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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1943
Page
5
Text appears garbled but indicates a religious education lesson dated June 20. It references scripture texts and an International Council of Religious Education, used by permission, suggesting an instructional page or booklet note.
In this lesson from I John the believer is urged to live out faith in daily obedience. Sin is forgiven continually through Christ the Advocate, and true Christianity shows in love and sacrifice. The world hates genuine Christians, yet love casts out fear as believers reside in God and God in them.
Church notices list Sunday activities with Theodore Orme as church school superintendent and Wayne Barrow leading the Methodist Youth Fellowship. Morning worship features a sermon by the pastor and Father’s Day observance noted.
Sermon subjects for the worship services next Sunday will be Father’s Day with “Honor Thy Father” and “Transformed” The schedule includes Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning service at 11 a m Evening service at 8 p m A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 8 p m Choir practice Thursday at 7 p m Ames Church Hobbs Sunday morning service at 9 30 with sermon by Rev T J Turkington Sunday School will follow the morning service Christian Endeavor service Sunday evening at 8 o clock
Rev. N J Miller leads Church School at 10 a m with a Children Day program at 11. At 8 p m the A C W and B Y P D meet for study “Our Interest in the Bible” in a series opening. Women’s Missionary Society meets Monday night the 21st with Mrs N L Raivich. Ladies’ Aid holds its regular weekly meeting with Mrs John Good Wednesday.
Sunday services at 11 o clock with Morning Prayer and a sermon by Rev. Carl Range. Sunday School suspended for the summer. At a parish meeting Layman J. Redden elected to fill the vacancy caused by Ernest G. Cooper's death. Vestry members listed, including Wm K Scotton J Roeland Chaffinch and others. Senior warden G W Clerdaniel. Junior warden Dr Walter P Johnson. Registrar W L Merriken.
Pilgrim Holiness Church led by Pastor T. S. Dixon hosts Sunday School at 9 39 a.m. Praise service at 10 15 a.m. Preaching at 11 o'clock. Evening Young Peoples service at 7 30 p.m. Preaching at 8 o'clock. Williston service at 2 30 p.m.
Rev R W Kirwan pastorates a Sunday School at 9 45 a m and two preaching services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Official Board meets first Wednesday monthly Sunday School Board meets second Wednesday at 8 00 p m Woman's Society of Christian Service meets second Tuesday at 7 30 p m Junior Epworth League runs during the school year on Wednesdays at 4 p m Blue Ribbon Bible Class convenes on the last Tuesday at 7 30 p m
Greensboro Baptist Church lists Sunday services at 9 45 a m 11 00 a m preaching 7 00 p m B T U 8 00 p m W M A second Tuesday meeting Pilgrim Holiness Greensboro Rev A C Clark Friday prayer and services posted Mass times Sunday June 20 Catholic churches Denton St Elizabeth 10 o clock St Benedict Ridgely 8 30 oclock
In a North Africa mail bag compendium, Armenian girl in Algiers notes Algerians crowd the Americans, provoking requests to stop. Soldiers likewise stare, asking about the gas tank at the back of cars, while curiosity runs both ways.
A son Sage Bud expresses gratitude to his father in a Father's Day letter. He recalls childhood moments at the cradle, shared camps, and the dog Old Doc, plus wartime letters that praise his father’s kindness. Henry HH. DeTray.
A November 25 missionary letter describes a warmer French reception to British and American troops in North Africa. It notes air raids on Algiers with some damage and casualties, yet highlights disciplined Allied behavior, charitable aid from missionaries, and calls for more reading material for hospitals. Local social notices follow, detailing visits and gatherings among residents.
Henderson Mr and Mrs Wm Palmer and Mrs Wm Earl Passwater of Wilmington and Pvt Wm Earl Passwater Fort Hamilton NY were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs T A Montague. Mr W N Walls entertained guests from Centreville and Mr and Mrs Edward Robb and children. Cadet Steve Racz Miss Olga Racz and Miss Mary Johnson of New York City visited the Racz household.
Hillsboro reports Mr and Mrs Richard Allen of Philadelphia and Mr and Mrs Vernon Good of Elizabethtown Pa spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ralph Holland for the wedding of Miss Carolyn Holland. Ellinor Eaton joined Mrs Horace Morgan and Miss Eloise Morgan at naval academy graduation in Annapolis.
Announcements report the marriage of Mrs. Mary Jane Van Gesel to Mr. Harry L. Syke USN at Park Temple Fort Lauderdale Florida. The wedding occurred May 20. Friends of Mrs. Harry Clark are pleased to hear the news.
Caldwell Wilson of Eas ton is recovering from blood poisoning. James Nelson rents the Willoughby grocery store. Sam Reynolds takes charge of sane. Howard Flowers and family spent the week in Baltimore with Eleanor and Donald. Bryan Barton and Detroit guests visit. Harry and Ja Moore visited Baltimore. Clara Price and Mary Cooper were Baltimore visitors last week. Jimmy Moore visited from Baltimore for the weekend. Everett Holland hosts his mother at his home. Keplar M. Barnette visited Denton this week. Mae Dean visits Stevensville relatives.
Collector of Internal Revenue M. Hampton Magruder announces a $5.00 auto use tax stamp sale starting June 10 for the 1948–49 fiscal year. Stamps must be affixed by July 1 1948, and include vehicle make model serial number and state license. Stamps sell cash only with no mail orders, and proper placement varies by jurisdiction.
Maeterlinck argues that true understanding compels life change. The idea that truth naturally guides behavior is presented as essential to authentic belief and action.
A Seeker saying highlights that careful suspicion and constant vigilance foster safety. The line emphasizes vigilance as a foundation for security and prudent behavior.
Delmarva Cooperative Corp asked the Securities and Exchange Commission for time to file a $10 million bid to buy Eastern Shore Public Service Co. of Delaware common stock. The request comes in oral arguments in competition with United Gas Improvement Co. which offered $850,000 for the shares. The stock is held by General Gas and Electric Corp. and Virginia Public Service Co. UGI’s purchase is tied to its integration plan.
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will perform in Baltimore at Monument Street Show Grounds for six days starting Monday June 28. The lineup features 1600 people, 50 elephants, hundreds of wild animals and blue-blooded horses, plus stars like Gargantua the Great and Lalage. Performances are 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. with doors at 1 and 7.
Burrrsville announces Children’s Day services to be held at Union Church on Sunday morning June 20 and at Wesley Church on Sunday morning June 27. Florence Truitt, employed in Swarthmore, Pa, is spending a month’s vacation with her daughter, Mrs. Howard Perry. R. H. Stafford has returned from Milford Hospital and is recuperating at home. J. W. Price is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Powell Hopkins, in Harrington.
William E. Thawley of Templeville Maryland held on $500 bail for violating blackout rules during an air raid test last Tuesday night. He allegedly ignored civilian defense workers commands to stop his car near Hardy and was later apprehended by state police. Thawley claims to be a war worker and believed stopping was not required.
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