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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1932

Page

5

Denton area stores promote sales and services

Local ads announce Evergam s White Sale February 9–13 with 100 dollar price cuts on models and 20 percent storewide discounts on sheets towels and linens. M K Newnam promotes February furniture sale and a piano radio exchange. Bethlehem Bethel JDs bake sale at Ford garage February 13. Postmaster exam notice Marydel. disease cases in Caroline county. Community events include charity supper at Choptank club room February 11 and a bridge luncheon for Denton PTA February 6. Local gardening specials list February flowering plants and spring hats debut. World Day of Prayer observed February 12 in Denton. Community officials discuss a river bridge status following January 26 hearing.

M. K. Newnam Willys Willys Knight Motor W. L. Jump Liden’s Bethe Job Ford Everngain N. J. Clark Hickman Del Marydel Caroline County Ridgely Bethlehem Nutts Lumber & Coal Co Denton Ladies’ Mite Society T. Alan Goldsborough Court House Square Parent-Teacher Association Gray Hill Gardens Denton Volunteer Fire Company A. E. Miller Third Randolph Ave C. N. Thorpe United States

Marjorie Bruce Curtler Weds Isaac H Dixon in Catonsville

The wedding of Misa Marjorie Bruce Curtler daughter of Mrs W H R Curtler of the University of Virginia and Isaac H Dixon son of Mrs Isaac H Dixon of Baltimore occurred at 430 PM Saturday at the Catonsville home of Mrs Graham Hughes. Rev Noble C Powell officiated and the couple will reside at Cambridge Arms Baltimore after a trip to Havana. The article also notes club meetings dinners and social events in the same community.

Attendance record and teachers' meeting at Caroline High

January attendance shows senior girls leading with 98.33 percent and the high school rising to 96.169 percent. Grammar school at 94.49 percent up 1.79 percent. several rooms above 95 percent. Mr Swepson Earle of the State Conservation Commission spoke at the County Teachers Meeting outlining conservation efforts and the role of schools in public education.

Miss Brown Miss Clopper Earle Caroline High School Swepson Earle State Conservation Commission Tidewater Maryland

Principal urges freshmen to improve second semester

The ninth through eleventh grades met on February 1 and heard the principal remind students that half the school year has passed. He said the character built in school follows them into later life and urged pupils to strive for a better next semester.

Death of Mrs Mary Wooters in Ridgely

Mrs Mary Wooters age fifty one died Monday evening. Funeral was held at home Wednesday with Rev F W Kirwan officiating. burial in Hillsboro Episcopal Churchyard. She taught at Ridgely High School, married to Harvey Wooters in 1908, survived by husband daughter Laura and her mother Mrs Dukes. Her life began in Talbot county after Easton High and University of Pennsylvania education.

Mary Wooters F. W. Kirwan Hillsboro Wooters Talbot County Easton High School University of Pennsylvania Harvey Wooters Ridgely High School Philadelphia Laura Wooters St. Michaels Thompson Swing Olan Porter Beatrice Bowers Frank Seward Friends All Norman Wilson J. T. Moore C. S. Holsinger Marguerite Bernard Sparks Selby Smith Bryan Turbitt Lelia Nickerson Hartly Methodist Church Tawes Ridgely Armor Plant E. F. Pearsaul Larry Abbott Upper Darby Pearsaul Ronald Lane Frank Kessler Sabillasville Harper Lang Clara Landers T. W. Jones New York Community Club Frank Flounders Carroll Meredith Wilmington Carter Forrester Ed Stevens Rehoboth Harry Laird George McGough Charles Hammond James Temple, Jr Denton Clarence Ringgold Bernard Ringgold Bridgetown Roland Cherry Dover George Cherry Homer Roe Reading Roy Tawes L. S. Matthews Walter Bennington Chester J. W. Simms John Wright Chestertown

Cooking Demonstrations by Esskay Dealers in Denton Md

Certified Esskay Meat Dealers plan a series of cooking demonstrations and a lecture on what they mean to the community at the Community Club Rooms in Denton Maryland. Miss Ruth Heath will direct the event with moving pictures showing a trip through the Esskay Plant and prize awards. The free program runs 2 to 3 30 p m featuring home economics tips and meat handling insights for housewives from across the county.

Esskay Denton Ruth Heath Miss Heath

Denton Meat Market Pork Roast Listing

A. Meredith proprietor of Denton Meat Market advertises pork products including loin roast pork shoulder and ham in half or whole portions with pricing indicated by code 12%4c and 16c.

Pork Shoulder, LLC Denton Meat Market A. Meredith

Emma Bradley 58 Dies After Auto Trip to Cambridge

Mrs Emma Bradley wife of W O Bradley prominent Federalsburg farmer died in her daughter's arms as an auto ride to Cambridge hospital began She had been in poor health for about a year She was born in Lancaster Pa daughter of Edward Russell She leaves seven children and a sister Burial was at Slillcrest cemetery Tuesday. The Baltimore and Eastern Railroad rerouted trains via Love Point to serve Federalsburg Oak Grove Seaford Laurel and Delmar adding one daily Baltimore train while removing several stations including Vienna and Mardela Springs

Cambridge Emma Bradley W. O. Bradley Here Mary Anne Bradley Finchville Dorchester County Norman Whitting Marion Russell Bradley Julia Frank Todd Federalsburg Edward Russell Philadelphia Slillcrest Cemetery Nanticoke River Vienna Baltimore and Eastern Railroad Company Ocean City Love Point Oak Grove Seaford Laurel Delmar Baltimore Rhodesdale Mardela Springs Hebron

Smithson Home Makers Club meets at Community House

The Smithson Home Makers Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Community House. Miss Bessie Spafford demonstrated various cuts of meats. Refreshments were served by Mrs. C. L. Perry and Mrs. A. R. Willoughby. Numerous local residents and relatives visited one another over the weekend, including families from Bridgeville Salisbury Wilmington Easton and Baltimore.

Smithson Home Makers Club Bessie Spafford C. L. Perry A. R. Willoughby C. Truitt Claude Truitt Billy Bridgeville Del May Willoughby State Normal School Salisbury Alfred Anna Lee Coleman Wilmington R. F. Coleman Paul Harding S. W. Harding N. Cole Albert Schmick Baltimore E. Dukes Anton Worm Mr. C. Willoughby R. McMahan H. McMahan J. Worm Frank Walker Easton Roy Kennedy C. F. Collins Odus Hopkins New York

Harrington and area guests visit Farmington circle

Burraville and Denton residents joined Harrington and Hobbs families visiting near Farmington. W S Littleton attended a Middletown district preachers meeting in Hillsboro. Thawleys and Fountain family members visited relatives in Concord and with John Thawley on Sunday.

Sam Harrington Denton James Willoughby Hobbs Harriet Calloway Harrington Amos Layton Cathyl Henry Stafford Arthur Layton Farmington Alfred Baughley Harvey Porter A. C. Creadick W. S. Littleton Middletown Hillsboro G. L. Blades Fred Lewis John Thawley C. N. Fountain J. L. Stevens Concord Wesley Thawley

Orphans Court Proceedings in Caroline County

The Caroline County Orphans Court met in regular session with all judges present. Actions approved include James F. Davidson as guardian for Charles J. Davidson filing his twelfth account. Myra F. Carson as executrix of Wm. H. Carson filed additional inventory and list of operate debts. Administration letters granted for the estate of Justice D. Cooper to Virginia B. Dill. Bond and appraisers appointed. James E. Wilkerson, executor of Amanda Lewis, filed and passed his first and final account.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County James F. Davidson Charles J. Davidson Myra F. Carson Wm. H. Carson Justina D. Cooper Virginia B. Dill J. Ed. Nichols Isaac L. Dukes James E. Wilkerson Amanda Lewis

Gratitude for Aid During Illness and Death of Mrs Cooper

The sympathetic and kindly assistance of many friends who ministered during the illness and at the death of Mrs Justina D Cooper is gratefully acknowledged by her family.

Justina D. Cooper

Preston Community Club Events and Local Notices

The February Preston Wo mans Community Club plans a benefit film at Federalsburg February 17 and 18 starring This Reckless Age with Charles Ruggles Buddy Rogers and Peggy Shannon. Preston Council Jr O U A M 43 banquet is set for February 19 at Town Hall tickets $1 sold until February 16. Worship at Church of the New Jerusalem Sunday 11 am sermon The Holy City Rev XXI 2 Sunday School 10 15 am Williston no service Sunday. Y P L meets 7 30 pm after long service. Community Club met last Wednesday. Mrs Baylor led the program. Mrs Helen Smith returned from Wilmington visit. teachers hosted parents Tuesday night. Marie Taylor and Noble Payne home from Beacom College weekend. Mrs James Willis visiting Fulton Noble. Mrs Walter Twilley visiting Salisbury. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Sara Fletcher Wednesday. Mrs Elizabeth Tufft visiting Cambridge friends.

Misa Marjorie Bruce Curtler W. H. R. Curtler University of Virginia Isaac H. Dixon Mr. Dixon Baltimore Catonsville Graham Hughes Hugh M. Curtier Isabel Hughes Edward Fennimore Jack Porterfield Joseph Kahrs Orange, N. J Noble C. Powell Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church Havana Dixon Cambridge Arms G. A. McDaniel Tri- County L. G. Frazier Christian Citizenship W. O. Bennett Hurlock Frances Willard William Jd. Irwin Denton James Temple Walter Rutter T. J. Turkington Howard Harris Preston S. L. Hanby Hanby Concord Annie Seeders Andersontown Earle Love Williston Claude Howard Federalsburg Louise Seeders State Normal School Salisbury Methodist Episcopal Church John Jackson Caroline High School Jackson Harry E. Ramsdell Washington Hugh Ramadell Congress E. H. Hirs T. L. Trice E. B. Blades Rebecca Ann Blades Mary Ellen Wright J. Frank Wright Thomas F. Smith Fleetwood Roland Thomas Havre-de-Grace Smith M. B. Henry Frances Lee Cooper Beatrice Deen Newman D. Rickards H. M. Locke QO. H. Smith William Wolf Bridge Woman’s Community Club of Charles Ruggles Buddy Rogers Peggy Shannon Preston Council No. 43 Town Hall Art’s T. L. Trice Jr Wright & Corkran’s Church of the New Jerusalem Holy City Baylor Helen Smith James Crouse Wilmington Frank Ledman Wash Richmond Marie Taylor Noble Payne Beacom’s College Jamess. Willis Fulton Noble Walter Twilley George Leonard Sara Fletcher Elizabeth Tufft Cambridge

Marydel Ladies Aid to Host Covered Dish Social

Marydel The Ladies' Aid Society met in February at Mrs. T. O. Ford's home and decided to hold a Covered Dish Social on Thursday evening. Reported visits include Mrs. James Scotton returning from Philadelphia with Mrs. Rae Parshall and others, plus several local residents visiting Wilmington, Hartly, Grasonville, and Elkton.

Ladies’ Aid Society T. O. Ford James Scotton Rae Parshall Philadelphia Parshall Lloyd Travers Anne Jump Wyoming Helen Heather Edgar Harman Dover Hospital J. Tyson Heather E. J. Ross Wilmington Howard Sweitzer Hartly John Stafford South Herman Cohee Elkton G. Wesley Smith Bobby Heather Don Hugh Wolfe Temple Jump R. W. Thomas Grasonville

Major Still Destroyed Near Williston Raid

Large 7650 gallon still tied to a residence and 300 foot pipeline was seized and demolished on a Williston area farm. Agents with Thomas L. Nichols and Robert S. Nichols confiscated 4000 gallons mash, 2100 pounds sugar, and 32 pounds yeast. One man arrested, Hobart Guther of Rising Sun Maryland, jailed at Denton. The still sat at Williston lake head on Lacy Murphy’s property. another man fled by swimming the lake. Ten dynamite sticks used in destruction. a gasoline engine and small truck seized.

Williston Thomas L. Nichols Robert S. Nichols Hobart Guther Rising Sun Caroline County Denton Williston Lake Lacy Murphy Shorty

Local Visitors Report Distant Communion of Families

Henderson residents Mr and Mrs Harry Bickling and son Bobby visit Mrs Dora Melvin on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Morris Sylvester and children visit Daisy Quillen near Goldsboro. Norman Cohee and children of Greensboro visit relatives. Ed Thomas of Wilmington spends Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs John Pritchett. Allan Sweeny of Fox Chase Pa visits E C Gooden. Esther Clayville of Worton entertained by Laura Stubbs. Grace Griffith of Marcus Hook spends weekend with her parents. T H Gough spends Tuesday at Newark New Jersey.

Harry Bickling Bobby Mary Turner William Wilmington Dora Melvin Morris Sylvester Daisy Quillen Goldsboro Norman Cohee Greensboro Ed. Thomas John Pritchett Allan Sweeney Fox Chase E. C. Gooden Esther Clayville Worton Laura Stubbs Grace Griffith Marcus Hook T. H. Gough Newark N. J

Social gatherings and visits in Goldsboro area

The Goldsboro scene lists multiple social visits and events. Frank Lane Jr. of the University of Maryland visited his parents J. F. Lane. Kathryn Cole, a Salisbury Normal School student, spent the weekend with her parents. Various couples hosted Sewing Circle and Ladies Aid activities in Greensboro Harrington and nearby locations. Several residents including Marjorie Williams, Doris Cahall, and Mollie Shockley are noted visiting relatives or hosting guests in Salisbury Baltimore Dover and Easton.

Frank Lane Jr University of Maryland J. F. Lane Kathryn Cole Salisbury Clayton Cole Arthur Cahall Greensboro W. J. Murphy T. C. Hammond Harrington Jennie Griffin Ladies Aid Society Adam Crawford Paul Thomas Baltimore Howard Thomas Florence Boyd Philadelphia Noble Dhue Emma Martin S. Martin Doris Cahall Bertie Schaube Dover Mollie Shockley

Maryland Congressman Introduces Tariff and Antidumping Bills

On February 2, Congressman T. Alan Goldsborough of Maryland introduced two bills to equalize tariff duties by currency depreciation and to amend the Antidumping Act of 1921. The moves target Canada’s cheap canneries undercutting U S prices, impacting canners farmers and workers. Eastern Shore canning, a key Maryland industry, would feel the effect. The measures mirror proposals by Hawley of Oregon, with whom Goldsborough is cooperating.

T. ‘Alan Goldsborough Maryland Canada United States Hawley Oregon Ways and Means Committee Goldsborough

Greensboro Couple Wed In Goldsboro Parsonage

Miss Addie Jarrell daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Jarrell of Goldsboro and Mr Orville Travers son of Mr and Mrs Charles Travers of Greensboro were married at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage Saturday evening by Rev A B Frye. After a short honey moon in Philadelphia and Camden they will reside in Greensboro.

Addie Jarrell Robert Jarrell Goldsboro Orville Travers Charles Travers Greensboro Methodist Episcopal Parsonage A. B. Frye Raymond Bennett Wm. Bennett Wm. Hubbard Freddie Leon Betty Marie Alfred Bilbrough Albert Shields Albert Jr J. H. Murphy Clark Ridgely Lottie Satterfield Glen Riddle, Pao Miahala Clark Kenton Nolan Edwards Matilda Stevenson Atlantic City Hospital Stevenson T. L. Trice Denton C. H. Trice Geneva N. Y W. H. Ellwanger S. D. Carrow Lewis Jones Lewis L. R. Taylor Clayton Harvey Porter Thomas Thornton and Sons Carl Ralph Annie Hall Templeville Oscar Kinnamon Ruthanna Marcus Hook Will Clark Nancy Smith Temple University Philadelphia Temple Smith Richard Bullock Centreville M. B. Cooper Arthur Wheatman Marvin Smyrna David Morris Wilbur Carroll Billie Lerch Harrisburg Brady Baggs Albert Cahall Hillsboro E. M. Noble Edward Walls Henry Cohee Laurel, del Paul Greenlee

Marian Adams birthday dinner at Rob inson home

A birthday dinner for Marian Adams was held at Mr. and Mrs. Earl Robinson's home on Sunday. Marian received five dollars, beads, flowers, cards, cake, candy and pictures, plus a beautiful birthday cake from Mrs. E. W. Brown of Federalsburg. Attendees included Althea and Minnie Adams, Winnnie Graham, Jack Mears, Mr. and Mrs. John Adams, Edna and Reba Adams, and others.

Earl Robinson Miss Marian E. W., Brown Federalsburg Althea Minnie Adams Messra Winnnie Graham Jack Mears Wilmington John Adams Edna Reba Adams Marian George Chaffinch Helen Blanche Adams S. L. Hanby Concord C. W. Adams Thomas Porter Suthersville Lewis Lockerman

Towers Celebrate Twenty-Eighth Wedding Anniversary

Hobba Mr and Mrs T H Towers mark their twenty eighth anniversary with a turkey dinner guests include their daughter Miss Helen and Lusby Moffit of Chestertown and Mrs C J Chaffinch. Mr and Mrs J A Willoughby were guests at a Harrington area dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Layton. Mrs F E Davis to lead tomorrow evenings Christian Endeavor service on How Our Society Meets Young People's Needs. Mr and Mrs Louis Bickling of near Greensboro visited Mr and Mrs Harry Anthony. Mrs F N Smith, noted thrifty housewife, has little chicks. Mr C E Bright visits Louis Bickling.

T. H. Towers Helen Lusby Moffit Chestertown C. J. Chaffinch J. A. Willoughby Arthur Layton Harrington F. E. Davis Christian Endeavor Service Louis Bickling Greensboro Harry Anthony F. N. Smith C. E. Bright

Bible Discussion At Wesley Church Monday Evening

An open Bible discussion is scheduled at Wesley M E Church Monday evening with all invited. The Journal office notes wedding invitations visiting cards and engraving services as a local reminder.

Journal Loffice M. G. Crouse Baltimore

Reese Theatre slate features classic and new films

The Reese Theatre offers a tight week with Strictly Dishonorable shown Friday and Saturday February 5 and 6. Sidney Fox, Paul Lucas, and Lewis Stone headline the stage adaptation praised as top entertainment. A Monday Tuesday run with Stepping Sisters follows, featuring Louise Dresser and others. Homicide Squad arrives Thursday February 10 with Leo Carillo, then Dance Team headlines February 12 and 13 led by the same stars behind Bad Girl, promising lively entertainment.

Reese Theatre Delaware Wilmington Sidney Fox Paul Lucas Lewis Stone Louise Dresser Minna Gombell Jobyna Howland William Collier Sr Reese Universal Homicide Squad Leo Carillo Sally Jim

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Ministers’ Association Association of Ministers’ Wives J. H. Wright Melvin E. Wheatley Willard Everett Hostess Church E. C. Hallman Association of Ministers’ Wives Mrns J. Harry Wright Roy L. Tawes Vspaperr Aree Harold Hallman Lawrence Andrews Carville Fleetwood William Irwin Co. H. S Rwgely Smithson Burraville Adams Cross Roads Hobba Vernon Wesley M. E Eliza Mitchell Prospect Church Littleton Burrsville W. Coverdale Ellendale Milton Pauline Wooters Easton Hospital M. P B. Frank Ross Charles Shuttle Harmony Robert Stanton Ohive
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