Merriken Stinson wedding in Baltimore June 19
Miss Jessie Hoff man Stinson, daughter of the late Edward Stinson Sr. of Baltimore, married Calvert Cork ran Merriken, son of Harry R. Merriken and Ella M. Merriken, at the Stinson home in Baltimore. Rev. John Gardner officiated. A reception followed. The bride, debutante of Baltimore, is a Walnut Lane Academy graduate. The groom, a Georgetown Law School graduate, practices as an attorney in Denton. They plan to live at Merriken Apartments, Denton, after a trip to Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriken—Stinson
Jessie Hoffman Stinson
Edward Stinson Sr
Baltimore
Calvert Corkran Merriken
Harry R. Merriken
Federalsburg
Ella M. Merriken
Robert Stinson
Lake Avenue
John Gardner
First Presbyterian Church
Denton Funeral Attendees list friends from distance
A funeral notice for Mrs. Walter Sparklin lists dozens of visitors and relatives from across Delaware Maryland New Jersey New York Virginia and Indiana who joined the service and traveled with families including Rev John L Sparklin Prof Alexander Baker Dr A C Smoot and many others. The report also notes a motor trip to Niagara Falls and visits to relatives in Lancaster and Kokomo plus a hospital note for Sgt Donald C Shaffer’s daughter Virginia at Camp Le e Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Walter Sparklin
John L. Sparklin
M. S. Andrews
Wilmington
Alexander Baker
Newark
A. C. Smoot
Georgetown
L. E. Wimbrow
Bridgeville
Ray Holloway
Selbyville
Anna
Nellie Hazzard
Rehoboth Beach
Delaware
Merrill C. Smoot
Hagerstown
Carlton McShane
Baltimore
Florence Council
Cordova
R. H. Bryant
Petersburg
Dorothy Daly
Metenchen
N. J
Richard Merriken
Washington
Harvey
Smoot
Arizona
Raymond R. Fisher
O. Gilbert Hignutt
Niagara Falls
Walcott
N. Y
Lancaster
Phillips Packing Company
Mrs. Butler
Kokomo
Mrs. Consore
Indiana
BE. J. Clem
Virginia
Donald C. Shaffer
Shaffer
Camp Lee
Floyd Breeding
Charles Butler
Marion Messick
Jeanette
Joan
Cannon, del
First Methodist W S C S Meets for Final Pre Vacation
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church held its last pre vacation meeting on June 24. Committees reported on Christian Social Relations Local Church Activities Youth Work Parsonage and Resolutions. Mrs Shipman chaired the missionary education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
First Methodist Church
Winfield Nichols
Youth Recreation Association
Committee On
Missionary Education
Edna Shipman
B. F. Johnson
Lacey Orme
Gilbert Rue
Londonderry Air
Elizabeth Stone
Caroline County
Concord Christian Comrade Class Social Notes
Class Meets The Christian Comrade Class of Concord gathered at Mrs. Margaret Longs home with Mrs. Lida Trice assisting. Nineteen members and two visitors attended. Old business included a five dollar cancer fund contribution and European clothing collections. New business announced free health examinations in Concord July 9th, with Williston and Smithville same date, and an invitation to Harmony Vacation Bible School. Annual picnic set for Garland Lake July 10th. Ice cream and Ritz followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Margaret Long
Lida Trice
Cancer Fund
Europe
Williston
Smithville
Harmony
Garland Lake
Urgent Meeting Called by Tuckahoe 4-H Club
A very urgent meeting of the Tuckahoe 4-H club was held at Gloria Willey's home. President led the opening, songs were sung, and minutes read. Eloise DeFord spoke on 4-H camp life including cabin routines, rest, swimming, camp vespers, and bedtime. A picnic is planned for July 4 at Miller's Pond with high attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckahoe
Gloria Willey
Eloise DeFord
Miller’s Pond
Cherrie Frances Fisher
Thoreau Quote on Provoking Honest Truthful Criticism
A quotation emphasizes that a man’s sharpest critique surfaces only when provoked and that severe truth often comes with bitterness. The saying attributes this insight to Henry David Thoreau and reflects on honesty under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Thoreau
Local social notes from Hobbs area entertainments and visits
W S C S groups and families gathered at Mrs. Frank E Adams home last Wednesday. Boonsboro visitors Kenneth Ramsburg and Elmer Butler with families joined relatives at a Butler family dinner in Tuckahoe Neck. funerals, reunions, and new furloughs are noted along with Egypt and New York trips. The Caroline County Business and Professional Women’s Club met for a final pre summer recess gathering on Mrs Roland Fisher’s lawn with a picnic and planning for Denton recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Butler
Kenneth Ramsbury
Elmer Butler
Kenneth
Ellen
Ann
Marvin Butler
Tuckahoe Neck
Roland Butler
Glenn
Hillsboro
Dawson Fountain
Stanley Brush
L. H. Thomas
Fountain
Little
Elien
Ann Butler
Kenneth Ramsburg
Boonsboro
Business and Professional Womens Club
Caroline County
P. Roland Fisher
Denton
Appreciation Note From Walter Sparklin and Family
A Denton Maryland family extends heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for loving demonstrations of support during recent affliction. They express gratitude that words cannot fully convey and wish a rich reward from the Lord for all who offered help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neghbors
Walter Sparklin
Denton, Md
Card of Thanks for hospital kindness and church support
Expresses sincere appreciation to friends for kindness while in hospital and for cheery cards from the W. S. C. S. of First Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Grateful Thanks for Flowers and Cards to Mrs Georgia Covey
Mrs. Georgia A. Covey expresses heartfelt thanks for the beautiful flowers and the many cards she received. Your thoughtfulness has deeply touched her and is gratefully appreciated.
Grateful Thanks After Mabel Smith’s Death
Howard Smith and Family express thanks for sympathy shown after the death of Mabel Smith wife and mother. They acknowledge every kind word deed and floral tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Smith
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R. CG. Tell
Doylestown
Florida
Jeanne Tell
Thomas Ober
Wallace Hutson
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Quentin R. Walsh
Tucson
Henry Blazejak
Henry N
Francis
New York
Howard Hignutt
Arthur Hignutt
Adams Cross Roads
George Bowers
Daytona Beach
Fla
Arthur L. Jopp
Leona Short
Sherry Linda
Easton Hospital
Earl Short
Wayne
Charles Andrews
Charles Flaharty
NEW Theatre
Greensboro
Johnny Mack Brown
Oklahoma Frontier
Richard Arlen
Frank Sinatra
Jimmy Durante
Brooklyn
Tyrone Power
First Methodist
W.S. C.S
Hobbs
Frank E. Adams
Manning Merriken
J. H. Edgell
L. H. Thmoas
Newton QO. Shaffer Jr
Egypt
Pvt
Paul Johnson
Army
North Carolina
Set
Hanline Paints
Denton Home Supply
S. Second Street
J. Norris Coulby
Dentonia Theatre
Georgetown, del
Ife
Georgia A. Covey Denton
Howard Smith and Family
Beacom College
Jefferson Street
Tenth
Wilmington, Delaware
T. A. Tobin
O. W. Menk
Chiropractors
N. Aurora Street
Easton
Thur
Thurs
BERET
Redbook Magazine
Gregory Peck
Jane Wyman
Clarence Brown
Claude Jarman, JR
Joby
Clem Bevans
Margaret Wycherly
Forrest Tucker
Journal
General Electric
James N. Trice
Frank Albertson
Apbara Reed
Johnny Calkins Waite
LD Lyle
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