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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1935
Page
5
A collage of local notices lists used ice boxes Frigidaire appliances and floor coverings for sale in Denton and nearby areas. It also notes furnished apartments in Rehoboth Beach and a farm implement carload, with tax sales, a steamer timetable change, and community events including a Shiloh Camp meeting and a Denton theatre update.
The Denton girl Miss Mary Pocra hontas Somers wed Mr. William Walter Denny of Wye Mills last Tuesday June 18 at Wye Mills Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage. Reverend John P. Kelly officiated in a small ceremony. They will live on a farm near Wye Mills after a New England States tour. Denny is son of Henry F. and Mrs. Denny. Somers is daughter of Benjamin F. and Mrs. Somers, a Caroline High and Maryland State Teachers College graduate who taught at Marydel and studied at Johns Hopkins. The news notes numerous visits, travels, and social gatherings of local families.
Henderson announces a social on the church lawn this Thursday evening, June 27, with homemade ice cream cake and candy for sale. Everyone is welcome. Also notes visits and travels of local residents including Wallace Jones Harry Cohee Anna Jones Ruth Ouryke and others visiting in Wilmington Chestertown Rehoboth and nearby towns.
An erratum fixes several broken figures in the Eighth District tax listings. Correct entries show 56 Acres for No 241, 20 Acres for No 242, 8 Acres for No 244, 3 Lots for No 245, 5 Acres for No 246, 5 Acres for No 249, 30 Acres for No 252, 55 Percent Acres for No 253, and an unspecified "& Acres" for No 254. Reference is advised at the next Tuesday sale.
Denton M P Church will hold morning service with Rev. T J Turkington on Christ's Prayer for His Disciples and evening service by Rev Walter Stone Jr from Bedford Valley Pa. Various church groups meet June 23 25 including Bible class and college gathering led by Mildred Woodrow. Concord M E Church and Chestnut Grove host Children Day services while Epiphany Mission Praeton offers Sunday School at 10:00 a m. Hickman Ladies Aid bids a strawberry festival June 27 with pie cake ice cream and games. Associated Bible Students convene June 23 at The Liden s Community House near Hickman featuring J H L Trautfetter on Coming Back from Hell Soon. All welcome.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Lewis and relatives from Philadelphia Germantown Upper Darby Marshallton Del and Baltimore visited R H Dill and had lunch near the Wesley M E Church. Others included the Chance family, Roe family, Porter household and Aunt Austine Stafford kinfolk during a weekend in Delmarva towns.
Grove Methodist Sunday School members received bronze badges for perfect attendance over thirteen Sundays. Awards were presented by supervisor Mr. Barry to listed members including Norris Cohee Janet Kelley Edith Kelley Ralph Collins C. Taylor Robert Cohee Donald Lane Kenneth Taylor and others. Neighborhood Patrol of Harmony Boy Scouts camped overnight and attended services after a heavy shower. Rev B R Collins gave his farewell sermon before departing for Westminster Md. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Lane. Mrs Florence Stewart visited over weekend with sister Mrs Calvin Betts.
The sun crossed the line at 3 38 this morning signaling the start of summer. The first day of the season arrives with typical warmth and bright skies across the region.
Paul Bennington marked his tenth birthday with a gathering of about thirty friends featuring games and cake. Visitors from Centreville Denton and Baltimore joined local residents for the celebration and for a Rural Women’s Short Course at College Park. The issue lists several local appointments, travels, hospital recoveries, cannery totals, social visits, and summer placements among Ridgely residents and nearby towns.
Williston hosts visitors from Hopewell Harrington and Federalsburg including Mr and Mrs Wm Shortel and children and Miss Eloise Thawley. Rev and Mrs Thomas Nugent depart for Detroit with Florence Hubbard to attend the New Church convention. Jack Reninger of Wilmington called on A R Neal. Annie Moretz of Cleveland guests Memory Lane resident Mrs Wm Uhler.
The Twentieth Century Club will meet at the home of Mrs H A Spies on Wednesday June 26 with Misses Blades and Emmons assisting as hostesses. The Short Course delegates will report at this time.
New York City crime rose 15 percent in 1934 despite enforcement campaigns and orders to deter criminals. Youths, especially unemployed youths, led offenses against property while major crimes shifted to first offenders. The piece argues repressive measures cannot solve crime without addressing root social and economic causes. It notes long-term remedies like slum clearance housing playgrounds and social insurance as essential for genuine prevention.
Home Owners facing foreclosure must act now to seek aid from the Home Owners Loan Corporation. No new loan applications will be accepted after midnight June 27. The Easton District Office in the Masonic Temple will stay open until midnight June 27, and applicants should come in person rather than mail in applications to ensure consideration.
Bethlehm residents share weekend visits with relatives and friends across Bethlehem Easton Washington Trappe Prospect Park and Wilmington. Everett Stevens Nina Mae Mrs Harding Mrs Bowman Darey Christopher Misses Jean Marian Blades Mrs Willis Florence Legates James Robinson Elma Legates Doris Hall are mentioned among guests and delegates.
Mr and Mrs Yiarold Dew and family of Chestnut Grove spent Sunday with Mrs Dew's parents Mr and Mrs M J Wall Mr and Mrs Hilton Watts of Philadelphia spent Sunday with Mrs Watts' parents Mr and Mrs Fred Quidas We report Mr Robert Quidas has improved since the last note Carl Sclock of Reading Pa has visited Miss Lena Worm for a few days A Children's Day service is planned at the church on Sunday June 23 at 8 00 PM Mr and Mrs Harvey Patrick of Laurel Del spent Sunday with Mrs A Prager Miss Jean Hall of Hebron is visiting Mr and Mrs M J Wall
The weekly report shows U S monetary gold holdings rising by 100 million to exceed 9 billion, a historic high. Excess reserves of Federal Reserve member banks exceed 2.5 billion, potentially enabling 35 billion to 10 billion more bank credit, nearly doubling current credit around 15 billion.
Hillsboro School P T A hosted a Saturday picnic at Col gain's Shore with good bathing and homemade ice cream and cake. Unveiling of a D A R marker for Mrs. Eliza Anne Perkins occurred at Dudleys Churchyard on Flag Day June 14 by Major Samuel Turbitt Wright Chapter D A R. Readers note visitors from Wellsburg West Virginia, weekend trips to Preston and Ocean City, and several residents hosting gatherings and visiting relatives including Mrs. Newnam and Mrs. Clark.
Queen Anne offers Sunday services with morning and evening programs plus a study session on Thursday. The church choir met, and attendance at the St Pauls School remains high. Local social notes include Eastern Star members visiting, patients with illnesses, wedding attendance in Eas ton, and visitors from Pittsburgh and Wilmington.
Mrs Clayton Taylor and Mrs Wm Plutschak were six o clock dinner guests of Mr and Mrs W L DeFord on Saturday with Miss Louise DeFord and Dr Price Holland of Baltimore among others. Several residents travel and visit relatives in Baltimore Centreville Chester Virginia Indiana Oklahoma and Detroit reflecting community social life and recent entertainments.
M. K. Newnam invites readers to see them for Perfection Iot water heaters and Bucket a Day stoves offering household warmth and fuel efficiency in the home.
Conover Crouse, longtime Preston High School principal, will become principal of Federalsburg High School starting the next term. He is a Caroline High School and Washington College graduate with a master’s from Columbia University. T. Wilson Cahall of Denton will succeed him at Preston after seven years as an instructor.
J M Crawford chief engineer of Chevrolet urges motorists to use car refinements and personal tactics to reduce fatigue on long trips. He advises varying seating position, using pedals efficiently, keeping in neutral at signals, using hand brake on grades, and pausing every two hours for stretches. Hot weather tips include rear window ventilation, heater as radiator caution, and tire pressure management. Regular naps and eye comfort with adjustable visors and tinted glasses are recommended.
A compact collection of aphorisms from Byron Franklin and other authors. It juxtaposes calls for conscience, selflessness, and character, urging readers to rise above greed, pursue a shared abundance, and reveal true purpose through action. The blend reflects a historic newspaper card style of mood and moral reflection.
A representative will be at Denton Court House the second and fourth Wednesdays each month from 10:00 a m to 12:00 noon. The change took effect February 1.
Harry Luff Jr aged 18, of Greensboro, an Swallow Falls Civilian Conservation Corps member, drowned Monday below the second falls near camp as companions watched a swift, high current from recent rains. John Ray Luff, his cousin, reported Harry called for help. display teams failed to recover the body in time. He is survived by his father and stepmother, three brothers, two sisters, and one half sister. Funeral services were held Thursday at Raymond B. Rawlings Funeral Chapel with interment in Greensborough cemetery.
In loving remembrance of my dear mother Mrs. T. P. Towers who passed away two years ago on June 21 1933. On the banks beyond the stream where fields are ever green there is no night but endless day there are where the angels stay. Daughter Anna.
For wedding invitations and visiting cards The Journal office serves as headquarters. Work santly and artistically done with the latest style type.
Local office advertises handy scratch pads priced at 1 cent each. Limited stock available. customers can visit The Journal office to purchase and stock up on affordable writing supplies.
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