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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1931

Page

5

Local notices mix of sales, events and obits in Denton Md

Local ads list price cuts at J H Nichols Co in Chautauqua and 1914 era dining and living room suites. Community notices include church services, minstrel show tickets, county nurse bake sale, gardening club gatherings, and a fire company entertainment. Obituary for Theodore Parker Phillips notes Philadelphia residence and Denton burial.

J. H. Nichols & Co S. Chautauqua Caroline High School Denton M. K. Newnam H. W. Hughes A. L. Butler Denton-Burtsville Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Allen R. H. Stafford Burrsville Chas. T. Baker Epiphany Mission Preston St. Andrew’s Mission Harlock Choir Christ Church Tri-County Council W. R. Dulin R. L. Tawes Ridgely M. E Andersontown-Hobbs Club Church House Concord County Nurse Fund Law E. S. Public Service Company Andersontown-Hobbs Community Committee On Agriculture Caroline County Greensboro Ridgely

Social News Highlights From Hickman Gatherings

A series of social events in Hickman includes turkey dinners hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Cleaves with relatives from Philadelphia Felton Harrington and Hickman. Mr. H. R. Beck’s birthday party with friends from area towns. musical program planned at Denton M. P. Church featuring musicians from Salisbury and Boston. Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs. J. W. Kirk’s with Holiday Calendar items.

T. A. Cleaves Hickman Harry Jewell Nelson Jewell Arthur Pinkstone J. J. Toohey Winfield Cleaves Clayton Cleaves Philadelphia Ann Bringhurst Felton H. J. Ramsdell Alden Harrington Fred Messick Floyd Messick H. R. Beck Mr. Beck Wm. H. Beck Wm. L. DeFord Phyllis Anne Wm. L. DeFord, Jr Doris Lee Clayton Taylor Marie Smith Beck Cora Callahan Blanche Croll Louise DeGinther Easton Denton M. P Salisbury Boston Ladies Aid Society Methodist Protestant Church J. W. Kirk Kirk Mary Downes Ingleside M. P Denton Wm. D. Uhler J. K. Calloway Baltimore Florida Tampa St. Petersburg Methodist Protestant Christian Endeavor Society Elias W. Nuttle Richard Henning Nuttle Lumber and,Coal Company Pennsylvania Lumbermen’s Bellevue-Stratford Hotel R. Kemp Hughiett Trappe Caroline Victoria Kemp Charles Curtis Warner Wilbur A. Clark Cape May C. H N. J John B. Taylor Wilmington Harry Clark M. A. Brackett I. R. Fleetwood Ridgely M. E Fred Nuttle Hugh Allen Waverly M. P. Allen Newark Philip E. Nuttle Henrietta Lisle North Carolina J. Kemp Stevens Louise Dukes

Choptank Ladies Aid Meets at Blades Home

The Choptank Ladies Aid of the M P Church met at Mr and Mrs O C Blades with no officer changes. New meeting set for February 3 at the same home. The Twentieth Century Community Club and visitors enjoyed a gathering at Clarence Perry's home with the next meeting planned for February 28 at Mrs W E Dulin's home.

Ladies Aid M. P. Church Choptank O. C. Blades Linnie Cox Roland Chambers C. E. Williamson E. F. Dunham J. F. Spence Annie Cheezum Twentieth Century Community Club Clarence Perry W. E. Dulin

Community Welfare Committee Seeks Childrens Wear Donations

The Community Welfare Committee urges daily aid for needy families as winter deepens. The emphasis is on children, asking for old clothes and shoes to keep them warm. Donations are flowing, with a weekly $10 contribution boosting the total to 1,127.88, and a call to donate children’s wear and affordable furniture from R. H. Stafford of Burraville, Md.

Preston Community Club Notes on meetings and visits

The Preston Community Club met at the Parish House on Monday the 19th with a small turnout. Programs covered Famous Maryland Women and later Motion pictures and their influence. Socials included tea, sandwiches, soup for schoolchildren, and a bridge luncheon. Numerous local residents and visitors attended various church and social events through the week.

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Church meetings fill evenings

The Ridgely community reports nightly church gatherings at the Church of the Brethren with high attendance. Notices include upcoming topics for a week of sermons, a call for adult Bible class rally, PTA notes, farewells for Miss Elizabeth Smith, and various social visits, meals, and homebound prayer meetings across local families and organizations.

Hillsboro and Queen Anne News Items in the Twin Towns

Community notes from Greensboro and Hillsboro recount a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs Kennard at Mrs Sophia Howard s home with many attendees. Obituary notices include Mrs Emma Draper aged 76 died from blood poisoning after a wire scratch. Mr and Mrs Alvin Smith and Mrs Nettie Reading visit Lumberton. several local residents are noted at churches, visits, and social events. The Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company elected officers including president Mr John C Brown and chief Irvin Brumbaugh.

Medford Price Sophia Howard J Ruthabeth Lane Delaware Wheeler Martha Bickling Leo Evans Kennard Katherine Towers Clementine Fountain Velma Howard Sarah Murphy Nelson Bishop Wallace Thornton and Son Harvey Dill Minnie Cooper C. H. Meeds Percy Snowberger Earl Passwaters John C. Brown Jesse W. Porter C. B. Jarman John R. Meekins Clinton B. Jarman A. W. Brumbaugh C. A. Beaumont Irvin Brumbaugh W. Byron Poore Clayton Porter John Jarvis J. W. Porter John Wyatt Ralph Swann Norman Walls Ray Luff Wilbur Carroll John C Brown Wallace ‘Thornton Emma Draper Milford Hospital Miss Draper Greensboro Annie Price Ida Baker Harrington John Baker Burrsville Robert Thomas Draper St. Paul’s James Harrington Wilmington Thomas Hobbs T.N. Tombes Betty Hale Suzette Easton J. C. Ledbetter Emma Locke Philadelphia C. B. Wilson Eugene Raughley Dover R. J. Raughley Harvey Porter Ida Clark Henry Porter Marcus Hooks Bessie Bennett Sadie Tinley Clayton John Nichols Carroll Murphy James F.murphy Burlington N. J Fred Murphy T. C. Horsey Fred Sylvester Elsie Briggs Grace Wooters Marie Eaton Denton Roland Pippin Dawson Gruwell

Federalsburg Volunteers Elect Officers at Annual Meeting

At the Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company annual election J Frank Short was re elected president for a fourth year with J Raymond Charles as vice president Everett Nuttle as secretary William Wagner as chief and Ferdinand Nagel as chief engineer Arthur Johnson as storekeeper Wagner succeeds ill health resigned T Ira Johnson on the chief post The board of trustees comprises the president vice president and chief plus Wilmer Noble and Charles P Wright A supper social planning committee was appointed and a new engine purchased The Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company also held its annual election with W G Williams as president and G A Woolen as chief Civil service examiner Hayward Hignutt examined candidates for Hurlock postmastership Readings at social visits and dinners followed the elections

Federalsburg’ Volunteer Fire Company J. Frank Short J. Raymond Charles Everett Nuttle William Wagner Ferdinand Nagel Arthur Johnson T. Ira Johnson Wilmer Noble Floyd Phillips Lesslie Wheatley George W. Burke Hurlock Volunteer Fire Company W. G. Williams L. E. Tufft G. A. Woolen Martin Sellers Walter Wilson Elmer Windsor Hose S. H. Phillips Hayward Hignutt Civil Service Hurlock Mary Stevens Edgar Bradley Lawrence Watson George Nichols Merton Bradley Elbert Lyden Walter Adams Orland Closson Alpheus Adams Glenna Wright Beatrice Closson S. Walter Lyden Shirley Thomas Todd

Hillsboro Community Remembers Mary Lane in Lively Notice

A heartfelt obituary describes Mary Lane of Queenstown as beloved by many in the community. She leaves a husband, a daughter Mrs. Harry Dulin of Cordova, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren, plus four brothers and one sister. Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 pm with Revs. Kirwan and Everett officiating. interment in Hillsboro cemetery.

Harry Dulin Cordova George William John Lane Queenstown Lorin Lane Baltimore Ella Saulsbury Federalsburg F. W. Kirwan Denton Everett Hillsboro Edgar Blades Everett Gale Thomas Beaven Edward Davis George Ford Frank Fleming Elwood Fleming Laura Virginia James Sherwood Jimmy Mary Virginia Sherwood Salisbury State Normal School Mary Louise Dodds Clifton Hicks Kenneth Emma Wilmot Easton Lulu Beaven Philadelphia Florence Beaven

Pleasant Week Through Maryland Towns and Celebrations

A group led by S Walter Lyden toured Annapolis Washington Frederick Gettysburg and several other sites visiting historic and regional landmarks. A surprise party honored Mrs Calvin Williams with thirty seven attendees. Community events included an Aid bake sale and various family gatherings as revival services closed. The Caroline County Sunday School Association plans a banquet and rally January 28 at the Reformed Church Ridgely with Rev James H Bishop speaking on adult responsibility in Christian education.

Church of the Brethren Jericho Christ Noah Emma Jackson Walter Bennington Frank Seward Will Smith Harry Lane Harry Hemmons Harry Swann J. T. Moore A. W. Thompson Annie Turner Henry Wilkinson Nattie Hagadone Alice Bennington Florence Haymaker Elmer Anthony Centreville Ridgely Reformed Church James Bishop Dover May Thompson Mary Brumbaugh Elizabeth Smith Western ‘High School Baltimore Robert E. Smith Rawlings Annapolis Elizabeth Ed. Roe Stack Charles Hammond Selby Smith Mary Garrigues Bryan Turbitt Philadelphia the Reformed Church Harry Hol Singer Roy L. Tawes Raymond Mancha St. Louis Richmond Carolyn Mancha A. G. Saulsbury Woman’s Home Missionary, Society Ada Matthews Harry Laird Ed. Stevens Adele Rehoboth I. T. Saulsbury Charles Jarrell Victoria Roe Greensboro Prof C. Simmons Jarrell Snow Hill James Thomas James Semerteen Garden Heights Del Robert Pierce Moore’s Wm. Cooper l Dorothy Chester Charlotte Kibler College Park Florence Sugar Washington Thompson Swing L. M. Goodwin Chicago Roy Tawes Millington Cooper Ed. McPherson Harrisburg Sue Latcham Milford Methodist Ladies Aid Davis Cambridge Homemakers’ Club Will, Stevens Queen Anne Mulford Swing Ord Raleigh J. E. Harbison Nellie Briscoe S. Walter Lyden Horace Robinson Paul Meredith Charlie A. Williams Frederick State School For the Deaf Gettysburg Battlefield Caledonia Park Fayettsville York Lancaster Wilmington Calvin Williams Federalsburg Daniel Williams Burton Wainwright Seaford Kemp Todd Geneva Norma Lee Sidney Collins Fred Payne Clayton Satterfield Leon Meredith Elaine Ruth Raymond Meredith Jake Wheatley Orland Closson Caroline County Sunday School, Association Maryland-Delaware Council of Religious Education James H. Bishop M. E. Church

Community Club Meets At Concord Church

Hobbs The Andersontown Hobbs Community Club gathered at the church House at Concord on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Murphy and others visited relatives, while several families hosted guests and traveled to nearby towns during the week.

Orphans Court Actions in Caroline County Session

The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West, Towers and Fleetwood. Executors filed final accounts for Harriet W. Alburger and Martha B. Noble estates. Will probate set for Sarah J. Jones next Tuesday January 27 at 11. Letters testamentary granted to India N. Todd. Various releases, bail bonds, appraisers named. An order allowed Annie Cahall to receive mortgages and stock upon full release. Administrations granted for Ira J. Nichols estate and debts list filed.

Orphans’ Court For Caroline County Tuesiday West Towers Fleetwood J. Jerome Frampton Harriet W. Alburger Sarah J. Jones Charles B. Harrison D.edgar Todd India N. Todd Madison Towers Walton Trice T. Noble Jarrell Martha B. Noble Florence ‘Jarrell J. Ed. Nichols Winfield T. Nichols James H. Nichols Mary E. Breeding Elma E. Trice James Ed. Nichols Fred N. Nichols Nannie G. Pasterfield T. Pliny Fisher J. H. C. Legg C.t.a James H. Cahall Annie Cahall Annie ‘Cahall Ira J. Nichols Nellie Nichols LeRoy Nichols Bond Edward E. Nuttle O. W. ‘Handy J. H.C. Legg Ec. T. A

Death of Goldsboro Resident Mr Shockley at 63

Mr Thomas Shockley a respected Goldsboro citizen and longtime Caroline County road supervisor died suddenly Sunday aged about 63. Surviving are his widow, three daughters Mrs Leland Price of Warwick Mrs John McDonnell of Wilmington and Mrs Leroy Cartwright of Goldsboro. three sons Bryan East New Market Smith Goldsboro and Thomas Wilmington. two sisters Mrs Wannah Roe Magnolia and Mrs Harry Gruwell Harrington. three grandchildren. Funeral was Tuesday at Methodist Episcopal Church South with burial in Greensboro Cemetery. Rev J H Jordan of Ingleside Md to preach next Sunday. Civic notices detail local visits and church events.

Goldsboro Thos. Shockley Near Town Caroline County Leland G. Price Warwick John E. McDonnell Wilmington Leroy Cartwright Bryan J. Shockley East New Market Smith Shockley Thomas Shockley Wannah Roe Magnolia Harry Gruwell Harrington Methodist Episcopal Church South H. M. Waters Greensboro J. H. Jordan Ingleside M. E. Church J. W. Price Burrsville J. C. Kinnamon Daniel Singer Roselle Del Mollie Shockley Noble Shively and Sons Ed.Krissel Messrs Dallas James Cartlwright Bill Ross Omar Shively Emma Wharton Richardson Park

Fourth quarterly Burrsville M E conference held at Wesley Church

The fourth quarterly conference of Burrsville M E charge convened at Wesley M E Church on Saturday January 17 at 2 30 pm with Rev. Johnson district superintendent presiding. Also notes social visits as Mr and Mrs G L Blades and others hosted guests and Mrs Ellwanger Fountain Murphy of Andersontown spent Thursday in Philadelphia. Unity Women's Club met January 21 at 1 30 pm at Mrs Joseph Ross home. W T Sullivan of Goldsboro visiting Mr G L Blades.

T. J. Lambert Eastern Shore St. Paul’s Church Church House C. Howard East New Market Horace Morgan B. C. Barton Centreville Showard Culver Hebron Robly Hackett Philadelphia Burrsville M. E Wesley M. E Johnson G. L. Blades Harlan Blades W. T. Sullivan Olaf Smith David Ellwanger C. N. Fountain Harry

Condition of Carline Banks Shows Strong Local Reserves

Analysis of Dec 31 1930 statements from ten Caro line county banks shows cash in vaults and reserves over 2.25 million, loans and discounts about 4.82 million, real estate and securities, deposits above six million, and capital stock 324 thousand. Net increases modest despite drought. total resources about 6.45 million with overall stability in capital and profits. Local notes include Arthur Cannon improving, community bake sale proceeds, and Woodenhawk Community Club upcoming meeting with prayers, songs, and speeches.

Ahght Caroline County United States Baltimore Philadelphia New York

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