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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1933
Page
4
Caroline County community notices list January sale events at M K Newnam Furnisher Denton and the Caroline County Garden Club meeting January 18 in Greensboro. Also local court, church, theatre listings, disease reports, legislative updates, and a Maryland Kennel Club show planned for February in Baltimore.
Miss Madaline Cheezum marks sixteenth birthday with friends at home near town. Weddings and anniversaries noted include Miss Alice Evelyn Price and Paul Vernon Shockley wed at Denton M E Church. Various hostesses and guests attend dinners, card parties, and visits across Denton, Wilmington, and nearby communities.
At the Denton National Bank annual stockholders meeting in Denton on Tuesday last, eight directors were elected for one year: J. Percy Bittle J. Roland Chaffinch Dawson O. George Harry S. Dailey Frank L. R. Nuttie Fred erick B. Nuttie Lawrence B. Towers and John L. Everagain The meeting included a dinner at The Brick Hotel and the directors reorganized naming J. Roland Chaffinch president and Harry S. Dailey vice president. The Peoples Bank of Denton also reorganized after its January 10 meeting naming Henry T. Nuttle president and HI. Clay Hobbs vice president among others. Shareholders praised the year’s bank performance and encouraged continued effort to advance community welfare.
A church revival plan begins at Ames M. P. Church Hobbs next Sunday January 15 with extra meetings through the week. Sunday School at 2 pm and service at 3 pm. The note urges attendance and support while also mentioning recent visits and gatherings of local families and pastors across the area including Rev W T Archer Mrs Archer and others in nearby Federalsburg Ridgely and Hickman Church.
In memory of our dear mother and father Julia E Towers passed away January 12 1930 and George W Towers December 6 1932. Our hearts remain full of sorrow as daughters Kellie and Lillian write a timeless tribute describing grief, memories, and the belief they are together in the Isle of Somewhere.
The funeral for William H. Smith, 78, was held at the Methodist Church with Rev. Roy Tawes delivering the sermon. Burial followed at Sadlersville. Survived by wife Laura Godwin, a son Roe deceased, two brothers and two sisters. Out-of-town attendees included relatives from Clifton Springs, Wilmington, Dover, Henderson, and Baltimore.
The Caroline County Orphans Court approved multiple matters in regular session. Laura M. Meredith was granted letters of administration on Frank H. Meredith’s estate with bond filed and creditors notice ordered. Probate actions also directed banks to pay funds to petitioners of legal-age claimants and several inventories, accounts, and mortgage transfers were authorized or filed.
John Safron, 50, a farmer living alone on the Goldsboro-Dover road near Goldsboro, was found dead in his kitchen from a self-inflicted shotgun blast. Coroner Henry Wilkinson ruled death by his own action, noting Safron had been unseen for days. A neighbor discovered the body after knocking failed to get a response. Safron had tied the gun trigger to his foot, then placed the weapon under his chin. He had resided in Caroline County for about three and a half years, with initial license issued in Franklin, New Jersey. He appeared to have about $5,000 in cash when he arrived, owned a paid-for farm, and had no known debts. Few dollars were found at the house, leaving the motive unclear.
Mr and Mrs Joseph M Eaton visited Dr and Mrs Depew H Duffey in Washington DC where Mr Eaton was successfully operated on for chronic appendicitis at Garfield Hospital last Monday morning. St Pauls Guild to hold a bake sale January 21 in Community House offering pies cakes salads and homemade bread. Many locals listed as sick with hopes of recovery.
Mrs Mollig Diggans has closed her home for the winter to stay with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Howard Jarman of Berlin. Union revival meetings are in progress at Hillsboro M E Church with visiting ministers filling the pulpit nightly. Miss Edith Richards of Washington DC spent several days last week with Miss Addie Morgan. Subscribe for the Journal.
The column lists multiple social gatherings and visits around Preston. Herman Schmick hosts a smoker and receives a silver chest. Mrs Newnam hosts Everest Newnam's honor gathering. Several residents, including Miss Helen Spies and Rebecca Blades, attend parties. Local church services and hospital news are noted along with travel to Dover and Baltimore visits.
Marie Dressler and Polly Moran star in Prosperity opening at the Dentonia Theatre this Friday. The comedy romance set in a small town follows two mothers in law clashing while their married children navigate weddings and a wedding day riot. Cast includes Anita Page Norman Foster Jacquie Lyn Jerry Tucker Charles Giblyn Frank Darien Henry Arnette directed by Sam Wood with notable scenes in a grocery, pickle barrel antics and a chaotic movie theatre sequence.
An all day gathering of Methodist Episcopal preachers and their wives met at Concord Church to discuss local church issues with district superintendent Rev J L Johnson. More than sixty attended the conference and luncheon served by church women. Former State Senator Harry H Nuttle of Denton has been elected vice president of the Maryland Farm Bureau Association. He is a Caroline High School and Dickinson College alumnus and has led the Caroline County Farm Bureau. A Denton church meeting January 19 will feature Dr Thomas C Mulligan as speaker. Mr and Mrs Layman J Redden and son Roger Duffey Redden have returned to Whitehall after a Washington visit with Mrs Redden’s parents. Mr and Mrs Victor Dean of Federalsburg and Mr and Mrs H H Nuttle of Denton attended the State Farm Bureau Convention in Baltimore last week.
Registrations for the National Competitive Examination on the League of Nations are open to high school students in 48 states. The March 24 exam offers a free trip to Europe with visits to Geneva, plus cash and local prizes. A new textbook, A Brief History of the League of Nations, accompanies the contest.
Mr and Mrs G L Blades entertained at a turkey dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson and Virginia of Drexel Hill Pennsylvania Mr and Mrs Olaf Smith and two children and Mr Griffith of American Corner Mr and Mrs Fred Smith and two children and Mrs Harriet Billing of Hobbs and Mr and Mrs Harlan Blades and families Also Mr and Mrs John Thawley Mr and Mrs Harry Porter and Mrs Laura Porter visited Mr and Mrs T Cour Sey Hammond near Harrington Sunday Mrs M M Watson spent Tuesday in Philadelphia visiting her husband a patient at Methodist Hospital Mrs E H Sapp and son of Felton were week end guests of her father Mr R H Dill Mr and Mrs Ormond Andrew of Denton visited Mr and Mrs Melvin James Sunday
Union evangelistic services begin Wednesday evening January 18 at the Brethren Church on Seventh street in Denton. Rev and Mrs Oliver H Austin will lead the meetings expected to run about two and a half weeks with both Methodist churches and the Brethren Church uniting to convene a real revival for the Denton area. Services start at 7 30 each evening and the public is invited.
Resolutions of Respect from the Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church note the death of Miss Addie Smith of Paterson New Jersey. Though distant she was considered part of the circle and will be missed. Members Janie M. Smith and Lonie Ramsdell extend sympathy to surviving family and friends.
Mr and Mrs Nelson Draper hosted guests at turkey dinner with families from Greensboro Ridgely Wilmington Burrsville Philadelphia and Goldsboro. Numerous locals hosted visitors joined bridge clubs and social events while several residents were noted ill or hospitalized.
Marion C Dean of Hillsboro died in Maryland University Hospital on December 24 after pneumonia following a limb amputation. Born April 2 1878 he suffered a prior stroke. Survived by wife Nettie Miller and many children. Funeral December 27 at Hillsboro P E Church with burial in Hillsboro cemetery.
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