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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1959
Page
7
Otho G. Brewer Jr. minister leads Sunday worship at 11.00 am with the sermon The Loneliness of Christ. Church school for all ages at 9:45 am and a 2-5 year session at 11 am. Senior choir performs, choir practices Wed and Fri, official meeting first Wednesday monthly. Front-page Union cordial welcome.
Grace Methodist Church on Main Street Denton Maryland lists Sunday School 9 45 a m led by John R Ricards superintendent at 11 00 a m Morning Worship. 7 30 Young People’s Fellowship. Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting. Thursday Choir rehearsal 7 00 p m. Rev T J Turkington pastor.
Ames Methodist Church in Hobbs Md lists morning worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday School at 10 30 led by Superintendent Manning Merriken Pastor Rev T Jd Turkington officiating at the service and Sunday School times provided for the day.
The Rev. Joseph E. James, Rector, lists Sunday services at Christ Episcopal Church Court House Square. Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Family Service Bible Class and Church School 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist the third Sunday. Morning Prayer and Sermon 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist first Sunday of Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Mid week Holy Eucharist. Prayer Group meets after this service. Holy Days as announced.
Church of the Brethren in Denton Maryland lists Rev Galen R Blough as pastor. Sunday schedule shows Church School at 10 00 am led by H V Holsinger and Morning Worship at 11 00 am with the sermon I Will Lift Mine Eyes. Friday evening June 12 features Junior Choir at 7 30 directed by Miss Phyllis M Seese.
Rev. John J. Farrington presides at St Elizabeth's R C Church with Masses on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10 a.m. and on the 2nd 4th and 5th Sundays at 8:30 a.m. St Benedict's Church in Ridgely Maryland offers Masses on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and on the 2nd 4th and 5th Sundays at 10 a.m.
Harold C. Spedden serves as pastor at Concord Methodist Church with church school at 10:66 a.m. led by H. H. Nuttle and morning worship on September 11 at 10:60 a.m.
At Bloomery Methodist Church a 10:00 a.m. Sunday school session is organized with Charles Johnson as superintendent. A class is available for all ages and invites participation from the community.
The notice lists 9:00 a m church school led by Ross Robinson superintendent for all ages and 9:45 a m morning worship at the church.
Union Methodist Church Federalsburg Maryland founded 1779 with Donald O Clendaniel as minister News notes include church school at 9 45 a m supervised by W F Davis and G Brown age group studies Nursery at 11 00 a m Intermediate MYF at 6 30 p m Youth Department Senior MYF in the Chapel 6 30 p m Social Hour 7 30 p m Evening Worship in the Chapel Prayer Service Wednesday
The Burdsville charge lists morning worship at 10:00 a.m. and church schools at 11:00 a.m. at Prospect Methodist Church with Arthur Taylor as superintendent and Robert Collins supervising Sunday School. Wesley Methodist Church offers 10:00 a.m. Sunday School led by Norman Outten and 11:00 a.m. worship, while Hickman Methodist Church runs 10:00 a.m. church school under Susie Noble.
Trinity Methodist Church Goldsboro Maryland lists Richard L Hamilton minister with 9:45 a.m. church school led by Roland Cartwright superintendent, 11:00 a.m. divine worship, and 7:00 p.m. MYF program.
Emmanuel Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in Cordova Maryland announces Sunday School and Bible Classes at 9 30 a m Sunday service at 10 30 a m sermon Dangerous Excuses Concordia Guild meets next Sunday at 8 p m as guests of Mr and Mrs John Sander
Preaching by different ministers in a building formerly used by the Church of the Nazarene Wesleyan In Doctrine 2 30 p m Evangelistic Services each Sunday at the West Denton Holiness Mission.
Rev. Richard D. Bailey presides at Harmony Methodist Church with church school at 9 45 a m Sunday School at 11 00 a m and evening worship at 7 30 p m followed by MYF activities under Pastor C Brooks Nagel.
Rev E M Wheatley pastors Pilgrim Holiness Church with Sunday School at 9 30 am led by John Howard superintendent and morning Praise Service at 10 30 am Evening Evangelistic service at 7 45 pm Young People and Thursday 7 30 prayer meeting also listed.
Calvary Methodist Church in Marydel Maryland lists Rev Fred A Arndt as pastor Sunday services at 10:00 a m Sunday School 11:00 a m worship 11 00 a m and MYF at 7 30 p m Local church notices provide service times and leadership name for readers.
Mrs Catherine Leonard pastor announces weekly Tuesday meetings at 8 00 p m at the home of David Rittenhouse for prayer study and fellowship.
The Ridgely Church of the Brethren lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. and Evening Worship at 7 30 p.m. Communion and related services are not indicated in the readable text.
Rev Vinton D Shufelt pastor. Sunday School at 9:45 a m. Services and church calendar details not provided.
Harrington Delaware 57 E Clark Street Harrington Seventh Day Adventist Church schedules Sabbath School at 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and a prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 8 p m Pastor David Miller leads services and activities at the Harrington church.
Rev. H. D. Dukes serves as pastor. Sunday School at 10:00 a m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a m. Song and Evangelistic Service at 7:30 p m. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study also at 7:30 p m.
Rev Grayson H Wheatley delivers church service at 11 a m with morning school at 10 a m. M Y F devotion at 7 p m and Song and Praise at 7 30 p m. Wednesday prayer at 8 p m. First Thursday monthly Young Adult Fellowship social and business meeting.
Piney Community Church on Denton Greensboro Road lists W L Jump as pastor with Sunday School at 2:00 p m and a praise service plus gospel message at 3:00 p m.
The notice lists a weekly timetable with Sunday School at 2 00 p m each Sunday and Worship Service at 3 00 p m on alternating Sundays. It specifies regular church gatherings without further details on location or names.
Church of the Nazarene in West Denton lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Paul M. Dill, morning worship at 11:00 a.m. NYPS meeting at 7:00 p.m. evening service at 7:45 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting at 8:00 p.m. All welcome by Pastor Joseph W. Talley.
Rev. Walter D. Agner, pastor, leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Training Union at 7:60 p.m. Evening Worship at 7:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 7:45 p.m.
Cedar Grove Delaware lists a 7 30 p m Y P S event and an 8 00 p m evangelistic service Wednesday night with prayer and meditations at 8 00 p m.
The Evangelical Church of God in Tuckahoe lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching at 11 a.m. evangelistic service at 8 p.m. on Sunday and 8 p.m. Wednesday. Rev James C Faulkner presides over the youth group with George Fountain as vice president. All welcome.
Rev. James W. Miller presides with morning worship at 9 15 a.m. and evangelistic services at 7 50 p.m. Prayer service is held Wednesday evening at 7 30 p.m.
Under and by virtue of the powers vested in the Caroline County Treasurer and Collector of State and County taxes the county will offer at public auction in front of the Court House door in Denton at 2:00 PM the described real estate. The sale is conducted under Sections 70 to 121 et seq. of Article 81 and Article 6 of the Maryland Codes as amended.
Property of 5 acres with no buildings lies 3 miles west of Goldsboro adjoining Ed Berry Lola Mathews and Virgil Drake. Assessed value 100 dollars. State and County taxes for 1957 and 1958 with interest and penalties total 4.36 dollars. Ditch tax for 1957 and 1958 amounts to 37.60 dollars. Cost of sale to be added.
A 10 acre parcel with dwelling is listed as the property of FE Berry, Virgil Drake, and Estelle Howie. Assessed value is 350 dollars with state and county taxes for 1957 and 1958 totaling 15.25 dollars.
Property described as 1 acre with dwelling for Helen Brown Ed Berry and Sarah Gould. Assessed value 300 dollars. State and County taxes for 1956 1957 and 1958 with interest and penalties total 17 dollars 89 cents.
Pearl Harrison and William Hawkins. A dwelling site located three quarters of a mile east of Mt Zion, adjoining Harvey Bridles and Joseph Mobley. Assessed value 100 dollars. State and county taxes for 1957 and 1958 with interest and penalties total 4.36 dollars.
Seven acre tract with no buildings near Goldsboro adjoining the property of Cora Matthews Maude Ross and Robert Matthews. Assessed value four dollars. State and County taxes for 1957 and 1958 with interest and penalties total four dollars and thirty six cents.
Emanuel Baptist Church led by Rev. Irving W. Lane holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with W. T. Joiner, morning service at 11:00 a.m., and an evening service at 7:30 p.m. on the same day.
Six acres with a dwelling and buildings lie 14 miles west of Goldsboro. Property adjoins the lands of Mary E Black Calvin Mathews and John H Black. Assessed value 625 dollars. State and county taxes for 1956 1957 and 1958 with interest and penalties total 39.26 dollars. Cost of safe to be added.
Worship service at 10 00 a m includes a sermon by the pastor and Sunday School at 10 45 a m featuring church activities for parishioners and families.
A Sunday church scene shows crowd watching a judge and family as Tom Sawyer mischief unfolds while a man recounts a World War I injury healed at a Crusade. The narrative describes seeking God’s attention and a dramatic healing of a leg cripple, with prayer and public witness. The piece emphasizes personal attention from God and the transformative moment of faith.
The Preston community notes a Monday bridge gathering with Mrs. J. Frank Patchett. Several local families, including the Schmicks and their daughter Carolyn, enjoyed a weekend at Ocean City, with other residents visiting relatives in Baltimore and nearby towns.
A 114 acre tract located 11 miles west of Marydel with no buildings, adjoining D. George, L. A. Covell and M. Rogers. Assessed value $100. State and County taxes for 1955 1956 1957 and 1958 with interest and penalties total $10.59.
One acre parcel with no buildings, noted as 2 percent property share of J. F. Kibler and Steve Johnson. Assessed value $100. State and County taxes for 1955 through 1958 with interest and penalties total $15.58.
2649/100 acres with no buildings lies 4% mile northwest of Greensboro and borders Mrs G C Roe Samuel C Harris and Gus Warren. Assessed value 1400. State and County taxes for 1957 and 1958 with interest and penalties total 106.30.
Lot 50 by 100 feet with dwelling on E Lincoln Street in Greensboro. Adjacent to Albert Mathews and Nelson Murray properties. Assessed value 250 dollars. State and County taxes for 1956 and 1957 listed with 15.73 dollars.
Property listing for 65 acres with dwelling and other structures on Greensboro to Holly Road. Boundaries include Blair Raleigh Ed L Love and J E Weaver properties. Assessed value 3625 dollars. State and County taxes for 1956 amount to 157.87 dollars.
A 10 acre parcel with dwelling and other buildings lies five miles west of S W Tribbitt and Dr Taylor. Assessed at $600. State and County taxes for 1957 and 1958 with interest and penalties total $26.14.
Isabella Johnson owns 20 acres with dwelling located 1% miles west of Union adjoining E Heller property. Assessed value 650 dollars. State and County taxes for 1956 1957 and 1958 with penalties and interest total 35 dollars 80 cents.
Triangular Lot, 310 by 369 by 129 feet with dwelling, two and a half miles south of Greensboro, adjoining A. M. Bradford et al. Assessed value 2250 dollars. State and county taxes with interest and penalties for 1956 1957 and 1958 total 141.44 dollars.
trailer located on land assessed to Howard Asilton with assessed value 2000 dollars. state and county taxes for 1956 1957 and 1958 with interest and penalties total 87 dollars 10 cents.
Fifty acres with a dwelling and buildings lie three miles east of Denton adjoining the Hamfeldt Gordon and Lowe holdings. Assessed value is 2300 dollars with taxes of 92 dollars.
William H. Fisher lot measuring 26 by 159 feet with a dwelling and other building sits on the south side of Gay Street in Denton. It adjoins W. H. Pinkett and M. B. Weaver. Assessed value 1750 dollars. State and County taxes for 1957 and 1958 with interest and penalties total 84.82 dollars.
Martin W Miller owns Lot 250 by 200 feet with a building on the Denton to Williston road adjoining Harvey B Lord and E Layton. Assessed value is 560 dollars. State and county taxes amount to 74 dollars and 38 cents.
A tax sale notice outlines payment on sale day covering all taxes and costs with remaining purchase price on credit until deed delivery after final decree foreclosing redemption. Certificate of sale issued to purchaser, one year to redeem with 6 percent interest refunds on redemption, and properties sold as whole units for total tax due plus costs. The Federalsburg Times lists Caroline County properties included in the sale.
Marian Robinson reports visits across Federalsburg and nearby towns. Carroll of Easton spent Friday with the Charles Johnson family. Edna Adams visits Wilmington for weeks. Minnie Adams returns from Milford Hospital. Nancy Lee Dennis visits her great aunt, Mrs Edna Adams, and Marian Robinson with Nancy Lee Dennis visit Arthur Adams. Bake sale raised 11.26 dollars thanks are offered.
Property spans 132 acres with a residence and additional structures located two miles south of Templeville, adjoining the lands of J. W. Weaver and George F. Whit ham. Assessed at $4925.00 with state and county taxes for 1955 1956 1957 totaling $396.09.
Ten percent acres with a dwelling and other buildings lie south of Mt Zion, adjoining G. S. Clendaniel Jr. Assessed value listed at 1300 dollars with state and county taxes for 67.39 dollars.
16 acres without buildings located 2 miles southwest of Mt. Zion. Assessed value 200 dollars. State and county taxes for 1957 1958 with interest and penalties total 8.74 dollars. Ditch tax for 1957 1958 total 30.90 dollars.
A description of 60 acres with a dwelling and other buildings located 14 miles northwest of M. Hubbard. Assessed value is noted.
A cautionary note warns readers about deceptive salesmen who pressure victims by offering gifts as a lure. The message emphasizes vigilance and recognizing red flags to avoid scams.
In Equity No 4894 Chy the circuit ordered ratification of the Auditor's Report unless good cause is shown within three weeks from June 5 1959. A copy of this order must be published in Caroline County newspapers for two successive weeks before June 13 1959. Clerk D Ralph Horsey certifies true copy.
Notice from Caroline County Orphans Court that Lydia D Johnson deceased New Castle County Del has ancillary letters testamentary on the estate. Creditors must file claims with vouchers authenticated by December 5 1959 or lose benefits. Debts must be settled promptly. Given June 2 1959 by Addie J Lankford Executrix ancillary. Carlton V West Register of Wills.
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