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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1936
Page
5
A crowded Denton page lists rental ads and sales including a house for rent, two houses and a lot for sale, several cattle and farm items, a bungalow for rent, and a universal plea for readers to pick strawberries. Community notices cover church events, school activities, and upcoming benefit shows. Obituaries and local official notices appear alongside military camp updates and medical lectures.
The Denton community celebrated pastor reassurances, civic roles, and social visits in a bustling Monday meeting. Elections named J Ed Nichols as Maryland Annual Conference delegate and Frank Dennis as alternate, while boards selected include Fleetwood, McNeal, Rutter, Walston, Ree, Dennis, and Nichols. Numerous family gatherings, engagements, commencements, and visits to and from Denton are noted, with several locals attending events at Waverly Virginia, Western Maryland College, and universities.
Local church notices list upcoming June services at Denton M E Church Williston Community Church and Epiphany Mission Preston Also notes Children’s Day pageant The Message of a Garden led by Rev M S Andrews and a district union service at the High School auditorium Several mass and confession times are listed for St Elizabeths and St Benedicts in Denton Ridgely with details on baccalaureate and Sunday School activities.
The animal Daily Vacation Bible School will run June 15 to 26 in four groups at local churches. A long list of committees and names supports the event. The marriage of W Melvin Bennington to Helen George is set for June 20 in Denton with Washington as their home. Various community members visit, host, and attend events across Ridgely and nearby towns.
Maryland Tuberculosis Association plans a preven torium called the Miracle House to operate after public schools close in June. It serves six to twelve year old children exposed to tuberculosis by building resistance through play, rest, fresh air, good food and health habits. Last year attendees gained 790 pounds total. The staff provides toys and care. many applications have been received. There are no active cases among applicants, but several are infected through adult contacts and require strengthening against further infections.
Mr Dorsey Christopher of New Jersey visited his parents over the weekend. Mrs George Bindes and children returned home after visiting her parents in Trappe. Betty and Stella Larrington of Biglerville are visiting their grandmother Mrs John Smith. Mrs Annie Burkett and children of Baltimore spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wa I Harding. Mr and Mrs Warry Blades and children visited relatives in Centreville. YWomemakers Club meets Tuesday June 9 with Mrs John Smith hosting. Mr and Mrs Jake Boyan of Baltimore visited Mr and Mrs John Biodes. Mrs F J Thomas spent Tuesday with Rev Claude Thompson of Royal Oak. Relatives from Pennsylvania visited Mr and Mrs Willard Legates on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs CG J Kern visited Mr and Mrs James Powell in Washington last Sunday and attended the Vesper service at Washington Cathedral. The Denton Church of the Brethren Men s Bible Class hosted their wives at a weiner roast at Garland Lake last Monday eve ning. Miss Margaret Jane Knotts a recent Molten Army Washington graduate is at home with her parents Judge and Mrs J Owen Knotts. Mrs Charles G Griffin of West Englewood NJ is spending time in Denton. Miss Kathleen Moore of Baltimore is spending the week end at her Denton home. Mr and Mrs James M Clarke are week end guests of friends in Federalsburg. Miss Essie Johnson of Preston was the week end guest of Miss Ethel Pepper. There is always scope for earnest lworkers Platt.
The Andersontowns Wobbs Homemakers Club met at the Chile House Concord on May 21 with eighteen members and one visitor. Minutes were approved, book reviews given, and a pig in the poke containing 4.66 was opened. A demonstration on flower arrangement and a talk on Community Suppers were presented. The Furman’s Grove Homemakers Club met at Mrs C C Cannon’s with eleven members. reports by committees and a table setting demonstration by Mrs Viola Baker followed refreshments of strawberry shortcake and whipped cream.
Gloom fell over the community last Thursday with the death of Mrs Annie Folyell. She served the church and aid and youth groups faithfully and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Sympathy to her sons Lyman and Charles. The Ladies Aid was hosted by Mrs Elmer Butler. Messrs J J Dandy and J A Willoughby led an organ program. Frances Bennett and W G Holbrook to host a program in June. Sunshine Workers met with Elsie Brooke May 1 with ice cream and cake. Katherine Lister to host a tea on June 12. Thomas led the Christian Endeavor service last Sunday. O C Chaftlineh will lead the program tomorrow evening. Mr and Mrs Parker Barnes and son Robert of Mateus Hook and Miss Lucene Moore of Swarthmore were weekend guests of the W B Hubbard. Christine and Allan Moore visited grandparents Mr and Mrs John Moore of Bullsville. Mr and Mrs T H Towers hosted Philadelphia relatives last Sunday and Mr John Spence hosted Baltimore friends recently.
Harmony residents hosted a weekend of gatherings with friends and relatives from Trenton Newark Del and Wilmington. A farewell party honored Rev Robert Collison and plans noted for Mrs Bennett Todd visiting relatives and Anison Todds move to a new home. The Harmony Helpers and local families shared neighborly events as residents wished good health to Mrs Charlie Fearms.
Lee Murphy and two children Oliver and Mary with Mrs J A Betts spent Sunday with Murphy's mother Mrs Beckwith in Cambridge. Carrolls and relatives visited Talbot and with Mer and Mrs Charles Carroll last weekend. Grove M P Church to hold children's day services Sunday night June 7 at 7 30. Mrs Lyman Barry and son Warren visited New York friends Frances Lane and Pauline Taylor visited Jennie Butler on Sunday.
The marriage of Mrs. Mary Virginia Sherwood daughter of Mr and Mrs James C Sherwood to Ensign Allen Willis Moore son of Mr and Mrs Harry A Moore of Queen Anne occurred last Monday June first at McCabe Methodist Episcopal Church Wilmington Del The Rev Frank Hick cousin of the bride officiated The bridal party included Miss Mary L Moore maid of honor and Mr Richard Day best man Moore a Naval Academy graduate 1931 serves with the Pacific fleet and will take his bride to Long Beach California Guests included Edwin Gale and the Russoms with other locals Me Spry and Mrs Sparklin noted among visitors.
Miss Elizabeth Lynch of Salisbury State Teachers College spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs S I Reynolds and attended commencement exercises at night. She has accepted a summer position at Nanticoke. Ensign Alan Moore of the U S Navy married Mrs Mary Virginia Sherwood in Wilmington. The Rev and Mrs Lee Richereeck of Easton and Mr and Mrs Levin Taylor of Greensboro visited Mr and Mrs Jake Morgan. Mr B C Barton fractured his hip in an accident and is treated at Easton Hospital. Mrs Mary Soulsbury of Baltimore spent the weekend with Mrs W F Dickinson and they traveled to Ocean City. Francis Jump of Washington visited his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Howard Eley. Mes 1 Clarkh Ewing, Taylor Mesix and Alsin Moore are home for summer. Miss Debealle Barton of Washington visited her mother Mrs Byron Barton. Mr and Mrs Oli Ford of Maryland spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harry Gibson. Mr and Mrs Harry Rutter visited relatives at Ruthsburg.
Mrs. Mat Pippin, 70, died suddenly last Thursday at her nephews' home in Henderson. Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p.m. at Henderson M.E. Church, led by Rev. A. I. Travers. She is survived by her son Milton Pippin of Burlington, N J. The community reported the death as not a shock. The notice also mentions a church ice cream social planned for June 18 on the Windsor lawn, with proceeds for the church, and lists several local visitors and social events involving residents of Wilmington Goldsboro and Bluefield.
Everett Smith hosted a list of visitors including Miss Mary Smith and friends from Washington, Sylvan Ash of Dover, and Edgar Pearson. Families from Easton and Greensboro shared Sunday gatherings at the Fountain and Singer homes. Church services occurred and local chatter noted Italy and Japan waiving Nobel peace prize claims.
Mrs Joseph Gallagher hosted the Saturday Club with many invitees including Mrs Emmett Slignutt Mrs W O Ledman Mrs Robert Fleetwood of Denton Mrs Robert Cannon of Salisbury and others. Various members and guests attended events from Preston Federalsburg seventh grade program to multiple social visits around Federalsburg and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Jack Shugars and Mr and Mrs Carl Selak of Reading spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Joseph Worm. Mrs Selak remained with her parents for a few weeks. Birth day dinner honored Mr McCarty at his mother in law's. Several local families hosted relatives from Hebron Wilmington and Bethlehem during the period. A children's service and a communion service were announced for Smithson Church on June 7 and June Pith 8.
Bates Wooters from Brooklyn spent the weekend with his sister Grace Wooters. Harold Adams of Petersburg works here with Jesse Gibson. Mrs. Mattie Jarman of Wilmington visited Will Clark. Alvah Dobson of Washington spent the weekend with family. Mr and Mrs W Thomas Thornton visited Smyrna Sunday. Mrs. Mary Jackson stays a week at Bridgeville Delaware. Mrs Charles Wieneke weekend visitor in Baltimore. Mrs William Sipple listed as ill.
Elbert N. Jarrell of Goldsboro, long nearly blind, will graduate at Greensboro High School commencement on June 11. He rode four miles daily to attend classes for four years and will receive his diploma with 36 classmates. He has not decided on further study.
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