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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1937
Page
5
A collection of classified notices from Denton Maryland including apartments for rent and houses wanted. Also items for sale such as Holstein-Guernsey calf Keifer and chicken manure, plus notes on loans, public events, church activities, and local social news.
The piece notes severe penalties for wilful income tax evasion including up to $10,000 fines and five years in jail. Tax officials claim annual additional assessments total 30 million dollars, prompting some readers to remember previously forgotten income sources. The text warns against overforgetfulness when faced with such consequences.
Mrs. Frank Samis and Mrs. T. W. Jones are on the sick list this week. Mr. Albert Saulsbury and his family moved to West Chester Pennsylvania on Monday.
A concise quotation attributed to Eliott Flower suggesting that happiness lies in discovery and attitude, implying that joy is found by choosing how to seek amusement in life.
The Caroline Chapter reports continued Red Cross donations for flood relief with totals for the week ending Thursday the 4th surpassing January 28 figures. Contributions from towns Ridgely Hillsboro Goldsboro Greensboro Preston Marydel and local groups plus many individuals bring the county toward a 1750 quota.
The Community Club met with large attendance at the library committee chaired by Mrs. T W Jones. Mrs Thompson Swing reviewed Edgar Allan Poe and readings from his poems. Mrs Albert White discussed the life of Mrs Mitchell author of Gone With The Wind and Mrs Frank Stevenson reviewed the book.
The report lists sermons and services at Denton M E Church and nearby congregations. Rev M S Andrewa preaches morning and evening with a Sunday School at 945 and Epworth League at 645. A Fourth Quarterly Conference features Rev E C Hallman this evening. A Lent series begins Feb 10 with a covered dish supper and guest speakers from Milford Cambridge Philadelphia Salisbury.
Toast slices buttered on untoasted side spread with four cups ground beef four tablespoons creams two teaspoons celery seed two teaspoons salt and two teaspoons pepper. Dot top with butter and broil five to ten minutes until done. Serve immediately.
A terse observer urges checking the claim that new laws are always needed. The line suggests research would reveal existing statutes or past actions addressing the cited concern. The remark frames lawmaking as potentially redundant rather than always necessary.
Several county homemakers clubs held gatherings with programs on neighborliness infant care and reading. Members read books from a rotating library list and appointed officers for librarian publicity and membership while planning future meetings and educational projects.
A meeting at Mrs. Leslie Wright’s home near Thawley’s Church on Tuesday February 5 at 2 p m will discuss improving home made garments through finishing and pressing. Older girls and women from Tuckahoe Neck and nearby areas are invited to attend. Miss Bessie M Spafford Home Demonstration Agent will conduct the demonstration.
Tri County Pomona Grange will hold its regular quarterly meeting February 11 in East New Market starting at 10 a m. Master E E Thomas reports timely topics will be discussed and Dr H C Cotterman head of Agricultural Education at the University of Maryland will speak on Vocational and Rural Education. Local granges from Talbot Caroline and Dorchester counties plan entertainment features.
The Delmarva Council marks the twenty seventh anniversary with gatherings. Troop 133 attends a service at Queen Anne Methodist Church and joins the Caroline County Court of Honor in Denton High School. Troop 183 led by Scoutmaster William Sherwood meets weekly at Tri County High School inviting boys twelve and older to join.
In memory of wife and mother Annie Laramore who died January 29 1934 four years have passed yet she remains in our hearts. Her husband and children mourn her loss and keep a picture of her in memory’s frame as a reminder of her love and goodness.
H E Holsinger calls Caroline County National Farm Loan Association stockholders to a 20th annual meeting at Denton Courthouse on February 10 1937 at 10 20 a m. Directors and officers for the coming year will be elected and reports reviewed with a Federal Land Bank representative outlining operations and lending policies. Reports read, and members urged to attend.
Mrs Bessie F Nobile dies at her son James F Noble's home in Vienna. Funeral at the house on Friday at 2 pm. Interment in Linchester cemetery near Preston. Community notices include a Ladies Aid Experience Party on Feb 15 and various local gatherings and visits.
A playful exchange centers on an awkward moment as one character recalls a kiss from Jack and notes it happened in a moment of single opportunity, while another suggests prior kisses but not in that setting. The dialogue hints at romance and comic misunderstanding.
Samuel Hoyle aged about 82 died in a Philadelphia hospital after a two week illness. Funeral services were held at his late home with interment in Laurel Hill cemetery. The report lists multiple social visits and family guests over the weekend, including residents from Linwood Burlington Wilmington and Smyrna among others.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday February 10 with services across Episcopal churches in Caroline County. St Pauls Hillsboro Holy Communion at 9 30 am Christ Church Denton Litany and Holy Communion at 11 am Holy Trinity Greensboro Litany and address at 730 pm Weekday services follow weekly on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays at 730 pm No Sunday service changes Bishop visits April 25 at Rev John White led churches All are invited Vestry meeting Holy Trinity Greensboro Ash Wednesday after evening service
A meeting at Federalsburg High School on Tuesday February 2 outlines forming a 4 H Club for girls north of Federalsburg. Club will meet biweekly on Friday evenings at member homes or a central hall with clothing selection and construction as the initial project. Details to be discussed February 12 at Chestnut Grove Community Hall.
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