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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1928

Page

5

Local Church Programs and Community Notices

The Local Department lists church services at New Church Preston with a Sunday sermon on A Right and a Wrong Point of View. Community events include a bake sale June 30 at Covey and Williams Hardware, Federalsburg. A Death near West Chester, Pa., precedes interment in Denton. Several hospitalities and meetings are scheduled across Denton and nearby towns through June and July.

Preston Chestnut Grove American Corner Club Covey and Williams’ Hardware Federalsburg Ballard Garden Club American Corner Melvin, Jr Melvin Pepper Near West Chester Denton Methodist Protestant Sunday School Crouse Ladies Aid M. P. Church Wm. Towers Laura Parks James Temple T. Dukes Roe Caroline County Burrsville Hillsboro F. H. Kuhlman Hutzler Brothers St. Paul’s M. E. Church Odessa Del J. T. Richardson Frank Brown Wilmington Caroline J. W. Kirk Denton Methodist Protestant Church Clifton Melvin Dover Anna Marvel Henderson, Md Thomas S. Clark Chester Carolyn Shockley Milford National Broadcasting Company United States Maryland 4H Myrtle Lewton Maryland University H. H. Nuttle Denton Rotary Club Methodist Episcopal General Conference Kansas City Betterton Elkton Chestertown Centerville Hiawatha Second Street G. H. Rue Ernest G. Cooper Ridgely Studebaker Cooper Madeleine Marylander and Herald Princess Anne

Social and Family Visits Across Denton and Nearby Cities

Miss Lillian S. Kauffman travels to St Louis for a two week visit with her brother Lester S. Kauffman. Her sister-in-law accompanies her and will summer with relatives in Milling ton. Other residents visit relatives in Maryland Delaware and New Jersey including Irene Roe and Jessie Ebaugh from Baltimore faculty who stay with their parents in Denton. The column notes several family visits from Brooklyn Philadelphia West Collingswood Kennedyville and Ocean side New York and Maryland towns. A local doctor P R Fisher completes postgraduate study at the University of Maryland while townspeople Mrs M E Pippin and family host and visit families in federalsburg Easton and Kennedyville. One resident, Fred Towns, is described as seriously ill.

Lillian S. Kauffman St. Louis Lester S. Kauffman W. E. Roe Jessie Ebaugh J. W. Goatee Josephine Rountree Waverly W. H. Bower West Collingswood N. J Martha May Fisher Charles H. Sylvester Cedar Rapids Effa Patchett Atlantic City Annie E. Pippin A. L. Trice Brooklyn N. Y Trice E. F. Schlegel Philadelphia Denton Federalsburg Clarence Chaffinch Baltimore John E.chaffinch Elizabeth Crow Susan Cruzon Kennedyville Francis Yeoman Mary O. DeWeese Middlebury Fred R. Owens Edward W. Lane Easton S. G. Nuttle Howard Clegg Mary Virginia H. W. Hughes Chalmers Reynolds W. F. Wolf May Thompson Josephine Pippin Francis E. Yeoman Fred Towns Blanch Chaffinch

William Fountain Murphey Dies in Denton at 67

William Fountain Murphey, longtime Denton resident born March 13 1847, died at his Gay Street home after illness. He is survived by his wife Miss Mary Barnes of Seaford Del and a son W M Murphey of Philadelphia. Funeral at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church with Masonic rites, interment in Denton cemetery. Pallbearers named. attendees from Philadelphia Baltimore and Seaford.

William Fountain Murphey Denton Gay Street Mary EF. Barnes Seaford Del W. M. Murphey Philadelphia Mr. Murphey Fountain Home Main Street M. E. Church Elizabeth Ann Fountain Murphey Thomas Murphey Andrew Roe Greensboro R. A Wilmington B. and O Baltimore and Eastern Shore Francis W. Kirwan W. K. Scotton W. S. Norris T. F. Towers F. Baynard I. L. Dukes W. H. Anderson Aric Carlson Billy Linnie Percy T. C. Weedon Baltimore W. L. Barnes Ernest Field

Sunday School Convention Next Week in Denton

The Caroline County Sunday School Association will hold its Annual Convention on Thursday June 28 at the Church of the Brethren in Denton. The program features State Secretary Robert Davids and Egyptian speaker Sheik Merry Dewairy of Alexandria and Cairo. The day includes devotions, multiple addresses, conferences, offerings, luncheons, and a concluding general conference.

Caroline County Dewairy World’s Sunday School Association Dewalry M. E. Wheatley Robert Davids Joseph H. Cudlipp Lillian E. MccCormick Lillian E. McCormick Joseph H. Cudl Maurice R. Hamm J. W. Kirk Co-operative Christianity

Local visitors and hospital visits noted in town

Mr John Nichols, seriously ill, was taken to Mercy Hospital Baltimore accompanied by Mrs Nichols. A series of weekend visits followed from Mr and Mrs Oscar Nichols Chester and from Mr and Mrs A G Shockley near town. Numerous relatives and friends from Wilmington Dover Chester Denton Hickman Henderson and Concord were listed as visiting or hosting over the period.

Birthday Party Honors Miss Bernice Prettyman in June

On Wednesday evening June 13 Mr and Mrs Wm R Flaharty hosted a birthday gathering for Miss Bernice Prettyman. Guests included numerous Flaharty Prettyman and extended family with games dancing and refreshments. Gifts and well wishes capped the evening.

Wm. R. Flaharty Bernice Prettyman Ruth Sands Lorelle Parrott Elizabeth Harrison Lillie Sinclair Ruth Gretzinger Willie Worwald Irving Mullikin Philip Sheridan Claude Thompson Ellsworth Sands Davis Greenwood Lou Sands Bob Blades Ralph Larrimore Bob Prettyman Vernon Swann Irvin Prettyman Melvin Willoughby Hooper Parrott Ellis Engle William Engle Henry Prettyman Bill Prettyman William H. Coleman Wm. R. Fluharty J. D. Todd H. N. Prettyman Arthur Perry A. L. Flaharty K. E. Holden Julius Holden Harry Collins Eva Prettyman Helen Saulsbury Miss Prettyman

Federalsburg Chamber Delays June Meeting Notices Pending Gas

Federalsburg’s May Chamber of Commerce meeting ran late awaiting Southern Utilities gas response, so the June gathering was postponed from the 14th. Notices for a later date will be issued by President J Frank Short. Rev Adam Miller attended the International Camp meeting in Anderson Indiana. Louise Williams of Dover visits grandparents G S Williams and uncle Frank L Williams. Eleanor Noble ill at home on Academy Avenue since last Friday.

Federalsbug Chamber of Commerce Southern Utilities Company J. Frank Short Adam Miller Church of God Anderson Ind Misa Louise Williams Dover G. S. Williams Frank L. Williams Eleanor Noble Academy Avenue

Young Women's Association formed in Ridgely church

The Baptist Church hosts a meeting led by Miss Jeannette White and Rev J C Ledbetter to organize a Young Women's Association with Martha Taylor as president Cornelia Lynch as vice president Naomi Lynch as secretary Doris Dragoo as treasurer and Mrs J C Ledbetter as counselor Officers will serve a year and committees were appointed.

Young Ladies of the Baptist Church Jeannette White J. C. "Ledbetter Ambrose Taylor Miss White Martha Taylor Cornelia Lynch Naomi Lynch Tressurer Doris Dragoo J. C. Ledbetter Leo Meginney J. C. Hemmons First Avenue Third Street McBride Brunswick Lane Frank Seward Ida Mason Helen Catherine Sutherland Mundly City Point M. A. Dragoo Doris John Roe Eastern District Association Marion Methodist Parsonage D. J. Moore Roy Clinton Howell Margaret Blackburne Hillsboro Ellen Brown Greensboro Beatrice Bowers Miss Bowers Grace Dyer Geo. E. Garman Princess Anne Miss Dyer Garman Samuel King University of Chicago Juniata College Barclay Charles Starkey Carroll Meredith I. E. Mason Smyrna Belle -Saxton Ridgely Elmer Hoffman Towson Normal John Hoffman Harvey Holsinger Dorothy Flounders Blanche Croll

Local society notes from Greensboro and nearby towns

Henderson and Cartwright families entertained by Mrs. J. R. Melvin. Church services announced for June 24 with district superintendent Rev. O E Jones to preach at the first quarterly conference. Numerous residents and visitors from Wilmington, Ridgely, Cresona, Chester, Dover, and Bluefield are noted at homes, visits, and events. Miss Lillian Meredith buys a new car.

Local social notes from Goldsboro and nearby towns

Mrs. Stanley Taylor and children and Clifton Elliott of Wilmington spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Carroll Elliott. Mrs Myra Cordrey returned to Wilmington after vacation with her mother Mrs Elbert Saunders. Calvin Elliott and daughter Ruth of Wilmington visited his parents. Mrs John Shively of Wilmington stayed with her mother near town. Rev C R Curtis left for Front Royal VA for Bible School. Mrs J H Roche and Mrs Samuel Connelly were taken to Kent General Hospital Dover. Alberta Ross visited Denton with her daughter Mrs Philip Cheezum. Carmine and daughter of Frankford Del visited Mrs G C Johnson. Arthur Cahall and children spent several days with their parents. A number attended children services at Irvin's Chapel. Mr and Mrs Stevens and Mrs Brown of Denton visited Mrs Alberta Ross. Mr and Mrs W T Jarman and Mrs Nina Moore spent Sunday at Lock Raven MD. T N Jarrell and children visited relatives in Wilmington. Mr and Mrs Howard Thomas entertained friends from Delaware. Nina Moore attends Teachers' Training School at Newark Del. Mr and Mrs Jack Chue Jr visited relatives at Dover.

Stanley Taylor Clifton Elliott Wilmington Carroll Elliott Myra Cordrey Elbert Saunders Calvin Elliott Ruth Walter Elliott John Shively James Mullikin C. R. Curtis Front Royal J. H. Roche Samuel Connelly Kent General Hospital Dover Alberta Ross Philip Cheezum Denton Carmine Frankford Del G. C. Johnson Arthur Cahall Irvin’s Chapel Stevens Brown W. T. Jarman Nina Moore Lock Raven T. N. Jarrell Howard Thomas Delaware Newark Jack Chue, Jr

Templeville School Honors Attendance Winners

The Templeville school lists perfect attendance for William Walls William Richard Lawrence Walls Cooper Davis Baynard Golt Alvin Holden Woodrow Holden Charles Richard Temple Stafford William Chase Frank Ruff Harriet Cahall Rachel Glanding Martha Engrem Marguerite Holden Beatrice Richard Annie Roth Alice Jackson Mary K Knotts Louise Golt Donna Kidder Elsie Roth. Honor roll includes Lenor Zaunfuchs Marian Jackson Cordelia Faulkner Marie Kenton Margaret Holden Dorothy Arrington Frank Ruff Beatrice Richard Gladys Holden Alice Jackson Mary K Knotts Cooper Davis Charlies Richard Alvin Holden Donna Kidder Louise Golt

William Walls William Richard Lawrence Walls Cooper Davis Baynard Golt Alvin Holden Woodrow Holden Charles Richard Temple Stafford William Chase Frank Ruff Harriett Cahall Rachel Glanding Martha Engrem Marguerite Holden Beatrice Richard Annie Roth Alice Jackson Mary K. Knotts Louise Golt Donna Kidder Elsie Roth Lenor Zaunfuchs Marian Jackson Cordelia Faulkner Marie Kenton

Harmony Birthday Party for Mildred Todd

Harmony. Little Mildred Todd entertained several friends on Monday for her sixth birthday. The party featured pretty and useful presents, games, pony rides, and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alonzo Ferrins and daughter of Church Hill visiting Mrs Mollie Storey. Mrs McConnel and Earl visited Phillip in Federalsburg, and Mr Wm Towers of Choptank visited his sister Mrs John Christopher.

Mildred Todd Alonzo Ferrins Church Hill Ferrins Mollie Storey McConnel Earl Phillip Federalsburg Wm. Towers John Christopher

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Findings and Visits

Miss Virginia Blades a Frostburg Normal School student visits home for summer. Teammate Miss LaVerne Miller of Washington accompanies. Families host, visitors travel to Rehoboth, Emergency Hospital care for Mary States, university summer school for Mary Frances Fisher, and multiple local guests and visits noted.

Maryland rural letter carrier convention to meet in Ocean City

The twenty fifth annual convention of the Maryland State Rural Letter Carriers Association will be held at the Atlantic Hotel Ocean City Md July 9 and 10 The Del Mar Va Rural Letter Carriers Association will host it The event features a broadcast from WSMD Salisbury and a speaker lineup including H H Billany T Alan Goldsborough and Governors Robinson Byrd and Ritchie plus Carl Howard and W C Stevens The two day program includes a banquet Monday night and final business sessions Tuesday

Maryland State Rural Letter Carriers Association Atlantic Hotel Ocean City Del-Mar-Va WSMD Salisbury H. H H.billany T. Alan Goldsborough Denton Robert P. Robinson Delaware Rural Letter Carriers Association Carl Howard North Carolina W. C. Stevens Queen Anne F. B. Bomberger Eastern Shore Association Harry F. Byrd Virginia Albert C. Ritchie Maryland Glenn C. Mezick Del-Mar-Vo Rural Carriers Asociation Mezick Del-Mar- Va

Community Club Opens Season With Entertainment Program

The Community Club met Tuesday evening for a last gathering until September 4, with Laura Knotts chairing the Entertainment committee. The program featured quotations, song, current events, a reading by Mrs Geo. Moore, and refreshments of lemonade and cake. Several members visited friends, and Rev R V Whitehurst plans pastoral school for ten days at Randolph Macon Academy.

Laura Knotts Harry Moore Geo. Moore R. V. Whitehurst Randolph Macon Academy Front Royal G. S. Lightner Hillsboro Mary Barnes Marker Fred Marker Clayton Mesdames Ienry Morgan Showard Culver Addie Morgan Eugenia Morgan Mary Graham Love McDaniel J. A. Rood Royal Oak John Emory Penns Grove Charles Covey Wilmington Mae Hooker Washington, D. C Ella Richards Hannah Gooding Wyoming Del Harry Jump Lottie Morgan Verona N. J J. E. Morgan E. S. Blades Hilda Covey Sherwood Ruth Reynolds Morris Lynth Ridgely Horace Morgan Ruth Dean Larry Knotts

Orphans' Court approves multiple admin actions in Caroline County

The Caroline County Orphans' Court met June 19 with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Actions include filing of inventory and appraisal for Walton P. Taylor estate and order for public sale. Executors and administrators appointed for Charles E Webb Mitchell Jones and David H Kinder estates. bonds filed or approved. creditors notice ordered. appraisers named.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Harper and Shawn Walton P. Taylor T. Clayton Taylor J. Lee Taylor Howard Groce Charles Lewis Carroll Lewis Charles E. Webb Alverta Webb William H. Staten Emory J. Webb Mitchell Jones J. Spencer Lapham Walter Sapp A. Clark Smith Charles H. Kinder

Mrs R Wesley Ross Attends Delaware Citizens Meeting

Mrs R Wesley Ross joined the Delaware Citizens Association luncheon and meeting at the duPont Biltmore Hotel in Wilmington. She has visited Milford, Denton, and Dover residents R A Hopkins and D Wharton in recent days. Violet Noble completed four years of perfect school attendance. Mr and Mrs Fred Lewis rebuilt their farm dwelling front. The stork brought a fine son to Mr and Mrs Edwin I Hobbs.

R. Wesley Ross Delaware Citizens’ Association duPont-Biltmore Wilmington Milford Denton

Wanted Job Painting Reasonable Terms Newnan D Rickards

Newnan D Rickards of Denton Maryland advertises painting services with reasonable terms. The notice offers labor for hire and requests inquiries from potential clients seeking interior or exterior painting options.

Newnan D. Rickards Denton, Md

Commencement attendance and local social notes in Smithville

Smithville reports Mrs. Floyd Smith led a Queen Anne High School commencement with sister Miss Mabel Wright among the graduates. Local families visited, hosted gatherings, and relatives from Federalsburg and Denton circulated. Weekend visits included Lyden, Bullock, Robinson, Thawley, and Adams households with events around Federalsburg and College Park. A Greenwood carnival drew local youth outings.

Floyd Smith Queen Anne High School Smith Mabel Wright Earl Pennypacker Carrie Hubbard Federalsburg Walter Lyden Blaine Bullock Horace Robinson Denton Leon Meredith Clifford Thawley Bethel Mildred Thomas Hickman Orlan Closson Blanche Adams College Park Charlie Lyden Greenwood Rosella Bullock George Tucker New York T. Thomas Hayman

Sad Remembrance of Mrs Alonzo E Blades

In loving memory of my dear mother Mrs Alonzo E Blades who died two years ago on June 26 1926 A precious one from us has gone A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home never to be filled She has gone to the home of her Saviour waiting by the river across a silent stream The banks are ever green You are not forgotten dear mother For as long as life and memory lasts we will remember thee Rest in Gods keeping till we meet again By her daughter Mrs L A Waldron.

Alonzo E. Blades Earth L. A. Waldron

Thanks for kindness after loss of Bernice and Walton Taylor

The Taylor family expresses sincere gratitude to friends for love and sympathy shown after the death of Bernice N. Taylor and Walton P. Taylor. The family appreciates every act of help during their sorrow.

Bernice N Walton P. Taylor

Preston society notes honor Miss Esther Lednum engagement

Mrs H M Hollis and Miss Katherine Cox hosted a bridge luncheon and shower for Miss Esther Lednum whose engagement to Dr A W Wash has been announced. Guests included Miss Esther Lednum and many Preston residents. Prizes went to Mrs Courson first, Mrs Reese Dean second, and Miss Lednum guest prize.

H.M. Hollis Katherine Cox Esther Lednum A. W. Wash Ralph Lednum Frank Albaugh Cambridge Edward Garey Percy Douglas Max Chambers Clyde Elzey T. L. Trice Harry Wright Hilda Carmine Frank Lednum Harold Scarborough Reese Dean A. F. Sisk E. B. Blades A. Haxman Courson Mildred Griffith Elizabeth Phillips James Bolling Arthur Willey Mae LeCompte Clara Rumbold J. L. Gallagher Frank Patchett Inez Noble Deliette Noble Dallas Blades Cedar Grove Delinette Noble Douglas Fooks Alva Blades Elson Rieck Albert Kreuger Charles Noble Ruth Lednum Church Home and Infirmary Baltimore Paxton Lednum Fulton Noble A. J. Messick Maryland University, College Park Elzey Mt. Airy Martha Noble Harry Wright and John Payne Preston Wm. Wrightson

Local families host visitors over Sunday weekend

Mr and Mrs T E Pritchett entertained guests including Malcom Pritchett and Florence Pritchett of Wilmington plus Annie Weav er of Wilmington. George Long and daughter Helen visited William Walls. Leonard Covell will stay a week. Betty Hummer and L N Hummer visited near Church Hill. Raymond Shultie and family visited John and Elizabeth Stafford. Ruth Hall of Dover visited her mother Elizabeth Hall. T O Ford and Evelyn spent the weekend near New York with relatives. J O Hummer’s wife joined Agnes Newton in Henderson on Friday. Rev Kelly and family were out of town Sunday. Paul Smith visited his parents Temple and Mrs Smith.

T. E. Pritchett Malcom Pritchett Selbyville Oscar Pritchett Florence Pritchett Annie Weavyer Wilmington George Long Helen Marcus Hook William Walls Leonard Covell Elizabeth Heather Covell L. N. Hummer Betty Hummer Church Hill Raymond Shultie Chester John Stafford Ruth Hall Dover Elizabeth Hall T. O. Ford Evelyn

Twentieth Century Club Meets at Blades Home

The Twentieth Century Club enjoyed an 18th gathering at Mr and Mrs O C Blades home with ideal weather and yard strolling. The next meeting will be in Bethlehem Community House on the 27th, featuring a Colleg e Park report by delegates. Members urged to attend and thanks extended to Mr Hollis for hosting the bake on the 19th.

O. C. Blades Bethlehem College Park Hollis

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department John Nichols Mercy Hospital Nichols Oscar Nichols William Shockley A. G. Shockley Carvil Shockley Alvah Dobson Allen and Irene Lydia Dobson Rachel McClyments Sarah Tinley Kent Hospital Joseph Simpson Thomas Simpson Fred Baynard Dorothy Hobbs Luke Andrews Ruth S. Cooper M. B. Cooper Mabel Rich Charles Rich Fred Tinley Little Son Marie Johnson Whital Larrimore Ralph Hutson Ellen Hoffman Easton Hospital William Harrison Eric Matthews Harrington Mary Laird Delaware College Virginia Holsinger James P. Swing James Swing Charles Hobbs and Sons Roy Slaughter Avis Wilson Carter Forrester Ima Cooper Elizabeth Wilson A. L. Russell Leland Anna V. Taylor Millington Andrew Mitchell S. E. Parsons Oxford Lewis Lynch Charlotte Hall John Starkey Addie Charles Fleckenstein J. M. Ludwig Hazel Lynch T. A. Smith George Cherry Delphin Harmon Charles Cartwright J. R. Melvin Henderson M. FE O. E. Jones T. A. Montague Jacob Melvin William Smith W. F. Clark A. B. Cohee Raymond and Tyson Ben Colhee Near Felton Morton Bennett Cresona Harvey Bickling Bobbie James Melvin Catherine Melvin University of Delaware Sara Gooden I. W. Noble Iickman Ruth Bickling Isabel Cowgill Maxine Sanders Grace Griffith Charles Griffith Lawrence Sylvester R. H. Sylvester Kirk Jarman Messrs Howard Norman Pippin Francis Schoppe Ed. Schoppe Hubert Cole Bluefield W. Va Irvin O'Day Clayton Brown C. M. Wingate Herbert Williams Thomas Kirk New Bridge Lillian Meredith Goldsboro Templeville Tuckahoe Virginia Blades Frostburg Normal School LaVerne Miller Peter Finan James F. E. Jarrell Charles Jarrell J. M. Eaton Charlanne Rehoboth Little Mary States Euston Mary Frances Fisher University of Virginia Thawley Sparks Betty Patricia Philladelphia G. B. Stewart William Helfrie Eugene Kent Island J. W. Easley Blanche Horsey N. E. Knott Orphans’ Court Proceedings Vernon Journal Smithville Marydel
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