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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1934

Page

5

Local Notes and Advertisements Across Denton Area

Local brief items list sales and ads from J H Nichols Co and Everngams. Community notices include club meetings January tenth Bethlehem Club House and W C T U gathering. Obituary for Mrs Stella A Trice. elder church notices, forthcoming lectures by Dr John Rathbone Oliver, and various social events across Denton and surrounding Maryland towns.

Denton Brethren group hosts Mardela Y P D party

The Young Peoples Department of the Denton Church of the Brethren hosted a social for the Mardela B Y P D in the Denton church Sunday School room on December 29. About 70 attendees from six Brethren groups across Maryland and Delaware, including guests from Westover and Rehobeth, enjoyed games and refreshments. Also noted are multiple Christmas turkey dinners hosted by local families, a Ventnor New Jersey visitor returning home, and Mr. Charles H. Sylvester’s prolonged illness.

Young Peoples Department Denton Church of the Brethren Mardela B. Y. P. D Denton Brethren Del-Mar-Va Ridgely Cordova Easton Westover Maryland Farmington Del Rehobeth Wm. G. Towers F. W. Cooper W. F. Towers Elizabeth Towers Earle White Marguerite Young Lillian Timmons Herbert MecAllister Catherine McAllister Salisbury Fisher Perry Wm. Scott William Frank Wright Thomas Wright Lee Lee Perry Harold Scott Will Smith Clint Scott Clarence Willis Albert Willis Ethel J. Patchett Ventnor N. J Annie Pippin Charles H. Sylvester

Adams Cross Roads couples celebrate milestone and gatherings

The column notes multiple social events in Adams Cross Roads and nearby areas. Highlights include Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hubbard marking their 50th wedding anniversary with a 3 o clock turkey dinner and a watch party at C. W. Adams home. Guests from Federalsburg and Wilmington attended. Additional visits include Earl Robinson and family at Earl Breeding’s home near Ridgely, and C. W. Adams hosting guests from Wilmington and Federalsburg for Christmas Day dinner. Mrs. Minnie Kemp of Vienna stays with the Adamses, and a surprise party honors Horace Adams hosted by relatives.

W. S. Hubbard Walter Adams Minnie Kemp Glenna Wright Alpheus Adams Lillie Earl Adams C. W. Adams Federalsburg Wilmington Earl Robinson Elmer Robinson Earl’ Breeding Ridgely C. H. Parker Bernice Adams Beacom’s College Arthur Cannon Ladies Aid Society of Bloomery M. E. Church Grace Horsey Fred Fountain Philadelphia Horace Adams Vienna

Aged Federalsburg Residents Suffer Accidents

In Federalsburg two elderly neighbors endured injuries within days. Henry M. Cade, 79, badly burned after falling onto a hot stove while unable to move, as his daughter Mrs. Frank L. Williams came to help. Nearby, Mrs. Martha Patchett, about 79, cut a lip severely after a fall on Green Ridge Road, needing four stitches. Patchett remains shaken. James Barratt Patton, 94, celebrated his birthday quietly at his Friendship farm with son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. George Burr as visitors from Long Island.

Henry M. Cade Frank L. Williams Martha Patchett Friendship Patton George Burr Long Island

Local Social Notes Highlight Visiting Friends

Ridgely couple Paul and Mrs Hardee spend a week with Pauls parents in North Carolina. Mrs Ireland hosts her Philadelphia family. Denton native visits, T L Day ill, Park Drive Hotel guest J Ruggles, Bears visit Baltimore, Beekman visits sister in Washington, Walker visiting Reitzheimer in Bethlehem, Edna Detwiler in Greensboro, Mrs Day ill at home.

Paul Hardee North Carolina Wm. Ireland Philadelphia Dulaney Denton Housin T. L. Day Jesse Ruggles Park Drive Samuel Bear Baltimore Jeanette Beekman Elizabeth Washington Frank Walker James Reitzheimer Bethlehem Edna Detwiler Greensboro Norman Wilson

Widowed Saulsbury Matriarch Remembered In Ridgely Obituary

Mrs Mamie R Saulsbury 65 wife of Irwin T Saulsbury senior in Saulsbury Bros Inc died at home after years of illness The Ridgely community notes her social civic work library support and WWI activities She and her family are listed with children grandchildren and a sister Also reported are the death of John H K Shannahan and several local notices from Ridgely Maryland and surrounding areas

Optometrist Dies at 21 in Denton

Funeral services for Dr. James Wright Jr. age 21, son of Denton optometrist Dr. Fred J. Wright and Mrs. Wright, were held at home. The Rev. Mil ton S. Andrews led the service. burial followed in Denton cemetery. Wright, a Penn State College of Optometry graduate, passed Maryland board and joined Eastern Shore Optometry but did not practice due to ill health. He was a member of Gamma Delta Fraternity and DeMolay, and a 1930 Caroline High School graduate. He is survived by his parents and one sister, Elsie Wright.

Journal Johnson M. K. Newnam Everngain J. H. Nichols and Co Everngam J. Virgil Moore Denton Twentieth Century Club Bethlehem Club Lizzie Emma Clark Epiphany Mission Preston J. L. Everngam R. H. Stafford Burrsville Maryland Masonic Hall Brick Hotel Caroline County Ridgely Henderson Marydel Greensboro Federalsburg Church Hill Max C. Sherman Queenstown John P. Stelle Royal Oak M. Earl Gott Easton Argil Turner American Corner Turner Stella A. Trice Charles C. Trice Harmony Here Grove Methodist Protestant Church Hillcrest Cemetery Francis W. Kirwan Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Protestant Episcopal Hillsboro New York Mr. Kirwan Albany N. Y Elizabeth N. J New York City Philadelphia Christ Church Kirwan John Rathbone Oliver Baltimore Maryland State Normal School Salisbury Wicomico Woman's Club Mt. Calvary Episcopal Church Johns Hopkins University Alumni Hall Judicial Courts James Wright Jr Fred J. Wright Eastern Shore Association of Optometry Gamega Delta Fraternity Order of DeMolay Caroline High School Elsie Wright

Mrs Emma Day longtime Ridgely figure dies at 65

Mrs Emma Stewart Day 65 widow of Thomas L Day pioneer settler of Ridgely died Thursday at her Ridgely home from heart disease after weeks of illness She had been matron at St Luke s Homeopathic Hospital in Baltimore and at Easton Emergency Hospital She also ran a hotel in Hurlock before marrying Day in 1919 Survived by husband sister and four brothers Funeral at her home at 1 pm with ministers Roy Tawes and W D Short conducting services

Emma Stewart Day Thomas Lockwood Day Ridgely Caroline County Day Easton J. H. K. Shannahan Sparrows Point Morrison, Va Eugene Stewart Ottsville Roy L. Tawes Methodist Episcopal Church Ocean City W. D. Short Ridgely Church

Local notes from Woodbine area and gatherings

Community items recount visits between Hobbs Ramsburg and Butler families, teaching assignments for Kenneth Ramsburg and wife, and social greetings. A bake sale by Ladies Aid is announced for January 20 in Denton with nine thirty start, plus multiple visits to Washington and hospital news. Also notes on local residents, home life, and a bargain store ad closing with a floor space claim.

Hillsboro and Queen Anne social rounds mark holidays

A Hillsboro Queen Anne society page details a Christmas party hosted by Miss Nancy Jane Kline with guests from Queen Anne Denton and Hillsboro, plus a bridge supper by Mrs Lawrence Wilson in Ridgely. Other notes include visits, anniversaries, school news, and a Hillsboro Community Club meeting slated for January 8.

Death of Mr Charlie Dean Ends Long Illness at Home

Mr Charlie Dean died after a brief illness at his home last Sunday. He had been in poor health for years and was a longtime automobile dealer. Funeral services were held from his late home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev J H Gardner. He is survived by his widow and a wide circle of friends.

Charlie Dean E. 5. Bowens Queenstown iMr J. N. Clark Clara Thompson Hillsboro Harry Flowers Howard Sewell Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Lee Henry Morgan Horace Morgan Addie Morgan Annie Culver Salisbury Juanita Howard Baltimore George Moore Nina Muller Easton

Married at home in December wedding at Greensbor o

Miss Margaret Elva Warner and Charles S. Bilbrough wed in a quiet December 27 ceremony at the Rev A G Thomas home in Sachlersville Greensbor o. Warner, active in Templeville Church, worked for Matthews Motor Co in Sadlersville and Bilbrough is a Greensboro rural mail carrier and former Greensboro High School pitcher. They will reside in Greensboro. Numerous New Year farm moves follow with residents shifting to nearby properties and several local social visits noted as seasonal activities continue in the community.

A. G. Thomas Marydel Margaret Elva Warner R. John Warner Sachlersville Charles S. Bilbrough Charles I. Bilbrough Greensboro Templeville Church Queen Anne’s Sudlersville Beacom College Wilmington Matthews Motor Company Sadlersville Bilbrough Greensboro High School W. H. Woodward Oakland Wesley Tribbitt Woodward Clinton Edwards Tribbitt Norman Edwards Boyce Mill Road Cedar Grove Jack Baynard Edwards Thomas Hughes Bastian William H. Melvin Harry E. Reed Melvin George Hutson Coursey North Main Street Guy White Hilda Henry Messenger Federalsbburg Gilbert White Bridgesville H. F. Butler Virginia Eleanor Horsey Manuel Elsie Mary Marshall Hutson Oscar Hurd Near Town Annie Edwards Abram Gottwall University of Maryland George Gottwall Delema Ross Charles Dill Philadelphia New Jersey Lloyd Huber Frank Dennis Edward Pearson Golden College Alvin Smith Ridgely Henry Vineyard Chestertown

Household Social Roundup at Towers and Nearby Homes

American Corner and local families frequent gatherings at Towers and Blades homes. Dinners and duck meals feature lists of guests including Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Nichels Lois Doris Jennie Meads Bruce and others. Nellie Sartain returns to Cambridge for work after vacation.

Oscar Nichels Lois Doris Jennie Meads Raymond Towers Bruce Olaf Smith C. W. Towers L. A. Towers Leon George Towers Charles Wright Dorsey Nichols Owen Howerd Sr Ollie Anna Owen Howard Jr Elbert Deen Olas Smith G. L. Griffith Harlan Blades Owen Howard G. L. Blades Burrsville Clarence Bowdle Louise L. R. Towers Nellie Sartain Cambridge Elva Smith

Local Birthday Celebrations Share Joy and News

A number of town residents visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott on Tuesday evening for Mrs. Elliott’s 78th birthday, with refreshments and well wishes. Relatives and friends of Mrs. Elbert Saunders hosted a surprise birthday gathering Wednesday evening. Edward Robb and Miss Marie Raughley quietly married Saturday evening. Miss Mildred Smith, ill with typhoid, is at Milford Emergency Hospital training. Paul Thomas visits with his parents after months in New Jersey service. Families from Wilmington and Milford visited Elliott and Saunders households this week, with several social calls by Clayton friends last Sunday.

Caroline Chapter Emily G. Swiss Ruth Grand Chapter Maryland Jennie Crouse Ethel Moore Helen Gibson Josephine Pine Mildred C. Johnson A. E. Miller J. Frank Ledman Carrie H. Morgan Queen Anne Helen Thawley Elva Wolf Lillian Hackett Dulcie George Alta Newnam Marshall Ida M. Cawley Adah Sallie Walston Cora Briscoe Esther Lulu Downes Martha Bertha Taylor Preston Electa Myra Sylvester Mildred Kelley Sentinel Robert Collins Denton Earl Griffith George Vincent Albert and Phillip Vincent Clara B. Griffith W. S. Bradley Edward Bradley Catherine Bradley Ray Cannon Charles Finkbinder Morris Finkbinder Farmington Delaware Frank Taylor Harlan Taylor Matilda Louise Taylor Harrington Nowell House Second Street Goncharsky J. Ed. Nichols Market Street Herbert Craft Lay Craft Lillian Esther and Louis Smyrna Del Henry Baker Katherine Or‘mond Hobbs Norman A. Neese Denton Brethren Church Elizabeth Martin Wm. J. Martin Baltimore Maryland Institute of Art and Design M. E. Church W. H. Nuttle D. Ralph Horsey Mary Orme Curtis Clark Joe Ann Paoli Harry Flaharty Federalsburg Madison Towers Perryville Mary A. Lord Esther Raleigh Edward Raun Laura Kirchgessner Margaret Maloney Juliaetta Henry Catholl Harris Eldred Lord Royal Oak M. H. Downes Jchildren Milford Lillian Timmons Kenneth Ramsburg Louis Butler Woodbine Lisbon West Friendship F. N. Smith J. H. Edgell Wm. H. Edgell Helen and Catherine i Towers Sue Smith Walter Butler B. B. Allen O. J. Chaffinch J. R. Ricards Manning Merriken Washington Olaf Smith American Corner Hugh Hamilton Washington Hospital James Hopkins John Parris L. P. Voss Enos Cleaves Mr. Hopkins Willie Haymond Voss Alfred Raughley Bates Baker Greensboro Mr. Cleaves A. Raughley Town David Ellwanger Everett Smith Ellwanger Edgar Pearson Smith Alfred Baughley Ray Stafford Easton Frank Raughley Templeville Merritt Hurd Olin Ford Marydel W. T. Bullock Austine Stafford R. H. Stafford H. A. Porter Henry Walters J. W. Price Needham Elizabeth City N.C Lloyd Simmons Virginia Sterling Crisfield John Woodell College Park Nettie Satterfield Earl Satterfield Easton Hospital Unity Homemakers’ Club Thomas Hobbs T. E. Ellwanger Harry Gordon Robert Hunt Philadelphia Charlie Downham and Son Wyoming Annie Downham Mollie Cahall Lloyd Davis Harold and Ella Davis Chester William E. Andrew John Chance Anna Chance Swarthmore College John L. Chance Edgar Blades Ittle Mildred Stenger Hillsboro Brown Thawley T. E. Cahall Molilie Cahall Will Wilson Dean Fountain C. N. Fountain Kenneth Cleaves Georgetown Martin Adams Catherine Chance Swarthmore Harlan Blades Kennard G. L. Blades C. W. Stokes Clarence Voss Fred Lewis James Lewis Clifford Baker Raymond Dean Fred Powell R. H Walter Elliott Edward Robb Marie Raughley Henderson Mildred Smith Miss Smith Paul Thomas New Jersey Mrs Howard Thomas Myra Ogle Elbert Wilmington Elbert Saunders Leon Ross W. J. Murphy EB. S. Martin Clayton

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Adams Cross Roads Mamie R. Saulsbury Irwin T. Saulsbury Saulsbury Bros. Inc Saulsbury Mary Rebecca Orrell Joseph Boone Adeline de Roch-Brune Orrell A. Orrell J. Keene Irwin T. Saulsbury Jr Robert Headley Wayne, Pa W. Bateman Draper Boonsboro Lida Jarrell John W. Jones Mt. Salem M. E. Church Jones Ridgely M. E Messrs Linwood Boone Charles Temple Jarrell Albert W. Saulsbury John H. K. Shannahan Bethlehem Steel Company Sparrow’s Point Talbot County Beulah Day Western Maryland College Eastern Shore Society of Maryland Sparrows Point Presbyterian Church Cora Long Callahan Herbert Hammond William Towers Henry Beck Ruth Anna Roche Marian Wilkinson Joy Hoffman Dotty Lord Bernice Cherry Margaret Ann Calishan G. L. Wilson Memorial Park Burton Wilkinson Charles Sparks Central Avenue Madeline Ryan Samuel King Harvard Medical School Frances Shelby Williamsburg H. F. Hafer General Hospital Pottstown Leolan Temple Maryland General Hospital Joseph Haymaker Elizabeth Haymaker Centreitt Alice Bennington Ed. Pearsaul Larry Abbott Lansdowne Fred Flounders Jr Fredard J. H. Roche George Slaughter Jr Marcus Hook Albert Saulsbury Patty Dan Katherine McElwain Orlando Florida George Banks W. T. Temple Elizabeth Wilson F. James Wright JR Thomas L. Day Phone 180 Tuckahoe Nancy Jane Kline Ruth Skinner Herman Skinner Fred Connolly Ella Pennington Ethel Holt Ralph Thompson Newton Smith Susie Thompson Lawrence Wilson William H. Morris Olin Hunter Centreville T. Avery Story Crumpton H. R. Covell Garretson Smith Jane Carney’s Point Isaac Sparklin Frances Fisher Willow Grove Henry Fisher Red Bank Harry Fisher Emma Holland Elizabethtown Ralph Holland Catherine Skinner Elsie Skinner John Skinner Milton Blades Billy St. Michaels J. F. Brant Ellis College Newton Square N. E. Knott Eugene Elizabeth Evans Owen Ford Frances Covell Depue H. Duffey Washington, D. C Charles Jarrell M. B. Sherwood Margaret Delmar Louise Blades Oswell Callahan Wye Mills James Gardner Harrisburg J. H. Gardner Oscar Clark Mary Louise Dadds Ida Rice Ernest Fogle Walkerville Benson Skinner Sud- Hersville Goldsboro
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