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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1930

Page

5

Personal and Social News Roundup at Denton Borough Party

Last Friday evening a surprise party honored Mrs. J. L. Stevens birthday drawing about seventy five guests to the Stevens home. Many gifts and a late hour in refreshments marked a pleasant social event with wishes for many more joyful birthdays. Several students home for mid year exams were listed including Margaret Beck, Frances Lee Cooper, James F. Wright, Helen Norris, Beatrice Deen, Bernice Wooters, Mary Nuttle, and Robert Fleetwood. Various local visits and gatherings followed with neighbors and relatives traveling to Dover, Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington. Numerous updates covered patients, dental clinic attendance, Epworth League leadership, and a steady stream of hospitalities among families in Denton and surrounding communities.

J. L. Stevens Caroline County Milford Del Stevens Margaret Beck Delaware University Frances Lee Cooper Girls Latin School Baltimore James F. Wright Johns Hopkins Helen Norris Beatrice Deen Bernice Wooters Mary Nuttle Robert Fleetwood Washington College Jane Wine Iome Western Maryland College William Bullock Elizabeth Masten Smithville Harriet Bess Butler R. M. Collison Richard Wright George Butler Dover del Frank H. Doerr Linthicum Heights E. R W. T. Shockley William Wolf J. B. Ross Easton M. A. Brackett Lord Baltimore Denton Epworth League Elinor Wilson Gertrude Wheatley Fred Hubbard Federalsburg Carlislle Roe South Fountain Avenue Paul Howard New York Chas Howard South Clinton Williamson Louise Rebecca Collison Queen Anne’s County Wilmer Parker Henrietta Liles North Carolina I. Kemp Stevens John Reed Ben Reed Jennie Harbin Washington T. Pliny Fisher E. F. Withers South Second Street Salisbury John Hitch Florida

Smithville Club Opens Year With New Gear And Roles

A Smithville special meeting at the club room last Tuesday saw nine regular members and one visitor. one new member joined as women push for more equipment to improve the club room. Officers were elected including President Mrs Walter Liden and Treasurer Mrs Orland Closson. The treasury is strained, and members agreed to make quilt squares to raise funds. Hostesses Mrs Blaine Bullock and Mrs John Adams shared cake from Short Course. Various local notices follow with community visits, funerals, and illness updates.

Walter Liden Horace Robinson Fred Fountain Sidney Collins Orland Closson Advisory Council Oscar Alford Frank Adams Treasury Blaine Bullock John Adams Spafford Ladies Aid of Bloomery M. E. Church Frank H. Wright Ora Adams Kathryn Spence Henry Davis Wm. A. Alford Thomas Daffin American Corner Elon Wright Arthur Wright Josephine Wooters Howard Wright Fred Parker Burrsville Elmer Robinson Ormond Wright Denton Arthur, Adams J. C. Davis Finchville Ed. Wheatley Charles Torbert Hickman T. Thomas Calvin Williams Althea Adams Wilmington Laura Smith Federalsburg Arthur Beauchamp Robert Wright

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Open Meeting and Local Moves

The Community Club met in session at Mrs. M A Brackett's home with seventeen members present. Librarian Mrs. Moore reported accessions and a memorial tree was voted for Mrs. Elizabeth Flounders. Four families moved residences in Ridgely and area towns. Several church services and topics for sermons were announced for upcoming Sundays. An out-of-town speaker on forestry was planned for the next meeting.

Methodist Protestant Church Denton J. W. Kirk Jones Pet Milk Company Greensboro Rotary Club of Denton Volunteer Fire Co Palace Theatre Epiphany Mission Preston St. Andrew’s Mission Hurlock Methodist Ladies Aid of Denton Fire Company Emory D. Kimmey I. Robert Fleetwood Clarence H. Roe R. Boone Beauchamp Sherman L. Tribbitt Wm. H. Coohee Marc Bryant Kirkman Short Alda P. Whitby Reuben Raleigh Wa. H. Neal Samuel Young Caroline County Federalsburg Ridgely W. Blair Roberts South Dakota Bishop Davenport Christ Church St. Paul’s Church Hillsboro Holy Trinity Church James Good Collingwood City Ontario Canada Mrs Smith Good Wes Porter Burrsville Good Chautauqua M. A. Brackett Frank Flounders Moore Elizabeth Flounders Stafford Arthur Richards Second Avenue East Olan Porter Herbert Hammond First Avenue West Robert Lord James Hevalow Roberts Maple Avenue West Side Adam Holsinger Ada Matthews William Pindar Marcus Hook Arters Scully Grace Scully Charles Harry Satterfield Claymont John Swing New Jersey Merchantville Methodist Church E. Green Fairlee Epworth League John Dean Charlotte Kibler University of Maryland Kibler Sugar Harry Zeigler Brotherhood Jesus William Harrison Harrington L. S. Matthews Frank Matthews The Reformed Church B. A. Beherns A. W. Thompson Harold Hatfield George ‘Town Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Harry Robinson Mary Robinson Chester Harry Eaton Centreville Leonard Dean William Davis Ed. Stevens Mary Laird Rehoboth Harry Laird I. T. Saulsbury Baltimore Lewis Nagle S. S. Stone Thomas Gaitley M. W. Wiley William E. Mattthews Smyrna William Marvel Helen Billie Goldsboro Willis Marshall St. Michaels James Walker Olan Reynolds Page Jones Philadelphia Herbert Jones George Cherry J. C. Kinnamon Prof. McBride Oxford Nelson Rickards, Jr Washington College Alice Ferrick Swarthmore Mary Rebecca Saulsbury Annapolis Vergie Sparks Hollywood Cal Carlton Marvel Junior Clarence Ringgold Wilmington Carroll Meredith Joseph Snowberger James Lewis D. M. Swing John Applebaum C. W. Moore

Dover Opera House Name Change Contest Proposed

Dover announces a public name-change contest for the Dover Opera House to a modern, memorable title. Entries open February 10 and close February 22, with rules requiring sender name and address and consideration by a committee of business representatives.

Benjamin Shhindler Dover Opera House Temple Theatre Dover Strand Theatre Smyrna Delaware

Card of Thanks for support during grief

The family thanks friends for invaluable help and expressions of sympathy that eased their grief. Levin E. Taylor Mrs. R. Lee Rosson I. Webster Taylor express gratitude.

Levin E. Taylor R. Lee Rosson I. Webster Taylor

Local Tomato Growers Meetings Week Of February 10

A series of meetings at tomato growing centers across the country during the week of February 10 will present past year test results on varieties fertilizer use and planting effects. Maryland tomato work results will be shared by L M Goodwin Canning Crops Economist amid demonstrations on muffins and home-economy topics led by Miss Spafford. Meetings include Burrsville Ridgeley Henderson Greensboro Smithville Friendship with homemaker demonstrations February 12 13 14 18 19 20 26.

L. M. Goodwin Maryland Burrsville Ridgely Henderson Hall Greensboro High School Smithville Friendship School Miss Spafford Caroline County Spafford Harmony Pliny ‘Todd Lidjen Unity Thomas Ellwanger

New Project Announced for County Clothing Demonstrations

Miss Bessie M. Spafford, Home Demonstration agent for Caroline county, announces two planned demonstrations on clothing for children up to twelve for girls and six for boys. The sessions feature actual garments, pattern cutting, and expert instruction by Helen Shelby of the University of Maryland Extension Service. Demonstrations will be held in Denton on April 1 and April 21, with location and hours to be announced.

Bessie M. Spafford Caroline County Miss Spafford Jean Helen Shelby University of Maryland Extension Service Leach Dent

Ronald Earl Fisher dies in Washington military career noted

Lt Col Ronald Earl Fisher died at Walter Reed Hospital January 31 after a long illness. Full military honors funeral and burial were at Arlington National Cemetery on February 8. He was the elder son of Geo M and Martha Fisher of Denton and educated at local schools and Washington College class of 1892. He rose from private to lieutenant colonel by 1921, served in the Fifth Maryland Infantry in the Spanish American War, then the First U S Cavalry, earned the Distinguished Service Cross and two Silver Stars in the Philippines. Survived by wife Nellie Gassaway, daughters Martha and Marian, son Dorsey Gassaway Fisher, and siblings including George Arthur Fisher and several sisters. The text also lists unrelated catalog-like fragments about furniture prices and display sizes.

Ronald Earl Fisher Walter Reed Hospital Washington Arlington National Cemetery Fisher Geo. M Martha E. Fisher Denton Washington College U. S. Army Annapolis Martha Marian Fisher Dorsey Gassaway Fisher India May L. Fisher Glassboro N. Frigidaire Im J Annie Bower West Commediate Delivery Andlingswood N. J Clifford Green M. K. Newnam Memphis Tenn Charles Bur- Homes Kett Buffalo N. Y

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Headline Social Notes

News items from Hillsboro and Queen Anne along the Tuckahoe detail social visits church events and community meetings. Guests include Rev Willard Everett Mrs Gladys Gale and others with reports on travels baptisms and upcoming services. Local clubs and society activities feature readings refreshments and committee appointments.

Mrs Mollie Hignutt Dies At 72 In Delaware

Mrs Mollie A Hignutt aged 72 widow of John Leonard Hignutt died Saturday morning January 26 1930 at her home near Woodenhawk Delaware She is survived by daughters Mrs Alex Noble Denton Mrs Harry Chaffinch Queenstown son Arthur E Hignutt Woodenhawk and George W Hignutt Chester Also three sisters Mrs Robert Frazier Williston Mrs David Messer Preston and Mrs Charles Todd Easton Funeral services were held at Bloomery M E Church Monday afternoon January 27 with Rev S L Hanby officiating and interment followed in the adjoining cemetery

Mollie A.hignutt John Leonard Hignutt Woodenhawk Delaware Alex. Noble Denton Harry ‘Chaffinch Queenstown Arthur E. ‘Hignutt George ‘W. Hignutt Chester Robert Frazier

Annual Home Economics Exhibit at Preston High School

The January 29 1930 event featured sewing displays door-stop dolls hooked rugs embroidery and clothing for all sizes plus an electric sewing machine demonstration by Singer from Easton Thel judges awarded 10th grade prizes Dorothy Taylor second Cornelia Dewilde third Louise Payne 9th grade Henrietta Blades first Gladys Thieroff second Mildred Engle third Theodora Geiger 8th grade Theresa Luznick first Theodora Geiger second Mark Berry 10th grade Dorothy Lee Pachelett second Freda Schmick third Katharine Spies.

Thennual Preston High School Singer Sewing, Machine Company Easton, Thel Dorothy Taylor Cornelia Dewilde Louise Payne Henrietta Blades Gladys, Thieroff Mildred Engle Theresa Luznick Theodora Geiger Mark Berry Dorothy Lee Patchlett Freda Schmick Katharine Spies L. E. Taylor R. L. Rosson Culpepper Virginia East New Market Cemetery Ella W. Whitely James Flaharty Penn's Grove N. J Greensboro Levin Taylor N. H. Fooks A. F. Sisk A. M. Willey Green Run Ocean City F. J. Phillips Lillian New Market Fredrick County Roy Hubbard J. E. Clark J. R. Baker M. E.church Johnson Preston Aces E. P. Baylor, Jr East New Markets Hurlock J. M. Parker Atlantic City Holland's Island Noble Carroll Washington Chas. A. Carroll H. M. Hollis Hollis B. M. Connelly David Sylvey Salisbury W. M. Wright Ladies Aid Society A. W. Silk Epiphany Mission Guild

Local Social Notes Record Weekend Visits and Illnesses

Mrs. F N Smith and daughter Esther visited Mrs. H C Hobbs in Denton where a crochet needle injury required Dr Knotts. Washington visitors Mr and Mrs B B Allen brought Mrs O J Chaffinch and Mr L Hopkins Thomas home. Mrs W E Hubbard hosted Ladies Aid. Helen Towers and Mary Morris, students at Washington College, visited Towers parents. George Johnson, son of Franklin Johnson, recovered from pneumonia and can return to school. Rev Hanby and Rev Hafnal assisted in revival with Rev W T Archer. Mrs M Merriken returned from ten days in Philadelphia and Smyrna. Sympathy extended to the family of Mr Howard Wright who has died. Neil G Edgell of Greenwood spent the weekend with L Hopkins Thomas. Mrs O J Chaffinch visiting relatives in Washington.

Greensboro Fire Co J. E. Walls Evelyn N. C. Melvin A. H. Gooden Dover Roscoe Taylor Philadelphia Frederick Bowdle Penn State College Goldsboro J. F. Quillen Etta Mitchell J. R. Jones Mary Grace Griffith Marcus ‘Hook John Milby Frank Workman Farmington Ed.Stubbs Roland Walls Marcus Hook Minnie Morgan Reynolds Murphy Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Church House Missionary Society H.W. B. Rowe Lightner Henry Morgan Howard Eley B. B. Barton W. G. Stevens Oscar Briscoe K. M. Barnette D. M. Lee Ernest Emory Chas, Rhodes Clara Price Mabel Dickerson E. B. Lightner The Methodist Episcopal Church South Lee H. Richcreek Land Summers Anderson R. H. Gibson J. Raskob Centresville E. S. Bowens Queenstown Howard Knotts Chestertown Howard Flowers Mercy Hospital Baltimore Madge Jump Miami Paul Luck Everett Blades Howard Andrews Easton Eugenia Morgan Eloise Trice Towson Horace Morgan Ida Gale J. E. Morgan F. N. Smith Esther H. C. Hobbs Denton Fred Smith Helen Towers Mary Morris Washington College T. H.towers George Johnson Franklin Johnson L. Hopkins Thomas Washington L. H. Thomas Hanby Concord Hafnal Burrsville W. T. Archer M. Merriken Smyrna Howard Wright Neil G. Edgell Greenwood O. J. Chaffinch

Orphans Court Gazette Entries On Appointments And Accounts

The Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Harper and Shawn. Actions included grants of letters of administration for Howard B. Wright to Bertha L. Wright with bond and creditor notice. Appraisers named David M. Clopper and Thomas Clopper. Inventory and appraisement filed for M Ella Anthony debts. Newnam administers Walter Sapp inventory and sale order granted. Fred R. Owens filed first and final account for George W. Walls. Whisler Carter filed corrected debts, account of sales, first and final accounts and distribution.

Orphans’ Court Harper and Shawn Howard B. Wright Bertha L. Wright David M. Clopper Thomas Clopper L. Irving Jones M. Ella Anthony M. K. Newnam Walter Sapp Fred R. Owens C.t.a George W. Walls Anna Elizabeth Whisler J. DeWeese Carter Charles A. Whisler

Ten room house for rent in 1930 Denton Md

Ten room house for rent with immediate possession. Contact J Frank L Wright of Denton Maryland for details and terms.

J. Frankl Wright Denton, Md

Greensbor o and Its Environs Social News

Mr and Mrs Jack Smith and daughter Mary and Mr and Mrs Glenn Philipps of Marcus Hook visited Mrs Bessie E Stevenson. Several couples from Goldsboro and near town attended weekend gatherings and dinners at local homes. Birth announced at Kent General Hospital. Various Wilmington and area residents visited relatives and hosted social events over the weekend.

Federalsburg Injury Reports Girl Struck by Truck on Academy Ave

Federalsburg 12 year old Anna Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wright living near Smithville was knocked down by a truck while crossing Academy Ave at Buena Vista Ave. The truck driver Paul Beckwith stopped to aid her and she later had a broken collar bone. She received treatment at Dr Kenneth Knotts office.

Anna Wright Charles Wright Smithville Academy Ave Buena Vista Ave Paul Beckwith Kenneth Knotts H. W. Davis Union M. E. Church William F. McDowell Christ M. P. Church Union Choir William Wagner Sunshine Laundry Cambridge Hospital Community Club Preston Woman’s Club Reese Dean

Local residents visit and family gatherings reported

Mr and Mrs Sam Culver spent Sunday at Hynson with their son and daughter in law Orland Culver. Leonard Howard of Wilmington visited his parents the Week end. C H Howard and family joined Mr and Mrs Mark Howard Sunday afternoon. Hazel Baker and Everett Clark visited Tuesday evening. Olaf Smith and family hosted Sunday with Fletcher Wails of Denton. Charlie Lewis visited Burrsville relatives on Sunday. Hazel Baker spent Sunday with Fred Miller. Mrs A L Snowberger is ill. Olaf Smith bought a radio.

Willard Everett Gladys Gale Harry Jump Madge H. M. Thompson H. W. B. Rowe Francis Susie Thompson William J. R. Downes Newark Delaware Bishop Davenport Easton Bishop Roberts Idaho Episcopal Church Dora Morris Centreville Harry Covell Oscar Rice R. E. Greaves Nichols Federalsburg J. Lay Beaven Bernard Pinder Frances Shinn Albany Howard Dodds J. Norman Clark Norman Marshall St Michaels Mildred Tarburton Agnes Larrimore Wilmington Del Avery Story Little Son Crumpton Berlin Rowe Richard Beaven John Vesty Edward Davis Virginia Blades Greensboro Edward Farring Aberdeen G. B. Stewart Sam Culver Hynson Orland Culver Leonard Howard Mark Howard C. H. Howard Hazel Baker Everett Clark Harry Sullivan Olaf Smith Fletcher Wails Denton Charlie Lewis Burrsville Fred Miller Violet Higgins A. L. Snowberger Near Here

Bereavement thanks from Bertha L Wright and Family

The Wright family expresses sincere thanks to all who offered assistance and condolences during their recent bereavement and appreciates the floral tributes received from friends and neighbors.

Bertha L. Wright

Rejoice in Silence and Virtue of Praise

A pithy adage from Harriet Beecher Stowe exhorts readers to seek grace in silence, reject faultfinding that harms, and cultivate praise as a moral practice for daily life. The quote emphasizes restraint, constructive critique, and generous acknowledgment of virtue.

Harriett Beecher Stowe

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the Local Department Bullock and White Andersontown Edward E. Nuttle and Son W. H. Hollis & Son Wm. H. Hollis & Son Henderson Journal County Extension News Tuckahoe Queen Anne Mollie A. Hignutt Hobbs Jack Smith Glenn Philipps Howard Thomas Harry Adams Earl Thomas Frederick Bessie E. Stevenson L. E. Jones Lewis Carrow Clayton Porter Francis and Robert Lee S. D. Carrow Nancy Smith Temple University Temple Smith Mary W. Moore Westminster J. C. Moore Nettie Reading Laura Longfellow Woman's Hospital Harry Bilbrough Evelyn Moore Essington Frank Baughley Felton John T. Carter R. J. Baughley Gale Raisin Dorothy ‘Swann James ‘H. Swann Leslie Walls Margaret Virginia Luff John Luff Elmer Quillen Kent General Hospital Irving van Sant Warren van Sant T. C. Curry Bridgeville Alvah Dobson John Minner M. B. Cooper Alvin Tribbett Thompson Mabel Rich Bridge Marshall Hutson Annie Edwards Lester E. Stevenson J. Keene Saulsbury
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