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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1928

Page

5

Denton Notes Parade Local Happenings and Events

The local paper lists February activities including a Concord Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs N M Vanscoy's home next Wednesday, a Jopp's Studio February offer, a Palace Theatre showing Mockery with Lon Chaney this Friday and Saturday, and a Women's Home Missionary cake sale at the Old Parsonage on January 28. Other items report church services, evangelistic meetings by Rev T O Crouse, dental and charity events, and civic notices including Junior Order anniversary plans, Island Export Co expansion on the Eastern Shore, and a Denton Fire Company callouts with property damage only brief.

Wm. Bullock’s Ida Hollingsworth Concord Ladies’ Aid Society N. M. Vanscoy Jopp Denton Palace Theatre Lon Chaney Women’s Home Missionary Society of M. E. Church Old Parsonage Wm. Bullock Willys-Knight and Willys-Knight Baltimore Harmony Methodist Protestant Church T. O. Crouse Christ Albert Satterfield Alpheus N. Roe Philadelphia la Grippe Denton Methodist Protestant Church J. W. Kirk J. Edward Nichols Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers Salisbury Emerson Hotel Harry E. Parkhurst East Denton Dover Pocomoke City E. H. Hirst Eastern Shore Denton Fire Company Gilbert Breeding Preston Hobbs Hughes Frank Davis Ora A. Carroll J. W. Krabill Krabill Church of ‘the Brethren Fifth Sixth Mr. Carroll Austin Church of the Brethren

Personal and Social News Highlights from Denton

Denton social notes recount visits by Mr and Mrs H Clay-Hobbs and H Earle Smith to DeLand Florida and a golf scene with John D Rockefeller who gave each guest a 1926 dime and posed a riddle. Local events include B E Willis addressing the Community Club on public school work, Mrs C T Fisher singing with Miss Anne Anthony on piano, and several family visits from Wilmington Buffalo and Baltimore. An upcoming marriage of Myra C Jackson to William W Sylvester is announced for January 17 in Aztec New Mexico with a home to follow in Denton after May 1.

H. Clay-Hobbs H. Earle Smith Denton F. T. Covey DeLand, Fla Ormond John D. Rockefeller Dentonians B. E.’ Willis Caroline High School Denton Community Club C. T. Fisher Anne Anthony Anne Lewis G. H. Wilson Lynne Stevens Wilmington Ross Stevens Buffalo N. Y Lacey Stevens Ross duPont - Rayon Tennessee Myra C. Jackson William W. Sylvester Aztec New Mexico S. I. Arnold G. A. McDaniel Tri- County Easton J. Lester Everngain University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore John T. Carter J. DeWeese Carter Eugene G. Anderson Clara M. Sutherlan D. Cartwright Johnson’s Hotel Bowers Beach Violet Higgins Augarette Butler John C. Darby Frederica Raymond R. Fisher T. Pliny Fisher Westminster William FP. Wolf Bridge Harrington

Deaths in Henderson and Easton Obituaries

The Death Roll notes Mrs. Mariana Melvin Todd widow of Elijah Todd died Monday in Henderson after moving from Denton. She had lived in Denton twenty five years, born in Caroline, sister of three, survived by two daughters and three sisters. Funeral at her former home with interment in Denton cemetery. Also Bessie Connelly Turner 49 of American Corner died January 13 after cancer. Funeral at Concord Church and burial beside the church. Survived by husband William K. Turner and son Roland.

Mariana Melvin Todd Elijah Todd Henderson Denton Caroline Thomas and Mary Frances Melvin Melville Norman ‘Bickling Marydel Kirkman Short Sarah M. Anderson Alice M. Tubbs Laura Melvin Francis W. Kirwan Christ Protestant Episcopal Church

Bank Directors Re-elected at Caroline County Bank

At the annual election on January 21 1923 stockholders of The Caroline County Bank Greensboro Md re elected directors for the ensuing year: Harry Bilbrough J C Brown A W Brumbaugh E A Cole J B Gibson W W Goldsborough T A Goldsborough W J Murphy J W Price P S Roughley Jonas Shaner R H Stafford Also re elected officers including W W Goldsborough president T C Horsey cashier L I Jones teller Mildred M Ginn secretary Helen Naylor clerk Hon T A Goldsborough attorney and W J Murphy secretary to the Board Provident State Bank Preston Md held its annual stockholders meeting January 21 1923 electing directors Albert W Sisk Walter M Wright S Elbert Douglas Edward T Moore A Fletcher Sisk Arthur J Messick Chas B Harrison Nelson H Fooks and officers Albert W Sisk president Walter M Wright vice president S Elbert Douglas secretary cashier James A Trazzare assistant cashier James E Douglas bookkeeper Anne M Cook.

Caroline County Bank Greensboro Harry Bilbrough J. C. Brown A. W. Brumbaugh E. A. Cole J. B. Gibson W.W. Goldsborough T. A. Goldsborough W. J.murphy J. W. Price P. S. Roughley Jonas Shaner R. H. Stafford W. W. Goldsborough T. C. Horsey L. I. Jones Mildred M. Ginn Helen Naylor W. J. Murphy Provident State Bank Preston Albert W. Sisk Walter M. Wright S. Elbert Douglas Edward T. Moore A. Fletcher Sisk Arthur J. Messick Chas. B. Harrison Nelson H. Fooks

In Memoriam for Charles H. Lister Nine Years Later

A daughter recalls the passing of Charles H. Lister nine years ago on January 29 as she laments the sad month. Denton 4 H clubs announce a bake sale today in Miss Spafford's Law Building office opening at 10:30 a.m.

Charles. H. Lister Cora Denton

Smithville Community Club Elects Officers and Plans Year

Smithville on January 17th held a meeting to elect officers and organize the year. All officers were unanimously re elected. New members joined Federalsburg. Committees mostly unchanged, program committee elected Mrs Elbert Lyden Mrs Walter Lyden and Mrs Oscar Alford. Various social visits and illnesses noted as residents relaxed with sewing curtains and refreshments.

Smithville Pederalsburg Walter Lyden W. R. Hines Horace Robinson Orland Classon Beatrice Raymond Meredith Alvin Fred Fountain Ruth Fountain Martha Tiley Richard Hines Virgil Turner Charles Johnson Charles Fountain Clarence Adams Edward C. Wright J. Lawrence Wright David Hanns Denton Floyd Smith Thomas O'Neil Lynn Case New Brunswick Fritz Randolph University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore Headburg John Kern Cambridge Hospital Igaae Adams Ruth Webb Greenwood George Tucker Elizabeth Bullock Salisbury Normal School Blaine Bullock William Davis Henry Davis Leon Meredith George O’day Frank Adams William Cavender Oscar Alford W. M. Fountain Kate Hurley Seaford Earl Alford Margaret Cook

Burrsville Social Notes Mark Visits and Church Services

Community members attend a surprise birthday in Greensboro for Mrs. Bill ing and visit relatives in Houston, Salisbury, Wilmington, and Philadelphia. Church events at Wesley M. E. include the fourth quarterly conference led by Rev. Omar E. Jones D. D. today. Several locals, including Blades and Thawley families, are listed with health notes and visitors.

G. L. Blades Harlan Blades John H. Thawley J.W. Price Brown Thawley J. A. Billing Greensboro J. W. D. Tubbs Joe Hayes Houston Del Tubbs M. E Wesley M. E Salisbury W. R. Tubbs Wilmington Wesley M. E. Church Omar E. Jones D. D Olaf Smith Denton George Wright Montana Philadelphia Jennie Wright Wm. Collison Elmer Taylor Collingdale R. H. Stafford Edward Hand Maggie Morgan James W. Thawley Allen Garrett Easton Annie Baughley Jennie Baldwin Grace Willis R. H. Thawley Will Wilson Harrington

Communicable Disease Reports Across Caroline County

Cases of infectious illness reported January 16 to 23 include tuberculosis and chicken pox in Denton, measles in Greensboro, influenza and bronchial pneumonia, with one case near Ridgely. The spread covers multiple towns.

Caroline County Denton Greensboro Grecensery Ridgely

Weekly Ridgely News Letter highlights Denton Club program

The Community Club met at the Church House with a large Denton Community Club audience. The program featured water lilies by Martha Goldsborough and others, pantomime of The Great Spirit, Nokomis, and Hiawatha, plus dances and songs, praised for costumes and music. Rosettes and ice cream were served. the visit was welcomed as an annual potential.

Church House Martha Goldsborough Margaret Beck Kathleen Moore Julia Wilson Anne Green Eleanor Towers G. H. Rue Holy City Rue Ethel Stevens Denton Club Ridgely Club Saulsbury Thompson Swing John Swing Mulford Swing I. T. Saulsbury Fred Flounders Frank Flounders L. M. Goodwin Woman’s Home Missionary Society Russell Swann Chester Henrietta Swann Collingswood N. J Paul Litus Mason Bill Opher Wildwood Howard Quintance John Davis William Davis John Methodist Church D. J. Moore Thompson Harrison Holsinger Orrell Saulsbury Chicago Gilbert Swank Russell Leo Meginney Walter Bennington Roger Ringgold Baltimore Harry Zeigler Harold Roe Federalsburg Mary Jane Harry Robinson William Cooper Dorothy Lennox Park Leonard Dean Rachel McKenny Sparks Bridgetown Swing Brothers Howard Smith New York State Will [Smith Dennie Rhodes Howard Community Theatre M. A. Brackett R. G. Townsend Maurice Easton Eastern Shore Dental Association Vera Sharpley Chincoteague Wilmington Carroll Meredith Mamie Smith

Two Meetings Planned In Caroline for Del Marva Support

Two meetings will be held next week in Caroline to decide the level of business and agricultural support for the Del Mar Va Eastern Shore Association over the next three years. Greensboro on Monday January 30 at 3 pm in the Greensboro School auditorium and Denton on Wednesday February 1 at 8 pm in the Court House. Local leaders urge farmer and business participation as Dr Franklin Bomberger and Carl Monsee of the association outline plans and review past work.

Caroline County Del-Mar-Va Eastern Shore Association Greensboro Goldsboro Marydel Ridgely A. W. Brumbaugh Robert Jarrel, Jr Semitor L. B. Towers Court House Denton Franklin B. Bomberger Association Carl H. Monsees Caroline

Local High School Girls Eligible for National Meat Story Contest

High school home economics teachers were informed of the Fifth National Meat Story contest run by the National Live Stock and Meat Board. Last year about 14,000 girls nationwide entered. the present event closes March 15. Prizes and scholarships target home economics studies to empower future homemakers.

United States National Live Stock and Meat Board Rose Gertrude Schmidt Moorestown N. J

In Memoriam: Remembrance of Bessie Turner and Family

A Memorial verse set recalling Bessie Turner who died January 13 1928 with lines from her husband W K Turner and her son Roland Turner. Also poems by Myrtle Newlee Barcus’s mother Mrs E C Newlee and daughter Mrs. E. C. Newlee. passages express enduring grief and hopeful reunion in Heaven.

Myrtle Newlee Barcus

P T A program and community notices from Hillsboro area

The Hillsboro P T A had a well attended Monday meeting with songs recitations and readings by local pupils. Rev Wm P Taylor will speak on Drifting and Christian Love. Community Club hosts a benefit card party this Saturday evening. Various locals attended events and visits, including travels to Baltimore and Easton, with several social and illness notes among residents.

W. B. Sparks Norma Hicks Edgar Swann Emma Wilmot Easton Omar Jones Samuel Thomas Ridgely M. E. Clauirch Hillsboro Charles Jarrell J. M. Eaton Baltimore James Seward Pearl Pippin Centreville T. R. Seward Harry Covell Taylor D. M. Woolford H. W. B. Rowe William Sherwood Wilmington J. C. Sherwood Clifton Hicks J. Norman Clark G. L. Wilson Elizabeth Evans E. C. Dill Robert Thawley Sawyer

Ushers' Union elects officers and church events noted

The Ushers' Union met at the parsonage on Tuesday night electing Rev. R. V. Whitehurst as president Howard Sewell as vice president Howard Eley as secretary and Emmett Barton as treasurer They plan the next meeting for February 24 at the Church House The W F M S Missionary Committee met at Mrs Henry Morgan's The pastor reported on a Baltimore Missionary Institute News notes include moves of Mr and Mrs Milton Beagen to Hillsboro and Mrs Keplar Barnette moving spring several local visits and school assignments with Mrs Howard Sewell substituting at the Primary School and Mr Keplar Barnette visiting from Baltimore.

Ushers’ Union R. V. Whitehurst Howard Sewell Howard Eley Emmett Barton Church House Henry Morgan H. W. B. Rowe Miriam Gale Stevensville Eley Tri- County High School Charles Rhodes Bernard Messix Byard Messex Cordova Keplar Barnette Baltimore B. B. Barton Leonard Dean Ridgely Harry Rutter Harold Jump Salisbury Robly Hackett Baltiimore

Adams Cross Roads Social Notes Update

Mrs Blanche Adams and sister Edna spent part of last week with sister Grace and Mr and Mrs E W Adams of Federalsburg. Mr and Mrs W J Hubbard visited the ill Frank Wright last Sunday. E W Adams entertained at rock last Friday and Sunday evening. Horace Adams and family at home. Bloomery Sunday School at 10 oclock. Gladys Atkins visited Reba Adams Sunday.

Blanche Adams Edna Grace E. W. Adams Federalsburg W. J. Hubbard Frank Wright Rock Horace Adams Bloomery Gladys Atkins Reba Adams

Lord Calvert Quintette to Broadcast on WRC Friday

The Washington radio program on WRC at 9 30 p m Eastern Standard Time for Friday February 3 features the Lord Calvert Quintette directed by Henri Sokolov. Selections include Rubinstein Valse Caprice Justa Wearyin for You Jacobs Bond, Paderewski Minuet, Wagner Siegmund Love Song from Die Walkure, Popper Cello Solo Gavotte, and Albeniz Spanish Dance from A Night in Seville. Subscribe for The Journal.

WRC Washington Lord Calvert Quintette Henri Sokolov Valse—Caprice Rubinstein Ballad—Justa-Wearyin Jacobs-Bond Minuet Paderewski Siegmund Wagner Gavotte Popper Seville Albeniz

Proctor's Leghorns Now Lead In Egg Laying Contest

The University of Maryland Experiment Station reports Proctor's Leghorns lead with 557 eggs, followed by L R Douglas 549 and Maple View Poultry Farm 544. Weekly honors go to Proctor with 62 eggs. Isle of White Farm second with 49. Three pens tie for third at 49. Average to date 34.8 eggs per bird. Leading varieties include Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, and Barred Plymouth Rocks with farm and breeder names listed.

University of Maryland Experiment Station T. B. Proctor Preston L. R. Douglas Kinsale Maple View Poultry Farm Reisterstown Confidence Farms Anacostia D. C Gibbsboro N. J Pratt’s Experiment Farm Morton, Pa Dr. L. E Lynn Heasley Grand Rapids Mich Leon Bonner Kilmarnock Isle of White Pratt Rhode Island Homer R Rowell Lynden Farm Groveland Mass

Sunday School Talk and Meetings Highlight Local News

Miss Russell spoke at a mid week prayer service in Baltimore using a chart to illustrate Sunday School primary grades. The Win-One Bible Class met Monday evening with many in attendance and refreshments served. Numerous local residents were noted as guests visiting relatives and attending meetings in Harrington Easton Templeville Wilmington and Marydel with several births and social visits mentioned.

Russell Baltimore W. J. Murphy E. S. Martin T. E. Hammond Harrington C. R. Curtis Noble Shively A. G. Dennison Easton Alvin Melvin Walter Elliott Will Kinnamon Templeville Bill Ross Harry Gruwell Sadie Shockley Howard Thomas Paul Wilmington Jennie Griffin Harry Smith Marydel W. T. Jarman Nina Moore Lock Raven T. N. Jarrell Dover Mrs. Tuniff New York

Pritchetts and guests visit in town over weekend

Marydel and Wilming ton residents led a weekend of family visits with the Pritchetts while Mildred Medford from Salisbury Normal School visited her parents. Harry Pritchett and family from Wilmington were in town, Miss Sara Scotton came from near town to see Miss Virginia Smith, Mrs. Thomas Dobson and Hilton Dobson of Greensboro dropped by, a P T A supper on Friday night drew a large crowd, and Ann Jump from Wyoming visited friends here over the weekend.

Thomas Pritchett Helen George LeCompte Wilmington T. E. Pritchett Mildred Medford Salisbury Normal School Salisbury Airs F. P. Medford Harry Pritchett Sara Scotton Near Town Virginia Smith Thomas Dobson Hilton Greensboro Ann Jump Wyoming

Twentieth Century Club Meets at Bethlehem Home

The Twentieth Century Community Club enjoyed a January 18 gathering at the homes of Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Thompson in Bethlehem with full attendance. The next meeting is set for February 1 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Cheezum, with expectant planning and hopes for full member participation.

Thomas

Death of Mrs. Samuel Jewell in Greensboro area

The death of Mrs. Samuel Jewell at 6 30 am after several weeks of grippe shocks Greensboro residents. She was a Methodist Episcopal Church member and active in the Daughters of Pocahontas loreal council. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Thomas Edwards and two grandchildren. Numerous local residents and visitors are named in brief society notes.

Samuel Jewell Railroad Avenue Jewell Methodist Episcopal Church Loreal Council the Daughters of Pocahontas Thomas Edwards Samuel Ellen Edwards Ida Clark Charles Rich Clayton Porter Fred Porter Wilmington Francis S. D. Carrow John Garvin Walker Cline Rising Sun Margaret Garvin A. G. Smith Pennsylvania Railroad Co Pemberton Manlove Perry's Point W. P. Manlove Bayard Adams Marguerite Reynolds Harrington Genevieve Cooper Lacey Wilson Michael Ashe Thomas Darling Felton Anna Pearson Bridgetown Isaac Pearson Harvey Dabson Lydia Dabson William Wroten Clayton M. B. Cooper Norman Walls Emil Sapp Near R. H. Dit William Roe Philadelphia Emma Roe Luke Andrew Frank Hobbs B. C. Beckham Claymont Rosiene Scotton Marydel Virginia Luff Stanley K. Curry J. E. Curry Edward Sparks Town

Wind Storm Rips Federalsburg Causing Major Damage

Federalsburg residents reel from a Tuesday night wind storm described as among the town’s worst. Homes, garages, and business windows were damaged, trees uprooted, and debris filled streets. Farm losses run to thousands. Local prize winners in Federalsburg High School exhibitions announced. A Federalsburg Gun Club formed after recent shooting matches, planning weekly events. Mr and Mrs Earl Pennypacker and Mrs Hubbard visited Mrs John Savage in Philadelphia.

Federalsburg Long and Short’s J. J. Frampton & Son Undertaking Establishment Windsor Wright Bruce Wilson Eastern Shore Public Service Company Federalsburg High School Ruth Donovan Jennie Wharton Viola Collins Mary Wright Blanche Nichols Earl Pennypacker Hubbard John Savage Philadelphia

Bullock Couple Tours Baltimore Auto Show

Mr and Mrs Wm Bullock made a business trip to Baltimore and attended the Auto Show. Mr Bullock drove home two new perfected Whippets one coupe and one coach.

Wm.‘Bullock Baltimore Bullock

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Burrsville Bessie Turner Bessie W. K. Turner Roland Turner Myrtle Mother E. C. Newlee Edward Tuckahoe Queen Anne Adams’ Cross Roads Journal Proctor Leghorns Maple View Reist Erstown Homer R. Rowell Lynden Poultry Farm B. Parkhurst Boxford Plymouth Rocks Old Pickard Farm Concord Junction Pratt Experiment Farm Morton, Ba Ontario Agr’s College Guelph Canada
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