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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1938

Page

5

Local notices and farm trade from Denton area

A Denton area page lists home rentals and sales items from Nuttle Lumber and Co. Shavings for chicken houses, used ranges, oil stoves, and two pure bred Guernsey bull calves for registration. Local political bids, postal service extensions, and a mass meeting lineup are covered, along with weather notes, a community orange social, and prominent cattle sales including Broadland Border King sold for 9000 dollars to Bar Harbor Maine.

Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Thomas Jefferson Market St Near &Th Denton Everngam D. Ralph Horsey Hardware C. J. Kern A. Fletcher Sisk Preston Caroline County Sisk Denton Journal WFEBR Journal Francis A. Greaves Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Baltimore City T. G. Rumberger W.ard P. Telephone Company Maryland Paul M. Lefever Denton Basebal Conowingo Mammoth Pritchett Lansdale G. Lasseer Masonic Hall Prince George’s County Lasseer Maryland Senate T. Alan Goldsborough Post Office Department Railroad Avenue Federalsburg Post Office Ridgely Hobbs Schauer Merriken Towers Ladies Aid Treasury Broadland Border King Aire Thomas Marsalis My Lord’s Gift Farm Queens Westbank Marsalis Blanchette Espoir du Villacq R. G. A

Double Wedding and Social News From Denton Area

Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Wheatley wed Andrew G Wilson at Elkton Methodist Episcopal Church with family members and friends in attendance. The notice lists multiple marriages, visits, and social events in the Denton area including guests from Wilmington Philadelphia and Baltimore, with births and engagements noted among local families.

Nut Bread Recipe Card

Nut bread with flour baking powder sugar salt walnuts egg milk and butter. Sift flour with baking powder and salt then mix in walnuts. Add milk and beaten egg and melted butter. Beat thoroughly, bake in buttered loaf pan at 875 degrees for 40 to 60 minutes. Let stand 30 minutes.

Sunday church notices span multiple Denton venues

The column lists July 31 services for Denton M. P. Church Quaker Meeting West Denton and Associated Bible Students at Firemen’s Hall Denton Md. Liden’s Masses Catholic churches in Denton and Ridgely with confessions at St Elizabeth’s Denton. Minor details include topics The King’s Herald A New Creature Abigail and Bible readings, plus free seats and no collections.

M.S. Andrews Denton King’s Herald Abigail Christian Endeavor Quaker Meeting House West Denton St Peter Associated Bible Students Ecclesia Firemen’s Hall North Third Street Peter Kolliman Wilmington Liden Savitz

Weekly Rhgely News Letter Personal Notices Gathers Travelers and Guests

Mr and Mrs Franklin Stayer with Dr Anna Evans of Pittsburgh travel through the Peninsula to Cape Charles Norfolk and Skyline Drive visiting Monticello Charlottesville Williamsburg and other points. Many local families entertain guests celebrate anniversaries and attend events with relatives from Baltimore Philadelphia New Jersey Delaware and beyond.

Mrs May Bellamy Rickards Dies in Baltimore

Mrs May Bellamy Rickards wife of William J Rickards prominent Caroline county lawyer died at Maryland University Hospital Baltimore at 12 30 am July 27 following a long illness Funeral services were held at her Denton home and burial in Denton cemetery She was born February 16 1880 in Ipswich England daughter of Dr J E Taylor and Hannah Bellamy Taylor She lived in Denton since her 1906 marriage to Dr E M Miller and taught music in Caroline She was organist at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Surviving are her husband one niece Miss Dorothy Miller plus her sister Edith Miller and brother-in-law Dr Frank Miller

May Bellamy Rickards Wm. J. Rickards Caroline County Maryland University Hospital Baltimore Denton John White Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Oisequies J. E. Taylor Hannah Bellamy Taylor America Miller England The Peabody Caroline Christ P. E. Church Dorothy Miller Edith E. M. Miller Winston-Salem N. C Frank Miller Clifton Forge, Va Hillsboro

Deaths Trail Denton Area Mrs Charlotte Webber John Moore

Funeral services were held for Mrs Charlotte Webber 73 at her Denton home of son in law Thurman Harris burial at Wesley Chapel Burrsville She was Canadian born widow of Mr Webber survived by two sons Norman and Leslie Spence a daughter Mrs Thurman Harris sister Mrs Eliza Baker and brother Edward Good Funeral services for John Moore about 60 a Burrsville farmer were at Pilgrim Holiness Church Denton burial in Denton cemetery Survived by wife and two daughters Iva Fearins and Mary Ivins

Charlotte Webber Thurman Harris Denton Wesley Chapel Burrsville Canada Smith Good Mr. Webber Norman Spence Ridgely Leslie Spence Eliza Baker Harrington Edward Good John Moore Pilgrim Holiness Church Thomas S. Dixon Iva Fearins Mary Ivins

Adams Cross Roads Fishing and Visiting Notes

Adams Cross Roads reports a fishing party catching 91 fish with all enjoying the day. A crabbing trip followed on Tuesday afternoon by residents Mrs F W Fountain and Th urman Fountain with Mr and Mrs Orville Chaffinch of Pennsylvania. Miss Bernice Adams of Wilmington visits her father C W Adams. Ocean City weekend trip and church story time noted among local visits.

Elon Wright Claude Noble F. W. Fountain Thurman Fountain Orville Chaffinch Pennsylvania Bernice Adams Wilmington C. W. Adams Anna Fountain New Jersey Debbie Fountain Earle Robinson Ocean City Agnes Breeding Elsie Savitz Laura Adams Beatrice Adams Ethel Wright

Suit thyself to the estate in which thy lot is cast

A pithy reflection attributed to Marcus Aurelius notes individuals should accept their given fate and adapt to their circumstances rather than resist. The quote emphasizes personal responsibility and harmony with one’s station and life path.

Marcus Aurelius

Card of Thanks From the Harris Family

To all our kind neighbors relatives and other friends who in any way skated in the sad tasks incident to our recent bereavement we extend sincere thanks Mr and Mrs Thurman Harris and family.

Thurman Harris

Smithville Homemakers July Meeting at Community House

The Smithville Homemakers Club held its July meeting at the community house on July 19 with eleven members present and one visitor. Thirteen cents was donated to sunshine work. the group agreed to hire the community yard cleanup and set August 17 for the annual picnic at the community house. Hostesses were Mrs. Ethel Wright and Mrs. Helen Adams. A Cultural Committee Library Committee and Library Chairmen meeting is planned for Friday July 29 at 2 p.m. in the Court House to plan continued library and cultural activities.

Smithville Library Committee Homemakers Clubs Court House

Glimpse into the past on Nelson H. Fooks

Denton Journal recalls Senator Nelson H. Fooks of Preston who died three years ago in a Baltimore hospital after a short illness. A lifelong resident and state senator, he left a wife Nellie Phillips and three children Irving Virginia Nell. He joined the Preston brokerage firm with Burton Proctor Sr and attended Swedeborgian Church.

Denton Journal Nelson H. Fooks Senator Fooks Preston Nellie Phillips Irving Virginia Nell Baltimore Burton Proctor Sr State Senate L. E. Brodes

County Fair Teases with Fun Amid Daily Toil

A narrator contemplates skipping work to attend the County Fair where a jovial visitor persuades him to enjoy rides, races, and treats. The piece highlights the lure of amusements from chimpanzee acts to pink lemonade and a blue ribbon cow, ending with a decision to join the fun. Robert H. Emerson.

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Local Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Seward and son Jack visited with W. A. Holt and sisters. Nettie Seward returned to Baltimore after weeks on the Eastern Shore. Jarrell and Eaton couples spent Sunday in Washington with Dr. and Mrs. Depue Duffey. Eaton sisters Charlanne and Ellinor returned home. Nick Knott and son Eugene with Elizabeth Evans visited Merrick in Mt. Airy Md. Evans stayed for a visit. Clara Watts and Mary Clark of Harrington spent Tuesday with Covell and Dora Morris. Blades attended funeral of Asa Covey in Trappe. John Decker of Jenkintown spent weekend with the Fishers. Stanley Carmine of Baltimore hosted by the Blades. Nancy Jane Kline returned from Baltimore. Mrs. Robert Shaen of Philadelphia guest of Sparklins. Patricia Anne Summer of New York visiting Mildred Stenger. Oscar Clark of Denton spent Thursday with Jarretts. Charlotte Spry visiting Short sisters. Genevieve Spry of Pittaville visiting Norma Hicks.

Gertrude Elizabeth Wheatley Melvin E. Wheatley Elkton Andrew G. Wilson William K. Wilson Lancaster Avenue Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Church James E. Buckworth Mt. Pleasant Lucille E. Maris Arlington, Va Cora E. Chambers Emma Lou Bethards Mary Virginia Wheatley Roy H. Wilson Centreville Roscoe Donovan William Calvert Paul Samworth Ira Mitchell Wheatley Ruth E. Wheatley Roy Schmidt Alice Liden Robinson Elmer Robinson Federal Del Charles Wright Everette Gambrill Federalsburg Dorsey Nichols Fred Wright Thomas Concord H. Clinton Wright Beatrice Wright Charles D. Deisem Charles C Dorothy Miller Denton Fifer Hospital Ridgely Skinner Adeline Ackerman Magdalene Jones Baltimore H. Clay Hobbs Joseph H. Johnson Robert W. Downes New York Hackett Downes Washington Josephine Lula Downes Horace Givens Luther Pippin Louise Holland S. P. Holland Blakely W. L. de Ford Tuckahoe Neck C. G. Merriam West Fork W. Va Oscar Clark R. Ellis Clark Easton Hugh Clark Berwyn Emily Kleinfelter Chestertown Myrtle Derrickson Odessa Stephanie Ford Walter Murphy Betty Jane George Cooper Philadelphia Frank W. Redden Harold C. Nuttle J. W. Funk G. Nuttle Ira Fisher Willow Grove Franklin Stayer Anna Evans Pittsburgh,Py Cape Charles Norfolk Monticello Charlottesville Williamsburg I. E. Mason France Mason Ray Mason Grenlock N. J Donnelly Howard W. Quaintance Silver Spring John Altus Sibley Hospital Quaintance J. D. Davis W. T. Temple Leela Kent Temple Bryn Mawr Alan Kent Jr George Cherry Alfred Cherry Tipton Charles Dean Altoona Rehoboth Arthur Richards Miss Richards Trenton George W. Goodley Richard Ronald Lane Barbara Alice Lane Elizabeth Haymaker Chincoteague Walter Lepson Clara Lepson Clara Carson Mary Garrigues Selby Smith Mary Wharton Clarke Murphy Wesley Honey Albert Mason Frank Lane Mason Jean Callahan Virgie Sparks David Strite Margaret Sparks Charles Stam Blanche Yorkdale Arlington Dorothy Mancha Upper Darby Maude Hemmonn Hugh Laird Street A. W. Saulsbury Dan Connelly Rose Raigerry West Chester Walter Wright Morris J. W. Mitchell Paul Hemmons Leland Russell John Sharp L. D. Truitt Lucille Callahan New England States Joanne Mitchell Charlotte Fermeyer Burton Wilkinson GC. D. Lynch Norman Wilson Cordelia Green Harry Laird Kermit Laird L. C. Detwiler Annie Wooters Anna Gottwalls James Wilson Elsmere Frank Klotz Alex Dawson Dudley Davis Newport R. I Applebaum Ben Hartz J. W. McKnett Sadlersville Emma Jackson Fred Voshell Anna Voshell Cordova Elijah Dean Ruthsburg Leonard Dean Frances Bernice Kline Shirley Applebaum Emily Swiss William Jarrell Jr Paul Ho Elizabeth Evans John Decker Jenkintown Harry Fisher Frances Fisher Stanley Carmine Edgar Blades Nancy Jane Kline Robert Shaen Irwin Sparklin Patricia Anne Summer Mildred Stenger Charles Jarrett Charlotte Spry Sarah Frances Helen Lee Short Genevieve Spry Pittaville Norma Hicks

Scouts Camp at Bartons Beach Near Queenstown Ends Peaceful

The Boy Scouts of Hillsboro Queen Anne Troop No 133 camped Friday to Monday at Bartons Beach near Queenstown. Rain did not spoil the trip with a memorable incident a six foot shark spotted near the swimmers and repelled by Scoutmaster Lloyd Fleming and Harry Gibson Jr. Also noted were sermons at Hillsboro and a birthday party for Beatrice Anderson with about fifty guests.

Boy Scouts Hillsboro- Queen Anne Barton’s Beach Queenstown Lloyd Fleming Harry Gibson Jr Ernest C. Hallman Dover M. E Hillsboro A. W. Strickland Jesus Beatrice Anderson Town Hurlock Harrington Centreville Land Queen Anne St. Paul’s Sunday School Matapeake George N. Shower Nancy Suzanne Gamber Frank Fleming Claire Willis Lepson Philadelphia Bernard Sparks Hugh Brateman Washington, D. C Jane S. van Gesel Emily Knotts

Hendersons Host Guests In Medford And Wilmington

Mr George Thompson and son Harry of Medford N J spent Wednesday with his parents Mr and Mrs George Thompson. Miss Elizabeth Husztek of Baltimore vacationing with her parents Mr and Mrs Stephen Husztek. Mr Cleveland Seward and friend of Marcus Hook spent Tue and Wed with Mr and Mrs Joseph Satterfield. Mrs L A Gooden spent Thu and Fri of last week with relatives in Bellefonte Del. Mrs W F Clark and daughter Miss Annabel visited Wilmington last Friday.

George Thompson Harry Medford N. J Elizabeth Husztek Baltimore Stephen Husztek Cleveland Seward Marcus Hook Joseph Satterfield L. A. Gooden Bellefonte Del W. F. Clark Annabel Wilmington

John L. George to Vacation at Rehoboth Resort

Mr. John L. George and his family will spend the first two weeks of August as cottagers at Rehoboth.

John L. George Rehoboth

Sunday School Leads Templeville Notices and Visits

Templeville notes show Mrs C E Goslin staying with Federalsburg friends and visiting Eastern Shore State Hospital patient C E Goslin. Sunday services led by Rev C E Ennis at 11. Picnic plans set for Tolchester on Thursday August 4. Local visits include Knotts, Bishop, Dalley, Shelton and Pearson families with fishing trip reports and a 67 fish tally. Beatrice Richard accepts a job at Rock Hall.

C. E. Goslin Frank Howard Federalsburg Eastern Shore State Hospital Cambridge C. E. Ennis Tolchester Gurney Knotts Del Emma Walls Betty M. E. Perkins Katie Stafford Dora Everett Wm. H. Knotts H. S. Dalley Marydel Harry Shelton Jimmie Wilmington Paul T. Shelton Amelia Shelton J. T. Carter Cooper Carter Billy Moore Hamilton Mary Knotts Thomas Pearson Grace Pearson Thomas Thornton Greensboro Annie Hall Esther Hall Beatrice Richard Rock Hall

Victorian Social News From Ocean City and Vicinity

Mrs Harry Taylor hosted a bridge party honoring Virginia Lee Taylor with Miss Hollis winning high score and Miss Engerman taking consolation. Several small gatherings followed including birthday celebrations, weekend visits to Salisbury and Ocean City, and guests visiting local homes. The Monday contract club met as usual while Mrs Will Brown remained on the sick list.

Harry Taylor Taylor Virginia Lee Alice Pitts Virginia Alva Lee Hollis Josephine Gallagher Nell Fooks Eleanor Engerman Russell Marker H. B. Wright Jr Eloise Williams Newport News Mildred Engerman Agnes Tubman Dorothy Lee Patchett Miss Hollis H. B Lee Noble Bob Cannon Salisbury Frances Bartley Wilmington W. H. Collins Burton Proctor Jr Ford Sewell Ocean City Frank Turner Turner Alfred Bradley John Rumbold Jr Luke Amato Anne Buckley Baltimore Rehoboth Lloyd Cannon Jane Renzie Amato Havre de Grace Leren Lane John Noble

Orange Social at Community House In Hobbs

Mrs O J Chaffinch hosted the Ladies Aid with prizes for several attendees. An August gathering is planned as Mrs Willoughby hosts. program duties assigned. The Christian Endeavor will remain active with weekly services led by Rev H H Schauer. Community notes mention deaths and visits, plus multiple local social visits and trips among residents.

O. J. Chaffinch W. E. Hubbard F. E. Davis J. A. Willoughby H. H. Schauer T. ©. Smith L. H. Thomas Christian Endeavor John Moore F. N. Smith Esther Ernest Whitman Belleville W. B. Reynolds Eugene Philadelphia H. V. Noble Harry Porter Burraville Culver Smith Cape Charles T. C. Smith B. B. Allen J. R. Ricards Virginia Allan Moore Tommy Donald Smith Chester J. H. Edgell James Nagle Sherman Hubbard J. H. Dandy Baltimore

Good Food For Sound Thinkers Quote Collection

A compact note compiling aphorisms and biblical verses about virtue and intellect. The lines reference mercy as nobility’s badge and a biblical assurance of protection, framed as a reflective excerpt.

Greensboro Flood Drenches Town and Nearby Homes

Heavy rains swollen the Choptank River at Greensboro caused water to rise over two feet across Route 313 and flood the town pumping station and several dwellings. Water began Sunday night and receded by Monday noon. town water was off until Monday night. Several homes including Frampton and Webber properties, plus the pumping station, faced first floor inundation. Cars could pass only in the evening as the area remained flooded. A local farmer John Moore, 60, died Saturday night near Burtsville. Funeral services were held in Denton and Ridgely for Moore and Frank Schmidt respectively. The Daily Vacation Bible School at Greensboro Baptist starts August 1 with Ruth Ledbetter as principal and a large local faculty. A flurry of social and church notices followed, listing marriages, visitors, and travels of Greensboro residents.

Greensboro Arcana William Frampton George Webber Charles Webber Harry Kinnamon Florence Thornton Frampton Kinnamon Denton Ridgely John Moore Burtsville Iva Fearins Mary Ivins Claude Conner Wilson Jump Harry Moore Marshallton Del Pilgrim Holiness Church Denton Cemetery Thomas S. Dixon Frank Schmidt Kites Francis J. Hensel Buriel Holy Cross Greensboro- Denton Germany Greensboro Baptist Church Ruth Ledbetter Havre de Grace John J. Watson William Henderson Elise Roe Horace Howard Elsie Mae Luff Eleanor Taylor Olive Hubbard Tentative Davis Abbott Linwood Ray Abbott George John Bill Alfred Hickey Jesse Matten Marcus Hook Edward Hickman Catherine Slaughter Howard Cole Thomas Russell Good John Good W. L. Jump Lawrence Jones Madeline Donald Jones Frank Usilton Evelyn Usilton George Stevenson Lester Stevenson Wilmington Fred Sylvester Fred Dover I. Calvin Butler Gordon Adams Washington Charles Adams Ruthanna Vanville John Ewing Robert Pyle Baltimore Elva Pippin Fred Coursey Eleanor Hateva Smith Rehoboth Beach Olin Price William Walls Bartlesville Oklahoma Dorothea Fridinger Cumberland Mary Virginia Cooper Aberdeen Frederick Sharp Ralph Sharp Noble Dhue Bessie Ross Goldsboro Florence Boyd Philadelphia Charles Travers Edward Nichols Henry Beardsley New York State Mary Jackson Ethel Pritchett Jack Ocean City

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Rhgely William J. Rickards Adams Cross Roads Clinton T. Carroll the County Fair Sue Tike Robert H. Emerson Tuckahoe Queen Anne Henderson Templeville Sterae
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