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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1927

Page

5

Local notices and community events in Denton area

Local items report销售 of tomatoes and clothing discounts, church services, school activities, a home fire, a July 4 baseball game, Red Cross donations, and numerous church programs in Denton and surrounding Caroline county towns. Notable names include L. B. Towers, J. H. Nichols, Everngain, Thawley, Preston High, P. J. Gifford, Bethlehem Church, and Dr. W. W. Davis. A large Caroline county delegation attends the Rural Women's Short Course in College Park.

L. B. Towers & Bro J. H. Nichols & Co Everngain Laurel Grove Board of Education Preston High School Williston John Carlisle West Denton Harrington Bethlehem Church W. H Wyatt Denton Lewis Adams Linchester Preston Methodist Church Bethlehem Frank Cole South Seventh Street Caroline County Denton Methodist Episcopal Church W. W. Davis Friends of the Lord’s Day Maryland Greensboro Baptist Church E. C. Baker Baltimore Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Middletown M. E. Wheatley A. E. Miller Nellie C. Harris Omar E. Jones Della Sherman Foster B. Davis College Park Slocum Motor Company Cambridge

Federalsburg Doctor Talbott Brooks Found Dead

Dr Fred Talbott Brooks 62 was found dead in his automobile on a country road near Federalsburg by Thomas Todd farmer and bank director. A heart attack is suspected. Brooks leaves a wife and daughter Louise a 15 year Federalsburg native had practiced here 15 years and was a member of Nanticoe Lodge A F and A M.

Fred Talbott Brooks Thomas Todd First National Bank Todd Brooks Federalsburg Elliott Noble Frank Bradley, Jr Berkley Todd Phillip Glover Mace Todd Oliver Spicer Thomas Watson Marion Hignutt Roe MacSorley, Jr Henry Poole Phillip Jefferson Kathleen Messenger Virginia Andrew Ellen MacMahon Julia Nicolai Virginia Covey Evelyn Noble Charlotte Spicer Dorothy Coulbourne Margaret Jefferson Barbara Sparklin Lois Sparklin Doris Poole Louis Trice G. E. Leister Christ M . P. Church J. B. McCabe F. C. MacSorley Hillcrest Cemetery England Lewis Trice, Jr Nelson MacMahon Nicholas Laigneil Arthur Rosser Fred Trice Helen Mary Cook Anna Marie Brodes Gladys Mac Bradley Mary Tomkinson Carson Helen Grace Covey Ruth Mac Stevens Virgie Anna Nichols Lottie C. Finnegan J. Leon Towers W. Nelson Pusey J. Carl Donovan Wesley Elwood Dobson Paul Addison Croll Leslie C. Williams Mary Myrtle Towers William James Lankford Sara Roselle Covey Sarah Rebecca Charles Lillian Charles Noble Elizabeth Stevenson Trice Federalsburg High School Union M. E. Church J. Burton McCabe Wilmington Christ M. P. Church Roselle Baer Montgomery County George Messick A. R. Messick Peabody Conservatory Baltimore Peabody Messick Department of Music Blue Ridge College New Windsor Jerome Framptom, Jr J. J. Framptom West Central Avenue Washington College Chestertown Eagles Mere Alderson Mowbray New York City W. A. Mowbray Europe Martha Markstone Lancaster Hoyt Thompson Brooklyn N. Y D. H. Thompson Maple Avenue Mildred Croll August Croll Bloomingdale Hill

Caroline High School Class of 1927 Commencement Address

The Caroline High School class of 1927 held their commencement in the school auditorium with speaker W Frazier Russell of Chestertown. He urged graduates to seize opportunities to serve others, not for selfish gain, as prizes and honors were presented by faculty and local leaders.

Caroline High School W. Frazier Russell Chestertown Russell Mildred Nuttle Helen George Brewbaker Secretarial School Baltimore Elizabeth Pippin Martha Goldsborough Caroline County Caroline Eastern Shore Society Pippin Walter M. Wright Board of Education Kathleen Moore Anne Green J. Kemp Stevens Edwin Wright Anne Wright Frances W. Kirwan

Lindbergh Winged His Way Across the Sea

Poem celebrates Charles A. Lindbergh’s solo flight from North America to Europe. It extols his courage and endurance as he crossed the Atlantic, reaching the Emerald Isle, then France, hailed as a conqueror of air and sky with glory to endure.

Emerald Isle Irish Sea France

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Childrens Day program highlights

The Ridgely Methodist Sunday School staged a pretty Children Day program with a student choir led by Mrs Brackett, readings by Martha Taylor and others, and a pantomime on the occasion. Class night at Ridgely High featured president Robert Payne Dean and seniors. Commencement followed with diplomas to nine students. Baccalaureate and other church events, regional travel to Rehoboth Beach, and plans for Ruthsburg Players play in the Community Theatre are noted along with local visits and improvements such as a new tennis court behind the theater.

Methodist Sunday School Church House William R. Jones Harry Swann Marguerite Jackson Ellen Swann Zelma Winstead Nellie Jackson Ridgely High School Robert Payne Dean Hannah Truax Hopkins Mary Helen Elliott Who Am Alice Ferrick Elizabeth Beekman Mary Ruth Blackiston Mary Emma Porter Davis Wilson D. J. Moore S. R. MacEwan Christ Episcopal Church Easton S Milton S. King MacEwan Alice Elizabeth Ferrick Mary Ruth Brackett Leonard M. Goodwin James Wilson Wilmington Elizabeth Wilson Newport Del Katherine Wilson Ruthsburg Players Dorothy Saulsbury Anna Frances Seward Thomas Cooper Charles Samis Philadelphia Lewis Lane Wilson Cahall Millersburg State Normal School E. T. Pendleton Carolyn T. C. Cahall Dave Swing No Brother Thompson William Sharpley Kermit Zelma Chincoteague Island Leonard Dean Inlaw A. W. Dukes James Marjorie Cullom Centreville Riz French William Iarrison Harrington Jack Rash Harrison L. S. Matthews Charles Fleckenstein Michael Pfister Baltimore Mr. Fleckenstein Elizabeth Detwiler Chads Ford, Pa

Quiet Greensboro Marriage Ties Local Pair

Mr John J Richard and Miss Minnie M Pinder were married last Saturday night at the home of Rev C R Curtis in Goldsboro. The couple now reside with Richard's parents Mr and Mrs Purdy Richard. Miss Pinder, a Greensboro high school graduate of 1925, has many local friends.

Templeville Social Round Enriches Local Families

Templeville and nearby residents share visits and events as many families gather for suppers church services and weekend hospitality. Mrs. Knotts hosted guests including Daniel McKee and Emma Coursey while Edna Cahall’s family notes unfold with trips to Dundalk Philadelphia and gatherings with relatives in Massey Rising Sun and Dover.

Weekend visit notes and campus summer arrivals

Mr and Mrs George Long and daughter Helen and Miss Hazel Hoops of Marcus Hook spent the week end with Mr and Mrs William Walls. Mrs Long and daughter Helen will remain for the rest of the summer. Miss Mildred Medford of Salisbury Normal School and Miss Elizabeth Heather of Towson Normal School are visiting their parents. Miss Naomi Stafford and Louise Medford joined the volley ball team in Baltimore for the State championship. Mr and Mrs Paul Boggs and daughter Sarah of Massey visited J O Hummer over Sunday. Mr Paul Smith of Dover is vacationing with his parents. Miss Ruth Hall of Dover spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Hall. Mrs T E Heather spent the week end in Baltimore.

Caroline High School Denton Firemen Marie Pentz Helen Norris Victoria Deen Esther Bowdle John Lord Charles Richards James Wright Russum Orme Elma Leese Stephanie Ford Ruth Beauchamp Ellen Brown Caroline County University of California At Berkeley Atlanta Northern Pacific Philip E. Nuttle Johns Hopkins University Swarthmore Chautauqua Denton Chestertown Esther Dunham Liden Morgan Chester Morgan A. L. Dunham John H. Emerson Women’s College University of Delaware Margaret Allaband Arthur Allston, Jr Wilmington Harry B. Mason Near Town S. G. Nuttle Mildred Baltimore Washington E. T. Tubbs T. Fred. Slaser Philadelphia George W. Beck Bridge G. J. Hooker John J. Richard Purdy Richard Henderson Minnie M. Pinder James T. Pinder Greensboro C. R. Curtis Goldsboro Pinder Richard H. G. Budd Delaware Ohio Ienny Caroline Budd Ohio Wesleyan Institute Mary Thawley Margaret Clark Swarthmore Bridge Club John C. Brown Clara Unstings Anne Pearson Salisbury State Normal School Allen Curry Dawson Gruwell J. Keene Saulsbury E. C. Orrell Rehoboth Doris Nashold Frank Dieterle Rose Dick Charles Rich S. D. Carrow Mabel Rich Pauline Wyatt Beacoms’ College George Mitchell West Grove John Mitchell Rebecca Baynard Near Ridgely Nannie Strannahan R. J. Baughley Felton Yarrington Thomas Dobson Paul and Hilton Tolchester Ruth Callahan Easton Beulah Lacy Wilson Ridgely Frank Hobbs George Cruiser Betterton Comegys van Sant Ruth Jackson St. Michaels George Long Helen Hazel Hoops Marcus Hook William Walls Long Mildred Medford Salisbury Normal School Elizabeth Heather Towson Normal School Naomi Stafford Louise Medford Paul Boggs Sarah Massey J. O. Hummer Paul Smith Dover Temple Smith Ruth Hall Elizabeth Hall T. E. Heather L. A. Gooden E. C. Gooden S. S. James Esther Fertig C. M. Wingate George Tyson New York City Allie Sweeney F. B. Sweeney Walter Sapp Clark Smith Sapp Elijah Sapp Del Edward Stubbs Laura Norman D. G. McMuller Harrington Sara Emma Gooden State Normal School Salisbury Annabel Clark W. F. Clark Olivia Coffin Kutztown Earl Moore Sudersville T. A. Montague Sadie Walls Lewis Walls Town Jacob Melvin Alda Montague Carroll Jones Queenstown J. F. Quillin

Card of Thanks for Henry J. Gifford’s Family

The children of Henry J. Gifford, deceased, express grateful appreciation to friends for the kindly assistance during the illness and at the time of their father’s death.

Henry J. Gifford

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Corners Weekend Visitors and Ques

A chain of social notes lists residents and visitors in Hillsboro and nearby towns. Orville Mullikin and family from Relay Maryland join James Mullikin of Goldsboro to visit Ralph Holland. Various locals, relatives, and out of town guests are mentioned with weekend stays and calls including Pilchards in Hillsboro and Salisbury, and visits by Beaven, Pilchard, Fussebaugh, Dukes, Wright, Sherwood, Stevens, Kline, and Fleming among others.

Byron Barton Jr Recovers After Home Front Accident

Byron Barton Jr sustained a skull fracture when an automobile struck him last Thursday in front of his home. He was taken to Emergency Hospital Easton for treatment and is now improving. Local friends wish him a speedy recovery and hope to see him playing again soon with his playmates. District events noted include Tri County exercises, a graduation by Rev. Leonard White and Superintendent Gordon Bennett, and a church dedication set for June 19. Mrs Mollie Wilkinson’s 79th birthday dinner hosted relatives from Ridgely and Salisbury. Additional visits from Mrs. Mary Rice and Virginia Mause of Baltimore.

Byron Barton, Jr Easton Tri-County Leonard White Delmar Del Gordon Bennett Tarlton Mullikin Texas Keplar Barnette Henry Wilkinson Ridgely Mollie Wilkinson Showard Culver Hebron Kate Disharoon Salisbury J. E. Morgan St Paul’s New Church House Centreville Mary Rice Virginia Mause Baltimore Byron Barton James Brown George Sam Lightner Hall Barton Emmett Barton

Funeral services for Jeff Porter in Burrsville

The remains of Jeff Porter were brought from Philadelphia for funeral services at Wesley M. E. Church Saturday afternoon June 11 conducted by Rev. J. W. D. Tubbs. Interment followed in the adjacent cemetery. Mrs. Catherine Cordrey of Farmington wed Charles H. Aarons of Dover at the M. E. Parsonage June 4 by Rev. Tubbs. Various local social notes and upcoming events are listed.

Jeff Porter Philadelphia Wesley M. E. Church J. W. D. Tubbs Charles H. Aarons Dover Catherine Cordrey Farmington M. E. Parsonage Harlan Blades Elmer Evans John Parris

Adams Cross Roads Funeral of H D Adams Held at Bloomery Church

The funeral of H D Adams was held at Bloomery Church on Friday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. His home was in Snow Hill and his lumber business office in Cambridge. His death came very suddenly. Several relatives and friends attended and additional local visits and arrivals are noted, including Miss Marie Parker’s graduation at Women's College Newark.

H. D. Adams Bloomery Church Snow Hill Cambridge Clarence Parker Joseph Parker Bridgeville Martha Tiley Women's College Newark Marie Parker Clarence Lowe Catherine Calvin Williams Ruth Collison Earl Robinson Marian Adams Rehoboth Blanche Steller Sadie Eva Devore Philadelphia Fred Fountain Winfield Hubbard Newport News R. F. Adams Vienna

Community Notes From Salisbury Normal Area Events

Social calendar items list multiple families visiting, hosting, and attending events across Salisbury area. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Gooden, Mr. and Mrs. Sweeney, the Sapp and Smith families, and other locals. Activities feature commencement exercises, weekend visits, and travel between Harrington Felton Dover and Queenstown areas.

Towson graduates attend services and weddings noted

Goldsboro reports Towson Md commencement attendees including Miss Louise Dennison and Marguerite Griffin among the graduates. Dr J H Wells will preach at the M E Church South next Sunday night. Miss Minnie Pinder and Mr John Richard wed at the M E parsonage. Local visits and weekend hospitality include Linwood Bennett family and several Wilmington Denton Milford residents.

A. G. Dennison Jennie Griffin Towson Louise Dennison Marguerite Griffin J. H. Wells Baltimore M. E. Church Minnie Pinder Greensboro John Richard Henderson M. E. Parsonage C. R. Curtis Linwood Bennett Linwood Luther Bennett Myra Jackson Denton Miriam Milford W. J. Murphy Harry Gibson Delmar Del J. W. Gibson Clark Quillen Beacom’s College Wilmington Calvin Elliott Walter Elliott Noble Dhue Oscar Swann Crump Omar Shively

Distinguished visitor at Gilpin Point Log notes

The Gilpin Point Log highlights Dr. Phillip Pearlstein a Maryland native and former Bayview Hospital physician who became chief in the nose and throat department of the hospital of the Wadshoi Oblast Republic in the Siberian Urals. He left for broader work with the R. R. F. in the Russian Ukraine, discussing Russian Reconstructions Farms Inc. The R. R. F. is a New York incorporated American company led by Harold Ware with Donald Stephens and others. Gilpin Point has become a single tax enclave. Pearlstein toured with Abraham Goldblum of New York and Eigil Stewer of Arden and plans a longer Maryland visit.

Phillip Pearlstein Maryland University of Maryland Bayview Hospital Baltimore Pearlstein Wadshoi Oblast Siberian Urals Ukraine Russian Reconstructions Farms, Inc New York Harold Ware Donald Stephens Frank Stephens Arden Delaware Gilpin Point Abraham Goldblum Eigil Stewer

Seventh Grade Graduates at Caroline Elementary School

Closing exercises for Caroline Elementary Seventh Grades featured songs, prayers, and speeches, with awards and certificates presented. Promoted to Eighth Grade are numerous named pupils from multiple districts including Marydel Thomas Heather, Henderson June Bennett, and Greensboro Anna Anthony among others.

Caroline Caroline High School Nymn West Sherwin Melvin E. Wheatley T. Pliny Fisher Land of Mine James G. MacDermid Mr. Noble Southern Twilight Song Churchill-Grindell Miss Harwood Penn Marydel Thomas Heather Henderson June Bennett Gladys Carter Ruth Gooden Hertha Gooden William Gniesco Marven Hudson George Jones Dorothy MacAuley Elizabeth Pippin Anna Rash Laura Stubbs Helen Toth Bee Tree Rudy Zlock Goldsboro Dorothy Balderson William Jarrell Mary Johnson Frank Lane Marguerite Milby Carvil Shaube Julia Simon Greensboro Anna Anthony Alfred Bilbrough Davis Bishop Jeannette Curry Carvil Dill Leo Dulin Sarah Gardner Eleanor Horsey Lola Harris Velma Howard Laura Hastings Ralph Hubbard Horace Howard Josephine Jarrell Walter Joiner Anna Karpinski Eleanor Manlove Edward Pearson Genevieve Price Margaret Sipple Muldred Strannahan Amber Sikes Woodrow Todd William Urry Carolyn Zacharias Bridgetown Ruth Collins Stanley Morris Burrsville Dorothy Collison William Good Edward Jester Hilda Tribbitt Denton Grammar Mary Alburger Kenneth Allfather Barbara Aronld Carrie Bailey Sara Baynard Marjorie Beauchamp Charles Bradley Calvin Bradley Corey Brown Addie Butler Oliver Butler Clara Bennett Mary Burkett Vera Briggs Ernestine Carroll Lillian Dean Ellis Donovan Clyde Ellwanger Mildred Flaharty Eliza Goldsborough Ruth Greaves Margaret Griffin Percy Garey Philip George Theodore Gelletly Mildred Harris Ernest Harris Elizabeth Hake Hazel Henry Elsie Henry Everett Hinderer Sherman Hooker Elva Jester James Johns Stanley Luff Chestnut Grove Ruth Donovan Ruth Waldis Russell Waldis Elmer Meredith Elsie Nagel

Community Club members attend College Park Short Course

Hobbs Mrs William Murphy Misses L H Thomas and B Lawless of the Andersontown Hobbs Community Club joined eleven Caroline county delegates at the Women’s Short Course in College Park this week. Many Hobbsites heard President Coolidge and Col Lindbergh on the radio last Saturday.

William Murphy L. H. Thomas B. Lawless Andersontown-Hobbs College Park Caroline County Clayton Roe Marguerite Freeney Delmar F. N. Smith C. F. Smith Henry Susan Smith Denton Hobbsites President Coolidge Col. Lindbergh William Chambers Alex Cora Philadelphia H. H. Nuttle Alfred Smith, Jr Dover L. Reyner Dukes Monumental City E. M. Willey J. A. Todd Roland Seeders Springfield Mass Smith Edwards Greensboro C. J. Chaffinch J. Roland

Mosquito control key to Panama Canal success

Health authorities urge Fly-Tox insecticide from Mellon Institute developed by Rex Fellowship. Fly-Tox touted as safe, stainless, fragrant, and effective for killing all household insects. Clear bottle instructions claim easy use and strong protection against mosquito breeding.

Panama Canal Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Fellowship

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Lindbergh Idlewild Federalsburg, Md Templeville Herbert Knotts Daniel McKee Emma Coursey Barclay Samuel Buckey Dundalk Edna Cahall J. P. Kelley Edith Pearle Wyatt Alonzo Boyles Near Gurney Lowman Kenneth Biddle Near Rising Sun A. F. Sittig Samuel Meredith Annie Green M. E. Perkins William Holden John Holden Elva Warner Dorothy Knotts Hillsboro Tuckahoe Orville Mullikin and Son Relay James Mullikin Ralph Holland S. N. Pilchard D. D Tarlie Mushkin McKinney I. M. Sones Minnie Sones Newton Miss John Wathers R. M. Harding Ruth H. S. Fisher H. Lay Beaven Paul Pilchard Norma Lee Stevens Nancy Jane Kline 8. N. Pilchard Louise Fleming Washington, D. C Queen Anne Adams’ Cross Roads Govans Earl Quillin and Son Tom Robb Tolchester Beach Clarence Pritchett Viola Conaway Hobbs
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