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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1923

Page

5

Flag Day activities and community notices in Williston

Local department announces Flag Day next Thursday. An orchestra concert is set for Sunday at 2 30 pm in Hignutt Park Williston. Denton M E Church hosts four children services tomorrow night and another at Concord Church tomorrow morning.

Matrimonial News and Social Events in Denton and Nearby

Denton society notes record weddings in New Windsor and Greensboro with Blue Ridge College ties, including Miss Jennie Beer and Paul Zuck, and Florence Ethel Shockley wedding. Residents travel to visit families, attend commencements, and host clubs and social gatherings. Local officials and dignitaries are noted, with several guests and attendees from Maryland when Denton hosts events.

Jennie Beer Denton Paul Zuck Hagerstown John Garber New Windsor J. M. Henry Blue Ridge College LaRue Hoff William Hoff Elizabeth Garber Zack J. H. Beer Deetoo Church of the Brethren Norristown W. T. Shockley Greensboro Florence Ethel Joseph Calvin Dutton Rehoboth Beach Delaware Bertha Shull O. W. Bennett Ruth Anna James Edgar Shockley Lewes Louise Dukes Bridge Club S.S Stone Mes Swing Jesse Wilson H. L Smith Ridgely Marie Judge Easton J. E. Fonveille Rocky Mount N.C Lucy Garey Stone Samuel L. Young Philip Cheezum Walter George Wilton Porter Marshallston Del George R. West Joseph M. Flanagan Lina B. Boone Harry Stevenson Roy C. Smith Morgantown W. Va M. Duke Smith Cambridge Mark H. Smith F. J. Wright J. H. Summerfield M. K. Newnam Washington Bateman Draper Johns Hopkins J. Redden Arthur Allston, Jr Wilmington Rising Sun John H. Emerson Adeline Fisher Louise Salisbury Clara Black Baltimore Raymond Fifield Anne Lewis Philadelphia

Queen Anne’s county athletes shine at meets

Long list of local residents and families connected to Queen Anne’s County sports and social events. High School girls commented as state volleyball champions attending Baltimore meet. Boys from Tri-County HS join county baseball squad on Western Shore. Various visits, hosting, and gatherings across Centreville, Cordova, Wye Mill, and nearby towns noted.

H. W. B. Rowe Mary Cooper Clara Price Dorothy Knotts Laura Wooters Helen Dulin Mildred Worth Margaret DeFord Pauline Covey Helen Eaton Roberta Rowe Queen Anne's County Baltimore Eugene Hopkins Lawrence Wilson, Jr Joe Eaton Lawrence Stewart Queen Anne's Frederick High Mt.St. Mary’s Gettysburg College Western Maryland Preps Sparrows Point High H. Lay Beaven Florence Beaven Ethel Holt G. L. Wilson Talbot County All Saints Cordova Charles Jarrell Milford Kline Nicholas Knott Mildred Tarbutton Church Home Infirmary Gurney Tarbutton George Morgan Charles Stewart Kemp Stewart University of Maryland Charles Jackson Ridgely Mary Jackson Greensboro Joe Short Charles Byrond Chester Richard Beaven W.B. Sparks Old Drawyers Presbyterian Church Odessa Del Charles Busteed Etta Orrell Jennie Mullikin Centreville Wye Mill Kennard Phil Thompson Newton Smith Mary Collins Con James Sloan Fifield Tuckahoe Neck Vernon Baker Frances Emily Johnson Luther Short Waters Beaven Wilmington Harvey Baker Alma Margaret Taylor Queen Anne Sadie Wothers Main Street H. B. Hays Philadelphia Tom Seward Clifton Hicks Wye Mills Norman Clark Port Deposit Susie Thompson Billy Albert Caball Downes Preston George B. Stewart

Meeting of the Associated Bible Students in Hobbs

A Hobbs class meeting of the Associated Bible Students is scheduled for next Sunday June 16 at the home of Louis C Bickling Whiteleysburg. Invitations are extended to all.

Associated Bible Students Hobbs Louis C. Bickling Whiteleysburg Hopkins Thomas Wm, Chambers William Frazier Liden Adams C. J. Chaffinch Washington, D. C

Bloomery Church Ladies Meet at Spence Home

The Ladies Aid of Bloomery M E Church will gather at Mrs J H Spence’s home on Tuesday afternoon June 12. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Wheatley of Washington are visiting the former's parents there. Lacy N Spence of Philadelphia spent the weekend with his parents. A reopening dance at Hignatt's Park Williston on June 12 begins at 8 30 with Music by the Melody Boys.

Ladies’ Aid Bloomery M. E. Church J. H. Spence Wilbur Wheatley Washington Lacy N. Spence Philadelphia Hignatt’s Park Williston Melody Boys Ines

Ridgely News Letter Recitals and Community Notes

The edition highlights a high school recital on June 2 with students Sara Neff Rebecca Swing and others performing tones colors A Musical Chat Cuckoo Calls and more. Commencement is set for June 19 at eight oclock.

Sara Neff Rebecca Swing Mary Fries Ringgold Margaret Saulsbury Ida May Sneed Louise Price Frances Rowe Dora Sewell Mary Virginia Sherwood Alan Temple Frances Lee Cooper Maud Gavette Frances Sneed Anne Smith Ernest Cooper Julia Wilson Daisy Pigott Paul Temple Marguerite Holsinger Martha Winder Goldsborough Scars Dance,’ "To A Wild Rose,’ and ‘Good Night."" Dorothy Holsinger Roberta Rowe Nel Corpiu Tarantella Addie Nuttle Pierrette Ridgely High School Rufus King Reber Berie Mae Sparks Lucy Cecelia Lynch Ella Pearsaul Elmer Walter Hoffman Vianna Mitchell Dorothy Mae Lane Mary Lee Detwiler Clifton Edward Morris

Orphans Court Proceedings List Appointments and Inventories

In Orphans Court Judge West, Harper and Shawn presided. The Register of Wills granted letters of administration on Margaret E. Schuyler estate to Robert H. Schuyler with bond filed and approved, creditors notice ordered, appraisers named. Lucetta V. Stevens probate admitted after will proven. John L. Everngain qualified as executor with bond. Multiple accounts and appraisals filed for Levi K. Voshell, Frank P. Covey executrices, Sarah A. Morse, Mary L. Emerson, Levin Black, and Lucetta Stevens.

Orphans' Court West Harper and Shawn Register of Wills Margaret E. Schuyler Robert H. Schuyler J. Frank Lane Harrison Bennett Lucetta V John L. Everngain E. W. Liden Frank L. R. Nuttle William S. Voshell Levi K. Voshell Sallie L. Cavey Hattie C. Brown Viola C. Ellwanger Frank P. Covey William A. Morse Sarah A. Morse Minnie Morse Ruth M. Walls Harry A. Roe Mary L. Emerson William G. Smith Levin Black

Col Gadd Appointed Clerk of Maryland Court of Appeals

Col Luther H. Gadd was named Clerk of the Maryland Court of Appeals following the death of Caleb C. Magruder. Gadd, longtime chief clerk, will serve until the next general election in November, after the funeral of Magruder. He has deep ties to the state and had previously been State Librarian.

Col. Gadd Luther H. Gadd Maryland Court of Appeals Court .House Baltimore Caleb C. Magruder Prince George's County Annapolis Magruder Gadd Caroline Brown

Oxford High and Tri County Volleyball Match

Oxford High School and Tri County met on the Tri County court Tuesday and played a splendid game of volleyball. The line up showed strong play and lady like deportment in victory and defeat.

Oxford High School Tri-County Harris Chapel Ladies’ Aid Everett Pepper St. Paul's Hackett Cashe St. Paul’s Barnett Ocean View

Local Social News Highlights from Goldsboro and Nearby

Goldsboro observers report visits by Mrs. Noble and Miss Viola Nichols and Mr. Harry Wright and wife from Preston along with Dr. Rowe and wife from Hillsboro at Robert Jarrells. Visitors include Mrs. Charles Schitzberger and daughter from New York and Mrs. Ziegler of Wilmington. A stork brought a girl to Edward Lapham. Children’s Day set for Methodist Church next Sunday night.

Noble Viola Nichols Harry Wright Preston Dr. Rowe Hillsboro Robert Jarrell Charles Schitzberger New York Ziegler Wilmington Harry Williams Duling Millington Price Johnson Sadlersville Carroll Elliott Methodist Church Carlotta Silver Dr. Silver

Epworth League Meet and Local Notices in Henderson

The Epworth League held a monthly meeting at Miss Gladys Medford's home with refreshments after. Carnival at Henderson High School Saturday night with fortune teller Princess Thyra. Community notices list local visits, illnesses, and upcoming services and meetings across town venues.

Epworth League Gladys Medford Milton Harris Henderson High School Thyra Tut Clark’s Giants Goldsboro Sain Henderson Ladies' Aid J. B. Medford Town Morris Sylvester Bessie Hudson Earl Quillen Myrtle Shutties Greensboro John Quillen Easton Hospital Langford Sanders Roy Craig Wilmington William Sanders Annie Gooden L. A. Gooden Clifton E. L. Gooden Wyoming Rebecca Medford Marydel David Jones Jimmy John Meredith Viola Clayville Baltimore Charles Clayville Geo. Hitchens Fellow F. B. Sweeney Robert Edge Lillian Green Suthersville Lillian Meredith Lola King Atlantic City Edith Richards Dercie Jones Katherine Elma Melvin S. S. James New York City Harry Gough Little Ethlyn Melvin James Rickards Amy Sweeney Philadelphia Norman Melvin Mildred Gooden Elva Jarman C. H. Clayville Dover L. M. Jones

Canned Goods Market Faces Labor Woes and Recovery

The Baltimore Sun notes the canned goods market may return to normal this year, but labor shortages threaten operations in Baltimore and the Eastern Shore. Many Maryland workers left for better pay elsewhere, with women at tomato-skinning tables and men in heavy labor. Packers turn to foreign labor, now scarce, as pea crops suffer from aphis damage. Despite improving overall conditions since WWI, the industry remains cautious amid contracts and open-market selling for the remainder of crops.

Baltimore Sun Baltimore Maryland A. W. Sisk Preston Sisk

President Harding visit to Milford planned with ceremonies

The 1920 event details show President Harding arriving about 4 PM to join a Masonic ceremony in Milford led by Dr. Walter L. Grier. He will address the public at Plaza Theatre, tour Delaware highways, meet local officials, watch a baseball game moved from Crisfield to Milford, and depart by Mayflower from Lewes with Mrs. Harding aboard. A large crowd and special police support are planned.

Washington Harding Milford Walter L. Grier George Christian Roosevelt Lebanon Plaza Theatre Wilmington Delaware Young Men’s Republican Club Eastern Shore Baseball League Crisfield Lewes

Eastern Shore History Contest Announces Student Prizes

The Eastern Shore Society offers $20 prizes in each county for 1924 high school historical sketches. Essays must be by a 1924 graduate, cover Revolutionary War to end of War of 1812, focus on local figures or events, 1000 to 1500 words, due November 15, 1923, to George L. Radcliffe in Baltimore. A bonus prize is awarded for the best statewide sketch.

Eastern Shore Society Eastern Shore George L. Radcliffe Fidelity and Deposit Co Baltimore The Maryland Historical Society

Death of Mr T L Frampton East Denton

Mr T Luther Frampton a well known county citizen died at his East Denton home on Wednesday morning after long rheumatism. He was a former farmer who later ran the Brick Hotel in Denton. Survived by widow Anah Nichols and three children Roland Frampton Harry Frampton and Mrs F Rawlins Camper. Funeral services were held at his home with Revs C N Jones and G L Helsby officiating and interment in Denton cemetery.

Hignutt’s Park Williston Denton M. E. Church Concord Church Caroline W. C. Todd G. T. Redden & Co Denton and Ridgely Talbot Caroline High School Palace Theatre Caroline Council Preston Council United American Mechanics Law Building Methodist Protestant Church Den-Mar Mobile Co Lawrence B. Towers Third and Market Streets A. E. Miller H. S. Burns Miller Bethlehem Church Dr. Fisher Market Denton Auto Company Talbot County J. H. Hawkins Klu Klux Klan Maryland Court House Green Hawkins Denton Concord John W. Hamilton D. C LL. D Washington, D. C W. O. Bennett D. D John T. Clark Greensboro Mercy Hospital Baltimore Alward Chamberlaine Wilmington Atlantic Seaboard Old Friends Meeting House Easton J. W. Field Philadelphia Field James G.redden Messrs Benjamin and William G. Field Edward Ringgold Johnstown Methodist Episcopal Church Abraham Rolls West Denton Denton Cemetery W. S. Norris Near East Relief Harold F. Pellegrin T. L. Frampton T. Luther Frampton Frampton Anah Nichols Roland Frampton Harry ‘Frampton New York F. Rawlins Camper Hagerstown C. N. Jones G. L. Helsby

George R. Percy Deputy Fire Marshal Dies in Baltimore

George R. Percy 1042 Edmonson avenue deputy state fire marshal died at 4 30 Tuesday afternoon from complications at Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore He was a Maryland politician with Dorchester county House of Delegates service in 1906 and linked to Caroline county for years He leaves widow Linnie Bryant Percy sisters Howard Bryant Denton Mare Bryant Ellen R Fooks Cambridge and was born in Salem Md His body was brought to Denton and interred Thursday

George R. Percy Edmonson Avenue Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore Percy House of Delegates Dorchester County Caroline County Linnie B. Bryantercy Howard Bryant Mare Bryant Denton Ellen R. Fooks Cambridge Salem

Judge Soper Ratifies Sale of Denton Rail Line

The Baltimore Sun reports Judge Soper ratified the sale of the Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway to new operators. Senators Towers and Nuttle urged continued Denton service as talks with the Public Service Commission weighed consolidation with the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic line. A commission was named to finalize transaction details.

Denton Lawrence B. Towers Public Service Commission Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Company Baltimore Sun Towers H. H. Nuttle Caroline County Commission N. W. Smith Rea Pennsylvania Eastern Shore Smith Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Ocean City Baltimore Love Point Hillsboro Easton Dentoo West Denton the Sun Senator Towers Soper

The Story of Betty Wales Dresses and Ploshkin Label

The Betty Wales dresses story traces origin to author Margaret Warde who created the heroine in eight books. It tells how the label and Ploshkin emblem became associated with Harding College girls and Betty Wales as a businesswoman. The Everngain Store now acts as the local Betty Wales dress dealer, a nationally recognized American-made brand for young women.

Betty Wales Margaret Warde Miss Warde New York Harding College Betty Jim Watson Everngain

Fraternal Visit Planned by Caroline Council to Preston

Members of Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M will pay a fraternal visit to Preston Council No 43 next Monday night June 1. All Preston members are asked to be present to greet the visiting brothers.

Caroline Council Jr. O. Us A. M Preston Council

Ridgely Social News Briefs

Miss Dorothy Flounders has returned from the State Normal School. Mr. Henry Wilkinson spent Friday to Tuesday at Ocean Grove Virginia. Mrs. T. A. Smith is recovering after an illness with a heavy cold. Mrs. Harry Swann is on the sick list.

Dorothy Flounders State Normal School Henry Wilkinson Ocean Grove T. A. Smith Harry Swann

Claim and remove winter clothing at once notice

All persons with winter clothing at my house are requested to claim and remove the same at once, Mrs. W. F. Murphey.

W. F. Murphey

Tolchester Beach Opens This Week on Eastern Shore

Tolchester Beach, a popular resort on the Eastern Shore, opened its gates this week drawing visitors and locals seeking seaside recreation. The seasonal opening marks start of a busy period with anticipated crowds and events planned for guests.

Tolchester Beach Eastern Shore

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the Local Department Ewspaperp Queen Anne's County Health Association Robly Hackett P. E. Trippe Camp Vail N. J T. H. Towers Barnes Reed Chester Hayman J. S. Raymond C. S. Larrimore O. J. Chaffinch W. H. Lord Seaford J. R. Ricards C. D. Collison Carlisle Roe Federalsburg David Marine H. T. Nuttle Oscar Briscoe Ricard Smithville Ridgely News Robert E. Smith Wallkill N. Y Robertson A. W. Thompson Miss Shepard Alice Bennington Lee Alice Chincoteague Samuel Bear Goldstein J. J. Bunting Jane Gibson Charles H. Gibson Melvin G. Morris Ridgely Baptist Church R. E. Fountain Irvington A. J. Richards Trenton Rozanna Richards Jonas Shaner Fred Ross Mary Thawley Charles Starkey Samuel Troxell John Troxell Loraine B. A. Headley Sweedesboro Methodist Ladies’ Aid Evelyn Lane Mary Laird Rehoboth A. W. Pippin Mary Joe Frank Stewart Briar Cliff T. L. Day Frank Long Selbyville Harry Robinson Helen Roop Selby Roop Thomas McCloud University of Pennsylvania H. C. Harrington Orphans’ Court Proceedings Henderson News Matters Eastern Shore History Pennsy
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