Engagement of Miss Jean Foxwell to Cpl John Jesse
Mr and Mrs William Foxwell of Denton announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Jean Foxwell of Gravesend England to Cpl John Jesse of the United States Air Force. Cpl Jesse is stationed in England and Miss Foxwell has lived there the past year with her parents. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bh. Foxwel
Denton
Jean Foxwell
Gravesend Kent
England
John Jesse
United States Air Force
Mary Jesse
Dr. Jesse
Norwood
Rhode Island
Cpl
Jesse
Miss Foxwell
Ritchie and Fletcher Wed at Church of the Brethren
The marriage of Mrs. Eva Ritchie and A Emerson Fletcher was held at the Church of the Brethren parsonage on Thursday December 15 with Rev E F Sherry officiating. After a brief wedding trip to the Western Shore they will reside near Denton. Fletcher is retired from thirty years civil service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Ritchie
A. Emerson Fletcher
Church of the Brethren
E. F. Sherry
Denton
Fletcher
Personal notices and Christmas gatherings fill local pages
The column lists honors and events including the birth of twin girls Madeline Norris and Caroline Mary at Memorial Hospital Easton, Christmas dinners hosted by Pure Oil and Grace Church, family visits in Chester and Baltimore, students returning to Maryland and Florida trips, hospital and home visits, and a Salisbury funeral for Arthur W. Shockley with ties to the Orme family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Butler
Madeline Norris
Caroline Mary
Memorial Hospital
Easton
Denton Bride Weds Goldsboro Man In Home Ceremony
Mrs. Hattie Tribbitt of Denton became the bride of Mr. James Walter Lister of Goldsboro in a ceremony at the groom s brother s home near Goldsboro. Rev. P F Bean of Pilgrim Holiness Church officiated Saturday December 20 at 2 00 pm. The couple will reside near Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Tribbitt
Denton
Christopher Hamer
Easton
James Walter Lister
Goldsboro
James H. Lister
Centreville
John Lister
P. F. Bean
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Lister
Homemakers Clubs Share Christmas Spirit with Silent Prayer
A Homemakers Club gathering observed Christmas with a moment of silent prayer for the boys in Korea. The article notes a contrasting fact that sea water salinity varies more at the surface than at depth, highlighting environmental science alongside the churchlike observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Walter Burton Kates Dies at 76 in Milford Hospital
Walter Burton Kates 76 of Trelion died Sunday night in Milford Memorial Hospital after breaking his hip three weeks earlier. Born near Felton to William J T and Salenna Moore Ikketes he was a carpenter. His wife Maggie Hastines Ikkates died over a decade ago. Surviving seven sisters and five brothers, with services held Wednesday at Boyer Funeral Home Harrington, Rev. Milton Elliott officiating, burial in Hollywood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Burton Kates
Lferone
Trelion
Milford Memorial Hospital
Ele Tell
Ile
Felton
William JT
Salenna Moore Ikketes
Maggie Hastines Ikkates
Laura Lisenbrey
Henry Noble
Ruth Minner
Linda Layton
Ralph Tatman
Torrington Mays
Ida Smith
Federalsburg
Amos Minner
William Fil
Boothwyn
James T
Edgar M
J. Lawrence S<ates
Henry H. Wates
Harrington
Boyer
Milton Fliott
Trinity Methodist Church
Hollywood Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Effie Pimutt of Williston
Funeral services for Mrs Effie Pimutt widow of Otis Pimutt merchant of Williston were held at J Virgil Moore and Son funeral home at 2 pm Sunday. Burial followed in Denton Cemetery. She was a daughter of David and Sarah Andrews. Surviving are a daughter Mrs James W Thawley of Denton, two sons Sherman E Pimutt of Denton and GC Gilbert of Williston, a brother Walter W Andrews of Claymont, a sister Mrs William Shortall of Easton, five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Ands Pimutt
Otis Peienutt
Will'ston
J. Virgil Moore and Son
Denton Cemetery
Thgvnutt
David
Sarah Andrews
James W. Thawley
Denton
Sherman E. [Lignutt
Gilbert
Willston
Welter WW. Andrews
Claymont
William Shortall
Easton
Ereandchildren
Hilesboro Social Roundup Heads to New York and Wilmington
Mr and Mrs Jos M Eaton spent the week end in New York. Mrs Oliver Todd and Mrs John Cleveland Jr spent last Thursday in Wilmington. Miss Jean Tieme is home from St Marys for the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Francis Fleming. Mr Bernard Allen of Baltimore spent the week end in town. Mr and Mrs Edwin Gale and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Cooley
Virginia
Samuel G. Nuttle
Dorothy Helfiiech
Raymond Gedow
Baltimore
Lister
C. H. D. Clark
Hanover
Mass
Faston
R. Ellis Clark
Oscar Clark
Denton
George W. Beek
Chevrolet
Richmond
Eewin FE. Gellethy
Pensacola
Florida
Alfred Gelletly
Travertown
A. G. Gelletly
Clara Whitby
Henry Wilson
Miami
William Ostermann
Leon MacAllister
Wilmington
Del
Norman Kemp
Jack Dempsey
George Long
Thomas and Son
Elkton
Herbert S. Martin and Sons
New York
M. K. Newnam
Royal Palms Apartments
Bradenton
Roland Jones
Jack Tracey
New Jersey
Parvin Biddle
Chestertown
William Jones
Anna
Raymond
Margaret
Joyce Hignutt
Dan Hignutt
Fort Howard Hospital
Hignutt
Florence Truitt
Delaware Hospital
Jos. M. Eaton
Oliver Todd
Johnleveland, Jr
Jean Tiemne
St. Mary’s
Francis Fleming
Bernard Allen
Edwin Gale
Christmes Party At Cosecrity Club Highlighted By Attendees
Wilmington notes several local visits with Gale and family. The Cosecrity Club held its annual Christmas party on Thursday evening December 18. Mrs Susie Thompson visits Mae Geiser at Centreville. Mrs Milton Beaven and Miss Ethel Holt were Baltimore visitors on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildren
Wilmington
Gale
Cosecrity Club
Susie Thompson
Mae Geiser
Centreville
Milton Beaven
Ethel Holt
Baltimore
Classified Ad Order Line Opens in Denton
Classified customers are directed to call Denton at ten to place their ad. Callers are advised to provide contact details and ad copy for quick processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Obituary of Sterry B. Orme of Baltimore and Denton
Sterry B. Orme, 92, died at St. Agnes Hospital Baltimore on Sunday. He is survived by wife, daughter Louise Staines of Hatethorpe, son Leroy Orme of West Field NJ, and half-brother Elmer T. Orme of Denton. Services held at Catonsville Funeral Home Tuesday with interment at London Park Cemetery. Attendees from town included Mr. and Mrs. Russum Orme and Mr. William S. Orme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Dean
Miami
Florida
Edwin Jump
Crawford W. Shockley
Campbell
California
Washington
Arthur W. Shockley
Salisbury
West
Shockley
Elmer T. Orme
Frances Orme
Sterry B. Orme
St. Agnes Hospital
Baltimore
Dee. LA
Louise Staines
Hatethorpe
Leroy Orme
West Field
N. J
Denton
Catonsville
London Park Cemetery
Russum Orme
William S. Orme
Mrs Sarah C Moore 84 dies near Concord
Mrs. Sarah C. Moore 84 widow of George Moore died at her daughter Mrs. Roland L. Trice s home near Concord Thursday evening of last week. Born in Dorchester County she was daughter of the late George and Catherine Parker Calloway. Lived 45 years in Caroline County. Survived by daughter Mrs Trice and seven grandchildren. Services Sunday 2 p m at Framp om Funeral Home with Rev Guy McWilliams officiating Rev Vinton Shufelt assisted. Interment Bloomery Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah C. Moore
George Moore
Roland L. Trice
Concord
Dorchester County
George and
Catherine Parker Calloway
Caroline County
Centreville Guardsmen Rated Superior in U S Inspection
Centreville Guardsmen are rated superior in a U S inspection, with half a year in the CBI and North Africa theaters noted. First man drafted from Queen Anne's county in World War II, Captain Roe, completed Fort Benning officer course. Unit’s past year attendance 98.8 percent. they hope for the Eisenhower trophy. A Christmas party was held Friday at Long Point Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Burma
India
North Africa
Queen Anne’s County
Roe
Fort Benning
Georgia
Long Point Lodge
Death of Calvin Hassett in Federalsburg
Calvin Hassett a 47 year old son of William G and Mary Coulbourne Hassett died in his sleep Sunday night. He was found dead Monday morning by his parents. Dr Louis S Welty deputy medical examiner attributed death to a heart attack. He worked for Banning Motor Company. Surviving are his parents two children Robert and James Hassett of Bridgeville and two brothers J Arthur and William A Hassett of Federalsburg. Funeral services were held at Frampton Funeral Home at 2 pm Wednesday with Rev R Edward Pinder officiating. Interment Hill Crest Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Hassett
William G
Mary Coulbourne Hassett
Louis S. Welty
Hassett
Banning Motor Company
Robert
James Hassett
Bridgeville
J. Arthur Hassett
William A. Hassett
Federalsburg
Frampton Funeral Home
R. Edward Pinder
Union Methodist Church
Hill Crest Cemetery
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Fletcher—Ritchie
Lake White
Herbert Hudson
Arthur Greenlee
Mirs
Ernest Lord
David Nordberg
Preston
Pure Oil Company
American Legion Home
Laurel
Minnie L. Cooper
Chester
Thomas Baynard
Paul Baynard
Mary Ann
Dolly
Earle White
Jesse Lee Hignutt
Air Force Base
Amarillo
Texas
Annie Weer
Kent County
Messrs
Allyn Mellits
Joseph Harrington
Martin Cadmus
University of Maryland
Farle White
C. D. Lightcap
Lister—Tribbitt
Orangeburg
West Denton
G. Clifton Cohee
Sidney Theatre
Bridgeville, del
Thurs
Errol Flynn
Maureen O’hara In
Gene Kelly
Pier Angeli
The
Devil
Cesar Romero
Lois Maxwell
Scotland Yard
Sun. & Mon
William Holden Alexis Smith
Charlton Heston
Susan Morrow
Dentonia
CKA
Bowie Knife
Bowie
Joseph Calleja- James
Alwebberevecotten
Henry Blanke
Matinee
Columbia Bees Presents
Coma Loe
Teresa Wrright
Lonquest
Columbia Pictures
Johnny Weissmuller
Geromrag
Hemingway
Haan
Gregory Susan Ava Peck - Hayward - Gardner
Hildegarde Neff
Leo G Carroll
Tom Thatcher
Darryl F. Zanu
Casey Robinson
Mre
Seer
Byvlenk MA
Abbott & Costello
Deraths
Walter Burton Tates
As. Epeperg
Linda Tignu PE
Hilesboro
Harry B. Ormis
U.S
Feiing Anteco
William L. Fearins
Denton, Md
Dane Clark
Rae
Anette
Stooges
Dick Tracy
EsSleRr
John Derek
Mona I Vreeman
Reese
Midnite
Warrington’s Furniture
Smoky and
Henry
Jay Black
Cousin Lee
Kitty and
Roger
Dixie Land
Koko
Happy Landers
Delaware and
Maryland
Walkie
Talkie
William
Pracy
Joe Sawyer
BLUE
Sunggu
Sunoco Oils
Phin
Higirner
Elzie Horner
Met
Herbert J. Yates
A Republic Picture
Dee
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