Local ads and notices fill Denton area page
The page lists car dealers promoting 1930 Whippets and Willys Six in Denton Maryland, farm equipment from Stafford Burrsville and Hollis Preston, barbed wire prices, and used car ads. Also notes tickets for Denton Fire Co Minstrels, census work in Caroline County, medical case counts, a funeral in Delaware, and community events at Caroline High School and Denton Rotary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H
Willys-Overland Co
America
Bullock and White
Denton
R. H. Stafford
Burrsville
Red Barn
Young and Calloway
W. H. Young
Maryland
A. Stengle
Caroline County
Hobbs
Preston
Goldsboro
Ridgely
Federalsburg
Concord
B. F. Miller
Delaware Hospital
Wilmington
Milford
Del
Carnahan
Phillips
M. C. Miller
Philadelphia
Lowell Patton
Swarthmore Chautauquas
H. E. McBride
Ridgely High School
Rotary Club
Lincoln
Milton L. Reckord
State National Guard
Reckord
Melvin E. Wheatley, Jr
Caroline’ High School
State Comptroller
Denton Club Hosts Poetry Contest and Social Notes
The Denton Community Club held its Feb 7 meeting with a large attendance and a poetry contest by Primary School pupils. John Henry Price won first prize for The wood box, with Betty Sullivan and Marjorie Rue placing second and third. Rotary highlighted a member birthday with a cake and flowers. Additional items include Masonic initiation, Rotary/Delaware guest visits, and local social notices featuring residents and celebrations through mid February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton Community Club
Betty Sullivan
Marjorie Rue
John Henry Price
Hilda Cade
John Henry
Andersontown and
Hobbs Club
Rotary Club
Frank Nutitle
Alex. McWilliams
Willoughby Nowell
Mark Breeding
Nuttle
Masonic Hall
Denton
Caroline Council
Preston Council
Ida Neighbors
Walter Wilson
Hurlock
Delaware
Thomas Todd
Albert Jackson
Seaford
James Wilson
Rehoboth Beach
Philip Shultie
Harrington
Fred Shultie
Phyllis
Felton
D. of A
Paul H. Roe
W. L. de Ford
J. E. de Ford, Jr
Alfred Bilbrough
Greensboro
Joseph N. Blazejak
Baltimore
Williston
S. F. Lynch
Sallie A. Morgan
F. A. Cleaves
Hickman
W. O. Collier
Wm. D. Uhler
Chalfonte-Haddon Hall
Atlantic City
N. J
W. R. Mowbray
Lewes
Melvin C. James
B. F. Johnson
Louise de Ford
Pauline Neighbors
Family Visits Highlight Federalsburg Weekend
Smithville residents Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Lare visited last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Lare’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Willin, who hosted many relatives including Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Boyce of Wilmington and others from Sharptown Galestown Farnhurst and Federalsburg. The gathering also included Mr. Calvin Williams and his wife with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Williams, and Miss Mildred Scott visiting her parents. Blaine Bullock and family joined relatives nearby, while Mrs. Elsie Savitz spent a few days in Federalsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Lare
Federalsburg
Daniel Williams
W. L. Eddington
Mildred Scott
Do. A. Scott
Blaine Bullock
Elsie Savitz
Rev F C MacSorley D D dies after 57 years in ministry
The Reverend F C MacSorley D D long time Wilmington Conference Methodist minister died suddenly at his Middletown home on East Main Street after a Wilmington visit. Born 1851 he served many charges including Federalsburg and McCabe Memorial Wilmington. survived by widow Mrs A Tryphena MacSorley and three sons, plus sixteen grandchildren. Burial in Hillcrest Federalsburg followed services at the Middletown church. funeral conductors included several Wilmington Conference ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. MacSorley
D. D
Wilmington
East Main St
Middletown
MacSorley
McCabe
M. E
Caroline
Middletown M. E
Hillcrest Cemetery
Federalsburg
Harrison Street
M. E. Church
Reynolds’ Academy
Drew Theological Seminary
J. B. McCabe
Bridgeville
Dorchester
Royal Oak
Kent
Hillsboro
Trappe
Harrington
Laurel
Crisfield
Lewies
Cambridge
Newark
Pocomoke City
Kent Island
Townsend
MacSor
Orphans Court Session in Caroline County Sees Administrations and Appraisals
The Orphans Court of Caroline County met February 11 with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Proceedings included inventories and sales orders for Howard B Wright and William A Thornton estates, separate debts listed for C Leslie Walls, accounts of sales for George H Wilson estate, administration letters granted for Mary E Taylor, bonds approved with appraisers Norris and LeCompte, final accounts for James W Fitzsimmons and Malissa Paisley, and distribution and creditor notices for James Good estate with appraisers Wooters and Nuttle.
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Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
West
Harper
Shawn
Bertha L. Wright
Howard B. Wright
Wesley E. Thawley
C. Leslie Walls
Anna P. Wilson
C. T
A. Vance Peterson
James W. Fitzsimmons
Ethel Wheatley
Malissa Paisley
James Good
John M. Good
William G. Wooters
Samuel G. Nuttle
Odd Duck Yields Two Old Fashioned Clothespins
Mrs James Tatman reports finding two long old fashioned clothespins inside a duck she dressed. The heads of the pins had partly disappeared in the digestive process. Several local families and guests are noted visiting or hosting, including Draper, Porter, Barker, Thomas, Stafford and others. Brinton Holloway has been ill with tonsillitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tatman
Herman Kemp
Greensboro
Clarence Draper
Harrington
Benjamin Draper
Clarence Lofland
Wilton Porter
Wilmington
Union M E Church Reopens After Debt Free Drive
The Union M E Church reopened with full financing raised at the first service. A $20,000 goal was met as about $6,300 remained. solicitors then secured the needed funds. Messages from former pastors and Amherst College figures were read. Services continued weekly. a choir recital occurred and a fellowship service was planned. Also noted were injuries from a highway accident near here and obituaries of Perry Pitts and Ida E Nagel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union M. E. Church
William Fraser McDowell
H. W. Davis
Ransom P. Nichols
George D. Olds
Amherst College
Calvin Coolidge
Dwight W. Morrow
Mexico
Naval Parley
London
Herbert L. Pratt
Standard Oil Company of
New York
Lucius R. Eastman
Stewart Hallowell
Roland Poole
Perry Pitts
Williamsburg
Christian Nagel
Nichols M. E. Church
H. E. Ralph
Hillcrest Cemetery
Shadow Social at Burrsville School February 21
Burrsville school hosts a Shadow Social on Friday evening February 21 with ice cream and cake for sale to benefit the school. Community invited. local families and students feature in weekend visits and town notices.
Hillsboro-Queen Anne community notices and services
The Community Club held a Monday program with Lincoln and Washington readings by local ladies, plus songs and games. Episcopal services in Hillsboro featured baptisms and confirmations. Numerous dinner gatherings, visits, travels, and sickness updates fill local life entries, including church services, PTA meeting notice, and recent hospital recoveries.
In sad remembrance of Mrs George W Towlers
In loving verses a daughter recalls her mother Mrs George W Towlers who died January 12. The poem honors her kindness and memory, noting the home life and lasting love. A firemen's minstrel show by the Denton Volunteer Fire Co is announced for February 19 and 20 at the Palace Theatre in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Towlers
Lillian
Denton Volunteer Fire Co
Palace Theatre
Denton
Antiques and Curios Program At Local Club
A well attended meeting with Mrs H M Hollis featured an antiques and curios program. John McDaniel of Easton spoke, exhibiting several antiques. News of social visits, dinners, and travels followed, including a Valentine party in Cambridge and various local gatherings.
Denton Fire Company Builds Deep Roots in Town
The Denton Fire Company, formed in May 1922 and incorporated in September, faced an outdated equipment base and scarce hose. It funded a town siren to announce its presence, spent about $1,500 yearly to operate, and relied on Honorary Memberships, town and county maintenance to cover costs. The organization owns a brick building, two engines, and ample hose, with sixty members including bandmen. The band has won 12 first prizes at 14 carnivals and will parade in Baltimore on June 12, in a major firemen spectacle. The group meets on the last Friday of each month, with bandmen and firemen sharing duties and rights. Motto: Service for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Friends
Local Visitors Sperse Through Havre de Grace and Federalsburg
Mr and Mrs A D Ivins and Mr and Mrs Clarence Wright with children Evelyn and Cannon visited Mr and Mrs Norman Wright in Havre de Grace. Mr and Mrs Walter Lister of Chester are visiting Mrs Towers Todd. Mr and Mrs John Cohee visited near Federalsburg. Mrs Cohee hosted her Sunday school class Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Ivins
Clarence Wright
Evelyn and
Cannon
Norman Wright
Havre de Grace
Walter Lister
Chester
Lister
Towers Todd
John Cohee
Cohee
Federalsburg
Frigidaire Displays All Sizes With Immediate Delivery
Frigidaire appliances shown in all sizes with immediate delivery offered. Prices start at $195.00 and up. M. K. Newnam, Furnisher of Homes, promotes the sale and showcases available models to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Newnam
GREENSBORO AND ITS ENVIRONS
A long list of social visits and familiares from Henderson to Wilmington to Ridgely, with many residents and guests spending Sundays and weekends at homes across the area. Names include Cohee Starkey Jones Karcher Baughley Hobbs Coursey Dabson Harris Porter and others, plus occasional funerals and family gatherings in Clayton Chester Preston Milford and Baltimore Corridor.
Farm Bureau Holds Annual Meeting at Denton
The Caroline County Farm Bureau met at the Palace Theatre in Denton on Wednesday with a 1 30 p m start. John C Fisher of Federalsburg presided as guests including J W Davis of the Maryland Farm Bureau Federation and M M Stewart. reports by T D Holder and Victor Dean were shared and moving pictures “The Farm That Jack Built” shown. The banquet at the Masonic Hall followed with toastmaster Harry H Nuttle and several musical numbers and addresses highlighting growing interest in farm bureau work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Caroline County Farm Bureau and Affiliated Associations
Denton
Masonic Hall
Palace Theatre
John C. Fisher
Federalsburg
J. W. Davis
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
Maryland
M. M. Stewart
Maryland Farm Bureau
Farm ‘Bureau
T. D. Holder
Victor Dean
Jack
Harry H. Nuttle
Andersontown
Herbert Keeneman
Cambridge
M. A. Brackett
Ridgely
Local Socials And Movements In Town Circles
Mr and Mrs Geo Turner of Smyrna with Mrs Hennie Good of Kenton and Mrs Hawkins Everett and Hazel of Sadlersville spent Monday with Mrs Seeney for her birthday. John Stafford entertained visitors from Wilmington Chester Pa and Hardy. Stewart Schwartz returned home after weeks in Northfield Chicago Ohio and Pittsburg. Geo Long and daughter Helen returned home with Geo Long of Marcus Hook Pa. Bernard Luff died suddenly at the home near town on Feb 11. Louise Medford of State Normal Salisbury spent weekend with her parents. Tatiana Standertson of Washington DC spent weekend with her father near town. Mr Harry Dailey visited Denton Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln and Washington
Susie Thompson
Edgar Blades
George Stewart
Clifton Hicks
James Hicks
Gladys
Miriam Gale
Bishops Roberts
South Dakota
Davenport
Easton
Episcopal Church
Little Florence
Anne Beaven
Margaret Sayre
Philadelphia
Milford Kline
Charles Kline
Denton
Katherine Kline
Bowdle
Olin Porter
Ridgely
George Mulder
J. R. Holland
Naomi
Carolyn
D. M. Lee
Queen Anne
Herman Worth
Town
Emna Wilmot
William Hopkins
William Hollingsworth
Starr
Ruth Washell
Centreville
H. R. Covell
R. F. Eaton
Claude Leland
Ann
Frank Fleming
Powell Fleming
Willard Everett
F. E. Fleming
Federalaburg
Hillsboro P.T. A
Charles A. de Ford
A. C. Bilbrough
Greensboro
W. B. Sparks
Fletcher Sparks
Sadlersville
Uhrig
Meredith and
Wayne
Oscar Rice
Robert Lee
Pauline Howard
William Booker
Queenstown
Milton Beaven
Ladies Aid and Home Missionary Societies
Farm Bureau
H. P. Flowers
H. M. Thompson
Edwin Gale
William Sherwood
Wilmington
William Cooper
Johns Hopkins
Louise Blades
Cordova
Peter Finan
Camden
Del
Geo, Turner
Smyrna
Hennie Good
Kenton
Hawkins Everett
Hazel
Harry Seeney
Near Town
Louise Medford
State Normal School
Salisbury
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Bullock and White’s
Pyye Perryse
Smithville
Montaigne
Methodist Ladies Aid
John Davis
Richards
Swing
Wilkinson
R. E. Fountain
Frank Seward
Lincoln’s
Washington
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Church House
R. E. Green
Fairlee
Methodist Church
The
Reformed Church
Irwin W. Hendricks
Chambersburg
J. T. Saulsbury
Frank Simon
Kenneth J. Siegwith
Beatrice Vaughn
Carroll Meredith
Effie Smith
Ima Cooper
Carter Forester
St. Mary’s
Ernest Jones
Ben Weaver
Beatrice Bower
Clayton
Alfred Bennett
Jones
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Edward Pearsant
Walter Mitchell
New Jersey
Andrew Mitchell
C. W. Moore
Catonsville
Harlew Lodge
Harry Zeigler
Paul Neff
Oak Lane
Hoffman Brothers
Frank Flounders
Alice Flounders
William Rieck
Ella ‘Carlile
Edward Lapham
Pearsau
Larry Abbott
Abbott
Frank Matthews
Hughes
Harry Lane
James McCloud
Josiah Shaw
Samis
Elizabeth Wilson
Norman Wilson
Hamnal
William Sippfte
Leonard Dean
Erma Nichols
Mulford Swing
Walter Bennington
Russell
Easton Hospital
Mary Laird
Rehoboth
Harry Laird
Paul Temple
Arlington
W. T. Temple
Sarah Pippins
Benjamin Mahan
Henderson
George Slaughter, Jr
Marcus Hook
Elizabeth Haymaker
Joe
James Lewis
Dora Samis
Coulter
Greenwood
Lon
Harvey Holsinger
Charles Starkey
A. T. Saulsbury
I. T. Saulsbury
Strafford
Vernon
Birrsville
Anna Chance
Swarthmore
Anna
R. H.thawley
Mollie Cahall
Charles Cahall
Henry Stafford
A. T. Garrett
Crawford
Walter Meyers
Millington
Harvey
Hufnal
Asbury Park
J. W. Price
Powell Hopkins
Raymond Dean
Howard Hopkins
C. N. Fountain
Harry Murphy
W. T. Bullock
Brown Thawley
Fred Flounders
Brackett
Herbert Jones
Fred Sewell
Journal
Tuckahoe
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Lee ‘H. Richcreek
Gen. B. Stewart
Howard Eley
Percy Harrison
Fred Harrison
Claiborne
Everett Blades
Horace Morgan
Elizabeth
Catherine Lynch
Cornelia Prettyman
J. E. Morgan
Howard Flowers
Mem’ries
H.M. Hollis
John McDaniel
Raymond Poole
Edgar Wrightson
Merritt Parker
J. L. Gallagher
Feble
Byrd
Poole
Clayton Carroll
Raymond Cooke
C. A. Carroll
Ruth Cooke
Minnie Taylor
Gertrude
Eunice Carroll
Reese Dean
Douglas Fooks
Hamilton Grace
L. B. Otwell
Florida
Johnson Bonner
J. W. Noble
Harry Wright
Max Chambers
James Nichols
Thos. L. Trice
Helen Smith
Alfred Bradley
Denton Fire Company
A. B. Cohee and Sons
Harper and
Norman Starkey
L. E Jones
D. Carrow
W. A. Thornton
W. Thomas Thornton
Ralph and
Carl
Wallace Thornton
Whitesville
Irene Karcher
W. PF. Dorman
Karcher
Harry Karcher
Frank Baughley
Benjamin Starkey
Templeville
Bradford Starkey
Louis Taylor
Martha Carrow
Purnell Dean
Perry Point
George Dean
Hilton Dabson
Thos. Dabson
S. M. Harris
Alcade Porter
Baltimore Corner
Harry Porter
J. W. Porter
Coursey Edwards
Allen Curry
Holland Simmons
Emma Wyatt
Masten’s Corner
Florence Thornton
A. B. Collison
L. N. Harris
Ernest Cohee
Mollie Bennett
W. P. LeCompte
Elsie Ward
Calvin
S. N. Harris
Alvah Dobson
Lee Covey
Marydel
Newspapt
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