Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Denton Journal in Denton, Maryland

We have 6,005,176 pages in Maryland

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1939

Page

5

Local notices and ads from Denton area page

Various local classifieds and notices including for sale of Korean Lespedeza seed and farm goods, room rentals, church events, a supper by Union M P Church Burrsville, a live-hen turkey duck egg hatching service, a Guernsey cow sale, state job exams, a rural sanitation WPA fund, a concert at Western Maryland College, film listings at Dentonia Theatre benefiting the Denton Soccer Team, obituaries for Mrs Mary Sidney Frances Maphis and Miss Gladys Westerfield, congressional updates on WPA funds in Caroline County, and local death notices for Mrs Clara I Rice.

Martin C. Voss Denton Mud Fred Kubler Andersontown T. H. Everngam Market Street Journal Printing Office Mabel Duffey Market St. and Ltd M. E. Pasterfield Wright Apartments A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely Methodist Protestant Sunday School Denton Volunteer Fire Co M. E Bessie M. Doerr P. O Federalsburg Concord Union M. P. Church Burrsville J. W. McCoy F. Earl Love Delhaven Evelyn American Guernsey Cattle Club Peterborough N. H State Employment Commission Ernest A. Liden Smithville Noble Easton National Symphony Orchestra Hans Kindler Western Maryland College Washington Westminster Wings of the Navy Uncle Sam George Brent Qlivia de Havilland John Payne Frank McHugh West Virginia Shaffer John Hornbaker Albert Monroe Harrington William Maphis New York George Maphis Florida Bradley Church Manassas E. E. Blough Gladys Westerfield Lulu V. G. Westerfield Harry A. G. Westerfield Port Deposit St. Francis Hospital Wilmington Patterson Funeral Home Perryville Miss Westerfield Goldsborough University Clara I. Rice Robert C. Rice Caroline County Rice Arthur W. Williamson William H Mary Belle Sullivan Beauchamp James C. Hardesty Del Frederick H. Beauchamp American Corner Clarence Beauchamp Clarence Milton S. Andrew Douglas Milbury

Collinses celebrate 63rd wedding anniversary near Seaford

Mr and Mrs Kinzey H Collins of near Seaford observe their 63rd wed ding anniversary at their Neal's School district home five miles west of Seaford Del They wed March 9 1876 at the Culver home near Laurel by Rev Fox Methodist Protestant minister He 84 she 80 in good health They have 13 children 12 living five of whom reside in Seaford Fed eralsburg Md and Wilmington Del plus others in Hurlock and Newark Del The couple hosted a family dinner with children grandchildren and great grandchildren and received many gifts from friends

Kinzey H. Collins Seaford Delaware Neal’s Del Collins Hiam H and Patience Elizabeth Culver Laurel Fox Gilbert Bradley T. W. Bradley Franklin Street Lewis Truitt Byron Trappe Ogle Cannon Hiram Meekins Mildred Brohawn Cambridge Roland Saunders Shirley Harry Plummer Jimmie Charlie Lauck San Naylor Hillsboro Frank Lane Charlie Knott Margaret Jean Lane Herbert Lane Harper Ridgely Irvin Smith Thomas Hignatt Elizabeth Morris Harry Burns Harriett Burns Alfred Morris Thurman Harris Elizabeth Hoffman Mary and Ruth Charles Davis Denton Louise Todd Harmony Ruth Noble William W. Noble Ralph S. Wetsten Summit N. J A. Powell Davies Southern Pines N. C Mgr Wetsten Passaic Avenue Caroline High School Towson Teachers College Johns Hopkins University Columbia Yale Massachusetts Institute of Technology Public Service Electric and Gas Company Newark Gerald Pine Roland Chaffinch Herbert Bamberger James Clarke William Wolf Talmage Strong Earle White Dan Crouse Hurlock Denton Club St. Patrick’s Day Cooper Fred M. Stafford Dorothy Virginia Carl W. Graham E. T. Graham Chestertown M. P. Parsonage Centreville L. C. Randall Virginia Graham Wilmer Fell Davis Annapolis Edward F. Pierce Federalsburgz Gerald M. Pine Carvel Hall Harry Stephenson Harmony M. P. Church Gootee S. Roe Mortie Gavetti Swarthmore Cornelius Galvin Edgar Roe Chester Earle J. Cohee Louise Whitford Alex Noble Tuckahoe Neck B. F. Greenlee Arthur Greenlee J. Virgil Moore T. Lane Moore West Palm Beach Fla Maud Stewart Baltimore Wm. A. Stewart Elizabeth Murphy Easton Hospital

Health Committee Answers Denton School Health Questions

The Health Committee met March 3 to address questions about school health programs. Principal reports from Emmett Hignutt and Conover Crouse informed a Q and A printed by the Denton Journal, covering preschool clinics, vaccination, mid-morning snacks, and classroom temperature settings, with follow up questions promised next week.

Denton P.T. A Denton Emmett Hignutt Conover Crouse Denton Journal Board of Education County Health Department Journal Rone

Eastern Shore Federation Meets at Federalsburg

The Eastern Shore District of the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs met in Federalsburg on March 2 at 1 59 pm with President Mrs Edgar F Bradley presiding Plans were laid for the spring session to be held in Hurloch Theatre Hurloch on April 28 with principal speaker Mrs Hester Beall Proberson from the University of Maryland and Cambridge Woman's Club providing the program. Three minute dramatic skits will feature clubs from the district. Nominating committee members named a slate for a three year term: President Mrs Samuel L Esin Cambridge Woman's Club Vice President Mrs Wilmer Fell Davis Federalsburg Woman's Club Recording Secretary Mrs James W Thughes Elkton Woman's Club Corresponding Secretary Mrs Russell S Davis Cambridge Woman's Club Treasurer Mrs Grady Powell Pocomoke Woman's Club.

Eastern Shore Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Federalsburg Edgar F. Bradley Harloch Hurloch Theatre Hurloch Maryland Hester Beall Provenson Dept. of Speech Univrsity of Cambridge Woman’s Club Milton Pope Salisbury D. W. Davi Denton J. H. Summerfield Thomas Fleming St. Michaels P. C. Richardson Harlockh Samuel L. Esin Wilmer Fell Davis Vederalsburg Woman’s Club James W. Thughes Elkton Woman's Club Russell S. Davis Cambridge Woman's Club Grady Powell Pocomokhe Woman’s Club

Soft ball season near as Maryland group plans meet

The Maryland Amateur Softball Association schedules a March 11 gathering at Clifton Park Junior High School Baltimore for interested players. Local Denton teams stayed independent last year and anticipate similar status this season. Also note a March 19 Ridge Church event by Mai Dela Round Table with guest speaker Max Chambers.

Denton Maryland Amateur Softball Association Cliiton Park Junior High School 25Th St Hanford Road Baltimore Max Chambers Preston Young Peoples’ Department The Church of the Brethren Ridge Kenny Cool Wyoming Del Farmington, del Rosalie Lyons Easton Green Hill Ridgely Fairview Cordova Farmington

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Club Talks

Mrs. Edgar Biadhey of Hurlock led Ridgely Community Club with a talk titled The Time Object of Living. Attendees included Mrs. Max Chambers of Preston and Mrs. Biadles with Miss Wright as escort. reports from the Good Neighbor Club and Whiar nin’s noted. Tea followed, and visits spanned Ridgely residents with multiple family gatherings and social events throughout the week.

Edgar Biadhey Hurlock Eastern Shore Pederaton of Ridgely Max Chambers Preston Carole County Walter Moore L. B. Bobbitt Goldsboro

Furmans Crove Hoanmaker Club Meeting Report

The Furman Crove Hoanmaker Club met on March 7 at Mi Ro Cherry near Todgely with thirteen members and one visitor. President Mars. Chiton Crouse presided, business included book reading, scrapbook plans, a demonstration on kitchen utensils, a book review, and a decision to fund part of Rural Women's Short Course attendance.

Furman's Crove Hoanmaker Club Muar Mi Ro Cherry Todgely Thirreeen Mars Chiton Crouse Pye van Greiner Chas Barton Homer Hutchison Rosalyn Red Gate Nicholson Mais US Supreme Court Rene Wood Ro Cherry

Public Health Board Meets in Ridgeley Area

The Public Health Board met with representatives from Ridgely Federalsburg and Denton. Miss Leamus state nutritionist discussed her work and reliance on local groups to achieve best results. Mass Alice Holland reported on county physicians and health work engaging teachers and mothers.

Publi Health Baaid Ridgely Federalsburg Denton Leamus Mass Alice Holland Mass Tofband The Brethren Church Babs St. Louis Pet Milk Company Health Department Easton Hospital Children’ Hospital Baltamere

Assembly program items and engagements noted

Miss Leona Dickrager led a Friday morning assembly at the high school with Open Viduh a declamation by Emma Lee Parker a song by Jeanette and Pauline Maik land and a senior class play. Engagement announced for Miss Helen Keyes Whright of Poughkeepsie NY to Edwin Chandlee White of Hartford Conn. University of Delaware freshman Harry Quillen visited home over weekend. Bridgeville High hosts Harbor at the Hulington Tech basketball opener. Mrs. BE OW White confined at home Delaware Ave for a week amid illness. Florence Simmons Philadelphia visited with the Cam family. Mrs. Borum Portsmouth Virgina visiting Miss Crooline Sharp. Mrs. Aalie Wik recovering after two weeks up.

Leona Dickrager Emma Lee Parker Jeanette Pauline Maikland Helen Keyes Whright Orville Ro Wright Poughkecepsie New York Edwin Chandlee White G. Merchont White Startford Conn Harry Quillen University of Delaware Om Weimer Avenue Charles Wingate Philadelphaa War, Wing Noah Cam Borum Portsmouth Virginia Crooline Sharp Aalie Wik

Queen Anne Scout Card Party Nets Funds for Camping

The Philsboro Queen Anne Boy Scouts hosted a Friday card party that raised over fifty dollars for equipment and camping supplies. The event honored donors and Mrs. George C. Moore and her committee for their tireless help, as the group grows to twenty seven members.

Philsboro Queen Anne George C. Moore Frank Willis Orlando Florida

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Celebrates 69th Anniversary

The 69th wedding anniversary of Joeph Mo Short and Mrs Shei sparked a day of surprises as friends presented flowers and messages. Monday travelers including Mr and Mrs J N Clath and other locals noted visits from Decatur Freights and Milford, with several families hosting or visiting over the weekend.

Joeph Mo Short Fate Tanker Shei Frances Beaven Pocomoke Hf. Lay Beaven C. W. Spiv Genevieve Ruth Bernard Pinder Pine Brook N.S Howasid Dodds Mia Joseph Thomas Chester Vanl Mas Howard Dodds Milford Kline Newton Smith Salsbury Mice Milton Beaton Dirghtor Margaret Baltimore Afi J. N. Clath

Funeral rites for William Purnell Jackson at Salisbury

Funeral rites were held Thursday afternoon for William Purnell Jackson, former Maryland U.S. Senator, in Salisbury. The service was led by Dr. Wanalron Po Tos of the Abury Methodist Church. Jackson, born in Salisbury in 1867, was appointed to the Senate in 1912 to fill a vacancy and later held key roles in state politics, business, and the Democratic and Republican parties. He is survived by his son W. Newton Jackson, a daughter Mrs. C. B. Schobte, two wives, two children from the second marriage, and a sister.

William Purnell Jackson Salsbury U.S Maryland Wanalron Po Tos Abury Method T Republican National Teadore Rayner Marsland All Health Jackson Salisbury National Bank Peninsula General Hospital Jackson and Jackson Shirt Company Jackson Lumber Company Salisbury Exrense Dover School Delaware Conference Academy Dover Del W. Newton Jackson C. B. Schobte Philadelphia Sallie McComb Havre de Grace Catherine Shelmerdine William IT Frank D. Fripp Bronxsville Josiah Marvel Withington

Preston and Bridge Club Gather for Weekend Socials

Mrs Max Chambers hosted the Saturday Bridge Club with guests Mrs Harris Res Deane Mrs Mason and Mrs Raymond Deane of Federalsburg. Prize winners were Mrs Cannon club prize Mrs Raymond Deane guest prize and Mrs Mason consolation. Additional notices include entertaining parties and weekend visits across Centreville Chester Town and Baltimore.

Max Chambers Harris Res. Deane Mason Raymond Deane Federalsburg Cannon Johnson Bonner Mit Ohn Higgins Hinloch A. T. Brodes Lord Baltimore Doroth Osteen Davi Cookman Orrell Centreville Howard Haters Pieston Trucking Burton Proctor Rebecca Blades Mis EL 2B Blades Dorothy Oxteen Baltimore Josephine Gallagher

Local Social Roundup Around Kenton and Wilmington

Marydel residents and neighboring towns gathered Sunday with Emma Gooden and others while travelers visited Wilmington for family and medical visits. The Pickering Family entertained at Marshel Community Hall on March 9, and many locals hosted and visited friends across Dover Cheswold Smyrna and Milford area.

Eugene Hazel Kenton Lockwood Gooden Dover Maud Smith Wyoming Ella Jump Queen Anne Fred Bowdle Emma Gooden Harry Heather Janet Wilmington Homeopathic Hospital Pickering Marshel Community Hall George Moore Amos Wyatt Medford Starkey Templesille Elmer Bowdle George and Dowland Lanch Lois Thnay Smith Margaret Smith Ralph Poore Masney Richard Johnson Cumberland J. Ef. Scotten Harry Smith Harry Robinson Ridgely Maude Schweitzer Betty Lou John Stafford Quine Henderson G. R. Kelly Harry C. Bowdle Smyrna Max Sonderegger New York City Paul Standerson Near Town Tyson Heather T. A. Geiser Harry E. Bowdle Molly Smith Linwood Chaence Phillips Dorothy Shultie Carl Nichols Greensboro T. D. Garrison Cheswold Floyd Moore John Wilkens Melrose Mass Clarence Phillips John Shewbroakhs Paul Jones Walmington Lydia Johnson Alfred Griffith Larry Ennis and Sons Mary Dailey Hartiy John Jacobs TE. S. Dailey John Earl Fern Pitcher Millsboro Francis Bowdle

Orphans Court Proceedings On Krueger Estate Maryland

The will of Matilda Krueger of Caroline County was filed proven and admitted to probate. Charles R. Krueger was granted letters testamentary and bond filed. Creditors notice issued appraisers named. Petitions filed to rescind order reopen real estate proceedings and distribute stock and accounts for Nancy E Thornton estate.

Matilda Krueger Caroline County Charles R. Krueger Joseph Gallagher Ss. E. Douglas John Karker William J. Rickards Nancy E. Thornton

Greensboro Mourns Mrs. Totheroh and Local Leaders

Greensboro community recalls Mrs. Qetavin Totheroh who died at home near the depot after a heart attack. She lived here nearly all her life, 71 years, active in the Baptist church since 1920. Survivors include two sons, brothers, and a host of friends. funeral at Greensboro Baptist Church with interment in Greensboro cemetery. Additional notices report 51-year-old merchant Mr. Calvin Butler dying after a four-year illness, with details of his family and Red Men membership, plus a county meeting about a potential shirt factory, a community club tree planting, and a reception for the Greensboro pastor and his wife.

Benajmin Eliza Hobbs M. Luther Hobbs Wilmington Burt Hobbs Greensboro Charles Hobbs Baltimore Paul Burke Greensboro Baptist Church Norman Upsilton William Joiner Clinton Edwards Nolan Edwards Fred Johnson W. Thomas Thornton Calvin Butler Mr. Butler Thomas H. Butler Sallie Butler James Ranococus Tribe Improved Order of Red Men James T. Butler Tilghman Smith Fish Greensboro Community Club Charles Bulbrough Sr Otto St. Patrick’s Evelyn Asilton Ruth Smith Jesse Smith St. Patrick Rinner Paul F. Burke Carrie Hobbs Luther Hobbs Octavia Totheroh Thomas Edwards Hubert Dill Magnolia Del John Wyatt Miss Betts Nelson Wyatt Will and Smith Edwards Edward Caudill Thurman Passwaters Billie Marshall Huston Claymont Marke Karcher Harry Karcher Frank Baughley Burton Louella Stufft Homer Stufft Charles Staple Chester William Sipple

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Eastern Shore Board OF State Federation Grudge McGouch Maroo Charles Hammond Mas Wddiy Gannon Mass. Gannon Mass Lucile Tlamimond Harold Hafer Lancaster Ridgely Reformed Church Dennis Werrine New Bridge Reve O. BR. Reed James Johnson Millard Johnson Church House Herbert Kloeneman Samuel Thomas Walter Mitchell Joanne Oa Vision Iitle Mass Patss Mullikhin Helen Norris Harry Stedman James Stedman Philadelphiaralee James Stedmin Jr Mary Stedman Treasury Joseph Roche Junior Charlotte Ann Mic Abs Frank Kabler Mire George McGough Phoebe Dine John Davis Earl Wooley Caester Hase Matlery Winstead Ronald Lane Elizabeth Haymaker Elmer Anthony Viola Jones Pree BE. S. Matthews Norman Nash Near Eidgeely Kellar Crouse Cape Charles Harald Pountain Emma Jackson Richard Mroo Oscar Simons Charles Pelot Josce Saulsbury Drexel Institute Ali Ortel Saulshute Richard Blackburn William Marvel Mic O Clinton Stoeps Norman Watson Elma Sundin J. T. Saulvbury Keene Hanover Draper Boonesboro Val Andew Mitchell Edna Detwiler A. G. Gereths Peoaliquor Martha Lee Lister Marion Stoops Thelma Bowman Salisbury Normal School Ed. Bowman Shmuel Lard Kermit Street Harry Laird Virginia Nossinger Adam Holsinger Mattie Brumbaugh Mary Charles Reese Norris Butler Wilnington Clarence Johnson Daniel Butler Jimmie Mitchell Fred Scully Public Health News Clyde Fleming United States Navi Wilh Fleming Edna Norfolk Fleming Han Pacific Jocal Community Club J. Willard Sullivan Leroy Sard W. C. Steveon Ida Dyer Dyer Byron B. Barton Byron Barton Jr Salisbury State Teachers’ College Elizabeth Linch Lathan Hutchison Furman's Grove Loong Mae Mane Hutchison Heartown Forde Adams Bette Mae Samuel Briscoe Edward Goodhand W. F. Whetser Bradford Duhton Tuckahoe W. P. Jackson Marydel Orphans' Court
Search Courier

Search the Denton Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Denton Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication