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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1933

Page

5

Local notices and community announcements in Denton journal

Denton community items include firemen supper on Feb 15 with 50c tickets. Everagnam furniture sale from Feb 1. wedding and church notices. theatre ads. misprint correction. weather, housing rates, kennel show plans. many social events from Jan 30 to Feb 15 across local churches, clubs, and families.

Dr Clarence True Wilson to speak on beer conspiracy at Ellen­dale

Dr Clarence True Wilson executive secretary of the Methodist Board of Temperance will speak Sunday evening at Ellen­dale Methodist Church on the beer conspiracy and Prohibition. He notes a campaign of hysteria behind repeal efforts and urges public demand for change if needed.

Washington Clarence True Wilson Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals Ellendale Methodist Church Wilson United States Delaware New Jersey Oregon Board of Temperance Methodist Board Dr. Wilson

Weekly Ridgely News Letter highlights

In Smithville the Very interesting sermon by Rev. G H Fitz Randolph at Bloomery M E Church. Community mourns deaths of Mrs S W Hallowell and Mr Fred Noble Wright of Federalsburg. Social visits include Miss Lane from Preston, Miss Mary Favenger with Arthur Curry, and Annie Horsey with her children. Local events feature a talk by Miss Monk on citizenship, a fund drive, a church program by Bridgewater College gospel team, a minstrel show, and a bake sale by the Church of the Brethren. Several deaths, hospital cases, and visits across Ridgely and nearby towns are noted along with upcoming services and local happenings.

G. H. Fitz-Randolph Bloomery M. E S. W. Hallowell Fred Noble Wright Federalsburg Annie Horsey Bobby Dan Clarence Bowdle Mary Favenger Arthur Curry Milford Altha Lare John H. Lare Nathan Morris Philadelphia Florence Monk Eastern Shore Federation Lawrence Wilson Frank Flounders University of Pennsylvania Hospital Mitchell Dover Del Holiness Church Greensboro St. Paul's Reformed Church Preston Dickerson Snow Hill Roy Tawes Helen Tatman Churchill Miss Tatman

Hillsboro Community Club Social and Local News

The Hillsboro Community Club met Monday with a program by Mrs Susie Thompson and Mrs Willard Russell. Officers elected: HW St Covell president Mary Rowe VP Grace Knott secretary Richard Beaven assistant secretary Gladys Gale treasurer. Hostesses were Mrs Peteod Fleming and Mrs Frank Fleming. Several local residents were listed for visits and illnesses, including condolences for Mrs Harvey Baker.

Susie Thompson Willard Russell HW. St. Covell Mary Rowe Grace E. Knott Richard Beaven Gladys Gale Peteod Fleming Frank Fleming Harvey Baker Edgar Blades Brown Thawley Burrsville Louise Blades Sidney Pinder Queen Anne N. S. Fisher Baltimore Fisher Johns Hopkins Hospital F. B. Russell Carrie Payne Isaac Sparklin van Blanche Everett Gale Antoinette Warrison Louise Medford Salisbury Norman Straughn Royal Oak Thomas Garrison Cheswold Del W. L. Thompson Mary Cahall Ellwanger Whiteleysburg Earle Wothers Jean Easton Joseph Eaton Washington, D. C J. Norman Clark G. B. Stewart Rehoboth Wilmington

Mrs Harvey W Baker Dies. longtime farmer’s wife in Caroline County

Mrs Avilda Livingood Baker, 54, wife of Harvey W Baker of near Thiulsborea, Caroline county, died suddenly last Friday at University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore after an operation. Born in Somerset county Pennsylvania, she lived much of her life in Pennsylvania before moving to Hillsboro with her husband. Survived by daughter Mrs Vachel A Downes of Centreville, three sons Claude G Baker Vernon Baker and Billy Baker of Hillsboro, and seven grandchildren. A large extended family also survives. Funeral services were held Monday at her home and interment was in Centreville’s Chesterfield cemetery. Pallbearers included Alvin Baker Gurney Baker Harry Spiker John Falk Floyd Falk.

Avilda Livingood Baker Harvey W. Baker Thiulsborea Caroline County University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore Mrs. Baker Somerset County Pennsylvania Simon and Ara‘minta Livingood Lewistown Talbot County Hillsboro Baker Brethren Church of Ridgely Vachel A. Downes Centreville Claude G. Baker Vernon Baker Billy Baker Samuel Livingood Myersdale Hobart Livingood Swanton Maryland Harvey Livingood Lockwood Emma Folk Nannie Engle Saulsbury Etta Beauchy Fannie Folk Grantsville Roy T. Thawley Chesterfield Cemetery Alvin Baker Gurney Baker Bridgeville Del Harry Spiker Greenwood John Falk Floyd Falk

Centenarian Mary Jane Todd Dies in Secretary

Mary Jane Todd 1830 2020 or later died Saturday at eleven thirty at her home in Secretary after a long feeble period. She lived about fifty years in Secretary and was born in Caroline County near Dorchester County. Her passing marks the loss of a long life spanning four wars and vast changes in travel and technology. Surviving grandchildren include Mamie Todd Glen Rock PA Lillian Horner and Granville Horner Baltimore. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM at the M E Church in Secretary with interment at East New Market cemetery.

Mary Jane Todd United States Todd Mamie Todd Glen Rock Lillian Horner Granville Horner Baltimore M. E. Church East New Market

Special song services at M. E. Church tomorrow evening

Special song services will be held at the M E Church tomorrow evening with solos duets and trios. No sermon. Rev J G Lynn will speak briefly on some songs. All invited to attend and bring someone. Local social notes list residents visiting and a hog weighing 696 lbs as a notable farmer item.

M. E J. G. Lynn T. H. Gough Il. A. Gooden Carleton H. F. Silver Delphin Harmon Doris Lee Eleanor Greensboro Dora Melvin Edith Virgie Cartwright Mildred Gooden Wilmington Pearl Jones John Meredith Frank Scull Esther Clayville Worton Laura Stubbs John Shultz N. K. Shults Henry Shultie Felton

Funeral Services Held for Dr Fred Noble Wright

Federalsburg held funeral services for Dr. Fred Noble Wright a retired druggist who died at his home Friday night. The service at Union Methodist Episcopal Church was led by Rev Ransom P Nichols with Rev G E Leister assisting. Burial was in Hillcrest cemetery. Wright founded and led the Eastern Shore Optometrists Association and practiced optometry after retiring from the drug trade. He was survived by his wife Edna Prince and a sister Mrs Samuel Calloway.

Fred Noble Wright Union Methodist Episcopal Church Ransom P. Nichols G. E. Leister Christ Methodist Protestant’Church Hlillcrest Eastern Shore Optometrists’ Association Delaware Wright Twiford Sinah [Kinder Wright Tie Edna Prince Sanuel T. Calloway Bridgeville

Preston Wedding Paired In Preston Methodist Church

Miss Eugenia Travers Riedy daughter of Mrs. Riedy and the late Dr. James A. Riedy and Herman Schmick of Preston were married in Preston last Saturday in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Bartley of Newcastle Delaware officiated. The bride was given by her brother Owen Riedy with sister Mary Riedy as bridesmaid. Theodore Schmick was best man and James Riedy and Noble Payne ushered. Music by Mrs. Baylor and Mrs. Chambers. The bride is granddaughter of the late Dr. Jacob Noble. Nearby notes report community gatherings and visits, with local residents attending church services and social events in the Preston area.

Eugenia Travers Riedy James A. Riedy Monongah W. Va Riedy Preston Herman Schmick Methodist Episcopal Church A. QO. Bartley Newcastle Del Owen Riedy Mary Riedy Walter Twilley Helen, Smith John Nusbaum J. K. LeCompte Wm. Tufft Harry Whiteley T. C. Taylor C. F. Noble Walter Covey James Corkran Fred Edgell Celia Kelley Harry Taylor Elizabeth Rhue H. A. Rhue L. C. Hubbard P. E. Douglas Hurlock Johnson M. E Paul E. Titsworth Washington College Irvin Koerber Church of the New Jerusalem Edgar Wrightson June Nina May Charles Hurley Wilson Cahall Josephine Cahall Johnson Bonner A. K. Wrightson Alexander Logan Federalsburg Brice Twilley Cambridge Elmer Donohoe Epiphany Mission Steve Brown Adelene Edgell Howard Dean Baltimore Henry Plugge T. ©. Taylor W. H. Beck Denton Theodore E. Fletcher Chicago Howard Holden H. Holden Easton A. T. Blades J. H. Harper Dallas Blades Ralph Townsend Edgar Bowdle Paul Plutschak Charles Bryan J. L. Gallagher Victor Dean Salisbury New Jersey New York Wilson Dillon Milford Reese Smithson Nelson Todd John W. Noble Bermuda J. M. Chambers Contract Club Virgil Hall Philadelphia Betty Taylor Eleanor Trice Miriam Lloyd Grace Covey L. Douglas Fooks Charles Noble Mt. Airy

In loving remembrance of my father William H Lord

A daughter Annie Belt recalls her father William H Lord who departed this life six months ago on July 28 1932. She mourns the loss in a loving verse noting the Saviour's rest and the grave where he lies, a precious voice now stilled and a vacant place in the home.

William H. Lord Heavenly Rest Annie Belt

Edwin R. Downes Dies. Baltimore Public Figure

Dr. Edwin R. Downes 64 of Baltimore died at noon last Wednesday. Burial is today at 2:16 in Denton cemetery in the family plot. He served on Baltimore City Council and was Register of Wills. He owned a drug store at Linden and North avenues. Survived by wife Lucy Richardson Downes, a daughter Mrs. George Robert Ruhl, and several sisters and brothers including Mrs. Fred R. Owens and Ella Downes.

Edwin R. Downes Baltimore Denton Cemetery Linden North Avenues Lucy Richardson Denton George Robert Ruhl Caroline Ned” Downes Fred R. Owens Ella Downes Lynchburg, Va Wm. P. Draper Florida T. Fred Towers Clarance Downes Bradford Downes North Dakota

Mysterious shooting near Greensboro puzzles officials

Ralph Dyer, about 30, shot at his filling station on the Denton highway last week. He survived with severe facial injuries and recalls being shot Tuesday night when his dog knocked a gun over. Authorities, including Sheriff Guerney Tarburton and State's Attorney Fred R. Owens, pursue clues but have found little. the door was locked when found and the dog remained inside. Doctors say his condition is critical.

Ralph Dyer Dyer Greensboro Denton William C. H. Stonesifer Easton Guerney Tarburton Fred R. Owens Owens

Church Revival Keeps Village Faith Strong

The church remains the community backbone guiding law, business, and social stability. Sunday services begin with a 2 p.m. Sunday School and 3 p.m. preaching led by Bro. Merriken. Local residents, including Mrs. Alice Fickett and Mrs. W. E. Hubibard, are noted in various visits, health updates, and everyday tasks across the village.

Church Merriken Alice Fickett Manning Merriken H. W. Moore Philadelphia Clyde Hamilton Allentown W. E. Hubibard Easton Anthony Farm G. L. Jopp Baltimore F. N. Smith

Local Couple Weds in Denton Saturday Evening

American Corner residents Miss Lelia Andrew daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Andrew Sr and Mr Earl Towers son of Mr and Mrs George Towers of near Federalsburg were married at Denton on Saturday evening Jan 21 by Rev E C Hallman. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Clara Deen Jan 12. seven members and three visitors attended with two new members added. Families gathered as Harvey Lord Olaf Smith and others visited Cohee and Smith households.

M. P. Allen Sixth Street E. C. Hallman Raymond Fisher Gilbert Hignutt Hugh Allen Waverly Allen Charlotte Hignutt Walter Fountain Agnes Marie Fountain Oscar E. Morgan Denton Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Rolliston Baxter Newark New Castle Wilmington Ladies Aid M. E. Church F. R. Owens J. E. Wilson W.sparklin E. E. Pippin H. A. Roe Lillie Smith Federalsburg Harry S. Hubsbard Cordova W. R. Fountain Elias Ww. Nuttle Richard Henning C. D. Edgar Philladelphia Pennsylvania Lumbermen’s Association T. Fred Johnson J. Ed Nichols Johnson Charles P. Wright Martha Frey Frank H. Doerr George Horsey Fannie Shields Grant Alburger Wm. J. Richards Lillian Weir Audrey Jump Ellen Collison Harry Allfather Marietta Anthony Albert R. Neal Williston Raymond Cannon Marcus Hook Fred Love L. B. Towers Sinai Hospital Baltimore Helen L. Whidden Hood, College Frederick W. Harry Jopp Elias W. Nuttle South 2Nd Street Selden Watters Philadelphia Alex Johnson Mildred Hicks Queen Anne Ella Crouse F. B. Nuttle Ruth Maloney Paul Howard Paul Shockley Ella Aumack Willow Grove T. F. John Charles Starkey Joe Price Sadlersville Charles Messick Roy Tawes Selby Smith Walter Lepson Clara Conshohocken Andrew and Lee Mitchell Willard Dover Harold Fountain Salisbury Emma Jackison L. M. Bahney Iran New Jersey Arthur Sculley Henry Wilkinson Rotary Club Owen Knotts Ray Frampton Munford Porter H. M. Swing Ed. Pearsaul Upper Darby Lelia Andrew Will Andrew Sr Near Here Earl Towers George Towers Clara ‘Deen Harvey Lord Billy Olaf Smith Edward Fred Cohee Gertie Morgan Virginia Harry Williams Chester Dan Wharton Earl Wharton Medford Moore Claude Conner John Moore John Jarvis Grace Williams Greensboro High School Atglen Bessie Stevenson Charles Eaton W. B. Moore Wilington Josephine Moore Lulu Hevalow Genevieve Roe Mildred M. Ginn Townsend Del Charlies Rich Woodside Catherine Towers American Corner Medford L. Price Sallie Butler Calvin Butler Emily Roop Samuel Isaacs John Wyatt Wilbur Carrall Linwood Andrews Jeanette Curry Allen Curry Coursey Edwards Joseph Addie Griffin Ridgely John Greenlee Dorothy Swann L. W. Taylor Preston Irene Pratt Centreville Mae Pippin

Greens bor o n its Environs Bank Directors elected

The Caroline County Bank in Greensboro elected nine directors for a one year term at its annual stockholders meeting held at the Greensbor o banking house. Officers were chosen January 26 with Dr W W Goldsborough as president A W Brumbaugh as vice president T Clayton Horsey cashier M M Ginn assistant cashier L Irving Jones teller and Helen Naylor clerk.

Caroline County Bank Greensboro Harry Bilbrough John C. Brown A. W. Brumbaugh J.E. Gibson W. W. Goldsborough Clayton Horsey W. J. Murphy J. W. Price P. S. Roughley R. H. Stafford Richard Ledbetter John Ray Luff Alan Dragoo Benny Howard St. Paul’s M. E Middletown Epworth Melvin E. Wheatley Del Epworth League Lenn A. Lewis William Quillen Thomas Bilbrough Elsie Annabelle Earl Bilbrough Isaac Quillen Isaac and Howard Dickey Kish Harvey Terrell J. E. Laws Charles H. Jones Wilmington Wilmer Webber M. E. Church Ladies’ Aid Hall John B. Taylor Henry Deitchler Charles Taylor H. L. Haddick Nelson Draper Charles Gottwals Pauline Meredith W. Thomas Thornton Charles Jones Louis Boyd Henderson I. T. Quillen T. Clayton Horsey Arthur W. Brumbaugh Denotn Mayor Jackson Baltimore

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