists local visits, engagements, weddings planned for December 26, family gatherings, a local fire on Craser property, injuries from a falling tree, and various holiday visitors and social events in Greensboro and nearby areas.
Henderson and Schoppe families hosted and visited relatives in the area with Philadelphia Lancaster and Wilmington connections. Several pairs and individuals are named, including the Schoppes, Joneses, Shulties, Van Amans, Goodwins, Steffys, Harmans, and others, reflecting a weekend of calls, visits, and hospitality across towns.
The annual Christmas party at Miss Marie Quillen's home featured a short program and the revealing of each capsule sister. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments of ice cream cake and candy were served. all attendees enjoyed the happy occasion. Harmony Methodist Protestant Sunday School will hold its Christmas entertainment on Thursday, Dec. 28.
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