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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1937

Page

5

For Rent and Sale Notices from Denton Area

A collection of small ads lists a second street house rental, red clover seed sales, home grown seed from C J Kern, and spring hat offers from Mrs A E Miller. The notices include lost door key on Market Street and a pet boarding facility run by Dr Edmiston. Community events feature bake sales by local churches, revival services, and a Willing Workers bake sale at a Market Street storefront. Community notices cover snow conditions, Red Cross flood relief progress, health and nutrition education meetings, and school cafeteria purchasing help.

Second Street Melvin C. James H. Ralph Wright Denton Burrsville Road C. J. Kern A. E. Miller Third Randolph Ave Maryland Market Street Journal Office G. A. H. Edmiston Dog and Cat Hospital Harrison St Easton Hobbs Ladies Aid M. P. Church Piney Church Ziba Adams John Bailey Milford M. P American Weekly Baltimore Sunday American Burrsville Wesley Church American Corners Grove Cemetery Maryland State Roads Commission Jennie Mead Orville Towers D. Douglass Towers Elsie Towers Mary V. Towers Lelia Willis Harry Willis Russell Towers Ernest Mead Edna Collins Sidney Collins Lulu V. Towers Raymond N. Towers Kent County George E. Nichols Minnie Nichols Swarthmore Neva E. Cox Edward Cook Jane Armstrong Cook Delaware County Caroline County Middle Atlantic Seaboard Richmond New York City American Red Cross Blanche Hobbs Fred R. Owens Ridgely Preston Greensboro Hillsboro Goldsboro Marydel Henderson Federalsburg P.T. A Home Demonstration Bessie M. Spafford Margaret McPheeters University of Maryland

Local social notes and Red Cross flood drive totals

Committees named for the P T A fair at Caro Line High School Denton on March 19 and Red Cross flood relief totals reported by Mrs Frey R Owens Caroline Chapter include individual gifts from local families and a running nationwide remittance of 1627 38 since January 24. Updated snippets cover motor trip by Mr and Mrs Clyde A Pentz Ella Mae Crouse and James Emil Read wedding plans and various social visits in the Denton area with neighbors and relatives.

Caroline High School Denton Clayton Reynolds Marionette Shaw Ben Johnson Paul Knotts Wm. K. Cumming Jerome Brown Dorothy Miller Wilbert Merriken Milton Andrews Fred Nuttle Alice Hignutt Winfield Nichols Ruth Voshell Jerry Pine Calvert Merriken Lester Everngain Roland Chaffinch George Clendaniel Benjamin Willis Calvin Lister W. K. Cumming J. O. Knotts Wm. Henderson Cullen Red Cross Frey R. Owens Caroline Wm. E. Magness Henry Detwiler Elizabeth MacDonald Bethlehem Homemakers Club Marydel Henderson Clyde A. Pentz Long Beach Calif Florida E. H. Zeigler New Orleans Texas Walter Smith M. G. Crouse Ella Mae James Emil Read James Read Felton M. P. Parsonage T. J. Turkington Russell Stevens Harvey Warner Margaret Lester Luther Stevens Howard Warner Milford Joe Willoughby John L. Stevens Catherine Dorothy Stevens Joe McDermott Harry Smith Willow Grove C. E. Collins Greensboro Laura Covey Media Marion Downes Wilmington du Pont Gardens Margaret Martin Lakeland Fla Edna Hobbs Cecil W. West Baltimore S. R. Hetzer J. Kemp Stevens

Dorothy Fluharty Birthday and Farewell Party

A birthday and farewell party honored Miss Dorothy Fluharty at Bethlehem Community House on Tuesday evening February 9 hosted by Mr and Mrs W R Fluharty. She left Saturday for Wilmington to train as a nurse at Wilmington General Hospital. Best wishes for success in her new occupation.

Dorothy Fluharty Bethlehem Community House W. R. Fluharty Fluharty Wilmington Wilmington General Hospital

In Memoriam for William C. Andrew Died Feb 23 1936

In memory of my dear husband William C. Andrew who died one year ago. There is a vacant place in my heart and I have not forgotten the sorrow. By His Lonely Wife.

William C. Andrew

Denton Churches Share Sunday Sermons and Lenten Events

The list covers Denton churches with Rev. M. S. Andrews preaching at Denton M F Church both services, Sunday School at 9:45, Epworth League 6:45. Denton M P Church hosts sermons Faithfulness and Half-Timers. Titus study for Christian Endeavor. Lenten bake sale begins Saturday 10 o'clock at the Courthouse Square office building.

M. S. Andrews Denton M.F Epworth League Denton M. P Denten P. E. Church Henry R. Lewis Epiphany Mission Preston

Other Memories from Denton Journal Reader Letter

Editor Denton Journal thanks readers for memories of Lincoln era and local figures Jim Fleming Will Norris and Clarence Ramsdell. recalls school days at Conference Academy in Dover and Central church, song gatherings, and changes from muddy roads to modern highways across generations. W. M. Lister Huntington West Virginia signs off inviting replies.

Denton Journal Sirs Lincoln Abe State Jim Fleming Chilton Jim Etta Anne Denton Will L. Norris Will Caroline County Chamber of Commerce Del-Mar-Va Sevral Central Church John Bryan F. C. Ramsdell Clarence Ramsdell Conference Academy Dover Del Dave Clarence Tom Cat Methodist Episcopal David Tubbs Hillsboro W. M. Lister Huntington W. Va

Salisbury College Announces Honor Students

Salisbury College lists twenty nine of two hundred students at the State Teachers College as having an average grade of B or better for the first semester of 1936 37. The roster includes seniors and juniors from Salisbury Newark Cambridge Delmar Crisfield and other towns with names such as Samuel Carey Louise Parker Helen Smith Louise S Adkins Catherine G Bradey Jerome Fletcher Virginia Holsinger Lillian Hough Emily C Morris Elizabeth Owens Lee Burton Robert Doenges Lillian Hutchinson Victor Laws Beatrice Sherwell Ira Todd Helen Adkins Edward Bradford John J Bunting William Champlain Dorothy Delaway Imogene Gordy Nancy Kline Hunter Mann Anna Janet Parker Kathylee Pusey Harold Sherwell and Henry P White Jr.

State Teachers College At Salisbury Samuel Carey Louise Parker Helen Smith Baltimore Louise S. Adkins Newark Catherine G. Bradey Fruitland Jerome Fletcher Waldorf Virginia Holsinger Ridgely Lillian Hough Seneca Emily C. Morris Elizabeth Owens Lee Burton Robert Doenges Cambridge Lillian Hutchinson Queen Anne Victor Laws Herman Perdue Beatrice Sherwell Parsonsburg Ira Todd Crisfield Helen Adkins Edward Bradford Willards John J. Bunting William Champlain Dorothy Delaway Oxford Imogene Gordy Delmar Nancy Kline Hillsboro Hunter Mann Anna Janet Parker

Date Bread Makes Densely Sweet Sandwich Loaf

Pit and finely chop dates then mix with the sugar and butter. Knead into any bread dough, let rise, and bake slowly at 325 degrees. Serve hot or cold. Pairs well with nut or fig fillings for sandwiches.

Ideals of the American Home Discussed by Mrs Crouse

The Weekly Ridgely News Letter reports Mrs Clifton Crouse a Master Homemaker spoke Monday on “The Ideals of the American Home” stressing soul communion peace prosperity and prayer. Tea was served by the hostesses and a Chamber of Commerce dinner was planned for March 4 with the Christian Herald Cooking School invited for March 17.

Clifton Crouse Christian Nation Carlton Marvel Dave Holsinger Frazier Chapel M. E. Church Preston Bridgetown St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church Denton Old Methodist Church Greensboro Hillsboro Episcopal Church Methodist Protestant Church Harmony Hemmons Harry Holsinger Mary Wharton Wharton Church of the Brethren Albert S. Fike Reuben Ebling Gospel Messenger Roy Cherry Nettie Arnold Earl Hutchinson Homer Hutchinson, Jr Harold Dodd J. 5 Rittenhouse White Oak Church Pennsylvania Elsie Ebling Woman’s Home Missionary Society J. D. Davis Walter Moore Elsie Matthews Harold Fountain Ison Richard Emma Jackson Wilson Jackson Arlington N. J Margaret Swing Raymond Church Hill M. Griffin Elizabeth Gibon W. M. Norris J. E. Walls L. R. Brumbaugh Edward Bowman Melvin Bennington Washington Walter Bennington Paul O. B. Reed C. L. Coreran Trappe Lud-fer Baxter Madeline Chestertown Larry Abbott Upper Darby Swing Pearsaul Philadelphia Edward Pearsaul H. F. Hafer Baltimore-Washington The Reformed Church Baltimore Franklin Stayer John Swing Roland Fountain Maplewood John Hoffman Elmer Hoffman Frank Samis Marvin Morris Norman Wilson Percy Stoopes Clinton Stoopes Teressa Cohee Cambridge Joyce Saulsbury Drexel Institute A. O. Saulsbury Rutter Mary Richards Edna Detwiler Waverly Mary Catherine Sparks Swarthmore

Eastern Shore Historical Essay Contest Rules 1937

Maryland Eastern Shore Historical Society announces a 1937 essay contest for high school graduates. Essays on The Eastern Shore of Maryland in the Civil War, 750 to 1500 words, with sources memorandum, four prizes, deadlines March 15 registration and May 1 submission.

Maryland Edwin D. Martin Calvert Building Baltimore Mr. Martin

Mary Bell Beauchamp 88 Widow of W H Beauchamp Dies

Mrs. Mary Bell Beauchamp aged 88 died Friday afternoon February 12 at her daughter’s home near Denton Caroline county she was born January 3 1849 daughter of Peter and Sarah Sullivan. Survived by two sons two daughters four grandchildren and two half sisters Funeral services were held Monday at 1 30 pm at the family home conducted by Rev Milton S Andrews and Rev J T Dennis Burial in Concord cemetery

Mary Bell Beauchamp William H. Beauchamp Caroline County Clara I. Rice Denton Peter and Sarah Ann Sullivan Concord Church American Corner Henry Culver Milton S. Andrews Denton M. E. Church J. T. Dennis Concord M. E. Church Concord Cemetery

Henderson man I Wesley Poole dies after short illness

I Wesley Poole 62 died Sunday February 14 after about two weeks with paralysis. Survived by wife Araminta Poole two brothers and one sister. Funeral in Henderson M E Church with Rev. A H Travers. interment Denton cemetery. Several local residents visited or hosted relatives over the weekend.

I. Wesley Poole Araminta Poole Henderson M. E. Church A. H. Travers Denton Cemetery Courtland Cooper Wilmington Francis Harry Price Chester H. C. Cooper Stella Cahall George Thompson Frank Yeager Boothwyn Carroll Meredith Clinton Sylvester E. L. Gooden Elma Harmon Edith Melvin Dover Dora Melvin Harry Frase Philadelphia Bertie Pritchett T. A. Montague Betty Helen Jarman Mary Jarman

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Notes Weekend Visits

Mr and Mrs Willard Russell hosted a turkey dinner at the James Price home near Cordova with guests Miss Blanche Russell Miss Betty Morse. Miss Mary Louise Dodds from Baltimore spent the weekend with her parents. Ernest Fogle and children of Woodbury were weekend guests of Oscar Rice. Nancy Jane Kline from Salisbury stayed with her parents over the weekend. Bernard Pinder from Pine Brook New Jersey visited his mother with relatives in Wye Mills. Charles Jarrell Mildred Gale and Elinor Eaton are on the sick list.

Willard Russell Blanche Russell Betty Morse James Price Cordova Mary Louise Dodds Baltimore Howard Dodds Ernest Fogle Woodbury Oscar Rice Nancy Jane Kline Salisbury Bernard Pinder Pine Brook N. J Francis Fleming Wye Mills Charles Jarrell Mildred Gale Elinor Eaton

Death of William Hollingsworth in Easton Hospital

The community mourns the death of 83 year old William Hollingsworth from injuries after gasoline was poured on a fire by mistake for coal oil. He was a longtime farm resident near Queen Anne. Also notes on recent social visits and local influenza cases.

William Hollingsworth Easton Hospital Hollingsworth Bernard Messix Emma Richards Ridgely Mamie Sparks Oakland Taylor Messix Baltimore Henry Morgan Isabelle Barton Washington Byron Barton Harold Jump Harrisburg Howard Eley Our Town Grippe

Canning Crops Conference Set for February Dates

The regular annual Canning Crops Conference will be held February 24 to 26. Herman A. Hunter of the University of Maryland Extension Service announces the event, sponsored by the Experiment Station and Extension Service with the Tri-State Packers Association. Speakers include Dr. Byrd Cory Rothgeb Nystrom White Hunter Walls Temple Woodbury Sanborn Nuttle Huffington Shook Maloney Lodge Lancashire Strasburger and others. Topics cover the Japanese Beetle, soil conservation, tomato outlook for 1937, new canning practices, and pea aphid control. Awards will be given for the 1936 Ten-Ton Tomato Club winners Cullen Cullen Cullen Folk Willey.

Herman A. Hunter University of Maryland Extension Service The Experiment Station and Extension Service Tri-State Packers Association H. C. Byrd E. N. Cory R. G. Rothgeb Paul Nystrom W. A. Frazier T. H. White National Fertilizer Association E. R. Lancashire Continental Can Company M. V. Bailey New Jersey Leroy V. Strasburger Baltimore C. D. Cullen J. S. Cullen E. T. Cullen Cecil County John F. Folk Baltimore County Riley J. Willey Dorchester County

Adams Cross Roads Birthday and Community Meeting Notices

Mrs Earl Robinson celebrated her daughter's second birthday with a dinner for relatives and friends from Wilmington Denton and Federalsburg. Virginia Lee received many cards gifts and a birthday cake inscribed two years of joy and sunshine. Bloomery Ladies Aid will meet at the Community House on Wednesday February 24 at 2 pm with hostesses Nellie Williams and Maggie Clevenger.

Earl Robinson Wilmington Denton Federalsburg Virginia Lee Bloomery Ladies Aid Nellie Williams Maggie Clevenger C. L. Harmon Charlie Lyden D. R. Adams C. W. Adams Hattie Leeser John Adams Charles Johnson Earle Robinson James Devore Philadelphia Fred Fountain Epworth League Agnes Breeding Marian Robinson

American Corner Notes on Local Visits and Illness

Miss Ruth Johnson of Bridgeville spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson near here. Mr G L Griffith and Mrs Elva Smith, long ill, are improved at this writing. Misses Nora Lydia and Pearl Garman visited Doris Hulliger and sisters. Miss Madge Johnson spent the weekend with Federalsburg relatives. Mrs Clara Dennis is on the sick list.

Ruth Johnson Bridgeville Carl Johnson G. L. Griffith Elva Smith Nora Lydia Pearl Garman Doris Hulliger Madge Johnson Federalsburg Clara Dennis

Preston Ladies Aid party raises 92.50 in Preston

The Ladies Aid held a Monday night event in the Sunday School room on February 16. Members contributed a dollar and rhymed how earned as the roll called, with Mrs. W F Collins performing a Chinese song. Proceeds totaled 92.50, and Valentine cookies and punch were served.

Ladies Aid W. F. Collins G. C. Carmine Roland Towers J. Bonner Clayton Taylor Preston Covey Theodore Fletcher Bobby Augusta Georgia Henry Fletcher Jane Fletcher Mr. Fletcher Masons of Spence George Washington Will Cannon Robert Carmine Salisbury Lee Noble Charles Proctor Annapolis Burton Proctor C. F. Noble Jr James Noble Vienna G. Creighton Carmine Baltimore Max Chambers Contract Club Harry Hollis Philadelphia

Orphans Court in Caroline Records Multiple Admin Actions

Caroline County Orphans Court, with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis, approved and recorded several actions. Executors of Annie R. Gadow and Charles W. Edgell filed final accounts and releases, while Addie C. Jackson and Roberta A. Jackson opened and closed administration and release for Robert Clarence Jackson. Nathaniel Nuttle’s estate inventory was filed, and guardianship actions authorized withdrawals. Letters of administration granted to Everett Nuttle for Joshua Morris. bonds filed and approved with appraisers named for Laura Williamson estate.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County Towers Handy Dennis Herman Gadow Elizabeth Plugge Annie R. Gadow Elbert J. Edgell R. Russell Edgell Charles W. Edgell Addie C. Jackson Roberta A. Jackson R. Clarence Jackson Henry T. Nuttle Minnie S. Waldis William Waldis Joshua Morris Everett Nuttle Bond William Knipple Raymond B. Rawlings Laura F. Williamson Ormond F. Williamson Mary E. Cohee R. Lee Murphy John W. Cohee

Card Of Thanks To Denton Fire Company Neighbors

I express appreciation to the Denton Volunteer Fire Company and neighbors for their timely assistance at the time of the fire at my home.

Denton Volunteer Fire Company

Greensboro Obituary and Local Social News

Mr. Richard J. Gardner aged 87 died at his son William Gardner’s home near town after a brief illness. Survived by children William Greensboro Mrs Harry Adams Cordova Mrs William Raughley Wyoming Del two half sisters ten grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Funeral held at William Gardner’s home with Rev. Lawson Jump officiating. Interment Greensboro cemetery. The Intermediate B T A Baptist Church held a social at the church with pastor John T. Watson and several members. refreshments followed. Other items note Harry Faithful in Easton Hospital after flu relapse. visits by various families and trips to Durham Hamlet Florida and New York City.

Richard J. Gardner William Gardner Greensboro Harry Adams Cordova William Raughley Wyoming Del Robert McClyments Wye Mills Jake Gardner Kent Island Lawson Jump the Baptist Church John T. Watson Horace Howard Margaretta Mary Bennett Mary Elizabeth Langrell Helen Strannahan Rosalie Spence Mary Alice Riddleberger Ella Lanegrell Elsie Mae Luff Harry Faithful Enoch Strannahan Easton Raymond B. Rawlings Frank Baughley Burton Wilmington Alfred Blackburn Medford Starkey Templeville Blackburn Martha Bickling James Bilbrough A. P. Morris Durham N. C Harry Bilbrough Jr Hamlet Charles Bilbrough Sr Ralph Ober Clayton Kinnamon Charles Jarman Goldsboro Lave Florida Womens Missionary Society of the Baptist Church W. Walter Riddleberger Jessie Wilson Hattie Wheeler Cleveland Harry Draper Samuel Jewell Roland Blades Tuckahoe Neck Anna Wieneke Baltimore Charles Wieneke Mike Schreiber New York City Bessie Henry Dover

Revival at Piney church led by Rev Ziba Adams

Rev Ziba Adams will conduct a revival at Piney church tomorrow evening assisted by Rev J T Bailey from Mil Caroline M P Charge. He preaches at Piney next Tuesday evening February 23 and assists part of that week. All invited to attend. Sunshine Workers program and bake sale details follow with local church notices and social events through last week.

Ziba Adams Piney Church J. T. Bailey Mil- Caroline M. P Caroline Charge Piney Katherine Lister Sunshine Workers Helen Stafford Louise Adams Margaret Marine Ladies of Our Aid Market Street Denton Sunshine F. N. Smith Esther Sue W. K. Smith B. B. Allen Christian Endeavor J. H. Dandy Caroline M. P Borrsville W. G. Holbrook Frances Bennett C. J. Chaffinch Wilmington B. B. Lawless Bernice L. H. Thomas Parker Barnes Marcus Hook W. E. Hubbard H. B. Flater R. W. S. C. Club Washington

Birthday Turkey Dinner Honors Blades and Guest

Mr and Mrs Blades hosted a Sunday turkey dinner for Mrs Blades birthday anniversary and guest Mr Herman Adams with Valentine decorations. Attendees included Carlton Lane Ridgely Turner Morris Marjorie Morris J H Furbush Centreville Evelyn Richards Preston Herman Adams Charley Adams Easton Harry Brodes and children Billy and Jean. Guests offered wishes for many more happy birthdays.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Bethlehem Memoriam St. Elizabeth’s Church St. Benedict’s Church Salisbury College Stephen Decatur Edward D. Martin George L. Radcliffe Percy G. Skirven John T. Tucker Tuckahoe Adams Cross Roads Orphans Court Newey Hobbs
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