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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1931
Page
5
A clipped item notes details from the ls head region dated 13, 1931. The fragment references local events and civic notes, with names and places partially legible. preserved facts focus on the headlined date and area, suggesting a news brief or notice from the era.
Local notices list prices on frigidaires and peonies for sale, discounted shoes, fountain pens, and new summer floor coverings. Ads promote damaged goods, windows, stoves, moth proof bags, mattresses, and fire kindling. Community events include church services, bake sale, flower garden demonstrations, and upcoming Bible study. Tuberculosis and other diseases reported in Caroline County with Olympic results for Caroline entries.
A group of county 4 H girls with Miss Spafford met yesterday at Matapeake for a picnic supper and vesper service. They discussed plans for activities and adopting a constitution with Kathleen Moore as temporary chair and Dorothea O Connor as secretary.
John Gilbert stars in Gentleman's Fate at the Capitals Theatre Monday and Tuesday with Charley Chase in One of the Smiths. Bobby Jones offers Chip Shots. Wednesday features El Brendel in Mr Lemon of Orange plus He Was Her Man and His Future. Thursday showcases Leila Hyams and Adolph Menjou in Men Call It Love with Taxi. Friday and Saturday bring Charlie Chan Carries On with Fly My Kite and Our Gang plus Glow Worm.
A collection of sayings from Voltaire Jesus and Christian Science on morality within man. It notes that sects differ by origin yet morality remains divine and urges duty to workers as essential for reciprocal duty.
The annual intercity Rotary gathering for Elkton Chestertown Centreville and Denton plus wives was hosted at Tolchester Beach last Monday night with a seafood dinner for 175 guests. Chestertown Rotary’s W Robert Huey presided and introduced new presidents. speakers included George Whitwell and Dr Paul E Titsworth.
The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered to graduates at the M. E. Church Sunday at 11 by Rev. J. G. Lynn. Graduates include Laura Stubbs Hertha Gooden Anna Rash Madeline Hunt and Wm Gneisco. Commencement in Eden Hall Monday evening. Town residents and visitors such as Frank Gruwell family Nin Williams Norman Stubbs and others are noted visiting relatives and attending events in Dover Baltimore Wilmington and Balti more last week.
Dr William Hunt Carson longtime Federalsburg pharmacist and resident since 1918 died Monday night after a 12 week convalescence following major surgery at Emergency Hospital Easton He had lived in Salisbury two years earlier and founded Jefferson Drug Store in Federalsburg He is survived by his wife Miss Myrna Tomkinson and daughter Miss Mary Carson funeral services were held Thursday at his residence conducted by Rev Ransom P Nichols Interment was in Hillcrest cemetery
Mrs Belle Dean travels to Easton this afternoon to join her granddaughter Virginia Baer at graduation and stay for the wedding of another granddaughter Dorothy Wright, daughter of G. G. Wright. A weekend range of relatives from Wilmington Cordova Baltimore and Washington visited, attended services, and shared meals as measles spread locally.
Smithville residents report Mr. Slomer Hall returns from time with parents in Baltimore on Saturday. Raymond McCarty Roland Willoughby and William Willoughby drove to Ocean City Institute. Miss May Willoughby enjoys summer with her parents A R Willoughby. Mr and Mrs W S McCarty visit Federalsburg. There will be preaching here Sunday evening at 7 30.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society met with fourteen members and three visitors in the M. E. Sunday School room. Mrs. I. E. Mason read scripture, and Mrs. Norman Wilson presented “The Girl of the Mountain.” Officers were elected: Miss Elsie Matthews president, Miss Viola Jones vice president, Mrs. Larry Swann recording secretary, Mrs. Roy Tawes corresponding secretary, Miss Adam Matthews treasurer, with several appointments deferred. Graduates include Harry Swann, Mildred Milby, Evangeline Briscoe, and others. Commencement events featured sermons by Rev. B. A. Behrens and Rev. Harry Zeigler, music by a union choir and Brethren Church quartet. Numerous visits and social notes follow, including travels to North Carolina, Baltimore, and Ohio. Upcoming events include Children’s Day at the Methodist Church and a Playtime by the Community Recreation Committee for local students.
Caroline County poultrymen will attend the Maryland Poultry Association meeting Thursday at Pioneer Point Farms home of Mrs. John J. Raskob Centreville. The program includes morning sessions with Dr. R A Pearson and R W Dunlop and afternoon talks by Aaron Fell E W Sheets and M A Jull, plus a farm visit. Those from Caroline will meet at the Denton Court House at 9:00 a m and carpool to Centreville.
A party of 76 Canadian farmers from Lincoln county Ontario traveled from St. Catherine's June 8 through New York Pennsylvania Salisbury Ocean City and Eastern Shore stops to Washington via Claiborne Ferry escorted by State Police. They visited nurseries canneries and farms as county agents hosted them before rain prevented visits in Dorchester Caroline or Talbot counties.
Mr E H E Thieroff of Preston grows a 23 acre Burt oats field in Caroline County Maryland. The crop began heading June 1st and stands three feet or more tall. Planted March 20 on stubble ground with 200 300 pounds of complete fertilizer. Officials expect yields of 40 bushels per acre or more due to uniform appearance and robust heads.
During the National 4 H Club Camp from June 18 to 23 broadcasts air in EST. June 18 12 55 to 1 16 p m tributes to veterans of boys and girls 4 H work. June 22 1 00 to 1 20 p m impressions from representative 4 H boys and girls. June 23 1 00 to 1 20 p m 4 H members discuss modern youth problems.
The Reese Theatre in Harrington offers a June 12 13 program with Fox Theatre’s Doctors Wives starring Warner Baxter and Joann Bennett plus a Vitaphone Vaudeville show and Kiddie Barbet featuring radio familiar children. Also featuring A Tailor Made Man with William Haines and Three Girls Lost with Maureen Young and John Wayne June 16, The Vice Squad June 17 18 Shipmates June 19 20 and more attractions through cooperation with Harrington Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary. Subscribe to The Journal for full details.
Hillsboro and surrounding area residents share social visits with Baltimore Virginia Florida and Easton friends. Notable gatherings include Hillsboro School sixth graders hosting seventh graders and a Children's Day service at Hillsboro M E Church. Local residents also enjoy weekend guests from Baltimore Chestertown Wilmington Crumpton Penns Grove Snow Hill and Queenstown.
Commencement exercises at Tri County High School highlighted by remarks from Mr Swepson Earle of Baltimore and diplomas awarded by Gordon Bennett Queen Annes County Superintendent. Evening musical solos included Mrs Eleanor Hughes and Mr T Brown. Ladies Aid hosted a church meeting with a Friday lunch. no future meetings until September. Upcoming sacred recital by A E Loose of Baltimore at St. Pauls June 18 with silver offering. Order of worship detailed. Children Day observed with praise and decorations. Various local residents noted visiting, vacationing, and social visits across nearby towns.
The Orphans Court session approved actions including Nellie B. Todd as guardian for John R. Taylor to pay over funds to the minor, and her first and final account. A release from John R. Taylor, minor, was filed. Administrators of Dr. H. W. B. Rowe filed a release from Roberta M. Rowe. Muriel P. Walls, mother and natural guardian for Betty Walls, was authorized to withdraw funds from Denton National Bank for Betty’s support.
Williston notes a postponed Community Club meeting with Mrs. O. M. Hignatt from last Thursday until delegates return from College Park. Mrs. George Wheatley of East New Market visits her son Roland Wheatley. Mrs. Wm. Willoughby and Mrs. Sherman Hignutt spend days in Wilmington. Miss Julia Boczon returns home from Salisbury to visit her brother Jake Hoczon. Miss Rebecca Wheatley enjoys a week at home.
Greensboro plans annual Fresh Air work for tenement children with Hearts and Homes opening July 2. Friendly Town committee members include Rev A B Frye Florence Monk Rev J C Ledbetter Mrs Ralph Pritchett and many others. Local guests and visits noted across the community with births, travels, and summer plans.
Marydel Mrs. Oscar F Morris of New York returns from four months illness and improves after care. Mrs C W Jacobs and sister Mrs QO F Morris visit Selbyville. Mr and Mrs G B Parshall of Philadelphia stay over weekend. Mrs C W Jacobs returns from Florida wintering. Mr and Mrs Floyd Nickerson Drexel Hill visit. Rosiene Scotton of Washington College home for summer. Mr and Mrs Taylor Medford Baltimore weekend visit. Mrs Harry Heather ill in Clayton. Ladies Aid bake sale at T E Heathers store. T E Heather Jr in Washington. Miss Helen Heather Wilmington visits home. E H Morris recently ill able to be out. School closed Friday. small boy happy. Edith Moore spends weekend in Salisbury.
In Preston and surrounding areas, Church of the New Jerusalem hosts a Sunday worship with a Bible theme, and Williston hosts a “Peace Cottage” play June 16. Preston High students place at a state volleyball meet, a 14 to 6 baseball win over Cambridge, and upcoming games draw local support alongside social events, travel, and school news.
The Ladies Aid of Bloomery M. E. Church will meet at Mrs. Horace Robinson’s home on Wednesday afternoon June 17, two weeks earlier than usual. Several visitors and guests, including Kenneth Hewlin and friend from Satern West Virginia, and multiple local families, spent recent weekends and days at various homes nearby. Sunday School at Bloomery M. E. Church is at 10 o'clock.
At the Caroline High School commencement Olive M. Butler earned the senior medal for the most representative student. Donated by the class of 1924, the award honors scholastic achievement and extracurriculars. Butler scored 215 activity points, tops among Denton students, and participated in athletics, green club, orchestra, dramatics, and the school paper while also ranking high academically.
In memory of Pauline V Gelletly who departed this life June 18 1929. In our home she is fondly remembered. Sweet memories cling to her name Those who loved her in life sincerely In death love her still just the same. Parents sisters and brothers
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