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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1933

Page

5

Local Ads and Community Notices from Denton Area

Local notices advertise Iris roots at 50 cents a dozen by W N Nuttle Denton Md. Deals include a Genuine Frigidaire 1933 at 99.50 installed 10 down 5 per month by M K Newnan. Rentals offered in Denton and Ocean City Md rooms with running water near the boardwalk. Services announced at Liden Community Club House July 9 2 pm with Rev J W Krabill and special music. Mr Charles S Jackson of the Federal Land Bank will air radio talks on WBAL Baltimore starting June 28 for five weeks at 12 15. WCTU picnic at Brethren Church July 10 5 pm basket supper. Taylors Woods Camp Meeting July 9 23 with nightly services Rev Hubert T Spence and Dr W Herbert Burk obituary notes Dr Burk founder of Washington Memorial Chapel dies age 62 in Denton area rescue of Upshore Anderson and family from ferry incident. Del Mar Va Ministerial Union meeting July 10 Oak Orchard Sussex Delaware with picnic lunch. Dr Gilbert Wilcox Meade arrives to head Washington College succeeding Dr Paul E Titsworth.

Effie L. Hignutt Williston Ocean City Maryland Board Walk Dorchester Avenue J. Irwin Harwood Liden J. W. Krabill Charles S. Jackson Federal Land Bank WBAL Baltimore The Brethren Church Denton Taylor’s Woods Preston Denton Road Hubert T. Spence Richmond Van W. Herbert Burk Washington Memorial Chapel Valley Forge Caroline County Anderson Mary Wicomico River White Haven Wharf Salisbury Del-Mar-Va Methodist Protestant Church Virginia Delaware Oak Orchard Sussex County Dorsey K. Sturgis Parksley Emanuel Church Philadelphia Gilbert Wilcox Meade Birmingham-Southern College Birmingham Ala Washington College Paul E. Titsworth Chestertown Titsworth Alfred, N. Y

Two Centreville residents wed quietly at Methodist church

Miss Gladys Ethel Bishop and Mr. Marion B. Wilson of Centreville married at Centreville Methodist Church with Rev. Roy T. Thawley officiating. Bride wore her commencement dress and the couple will reside in Denton. Several out of town guests attended a later bridge party for the newlyweds. A busy social page lists engagements, visits, and summer events involving families from Centreville, Denton, Baltimore, Wilmington, and Philadelphia.

Gladys Ethel Bishop Marion B. Wilson Centreville Centreville Methodist Episcopal Church Roy T. Thawley Centrevile High School Wright Garton Harry Copeland Helen Quinby Zil Wilmington Louis Sneed Heath D. Goldsborough Baltimore Frederick G. Madara New York Rochester Bryant Pennsylvania Ormund Andrew Denton S. Ira Arnold Brethren Church of Brethren Church Frederick Bowdle Kathleen M. Bowdle Frederick Garland Madara J. C. Madura Ridgely Cecil W. West Hobbs West E. Paul Philadelphia Columbia University Edward Bixler Blue Ridge College J. Henry Morgan

Freshman class to enroll as Choptank AU hosts club July 12

Choptank Alfred University trustees report a strong incoming freshman class. Prof Frank E Goodwin notes new students will join the fall term in September. A Fourth of July accident near Denton claimed 18 year old Elliott, son of Norman Elliott, drowning in the Choptank River after failing to swim to shore. Elliott’s body was recovered about an hour later. Mabel J Coffin of Jersey City died July 3 from heart disease. she was an alto soloist and Eastern Star member, survived by her husband and daughter Ellen Rose. Interment was in New York Bay cemetery.

Alfred University Frank E. Goodwin College Fac Community Ulty College Park William Elliott Norman Elliott Hickman Del Pealiquor Denton Paul Smith James Smith Pealiquer Ace Lott Henry R. Lewis D. O. George Amos Coffin Caroline County Jersey City Mabel J Coffin Julius Frey City Eastern Star Ellen Rose New York Bay Cemetery

Quotations on Character and Mind From Varied Authors

A collection of aphorisms and reflections on virtue, method, honesty, gratitude, humility, and guidance. Attributed sayings include Longfellow Geoffrey Rhodes the Christian Science Monitor Sir Godfrey Collins and John Oxenham. Each line offers a concise moral or philosophical prompt for personal conduct and inner strength.

Christian Science Monitor

Vacation Bible School closes at Ridgely Methodist Church

Harmony weekly Ridgely news notes the Daily Vacation Bible School closing exercises at the Ridgely Methodist Church last Sunday night. It records department participation, student attendance, and certificates for eight or more days, plus birthday gatherings and familial visits among local families.

Joseph Harold Hafer August Koeneman

Funeral of Mrs Amos Coffin Becomes Town Event

Henderson Gough and Edward Coffin with Mrs George H Wilson of Denton attended the funeral in Jersey City for Mrs Amos Coffin who died suddenly last Monday. Counts of local social visits include guests from New York Philadelphia and Wilmington. Many residents are noted visiting relatives and attending services while town officials reshuffle posts and local families plan summer stays.

Harry Gough Edward ‘Coffin George H. Wilson Denton Jersey City Amos Coffin S. S. James New York City Theodore Cartwright Wilmington L. A. Gooden Evelyn Walls Dover Ruth Jones Walter Schoppe Nellie Cassidy Philladelphia J. B. Medford Edwin Smithville Chas. Cartwright Richardson Park Harry Schoppe Philadelphia Albert Powell Baltimore Mildred Boyce T. H. Gough Susan Jones Bessie Mitchell Henry Gsel Chestertown

Large corn stalk borer returns to lower Eastern Shore

Reported resurgence of the larger corn stalk borer on the lower Eastern Shore damaging sweet corn and field corn. Larvae feed on leaves and midribs, later boring stalks. moths emerge in spring to lay eggs on leaf undersides. Two generations yearly, with the last overwintering in stubble. Farmers urged to destroy stubble in late fall and experiments test calcium arsenate lime dust on small plants.

Williston Visitors and Local Social Notes

Williston residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend including Mrs J W Thawley and family in Miles River Neck, Mr and Mrs Calvin Simpson and Shirley, and Mrs O M Hignutt. Other guests included Merritt Wheatley and children from Oxford Valley, Pa, Mrs E E Wheeler and son from Baltimore, and Frank Howard of Pennsylvania. Church services were sparse with no morning worship at Willis ton Community Church. Dorothy Howard visits her grandmother Mrs W C Andrew. August Noote of New York visits Mrs Menrietta Frey. Mrs Price and daughter spent Monday at Rehoboth.

J. W. Thawley Calvin Simpson Shirley O. M. Hignutt Wm. Shortell Miles River Neck Merritt Wheatley Merritt Junior Little Deloris Oxford Valley Roland Wheatley E. E. Wheeler Wm. A. Wheeler Baltimore Uhler Frank Howard Pennsylvania W. T. Love Bennett Todd W. C. Todd Miss Minnie Williston Dorothy Howard W. C. Andrew August Noote New York Menrietta Frey Price Rehoboth

Federalsburg Obituaries and Notices Highlight Local Figures

Ada Elliott Chambers widow of longtime Federalsburg mayor dies at 78 from heart disease after a brief indigestion episode. Funeral at Union Methodist Episcopal Church with son Alonzo Elliott and surviving family listed. Also noted are the deaths of Charlotte Coulbourne and updates on church groups, a picnic plan by Leariantion, and two marriages in Federalsburg including Cassandra Prettyman to Louis Noble and Edith Towers to Charles Bramble.

Ada Elliott Chambers Thomas H. Chambers Federalsburg Ransom P. Nichols Union Methodist Episcopal Church Hillcrest Cemetery Chambers John Francis Elliott Rhoda Elliott Alonzo Elliott Charlotte Coulbourne Walton Coulbourne Here Medford Coulbourne Merle Glessner Henry Sargeant Brooklyn N. Y Michael Miller Adam W. Miller Church of God Hillcrest Young Women’s Guild of the Herman Still James Carter Harold Andrews Helen Majors Treas ‘Urer Russell Hallowell Learian Edith Towers Charles Edward Bramble Williamsburg Unity Methodist Hurlock Frank A. Holland

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Holiday Socials

Washington visitors and local families share Fourth of July gatherings. Horace Duffey and Charlain Eaton visit relatives. Katherine Skinner plans Chicago World's Fair trip with other teachers. Various trips, weddings, and hometown news detail departures, reunions, and engagements across Hillsboro and nearby towns.

Diggins and Friends Enjoy Fourth Across Counties

Baltimore and Easton guests including Mr and Mrs P M Diggins Mr and Mrs C Whiteley and sons Sonny and Allen Mr and Mrs R J Pachtet and families spent the Fourth with J B Patchett and with relatives at Cape Charles Bloxom Burrsville and Cordova Misses Catherine and Margaret Diggins spent time with cousins Minnie and Edith Patchett Mrs C W Towers Leon and Mrs L R Towers were guests of Baltimore friends recently

Paul M. Diggins Baltimore Carlton Whiteley Sonny and Allen Robert J. Patchtet Easton Melvin Patchett Tilghman’s Island Frederick Behrens Julius Asche Wilhelmina Behrens Cordova J. B. Patchett C. W. Towers

A Portion Supper At Denton Methodist Church

A supper event will be held in the dining room of the Denton Methodist Protestant Church on Thursday July 13 beginning at 5 30 PM. Meals are two portions priced at five cents each to encourage community dining and avoid cooking at home.

Denton Methodist Protestant Church

Funeral for Mrs Ida L Towns in Concord Church

Mrs Ida L Towns aged 66 wife of W H Towns died at her home near Concord last Saturday Funeral services were conducted Monday at Concord Church with Rev S L Hanby officiating Interment followed pallbearers included Walter Lord Frank Doerr Summers Carroll Harry Nuttle Harry Wheatley and Fred T Wright She was a daughter of the late William J William and longtime Caroline county resident She is survived by her husband a sister Mrs Edith Cole of Virginia and a brother Mr Clinton Williamson of Denton

Ida L.towns W. H. Towns Concord Concord Church S. L. Hanby Walter Lord Frank Doerr Summers Carroll Harry Nuttle Harry Wheatley Fred T. Wright Caroline County Edith Cole Virginia Clinton Williamson Denton

Bakeries plan loaf size cut in Baltimore

The nickel loaf of bread is abolished and the 7 cent and 10 cent loaves will be reduced in size by major Baltimore baking companies. Officials cite higher flour costs and upcoming Federal processing tax as reasons for the price level change. The Denton Volunteer Fire Company annual drive for Honorary Members begins July 1 to fund operations. Denton fishermen enjoyed good sport last Thursday with two parties catching over 600 fish. Moth proof bags offered at the Denton Journal Office.

Baltimore Denton Volunteer Fire Company Denton

Burrsville Church Services and Social Notices

Burrsville schedules Sunday services with Wesley and White’s Sunday Schools, preaching times, and a 8 p.m. session. A second quarterly conference at Vesey Church is set for Saturday July 22 at 2:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. The notice also lists local visitations and residents visiting relatives, plus several individuals staying or traveling from nearby towns.

Sixtieth anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. James Sabin

Mr. and Mrs. James Sabin of near Greensboro celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary on Monday July 3. Relatives from several towns joined in gifts and refreshments as the couple, both in fair health, marked the long union begun in 186? with their twelve children and a large extended family.

Preston Couple Marry in Westminster Church Ceremony

Miss Mary Elizabeth Douglas daughter of Mr and Mrs S E Douglas and George Clayton Graff of Washington were married Friday evening in Baker Chapel Western Maryland College. The Rev Dr Albert Norman Ward presided with Miss Isabel Douglas as maid of honor and John N Rockwood as best man. A reception followed at the Ward home. Graff and his wife will reside in Washington. Also noted is the marriage of Miss Sarah Bowen Reynolds to Frank E Kenner in Washington on July 1. The poem-like notices list assorted relatives and visits across Maryland and New York, with church services and local social activity mentioned.

R. E. Fountain Easton Orrell Saulsbury Alice Bennington Alice Robert Lee Carlisle Bennington Rehoboth Keener Roe Suffolk Ralph Roe Griffith Jones Marcus Hook Elias Jester Centreville George Cherry William Annie Turner William Porter Wilmington Hilda Cherry Mason's Branch W. D. Short Allegra Cerita Baltimore Selby Smith Thomas McCloud Dorothy Lindemuth Philadelphia Margaret McCloud James Lewis Jefferson Hospital Mary Elizabeth Douglas S. E. Douglas George Clayton Graff Washington Westminster Baker Chapel Western Maryland College Albert Norman Ward Isabel Douglas John N. Rockwood Ward Ward. "Mr. and Mrs. Graff Mary E. Reynolds Sarah Bowen Reynolds Frank E. Kenner F. P. Reynolds James Bartlett Talbot County Kelley Aubrey B. Harris Oxford Jesse B. Harris Jr Royal Oak Preston Kelley William T. Kelley Jr Edith Noble Wilbur C. Noble Garnerville N. Y The Hudson George Fluharty Norwood Fluharty Charlie Whiteley Celia Kelley Church of the New Jerusalem Josh Epiphany Mission Preston Sadie Wilson Bessie Wilson Ridgely Annie Flaharty

Community Tourists Visit Rounds of July Gatherings

A Clarkesville era social note lists visits and residence changes across families. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Elliott resumed driving after illness. Teachers attend Oak Hill reunion near Clayton on July 4. Various relatives and friends from Towson Philadelphia Washington D C and Rehoboth share weekends and holidays with kin in Bridgetown Ridgely Chester Town Easton and Milford Del.

Walter Elliott Mits Byrd Thomas Bridgetown Elliott E. S. Martin Oak Hill School Clayton Carroll Elliott Evans Towson Rehoboth Edith Cartwright Addie Williams Betty Smith Helen Lane H. M. Waters Virginia Carl Larsen J. S. Lapham Buckholtz Harry Saunders Washington, D. C Elbert Saunders Roy Brown Noble Shively Sadie Shockley Hill Milford Del Mollie Diggans Queen Anne James Mullikin Val Lewis Bridgesville W. J. Murphy

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department W. N. Nuttle M. K. Newnan Journal Printing Office Winifred Wilson Barclay John E. Wilson Alda P. Whitby T. Alan Goldsborough Jr John W. Lord University of Maryland Julia H. Wilson Teachers College Westchester Wm. Uhler Anna Martez Wm. Huber Fannie Shields Betty Willey Greenwood Paul R. Kenney VV. G. Wineland Mt. Union Dorothy Collier B. F. Johnson Edna 8. Green Charlestown Cecil County T. Fred Johnson Method Geoffrey Rhodes Godfrey Collins John Oxenham Louise Marine Helen Todd Evelyn Richards Pauline Taylor Audrey Lee Wright Josephine Quidas Edith Biscoe Hazel Jes Marie Todd Dorothy MccConnell Charles Louise McConnell Mary Todd Miriam A. Koenemann Houston Todd Marie Jester Francis Kreiger August G. Koenemann Mildred Todd Florence Steenken Marion Jorie Worm Elmer Jester Herbert Koenemann Fred Edwin Marine John Thomas Irvin Koenemann Kreiger Ray Todd Lee Worm Wil Idiam Worm Earl Worm Willis Todd Koenmann Marvin Todd William Mundt Howard Germany Hanson Todd Billy Beatrice Bower Norman Wright Edgar Blades el- Audrey Lee Grayson Wood Fleming Carrie Fleming Crisfield Clarence Wright Evelyn Cannon John Marine Louise Maurice Roy Ivins Claymont N. B. Wright Webster Todd Alva Webster Russell Morgan Norman Todd Henderson Howard Flowers Harry Hemmons Harry Klotz Carlton Marvel Edwin Roop Ralph Holland Sadie Wothers James I Sherwood Irvin Sparklin Earl Redden the Plains Roger R. Ringgold Board of Town Waterworks Roland Fountain Maplewood N. J J. M. Swing Swing Irma Nichols Federaalsburg Stanley Z. Bronner Newark Lorraine Swing Molly Wilkinson Norfolk Henry Wilkinson Caroline Sun Ida Benderscheid Ridgelyntes Emmett Messenger Prospect Park, Pa A. W. Thompson Walter Bennington Hillsboro Tuckahoe Horace Duffey Charles Jarrell Charlain Eaton F. E. Fleming Laura Virginia J. E. Hicks Clifton Jr Norma Hicks Washington, D.C Katherine Skinner Catonsville Chicago Herbert Rice Coudersport Oscar Rice Hazel Marie Halloran Wm. Sherwood Bill Jr Swarthmore Henry Fleming Fleming Frank Fleming Chas. Jarirell H. Timms Kent Island Howard Dodds Charles Sibly E. B. Davis Elva Hazlewood Lorin Lane Kenneth Hicks Norman Hicks Miriam Mildred Gale Ocean Grove Marie Comegys G. B. Stewart Eloise Morgan F. T. Ridgeway M. E Science South W. C. Smith Easton Cnuren Walter Patton Henry Morgan Eloy Oscar Briscoe Eugenia John Fearins Mar- Morgan Hopkins-Callacus Hook William Fearhan Jesse Fearins M. E. Wilkinson L. Hopkins Thomas Ocean View Wilkinson Ralph Hastings L. H. Thomas Lee H. Riehcreek Reisterstown Harry Kemp Jake Morgan Archie Smith Helen Chairs Florence Blades W. Covington St. Michaels Jeanette Dise F. N. Smith Esther Oron F. Smith Cape Charles Wilson Smith Burton Smith C. E. Abbott Bridgeville Sewell Abbott Russell Hubbard Easton Hospital Richard Merriken Manning Merriken W. H. Lord Sam Price Louis Butler R. J. Ashe Mrs. W. HL Towns Tha Denton Journal Burrsville Wesley White’s Charles Wilson Virginian A. J. Russ Sell Drexel Hill Olaf Smith G. L. Blades Retha Needham Elizabeth N. C Woodell Lloyd Simmons Vesey Church Harvey Griffith Chester A. T. Garrett Kenneth Cleaves Georgetown Enos Cleaves Paul Beauchamp C. N. Fountain Paul Collison Harry Collison A. J. Russell Greensboro James Sabin Mr. Sabin Wellsboro Tioga County Sabin McVeytown Huntington County Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad Fairview Cemetery Jennie Marksley Houtzdale E. L. Biddle Cora Bastian Orion George Carmensburg Archie Sabin Cleveland Ohio George Sabin Somerset Edward Sabin Columbus Joseph Sabin Shallman Arthur Sabin Apollo Emory Sabin Canton Floyd Sabin Sipes Hughes’ Cross Road Whiteleysburg Felton Harris Freddie Dill Smyrna R. B. Rawlings Blanche Todd Lola Harris Goldsborough Russell Harris Mildred Harris Noble Harris George Harris Margaret Harris Tene Harris William Harris S. N. Harris Nora Pritchett Camden Elma Rickards Charles Rickards Jack Rutherford Jakie Hughes Indianapolis J. R. Hughes Hughes Jakie John Williams Barnesboro Joseph Rogers W. J. White Rogers Aaron Breeding Della Edwards Linwood Joseph Edwards Thomas Hughes Mervin Geo. Edwards Oscar Bernard Josephine Bernard Johns Hopkins Hospital Fred Tinley Roland John Nichols Sarah Tinley Elizabeth Christian Medical School University of Pennsylvania Temple Smith Charles F. Eaton R. F. Eaton W. B. Moore Josephine Moore Charles Wheatman W. Thomas Thornton Arthur Wheatman John Wigglesworth Roy Briggs Elsie Mary Briggs Elmer Grimaldi Christine Greenlee Frank Dieterle Utica William Knaure Charles Rich Carl Lee Thornton Kent General Hospital Alvin Tribbitt Ed. Thompson Ingleside Nelson Bishop Hyland van Sant Louise and Adeline Pritchett L. W. Taylor Eleanor Coursey Rehoboth Beach
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