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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1938

Page

5

Local notices and memorials fill June Denton pages

A Denton township column lists upcoming bake sale by the W T U in Denton on Market Street with 1 30 p m start and dressed chickens for sale. It also notes farm equipment listings from Nuttle Lumber and Co and C J Kern, plus funeral notices for Oscar Wright and Caroline Carroll with burial at Hillcrest. The paper covers a 4 H Club formation near Garland Lake and local obituaries in Federalsburg Easton and Seaford communities.

Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Plymouth Rock C. J. Kern Denton Market Street Townsend’s Cale McCormick-Deering McC McCormick- Deering R. H. Stafford & Son Burrsville Oscar Wright Denton Volunteer Fire Company William M. Moore Seaford Delaware Katie Allen Lawnace Moore Caroline Kemp Carroll John W. Carroll Federalsburg William A. Mowbray F. Douglas Milbury Union Church Hillcrest Cemetery Rodney Lewes Chamber of Commerce Lansdale G. Lasseer Maryland Chesapeake Bay Sandy Point Kent Island Lasseer Leonard Raughley Towers American Corner Easton Towers First National Bank of Carrie Ross Towers C. Wesley George Towers Henry Towers Danville Ark Thomas J. Towers New York City Methodist Episcopal Church Concord Louis Dennis Congress Supreme Court Charlotte Anne Mary Alice Smith Bridge Tuckahee Neck Ruth Allfather Louise Brown Garland Lake George Clendaniel Ruth Altfather Malinda Alttfather Idamae Cawley Betty Jane Faulkner Charlotte Anne Smith Laura Clendaniel Ella Marie Brown Idamae Altfather Joyce Kern Harriet Bess Butler Janet Kern Rebecech Betton Norma Gannon Rosetta Bailey Catherine Gannon Mary Frances Betton

Social News Highlights From Denton And Surroundings

Doctor and Mrs F J Wright hosted friends from the West in Philadelphia for the Optometry college graduation of their daughter Elsie Wright. Anniversary celebrate at Federalsburg for Everette Gambrill with guests includes Nichols Lord and others. Harrison E Young and Emma Eberhardt wed in Port Deposit and honeymoon at Niagara Falls. Henrietta Towers Andrews and William Williams marry quietly in Baltimore and plan Bermuda trip. Goucher College Club meets at Shoreham Hotel Ocean City. Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs G Linden Duffey Greensboro. Various local visits and weekend guestings noted among Denton Philadelphia Baltimore and Easton residents.

F. J. Wright West Philadelphia Pennsylvania State College of Optometry Elsie Wright A. G. Billmeier William Dorothy Billmeier Saginaw, Mich G. Alton Billmeier Pennsylvania College Miss Wright Everette Gambrill Federalsburg Dorsey Nichols Harvey Lord Earle Denton R. D. Segars Annietta Ralph Elrick Romain Gambrill Helen Gambrill Harrison E. Young S. L. Young Emma Eberhardt Port Deposit Young Preston Trucking Company Preston Beacom College Wilmington Niagara Falls Albert Garey Towers Henrietta Towers Andrews William D. Williams New York Westport Conn Baltimore Bermuda Goucher College Club Eastern Shore Shoreham Hotel Ocean City Orlando Harrison Hulda Nowell Charles Moore G. Linden Duffey Greensboro St. Agnes Hospital David Taylor Jesse Spencer E. L. Spence Wyoming Anna Lee Hubbard Elmer Hubbard Williamsburg Raymond Wright Williston Dudley Chance Kent County Frank Hignatt Lucy Cheubonnier Alice Cox Easton Ruth Maloney Harold M. Nickel Carlisle W. M. Wiley Smyrna Del W. W. Sylvester

Vacation Stay at Home Versus Travel Pleasures

Millions stay home for vacations and find comfort in familiar beds and meals. Local Denton readers are invited to enjoy outdoor picnics and ball games within 16 miles and compare them to distant trips. The piece notes friendships built at home are unavailable abroad and warns about impersonal hotel stays.

Caroline Venice Italy Highlands Scotland England France Denton

The School of Experience Teaches Hard Lessons

The piece argues the school of experience is indispensable for true learning, acknowledging the value of writings by those who have endured it. It notes graduates can still learn anew, and quotes about education guiding, yet resisting coercion, with emphasis on purposeful progress.

Govytern

Church Notices for Denton and area on June 19

Local churches announce Sunday services including Denton M E at 9 45 and 10 45 for Sunday School and morning worship, Denton M P Church with 9 45 Sunday School and 11 morning worship, Brethren Church concert at 2 pm, Church of Christ in Greensboro at 11 am, Bible study and services, Williston no morning worship, Preston New Jerusalem at 11 am, Catholic masses in Denton and Ridgely at 10 and 8 30 respectively with confessions at St Benedict 7 45 Saturday and Sunday mornings

Denton M. E Job’s Daughters Denton M. P T. J. Turkington Church of the Brethren The Brethren Church of Washington City Church of Christ Greensboro Associated Bible Students Ecclesia Lidens Fred Bright Allentown Fai Williston Community Church Church of the New Jerusalem Preston Denton and Ridgely St. Elizabeth’s Church Denton St. Benedict’s Church

I Like Zinnias by Frederick A. Earle

The poem reflects on zinnias as bright symbols of joy and resilience. The speaker recalls a father's love for the flowers, notes their color variety and vitality, and argues zinnias bring light, affirmation, and shared happiness to a garden and life.

Zinnias Frederick A. Earle

Ridgely Social Notes and Local Business Update

Mr and Mrs A S Thompson attended the funeral of Mrs Thompson s brother in Plainfield New Jersey. Mr and Mrs Frank Long and family of Selbyville Del called on Ridgely friends on Sunday. Mr Herbert Lane Mrs R E Smith and Mr Frank Samis are having their houses painted. The Ridgely shirt factory, closed for some time, has resumed operations.

A. S. Thompson Plainfield N. J

Ridgely Recreational Association organized at Fire House

The Ridgely Recreational Association met at the Fire House on a Friday in June to plan use of the former Primary School building and grounds. Officers were elected led by Miss Stella Matthews as president and a four committee structure adopted. A $100 subscription sparked momentum as work begins, starting with a children's reading room and story hour.

Ridgely Recreational Association Stella Matthews Clement Noble Mary Laird Ronald Lane Calvin Lynch

Homemaker Club Meetings Report June Activities

The Federal Community Club and Harmony and Greensboro Homemakers Clubs held meetings at various homes and clubhouses in June. Demonstrations on skin care were presented by club members and guests, with reports on sick funds, short courses, and future plans.

Courtesy Cops aim to curb road missteps on Britain streets

Britain tests Courtesy Cops a new corps of polite police who gently point out errors to motorists cyclists and pedestrians. The program seeks to boost safety by teaching etiquette and encouraging use of crossings while avoiding excessive deference or delays on busy streets.

Britain

Lapping the Field in Life Insurance Ownership

Americans lead the world in life insurance by total volume and per capita coverage, far surpassing all other nations. The bulk of policies are small, from one to ten thousand dollars, and the combined in force reaches about 120 billion dollars. The article argues Americans save for dependents and the future, not merely the wealthy.

United States

Preacher to Speak in Burrowsville and Galena Churches

Rev Walter Glass of Galena will preach at Wesley M E Church Burrsville Sunday June 19 at 11 am Rev J W Willis will fill the Galena pulpit at the same time A Children's Day service was held at Wesley Church June 12 raising 30 67 for which thanks are due A Children's Day service is set for Union M P Church Sunday June 19 at 7 pm All are invited Mrs Annie Downham of Wyoming visits sister Miss Mollie Cahall

Walter Glass Galena Wesley M. E J. W. Willis Rev. Glass Wesley Annie Downham Wyoming Mollie -Cahall

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Local Visits

Mr and Mrs F Elwood Fleming and family shared a weekend with the Hicks in Annville Pa. Several couples toured or visited in Washington College Park Baltimore Elizabethtown and Crisfield while attending events and hosting guests. Francis Beaven and Mrs Beaven were noted visiting College Park and Crisfield as well as business trips in Baltimore.

F. Elwood Fleming Laura Virginia Fleming Norma Hicks Norman L. Hicks Annville Earl Comegys Greensboro J. Fogwell Roseville William Jones Joseph M. Eaton Washington Depew H. Duffey Francis Beaven College Park R. V. Truitt J. Ralph Holland Vernon Good Elizabethtown Lulu Beaven Philadelphia Florence Beaven Chas. Jarrel Howard P. Flowers Baltimore Thelma Jones Chestertown Brown Thawley Milford Edgar Blades Vernon Baker William Sherwood Doris Ann Garey Tuckahoe Neck Mildred Stenger Peggy Blades Crisfield

Queen Anne Social Notes of CT and Nearby Visits

Queen Anne residents report Willis Wilkinsons returning from Connecticut after Mrs Wilkinson’s presence during her mother Laura Knotts wellbeing and death. Pete Franksens visit Omaha to see Frank Fierick family after thirty years apart. Violet Gibson and Elwood Andrews Jr visit Miss Peggy Gibson in Princess Anne. Eleanor Flowers, recent St Mary's Seminary graduate, returns home. Elizabeth McDonald visits aunt Mrs Earl Callahan. Juanita Howard stays two weeks with parents in Baltimore. Madge Jump at home after Dover sojourn. J M York visits Tuesday.

Willis Wilkinson Connecticut Ruth Mae Haddick H. L. Haddick Greensboro Greensboro High School Lorraine Riddleberger Joseph Riddleberger Stoneseifer Easton Emergency Hospital Olin Price N. K. Swanwick Samuel Jewell Clark’s Ferry Island Harrisburg Oscar Nichols Nichols Worchester Cologain Smyrna Fred Harrington Jr Illinois Percy Malcom Lizzie Jamison James Harrington Holly Oak Del Thomas Hobbs Sherman Todd Virginia Bridgeville Russell Todd Newark N. J L. W. Taylor Virginia Cooper Aberdeen Dorothea Fridinger Ethel Wilson Cumberland Eleanor Taylor Wilson Melvin Barbara Anne West Chester Geo. Cruser Paige Riddleberger Joan Norma Paige Robert Jarrell Annapolis George Adams Elizabeth Louise Morrie Williamson Fred Murphy Leonard Murphy Newport Lawrence P. Langston Baltimore James A. Langston Elizabeth Dean Swarthmore George Nichols Harvey Dill Marvin Harrington Wallace Thornton Edward Riddleberger Fifer’s Hospital Ridgely Francis Porter S. D. Carrow Hartly Dorothy Swann Wilmington Georgia Swann Earl Deaner D. H. Deaner Rehoboth Beach Lester Stevenson Peggy Smith Washington Temple Smith N. A. Smith George Bastian Edgewood College Texas Mae Deemer Philadelphia Betty Wyatt Alvah Dobson Lydia Cooper Felton, del

Henderson social notes recall visits across state lines

Mr. and Mrs. S. James hosted a weekend gathering with Mrs. Geo Kaiser Mrs. Edith Boyce and Mrs. Katherine Donovan of New York City. Numerous friends and relatives from Holyoke Wilmington Linwood Cape Charles Harrington Dover and Cape Charles shared meals visits and weekend outings.

S. James Geo. Kaiser Edith Boyce Katherine Donavon New York City Harry Wolf Jacob Melvin Norman Stubbs Harry Schoppe Alex Gneisco James Jones St. Louis and Athletics Philadelphia Harvey Gooden Marshallton Lula Marvel Annie Gooden Lankford Sanders Leroy Hutton W. L. Sanders Howard Pratt James Betty Jones Milton Pratt Linwood James Medford Verona J. B. Medford Wilmington Katherine Montague George T. A. Montague A. B. Cohee Clayton Brown Harrington Del Elma Harman Dover Dora Melvin Wallace Jones Beasie Mitchell Cape Charles M. H. Keene Richard Roden Catherine Melvin

Scholarships Awarded To County Students After Exam

A statewide scholarship competition in Caroline County saw twenty one applicants on June 9. The Board of Education awarded scholarships to Allan Harte of Charlotte Hall, Miss Dorothy Turner of St. Mary's Female Seminary, Miss Margaret Jefferson of Western Maryland College, and Charles Cross of the Maryland Institute.

Caroline County Board of Education Charlotte Hall Allan Harte St. Mary’s Female Seminary Dorothy Turner Western Maryland College Margaret Jefferson Maryland Institute Charles Cross

Baltimore Couple Spends Week at Ridgely Home

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herzog of Baltimore spent last week at their Ridgely home. Mr. A Blee Gredge of Springfield Ohio was a weekend guest of Mr. Charles High. Mr. Jas P Swing has been quite ill for several days and is now improving. Mrs. Frank Flounders was a Philadelphia visitor on Tuesday.

Charles Herzog Baltimore Ridgely A. Blee Gredge Springfield Ohio Charles High Jas. P. Swing Frank Flounders Philadelphia

Preston Noble hosts multiple social gatherings in Maryland

Mr and Mrs John Noble hosted a beach party and supper at Robbinswood Club with guests from Easton Baltimore and Philadelphia area. Various bridge games and weekend visits followed including trips to Cambridge Aberdeen and Baltimore. Families like the Nobles Amatos Harris Proctors and others attended events and graduations across the region.

John Noble Robbinswood Club Wm. Noble Easton Cornelia de Wilde Plummer Burton Proctor Jr Luke Amato John Berman Baltimore Preston Osteen Max Chambers Jake Harris Bridge Howard Eley Queen Anne Freeland A. T. Blades Mary Barrow James Flaharty and Son Penn's Grove N. J Charlie Whiteley Celia Kelley Wm. Duggan Jr Eleanor Engerman Aberdeen Aberdeen High School Herman Schmick Ellis Goodwin Washington Owen Reidy A. J. Messick Carrie Larrimore Cambridge Burton Proctor III Camp Whitethorne Harry Hollis Cook Orrell David Osteen William Duggan Jr J. M. Parker Lee Noble John Kleeman Jack Bethlehem Heber Lane Phil Wright Atwood Wash Tommy Richmond G. C. Carmine Boston Mass C. W. Elzey

Smithson Church Hosts Services and Socials

Smithson Church holds Sunday evening preaching by Rev. J. T. Baynard with Wednesday prayer and Sunday School sessions. A June 26 Children's Day program invites all. Local residents share visits and gatherings across Cannon's Del., Concord, Bethlehem, Longwoods, Salisbury, and Easton as families meet and enjoy communal events.

Smithson Church J. T. Baynard Charlie Perry Aleen W. S. McCarty Walter McCarty George McCarty Jr Wright Concord R. McMahan Darcey H. McMahan J. Worm George McCarty Irma Easton Greenwood Longwoods Tismer Clinton Carroll Bethlehem J. Taft Algie Willoughby Salisbury WSAL Merrill Rhodes

Fresh Fruit Cobbler Recipe Card for Six

Simple fruit cobbler using peaches cherries or berries. Mix 2 cups fruit with 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch, add 1 cup juice or water, pour into a buttered dish, top with cinnamon dotted butter, cover with biscuit dough made from flour baking powder lard salt and milk, bake at 375 for 90 minutes.

Funeral for Leroy Bishop in Greensboro Environs

Funeral services were held for Leroy Bishop 23 at the Greensboro area, with burial in Greensboro cemetery. He died of heart disease at his parents home near Irvin's Chapel. He was a Greensboro High School graduate and survived by six brothers and four sisters. The report also notes many local visitations and social mentions involving residents and relatives, including graduates and travelers visiting from surrounding towns.

Leroy Bishop Oscar Bishop Irvin

Ladies Aid of American Corner Meets at Ridgely Home

The Ladies Aid of American Corner met at Mrs. Mary Blades near Ridgely with 16 members and seven visitors. After a business session a collection was taken and social hour led by Mrs. Minnie Huey. Meeting adjourned to meet Mrs. Lulu Johnson in July. Ice cream and cakes were served. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Slocum visited Eldorado. Florence Patchett visits Edith Gregg near Denton.

American Corner Mary Blades Ridgely Della Blades Minnie Huey Lulu Johnson Elva Smith

Weekend guests from Wilmington and Seaford

Harmony notes week end visitors from Wilmington and Seaford as Mr. and Mrs. Howard Willis Mrs. George Downward and a family stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Willis. Also Mrs. Olin Thomas and Mrs. Helen Mezick spent Friday in Lewes Delaware.

Howard Willis George Downward Wilmington Del Clarence Willis Seaford Albert Willis Olin Thomas Helen Mezick Lewes

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department J. H. Brumbaugh Methodist Church House WPA Frank Ziegler William Rickards Mable Ludwig Ridgely Homemakers Club Furmans Grove Club Homer Hutchinson Harry Dodd Ludwig Vernon Hammond Dorothy Cherry Virginia Friedel Ruth Harrington Helen Saulsbury Doris Woodward Joseph Applebaum Kenneth Bennington Paul Bennington Carlton Marvel Jr Burton Wilkinson Carlton Marvel Orrell Saulsbury Irma Imler Julia Stancliffe Lewis Stancliffe Elmira N. Y Wesley Honey Mary Wharton Lulu Meredith Effie Smith Catonsville Bridgetown Methodist Sunday School Laney Wiley Nettie Arnold Myra Sylvester Paul Callahan Allan Temple Sadlersville Delia Thomas Buddy Stephens Rehoboth H. B. Laird Harold Fountain Richard Kenneth Jarrell Margaret Moran Franklin Sidebotham Dorothy Saulsbury Odella Saulsbury Gray Hill Farm Charles Dean Leelan Jackson St. Michaels George Wilson Little Son Belair G. L. Wilson Bernard King and Son Sterling, Il M. F. King J. Owen Knotts Walter Black R. R. Lane Hiram Kenton Bessie Wilson Melvin Bennington W. M. Benningoon Stanley Zweckbronner Chatham Lee Dolan Federal Community Club Ethel Meredith Sunshine Committee Harold Dew Victor Dean Fred Trice Arthur Rosser Harmony Club Robert Stanton Stanton Greensboro Homemakers Club Charles Bilbrough Jr Bilbrough Jennie Halstead H. G. Porter Mary E. Ryan Hills Roy Chatman Andrews H. F. Butler Dale Carnegie Butler Harry Cooper Hillsboro Tuckahoe Henderson Smithson Journal
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