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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1924
Page
7
The Local Department notes Flag Day June 14 and vacation time. Comments on strawberry harvests, school closings, and upcoming events across Denton Ridgely Caroline County. Reports include sports results at Federalsburg Denton, church services, graduations, rummage sale, and the Denton High School building committee meetings.
Mrs G L Jopp hosted the quiet Monday evening ceremony in Hobbs uniting Dorothy Yost and Charles Green of Chester Pa with Rev Cummings officiating. About fifty guests attended a reception after which the couple departed for a motor trip and will reside in Chester Pa.
Frances Fisher Christine Wilson Bertha Rice and others from Western Maryland College Maryland State Normal School and Washington College are home for summer. Hillsboro sixth graders entertained seventh graders at Mrs Edgar Blades home. Visitors include Hackett Morgan Occoquan Harvey Jump Ardmore and Philadelphia residents.
Mrs Martha Wilson of Federalsburg was surprised on Saturday May 31 at her Smithville home by many friends including Mr and Mrs Charlie Wright Mr and Mrs Tom Nichols Mr and Mrs August Croll and numerous others. Refreshments were served as visitors from Denton Philadelphia and nearby areas joined the celebration and Mrs Wilson planned to visit her daughter Mrs Herbert Bullock. Mr Arthur Hedburg has been very ill at his home nearby.
Goldsboro notes show Mr G C Johnson and wife and Mr and Mrs William Ross attending the funeral of Mr N C Johnson, a brother of Mr C Johnson, at Snow Hill last Thursday. Various local residents hosted and visited over the weekend including guests from Linwood, Chester, Henderson, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
We extend gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during our recent bereavement. Mrs. J. C. Taytor and family appreciate the support and thoughtful acts received in this difficult time.
Commencement exercises set for Monday June 16 at 8 pm in Ridgely High School. The 1924 graduates include Wilson Caball Ruth Mitchell Ida Betton Elizabeth Holsinger Selby Groff Henrietta Swann Maude Laird Maude Sleek Phares Reber Ruth Shockley Samuel King Bernard King Mahala Shoemaker. Address by former Pennsylvania governor Bruinbaugh. Class Day held Friday. Several local residents attend events and reunions in nearby towns. factory Saulsbury renovation and community notes.
Piney Methodist Protestant Church held its Children's Day service last Sunday at 3 p.m. The church filled before the hour as attendees arrived early. Children delivered an outstanding program with recitations and singing, and the event concluded with the congregation enjoying the performances. A total of 1482 dollars was contributed toward foreign missions.
Preston Council No 434 Jr O U S A M will attend church services in a body at Harmony on Sunday June 15 at 3 o clock. Rev Hooker will preach. All members are requested to be present.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawno were present. Lizzie V Todd and Gootee S Liden administrators of Louis N Todd deceased filed releases from Lizzie V Todd widow Eunice C Wright Matte L Collison and Lizzie V Todd guardian to Lewis Norris Todd minor distributees approved. John J Ghingher administrator of Jacob Ghingher deceased filed his first and final administration account and a release from John J Ghingher distributee. Henry R Lewis executor of Elizabeth Harris deceased filed inventory and appraisement of the personal estate and an order to sell was granted. The last will of John M Moran deceased filed by Fred R Owens custodian after proven admitted to probate. Executors Samuel G Nuttle and O M Hignutt named in the will qualified by filing an approved bond. Notice to creditors ordered and I Earle Smith and Sherman E Hignutt named as appraisers approved. Fred R Owens executor of Dora Powell deceased filed inventory and appraisement of personal property separate debt list an interest account and his first and final account which were approved and passed. W He Dill and Sadie E Holland administrators of Sarah Lare Dill deceased filed an interest account first and final account examined approved and ordered to be recorded. Renunciation having been filed letters of administration on the personal estate of Thomas J Brum nel deceased planted unto Leonard F Covey. Bond filed and approved notice to creditors ordered Gootee S Liden and Charles Wright named as appraisers.
The Death Roll reports J R Fredericks aged 88 died June 1 after a long career in Pennsylvania lumber and keg stove trades and Civil War service as a lieutenant. His funeral in Bethlehem was led by Rev W Haggs then interred at Concord cemetery. Also Willard M Towers 62 of Federalsburg died June 2 after brief illness. five brothers survive and Federalsburg cemetery burial followed. Virginia Leary mother of Prof A Leonard Leary of Denton died at Rock Hall aged 72 after heart trouble. she was Isaac A Leary’s widow and left four children.
A large Burrsville community gathered Sunday at Wesley Church for Children’s Day. The program featured recitations by many local youths, songs, and an address by Rev. I. N. Wright. The Howard Sisters and evangelistic singers also performed during revival services underway at the M E Church.
Hobbs Ames Sunday School presented a Children Day program to a full house last Sunday at eight o'clock. Despite a storm, attendees gave generously for foreign missions, contributing 39 88 dollars. Hielen Towers and Hopkins Thomas, Denton High School students, had perfect attendance. Hopkins Thomas will lead the Christian Endeavor service tomorrow evening.
Henderson and family guests visit relatives across town and nearby areas. William Golt and Louise of Wye Alias spend Sunday with the Longs. Loren Pritchett and son from Philadelphia stay with the Pritchetts. Mary Potter and Itoh from Wilmington visit the Schoppes. Edward Coffin Jr returns from Charlotte Hall. August Sweitzer near Downes Chapel visits Cadlen. Jane Glass of Philadelphia spends part of the week with the Sweeneys. Maytie Bryant hosts Henrietta McMahan in Easton. Francis Schoppe visits S James family in New York.
Queen Anne artists Chapel Sunday School meets at 2 with preaching at 3 plus a forthcoming Children's Day service. St Pauls choir members sang at Starr M E for a Woman's Christian Temperance Union event. Students Irene Price and Mary Jump graduated at the State Normal School in Baltimore. Next Sunday St Pauls holds Children's Day at 3 and the commencement sermon by Rev. W T McGuire. A local picture show Scars of Jealousy will be shown at Sillsboro Theatre.
Commencement exercises at Washington College will be held on Monday next. The event marks the college's annual formal ceremony with graduates and faculty in attendance at the campus.
A cyclone like windstorm struck Greensboro on Sunday around 4 pm, causing widespread damage. John R. Meekins suffered the heaviest loss as his barn collapsed into the house, cracking the chimney and wrecking the dwelling. several chicks were killed. Other property losses followed including barns at Wesley Jarrell’s, the Standard Oil depot near the station, and Warren Van Sant’s roof. Some outbuildings and a porch were damaged as trees toppled and streets briefly blocked.
Thawley Church formed a Thawley Men s Bible Class last Sunday at ten o clock. Officers elected include Clarence J Kern president and Harry Wright treasurer. The class adopted a constitution and a motto Persistent Efforts Win Success. An eleven o clock Children's Day program followed with well performed pieces and a $33.57 missions offering.
Large numbers of cut worms damage corn and tomatoes this year. A poisoned bait mixes wheat bran Paris green arsenic molasses and water and is broadcast thinly over infested fields around each hill. Use middlings or alfalfa meal if bran is unavailable and apply as corn emerges, mainly late afternoon or early evening, with caution to keep animals from eating it.
Denton Auto Company noted the ten millionth Model T Ford left Ford Motor Co’s Highland Park plant in Detroit. The touring car, bearing number 10,000,000, was completed Wednesday morning and assembled mid afternoon. Torch Car No. 10,000,000 will travel coast to coast via the Lincoln Highway, starting with shipment to New York before driving to San Francisco.
Frank Baker's squad for Easton battles through a rough start with only one win this season as the Eastern Shore League play continues.
In a close finish at Ridgely on May 16 Caroline and Allegany tied for second with 45 points each, edging Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Ted Norris of Denton set a state shot put record, Preston and Greensboro athletes excelled in sprints and jumps, and the Evening Sun cup will be shared.
Adventure Magazine features Raymond S. Spears praising muskrat trappers on Chesapeake Bay who hire by the day and harvest thousands on protected fur farms. The piece notes extensive outdoor knowledge required and cites hundreds of muskrat facts.
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