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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1943
Page
5
The lesson outlines August 1 topics and scripture selections prepared for use by permission from the International Council of Religious Education. It presents guidance for study and reflection within a religious education context.
A church lesson outlines Exodus verses from 5 22 23 6 1 7 and 2 51 and centers on the golden text Psalm 30 15 Call upon me in the day of trouble I will deliver thee and thou shalt glorify me The lesson emphasizes divine deliverance and faith in times of distress with a focus on scripture references and the associated theme of deliverance praised in praise.
A sermon offers patience as Moses questions why deliverance from Egypt was delayed and explains God as eternal and faithful. It argues readers must wait for divine action, trust prophecy, and recognize history as God’s unfolding plan despite human doubt.
John E French minister leads 9 45 a m church school with E Theodere Orme as superintendent 10 45 morning worship featuring a sermon by the minister Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 00 p m
Grace Methodist Church holds Communion Sunday at usual hours with sermons From Despair to Delight and Rescued. Wednesday evening prayer meeting and Thursday choir practice. Ames Church Hobbs morning worship at 9 30 with sermon, followed by Sunday School. C E service at 8 p m.
Church of the Brethren announces Sunday School at 10 with Earl Holsinger as superintendent and morning worship at 11 led by Rev N J Miller followed by 8 p m evening service. Christ Protestant Episcopal lists Holy Communion and sermon by Rev Carl Range on Sunday August 1 at 11 a m.
The notice lists T. S. Dixon as pastor with Sunday School at 9 39 a m Praise Service 10 18 a m Preaching at 11 o clock Evening service Young Peoples 7 50 p m Preaching 8 o'clock Williston preaching at 2 39 p m.
Pastor R W Kirwan leads Sunday School at 9 45 am and preaching services at 11 am and 7 30 pm Official Board meets first Wednesday at 8 00 am Sunday School Board meets second Wednesday at 3 00 pm Woman's Society of Christian Service meets second Tuesday at 7 30 pm Junior Epworth League meets during the school year Wednesdays at 4 pm Blue Ribbon Bible Class meets last Tuesday at 7 30 pm
Greensboro Baptist Church lists Sunday services at 9 45 a m Sunday School at 11 90 a m preaching at 7 00 p m and an 8 00 p m meeting for BLT U with instruction by Pastor Rev Irving Lane. The Wednesday meeting by W OM U occurs at 9 90 p m on the second Tuesday of each month.
Pilgrim Holiness Church in Greensboro led by Rev. A. C. Clark. Friday prayer meeting at 7 45 p m. Sunday School at 2 p m. Praise and song service at 3 p m. Young People service at 7 p m. Preaching service at 7 45 p m.
The speaker recalls biblical scenes of endurance from Jesus on the Cross to prayers by Dr Sun Yat-sen to resist extortion and threats from captors. Faith in Christ sustains strength and resolves to sacrifice if required, with visions of Gethsemane and the wilderness guiding steady resolve.
Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs George Steward and family for kind words deeds and floral tributes after the sudden death of their son Harvey Lee Steward.
Mr. and Mrs. M Lee Wyatt of rural Denton thank the Denton Volunteer Fire Company for their prompt response during a severe electrical storm on July 15 when lightning struck and burned.
Letter from a rural family recalls Bud growing from a troublesome toddler to a capable young man who joins the military. The piece celebrates the vigor of American boys, their pranks and chores, and the hope they carry to defend freedom, ending with a blessing on all American boys.
Henderson sheriff and Mrs Henry Gesell of Chestertown and Mrs Broadway Gooden of Little Creek Del were guests of Mr and Mrs L A Gooden last Thursday. Numerous locals hosted or visited relatives in Wilmington Annapolis or New York City events over the weekend and week.
Mrs. C Kemp Stewart and daughter Sharon Lee visited Mrs. Stewart's brother-in-law and sister in Wilmington last week. Sharon stayed another week. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ross Allen and twin sons and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Sehneper of Baltimore with Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fleming. Algie Worth and daughter Jane Worth of Chambersburg, Pa visited his mother Mrs. Sarah Worth. Mrs. Echel Skinner spent time with her daughter Mrs. Charles Brown in Wilmington. Connie Stoon celebrated her fourth birthday at her grandmother's in Ridgely. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Pinder and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Reynolds. Mrs. Milford Kline and Miss Gladys Gale spent days at Ocean City, Md. Miss Betty Lee Morse of Chestertown was home part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Beaven were Baltimore visitors.
Harvey Lee Steward aged 20 son of George Steward of White Leysburg and Frank Carroll 17 son of Edward and Mrs Carroll of Greensboro were killed about seven o'clock Thursday morning last week in a truck collision near Newark New Jersey They were en route to Bayonne New Jersey with piling Steward owner and driver of the truck delivering for Ford Warrington of Laurel Delaware They left home about one o'clock that morning Funeral services for Steward were held Sunday afternoon at the Denton Church of the Brethren Carrolls service was at Greensboro funeral chapel and interment followed at Concord Caroline county
The Orophans Court met Tuesday with Judges Handy and Dennis. It examined and approved filings including the Mary C. Hutchinson estate inventory and appraisement. The will of Ola M. Fletcher was probated for Theodore E. Fletcher as executor with bond approved. Notices to creditors issued. apraisers named Clyde Elzey and Johnson Bonner. Proofs for funeral charges and property transfer filed. Letters of administration granted for Gustav Surendorf to Ruth M. Surendorf with renunciation and bond approved.
In memory of a loving son Wm Wilson Dennis who died July 31 1933 The verse notes he lives in glory beyond the sunset and that his memory brightens the days for his mother a bereaved family member memorializes him.
A quirky weekly diary recounts church, family meals, a barber shop chat, athletic talk, recess for ice cream sodas, and a baseball game. It blends small daily events with a stray wartime policy note on OPA ration enforcement and officer limits.
Burssville residents note visits from R H Stafford and Austine Stafford to Ray Stafford in Easton. Philadelphia’s Mrs Elmer Evans spent time with Laura Parris and Rosa Hurd. Audrey Garrett returns home from Ches ter Pa with aunt Mrs Harvey Griffith. Vertie Cahall returns from Harrington after ten days with Mollie Cahall. Frances Perry hosts W S C S for July at her home. Lester Cahall of Mullica Hill NJ visits locally. Jane Welch of Harrington visits Mrs Robert Stafford. Jane Roe of Baltimore visits her aunt Mrs Harry Porter.
Police have no authority to seize a motorist gasoline ration book under the new rationing order, says the Keystone Automobile Club based on OPA interpretation. R. J. Quinn notes the ruling limits police power and clarifies officers may only note a motorist’s name and summon for a hearing, while officers may be authorized to receive a surrender of illegitimately acquired ration items.
Maryland Motor Vehicles Commissioner explains emergency act allows 14 and 15 year olds to operate farm equipment only within defined farm areas. If movement beyond designated lanes or crossing busy highways is needed, a licensed operator over 16 must drive. Violations revoke permits and could make endorsers and youths liable for damages.
State Forester Joseph F. Kaylor warns farmers and landowners to verify timber offers. A Kent County owner marked and had a professional appraisal that set value at 2621.56, beating a 1500 offer after spending 16. The state foresters offer to appraise and mark to maximize return while preserving stands. Contact Baltimore before selling.
Mrs. Jones and Family of West Denton Maryland express sincere gratitude to good friends who remembered them and assisted during John T. Jones illness and death on July 15. They also thank everyone for floral tributes.
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