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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1935
Page
5
Local merchants advertise farm tools hay baling and home goods in Denton Md. listings. A dramatic report describes Upper Chincoteague Bay freezing solid to 10 inches, blocking navigation but not causing widespread hardship, with fishermen crossing the ice and oystermen resuming work.
Miss Merlyn Kern of Denton re elected president of the Youth Conference of Caroline County at Federalsburg union church meeting. officers include five vice presidents from Denton Ridgely Goldsboro Preston Federalsburg and more. 4 H clubs meet in Denton discuss projects and appoint Wilbert Cawley as banquet toastmaster.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist Episcopal Church notes the death of Mrs Hannah Cooksey Shipman on January 29 at age 78. She long served the Aid, led as president in earlier residences, and was deeply valued for her Christian character. Sympathy is extended to her children and friends as her life is recalled with esteem. Committee pro tem E. D. C. Hegeman and W. I. Norris.
R Martin Messick of Denton died at 65 in Easton after a career in government service and the Post Office. Funeral held at his home with Rev. Harry Wright and burial in Spring Hill cemetery. George Revell Horsey, 72, of Denton, died after choking at church. Nettie L. Williamson, 57, of Choptank, died after a paralytic stroke. Mary Elizabeth Pierce, 60, of Federalsburg, died after surgery in Easton Hospital. funeral in Union Methodist Episcopal Church. Funeral details list surviving relatives and burial sites.
Preston The Improved Order of Red Men held a banquet in the school auditorium Friday with sixty five members and guests. Rev. Preston W. Spence and H B Wright spoke, followed by solos and duets by local musicians. The Community Club met last Monday with Mrs Harvey Parrott presiding and Rev Spence speaking on International Relations. Miss Estelle Williams will transfer to Ridgely High School February 1 to teach the last half of the year. Principal Secrist will teach Industrial Arts here. The PTA plans a benefit card party in the school auditorium on February 16. Mr and Mrs Hamilton Grace hosted the Saturday night card club. Mrs Lloyd Cannon hosted the Saturday afternoon club. Mr and Mrs Harry Taylor left for Florida Saturday.
The Weekly Ridgely News Letter reports the Ladies Aid Society met Friday at Mrs. George Slaughter's home. Two new members joined, committees appointed, and a turkey supper set for February 22 at the church house. Members and guests included Caroline County Firemen's Association visitors with Rev. Leon Ross addressing the gathering and a local string orchestra providing music.
Templeville holds Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 a m Epworth League at 7 30 p m led by Mr Allen Pippin The pastor preaches Mrs Creighton Pratt of near Goldsboro visits her parents Mr and Mrs Gurney Lowman Mr and Mrs Roland Golt visit the former's parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Golt Little Bernice Faulkner is ill at home with her parents Mr and Mrs Roland Faulkner Mr Harry Conner of Dickinson College Pa visited through Sunday with his parents Rev and Mrs R G Conner
A Denton church notices column urges regular church attendance and religion’s social value. It promotes a February 12 lecture by Dr. George W. Humphreys on Washington and Lincoln, with no admission fee and a request for offerings. Also lists upcoming services, speakers, Scout events, and Sunday School schedules across local churches and missions.
The Bethlehem Club met at Mrs. John E. Smith's home on Wednesday January 30 at 2 PM with good attendance. Mrs. James Todd chaired the meeting and several new officers were elected. Refreshments were served and next meeting planned for February 12 with Mrs. Nettie Thomas and Mrs. Elsie Thompson. Several local residents announced visits and gatherings, including Mr. John E. Smith’s hospital stay and various social visits within Denton Tilghman and Easton areas.
The Andersontown Hobbs Home Makers Club gathered at Mrs. Harry H. Nuttle’s home with about twenty members and four visitors. Miss Spafford demonstrated efficient lighting for the home. Mrs. Anna Neal Todd visited Centreville friends and attended a Concord Ladies Aid covered dish dinner. John Cannon cut his foot while trimming a tree for Mr. J R Starkey and received stitches. Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Thompson and others were guests of the Thomases, who hosted a cottage meeting led by Rev. W T Archer at their home on Wednesday evening.
Sunday and weekday social happenings from Hillsboro area cover a Sunday School class gathering at Mrs. Sherwood’s home, Silver Tea hosts Gate sisters, visits by Mr. Edward Newnam and family, Gladys Gale hosting Ladies Aid, Mr. and Mrs. Knott visiting Chesaneake City friends, a Hillsboro M E Church quarterly conference, and Sadie Wothers visiting Easton.
Queen Anne services at St Pauls Church on Sunday February 11 include morning sermon That Rugged Mountaineer and evening sermon The Forbidden Fruit. A Young People division will hear Miss Elizabeth Lynch review One Increasing Purpose. Midweek prayer Thursday at 7 30. Community Club met with good attendance despite weather.
John F. McNulty of Maryland announces the American Legion war against communism and pacifism, pledging vigilant action across districts to monitor officials, expose un-American acts, and defend patriotism. He denounces treasonous sermons and calls to arms, vows to keep schools open, and to remove Communism from state ballots.
M. K. Newnam, furnisher of homes, invites readers to view studio couches and other home furnishings offered at his establishment.
Governor Harry W. Nice on Tuesday night submitted to the Legislature a budget totaling 60,723,193 for normal expenditures in 1936 37 with no new taxes. It suspends unemployment relief and old age pensions and shifts funds from state agencies to the treasury while detailing reductions of 15 to 27 percent for officials earning 4 000 and up. Automobile license fees are cut to bring average tag cost to 5.20, and county relief programs for schools and Baltimore city unemployment relief bond retirement are continued. The plan includes 150,000 for Executive Mansion repairs, 6,000 for landscaping, and 150,000 to fund a proposed state department and banking practices inquiry. A three man Conservation Commission would be appointed with 7,920 in salaries and expenses. Maintenance of county roads would continue under the State Roads Commission. 1935 1937 comparisons show 32 634 320 10 in 1935 allowances, 30 904 466 35 in 1936, and 30 088 727 09 in 1937.
Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company responded to a Sunday 2:30 a.m. blaze at Henry Stulie’s feed store in Henderson, saving adjacent property with water drawn from a nearby ditch. Hardy Delaware volunteers assisted. losses partly insured. Origin undetermined after a week-long inactivity. thanks expressed by Mr and Mrs Henry Shultie.
Dorothy Cox of Grove died after weeks of illness at her parents home. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon by Rev. B R Collins. She was 18 and described as gentle and retiring with a large crowd in attendance. Community notices mention club entertainment, February hosting plans, a May parishioner wedding in Easton, and local social visits.
George R. Horsey 72 a Greensboro Denton road resident died suddenly after church services. Survived by widow Sallie Joiner two sisters Parran Russell and Caroline Cooper. Funeral at home led by Rev. W T Archer and others with interment in Greensboro Cemetery. Also details on the Kiblers twenty fifth anniversary turkey dinner and a long list of attendees. Henry Porter 78 died from a broken hip. seven sons and one daughter survive. Funeral at his Greensboro home conducted by Rev. George White Dawson.
In loving remembrance of our husband and father Thomas H. Draper who died February 9 1933. We think of you today and recall the happy hours ere the day you passed away. Never shall your memory fade. We are waiting till we also leave this world of strife and woe. His wife, daughters and son. Mrs J Owen Knotts was at home on Friday afternoon of last week to a large party of friends including several from out of town.
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