Local notices span sales, auctions, and obituaries in Denton
A Denton column lists farm ads and sales including two cows for sale, hay, and a bazaar on February 23. Also noted are a lost Nash iron tire cover and a forthcoming tax help visit on March 8 and 9. Obituary briefs honor Naomi Derrickson, Elinor Selee, Dorothy Martin, Alga Corkran, and others. The Caroline County Farm Bureau reports legislative and tax positions, with details on local officials and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heatrola
M. K. Newnam
Bullock and White
Denton
Downes & Beck
R. H. Stafford
Theis
Federalsburg
O. J. Chapman
Lockerman High School
Koran Lespedera
Clover
Alsyke
Timothy
S. G. Nuttle
F. P. Parker
West
Macon
Pacific Ocean
Herbert V. Wiley
Akron
Jersey
Internal Revenue
Chestertown
Centreville
Easton
Cambridge
Naomi Belinda Derrickson
Lewis B. Derrickson
McCawley
Georgetown
Del
Derrickson
Philip
Naomi Workman
Dorchester Farm Bureau Association
Hurlock High School
T. B. Symons
University of Maryland
C. E. Wise
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
H. H. Nuttle
Caroline County Farm Bureau
S. O. Neal
Hurlock
Elinor Brooks Selee
Donald A. Selee
South Second Street
John A. Selee
Orange
N. J
Swepson J. Brooks
Maude Stack
London Bridge
John White
Episcopal Church
Dorothy Martin
Paul M. Martin
Philadelphia
T. Lane Moore
West Palm Beach
Florida
Isaac Moore
Frederick Naile
Springfield
Mass
Delaware
Maryland
Palm Beach
Alga J. Corkran
Hynson
Caroline County
Church of God
Ralph Rosser
Ralph Poole
James Turner
Wim. Wagner
A. B. Corkran
Oxford
Harry Merriken
E. M. Willey
Hobbs
Hill
Preston
Caroline County Farm Bureau Association
State Tax Commission
Ais
Go to Church and support United Fellowship
Church notices urge attendance and support for church life and moral work. Details list guest preachers at Denton M E Church and visits by Bishop Davenport to Hillsboro Greensboro and Christ Church Denton, with service times and confirmations. Also notes Brethren Church program and dimes mission offering, plus several Sunday services and sermons across Caroline Charge and Williston Williston area churches.
Boy Scouts Reach Over One Million Members in 1934
The Boy Scouts of America announced for 1934 a total membership of 1,004,266 across 30,904 troops and sea scout ships and 1,909 cub packs, a 7.2 percent rise from the prior year. There were 1,323,819 individuals connected with the organization during the year, marking a historic high. Since the movement began, 6,530,330 individuals have held Scout membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
James E. West
Scout Movement In America
Adams Cross Roads Covered Dish Lunch At Smithville
February 19 at Smithville Community House hosts a covered dish lunch from 12 30 to 1 30 with every member inviting a friend. Local families shared visits including Adams Robin son Johnson Spence Fountain Melson and Trice households. Bloomery Ladies Aid bought a new lamp for the church and Sunday School meets at 10 a m at Bloomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithville Community House
John Adams
Earl Robinson
Federalsburg
Fred Fountain
Anna Robinson
Joseph Spence
Brown
Irvin
Charles Johnson
Harrison Trice
Gladys
Roland Melson
Herman and Thurman Fountain
Philadelphia
Bloomery Ladies Aid
Concord
Clarence Lockerman
C. W. Adams
Bloomery
Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Activities
Ridgely residents attend Woman's Nome Missionary Society meeting with lessons on Orientals in American Life and a Friendship puzzle. Obituary notes Mrs. Henry Wood aged 90 mourned with services at St Joseph's Church. Community events include a fifty cent supper, a Valentine Social, pioneer youth club formation, weddings, class in Home Hygiene, and notices of family births and local trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome Missionary Society
Walter Moore
Mary Laird
Ada Matthews
Miss Laird
Miss Matthews
Hawaii
John Lane
John Davis
Henry Wood
Geo. Messick
Fred
Centreville
Charles
Tuckahoe Neck
Harry
Dover
Ray
Ridgely
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Cordova
Ladies Aid Society
Church House
Carlisle Bennington
J. T. Moore
Albert White
Margaret Swing
J. M. Swing
Alice Bennington
Sewarc
Harvey Holsinger
Whiting
Slaughter
Robert Dean
Swann
Luff
the Reformed Church
J. H. Hemmons
A. G. Keeneman
Otis Wharton
H. E. Koeneman
Charles Richardson
Frank Walker
Irene Koeneman
Josephine Betton
Teressa Cohee
Hafer
Mary Elizabeth Wharton
Clark Murphy
Pioneer Club
Jack Davis
William Taylor
J. Boone Jarrell, Jr
Marion Callahan
Leon Ross
Frank W. Taylor
Helen Elizabeth Porter
Harford Porter
William A. Grinner
William Grinner
Queen Anne’s County
Reformed Church
H. F. Hafer
Grinner
T. W. Jones
J. Boone Jarrell
Richard Blackburn
Robert Kibler
Irwin Blackston
Wilmington
Templeville
Milton Smith
New York
Smith
Harry E. Reininger
Harold Fountain
South
Washington
Leelan Jackson
St. Michaels
Charles Dean
Luke Andrews
Dudley Davis
N. J
Mr. Davis
J. D. Davis
Tony Galante
Frederick Wheeler
GCC
Frederick
Orrell Saulsbury
County Agent Evans Resigns to Join Baltimore Corporation
W H Evans former Caroline County Agent for four years is elected Secretary treasurer and Manager of the Maryland Agricultural Corporation in Baltimore and will begin duties next week. He is a 1926 University of Maryland graduate and previously served in Harford County and the U S Department of Agriculture. Dr Thomas B Symons names George W Clendaniel as his successor. appointment confirmed by the County Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Evans
Caroline County
Maryland Agricultural Corporation of Baltimore
Evans
University of Maryland
Caroline
Harford County
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Corporation of Baltimore
Thomas B. Symons
College Park
George W. Clendaniel
Board of County Commissioners
Bethlehem Homemakers Club Meets at Mrs Thomas Home
Bethlehem residents attend Tuesday gathering hosted by Mrs F H Thomas with Mrs Elsie Thompson assisting. President Mrs J B Todd presided as group sang The Star Spangled Banner. Talks included Appreciation of the Beautiful and Sanitation in the Home with demonstrations and refreshments served. Planned for March 12. Also notes births and local visits reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Homemakers Club
F. H. Thomas
Elsie Thompson
J. B. Todd
Allo
Hilda Smith
Mary Blades
Frances Legates
Mamie Emmons
Twentieth Century Club
Easton Emergency Hospital
Darcey Christopher
Baltimore
James R. Christopher
Payton Thompson
Howard Short
Hurlock
Agnes Legates
Harley Davenport
Vienna
Heber Lane
Preston
Roy Legates
John Brodes
Sam Smith
Elizabeth Robinson
Lee Smith
Federalsburg Fire Company names staff for year
Chief Claudell E. Wright re elected leads Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company as Arthur Johnson and J Raymond Charles hold president and vice president roles. New staff include J O Williams first assistant chief Lewis Hallowell second assistant Talmadge Goslin third assistant Le Roy Nichols chief engineer Ferdinand Nagel first assistant Harold Roe second assistant driver John Brodes captains and many others. Banquet set for Friday night February 22 with committee including Wright Hallowell Goslin and toastmaster Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudell E. Wright
Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company
Arthur Johnson
J. Raymond Charles
J. O. Williams
Lewis Hallowell
Talmadge Goslin
le Roy Nichols
Ferdinand Nagel
Harold Roe
John Brodes
H. E. Rose
Ira Johnson
Russell Morgan
Chesver Davis
Leslie Wheatley
Frank Smith
John Stowell, Jr
Henry Long
Henry Messenger
Thomas McCrea, Jr
Harvey Robinson
Henry Frampton
Irving C. Carpenter
Charles Butler
Edward Pierce
Victor Goslin
George Kern
Thomas D'Armi
W. B. Wagner
Lester Collins
J.raymond Charles
Local residents visit family and friends across towns
Mrs. Mabel Culver of Smyrna and Frank Price with son Harry visited H. Cooper's family. Dora Melvin and Delphin Harmon plus Eleanor called on Virgie Cartwright in Goldsboro. Herbert Bickling of Wilmington stayed with Norman Bickling in Marydel. Kirk and Grover Jarman from Wilmington visit their mother Alex Jarman. Roscoe Clough visited William and Mrs. Walls in Ridgely. Kitty Montague from Wilmington weekend with T. A. Montague. Annie Stubbs of Harrington visits W. E. Stubbs. Mrs. William Golt of Burrsville spent time with J. D. Long. W. F. Clark dined with J. F. Quillen of Dover. Raymond Shulties of Wilmington spent Sunday with Henry and Mrs. Shulties. Matilda Raez returned from New York. Wallace Jones visited Wilmington midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Culver
Smyrna
Frank Price
Harry
Chester
H. ©. Cooper
Dora Melvin
Delphin Harmon
Eleanor
Virgie Cartwright
Goldsboro
Herbert Bickling
Wilmington
Norman Bickling
Marydel
Kirk
Grover Jarman
Wilmingtonn
Alex Jarman
Roscoe Clough
William Walls
Ridgely
Kitty Montague
T. A. Montague
Annie Stubbs
Harrington
Matilda Raez
New York
Wallace Jones
Hillsboro and Area Social Notes Chronicle Fives and Visitations
Local society items list dinners, teas, and guests across Hillsboro and nearby towns. Events include a five o'clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Milford Kline with multiple couples and singles, a Silver Tea at Hillsboro Community Club, a missionary address by Dr. John Edwards on February 17, church notices for Hillsboro M E and Episcopal congregations, and various Sunday visits and trips among residents such as the Knotts, Blades, Covell, and Eaton families wrapping up with travel mentions to St Augustine and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Kline
Jos. Eaton
J. Norman Clark
Herbert Beaven
Sadie Wothers
Gladys Gale
Arthur Holt
Clifton Wicks
Millard Russell
Geo. B. Stewart
Hillsboro Community Club
John Edwards
Missionary Board
M. E. Church
Hillsboro M. E
Edgar Blades
Louise Blades
Mildred Stenger
Calvin Blades
Cordova
Robert Knott
N. B. Knott
S. T. Sparklin
Warner Brashears
St. Augustine
Florida
Olin Hunter
Centreville
H. R. Covell
Sunday School Board
Hillsboro
M. E
Carrie Fleming
Easton
Bishop Davenport
Episcopal Church
John White
Denton
Roe McSorley
Wilmington
Jos. M. Eaton
Baltimore
Frances M. Covell
Entertainment and Social Planned by Epworth League
Queen Annes Epworth League led by president Howard Eley plans a Friday night church social with a silver offering. The Community Club meets Tuesday with a program and refreshments. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted as guests and travelers across the weekend.
Scouts Hold Court of Honor at Easton
Scouts from Talbot Caroline and Queen Anne counties gathered at Easton High School on Friday February 15 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of scouting. Contests in knot tying signalling compass work and fuzz stick whittling preceded a Court of Honor awarding Ten Year Program honors to Federalsburg Troop 137 Tilghman Troop 152 and Easton Troop 158, among few on the Eastern Shore earning the award in 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton High School
Talbot
Caroline
Queen Anne
United States
Tri-County
Federalsburg
Tilghman
Easton
Maryland
Dr John Paul Tyler to Preach at Trinity Church
Dr John Paul Tyler presiding elder of the Baltimore District will be present and preach at Trinity M E Church South next Sunday night at 730. A cordial welcome is extended to all. The Ladies Aid Society was entertained last Wednesday afternoon in the assembly hall by Mrs Alberta Schaube. Mr and Mrs Chas Walsh of Hollandsville visited Elbert Saunders and wife. Mr and Mrs Clifford Hughes visited Ben and Mrs Hughes at Felton last Sunday. The Sewing Circle was entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs Mollie Shockley. The boys 4 H Club met at leader Clifford Hughes home Tuesday evening. Mrs Annie Green of Bridgetown was a recent visitor with Mrs J C Kinnaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
John R. Edwards
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Denton M. E
Edwards
Baltimore
Brethren Church
Caroline
Thawley
Hobbs
Burrsville
Christian Endeavor
Evelyn Collison
Church of the
New Jerusalem
Preston
Epiphany Mission
Williston Community
John Paul Tyler
Trinity
Ben Hughes
Felton
Mollie Shockley
Clifford Hughes
Annie Green
Bridgetown
J. C. Kinnaman
Card of Thanks for Floral Tributes and Cars
Sallie J. G. Horsey expresses sincere appreciation for the floral tributes and the use of cars at the time of her husband’s death.
Public hearing on Baltimore and Eastern Railroad bridge plans
The Baltimore and Eastern Railroad Company seeks approval to reconstruct a swing draw bridge over the Choptank River at Denton Maryland. A hearing will be held at Firemen's Hall Denton on Thursday February 21 1935 at 11 00 a m. Written statements are encouraged and may be submitted in triplicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Eastern Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Denton
Third and Gay Streets
War Department
Caroline County Reduces Forest Fires in 1934
In 1934 Caroline County saw fewer forest fires despite a dry year due to efficient forest wardens. Brush burning led causes with smoking a close second as fires declined year by year. A summary shows brush burning 39 acres 57 damage 31.70 cost, smoking 20 acres 24 damage 28.60, miscellaneous 45 acres 126 damage 6.20, total 104 fires cost 206.00 with 65.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Miss Anna Seward and Miss Estelle Williams Visit Sykesville
RIDGELY local notes report Miss Anna Frances Seward and Miss Estelle Williams spending the weekend at Miss Williams’ home in Sykesville near Baltimore. Other items mention Mrs. Roland Fountain and children from Maplewood N J visiting relatives, and several residents traveling or visiting nearby towns.
Marydel businessman Mary Harman marks 35th birthday
Lee Harman of Marydel celebrated his 35th birthday Sunday February 10 with a dinner hosted by his wife Myrtle. Guests included Jesse A. Harman of Dover and Grafton R. Heather with son from Hartly. Harman runs a lumber and feed business and serves as Marydel M E Church Sunday School superintendent and Hartly school board member. he previously ran for state representative on the Republican ticket from the fourth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Harman
Marydel
Harman
Myrtle Harman
Jesse A. Harman
Dover
Grafton R. Heather and Son
Hartly
Marydel M. E
Hartly School
Grove Ladies Aids Meet Scheduled for February 19
A joint meeting of all Ladies Aids on Grove charge is set for Tuesday February 19 at 2 p m. Every member is requested to be present. Mrs A F Murphy suffered a stroke at her home last Tuesday night and is in serious condition. Mrs Joseph Clark has returned from Baltimore after eye operation. Mrs Lee Taylor is in Easton Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
A. F. Murphy
Joseph Clark
Baltimore
Lee Taylor
Easton Hospital
Guild of Christ Church monthly meeting approved two year terms
Mrs J Kemp Stevens hosted the Guild of Christ Church for a monthly meeting. Officers were re elected with plans to change by laws to two year terms. The Womans Auxiliary will sew on Wednesdays during Lent for Easton Home children. Study classes run Tuesdays in Lent 3 to 4 pm at the Rectory. Friends may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kemp Stevens
Guild of Christ Church
Womans Auxiliary Department
Easton
Greensbor o and its Environs
Greensboro area notes and marriages plus local visits and events. Clarence William Barlow and Pauline Elizabeth Ryan wed at St Pauls M E Church parsonage with Joseph Laws present. Community Club to hear Judge Knotts on American Citizenship next Tuesday. Numerous local visits, illnesses, funerals, and social news from Narrington to Marcus Hook and Smyrna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence William Barlow
Pauline Elizabeth Ryan
Narrington
Del
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
George White Dawson
Joseph C. Laws
American Stores Company
J. Owen Knotts
Denton
Greensboro Community Club
A. W. Brumbaugh
Linwood Riddleberger
Sherman Howard
Marcus Hook
Howard
Ruth Riddleberger
Harrisburg
Bertie Ledman
Thomas Ayers
W. B. Massey
Oscar Nichols
Carl
John Nichols
Charles Nichols
Charles Blades
Cambridge
William Sipple
Charles Sipple
Mary Dorman
Harry Morris
Centreville
Clara Seward
William Wroten
Clayton
Fred Coursey
Coursey
Phillips
Barclay
Arlie Dingledine
T. H. Dobson
Alec Griffin
Marydel
S. D. Carrow
L. R. Taylor
Smyrna
Richard Porter
Easton
Evelyn Hubbard
Katherine Thawley
Swarthmore
James Curry Jr
James Curry Sr
Seaford
Five Hundred Club
Fred Hutson
Emergency
Will Smith
Harrington
Preston Social RoundUpdate on Local Residents
Preston notes show J M Chambers and H M Hollis in Philadelphia for committee work on assayers. Roscoe Wheatley of Easton and H B Wrights head to Florida returning March first. Washington guest S E Douglas welcomes Saulsbury Garey for weekend visit. Wrights birthday party hosts. Deane family in Easton hosts. Phillips and Fooks visit. Noble couple welcomed a baby boy. Schmick hosts bridge club. A W Sisk travels to Baltimore and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Chambers
H. M. Hollis
Philadelphia
Chambers
J. Phil Wright
Mr. Wright
H. Reese Deane
Mr. Deane
W. J. Deane
Easton
J. Richard Phillips Jr
Berlin
N. H. Fooks
John W. Noble
Herman Schmick
A. W. Sisk
Baltimore
Washington
Civil Service Exam for Denton Maryland Post Office jobs
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for Sub. Clk Village Carrier and other clerical posts in the Denton Maryland post office. Salaries range from 50 to 1700 dollars yearly, with applications due by March 1 and written exams about two weeks after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Clk
P. C
Post Office Service
Denton
Maryland
U. S. Civil Service District
Washington
D. C
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Post Office
Smithson Homemakers Club Met With House Posts Demo
The Smithson Homemaker's Club gathered in the community room last Wednesday afternoon for a demonstration on House Posts by Mrs F Quidas. After the meeting, refreshments were served. The next meeting is slated for March 6 with a supper planned for February 22 for husbands and families. Several local residents visited relatives and friends in Bridgeville and Long Island over the period, including Mr and Mrs C L Perry and daughter Aileen, Mr and Mrs Bernard Fraizer, and Mrs E Reese. A Felka, who had fallen recently, is reported improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furman’s Grove
Henry Lister
Ridgely
Earl Breeding
J. A. Jackson
Lincoln
C. E. Cannon
Edna Detwiler
Temple Lodge of
Denton
Brick
Valentine
Elias W. Nuttle
John White
J. Kemp Stevens
G. H. Rue
Lillian Collins
Alice Cordrey
Goldsboro
Willabe Parker
Andersontown
Ethel Quidas
Smithson
Sylvia Leese
Helen Short
Hillsboro
Dorothy Flaharty
Hubbards
Mary Pauline Parker
Fred P. Parker
Near
Burrsville
William A
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Fred E. Covey
Hobbs
T. H. Towers
H. H. Nuttle
Alfred Baughley
Dorothy Emerson
Caroline County
Freida Schmick Fuchs
Preston
Charles Townsend
Charles
Youngstown
Ohio
Philadelphia
M. M. Mowbray
Mark Smith
Second Street
G. C. Austin
Sharon Hill
Ralph Palmer
Joseph C. Dutton
Rehoboth
Del
Florence Shockley
Lynnie Lord
Hazel Adams
Swarthmore
Harvey Lord
Geneva Lord
Minnie Waldis
Federalsburg
Mary Jones Fisher
T. Clayton Horsey
Greensboro
Chas. Howard
Paul Howard
Germantown
Sadie Maloney
Easton
David Taylor
Marie Hall
Elkton
M. E. Parsonage
J. 5. Morgan
Irmans
Hake
Washington
India Bullock
Smithson Homemaker’s Club
F. Quidas
C. L. Perry
Aileen
Bridgeville
Bernard Frazier
Williston
E. Reese
Joseph Worm
Long Island
Carolyn Toft
Edgar Todd
A. Felka
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
BOY Scouts
Adams Cross Roads
Agen
Bethlehem
Henderson
Tuckahoe
Epworth League
Howard Eley
Robby Hackett
Harry Gibson
Clara Price
W. F. Dickinson
Lloyd Holland and Son
Felton, del
S. H. Reynolds
Jake Gibson
Malcom
Frank Flounders
Horace Morgan
Harry Rutter
Emma Richards
Bernard Messix
Webster Holland
Harold Jump
Sallie J. G. Horsey
Anna Frances Seward
Estelle Williams
Miss Williams
Sykesville
Roland Fountain
Maplewood
G. Lawrence Wilson
Christine
Cuba
Dulin Clark
Davis Wilson
St. Petersburg
Fla
Paul Hemmons
L. M. Strong
Hayward
Walter Murphy
Oscar Murphy
Walter
Elizabeth
United States Civil Service Examination
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