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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1935
Page
5
A mixed Denton area notice list reports sales and store events, church services, and community notices. It notes a camp meeting ten days away, a dental office vacation, a sale of cattle and house rentals, plus obituaries for Rev. A W Betts and Mrs Elizabeth Kern. A drowning accident at Nanticoke river ends the list with details of a boy’s death and a rescuer.
Miss Mildred Virginia Medford daughter of Franklin P. Medford Sr of Caroline county and Philadelphia wed Claude William Hamby son of Mrs Manuel Hamby of Fort Lauderdale at Towson Maryland Methodist Episcopal parsonage The Rev C H Richmond officiated Rebecca S Petrick sister of the bride was matron of honor Joseph F Petrick best man The couple plan visits in Maryland and Pennsylvania before returning to Florida where Hamby is in business. Local social notes list dinners visits vacations and guests including families from Baltimore Roselle Park New Jersey Cascade Montana Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and Ocean City
A reminiscence on changing fashion norms, noting how men kept coats in hot weather while women wore thin dresses. It argues for easing dress codes in business settings and hints that removing collars would further liberalize male attire in line with broad freedoms.
The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church met pleasantly at the home of Mr and Mrs Aiison Frampton with a fair attendance. The August meeting is set for the 6th at the home of Mr and Mrs Roland Chambers, and all members are asked to attend and bring in the initial squares that are finished and to secure names.
Two factory-built body school buses in first-class condition, used only four seasons, on display at the Harrington Fair exhibit. Listed by Theis Motor Co., Denton Maryland.
The Ocean City dredging plan, long urged by Eastern Shore residents after a 19383 storm, won funding of 89000 and approval from the War Department and Rivers and Harbors Committee. The plan includes channels from the inlet through Isle of Wight Bay to deep water, and along Sinepuxent Bay to the railroad edge, enabling seafood shipments directly to refrigerated cars.
Mrs Daniel Davis aged 48 died Tuesday in Easton Hospital after a long illness including a severe winter pneumonia. She was born in Johnstown Pa and held BA and Doctor of Divinity degrees. A teacher and longtime writer for the Brethren Teacher, she served as Ridgely P T A president and leaves husband and three children Robert Esther Mae Lois Eleanor. Her body was taken to Johnstown for burial.
Mr and Mrs B J Hillary of Boonton New Jersey and Miss Myrtle Thawley of Crisfield visited relatives in Burrsville. Several local families hosted guests including the Cahalls and Staffords. Church notes: no service at Wesley Church July 28 due to pastor vacation. Sunday School at 10 a m.
Mr Srl Daffin of New York visited his parents in Williston and will return to Frederick Maryland with plans to visit relatives. Baltimore guests at Memory Lane included Mrs Daffin and friends, Ms Lang, and families of Martin and Davis. Easton and Baltimore social visits followed. Williston Sunday School held its annual Oak Orchard picnic in Delaware. Roland Wheatley vacationing with parents in Secretary.
Rev and Mrs Claude Thompson and daughter Marilyn of Royal Oak visit Payton Thompson and I N Thomas. Mrs F H Thomas returns home from Easton Emergency Hospital. W H Harding and Harvey Harding families visit Lewis Trice in Federalsburg. Mrs Edward Patchett and Helen Lane visit Preston. Mamie Legales with Miss Legales. John Sands hosts Miss Sadie McGill and Bobby McGill of Baltimore. Lawrence Legates visits sister Norris Colby in Matthews.
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear son Stephen Tribbitt who departed this life November 27, 1932. Day by day I saw him fade and slowly pine away. Yet in my heart I prayed that he might longer stay. Dear is the grave where my loved one lies. Sweet is the memory that never shall fade. Flowers may wither, leaves fade and die if others forget him never shall I. His loving Mother.
Poem memorial note marking two years since the death on July 31 1933. The speaker laments the sudden loss when life seemed fair and speaks of love, memory, and the brother’s enduring place in their hearts as he remains missed.
Albert W. Sisk of Preston died at home Thursday after a week with heart disease. A prominent county figure, he started as a teacher, moved to mercantile work, then vegetable packing and a canned goods brokerage that became Albert W. Sisk & Son. He led Provident State Bank of Preston for 24 years and held director roles in several firms including New Amsterdam Casualty Co. He served in education, politics, and church circles, and was named a colonel on Gov. Smith's staff in 1900. He is survived by children Fletcher Sisk, Eloise Orrell, Edwin Sisk, and Dorothy Osteen. funeral is Sunday at Preston M E Church.
Templeville reports a series of weekend and weekly visits by residents and relatives. Mrs. Thomas Golt and family hosted at Pleasantville, N J. Mr and Mrs Walter Crammer hosted relatives from Templeville. Ohio visitors Mr and Mrs W M Lord stayed with Oscar Lord Sr. in town. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Butts in McGraw N Y, and Mr and Mrs Charles Ackerman and Mr and Mrs Richard Robernagle from Baltimore. Eleanor Starkey returned from Greensboro after a week with Aunt Mrs Alfred Blackburn. Gurney Knotts Amos Wyatt and Doris Ann visited Garland Lake Sunday. The Ladies Aid enjoyed a delightful gathering at Melvin Kinamon’s home. Services for Sunday July 28 feature Sun School 10, Epworth League 7:30, preaching 8. Louis Viner of New Jersey visiting Henry Robinson’s family. Temple Knotts of Bloomfield called on relatives Sunday. Pauline Jamson spent last week with grandmother Mary Jamson near Henderson. Oscar Lord Jr confined at home with infected ear.
Mrs Reva Layton and children joined a birthday party for little Robert Willoughby hosted by Blanche Willoughby in Tanyard. Effie Coleman and grandson Howard Keene and others spent Thursday with friends in Bruceville and Trappe. New York’s Roy Patchett visits J R Hopkins. Easton visitors include Walter McCarty and grandson George. Philadelphia guests entertain the Towers. Charlie Perry family spent time in Baltimore. Dallas Roe of Wilmington visits cousins Leslie and Leonard Cole.
A mother laments the death of her son Wm. Wilson Dennis who died July 31, 1933. The message recalls the love and memories he left behind and ends with the note that he is sadly missed and always remembered by his mother.
A call for pacifist resolve urges attacking war at its source in human hearts. The message emphasizes personal patience and action starting with oneself to end conflict.
Messrs. G Francis Beaven and Francis T Rowe spent the weekend at their homes after a two month nature study course at Lake Jundloska North Carolina. They returned to Duke on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H Lay Beaven entertained Dr and Mrs Ocosting Miss Evelyn Sherwin of North Carolina and Miss Mary Humphreys of Berlin Maryland last Sunday and Monday. Mr and Mrs Guy Robinson and Mr and Mrs Guy Robinson Jr of Wilmington were guests of Mr and Mrs C Kemp Stewart on Sunday. Mr Harvey Baker and Mr and Mrs Vernon Baker attended the funeral of Mr Baker's mother at Grantsville Maryland earlier in the week. Miss Lulu Beaven, recent six months at Lee Hall Farm Virginia, is at home with her mother. Mrs Chas Jarrell Mrs Jos Eaton and daughters and Mrs Oscar Clark of Denton were Dover visitors on Thursday. Mrs Avery Story of Crumpton has been the guest this week of her mother Mrs Harry Covell. Mr and Mrs Horace R Duffey of Washington DC spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Chas Jarrell.
Queen Anne residents share family milestones and visits across Maryland and Delaware. Infants Mary Suzanne showered by Rev. John Kelso in Hillsboro. relatives from Washington, Wilmington, and Baltimore join gatherings at homes and cottages along the Potomac and coast.
Mrs John W Noble hosts a Tuesday evening surprise dinner for her husband with guests including Mr and Mrs J Mulford Swing Ridgeley Mr and Mrs Walter McCord Mr and Mrs Dixon Fountain and Dr and Mrs William Noble Easton Also present were Miss Mary Barrow Baltimore visiting her aunt Mrs Celia Kelly and her grandmother Mrs Annie Flaharty The group also notes Noble Reidy receiving the highest scout medal at Camp Rodney
A historical piece argues summer heat boosts crop yields and national prosperity while criticizing heavy clothing. It mentions sunshine ripening crops like corn and cotton, notes northern nations lack prosperity, and urges light clothing and calm living to endure hot days.
Don Swann a Baltimore etcher plans a summer visit to Caroline to collect data and sketches for a book titled Colonial and Historical Homes of Maryland. The work will feature 100 original etchings, brief histories, an introduction by Albert C. Ritchie and a foreword by F. Scott Fitzgerald. He invites readers to vote on which landmarks to include and to send suggestions.
Maryland farmers voice concern over threats to the Adjustment Program as court decisions and Senate challenges loom. They recount the program’s role in stabilizing farm income, noting the drop from 48 to 32 cents of the consumer dollar over two years and the broader impact on business and employment. They warn memory may fade after the emergency, risking the safeguards of the act.
Ernest T. Weir, chairman of the National Steel Corporation, argues that government overreach harms recovery. He says government interference, taxation, and bureaucratic rules dampen investment and confidence, delaying prosperity. He urges giving industry a fair chance to restore jobs and growth.
Miss Mildred Virginia Medford and Claude William Hamby wed in Towson Maryland on July 16 and will live in Florida where Hamby is in business. The column lists numerous weekend visits births, visits, and travels of Greensboro area residents including barber Medford L. Price’s appendicitis, fishing party off Ocean City catching 80 bluefish, and many relatives visiting Baltimore, Wilmington, Centreville, Rehoboth Beach, and other nearby towns.
A reflective aphorism attributed to Brown ing urges decisive leadership to move forward. The line underscores the link between initiative and progress, suggesting hesitation hinders achievement and prompting readers to act with purpose.
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