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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1942
Page
5
Several brief items from Caroline County Maryland include sales ads for seed and buckwheat, room rentals in Rehoboth, and timber land for sale near the Maryland Delaware line. Local officials announce campaigns and sugar rationing changes while obituaries, church events, and fire reports reflect community life in Denton Federalsburg Ridgely and surrounding areas.
Tuesday social notes list nine girls and eight boys aged 5 to 12 visiting for two weeks with several Baltimore families and supported by Dr E Paul Knotts and local sponsors. The report names hosting households, intercity visitors, a naval trainee heading to Morehead, and assorted summer arrangements and visits among local residents.
Miss Ella Husbands George aged 86 of Denton died Saturday in Baltimore after a long illness. She is survived by four brothers and four sisters and was buried in Denton cemetery after services in Grace Methodist Church. Also noted are funeral services for Mrs Susie Anna Walters 77 of Burrsville who died after a two year illness. Burial followed at Denton cemetery.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service notes the death of member Mrs. William O. Swann. She will be greatly missed as a friend and church member. The committee offers prayers for a resting place of repose and spiritual happiness in heaven.
Sunday worship and Church School sessions marked for July 19 1942 at multiple congregations. Included are lessons from early church and a 1942 picnic July 22 at Garland Lake. services feature G H Rue soloist and Dorothy Rue organist. Also details for Church of the Brethren sessions with H Stover Kulp and basket lunch on lawn, and Greensboro Methodist with service times and midweek boards and activities.
Mr. Charles Starkey attends sister Lizzie Davis funeral in Wilmington with John Starkey and family. Burial at Templeville followed by dinner with Philadelphia and Wilmington visitors. Dozens of relatives and friends visit, travel, and host in Ridgely and nearby towns. births, hospital care, hospital visits, church events, picnics, and social gatherings are recorded for the week.
Pilgrim Holiness Church in Greensboro led by Rev. A C Clark sets Friday 7 45 p m prayer meeting and 8 p m praise service. Sunday School at 2 p m and Young Peoples service at 7 p m. Preaching at 7 45 p m.
Greensboro Baptist Church led by Rev. Paul F. Burke lists Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship 7 00 p m Baptist Training Union 8 00 p m Evening Worship and Thursday Bible study 7 30 p m Second Tuesday Women’s Missionary Society. Catholic Masses on Sunday July 19 at St Elizabeth Denton 100 o clock and St Benedict Ridgely 8 30 o clock with confessions Saturday 7 and Sunday 7 45.
A published contribution dated July 15 1942 presents a wartime poem by Esther Kaldahl Guyot. The piece reflects on global conflict and hope, urging readers to feel noticed by a guiding force amid chaos.
Maryland wheat growers are warned by State Entomologist Dr. E N Cory that stored grain faces attacks from Angoumois moths also called wee vil energy and other insects. The notice outlines surface infestation risks prior to threshing and cautions about dangerous fumigants, recommending University of Maryland Entomology guidance and county agent contact for detailed control methods.
A religious motto echoes Galatians 6 9 urging perseverance in charity and patience for a reward in due season. The message emphasizes steadfast faith and endurance without weariness.
A reader notice promoting subscription to The Journal highlights access to county news and local coverage. The appeal emphasizes comprehensive reporting on city government, schools, events, and community updates available through a paid subscription.
Unity Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Lee Wyatt's home on July 15 with Mildred Fifield presiding in the absence of the president and vice president. The group discussed Wild Fruit Recipes, planned a covered dish picnic at Garland Lake on August 19 at 1 o'clock, and welcomed two new members Mrs. Earl Crouse and Mrs. Worth West. Six members and three visitors attended. several absentees missed a fine meeting.
Hillsboro Queen Anne letter lists weekend guests and short visits across Maryland and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Joseph Eaton spend weekend with Mr and Mrs Decker of Jenkintown Pa. Various arrivals include Mrs Gurney Tarburton and granddaughters Cordelia and Marjory Larrimore in Hillsboro.
Henderson and Chester residents along with visitors from Greensboro Chicago Philadelphia Pine Camp N Y Wilmington Ridgely Milford Dover and other towns are cited as spending weekends with local families including Mr and Mrs Wallace Jones Mrs Elma Harman and families Mr and Mrs Wesley Cameron Mrs Anna Raughley and many others in Marydel Tolchester and Wilmington area contexts. The notes list numerous visits and host households across several days with no single event.
Mrs Will Smith and son from near Baltimore visited sister in law Mrs Mollie Shockley and daughter Mrs Ruth Cartwright. Junior Choir led service at Trinity Church with a patriotic program. Mrs Ralph Bickling and sons from Chester Pa visiting parents Mr and Mrs Chas Bickling. Mrs Clifford Schaube and Kay returned from Odessa Del visit with her parents. Mr and Mrs John Berry from Wyoming visited daughter Mrs Chas Phillips. Sewing Circle enjoyed Tuesday evening with Mrs Noble Shively. Mrs Harvey Morris of Philadelphia visiting locals. Miss Ruth McCrea hosts sister from near Philadelphia. Rev A L Grey spent Thursday with friends in Oxford Pa.
The Orphans' Court met in regular session with Judges Handy Dennie and Fooks. Katherine W. Taylor filed her first and final account as executrix of Ida Eaton. Martha Reed filed inventory and appraisement for Victor Reed and an order to sell was granted. Oliver W. Handy and Frank W. Wagner filed rent and interest accounts and reports of sales of real estate alongside their first and final accounts of administration and distribution. Mary Elizabeth Beer filed an account of sales of personal property as administrator of J. Harvey Beer deceased.
A list of guests visiting Twin Cedars Farm near Ridgely over the weekend includes Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Sparks, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Holsinger, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ritter of Philadelphia, Mrs. Joseph White and sons of Denton, and other relatives and friends from Baltimore Washington Philadelphia Wilmington and Easton. The gatherings centered at the Holsinger and Barton households with extended visits to parsonages and local homes.
A tribute to a late husband and father Beniah L Baker who died July 16 1934. After eight years his memory remains strong in the family. The verse recalls a sudden loss and bids God grant him eternal rest, signed by his wife and children.
Members of the Andersontown Hobbs Homemakers Club picnicked on the lawn of Mrs. Dorsey Nichols at Williston Lake on a sunny afternoon. The event featured a lunch with plentiful food and dessert, including Harlequin cream, and a relaxed social gathering with neighbors and extended visits from relatives and friends across Federalsburg and Wilmington.
Mrs. Walter Donoway hosts relatives from Snow Hill including Miss Marie Laws and Mrs. Susie Jones plus Mrs. Agnes Jones and children. Guests from Kentucky and Denton join in weekend gatherings. Surprises mark a birthday dinner for Mrs. Clara Payne at Tred Avon.
Dr and Mrs Lee C Holt of Wilmington spend two weeks at their Gilpins Point cottage with guest Misa Eleanor Potter of Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Roland Thomas hosted at Hill's Point summer home of Mr and Mrs George Green twelve miles from Cambridge. Mr and Mrs Edward Bradley entertained Washington relatives at Long Lodge. Mr and Mrs Christian F Reichter and mother in law guesting with Mr and Mrs H Roland Towers.
In memory of my dear husband, Herbert J. Beauchamp, who departed this life July 16, 1940. More and more each day we miss you As the stream of life flows on. Yes, 'tis hard to live without you In this world of trouble, toil and pain. But we are hoping, trusting, praying. We shall meet someday never to part again. Fondly remembered by wife, Corinne N. Beauchamp.
A daughter Corinne mourns her mother Louisa N Thawley who died April 5 1938. The brief tribute asks for a clasp of her hand a sight of her smiling face and her voice and advice which meant so much to the daughter. The message closes with the line sadly missed.
The marriage of Ruth Anna Vonville daughter of Mrs. John Vonville Greensboro and James B Callahan son of Mr and Mrs James R Callahan Cordova was held in St Benedicts Catholic Church Ridgely on June 25 with Rev Francis J Hensel. The couple reside on a farm near Cordova. Many relatives and friends visited and travelled before and after the ceremony.
W C Lowndes of the International Correspondence Schools says Atlantic coast homes will face a difficult winter to heat even with ample fuel oil and coal. Homeowners should review last year's fuel use, tighten schedules, seal doors and windows, and keep some heat in all night to avoid higher fuel needs. Bedrooms may use less heat, especially where no small children reside, and industries study cooling systems to aid fuel conservation.
University of Maryland expert Dr. R E Phillips urges roof insulation and cross ventilation to keep poultry houses cool in hot months. He recommends a 24 to 30 inch straw layer held by one inch mesh wire, which improves air flow and blocks vermin, with end ventilator doors speeding air exchange.
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