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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1928
Page
5
Saturday morning, February 4, 1928 notes call for Jews from all parts of the county to contribute items under this head. The item list appears in the community column, urging broad participation and indicating a countywide appeal.
The Local Department J. Owen Knotts of Denton spoke at the Dover Rotary Club at Hotel Richardson. A deputy IRS collector will visit Denton March 6 to assist with 1927 income tax returns. A chest diseases clinic will be held February 8 in Denton and Federalsburg. Temple Lodge will hold its tenth annual banquet February 9. Church topics include A Light That Guides Us Through Life and The Meaning of the Communion. Denton Volunteer Fire Company elected trustees for one year. H. C. Wright opens a ladies furnishings store in Denton today. Disease cases reported in Caroline county for January 24–30. Denton P T A February meeting at Caroline High School features Hiawatha dramatization and songs. Bracket lanterns and new chandeliers illuminate the Peoples Bank interior. The Maryland Kennel Club Dog Show is February 10–11 at the Fifth Avenue Armory with local entrants expected to win prizes. Peter T. Clark notes the death of P. J. Dill near Columbus, Ohio. Baby clinics set for February 9 in Denton with examinations by race at Health Centre and John Wesley Church. Church of the Brethren revival services są being extended to February 10. Denton Rotary heard C. A. Pentz discuss Del-Mar-Va water conditions and well drilling, noting past errors and improved expertise. Denton Chautauqua tickets go on sale February 18 for three weeks of events, including Frank B. Pearson and “Daddy Long Legs.” Prices range from 50c to $1.50 depending on seating and date.
The San Juan Review reports the January marriage of Mrs Myra C Jackson of Denton Maryland to William Walter Sylvester of Dover Delaware. Rev J R Blevins of the M E Church officiated at the home of Mrs Ella Brewer with guests including Fred B Townsend and Mrs Emma West. The couple plan a honeymoon through Arizona and California before settling in the East after May 1.
A state Game Department appeal urges all sportsmen and the public to feed birds and game animals during harsh winter weather. It notes many species including wild turkey quail grouse squirrel rabbit and song birds risk starvation and offers reimbursement for grain purchases to aid conservation efforts.
An elderly man addresses a Black boy eating a large watermelon. The boy responds with a sharp retort about not having enough of the fruit, using a racial slur. The exchange surfaces a harsh stereotype and reflects attitudes from a past era.
In a Wilmington address outlining business stabilization, Hon. T. Alan Goldsborough argues the Fed's permanent policy and use of stabilization to curb inflation and deflation. He links public insight, personal conduct to society, praising spiritual power as the greatest undeveloped force for future progress and says the County Press can guide enlightened citizenship.
Mrs Agnes H Waddell aged 72 wife of Bishop Waddell of Preston Md died at her home after a lingering illness Funeral was at Preston Methodist Episcopal Church with burial at Easton cemetery Rev C G Harris and Rev A A Hux man officiated Pall bearers listed including Dr J R Phillips and W Edwin Wright Surviving children include W Byron Waddell Grover S I Scott W Laing and several daughters and grandchildren Algonquin Tribe No 186 Improved Order of Red Men met in Preston on Jan 26 at the Seventy Run setting of the Sun business finished council fire quenched A quail game challenge followed with winners Blades Lednum inviting others to Feb 9 game
Weather swung from heavy Saturday snow to bright Sunday sun as streets opened late. Church services proceeded despite ice. Merchant J F Lane injured slipping on ice Tuesday. PTA supper in Assembly Hall a success. Leroy Cartwright family visited Elsmere Delaware. Ladies Aid and Sewing Circle meetings held. Anna Cartwright visiting Wilmington. Mrs Jennie Griffin listed as sick.
Snow halted morning services at the Methodist Church with a single evening service led by Mr. Moore. Rev J C Glessner missed a January appointment due to the storm and will speak February 8 with catechetical class gatherings. Trains ran on schedule despite snow while rural mail routes and schools faced interruptions. Multiple community events and visits are noted, alongside updates on local residents and upcoming performances and club meetings.
Mrs Edward McCoy found a menacing letter demanding $100 in ten dollar bills at a bridge in Federalsburg. Police posted watches while McCoy placed an unfilled box at 8 pm. no money was claimed and no arrest made yet. The note's writer is suspected but unidentified. Nurse Helen Mary Cook, Cambridge Hospital, ranked second in mid-year exams.
Denton business leaders collaborate to fund a rural fire fighting unit for the Denton area. The new engine includes a fan attachment to pump water from a driven well and carries chemical gear for small fires. The purchase, led by President Marriott S. Redden and a committee led by Chief W. H. Neal, aims to boost safety for farmers and strengthen county ties.
Mrs. Samuel Jewell died last Wednesday. Funeral services were at her Greensboro home Monday January 30 conducted by Dr H G Budd. Interment in Greensboro cemetery. Also notes visits and arrivals of local residents and relatives through the week.
Charles Ohrmann died of paralysis on Saturday last January 28 at his Deep Shore home near Denton. Funeral services were held the following Wednesday in Denton, with remains sent to Baltimore for interment on February 2. A native of Germany born February 26 1867, he came to America in 1881, became a US citizen in 1892, and married Lina Mayer in 1894. He had owned a Baltimore bakery and variety store before retiring to the Deep Shore poultry farm. He was respected for his quiet manner and neighborly help.
Vernon notes a Philadelphia guest Miss Hazelle Ross visiting Miss Pauline and Miss Mildred Wooters of Hickman and Dorothy Harrington of Seaford, with local hosts R Wesley Ross. The Rosses also visited Milford and Greensboro couples. Benjamin Hopkins of Baltimore bought the Solomon Brown farm near Vernon, planning to move in spring. Willard Wright and wife hosted visitors from Montana, while Powell Hopkins of Farnhurst will relocate to his mother Laura B Hopkins’s farm in spring.
The Ladies Aid of Choptank M P Church met at the Blades home January 10. Rev Jenkins chaired as officers were elected: Monaoth president Cox vice president Williamson secretary Jones assistant secretary Spence treasurer Spence visiting chairman. Next meeting set for Spence home February 7. Twentieth Century Club postponed from February 1 to February 16 due to weather.
Sunday through evening services at M E Church include Sunday School at 9 45 am and a 10 45 am sermon followed by Lord's Supper. An Epworth League song service precedes the 7 30 pm sermon. Lord's Supper also to be given at Ebenezer M E Church Ruthsburg at 3 pm if weather allows, plus society gatherings and local visits across Hillsboro and nearby towns.
Mr Charles E Barton and Miss Minnie Callaway of Easton wed in Easton last Saturday with Rev. Allen officiating. They return home near town after a brief wedding trip. Heavy snow blocked traffic. milk deliveries at the silk cooling station fell to three cans, the lowest in its history.
Weather postpones Epworth League monthly meeting at the Hopkin s home in Burrsville to February with date to be announced. Fourth quarterly conference set for February 8 at Burrsville M E Church at 2 30 P M with Rev J W D Tubbs presiding. Also notes visits and gatherings in Farnhurst Del Benton Harrington Wilmington and related households.
Adams family guests included Clarence and Thurman Adams and their children along with Clarence Lowe and daughter and Calvin Williams and Ruth Collison. Bloomery Aid drew fifty two guests from nearby towns with Mrs. C. W. Adams hosting. Miss Fred Fountain recovers from illness and Grace Adams visited Federalsburg sisters. Bernice Adams stayed with Pauline Wright near Hickman. Ruth Collison visited Bernice Adams. Mrs. Harry Hill from Salisbury spent days with relatives.
A 1653 London edition of the Bible, owned by Mrs. Mary E. Turner, is identified as possibly the oldest Word of God in Delaware. The relic, five inches by two and a half, survives with microscopic type and a wood underlay binding, bearing engravings of Moses and David and scenes from Matthew and Luke.
A hometown newspaper poem describes the joy of the weekly paper returning to doors after a snowbound pause. It narrates news from weddings to thefts, deaths to court notices, sales to traffic, reviving village life as the family in frost-thawed doors greet the world beyond.
A reader promo fragment touts subscribing to The Journal with the lure of all the news all the time. The notice emphasizes continuous coverage and broad access to current events.
The article recalls a belated first snow storm that began Saturday and dumped heavy flakes, with temperatures dropping to five to eight below zero by Monday. It compares the event to the blizzards of 1899 and 1831, notes limited depth relative to past snows, and describes local disruption and daily life in Denton including plowed streets, brief power and mail delays, and resumed rail and bus service along with sleighing on Denton hill.
Leaders from across Maryland gathered at the Emerson Hotel Baltimore on January 24 to hear national Near East Relief officials outline a 6 million dollar campaign for 1929 to aid 33 000 children. Budget notes include a Maryland target of 200 000 with 100 000 from Baltimore and 100 000 from counties.
The Epworth League of Concord enjoyed a Friday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs Thomas Everngams home with numerous families and local figures present. Refreshments were served. Due to a snowstorm the ConcordLadies Aid meeting is postponed to next month. The school reported solid attendance despite heavy snowfall.
Jopp's Studio in Denton promotes a February only offer described as very attractive. The ad directs readers to another advertisement within this newspaper for full details and terms.
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