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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1929

Page

5

Denton Sees Dollar Day Sales And Local Events

Denton merchants prepare for Dollar Day next Tuesday with bargains at J H Nichols Co including Onyx stockings and special offers. A Denton Automobile Show runs March 20–23 under the Denton Volunteer Fire Co with 20 models, band concerts, and a closing dance, aiming to boost airport and travel interest.

S. Lian Concord Federalsburg P.O Loyal Soul Bible M. P. Church Community Club J. H. Nichols & Co Onyx Denton Denton Volunteer Fire Co

Banquet and social notes from Caroline County 4 H clubs

The Caroline County Federation of 4 H girls clubs held its annual banquet on a Saturday in Denton at 1 p.m. The event featured a chicken croquettes menu and decorative themes with blue crepe and silver stars. Caroline Joy and five program parts highlighted Health Head Hand Heart Home, ending with a dance and songs. Seventy six club girls and twenty four leaders attended, while various local residents were noted in visits and hospital and church appointments were recorded for the community.

Caroline County Federation of Episcopal Denton Jane Wine M. Stewart Doris Butler Preston Frances Hignatt Katherine Hirs Caroline Joy Anna Frances Seward Sarah Swiss W.towers G. Wheatley Ir. Burns B. Walston Louise Sullivan Thelma Towers Margaret Saulsbury Fidgely Caroline Ebling Marie Quidas Blaise Thawley Amanda Ebling Josephine Gallagher Katherine Spies Anne Green Dorothy Emerson University of Maryland J. Stewart Hf. Spies J. Berry E. Lord Aa. Scarborough S. Smith E. Trice D. Patchett Emerson Ruth Voshell Kathleen Moore Andersontown-Hobbs W. W. Noble New York Ruth Noble Summit N. J Columbia University Wm. Carsley Ella D. Aumack Baltimore Annie Ella Lord Tuckahoe Neck Martha Beauchamp Everett W. Clark H. S. Clark W. F. Wolf Moliie Gootee Newark Philadelphia Mildred Downes Bridge John Renninger Chester Marietta Anthony Charles and Joseph Haymaker Centreville Charles L. Walls Elizabeth Pippin Johns Hopkins Hospital J. R. Hitch Miami, Fla Wmn. D.uhler J. F. Reed Wilmington Dawson George Coral Gables Fla

Templeville Notes Reflect Family Visits And Church Schedule

Mrs Edna Cahall returned home last Friday after weeks with daughters Mrs Samuel Buckey in Dundalk MD and Mrs Harry Clough in Chester PA. Miss Hazel Helen Golt and Dorothy Knotts of Salisbury Normal School spent the weekend with parents. Sunday services include Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 7 30 pm. Mr and Mrs Frank Raughley and family visited relatives in Burrsville.

Edna Cahall Samuel Buckey Dundalk Harry Clough Chester Hazel Helen Golt Dorothy Knotts Salisbury Normal School Frank Raughley Burrsville

Local Social Notes Highlight Delaware and Chester Visitors

Bethlehem Mrs Eddie Hall and daughters Catherine and Virginia Lee of Delaware spent Saturday with Mrs Carlton Taylor. Mr Leonard Legates of Chester Pa spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Lawrence Legates. Mr Lloyd Harding of Golden College spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs W H Harding. Mrs H M Hubbard is spending a few days with her daughter Mrs Fred Blades of Centreville.

Eddie’Hall Catherine Virginia Lee Delaware Carlton Taylor Leonard Legates Chester Lawrence Legates Lloyd Harding Golden College W. H. Harding H. M. Hubbard Fred Blades Centreville

Newnam Receives Car Load of Living Room Suites

M. K. Newnam announced receipt of a large shipment of living-room suites. The delivery expands showroom stock and offers new sofa and chair sets for customers.

M. K. Newnam

Weekly Ridgely News Letter

Readers of the Ridgely High School page report a piano recital directed by Mrs Mulford Swing featuring Norma Hicks Clifton Hicks Mary Virginia Sherwood from Illin lsboro Peggy Gibson Violet Gibson Florence Blades Ida Mac Sneed of Queen Anne and several Ridgely residents The performance drew praise and featured the play Applesauce by seniors with a strong cast and trainer Grace Mooney The issue also notes the Dollar Social at Church House the Community Club meeting the Lord's Supper and a dramatized sermon at the Methodist Church plus local visits and upcoming events including a St Patrick's Day Sauerkraut Supper and a benefit movie by the Young People’s department world service meeting and various visits and gatherings in the Ridgely area.

Mulford Swing Norma Clifton Hicks Mary Virginia Sherwood Ilinlsboro Peggy Violet Gibson Florence Blades Ida Mac Sneed Queen Anne Joyce Saulsbury Jeannette Beekman Leola Temple Elizabeth Smith Ridgely Mary Zuaffere Rita McKiernan Dorothea Strecker Helen Bates Blanche Stiftel Kathryn Lynch Hazel Anna Frances Seward Applesauce Bill McAlister Johm Dean Bill Jonathan Arrington 2Ollo Jenkins Rufus King Jennie Baldwin Alozania Wood Grace Mooney Warry Swann Joh Rascob Rascob D. J. Moore Young People’s Department the Reformed Sunday School E. Rosenast Merchantville John Swing Josiah Shaw Margaret Samis Easton Munson Shaw Centreville Gilbert Johnson Federalsburg L. S. Matthews T. L. Day Henry Wilkinson Harry Laird Frank Laird Amos Andrews Vinton Crowel Harford County Walter Bennington Paul Alice Bennington Denton Church of the Brethren M. I. King Johm Paul Ebling Warlan Harrington Frank Stevenson Wilmington Clarence Roe Elkton TE. H. Beekman Bank of Ridgely Rampmieyer Roop Frank Flounders Suffolk Virginia Jim T. A. Smith Caldwell New Jersey Thos. A. Smith Joseph Betton Ida Ellwood Larramore County Federation Thompson Plainfield Nelson Richards Landers Jones Baltimore Topkis Brothers Lowe Sharptown Sewing Circle John Hoffman Ladies Aid Frank Seward

Local News in Goldsboro and Nearby Social Notes

Sympathy extends to Mrs. Robt. Jarrell Jr. on the loss of her mother widow of Wm. Pritchett of Wenderson. Funeral held at Mrs. Ezekiel Gooden’s home, burial Greensboro Cemetery. Miss Rebecca Lane and Miss Hayden of Annapolis were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Lane.

Robt. Jarrell, Jr Wm. Pritchett Wenderson J. Frank Lane Alberta ‘Ross Wilmington Clark Smith Grant de Witt Camden N. J de Witt Neta Richard Philadelphia Chester Sara Glass Newark Del Laura Glass Ladies Aid Miss Sara Dover

Smithville Social Roundup and Church Services

Smithville notes entertainments and family visits as Mr and Mrs Chas Lyden host guests from Federalsburg and nearby families. Funeral attendance for Mrs W L Pritchett is recorded in Henderson with J H Spence and daughters among mourners. Bloomery M E Church held Sunday School at 2 and preaching at 3 led by Rev C J Atkins.

Chas. Lyden Elbert Lyden Federalsburg Orlando Closson Beatrice Walter Lyden Oscar Alford J. H. Spence Kathryn L. N. Alford Hattie Wmn. L. Pritchett Henderson Bloomery M. E C. J. Atkins Elizabeth Frances McMahon Roselle Bullock Horace Robinson American Corner Elizabeth Bullock Chas. Lydon Simlay

Williston Lenten Services and Local Social Notes

Williston residents Mrs. Henrietta Frey and children attend Lenten services at Easton Lutheran Church. Mrs. O. M. Hignatt joins on Wednesday. Washington's Birthday Social at Mrs. It. Frey’s home draws a large crowd with cards games recitations and songs. proceeds amount to 7 dollars. Kathryn Thawley and Frances Ignutt guests over the weekend. Dr Gustavson to preach March 3 at three o'clock. Denton Dollar Day urged for next Tuesday.

Henrietta Frey Nathaniel Martha Easton O. M. Hignatt Washington O. M. Whignutt Mayer Baltimore Gustavson

Dollar Day in Denton Next Tuesday March 6th

Denton merchants announce Dollar Day with participating firms listing J L Everngam Son M K Newnam J Ed Nichols C V West Eastern Shore Public Service Nuttle Milling F J Wright Howard Sullivan Bullock White Lucy Lous Beauty Shoppe Jacob B Davis Nuttle Hardware Denton National Bank Peoples Bank Farmers and Merchants State Bank J H W Nichols Co and T Mark Breeding The notice urges early shopping for limited quantities and emphasizes merchandise quality over price while warning that only advertisers offer bona fide Dollar Day specials

Denton J. L. Everngam & Son M. K. Newnam J. Ed. Nichols C. V. West Eastern Shore Public Service Co Nuttle Milling Co F. J. Wright Howard Sullivan Bullock & White Lucy Lou’s Beauty Shoppe Jacob B. Davis Nuttle Hardware Co Denton National Bank Peoples Bank Farmers and Merchants State Bank J. H W. Nichols & Co T. Mark

Funeral of Charles W. Collison Held at Union Church

Charles W. Collison died at his home near Burrsville on Friday February 22 aged 67. Funeral services Sunday at Union M P Church conducted by Rev W T Archer and Rev W L Jump with pallbearers W H Young W Stokes H A Porter C N Fountain Willard Towers and Henry Walters. Burial in Wesley M E cemetery. Survived by widow two sons Harry and Starvey Collison seven grandchildren and other relatives.

Charles W. Collison Here Union M. P W. T. Archer W. L. Jump W. H. Young W. Stokes H. A. Porter C. N. Fountain Willard Towers Henry Walters Henry Stafford Elmer Trice Marcus Hook Wesley Thawley Denton Paul Collison Wilmington Harry Collison Gladys Anna Chance Swarthmore W. Nowell John Parris H. A. Griffith Chester Henry Weaver Wm. Satterfield Jesse Baldwin Islip N. Y

Orphans Court Approves Several Probate Actions in Caroline

Caroline County Orphans Court met Tuesday with Judges West Harper and Shawn. The will of William D Berkey was admitted to probate. Levi King named executor with bond. Creditors notice ordered. appraisers Wilson and Davis appointed. Thawley filed inventory and an order to sell for Patrickson estate. Johnson released to legatees. Whiteley filed final account. Handy executors released Bertha Barton as attorney in fact for Frederick Noble. Todd guardians filed an additional guardian bond.

Caroline County Orphans‘ Court West Harper and Shawn William D. Berkey Levi King G. Lawrence Wilson John D. Davis Wesley E. Thawley Charles Petersen Benjamin F. Johnson Frances Ann Johnson Frances F. Johnson Charles A. Whiteley Ella H. Whiteley Charles F. Handy Clarence T. Handy Otis V

Mrs Eliza A Greenlee Dies in Baltimore Home

Mrs Eliza A Greenlee widow of Interm H Greenlee died early Wednesday at her brother W H T Wilson’s Baltimore home while spending winter there. Cause was pneumonia after influenza. She grew up near Denton, lived near Greensboro on a farm until 1921, then moved to Greensboro. Survived by five children in Florida New Jersey Maryland and Snow Hill. Sisters Addie Wilson and Mrs Andrew Freeland of Denton. Funeral at Greensboro home Friday at two with interment in Greensboro cemetery.

Eliza A. Greenlee H. Greenlee W. H. T. Wilson Baltimore John W Lakeland Florida Emmett W Atlantic City New Jersey R. Earle Baltimore Md Edith K Greensboro C. P. Simmons Snow Hill Maryland Addie Wilson Andrew Freeland Denton

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Local Social Life

Broadcasting artist Mr P Dale Windrow of WABC WO R and Columbia records guest of Dr S Norris Pilchard last week. Local society scenes include private recital at H Lay Beaven home and a Friday luncheon in honor of Mrs Katherine Holland and others. Community Club joins Federation. library open. Lent services begin Tuesdays at Episcopal Church.

P. Dale Windrow WABC WOR Columbia Records America S. Norris Pilchard Windrow H. Lay Beaven N. S. Fisher Katherine Holland Florence Beaven Annie Jump A. L. Sparks H. R. Covell W. F. Dickinson S. S. Thompson J. St. Holland J. N. Clark M. S. Cooper S. N. Smith Robby Hackett Queen Anne William Cooper Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Mary S. Cooper Joan Laura Easley Philadelphia J. W. Easley William Clough Neavitt Rice Centreville Oscar Rice H. M.thompson Wilbur Walls Church Hill Episcopal Church Roe, Jr Federalsburg W. C. Thurston Salisbury Gurney Tarburton Agnes Larrimore Wilmington Kemp Stewart Leroy Detwiler Chadd’s Ford, Pa Emma Wilmot

Wesley Brotherhood Delights With Regular Meeting Program

A Wesley Brotherhood meeting featured two Negro women in a light dialogue and a playful skit The Old Fashioned Sewing Circle with cast including Mesdames Sewell Eley Blades Barnette Dickerson Barton and Miss Dickerson Peggy Gibson Readings by Mrs Kemp and Peggy Gibson followed Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served Home Demonstration Agent Olive Walls will visit Tuesday night to begin demonstrations on living room arrangement Attend with a guest Various local social and church notices follow including upcoming worship services and personal visits by residents and guests

Wesley Brotherhood Mesdames Henry Horace Morgan Mesdames Howard Sewell Howard Eley Everett Blades E. M. Barnette Mabel Dickerson Byron Barton, Jr Harry Kemp Peggy Gibson Olive K. Walls Methodist Episcopal Church South Lee H. Richcreek Olin Pippin Ruthsburg Pippin East New Market Elsie Skinner Wilmington John S. Skinner Eugenia Morgan Washington College Robby Hackett G. S. Lightner Centreville Fisher Longwoods K. M. Barnette Baltimore Stayton Hotel

Birthday Party Honors William Gardner in Greensboro

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Gardner hosted a Saturday party on February 23 for their son William's birthday. Guests enjoyed games and a pink cake with eighteen candles, ice cream, and candy before departing satisfied. Local social notes list attendees including Edith Towers, Margaret Woerner, Elizabeth Dulin, Mildred Flaharty, and many others, plus neighbor visits and weekend stays across town.

Elizabeth Dulin Mildred Flaharty Mary Emily Alburger Agnes Cooper Alice Wood Sara Margaret Katherine Gardner Calvin Lister Robert Dulin Wilson Cohee William Gardner Charles Woerner Henry Charles Wood Bernard Charles George Kibler L. W. Taylor Louise Swann Warren Richard Irwin's Chapel Virginia Horsey Delaware College Newark T. C. Horsey Earl Sparks Chester Elmer van Sant Baltimore Bridgetown Oscar A. Nichols and Sons John B. Nichols Cambridge Paul Bostic Ingleside Elizabeth Friedel Friedel Claymont F. H. Harrington John West Cornelius Wilmington Thos. Hobbs George Wooters Wooters Richard Bullock Ruth Cooper Dover M. B. Cooper William Dean Matthew Treland Walter Dean Frederick Baynard James Baynard Clayton F. Porter Robert Lee Joseph Simpson Hattie Roberts Harry Bilbrough Essington Near Town Ernest Cohee Mollie Bennett George Luff Luff John Luff Mollie Bailey R. H. Seager Hayden S. N. Harris Addie Griffin Ridgely Ed Knox

Denton Mourns Mrs Martha Fisher A Revered Citizen

Mrs Martha E Fisher a Denton resident since birth in October 1837 has died at age ninety two or ninety three. She taught school early in life and raised a family of six children including Army Cols R Earle Fisher and G Arthur Fisher. Funeral was held at the Holiness Church with Rev Lewis Adams delivering the sermon and interment in Denton cemetery.

Martha E. Fisher Denton Robert Bishop Annie Bower West Collingswood N. J Clifford Green Memphis Tenn Charles Burkett Buffalo N. Y May Lt Fisher J. W. Voss W. J. Martin C. W. Ellwanger G. W. Phillips R. H. Culver James Trice

Denton Social Notes Include Visits and Moves

Miss Anna Stevens of Denton was the weekend guest of Mrs. Milford Kline. Miss Sadie Wathers visited Miss Edna Fleming for dinner on Sunday. Miss Gladys Gale is recovering after several weeks ill. Miss Louise Gray of Denton is visiting Mrs. H. W. B. Rowe. Mr. Robt. Seymour and family moved to Easton. Mrs. Geo. B. Stewart was in Baltimore last week.

Anna Stevens Denton Milford Kline Sadie Wathers Edna Fleming Gladys Gale Louise Gray H. W. B. Rowe Robt. Seymour Easton Geo. B. Stewart Baltimore

Preston Community Club Meeting Highlights and Local Socials

The Preston Community Club met Monday evening at the Parish House with Miss Elizabeth Phillips and Mrs. Johnson Bonner as hostesses. The program featured Mrs. H. M. Hollis on current events, a singing recital by Mrs. Wm. Wrightson, and a travelogue by John Noble with moving pictures of Ireland and Norway including midnight sun scenes. Jr. C. U. A. M. minstrel show participants and organizers are listed, along with several local dinners and visits. Local residents and guests from surrounding towns attended events, including garden club meetings, a federated club session in Ridgely, and an Easton automobile show.

Elizabeth Phillips Johnson Bonner H. M. Hollis Wm. Wrightson Max Chambers John Noble Ireland Norway Canada Messrs Noble Payne Robert Kruger Sherman Griffith Robert Dulin Roland Lane James Trice Robert Blades Victor Griffith Rev O. A. Bartley J. Frank Ledman Edwin Wright Edward Martha Noble Dora Noble Margaret Purcell Denton Hayward Dean Francis Garris Benj. Wright Wilmington Preston John and Walton P. Taylor Clayton Taylor County Federated Club Ridgely Harold E. Stark Aberdeen Theo. Fletcher Lonnie King Collifax Tfl Joe Harris Walter Wright David Silvey Salisbury Earle Nelson and Sons Eugene and Earle, Jr Harrington Wix Cambridge Prestonians Easton William Wrightson Lucas Amato Marie Taylor S. W. Berry Baltimore

Local Ladies Aid Meeting and School Staff Changes

Mrs. Fred Smith hosted the Ladies Aid with strong attendance and readings. Mrs. Nettie Hignutt is named teacher replacing Miss Ruth Trice, who moves to Ridgely. Rev. W T Archer reports 23 conversions at Piney Church revival. County officials hear a Denton to Hickman stone road plan. Richard Fountain returns home from Easton hospital. Mrs. Louis Butler visits Baltimore friends.

Fred Smith Ladies’ Aid W. E. Hubbard Nettie Hignutt Ruth Trice Piney Church Denton Hickman Richard Fountain Easton Louis Butler Baltimore

Adamses Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Home

Adams couple observed their silver anniversary with a Sunday February 24 turkey dinner at their residence. Guests from Federalsburg Hickman Chester Wilmington and nearby kin joined at four o clock as plans and decorations impressed attendees. Several Adams relatives hosted visits and entertainments over the weekend including Mr and Mrs C N Adams and two children and Mr and Mrs Horace Robinson.

John Adams Federalsburg Hickman Chester Wilmington C. N. Adams Horace Robinson Sidney Collins Fred Fountain Willard Devore New Jersey Grace Adams Edna Blandis Adams Arthur Adams

Twentieth Century Club Meets at Home of Mrs Hopkins

The Twentieth Century Community Club entertained on the 20th at the home of Mesdames Thomas and Thompson with fair attendance. President Mrs Hopkins spoke on dresses. The next meeting will be March 6 at the Community House. all are urged to attend if possible.

Mesdames Thomas and Thompson Hopkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Ladies of Christ Church Guild J. W. Nichols & Co 3Rd Street Caroline County Stickman Pilgrim Holiness Church S. L. Adams Internal Revenue M. E. Church John Chaffinech J. W. Beauchamp Harvey Collins John Ifitch Ben Colgain James Smith Denton Methodist Episcopal Choir Epiphany Mission St. Andrew’s Mission Hurlock W. McClelland C. S. Ridenour Starr James E. Noble Kenneth YV. Corkran Rotary Club of Chsapeake Aircraft Co Chicago New Orleans W. J. Hollis & Sons Market Fourth Streets Denton Volunteer Fire Company Irvin Smith Earle White M. E. Church Officers and Committees M. E. Wheatley N. A. Roe H. R. Lewis J. L. Everngam J. T. Carter F. L. R. Nuttle F. B. Nuttle M. L. Wyatt C. L. Walls G. L. Stevens H. A. Roe E. T. Orme Norman Yanscoy Martin Voss Will Donovan W. H. Nuttle Cc. L. Walls Ida Wilson Myra Sylvester F. Baynard Mamie Owens Woman’s Home Missionary Society Nora Vanscoy Chiss Walter Sparklin S. G. Bye CG. L. Walls FP. Baynard Bertie Ledman Mabel Duffey O. A. Carroll N. D. Richards Edna W. Shipman Clara Wright Myrtle Dukes I. R. Lewis W. Sparklin ZJ. L. Everngam Templeville Bethlehem Goldsboro Smithville Williston Orphans’ Court Proceedings Hillsboro Tuckahoe Hobbs Adams Cross Roads nibPie
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