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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1939
Page
5
A denton Md newspaper column lists sale items from H L Goods West Denton to seed and live stock. It also details church bake sales junior choir charity suppers and various community meetings in february and march. It notes a police dog found near Garland Lake and a fire at Piney Church under investigation. It includes remarks on local officials and state police appointments.
The Denton area hosts a Denton Current Events Club visit to the Denton Club with a Haydn centered program by the Easton Club. Performances include piano by Mrs. Carrena and songs by Miss Anne Eaton, plus a Kinder Symphony piece.
In memory of William R Fountain who died February 21 1938 the face we loved is now laid low His loving voice is still The hand so often clasped in ours lies now in death s cold chill We often sit and think of him When we are all alone For memory is the only thing That grief can call its own In our home he is fondly remembered Sweet memories cling to his name Those who loved him in life sincerely Still love him in death just the same Wife and Children
A concise Latin line attributed to Claudian emphasizes that gentleness can achieve what violence cannot. The aphorism highlights restraint over force in directing power and influence.
Marydel residents gathered for a February 12 birthday dinner for Mrs. Henry Wilkens with guests from New York Washington and nearby towns. Sunday services featured Sunday School at 10, song services at 7 30, and preaching by Rev Elwyn Ennis. The note lists numerous visits and dinners among local families and travelers from Dover Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore and Jacksonville Florida, with frequent mentions of hospitality and community events.
The Ladies Aid of Vesey M. E. Church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Parker on Friday evening February 11 with readings by Mrs. Wills and Mrs. Stafford. Emma Lee Parker and Pauline Wright gave declamations and a duet, a violin solo was played by Pauline Wright, and Charlotte Ann Biker performed a reading. The event announced a future vocal instruction by a daughter of Rev. Willis at Wesley MM. PA Church on February 26 at 7 30 p m with a singers group. Citizens are invited.
Around forty guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wale Butler on February 22 to surprise Mrs. Butler on her thirtieth birthday. A cake lit with candles was presented by her mother Mrs. Brewster Deen. Refreshments followed with cake candy cocoa and coffee. Several families shared visits and birthday wishes across the weekend.
Miss Chua Powell died at her sister Mrs Walter Moore’s home on Monday evening February 17. Funeral held there Monday afternoon at one with Rev O B Reed and Rev L S Matthews. interment at Cambridge. Powell born August 16 1856 near Dover. nurse for 35 years at Pennsylvania Hospital Norristown. Later resided with a Cambridge niece and with sister in Ridgely. Nearby attendees included Musselman of New York Hoop er family Cambridge, Valhant of Bellevue, Webb family of Dover, Athimon of Cambridge, Roe and McEwen of Easton.
The February 16 meeting of the Andersontown Hobby Homemakers Club at Con cod Church House featured hostesses Mrs Zora Nuttle and Mrs Coriine Thomas. Guests learned from farm women letter writers and discussed money management and library book distributions. The group plans a March bake sale in Denton and a demonstration on kitchen utensils led by Mrs Lynne Nichols and Mrs Mildred Scott.
Denton scouts attended Easton district court of honor last Monday. Rarst class badges earned by Tom Wright George Ther and Robert Moore. Merit badges awarded to Arche Horner Bob Putman Baill White Tom Wright George Then. Reading Metal Work and Wood Carving scanned by Arche Horner Reading by Bob Putman Clones Safety and First Aid awarded to Baill White Tom Wright. Metals Work Handicraft and Carpentry earned by George Then. About sixteen bosses present. Eagle Patrol hiked and prepared camping site with hut and fireplaces. Eagle Patrol elected no quartermaster and planned first aid kit. Blazing Arrow patrol meetings pending. Handicraft contest won by Tom Wright and Bob Putman with cedar designs. Candle holder chosen for this week. Welcome Paul Leese as temporary scoutmaster. Ramsburg returning as assistant. New recruit Henry Detwiler earned Tenderfoot. Scout play rehearsals soon. Archie Horner scribe.
The Honor Roll lists students with top averages for the last semester 138-09. Freshmen include Marie Bounds Augusta Health Nanticoke Berniice Horner and others from Indian Head and Nanticoke. Sophomores Ruth Harcum Eugene Messick Shirley Powell. Juniors Helen Adkins Stewart Bennett Mardela Charles Elliott. Seniors Reulah Noch Allen Lee Burton Wilhhamae Brocato Betts Culver Robert Doenges Lillian Hutchinson Margaret Laws Betty Lynch Louise Mitchell Edward Robertson Carolyn Warna Edna Williams.
Mrs Strickland and Misses Naomi and Carolyn Holland attend the Youths Conference held in Withington last weekend. Mr and Mrs Powell Short of Crumpton visited their parents Mr and Mrs J M Short on Sunday. Ernest Fogle of Walkersville Md visited with Mr Rice. Ralph Holland and Clara Watts and N R Covell are noted among weekend visits. Gladys M Gale visited friends in Baltimore last week.
Denton residents and neighboring towns feature in a round of visits and gatherings. A M E Church member attended Hillsboro service and Men’s Bible class planning at the Denton church. Bake sale at R H Gibsons to benefit the high school. Community Club assists. Many guests from Easton, Marydel, Greensboro, Ridgely, Chestertown, and Downes report recent visits, lunches, and weekends with local families. Master Thomas Linebrink of Downes was in town Sunday.
Mr Horace Shively returns from Kent General Hospital Dover after appendicitis surgery and is recovering well. Families and visitors from Linwood Pa to Harrington Deland join relatives in Ridgely over the weekend. Guests include Cartwrights, Bennetts, Sparks, Bobbitt, Jarman, Cordray, Kinnamon, Shochley, Melvin, Thomas, Giffin, Simpkins, Waller, and Jackson with various weekend visits and local gatherings noted.
Caroline County Orphans Court session approves administration for Charles H Reese estate with John J Reese named administrator. Bond and creditor notices filed. Appraisers named. Admin accounts and inventories filed for Hes te E Cannon Obadiah Schuyler and Richard E Comegys estates. Order to withdraw funds from bank granted in Comegys case.
About twenty five friends gathered at Burt Smiths home last Sunday to celebrate his 58th birthday with stringed music, treats, and gifts. The notice lists attendees and later items recount visits, dinners, and social events among the local families including Schauer, Thomas, Smith, Ricards, Hubbard, and Chaffinch families across Denton and Centreville areas.
The Preston Community Club will meet on Tuesday February 28 at 2 o clock for Reciprocity Day with the Federalsburg Community Club providing the program. Mrs G C Carmine returned from New London Connecticut after the illness and death of her mother. Mr and Mrs Luke Amato hosted a Saturday night Supper Club and E J Harris chaired the program. Ladies Aid of Bethesda M E Church meets at Mrs W J Bonners on Wednesday March fast at 2 30 p m. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Fooks of Baltimore were guests of Mr and Mrs E L Fooks last weekend.
Mr. D R Adams spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hugh Vincent of Harrington. On Monday he visited Mrs Mamie Adams and two sons of Canterbury, and Tuesday he called on Mr and Mrs Robert Fisher of Elinedale. Mr and Mrs Fred Fountain entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Roy Adams and son Roger Lee, Mrs Ida Sedley and son Dicky, and Mr and Mrs Edgar Fountain of Hickman. Mrs Polly Graef of Lary Pa spent Tuesday to Thursday with Mrs Ethel Wright and family. Mrs Oren Whey of Bridgeville spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Roy Adams. Sunday School at Bloomery Sunday at 10 o clock.
Relatives and friends gathered at Miss Lena A. Lewis home on February 17 to honor her birthday with a 27-person dinner. Guests included Letitia Parris Blanche Hunter Elsie Townsend George Parris and many others from Federalsburg Laurel Bridgeville and nearby towns. The day featured singing gifts and birthday cards for Lena Lewis. The piece also notes a two-week revival at St Pauls Methodist and Greensboro Baptist churches ending with a packed crowd and many conversions. A fire destroyed James Hopkins home but neighbors saved outbuildings. insurance partly covered losses. The article covers community events a club exhibit and local visits plus several sickness notices and social activities.
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