Deaths and funeral notices in Denton area
Walter M Fountain 75 died suddenly from a heart attack while visiting Ridgely. Retired farmer, native of Denton, survived by many children and siblings. Services held at J Virgil Moore and Son Funeral Home Denton. L Edward Butler 52 died at Castle Hall near Goldsboro. Funeral from his home with interment in Denton Cemetery. Survived by wife, three children, one grandchild, sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter M. Fountain
Ridgely
Denton
Zebdial
Clementine Noble Fountain
Hickman
Grace Evans
Clifton Heights
Virgil Turner
Chestertown
Oscar Morgan
Alfred Smith
Greenwood
Phillip Keller
Milford
Lewis Jones
Collingdale
Arthur Fiori
Bridgeville
Lester Fountain
Penlyn
John E. French
First Methodist Church
Denton Cemetery
L. Edward Butler
Castle Hall
Goldsboro
Ray Whirwan
Trinity Methodist Church of
Funeral for Mrs Mildred Edwards Held in Milford Area
Funeral services were held for Mrs Mildred Edwards 42 at Rawlings Funeral Home with ministers Rev Russell Coverdale and Rev Charles Engrem officiating. Burial followed in Greensboro Cemetery. She died Saturday at Milford Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Delaware to Walter and Catherine Walls Allen and lived near Goldsboro. Survivors include two daughters Edna Mae Laramore of Harrington Louise Edwards and sons Smith and Thomas Edwards of Goldsboro a granddaughter one sister and eight brothers and several half siblings.
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Mildred Edwards
Rawlings
Russell Coverdale
Federalsburg
Charles Engrem
Barclay
Greensboro Cemetery
Edwards
Milford Memorial Hospital
Delaware
Walter
Catherine Walls Allen
Goldsboro
Edna Mae Laramore
Harrington
Louise Edwards
Smith Edwards
Thomas Edwards
Mae Edwards
Felton
Floyd Allen
Farmington
Paul Allen
Rising Sun
Del
Roland Allen
Thomas Allen
Henderson
William Allen
Wyoming
Clarence Allen
Marydel
Harry T. Moore Dies at 62 in Baltimore
Harry T. Moore 62 died suddenly last Wednesday night at West Baltimore General Hospital after a heart attack. Born Seaford, Delaware, he lived in Baltimore 25 years and worked 15 years for the U S accounting office in Washington. Survived by wife Gertrude Covey Moore, a sister in Queenstown, and several nieces and nephews. Services Sunday at Williamson Funeral Home Federalsburg with Rev. R Edward Pinder officiating. Burial at Hill Crest Cemetery Federalsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry T. Moore
West Baltimore General Hospital
Baltimore
Seaford
Del
William T. and
Molley Turner Moore
U. S. Accounting Office
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania Railroad
Downes
Mrs Rachel Moore Rites Held at Rawlings Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Margaret Moore 45 were conducted at Rawlings Funeral Home in Salisbury with Rev. Posey A Shupe and Rev. Charles G Miller presiding. Burial followed in Greensboro Cemetery. A registered nurse she died after a long illness at Peninsula General Hospital Salisbury survived by husband Albert Moore mother Margaret McMurray and brother James E McMurray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Moore
Rachel Margaret Moore
Rawlings
Posey A. Shupe
Charles G. Miller
Salisbury
Greensboro
Moore
Peninsula General Hospital
Chicago
Ill
Maryland
Whiteleysburg Road
Unity Homemakers Met With Mrs Albert Seese
A Federalsburg area Unity Homemakers meeting on February 18 at Mrs. Albert Seese's home included discussions on county projects. The group planned a county birthday calendar and cookbook, a March 17 luncheon, and a May 7 tea with club participation, plus demonstrations on lighting. George R Collison obituary noted, with burial in San Diego national memorial cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
George R. Collison
el Cajon
Calif
Collison
Viscose Company
Marcus Hook
Delaware Rayon Company
New Castle
Del
California
National Memorial Cemetery
San Diego
Lillian Bullock Williamson
James T. Williamson
Unity Homemakers Club
Albert Seese
Norman Raleigh
E. F. Sherry
Lord Jesus
Longfellow
Millay
Abraham Lincoln
Thos. J. Turkington
Charles Morrison
Pete Shaffer
Smithville
Denton
Unity
Caroline County
Preston Club
Sunshine
Lee Walston
Albert Leese
D. Ralph Horsey
James Henry
Unity Club
Thos. Ellwanger
William G. Towers
Herbert Craft
Oron F. Smith
Francis Yeoman
R.E.A
Thomas J. Turkington
Bessie M. Spafford
George McDaniel
Spafford
George Lowe
Mrs Ada F Dandy Dies At 73 In Hobbs Md
Ada Fleming Dandy 73 wife of Joseph H Dandy farmer of Hobbs Md died at her home Friday She was a native of Woodbine Md and daughter of William A Fleming and Eliza Fleming Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 p m at the Moore and Son Funeral Home conducted by Rev Thomas J Turkington Grace Methodist Church Burial was in Carroll County
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada F. Dandy
Ada Fleming Dandy
Joseph H. Dandy
Hobbs
Dandy
William A. Fleming
Eliza Hoffman Fleming
Woodbine
J. Virgil Moore and Son
Thomas J. Turkington
Grace Methodist Church
Carroll County
Ralph Garrett dies at 70 near Denton
Ralph Garrett 70 a retired farmer died at his Denton area home on Friday February 90 he had lived alone since his wife Daisy Garrett died two years ago He is survived by three stepchildren Mary Cohee Downingtown PA Victoria Towers Denton Hartley Betts Runnemede NJ Funeral services were held Monday at Moore Funeral Home Rev E F Sherry Church of the Brethren officiating Interment was in Denton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Garrett
Denton
Garrett
Daisy Garrett
Mary Cohee
Downingtown
Victoria Towers
Hartley Betts
Runnemede
N. J
Moore Funeral Home
E. F. Sherry
Church of the Brethren
Denton Cemetery
Double Hills Homemakers Meet With Mrs Fletcher
The Double Hills Homemakers Club met at Mrs A E Fletcher's home on Tuesday February 24. Vice president Mrs Raymond Smith led the meeting during the president's absence, members and one visitor answered roll call on Quotations from February Poets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double Hills Homemakers Club
A. E. Fletcher
Raymond Smith
Charles Todd
Orphans' Court Grants Admins For Several Estates
The Orphans Court met Tuesday February 24 with Chief Judge Tow ers and Associate Judges Moore and Brackett. It granted letters of administration in the May C Barrow estate to Mary Barrow Duke with bond filed and creditors notice ordered. It filed information reports and orders in Zuzanna Bacsak and J Herman Noble estates and to pay funeral bills. It transferred mortgages and filed first and final accounts for Clarence J Shaffer estate. Minor's share deposited in Peoples Bank of Denton. Releases by Eleanor Leach Clarence J Shaffer Jr and Betty S Alexander. Ralph Garrett will admitted probate. Victoria Towers named executrix with bond and creditor notice. Appraisers Charles V Shaffer and Eddie Carroll appointed. Administration filed for Charles S Newcomb. waiver and release for overpayment filed. information reports and creditor notices filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May C. Barrow
Mary Barrow Duke
Zuzanna Bacsak
Calvert C. Merriken
J. Herman Noble
M. Ethel Davis Noble
Eleanor Noble Smith
G. Alfred Noble
Clarence J. Shaffer
Peoples Bank of
Denton
Eleanor
Leach
Clarence J. Shaffer, Jr
Betty S. Alexander
Ralph Garrett
Victoria Towers
Charles V. Shaffer
Eddie Carroll
Charles S. Newcomb
John J. Newcomb
Executor
Births and nursing notes from Federalsburg staff
Kleppinger of Federalsburg welcomed an 8 pound 12 ounce boy. Mrs. Kleppinger formerly served in the operating room. Miss Madeline Wheatley, staff member, celebrates her new niece, daughter of Mrs. Robert Wright. Mrs. Elizabeth Le Gates, R N, on Women’s Pavilion, ill with flu. Sixteen students join the Red Cross Aides class. instructor Mrs. White praises the group and their enthusiasm.
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Kleppinger
Federalsburg
Madeline Wheatley
Robert Wright
Elizabeth le Gates
R. N
Red Cross
Green-Burr Homemakers Club Meet At Mrs Carroll
The Green-Burr Homemakers Club met Tuesday February 17 at Mrs Melvin Carroll's home. With the president absent the vice president led. Leaflets on sickness and home freezing were shared. Dues were collected and chairmen named. Miss Spafford demonstrated lamps and lighting. Mrs Catherine Stevens to present next meeting with suggested assistance. Adjourned to March 19 at Mrs Ruth Rand's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green-Burr Homemakers Club
Melvin Carroll
Miss Spafford
Catherine Stevens
Ruth Rand
Children Need Positive Models More Than Critics
A brief editorial notes that children benefit from constructive role models rather than harsh criticism. It argues that supportive guidance from parents teachers and communities fosters resilience, goal setting, and self esteem in youth. The piece urges practical mentorship over harsh judgment.
Land Transfers Involving Redden Depue Gooden Stubbs and Others
A list of land transfer deeds dated February to November 1953 across multiple election districts. Names include Layman J Redden, Delcie M Carlisle, Laura S Gooden, J Norman Stubbs, O E Hertzler, Eunice S Revet, William S Orme treasurer, D Willard Sparklin, Ethel S Holt, James E Walters, Richard J Haynes, Roland K Butler, Edith S Legates, J G Van Holten & Son, Inc., Manhattan Produce Corp, Rochester Bryant, Jane B Runyan, Ann E Bryant, Anna Mueller, and J Francis Csejka. Transactions cover parcels and multiple tracts in Fourth, Second, First, Third, Sixth, Eighth, and related districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delcie M. Carlisle
James P. Depue
Laura S. Gooden
J. Norman Stubbs
O. E. Hertzler
Eunice S. Revet
William S. Orme
D. Willard Sparklin
Caroline County
Ethel S. Holt
James E. Walters
Richard J. Haynes
Roland K. Butler
Edith S. Legates
John S. Legates
Manhattan Produce Corp
J. G. van Holten
Anna Mueller
John Francis Csejka
Green-Burr 4 H Club Holds March Meeting
The Green-Burr 4 H Club, led by Ruth Ann, heard reports from the secretary and treasurer. No old business was discussed, plans for camp were made, and members will attend Camp Mardela. Jo Ann Parks hosted refreshments before adjournment to meet March 14, 1953 at the Stevens home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann
Camp Mardela
Jo Ann Parks
Stevens
Notice to officers on stenography pool access
The Stars and Stripes quotes a formal naval notice signed by an admiral stating that all officers wishing to use the stenographers pool must go to Room 801 and show evidence of their need, a bulletin board announcement at a U. S. Naval office confirms the directive.
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Stars and Stripes
U. S. Naval Office
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Mr. Butler
Hall Barton Butler
Blanch Wright Butler
Marydel Lions Club
Beatrice Butler
Barton Butler
Queen Anne
Duncan Butler
Ann Butler
Blanch Torbert
Double Hills
Fletcher
Orphans’ Court
H. Roland Towers
Charles V. Moore
Maurice A. Brackett
Student Nurses
J. Redden
Thomas L. Trice, Jr
Green-Burr
Niss
Wilbert L. Merriken
Assignee
James Mason
Madeline Mason
Circuit Court For
Barrick
Barrich
Woodsboro, Maryland
Denton Manufacturing Co
5Th and Gay Sts
Burrsville
Hilda Chance
Swarthmore Ave
Swarthmore
Alton Ewing
Cordova, Md
Hillsboro
Caroline Home & Auto Supply
Shadowlawn F. F. Lockers
Clarke
6Th St
Philco Radio Co
Boston McKenna
Courthouse Green
E. M. Carter
Market St
William Bullock
Gulbransen
Everything Musical
Alexander’s Music Store
Race St
Cambridge
Breeding & Nichols
Noble Motor Co
Easton 245
Caroline Home and Auto Supply
Wingate Neal
F. D. Zeigler
Andrew Altis
Halsey Rd
Dover
Parker W. Stone
Glad Gardens
Bendix
Nelson Pritchett
Philip Richard
Linthicum Farm
Martin C. Voss
Denton, Md
Tyler
Globe
Harvey Collison
Lamison
Call Denton
Cordova
Arthur Kelley
Guild of Christ Church
Townsend's
G. Emory Gottwall
N. R. Harrison
Fred Bilbrough
National Company
Inter
Imperial
Goodfellow, St
Louis 12
Cooper
General Electric
Kroehler
Cooper Furniture CO
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