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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1937
Page
5
Community notices list farm for pigs for sale in Denton by L A Moore, plus requests for a small apartment in a family home. Church events, benefit suppers, a flood-relief drive, and obituary notices accompany reports from Caroline County including a 83 year old death, Knights Templar activity, and local social news.
Mrs Harriett Billing of Hobbs celebrated her eighty fourth birthday with a surprise party Monday evening January 26. Guests included F N Smith and family, L H Thomas, Harlan Blades family, John Thawley, A T Garrett, Laura Parris, Clarence Voss, H A Porter, Walter Gough, Annie Stokes, Georgia Breeding, Rosie Hurd and George Blades. The gathering featured games and refreshments. Other items note visits to Washington and Harrisburg for farm machinery exhibits and dinners hosted for Rev Ira Crum and local residents.
Ridgely notes Miss Lucile Callahan of Goldey’s in Wilmington was home for the weekend. Mrs. Frank Samis and Mrs. W T Temple are listed on the sick list.
Sunday services listed for multiple churches including Denton M E Church Denton M F Church and Williston Community Church Epworth League and Bible study times noted A Vision of Duty The Way of the Cross pageant and Young Peoples Day are scheduled A benefit chicken and ham supper is planned for Hickman church house If stormy weather the date may shift to February 8 Church of the New Jerusalem Preston hosts Restoring Sight sermon and Epiphany Mission Preston holds 10 am Sunday School Services Sundays include morning and afternoon sessions with varied topics and times
Masses on Sunday January 31 at St Elizabeths Denton at 8 30 and St Benedicts Ridgely at 10 Confessions at St Elizabeths 7 45 Sunday evening devotions at St Benedicts 7 30 The notice lists church services and times for both parishes.
William L. Goodwin, a former Pennsylvania Railroad conductor of 25 years, died at Chester Hospital aged about. He is survived by his wife Ethel Ottinger Goodwin, seven children, and four sisters. Funeral at Clancey Funeral Home Chester. interment Greensboro Maryland. Also reports on Pearl Margaret Pratt badly burned at a stove incident and progress toward recovery. Numerous society notices list local visits, graduations, and gatherings from Wilmington to Goldsboro, Hurlock, and surrounding towns.
A letter to the Appleton Wisconsin Scout Executive from a large insurance company requests a list of Eagle Scouts who earned the rank between 1921 and 1929. The company aims to identify suitable candidates for a high level opening, asserting Eagle Scouts are held in high esteem and fit its desired calibre.
Store room with rcom above, each eighty feet deep, situated in the business center of Market Street Denton. For Rent immediately. Wm. A. Stewart.
Weekly Rhigely News Letter covers Ridgely Girls 4 H Clothing Club meeting on Jan 22 with eleven members and two leaders at Helen Saulsbury home. Also reports a quiet wedding of Marian Hemmons to Carl Bechan in Reformed parsonage and multiple local society and school updates.
The Andersontown Nobbs Home Makers Club gathered at president Mrs. Harry H. Nuttle’s house Thursday afternoon with eleven members and three visitors. Led by Mrs. Lynnie Nichols, two songs opened the meeting. Copies of this year’s programs were handed out. A balanced meal, postponed from December 4, will now be served February 10 at the Church House Concord. County Nurse Miss Mattie Smith demonstrated “Being a Good Neighbor,” which attendees enjoyed. Hosts Mrs. Nuttie and Mrs. Murphy provided refreshments.
Maryland Petroleum Industries Committee secretary J P Lanigan denounces the governor's budget as inconsistent and harmful to motorists. He cites diversion of motor vehicle funds, calls for taxes on gasoline, and argues higher taxes would devastate wholesalers and raise prices for drivers. He contends the message favors motorists only in reverse.
Mrs J A Billings was honored with a birthday surprise hosted by Mrs G L Blades and guests including Mr and Mrs F N Smith and daughters Esther and Sue and Mrs L H Thomas. The gathering featured pleasant company and gifts, with thanks to the Blades. Mrs Louis Butler led Ladies Aid on Wednesday planning a bake sale in Denton in February. Pastors wife Mrs Ziba Adams to host in February. Carlton Lord and Jean from Philadelphia and Mary Peters from Terre Haute visited the Smiths. T H Towers celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary with friends at dinner. Franklin Johnson announces Ruth’s marriage to Angelo Varisco on January 6 in Easton Md.
A newspaper offer invites readers to subscribe to the Journal to receive full county news coverage. The pitch emphasizes local reporting and ongoing updates across communities within the county. Subscriptions promise comprehensive pages with notices, features, and public records.
The Hillsboro Senior 4-1 Club met Saturday, paid county dues, and discussed plans for Club Week. Refreshments followed songs and games. next meeting set for February 4. Several local residents visited family and friends, attended events, or welcomed guests over the weekend.
A regional meeting for Christian Education and Missions convenes at St. Paul’s Church in Queen Anne on Tuesday from 10 30 to 3 30 with speakers from several Southern Methodist churches including Rev W H Best Rev E A Lambert Rev Edward Reese Rev Chas A York and Rev W H Walton among others Lunch will be served. The community also notes various social events and a Red Cross flood relief fundraiser raising 175 dollars.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges Towers Handy and Dennis. Administrations filed include Fred R. Owens for Frederick B. Towers deceased. T Clayton Horsey for Sarah C. Stewart. Cora B. Reese release in Mary E. Russell estate. Victor R. Turner and Ronald B. Turner for Charles M. Turner filed second account, distribution, and release with credit for a loss. Jane Messick testament proved. Hall Beulah for Ida V. Smith filed first and final account and publication of notices.
We express sincere appreciation to friends for kindness shown during the illness and death of wife and mother Jennie E. Kelly. Husband and children.
The Twentieth Century Club met at Mrs. T. L. Nugent's home amid an emergency Red Cross flood refugee appeal led by Rev. Preston Spence. Preston townspeople and clubs donated money and clothing. Various bridge and card games were held with multiple prize winners named, and several local residents were noted for visits, travel, and hosting duties. The P T A plans a February 2 meeting with a talk on Europe and Negro spirituals study.
In Wilming ton Delaware Goldey College awarded diplomas at the gold ballroom of the Hotel du Pont with Governor Richard C McMullen presiding The ceremony was run entirely by Golden College graduates and included many local students among the graduates led by W E Douglas president and featuring speeches by Hon Charles I Steagle and Rev John Kelso
The January Aid meeting of the M. P. Church at Choptank was held at Mrs. Tessie Willoughby home with a good attendance and a pleasant time. The February meeting will be at Mrs. O. C. Blades on the 2nd in the evening. All are urged to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wooters and relatives from Queenstown spent last Sunday with friends in Chester and Marcus Hook. Ralph H. Wooters with Harry S. Wooters Jr. visited cousins Louise Reba Mabel and Kathryn Jester in Linwood Pa.
William L. Goodwin a railroad yardmaster dies after a robberly incident in Chester Hospital following erysipelas. He is survived by wife Ethel Ottinger Goodwin and seven children. funeral in Chester and burial in Greensboro cemetery. Also memorials for Mrs Annie Green 79 who lived near Baltimore Corner and was active in Greensboro Caroline county, with funeral in Ridgely. Numerous social events listed including bridge lunches, dinners, and visits among local families and guests from Wilmington Denton St Michaels Ridgely Goldsboro and Kent General Hospital. Notable entries include birthdays dinners and hospital treatments with several out-of-town attendees and local hosts throughout the Greensboro area.
We thank the Denton Fire Company for promptness and willingness when called to our home last Saturday for a chimney fire.
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