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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1939

Page

5

Ridge ly High appoints agriculture instructor for next year

Lawrence Faith, a University of Maryland graduate, is named agriculture instructor at Ridgely High School for the upcoming school year reporting August 1. The move completes the county’s five high schools’ agriculture departments, with Ramsburg at Denton and Henderson at Greensboro.

Connecticut Drivers Licenses Reveal Vision Shortfalls

Sixteen percent of 44,591 license applicants in Connecticut were found to need glasses for safe driving. Of 20,215 with minor defects, 13,042 were licensed without restrictions, 7,208 had defects risking safety, and 2,767 appeared unaware of their short sight and were required to wear spectacles for conditional permits. 71 applicants were refused licenses for serious defects.

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Sunday Church Notices June 25 Services and Events

Sunday services planned across churches with morning and evening worships. Topics include Can We Afford to Rob God and The Highlights of the Uniting Conference. Youth rally at Garland Lake July 7. Catholic Mass schedule listed for Denton and Ridgely with confessions at 7 15.

Chinch of the Brethren B. Y. PP Christian Workers J. P. Holsinger Walliston Church of the New Jerusalem Preston Denton and Ridgely St Elizabeth's Church Denton St Benedict’s Church St Elizabeth’s Church

Pastor Rev H F Schauer Retuned To Our Charge

Our pastor Rev H F Schauer has been returned to us for another conference seat. He was celebrated for his accomplishments on Caro line Charge the past year and we hope for greater things next year. Several local ladies attended Children's Day at Wesley Church Burrsville. Mrs Harry Knotts and Mrs Joe Johnson were guests of Mrs B B Allen and Mrs O J Chaffinch. Mrs W G Holbrook will lead the Christian Endeavor service tomorrow evening. Rev P M R Schauer of Stevensville visited the Schauer family last Wednesday. Mrs Ellen Lin of Washington spent weeks with Caroline friends. Mr and Mrs Frank Massey of Delaware were Sunday guests of Mrs C V Clark. Mrs C V Clark is at home after nursing. Mrs Lida Murphy was a week end guest of Mrs Dory Trice of Denton. Miss Betty Morse was a guest of Miss Esther Snuth.

H. Hf. Schauer Tfe Caroline J. A. Billing FL. N. Smith Catharine Towers Esther Sue Smith Wesley Church Burrsville Harry Knotts Joe Johnson B. B. Allen O. J. Chaffinch W. G. Holbrook Christian Endeavor Service CV. Clark Lida Murphy Dory Trice Denton Betty Morse Esther Snuth Daniel K. Crouse Cambridge Ridgely Church Phares Monroe Elmer Harry Clifton New Ridgely Ada Fisher Dickerson Ridgely Mary Jackson Newark Del Pennsylvania Mr. Hearn L. S. Matthews Joseph Rittenhouse Church of the Brethren Pitkin The Recreation Association Della Lehman Nora Wala Axel Wenner-Gren Jean Stedman Fred Voshell John Winting Page Jones Manon Stoops Clinton Stoops Frank Walker Maud Sleek Michael Macader Drew Catherine Primrose Detroit Porto Rico Miami J. W. Mitchell Sunday School Board Methodist Chin MecColln Canden N. J Mattie Brumbaugh Betty Sanger Jesse Fike Fike Dale Easton St. Gertrude’s Charles Wantmond George McGough George James Higgans Walnington Mi Frank Flounders J J . Waitliams Rutherford Iemnam William Taylor Naverstraw N. Y Alvin Robinson Milton, del Milward Robinson Near Hartly M. Robinson R. Belote G. R. Jr Onancock Frances Stout Near Allen William H. Knotts Wm. Weller Tom Jackson Sadlersville William Hickey Howard West Arden Jos. Conley Newport Leonard Boyles Hon. Griffith Wilkinsburg Aumie Rosely Eva Butts Marydel Louie Lowman Federalsburg Gurney Lowmina Ruth Ann Kinnanton Owen Par R. R. Bosely Mass June Richards Philadelphia Esther Hall Schibet Rockdale

Society Notes From Goldsboro And Surrounding Areas

Mrs John Sylvester and Miss Ruth McCrea spend two weeks with Mrs Stang in New York and will attend the Fair. Mr and Mrs T Noble Jareil and family visited relatives in New York and attended the Fair. Mrs L B Bobbitt returned from Baltimore after weeks with her mother who died. Mr and Mrs Cooper Gravell and Mrs Roscoe of Fulton visited Mrs W D Murphy. Miss Connie and Betsy Taylor of Greensboro visited sister Mrs Carlton Smith. Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs Mollie Shockley’s home. Mr and Mrs Edward Clank entertained children from near Wilmington. Mrs Noble Dhue and Jackie spent Sunday in Washington. Mr and Mrs Carlton Smith returned from their wedding time. Mrs Emma Johnson spent a week with relatives in Baltimore. Mrs Sade Shockley spending time in Binasville.

John Sylvester Ruth McCrea Jher Stang New York Dail T. Noble Jareil L. B. Bobbitt Baltimore Emma Johnson Sade Shockley Binasvaille

Welfare secretary announces CCC camp enrollment date

Miss Hattree Shoehley, executive secretary of the Caroline County Board of Welfare, announced yesterday that a CCC camp enrollment will be made July 6 for Caroline, Kent, Talbot and Queen Anne's Counties. Caroline County's quota will be two white and four Negro youths.

Death of Mrs. Daniel K. Crouse in Cambridge Hospital

Mrs. Daniel K. Crouse, 76, died in a Cambridge hospital after an eight month illness. Funeral at Ridgeley Church of the Brethren conducted by Rev. Joseph Rittenhouse, with interment in Denton Cemetery. Survived by husband, five sons and two daughters, plus numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and siblings in Pennsylvania.

Twentieth Century Club Holds June Meeting with Demonstration

The Twentieth Century Club opened with a song and prayer, eleven members answered roll call, minutes were approved, and two current events were shared. Plans were made for a June meeting to hear the delegate report from Short Course, followed by a demonstration on home laundry practices by Mrs Brodes. The group adjourned to meet June 28 with Mrs Hopkins and Mrs Dean as hostesses.

Twentieth Century Club Nellie Hopkins Columbia Gem of the Ocean

Templeville Social News and Church Schedule

TEMPLEVILLE notes visitors from New York Delaware and Maryland weekend visits with local families. Methodist Church services list Sunday School at 10 a.m. no evening service due to Thomas Chapel Children's Day. Local residents and guests include Frey Knotts Weller families Lowman Kinnanton Ennis and others in updated parish gossip format.

Weather and crop conditions synopsis in Maryland region

The week featured warm to cool days with a mostly cloudy period and scattered showers that aided crops. Barley harvested in most counties. wheat and rye ripening in northern regions while harvesting progressed in central and southern areas. Oats and pastures varied from poor on the Eastern Shore to fair elsewhere. corn and peas show slow growth with yields below normal in several counties. Early tomatoes and sweet potatoes set fruit. second pea crop harvested near La Plata. strawberry harvest ended in Carroll and Frederick. John R. Weeks.

Allegany Garrett Chewsville Manchester Maryland Northcentral Odenton la Plata Belair Uniontown Carroll Frederick John R. Weeks

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Local Socials

Miss Sadie Wothers hosted a party at Matapeake Club House for her niece Jean Wothers, a Easton High School graduate. Notables and relatives from Marlton New Jersey to Wilmington Delaware visited, dined, or stayed with local families. Jean Wothers plans a summer with grandparents J E Woethers, while 4 H Camp attendance and visits from Crsfeld researchers are noted among the district set.

Local Visit Notes Highlight Barton Family and Guests

Queen Anne region reports weekend visits by Bonnie Barton to sister Mrs Henry Robinson near Ruthsburg and Joyce Barton to Mrs Rumsey Mushkin in Easton. Eleanor Flowers from Washington DC stays with Howard and Mrs. Flowers, joined by son Donald from Penns Grove New Jersey. Elizabeth Goodhand of Ruthsburg visits Edna Fleming, Eloise Morgan stays two weeks with uncle and aunt Shaward Culver in Lebron. Mrs Roy Hopkins and mother Mrs Gurney Tarburton of Hillsboro visit Wilmington. Emmett Barton visits her parents near Ruthsburg. Samuel Rhodes and grandson visit Mrs Chas Rhodes in Centreville.

Bonnie Barton Henry Robinson Ruthsburg Joyce Barton Rumsey Mushkin Easton Emmett Barton Eleanor Flowers Washington, D. C Howard P. Flowers Mrs. Flowers Donald Flowers Penn

Poison Ivy Advisory Warns of Three Leaflets Alert

Dr Riley warns poison ivy shows three leaflets and can cling to clothing tools and pets. Avoid touching plants and wash skin with strong alkaline soap, then scrub contaminated items. If signs appear, consult a doctor for detailed instructions and treatment.

R. H. Riley Maryland State Department of Health Dr. Riley

Peggy McKenna Enrolled in Vogue Beauty Course

Miss Peggy McKenna attends a beauty culture course at Vogue Beauty School in Baltimore Maryland.

Peggy McKenna The Vogue Beauty School Baltimore

Maryland Rural Women receive certificates at College Park

Ninety rural women from 21 Maryland counties earned certificates on June 16 after four years in the Rural Women's Short Course. Dr. Harry Clifton Byrd presented and Dr. Oscar F. Blackwelder gave the main address on developing the art of appreciation. Over 600 attendees heard prominent speakers and events included a Byrd reception and capital-area tours.

University of Maryland Harold J. Dew Harry Dodd Lida Murphy Caroline County Harry Clifton Byrd Oscar F. Blackwelder Lutheran Church of the Reformation Washington, D. C Washington, D. C. the Subject of Dr. Blackwelder Extension Service Verna M. Kellar Maryland Adelyn D. Breeskin Baltimore Museum of Art Elizabeth Knochs U. S. Department of Labor Georgette Ross Howard Alice Keith National Academy of Broadcasting Lois Mary McBride Pittsburgh Thomas Parran Maryland Tobacco Growers Association Esther L. Richards Johns Hopkins University Anna Steele Richardson Woman's Home Companion Magazine Arthur M. Shipley Miriam Williams The Farm Journal Farmer's Wife Magazine Diosdado M. Yap O. E. Baker Madge J. Reese Lenore Sater U.S. Department of Agriculture Bessie M. Spafford College Park Byrd Rock Creek Park Allegany County S. E. Brewer William Dawson Lois Francis Byrd Teresa M. Coleman Arthur F. Happe Wyllys R. Hodges Ethel Hymes James E. Perrin Adah Rosenmerkel Ernest N. Screen Ray F. VanHorn Robert W. Young J. F. Zimmerman Anne Arundel County Eugene H. McIntyre Cora Louise Zepp Baltimore County Charles W. Almany Mary Catherine Baker John M. Ditman Eva Estella Hamilton Johanna Lee Evelyn Moore Julia Siford Pullen Albert Rossing Calvert County Olivia M. Abell Elmer C. Bowen Mary L. Behar 8. H. Wilson Carroll County Alda May Caulford William M. Hare Cecil County Raymond Everett Harvey S. Ewing Lewis Heath C. Otis McCauley Classie Mench Ray H. Mount George Peterson Arthur T. Reynolds Mary R. Simpers Walter L. Simmons Dorchester County Mary S. Vawter Kent County F. Baynard Harper J. Benjamin Robinson Howard Toulson Montgomery County Ethel Gilliss Decker Myrtle Gilliss Leslie M. Mullican Prinece George’s County Alice Ackerman Ernest Gelinas John Earl Keefauver Queen Anne’s County Laura A. Carter Maude Kirkwood St. Mary's County Sarah Goodrich Bean Edwin E. Birch Martin Gasparivic J. Bernard Love Ethel K. Warms

English King and Queen welcomed in Washington

The King and Queen of Great Britain are greeted warmly in Washington with flags displayed nationwide. Leaders and people of the United States acclaim the royal visit, signifying long healing of past tensions after a century of strain.

Great Britain United States Ottawa Washington

Greensboro and Its Environs Obituary and Local Notes

Thomas L Bilbrough aged 74 died at home near Greensboro after a year long illness. He manufactured brick, then farmed. survived by widow, three sons and two daughters, twelve grandchildren, three brothers, one sister. Funeral at his home conducted by Rev Tilghman Smith. Interment Greensboro cemetery. Also Lions Club met at Riverside Hotel with 14 members. next meeting canceled for district event. July 4th parade details and ticket sales discussed. Numerous brief notices include Mary Coryn 71 funeral in Greensboro, Luther Bennett to preach at Methodist Church, and a series of local visits and travels among residents and guests from Philadelphia Baltimore Wilmington and beyond.

Lawrence Faith University of Maryland Board of Education Ridgely High School Ridgely Agriculture Department E. Kenneth Ramsburg Denton William H. Henderson Greensboro William H. Brubaker Rockton Easton Thomas J. Turkington J. W. Krabill Norman A. Leese Mary Brubaker Robert Roger Alton Olive Wright Mildred Bareford Edwin Brubaker Elenora Duff Florence Luce Choptank Cooperative, Inc REA Walter P. Coppinger Elva S. Bohannan Albert V. Krewatch George W. Clendaniel B. O. Vannort Port Deposit Caroline County Austin R. Murphy Wilbert L. Merriken Charles F. Mowbray Federalsburg Charles H. Dobson James A. Kernrumph Harvey Thompson Henderson Mar-Dela Churches of the Brethren Greenhill Westover Miriam Holsinger Earl Hutchison Henry Fisher Leona Mae Hutchison Dorothy Cherry Marjorie Stewart Cordova Paul Fike Shirley Eby Paul Leese Miriam Slolsinger Mary Brumbaugh Ellen Miller George Whisler, Jr Mar-Dela B Thomas L. Bilbrough Bilbrough Smith H Carlton Bilbrough Earl Bilbrough Baltimore William Quillen Paul Moore Philadelphia Mildred Beulah Bilbrough Elsie Annabel Bilbrough Garfield Harry Charles Bilbrough A. K. Brown Tilghman Smith Princess Anne Methodist Church Greensboro Cemetery Beverly Goldsborough Mary Coryn L. L. Prettyman Denton-Greensboro Alfred Clark Luther Bennett Goldsboro Will Clark Marcua Hook Eddystone High School Misa Ruthanna Kinnamon Charles Davis Carlton Ralph Audrey Eleanor Yunk Harry Morris Ingleside Mary Dorman Clinton James Pinder Calvin Ward James Ward Earl Deaner Russell Lawrence Sipple Joan Raymond Whitby Queen Anne Anna Hopkins J. L. Hopkins Lewis Hopkins Harrington Michael Ash Edward Nichols Kathleen Edwards Lacy Wilson Wilmington W. B. Massey Blanche Richards Salem New Jersey Grace Nichols Linwood Charles Nichols Elizabeth Dean Swarthmore George Nichols C. B. Jarman Columbus Ohio William Sipple Fred Dukes Sadlersville Norman Warner Dover Mary Russell Wilson Thornton Gilbert Carrow Paul Ross Gastonia N. C A. G. Smith Owings, Md Charles Cross

Local Social Notes From Henderson Area Gatherings

Henderson society pages record visits among Philadelphia and Dover residents including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Erbe Mrs. Clarence Downes and Mrs. Alden Smith. Calls from Whiteleysburg on Mr. George Carrow, I W Poole entertaining with John Poole and children. Sunday School at 10 preaching at 8 on the 25th all welcome. Mrs. Wilbert Griffin and Martha Wilkerson visiting here this week. Jimmie Pratt on the sick list. Joseph Harris and family spent Thursday in Baltimore.

Fred Erbe Clarence Downes Philadelphia Alden Smith Dover Kate Downes Freeborn Ellwanger Whiteleysburg George Carrow I. W. Poole John Poole Dottie Johnnie Denton Wilbert Griffin Martha Wilkerson Jimmie Pratt Joseph Harris Baltimore

Orphans Court Proceedings in Caroline County

The Caroline County Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges Handy Dennis and Fooks. Debts and first and final administration account filed for Nathaniel M Faulkner estate. Dorothy E Saulsbury will filed by custodian. Caveat to Henry R Lewis will. Letters of administration pendente lite on Henry R Lewis estate to be granted next Tuesday June 27 at 11 A M.

Orphans’ Court Carolins County Handy, Dennis and Fooks Nathaniel M. Faulkner Dorothy E. Saulsbury Caroline County Henry R. Lewis

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the Local Department Mar-Dela B. Y. P Kenny Cool Wyoming Camp Penial Earl Hutchson Thelma Bowman Bulgely Chester Seese Welena Crouse Velila Baker Delaware Mary Wine Cool Norman A. Seese Miriam Messinger Norman Alvin Gilbert Walbridge Rosalie Lyons First Methodist Church Camp Horseshoe Rising Sun Board of Education of the Washington College Chestertown Douglas Milbury Barbara Cooper Florence Smith Roxanna Detwiler Katherine May West Charles Lincoln City American University Drew Theological Semiary Madison Blanche Marie Noble Martin Noble Hickman Harry Preston Eaton Harry Easton LM. Wimbrow John Sharp, Jr Fanville N. A. Leese Messrs Carroll and Delbert Vanimoa Los Angeles Calif Seese China Lyman Seese California Western Maryland College Stephanie M. Ford Jonathan L. Hughes Winfield T. Nichol Ruth Mezich Ford Seenst Grover Hastings Greensboro High School Columbia University Mary Ann Knotts Withanegton Tower Hill School Connecticut College For Women H. S. Burns Harriet Burns Melen F. Stafford Fletcher Stafford Laurence Jr. Christopher W. L. Jump J. DeWeese Carter Ella Carter Anderson Atlantic City Carter Maryland State Bar Association Cathell Harris Ella Mae Wright Miss Wright J. Lawrence Wright Lews Butler Millard Squires Walter Squires Marie Pentz Clarence R. Pentz Long Beach Eloise Ellwanger Samuel Dilwanger W. T. Hopkins Chieago Manon H. Downes Roland Fisher Eddie Marcus Hook Samuel Eilwanger Elder G. Medairy Macon Georgia Samuel Ellwanger L. E. Wimbrow Harry B. Wright Kansas City Wright Masonic Order Garland Lake Grace Methodist Church T J Turkington Annomec Renuka Temonow Bible and Brotherhood Christian Endeavor Hour Turkington C. E. Society Llood College Oscar Sith Hobbs Dave Trossinger Willa Lee Wilmmeton Nellie Shoenfelt Pomona Paul Hardee Madge Jingsworth George Cherry Joseph Rice Spaffard Rolph’s Wharf Templeville Hillsboro Twin Towns Tuckahoe Sadie Wothers Matapeake Club Jean Wothers Easton High School Bernard Pinder Barbara Ann Beulah Shinn Marlton Howard Dodds Maiam Mildred Gale Edwin Gale Edgar Blades Mildred Stengen Helfrich Windy Shll G. Francis Beaven Crisfield Salomon’s Island Francis Beaven John G. Parks Ruth Neavitt Rice Susie Burrs Centreville Marjorie Baker Ann Watts Mildred Stenger Ralph’s Wharf J. E. Woethers Joseph Thomas Chester Raymond Lane Lorin Lane M. Kline S. N. Smith Rehoboth Somerset County Adrian Boznan Jerome Hickman Omar Reading Eva C. Shores Helen A. Wilson Washington County C. W. Dellinger Ruth Holder C. C. James Norman R. McCardell Edna B. Startzman Howard A. Strock Wicomico County Edward S. Hearn Randall Heath Elia R. Nelson Arthur W. Williams Worcester County Marie Hennan Brittingham Clifford C. Janes S. E. Shackley
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