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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1935

Page

5

Local notices and obituaries from Denton area

A Denton area clipping lists various notices desires and events including Nearness for sale and rent items from M K Newnam and Mrs Wm Taylor. It reports Dr M A Brackett's dental office closing August 1 to 19 and a meet with Dr Robert H Riley Baltimore Health Officer speaking on modern control of communicable diseases. It notes sale of school buses by Theis Motor Co and a Guernsey cow for sale near Denton. Also covered are baseball games between the Fire Company and American Legion, wheat crop issues low price yields and cockle presence, deaths of John K Watson and George E Jenkins, a fatal car train collision involving William J Irwin and the Harrisons, a total lunar eclipse, and local suicides investigation of Everett Kelley with coroner verdict.

M. K. Newnam M. A. Brackett W. J. Martin Denton First Street Wm. D. Taylor Robert H. Riley Baltimore Maryland Denton Rotary Club Theis Motor Co Kirwin Smith Andersontown American Legion the Legion John K. Watson William J. Watson Philadelphia Denton Cemetery William Ernest Ethel Pilgrim Holiness Church Delaware Bay William J. Irwin Kellar Crouse Elmer Crouse Harrington Irwin Milford Hospital South America George E. Jenkins Federalsburg Holt Oil Co Jenkins Quantico Md Viola Jenkins Mary E. Jenkins Wesley Jenkins Hebron Howard White Christ M. P G. E. Leister Bloomery Cemetery Everett Kelley Preston Charles B. Harrison Marden J. Phil Wright Kelley O. T. Kelley Easton Glenn Kelley Charles Kelley Wilmington

Social Guests Gather at Williston Home and Nearby Visits

A long list of visitors and summer guests fills social notes from Denton and nearby towns. Families from Cambridge Yonkers Buffalo Baltimore Philadelphia Raleigh and Trappe are described as staying with relatives or visiting others at Denton, Rehoboth and Ocean City including Mrs Ida Willey Kemp Wright Jr and infant Patricia Ann among many others.

Gertrude Stars Williston Ida Willey Kemp Wright, Jr Owen Hughes Patricia Ann Cambridge A. J. B. Tait Yonkers N. Y Denton Market Street Fifth Avenue F. W. Wright, Jr Elsbeth Wright Buffalo R. C. Tell Doylestown C. J. Kern Tuckahoe Neck Kern Heath D. Goldsborough Baltimore Mr. Goldsborough Lettie Lee Smeyers Philadelphia W. H. Rathell Cooper House First Street Cliff Morris Dove J. S. Long Mr. Long L. R. Dukes Lou E. M. Willey Ocean City Walter Sparklin R. H. Bryant Petersburg James M. Clarke Rehoboth Sallie E. Saulsbury Susan Saulsbury Alma Daffin Newark N. J Albert Thume Trappe John Woodrow James B. Broach Billie Raleigh N. C George Middleton Chester J. P. Holsinger Lester S. Kauffman Jean Kauffman University City Nils Hellstrom Woodside Long Island John H. Emerson T. Floyd Jackson Washington Irene Roe W. E. Roe Hattie Tribbitt Wilmington Milton Willis Joseph H

Denton Churches To Host Sunday Services And Bible School

The Rev EB Warren will preach at Denton Methodist on Sunday at 10 45 with a public invitation. Evening union service at the Church of the Brethren closes the Daily Vacation Bible School led by Miss Marie Pentz and teachers. Other Denton churches list Sunday School at 9 45 and 11 o’clock service times with sermon themes “Pilgrim's Progress” “Six Woes” and “The Lord's Vineyard.”

EB. C. Warren New York Conference Denton Methodist Episcopal Church Warren Church of the Brethren Marie Pentz Methodist Protestant Church of Denton Brethren Church Vucation Bible School Christian Endeavor Jennie Crouse Church of the New Jerusalem Preston Williston

County health dept thanks clubs for tuberculo­sis aid

Caroline County Health Department thanks the Women's Clubs for a large donation to the Claiborne Preventorium. The drive yielded 600 cans of food 6 bushels of vegetables 81 pounds sugar 64 pounds flour 10 gallons potatoes and 7 dozen eggs. The gift supports tuberculosis control in the county where deaths exceed the state rate.

Caroline County Health Department Claiborne

Social Notes From Rehoboth and Nearby Towns

Ridgely Mrs Henry Wilkinson and granddaughter Marian are at Rehoboth for a few weeks. Mrs Frank Kibler and daughter Mary Elizabeth spent the week in Baltimore. Miss Maud Sleek and Mrs Ernest Jones are spending the week in Rehoboth. Gabrielle Saulsbury visits Hanover Pennsylvania. Miriam Roche has a position at Betteton for a time. Subscribe for the Journal.

Henry Wilkinson Marian Rehoboth Frank Kibler Mary Elizabeth Baltimore Maud Sleek Ernest Jones Gabrielle Saulsbury Hanover Miriam Roche Betterton

Naomi Blades Host Birthday Party for Twenty Children

Miss Naomi Blades entertained twenty young friends on Tuesday afternoon July 16 from 2 to 4 o clock. Guests included Margery Morris Lois Bradley Irma Lee Harding Virginia Lee Carroll Mamie Legates Mary Jane Legates Bonnie Smith Jean Fleetwood Betty and Stella Warrington Shirley Ann Legates Jean Marion Ruth Blades and others. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served as games were played.

Naomi Blades Margery Morris Lois Bradley Irma Lee Harding Virginia Lee Carroll Mamie Legates Mary Jane Legates Bonnie Smith Jean Fleetwood Betty Stella Warrington Shirley Ann Legates Jean Marion Ruth Blades Teddy Legates Clyde Harding Billy Blades Johnnie Blades Carson Carroll Naomi J. B. Todd Clara Stell Raymond Todd Carney’s Point N. J Moffett Annie Dean Harry Blades Patchett Preston Trappe

Templeville Social Notes and Church Services

Templeville neighbors share visits and family news as Rev. R G Connor attends Ursinus College summer school. Schedules show Sunday school at 10 a m and sermon by the pastor's son at 11 a m with other visitors listed from Sadlersville Philadelphia Lancaster and Boothwyn among them.

Sunday Visits and Travels Around Federalsburg and Nearby Areas

Mr and Mrs Raymond McCarty spent Sunday with Mrs McCarty s mother near Federalsburg Doris her sister accompanied them Naomi Coleman and Marie Snyder of Wilmington visited Miss Coleman s parents R F Coleman Mrs H McMahan and daughter Louise and Mrs R McMahan and her little son visited Mr and Mrs J Worm Harry Towers and family and Mr Cecil Keyton spent recent days in Philadelphia and New York May Willoughby and friends from Cordova and St Mary s spent Thursday at Rehoboth Charles Perry spent the weekend with his wife s parents near Bridgeville Del Frank Collins of Washington DC spent the weekend with his father C F Collins Harry Hall of Philadelphia spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs M J Hall L Price of Easton visited Mr and Mrs A R Willoughby last Sunday Aileen Perry has returned home after visiting her uncle and aunt in Salisbury F Friedley is on the sick list.

Raymond McCarty Philadelphia New York May Willoughby Cordova St. Mary’s Rehoboth Charles Perry Harry Hall M. J. Hall L. Price Easton A. R. Willoughby Aileen Perry Salisbury F. Friedley Eden Hall William Seward Edna Burlington N. J Wallace Jones Minnie Blades Cambridge J. D. Long Betty Montague Andrew Everett Kenton Catherine Melvin C. H. Bickling Wilmington Betty Kimble L. M. Jones S. S. James L. A. Gooden Henry Shultie Ruth Anna John Meredith Mary Griffin Methodist Episcopal Church John W. Noble Lee Noble Fletcher Sisk Jr Billy Wright Jimmy Wright John W. Noble Jr Joan Noble Lois Dulin Christine LeGates Odessa Donohue Marilyn Belle Noble Betty Lee Covey June Wrightson Nina Mae Wrightson Eleanor Trice Peggy Ann Covey Jane Cannon Jean Patchett Jean Fleetwood Katie Parker Dorothy Turner Ida Carvill Betty Patchett Manetta Willey Dorothy Anderson T. L. Trice Mountain Lake Park C. Elzey Blanche Croll Paul Van‘Dyke J. W. Noble Baltimore Noble American Legion E. B. Blades Velma Cohee Wheedleton Preston Edith Henderson Federalsburg Lillian Payne Robert Cannon K. Parker R. Poole Ocean City Maynard Lednum and Son J. F. Lednum W. T. Yeoman H. M. Hollis Chas. Payne Jr J. L. Todd Harmony Ed. Moore Canada Edith Noble New Jersey Joseph P. Harris Inez Noble California

The Churches Grow Gaining Members Across Seven Years

A survey of leading religious bodies shows gains over seven years indicating religion remains vibrant. About 240,000 ministers exist nationwide, roughly one per 500 people, and a similar number of churches is presumed. Last year the Christian Herald reports a 1,222,064 rise in church membership, lifting total membership to over 62,000,000, about half the population.

The Christian Herald

In Memoriam Pepper Pepper In sact and Loving Remembrance

In Memoriam for Everett A Pepper who departed life July 19 1930 five years ago. Beloved husband and father remembered with love by his wife son and daughter in sorrow and praise.

Pepper Everett A. Pepper

Weekly Ridgely News Letter: Local deaths and gatherings

Kennard Hevalow, 21, of Linwood Pa, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hevalow formerly Ridgely, killed in a Sunday auto crash between Paradise and Lancaster. Injured were Irvin Blockston and William Urry. Hevalow funeral at Linwood with Greensboro cemetery interment. Rev Bernard King and wife to travel home for fall family reunion after evangelistic stops. Edna Lindemuth of Philadelphia to wed Thomas McCloud of Ridgely July 28 at Balfield Avenue Church. Residents attended church picnics, visiting relatives, fishing trips, and seaside trips to Ocean City and Rehoboth. Various local social visits noted. multiple confirmations of weddings, picnics, and attending ceremonies.

Kennard Hevalow Ralph Hevalow Ridgely Linwood Paradise Lankcaster Irvin Blockston William Urry Greensboro Hevalow Lancaster General Hospital James and Watson Blanche Baker Marcus Hook Beatrice Hevalow Greensboro Cemetery Bernard King Church of the Brethren Grand Junction Colo Astoria Grantsville St. Paul’s Reformed Church Edna Dorothy Lindemuth Philadelphia Thomas B. McCloud Balfield Avenue Evangelical Church Lindemuth Ridgely Church Mildred Diefenderfer Wilbur Friedel William Moore Caroline Dorchester Talbot Rehoboth Harry Holsinger Charles Stevenson Edward McPherson Nancy H. F. Hafer Betty Jane Marian Hemmons McPherson Cottage Elkton George Cherry Marsh Gollner Harlan Harrington Page Jones Charles ‘Messick Wm. Marvel Harford Porter Olin Porter Burton Wilkinson Bowers Beach Paul Hemmons Clark Murphy Mary Wharton Kate Booker Teressa Fountain Baltimore Teressa Smith el Paso Texas Harold ‘Fountain Lee Mitchell C. J. Post Holly N. Y Robert Simpson Ithaca J. A. Mitchell Joanne Calvin D. Lynch Ray Frampton Wilmington Delavan Rawlings Annapolis R. E. Smith Harry Lane Inez Richardson Farm Bureau F. A. Stayer J. K. Lynch Lancaster Harold Hafer Boyertown Eleanor Williams Rutherford N. J Frank Flounders

Welfare Board Organizes In Caroline County

The Caroline County Welfare Board, appointed by the County Commissioners, was organized at a courthouse meeting last Wednesday night. J Roland Chaffinch of Denton elected chairman for one year, with Schmick of Preston and Ford of Marydel as members. Two and three year terms assigned to Brumbaugh and Lynch, with Chaffinch and Long of Federalsburg as three year members. Ex officio member J Frank Lane, and staff including Miss Shockley, Miss Rich, Mrs Covey, Miss Towers, Joseph Blough, William Irwin, and Miss Beauchamp retained. A $4000 old age pension levy was set, with expected matching state and federal support.

Caroline County Welfare Board J. Roland Chaffinch Denton John Schmick Preston T. Olin Ford Marydel A. Irvin Brumbaugh Greensboro Calvin D. Lynch Ridgely Harvey H. Long Federalsburg J. Frank Lane Goldsboro Board of County Commissioners Hattie Shockley St. Michaels Mabel Rich Sarah Covey Helen Towers Hobbs Joseph Blough Benton William R. Irwin Catherine Beauchamp General Assembly

Unity Homemakers plan August wee n ie roast at Garland Lake

Bur rs ville Unity Homemaker s Club met at Mrs Chester Bakers Den ton on July 17 with Mrs Carlton Greenlee assisting. Members discussed A Hot Weather Salad and reported on Rural Women s Short Course. A wee nie roast at Garland Lake on August 21 was set as the August meeting replacing the regular session.

Unity Homemaker’s Club Chester Baker Denton Carlton Greenlee Mesdames Lee Walston Maud Johnson Garland Lake Lulu Pusey Robert Withers Marshall Riley George Parker Frank Williams Martin Pusey Florence Truitt Camden N. J Melvin Parker Berlin Wm. Langer Baltimore Fred Parker Josephine Williams Mary Parker Harold Hopkins Chester Howard Hopkins James Parris Jersey City John Parris Rachel James John Thawley Alfred Hopkins Near Vernon James Stafford Jeanette Myers Millington Virginia Stafford Flater J. W. Price Walter Glass Collegeville Brown Thawley

Fire chief J Raymond Charles dies in Fed eralsburg at 58

J Raymond Charles, recently elected president of the Delmarva Volunteer Firemen's Association and a lifelong Fed eralsburg resident, died Tuesday at Emergency Hospital Eas ton after three weeks of illness. He would have turned 59 July 29. Survived by wife Lydia Davis a son Alfred A Charles and daughter Rebecca Charles a sister Miss Rachel Charles. Funeral services were held yesterday at 10:30 a.m. at his residence with burial in Hillcrest cemetery.

J. Raymond Charles Delmarva Charles James and Althea Charles Lydia Davis Alfred A. Charles The Baltimore Sun Rebecca Charles Federalsburg Rachel Charles Cleveland, O Hillcrest Cemetery

Concord Epworth and Junior League Picnic at Garland Lake

Concord Epworth League and Junior League enjoyed a Monday picnic and swim at Garland Lake. After swimming, attendees roasted doggies by the fireplace and sang, closing a delightful evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harvey Lord and sons Billy and Earl, Mr and Mrs Alva Hubbard and family, and Mrs India Todd of Concord.

Concord Epworth League Garland Lake Harvey Lord and Sons Billy and Earl Alva Hubbard India Todd Concord Shiloh Louis Dennis Lynnie Lord Williston Mabel Todd Edwin Todd Albert Todd Harmony Ocean City Kirwan Smith

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Dinner Guests Travel Notes

Dr and Mrs Depue H Duffey of Washington DC and Mr and Mrs Chas Jarrell hosted and joined by Mr and Mrs Joseph Eaton spent several days at Rehoboth Beach. Elizabeth Evans and grandson Eugene Knott visited Mt Airy with Evans daughter Mrs R M Peacock. James E Hicks and granddaughters Norma Wicks and Laura Virginia Fleming visited relatives in Philadelphia. F T Fleming hosted son and wife Henry Fleming of Wilmington for a weekend. Margaret Kelso attended Epworth League Institute in Dover. Sibyl and Avery Mullikin of McKinney Texas visiting Ralph Holland. Martha Beaven of Mattapony was with grandmother Florence Beaven. William and Francis Short stayed with mother Elizabeth Short. Morton Taylor of Drexel Hill and William Cooper of Baltimore visited Beaven family. Frances Fisher touring New England and Canada with friends. Emma Gardner of Centreville visiting daughter R W Beaven. J Lay Beaven recovering from illness. Mary Rowe hosted Louise Gray of Denton for weekend. J N Clark spent Monday in Philadelphia.

Depue H. Duffey Washington, D. C Chas. Jarrell Joseph M. Eaton Rehoboth Beach Elizabeth Evans Eugene Knott Norma Wicks Laura Virginia Fleming Philadelphia F. T. Fleming Henry Fleming Wilmington Margaret Kelso Epworth League Institute Wesley Collegiate Institute Dover Del Sibyl Avery Mullikin McKinney Texas Ralph Holland Martha Beaven Matthewstown Florence Beaven William and Francis Short Elizabeth Short Morton Taylor Drexel Hill R. W. Beaven William Cooper Baltimore Mary Cooper Frances Fisher New England States Canada Emma Gardner Centreville J. Lay Beaven Mary Rowe Louise Gray Denton J. N. Clark

Socials Round Queen Anne and Nearby Towns

Local residents hosted and visited relatives from Willis­town Norwood and Baltimore over weekends and midweek. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. 0 G Hignatt Miss Isabelle Barton Mrs Lang and more with trips to Rehoboth and Lost River W Va. Harold Jump joined a CCC Training Camp at New Cumberland PA.

Henderson Ladies' Aid Ice Cream Social This Thursday

The Henderson Ladies' Aid announces an ice cream social on Thursday evening July 26 on the Eden Hall lawn. Ice cream cake and candy will be for sale. Everyone is welcome.

Getting Out of the Rut in Local Advertising

The piece argues that businesses should avoid routine and stay alert by aggressive advertising. It claims alert, enterprise-minded shops attract customers, signal hustling effort, and quickly move goods from shelves. It emphasizes consistent innovation and bold promotion as keys to public appeal.

Preston Summer Bible School Certificates Recipients

Young people at the Methodist Episcopal Church received certificates at the closing service after Summer Bible School. Beginners, primaries, and juniors were taught by Mrs. Noble, Miss Trice, and Mrs. Parker respectively, with many names listed as recipients plus numerous club attendees and weekend visitors across Preston and Federalsburg.

Things One Remembers By R M Hofer

A western city cleaner and presser owner and his wife saved for retirement but shrinking capital and rising taxes reduce returns. They consider cashing insurance, selling securities, and traveling before taxes and officials claim the rest. The piece warns that destructive legislation and taxation threaten national morale and future prosperity.

Help Your Own Child Develop Citizenship and Character

A parenting note urges that few tasks surpass helping junior become a better citizen. It stresses that parental effort builds the camaraderie vital to the mental, physical, and moral growth of both parent and child.

To Enjoy Fellowship Learn To Read Eyes And Tone

Braden writes in Rotarian Magazine that true fellowship requires reading eye and facial expression, voice tone, and silences. These cues reveal the soul and speak louder than spoken words.

Braden Rotarian Magazine

Fragments emphasize healing, joy, and child happiness

Quotations attribute healing power to faith and the Bible, contrast with material methods, and urge bringing joy to children. Beecher, Christian Science Monitor, and a Bristol bishop are cited, stressing spirit over matter and the value of happiness in life.

Christian Science Monitor

Greensboro Neighborhood News Highlights Local Obituaries and Socials

Mrs Carrie Marvel Phillips wife of George W Phillips of Sadlersville died at home Sunday after noon. She was active in the Southern Methodist Church and survived by three sons Edward Marvel Phillips Paul W Phillips and G Clarke Phillips. Funeral services were held at her home with interment in Sadlersville cemetery. A wedding uniting Frederic F Monroe and Maud E Morris took place last Saturday night in Denton. Several Greensboro residents attended the ceremony. A 12 year old girl Jessie Gruwell is hospitalized in Dover after leg infection from a ditch scrape. Numerous social visits and trips around Greensboro including charitable and family gatherings are listed with related relatives and towns.

Carrie Marvel Phillips George W. Phillips Sadlersville Phillips Southern Methodist Church Edward Marvel Phillips Wilmington Del Paul W. Phillips G. Clarke Phillips Greensboro Frederic F. Monroe Fred Monroe Town Maud E. Morris Denton Howard Porter W. L. Jump Monroe Cupid Ice Cream Company Jessie Gruwell Anna Slecather Marydel Kent General Hospital Dover Jeanette Stevenson John Gruwell Chicago John Philadelphia Ed. Gruwell Harry Gruw Grace Dorothy Clark Alvin Tribbett Dorothy Ingleside Edward Hollingsworth Purnell Dean Wilbur Carroll Katherine Walls White Crystal Manor Eleanor Taylor Bill Rogers New York City Morning News William Walls Hugh Alan Patricia Anne Bradford Olin Price Wanda Monroe Ellen Bilbrough Charles Bilbrough Washington, D. C Elizabeth Bilbrough Samuel Bilbrough Mendhan N. J Pauline Adams Betty Yocum Lloyd Washington T. E. Bastian Tom Brown Goldsboro Bill Brown James Ross Oscar Murphy Easton George Stevenson Ellen Stevenson I. B. Halstead L. R. Brumbaugh Norman Raleigh Efa Plummer Betsy Taylor Alex Houseal Henderson Otis Wooleyhand Daisy Tribbett Dorothy Swann Pauline Burns Williamsport Mary Lobstein Baltimore John Brown Mary. Murphy Bill Greenwood J. C. Williams Prospect Park Jack Boulias Jack

Card of Thanks for George E. Jenkins

I wish to take this means of expressing my sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness during the sickness and death of my husband George E. Jenkins and for the floral tributes.

George E. Jenkins

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