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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1930

Page

5

Denton Md Ad Bumper Local Sales And Events

Local department store promotes large dollar sale offerings on page six with Willys Six at Bullock and White and a run of ads for rentals real estate and dentists. Denton Chautauqua dates February 10 to 12 are listed alongside bake sales and a tuberculosis clinic next Tuesday January 28 at 9 30 a m in the Masonic Building.

C. V. West Denton Chautauqua Willys Bullock and White’s Denton Maryland Denton Journal Bullock and White M. E. Newnam W. H. Hollis & Son Preston A. BR. Wright Main Sixth Streets A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely T. Pliny Fisher Denton Volunteer Fire Co Palace Theatre Epiphany Mission St. Andrew’s Mission Hurlock Caroline County Andersontown Greensboro Federal Court Rotary Club Caroline Bar Soper Walter Sapp Goldsboro University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore M. Kemp Newnam A. B. Sapp Laurel Ladies Aid of Concord Church United States Civil Service Commission Easton S. G. Nuttle Arch Coleman Hickman Del Annie M. Coulbourn James H. Coulbourn St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Coulbourn William Seth Maria Willoughby Evitts James Paul Delahunty Cynwyd James F. Evitts Coulbourn Germantown Woman's Eastern Shore Society of Maryland Southern Hotel Ritchie Francis F. Cleaveland Preston John W. Lowe Wye River Needlework Guild of America D. S. Fisher Eugene W. Hudson Fisher The Guild Hudson Eastern Shore ‘Society of

Preston Chronicle News Briefs and Local Notices

Burial of Mrs. Martha Ford in Spring Hill Cemetery Easton reported. Wedding of Howard Holden and Evelyn Todd in Easton noted with plans to live with the Todds in Preston. Charles E. Collins injured while unloading a traction engine at the depot. Illnesses and visits include Cookman Orrell with quinsy and Mrs Orrell. Local society notes: WFS meeting at Mrs. Dennis, Woman's Club gathering at Mrs. Bartley, and visits among area residents.

Martha Ford Spring Hill Easton Cookman Orrell A. W. Sisk Orrell C. E. Wright Federalsburg C. E. Collins Chas. Howard Denton Theodore Fletcher Chicago Jackson Greensboro Lloyd Cannon J. T. Dennis Woman's Club Q. A. Bartley

Concord Couple Wed. Ridgeley Notes Prohibition Event

Mr Charles W Edgell of Federalsburg and Mrs Annie E Todd of Concord quietly wed at the bride’s home in Concord on Sunday January 12 at 1 30 pm with Rev L Hanby officiating Macy left for honeymoon upon return the couple received a lively serenade and a church kitchen shower. The Ridgely community reports a Prohibition anniversary meeting at the Community Theater. school talks, plays and readings highlight the event. The week’s club activities include the Anderson Hobbs Club, Community Club readings, and a Missionary Education circle forming in the Reformed Church with several local residents contributing and attending various events.

Temple Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Hall Melvin.c. James Melvin E. Wheatley Irvin Smith Francis W. Kirwan T. Alan Goldsborough Sadlersville Howard Ramsey F. W. Kirwan Denton Community Club M. E. Wheatley Alex. Miller Paul Kenney Wm. J. Kindley Louise Fisher Denton Layman Jones Redden Roger Elizabeth Duffey R W. Duffey Washington Beverly Courts Bermuda Redden Ghontabk George T. Redden Jane Redden Albert Garey Towers Title Guarantee and Trust Co Towers Emanuel Church Baltimore Guilford Hugh P. Allen Alen Nancy Harrison James Murphy Waverfly M.P. Allen Petrie North Dakota Kathryn Beauchamp Betty Walls Epworth League John Singer Paul David Charles Laramore Greensboro Millard Collison Robert L. Anderson Wm. H. Anderson W. N. Andrew Decatur William Finn Charles Blough Alvin Shaffer Wilmington Nazareth Minnie Murphy Price Hurlock Trainer Ruth Krabill Ruth Bell Richardison Park Del Harold Roe Mary Jane Federalsburg Redman Long John Reed Harvey Lord Roland Reed Concord Charles G. Griffin West Englewood, N. T T.F. Johnson Charles W. Edgell Burg Annie E. Todd L. Hanby Macy Liden Zeb Fountain Farm God People of Concord M. E. Church Concord Church Andersontown Hobbs Club Everagain C. W. Moore Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Ledbetter Ridgely America Norman Raleigh Cleda, Shaffer Doris Woodie Alice Gertrude Wheatley Madam Heart Norbert Wilson Mr. Brain Cleda Shaffer Joe Lee Parker Musele Stewart Wright Bennett John Barleycorn L. S. Matthews Fred R.owens G. H. Rue Harry Zeigler J. T. Richardson Church House Frank Flounders Norman Wilson Frank Stevenson Margaret Sailsbury Warry Heminonus The Reformed Church Harry Hemmons Mary Frieze Ringgold Herbert Keeneman James Swing Elizabeth Flounders Melvin Wheatley Carl Snowberger Joseph Snowberger Russell Shoemaker Near Ridgely W. M. Wiley Smyrna William E. Matthews T. L. Day Orrell Saulsbury L. M. Goodwin Chicago Harry Klotz James Parish Pleasantville N. J W. J. Bradley Northfield Beatrice Bower Grace Rutter Kate Stone S. S. ‘Stone Louis J. Nagle Carroll Bright Charles Hammond Church Hill Miriam White Julia Blaine Cordova

Bethlehem Ladies Aid Oyster Supper At Community House

Bethlehem Ladies Aid hosts an oyster supper at the Community House on Thursday evening January 30 starting at five with a menu of oysters baked chicken chicken salad ham potato salad biscuits rolls and candied sweet potatoes. Supper costs fifty cents and will move to the following night if Thursday is stormy.

Ladies Aid Clinton Carroll Easton John Harrington Elsie Thompson Wilmington Esther Harrington James Robinson Chester Jake Brian Baltimore John Brodes W. E. Pritchett Annie Patchett

DeMolay Chapter Installs New Denton Officers

The Denton chapter of the Order of DeMolay held a public installation at Caroline High School auditorium last Friday. New officers include Master Counselor Burdette Nuttle, Senior Counselor Frederick Towers, Junior Counselor James Duffey, and others with Harold Jump as sentinel and Clyde Ellwanger as orator. The ceremony was led by installing officer Harold Kitz and William Ham, with Masonic advisers Dad Charles S. Carroll and Ely and Mrs. Ely. A musical program and speeches by Denton fathers followed.

Denton Order of DeMolay Caroline High School Burdette Nuttle Frederick Towers James Duffey Paul Greenly James Wright William Chambers Thurman Covey Alfred Dennison Alan Goldsborough, Jr Burton Parker Edward Dad Ely Mrs. Ely Denton Dads

Personal mentions from Federalsburg and nearby towns

Personal notes list Mrs. Carlislie Roe of Federalsburg visiting her daughter Mrs. C. D. Collison for the winter. Mrs. Harry Robinson hosted by daughter Mrs. Redman Long. Mrs. Gertie Smith of Hobbs visiting sister Mrs. Clinton Williamson. Mrs. Price of Murlock an overnight guest of Mrs. Minnie Murphy. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Matthews moved to Baltimore from Fountain Avenue. Mrs. C. D. Collison confined with septic sore throat. Dr. and Mrs. E. F. Withers entertained Pennsylvania friends recently.

Carlislie Roe Federalsburg C. D. Collison Harry Robinson Redman Long Gertie Smith Hobbs Clinton Williamson Price Murlock Minnie Murphy Alfred Matthews Baltimore Fountain Avenue E. F. Withers Pennsylvania

Poultry Meetings Planned Across County Next Week

County Extension news invites poultry raisers to a week of meetings led by Prof. W. H. Rice of Maryland University. Sessions in Denton January 28 at 7 10 p.m Preston January 29 at 7 30 p.m Henderson January 30 at 2 p.m Greensboro January 20 at 7 30 p.m Smithville January 1 at 2 p.m Friendship January 1 at 7 30 p.m all timings local and subject to venue details.

W. H. Rice Maryland University Denton Court House Preston Henderson Greensboro Smithville Friendship School

Alfalfa Acreage Expansion Plans Continue in Caroline County

Cooperation among seed dealers alfalfa committee members and others has boosted Caroline county alfalfa by over 600 acres in two years. The crop is praised as a top dairy and poultry feed and the campaign will run for at least three more years aiding livestock producers through lower feed costs.

Alfalfa Committee Caroline County Caroline

Farm Bureau to Hold Annual Meeting and Banquet

Plans for the Caroline County Farm Bureau annual meeting and banquet on February 12th include speeches by state officials. A 6:30 p.m. turkey dinner at the Community Club House will cap an afternoon session discussing the Agricultural Marketing Act and the Federal Farm Board.

Caroline County Farm Bureau Agricultural Marketing Act Federal Farm Board Comunity Club

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Party at Mrs Blades Home

News from the Twin Towns Along the Tuckahoe notes Tri County High School students hosting a Friday party at Mrs. Edgar Blades home. Francis Rowe William Short and Willian Thompson among attendees enjoying games music and late refreshments. Further items list visits dinners and out of town guests including Miss Virginian Blades and Miss Esther Statum of Denton and neighbors from Greensboro Wilmington Easton Crumpton Baltimore and Atlantic City.

Tri-County High School Edgar Blades Francis Rowe William Short Willian Thompson Blades Ruth Sewell Mary Virginia Sherwood Frances Eaton Evelyn Dulin Lida Mae Connelly Minnie Anderson Isabelle Barton Hazel Eaton Susie Anderson Thomas Eveland Charlie Hammer William Thompson Frank Covey Arthur Yammer James Finan Crumpton H. R. Covell Miles Baltimore Elizabeth Stone Denton Hackett Harris Russell Edward Harris Grace Vesty Atlantic City A. Herrin Clifton Hicks

Wesley Brotherhood Meeting Illuminates Friday Program

The Wesley Brotherhood held its monthly meeting Friday night with a strong program including singing, readings by Dorothy Wright and Mrs Chas Barton, duets by Mrs Lightner and Mr B Barton, solos by Mrs Lyell Luck and Mr Paul Luck, and Rev T J Lambert recalling 37 years here. The event also noted church services at the Methodist Episcopal Church South and union revival meetings in Hillsboro.

Wesley Brotherhood Messrs Reynolds Barton Morgan Eiey and Pinder Dorothy Wright Preston Chas. Barton Lightner B. B. Barton Lyell Luck Paul Luck T. J. Lambert P. E Methodist, Episcopal Church South Lee H. Richcreek Hillsboro B. C. Barton J. E. Morgan Horace Morgan Oscar Briscoe Robly Hackett Denton Keplar Barnette Virginia Simmers Eugenia Morgan Dora Sewell Washington College Edna Fleming Salisbury

Goldsboro Ladies Aid serves turkey dinner for bank officers

The Goldsboro Ladies Aid Society hosted a turkey dinner with all the trimmings for the officers and directors of the Goldsboro Bank last Saturday in the Assembly Hall. The report also notes several Sunday visits and family travels among local residents and relatives in Wilmington, Dover, and Philadelphia, with a nurse update on Noble Jarrell Jr. improving in Jefferson Hospital.

Ladies Aid Society Goldsboro Bank Assembly Hall Leonard Harrington Roy Masten Harrington Clark Smith Arthur Gahall Royal Oak Cahall J. W. Shively Addie Mariam Jarrell Wilmington Robi. Jarrell, Jr Carroll Elliott Stanley Taylor Elbert Saunders Alice Cordrey Emma S. Martin Greenwood Milford Del Newark Robi. Jarrell,Sr M. E. Smith Sanford, Conn

Attendees at T. Howard Heather Funeral Reach Distant Homes

Marydel and several relatives from New Jersey New York and Philadelphia joined locals for the funeral of T. Howard Heather held last Thursday. Oscar F. Morris attended with his wife Mrs Morris visiting from their time here. C W Jacobs Lakeland Florida was summoned home for his brother in law's death. Helen Heather Wilmington and Rosiene Scotton spent the weekend at home.

T. Howard Heather Harry Barber Lancaster N. J John, Martin Olean N. Y G. B. Parshall Philadelphia W. S. Pelly Merchantville Ernest Sanders Haddon Heights Oscar F. Morris

Twentieth Century Club Meeting and Planned Demonstration

The Twentieth Century Community Club and visitors were entertained at the Dulin home on January 8 as new projects for the club were discussed and adopted. The next meeting will be at Archie Spies' home on January 29 with Miss Spafford presenting a demonstration. The M. P. Church Ladies Aid will meet at Mrs. J. W. Perry’s Market Street home on Tuesday January 28 at 8 p.m. Members are asked to bring calendars.

W. R. Dulin Archie Spies Miss. Spafford M. P. Church J. W. Perry J Market Street

Fire Damages Second Floor Of Local Home

A small fire on Wednesday morning slightly damaged the second floor of a home occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Urry. Firefighters contained the blaze quickly and reported no further damage. Many local residents visited hospitals and relatives over the weekend, including Constance Taylor in Easton Hospital and numerous gatherings across towns such as Philadelphia, Baltimore Corner, Selbyville, and Wilmington.

Jack Urry L. W. Taylor Eleanor Bill Bob Matilda Stevenson Constance Taylor Easton Hospital Bessie Stevenson Frances Hattie Hazel Barbara Passwaters John Passwaters Earl Thomas Edgar Larrimore Baltimore Corner R. J. Middletown Philadelphia J. E. Andrews George Nichols Earl Nichols Selbyville Benjamin Starkey Templeville John Luff Hobbs Wilmington Octavia Totherod Rachel Hignutt Federalsburg Nichols Lacey Wilson Oscar A. Nichols Thurman Passwaters Billy Annie Edwards Addie Morgan Queen Anne

Howards Celebrate 26th Wedding Anniversary at Home

About 100 guests gathered Saturday evening January 18 at the home of Mr and Mrs O H Howard near here to honor their 26th wedding anniversary. Ice cream, cake, candy and lemonade were served as guests shared well wishes and gifts.

O. H. Howard Howard Walter Willey Burton Erma Jacob Jierl Paul Jim Knox J. Snowden Claude Howard Claude, Jr Earl Passwaters Harvey Lord Billy Earl Ida Towers Hannah Howard Sophia Howard Bennie Elwood Connelly Viola Beatrice Dally Towers Sarah Murphy Hazel Baker Catherine Towers Lynnie Lord Matchell Latton Lelia Andrew Margaret Alice Howard Ruth Louis Dorthy Howard Velma Howard Leonard William Edward Howard Lawrence Rosser Andrew Grover Towers Carlton Andrew Vernon Nichols Sewell Hubbard George Owen Howard Gorman Ormond Edward Henry Olas ‘Smith Edward Eunice Near Here Oscar Nichols George Griffith Lacy Griffith Leonard Howard Wilmington Mark Howard Dolly Towers Denton

Federal Court Convenes on the Eastern Shore

The Eastern Shore session of the U S District Court in Denton ended with Judge Morris A Soper presiding. Fifty cases were on the docket as the court opened, with many defendants receiving prison terms or fines for prohibition violations.

Eastern Shore United States District Court Denton Morris A. Soper James Whittington Soper Thomas J. Williams Leonard Pinder Arthur J. Sharp Franklin P. Morris, Jr Charles Hetson Fred Smith Joseph Rueger Reynolds McCready Charles Hickman Jay Bolden Marion T. Ross Dick Duty Alvin T. Bratton Debb Gudzear Maud McCready Dan Eisner Ocean City Eisner Charles T. Jarrell Melvin Crew Queen Anne’s County George H. Filkins Worcester County William J. Reid Somerset County Herman W. Smith Ruby Wilson Alfred R. Dryden Thomas Dryden John V. Bell, Jr Mary Wise James Sterling Edward Ward Cambridge James Boston King Adkins Edward Adkins Elbert M. Cook Ada Cook Henry Cook John W. Jarrell William Williams Wiliams Clifford -Brittingham Harvey Lord Williamsburg Dorchester County John T. Lockwood Linaus ‘Gordy Louis Pollett William P. Seward Nathan Roy James Poth

Social visits noted around Wilmington area

Mrs James Richards of Wilmington spent Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs John Pritchett. Mr and Mrs Lilyard Jones of near Dover visited relatives here recently. Miss Esther Clayville of Wilmington was entertained by Miss Laura Stubbs. Mr and Mrs Siram Goodwin and daughter of Dover visited relatives near town. Mr and Mrs John Cooper of Wilmington spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wm H Goodwin. Mr and Mrs John Richard and son of near Goldsboro visited relatives here on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Alda Montague and children visited relatives near Kenton last Sunday. Mrs L M Jones guest of relatives in Chester over the weekend. Mr Geo Clayville of Dover was a visitor in town Sunday.

James Richards Wilmington John Pritchett Lilyard Jones Dover J. R. Jones Esther Clayville Laura Stubbs Siram Goodwin John Cooper Wm. H. Goodwin John Richard and Son Goldsboro Alda Montague Kenton L. M. Jones Chester Geo. Clayville

Sound and Color Combine in The Dance of Life at Dover Opera House

The Dover Opera House presents The Dance of Life, the all talking all singing all dancing film using Technicolor. Eighty dancing girls and a 32 piece orchestra are captured in vivid color with sound. The feature is a lavish stage revue adapted from Burlesque and filmed with color sequences enhancing the plot. The Denton National Bank notes an omission of Mrs Hilda Fowler from last week's officers list. she is assistant bookkeeper.

Dover Opera House Technicolor ’ Corporation Para‘mount Irs Hilda Fowler Denton Na

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