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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1929

Page

5

Various Local Notices and Advertisements in Denton Md

Advertisements and brief notices from Denton and nearby Maryland communities list for sale and rental items including a fresh cow and White Leghorn pullets, a ten room rental, a Lincoln Street house with water and lights, and a Ford ton truck. Also theatre showings at Palace Theatre features Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in Fast Life. Community notices cover church groups, Masonic banquet, Rotary Club, health updates, Sunday services, plus obituaries for Martha F Griffith and William T Pastorfield with funeral details.

T. B. Tested Pearl Voss Burrsville Reidling Piney Church T. Pliny Fisher Denton A. L. Butler Burrsville Road J. Frank. Wright Lincoln and Sixth Streets T. Mark Breeding William Chambers Andersontown Ladies Aid M. P. Church T. C. Crouse J. W. Kirk J. Ed. Nichols Concord Ladies Aid Society Harvey Lord Lord Frank Wright T. Dukes Roe Temple Lodge Melvin C. James G. W. Dawson Centreville Rotary Club of Caroline County Ridgely Greensboro Hillsboro Federalsburg M. E. Church F. L. BR. Nuttle W. D. Taylor Alphonson Meredith J. L. Everngam W. H. Deen Manic Fisher Epiphany Mission Preston Easton St. Andrew’s Mission Hurlock H. E. Holsinger Farm Bureau Automobile Insurance Co Maryland Farm Bureau Holsinger National Farm Bureau Chicago Game Division The Conservation Department Martha F. Griffith Ambrose Griffith American Corner Emma T. Johnson Leeta Warren George L. Griffith Alva Griffith J. A. Rood Methodist Episcopal Church South Royal Oak Mr. Pastorfield Spring Hill Cemetery J. Howard and W. Carroll

Christmas dance highlights Denton social season

Caroline Cotillion Club hosted a Christmas dance at Masonica Hall with an Egyptian tent decor. George Vickers and his seven piece Baltimore orchestra provided music while patrons and visiting dancers enjoyed midnight refreshments. Local families and relatives shared in holiday hospitality and social gatherings through the week.

Caroline Cotillion Club Denton Caroline Masonica Hall George Vickers Baltimore Butterfly Tea Room Marie Pentz C. A. Pentz Juniata College Glee Club Sigma Delta Club iClub College Dramatic Club Glee Club Milton Melvin Stewart Gambrills Maryland Stewart Pearl Griffin State Farm Bureau R. H. White Lewis Mr. White Bangor Maine F. W. Kirwan Kirwatt Doris William McClelland East, New Market M. Duke Smith Cambridge Walter Reed Hospital Washington Selden Watters Philadelphia

Christmas program praised at Templeville school

Templeville reports a well rendered Christmas entertainment last Friday with strong attendance. Praise goes to the teachers for the program's splendid success. Reverend J W Easley was ill. his daughter Mrs Manchester from Wilmington preached. Several local and out of town visitors shared meals and visits with Templeville families over the weekend.

J. W. Easley Manchester Wilmington Harry Davis Fort Lee N. J Thomas Carthy Gurney Knotts Linwood McKnott Wilfred McKnott Marcus Hook Laura McKnott Joan Easley Philadelphia Kate O. Knotts John Davis George Sherman Baltimore Eugene Everett

Adams Cross Roads Social Notes from Easton

Mrs. Elmer Robinson and son Elmer attended shopping in Easton on Tuesday. Clarence Lowe and daughter Kathryn visited Mr. C W Adams and family for Sunday supper. Miss Mary Johnson stayed with Miss Bernice Adams for a Sunday supper. Miss Myrtle Adams visited Saturday and Sunday with Miss Bernice Adams. Sunday School at Bicomery Sunday at 10 a m.

Death of Paul Dukes Aged 13 In Concord Cemetery

Paul Dukes aged 13 years 7 months 19 days died on Saturday 14 December. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Roland Dukes. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm at home conducted by Rev E N Wright and Rev S L Hanbey. Interment followed at Concord cemetery. He was beloved for his constant smile and will be remembered by many friends.

Paul Dukes Roland Dukes E. N. Wright S. L. Hanbey Concord Paul

Trice In Memory Of Beloved Husband Roland B Trice

In memory of Roland B Trice who died November 24 1929 a devoted wife Nellie laments the loss in a brief memorial note reflecting sorrow and a vacant home with a silent voice and an empty chair, signed by Nellie Trice.

Trice Roland B. Trice Nellie

For Sale or Rent in Denton at Main and Sixth

For sale or rent the home of the late A. R. Wright at the corner of Main and Sixth streets in Denton. Suitable for residence, boarding house, or apartments. Inquiries to Mrs. A. G. Saulsbury of Ridgely, Md., or T. Pliny Fisher in Denton.

A. R. Wright Main Sixth Streets Denton A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely T. Pliny Fisher

Christmas Day Socials and Local Church Notices in Burraville

Burraville families hosted Christmas gatherings with multiple households from Chester Harrington Andersonstown Swarthmore Linwood and Wilmington. church services on Dec 29 include a Burrsville M E Charge schedule featuring a Christmas value sermon and evening hymns.

Christmas Programs and Wedding Highlight Patterson News

Townsend Patterson School PTA December meeting drew about forty guests as students performed folk dances films and a play. John Carey sang a vocal solo and Miss Emily Bissell’s Christmas seal work was noted. Pearl Jones played Mrs Santa Claus and handed out gifts. A Wilmington wedding and library additions plus town visits and church events filled up this week’s local notices.

Patterson School Townsend Delaware England Washington Irving Alice H. Ross John Carey Emily Bissell Wilmington Santa Claus Pearl Jones May Clough Agnes Heverin Ann Louise Ellwood Minner Milford Frederick McMurry, Jr Philadelphia George W. Bounds Allegheny Mountains Mt. Pocono J. C. Messner C. E. Bailey Lida R. Wesley Jess Edward Bennett Robert Henry Stafford Eliza Mitchell Salisbury Brooks Colescott A. L. Harrington Seaford Leonard Harrington Denton

Local Notables Visit and Family News in Mercersburg and Nearby

Ridgely Mr William Jones of Mercersburg spends vacation with parents Mr and Mrs T W Jones. Mrs Harvey Sewell leaves for New Year’s Day with son Reese in Washington. Rev and Mrs C W Moore entertain Bowen of Drew Theological Seminary. Mr Wilson Cahall of Juniata College visits parents Mr and Mrs T C Cahall. Mrs Arthur Peacock of Jamaica NY guest of mother Mrs C O Starkey. Mr Frank Kibler substituting on mail route. Mr J W Simons improving after illness. Mrs Ilda Orr visits sister in Philadelphia.

William Jones Mercersburg T. W. Jones Harvey Sewell Reese Washington C. W. Moore Bowen Drew Theological Seminary Wilson Cahall Juniata College T. C. Cahall Arthur Peacock Jamaica

Winter trip to Florida from Cecil County roots

Richard J. S. Bullock recounts a southward winter journey from Maryland through Delaware and Virginia to Florida. He describes route towns, Quaker meetings, a trip across multiple counties, Florida farm settlements, memories of high points like St. Petersburg the Sunshine City, and notes on climate, flora, and the Fountain of Youth water.

Conowingo Susquehanna River Maine Canada Baltimore Washington Richmond Burksville High Point N. C North Carolina Oak Hill Central Friends’ Meeting Taylor’s Lexington D. C Alma Georgia Florida J. C. Penney Farms Clay County Mr. Penney Memorial Home T. A. Greenleaf Cecil County Lake Mary Orlando C. H. Brady St. Petersburg Iowa Fountain of Youth Richard J. S. Bullock

Santa Claus Day Letters Highlight Happy Denton Visit

A Denton Maryland note dated December 18 1929 recounts a boy Harold C. Smith describing Santa Claus Day on December 14. He lists gifts marbles and an orange after meeting Santa and watching a free movie about Big Boy plus a clown band. He expresses hope to see Santa again next year.

Denton Santa Claus Big Boy Harold C. Smith

Santa Day in Denton Shines for Clementine Welch

A nine year old Clementine Welch of Denton Maryland shares joy from Santa Claus Day. She watched a funny clown band received a bracelet and an orange from Santa then enjoyed moving pictures and the band again expressing merry Christmas wishes.

Denton Santa Claus Clementine Welch Maryland

Death of Mrs Ida Eaton at Centreville aged 55

Mrs Ida Eaton wife of R F Eaton died at her Centreville home on Thursday December 19 aged 55 She was a daughter of the late W J and Josephine Moore of Greensboro and a member of the M E Church and The Eastern Star Survived by husband two children Charles of Philadelphia and Mrs Claude Leland of Chicago two brothers W B Moore of Wilmington and H H Moore of Greensboro and one sister Mrs Oscar Wyatt of Greensboro Services were held last Sunday from her home and interment was in Centreville cemetery

Ida Eaton R. F. Eaton Centreville W. J Josephine Moore Greensboro M. E. Church Eastern Star Charles Philadelphia Claude Leland Chicago W. B. Moore Wilmington H. H. Moore Oscar Wyatt Centreville Cemetery Margaret Gottwals William Wirts Christine Rebecca George Harry Grace Gottwals Annabel Brooks Charles Wothers Greensboro Gardens L. W. Taylor Sherman Todd Bridgeville Del Thomas Taylor Phil Wright Harry Taylor Preston Marvin Lister Camden N. J Henry Lister Ridgely Richard Lister Town Thomas Horsey Wesley Collegiate Institute Dover T. Clayton Horsey Anna Weaver Margaret Bilbrough Elizabeth Rawlings J. Edgar Shockley Richmond A. G. Shockley Fred Dove Bridgewater Sadlersville S. D Carrow Mary Thawley Elizabeth Snedeker Swarthmore Alvin Webber U. S. Navy Wilmer Webber Hewitt Smith Washington N. A. Smith Geo. Stevenson C. H. Pippin Norman Cohee A. B. Cohee Henderson Effa Plummer Masters Bobby Boone Taylor Cornelia Prettyman Oscar Swann Millington Jack Thornton Clinton Thornton Boothwyn Addie Pritchett Harry Davis Jol. W. Porter Mary Catherine Anne Dawson Gruwell Watson Grunwell Anne Anthony Denton L. I. Jones Hilton Dobson T. F. Dobson Ira Dill Drexel Hill R. H. Dill Virginia Luff Charles Webber Marcus Hook Clinton Jarman, Jr Columbus Ohio William Baynard Dr. Stoneselfer Hagerstown Laura Longfellow

Christmas Guests and Visits Across Several Homes

Goldsboro families and relatives hosted and visited during Christmas and nearby holidays. Wooster Ohio guests Miss D Agnes Moore and Miss Ella Fawcett joined Rev and Mrs W H Ballengee. Denton visitors Mr and Mrs Kemp Newnam and son M K with Mrs Newnam's mother Mrs Walter Sapp. Wilmington friends of Mrs Davis and family visited Mrs J Frank Lane and family. Multiple local households hosted friends and relatives from Milford Snow Hill Frostburg Greensboro Swarthmore Dayton and Chester as Christmas celebrations continued.

W. H. Ballengee Ballengee D. Agnes Moore Ella Fawcett Wooster Ohio Kemp Newnam M. K Denton J. Frank Lane W. J. Murphy M. E. Jarman E. S. Martin Milford Walter Elliott Carroll Elliott Leon Ross Barclay Wm. C. Ross Emma Johnson Mary Johnson Snow Hill Mary Jenkins Frostburg A. Clark Smith Betty Ruth Geo. Smith Chester R. E. Jarman Greensboro Pearl Clark Swarthmore B. Ross Daling Betty Klotz Dayton Alex Butler B. Harrison Bennett Edward Lapham

Local social notes from St Pauls and church events

Queen Anne Elizabeth Lightner hosted a six o clock turkey dinner Monday with guests Mesdames Sewell Reynolds Briscoe Lightner Richardson Trice Barton and Miss Ad die Morgan at St. Pauls Church House a Friday night service drew a large congregation with praise for the teachers program Santa Claus visited distributing candy and oranges to students worship at Methodist Episcopal Church South Rev Lee H Richcreek preached at 10 30 with Sunday School at 9 30 and a Thursday prayer meeting. Eloise Trice is convalescing after a Baltimore operation with sister Mildred Trice nurse. Marjorie Sparks recovering after surgery in Easton Hospital at home with her mother Mollie Diggans. Frances Eaton Ruth Sewell visiting Kennett Square and Philadelphia relatives. Horace Morgan and children visited Mrs Mollie Diggans. Jarman and Diggans family social holiday notes.

C. W. Moore Moore Bowen Moore Harry Zeigler L. S. Matthews Christ Marian Hemmons Lancaster Harry Hemmons Methodist Nelson Rickards John Swing Miss Annan Daleville Rufus Winterthur Farms Del H. L. Holsinger North Carolina Richmond Bernard King Juniata J. M. Swing Lorraine Roland Fountain Bloomfield N. J Emil Rosenast Merchantville William ‘Sanger Mary Worthington Long I. T. Laulsbury Mary Rebecca Annapolis Harold Hendley Strafford Elizabeth Lightner Mesdames Howard Sewell Oscar Briscoe G. S. Lightner Providence Richardson Herbert Trice B. B. Barton Addie Morgan St. Paul’s Church House Santa Claus Episcopal Church South Lee H. Richcreek Eloise Trice Baltimore Mildred Trice Marjorie Sparks Pilchard Easton Hospital Mollie Diggans Howard Eley Harold Jump Hackett Annie Jump Hillsboro Frances Eaton Ruth Sewell

Rio Rita rehearsals speed up production at Dover

Radio Pictures vice president William Le Baron promotes uninterrupted action as essential for sound films. He explains director Luther Reed intensified cues and overlapping movements to maintain continuity in Rio Rita, aiming to capture Ziegfeld’s production spirit in Technicolor. In memoriam line honors Roberta E Bonnieville with a touching remembrance from siblings.

William le Baron Radio Pictures Dover Opera House le Baron Luther Reed Iam Ziegfeld Rio Rita Ter Roberta E. Bonnieville Tala

Heart's Desire In Memory of Sister Elsie Plummer

A sentimental remembrance on the one year anniversary of Elsie Plummer's death with verses about coping with loss and longing for children, ending with the line Your dear sister is only asleep. Authored by Anna Rice and reflecting a family tone of grief and faith.

Elsie Plummer Elsie Anna Rice

Federalsburg Civic Groups Elect Officers for Year

The Chamber of Commerce and Volunteer Fire Company plan officer elections with J. Frank Short serving as president. Nominating committees are chaired by Clinton S. Poole and W. A. Wheatley respectively, naming aides A. S. Handy Edward Brown Wilmer C. Noble and Claudell Wright.

Tribute to Roland Trice Nephew Died November 1929

A memorial tribute remembering Roland Trice who died on November 24 1929. It recalls a Sunday evening when he looked up and saw that heaven was near and in sight, expressing enduring love and remembrance.

Roland Trice Roland

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Templeville Hickman Memoriam J. W. Price Ernest Knotts George Price Lawrence Price Harrington Powell Hopkins Near Vernon Henry Walters Fred Masten Clarence Aecaehie C. N. Fountain Harry Murphy Webster Ivins Ida Union M. P. Church Gladys Anna Chance Lucy Pearson Linwood Enos Cleaves Kenneth Robert Stafford Paul Cleaves Milford Hospital Melvin James John Thawley R. H. Stafford Hamnal and Archer Harvey Griffith A. W. Thompson Tommy Parsons Bobby Hatfield Georgetown Stella Matthews Detroit Edward Pearsaul Larry Abbott Newark Joseph Brumbaugh Mary James Wilson Elsmere Eva Barnes Greenbank H. E. McBride Woman's Home Missionary Society Norman Wilson Howard Quaintance Silver Springs Mary Laird Rehoboth Goldsboro Queen Anne Federalsburg's Newsletter Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Fire Company J. Frank Short Chamber of Commerce Nominating Committee Clinton S. Poole A. S. Handy Edward Brown W. A. Wheatley Wilmer C. Noble Claudell Wright Professor Owens Mary Wine Woodside Taylor Johnson Max Chambers Lola Willoughby Lillian Cheetum Olive Wood Ruth Vickers Susan Griffith Alice Bailey Roberta Butler Helen Gambrill Katherine Noble Eastern Shore Public Service Company Lauriel Eastern Shore Company Empire Company O. G. Martina Stan Cemetery Improvement Fund Girls’ Athletic Association Louise Brooks J. R. Charles H. H. Murphy Marjorie Scarborough N. Y Murphy Frank Vanderlip Myra Harris Manassas H. W. Davis Mary Davis Catonsville High School Davis J. J. Wright Wilibur Scott Milledgeville Ruth Jefferson South Orange Adelia Jefferson St. Michaels Roland Handy Mary Conway Herman Wright Lowe Collins Evelyn Covey Milton A. H. Covey G. Lacy Butler Catherine Crouse Denton Union Mabel C. Duffey Jennie P. Crouse Wspa Pere
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