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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1937

Page

5

Denton area notices and community items mix

Various local notices from Denton Maryland area including sales ads for oil stoves fresh cows and poultry, a public lighting request for the Choptank river bridge, church services by Evangelist A. W. Hastings, obituaries of Mrs. Laura R. Cheezum and William H. Scott, and a crime case involving Charles Fountain charged in Delaware with a not guilty plea and preliminary hearing in Dover.

M. K. Newnam R. H. Stafford and Son Burrsville Merlyn Kern Law Building Denton Leese & Holsinger Campground Road Marc Bryant Maryland State Firemen’s Association Easton Denton Boys CCC Goldsboro A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely A. W. Hastings Jersey City N. J Central Church Laura R. Cheezum William Edward Cheezum Walter George Clement Fountain Hickman Willie Liden Federalsburg James Enright Elsie Scott Wayne Wilmer Wilson Greenwood Del Hickman Methodist Episcopal Church Hollywood Cemetery Harrington Betterton Chesapeake House R. E. Green G. W. Owens Charles Fountain Spurrsville Delaware Velma Marie Fletcher Greensboro Earle D. Willey Court of Common Pleas Dover Fountain

Baltimore Social Roundup Sees Marriages and Guests

In the Roland Park Presbyterian Church Baltimore Miss Barbara K Brown wed James A Duffy son of Mrs Mabel C Duffy of Denton Md Preceding the ceremony baritone Jefferson Gould sang I Love You Truly and Because. The bride wore white silk lace with orange blossoms and a wreath. A reception followed at the bride’s home. Out of town guests included Mrs Mabel C Duffy Mrs Oscar Clark Mr G Linden Duffy and Raymond Schuyler. Several notices report other marriages visits and guests across Denton Greensboro and nearby towns with residents and travelers enjoying summer plans and family gatherings.

Roland Park Presbyterian Church Baltimore Barbara K. Brown Augustus J. Brown James A. Duffy Mabel C. Duffy Denton Jefferson Gould New York City Duffy Park Avenue Oscar Clark G. Linden Duffy Mariam Donald William Wallett Billy Mary Virginia Lang William Uhler Wheeler William D. Uhler Memory Lane Wm. E. Seeders Earl E. B. Seeders Robert Claude Howard Claude Annie Seeders E. B. Bassman Washington H. 5 Ramsdell I. V. Brumbaugh Clayton Ingleside Rehoboth Gilbert Smith William Parkson Oscar Smith West Denton Emory D. Kimmey John L. George Bay Side E. A. Towers Falmouth Cape Cod Mass A. M. Ward Bessie M. Spafford Ithaca N. Y Cornell University Nancy Elliott Nuttle J. W. Funk S. G. Nuttle E. R. Seeders Wm. D. Middlemas William B Clarence Jester Melvin Jester Albert Toy Eckard Swarthmore Ralph Thawley Springfield Charlotte Anne Smith Elva Jane Kitchen Linwood Katherine Elizabeth Wright Johns Hopkins Florence Sullivan Eau Claire Wisconsin Walter L. Black Anne Anthony Bruce Brumbaugh Elkridge Paul Arnold

Prominent Dentonian Died Last Monday

John Tilghman Carter a Denton citizen and banker died at his home in Denton from paralysis. He was born near Greensboro in 1864 and became a leader in education business and politics. Funeral with Masonic rites was held in Denton with many pallbearers and dignitaries attending.

John Tilghman Carter Caroline County Denton Denton Cemetery E. C. Hallmar Dover M. S. Andrews Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Harry B. Wright The Masons of Maryland T. J. Turkington F. J. Wright J. H. Summerfield C. V. West B. C. Willis M. K. Newnam W. B. Deen G. M. Pine J. C. Brown Greensboro J. Owen Knotts J. Roland Chaffinch Frank L. R. Nuttle Henry W. Hughes Dawson O. George William G. Wooters Leland T. Short Charles Jarrell Hillsboro LeRoy Carter Longfellow Seaford Harry Baughley Harrington Mr. Carter Caroline State Teachers College West Chester Camden Del Carter Farmers and Merchants State Bank Caroline High School Chicago Denton M. E. Church Royal Arch Ella C. Anderson J. DeWeese Carter Clayton P. Carter J. R. Raughley Virginia L. Jones Philadelphia LeRoy C. Longfellow

4-H Girls Camp at Ralphs Beach Inspires Growth

The Caroline County 4-H Girls Camp at Ralphs Beach Queen Annes County ran June 10 to 18 with a smaller group than usual. Activities included swimming with buddy system led by Miss Minne Somers folk games music bird study and 4-H council fires. Camp director Miss Bessie M Spafford and assistant Miss Ruby Kirk coordinated meals and dining.

Caroline County Ralph’s Beach Queen Anne’s County Mother Carey Wiggin Minne Somers Helen Thawley Denton Stella Haynes Eloise Thawley Bessie M. Spafford Ruby Kirk North Carolina Sarah Roe Elizabeth Murphy Anna R. Willis Edna Schmick Mae Fifield Sylvia Leese Barbara Cooper Florence Smith Virginia Laird Pauline Baker Mildred Townsend Helena Crouse Lois Crouse Virginia Jarrell Dorothy Cherry Jean Hammond Virginia Friedel Florence Ann Porter

Ridgely Memoir and Wedding News From Local Church

The Weekly Ridgely News Letter reports the June 26 wedding of Thomas Webb Jones Jr. of Philadelphia to Dorothy Lillian Hopkins of Washington at St. Andrew's Chapel College Park Maryland. The couple plans to live in Philadelphia and both attended the University of Maryland class of 1934. The column also notes local family events birthdays visitors illnesses and community updates including improvements to Ridgely sewer systems and ongoing summer school and hospitality news.

Thomas Webb Jones, Jr Philadelphia Dorothy Lillian Hopkins Washington, D. C St. Andrew’s Protestant Episcopal Chapel College Park T. W. Jones Ridgely Daniel C. Hopkins Kent Island Hopkins August Koenemann Germany H. E. Koenemann Alex Dawson Emil Rosenast Merchantville N. J J. M. Swing Emil Jr Norman Leese Denton Church of the Brethren Jos. S. Rittenhouse H. H. Harrington Wm. Jarrell Harold Fountain Richard Frank Long Bethany Beach Wm. Matthews Smyrna Del Matthews W. M. Wiley Wiley Maud Hemmons Blanche Yorkdale Arlington Carolyn Mancha Nina Muller Easton Mattie Brumbaugh Mayne A. Collins Eastern Shore WPA Miriam Holsinger Amanda Ebling Thelma Bowman Quality Heights Farm J. H. Roche Greensboro Meekins Charles H. Messick Annie Wilkinson Burton Wilkinson Marion Wilkinson Renie Sellars Hurlock Jas. Wilson Sellars Beatrice Bower Easton Hospital Della Turner Chicago Molly Rickards Wilmington Elijah Luff Charles Kline Olin Porter Roth Cordova Isabelle Andrews Jas. S. Wilson Jas, Swing and Children Cambridge J. P. Swing Thomas Mary Brumbaugh Margaret Sechrist New Cumberland Methodist Sunday School Tolchester Dorothy Mancha Joe Godnour Osterburg Richard Blackburn Addie Griffin Fred Flounders Edward Pearsaul D. L. Holsinger Nelly Shonefelt California Nancy Jane Kline Hillsboro Irma Harrington Elizabeth Short Smith Island Fifer

Homemaker Club notices and meeting minutes

Andersontown Hobbs Homemakers met June 24 at Church House with thirteen members and three visitors. Music delegate Mrs Lynnie Nichols shared insights from the fifteenth Short Course at College Park, and a First Aid presentation by Mrs Dennis followed. Donations approved to Emergency Hospital Easton and half the Short Course delegate costs.

Andersontown-Hobbs Homemakers’ Club Church House Lynnie Nichols College Park St. Mary’s Thomas Stevens Easton Dennis Mildred Scott Mesdames Olivia Lord Twentieth Century Club Wm. R. Dulin Chamber of Commerce Sunshine Committee Childrens Caroline County D. M. Cheezum

Rotary Committees Named In Denton Club Year

The Rotary Club of Denton elected officers led by G. M. Pine as president and E. P. Knotts as vice president for the coming year. A board of directors includes F. B. Nuttle H. Earle Smith W. E. Thawley and B. C. Willis with numerous committee appointments across aims and obsesses club service classifications membership fellowship attendance program public information vocational service community service civic welfare boys work rural urban acquaintance youth service crippled children international service and more.

F. B. Nuttle H. Earle Smith W. E. Thawley B. C. Willis Gerald M. Pine E. Paul Knotts J. Roland Chaffinch Elias W. Nuttle Benjamin C. Willis J. DeWeese Carter Wesley E. Thawley Burdette Nuttle Theodore Orme W. Gordon Holbrook Paul Croll Winfield T. Nichols J. Lester Everngam Earle White P. G. Crouse Milton S. Andrews Ernest G. Cooper Lawnace A. Moore J. H. Summerfield F. A. Greaves Geo. W. Clendaniel Geo. E. Waters B. F. Johnson Benson B. Allen R. Ellis Clark Dawson O. George M. Kemp Newnam Samuel Nowell Clayton Reynolds J. Virgil Moore Harry H. Nuttle Geo. W. Beck C. Jerome Brown W. K. Cumming Frank L. R. Nuttle John H. Emerson Chas G. Dukes

June Ladies Aid Meeting at Choptank Held at Williamson Home

The June gathering of the Ladies Aid at M. P. Church in Choptank met at Mrs. C. E. Williamson’s home with good attendance and a pleasant evening. The next meeting is set for July 6 at Mrs. Tessie Willoughby’s home and a good attendance is requested.

Ladies Aid M. P. Church Choptank C. E. Williamson Tessie Willoughby

Adams entertain niece and visitors in Bridgely town scene

Mr and Mrs Russell Adams entertained her niece from New York last week. Mrs Fred Flounders returned from a two weeks stay in Ocean City Maryland. Mr and Mrs Will Harrison were Harrington visitors on Sunday.

Russell Adams New York Fred Flounders Ocean City Will Harrison Harrington

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Local Visits

A flurry of social tidings with guests and visits across towns. Mrs Claude B Edwards of Washington and others hosted and dined while Dr Depue H Duffy and families planned a beach stay through July. Local travel includes motor trips through Virginia and visits to Rehoboth Beach, Wilmington, Reading, and Stevensville.

Claude B. Edwards Washington Raymond L. Edwards Anna M. Jones Rock Hall Wm. Jones Depue H. Duffy Joseph M. Eaton Frances Fisher Rehoboth Beach Marion Sherwood Margaret Delmar Ruark Salisbury William Reading Virginia Mary Legg Stevensville Peggy Spry Allen W. Moore Wilmington

Church Notices and service details for multiple Denton parishes

The issue lists Sunday and special services across Denton churches. Rev Andrewa preaches both services at Denton M E. Sunday School 9 46 a m Epworth League 6 45 p m. Denton M P Church hosts sermons Sour Grapes and Gods Bread and Water Diet with Acts 2 study in Christian Endeavor. a reception for Rev Turkington marks seventh year. Brethren Church July 4 schedule. Ladies Aid meets July 7 1 p m at Grace Good home. Williston Community Church sermon They that come through great tribulation text Rev 7 14. Epiphany Mission Preston 10 a m Sunday School 10 a m Morning Prayer 11 a m. Church of the New Jerusalem Preston 11 a m sermon Keeping the Commandments Jno 14 15. St Elizabeth Denton Mass 9 30 a m St Benedict Ridgely 8 a m Confessions 7 16 p m Sat 7 p m Sun.

Andrewa Denton M. E Epworth League Rev T. C. Mulligan D.D Cambridge Church of the Brethren N. A. Leese Ladies Aid of the Brethren Church Grace Good Williston Epiphany Mission Preston Church of the New Jerusalem Jno St. Elizabeth's Church Denton St. Benedict’s Church Ridgely

Restaurant Contents Sold in Federalsburg Switch

Mr. Ernest Liden of Federalsburg sold the restaurant contents to Mr. Earl Pennypacker of Federalsburg. He expresses appreciation for the extensive patronage during the business transition.

Ernest Liden Federalsburg Earl Pennypacker

Preston Hosts Wide Circle Of Preston Area Friends

Mrs Celia Kelley and brother Charlie Whitely entertain relatives from Canada and the US visiting Preston. Donkey baseball at Hurlock Preston ends 1-1, Chamber of Commerce sponsor. Local society notes include dinner guests, weddings, card clubs, and social visits across Federalsburg Cambridge Baltimore Ridgely and Denton areas.

Celia Kelley Charlie Whitely Mary Davis Wilcox Saskatchewan Canada May Abel Regina Courtney Whiteley Miami Beach Florida Mary Whiteley Davis William Abel Preston Preston Academy Julia M. Kelley Oakland Grove W. E. Brown Hurlock Chamber of Commerce Darcy Brinsfield Viola Brinsfield Cambridge Douglas Fooks Griffith Courson Mildred Griffith Louise Smith New York Messrs. Sherman Victor Griffith Pembroke Georgia Edward T. Bonner Philadelphia W. J. Bonner Fulton Noble University of Maryland, College Park Nugent Chicago M. K. Hoke Bridgeville John Noble Malforg Swing Ridgely E. B. Blades G. C. Carmine J. Max Chambers Theodore Fletcher Ladies Aid Society

Fresh Air Program Welcomes Baltimore Children to Caroline County

On July 6 twenty two underprivileged Baltimore children arrive for two weeks in Caroline County marking the fourth year of county hospitality. Homes host the children with support from local families, clubs, and the health department offers services. Contributions from many individuals and groups fund milk, activities, and transportation, with a deadline for gifts before arrival.

Baltimore Caroline Maryland Ira Samis Louise Fleetwood William Chambers Benjamin Lawless Alton Messer Louis Brogley Mike Seiler Frank Nuttle Howard Melvin Francis J. Hensel Walter Sylvester Joseph Beck Martha Beck Caroline Redden Eloise Buck By-Kota Club Caroline Chapter Eastern Shore Society of Baltimore DeWeese Carter May Thompson J. W. Moore John Emerson Lawrence Lynch Wesley Thawley Layman Redden C. P. Dunning T. Alan Goldsborough Lester Everngain Hillsboro Community Club J. H. Summerfield Henry J. Kern Beardsley Milk Company William Cropp Lawless Chambers Messer Mr. Mellits Dentonia Theatre E. Paul Knotts Health Department William F. Wolf Caroline County Neighborhood Relief Association of Peter C. Chambliss

Kindling Deal and Help Wanted in Denton

Kindling offered at 3 boxes for a dollar from Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co in Denton. College student Evelyn Wright of Denton, Md seeks substitute stenographic work for the summer.

Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co Denton

Greensboros Social World Trips and Visits

Greensboro and its environs list numerous visitors and guests in late week travel. Families like the Taylors and Archers host relatives from Williamsport and Dover while Rehoboth Beach gatherings include Sipple Davenport Roas Nichols and Shulties. Local deaths include Mrs. John Stoneseifer of Westminster who died in University Hospital Baltimore with funeral services held Thursday.

L. W. Taylor Connie Betsy Williamsport Eleanor Thomas Case Robert and Boone Case Taylor Rehoboth Beach Lawrence Sipple William Sipple Robert Davenport Paul D. Roas Oscar Nichols Ruthanna Shulties John Stoneseifer Westminster University Hospital Baltimore Eleanor Coursey Holdens James C. Fahey Lois Amundsen Peed Washington Charles Adams Harvey Porter Arthur Mitchell Raymond Colton Wilmington P. W. G. Pemberton Dickie Shirley Lenz Prospect Park Clayton Poole Chester A. M. Dulin Frances Eubank Ottsville Missouri Paul D. Ross Howard Downes Linwood Ray Luff Deakyne Thelma W. H. Tompkins George Blanche Richards Salem N. J Elizabeth Cruiser Wilson Melvin Rehoboth Frank Meredith Federalsburg Cora Wyatt Greensboro Harrington Lottie Asilton Clifford Bishop Nancy Smith Beacom's College Temple Smith W. B. Massey Mary Dorman Bridgeville Del Kenneth Bostic W. E. Kerns Elizabeth Virginia Norfolk Louise Bertha Marie Kathleen Ruth Pinder Paul W. Morris Durham N. C Grace Wooters Mildred Anne Cochran Anne Porter Jack Rutherford New York J. R. Hughes Betty Wyatt Jane Clark Alex Seiler Sallie Nichols James Pinder Lawrence Luff Burlington Mertie Pepper Easton Milton Roe

Senator Robinson Warns Against Unfettered Spending

Senator Joseph T. Robinson told the Senate that a 36 billion debt looms over the U S Treasury and warned against approving spending without limits by the President's supporters. He urged putting the nation's house in order during prosperity and criticized voting for all appropriations while opposing taxes.

Treasury United States Joseph T. Robinson Senate

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