Personal and Social News Highlights in Delaware Area
Miss Emily Willis of Wilmington wed Marvin French in Centreville with a simple ceremony. The couple will reside in Trenton after a luncheon at the groom’s home. Elizabeth Anne Cade wed L Byron Cade in Harrington with Beulah Fithian as maid of honor and Richard Corkrane as best man. A five hundred card party honored Carroll George and his wife on their third anniversary. Mrs Otis Smith sails to Florida for winter with husband. children stay with grandmother. John T. Carter and Lawrence B. Towers attend Kent County Mutual Insurance stockholders meeting. William E. Cheezum family birthday dinner. Marion H. Downes visits Baltimore. Ellis Clark spends weekend in Swarthmore and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Willis
Wilmington
John Y. Willis
Centreville
Marvin French
Peninsula
M. P
Leonard B. Smith
West Twentyfourth Street
French
Atlantic City
Trenton
N. J
Centreville High School
Beacom’s Business College
Denton
Harvey L. Cooper
Harrington
Willian Smith
Elizabeth Anne
L. Byron Cade
Beulah Fithian
Richard Corkrane
E. H. Collins
Hilda Cade
Carroll George
George Beck
Earle White
Herbert McAllister
Ernest Emory
Leila Mudd
Hilda Covey
Elya Perry
Margaret Thachey
William Wolf
Francis Yeoman
Melvin James
George
Otis Smith
Philadelphia
S. S. Berkshire
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Rachel Lucas
John T. Carter
Lawrence B. Towers
Kent County Mutual Insurance Company
Dover
William E. Cheezum
Cheezum
Marion H. Downes
Baltimore
Ellis Clark
Swarthmore
Toilers Club To Give Play Breezy Point
Denton Toilers Club presents Breezy Point a three act comedy at Masonic Hall on Wednesday February 3 at 8 p m Admission 35 cents proceeds go to support the new High School A cast includes Aunt Debby Dexter Mrs T Dukes Roe Elinor Pearl and many local performers with a long list of named roles and players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toilers Club
Denton
Masonic Hall
Debby Dexter
T. Dukes Roe
Elinor Pearl
Mildred Collison
Ashraf] Grant
Esther Dunham
Hartsville Community Notes Stay Close to Area People
District Superintendent Jones of the Wilmington Conference preached at Wesley M E Church last Sunday morning. Mrs Florence Cain and her son from New Jersey visited her parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Slaughter. C C Ivins near Vernon bought the J L Everngum property and will move in soon. Miss Lucy Pearson of Swarthmore Pa spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs E Pearson. Mr and Mrs John Chance and family visited Mr and Mrs John Moore of Greensboro. Mrs Mary Ivins has recovered enough to be out. Mr and Mrs Earl Ivins visited Mrs Ivins parents on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Wilmington
Wesley M. E. Church
Florence Cain and Son
New Jersey
Lewis Slaughter
C. C. Ivins
Vernon
J. L. Everngum
Lucy Pearson
Swarthmore
Delegations Visit County Boards on Road and School Issues
Delegations from Greensboro and Ridgely appeared before the County Commissioners on Tuesday to press for improvements on lateral roads, with Greensboro supporting the Greensboro Whiteleysburg route and Ridgely backing Ridgely Oakland. The board has taken no action yet. A Williston delegation met the Board of Education on Thursday seeking Williston consolidation with Denton, while patrons from Lynson protested the closing of their school the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Ridgely
Greensboro - Whiteleysburg
Ridgely- Oakland
Williston
Board of Education
Denton School
Lynson
West Denton store building eviction notice
For state or rent the store building in West Denton occupied by the late W C Pastorfield, possession given at once. Apply to J E H Nichols administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Denton
W. C. Pastorfield
J. E H. Nichols
Community Notes Reflect Banquet and Weekend Visits
The Caroline County Bank directors hosted an annual banquet January 16 at Riverside Hotel with holiday decor. Local clergy Rev. Omar Jones and Rev. Irving Phillips spoke at services. Numerous residents and visitors from Wilmington Philadelphia Ardmore and Felton were listed as guests or travelers over the weekend and week.
Death of Mrs. Alice Jones at her Henderson home
Mrs. Alice Jones aged 58 wife of Lemuel Jones died at home Monday night at 9 o clock after a year of poor health. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs George King Atlantic City Mrs Edgar Walls of this place and Mrs Medford Kimball residing here plus three sons Carroll Wye Mills David Wilmington and Omar New Britain Conn. Funeral Thursday at 1 pm at home with Rev Samuel Sanby Fairlee officiating. Interment Greensboro cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Jones
Lemuel Jones
George King
Atlantic City
Edgar Walls
Medford Kimball
Carroll
Wye Mills
David
Wilmington
Omar
New Britain
Conn
Samuel Sanby
Fairlee
Greensboro
John
Goldsboro
Theodore Hall
Wm. Golt
Louise
Alston Long
Price's Station
Roy Medford
Beacom
John Medford
Town
George Moore
Everett
Sudfersville
Alda Montague
George Carrow
Freeborn Ellwanger
Carroll Jones
John R. Jones
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Philadelphia
Orville Melvin
S. S. James
New York City
L. A. Gooden
Services at Thawley's M P Church in Tuckahoe Neck
Sunday School at 10 a m with all school classes to be reorganized. Mrs Wallace Clark Hilda Reed Beulah Clopper returned from Baltimore after attending the Young People’s Convention. Mrs E C Wright left for Dr Kelly’s Hospital Baltimore for an operation and is recovering well. Mr Clement Drake and Mr and Mrs Thomas Clopper visited Mr and Mrs W C Reed. Master Billy Clark recently returned from Baltimore. Rev and Mrs Henry Covington were guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Covington. Mrs Thomas Clopper and Master Thomas Morris visited Mrs W C Reed. Miss Helen Higgins of Denton was a weekend guest of Miss Dorothy Calloway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckahoe Neck
Thawley’s M. P
Wallace Clark
Hilda Reed
Beulah Clopper
Baltimore
E. C. Wright
Dr. Kelly’s Hospital
Clement Drake
Thomas Clopper
W. C. Reed
Billy Clark
Henry Covington
Alfred Covington
Thomas Morris
Helen Higgins
Denton
Dorothy Calloway
Ridgely News Letter highlights and social notes
The Ridgely News Letter details local events including a charity play by Leroy Sard Joseph Snowberger Richard Blackburne and others directed by Mrs Edward Pearsaul with proceeds for the Re formed Church. It notes a traffic accident caused by a car light failure, church society meetings and visits by regional pastors, Bank of Ridgely stockholders meeting updates, hospital visits, community club plans and various town visits, plus upcoming topics for church and school activities and subscription plea.
Harmony Kitchen Shower for Mr and Mrs Claude Todd
Friends held a kitchen shower at the groom’s parents home for Mr and Mrs Claude Todd. Guests shared gifts and late refreshments, with well wishes for a happy marriage. Several local families and relatives attended, including the Todds and Gibsons, Trices, and Wrights, with visitors from Perryville and Denton.
Wells to Preach in Goldsboro Next Sunday Night
Dr J H Wells of Baltimore will preach in Goldsboro next Sunday at 7 30 PM followed by the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper and the last quarterly conference. Local residents Mr and Mrs Joseph Gibson returned home from Crisfield while others visited relatives. Long list of social notes on visits and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wells
Baltimore
Joseph Gibson
J. J. Bunting
Crisfield
Alex. Butler
Philadelpha
John Milby
Philadelphia
J. S. Lapham
Lakeland
Florida
Local Social Roundup From Sunday Gatherings
Miss Hester Wroten hosted a Sunday afternoon with Gladys Bowdle Thelma Hollis Edith Thomas and Margerite Reynolds. Mrs William Wooters entertained guests including Mr and Mrs William Wooters and Mrs John L Everagarn of Denton. Mildred and Pauline Wootters hosted their cousin Bernice Wosters of Denton. Mrs Edward Brown and Miss Grace Adams visited Mrs John Adams near Smithville. Nathryn Shane visited Miss Margaret Stewart near Greenwood. Mrs Mary Maloney listed as sick but improving. Mr Edward Brown returned after a long Florida visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Wroten
Gladys Bowdle
Thelma Hollis
Edith Thomas
Margherite Reynolds
William Wooters
John L. Everagamn
Denton
Mildred
Pauline Wooters
Bernice Wosters
Edward Brown
Grace Adams
John Adams
Smithville
Nathryn Shane
Margaret Stewart
Revival Services Advancing with Local Clergy Aid
Revival services continue as Rev Mr Grant assists. Miss Addie Lord returns from a two week visit with friends in Baltimore and Pikesville. Mr Walter Lord and Mrs Fred Wright out again. Sherman Lynn and family visit Ui survey Lord. Mary Williamson of Denton visits Edna Lord. Ui survey Lord visits Hillsboro. Now is the time to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Addie Lord
Baltimore
Pikesville
Walter Lord
Fred Wright
Sherman Lynn
Uiurvey Lord
Mary Williamson
Denton
Edna Lord
Hillsboro
Evangelist Baker Leads Hillsboro Revival At M E Church
Evangelist John Moses Baker and Prof. J A Loose from Baltimore concluded a two week revival at Hillsboro M E Church with morning sermons and an evening service. Baker’s topics included The Good Shepherd and Crossing the Bar. A love feast followed the 3 PM session. The P T A meets Tuesday January 26 at 7 30 PM with a program. St Pauls and Harris Chapel hold services and a fourth quarterly conference is planned for Queen Anne and Harris Chapel. Various local residents are noted for recent visits and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Bishop Davenport
Preston
Denton M. P
J. Ed. Nichols
J. Harvey Quillen
Two Johns
Preston Church of the New Jerusalem
Maryland
Methodist Protestant Church
Wilmington
Denton
Williston
Palace Theatre
Hursday
Robert Wilson
H. Lay Beaven
Hillsboro
St. Paul’s P. E
Caroline County Federation of Women’ Clubs
Federalsburg
Denton Community Club
Church of the Brethren
J. ‘H. Nichols
South Third Street
S. Frank Cole
South Seventh Street
Paul C. Phillips
Greensboro High School
Phillips
Ashville
N. C
India
Frank C. MacSorley
Union M. E
MacSorley
Delmarvia Peninsula
Chautauqua
W. I. Norris
E. G. Cooper
Norman Raleigh
J. Frank Wright
G. Hf. Wilson
Johns
F. J. Wright
Hall
Prof
Caroline Redden
Adeline Fisher
Caroline County
Goldsboro
Henderson
Greensboro
Burrsville
Hobbs
Hickman
John Moses Baker
Baltimore
Albert Loose
Hillshore M. E
Evangelist Baker
Baker
Prof. Loose
M. E
J. A. Loose
Sallie Worth
Mildred
Cumberland
Alga Worth
Frank Seward and
Daugster
Ridgely
Sparklin
Harry Connolly
Lay Beaven
M. FE
Noble Jarrell
Rowe
Leonard Harper
Stevensville
Edwar Blades
G. L. Wilson
Stewart Gale
Powell Short
Trappe
Irwin Sparkiin
Dickinson
T. Seward
Wilhington
W. Q. Finch
St. Paul's
J. M. Haker
J. Albert Loose
Taylor
Horace Morgan
William Stevens
New York City
Dean
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Clifford Cortelyou
Rehoboth
Winter care for babies urges strong immune defense
Dr J H Mason Knox Jr of the State Health Bureau urges vigilant winter baby care as respiratory infections rise in cold weather. He recommends proper feeding to prevent rickets, appropriate dress, well ventilated homes, outdoor sun and air when possible, daily cool sponge and rub-down, and keeping the child away from anyone with a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Mason Knox, Jr
Bureau of Child Hygiene
State Department of Health
Orphans Court Grants Admin for Benjamin Lucznik and Others
The Orphans Court session with Judges West, Harper and Shawn approved letters of administration for Benjamin Lucznik estate to Harvey L. Cooper, bonds filed, creditors notice ordered, appraisers named. Also approved first and final accounts for Charles T. Liden and William F. Liden estates, and accounts of sales for Frederick Howard heirs. Admin appointments and appraisals completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and Shawn
Benjamin Lucznik
Harvey L. Cooper
John W. Funk
Lacy C. Murphy
Nornman Liden
Charles T. Liden
W. Elbert Liden
William F. Liden
Jol W. Howard
W. T. Love
Frederick Howard
Joseph N. Simons
J. W. Simon
Albert G. Saulsbury
Hf. F. Klotz
Muskrats Plentiful as Trappers Report Banner Season
Trappers say the muskrat season is the most prosperous ever with large numbers of pelts. A major buyer notes unprecedented early offers and cold snaps boosting business. Trappers set more traps, marshes stay productive, and prices average about 1.30 dollars per hide, with best hides higher. The year is expected to be a banner season.
Milk production gains from three daily milkings
United States Department of Agriculture studies show cows milked three times daily yield more milk than twice daily. Short-term gains reach 12.5 percent with longer runs suggesting even larger increases. Cows milked thrice daily also show better endurance near lactation end. Economic feasibility depends on production volume labor costs and product value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Andersontown Nobbs Club to Meet at Anim Neal Home
Local notes report Mrs E M Willey visiting sister Mrs Harry Merriken in Federalsburg and her convalescence. The Andersontown Nobbs Community Club will convene at Anim Neal's residence next Thursday afternoon January 28. Several residents, including Mrs Carlilie Roe and Miss Mildred of Federalsburg, and Mrs C D Collison, attended gatherings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Willey
Harry Merriken
Federalsburg
Isaac Starkey
Salisbury
Drowned Fisherman Benjamin Lyueznik Near McCarty's Wharf
Benjamin Lyueznik, a farmer and fisherman on the Chaptank near McCarty's Wharf, drowned Thursday morning last week while fishing. Alone in his nets, rushing ice crushed his skiff and forced him under. Others heard his cries but could not help. His body remains unrecovered. he was a widower with a 12-year-old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Lyueznik
McCarty
Chaptank River
Ife
Mr. Lucznik
Nichols & Co Meat Ad Item
Rai een meat sid lard ad. Nichols & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols & Co
Notable Deaths in Concord Region and Preston Notice
Dr. Horace Loomis Jones of New York City, 67, a Concord native and Sons of Concord treasurer, died suddenly January 9. Funeral held in Concord M E Church with interment in Concord cemetery. Survived by siblings across several states. Also, Mrs. Martha E Cheezum of Preston died January 16 at 62. funeral at home with Rev. C C Harris officiating and burial on the family farm. Survived by one sister and four brothers and several children. Pallbearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Loomis Jones
Concord
Sussex County
New York City
Thomas A. and
Lucy Jones
Denton
Jurson Medical College
Philadelphia
Sons of Concord
Little Village
Old Hickory Grove
Concord M. E
J. N. Whedbee
Jones
Helen Walston
Salisbury
Harry Samsel
Geo. A. Jones
Wm. Culver
Howard Jones
Baltimore
William Jones
Wm. Rolleston
Stonehurst
Robert G. Dean
Ridgely
Fred Good
Martha E. Cheezum
William H. Cheezum
Preston
C. C. Harris
M. E
J. E
D. M. Cheezum
L. N. Blades
T. E. Stevens
BE. V. Lane
W. R. Dulin
Pennsylvania Railroad Electrification Rumor Reaches East Coast
Reported plan to electrify Clayton to Ox-ford lines to cut annual costs by ending steam passenger trains and reducing crews. Renewed by a recent full electric run from Harrington to Rehoboth Beach. Officials reportedly aim to electrify all unprofitable branch roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Clayton
Oxfard
Pennsylvania
Harrington
Rehoboth Beach
Fire destroys Wrights Wharf resort near Choptank river
A fire of unknown origin completely destroyed all buildings at Wrights Wharf a popular riverside resort on the Choptank near its mouth earlier last week. The site once a mixed recreation spot for Caroline and Dorchester residents and, after a year, was sold and turned into a colored people amusement area. Ongoing disturbances led to its closure by border court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright’s Wharf
Choptank
Winchester
Caroline
Dorchester
Border of Court
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the Local Department
Hartsville
Caroline County Bank
Riverside Hotel
Omar Jones
Middletown
Methodist Church
Irving Phillips
Martha Carrow
Genevieve Cooper
Ladies’ Aid of the Baptist Church
Allen Curry
James Curry
Paul Clark
Robert Clark
Lola Dill
Earl Milby
Easton
Charles E. Walls
D. Smith Edwards
Walter Stevenson
Ardmore
Calvin Butler
Lester Stevenson
Maude Pritchett
A. W. Brumbaugh
Whitall Laramore
Margaret Bilbrough
James Spence
Anna V. Betson
Snanisbury
Harry Kinnamon
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Ridgely News
Manumny
Leroy Sard
Joseph Snowberger
Richard Blackburne
Thompson Swing
J. P. Swing
Ernest Jones
George Fitz
Erma Nichols
Paul Hoffman
Herbert Kueneman
Edward Pearsaul
Reformed Church
Harford Porter
Floyd
Church House
Kemp Newnan
Woman's Home Missionary Sociey
T. A. Smith
Collins J. Brock
Society
Harry Hemmons
Edna Detwiler
Washington
Bank of Ridgely
Roger Ringgold
Ronald Lane
Harper Lang
Mercy Hospital
Harry Lane
A. S. Thompson
Paul Sewell
Lawrence Wilson
Harry Zeigler
James Swing
Cambridge
Wilbur Clark
T. L. Day
Delaney
Brooklyn
Selby Smith
Bernard Sparks
Charles Starkey
Alfred Rickards
Mollie Rickards
Willington
Classis
Smith Building
Mary M. Porter
K. M. Barnette
Queen Anne
Henry Wilkinson
J. J. Ivison
James Walker
Methodist Sunday School
Mary Hobbs
Doterer
Leo Meginney
Margaret Swing
Louise Gray
A. W. Thompson
Hattie Lagadone
Arthur Cohee
Fandy
Marcus Hook
T. W. Jones
Samuel Hear
Marvin Morris
D. M. Swing
Richards
Claude Todd
PF. L. Todd
Herman Gadow
Gilbert Gibson
Webster Todd
Hanson Todd
Roland Trice
Francis Kelley
Clarence Richards
Roland Todd
Jesse Lasier
Benjamin Cohee
F. L. Todd
Af. C. Todd
Ada Baker
Louise Gadow
Elsie Todd
Pearl Willis
Elizabeth Todd
Marie Quillen
Evelyn Qui
Grayson
Perryville
A. D. Ivins
W. G. Wright
Clarence Wright
Evelyn and Cannon
Norman Wright
Audrey Lee
Leston
Hansen Todd
Charlie Trice
Gilbert, Jr
Pliny Todd
Albert Craft
Hynson
Ada Uaker
Gilbert
Gilson
Will Scott
Otto Steenken
Webster Todh
W. D. Biscoe
Tuckahoe
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Dr. Jones
New York
Preston Lady
Emma H. Howard
Emma
W. R. Marine
Willie
H. Marine
William R. Marine
Maupe
Edwin
Lewis Manine
Elsie Jean Lister
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