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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1932

Page

5

August Sale Prices Dominant at M K Newnam Store

Local ads tout furniture discounts with a 10 piece dining room set at 79.00 and a 3 piece over stuffed living room set at 49.00 from M K Newnam Furnisher of Homes. Everngam announces annual August Sale begins Tuesday August 2 with bargains on shoes clothing and big stock reductions. Ford for sale pigs price 3.00 each by Sidney Collins Federalburg. Also notices for rental on Market street and various farm items and services with local notices on taxes and community events.

M. K. Newnam Everngam J. L. Everngam & Son Poland China Berkshire Sidney Collins Federalsburg Market Street Denton Journal R. H. Stafford Burrsville J_ L. Everngam & Son Ralph Horsey M. K. New Nam J. F. Potts Cambridge Wolf

Marriage of ex-judge Harry Clark in Ridgely

The marriage of Mr. Harry Clark an ex judge of the Orphans Court of Queen Annes county and son of Peter Clark of Denton to Mrs Minnie Morgan daughter of the late Capt. C C Wheeler took place at ten o clock last Thursday morning in Ridgely at the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal Church Rev Roy Tawes officiating The bride was attended by her daughter Mrs Reynolds Murphy Best man was Mr Harry Jump After the ceremony the couple left for Atlantic City Wildwood and visits to Mr Clark s son Wilbur A Clark and Mrs J B Taylor They will reside in Queen Anne.

Ella Stockley Gooden Benjamin F. Gooden Kitts Hammock Del Denton Town Walter Sparklin Treas Lona G. Clark Emma Howard Williston Concord Easton Howard Barnes Players Denton Bohemia River Elkton William H. Lord Hobbs Lord Caroline Emmett Harvey Alex Walter Alfred Greensboro Lacy Quakertown Clinton Williamson Burton Smith Concord Church Caroline County Farm Bureau Preston Wash Wright D. M. Cheezum C. J. Kern J. W. Davis State Farm Bureau Federation Miles Fairbank Harry Clark Orphans’ Court Queen Anne’s County Peter Clark Minnie Morgan Queen Anne C. C. Wheeler Ridgely Methodist Episcopal Church Roy Tawes Reynolds Murphy Harry Jump Baltimore Griffin Frances Rehoboth Beach Jennie Griffin Charles K. Evans T. Dukes Roe Edith G. Norman John R. Glidden Mays Landing N. Jd James R. FitzGibbon James Raymond Jr Washington, D. C Marietta Anthony James Adams Trappe Paul Hynson S. R. Hetzer Kemp L. Reyner Dukes Rehoboth Willard C. Todd Charles Wiley Lakewood N. J William Byers Pasadena Calif W. W. Sylvester Mary Blanche Edna Hobbs E. Paul Knotts Ben Johnson Jr Herbert McAllister Atlantic City Elizabeth E. Pippin Charles Jump Derby

Plymouth Leads In June Registrations In 11 States

11 states report Plymouth registrations up 375 percent in June 1932 over June 1931. H G Moock, general sales manager of Plymouth Motor Corporation, says Plymouth remains third in the industry and posted similar unit totals in June as in May in these states. States listed include Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Carolina, Utah, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Plymouth H. G. Moock Plymouth Motor Corporation

Fourteenth Annual Maryland 4-H Club Week Planned at College Park

More than six hundred Maryland 4-H youths from across the state will attend the Fourteenth Annual 4-H Club Week at the State University College Park starting August 4. Montgomery leads in advance enrollment with about 100. events include talks by Arthur M. Hyde and C W Warburton, a welcome by Raymond A. Pearson, and a style dress review for girls that will send a winner to Chicago.

Maryland State University College Park Montgomery County E. G. Jenkins Dorothy Emerson Washington Arthur M. Hyde Agriculture C. W. Warburton U. S. Department of Agriculture Raymond A. Pearson Frank I. Duncan Maryland State Bankers’ Association William F. Schraderberg Baltimore Kiwanis Club Thomas B. Symons Maryland Extension Service Chicago

Hig Auto Races At Harrington Fair

Auto racing stars including Barney Oldfield Joe Dawson and Fred Frame head the six event Kent Sussex Fair program at Harrington. Frame drives a Duesenberg and faces Billy Winn Don Moore Harold Wright Wes Johnson and others as a strong field gathers for the Saturday afternoon races with many Philadelphia entrants expected.

America Kent-Sussex American Automobile Association Barney Oldfield Joe Dawson Philadelphia Fred Frame Speedway Duesenberg Frame Harrington Billy Winn Kansas City Winn Frames Don Moore Richmond Harold Wright Harrisburg Wes Johnson Norristown Park Culp Allentown Bill Neapolitan Buck Collins Detroit Frank Curtis Hewlett, L. I Salvador Thomas Amityville L. I

Social Roundup of Washington Visitors and Shore Trips

Dr and Mrs George Dewey of Washington DC recently guests of Miss Sadie Wathers. Mr and Mrs James Hicks Mr C R Hicks and children spent last weekend at Ocean Grove NJ. Mr and Mrs J N Clark Mrs S N Smith and Mrs Milford Kline spent Tuesday in Philadelphia. Mrs Katherine Frazier and Mrs Charles Reed spent last week with Mrs J E Wothers. Mr and Mrs R J Thompson entertained New York friends on Saturday. Mrs W F Dickinson is spending two weeks at Rehoboth.

George Dewey Washington, D. C Sadie Wathers James Hicks C. R. Hicks Ocean Grove N. J J. N. Clark S. N. Smith Milford Kline Philadelphia Katherine Frazier Charles Reed J. E. Wothers R. 3 Charles Starkey Roland Knotts Mary Katie Stafford Templeville Starkey Woman’s Nome Missionary Society the Reformed Church Stella Matthews Harry Hemmons Roy Tawes Loraine Swing South Orange John Swing Betty Jane Fountain Elsie May Franklin Elsmere Frank Klotz Elizabeth Wilson Norman Wilson Harry Rawlings Mills Oxford Charles Samis Dorothy Virginia Voss House Eugene Fillman Nettie Arnold Nettie Tutwiler Carroll Arnold Preston Miller Ellen Miller Burlington W. Va Ruth Miller Oakland Maryland Harvey Holsinger A. W. Thompson William Porter Wilmington Pennsylvania Rehoboth Lydia Jarrell Greensboro J. T. Saulsbury Robert Headley Strafford I. T. Saulsbury M. W. Wiley William Matthews Smyrna Ridgely Kent Temple New York San Francisco Lee Mitchell Will Wooters Hattie Hagadone L. M. Bahney Mary ‘Robinson Redman Long Federalsburg Ladies Aid The Methodist Church Davis’ Drug Store Swing Pearsoul Laurel Roland Bradfield Francis Lynch Joe Brumbaugh Elizabeth Myrtle Snively Talbot County E. F. Pearsaul Dorothy Saulsbury Alfred University G. W. Wardner Richard Blackburne George Wilson Duke University Durham N. C James Lewis Easton Oscar Nichols Atlantic City Michael Ashe Lacey Wilson Alfred Blackburn Isabelle Baughley C. M. Pippin Mae Clara Seward Betterton J. L. Rogers and Chilldren Carl Ban B. L. Goldsborough Eleanor Goldsborough Carl Bannister Dotty Violet Killen Ken Nicholson Barnesboro J. L. Rogers Master Billy Virginia Shields Dover Del A. E. Shields William Wiits White Stone George Gottwall Robert Bilbrough B.Y.P.U Samis Denton Howard Hutchins Kenton J. L. Stevenson George Griffith W. W. Weaver N. K. Swanwick Harry Hubbard Virginia Hoke Edgar Cahall Bridgetown Will Merchant Harry Lynch Centreville M. B. Cooper Hilda Weaver J. E. Weaver Arlie Dingledine Lucy Jeanette Curry Elizabeth Downes E. J. Vandergrift Washington Ebbie F. B. Ellwanger L. W. Taylor Effa Plummer Mary Eckenbrine Clinton Edwards Elaine Thurman Paswaters Edward Almond Baltimore John Greenlee D. Kirby Metz Columbia University Julliard School of Music Charles Beaumont Mary Draper William Totherod R. J. Baughley Wesley Cain Perry Simmons Snow Hill John Godwin Bariclay Charles Walls O. J. Williams Prospect Park Riverside Hotel Charles Wheeler Paul Longfellow Marcus Hook Ralph Pritchett Jackie Bridgesville A. G. Smith Owings Jis George Murphy Bill Taylor Y. W. A. of the Baptist Church Elsie Briggs Bud Smith Camp Wright Eloise Pritchett Eleanor Taylor Edward Laramore Harrington Fair F. R. Malone Harvey Porter

Tower Baseball Club Slugs Farmington and Hickman in Wins

Adams Cross Roads The Tower baseball club won Saturday 13 to 2 against Farmington and Sunday 8 to 2 against Hickman. Fountain started pitching and allowed six runs in the first two innings before Quillen took over for six scoreless frames. A local married-men pick team will play the Tower boys on Sunday afternoon, July 31, with the public invited.

Tower Baseball Club Farmington Hickman Fountain Tower Boys

Clergyman and wife injured in Bureau crash

The Rev. A. A. Price and his wife suffered shock and injuries after their car collided with Mrs. John Fletcher of Preston on the State highway at Bureau last Wednesday afternoon. The Price vehicle was severely damaged, and the occupants narrowly escaped death after Price turned from the Federalsburg road onto the Denton Preston highway where Mrs. Fletcher was driving.

A. A. Price Concord John Fletcher Preston Bureau Price Federalsburg Denton-Preston

Burrsville Home Coming at Wesley Church Draws Crowds

July 22 service crowds filled Wesley Church for Burrsville Home Coming. Rev. T J Turkington of Denton and Mrs. B J Hillary of Boonton provided special music. Local residents and visitors from Crisfield Chester Pittsburgh Harrington Ches ter and Philadelphia listed among attendees.

Wesley Church T. J. Turkington Denton B. J. Hillary Boonton N. J R. H. Stafford Crisfield Harvey Griffith Chester A. T. Garrett Easton Hospital Lloyd Davis John L. Chance Davis Lucy Cahall Pittsburgh Addie Thawley Mollie Cahall Catherine Chance Herbert Messick Frank Gale Valley Forge Ernest Knotts Little Son J. W. Price Calvert Harvey Philadelphia Charlie Harvey Harold Hopkins Howard Hopkins Maggie Melvin Harrington John Thawley Dorothy Collison

Ridgely Weekly News Letter Celebrates Mrs Starkey Eightieth

The Ridgely weekly notes Mrs Charles Starkey’s eightieth birthday celebrated Sunday at her nephew Roland Knotts home in Templeville with thirty relatives. The column lists many local visits, movements, and social events including a Fresh Air children picnic, family travel, community gatherings, and church activities across Ridgely and nearby towns.

Ridgely Triumphs as Preston Falters in Final Inning

Sunday game at Ridgely saw Ridgely score their lone run in the last inning due to misplays by Preston. Lord pitched for Preston, limiting Ridge ly to two hits as Easton faces Preston tomorrow. Lineups from last Sunday's clash show Preston nearly blanked Ridgely, with key contributions from Christopher and Pierce for Preston and Snowberger and Bennington for Ridgely.

Ridgely Preston Lord Easton A. Griffith Christopher O Nichols Williams Pierce Sands Dillon Nepert Ridgely Abr H. OQ I Snowberger Stones Bennington Koeneman Holland Long O O 'Bloxton Urry Ward

Local residents attend birthday and social gatherings in Burrsville area

Hobbs Mrs. J A Aniba and children of Essington Pa along with several neighbors celebrated Mrs. Edgar Willis's birthday at Wesley Church Burrsville. Attendees included F N Smith C J Chaffinch L H Thomas and many local families visiting relatives in Pocomoke City Atlantic City and Preston. Francis Trice led a bus trip to Chincoteague pony penning.

J. A. Aniba Helen Ruth June Matie Essington Louis Willis Addison Na Y James Wooters Queen Anne Eddie Willis Walter Patton Elizabeth Ann Edgar Willis F. N. Smith C. J. Chaffinch L. H. Thomas Wesley Church Burrsville J. A. Billings G. L. Blades Hildebrand Baltimore J. H. Dandy James Har Tom, Harrington Felton Isaac H. Starkey Atlantic City Earl and Rol Starkey J. R. Chaffinch O. J. Chaffinch Jack Spencer T. P. Towers Helen Towers Walter Butler Preston

Local Visits Overnight Across Bethlehem Families

Bethlehem residents and relatives host visitors from New York Baltimore and Wilmington with extended family gatherings. Couples LeGates Quidas Carroll Blades and Smith are among those entertaining relatives and friends during the week in Federalsburg Tilghman and Chester areas.

Beekeepers Contest at Denton Produces 97 Bees Winner

E A Andrews Jr of Govans near Baltimore won the bee catching contest at the State Beekeepers Association meeting near Denton with 97 bees. Clarence J Kern of Denton placed second with 19. Other contestants included Harry Vance, Howard Kelley, and Anton Spiering. The event used a bottle for each bee from a chosen hive. A sting led to elimination. A moving picture The Realm of the Honey Bee was shown by the USDA. Around seventy five people attended with Howard Johnson presiding. Brief remarks were given by T Alan Goldsborough, Ernest Cory, George Abrams, Martin Voss, Mr Evans, and Sadie Ritter.

State Beekeepers Association Martin Voss Denton E. A. Andrews, Jr Govans Baltimore Clarence J. Kern Harry Vance Centreville Howard L. Kelley Forest Glen Anton Spiering Greensboro Court House United States Department of Agriculture Howard Johnson State Association T. Alan Goldsborough Ernest N. Cory George J. Abrams University of Maryland Martin C. Voss Evans Sadie B. Ritter

Preston district notes on parties and church services

Mrs John Noble hosted a surprise 18 guest birthday dinner for her husband with relatives from Federalsburg Cambridge Easton and Williston. Church services at the Church of the New Jerusalem and Community Church Williston, plus a M E Sunday School room repainting. Fresh Air children visit and many Preston residents hosting guests and visiting relatives.

John Noble Rufus Noble Sewell Noble Federalsburg Duncan Noble Lee Noble Cambridge W. D. Noble Easton Clare Payne Noble Payne Maude Reidy Eugenia Mary Leanna Reidy James Owen Reidy Church of the New Jerusalem Williston H. F. Whiteley J. Sigman Russ G. C. Williams Wilmington Thos. Hammond Berlin Preston Nellie Percy Vienna J. R. Phillips Inez Noble Rachel Baylor Baltimore Inez M. E. Church Painter Lasier Emma Hall E. T. Landon Marion

Social Notes from Queen Annes Town Area Guests and Visits

Queen Annes Town society page records visits by Horace Morgans family and friends from New York Salisbury Baltimore and Hebron. Local gatherings include a waterless cooker demonstration at Mrs Howard Flowers home with ten guests. Relatives visit in Goldsboro Templeville and other towns as Sunday church and quarterly meeting noted.

Horace Morgan Howard Gordy New York C. W. Jefferson Salisbury Frank Gordy W. W. Gordy Anna Baltimore T. W. Gordy A.G. Kline Gordy Odel Cordury Jean Hebron Howard Jarman Berlin Mollie Diggans Harold Jump Goldey’s Business College Wilmington Howard Eley W. G. Stevens Ida Dyer H. Reynolds Washington, D. C Brown Eaton Penn’s Grove N. J Bertie Sparks Ridgely Bernard Messix Charles Covey Dora Taylor Easton Chas. Rhodes Ruth Reynolds Greenwood Clara Price Harry Moore

Harmony Church Trustees Meet On August First

Harmony Rev W T Archer of Hobbs invites all trustees and interested parties to a meeting next Monday evening August 1 at the church regarding the reopening of Harmony Church. Also notes friendly visits and family gatherings from local residents including Miss Mabel Todd near recovery from throat illness and several visits among Mrs Dean and Mrs Collins households.

W. T. Archer Hobbs Harmony Church Mabel Todd Raymond Wright Sharon Hill Laura Dean Federalsburg Belle Dean Oscar Fishell Audrey Lee Chestnut Grove Carrie Collins P. L. McConnell Louise Dorothy Rehoboth Mildred Woodrow Denton Mildred Todd H. C. Todd Wilmington

Birthday and wedding shower honor area residents

A miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Smith was held Monday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Baker with about ninety guests. Guests enjoyed late refreshments and extended best wishes. A large number of useful gifts were given and appreciated. Ollie Howards eleventh birthday was celebrated with a surprise party last Monday afternoon featuring lemonade cake and candy and nice presents.

Olaf Smith Harvey Baker Mrs. Baker Ollie Howards

Easy Icebox Desserts From Readable Classics

Simple chilled sweets save dining during heat waves. Black and White dessert stacks thin cookies with whipped cream and vanilla, then chills six hours. Peach Charlotte blends gelatin, orange juice and peaches, then folds in cream and chills. Blanc Mange cooks milk custard with gelatin, adds vanilla, and sets in molds for serving with whipped cream.

Local families gather for weekend visits and church services

Visitors from Jamaica L A Hamilton and Philadelphia areas join locals for weekend stays. The Ladies Aid enjoyed a pleasant gathering at Mrs. Wright Robinsons home. Sunday church services schedule and several residents' weekend visits to relatives are noted, including Miss Dorothy Knotts and Miss Marjorie Pippin’s outings.

A. G. Peacock Jamaica L. A J. Carter Hamilton Frank C. Ross Katie Stafford Mary Knotts Howard Jarman Berlin Mary E. Diggans Queen Anne Mullikin Goldsboro W. H. Kinnamon Wright Robinson Melvin Kinnamon Robinson F. A. Ross Wilmington Elwood D. Ross New Cumberland Wm. H. Knotts Stanley Campbell Lancaster Pa Hattie Crandall Coral Jordan McGraw, N. Y George Butts H. T. Griffith Wilkinsburg Susan Griffith Hyland Seaman Norman Wyatt Millington Irvin Moore and Son Amos Wyatt Helen Golt Beach Haven N. J Thomas Golt G. C. Moore Oscar Lord Collingdale Dorothy Knotts Rehoboth Beach Marjorie Pippin White Crystal Beach

Orphans Court Approves Estate Sales in Caroline County

The Caroline County Orphans Court met with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood. It approved an order allowing Thomas A Smith Jr and Ada C Smith executors to sell the deceased Thos A Smiths personal property at private or public sale for not less than appraised value. Administrators Alice White Reese White filed first and final account for George S White. F M Stevenson administrator of Charles Stevenson filed inventory appraisement and an order to sell.

Orphans’ Court For Caroline County West Towers Fleetwood Thomas A. Smith Jr Ada C. Smith Thos. A. Smith Alice White Reese T. White George S. White F. M. Stevenson Charles Stevenson

Remembrance of George W Kelley Death Memorial

In loving remembrance a wife Nora M Kelley mourns her husband George W Kelley who died July 30 1926. She reflects on sorrow loneliness and the hope of reunion in faith. The note expresses devotion and gratitude for his memory.

George W. Kelley Nora M. Kelley

Thanks for aid and flowers after our sad bereavement

We express sincere thanks and appreciation to all who helped during our recent bereavement and for the floral tributes. Signed by Sallie E. Bradley and Niece.

Sallie E. Bradley

Greensbor o and Environs Social Roundup

Community notes list numerous week end trips and visits by Greensboro area families. Residents traveled to Atlantic City Wilmington Rehoboth and nearby towns. Many extended kin visits and social events are recorded with several church groups and local clubs mentioned.

Birthday party honors Mrs Lula Hubbard and daughter

A Goldsboro celebration last Monday evening honored Mrs Lula Hubbard and her daughter Barbara. Attendees included Maurice Stewart and daughter from Easton Elmer Stubbs and daughter from near Greensboro Frederick Johnson and daughter from Goldsboro Calvin Porter and sons Clinton and Wilton N K Swanwick from Greensboro Mrs Lula Hubbard and daughters Eleanor and Betty from Greensboro Mrs M J Hoke of Preston and Mrs Sarah Porter from Greensboro Others were absent due to illness. Gifts were many and useful. Refreshments of cake lemonade candy and fruits were served. Cakes were made and decorated by Mesdames Fred Johnson and Maurice Stewart.

Lula Hubbard Barbara Goldsboro Maurice Stewart Easton Elmer Stubbs Near Greensboro Frederick Johnson Calvin Porter Clinton and Wilton N. K. Swanwick Eleanor Betty M. J. Hoke Preston Sarah Porter Fred Johnson

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