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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1930

Page

5

Denton Notes A Mix of Events In January Week

Local Department sees Ducky Rhoads at Masonic Hall next week with Rhoads Players for Denton Chautauqua dates February 10 11 12. Also screenings at Palace Theatre and new Willys Six cars at Bullock and Whites Denton Md plus sale notices rentals and local obituaries and farm school events across Denton Caroline Talbot county and Easton area.

Ducky Rhoads Masonic Hall Rhoads Denton Chautauqua Willys Bullock and White's Denton Maryland M. K. Newnam Lincoln Sixth Streets Whiteley Dill Caroline County Bullock and White’s Ford T. Mark Breeding S. P. Shipman 6Th Street John C. Reese Bureau Adam Reese Hazleton Easton West Denton John A. Woodrow Willye C. Taylor Pratt Oliver Blades George Tilghman David Charles Ambrose Ridgely William Roland Satterfield Thomas Pollard Marshall Howard Walter Griffith Charles Bradley Albert McKnott Levi J. Hammond Philadelphia Wiliam Hammond Almira Dukes Hammond Levi T. Dukes Caroline E. Harris Hammond Denton High School Rosewell Hammond Ida and Almira Hammond Isaac L. Dukes Myrtle Coulbourne Hammond Kent Island University of Pennsylvania Ursinus College Methodist Episcopal Hospital M. E. Hospital

Social News Highlights From Cannon and Doerr Circles

Mr and Mrs Wm T Cannon hosted a turkey dinner with family and friends including the Cannons Ree and Eaton families and several others. Other gatherings featured Mr and Mrs Ernest C Collins entertaining guests at a six o’clock dinner and notices of visits, travels, illness, and hospital progress among Denton and Federalsburg residents.

William Gillette in Sherlock Holmes at Ford's Next Week

William Gillette brings his farewell Sherlock Holmes tour to Ford's Theatre Baltimore for a week starting Monday January 13 with one matinee on Saturday. The famed actor, after a dozen years away, draws crowds across major cities and captivates audiences from six to ninety, with critics noting the performance remains as fresh as thirty years ago. Drive the new Willys Six Bullock and White.

William Gillette Ford New York New Amsterdam Baltimore Springfield Boston Washington National Gillette Sherlock Holmes Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Dr. Watson Baker Street Mr. Gillette New York Theatre Metropolitan

Modern American Poets Assembly and Foster Program

A Denton school program featured Miss Addie Nuttle’s class presenting modern American poetry with readings from Twain Whitman Sandburg and Lindsay among others and a future Stephen Foster program highlighted by fifth graders. The PTA opens 1930 activities with Prof Thomas Gibson speaking and a community singalong at 7 45 p.m.

Addie Nuttle Mark Twain Walt Whitman Edwin Markham Bliss Carmen Riley Carl Sandburg Thomas Daly Vachel Lindsay Congo Stephen C. Foster America Foster Music of Miss Nichols Parent- Teacher Association of the Denton Thomas Gibson

Green Sued For Divorce In Circuit Court

Nellie Lamar Green sues J Woodall Green a Baltimore attorney and former captain of the One Hundred and Seventeenth Trench Mortar Battery for cruelty and desertion. She says distress and(destitution) claim alimony for herself and two children, with the husband's income cited at over 26000. They wed September 11, 1919, in Massachusetts.

J. Woodall Green One Hundred and Seventeenth Trench Mortar Battery Baltimore Nellie Lamar Green Green Massachusetts France United States Thomas H. Green Denton M. Green

Ritchie Signals Bid for Maryland Governor Again

Governor Ritchie told about 1000 at the Concord Club’s Jackson Day dinner at the Lord Baltimore Hotel that he intends to run for a fourth term. He said every Democrat has the right to seek the governorship and pledged to submit to the party primary. The banquet drew Democratic leaders from most counties to hear Ritchie along with Jouett Shouse and Senator Millard E. Tydings.

Ritchie Concord Club Lord Baltimore Maryland Jouett Shouse Democratic National Committee United States Millard E. Tydings

In Memoriam for Paul E Dukes

A grandmother writes a heartfelt In Memoriam for Paul E Dukes who died December 14, 1929. She recalls his rosy cheeks and kind deeds and expresses faith in a heavenly reunion, promising to cherish his memory and await the day they meet again in heaven.

Ridgely Community Notes and Local Obituaries

The Community Club held a Monday meeting with about eighteen attendees voting on bills and approving funds for Christmas Tree volunteers. Miss Elsie Matthews was named to organize cooperation for shipping Friendship Treasure Chests to the Philippines. Miss Ellen McElwain died after a long illness. services and burial followed in Philadelphia with local clergy assisting. The Ladies' Aid Society planned committees and a turkey supper, while Rev. J. T. Richardson filled the pulpit as other ministers faced illness. Numerous social visits, baptisms and weddings are listed, with school and church events, patient updates, and community happenings across Ridgely and nearby towns.

Fred Flounders Philippines Elsie Matthews Ellen McElwain W. E. Habbart Dover L. &., Matthews Melvin Wheatley Denton Philadelphia Miss McElwain Catherine Florence Haymaker Elizabeth Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church John Swing Nelson Richards Baltimore J. T. Richardson C. W. Moore Easton Richardson Preston Middletown Simons Hall Harry Swann, Jr William Snowberger Franklyn Meredith Alan Temple Melvin Bennington Robert Dean William Jones Paul Hemmons Lewis Lynch Jesse Zeigler M. Beekman Baker Roop Bowen Moore Drew Seminary Martha Taylor Ambrose Taylor Robert Laramore Wye Mills Sarah Pippin Luther Mary Moore Willard Jones Marydel J. Ephraim Wilmington Ed. Eaton George Wootters Chester George Eaton Queen Anne Annie Cahall Rachel McKenny Centreville Epworth League Anna Frances Seward Frank Taylor Clarksville Delaware Harry Zeigler Reformed Church E.K. Angstadt Lancaster Will Smith Homer Benton Elia Bowen Sadlersville Leonard Dean R. B. Eaton L. R. Brumbaugh Greensboro Roy Slaughter Arlington N. J Carroll Meredith Carter Forrester St. Mary's Norman Andrews Decatur T. W. Jones Ralph Royer New York Frank Charles Stevensson Farm Bureau Eva Barnes Greenbank Sammel Laird Kermit Street Harry Laird Mary Barnes Land Clayton Margaret Swing Harold Fountain T. L. Day William Davis William R. Jones Mercersburg

Maryland Ten Ton Tomato Club grows two Caroline growers

Three Caroline tomato growers qualified for Maryland Ten Ton Tomato Club after averaging over ten tons per acre. Final reports show seven tons per acre common among twenty three county entrants. State winners include E. B. Smith Cecil county 13.74 tons, H. Kemp Talbot 13.65, C. Cooper Talbot 13.62, Pets Morris Talbot 13.06, J W Howard Caroline 12.6. Fall winter plowing advised to improve early spring seed beds and disease control. A Poland China pig litter owned by Charles Ellwanger Greensboro won fourth in Maryland Stockman's assay with 1715 pounds gain in 150 days and county prize of $25.00 presented January 8 in Baltimore.

Caroline Maryland Ten Ton John W. Howard H. J. Rosebrook Claude Howard E. B. Smith Cecil County H. Hf. Kemp Talbot County C.W. Cooper Pets Morris J. W. Howard Caroline County Poland Charles Ellwanger Greensboro Maryland Stockman’s Association Baltimore Maryland Farm Bureau Federation

Orphans Court Sessions Open in Caroline County

The Caroline County Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges West, Harper and Shawn presiding. Probate actions included the will of Thomas F. Williams to be probated January 14, 1990, admission of M Ella Anthony's will, appointment of L Irving Jones and J Melvin Anthony as executors, creditor notices, and appraisers Ignac L. Dukes and J Ed Nichols. Guardian appointed for Thomas F Wright is Elsie Lee Nuttle with bond approved.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Harper and Shawn Thomas F. Williams M. Ella Anthony L. Irving Jones J. Melvin Anthony Ignac L. Dukes J. Ed. Nichols Charles B. Harrison William T. Kelley Bertie M. Kelley Elsie Lee Nuttle Thomas F. Wright

In sad memory of Paul Edward Dukes 13

In sad but loving memory of Paul Edward Dukes aged 13 years seven months and nineteen days who departed from this life one month ago December 14 1929 Just four weeks ago today Our dear one passed away Sad it was to part with him And we miss him more each day Once our home was bright and high But Oh How sad it is today For one we loved so dearly Has forever passed away Silently the shades of evening Around our lonely door Silently it brings before me That dear face I can see no Gone is the one I loved so dear Gone is the voice I loved to hear Its sad but true I wonder why I The best are always the first to Sadly missed by Mamma and I ie

Paul E. Dukes Paul Earth Margaret d. Breeding Paul Edward Dukes Mamma

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter 1930 Community Club Action

At the Hillsboro Queen Anne area first 1930 Community Club meeting the program featured piano and violin by Misses Mary Virginia Sherwood and Minnie Anderson reading What shall I do with 1930 and vocal duets by Miss Miriam Gale and Mrs Frank Fleming plus readings and solos. Revival services of Hillsboro and Queen Anne churches begin January 19 with all invited. The column reports many local visits, dinners, and social events including weddings and church activities.

Community Club Mary Virginia Sherwood Minnie Anderson Reading H. W. B. Rowe Miriam Gale Frank Fleming N. E. Knott Clifton Hicks Hillsboro Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church Queen Anne Queen Anne Church Saulsbury Sparks Wilson Irwin Denton Joseph Taylor Mary Frances Easton William Sherwood Wilmington James Sherwood W. A. Holt Ethel Virginia Ella Pennington W. B. Sparks Mary Virginia William Thompson G. Walter Stevens Sadlersville Winfield Pinder Pemberton Charles Busteed Centreville H. Lay Beaven C. Kemp Stewart Norman Clark New York S. O. Rice Pilgrim Holiness Church Gurney Tarburton Larri

Community Movements and Local Notices in Burraville

Residents altered homes on New Year’s Day with Ira Wooters and others relocating to farms near Greensboro Frederica and Woodenhauk Bridge. Church services listed for January 12 with Unity Club election January 16. Several social visits and local farm changes noted along with a child’s death from diphtheria and family recollections.

Preston Woman's Club to Meet on Monday Night Program

Preston The Woman's Community Club will meet next Monday night with a program on The Indians of our Penins ula. Everyone is invited to attend.

Greensboro P T A Comedy to Raise Funds at School

Greensboro and its environs report the Greensboro P T A will stage the musical comedy The Flapper Grandmother in the school auditorium January 14 at 8 pm to raise funds. The piece features a large cast, home talent, costumes, songs, and choruses with many local names listed. Other items include local marriage news, hospital updates, and social visits across Greensboro and nearby towns.

Follow Thru at Maryland Theatre Baltimore Week Start

Renowned producers Schwab and Mandel bring Follow Thru from the Chanin Theatre to Baltimore for a week starting January 13. The musical comedy features a star cast led by Jack Haley and Margaret Lee, with a chorus of fifty and Al Goodman’s Country Club boys, continuing the duo’s streak of six consecutive musical hits.

Schwab Mandel Broadway Maryland Theatre Baltimore Chaning Theatre New York Jack Haley Margaret Lee John Sheeham Beth Meakins Evelyn Kindler Arthur Campbell Don Tomkins Frank Kingdon Edith Campbell Betty Junod al Downing Eleanore Powell Phil King Betty Bowman Elaine Lank Peggy O'Neil James Jolly al Goodman Country Club Boys

Adams Cross Roads News Briefs and Social Notices

Adams Cross Roads reports Reba Adams spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Earle Robinson who moved to a new home near Federalsburg last Thursday. Bloomery funeral for Arena Bullock held New Year’s Day with interment nearby. Bloomery Aid to meet at Mrs Frank Wright’s residence January 29. J M Adams entertained Blaine Bullock and family Tuesday evening. Mrs Harry Hill and daughter of Salisbury visited her father J W Tiley. Minnie Adams spent last week here with relatives. Sunday School at Bloomery Sunday at 10 AM.

Wm. T Cannon James Cannon Chas. W. Ree Martha J. Cannon Linwood Eaton Louis Dukes Roland Pippin Emily and Elizabeth Cannon Marie Eaton Wilbur Carroll Henry Havens Dawson Roe Mar ‘Vin Pippin Ernest C. Collins Petersburg Louise Horsey Maryland General Hospital Baltimore W. Brewster Deen Sallie A. Morgan Emily Bullock Walter Sparklin James H. Fisher West Chester Benjamin Hopkins Jas. B. Wise Dover J. Owen Knotts William Lofland Milford Del T. Alan Goldsboro Geo. Carrow Clayton Sara Gooden Wm. Hutson John Cooper Wilmington Wm. Goodwin Raymond Shultie Chester Henry Shultie Ed. Welch Philadelphia Howard Smith New York City W. F. Clark J. B. Medford Wm. Cahall Felton Geo. King Atlantic City J. E. Walls Norman Melvin Cambridge Ollie Coffin Trenton N. J John Pritchett J. E. Stubbs Blanch Jackson Tom Willis Easton Hearn E. B. Lightner Byron Barton Carroll Jackson Providence Richardson Ruth Reynolds Dora Sewell Ora Richardson Methodist’ Episcopal Church South Lee H. Richcreek St. Paul’s Church Hillsboro D. M. Lee Horace Morgan William Murphy Andy Lard Edith Nellie Ruth Dean Wallace and Webster Hurley H. W. B. Rowe Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Mollie Diggans Berlin Howard Jarman Howard Eley Henry Morgan Eugenia Addie Morgan Frances Clark Charles Rhodes Emmett Barton Oscar Briscoe Ira Wooters W. T. Baker Greensboro Edwin Baker Pennsylvania Roland Knotts Frederica Golt Preston Martin Fleetwood T. P. Parker Woodenhawk Bridge Harvey Collison G. T. Redden Charlie Collison Redden Mr. Calloway James Hopkins Charles Cahall Maples Grove Wesley White’s Hickman Unity Community Club Raymond Dennis Paul Paul McFarland Wesley M. E McFarland Lena Smith Frank Wiscidy Gladys Chance Anna J. W. Stevens C. N. Fountain Harvey Griffith Catherine Noble Catherine Chance R. H. Stafford John L. Chance Harrington Reba Adams Earle Robinson Federalsburg Arena Bullock Bloomery Bloomery Aid Frank Wright J. M. Adams Blaine Bullock Harry Hill Salisbury J. W. Tiley Minnie Adams

Smithville Social Notes Include Travel and Guests

Smithville report notes Smithville resident Lynn B. Case of Dew Dipt Farm left New York for England for John Waldron Co. of New Brunswick. Guests Also, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Lare and relatives visited Mr. and Mrs. Edward Donovan. John Karn and his mother visited Rev. and Mrs. Fitz-Randolph. Messrs. Charles Culver and Elbert Turner were guests of Master Brooks Lare. Mrs. Henry Davis is on the sick list.

Lynn B. Case Smithville New York City England John Waldron Co New Brunswick N. J Palmer Lare T. H. Willin Edward Donovan Oak Grove John Karn Fitz-Randolph Charles, Culver Elbert Turner Brooks Lare Henry Davis

For Sale or Rent Denton Main and Sixth Streets Home

For Sale or Rent. The home of the late A. R. Wright at the corner of Main and Sixth streets in Denton. Suitable for residence boarding house or apartments. Contact Mrs. A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely Maryland or T Pliny Fisher Denton.

A. R. Wright Main and Sixth Streets Denton A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely T. Pliny Fisher

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