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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1927

Page

5

Local notices and events from Caroline county

Community brief listing church meetings markets sales and obituaries. Items include a Saturday parsonage market with cake pies and bread, Ladies Aid meeting March 3, a spring fertilizer at Denton Auto, a charity supper for Denton Primary, a bridge luncheon at the Denton Parish House, a postponed sale of personal property to February 26, Chautauqua season notes, weather damage reports, and local funeral and civic notices involving Porter Daffin Reed Smith Alderson and others.

Journal Caroline County Preston Evangeline Booth Ladies’ Aid M. E. Church G. Lacey Stevens Redden Maryland Denton Elsie B. Porter Floyd M. Porter E. T. Orme Miller Denton Auto Company West The Protestant Episcopal Church William J. Rickards G. T. Redden Rita Rich Caroline George Culver Greensboro Baptist Church M. G. Morris Preston Methodist Church Lewis Carroll Easton Bethlehem Thomas J. Daffin American Corner C. H. Atkins Concord M. E Concord Cemetery Daffin James A. Reed Missouri Eastern Shore Society of Baltimore Hotel Rennett Frederick P. Adkins Salisbury Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association James W. Chapman, Jr Samuel K. Dennis L. Irving Pollitt John H. K. Shannahan Thomas W. Donoho W. Houston Toulson Fannie Smith Reliance Tilghman Hackett Charles W. Hackett W. S. Williams J. L. Martino Federalsburg Thomas J. Hackett E. J. Melson Hurlock Albert J. Hitch Vienna William H. Alderson House of Delegates Dover Del Delaware Alderson Public Service Commission

Washington Birthday Wedding and Local Social News

Miss Florence La Mar Williams of Federalsburg married Wesley Robert Dixon of Greensburg Pa at the bride’s home Lilleshall with few intimate guests. Post ceremony, the couple drove to Harrington to depart for Greensburg to make their home. Also noted are a 30th anniversary banquet of Caroline Council United American Mechanics, a fancy dress ball feature, and various social visits and engagements across Denton, Washington and nearby towns.

Washington Florence la Mar Williams Agnes Williams Federalsburg Wesley Robert Dixon Greensburg W.S. Nabb W. S. Nabb Lelia Davis Ira Johnson J. F. Short Harrington Institution of Caroline Council, Jr. Order United American Mechanics Maryland Samuel Nowell William K. Scotton G. J. Hooker J. DeWeese Carter Denton Peggy Blair Douglas Washington and Lee University Carter Baltimore Sun Miss Douglas Venice Layman J. Redden Washington and Lee Martha Blackburn Edward Godwin Wilmington Mildred Truitt New Castle Earl White M. E. Wheatley Marie Durham James B. Shellender Edward God‘win

Federalsburg Club Supports Library and Remembers Local residents

The Federalsburg Woman's Club Library Committee chaired by Mrs Philetus Jefferson voted 25 toward new books and plans prizes for the high school's annual exhibits. Obituary for Mrs Clara L Russell 84 noted along with funeral at Hurlock Methodist. Ruth Sullivan injured by a sewing machine needle at Topkis Brothers plant. Severe Saturday storm caused extensive damage with roofs torn and trees uprooted. Junior High organized with officers Hazel Wright president and others. Florence Williams wedding shower and Robinson Nichols 73rd birthday celebrated. Prof B C Willis enters The Spectator prize contest at Columbia University.

Woman's Club Library Committee Philetus Jefferson Jefferson M. A. Newell Maryland Library Extension Society Pauline McCauley Enoch Pratt Library Baltimore Woman’s Club Federalsburg High School Clara L. Russell Alfred N. Russell G. A. R. Post Russell Methodist Episcopal Church Hurlock Miller Messrs. Dawson and McCabe Ruth Sullivan Federalsburg Topkis Brothers Hazel Wright Katherine Coulbourne Helen Dean Eunice Hallowell Isabel Aulenbach Florence Williams Agnes Williams the Spectator Columbia University

Tellers' Club Presents Rose Time Comedy at High School

The Tellers' Club stages the three act comedy Rose Time at the High School auditorium on Tuesday March 15, 1027 at eight o clock p m. Subscribe now to secure seats and support the club.

Tellers’ Club

Templeville Church Services and Local Social News

Templeville notes list Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11 led by the pastor with expected visit of Miss Ilsey, director of Religious Education for Sadlersville district. Also reports visits and stays of several locals from McGraw New York Washington DC Baltimore Dundalk Rising Sun Wye Island Sudlersville Crump ton and Massey plus a property sale and trips to Annapolis.

Ilsey Sadlersville District Lloyd Wildman McGraw N. Y George Butts Winter Park Fla Nash Merchant Near Rising Sun Edna Cahall R. E. Lane J. Frank Baughley Melvin Kinnamon Little Son Owen Purnell Sudiersville Phyllis Butts Wye Island Town Dorothy Knotts Elizabeth Knotts Sudlersville Anna Smith Crumpton Hazel Helen Golt Earl Moore Norman Wyatt Massey William Melvin Kinnamon Dr. Downes Annapolis

Bethlehem Church Spelling Bee and Social Night

Bethlehem M E Church ladies host a spelling bee at the Community House on Friday evening March 4 with an interesting program and foods for sale including Maryland biscuit chicken salad pies and ice cream. Admission is free. Agnes Virginia Dulin and Bertram Phelps announce their marriage set for February 19 in Baltimore and to reside there. James R Christopher and daughters attended Oscar Cannon's funeral in Dover. Mrs. Harry Schuyler has recovered enough to return home from Easton Hospital. J E Todd and daughter Louise return from a motor trip to Chester Philadelphia and New York.

Ladies of Bethlehem M. E. Church Maryland W. R. Dulin Agnes Virginia Bertram Phelps Baltimore James R. Christopher Myra Elizabeth Oscar Cannon Dover Del Harry Schuyler Easton Hospital J. E. Todd Louise Chester Philadelphia New York Vianna Mitchell Arthur Long New York City Methodist Church State Federation M. A. Brackett Frank Seward Edith Rose Seward Virginia Anna Frances Seward Ruth Wheatley Denton Coursey Hemmons Wilmington Harry Hemmons A. S. Thompson Richard Blackburne Thompson Swing Roger Ringgold Ridgely Newton Smith Hillsboro Ridgely High School Community Theatre Harry Swann Lane & Lang Sallie Redhead Federalsburg Andrew Mitchell Young People’s Reformed Sunday School Barnes Queen Anne McBride William D. Marvel Helen Rachel McKenny Goldsboro Ella Goldsborough Frank Long Selsbyville

Dollar Social Draws 235 Attendees at Ridgely Church House

The annual Dollar Social on Washington's Birthday in Ridgely drew about 235 attendees. The door offering was roughly 17 to 18 dollars, with around sixty experience dollars returned. A varied program featured recitations, plays, songs, piano solos, and talks by visiting guests from Colombia, Cambridge, and Baltimore, plus community readings and a chalk talk. Refreshments included brick ice cream and cake as the event wrapped up.

Washington America Herbert Koeneman Jack Jarrell George Washington Uncle Sam Joseph Snowberger Mr. McBride Zelma Winstead Elizabeth Detwiler Madeline Snowberger Martha Taylor Betsy Ross Leolan Jackson J. Palacia Colombia South America Swing Pearsaul W. E. Wabbart Cambridge Ridgely James Cavanaugh Philadelphia Caroline Service Habbart Samuel Troxell Baltimore Ridgely Reformed Church Viola Jones J. T. Moore Harvey Sewell Lane & Lang Maple Avenue Lancaster

Ford car theft solved near Ridgely last week

The Ford touring car stolen from Alvin Edwards on February 12 was found in Ridgely last week. The thief remains at large. Nearby social news lists multiple visits, family gatherings, and job moves among local residents including the Dabsons in College Park and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence on Church Street.

Alvin Edwards Ridgely D. Smith Edwards Cedar Grove Charles Walls Thomas Hall Barclay Paul Dabson Maryland University College Park Thomas Dabson W. G. Carrow Henderson D. Carrow Martha Henry Moore Dover Harvey Porter C. C. Lawrence Church Street Mabel Rich Beacom’s College Wilmington Charles Rich A. Dingledine H. B. Bastian Sarah Pauline Wyatt William Wyatt Near Town Cambridge Hospital James Beckham Bowling Green Kentucky The Pet Milk Co Sarah Bastian Benjamin Bastian Grace Wooters Myrtle Lankford Baltimore S. D. Carrow Roland Cartwright Goldsboro Thomas Dobson Ethel Hall Annie Hall Near Barclay Frank Hubbard A. G. Smith Genevieve Cooper Hickman Allen Curry

Goldsboro Couple Married at Bride's Home

Omar Shively son of Mr and Mrs J W Shively wed Miss Dorothy Baker of Wilmington on Saturday at the bride's residence. They will live here where Shively works for his father. A miscellaneous shower honored the couple Monday night. Several locals and visiting students from Beacom's College were noted among guests and activities.

Omar Shively J. W. Shively Dorothy Baker Wilmington A. G. Dennison Noble Shively Harry Saunders Start Wallace Dennison Wyoming Del Clark Quillen Edward Jarrell Beacom’s College Anne Cartwright J. W. Gibson Smyrna Madge Jump Queen Anne T. N. Jarrell F. Sylvester Philadelphia

Ridgely Community Notes and Visits End Week

Ridgely residents and visitors are listed with many trips and calls. Dr Floyd and family moved to Howard Park in Baltimore last Thursday. Various locals hosted relatives in the past week and several outings to Salisbury Philadelphia Grenlock Trappe and Wilmington are noted. Rev Zeigler to preach Faith Triumphant Sunday morning. Firemen report a profit of one hundred seventy dollars from their benefit movie. Other local updates include illnesses and recoveries.

Dr. Floyd Howard Park Baltimore Burton Wilkinson Samuel Lewis Denton Howard Quaintance Washington John Davis M. C. Meredith Eugene Cooper Wilmington K. M. Barnette Queen Anne Henry Wilkinson T. W. Jones Sparks I. E. Mason Philadelphia Grenlock N. J L. M. Goodwin Dorothy Davis Salisbury Otis Wharton George Slaughter, Jr Alma Wilson Harry Zeigler T. L. Day Trappe Paul Sewell Josephine Cahall I. T. Saulsbury James Swing

Everybody Come To Church Sunday Hillsboro Queen Anne

Community events across Hillsboro and Queen Anne feature a Methodist observance next Sunday with special sermon on Character Versus Reputation. Dover singer Herman Taylor to perform as part of services. bake sales and club activities planned to fund local lyceum deficits and support community groups.

Methodist Episcopal Church Herman Taylor Dover Del Epworth League Julia Robinson T. H. Meeks Tuckahoe Neck Robinson President Coolidge George Washington Thompson George B. Wilson Washington College Chestertown G. L. Wilson H. M. Thompson Norman Clark Wilbur Walls Mildred Gale State Normal School Salisbury E. H. Gale Woman’s Home Missionary Society Harry Jump Charles Fleming Edgar Blanche Baltimore George B. Stewart Willard Russell Easton Grace Vesty Elizabeth Vesty James C. Sherwood Joseph Taylor Emma Wilmot Trappe Clifton Hicks Newton Smith Swedesboro N. J Gladys M. Gale Mary Cooper Wilmington

Concord Chestnut Grove patrons meet with school program

Concord and Chestnut Grove held a joint patrons meeting with performances by children including dialogues plays and a spelling match. The Andersontown Hobbs Concord Community Club enjoyed an evening at Mrs H H Nuttle's home with music talks and recitations. Measles spread nearby and storms damaged trees and poles. Local clubs appointed committees and discussed future plays and meetings. Regular meetings set for Smithville and updates on incubation care of chicks. New members joined the club. regular sessions at the schoolhouse every second Tuesday. Local Farm Bureau plans March 3 meeting inviting all to help.

Concord and Chestnut Grove Concord Andersontown-Hobbs-Concord H. H. Nuttle Norman Thawley Corinne Beauchamp George Thawley Charles Liden Liden Louise Beauchamp Mildred Gibbons Annie Todd William Bullock Denton Francis Lawless Smithville Orland Closson John Adams B. Spafford Oscar Alford Farm Bureau Earl Pennypacker Smith Jacob Smith Horace Robinson Floyd Smith Kemp Adams Anna Robinson Ladies’ Aid Chester Scott Thelma Neal Philadelphia Ruth Fountain Richard Hines

Choptank Ladies Aid Meets at Williamson Home

The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church at Choptank enjoyed a pleasant gathering on the first of the month at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Williamson. After business and a literary program, time passed quickly. The next meeting is scheduled for March 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Spence.

M. P Choptank C. E. Williamson J. I. Spence

Forty guests fete Ander sontown-Hobbs Club hosts

Forty guests and their husbands enjoyed a Friday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Nuttle. Laurels and cherries decorated the rooms for Washington's Birthday. Flor ence Love led the program with violin solos by Russum Orme and F. D. Carpenter, recitations by L. H. Thomas, and a humorous talk by Rev. C. H. Atkins. Hatch ets and contests followed with Mother Goose rhymes, cherry stringing, and refreshments of candy cake and ice cream.

Andersontown-Hobbs Community Club H. H. Nuttle Washington Florence Love Russum Orme E. T. Orme L. H. Thomas F. D. Carpenter C. H. Atkins R. H. Walling George Washington Harry J. Nuttle Harry Wheatley E. M. Willey M. Merriken Federation of Women’s Clubs Ridgely Oron Smith Henry F. N. Smith B. B. Cohee Stanley Draper Greensboro A. W. Betts Wallace Clark Baltimore Salisbury

Burrville Guests Share Weekend Visits and Local News

Local residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from New York, Goldsboro, Greensboro, and Pa including Lottie Satterfield George Edward Satterfield Nolan Edwards Ed Clark Frank Reed Marie Clark Ken doroneth Price and others. Attendees included Epworth League members hosted by Rev E N Wright and visitors to Denton American Corner and Salisbury Del Mar Va Congress.

Johnnie Murphy Ridgely Lottie Satterfield Edden Tribbett Tribbett George Edward Satterfield Rockaway Beach N. Y Marie Clark Goldsboro Kendoroneth Price Greensboro J. H. Thawley R. H. Stafford Ferdinand Baynard Denton E. N. Wright Epworth League William Andrew John Wiliam American Corner Frank Lewis

New Spring Hats At Mudd s Shop Unique

Spring hat arrivals at Mudd s Shop Unique invite shoppers to discover the season s latest headwear. Charming brims, bold colors, and fresh styles highlight a curated selection for sunny days and events.

Birthday party honors Miss Marie Dill on eighteenth

Miss Marie Dill celebrated her 18th birthday with a Friday night gathering attended by numerous family and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mahan Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gooden and children and many others. Dancing games and refreshments followed the social time.

Marie Dill Ben Mahan Alex, Gooden Viola Conaway Mary Heit Evelyn Pederson Frank Pederson Hiram Godwin Dover Marke Dill Beatrice Wood Lillian Meredith Beatrice Hudson Elizabeth Husztek Naomi Stafford Hattie Smith Bertha Phillips Mary Bickling Maxine Sanders Esther Clayville Messrs George Clark Everett Clayville Jake Melvin Norman Cohcee Paul Dill Lawrence Sylvester Clinton Sylvester Herbert Bickling Keith Webb Raymond Shulties Robert Dill Medford Quillen John Quillen Harry Schoppe Eden Hall Annie Webb Nassau Del F. B. Sweeney Arthur Truitt Margaret Green Sadlersville Carroll Jones Queenstown Annabel Clark Easton W. F. Clark Bertie Wood Katherine Melvin Ruth McCrea Federalsburg Clarence Pritchett Wilmington C. M. Wingate Chestertown S. S. James New York City Ruth Malone Philadelphia Leslie Meredith Smyrna

Death of Federalsburg elder George W Handy

George W Handy aged 90 plus died Friday at his daughter Mrs Charles Kinder home Federalsburg He was born in Dorchester county lived there until moving to Federalsburg about 20 years ago A Mason with Gethsemane Lodge Reliance Delaware he left a large family including A S Handy Mrs George Noble Mrs Charles H Kinder L W Handy O W Handy Grace Noble and Clarence Handy 20 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren Funeral at his home Sunday at 1 pm Rev J B McCabe Union M E Federalsburg Burial Hillcrest Cemetery Federalsburg

George W. Handy Federalsburg Caroline County Charles Kinder Mr. Handy Dorchester County Gethsemane Lodge of Masons Reliance Delaware Union M. E. Church Hillcrest Cemetery

Governor nominates election supervisors and justices in Caroline County

Governor Ritchie sent to the Senate on Wednesday a slate for Caroline County including Election Supervisors Milton H. Roe Greensboro Lee Hignatt Hobbs Harry B. Mason Denton and Justices of the Peace Alonzo B Cokee Henderson H Claude Rawlings Greensboro John T Biles Greensboro Henry R. Lewis Denton Percy C Douglas Preston Jehu T Blades Choptank Thomas F Cox Federalsburg John C Fisher Federalsburg James H Hicks Hillsboro Henry Wilkinson Ridgely Solomon Hurst Preston and R F D Senator Nelson H Fooks of Caroline was named to one of three Board of Managers of the Eastern Shore State Hospital succeeding Robert W Messenger of Federalsburg.

Ritchie Senate Caroline County Milton H. Roe Greensboro Lee Hignatt Hobbs Harry B. Mason Denton Alonzo 3B Cokee Henderson H. Claude Rawlings John T. Biles Henry R. Lewis Percy C. Douglas Preston Jehu’ T. Blades Choptank Thomas F. Cox Federalsburg John C. Fisher James H. Hicks Hillsboro Henry Wilkinson Ridgely Solomon Hurst Nelson H. Fooks Caroline Eastern Shore State Hospital Robert W. Messenger

Federalsburg Social Roundup Mentioned Local Visits

Mrs Blanche Adams and sister Miss Edna were Friday visitors of Mrs Edward Brown and Miss Grace Adams in Federalsburg. Mrs Fred Fountain hosted an old time taffy pulling Thursday evening. Earl Robinson and Miss Marian Adams were weekend visitors in Wilmington. Mr D F Johnson and sisters visited relatives at Vienna on Thursday.

Blanche Adams Edna Edward Brown Grace Adams Federalsburg Fred Fountain Earl Robinson Marian Adams Wilmington D. F, Johnson Vienna

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Elizabeth Walker Caroline High School Orange Austin R. Murphy Ora A. Carroll Denton M. E Mary Jones Fisher University of Pennsylvania P. Roland Fisher Howard Shields Myrtle Robinson Fl Dent Emily Swiss Carlotta Kinnamon T. Mark Breeding Ove Templeville Tuckahoe Assembly Hall Lyceum Catherine Gibson Henrietta Roe Washington, D. C Ella Rickards Marjorie Sparks Mollie Diggans Florence Finch New Orleans Ella Jump Missionary Society Paul Bordner Kutztown Burrsville Adams’ Cross Roads
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