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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1936
Page
5
Mixed listings from Denton Maryland include house rental notes, sale ads for appliances and property, a bake sale announcement, and brief local notices. Features include Chinese auction style classifieds, Marine recruiting details, a memorial service, state police leadership decision, and obituaries with biographical details. Notable names include Mertiken Newnam Johnson Spathlin Garey and Hillard with various locations in Denton and surrounding counties.
The marriage took place last Wednesday at the bride’s parents in East Denton with Rev. Turhkington officiating. Attendants were the bride’s nephew and niece Dukes Coulbourn and Marguerite Coulbourn. After a short wedding trip the couple will live in Washington where the groom works. The couple are well known in Caroline County. The Denton Chamber of Commerce plans an annual dinner this month honoring local citizens with Henry R. Lewis, William A. Stewart, and G. Lacy Stevens as guests of honor.
A roundup of church events lists sermons and services for June across multiple churches including Denton M E and Denton M P. Notable speakers include Mr James H Bishop formerly of Wilmington Conference and Rev W T Martin with Rev A A Price aiding in West Benton.
The Caroline County Red Cross chapter will run July and August life saving and swimming classes at Garland Lake near Denton. Instructor Willard Neighbors from Denton will teach daily from 1 to 6 pm except Sundays. Neighbors left Monday for the National Aquatic School at Chautauqua New York to train as an instructor and the Red Cross aims to reach thousands to reduce drownings through water safety training. Other items note social visits and professional engagements of local residents and visitors.
Be Bethlehem Mrs Harvey Parrott Mrs Alva Rhides Sr and grandson Beverly were guests of Mrs Arthur Mc Williams of Rhodesdale There will be Children s service in the Bethlehem M E Church Sunday evening June 21 at 8 o clock Everyone welcome Mrs Claude Thompson and children of Royal Oak are spending two weeks with Mr and Mrs Payton Thompson Mr and Mrs Lawrence Satchell of Matthews spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Perry Miss Jean Fleetwood is spending this week with Centreville relatives Merchants who advertise in The Journal are not the only ones who have something to sell but they are the only ones that are bragging about it.
The Methodist Sunday School staged an annual Children's Day program with songs and recitations, followed by the intermedates presenting Silver Bells and Cockleburs. Ridgely High School held its graduating exercises with an invocation, addresses, diplomas, and awards as students prepared for summer.
The Harmony Club hosted its regular June meeting at the school room with 22 visitors from a sister club. Activities included opening song When You and I Were Young, recitations by Naom Thomas, songs by Doris Todd, and games with prizes. Refreshments followed.
Maryland farmers keep gatherings outdoors through picnics and farm bureau meetings. Co Executive Wise Jr. notes plans for 15 to 20 picnics across counties in the next three months with thousands attending. A statewide cooperative conference is set for Betterton on August 6 signaling rising interest in the agricultural program and cooperative organizations.
Dan Fitch leads the 22 member Dixiana Revue on a sixteenth transcontinental tour at the Ridgely Theatre next Tuesday and Wednesday. The program features top vaudeville and Hollywood stars, with two complete shows nightly at 7 and 9:30. Attend early for best seats.
The Eastern Shore Goucher Club meets at the Shoreham Hotel in Ocean City Maryland for a luncheon and informal gathering. Mrs Orlando Harrison hosts a reception in the hotel lobby and plans for next years program include visits from Mrs Treede president of the Alumnae Association and Dean Stimson.
We express our appreciation for the sympathy neighborly acts and floral offerings during illness and at the death of our husband and father Mrs George Morgan Edgar Floyd and family express thanks for support and kindness.
Community notes from Hillsboro and Queen Anne record visits by Rev Chas W Spry Jay I Spry and Misses Genevieve Ruth Spry. Jay I Spry remains for a summer role with Ice Service Co. Several social events occur including a miscellaneous shower for Miss Emma Holland hosted by Miss Mary Moore and visits by Mrs Maud Walters and Mr B Barton to local families.
Queen Anne church notices list morning service on Sunday at St Pauls Church and evening sermon on Christian Gambling with Ezekiel topic. Prayer meeting Thursday, life saving class via Red Cross and NYA. Miss Minnie Reynolds visiting relatives. Boy Scout jamboree at Garland Lake. visitors Mrs Della Mullin and Mrs Mary Diggans. Howard Elegant family hosts. Violet and Peggy Gibson visit Evelyn Ford. Helen Brooks visiting Mrs Howard Sewell. Horace Morgan hosts guests in Ingleside.
Henderson Mrs Martin Bennett and daughter Elizabeth and Mr Frank Ko honeh of Hartly spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs C B Cartwright at Richardson Park. Miss Katharine Montague Ruthanna Shultze and Messrs George Montague Marvin Seeney spent Wednesday at Rehoboth. Mrs John Cooper and Mrs Wm Hutson of Wilmington visited her parents Mr and Mrs W H Goodwin on Sunday. Mrs C F E Hollingsworth and daughter Elizabeth of Wilmington spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs T H Gough. Mr and Mrs Albert Powell and daughters of Baltimore spent the week end with Mr and Mrs W E Stubbs. Mrs Virgie Cartwright and daughter Anne of Goldsboro spent Tuesday with Mrs Dora Melvin and family. Mrs W P Clark and Miss Elfreda Snyder of Dover visited relatives in North East Md over the week end. Mr and Mrs Clayton Brittingsham of Wilmington spent the week end with Mr and Mrs W L Saunders. Mr and Mrs Winfield Gooden and son of Milford spent Sunday with relatives in and near town. Miss Olivia M Coffin of Trenton is spending a few days at her home here.
A historical kitchen tip suggests combining oranges and sugar with milk and Dasolke sugar in fruit juices. Stir constantly, chill, set thermostat to nine, and freeze in about two hours without stirring.
In memory of Jas Jemy Andrew the husband of the writer two months have passed yet she feels his absence and gratitude goes to friends who offered support and comforting floral tributes during illness and death with lasting respect and sympathy.
A peace meeting conducted by Dr. Mary Williams of Goucher College Baltimore and assisted by Mrs O G Robinson Rev and Mrs M J Shroyer of Westminster Md will be held in Preston M E Church on Tuesday June 23 at eight o'clock Admission free. The article also lists social visits and local events in Preston including family dinners and travels of residents.
Mrs H T Langmaid hosted a bridge luncheon for Dorothy Heizer of Esser Falls NJ. The column lists numerous Greensboro area residents visiting relatives, traveling, or hosting guests across nearby towns, with notes on church services and local events.
Mr and Mrs Earl Robinson and daughter Virginia Lee motored to Rozanna on Sunday and visited Mr and Mrs W M Parker and family where Virginia Lee was baptized. The Bloomery Ladies Aid meets June 24 with Mrs Nellie Williams hosting assisted by Mrs Ruth Williams. Mass Altha Adams and Mr Winnie Graham of Wilmington spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Adams. Rev and Mrs Ernest Hallman of Dover were guests of C W Adams and family. Alvin Seely of Philadelphia spent the weekend with his parents. Minnie Adams of Wilmington is visiting.
Mrs Ayres and others had homes beautified with new paint. Visitors include Miss Anne at Mrs Dora Melvin's in Henderson. Family visits extend to Wilmington and Greensboro. Children's Day services scheduled at Trinity M E Church South. Residents Tilghman Williams Glenn Smith and Travers Shively in Washington this week. Families visit North East Maryland and Philadelphia. Wilmington trips for treatment and relatives.
In loving memory of my dear mother Sirena Towers who died June 21 1933 God saw the road was getting rough The hills were hard to climb He gently closed her loving eyes And whispered Peace be thine Anna
Mrs C Laney and family from Boothwyn visited Rev Ira Crum at the parsonage. Cornelius Roe and two children from Baltimore stayed with sister and husband Harry Porter. Fred Hopkins of Frederica and Wesley Thawley of Denton visited R H Thawley. W T Archer and children from Greenbackville Md spent days here. Mrs Wm Lunger of Boston visits her parents JF Parker. George Cahall of Chicago visits relatives here.
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