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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1926

Page

5

Centreville Events And Local Notices In A Summer Program

Local notices announce a Centreville Catholic Church lawn fete on July 16 and 17. School board seeks pupil transport proposals. Dairy and poultry meetings, milk producer gatherings, and expert visits planned. Community church services, festivals, and youth programs feature sermons and baptisms. A Glee Club project awards music funds, plus a Queen Anne county temperance medal contest program outlines.

Mudd T. F. Taylor West Denton Church of the Brethren Denton Epworth League of Concord Concord Orme Charles R. Neal Isaac Ienry Morris Richard T. West William J. Shawn Elisha H. Harper Orphans’ Court Maryland University of Maryland Poultry Department Watkins Salt Tle Milling Co Melvin G. Morris Greensboro Baptist Church J. A. Conover Ridgely Greensboro W. H. Rice Rice T. D. Holder M. E F. A. Lindhorst Wilmington M. E Caroline High School Girls’ Glee Club Woman's Christian Temperance Union Queen Anne’s County Queen Anne M. EI. Church South Battle Hymn of the Republic Jesson Woman’s Crusade Loyal Temperance Legion Tom Jones

Summer weddings and social notices in Maryland town

On June 24 in the home of Mrs. Sarah Mitchell Pearl Mitchell wed Arthur Francis Benjamin son of Mr and Mrs BR Benjamin of Port Deposit The couple were attended by Miss Elsie Mitchell and Mr Robert Marshall The ceremony was conducted by Rev H N Bailey with Lohengrin played by Edna Shipman They will reside at 315 East 28th Street Baltimore after July 4 A prize essay winner Miss Mary Tharp Nuttle from Denton will receive 20 gold for Potters Landing and the Potters The award will be presented in Baltimore at the Maryland Historical Society Building Miss Addie Nuttle previously won the prize Mr Ormond W Downes Jr and Miss Annette M Jackson were married in Elkton Other social items note Grace Rutter hosting a bridge for Miss Louise Noble and various out of town guests along with visits by local families and summer relocations to Rehoboth and Wilmington.

Sarah Mitchell North Sixth Street Edna Shipman H. N. Bailey Methodist Episcopal Church Marydel Washington Benjamin S15 East 28Th Street Baltimore Mary Tharp Nuttle Frederick B. Nuttle Denton Eastern Shore Society Ernest E. Weaver Downes J. Dukes Downes State Bank Philadelphia Atlantic City Ormond W. Downes Grace Rutter Louise Noble Edward Lane Easton Miss Noble Preston Federalsburg Hatter Ella Mae J. H. Pollard Hazel Helen Pollard Elmer Harrison Summit Arthur Allston Wilmington Harry DB. Mason Elizabeth B. F. Johnson Little Son Rehoboth William H. Nuattle Cleveland Smith William Harry B. Mason Marion Hf. Downe J. Boone Jarrell Kennett Square L. E. Mudd

Mrs Nan Mildren Mosteller Dies in Gary Indiana

The community mourns Mrs Allen K Mosteller of Gary Indiana former Maryland supervisor Nan L Mildren Mosteller died at her Gary home on Saturday. Funeral services were held in Phoenixville Pennsylvania. She helped establish supervision of teachers in Caroline Frederick and Talbot counties and later aided teachers across several states while Mrs Mosteller and her Indiana husband resided in Gary. Her brother Charles and sister Bessie Mildren of Gulf Mills Pa also survive.

Allen K. Mosteller Gary Indiana Nan L. Mildren Caroline County Phoenixville Atlantic City Miss Mildren Maryland Baltimore County United States Davidson Mildren Frederick County This Lucy Smedley West Chester Caroline Talbot Mosteller Nny United States Steel Co Charles Bessie Mildren Gulf Mills

Big Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Greensboro

Definite plans for a large Fourth of July celebration are under way with events including a 9 AM parade led by a 10 piece brass band, multiple prize categories for cars and riders, 10 AM baseball games, afternoon races, 3 PM game, 8 PM fireworks, and a street dance at 9 00 PM with Bob Arthurs' orchestra.

Bob Arthurs Dover Addie Pritchett Greensboro Thomas Dobson Samuel Isaacs Robert Warvey Philadelphia Joseph Isaacs Jesse Farlaw Belle Gravenor Minnie Splinger Frank Tami BR. J. Baughley Alice Marie Hutson Wilmington Annie Edwards Benjamin Bastian J. B. Bastian George Mitchell West Grove W. QO. Bennett Osborne Princess Anne Harry Corkran Easton Charles Rich Dorothy Wyatt Near Town Maude Edwards Charles Hobbs Sarah Muliken Baltimore Billy Hobbs Ridgely Ovtayin Totheroh Harvey Porter Marcus Hook

Burrsville Guests and Local Church Notice

Burrsville social notices list guests from Greensborough Denton and Burrsville and nearby towns. Swarthmore Philadelphia Chester and Wilmington visitor Evelyn Willis returns home for summer. Rev Betts to preach Union M P Church June 27 with Sunday School at 10 am and Homer Megin as superintendent.

Evelyn Wills Burrsville S. DB. Carrow Martha Clayton Porter Edward Morgan Greensboro Webster Ivins Earl Ivins Nettie Satterfield L. A. Porter Jennie Clark Ella Redden Will Anderson Denton Mollie Wilkinson Evelyn Willis Swarthmore Philadelphia Chester Wilmington A. W. Betts Union M. P Tloa Homer Megin Ihillsboro A. ‘. Garrett, Jr Easton Charles Willis Walton Wihnington Linwood Harry Cheezum Collingdale Margaret Simpson Las D. Simpson Chestertown Clifford Baker Myr. Walton Wills John A. Thawley Sadie Garrett Gladys Chance

Local Social News and Community Updates

Iobbs. Rev. and Mrs. C. Larrimore of Mardela Springs and Mrs. Towers along with Mrs. Rice of Denton visited Mr. Towers last Friday. Christian Endeavor led by Manning Merriken plans a meeting on what May Japan and Korea expect from Christianity. Louis and Mrs. Butler return from six weeks in Baltimore. Butler operated on at Johns Hopkins. Willoughbys and Davises hosted by Alston Long at Church Hill. Mrs. Helen Unbbard Moore and Miss Marietta Butler attend Towson summer school. Strawberries bring farmer satisfaction. Mrs. R. O. H. Love hosted the Ladies’ Aid. Mr. B. B. Coffee spent a few days in Baltimore.

Larrimore Mardela Springs T. P. Towers Fomer Rice Denton T. H. ‘Towers Manning Merriken Christian Endeavor Service Japan Korea Louis Butler Baltimore Butler Johns Hopkins Hospital James Willoughby Irrank Davis Alston Long Helen Unbbard Moore Marietta’ Butler Towson R. O H. Love B. B. Coffee

Ridgely News Letter reports road work toward Bridgetown progress

A large force and fleet of machines extend the stone road a mile toward Bridgetown, with plans to finish then continue toward Felton and back to add another half mile. Road work overseen by Mr. Phillips of Cambridge. machines supplied by Slocum Company. Also notes on social visits, church events, travels, education, and local harvest prospects.

Tribute sketch for Dr John Dulladway at his funeral

A memorial sketch marks the June 9 19th century death of Dr John Dulladway born June 22 1859 on the family farm in Fowling Creek county. It recalls his Maryland University training his lifelong service to local neighbors and his devotion to patients and children. Funeral June 13 at Federalsburg cemetery conducted by Rev F C MacSorley with Bryant poems.

Fowling Creek Lewis and Elizabeth Dalladway Maryland University Dulladway Tre F. C. MacSorley Bryant Pederalsburg Mary FE. Dalladway W. Oj. Dalladway

Orphans' Court Proceedings Reported Transactors

Orphans Court session with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Executors Willis Deen authorized to sell real estate. inventory appraisals and sale orders granted for multiple estates. Administrators Harris Owens and others filed accounts of sale and administration. probate and bonds processed. creditors notice ordered. guardians authorized to deposit funds for minors.

Orphans’ Court West Harper and Shawn Harry P. Willis W. Brewster Deen Dames Wes Proust T Company Baltimore Alexander Hardcastle a. Oakes/ Downes Fred RB. Owens John Burnett Paul W. Pilchard Etta W. Pilchard T. Clayton Belle Reed Marielle Dingledine Robert Reed Marion Day Russell Reed Frank Reed Pauline Reed Martha J. Short Annie Russell Leonard F. Covey Donald Jefferson Marin G. Bechtel Christian Gottwall Charles B. Harrison Wilmore Green Clayton Horsey Mary S. Brockway Wilber A. Brockway Winder L. Brockway Caroline County Bank of Greensboro

Reverend Dobson to preach at Choptank on pleasant day

The Rev Harry Dobson of Federalsburg will preach at Choptank on duly Ath service in the park if pleasant. The Twentieth Century Community Club held a pleasant meeting in the club-room at Choptank on the 16th. Next meetings will be in the club-room at Bethlehem on June 30th. Mrs John Todd of Bethlehem represented the club at College Park for the short ecourse and is expected to report favorably.

Harry Dobson Federalsburg Choptank Choaptank Bethlehem John Todd College Park

Hillsboro and Queen Anne church notices and social scroll

A Hillsboro Queen Anne church page lists Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 8 p m with sermons on I Believe in the Holy Catholic Church and I Believe in the Communion of Saints Sunday School at 9 30 a m Epworth League prayer at 7 80 p m plus a long social notes section detailing visits travels and gatherings among local families and residents across towns including Rehoboth Wrights Wharf Philadelphia Baltimore Wilmington and Ridgely with numerous names and small events over the week

Levy For Neal Year In County Levy Set At 1.60 Per 100

County Commissioners on Tuesday fixed the fiscal year levy at 1.60 per 100 dollars an increase of 10 cents over last year. State tax remains 27 1/2 to 35 cents. The long list of appropriations covers State's Attorney 1200, Board of Health 1000, Court expenses 1000, Schools 107000, roads 30500, and many other county offices and bonds.

Board of Health Court House Linchester Bridge Tuckahoe Bridge Greensboro Denton H. D Keensboro Easton Cambridge Hospital Stondseeede

Quiet Elkton Wedding Unites Meisterich and McShane

Mr James Meisterich and Miss Grace McShane were quietly married in Elkton on Friday night and are now living with his parents near town. The notice lists several local residents visiting relatives, including Wingate of Wingate Md, Short and daughter of Hillsboro, Sweeney family of Philadelphia, Hutton of Wilmington, Melvin family from Minami Florida, and others.

James Meisterich Grace McShane Elkton Howard Sylvester Robert Reed Dover C. M. Wingate Joseph Short Hillsboro William HE. Goodwin Ale Sweeney Ethelyn Alan Philadelphia F. B. Sweeney Leroy Hutton Betty Wilmington William Saniers Frank Melvin Minami Florida F. F. Shinn Thomas Shinn Reading Howard Clark Jimmy Salisbury W. F. Clark S. £. Hanby Fairlee W. S. Clark Wingate Esther Clayville Epworth League Clarence Pritchett Withington William Goodwin, Jr Oakland Park Charles Clayville

M P Church Notes Encourages Next Sabbath Attendance

Last Sabbath drew fine crowds across services including a notable Children's Day. The congregation is urged to attend all three services next Sabbath with emphasis on 9.15 Sunday School, 11 am preaching on A Great Light, and evening classes followed by a Sheldon book sermon What Would Jesus Do with illustrated pictures. G J Hooker, Pastor.

Charles M. Sheldon Jesus G. J. Hooker

For Sale Fordson Tractor with plows and discs

For Sale. a Fordson tractor model with plows and double disc attachments in good working order. Interested buyers may apply to William J. Rickards attorney in Denton Maryland for details.

William J. Rickards Atty Denton, Md

Seventh Grade Graduates of Caro Line County Schools

A list of seventh grade graduates from Caro line county schools at a Denton ceremony on Friday. Names cover many one-room and consolidated schools such as Marydel Sil ver Bickling Ifcten Seeney Harry Smith Henderson John Bickling Wilson Co hce Dessie Emerson Mary Guiesco Doris McClintock Katie Meis terich Merrill Pritchett Hattie Smith Maurice Sturgis Bee Tree Edward Kusmaul Goldsboro Margaret Bennet Cathryn Cole Edith Cartwright Alfred Dennison Hazel Hubbard Marshall Roe Joseph Roche etc across numerous districts including Denton Center Oaks Williston Willoughby Andersontown Warmony Choptank Bethlehem Federalsburg Hillsboro Cedar Grove Ridgely Furmans Grove Conecord Smithville Chestnut Grove Friendship Howard's and more.

Caroline County Denton Marydel—Silver Bickling Ifcten Seeney Harry Smith Sfenderson John Bickling Wilson Cohce Dessie Emerson Mary Guiesco Doris McClintock Katie Meisterich Merrill Pritchett Hattie Smith Maurice Sturgis Bee Tree Edward Kusmaul Goldsboro Margaret Bennett Cathryn Cole Edith Cartwright Mary K. Porter Marie Rawlings Edward Riddleberger Elsie Strannahan Martha Schmitt Hilda Weaver Eugene Zacharias Bridgetown William Baker Thelma Hunter Burrsville Charles Fountain George Baughley Mary Webber Central Lawrence Davis Lewis Adams Lindley Adams Robert Anthony Raymond Bartell Thomas Baynard Catherine Beauchamp Gilbert Bradley Margaret Brown William Chambers Roy Collison Mary Cohee Edna Crouse Louise DeFord James Duffey Alfred Drews Paul Greenlee Violet Higgins George Hurst Hilton Kitchen Clayton Long Virginia Longfellow William McDaniel Burdette Nuttle Howard Reinhold Sadie Riley John Schlegel Anna Stevens Frederick Towers Alan Weir Roth Wheatley James Wright Earl Wright Oaks Charles Davis Margaret Lister Catherine Towers Williston Mary Blazejak Belle Lane Margaret Maloney Willoughby Mabel Sutherland Andersontown Lewis Willis Warmony Catherine Lasier Nettie Lord Maude Marine Mary McNeal Bennett Todd Russell Towers Smithson Asa Coleman Philip Frase James Mundt Edward Price Roland Willoughby Preston Garrett Baker Ida Bell Bernard Blades Earl Blades Bernice Carroll Lester Christopher Adline Edgell Elizabeth Whitely Miriam Whitely Choptank Pearle Eaton Bethlehem Alce Christopher Anna Jurceka Federalsburg Hattie Alford Ruth Bowdle Elizabeth Butler Melvin Connelly Norris Daflin Eloise Hackett Priscilla Hurlock Ethel Jester Ellis Ketola Alice Ketola Mary Lewis Esther Meredith Gladys Meredith Jeanette McMahon Mary Moore Roger Morris Alfred Noble Elliott Noble Wilmer Noble Blanche Nichols George Todd Frances Vickers Alfred Watson Woodrow Wilson Hillsboro Cooper Elben Frances Fleming Charles Hammer Naomi Holland Margaret Magrogan Rumsey Mulliken Jeanette Sharp Mary Virginia Sherwood Willye Taylor Anna Wood Mary Jane Winchester Leslie Wright Cedar Grove Jacob Butler Willard Butler Pauline Neighbors Evelyn Nichols Ridgely Herman Crouse Elizabeth Detwiler Lucille Smith Catherine Trice Gladys Trice Ross Trice Russell Trice Smithville Agnes Fountain Clementine Fountain Margaret Hines Richard Hines Laura Mae Randolph Mary Wright Chestnut Grove Cecilia Hubbard Charles Cook Vernon Deen Ruth Gallagher Walter Lord Jerome Taylor Howard’s aAnna Kelley Catherina Towers

Music Memory Contest awards given to county schools

In the county, a two week Music Memory Contest organized by music supervisor Mrs J Kemp Stevens tested 650 children across 34 schools. Teams judged on recognizing twenty records and composers with life notes. Three schools tied for top, and a donor provided 10 dollars in records to award each of Concord Hillsboro and Harmony five dollar records. honorable mentions went to Dor othy Beaumont Furman's Grove Alice Trice Howard's and Esther Willey Oaks. County Superintendent E M Noble presented the awards at the Caroline High School closing exercises.

J. Kemp Stevens Concord Alice Hignutt Hillsboro Josephine Blades Harmony Alma Deen Dorothy Beaumont Furman’s Grove Alice Trice Howard’s Esther Willey Oaks E. M. Noble Caroline High School

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the Local Department Nan L. Mildren Mosteller Grevensboro Iobbs THE Ridgely News Felton Phillips Cambridge Slocum Company Vergie Sparks Willian Ewing Centreville Ruth Rittenhouse Rachel Mc Davis Louise Goldey’s I. E. Mason Ruthsburg George Fitz Waynesboro Donald Fitz Fitz Knights of Malta Edgar Flagg J. M. Laukwig Moss Florence Ludwig Clarry Zeigler Coopersburg Lee Mitchell Charles Sparks Bernard Prank Flounders Alliance of the Lord's Day Blarry Laird C. Laird Hemmons Delmey TP. L. Day Brooklyn Walter Mitchell Marvin Morris Kemp Stewart Bames FP. Merv Myre Margaret McC Stout Catona Fred Madara University of Virginia School Dorothy Flounders Charles Hammond Frank Long Selbyville Frank Stayer Ann Arbor Michigan Frank Sumis Virginia Dorothy Boston Reformed Church Fred Sewell Starvey Sewell Claude Towers J. W. Jones Ida Smith Prank Seward da Pearsaal Mabel Jones Madge Thomas John Dulladway Queen Anne Tuckahoe League Harry Fisher Frances Fisher Mabel Knotts Kathleen Knotts Hafurlock Lawrence Wilson, Jr Queen Anne’s J. E. Harper Harper Robert Groff Edgar Blades Dornhy Jump Ralph Holland Parisboro N. J Louise Fleming Washington, D. C Earl Wothers Jean Perryville John Wothers Guerney Tarlutton S. N. Smith Harry Fleming Bowers Beach Wilbur Fleming Elizabeth Vesty Cordova J. Norman Clark Loudenville Ohio S. N. Pilchard Nt. Lay Beaven Blanche Thorsey Edgar Blues Hi. W. B. Rowe Newark Del Carrie Holt Ocean City Denny Henry Marshall Merrick Coulbourn Ernest Murphy Leonard Fairbank Lucy Marshall Mary Coulbourn Catherine Valliant Pauline Harper Whitehurst Brinsfield William Wheatley George Murphy Horace Moryvo St. Pauls Church Emgenia Morgan Pauline Covey Moore’s Meadow R Oy. Whitehurst Horace Morgan Harry Gibson Catholc Everett Blades Fred Harrison Chaborne Dorothy Jump Howard Flowers Chira Price Wyoming Bernard Sparks Sara McNamee John Chairs Thomas Sackett Hackett Cahidyell Wilson Asbury Sharp John Sewell Wye Mills Howard Sewell Wilbur Clark Keplar Barnette Austin Swann Leonard McKnett Mattie Price R. Wf. Gibson M. P. Church Notes John Irwin Sepp Reli
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