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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1926

Page

5

Local notes from Caroline county reflect farming, sermons and events

Long and Short ad for July Sale in Federalsburg. Caroline county reports dry weather, livestock health, and multiple community happenings including a sewing machine contest, Scout bake sale, and a memorial service in Concord. Wheat yield 26 bushels per acre on Bloxsom farm. lightning fire destroyed a Harmony barn. Public health reports list communicable diseases. WMAL broadcasts farmer talks.

Nuttle Milling Co Rehobeth Denton Journal Today Long & Short Federalsburg Franklin P. Medford Marydel J. E. Thomas Bridgetown Easton Hospital Roland Towers Harmony Boy Scouts M. P Sullivan’s Meat Market Caroline County Ridgely Greensboro Concord WMAL Washington W. W. Goldsborough Franklin R. Everett Everett Pennsylvania St. Johns College Annapolis University of Maryland Medical School St. Joseph’s Hospital Philadelphia C. H. Atkins Thomas O. Crouse W. J. du Hadway Shiloh Hurlock Eldridge Taylor Baltimore G. I. Humphreys Salisbury E. C. Makosky Maryland Conference Delaware Virginia Maryland Harrison Ocean City Samuel Riddle Ritchie Robinson Byrd Richmond

Social News From Denton Parsonage Gatherings

Miss Belva Hooker hosted friends at the parsonage on Tuesday evening. Guests included Mary Kilgallen Ridley Park Pa Mildred Porter Wilmington Del Helen George Marguerite Young Burton Parker Charles Baker Harry Copeland Robert Fleetwood Sherman Hooker and others. Many relatives and neighbors are noted as visiting or staying in Denton and nearby towns, with camp attendance and weekend visits listed.

Belva Hooker Mary Kilgallen Ridley Park Mildred Porter Wilmington Del Helen George Marguerite Young Burton Parker Charles Baker Harry Copeland Robert Fleetwood Sherman Hooker E. Earl Brumbaugh Anne Robert Philadelphia Chalmers Brumbaugh Sherfey Baltimore B. Bruce Brumbaugh Elkridge I. Vernon Brumbaugh St. Louis Emerson Johnson Fort Spring W. Va B. B. Brumbaugh Marshallton Sarah Williamson Chaptank Camp Emmawa Worcester County Snow Hill Bessie M. Spafford Camp Emmawa Alexander Dill M. L. Wyatt Grace Hubbard West Denton Preston Towers Preston Easton William Lundy Jersey City F. A. DeFord Tuckahoe Neck Jennie Wyatt Atlantic City Eleanor Babylon Westminster T. Pliny Fisher J. Owen Knotts Caroline Colony Rehoboth Beach R. B. Haynie William D. Uhter Eleanor Wilson Edwina Nichols Camp Ogontz, New Hampshire Evelyn Wyatt

Corinne Griffith Buys Beverly Hills Estate for 160000

Beverly Hills shows little excitement as Corinne Griffith purchases an English style estate on four acres for 160000 and starts work on the film Declasse at New Dover Opera House. Her housewarming draws celebrities including Claire Windsor and King Vidor in a quiet, glittering note from the coast. Center ville Catholic Church Lawn Fete slated for July 16 and 17.

Beverly Hills Corinne Griffith Queens of Motion Pictures Kings of Finance Beverly New Dover Opera House Miss Griffith Doug Fairbanks Charlie Chaplin Claire Windsor Bert Lytell George Fitzmaurice King Vidor Aileen Pringle Florence Vidor

Unicorn and Larro Dairy Feeds by Nuttle Milling Co.

The Nuttle Milling Co. serves as the sole distributor in this section for Unicorn and Larro Dairy Feeds, providing agricultural customers with these feed brands through its local outlet and distribution network.

The Nuttle Milling Co Unicorn Larro Dairy

Social notes of local residents visiting relatives

Henderson and families share visits across Maryland and nearby states. Annabel Clark trains as a nurse at Easton Emergency Hospital. Many from Marcus Hook Philadelphia Reading and Wilmington visit relatives here. J. S. Coffin buys a new coupe.

W. S. Clark Annabel Clark Easton Emergency Hospital Thomas Shinn Billy Reading Frank Shinn William Satterfield John Phillips Marcus Hook Rosanna Richard Esther Clayville Epworth League Institute Dover Sara Gooden Esther Cartwright Elizabeth Hollingsworth Wilmington William Windsor Ruth O'Rourke J. R. Jones William Kusmaul Philadelphia John Kusmaul Donalene Weinrich Charles Baltimore Kelso Gilbert Jay Reed Robert Edge W. E. Stubbs Washington Marguerite Steffy Emma Gooden W. E. West C. H. Clayville Helen Heberling Lillian Meredith E. C. Gooden Fred Bowdle Guy W. L. McClintock Doris Elkton Sadie Walls Lewis Walls Minnie Pinder Greensboro Anna Workman Farmington Laura Stubbs J. S. Coffin

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Ida Everngam

Friends gathered Saturday evening in July for a surprise birthday party honoring Mrs. Ida Everngam. Guests included numerous couples and individuals such as Mr. and Mrs. Peter Everngam, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Wubbard, and Misses Helen Noble and Emma Smith attending Wesley Collegiate Institute. The evening featured games, music, and late refreshments as well wishers departed. Farmers are now busy threshing wheat.

Ida Everngam Peter Everngam Alva Wubbard Frank Wright N. M. Vunseey Alex. Noble Raymond Smith George Thawley Minnie Atkins George O'Day William Cavender Ernest Lankford George Chaffinch Jason Reed Clarence Chaffinch Warner Hignutt Zora Nuttle Hubert Passwaters Anna Neal John Williamson Mamie Torrode Laura Spencer Mildred Noble Hattie Everngam Mary Hubbard Ruth Chaffinch Louise Smith Ruth Noble Marie Cavender Messrs Alva Chaffinch Lester Everngam Carl Spencer Edward Schuyler Ross Trice Nelson Hubbard Norman Everngam Dawson Hubbard Orville Smith Roland Hancock Everngam Helen Noble Emma Smith Wesley Collegiate Institute Dover Norman Vuanscoy

Templeville Social Notes and Church Schedule

Templeville residents share visits from Salisbury Oklahoma City and Wilmington guests. Church services next Sunday include Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11. Local families hosting relatives in Greensboro Whiteleysburg and New Castle Del.

Harry Harcum Salisbury Lee Harcum Oklahoma City Oklahoma J. W. Davis Amos Wyatt Maryland Gurney Knotts Charles Bratton Harry Davis Frances Wilmington R. E. Lane Medford Starkey Benjamin Starkey Greensboro Wesley Horny Philadelphia J. H. Horny Frank Raughley Whiteleysburg Marie Purnell Sadlersville Melvin Kinnanon Phyllis Butts Belle Short New Castle Del Washington Jester I. J. Moore

Resolutions of Respect for Mrs Alonzo Blades

A memorial note from the M P Church Ladies’ Aid Society of Choptank mourns the death of faithful member Mrs Alonzo Blades. The committee extends heartfelt sympathy to relatives church and society and asks a copy be sent to the family recorded in minutes and published in the county paper.

M. P. Church Ladies’ Aid Society Choptank Alonzo Blades E. F. Dunham J. W. Cox C. C. Blades Helen N. Blades Ladies’ Mite Society of Choptank M. E. Church Nora Waldron Nellie Wright Mary E. Flaharty

Ridgely Community Gathers for Visits and Local Events

The Ridgely News Letter lists numerous locals and visitors across town and nearby towns including Brackett, Swing, Goodwin, Raleigh, Jones, Holsinger, Swing, Willkin, Wilkinson, and families. Activities include church fundraisers, sales by Mrs. Moore, and visits to Rehoboth Ocean City Cambridge and Baltimore with many relatives noted.

Social activities and local visits in a Maryland parish cadre

The M. FE Church youth host weekly gatherings at the parsonage each Wednesday with singing for upcoming Sunday services. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed, including Ruth Cooper visiting Clayton then Philadelphia, and others visiting Tolchester, Philadelphia, Mechanicsburg, Wilmington, and Philadelphia for family, hospital training, or leisure.

Local Social Notes Highlight Denton and Nearby Visits

Charles Richards of Denton assists at the railroad station before taking full charge with D W Johnston moving to Milton. W N Hildebrand and wife from Baltimore and Frank Wilson with family from Hungerford pa visited the Dandy family. Salisbury visits by the Thomases and Hopkins. Parker Barnes and family visits Chester pa. Helen and Catherine Towers stay with the Johnston sisters. Cohee and Howard families visit Rehoboth. Mrs Neighbors to lead Christian Endeavor service. T Towers of Denton guests of her son. Sue Smith and Oron Smith guests of the Smiths. Barneses not a Salisbury guest last Tuesday.

Hobbs Charles Richards Denton D. W. Johnston Milton W. N. Hildebrand Baltimore Frank Wilson Hungerford Joseph Dandy L. H. Thomas Salisbury Hopkins Parker Barnes Chester William Hubbard Helen Catherine Towers Katherine Betty Johnston Lewes B. B. Cohee Charles Howard Paul Rehoboth Robert Neighbors Christian Endeavor Service T. P. Towers T. H. Towers Sue Smith Oron F. N. Smith

Orphans' Court Proceedings Admits Lillian Cox Will

At Tuesday's Orphans Court session Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. The last will of Lillian L. Cox was admitted to probate. Executors Jerome R. Cox and M Katherine Cox qualified by bond. Creditors notified and appraisers named. Administrators filed real estate reports and accounts were passed and recorded. Multiple estates filed inventories appraisals and distribution accounts.

Isaac L. Dukes Ec. T. A Reynolds Wilson Paul W. Pilchard Etta W. Pilchard Annie F. Russell Martha J. Short Viola Williams Addie E. Willians Mattie N. Malone Frederick R. Malone Henry R. Lewis J. Owen Knotts Annie H. Peters

Concord Camp to Open July 30 on Peninsula

Concord camp, among the peninsula’s oldest, opens July 30 for ten days under Rev. GC. H. Atkins. Lewis P. Carroll leads the choir with Mrs. Elmer T. Orme at the piano and the Orme Orchestra providing instrumental music. Preachers include E. E. Dixon, T. O. Crouse, C. H. Cannon, BE. N. Wright, G. J. Hooker, W. S. Grant, William Leishman, O. E. Connelly, W. S. Dawson, A. W. Betts, W. J. Du Hadway, C. H. Canton, O. E. Jones, and evangelist George W. Cocke August 7–8.

Concord Peninsula GC. H. Atkins Lewis P. Carroll Elmer T. Orme Orme E. E. Dixon T. O. Crouse C. H. Cannon

Attendance Honor Roll Highlights School Year Totals

The year end report shows elementary enrollment 2755, high schools 584, colored schools 1088, with 36 pupils transported by bus. Attendance averages reach 92.64 in high schools and 91.77 town, plus 90% in two room schools and above in many schools. Non promotion remains a concern, with about 574 pupils repeating a year due to irregular attendance and work conflicts. A long list names students who achieved perfect attendance across Caroline, Henderson, Greensboro, Ridgely, Preston, Federalsburg, Denton, and other schools.

Caroline High Greensboro Preston Ridgely Federalsburg Town Denton Grammar Denton Henderson Ridgely Grammar Smithson Friendship Howard's Central Barcus Hickman Concord Burrsville Laurel Grove Williamson's Oaks Hickory Hill Castle Hall Union

Local School Lists by District and Names

Cast lists of teachers and officials by districts include Concord-Gregg Evernpgain Reese Trice Louise Covey Louise Smith Gertrude Covey Geneva Lord Myra Thawley Gladys Trice Lucille Smith Chestnut Grove Wallace Hubbard Melvin Collins Ross Robinson Hazel Donovan Howard s Francis Lord Lawrence Andrew Rosser Andrew Catherine Towers Lynnie Lord Mildred Lord Colored Schools Castle Hall Lapham Henry Rus sell Henry Violice Henry Marianne Henry Union Jefferson Carney Greensboro William Stanford Martha Hudson Bridgetown Clarence Foman Amanda Berry Denton Richard Taylor Margaret Taylor Hanesville anddie Boston Federalsburg Willie Bolden Calvin Johnson Gilbert Ricketts Alfred Scott Charles Prattis Walter Quinton Marie McGee Elizabeth McGee Lucille Turner Tilghman Johnson James McGee Anna Turner Deep Branch Errie Lake.

Concord Gregg Evernpgain Reese Trice Louise Covey Louise Smith Gertrude Covey Geneva Lord Myra Thawley Gladys Trice Lucille Smith Chestnut Grove Wallace Hubbard Melvin Collins Ross Robinson Hazel Donovan Howard’s Francis Lord Lawrence Andrew Rosser Andrew Catherine Towers Lynnie Lord Mildred Lord Castle Hall Lapham Henry Russell Henry Violice Henry Marianne Henry Union Jefferson Carney Greensboro William Stanford Martha Hudson Bridgetown Clarence Foman Amanda Berry Denton Richard Taylor Margaret Taylor Hanesville Anddie Boston Federalsburg Willie Bolden Calvin Johnson Gilbert Ricketts Alfred Scott Charles Prattis Walter Quinton Marie McGee Elizabeth McGee Lucille Turner Tilghman Johnson James McGee Anna Turner Deep Branch Errie Lake

Queen Anne News Roundup of Social Visits and Accidents

A Salisbury area column reports Mrs John Chairs sprained her ankle after a Tuesday fall, with her daughter Helen spraining her arm. Numerous visits and weekend stays are logged, including Washington DC guests Mr and Mrs Charlie Steele and family, and local residents visiting Royal Oak, Easton, Centreville, and Harrington. Mentions of Annes and Hopeton area families frequent the page with multiple brief social notes.

John Chairs Helen Charlie Steele Washington, D. C Dallas Lee Salisbury Ocean City Henry Morgan Eugenia Howard Flowers J. A. Rood Royal Oak Howard Andrews Beulah Callahan Greensboro Everett Blades R. V. Whitehurst Elizabeth Jump Mac Hooker Mabel Turner James Richards Clifford Cortelyou Philadelphia Emma Short Dora Taylor Baltimore Charlie Rhodes John Walker Wilmington Ray Turner Nealie Dukes Lauran Wooters Easton Florence Blades Claiborne Harry Altwater Louise Callahan Wye Mills Sidney Pinder Angie Legg Stevensville Charlie Dean Catherine Lynch Cordova Pauline Covey Richard Jack Brown John Rood Helen Eaton Price Station James Briscoe Aileen Barton Centreville Francis Jump Louise Short Harrington

Hillsboro Church Services And Local Socials List

Hillsboro notices list sermon topics by Rev W P Taylor on immortality of the soul and Christ's conception of prayer at 8 p m next Sunday. The Epworth League convention is in Dover with Emma Holland Mary Moore William Thompson and Thomas Stayton attending. Various residents and visitors are cited with travel and visits across Maryland Pennsylvania Delaware and Massachusetts communities and towns.

Hillsboro W. P. Taylor Taylor Emma Holland Mary Moore William Thompson Thomas Stayton Dover J. A. Todd Hobbs Edwin R. Seeders Springfield Mass J. N. Clark Charles Jarrell Washington Hugh Duffey Ruth Duffey Dick Sawyer Margaret Philadelphia Allie Thawley Lofton Sawyer North Carolina Pennsylvania Emma Wilmot Trappe C. R. Hicks James Sloan Sadie Wathers Colonial Beach Houston Russum Baltimore A. T. Cahall Gertrude Merrick Barclay Dorothy H. M. Thompson H. S. Gale Rehoboth

Store of C Leslie Walls to close weekday evenings

During July and August the store will be closed every weekday at 6 PM except Saturdays. Subscribe for The Journal to get all the news all the time.

C. Leslie Walls Journal

Automobiles Then and Now Through Early American Roads

A retrospective from the Easton Star-Democrat chronicles the birth of the automobile, its early public disdain, and the 1904 Maryland legislation guiding drivers and safety. It contrasts farmer resistance with modern reliance, illustrated by a scene of an old colored woman reacting to a passing car and a comic roadside encounter.

Easton Star-Democrat Easton Uncle Jim Old Jim Auntie Henry

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the Local Department Sgrvyova PERRI Centreville Catholic Church Templeville Ridgely News M. A. Brackett Townsend Harvey Sewell Thompson Swing L. M. Goodwin Henry Willkinson Burton Wilkinson Methodist Church Tom Temple James P. Swing Dr. Swing Cambridge Swing M.J. Swing Harry Swann Harry Ellen Charles Starkey Roland Knotts Hardy Kate Knotts Mary Knotts Kate Stafford Allan and Temple Leslie Booker Frank Seward Ella Carlile Girard College M. C. Honey Viola Jones Mary Laird Beatrice Bower Williamsport Ellen Adlington Miss Bower Thomas McCloud Methodist ‘Ladies’ Aid J. ‘. Moore Treasury Roland Fountain Irvington N. J J. P. Swing Eastern Shore Dental Society Harry Zeigler Jesus Brackett Ord Raleigh Lawrence Lynch Arthur Story James C. T. Pinder Wilson Jackson Newark Emma Jackson Margaret McClou Charles Scully John Scully Catherine Burton Henry Wilkinson John Waters Paynter Carter Forrester A. S. Thompson Landers Jones M. FE Ruth Cooper M. B. Cooper Clayton W. W. Wroten Burt Hobbs Carrie Clara Seward Ruth Genevieve Cooper Marguerite Reynolds D. Carrow Martha Tolchester Mildred Bilbrough Methodist Hospital A. G. Stufft Thomas Coulter McFarland Trainer Charles Wheeler W. Thomas Lockermian Mechanicsburg William Werts George Gottwals Jessie Wyatt Cora Wyatt Florence Gottwals Smith Longfellow Laura Longfellow H. L. Cooper George A. Stevenson Virginia Tuff Pauline Adams Ellen Brown Warren van Sant H. G. Budd Wilhington Concord Camp Caroline Helen Norris Eldred Hirs Anne Green Pocahontas William McDaniel Ward Timmons Alvert Duffey Barbara Arnold Sara Baynard Marguerite Griffin Alverta Rogers Carville Fleetwood Frinda Morris John Carroll Oscar Deen George Goldsborough Walter Ott Florence Melvin Eunice Scott Robert Leese Virginia Bradley Mary Culver Beulah Shaffer Anne Gooden Manuel Lima Hertha Gooden Evelyn Gooden Goldsboro Elbert Jarrell Donald Bennett Roy Shively Helen DeWitt Alfred Dennison Margaret Bennett Alexander Jarrell Arthur Bennett Dempsey Kinnamon Helen Roche Marie Karcher Preston Anthony Christine Draper Lawrence Sipple Mary Edwards James Boughbey Helen Wing Isabelle Wyatt Davidson Bishop William Urry Eleanor Horsey Margaret Sipple Clarence Knotts Thelma Bishop Mildred Greenlee Roberta Jackson Hilda Weaver Irvin Koerber Loren Lane Elizabeth Taylor Marie Taylor Dorothy Taylor Marie Berry Martha Plutscchak George Flaharty Elizabeth Detwiler Marguerite Jackson Martha Taylor Mary Brumbaugh Hattie Ireland Paul Detwiler John Wilson Pearl Freeman Cecil Pinder Milton Fleming Gladys Rash Rylan Fleming James Lynch Norman Pin Moore’s George Gottwall Woodrow Todd Elsie Thomas John Thomas Ralph Todd Pauline Taylor Leo Frase Carl Prager Bertha Frase Gladys Thieroff Marguerite Bryan Lawrence Groff Alleen Barton Mary Dodds Gertie Andrew Ruth Taylor Marie Deen Roland McMahan Bee Tree Emil Kusmaul George Zlock Bareus Harry Koch Rose Knipple Dorothy Roe Liden Paul Dukes Florence Patton George Shaffer Elizabeth Vickery Williamson’s Mary Gelletly Paul Oras Marian Seeney Williston Robert Maloney Jessie Blazejak Corey Brown Clarence Foxwell Rose Brown Marvin Hollis Marie Fountain Coretta Noble Nubbard Harvey Engle Wilbur Engle Nickory Hill Maurie Kilman Cedar Grove Robert Patchett Edith Patchett Furman's Grove Norman Downes Ray Towers Edward Howard Queen Anne
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