Local events note a busy Caroline County week
A mix of summer fairs races church services and health drives fills Caroline and surrounding counties. Highlights include July 4 Harrington races, a Hickman festival June 19 20 ice cream and lemonade, and health mobile clinics visiting towns with child and maternal programs. Officials set tax rates in Talbot and Kent. a postmaster exam for Ridgely is announced. skeleton remains found near Quinine Hill prompt caution.
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Journal
Easton
Caroline
J. L Evernham
Somerset County
Caroline County
Hickman
C. Leslie Walls’ Hardware
Eastern District Baptist Association
Greensboro
Talbot Commissioners
Kent
Quinine Hill
M. P
State Normal School
Towson
Misses Roselyn Beatrice Bower
Helen Elizabeth Carey
Mary Lillian Cheezum
Mary Hilda
Harvey
George Hutson
Bridgeville
Federalsburg
State Line
Brown's Chapel
Henry C. Conrad
Ridgely
Denton
Bureau of Child Hygiene
State Department of Health
Bureau
Baptist Church
Nex
Lillian E. McCormick
A. B. Brown
Forest E. Dager
J. S. Thomas
Lena Lewis
J. Harry Hemmons
F. A. Lindhorst
O. E. Jones
Geo. A. McDaniel
W. I. Norris
Harry J. Nuttle
Hobbs
Theodore Orme
Clarence H. Roe
E. D.C. Hegeman Denton
Melvin E Wheatley
Maude M. Hemmons
Lena A. Lewis
Greenshoro
J. R. Charles
Edna Detwiler
Walter Sparklin
Social Calendar Highlights From Denton and Vicinity
Miss Mary Alice McDaniel and Claude H. Baker wed at the bride’s Denton home with Rev. Barry Fox officiating. The couple plans Philadelphia residence after a trip to Atlantic City. Numerous social notices follow, including marriages in Federalsburg and Laurel, college grads at Washington College, and visits by relatives from New York, Philadelphia, and Virginia. Bertha Loleta Reed joins the family, while several locals attend events and conventions across Kentucky, Indiana, and New Jersey.
The Todd Insurance Case Settled
The American Mutual Liability Insurance Company settled its claim of 5000 to Mrs. Priscille Todd of Easton in a case arising from the murder of her husband, a watchman at Easton Furniture. The suit wandered through Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, and removal attempts before a settlement ended the dispute. Bowie and Clark of Baltimore and Alfred Lee Tharp of Easton represented the company.
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Todd
American Mutual Liability Insurance Company
Priscille Todd
Easton
Charles J. Buller
Talbot
Insurance Company
Butler
Cawt of Appeals
Court of Appeals
Denton
Bowie and Clark
Baltimore
Alfred Lee Tharp
Twentieth Century Community Club Meeting at De Wilde Home
The Twentieth Century Community Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. De Wilde’s home with a silent motto on the day. Maryland bird was chosen for discussion and Miss Spafford Miss Louise Cheezum and Miss Dena DeWilde attended representing the club at College Park. The next meeting set for the 29th at Choptank for an all day gathering hosted by local members.
Burrsville Social News Highlights and Visits
Burrsville news notes include 15 year old Lester Cahall graduating from Caro line High School on Tuesday. Visitors and local happenings touch Camp Grove picnics, Holiness Church service time change, and guests at the Cahall cottage at Howers Beach. Families like Wright, Raughley, Collison, and Harvey are mentioned with travel to Philadelphia and Bowers Beach.
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Lester Cahall
Thomas E. Cahall
Near Here
Caroline High School
Rachel Price
Wilmington
Camp Grove
Nelson Wright
Philadelphia
FE. N. Wright
Annie Raughley
Mary E. Raughtey
R. H. Thawley
T. E. Catrall
J. Lester
Catall Cottage
Howers Beach
Holiness Church
C. D. Collison
Ellen
Hobbs
Bowers Beach
Mollie Cahall
the Cahall
C. T. Harvey
Edith Baer Dies at 30 in Grove The Death Angel Visits
In Grove on Friday morning June 12 the death of Edith Baer aged 30 years 8 months occurred at her home. She lived in the neighborhood her entire life and was a devout member of Grove M P Church with services led by Rev A S Scarborough and Rev Jenkins. Burial followed at J C U A M cemetery in Winchester. Her husband and two small children mourn the loss as the community sends sympathy.
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George Baer
Edith
Grove M. P
A. 5. Scarborough
Mr. Jenkins
Winchester
Ridgely News Letter Graduation and Community Events
Graduating exercises were held in the Community Theatre on Tuesday night with nine girls and two boys in the class. Speeches by Dean F. J. Buhanan of Easton and Rev. Fitz framed the program while the High School Chorus performed. The baccalaureate service, seniors class night, and a class gift presentation followed, with multiple local families noted in attendance. John W. Know died aged about sixty six. funeral at St Benedict's and burial at Spring Hill Cemetery. Several townspeople and relatives attended graduations and related events in Ridgely and nearby areas, with teachers and guests highlighted throughout.
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Mulford Swing
G.T. Fitz
Fligh School
Prof
Kinhall
F. J. Buhhanan
Easton
St. Paul
M. A. Hrackett
E. M. Noble
Rev. L. Jackson
Ellen Hafiman
Irene Lynch
Lydia Pennington
Olive Wood
Loraine Swing
Margaret Ludwig
Elizabeth Wilson
Loraine
Pearsoul
Dorothy Holsinger
Irven Downes
Marian Hentmans
Our Old High
John W. Know
St. Benedict's Catholic Church
Spring Hill Cemetery
John Hopkins
Francis George
Robert Ewing
Carroll Spray
Cordova
James Ewing
Thomas Ryan
Ridgely
Knott
Maple Avenue
Mary Spray
Charles
Florence
George
Chesapeake City
Nicholas
Hillsboro
Joseph
Baltimore
John
Winchester
Mary
Lawrence Wood
Centreville
Knotts Family Visits Span Kenton Church Reopening
Templeville notes show J T Carter and Kenneth Knotts families visiting relatives in Hamilton Sadlersville Reisterstown Clayton Dover and Oak Grove. Kenton Church held a Sunday reopening with attendees from Knotts families and local supporters.
Ladies' Aid entertains at Lola Lewis home
The Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. Lola Lewis’s home with several members and visitors. Ice cream and cake were served before adjourning to meet Mrs. Lydia Nichols in July. A Farm Bureau meeting is set for Wednesday evening, June 24, with a special program by club girls and ice cream and cake sales. Guests included Olaf E. Smith and son Edward at Denton and John Berry of Newport hosted by G L Griffith. Emma Johnson and grandson Philip Downes visited relatives nearby. Rev W W Walls of Newark visited his niece, Mrs Olaf E Smith.
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Lola Lewis
Lydia Nichols
Farm Bureau
Olaf E. Smith
Edward
Fletcher Walls
Denton
John Berry
Newport
Del
G.L. Griffith
Emma Johnson
Philip Downes
W. W. Walls
Newark
Local social notes from Concord and Wilmington
Concord residents share visits and gatherings as Miss Blanche Willoughby returns home after time with the Vickery grandparents. Miss Margaret Howard hosted friends including Miss Delma Manor and Mr. Ernest Lord along with Miss Addie Lord and Mr. Paul Malaney. Delma Mann of Pikesville spends two weeks with Miss Addie Lord. Seventh grade graduates at Concord School are Bernice Lawless and Allison Covey. Bessie Vickery of Wilmington visited relatives here last week. D W Hignutt recovers slowly after illness while Mrs. Salfie Vickery stays in Wilmington for a few weeks and Mrs. B Lawless leaves for Baltimore.
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Blanche Willoughby
Wilmington
S. C. Vickery
Margaret Howard
Delma Manor
Ernest Lord
Addie Lord
Paul Malaney
Delma Mann
Pikesville
Concord School
Bernice Lawless
Allison Covey
Bessie Vickery
Here
D. W. Hignutt
Salfie Vickery
B. Lawless
Baltimore
Hillsboro and Denton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Hillsboro residents Mr and Mrs HI L Heaven Miss Virginia Stoh Miss Dorothy Knotts and Mr EL WH Gale attended Wesley College commencement in Washington. Local church services and sermons announced for Sunday morning. Dover graduate Cornelius G Taylor vacationing with parents. obituary notes for J W Koon. Denton seventh grade graduates Willian Thompson and Davis Short. Easton visitors Mrs Chaffitch Mrs Warburton and son. Locals Harry Hubbard Miriam Gale Christine Wilson. Birth: nine pound boy to Mr and Mrs C B Hicks.Centreville guests Rev and Mrs Pilchard. Washington College graduate G Francis Beaven home for summer. Miss Miriam Gale visiting Odessa Del. Frances Fisher Katharine Jarrell drive to Ocean City. Miss Annabel Moore of Baltimore visiting sister Mrs Harry Fleming. Dr H W B Rowe and wife in Baltimore. Miss Ella Pennington at Denton Card Club. J N Clark in Philadelphia. Miss Louise Gray visiting Rowes. G B Stewart in Salisbury.
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HI. L. Heaven
Virginia Stoh
Dorothy Knotts
EL WH. Gale
Wishington College
M. E
Ruthsboro
Win
Taylor
Cornelius G. Taylor
Wesley Collegiate
Dover
M. BE. Parsonage
J. W. Koon
Nicholas Knott
Elis
Easton
Williun Thompson
Davis Short
Denton
Chaffitch
Warburton
Edward Sherwood
Miriam Gale
McGuire
Odessa
Del
Frances Fisher
Katherine Jarrell
Ocean City
Annabel Moore
Baltimore
Harry Fleming
H. W. B. Rowe
Ella Pennington
Denton Card Club
J. N. Clark
Philadelphia
Louise Gray
G. B. Stewart
Satisbury
A Busy Delaware Shore Town Notices and People
Lee Harrington is poorly and fighting hard for Jile with little hope. Sheldon Browe, son of Rev. Brown, visits relatives in Snow Hill. St Pauls Sunday School holds services with a storm on the Sea of Galilee topic. C H Dean works in Seaford and Harrington. Harris Chapel hosts Children’s Day next Sunday at 2. Women’s Missionary Society met with Mrs. Morgan. Wheat farmers report a fair crop. Mrs Emma Short and Miss Louise visit Baltimore. Mr Jobo Chairs was in Price on Monday.
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Lee Harrington
Jile
Sheldon Browe
G. E. Brown
Snow Hill
George Eaton
St. Paul's
Sea of Galilee
C. H. Dean
Seaford
Harrington
Harris Chapel
St. Paul's Sunday School
Woman's Missionary Society
Henry Morgan
Emma Short
Louise
Baltimore
Harry Knotts
Rehoboth
Jobo
Price
Towson graduates headline Goldsboro visitors and guests
The Goldsboro community gathered for commencement exercises at Towson with Misses Nita Richard Carlotta Silver and Rebecca Lane among the graduates. Local families hosted relatives during a busy week with social visits from Philadelphia New York and Wilmington.
Henderson Declamation Winners Named in Eden Hall Contest
The Eden Hall declamation contest awarded medals to Juanita Cole and Mary Robb after strong performances. Lillian Meredith hosted a surprise party for her birthday with many friends attending and refreshments served around 1 AM. Mrs. Wm. Goodwin Jr and children of Folsom Pa visited the Goodens, Ruth McCrea of Federalsburg was hosted by Lillian Meredith, and other local guests included Mrs. Lydia Palmatory of New York and Mrs. Annie Gooden of Felton visiting town.
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Eden Hall
David McMenamin
Ruth Cole
Juanita Cole
Mary Robb
Lillian Meredith
Meredith
Wm. Goodwin, Jr
Folsom
William Jr, Gooden
Ruth McCrea
Federalsburg
Lydia Palmatory
New York
L. A. Gooden
Annie Gooden
Felton
Graduation Exercises Held At Caroline High School
Caroline High School held graduation on the Court House green with 23 diplomas awarded. Principal A. L. Leary announced prizes while William S. Norris presented diplomas and Alan Goldsborough gave the address. Local honors included American Chemical Society essay prize to Joseph Long.
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Caroline High School
Court House Green
William S. Norris
Alan Goldsborough
Glee Club
J. Kemp Stevens
Bob Arthurs
Ira Arnold
M. E. Wheatley
A. L. Leary
Joseph Long
American Chemical Society
Paul Howard
Arthur Lee Raleigh
Eastern Shore Society
Remington
Margaret Cooper
Underwood
Margaret’ Cooper
Local Ridgely Notes Mention Visits and Town Happenings
Ridgely residents and visitors are listed with travels to Goldsboro Crisfield Baltimore Wildwood and Atlantic points. Notables include Rev J J Bunting and son Mrs J W Gibson Mrs M H Swing and John Hespelhorn with bank commission duties, plus school events and a potential new bank building.
Denton social and political notes feature local education and roads
Vernon section notes Mrs Alice H Ross returning from Cannon where she led public school as principal amid a speaking event. Maple Grove Burrsville boys defeat Masten s Corner in a baseball game. Residents including Miss Bernice Hendricks and Mrs Pearl Baynard pursue studies at Delaware University. Denton features James A Newell article on Senator Lawrence Towers as possible Governor candidate. The Maryland Delaware Coast Railway runs from Denton Junction to Lewes and Rehoboth, nickname Toonerville Trolley, with Baltimore interests in control.
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Alice H. Ross
Cannon
Affferbach
Ross
Pedro Baynard
Maple Grove
Burrsville
Masten
Bernice Hendricks
Chilton’s
Baughley's
Delaware University
Powell Hopkins
Clark Ivins
Alice .H. Ross
Columbia University
Harry Luff
R. Wesley Ross
Seaford
Frederica
Pearl Baynard
Paskey
Prospect
James A Newell
Baltimore News
Denton
Lawrence B. Towers
Lawrence Towers
Canner
Caroline County
Albert
Baltimore
Court House Square
Towers
State Senate
Annapolis
M. Bates Stephens
Albert S. Cook
Stephens
Senate
Maryland
Thomas Alan Goldsborough
Harvey L. Cooper
Cooper
Mason Shehan
Easton
Edward T. Tubbs
Harry
Maryland & Delaware Coast Railway Company
Denton Junction
Queen Anne's
Lewes
Rehoboth
Toonerville
WISH TO THANK FRIENDS FOR KINDNESS DURING WIFE ILLNESS
George Baer expresses gratitude to friends for kindness and floral tributes during his wife's illness and asks readers to subscribe to the Journal for county news.
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Floral Tribunes
George Baer
Journal
Weenie roast honors Denton class at C. H. S.
Miss Lillian Timmons hosted a weenie roast at her sister Mrs. Lawrence Wrights home in Denton to celebrate the C. H. S. class graduating Tuesday evening. About seventy five attended and games were played with ice cream and cake for refreshments.
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Lillian Timmons
Denton
Lawrence Wright
Madge Higgins
Hilda Reed
William Reed
Paul Beauchamp
Palmer Pippin
Ruthsburg
Thawley’s
Christian Endeavor
Frank Fleming
W. B. Higgins
Friendship School Picnic Draws 175 Attendants
The school picnic was held last Saturday afternoon with about 175 persons attending. Ice cream and cake were served and all enjoyed the afternoon. Teachers thank patrons and the community for support during the past scholastic year. Seventh grade graduates at Denton on Monday night were Virgil Andrew, Ruby Gehring and Lawrence Nichols.
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Denton
Virgil Andrew
Ruby Gehring
Lawrence Nichols
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