Denton Journal Saturday Morning News Briefs
County items solicited under this header as of Saturday morning, June SB edition. Brief notes from many parts of the county await inclusion, reflecting local happenings and community updates.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
6
County items solicited under this header as of Saturday morning, June SB edition. Brief notes from many parts of the county await inclusion, reflecting local happenings and community updates.
Local War saving stamps and holiday greetings amid county activity. Reports note Henry P. D. Warner becoming lawman of Talbot county, community church services, and Chautauqua programs. Farm wheat yields improve despite earlier prospects, tomatoes thriving, and Fourth of July plans at Denton Town Hall. Passages mention baptisms, a Red Cross drive total of 1 725, car license checks, and school graduations. Also recorded are a death in the Andrew family, a diocesan convention, and child welfare department setup with county chairmen listed.
The Valtamore Sun lists multiple local social notices and service photos. It reports seven Cuaro hue county men in the country’s service with details on their units and postings in France, Camp Meade, New York, Fort Slocum, and Camp Meade. It notes engagements, arrivals, home visits, and various local residents traveling or visiting Denton and nearby towns.
John E Haymond Sr a highly respected citizen and farmer in Caroline County Maryland died at home in Hickmae on Thursday morning May 76 aged 59 from heart trouble. Survived by widow and nine children the funeral was at Wesley Mission Church Burrsville with Rev John Kroser officiating. The large funeral procession showed the esteem in which he was held. Children include Mrs John W Pucher Baltimore Mrs Samuel Chanders Lewes LeRoy Chester Hyghmond Trenton N J and J Edward Homer Harlan Naomi and Loy Sigmond Hickman.
The Provost Marshal General calls qualified men for limited service to engage in rail line and railroad industry production tasks. If volunteer numbers fall short, involuntary induction will be enacted. Eligible roles include locomotive engineers telegraphers railroad foremen carpenters surveyors and many railroad related trades.
Local farm plans talk of 60 by 36 feet structure with 14 foot posts and concrete base. Visitors include Philadelphia residents, Denton and Ridgely groups attend church and wedding-related events. War effort drives surge with Red Cross benefit, school commencements, and Decoration Day gatherings across Caroline County.
Tomorrow at Preston Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School 9 30 a m and sermon to Preston High School faculty and graduating class. Bethlehem and Choptink host Sunday School and services with preaching and children’s programs. On Sunday June 16 Junior Order of American Mechanics attends Preston Church for pastor J T Richardson sermon on Patriotism. Friday night features graduation exercises and play with Rev W L Rogers addressing graduates. Miss Sara Aster Lednam of Preston graduates from Goucher College this week.
Farmers in the area are busy and seek more help. Sunday School is planned for a specified time tomorrow with Rev. J. Mecham Brown preaching at 1 o clock. A children's service is rescheduled for June 16 at 1 o clock, replacing June 9. Various residents are noted for visits, illnesses, and family events.
Master Benjamin Cohee received a Sunday School prize marking his seventh win. Velyn Biker ranked second, while Mr J W Cohee suffered severe steam burns on the arm last Thursday. Cheries are going into market.
Mrs Kate O Knott and others from Baltimore Centreville Ridgely Philadelphia Kenton visit Miss Elizabeth Werkins. Grover Moore from Baltimore stayed with Wiirht and family. Laura Godwin from Ridgely and several local families spent Sunday with relatives. Kansas guest Mrs J Denton also visiting.
Mrs Vernie Breeding resumes duties at Marcus Hook after a three week stay with her son in Wash inguul. Mr J. Wi Teters of Washington visiting at their home. Mrs Willie Meloney has purchased a new Manwell car.
Burrsville held day exercises at Wesley M E Church with strong turnout and high praise for organizers Mesdaine Fdua Cala Morne 1 Sapp 2. The event featured children practicing, a crowded seating area, and a 355 dollar collection. Attendees traveled from Denton and nearby towns to join Decoration Day observances, with social visits at multiple homes before and after the program.
Mrs Asbury Greaves came home Thursday from Fanergency Hospital Winston after an appendectomy. Wicksboro School has formed a Red Cross Auxiliary with forty members knitting for the Senior Red Cross Circle. The Ti coming lodge ball team defeated Ridgely last Friday at Rideel and again Tuesday at Queen Anne. Corporal Luther A Short of Camp Meule spent the weekend with parents. Mrs W L Thompson visiting Pen Mar for two weeks. Mr and Mrs G E Furbush in Wilmington and Philadelphia this week. Private Raymond F E Evans of Camp Meade visited his parents Sunday. Mr and Mrs RR Beaven were Ultimore visitors Wednesday. Mr J M Thompson traveled to Philadelphia on Wednesday. Poem line about a blackbull and birds.
Clayton Ro Jarman, son of Mr and Mrs J F Jarman, joined the ambulance corps in France and reports strong Allied resolve. The note items recount local youths enlisting, a newsboy’s injury, teachers returning home from Easton hospital, thrift stamp drives, scouts camps in Delaware, and a timetable of community events through June and July.
Miss Winnifred Cake visits Miss Mae Reed in Wilmington this week while Mrs. Fred Salvester and Mrs. Clarence Russell stop by Wyoming. Mrs. Samuel Vail of Wilmington visits Mrs. Carrie Moore, with a children’s service at St Paul’s Church at 5 p m June gth. Mrs. C M Harmon spends the week in Baltimore and Wilmington as Rev Brenry Green of Worcester plans to relocate here. Canneries run at full peas capacity this week. J O Bernard makes a business trip to Salisbury Monday. Mrs Thos Thornton visits her mother in Clayton, Mrs T M Green spends the weekend at Ocean City, Mass. Dr Quigg and family were Saturday town visitors. Prof O C Simmons spending ice time in town. Anna Roe visits her cousin in New York. Miss Ruth Warren visits her parents. Mr Nat Horsey’s health improves.
Monthly Red Cross activities across Caroline County report chairmen assigning comfort kits bed jackets suits pajamas bed shirts layette outfits and related items in multiple towns including Federalsburg Goldsboro Greensboro Denton Preston Hillsboro Ridgely and the High School girls completing Belgian baby outfits. Knitting Department led by G C Skirven lists sweaters socks wristlets and convalescent items across Denton Preston Federalsburg Hillsboro Ridgely with several chairmen noted.
Judges Liden Moore and Covey presided as the Orphans Court met. The register approved letters of administration for William Ryan’s estate to Edward E Nuttle after a renunciation. Appraisers were appointed for creditors notice. inventories filed and orders to sell granted. Administrators for Edward W Neal and George W Wipnat filed releases and inventories. Other estates saw guardianship, appraisals, and final accounts filed and approved.
The Eastern Shore Society of Baltimore will hold its annual patriotic meeting at the Southern Hotel in Baltimore. Miss Susanne Silverernys, daughter of the Belgian Prime Minister, will address the gathering, with Kenneth Clark aiding songs at Camp Meade. Members plan to bring wives and other family members as guests for a distinctly patriotic, ladies’ night event.
County Agent LE O Anderson advises that idle laborers in Caroline county be referred to local farmers seeking help offering from 20 dollars plus board for boys over 16 to 335 dollars per month and board for experienced farm laborers. He also invites members of the Boys Working Reserve to seek local opportunities.
One hundred twenty Caroline men reached legal age since June and appeared at the Local Bond to enroll for service. The roster lists 95 white and 25 colored names with many from Denton Greensboro Federalsburg Ridgely Preston and other local towns.
Young athletes from Caroline participated in the fourth annual State-wide Olympiad under the Public Athletic League at Homewood Field Baltimore yesterday at 2 p.m. Entry list featured Dallas Blades Stevens Brown Earl Otto Ralph Hughes Park Newcomer Richard Merriken Ellis Clark Frederick Norris Clarence Pentz Layman Redden Melvin Wheellerton Gerald Brownell Deweese Carter Hugh Clark J Bernard Klein Douglass Fooks J Malcolm Bye H F Pickering Eugene Scout Iain Spence Burton Proctor Jn S Allen McDaniel Lee W Noble John Williams Grandell Galloway Ernest Griffith W Wagner J Sherman Neil Albert Jones Jate man Draper Donald Davis Leroy Smeak.
Children performed an excellent program at the Choptank M. Church last Sunday. Miss Virginia Dulin plans months at a training camp before serving in France. Miss Bertha Blades of Tulsa has returned home for vacation with her parents. Mr. J. W. Cox, once seriously lost, is now able to be out. Mr. Leon Wright leaves for Norfolk to join the U S Navy. Mr and Mrs C F E Andrew were Kinston visitors. Mr L F Voshell Sr bought a Buick Six. Subscribe for the Journal.
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