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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1943
Page
5
Lesson for July 25 lists selected scripture texts and topics chosen for study under the International Council of Religious Education. The notice acknowledges copyright and permission for use, indicating curriculum materials and guidance for teaching sessions.
A sermon analyzes the personal social and eternal costs of liquor citing Deuteronomy Proverbs and Corinthians. It warns of ruinous effects on individuals families and society urging revival and active fight against the liquor traffic citing moral judgement and spiritual remedy.
A wartime poem by Henry H. DeTriy rails at Adolf Hitler and Japanese leaders, calling for vengeance as American forces advance. The piece uses bold imagery to threaten targeting leaders and advocate swift, decisive action. It references the White House, Berlin, and “Yellow Hides of Japan” in a chant-like, aggressive tone.
Denton Maryland First Methodist Church grounds list John E French minister 9 45 AM Church School supervised by E Theodore Orme 10 45 AM Morning Worship sermon by the pastor Wednesday 8 PM Prayer meeting
Grace Methodist Church invites Sunday worship with Rev T J Turkington preaching subjects Religious Enthusiasm and The Hand Writing on the Wall. Wednesday evening prayer meeting. Thursday choir practice. Ames Church holds Sunday morning service at 9 30 followed by Sunday School and Christian Endeavor service at 2 p m.
Church of the Brethren lists Rev. N. J. Miller with Sunday School at 10 a m and sermon at 11 on The Greatest Prayer and Promise. Bible study at 5 p m and Brethren Service Committee offering. Ladies Aid recessing. Christ Protestant Episcopal Church: Prayer and sermon at 11:00 a m Sunday July 25 led by Rev. Carl Range. Love Feast at West Denton Nazarene Saturday night July 24 led by Rev. C W Taylor. public invited.
The Pilgrim Holiness Church under Pastor T. S. Dixon offers Sunday School at 9 30 a m Praise Service at 10 15 a m preaching at 11 o'clock Evening service features Young Peoples at 7 30 p m preaching at 8 o'clock Williston preaching at 2 30 p m.
Rev R W Kirwan pastor in Greensboro offers Sunday School at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m and a 7 30 p m service Regular Official Board meets first Wednesday at 8 00 p m Sunday School Board holds second Wednesday at 3 00 p m Woman's Society of Christian Service meets second Tuesday at 7 30 p m Junior Epworth League meets during school year Wednesday at 4 00 p m Blue Ribbon Bible Class meets last Tuesday at 7 30 p m
Rev. Irving Lane pastors the Greensboro Baptist Church with Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday School at 11 00 a m and evening preaching at 7 00 p m A B T session follows at 8 00 p m and a W M A meeting is set for the second Tuesday each month.
Pilgrim Holiness Church in Greensboro announces prayer meeting Friday at 7 45 p m and Sunday School at 2 p m led by Pastor Rev A C Clark.
On Sunday July 25 Catholic Churches in Denton and Ridgely hold services. St Elizabeth in Denton hosts 8:30 am mass and 7:45 am confessions. St Benedict in Ridgely offers 10:00 am mass. Prayer service at 3 pm and young peoples service at 7:45 pm precede preaching. Maxse to preach.
The speaker recalls awareness of perverted thought and talks of intrigues and revolutionary rumblings undermining state unity. Despite warnings, To believes unified county and state established, the commander in chief cannot withdraw. He details devotion to troops and the rebellion’s dangers, acknowledging government concern and prayers from Christian friends. His understanding and love grow.
Greensboro notes a July 27 youth meeting for ages 12 to 23 at the W S C S Hall with Dr Richard M Green attending to discuss plans for the August 7 to 14 Methodist Youth Caravan visit. Ice cream and cake will be served, and the session will start at 8 p m and run about one hour. Byron Lee Nashold is on two weeks leave with his parents.
A long list of local residents and visitors is noted, with birthdays on the sixteenth for Lor Sr. and Boone Case Taylor Pho Mase. The piece names families and guests across Greensboro, Goldsboro, Fred erica, Del., Sarasota, Fla., Dover Airport, and Rehoboth, Del. It mentions Lt. Nashold's unknown assignment, Mrs. Nashold returning to work, and various weekend visits, a St Pauls Sunday School picnic at Garland Lake on July 29, and several trips, hospital visit, and engagements among residents.
Mrs W G Holbrook hosted four hours of games and lunch for Sue Smith Jean Trice Margaret Ann Larrimore Ruth Ann Stevens Billy Rasch Donald Trice Bernard Thomas and Kenneth Butler with assistance from Frances Bennett and Mrs B B Allen Guests praised the time and happiness created Trustees and quarterly conference members of Caroline church area churches met with Dr J East Cummings at Grace Church Denton to decide to sell the parsonage furniture
Over recent days residents and families were noted in a social roundup. Ramsburgs plan a Washington county move after six years as Caroline High teachers. Johnsons vacationed at Ocean City and a Maryland State Police post is mentioned. Various visits to relatives in Cambridge Dorchester and Seaford are recorded alongside church group activities and weekend hospitality.
The route from Denton south is being improved by eliminating the double curve between Williston and the Bureau. The highway will be widened and straightened to aid travel between Denton and Federalsburg, Preston and points south. A Maryland State Roads Commission project.
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