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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1927
Page
5
Local News notes a Christmas pageant at Denton M E Church and a lighted community tree, plus theater at Palace Theatre and a sale in Mudd's Shop Unique. Also listed are road/office holiday hours, church services, disease reports in Caroline County, and Rotary Boys Night with Col. Tanner addressing fathers and sons.
A Preston Maryland column published December 15 1927 shares children’s Christmas wishes to Old Saint Nick. Letters from youngsters describe desired gifts such as toys candy and practical items while expressing goodwill for Christmas and the New Year.
A 1927 Preston Maryland holiday note from Lawrence Patrick asks for a wheel candy fruit and nuts for the season. A second child Lucy Hubbard requests a raincoat cap rubbers candy nuts and toys for her siblings and herself.
A collection of 1927 Christmas requests from children in Hickman Denton Preston Baltimore and surrounding areas. The letters ask for toys clothing food and basic gifts including air rifles dolls skates shoes boots and writing supplies along with family prayers and good wishes. Names and places include Delmar Maryland Denton Baltimore City and Stewart Hecht's Store.
The Civic Committee of the Women’s Club favors a towering electric star over Main Street and Central Avenue for Christmas. A community sing at Temple Theatre on December 25 features the Hallelujah Chorus. Local Odd Fellows plan a Toys and Candy barrel for the Frederick orphanage and January Ladies’ Night plus a Rebekah supper.
Special Christmas sermon to be held next Sunday morning at Trinity M. E. Church South with a 7 30 p m musical program of song and story in the evening. All invited to attend these services. Mrs Jos Roche moved to Kent General Hospital Dover Del for treatment and is progressing well. Local residents visit Greenwood and Warrington and attend funerals and gatherings in the community.
Evangelist Rev Nye outlines a week of church topics in Ridgely Church of the Brethren events. A wide range of social visits, club meetings, and Christmas preparations fill the community with carols at the Central Avenue tree and a large Santa Claus turnout.
The Twentieth Century Community Club met on the seventh at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dulin. Miss Spafford’s hints were well received. The club anticipates its next annual meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Todd on December 28.
Mr and Mrs B F Greenlee marked their thirty fifth wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering in Greensboro. Relatives from Dover Ridgely Burrsville Hobbs and Denton attended a candle lit M E Church service and Christmas carols. A Christmas Eve community tree event was announced for December 24 at 7 30 pm near the Four Corners with townspeople invited.
Burrsville joined three churches for an evening service at Wesley M. E. Church with singing by Raymond Rawlings and Harry Moore from Greensboro. Rev A. J. Roe of Grasonville delivered the sermon. Attendees included families from Burrsville Denton Chicago and Greenwood visiting relatives in nearby towns. Services followed the usual Sunday schedule with church school at 10 and worship at 11.
Miss Grace F. Dixon of Preston died after weeks of failing health at Emergency Hospital Easton on December 19. She was the daughter of the late Col. George H. Dixon and Mrs. Carrie Dixon. Survived by sister in law Edna Dixon of Baltimore, two nieces Pauline Stelle of Wilmington Delaware and Grace Barnett of Atlanta Georgia, two nephews Herman Sisk of Darlington South Carolina and J Gilbert Sisk of Wilmington Delaware. Funeral services were held at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at the house conducted by Rev Arthur Haxman and Rev C H Harris. Burial was beside loved ones in the cemetery adjoining the M E Church.
Local families from Hillsboro and Queen Anne area spend holidays visiting relatives. A Christmas Cantata, A Jolly Joke on Santa Claus, will be presented by the M. E. Church Sunday School. Naughty But Nice comedy at Community Theatre Dec 30 and 31 promises laughs and thrills.
The Community Club held a Tuesday meeting with 35 members and elected officers for the coming year including President Mrs E B Lightner and vice presidents Mrs Harry Moore and Mrs Henry Morgan. The entertainment committee prepared a program of music readings and games followed by refreshments and Christmas decorations.
In loving remembrance of Ivah M Passwaters who died three months ago on September 20 1927. The verse laments the loss of a daughter and sister with prayers for rest in heaven and guidance from loved ones. The poem speaks of sorrow, faith, and enduring memory from mother Manila and sister Evah O Day.
M K Newnam's Furniture store doubles its former size on the Delmarva Peninsula and now offers the largest display of furniture in the region. If it's for the home, we have it.
Mr Walter Lord butchered three hogs with weights 611 pounds 460 pounds and 444 pounds totaling 1416 pounds.
On Santa Claus Day December 10 posters announced a doll prize for the girl and boy who wrote the best Denton visit description. Mildred Frances Lord and Paul Oros won for letters praising a Santa appearance, describing a sleigh ride, orange gift, and a trip to the movies, with Mildred noting she is eight and in the third grade.
Miss Hazel Lankford Nichols wed Rev. O G Klinger on December 18 in West Conshohocken Pennsylvania. The couple will reside at home after December 30. Several locals return from hospital and travel for holidays including Mrs B C Willis to Denton and families from Atlantic City and Pennsylvania enjoy festive gatherings. The Caroline Cotillion Club hosts a Christmas dance December 26 at Masonic Hall and local birthdays and visits fill holiday chatter.
Loving mother Evah O Day recalls her son Otis W O Day who died young. The notice laments grief, memory, and the belief they will meet again in heaven, recalling his early death and lasting sorrow.
The WRC program at 9 30 p m Eastern Standard Time Friday December 30 features the Lord Calvert Quintette directed by Henri Sokolov. Selections include Faust selections Gounod Orientale cul j On Wings of Song Mendelssohn Gondolier Nevin Rosary Nevin Ig War Dance Kettlewell.
The United States District Court will hold sessions in Denton Maryland starting January 16 under Judge William C Coleman with U S District Attorney Amos W W Woodcock supervising prosecutions. About fifty cases await trial all for Volstead act violations in the Denton courthouse sessions move. Cumberland is the only other Maryland city outside Baltimore with federal court sessions twice yearly.
The Caroline county Orphans Court met on October 18 with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Executors Bullock and Hignutt presented sales reports for D Warner Hignutt. Nuttle filed accounts for Joshua Holland. Frampton filed a bill against Nuttle. Orders issued for publication and subpoenas. Mortgages transferred. Inventories and sales orders approved for several estates. Receipts and final accounts filed. legatee release recorded.
Mrs. Joseph Harris returns from visits to Birdsboro Allentown and Reading Pa. She met Mr. and Mrs George Dehortye in Rockland. Miss Myrtle Bryant and Miss Elizabeth Husztek home from Washington College for Christmas. Birth of baby girl to Mr. and Mrs Raymond Shulties. Wilmington guests Mrs P A Marvel and daughter Jane. Philadelphia visitors Mr and Mrs George Bennett and daughter. Miss Annabel Clark of Emergency Hospital Easton visits her parents. Miss Mary Robb and Duke with Bradshaw friends. Wilmington weekend hosts W E Cartwright and W Gooden. Gladys Medford and Roy visit Wilmington relatives. Mrs James Richards of Wilmington visits her parents here. New York couple Mr and Mrs S S James visit L A Gooden. Mrs CG H Bickling and son Bobby visit Wilmington. George Clayville noted as not visiting in Baltimore.
Holy Trinity Church Greensboro holds a Christmas Eve midnight service with special music and Holy Communion at 11. St Pauls Hillsboro offers Holy Communion at 9 am and Evening Prayer with sermon at 3 pm on Christmas Day. Christ Church Denton observes Holy Communion at 11 am Christmas morning and hosts a Parish House Christmas festival Wednesday December 28 at 7 30.
The Denton Journal offers year round reminders of thoughtfulness with weekly home delivery. Priced at $1.00 inside Caroline County and $1.50 outside the county, it makes a practical Christmas present for friends and relatives.
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