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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1938

Page

5

Towns Brace for Farm Home Bargains and Bake Sale

Local ads advertise big discounts on living room and bedroom suits from R. H. Stafford & Son while Bake Job’s Daughters plans a February 12 bake sale in Market Street vacant room near Townsend’s. Community notices confirm tax filing assistance dates for Caroline County and a string of local civic events and meetings.

R. H. Stafford & Son Job Market Street Townsend’s Internal Revenue Caroline County Denton Federalsburg Elizabeth Todd Knotta Willard C. Todd Marjorie Todd Knotts American Guernsey Cattle Club Peterborough New Hampshire Princess Belle Chestnut Meadows W. Clarence Jones Henderson W. B. Collier County Poultry Association Baltimore Caroline Schofield Wayne Cawley Church of the Nazarene Harrington Del James E. Hunton Hadley Hall Foster Kentucky David Dickerson J. R. Watkins Company Winona Minnesota Watkins Liniment United States Watkine Liniment Young People’s Council of Religious Education M. E Ridgely D. Thompson Elmer Hoffman Calvin D. Lynch Frank R. Flounders Madge Thomas Irma Nichols Maud Sleck Delia Freidel Mr. Clendaniel J. Spencer Lapham Linwood Jarrell Frank D. Ziegler H. H. Rieck Nicholas Laigneil W. Arthur Holt W. A. Cawley Harlan Harrington Harry 5. Dailey Chris Nagel

Birthday Party for Miss Hester Irwin in Denton

A surprise party for Miss Hester Irwin marked her eighteenth birthday on January 28 at her parents home in Denton. Guests included many Denton residents. gifts were given and well wishes extended. Other social items note Caroline County and Denton social events, including Society of Maryland chapters, a Valentine social, and Gold Ballroom activities at Goldey College plus regional travel and Florida Havana cruise teasers.

Hester Irwin Roland T. Irwin Denton Fred Cohee William Irwin Frank Hignutt Charles Hignutt Annie Taylor C. Biger Mesdames Ruth Elva Jennie Reed Dawson Cohee Magdeline Jones Lucy Garey Caroline County Denton M. E. Church Coretta Noble Wilmington Marvin Horney Queenstown Goldey College Dupont Miss Noble Milton Willis Bernice Willis California Willis Lewis Hallowell Federalsburg W. Brewster Deen J. Kemp Stevens Florida Havana Wm. D. Uhler Miami

Birthday gathering at Mrs. Dukes’s home

Friends met at Mrs. E Dukes on Friday afternoon to celebrate her birthday with ice cream cake candy and coffee. The group enjoyed the afternoon and wished Mrs. Dukes many happy returns.

E. Dukes Mrs H. T. Shivery

Denton News on WFBR Friday Noon Broadcast

Denton residents receive weekly updates on Denton events as WFBR airs a Friday 12 06 segment. The brief report highlights local happenings and community notices intended for the city audience.

Denton News WFBR

Boy Scouts Finance Drive for Tri County District

The Tri-County Boy Scout Committee leads the annual budget appeal for Caroline Talbot and Queen Anne's counties. Benjamin Willis of Denton serves as Finance Chairman. Funds support camping, training, badges, supplies, and troop organization. Scout numbers rise 25 percent. new troops form in Ridgely and Sudlersville. meetings planned in Sudlersville this week. Troops span Federalsburg Denton Ridgely Greensboro Easton Hillsboro Centreville Queenstown Stevensville Saint Michaels Tillghman. Gains include Kent and lower New Castle Delaware plus Cecil Kent Queen Anne's Caroline Talbot. Local chairmen: Greensboro G L Duffey Denton Clayton Reynolds Federalsburg Thomas H Chambers Ridgely John Davis.

Caroline County Tri-County Boy Scout Committee Benjamin Willis Denton Del-Mar-Va Boy Scout Council Rodney Washington College Charles R. Andreas Jr Upper Peninsula Caroline Talbot Queen Anne’s Ridgely Greensboro Sadlersville Sudlersville Federalsburg Talbot County Easton Hillsboro Queen Anne Trappe Saint Michaels Tilghman Queen Anne’s County Centreville Queenstown Stevensville Andreas Kent Lower New Castle Delaware Cecil Maryland Friends of Scouting G. L. Duffey Clayton Reynolds Thomas H. Chambers John Davis

Denton church notices mix meetings and addresses

Denton M E and Concord M E churches schedule services on February 6 8 9 13 and 14 with sermons on The Suffering Savior Roadside Religion and The Parable of the Ugly Church plus union services Prohibition reform address by Hon D Leigh Colvin and special music by a male quartet. Confessions at St Benedicts.

Denton M. P Christian Endeavor Acts

Deaths and funerals of local residents two in one report

William A. Smith 88, former miller and hotelier, died at his son in law and daughter’s home. Survived by one daughter Mrs J W Funk. Funeral at his nephew Seth Smith's home in Lemasters Pa with burial in Mercersburg Fairview cemetery. Also Elizabeth Williamson 78, widow of William J Williamson, died January 27 in Felton Delaware. Burial Union Grove near Harmony. Survived by three daughters, twenty one grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and brother Joseph Knowles Talbot county.

William A. Smith John W. Funk Frederick Smith Mercersburg Prospect Ohio Columbus J. W. Funk Denton Florence Delaware Union Grove Harmony Williamson Annie O'Day Felton Lida Lord Laura Maloney Williston Joseph Knowles Talibot County

Benefit card party for firemen in Ridgely this February 14

Weekly Ridgely News Letter reports a benefit card party to benefit Ridgely firemen set for February 14. It lists committees for general chairman refreshments prizes and tables plus door prize and fifty cent admission. The issue also covers local club committees, Hobby Show notes, church events, visits, and upcoming Women’s International Fellowship Tea on February 8.

G. L. Wilson Frank Flounders Charles Stevenson Herbert Koenemann J. Applebaum Jesse Fifer J. K. Snowberger Boone Jarrell Sam Bear William Richards Harold Hafer Beatrice Bower Messrs Wm. Davis Mesdames C. D. Lynch A. O. Saulsbury O. K. Raleigh A. S. Thompson Albert White Ernest Jones B. H. Holsinger Walter Mitchell R. R. Ringgold Elmer Hoffman Paul Hoffman Herbert Jones Russell Adams Carleton Marvel Page Jones Charles Hammond John Thomas Wm. Mitchell Ridgely Homemakers Club Maud Sicek H. E. Holsinger Charles Richardson LeRoy Winstead Wm. C. Stevens W. F. Richards John Ebling H. F. Hafer Amos Crouse Jesse S. Fifer W. M. Bennington Harry Klotz Clifton Crouse Edward Bowman Ryland Fleming Church House William Jarrell Frank Long Anna Lee Dorothy Selbyville H. Harrington Howard Ruth Jennie Leager Harold Fountain Richard Ridgely E. C. Hallman Dover O. B. Reed Edna Detwiler Theodore Gelletly Williston Philadelphia A. J. Mitchell The Methodist Church Women’s International Fellowship Norman Leese Denton Chas. Dean Leelan Jackson Earl Gillis St. Michaels Leona Jackson Earl Flanagan Wilmington Grahame Porter Centreville Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore

February Homemaker Club meetings and activities noted

The Furman’s Grove and nearby homemaker clubs held a February meeting with a covered dish lunch at Mrs Clifton Crouse’s home. Sixteen members attended as new members were welcomed, minutes approved, and reports given on finances and Sunshine committee work.

Furman’s Grove Homemakers Club Clifton Crouse Vernon Baker Bessie Spafford Charles Barton James Stack J. S. Rittenhouse Harry Dodd Roy Cherry Barton Rowe Wood Federal Furmans’ Grove Jumptown

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Local Socials

Mr and Mrs Lacy Pepper hosted guests including Denton residents Mr and Mrs John Segar and Mr and Mrs Dawson Segar. Queen Anne visitors Vic tor Pepper and children joined talks on Home Care of the Sick. Other entries note local visits, church society meetings, and a Community Club gathering planned for February 7.

Lacy Pepper John Segar Dawson Segar Denton Victor Pepper Queen Anne Mattie Smith Meredith Uhrig Reading Charles A. DeFord St. Paul’s Henry Fisher Red Bank N. J William Cooper Mary Cooper Norman Hicks Elwood Fleming

Queen Anne Community Club Plans February Bake Sale

The Queen Anne Community Club held its regular meeting Tuesday night and voted to host a bake sale in February with dates to be announced. A program followed the business portion, including current events by Mrs. Henry Morgan, a reading by Mrs. J. M. York, and games led by Miss Gladys Booker. Hosts were Mesdames Henry Morgan Roy Hopkins J. M. York and Miss Gladys Booker.

Henry Morgan J. M. York Gladys Booker Roy Hopkins Bernard Sparks Herbert Richardson Mae Howard Bolman Howard Jr Baltimore Della Morgan W. F. Dickinson Florida Sara Hollister June Tuckahoe Neck Juanita Howard Eloise Morgan Ladies Aid and Missionary Society of St. Paul’s Church Harry Clark Helen Chairs Maryland University John Horace Morgan Lenos Wright Hurlock Harry Moore T. A. Geiser Auto Miami Fla Duard Bishop Frank Messix

Local Social News Highlights and Bereavement Notice

Hobbs Edgells visit Greenwood friends for Mrs. Thomas birthday with ice cream and cake. Esther Smith receives a bicycle from her father. Roland Smith of Columbia dies of pneumonia. family offers sympathy. Mrs. Manning Merriken returns from New York visit. Various local guests at dinners and gatherings. Mrs. L H Thomas plans Christian Endeavor service. others recoveries and travels noted.

J. H. Edgell Greenwood L. H. Thomas Orville G. Smith Columbia S. C Roland Manning Merriken Hugh Hamilton New York J. C. Hardesty Thos. Smith John Spencer Christian Endeavor F. E. Davis Carlile Roe Federalsburg O. J. Chaffinch T. H. Towers W. G. Holbrook Philadelphia J. A. Willoughby Beas Henry Harris Satterfield Dover Catherine Towers

Reverend Beahm to Preach at Church of the Brethren

Easton pastor Rev Charles Beahm will preach Sunday morning at the Church of the Brethren. Mrs Mary Jackson of Greensboro visited Mrs Emma Jackson from Tuesday through Thursday. Mr and Mrs Elijah Luff spent the week with Foster and Mrs Clark in Henderson. Richard Fountain hosted the Boys 4-H Club on Wednesday evening.

Paul Holsinger Philadelphia Holsinger B. H. Holsinger Ridgely Sadlersville Woman's Work Council Church of the Brethren Chamber of Commerce Harford Porter Florence Ann Olin Porter Ray Frampton Chester Jennie Seager Centreville Emma Jackson Woman’s Home Missionary Society Walter Moore Florence Thompson Alan Parsons Harrington Will Cannon J. M. Swing Roland Fountain Maplewood N. J Methodist Sunday School Church House Mattie Brumbaugh Henry Sanger Jesse Fike Easton John Dean Katherine Cockey Baltimore R. G. Dean Leo Meginney St. Paul’s Reformed Church C. S. Holsinger Salisbury Charles Beahm Mary Jackson Greensboro Elijah Luff Foster Clark Henderson Richard Fountain

Preston Community Club and Local Social Notes

The Preston Community Club met with Mrs. Burton Proctor Jr. presiding in the president's absence. Guests included Miss Josephine Gallagher and Miss Selma Wirtz visiting from Philadelphia. A fire at Preston Saunders’ house caused total loss with unknown origin remains. Proceeds from events support infantile paralysis causes and local clubs hosted gatherings through the week.

Burton Proctor Jr Eastern Shore Public Service Salisbury A. T. Blades Luke Amato C. F. Noble S. E. Douglas Ladies Aid Society Bethesda M. E. Church Caroline County Firemen’s Association Denton Greensboro Ridgely Federalsburg Preston G. C. Carmine H. M. Hollis Willmer Fei] Davis Wicomico Woman’s Club Josephine Gallagher Selma Wirtz Philadelphia Gallagher J. L. Gallagher Stieff Baltimore Raymond Poole Easton Emergency Hospital Martin Wright Easton Art Willey Arthur Willey Jr Preston Saunders Elizabeth Vickers D. J. Vickers Columbia University Harry Taylor Will Whitely Earl Whitely Oliver Corkran Fred Edgell Preston Osteen Jr Toma Institute Harvard University Geo. B. Hemming Oxford T. L. Trice Russell Marker Noble Payne Little James Brodes Cookman Orrell Centreville Preston Osteen Eleanor Winfield Trice Medford Burgess Rose Burgess Mountain Lake Park B. T. Robins New York Carville Fleetwood W. H. Cannon Hayward Dean Marcus Hook Lee Noble

Prone Pressure Resuscitation Saves Railroad Worker

Arias Kenney, a Pennsyl vania Railroad worker, collapsed after 4400 volts struck the Delmar yard signal system. Eastern Shore Public Service Company crew members and foreman Larry Hudson applied prone pressure resuscitation, reviving him within ten minutes before transport home for care. The company promotes first aid training and safe practices among its employees.

Arias Kenney Pennsylvania Railroad Delmar Yard Kenney Eastern Shore Public Service Company Delmar Larry Hudson Public Service Crew Mr. Hudson Horace Pusey Samuel Phillips Thomas Purcell Eastern Shore Public Service

Visitors from Wilmington and Washington

Miss Nancy Smith of Wilmington visited her mother Mrs Temple Smith in Greensboro. William Green of Washington is visiting his brother Joseph Green.

Nancy Smith Wilmington Temple Smith William Green Washington Joseph Green

Greensbor o and Its Environs 4 H Club Meeting Notes

Greensboro and surrounding area report a 4 H Club meeting at Mrs Ernest Pearson's home led by new president Miss Annice Ebling with minutes by Ruthanna Vanville. Members discussed old and new business including a February 15 Valentine party, and committees planned decorations and material distribution for the next meeting set for February 11 at Annice and Mildred Ebling's home.

Ernest Pearson Annice Ebling Ruthanna Vanville Annice Mildred Ebling Mount Olive M. E. Church Delaware Goldsboro-Camden Henry S. Kemp Church Hill Walter Beckwith M. E. Church Mount Olive Cemetery Geo. Kemp Goldsboro Robert Kemp Henderson Margaret Melvin Martha Allen Willow Grove Del Mary Tribbitt Wilmington Nancy Soloway Raymond B. Rawlings Mary P. Garrett Pilgrim Holiness Church Mount Olive James Baynard Greensboro John Baynard Ridgely William Baynard Annie Edwards Soloway Daisy Tribbitt Isaac Pearson Georgia Charles Wieneke Sr Marion Swann Baltimore Union Memorial Hospital Claudine Rawlings Greensboro Baptist Sunday School Clinton Edwards Leslie Wyatt Fox’s Bc Denton Cleaners William Pemberton George Covington Anna Leonard Chester Mary Russell B. C. Beckham Strode Beckham Washington Arlie Dingledine T. F. Dobson Effa Plummer Jacob Dingledine Miami Fla Harry Anthony Louis Bickling Albert Ernestine Carroll R. H. Wright Robert G. W. Riddleberger Belair N.J

Bloomery Church Ladies Aid entertained at Robinson home

The Ladies Aid of Bloomery M. E. Church were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Robinson on Wednesday afternoon. An inter esting program was rendered and ice cream and dainties were served by the hostesses. Several local families were guests or visitors including the Wrights, Beavens, Bullocks, Lyden, and Scotts. Mrs. Mary Brown and Mrs. Fred Krieger are listed as sick.

Andersontown-Hobbs Homemakers Club Church House Concord Ada Vickery Advisory Council Zora Nuttle Bessie Brown Corinne Thomas Cora Stevens Brown Bloomery M. E. Church Horace Robinson Robinson Marion Robinson Floyd Smith Edward Wright Denton Philip Beaven Near Easton Chester Scott Mildred Federalsburg Blaine Bullock Charlie Lyden Robert Wright Frank Wright Mary Brown Charles Sharp Hillsboro Ethel Wright Emily Ann Wright Frances Krieger American Corner Ola Scott George O'Day Fred Krieger

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the Local Department John Crawford Wilmer Ralph Ober Clayton Kinnaman Clayton Cole Charlies Bilbrough Sr Clarence Jones A. D. Quillen Quillen Sadie Shockley Hill Milford W. J. Murphy Martin Chas. E. Wilson Esther DeWitt Helen DeWitt Collingswood Ladies Aid Assembly Hall Mollie Shockiey Carroll Elliott Evans Sewing Circle John Milby Louise Milby Bertie Schaube Kate Cahall Town Alice Cordray Laurel Smithson BOY Scouts’ Finance Good Cheer Bible Class Denton M. E Epworth League Loyal Temperance Legion Concord Parsonage Christian Comrades Class Concord M. E Florence Love Wesley M. E Burrsville Hickman M. E Sunshine Club St. Elizabeth's Church Deyton St Benedict’s Church St. Benedict’s Church Twentieth Century Club Mattie Voshell Afton Evelyn Holden Emily Hall Federal Community Club Chestnut Grove Victor Dean Smithson Club Quidas Jesus Toft Harmony Club Pliny Todd Miss Spafford Tuckahoe Hobbs Anna Wieneke Charles Wieneke Spencer Moore Frank Asilton Kenneth Bostic Noble Sipple Lacey Wilson Michael Ash Smithville
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