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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1933

Page

5

January clearance sale and local notices in Denton Md

Local ads announce furniture clearance at M. K. Newnam and Stores, used furnitur e for sale, a 1933 Chevrolet for sale, rooms for rent with meals, and a WCTU meeting on January 9. Also listed are disease case counts in Caroline county, revival services January 8, a death in American Corner, a Denton soccer plan to Federalsburg, and updated ferry rates between Annapolis Claiborne and Matapeake effective January 15.

M. K. Newnam J. H. Nichols & Co Allen Theis Motor Co Denton 2Nd and Gay Streets Rickards Market Street Mary E. Pastorfield Mabel C. Duffey S. S. Harrington Methodist Protestant Church T. C. Mulligan Cambridge Caroline County Ridgely Greensboro Harrington Hillsboro Dover Road Pilgrim Holiness Church H. A. Laneholtz William Ambrose Griffith American Corner Frampton’s Chapel Federalsburg Hillcrest Cemetery R. P. Nichols Griffith George Griffith Alva Griffith Burrsville James St. Michaels Preston Cordova Easton Oxford Caroline Legionnaires Annapolis Claiborne Matapeake

Social and Fraternal News from Denton Area

Mrs. Lydia Charles installs officers for Caroline Chapter No. 62 O E S in Denton. Anniversary event set for Jan 11 at Masonic Hall with invited guests from Maryland chapters. Local marriages, visits, and gatherings detailed along with travel to New York show.

Local Residents Visit Area Families During Holidays

American Corner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burke of Camden Del and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cohee with children near Denton. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garman and family and Miss Margaret Howard from Philadelphia. The Ladies Aid meets January 11 at Mrs. Elbert Deen. Harold Bell of Denton spent the weekend with Edward Smith. O Jr How ard Jr of Washington visits parents.

Harry Burke Camden Del Fred Cohee Near Denton Henry Garman Near Here Olaf Smith Margaret Howard Philadelphia Miss Howard Hr. Howard Ladies Aid Elbert Deen Ilarold Bell Edward Smith Mr. O. Jr. Tloward Jr Washingston

Community Notes From Goldsboro And Nearby

Goldsboro residents hosted multiple social gatherings including Mrs. Walter Elliott’s birthday party and New Year’s Day visits among families such as the Jarmans Russell Sylvester and Shively branches. The Ladies Aid, Sewing Circle, and various relatives met across Delaware, Maryland, and nearby towns, with hosts including Mrs. Elbert Saunders and Mrs. Calvin Richard.

Hobbs Ladies Aid to Stage January Community House Event

Hobbs Ladies Aid prepares an entertainment at the Community House next Monday evening January 13 featuring plays dialogues readings and songs with a silver offering at the door and free refreshments.

Fire destroys dwelling near Henderson on state Highway

About 10 o clock Monday fire consumed the home of Alex House tenanted by Joseph Wallace along the state highway south of town. Flames gutted the house though furniture mostly saved. Greensboro Fire Co. responded but water shortage limited effort to saving a few outbuildings. Cause believed chimney origin. Loss partly insured.

Alex House Joseph Wallace Greensboro Fire Co Laurine Pritchett Methodist Hospital Philadelphia A. B. Colfee Lawrence Sylvester Delhi N. Y R. H. Sylvester Roscoe Clough Wm. Walls Ridgely Edward Kusmaul Camden T. C. Pritchett Isans

One Starry Night pageant and town obituaries mix in Ridgely

Weekly Rhgely News Letter recounts the Reformed Church pageant One Starry Night with many cast members including Mary Wharton as Mary and J W Allfather as Joseph, along with Beatrice Bowery as the angel and others as Caspar and the wise men. The issue also reports the death of Ed wood Diefenderfer in Claymont after influenza, the fiftieth anniversary party for Mr and Mrs James Simons, visits from relatives, and local church and social notes.

Reformed Church Mary Elizabeth Wharton Mary J. W. Allfather Joseph Edward Morris Edgar Weaver, Jr Weaver Jones Henry Royer Stanley Morris Paul Butler Nevin Allfather Robert Lord Shepherds Beatrice Bowery the Angel Otis Wharton A. G. Keeneman Clar Rence Eley Caspar Melchair Balthasar Wise Men Samuel Thomas Jeanette Beckman Frank Walker Tom Koeneman Herbert Koeneman Helen Butler Harry Allfather Roger Ringgold Jr Harry Hemmons Melissa Altfather Melinda Altfather Edwood Diefenderfer Stella Diefenderfer Claymont Diefenderfer Mildred Friedel Fred Freidel Ridgely Maud Clifton Norris Annie Hevalow Irvin Hevalow Willard Jones Fred Friedel James Simons Mrs. Simons Raymond Holland Midwell Sweet Order Fred Flounders McDonogh School Flounders McDonagh’s California Europe T. W. Jones Frances Clara Landers Thurmont Jones Ralph Roger Brookline Franklin der. Furman Dr. Furman Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken Edna Detwiler William Rieck Preston Kent Temple Paul Mulford Swing Davis Temple Philadelphia Tuesay John Swing Harold Hafer Boyerstown J. P. Swing Woman's Home Missionary Society Ada Elsie Matthews Roy Tawes Herbert Hammond Easton J. M. Ludwig United States Henry Samuel King Harvard Medical School Frances Shelley Williamsburg Wm. HI. Smith Ridgely M. E Charles Stevenson Evelyn Wyatt Denton Stevenson Annie Hevalaw Irvin Viola Summitt Bolsinger Mary Laird Andrew Mitchell Priday Enoch Zeigler Magnosia Del George Cohee Dover Cohee Emily Freeman William Wooters George Wooters Chester

Williston Christmas Socials and Church Change Notice

Williston residents enjoyed Christmas visits and dinners with relatives from Baltimore Philadelphia and Ridgely. Social events included a luncheon a niece's dance and a Sunday School program with Santa Claus. A church time change to 11 a m with Sunday School at 10 a m begins next Sunday and local families visit Oxford Valley Denton and nearby towns.

Editors Dine With Congressman Goldsborough on Eastern Shore

Representative T Alan Goldsborough hosted a Monday dinner for Democratic editors from Eastern Shore papers thanking them for campaign support. Attendees included Alfred Truitt Salisbury Times Fred Leffler Cecil Democrat W Earle Jacobs Cecil County Star and many others from Cambridge Centreville Crisfield Denton Easton Queenstown and more. The group discussed needs of the Eastern Shore and shared views on newspaper matters.

T. Alan Goldsborough Maryland Eastern Shore Roosevelt Tydings Alfred Truitt Salisbury Times Fred J. Leffler Cecil Democrat Elkton W. Earle Jacobs Cecil County Star A. R. Holcombe Eastern Shore Times Berlin P. Watson Webb the Daily Banner The Cambridge Record Cambridge Ewart W. Orem Democrat and News S. Charles Wahlls Centreville Observer Centreville Fred G. Usilton William B. Usilton Kent News Chestertown R. H. Collins Chestertown Transcript L. C. Quinn, Sr E. L. Quinn Wallace M. Quinn Alfred Quinn Crisfield Times Crisfield M. W. Aker Queenstown News Queenstown Benjamin F. Johnson Mary Melvin Denton Journal Denton S. E. Shannahan Clem Bray Easton Star Democrat Easton W. Thomas Thornton Greensboro Enterprise Upper Dorchester News Greensboro Edward J. Clarke F. Bryce Ven ‘Able Worcester Democrat Pocomoke ‘City James E. Byrd Marylander Herald Princess Anne Edgar A.’ Jones Somerset News Princess.Anne Henry Wilkinson Caroline ‘Sun Ridgely I. Ernest Jones Salisbury Advertiser Salisbury

Charles E Andrews Rites Held for Choptank Resident

Charles E Andrews longtime Choptank resident died at his son's Baltimore home on December 21 1932 at age 73 He ran a general store then worked in Windy Hill and Choptank canning He served two terms in the Maryland House of Delegates and was active in Choptank church He is survived by son Charles E Andrews Jr and four sisters The funeral was at the M E Church Easton with Spring Hill Cemetery interment

Charles E. Andrews Choptank Maryland Baltimore Andrews Windy Hill House of Delegates Elizabeth Perry Cordova Charles E. Andrews, Jr Annie R. Dean Carneys Point New Jersey Robert Edge Henderson James B. Todd Preston Lillian Nawkins

Every right action and every true thought

A reflective quotation attributed to Ruskin on virtue and beauty, framed as a short moral aphorism about character expressing beauty through deeds and thoughts.

Ruskin

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Dinner Guests and Visits

Mrs. G Lawrence Wilson and guests from Virginia Delaware and Maryland shared New Year dinner with Arthur Holt and family. Sadie Wathers hosted a dinner for multiple couples. Emma Holland returned from holidays. Various locals returned to schools and hosted or visited friends and relatives through the week.

Thanksgiving dinner guests and local gatherings noted

Queen Anne and Horace Morgan hosted a turkey dinner with J. E. Morgan Addie and Eugenia Morgan plus many relatives from Hebron Baltimore Secretary and more visiting. Mrs Howard Eley led Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Society gathering with chicken salad Maryland biscuit and coffee. Community Club met despite sickness while flu kept many home.

Horace Morgan J. E. Morgan Miss Addie Henry Morgan Eugenia J. D. Fleming Showard Culver Annie Culver Hebron Juanita Howard Baltimore Nellie Ruth Dean Wallace and Webster Hurley Eugenia Morgan Addie Morgan Earl Howard Morgan Howard Eley Betty Paul Huffington Tilghman’s

Christmas Week Socials and Local Notes

Preston and Mrs Harris spent Christmas in Wakefield Virginia with Mrs Harris's mother. The Ladies Aid Society was entertained by Mrs T L Trice Jr. Miss Mildred Griffith recovers from illness. Mr and Mrs WJ Bonner hosted Christmas guests including Melvin James Ival and Esther Griffith. Louise Van Dyke visited from Wilmington. Community Club met. Welfare Committee report showed 845 net from Charity Ball. Helen Keller talk and a violin solo followed. Rudolph Schmick visited Bridgeport after holidays. Dr G E Jackson hosted by Ruth Ledman. Mrs James E Douglas visited relatives in Weirwood. Alfred Bradley and A K Wrightson hosted guests. Isabel Douglas visited Easton. Henrietta Blades spent holidays with her parents E B Blades. Mary Reidy visited Caroline Trippe in Easton. Church of the New Jerusalem holds service Jan 8 at 730 pm on The Challenge to the Church. Journal subscription urged.

Lydia Charles Federalsburg Caroline Denton Carrie Morgan Queen Anne A. E. Miller Mildred Johnson J. W. Thawley Emily Swiss Helen Sentinel Clara Wright Order of, Eastern Star Masonic Hall Horace Morgan Maryland St. Michaels Minerva Cambridge Mizpah East New Market Nanticoke Easton Centreville Chestertown Seaford Delaware Evelyn Wyatt Lee Wyatt Charles Stevenson Ridgely Caroline High School State Normal School Salisbury Denton Grammar School N. A. Seese Paul H. Bowman Bridgewater College Bridgewater Bowman Seese Church of the Brethren Millard Collison Teenie Carroll West Grove Lewis McNeal Fred Schlegel C.D. Collison Ellen Blanch Helen Chaffinch Earl White Raymond Fifield Russell Flaharty Stewart Gale Charles Howard Paul L. Howard Seldon Watters Wm. Huber Philadelphia Chrysler Wm. D. Uhler Baltimore S. S. Fairfax Florida Halcyon Miami Mary Williamson Swarthmore C. T. Williamson E. F. Withers Withers Elizabethtown Emmett Hignutt Blanch Chaffinch Carol Saulsbury Adeline Pritchett Greensboro Paul Howard Bride Belchner Stultz Manchester D. W. Davis Jane Blackistone Washington R. D. Blackistone Johnny Babb Media Sue Williams Sadlersville W. O. Ledman Sallie L. Covey Wyoming Del Pennsylvania Anna Moore Baxter Walter Elliott GC. E. Russell Greenwood H. Masten Harrington W. W. Sylvester Campbell Dover W. J. Murphy E. C. Martin Goldsboro John Sylvester Omar Shively Minnie Dennison Louise C. C. Lewis Laurel John Phillips Edward Meads Withington W. C. Cheffins T. N. Jarrell Jarrell Russell Hill Selbyville Ladies Aid Society Elbert Saunders Assembly Hall Philip Cheezum Madalyn Lynn Clark Smith J. J. Bunting Jack Crisfield J. W. Gibson Florence Boyd Noble Dhue Calvin Richard Wm. Ople Elbert Wilmington Luther Bennett Linwood Morris James Detwiler A. D. Quillen A. R. Neal Emmett Jones Augustus Keeneman Cordova Roland Wheatley W. Wheatley Harry Wheatley Andersontown Rebecca Roy Dukes C. E. Roe Frances Hignutt O. G. Hiignutt Charlotte O. M. Hignatt Dorothy Neal Eva Boone T. E. Willoughby E. B. Maloney W. T. Lane Ruth Quillen Mary Louise Hignutt Wm. Willoughby Oxford ‘Valley G. Lawrence Wilson Christine Wilson L. A. Wilson Virginia Bonifont Powhatan Margaret Estelle G. I. Beaven Pocomoke City H. Lay Beaven Arthur Holt Sadie Wathers Joe Eaton Newton Smith Milford Kline Norman Clark Emma Holland Ralph Holland Henry Fisher Frances Fisher Depew H. Duffey Washington, D. C Charles Jarrell Katherine Skinner Brown Thawley Burrsville William Short Louise Medford Tilghman’s Island J. Earl Wothers Jean Fairbanks Trappe Lorain Lane Ruth Helfrich Edgar Blades H. M. Harris Mildred Griffith W. J. Bonner Melvin James Helen Keller H. B. Wright Carl Knitter Rudolph Schmick Bridgeport G. E. Jackson Ruth Ledman James E. Douglas Weirwood Alfred Bradley A. K. Wrightson Isabel Douglas Henrietta Blades E. B. Blades Mary Reidy Caroline Trippe Church of the New Jerusalem

Calvin Coolidge Found Dead at Northampton Home

Former U S president Calvin Coolidge was found dead at his Northampton Massachusetts home by his wife at noon on Thursday. Death cited as heart disease. He supposedly died about a quarter past noon after a morning spent at his office and reportedly complained of indigestion in recent weeks.

Calvin Coolidge United States Northampton Mass Coolidge Mr. Coolidge

Largest National Emblem in the World Display

Washington visitors admire a giant flag in the Post Office Department building court. The wool flag weighs 90 pounds, measures 70 feet 4 inches by 37 feet, with a 28 by 20 foot blue field and 2.4 foot stars. In use since 1920, it’s unfurled except on Flag Day and was once shown in Lindbergh’s parade. Questions linger over its fate when the new building opens.

Washington Post Office Department Charles A. Lindbergh Paris Lindbergh Air Mail Pennsylvania Avenue Capitol White House

Smithville Club Party Celebrates Holiday Season

Smithville The Club Party was a chief holiday event held last Friday in the club room decorated with wreaths a large Christmas tree and jardinieres. Members exchanged gifts drew names for next year sang three songs and enjoyed carols readings by Mrs. Orlando Closson and others plus a duet and club husbands quartet. Visitors numbered three and refreshments of candies popcorn and peanuts were served. Local residents Elson Closson family and others visited and hosted gatherings during New Year and Christmas breaks with relatives in town and extended visits noted.

Pais Miss Spafford Orlando Closson Mildred Scott Elmer Robinson Chester Scott Edgar A. Guest Horace Robinson Beatrice Closson Alice Robinson Eldon Closson Mary Closson Easton Frank Adams Mollie Everngain Concord Denjton Dorrace Wright Lizzie Todd Mollie Liden Walter Liden

Burraville Turkeys and Unity Club Hold Christmas Gatherings

Burraville residents hosted a turkey dinner with Olin Ford Virginia Trice J W Price and others. Unity Club met at Miss Pauline Hopkins for a Christmas party with refreshments. Next January meeting at Mrs Irvin Theis. Additional notices cover other holiday gatherings and church events.

Henry Walters Olin Ford Marydel Virginia Trice Felton J. W. Price W. J. Bullock R. H. Stafford Austine Stafford Alfred Baughley Robert Stafford Virginia Stafford Unity Club Pauline Hopkins Irvin Theis Henry Stafford John Thawley Melvin James Fred Lewis Brown Thawley Laura Porter T. Wilton Porter Marshalton Del Harry Porter M. M. Watson George McClellan Salisbury Wesley M. E. Church Methodist Hospital Philadelphia

Death of Irvin Knipple at Easton Hospital

Irvin Knipple aged 18 son of Mr and Mrs William Knipple near town died Tuesday night at 6 30 after an appendectomy on December 28 at Easton Hospital. Survived by parents two brothers and several sisters. Funeral in Ridgely Catholic Church Saturday morning. interment Greensboro cemetery. Numerous neighbors and relatives noted in the week’s social items.

Irvin Knipple Imr William Knipple Town Easton Ridgely Greensboro Herman Cahail Chester Roland Thompson Wilmington Geo. Thompson Alda Seward Katherine Marydel Thomas Madge Mildred Walter Engram Baptist Church Ij. CG. Ledbetter Victor Sparklin D. W. Sparklin May Sparklin Federalsburg Charlotte Pickerel Chicago C. E. Collins Pressley Moore Gilbert Carrow and Sons Dover W. A. Thornton Oscar Hurd Thurman Passwaters Billie Annie Edwards J. E. Weaver Roy Slaughter Alfred Blackburn Mary Mitchell Bridgetown Grace Wooters Oscar Nichols Blue Ribbons Methodist Episcopal Church Eva Dennis Denton Harlan Edwards Maude Edwards Zeth Weaver Tarley Urry Stanley Wright Taylor Smyrna Berry Marie Alice Anne Hutson Alexander Harold Alfreda Anna Jane Blackburn Isabel Baughnley Templeville Claude Leland Anne Centreville Josephine Moore Wm. H. Davis Georgia Swann Henry Weaver Draper John Carter Delaware Adeline Pritchett Carol Saulsbury Blanche Chaffinch Virginia Horsey Charles Hobbs Cambridge Burt Hobbs Florence Thornton Lawrence Harry Bilbrough George Schrieber W. C. Maloney Charles Howard Coolidge Hubbard Zack Voshell Joseph Edwards Brenda Monroe Baltimore Fred Monroe Harvey Porter Bessie Paige Ruth Cooper Bear, del IM. B. Cooper Grace Gottwall Philadelphia John Wyatt Charles Walls Homer Stufft C. H. Meeds Marcus Hook Howard Cole

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