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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1926
Page
5
Local readers hear about Christmas programs at Denton M E and Church of the Brethren, school holiday breaks, and social events. Poultry trades, turkey day talk, and Atwater Kent prize wins mirror a busy county scene with crime appeals, church talks, and public meetings through December.
Mr. Harry E. Clouser of California returns home after a year abroad with his parents in Delaware to promote Thermotite blocks. Lydia Edwards and Walter Cooper wed in Denton. Eva Trice and Bruce Hartzel announce a Federalsburg ceremony. Numerous visits, engagements, and a medical surgery update fill the season notices across local families and towns.
The Public Health Committee reports a disrupted Friday session due to bad weather and no November meeting because of the election. Dr. Jones praised the nurse staff, Miss Jackson organized a county exhibit booth with mother care literature, and Mrs. Lapham noted Henry Ford's 20 cent donation offer for Red Cross work. Over October and November Jackson gave 194 typhoid doses, held three baby clinics, examined 33 children at Ridgely and Queen Anne, joined tuberculosis clinics examining 29 cases, visited seven schools with 109 pupils inspected, and made 362 total visits, plus a Greensboro High School home hygiene class formed for Junior and Senior girls. A November 26 baby clinic featured Dr J H M Knox, with 17 children examined, and homeless children of a mother killed by the father were claimed by relatives from the West. the father was found mentally unbalanced. Publication Committee.
A dramatic Christmas cantata Behold a Star will be performed Sunday December 26 at 7 30 p m in Denton M E Church The program features a full chorus solos duets trios and tableaux led by Bernice Wooters Emily Breeding Eloise Thawley and others with a cast including Melvin Wheatley James Duffey Burdette Nut tire and F Baynard The production highlights Star of Bethlehem and wise men figures among other tableau offerings.
The First National Bank of Federalsburg is replacing north side windows shattered by February fire. J Roe MacSorley is elected cashier, succeeding Philetus Jefferson who resigns after five years. Edward W. Brown named assistant cashier. Local thefts hit R O Dean who loses holly wreaths and a car robe amid rising petty crime as crowds travel to Chester Town for the Federalsburg versus Havre de Grace soccer title game.
Churchgoers are invited to Christmas weekend services at Greensboro Baptist Church on Saturday night December 25 and at the local M E Church on Sunday night December 26. The note lists many students and locals spending the holidays with families, with brief social and visiting details across town and nearby areas.
Hobbs Hopkins Thomas will oversee the Christian Endeavor service tomorrow evening with the topic The Past Year Its Lessons the New Its Possibilities. Local social notes mention Mr and Mrs H I Nuttle visiting Sadlersville, Ira Wothers moving to the Kelley farm, Roy Davis following to L B Towers, and Neighbors family moving from John Kelley farm near Denton. Mrs O J Chaffinch and Mrs M Merriken in Salisbury. E M Willey visiting Federalsburg. W E Hubbard and Paul Moore guests in Easton. local farmers wives report good turkey prices.
The Seventh grade staged a spirited Rip Van Winkle with Ray Ames as Rip and Anna King as Dame Winkle. Other cast members included Mary Frieze Ringgold and Elizabeth Smith. A preface on Washington Irving and student readings preceded the performance. The meeting also covered Christmas carol rehearsals directed by Mrs Stevens and a large attendance strained Church House seating.
Burwell area residents visit relatives and neighbors amid holiday gatherings. J F Starkey family hosts in Cordova with Russom and others, while Ivins Chance Moore households host and visit near Greensboro Swarthmore friends. Local repairs and new structures emerge at L B Towers farms. Illness hits Harry Collison and Mrs Harvey Collison. Anna Chance visiting. Voss spent days in Philadelphia.
Henderson society page reports postponement of Rev. Linthorst lecture to January 2. Mrs. Devolston Cartwright of Goldsboro guests of sister Mrs. James Melvin. Mrs. George Carren visiting daughter near Greensboro. Mr. and Mrs. S. James of New York spend Christmas nearby. Mrs. W. F. Clark visits sister near Greensboro. Mrs. G C S Clayville learns of mother Plullen's death in Baltimore. Christmas entertainment at M E Church December 28. Mrs. William H. Goodwin visiting Wilmington and Bloomfield. Mrs. C. G. Wi. Clayville and Esther visit Wilmington. Julia Abbott extended visit in Baltimore. Rev. and Mrs. W. L. McClintock visit relatives in Elkton. Edgar Sturgis spends week with relatives in Wilmington.
The Ladies' Aid of the M. P. Church at Chopta hosted a meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jones home. Officers were re-elected: E F Dunham president J W Cox vice president C E Williamson secretary Jesse Jones assistant secretary J F Spence treasurer. Proceeds from a supper on the 30th will benefit the church. Pie a la mode will be on sale. The Twentieth Century Club met later with Andersontown Hobbs Concenl Indies and plans were made for next gathering at the Todd home on the 29th.
Adams family members and relatives traveled to Salisbury and Denton for Christmas shopping on Saturday. Philadelphia visitors Blancie Statler and Eva DeVore spent the weekend with Mrs. Fred Fountain. Local residents Wilmer Wilson and the Seelys visited Johnsons, while Mary and Charles Johnson hosted others on Sunday. Bloomery Aid meets at Mrs. George O Day’s home on December 29. R F Adams family moved to Vienna last week.
Mr. Lewis Lynch of St Marys visits son Eugene Lynch at Downes for vacation. Miss Mary Hepton of Philadelphia stays with stepfather David Ritchie. Dr J C Madara returns to town after treatment in Baltimore. Community Christians Tree set north of I T Saulsbury home. Landers Jones from Donelson School Ilchester home for holidays. Primary school Christmas program held Thursday morning. Birss Edna Detwiler recovers from a month of insilitis and quinsy.
A quiet Hillsboro wedding at Mr and Mrs H R Covell home united Miss Frances M Covell and Jewell W Bostick of Brooklyn NY with Rev W P Taylor officiating. The couple left for Philadelphia and New York to spend holidays with their families. Several local couples wed nearby including G Russell Dean and Kathryn Louise Ferguson in Denton. The community prepares Christmas services and schoolchildren return home for holidays as revival meetings begin January first. Local residents visit relatives, attend banquets and trips to Wilmington Baltimore Annapolis and Westminster feature in holiday news.
The Orphans' Court met with Judges West, Harper and Shawn. Actions approved include final administration accounts for Richard J. Satterfield and John T. Harris estates, sales reports for Edward W. Liden real estate, and orders to amend inventories. Releases were filed for several legatees, and Henriet ta Todds will stand for probate on December 28, 1926 at 11 o’clock.
The program for the Atwater Kent Radio Hour on Sunday January 2 1927 at 9 15 EST features Madame Louise Homer contralto Louise Homer Stires soprano with the Atwater Kent Orchestra conducted by Louis Edlin. Selections include Sta bib Mater from Rossini and other works by Homer Stires and accompanists along with traditional tunes and arrangements.
J Calvert Murphy expresses gratitude to friends for kindness after his wife’s death and for the floral tributes.
The Tri State Packers Association reports Maryland Delaware and New Jersey tomato pack totals for 1926 and 1925 showing a drop of over five million cases in 1926. The industry expects a readjusted, profitable 1927 with limited stock to meet wholesale demand and an improved agricultural outlook for the region.
The State Corn Show under Maryland Crop Improvement Association and Maryland Farm Bureau meets January 5–7 at Rennert Hotel Baltimore. Classes include Reid’s Yellow Dent, White Dent, other Yellow Dent and White Cap, with 12 prizes for 10 car exhibits and additional prizes for Virginia and Wilson soybeans. Entries require 10 cars per corn exhibit, one entry per class, no entry fee, shipping paid by exhibitor, exhibits due January 5 with judging starting 10 a m.
Mr and Mrs Clayton Satterfield and others spent Monday at the Bullocks. Lena Bullock returns home to Slickman after caring for her ill aunt Miss Jane Bullock. Roger Adams and family relocate to Dorchester county and Kemp Adams moves to the R Fr Adams farm. School Christmas program delight. Floyd Smiths visit Wrights near Denton. Mrs John Harris visits Susan Sipple near Milford. John Elrick family move to Federalburg. Raymond family relocates nearby. George Tucker and Williston friends share Sunday. Floyd Smiths visit Cambridge. Clarence Adams family visit Salisbury. Frank Adams spends part of last week in Philadelphia.
Keen support grows for the Del Mar Va Takes Inventory Congress to be held in Salisbury next month under the Del Mar Va Eastern Shore Association. Sponsored by diverse business groups, the event aims to map Peninsula business activity and advance marketing improvements with a comprehensive report and practical recommendations. Date not fixed, but slated for late January or early February.
Traffic authorities on Maryland's Eastern Shore urge a Maryland inland sea bridge arguing for reduced ferry costs and faster travel. Estimates show 131 500 cars used Elkton ferry routes in 1926 with proposed tolls up to 3.10 for passenger autos. They cite regional population, agriculture, and road networks to support connecting Bay Shore to Rock Hall with state highways and boulevards after construction.
Will MacMahan of Chester, with wife and children, visited his mother Mrs. Henrietta MacMahan at Mr. Roland Wheatley’s home on Sunday. Sunday School is set for 2 pm next Sunday, with preaching at 3 pm and the Lord’s Supper to follow. The Williston New Church plans a Christmas entertainment on Tuesday evening the 28th. Mr. Fred Engler of New Jersey visits his mother Mrs. Grace Ensat.
Poignant memorial verses lament the loss of Lawrence and Mabel Turner. Fathers and mothers speak of silent chairs, weighty grief, and the memory kept alive. The pieces blend admonitions to cherish siblings with personal remembrances from fathers, brothers, and sons.
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