Editorial on summer church attendances and civic unity
The notes urge better summer church attendance and support for union services to counter declining participation. It critiques car‑centric summer recreation, promotes quiet worship, and notes Edison’s Light's Golden Jubilee with a planned world radio hook‑up. It frames railroads, industry, and private enterprise as drivers of American progress and cautions drivers to protect wildlife on Maryland highways during peak tourist season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Atlantic City Municipal Auditorium
Dearborn
Mich
Edison
Hoover
Great River Shannon
Irish Free State
America
Faithful fellows in Denton needed for progress in town
The article extols diligent reliable workers and warns against lazy youth. It praises national pride and urges readers to support community welfare, hire responsibly, and improve local businesses. It frames moral character as key to economic and civic success, linking patriotism with local effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Western Maryland College Offers Broad Range of Programs
Western Maryland College promotes continued education for local graduates with a Standard A designation, strong endowment growth including Rockefeller Foundation support, and new facilities. The 63rd year opens September 19 with diverse courses in arts education law medicine engineering home economics and military training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland College
Highlands
Maryland
General Education Board
Rockefeller Foundation
State Board of Education
Reserve Officer's Training Corps
Home Town Thoughts and Community Progress
A short civic note praises a family for improving their locale and lauds printing as a driver of progress. It contrasts constructive effort with faultfinding and jokes that some people travel to buy supplies after singing about home.
Twenty Five Years Ago Recalls Denton County News
A retrospective from the Journal of Twenty Five Years Ago This Week notes prices for wheat at about 80 cents a bushel and corn at 56 cents, tax rates for Dorchester, Cecil, and Charles counties, and coal at $5.00 per ton. It also details school appointments, a county tax increase, a Baltimore fire relief appropriations effect, and local social news including marriages, visitors at the World’s Fair, and Fourth of July picnic menu ideas with recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Cecil
Charles
B. & Els
T. Co
Denison
Albert W. Sisk
William S. Crouse
St. Michaels
W. S. Crouse
Denton
Caroline County
St. Michael’s High School
Crittenden Harper
General Assembly
Baltimore Fire Relief Fund
Clement Hl. Melaney
Ela Noble
W. J. D. Lucas
Stella Noble
Frank Fountain
Thomas A. Smith
White Mountains
National Association of Labor Statisticians
St. Louis
J. Duke Downs
Josephine Downes
Lulu
Thommains B. Sparklin
B. B. Allen
Washington
J. E. Towers
Howard Bryant, Esq
Baltimore
Bena Shawn
Talbot
William E. Lord
Martha E. Pisher
Anton Burchard
Pittsburgh
Annie Lord
Philadelphia
Velina [Lollis
Somers Blake
Slats' Diary and Radio Hour Teases and Family Notes
Slats records a hot Friday with a nap by the laun swing and Jane nearby. Weekend entries recount school, family jokes, a mumps scare, a penny bank fund, a rubber band craft, and a budding romance. An Atwater Kent Radio Hour preview lists two big songs and a concert lineup on NBC coast to coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwater Kent
Kent
Inussea
Higmund Romberg
Tere
Atwater Kent Orchestra
Merchants Should Study Mail Order Catalogs Carefully
Services for July 7 on Burrsville M. fh. Chirge Wesley Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. theme The Kingship of Jesus. Lickman Sunday School at 2 p.m. preaching at 6 p.m. theme The Kingship of Jesus. Wesley Epworth League at 7:30 p.m. evening worship at 8 p.m. theme Christian Character. Meg and Mrs. John Thawley Mrs. R. H. Thawley Mr. and Mrs. David Eliwittiger and son Mrs. C. N. Fountain and Aly. Brown Thawley of this place also Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Thawley and children and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin G.C. James of Denton were Rehobot visitors on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Thawley entertained the Mpnorth League at their home Thursday evening. Others visited relatives and attended services. many names listed as visitors and social notices follow. School Notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrsville
Chirge
Wesley Sunday School
Lickman
Wesley Epworth League
Chrisstan
John Thawley
R. H. Thawley
David Eliwittiger
C. N. Fountain
Aly. Brown Thawley
Wesley Thawley
Melvin GC. James
Denton
R. IL. Thawley
Mpnorth League
Pennsylvanti
Calvert F Harvey
Philadelphia
Mir Charlie Harvey
Clifford Raughley
Wilmington
Will Wilson
Merchants urged to study mail order catalogs for ads
The article urges local retailers to study big mail order catalogs to learn pricing and merchandising ideas. It notes catalogs, often 1600 to 1800 pages, influence home purchases and advertising copy, and that city stores monitor catalog offerings to stay competitive. A long list of names and places follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iby
Hera Tonic Featured In Health Ad For Indigestion Relief
A prominent lady says she surprised her husband by curing indigestion and sluggish bowels with Hera Tonic. The ad claims benefits of improved skin, steady sleep, and reduced gas after meals. W J Evans, a local druggist, backs the product with a 65 day money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Evans
Local Nuptials and Community Notes Highlight Harrington Area
Mr and Mrs William Jester announce the marriage of Mildred Elizabeth to Christian J Biederbeck on June 22 1929 at the bride’s parents home near Harrington. Amy Brown Jester played the wedding. The bride is a New Jersey schoolteacher. groom from the same state. Prof and Mrs Alexander L Harrington announce Martha Annette’s marriage to Francis Irwin on June 25 at Seaford. The bride is a noted teacher and social figure. groom a railroad employee. After a trip they reside in Oxford Pa. Best wishes from R Wesley Ross and William Wright for a wheat exhibition at Harringtons hardware store showing Pennsylvania 44 cereal. Professor Narrington receives a handsome gold watch from colleagues and students as superintendent of Georgetown schools. Mrs Mary Ft Ross ill with double pneumonia. Mrs Parker Webster Beard of Philadelphia dined with the Rosses. Mrs Warry Eliott and daughter Elizabeth trip in New York State. Miss Virginia Lee Stafford visited cousin Sadie Griffith in Chester. Mr and Mrs Walter C Coverdale visit the Rosses. Wesley Mitchell bought a new Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Jester
Mildred Elizabeth
Christian J. Biederbeck
Iarrington
Amy
Brown Jester
New Jersey
Alexander L. Harrington
Martha Annette
Francis Irwin
Seaford
Oxford
R. Wesley Ross
William Wright
Maurice
Booker Harrington
Harrington
Wrights
Ross
Burrsville
Alexander L. Narrington
Georgetown
James M. Tumnell
Mary Ft. Ross
Parker Webster Beard
Philadelphia
Warry E. Eliott
Elizabeth
New York State
Virginia Lee Stafford
Sadie Grifith
Chester
Walter C. Coverdale
Wesley Mitchell
Local Happenings and Visits This Week
Mr. Nathaniel Frey returns from Baltimore after visiting relatives Henry and Mrs Cook. O G Signutt and family travel to Waverly Virginia visiting Ilignutt’s brother Hugh Allen over the Fourth. Miss Dorothy Neal suffers a broken arm last Sunday and is recovering. Mrs W T Abler hosts sister Mrs Wheeler and Baltimore visitors. Mrs Emma Pepper in Denton with Mrs Andrew. Mrs M G Freyer returns to Baltimore after a week with Mrs W B Uhler. Reese family of Smithson visits daughter Mrs Bernard Frazier. Williston Church Sunday School at 2 and preaching at 3 noon. Alfred Gelletly returns to Detroit Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Frey
Baltimore
Henry Cook
O. G. Signutt
Waverly
E. ©. Wheeler
Emma Pepper
Denton
Andrew
Franklin Street
M. G. Freyer
W. B. Uhler
Reese
Smithson
Bernard, Frazier
Williston
Alfred Gelletly
Detroit
Peoples Bank Denton Offers Alfalfa Prize Contest
The Peoples Bank of Denton announces a gold prize alfalfa contest in Caroline county for in county growers with one or more acres. Prizes range from 10 to 2.50 dollars, awarded for best field through sixth place, with fields inspected twice this season and scored for stand weed freedom and disease. Apply at once to the bank or County Agent Denton Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Peoples Bank
Caroline County
Denton
Death by self poisoning shocks Queen Annes County family
James P. Earle aged 48, a member of a prominent Queen Annes County family, died by swallowing poison in his car about five miles from Centreville. Three notes were found in the vehicle including one saying his troubles were great and directing how to settle his affairs. He had been troubled recently. Police and Sheriff Whiteley recovered the body after confirmation, finding a box of poison with a portion missing. He was a respected attorney, son of the late Richard T. Earle, and survived by his widow Ellen Feddeman, his mother Mrs Mary T. Earle, and brother Richard T. Earle of St Petersburg, Fla. He was cousin of Swenson Earle, head of the state Conservation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Earle
Queen Anne’s County
Centreville
Earle
Ellis
B. Long
Richard T. Earle
Ellen Feddeman
Mary T. Earle
St. Petersburg
Fla
Swenson Earle
State Conservation Commission
Federalsburg Federal Community Club Meeting Notes
Federalsburg Federal Community Club met Friday afternoon with the president presiding. Ten members answered a roll call, visitors attended, and last meeting minutes were approved. The sick committee reported six visits. gifts and visits to the sick were thanked. The quilt committee reported completion.
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Federal Community Club
James Dew
America
Roland Handy
Women's Club of
Federalsburg
College Park
Handy
Claibourne
Ridgely Visitor Notes and Local Movements
Dr. James Swing of Cambridge visited his parents last Sunday the Communion Sunday at the Baptist Church. Elmer Hothman and wife are traveling to California. Dorothy Sandbury is visiting Philadelphia. Fred Madara is in London England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Swing
Cambridge
Baptist Church
Elmer Hothman
California
Dorothy Sandbury
Philadelphia
Fred Madara
London
England
Washington College Scholarship Notice in Caroline County
The Orphans' Court of Caroline County invites male residents to apply for a Washington College scholarship covering board room rent tuition and books. Applications due July 22, 1929 at 10 a.m. at the Register of Wills office Denton Maryland. Examination July 22 at the Court House. Applicants must have at least 60 percent B or better grades. Further details from Dr Paul S Titsworth Chesterstown Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington College
Caroline County
Office of
the Register of Wills
Orphans’ Court
Court House
Denton
State Board of Education
Paul S. Titsworth
College
Chestertown
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Cretary
RTS
State Game Department
Journal of
Ross Farquar
Jane
Skool
Aec
Studdy Enny
Becuz Jane
Enny
Julia Pour
U. Merenn Y Sevillana
Charles Maduro
H, Fleurette
Victor Herbert
Starley Moore
Carl Clemson
Speein
Lover
Sigmund Romberg
Frank Mandel
Oscar Valmerstein
Walter Donaldson
Gus Kalin
Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart
St. Mary’s
Bmnett Adams
Dourins Urbe
Mia
Fritz Kreister
Michel Rosenker
Mill
FE. Gilet Orchestra
the IV
J. Smith
Antonin Dvork
Mighty Lak
Rose
Frank L. Stanton
Ethelbert Negin
Theo Baker
Schubert
National Broadcasting Company
Conrad Liden
Aston Hindewell
Milton Harper
Sara Wright
Frank Zatere
Klein Leister
Raymond Gimne
Hlilfshorn
Marie Comegys
Ella May Woielit
J:mes Wright
Eugene Koots
Mary Louise Dodds
Dorothy Delord
Edward Lewis
William Baker
Orville Laker
Alfred Dill
James Sherwood
Pank Dol Ridgely Tigh
Leola Temple
Anna Seward
Vivian Holsinger
John Wilson
Descie Zeigler
Ridgely Gramway
Gladys Rush
Cban Loman
Merlyn Kern
To Warrington
Pearl Freeman
Teressa Cahee
Ima Baynard
Robert, Kibler
Doris Kern
Faniy Freeman
Frank Walker
Howard Harrington
Ridgely
Grace Richards
Margaret Baynard
Thomas Downes
Joyce Rash
Alexander Galante
Harrison Hansen
Concord
Mary Hines
Mary Wright
Louise Wright
Ruth Liden
Gertrude Covey
Evelyn Liden
Chestnut Grove
Eloise Everagam
Mildred Williams
Audrey !Ishell
Melvin Davns
Ross Robinson
Lizabeth Ruf
Pauline Johannson
Ralph Williamson
Junior McMauhan
Charles Luharty
Ruth’ Turner
Frene Selnnick
Robert Lee Selinick
Geaad
Calvin Coolidge
Johnson
Douglas McLean
Christie Corporation
Dover Opera House
Douglas MacLean
Frances Lee
Lorraine Eddy
William Davidson
Francis
McDonald
Alfred A. Cohn
Paramount
Evening Sun
Newsboy
Rotary Club of
Rotary Club
Messrs
D. Owen Knotts
FP. Johnvan
M. KK. Newnam
L. B. Towers
J. Roland Chafich
Melvin E. Wheatley
J. Lester Everngam
Frank L. R. Nuttle
J. H W. Summerfield
Paul A. Kenney
United States
Vernon
Peoples Bank of Denton
Harmony
Leroy A. Gullett
Harvey L. Cooper
J. Owen Knotts
State of
Ganey’s Wharf
Dawson’s Branch
Thomas Marine
Chase Land
James T. Payne
Payne
Dawison
LeRoy A. Gillett
Chaves Taylor
Minnie Taylor
Liber L. B. T
Leonard F. Covey
Register of Wills
J. Irwin Iarwood
Auditor’s Order
Nisi
Alain N. Frampton
Blanche R. Frampton
Joseph C. Frampton
Samuel G. Nuttle
May Allen
Maurice Allen
Caoline County
Thia Srd
T. Clayton Horsey
T., Clayton Horsey
CHL
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