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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1934

Page

5

Local notices and community events in Caroline county

Local advertisements announce sales at J H Nichols Co and Johnson’s Wax by M K Newnam, a January clearance, and farm home goods. Club meetings include Twentieth Century Club January 24 at Choptank Club House and Homemakers Club program planning January 31 in Denton Court Room. Obituary notes Mrs Gertrude Ramsdell dies in Port Stanley Washington after tuberculosis battle. Sophie Kerr play Big Hearted Herbert praised in New York reviews.

Johnson’s M. KK Newnam M. K. Newnam J. H. Nichols & Co Twentieth Century Club of Choptank Choptank Club Christ Protestant Episcopal Church R. R. Gilson Salisbury Caroline County Greensboro Bethlehem Federalsburg Cole R. H. Stafford Burrsville J. L. Everngam Denton Caroline County Firemen’s Association M. E Homemakers Club Court Room Bertha Blades Pauline Roe CWA Florence Strong Kathryn Beauchamp Bce Concord Church House Bessie M. Spafford Gertrude Ramsdell Hugh E. Ramsdell H. E. Ramsdell Seattle Ramsdell Caroline High School Sophie Kerr Anna Steele Richardson Mr. Nugent

Youth and the Church conference at Denton M P Church

Friday February 2 at the Denton M P Church hosts a Young People’s Conference theme Youth and the Church Registration at 1 30, worship 2 20 to 2 46, address by Geo Newton Preston, discussion groups led by Fossett Albertson Leese and Lister, 4 15 reports, 4 30 recreation, 6 banquet with Marvin Smith as toast master, play Bathone by Denton M E Church youth, conference ends with dismissal.

Denton M. P Geo. Newton Preston C. L. Fossett Pauline Albertson Norman Leese Calvin Lister Albertson Marvin Smith Washington College M. E. Church Caroline Council Amos Crouse Harold Towers Melvin Blades C. H. Roe L. T. McNeal W. K. Scotton C. D. Collison F. W. Kirwan Emmett Lord Owen Covey Inside Sentinel Lee Covey Outside Sentinel Samuel Nowell Harry Wilson Richard Blackburn Roland Satterfield J. C. George Frank H. Doerr James Hubbard Easton Dorsey Nichols Federalsburg Harry Murphy Martha Frey Henry Gelletty Denton Potters Landing Baltimore Fred Charles Lord State Farm Bureau Kern Byron Griffith Caroline Farm Bureau C. W. Sylvester Gilbert Hagadone Stanley G. Pippin Wilmington C. H. Sylvester

Progressive League of Maryland boards meet in Annapolis

Members of the Board of Governors for the Progressive League of Maryland will meet in Annapolis next week to finalize a permanent organization. Clarence W. Miles, interim chairman, announced the board’s composition excluding four counties and Baltimore City. The league seeks to curb domination by party leaders and has not endorsed any candidate. the Annapolis session will set bylaw, constitution, primaries plans, officers, and future meeting schedule with governors from Allegany to Worcester listed.

Progressive League of Maryland Antonapolis Baltimore Clarence W.miles Progressive League Democratic Party Annapolis Allegany Fuller Bernard Jr Anne Arundel James A. Walton Edward H. Burke Caroline J. Edward, Nichols Cecil Reynolds Ash Charles Frank Mattingly Dorchester Emerson C. Harrington Jr Frederick W. Clinton McSherry Harford Wilmer Cronin Howard James Clarke Montgomery Edward Peters Prince George’s Clarence M. Roberts Queen Anne’s C. Hayden Metcalfe Somerset T. Edwin Haymon St. Mary’s A. F. King Talbot W. Earle Withoot Washington S. Rinehart Cahill Wicomico David J. Ward Worcester Edmund ’S. Johnson

Davis F uneral Held for Civil War Veteran in Federalsburg

The funeral for William Franklin Davis 92 a county native and Civil War veteran was held Sunday at Beth el Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev G E Leister and Rev R C Campbell officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. Davis survived by two sons Norwood and Wayne near Philadelphia. A fox hunt fraternity and the Del Mar Va Funeral Directors Association meeting were noted in related local items on the same page.

William Franklin Davis Peninsula Frank Newell Mr. Davis Rachel Horn Norwood Davis Wayne Davis Philadelphia Beth el Methodist Episcopal Church G. E. Leister R. C. Campbell Seaford Waddell’s Corner Dorchester County H. W. Davis Tubman Brothers Preston duPont Kennels Frank S. Bradley Ellwood Campground Del-Mar-Va Chestertown J. J. Frampton Federalsburg

Williston Visitors and Local Socials Highlight Week

Williston hosted gatherings at the Hignutt home with Mollie Taylor Katharine Thachey and Calvin Simpson. Emmett Lord's party celebrated Mrs. Lords birthday and Sonny Maloney. Lords return from Baltimore visit. Sadie Ritter and O M Hignatt visited Fred Carpenter at The Wigwam. Uhler reports sunny Florida. Williston Community Church no afternoon service. Sunday School at 10:30. Nelson Todd and B J Frazier hosts at Federalburg dinner.

O. M. Hignutt Mr. Hignutt Mollie Taylor Katharine J. W. Thachey Calvin Simpson Shirley Emmett Lord C. Lord Baltimore Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Sadie Ritter Concord O. M. Hignatt Fred Carpenter Pines Garland Lake Margaret Uhler

Templeville Ladies Aid elects officers for year

Templeville Maryland event notes officers elected for the Ladies Aid Society: President Mrs Medford Starkey, vice president Mrs Amos Wyatt, secretary Mrs Oscar Lord, treasurer Miss Mary Knotts. Visits and Sunday services details included with regional names and addresses.

Oscar Lord Mary Knotts Ladies Aid Society Lord Medford Starkey Amos Wyatt Doris Ann Irwin Moore Hamilton J. F. Raughley Isabel Raughley Greensboro William H. Knotts Harry Nell Knotts Hurlock Dora Everett J. L. Starkey Massey

Funeral of James H. Smith Observed at Ridgely Home

The funeral for James H. Smith, born December 16 1868 on the Ridgely Smith homestead, was held Friday at their home. He was buried on the forty first anniversary of his marriage to Sally Cannon after eighteen years on the Tuckahoe farm. He was active in the Methodist Episcopal Church and pallbearers included J. D. Davis and W. A. Cawley. Interment followed at Denton cemetery.

James H. Smith W. D. Short C. F. Smith Risden Fountain Anderson Baltimore Bartlett Centreville Barton Hillsboro Anthony W. A. Cawley Harry G. Gardner I. E. Mason I. T. Saulsbury J. M. Swing Denton Cemetery Ruth Wheatley Wilmington M. E. Wheatley Middletown Ridgely-Greensboro Calvin Lynch G. L. Wilson A. O. Saulsbury Ridgely Temple Smith Irving Jones Frederick Roe Greensboro Richard Blackburn State Farm Bureau State Breeders’ Association Blackburn Eastern Shore Harvey Holsinger Morton Holsinger Prospect Park Valley Forge George Washington, Memorial Samuel King M. F. King Harvard Medical School Boston Mass Peter Brent Brigham Hospital Harry Hemmons Mary Laird Ada Matthews Riddle Memorial Kent Temple S. S Washington New York Arthur Richards George Goodley Gordon Heights

Civil Works Administration aids Preston workers

The Civil Works Administration placed thirty seven men in Preston on two gravel road projects. One route runs from the O C Blades farm to Preston and the other follows Maryland avenue Millistreet and Ledman avenue. The payroll provides relief to local citizens. Community notices mention social clubs, visitors, and church services with several names and events.

Civil Works Administration Choptank Preston O. C. Blades Maryland Avenue Millistreet Ledman Avenue Lloyd Cannon A. Fletcher Sisk T. C. Crouse Edwin Derrickson Ruth Jackson KE. P. Baylor Miss Jackson H. M. Hollis James E. Douglas Blanch Croll Paul van Dyke Stevens Brown Easton Noble Carroll James Brooklyn N. Y C. A. Carroll Church of the New Jerusalem Edwin Wright Billie A. T. Corkran Hiram. Corkran Norfolk Myrtle Messick Federalsburg Hoke J. M. Parker Maurice Dean Kenneth Billy Clayton Carroll William Kraus Harry Butler New York New Jersey Epiphany Mission N. H. Fooks Theodore E. Fletcher Chicago Minnie Taylor Newark Del Robert O. Dulin Wm. Dulin Raymond Cooke Ralph Wm. I. Norris Denton T. Conoven Crouse James Bowling Alfred Bradley Salisbury E. B. Blades

Local Social Roundup Includes Porter Thawley Visitors

Burrsville residents record a series of dinners and gatherings featuring the Porter Thawley families, Hicks Langmaid, Harrington guests, and Denton visitors. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thawley, Mrs. Laura Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Thawley, and Mr. Carroll Williams who recently moved near Chestertown after marriage. Illness notes mention Mrs. Elias Pearson slightly improving and Mrs. John H. Thawley being quite ill.

H. A. Porter J. W. Thawley H. T. Langmaid Earl Davidson Greensboro Coursey Hammond Harrington Alfred Raughley Austine Stafford Wm. H. Roe Shanley Roe Henry Walters Laura Porter Georgia Breeding R. H. Thawley Fred Hopkins Frederica James Cahall Vertie Cahall Sallie Covey Nettie Wooters Wesley E. Thawley Robert H. and Wesley Jr Denton Annie Downham Mollie Cahall Wesley Thawley Carroll Williams Chestertown Marjorie Baker John Wallace Chance New Jersey Brown Thawley Baltimore Elias Pearson John H. Thawley

In Memoriam Minnie L. Greenlee 1933 memorial note

In Memoriam for Minnie L. Greenlee wife and mother who departed this life January 16, 1933. Deep in our hearts you are fondly remembered sweet memories cling around your name. True hearts that loved you with deepest affection will love you in death the same. Signed, Husband and Children.

Greenlee Minnie L. Greenlee

Hillsboro Queen Anne shower greets Dr Newnam family

Dr and Mrs Newnam welcomed as residents at a get acquainted shower hosted by Queen Anne Hillsboro communities. Numerous gifts noted. Several local residents and guests visited or shared meals at homes in Easton St Michaels Wye Mills and Greensboro. Ill list includes Frances Covell Newton Smith James Sloan Charlanne Eaton and others.

Newnam Mary Rowe Queen Anne Hillsboro Newnaom Frances Covell Newton Smith James Sloan Charlanne Eaton Mary Louise Dodds Milford Kline Lorain Lane Harrington Robert Magrogan Near Town Lay Knott Salisbury N. E. Knott Laura Wooters St. Michaels Harvey Wooters Edgar Blades Oswell Callahan Wye Mills Brown Thawley Burrsville John Carroll Lester Carroll Greensboro Howard Dodds Master Edward Lewis Nyle Andrew Easton Ed. Davis Jean Weathers Sadie Wothers John Skinner Charlaine Eaton Easton Hospital Louise Gray Denton

Young people to meet for discussion and worship in Queen Anne’s county

On Friday February 9 Protestant churches in Queen Annes county plan an evening at St Pauls Church with registration at 430 pm and program at 6 pm A banquet and recreation follow at 630 pm The Reverend Milton S Andrews of Denton will speak at 8 pm on Life at its Best Then Denton youths will present the play Bathane All are urged to attend Union revival services are under way in Hillsboro with visiting ministers each night next week at St Pauls Church Several local residents are noted as hosting visiting friends and spending time in nearby towns over the weekend

Queen Anne’s County St. Paul’s Church Milton S. Andrews Denton Messrs M. Spencer Hob Startt Easton Frances Hazel Eaton Baltimore John Lubeck Percy Harrison McDaniels Everett Blades Addie Morgan Effa Plummer Greensboro Horace Morgan Earl Howard

Shower honors Mr and Mrs William Ray at Towers home

A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Towers on Tuesday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William Ray with about 125 guests. Many useful gifts were received and later refreshments were served as the couple were wished many happy years. Mrs. Ray extends thanks to all who helped. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Lulu Beauchamp's home Wednesday with nine members and three visitors, served chicken salad and other treats, and adjourned to meet Mrs. Clara Deen in February. Mr. and Mrs. C W Towers hosted a turkey dinner Saturday. Olaf Smith and children joined Mr. and Mrs. Towers for a recent turkey supper. Several guests attended Friday evening for Mr. Towers' birthday as Owen Howard Jr of Washington stayed with his parents.

F. B. Nuttle Daniel J. Layton Jr Philadelphia City E. T. Orme Crawford Shockley Millsboro Del Mifflin Blackistone Frederick Dorothy Moore New York R. D., Blackistone Elizabeth Knotts Wm. Murphy W. R. Fountain Frank H. Doerr Margaret Lord Concord Vincent Briscoe Price T. F. Johnson Emily Frances Johnson Baltimore Westminster Claudia Meeks Tuckahoe Neck J. B. Patchett American Corner Lacey Stevens E. Lynne Stevens Wilmington Wilbert Merriken Wilbert Callaway Washington, D. C Ralph Smith Robert V. Hastings Louise Gray G. A. Trice Bridge Sallie Covey Bridgeville W. P. Carroll Easton Hospital Ernest Towers William Ray Lulu Beauchamp Maryland Clara Deen C. W. Towers L. R. Towers George Towers Olaf Smith Owen Howard Jr Washington Horace Howard Greensboro-Ridgely Road A. E. Shields Albert Jr T. E. Bastian Enoch Strannahan Kenneth J. C. Ledbetter Ruth Fred Johnson Luetta Wilson Jump W. Thomas Thornton Carl Lee Fred Monroe Miss Wands Frederic Jessie Hall Anna Hubbard Claude Conner M. A. Dragoo Lillie Doty Lulu Bartlett Leo Evans Elsie Briggs Edward Pearson Harry Flaharty Joseph Edwards Marion Swann John Harvey Coursey John Ray Luff Dulin Greensboro Robert Shaw Harold Nichols Cordova Ira Samis Rena Samis Denton Elwood Morris Town Edgar Weaver Douglas Cooper Robert Sikes Charles Vanville Clarence Kibler Calvin Butler Edmond Smith Anna Legar J. H. Isaacs W. H. Laramore Joseph Laramore Easton C. H. Stonesifer R. B. Rawlings James Butler Del-Mar-Va Lacey Wilson Carl Nichols Raymond Bennett George R. Horsey Mary Ellen William Hubbard Clinton Edwards Elaine Thomas Thornton Fred Baynard Johnander Shulties Frank Hobbs Clifton H. Lord Cincinnati James W. Lord Ridgely Stanley Draper Mary Anna Betty Lou C. E. Collins S. D. Carrow L. R. Taylor Clayton Thomas Swain Newark Asbury Hubbard Annie Wooters Brooklyn N. Y Mildred Medford Frank Covey Chester John Nichols Charles Nichols Henderson Paul Dobson Thomas Mildred Ginn Mable Rich Nancy Smith Beverly Nashold Marie Eaton Roland Pippin

Topsy Turvy Day at Grove M P Church

Children’s day event called Topsy Turvy will be held at Grove M P Church on Thursday evening January 25 with admission of 10 cents. An officers election is planned for Grove Sunday School next Sunday January 21. Mrs W H Deen visits daughter Mrs J Hudson Taylor. Mrs C A Carroll is on sick list. speedy recovery hoped. Mr Harry Butler visits his daughter in New York this week.

Carlton Marvel Eugene Pennington Philadelphia Valley Forge William C. Harrison Jr Harrington L. S. Matthews Herman Mitchell Jr Brunswick Elbert Saunders Goldsboro William Marvel Grove W. H. Deen J. Hudson Taylor C. A. Carroll Harry Butler New York

Denton Resident Charles H. Sylvester Dies at 79

Charles Henry Sylvester a Denton resident of five years died at home last Monday in his 80th year after months of illness. Funeral held Thursday at home with interment in Greensboro cemetery. Survived by wife Carrie West Pippin. no children. Cousin W. E. Sylvester and three nephews also listed. Born in Caroline County, he later ran hat and fur business in Zanesville and worked as coal company representative in Chicago before WWI. He later worked for the government in Baltimore and spent years in the Midwest before retiring to Denton.

Charles Henry Sylvester Denton Greensboro M. S. Andrews Denton M. E. Church T. J. Turkington M. P B. H. Johnson J. Kemp Stevens Walter S. Rutter E. Reb. Fleetwood F. I. Reynolds J. H. Emerson L. A. Moore F. R. Owens H. Earle Smith J. DeWeese Carter Mr. Sylvester Caroline County Wesley Sarah Sylvester Goldsboro Carrie West Pippin Annie E. Pippin Trustinee Pippin Caroline W. E. Sylvester Hillsboro Charles W. Sylvester Baltimore Frederick Gallaher Owatona Minn Herman Gallaher Sabina Ohio Sylvester Zanesville Chicago Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Middle West Milwaukee Rockford Ill Waterloo Iowa Cedar Rapids

Smithville Homemakers Club Meeting Recaps 1934 Pal Draws

Smithville Homemakers Club held an all day meeting at the club room on Tuesday with a noon covered dish dinner. Many members attended and three new members joined. An afternoon business session featured a demonstration on Short Cuts to Attractive Clothes and a drawing for 1934 club pals. Several members and guests are listed as ill or visiting, with best wishes for speedy recoveries.

Smithville John H. Lare Sadie Holland Salisbury Ed Favinger Mary Earl Walter Betty Milford T. Thomas Mildred Wilmington Hospital Mag Wie Clevenger Elsie Savitz Edward Wright Harriett Ann Ormond Wright Denton Vienna C. R. Neal Altha Lare Lewes Del Wm. Dill James Savitz Walter Lyden Shirley Leon Meredith George O’day Hazel Cambridge Horace Robinson American Corner Little Wilson Meredith Alice Robinson

An Editor in Love With You in 1983

A Western town editor muses on loving many women but declares in verse that, by 1983, he is one hundred percent for you the new girl Amelia, as he notes rivals Marguerite and others differ in flaws. He contemplates fame, readers, and his own bias toward the object of affection despite changing attractions.

Amelia Marguerite 1983

Card of Thanks for Eliza Draper Baker's Death

The family thanks friends for sympathy and assistance during their mother Eliza Draper Baker's death. Floral tributes were greatly appreciated. James H. Baker and sisters.

Eliza Draper Baker James H. Baker

Greensboro Community News Notes Shower and Club News

Greensboro and its environs report a miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. Horace Howard on the Greensboro Ridgely road with many gifts and refreshments. The 4-H Club held a January 15 meeting near town electing Edgar Weaver president and listing new members Douglas Cooper Robert Sikes and Charles Vannille. An Old Hen Day contest is planned for February 10 with a calf prize, plus various family visits and social gatherings across Greensboro, Ridgely and nearby towns.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Williston Nelson Todd B. J. Frazier Templeville Rhgely Memoriam Tuckahoe Charles H. Sylvester
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