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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1930

Page

5

Local Dollar Sale and Denton Events Storefronts

Read about Wests Dollar Sale on page 6 and Denton Chautauqua dates February 10 11 12. Willys Six cars headline Bullock and White Denton Md with theater listings The Kiss Greta Garbo at Palace Theatre Denton January 17 18. Community notices include bake sale M K Newnam sale and rental listings plus church services and Prohibition anniversary program. Funeral for Mrs Towers details from Denton Md with interment at Concord cemetery.

C. V. West Denton Chautauqua Willys Bullock and White’s Denton Maryland Bullock and White Henry W. Hughes M. K. Newnam J. Frank Wright Denton Community Club Hirs Market Street West Greta Garbo Palace Theatre Wm. H. Hollis & Son Preston Main Sixth Streets A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely T. Pliny Fisher Denton Volunteer Fire Co Epiphany Mission St. Andrew's Mission Hurlock Denton P. T. A Denton National Bank Peoples Bank Brick Hotel Caroline Delaware Denton Methodist Protestant Church

Personal and Social News Highlights of Friends

Mrs Lawrence Wright celebrates tenth wedding anniversary at Tuckahoe Neck on Friday with many guests, including the Benson, Collins, Statum, Fifield, Towers, Kern, Garey, and Cannon families. Epworth League officers installed January 12 1930. Wheeler and Baynard families prominent. Also notes social visits, engagements, and travels involving Mudd, Downes, Smith, and Stone families.

Lawrence Wright Tuckahoe Neck T. R. Benson Ida Harry Collins John Statum Esther Raymond Fifield Will Towers Elizabeth Dolly Clarence Kern Floyd Garey Charlie Cline Katherine Fred Covey William Cannon James Cannon Henry Helen Chaffinch Anna Melvin Sara Baynard Lillian Towers Lillian Timmons Edgar Blades Clifton Hicks Mildred Gale Hillsboro Edward Wright Harriett Ann Ormond Wright Kenneth Fredrick Wright Russell Flaharty Knotts Lister Easton Epworth League Mary Sullivan Theodore Orme Frances Orme N.D. Rickards Betty Walls Thomas Baynard Mabel Rickards Ruth Wheatley Bennington Walter H. Mudd Leila ‘Ellen John Logan Wilmington Delaware Eleventh Street Mildred Downes Baltimore Philip W. Downes South America West Indies Panama Canal Mark Smith Morgantown W. Va R. C. Smith M. Duke Smith Cambridge Walter Reed Hospital Washington Government Hospital Asheville N. C Katherine Wheatley Stone Louis Nagel Marietta Anthony Harry McMahan Samuel Ellwanger A. R. Neal Frank H. Doerr L. R. Hubbard J. Emily Nellie M. Walker Frank Caroline Elizabeth E. Pippin Derby Conn

Community Notes Include Dinners Meetings And Local Visits

A Denton area notice lists a turkey dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Houston Thawley with many local attendees including Dr Paul Knotts and the Murphy families. Unity Women’s Club met Jan 16 at Mrs Ray Dennis’s home, officers reelected, Miss Spafford demonstrated kitchen tips and recipes were shared. February meeting set for Mrs Thomas Ellwanger’s home. A church supper for Wesley M E Church benefits, weather dependent Jan 21 or 22. Local residents, travels, and hospital return news follow, including Master Paul Cleaves’s appendicitis recovery and visits among Satterfield, Stafford, Bullock, Lewis, Walters, Baughley, Chance, and Ellwanger families.

Houston Thawley Paul Knotts Melvin James Chas. Murphy Ernest Murphy Denton Harry Porter A. T. Garrett Henry Stafford Wesley M. E White’s Paul Cleaves Milford Clinton Satterfield Philadelphia Thomas Satterfield Town R. H. Stafford W. T. Bullock Fred Lewis Baltimore Henry Walters Alfred Baughley Kent Island William E. Andrew John L. Chance Catherine Chance Mildred Elizabeth Ellwanger Laura Porter

Meredith and friends host turkey dinner list in Smithville

A long Sunday gathering in Smithville brings families from Liberty Federalsburg and Denton together at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Adams. Gladys Meredith celebrated her 16th birthday with gifts punch cake and candy. Local visits include Bloomery Church services and community club notes.

Chas. Meredith Norman Meredith Liberty Raymond Meredith Lee Meredith Robert Lee Claude Lankford Federalsburg Kemp Todd John Todd Thomas Ormond Wright Denton Fred Fountain Kemp Adams Kathryn Spence Arthur Adams Gladys Meredith J. H. Lare Floyd Smith Harlan Clevenger Wm. Dill Claude Todd Harmony Oscar Alford T. H. Willin C. A. Scott George Marvel Milton S. Trice American Corner Henry Davis Arthur Lare Ola Scott Blaine Bullock Chester Scott Sara Sutherland Clarence Adams Calvin Williams Fred Aubrey Katie Spence George O’day J. H. Spence Alice Meredith Wilmington

John B Parsons Home in Salisbury Welcomes New Residents

The John B Parsons Home for aged women in Salisbury remains a favored institution with ongoing support from local organizations and residents. Since the new annex was completed last March, new residents include Mrs Octavia O Russum, Miss Emma Ward, Miss Melissa Ward, Mrs Carrie Moore, Mrs Angelina Mutchler, Mrs Emma Charles, and nurse Mrs Sadie Holland. A 93rd birthday party honored the newcomers on May 5 1929.

John B. Parsons Salisbury Caroline Octavia O. Russum Emma Melissa Ward Denton Carrie Moore Angelina Mutchler Greensboro Emma Charles Federalsburg Sadie Holland Read Alder Philadelphia Sarah C. Hough Easton Matthew

Local Social Notes from Adams Cross Roads and Nearby

Adams Cross Roads and surrounding families hosted meals and visits last week. Fred Fountain and family entertained two H H 8 teachers. Walter Adams hosted Miss Mary Johnson for her birthday. Ira Adams and Chas Johnson traveled to Hatboro Pennsylvania to visit friends. W S Hubbard visited a daughter in Denton. Bernice Adams spent Sunday with the Kerns. Earl Robinson and Earl Adams visited relatives. Philadelphia visits by Mrs Adams. John Tiley stayed with his sister in Salisbury.

Fred Fountain Walter Adams Mary Johnson Ira Adams Chas.' Johnson Hatboro W. S. Hubbard Denton Hillsboro Methodist Episcopal Church Queen Anne Methodist Episcopal, Church South Queen Anne Tyson Ellicott Baltimore Oil Co Baltimore Earl Wothers Parker’s Point Annie Longnecker Easton Clifton Hicks Edgar Schwaninger H. W. B. Rowe Roberta, Rowe Francis Rowe William Thompson Turner Rowe LaPlata J. Earl Wothers Penn Oil Raleigh Washington, D. C Chas. DeFord Robert Lee Lewis Adams Glaysboro N. J B. L. Sheppard Clearwater Fla Wothers House Louise Dukes Wright Garten Ella Pennington J. N. Clark N. E. Knott Philadelphia Herbert Beaven Centreville Florence Beaven Jean Wyoming Del Harvey Baker Vachel Downes Susie, Thompson Preston H. M. Thompson Dover Camden Noble Jarrell, Jr Jefferson Hospital Harvey Shively Watson Everett Maple Avenue Wallace Dennison Thelma Bess Ross Delaware Noble Dhue

Harmony Club Notes and Upcoming Meeting

Harmony home of Mrs. McConnell. Members and Miss Spafford attended as she demonstrated icing and candy. New officers were elected for the coming year. The second Wednesday in February the club will meet at Mrs. Pliny Todd’s home. Mrs. Carrie Collins visited her daughter Mrs. Oscar Fishell of Chestnut Grove. Mrs. Belle Dean is on the sick list.

McConnell

Ridge ly weekly notes show 4H girls and clubs events

The Weekly Ridgely News Letter reports the Senior 4 H Girls Club meeting on January 9 in the town hall with roll call colors and committee actions for supplies and a future High School Assembly program. It also covers society inputs, theater plans, church events, a Centennial amendment observance, and local visits, with many names and places in Ridgely and nearby towns.

Bank Directors Elected and Officers Reorganized

The annual stockholders meeting of Denton National Bank elected directors J Percy Bittle J Roland Chaiffinch Harry S Dailey John L Everagam Dawson O George Frank L R Nuttle Frederick B Nuttle Irwin T Saulsbury Lawrence B Towers and reorganized officers with J Roland Chaffinch as president Harry S Dailey as vice president Wm I Norris cashier I Robert Fleetwood teller Ferdinand Baynard bookkeeper Miss Esther Bowdle stenographer T Pliny Fisher attorney The Peoples Bank of Denton reelected directors Henry T Nutle J Frank Wright William Croll Thomas L Day William R Fountain H Clay Hobbs Paul Holsinger Thomas F Johnson George J Kibler Harry H Nut tle H Earle Smith and Fred J Wright as officers, and noted strong growth and the stock market collapse period. The Peoples Bank also reported its best year in earnings and new business, with surplus rising from 32 6000 to 100 000 and total capital resources over 150 000, and placement on Maryland Bank Commissioner’s Roll of Honor.

Denton National Bank J. Percy Bittle Roland Chaiffinch Harry S. Dailey John L. Everagam Dawson George Frank L. R. Nuttle Frederick B. Nuttle Irwin T. Saulsbury Lawrence B. Tow Harry 8. Dailey Wm. I. Norris I. Robert Fleetwood Ferdinand Baynard Esther Bowdle T. Pliny Fisher Peoples Bank of Denton Henry T. Nutte J. Frank Wright William Croll Thomas L. Day William R. Founltain H. Clay Hobbs Paul Holsinger Thomas F. Johnson George J. Kibler Harry H. Nuttle H. Earle Smith Fred J. Wright Peoples Bank Maryland State Bank

Junior Endeavor reorganized with new officers elected

The Junior Endeavor met Wednesday and elected Rev W T Archer as president Catherine Lister as vice president Ruth Doty as secretary Velma Archer as assistant secretary Roland Towers as treasurer Cora Starkey as assistant treasurer and Mrs L H Thomas as organist The group has grown to over twenty members and plans to purchase new song books soon.

W. T. Archer Catherine Lister Ruth Doty Velma Archer Roland Towers Cora Starkey L. H. Thomas Manning Merriken W. H. Lord Catherine Towers T. H.towers Thomas W. E. Hubbard E. M. Willey L. R. Dukes Baltimore

Mrs Kibler Dies at 82 in Denton on Jan 13

Mrs Magdalena Kibler age 82 died Monday after a two year illness. She was with her daughter Mrs Wm Gardner at the time. Funeral held Wednesday at Saint Elizabeths Catholic Church Denton with burial beside the church. Survived by two sons M F E and John L three daughters Mrs August Brogley Mrs Wm Gardner and Mrs John Newlin and two stepsons L N Kibler and Geo J Kibler.

Julia Etta Towers George Towers William and Sarah Liden Caroline County Denton William Towers Ernest Towers Roland Towers Preston Chester L. Towers Baltimore New York S. R. Wolfe Wilmington Del Robert Cook Georgia Trice Maude Henry Lillian Towers M. E. Wheatley Concord Cemetery Magdalena Kibler Wm. Gardner Saint Elizabeth's Catholic Church L. N. Kibler Geo. J. Kibler Baker Ruth Cooper Jof Dover William: Wrden Clayton M. B. Cooper Clayton Porter Ison Henry Porter Roland Porter Chestertown Kenneth Bostic Margaret Sipple Chester S. D. Carrow Martha R. H. Dill Sapp Harrington Mary Pippin Charles Pippin T. C. Curry Bridgeville Lewis Taylor Smyrna D. Carrow

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Drive to union revival services

Local column notes include an invitation to revival services at Hillsboro and Queen Anne Methodist churches starting Sunday January 19 in Queen Anne. It also lists visitors and social calls across connections in Maryland Delaware and Washington area, with several trips to Philadelphia and brief social updates about residents.

Community Club Meeting and Local Social Notes

Preston The Community Club met at the home of Mrs J S Ledman Monday evening January 13 with over 20 members and one visitor. An Indian themed program followed including solos by Miss Croll and Mrs Payne and a talk by Mr Scarborough. Jr O U A M officers were installed at their hall, ice cream and cake served. Several local residents were noted for visits, moveins and events including plays, bridge gatherings, and club entertainments through January.

J. S’. Ledman Monagay Peninsula Scarborough E. J. Patchett Wm. Voshell Rab’t O T. L. Trice E. B. Blades Max Chambers Mabel McDonald Wayne P. Sewell Clarence Morgan F. S. Langrell Jas. Carroll Hurlock Carroll C. B Ella Harrison Milton Barwick Thos. ‘Cannon Price’s Station Lloyd Cannon Purnell Cannon Burke Marguerite Outten Camden Del Dorthy Wright Holland Fishing Creek Bartley Seymour Dean Gootee Christopher Woman's Club Katherine Cox Annapolis

Revival Meetings Start At St Pauls Church

The Methodist Episcopal Church South will hold union revival meetings this week starting Sunday night at St Pauls Church, with Rev Hardesty of Easton preaching Sunday night in place of Rev T J Lambert who led the quarterly meeting Friday night. Stores close at 730 during the meetings. Several social events and community activities are noted including a tractor demonstration at the hardware store and a Bank directors banquet with a 60 cover count.

Methodist Episcopal Church South Lee H. Richcreek St. Paul’s Church Hardesty Easton T. J. Lambert Byron Barton Henry Morgan Lyell Luck Horace Morgan Howard Eley Harry Gibson EB. B. Lightner Addie Morgan McCormick- Deering Messrs. McCaulley and Murphy Mesdames Bernard Messix D. M. Lee Wm. Murphy Cambridge Howard Sewell Lee HH. Richcreek Baltimore

In sad memory of my dear son W. R. Marine

Loving mother recalls her son W. R. Marine who died January 20 1919 and rests in Grove Cemetery. The poem speaks of meeting again in a heavenly shore and bids farewell with enduring affection. It notes a life young and true, gone yet not forgotten, with memories clinging to his name.

W. R. Marine Grove Cemetery

Offense Cannot Touch My Soul, Descartes Quotation

A reflective line on resisting offense, urging inner elevation above hurt through philosophical resolve. It frames personal growth as a shield against insult, emphasizing calm dignity and mental resilience.

Descartes

Mr T Howard Heather Died At Home In Marydel

Mr Heather died Monday afternoon at his Marydel home from a complication of diseases after a life in Philadelphia’s commission business and later road construction work in Depew NY He leaves two sisters Mrs C W Jacobs Lakeland Fla and Mrs Oscar F Morris New York Funeral services were held at home Thursday morning with interment in Templeville cemetery beside his parents belongings and relatives are noted along with local friends and visitors in the following weeks

T. Howard Heather Marydel Heather Catharine and Wellington Heather Philadelphia Myers and Myers Depew N. Y C. W. Jacobs Lakeland Fla Oscar F. Morris New York Mary Pierce Argoe Howard Melvin Templeville Cemeery Chas. Jacobs Rosiene Scotton Washington College James Scotton Louise Medford Salisbury Normal School F. P. Medford Harry Smith Greensboro Howard Schweitzer Hartly Del John Stafford Owen Moore Dover Henry Davis Josiah Sparks Ed. Daly Hardy Geo. Turner Smyrna Harry Seeney Helen Heather Annie Heather

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Tally Local Family Network

Mr and Mrs Howard Anthony hosted a turkey dinner with numerous relatives and friends from Bridgeville Denton Harrington Federalsburg Greenwood Hickman and Harrington including Mr and Mrs Will Peters Miss Grace Adams Miss Laura Anthony and others. The gathering featured extended family from multiple towns with several generations represented and a granddaughter named Phoebe.

Howard Anthony Will Peters Hickman Henry Cain Harrington Jennie White Bridgeville J. M. Brown Phoebe Denton A. T. White Charlotte Billy Carey Edward Brown Grace Adams Federalsburg Ernest. Brown Louise Ella Marie Jane Melvin Henry Goatee Brown Mariland Greenwood Hoot Brown Morris Williamson Elaine Moses Anthony Laura Frances Anthony Marshall Anthony

Condition of Caroline Banks Analysis of local ten banks 1929

The Journal analyzes the ten Banks of Caroline County as of December 31 1929. It notes a stable cash position of 770 471 dollars and a secondary reserve fund of 2 127 652 94 dollars in high quality securities. Loans total 4 681 163 20 with a slight rise from the prior year and deposits reaching 6 520 000 with a 250 000 increase over the last year. Capital remains 324 000 with surplus 679 000, signifying healthy earnings and ample depositor security.

Caroline County United States Baltimore New York B’king Pro’ties R. E

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the Local Department Burrsville Smithville Parson’s Home Ladies Adams Cross Roads Miss Spafford Virginia Holsinger Nellie Briscoe Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Fred Flounders Seward Methodist Ladies Aid Church House J. T. Moore Uarry Swann J. T. Richardson Middletown Methodist Church Paul Rome T. L. Day Henry Wilkinson Florida Harry Zeigler Bible Institute Vergie Sparks California Woman's Home Missionary Society Harry Laird Misa Ada Matthews Richard Blackburn L. M. Goodwin Holder Maryland Park Federation C. W. Moore Easton Hospital Moore F F. Saulsbury Katherine Stone Jessie Cox Enos Zeigler Dear, Denton Andrew Mitchell Frank Flounders Charles Hobbs Marie Miles A. W. Marvel David Swing Thompson Swing Edna Detwiler Walter Mitchell Frank Kibler Rehoboth Elizabeth Flounders Lee Mitchell David Ladies of the Reformed Church Mary Wosters Hobbs Emma Jackson Miss Addie Griffin Oxford Tuckahoe Vernon Journal Caroline Banks Qur County Goldsboro
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