Denton area events and obituaries span January reads
The Local Department hosts a bake sale January 29 in the vacant store room near Townsend's. Denton hosts include Farmers' Supply Company directors meeting at Brick Hotel with Wayne A. Cawley in charge. sewers reconstruction in Denton, Maryland, funded by Works Progress Administration, costing 1725 with 1063 from federal funds. Del-Mar-Va and Maryland press associations hold 25th anniversary at Hotel du Pont with notable guests. Jesse Spencer, 35, dies of tuberculosis. Andrew Slaughter, 72, dies in Dover. funeral services held in Denton and Burrsville. Federal Theatre hosts a cancer control fundraiser movie benefiting the Denton area. Caroline County Medical Society meets at Brick Hotel with plans to invite Dr. Robert W. Johnson for February 9. Denton Volunteer Fire Company to hold annual supper and theatre party February 10 at Denton M P Church and Dentonia Theatre featuring Thoroughbreds Don't Cry with Judy Garland and others. tickets 60 cents. Denton Production Credit Association reports 73 percent growth in loans and members. officers and directors listed. town officials greet guests. Denton Community Club serves over 300 at a dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton M. E. Church
Townsend’s
Farmers’ Supply Company of
Denton
Southern States Cooperative
Caroline County
Brick Hotel
Wayne A. Cawley
Farmers’ Supply Company
T. Alan Goldsborough
Works Progress
Millard E. Tydings
Harry Nice
Richard C. McMullen
John G. Townsend Jr
James H. Price
Walter W. Bacon
Wilmington
Jesse Spencer
West Denton
Philip and
Laura Bayne Spencer
Katherine Virginia Doran
Jesse Philip
Howard Leroy
Mary Katherine
Pearl Clark
Swarthmore
James Miller
Pennsylvania
Denton Cemetery
Andrew Slaughter
Burrsville
Kent General, Hospital
Dover
William and
Elizabeth Biddle Slaughter
Delaware
Jack Slaughter
Ella Anthony
John Collison
Hattie Pinder
Emily Ivins
Newark
Del
Hillsboro
Cancer Control
Woman’s Club of
Federalsburg
Federal Theatre
Deanna Durbin
Stokowski
Blanche Hobbs
Caroline County Medical Society
Brick
F. N. Nichols
D. O. George
E. Paul Knotts
Nichols
Robert W. Johnson
Baltimore
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Denton M. P
Judy Garland
Mickey Rooney
Sophie Tucker
C. Aubrey Smith
Ronald Sinclair
Dentonia Theatre
Koenig's
Main St
Victor Dean
Denton Production Credit Association
Geo. W. Beck
J. H. Karns
Washington
Walter P. Quintin
W. G. Wysor
Guy R. Phillips
Vienna
M. C. Sherman
Queenstown
Franklin Baker
Trappe
Herman Crew
Worton
Austin Murphy
Russell P. Smith
Cambridge
Denton Community Club
Social calendar notes from Denton area Nor convenient year end
Mr and Mrs A T Cahall celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary on January 10 with many friends from Queen Anne Hillsboro Barclay Harrington and Denton present Music by Sherman and Pinder. Directors of Denton Cemetery Association met renewing officers D O George P W Downes Marc Bryant I R Fleetwood E E Pippin Sophie Kerr Underwood P R Fisher Russell Flaherty. Christian Comrade Class of Cord M E held a party at Mrs H Nuttles Square home. St Elizabeths Catholic Church to host a charity party January 27 at 8 pm with games bingo refreshments tickets 35 cents. Bud Wilson of Denton praised after WMAL broadcast. Mr and Mrs Roland Satterfield hosted Elizabeth Satterfield of Wilmington Irene Towers and Lillian Timmons for dinner. Ruth Reynolds gave a bridge luncheon at the Denton community house. Coretta Noble returned to Golden College in Wilmington after illness. Mrs Ruth Reynolds traveling to Florida to visit Gainesville and other places. Ladies Aid of Denton M P Church meet January 25 at Mrs John Statums home with Mrs Jennie Crouse assisting. Christian Comrade Class of Denton M E will serve a supper January 28 at 6 oclock in the SS room. Ladies Circle of Denton M E Church meets January 27 at 730 pm at Miss Jennie Stafford’s home. Mrs Kepler Barnett returns from a Washington visit with ex-Senator and Mrs W D Jamison. Mrs Walter Semlow of Montpelier VT visiting aunts Mrs R D Blackistone and Mrs Mary Bauman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Cahall
Herbert Statum
Lee
Harry Clark
Madge Jump
York
Jake Morgan
Howard Flowers
Dean
Queen Anne
Spry
Jones
Frank Fleming
Elwood Fleming
Charles Jarrell
Edgar Blades
Hillsboro
Gladys Booker
Barclay
Sam Ellwanger
Harrington
Sherman
Pinder
Denton Cemetery Association
D. O. George
P. W. Downes
Marc Bryant
I. R. Fleetwood
E. E., Pippin
Sophie Kerr Underwood
P. R. Fisher
Russell Flaharty
Harry H. Nuttle
Christian Comrade
Concord
M. E
WMAL
Washington
George Herbert Wilson
Denton
Roland Satterfield
Elizabeth Satterfield
Wilmington
Irene Towers
Lillian Timmons
Ruth Reynolds
Coretta Noble
la Grippe
Golden College
Florida
Gainesville
Baltimore
Ladies Aid
Denton M. P. Church
John Statum
Jennie Crouse
Denton M. E
S. S
Denton M. E. Church
Jennie Stafford
Kepler Barnett
W. D Jamison
Walter Semlow
Montpelier
R. D. Blackistone
Mary Bauman
Mrs Hester Baughley Wyatt Rites Held in Harrington
Funeral services for Mrs Hester Baughley Wyatt age 55 longtime public school teacher in Eastern Shore and Delaware counties were held at Harrington Methodist Protestant Church. Rev G E Turner led the service with assistance from several pastors. Burial followed in Denton cemetery. Survived by husband Thomas H Wyatt four children Mary Anna Thomas H Jr J Raughley and William Burnley Wyatt all at home seven brothers and one sister Raughley family members prominent in local affairs and many relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Baughley Wyatt
Eastern Shore
Delaware
Thomas H. Wyatt
Denton
Harrington
Harrington Methodist
G. E. Turner
J. T. Bailey
Milford
Ira Crum
Burrsville
W. L. Jump
W. A. Roberts
Denton Cemetery
James Raughley
Berton Raughley
Austin Smith
Lyman Porter
Ormond L. Andrew
J. DeWeese Carter
Wyatt
Raughley
Joshua B
Annie M. Raughley
Caroline County
Mary Anna
Thomas H. Jr
J. Raughley
William Burnley Wyatt
R. Emmett Raughley
W. Clifford Raughley
Internal Revenue Department of Delaware
Weekly Ridgely News Letter Hobby Show and Club News
The Ridgely weekly notes announce a Hobby Show by the Women's Home Missionary Society at the church house January 26 and 27 with exhibits by Ridgely school students. A $1 prize marks the top exhibit and ribbons are awarded. entry free, exhibits drop off at Stella Matthews home or church. Also reported are Community Club readings, library upgrades, a memorial park note, local births and marriages, club meetings, and upcoming bake sales and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Church House
Ridgely School
Stella Matthews
Thompson Swing
Eugene Field
Little Boy Blue
Carnegie Foundation
Church Notices and Sunday Programs Dated January 23
The Denton M E Church lists Rev M B Andrews preaching morning and evening with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Epworth League at 6 46 p m A Carolina Branch of the Women's International League for Peace meets Wednesday at 2 30 in the Sunday School room with Eleanor Eaton speaker At Denton M P Church regular morning service topics Soaring over the Sordid Suits for 7 30 p m Wayne D Mower from Hurlock and musicians will present a musical program Christian Endeavor is omitted At Cambridge M P Church Rev Turkington preaches Sunday evening Burrsville M E Church holds 11 a m service with 10 a m Sunday School H B Kelso of Frederica speaks next Friday on Palestine Hickman preaches next Sunday at 3 p m with 2 p m Sunday School Sunshine Club meets Thursday at 7 p m The Burrsville quarter conference notes Rev Ira Crum invited back for a third year Epiphany Mission Preston offers Sunday School at 10 a m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. 8. Andrews
Denton M. E
Epworth League
Caroline
Women’s International League For Peace
Eleanor Eaton
Washington
Caroline County
Denton M. P. Church
Wayne D. Mower
Hurlock
Christian Endeavor
Turkington
Cambridge M. P
Burrsville M. E
H. B. Kelso
Frederica
Delaware
Palestine
Hickman
Sunshine Club
Wesley Church
E. C. Hallman
Ira Crum
Smithsonian Regents Meet Discuss Building Program
The Smithsonian Regents met on January 13 with attendees including Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes and Vice President John N. Garner. The principal topic was the institution’s building program for two wings to the National Museum and a Gallery of Art, seeking funding and possible completion by 1946 in honor of the centennial. Formal talks followed by scientists detailing advancements in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regents of the
Smithsonian Institution
Charles Evans Hughes
United States
John N. Garner
M. M. Logan
Senate
Alban W. Barkley
T. Alan Goldsborough
House of Representatives
Charles L. Gifford
Clarence Cannon
Frederic A. Delano
Washington, D. C
John C. Merriam
C. G. Abbot
Alexander Wetmore
Congress
National Museum
Gallery of Art
James Smithson
Washingiton
In Memoriam for Chas Bernard Blades
In loving memory of our dear boy Chas Bernard Blades who was killed four years ago on January 20 1934 There is someone who misses you sadly and finds the time long since you went There is someone who thinks of you always and tries to be brave and content Gone is the face I love so dear Silent the voice I loved to hear The best are always the first to die By his loving Mother Father Brothers and Sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Bernard Blades
Adams Cross Roads Socials and Upcoming Bloomery Meeting
Mr and Mrs Elon Wright and family hosted Tuesday evening guests including Fred Fountain Earle Robinson Thurman Fountain C W Adams and families. Miss Althea Adams and Charles Doyle of Wilmington were Sunday guests. Bloomery Ladies Aid to meet January 26 at 2 pm at Anna Robinson’s home. Sympathy extended to D R Adams family. Minnie Adams and Winnie Graham of Wilmington visited. Thurman Fountain spent Sunday with her parents. Sunday School at 2 and preaching at 3 at Bloomery. C H Parker and wife visiting Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elon Wright
Fred Fountain
Earle Robinson
Anna Robinson
Fred Payne
D. R. Adams
Minnie Adams
Winnie Graham
Wilmington
Card Of Thanks From Mrs Slaughter For Help During Illness And Death
Card from Mrs Elizabeth Slaughter expresses heartfelt thanks to all friends and neighbors who assisted during her husband illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Slaughter
Governor Nice Opens Baltimore to Havre de Grace Highway
Governor Harry W Nice officially opened the modern dual highway between Baltimore and Havre de Grace, financed mainly from 1933 bonds and registration fees from commercial vehicles. He urged Maryland to lead in road quality and cited a 1937 gasoline tax revenue of 10.59 million dollars, up about 3 million since 1933, as support for road funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Nice
Baltimore
Havre de Grace
General Assembly
Maryland
Nice
Smithsons Attend Funeral in Camden and Club Supper
Walter McCarty of Easton and his two sons Raymond and George attended the funeral of William McCarty in Camden New Jersey on Monday. The Smithson Club held its annual family supper Tuesday evening followed by cards and games. Mrs Merrill Rhodes of Longwoods visited her parents Algie and Mrs Willoughby on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs James Toft were guests of Melvin and Mrs Willoughby last Monday. Little Billy Bryan is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McCarty
Raymond
George McCarty
Easton
William McCarty
Camden
N. J
Smithson Club
Merrill Rhodes
Longwoods
Algie Willoughby
James Toft
Melvin Willoughby
Little Billy Bryan
Joe Thomas
Baltimore
James Thomas
Chester
Howard Dodds
J. Gardner
Marian Gardner
Tilghman’s Island
Frank Fleming
Epworth League
Elwood Fleming
Dorothy Jones
Charles W. Spry
S. G. Jones
Kent Island
Joseph Taylor
James Sherwood
Edgar Blades
Mildred Stenger
Brown Thawley
Milford
Norman Hicks
Annville
Ralph Holland
Floyd Cahall
Prices
John Skinner
Dora Samis
Amos Warner
D. Rathell
H. R. Covell
Centreville
Olin Hunter
Eleanor Noble
Federalsburg
William Sherwood
Harry Connolly
Wilmington
H. Lay Beaven
Allen Hicks
Frances Covell
Earl Sparks
Ridgely
Mary Rathell
In memory of Nettie Dean by her daughter Agnes Hurlock
In memory of my dear mother Nettie Dean who departed this life one year ago January 20 1937 When one you care for has departed Though you sit lone and broken hearted There's something in a kindred mind that always leaves a sense behind of true companionship we know Yet memory softens everything The grave its victory death its sting Gone but not forgotten By her daughter Agnes Hurlock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Dean
Agnes Hurlock
Record Crop Surplus Sparks Market Question
This year's 18% million bale crop is the biggest on record. The speaker warns the surplus could depress prices and asks where the additional cotton will be sold, signaling concern for farmers and markets.
Hilesboro Queen Anne Social Notes Show Guests and Visits
A dense local society chronicle lists dinner guests from Baltimore and Chester, visits by Tilghman Island and Easton residents, Epworth League social gatherings, a funeral attendence in Kent Island, weekend visits in Milford and Prices, and various familial and friendship gatherings across Hilesboro and nearby towns.
Queen Anne Mrs Laura Fisher Knotts seriously ill
Mrs Laura Fisher Knotts a leading local figure in civic church and social circles suffered a paralytic stroke at her home several days ago. Her condition is serious. She is widow of David H Knotts a businessman with farming interests in Caroline and Queen Annes counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Fisher Knotts
International Harvester Company
Horace Morgan
Eloise
Earl Howard
Juanita Howard
S. L. Culver
Hebron
Jake Morgan
Caldwell Wilson
Easton
Harry Clark
Willis Wilkinson
Connecticut
J.M. York
Preachers
Baltimore
Byron Barton Jr
E. B. Lightner
Burnsville community sees New Year home moves and obituaries
A Bur rs ville column notes many residents changing residences as New Year begins. John Collison takes over the John Parris farm, Enos Cleaves moves near Maple Grove, and James Hopkins relocates to a bought farm near Greensboro. Andrew Slaughter, 71, dies in Dover after pneumonia. he was a longtime veterinarian. Funeral held at his home with interment at Hillsboro cemetery. Additional items report relatives attending distant funerals, recent births, hospital recoveries, and local social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Collison
Denton
Enos Cleaves
John Parris
Cleaves
Maple Grove School
R. H. Thawley
Earl Messick
James Outten
James Hopkins
L. P. Voss
Greensboro
Perry
Floyd Baker
James Huey
Andrew Slaughter
Kent General Hospital
Dover
Slaughter
Ira E. Crum
W. L. Jump
Hillsboro Cemetery
R. H. Stafford
John Thawley
Daniel Adams
Federalsburg
John H. Thawley
Mary Stafford
Robert Stafford
Melvin James
Hester Raughley Wyatt
Harrington M. P
Walter Cannon
Webster Ivins
Ella Lewis
Edward Lewis
Lola Lewis
Magers
Ola Scott
Bill Parker
Easton Hospital
Clarence Collison
Harrisburg
Henry Hurd
Sabillasville
Preston Community Club Meeting Notes And Socials
Preston community club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. G C Carmine presiding. Welfare baskets and clothing for families were reported. an oil heater was approved for the firehouse clinic. Out of town visitors from Hurlock and Dover shared talks on club work and home decor.
Hendersons celebrate golden wedding anniversary at home
Mr. and Mrs. H C Cooper marked their Golden Anniversary at a home near Henderson. Married January 11 1888 in Greensboro Maryland, they lived 33 years near Felton Delaware before moving to Maryland near Henderson 17 years ago. They received many gifts and well wishes from friends and have six living children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Cooper
Here
Nathaniel Horsey
Greensboro
Wm. H. Hutchin
Felton
Delaware
Maryland
Henderson
Mabel H. Culver
Philadelphia
Geo. H. Playter
New York
Frank Price
Chester
Louis N. Cooper
Hartford, Conn
Naomi B. Hail
Cortland Cooper
Wilmington
Harvey Thompson
Carroll Meredith
George ‘Thompson
Medford
N. J
Pearl Jones
James
Agnes Meredith
Catherine Melvin
Salisbury
W. F. Clark
Annabel
Freeborn Ellwanger
Carl Nichols
Katherine Montague
Rey
J. H. Thornton
Richard Roden
Elma Harman
Dover
Dora B. Melvin
Mary R. Roden
Ladies Aid entertained at the Daffin and Trice homes
The Ladies Aid met at the homes of Mrs. Lily Daffin and Mrs. Teen Trice with eleven members three visitors present. Mrs. Louise Collings led the social hour and refreshments were served. An invitation was extended for February. A birthday gathering for Robert Slocum attracted around forty guests at Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Slocum’s home with ice cream cake and popcorn balls. Visiting friends included Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gregg and families. Olaf Smith is reported improving at home after illness. Teen Trice visited Norma Daffin for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Daffin
Teen Trice
Louise Collings
Sallie Towers
Aid
Raymond Slocum
Robert
Jesse Gregg
Denton
John Patchett
George Huey
Ernest Towers
C. W. Towers
Leon
Olaf Smith
Carl Johnson
Homer
Norma Daffin
Baltimore
Greensboro Club Plans for Cancer Day Luncheon
Greensboro Community Club met presided by Miss Bertha Shull to plan a 1 PM January 31 covered dish luncheon benefiting Cancer Control Day with a $1 contribution and a guest. Dr George E Waters County Health Officer spoke on tuberculosis cancer and syphilis, showing a film The Enemy of Youth.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Pvps
E. F. Pearsaul
Larry Abbott
Upper Darby
C. Jackson Jarrell
J. Boone Jarrell
Hansen Hoffman
Rodney Holsinger
Arthur Cohee
Jack Davis
Rufus M. King
Montgomery County
Irwin J. Hevalow
Margaret Katherine Gambrill
Royal Oak
St. Michaels Methodist Protestant Church
Stromberg
James Bishop
Co-Operative
David Holsinger
Carleton Marvel
Bessie Porter
Charles Hammond
Graham Porter
Johns Hopkins Hospital
B. H. Holsinger
Paul Holsinger
George Walker
J. N. Williams
William Richards
Edward McPherson
Paul Hemmons
Walter Moore
Harold Fountain
W. W. Seward
Anna May
Norman Wilson
Clinton Stoops
Jas. S. Wilson
Elsmere
Robert Groff
Selby Smith
Beatrice Bower
Elsie Matthews
Tri-County
Walter Wright
Chestertown
J. W. Mitchell
Harriet Reed
Audrey Warrier
O. B. Reed
Percy Allen
Cordova
Fifer Hospital
Alice Wilson
T. C. Cahall
W. M. Wiley
Roland Cherry
L. M. Winstead
Dudley Price
Marcus Hook
William Sculley
John Whiting
Fred Flounders
Charles Kline
Nelson Bowdle
William Jarrell Jr
University of Maryland
St. Benedict’s Catholic Church
Marjory Power
The
Twentieth Century Club
Fulton Noble
Marie Perry
Wildwood
H. A. Spies
Jessie Lane
Isabel Patchett
Rebecca Voshell
John Hopkins
W. E. Stewart
Effie Davis
Lloyd Brodes
Evelyn Holden
Virgil Hall
Sunshine
W. R. Dulin
Clarence Perry
Maude Venable
Evelyn Harding
Inez Wright
Mattie Nusbaum
T. L. Nugent
W. E. Dillon
Mattie Voshell
Spafford
Lawrence Wright
Epiphany Mission
Preston
Smithsonian Regents
Memoriam
Adams Cross Roads
Smithson
Hilesboro
Twin Towns
Tuckahoe
Preston Community Club
G. C. Carmine
Covey
County Welfare Board
Hurlock Women’s Club
Edgar Bradley
Eastern Shore District Federation
George E. Waters
Salome Downes Edgeworth
Europe
Johnson Bonner
H. M. Hollis
Lee Noble
Luke Amato
Herman Schmick
Jake Harris
Arthur M. Willey
Bridge
Burton Proctor Jr
E. B. Blades
Edwin Numbers
West Virginia
A. F. Sisk
Ralph Ledman
Ida Davis
Boston
John Noble
C. W. Elzey
Greensboro Community Club
Cub House
Bertha Shull
F. P. Roe
Irvin Brumbaugh
Greensboro Orchestra
Shull
Veterans Administration
Perry Point
Watera
F. N. Coursey
Mae Pippin
Edward Nichols
Alice Wieneke
R. B. Rawlings
Geo, Cannon
Charles Wieneke
Roberta Jackson
Alfreda Blackburn
Home Department
Sallie Butler
Addie Pritchett
Anna Pearson
Lena Lewis
Thelda Roe
Martha Bickling
Geo. Cannon
Caroline County Bank
Harry Bilbrough
John C. Brown
Arthur W. Brumbaugh
T. Clayton Horsey
William J. Murphy
J. W. Brice
H. B. Thomas
W. J. Murphy
Goldsboro
W. W. Goldsborough
Mildred M. Ginn
Ralph O’neal
Atlanta
Pet Milk Company
Ross
North Carolina
O'Neal
University of Kentucky
Louisville
Kentucky
Fred Smith
Hobbs
A. W. Brumbaugh
Clarence Russell
Oscar Wyatt
Louise Swann
Smith Edwards
Viola Clark
Cyrus Stufft
William Morgan
A. G. Stufft
John Andrew
Louella
Mary Stufft
Homer Stufft
Earl J. Tribbett
Daisy Tribbett
Martha Louise Dill
Earl Dill
John White
John Baynard Jr
Harry S. Cooper
Near Town
Ruth Marie
John W. Lynch
Seaford
George Lynch
Georgetown
Liz Smith
Susan Cooper
Hyson Cohee
Magnolia
Laura Spicher
E. F. Seward
Seward
Enterprise Office
Henry L. Cohee
Mable Mitchell
Will Cannon
Near Ridgely
Mary Jenkins
Austin Longacker
Luther Bennett
Edward Wilson
Janis Cotes
Cleveland
Ohio
Laura Longfellow
Lacey Wilson
Michael Ash
Kenneth Bostic
William Sipple
Pauline Pippin
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