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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1923
Page
5
Local notes report measles case in Denton and multiple community activities. Miss Lillie Rochester named town commissioner, first woman in Queen Anne s County Maryland. June events include porch festival at Dr George s home and bake sale at Den Mar showroom. Also coverage of road work bids, school transportation ad, and church notices.
Miss Elizabeth Ziegler, of Richland Pennsylvania, sister of Mrs. Cherry, wed Rev. John R. Sherman of Myerstown Pennsylvania at 5 oclock Saturday evening June 9. Ceremony led by Rev. Levin K. Ziegler with arch of honeysuckle and roses. After a reception, the couple will summer in Myerstown and then teach in Johnstown. Numerous relatives and friends attended and sent gifts.
The May list honors 16th grade Louise Cohee and Sadie Walls, 9th grade Juanita Cole Emma Gooden Rebecca Medford Mary Robb Sara Gooden Pearl Wyatt, 8th grade Myrtle Bryant Mildred Medford, and prospective 7th grade graduates Anna Churchman Beatrice Hudson Elva Jones Elizabeth Hucztek Fidella Bell Grace McShane Harry Schoppe Hubert Cole Jacob Melvin Rosanna Richard Lawrence Sylvester Martha Emerson Paul Medford Sara Meisterish. A Saturday carnival netted 62 dollars to aid campus ground purchases, targeting about 54 acres for the school. Upcoming Children’s Day at M E Church on June 16 features Katherine Melvin Bertie Wood and Edith Richards directing. Local visitors include Frank Melvin and Harold from Wilmington, and Marc Bennett. Numerous residents attend sports events, family visits, and school activities across town and nearby towns, with final exams underway.
Sorrow marks the passing of Mrs. Hazel Hubbert wife of Edgar Hubbert and daughter of Wesley and Mrs. Towers She died after returning from the State Sanitarium May 29 and was laid to rest in Federalsburg cemetery Funeral services were held June 1 at the M P Church American Corner Grove Sunday School will present a children service June 24 Ellwood Grove church program drew a large crowd Rev Phillips hosted a family dinner and Roland Taylor returning home from a Delaware teaching stint
Mr and Mrs Fred Hulliger hosted with daughters Dorris and Eloise. The Hullligers also spent time with John Hul lger. Mrs Lewis McFarland and daughters Burnice and Mary visited Butler Nichols. Mrs Joe Carey of St Michaels visited her parents N C Williams. Raymond Cohee was a guest of the Williams and Naomi Fisher spent the weekend in Baltimore.
The twenty fifth annual encampment at Pentecostal Grove near Denton runs July 27 to August 6. Rev. Seth C. Rees of Pasadena and Rev. C. C. Brown of Kingswood lead workers, with Rev. Albert Schombie as speaker. Music director Mrs Etta Hoffman with Miss Cora Slocum and other musicians. Camp committee: Charles W Ellwanger president T L Trice treasurer G L Helsby secretary.
On Tuesday next the Court House green hosts sales by executor John L Everngan of the Mrs Martha Everngan 84 acre farm in the Eighth district four miles from Denton and by attorney Fred R Owens of the Norman C Straughn store on Sixth Street in Denton. Also at the same time and place the Schuyler farm of 22 acres in the Second district is offered. In Preston next Saturday Charles B Harrison trustee will sell the Dickerson land near Preston.
Easton Gazette notes the visit of Mr. Emerson to Caroline county and the golf at the Country Club of Talbot. An Eastern Shore editor, he founded the American Union at Denton, later ran a daily in Ansonia, now retired but active in body and mind. His Gazette office call was welcomed.
Strawberries continue to be picked with many of very good quality, indicating a strong harvest. Growers report steady pick rates and market demand remains solid as the season progresses.
Dr. Musser spoke on India at a Thursday meeting. Local residents and guests from Frederickson New Brunswick Baltimore and Plainfield gathered. The Ridgely ball team lost to Massey eight to nine. Centreville won here. Ridgely beat Kennedyville seven to three. Various visits, travels, and family news fill the community page with clergy, schools, and Camp Fire plans.
Burrsville and Ridgely families including Mr and Mrs Howard Cole Mr Charlie Thomas and Miss Elizabeth Slaughter spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Cleveland Satterfield who hosted over the weekend their nephew Charlie Thomas Ridgely guests also included Mr and Mrs Jack Slaughter Mr Leslie Spence visiting Mr Earl Satterfield for a few days.
Hillsboro pupils with May attendance of two percent include James Seward William Cooper Virginia Blades Elinor Knotts Russell Fleming Howard Knotts Jr Emma Holland Francis Rowe William Thompson Rumsey Mullikin Francis Fleming Naomi Holland Mary Virginia Sherwood Agnes Hammer Anna Fooks James Sherwood Jr Francis Short Marie Fooks Roberta Barton Mary Louise Dadde. The Ladies Aid of the M E Church entertained at Mrs Edward Davis home. Women's Guild of St Pauls P E Church met at Mrs Annie Jump home. Dr Musser lectured on conditions in Asia. Misses Fisher Wilson Rice home for summer. Rev and Mrs McGuire hosted supper with Musser Pilchard Earles Mildred Williamson Paul Pilchard. Reese Fleming and son left for Eastland Texas to visit Mrs Fleming's mother. Mrs Charles Jarrell and daughter Katherine visited Baltimore. Jarrell planned Washington trip. Francis Beaven of Washington College visiting at home. Girls volleyball team Tri-County High School took third at State Olympiad in Baltimore. Fred Stevens son and Mrs Stevens visited Rev Pilchard. Stewart family traveled to Baltimore. Mrs A B Elliott Dr George German and mother of Delmar visited. Mrs McGuire hosting Mrs Earles of New Jersey. Miriam Gale visiting Baltimore friends. G L Wilson trip to Philadelphia. Mrs William Fleming visiting relatives in Clayton Delaware. Dr H W B Rowe Baltimore visitor. Mrs Albert Cahall Baltimore visitor.
Women interested in Extension Work in Agriculture and Home Economics are invited to attend a five day Short Course for Rural Women at the University of Maryland from June 18 to 22. Lectures and demonstrations cover food clothing home furnishing landscape gardening and more. Caroline County delegates exceed target with seventeen signed up from local clubs and communities.
The Eastern Shore Dental Association held its anniversary meeting in Easton on June 6 with officers elected for the year. Officers include Dr W A Smith president Dr J M Haymaker first vice president Dr Otho Mason second vice president Dr C P Smith secretary Dr P P Payne treasurer and Dr W L Lowe sergeant at arms. The infant society covers eight Maryland counties east of the Chesapeake Bay and south of Cecil County, with about 36 practitioners and 25 members registered. The group aims to join the American Dental Association through the Maryland State Society when possible.
Caroline High School will graduate twenty one students including Helen Carey and Rebecca Cohee. Commencement sermons and exercises are planned at various venues with speakers Rev. Hills Rev. Chamberlaine and Congressman Goldsborough among presenters.
The Cecil county shad and herring fishery closes after June sixteenths law. Fishermen report higher net returns than last year but call for repeal of the June sixteen deadline and its replacement with May thirty one. Kent county seeks to extend pound nets, sparking political aim led by Senator Welder. locals warn of jeopardizing spawning grounds and bay-wide access.
Tomorrow, Concord holds homecoming exercises at the church with Bishop John W. Hamilton preaching at 10:30 a.m. and Rev. W. O. Bennett at 2:30 p.m. Music by H. H. Moore and cornetist Mabel McGinley. A large audience is expected and a boarding tent will be open with no charge.
The second Diocesan Camp of the Diocese of Easton runs July 2 to 14 for boys, July 16 to 28 for younger girls, and July 30 to Aug 41 for older girls. Rev J F Virgin directs. Located on land at the mouth of the Choptank river about five miles below Trappe with a marked dirt road path and a State road from Easton eight miles away. Capacity sixty campers with large tent housing and new dining porch. Open to any child aged ten or older with separate boy and girl periods. Applications should be signed by the parish rector. Twelve dollars covers a twelve day period, payable on application or arrival. no partial periods.
In Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West, Harper and Shawn presided. Executrix Margaret S Ubler of William D Ubler filed inventory and appraisement and a list of operate debts. Administrator T E Gibson of William L Cooper filed inventory and appraisement and an order to sell was granted. William L Cooper filed account of sales as estate proceedings continued. Letters of administration for Milton C Smith were granted to Harvey L Cooper after renunciation. Bond filed. creditors notice ordered. appraisers named J A Mitchell and T W Jones. Renunciations for Jude W Field granted to Harvey L. creditors notice ordered. appraisers Wm A Stewart and J W Funk named.
Caroline county finished fourth at Homewood Field Baltimore in the State Olympiad with 24 points. Fred Norris of Denton won the 8 pound shot put in the Junior Unlimited class with 56 feet 1/2 inch, breaking the previous record by nearly five feet. Aniel Crouse of Denton took second in the 80 yard dash, contributing to Caroline’s tally with two points.
Farmers in rural New Castle County rally for a campaign against tent caterpillars invading orchards. Weather has favored their growth this spring, and scouts led by Frank A. Greenhawk will aid in burning nests or spraying trees to control the infestation.
Death has touched the Denton Methodist Episcopal Ladies Aid Society as Mrs Lucetta V Stevens is remembered as a conscientious Christian and valued sister co worker. The resolutions express deep sympathy to her relatives, request publication, and record the sentiments in the minutes. Denton Md June 13 1923.
Rumors said Frank Baker would take a controlling interest in the Cambridge Baseball Club of the Eastern Shore League. Baker denied a deal is done and said he plans retirement from major league baseball and will remain near his home in Trappe, Talbot County, with any future baseball activity close to home.
The Caroline County Farm Bureau organized with about four hundred farmers and multiple locals. Officers are E. H. E. Thieroff president Frank Stevenson vice president and Wayne Cauley secretary treasurer. The group urges locals to plan work based on community needs and to demonstrate tangible results such as cost savings, livestock shipping ideas, soil testing, and market improvements while inviting wider farmer participation.
A Federal Community Club of Federalsburg memorializes Mrs. Edgar Hubbert who died May 30 1923. The resolutions praise her noble duty and Christian character, extend sympathy to her husband and parents, and order minutes, family notice, and local newspaper publication. Committee: Mrs. Lewis H. Trice Jr, Mrs. Arthur B. Rosser, Mrs. Nicholas Laigneil.
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