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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1929
Page
5
The page lists a flurry of local ads from Coburns Baby Shop Easton and C V West stock reduction to church events and a crowded Saturday market changing to 10 am. It notes meetings of the Ladies Circle of the M E Church in January and Temple Lodge banquet plans. Weathering the fire in Newark, a blaze destroyed several structures, with damages estimated at 25 000 to 30 000 dollars, origin undetermined.
The Unity Women s Club met at Mrs Chester Bakers home on Wednesday January 16 electing officers for the year Mrs R CG Olson president Mrs Charlie Dill vice president Mrs Melvin Andrew secretary Mrs R H Stafford treasurer and project chairman Mrs Chester Baker Mrs Stafford gave a Living Room Livable demonstration The February meeting is set for February 20 at Mrs Charles Dill s home Additional social notes list dinners visits and visits among local residents including Mr and Mrs J H Thawley Mr and Mrs R H Stafford and family Mrs Laura Porter Mr C N Fountain and son Charlie Mrs Webster Ivins and little daughter and others with various family trips to Denton Wilmington Philadelphia Anderson Town Snow Hill Md and Jersey City. Cottage prayer meetings are also noted Every Sunday and Friday events are mentioned along with several weekend visits to relatives and nearby towns.
The Williston Community Club held its first meeting of the year on Friday January 11 at Mrs Helen H Thawley in Denton Ten members attended Officers elected include President Rosa D Hignutt Vice President Clarence Sennett Secretary A G Gelletty Treasurer C I Rice Director Helen Thawley Project Chairman Efe Hignatt Committees will be appointed by the president The meeting adjourned to February at Mrs G A Thanes home
Personal notes from Chester and nearby towns document visits by the Ellwangers and Renninger families to a sick aunt, and social gatherings including guests of the Wooters and a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Nichols. A wedding at Holiness parsonage united Frank Jones and Mary Jester. Also reported are inaugurations, travel to events, and local illnesses. A rail disaster near Aberdeen ends with multiple fatalities or missing, as trains collide in fog with a long freight train.
Federalsburg proposes to replace the town board of commissioners with a mayor and city council under a new charter. If a bill advances in Maryland’s legislature, Thomas H. Chambers would become mayor and the others would join the council. The effort, backed by the Chamber of Commerce, seeks broader authority for public improvements and a governance style used by larger towns. The town recently received a gift of 180 acres from Chambers for a public park and playground on Federal Hill.
Henderson and Satterfield families returned from Marcus Hook after an extended visit with relatives. The Long Montague and Golt households hosted guests near Denton and Whiteleysburg. Various residents, including Bruce Phillips, Grace Griffith, and the Pritchetts, were seen visiting kin and friends in Dover, Marcus Hook, and nearby communities.
Templeville Mrs D H Haines and Miss Blos som Cooper and Mr M B Kinnamon attended the funeral of Master Franklin Cooper nephew of Mrs Haines and Miss Cooper at Collingswood New Jersey last Saturday Mrs Kate O Knotts and daughter Miss Mary entertained the Ladies Aid last Wednesday evening Attendance was large and a pleasant evening was enjoyed Miss Hazel and Helen Golt of Salisbury Normal School spent the week end with their parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Golt Mr and Mrs Tree Spencer spent Sunday with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs John Longfellow near Goldsboro Church services for Sunday will be as follows Sunday School at 10 am and preaching in the evening at 7 30 o'clock Mr and Mrs Frank Baughley and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Morgan at Newark Del Mr Thomas Golt and Mr Herbert Knotts have installed new radios since Christmas.
Mr John Wesley Hammond died at ninety after illness. Funeral at his home with Rev D J Moore and hymns It Is Well With My Soul Asleep in Jesus Some Day. Burial at Centreville. Surviving sons Charles Herbert and Barl plus four granddaughters. Jonas Shaner died after a fall at a theatre. He was born in Pennsylvania and served as bank director. Wife Mary Richards survives with sister Laura Frazer and half sister Amanda Meissner. Mrs T W Smith funeral held in Ridgely. Ida Vernon Smith active in Methodist work. husband Theophilus Smith died earlier. Surviving children grandchild Alan. Mrs Roland Fountain and sister Miss Loraine Swing recover from influenza in Bloomfield New Jersey. Rosenast and family expected. Arline DeChant to preach at Reformed Church after Hood College and missionary work in China and Japan. Numerous local notices of funerals, callers, visits and community events.
School notes highlight Senior class play The Whole Towns Talking by Emerson and Loos starring Anne Green and Alan Moore to be performed February 8 in the auditorium. Also noted are PTA meeting details, educational talks, and December honor rolls for grades, with holiday health precautions delaying Stunt Night.
The Community Club hosted a turkey dinner for Hillsboro-Queen Anne Bank directors and stockholders the evening of the stockholders’ meeting. Thirty-eight plates were set, thirty-three attended, and Daniel Henry acted as toastmaster. Ladies received a fifty dollar check and the event featured decorated tables and good cuisine.
The Public Service Commission granted authority for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge project as hearings failed to reveal cost or toll details. Harold E. West announced authorization to proceed with preparations for a later hearing. Stuart S. Janney said full project data would come when securities are issued. New York actuarial surveys suggested a $1.25 toll for autos and 15 cents per passenger, versus ferry fares of $2.50 to $3 plus 35 cents per passenger.
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son, William R Marine, who departed this life January 20, 1919. Gone but not forgotten. Ten years we have grieved since we saw his dear face or heard his sweet voice in our home circle place. We wait in tears of devotion and love Until we meet him with Jesus in Heaven above. I love him today as well as years ago, I miss him sadly, and my heart aches. He is free from sickness and pain, and I trust I will meet my loving son again. Rest in peace, my dear son, Ten years have passed away, thou art gone but not forgotten, for I think of you day by day. By His Loving Mother.
Mrs Jennie Kelley and children spent Saturday evening with Mrs Mary Williamson. Mrs Blanch Kelley and children are better. Mrs Lee Turner and Mrs Raymond Williamson visited Mrs Blanch Kelley Sunday. Mrs Neva Cox spent Sunday evening with her sister Mrs Calvin Todd. Raymond and Louise Schuyler spent Sunday with Marguerite Stecenken. Mr Olen Thomas is on the sick list.
Mrs K M Barnette entertained at bridge Saturday afternoon with guests James Newton Smith of Hillsboro Howard Flowers Charles Rhodes Charlie Smallwood B B Barton and Misses Louise Short Edna Fleming and Clara Price. Episcopal Church South Rev Lee H Richcreek to preach Sunday at 1030 with Sunday School at 930. no 730 pm sermon. Union cottage prayer meetings held ahead of revival starting Sunday night in Hillsboro Church. Mr and Mrs Everett Blades hosted Mr and Mrs Harry Harrison of McDaniel Sunday. Miss Eugenia Morgan and Dora Sewell from Washington College visit. Mr and Mrs Harry Gibson hosted Mr and Mrs Howard Eley for supper last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Horace Morgan and children visited friends in Secretary Sunday. Mrs Oscar Briscoe of Salisbury spent Friday with Mrs J E Morgan. Mrs K M Barnette visiting Denton several days. Mrs Geo Moore on sick list.
The Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges West Harper and Shawn approving releases for the Handy heirs in the Otis V Handy estate and distributing assets. Administrations were opened or continued for Rudolf Nagel Lilian Kent Christiana Eveland and Anna Kinder with bonds appraisers and notices to creditors ordered. Letters testamentary granted in Ida Vernon Smith and Charles E Noble probate matters with appraisers named Edward Nuttle Albert Handy and others.
Congressman T Alan Goldsborough of Maryland proposes two concrete agricultural relief plans. He advocates regional weather forecast bureaus to guide planting and harvests and market news services to curb overproduction. He estimates total annual cost around 3 million dollars and aims to include the plan in the relief bill this session.
Miss Helen Towers has returned to Washington College after nursing at her Hobbs home. L Hopkins Thomas will lead the Christian Endeavor service with the topic Seeing the Good in Men Everywhere. Mrs. L H Thomas and son Hopkins attended a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J H Edgell of Greenwood. Mrs. Sarah Hubbard, mother of W E Hubbard, died at Al Hubbard’s home. J H Wheatley and family were guests of friends here. Mrs. O J Chaffinchy is improving after illness. Rev and Mrs W T Archer are new parents of a son born Wednesday. Neil Edgell was a recent guest. Flu victims are improving.
A Denton man endorses Hera stomach tunic from The Caroline Pharmacy, claiming quick relief from bilious spells and indigestion without headaches or gas after meals. The ad promises a money back guarantee and invites readers to consult Dr. W. J. Evans for details.
Card of Thanks grateful acknowledgment from the children of Mrs. Sallie Hubbard for the kindness, assistance, and sympathy shown during illness and after her death.
Preston matters of interest report the installation of officers for Pride of Preston Council No 88 Daughters of America held January 8 at Collins Hall. New officers include Lillian M. Jones as Junior Past Councilor and Elizabeth Fla harty as recording secretary, with a long list of others and trustees. Refreshments followed and residents and visitors from nearby towns were noted.
Clayton Douglas Buck was inaugurated as Governor of Delaware at Dover on Tuesday in the New Dover Opera House before the General Assembly. A misstep delayed his inaugural until after a reconvening, then he delivered the oath and address. He greeted guests at a 2 to 4 PM reception with hundreds of Delawareans, and former Governor Robinson attended the line. The inaugural ball followed at the State Armory with many attendees from across the state.
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