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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1937

Page

5

Local notices mix sewing selling and events in Denton Md

A ranged collection of ads and notices from Denton Maryland includes sewing work and garment services by Mrs N D Richards and Mrs June N Walling, cabbage plants for sale, a used tractor offered by R H Stafford and Son, bake sales by Hickman Ladies Aid and Live Wire Class, a chest clinic led by Dr Seth H Hurdle, a baseball injury report, a Denton P E Church bake series, a Sunday school cooking class, a bridge luncheon for the Home for Aged Women in Easton, plus plans for The Hub store opening in the Stewart Building with fashion items and expert staff.

Carrie Jones Fountain Ave Denton Jersey Wakefield A. W. Short Maryland McCormick-Deering R. H. Stafford & Son Burrsville Prsce N. D. Richards Hickman Ladies Aid Main Street Denton M. P. Church Market Street Spencer June N. Walling Spencer Corsetiere County Board of Health Masonic Seth H. Hurdle Samuel Young Samuel L. Young Roland Johnson Denton P. E. Church Lewis Denton M. E Home For Easton Denton Community House D. W. Davis M. K. Newnam American Weekly Baltimore American J. Leon Towers WDEL Wilmington Del Theodore Baker William E. Magness Mr. Baker Magness Frank Dennis Baker Whiteleysburg France Delaware Stewart Eastrn Shore Caroline

Community Club speaker on health unit impact

Dr. George E. Waters spoke to the Caroline County Community Club on what a health unit can mean to a community. The talk covered disease source tracing, water safety, maternity visits, and serums, with Waters introduced to the County Health Board at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. J. H. Summerfield. Members noted a need for Joan closet supplies and outlined upcoming club programs and speakers across Denton and nearby communities.

George E. Waters Caroline County Virginia State Department of Health Walters Waters County Health Board J. H. Summerfield County Federation of Clubs Jacob Davis Joan Ida Belle Thomas Salisbury Junior Mothers Club of the Brethren Church Douglas Fleetwood Mattie Smith Fifth Avenue Summit N. J Willoughby Nowell Walter D. Newcomer Burbank California Harvey Lord Lynnie Earl Lord Everett Gambrill Claymont Del Chester Hugh Clark Hugh Duffey Peter W Berwyn Oscar Clark Frank B. Wade Baltimore Lida M. Wine Mattie Moore W. C. Reed Tuckahoe Neck Tampa Florida W. L. de Ford W. L. de Ford Jr C. Leslie Walls R. N. Hitchens Linwood Long Henry Beck Chester, Pa

Famous Marine Band A Monument To Sousa

The United States Marine Band, famed nationwide, stands as a lasting tribute to John Philip Sousa. Sousa joined as a boy in 1867, led the band from 1880 to 1892, and became renowned as "The March King" for his enduring marches and musical influence.

Military Bands of America United States Marine Band John Philip Sousa Sousa John Adams White House Sea Soldiers

Moments That Live In Action of Love

A reflective line from a Drummond quote reminds readers that the most vivid memories come from deeds done with genuine love. It frames life as a series of actions guided by heartfelt care.

Drummond

Denton church notices and services for March events

Church notices list sermons and services across Denton area churches for March 14 to 18. Rev M S Andrews preaches at Denton M E and Denton M P Church outlines Easter themes and Endeavor study, Brethren church groups meet, Burrsville Union M P hosts supper, Epiphany Mission speaker Rev William H Wolfe covers Igorot work, Catholic Masses and Lenten rites scheduled at St Elizabeths and St Benedicts with confessions and Stations of the Cross noted.

William H. Wolfe Epiphany Mission Preston Philippine Islands

How to Get Qualified Workers for Local Jobs

The National Reemployment Service classifies and refers workers by occupation with no fees to either party. Employers choose from the best qualified applicants, or interview several, to fill farm hands or stenographer roles. The service, funded by public funds, acts as a community clearinghouse and urges employers to contact the Easton office or the Denton County Court House representatives on Wednesdays 10 am to noon.

National NRS Easton Denton Court House

Bishop Hughes To Lecture Here In Denton

Bishop Edwin H Hughes of Washington D C will lecture in Denton on March 28 at 7 45 PM on Francis Asbury the first Methodist bishop in America The Ever Ready Bible Class of the Denton M E Church sponsors the event The lecture features an imagined dialogue between Hughes and Asbury.

Edwin H. Hughes Washington, D. C Methodist Episcopal Church Denton Francis Asbury Methodist Church In America Denton M. EB Bishop Hughes Bishop Asbury Denton M. E

Ridgely PTA Joins State Association and Local Activities

The Ridgely area PTA meeting led by president Mrs. Clifton Crouse voted to join the State PTA, becoming the county’s first to take this step. Reports covered 4-H and Girls and Boys Clubs activities, farm record keeping, and a medieval oatmeal castle exhibit.

Greensboro 4-H Club reports March activities and demos

The Greensboro 4-H Club met March 3 at the Eb Ling home with six members and Mrs. Pearson. Homemakers aid planned a bake for March 13 in Mr. Jarman's office. Mildred and Annice Ebling demonstrated baking powder biscuits. A March 17 meeting at Jeanette and Mary Margaret Stevenson will showcase salad. The 4-H Star Club met March 8 in Greensboro School with sixteen girls sewing dresses, assisted by Annice Ebling. Hillsboro 4-H Club held a special meeting Saturday with eight members and two new members. a banquet is planned in Hillsboro this year and all members are urged to attend.

Parent-Teacher Association Clifton Crouse P.T. A Ridgely Noble Helena Crouse Harold Hafer Elsie Ebling Jean Hammond Mary Lee Holden June Lynch Grace Richards Jack Jarrell Jack J. Boone Jarrell Jr George Clendaniel Ladies Aid Society J. M. Swing Church House Swing Margaret Lester J. Dugan Medical Corps Goldsboro Chamber of Commerce A. F. Vierheller University of Maryland Harry H. Nuttle Farm Bureau Bank and Post Office Samuel Nowell Denton Tilghman-Moyer Company Allentown Milton S. Andrews Ridgely Firemen William Davis Goliner Salisbury Harry Bailey William Bailey Bel Air Easton J. A. Mitchell Edna Detwiler Joanne Mitchell Laura Anthony Harrington O. J. Simons Charles Pelot Philadelphia Willis Redden Fifer Hospital Ridgely-Greensboro George Eaton Penn’s Grove Edwin Eaton Joyce Saulsbury Drexel Institute Charles Sparks Park Drive William Matthews Smyrna Greensboro Mildred Annice Ebling Jeanette Mary Margaret Stevenson Greensboro School Hillsboro

Deaths and services in Caroline and surrounding counties

Funeral notices for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Fleetwood Sparks widow of Sheriff H Saulsbury Sparks of Caroline County, former state senator John H C Legg of Centreville, Miss Christine Branford Wilson of Ridgely, and Mrs Blanche Wright Butler near Hickman Del outline services, burial sites, and survivor details across Hillsboro Denton Ridgely and Centreville communities.

Mary Elizabeth Fleetwood Sparks H. Saulsbury Sparks Caroline County Hillsboro William Whiteley Pittsburgh Joseph Taylor Easton William E. Hicks Sparks John H. C. Legg Queen Anne’s Centresville Eastern Shore County Commissioners Association Board of Election Supervisors Baltimore City College University of Maryland Law School Baltimore Centreville Carlotta Eliason Greensboro J. H. Eliason Legg Christine Branford Wilson G. Lawrence Wilson Ridgely Bank Wilson George Beaven Protestant Episcopal Church Ridgely Tri-County High School Queen Anne State Teachers College Towson Federalsburg School George B. Wilson Aberdeen Denton Blanche Wright Butler Hickman Del Concord Methodist Episcopal Church Here Milton S. Andrews Louis Dennis Concord Church

In sad memory of Wilmina Lord departed March 12 1936

In loving memory of our mother Wilmina Lord who died March 12 1936. A picture of a loved one lies in our hearts, kept and cherished. She was loving and kind and true in heart. Son Harvey signs the remembrance.

Wilmina Lord Son Harvey

Pie Social by Young People's Club at Community House

The Young People's Club will hold a pie social in the Community House next Wednesday evening March 117th at 7 50.

Young People’s Club

Hillsboro Queen Anne Club Meets and Elects Officers

The Community Club will meet on March 15. Officers elected at the last meeting include President Mrs Ruth Beaven vice president Mrs Lena Fleming first vice president Mrs Alma Clark recording secretary Mrs Susie Thompson corresponding secretary Mrs Mary Beaven and treasurer Miss Gladys Gale. Members and guests attend events across nearby towns including Wy oming Delaware Chesterville and Baltimore with various visits and dinners noted.

Ruth Beaven Lena Fleming Alma Clark Susie Thompson Mary Beaven Gladys Gale John Wothers Sadie Wothers Wyoming Del Rebecca Merriman Mabel Thompson John J. Murphy Washington G. B. Stewart Henry Kemp Reed Chesterville L. T. van Sant Neavitt Edgar Blades Russell Fleming Wayne, Pa Frank Fleming Guild St. Paul's Church H. Lay Beaven G. Francis Beaven Pocomoke Susan Thompson Thos. Garrison Cheswold Hillsboro

Queen Anne Notices and Death of Emma Hall

Emma Hall of Queen Anne died Monday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Thursday at 9 a.m. from her home with burial in Baltimore. The column also notes social visits and gatherings including birthday celebration hosted by Mrs. Howard Eley, weekend visits by Catherine Lynch and Taylor Messix, St Patrick’s party hosted by Mrs. Horace Morgan, Isabelle Barton visiting family in Washington, the Culver visit with Jake Morgan's relatives, the card club gathering, Rita Clark’s return from Miami, and other social exchanges lingering in the community.

Emma Hall Alan Neavitt Hall Geo. Moore Sy Baltimore Howard Eley Catherine Lynch Felton Taylor Messix Bernard Messix Horace Morgan St. Patrick's Isabelle Barton Washington Byron Barton Showard Culver Jake Morgan Geo. Moore Rita Clark Miami

Ladies Aid Pal Dinner at Alice Alford Home

The American Corner notes the Ladies Aid gathering at Mrs. Alice Alford’s home on Wednesday with a Pal Dinner. After a noon feast, members joined in roll call and last meeting minutes, then drew Pals for another year and distributed packages. Several local guests and family visits are listed with community well wishes and sickness notes.

Alice Alford Grace Sullivan Henry Garman Nora Lydia Pearl Abel Garman Doris Callous Olaf Smith Ivan Garman Denton Jesse Gregg George Ifucy J. Robert Patchett Colmar North Wales L. A. Towers Olas Smith Edward L. R. Towers C. W. Towers

Resolutions of Respect for Mrs. Mary Sparks

The Ladies Aid of Denton M E Church mourns the passing of member Mrs. Mary Sparks a valued church and society member. May she sleep softly and sweetly. Committee members Lonie Ramsdell and Janice M Smith acknowledge her loss.

Ladies Aid of Denton M. E. Church Mary Sparks Church Lonie Ramsdell Janice M. Smith

Card of Thanks For Sympathy After Mrs Sparks Illness and Death

Grateful thanks are extended by her husband and daughters to many faithful friends who showed sympathy and kindly favors during illness and after the death of Mrs Mary Sparks.

Mary Sparks

Preston Little Miss Joan Noble Party Held in March

A Tuesday afternoon party marked Joan Noble's fifth birthday on March 9. Guests included Barbara Sisk, Mary Louise Proctor, Janet Spence, and many others from Denton and Linwood. Local society notes cover chamber meetings, club gatherings, and visits by residents to Baltimore and Florida.

Joan Noble Barbara Sisk Mary Louise Proctor Janet Spence Marylin Belle Noble Dora Mitchell Lois Diana Dulin Chas Francis Dee Noble Alice Is]de Covey Mary Lou Charles Arnie W. L. de Ford Phyllis Anne and Paul Denton W. L Burton Proctor Jr Tess Luke Amato Lee Noble Joan Baltimore Proctor Florida Preston High School

St Patrick Social at local Methodist Assembly Hall

The Sunday School of the Methodist Church will hold a St Patrick’s Social in the Assembly Hall next Thursday night March 18. Admission is free. Various local residents are noted in a series of social and family visits across nearby towns including Wilmington Bridgeville Glenolden Templeville Philadelphia and Daytona Florida. The Epworth League program at the church was well received last Sunday night.

M. S. Andrews Denton M. E Epworth League George W. Humphries Denton Methodist Church Assembly Hall Virgie Cartwright Anne Dallas Cartwright Preston A. D. Quillen Esther de Witt Helen Wallace Hutson Bridgeville Archibald Bennett Anne Bennett Wilmington Ormer Luther Bennett Edward Jarrell Teddy Clifford Cortelyou Philadelphia Wm. Saunders Elbert Saunders Wm. Baker Oscar Jones Glenolden Carroll Elliott Will Kinnamon Templeville John Berry Wyoming Del Chas. Phillips Messrs Roland Florida Sadie Shockley J. F. Lane Miami

Greensboro and Its Environs Weathered by Local Incidents

Automobiles collide with a horse near the east end of a bridge injuring only property, not people. A separate accident at a filling station left Mrs. Lydia Cooper with a broken arm. The report catalogs a long list of regional visits, relatives visiting relatives, and local hospital or patient updates across Greensboro and nearby towns.

Sunday Socials and Local Visits Reported in Adams Cross Roads

Bethel residents Mr and Mrs Norman Wright and others visited Sun day with the Savitzs while Raymond Andrew and Clarence Bowdle groups with Louise spent Monday with the Robinsons. Little Virginia Lee Robinson returned home after three weeks with grandparents. Bloomery Aid plans a Community House play March 26 with details to come. Mrs Woodie Craig and her son returned to North East after a week with the Parkers.

E. Gilbert O’connor Baltimore Burton Proctor Jr Josephine Gallagher Louisa Hall Washington College Miss Gallagher J. L. Gallagher Claytie Trice Linchester C. W. Wright T. L. Nugent Nugent O. B. Blades Beverly C. W. Stevens Federalsburg Florida J. W. Noble W. D. Noble H. R. Beck and Son Hickman Clayton Taylor Edwin Henry Edwin Jr Cambridge Lee Noble Violet Brinsfield Preston Osteen Clara N. Payne Guild Johnson Bonner N. H. Fooks Nelson Todd Norman Wright Bethel Eddie Wiliamson Choptank J. H. Coursey Jr Greensboro James Savitz Raymond Andrew Clarence Bowdle Louise Earl Robinson George Terrel JSON Philadelphia Fred Fountain Fred Payne Virginia Lee Robinson Bloomery Aid Woodie Craig North East C. H. Parker

Social Visits Highlight Local Weekend Gatherings

Smithsons visit Tilghman Island with McCartys while Christophers from Bethlehem meet friends. Tofts visit Emma Reese, Perry hosts uncle from Pennsylvania, Perry daughter Aileen visits Hopkins. Worms host Preston daughters, Betty Quidas weekends with Aileen Perry. Dew family joins Hall household Sunday.

W. S. McCarty Frank McCarty Tilghman’s Island Charles Christopher Bethlehem J. Toft Carolyn Toft Emma Reese C. L. Perry Perry Pennsylvania Ai-leen C. Hopkins J. Worm Preston Betty Quidas Aileen Perry Harold Dew M. J. Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department EWSP Famous Marine Band Denton M.P. Church Christian Endeavor Church of the Brethren N. A. Leese Women’s Missionary Society of the Brethren Church Joseph F. Swartz West Denton Ladies Aid of the Brethren Church Amos Crouse Mary B. Raleigh Union M. P St. Elizabeth's Church St. Benedict’s Church St. Elizabeth’s Church Hughes Journal Memoriam Tuckahoe Wallace Thornton George LeCompte CCC David L. Morris Lydia Cooper Oscar Nichols and Sons Carl and Junior Michael Ash Ruthanna Shulties Henderson Lacy Wilson Lawrence and Noble Sipple Town Annie Whitby Marcus Hook Noble Sipple Charles Sipple William Sipple Walter Redman Sallie Nichols Fred Tinley Nichols William Urry Dorothy Jones Linwood Urry Harold Alexander Eleanor Anne Hutson Annie Edwards Frank Asilton Norman Usiltton and Sons Elwood Moore Millington Wilford Passwaters Shirley Thurman Passwaters Edgar Stufft Elmer Stufft David Stufft A. G. Stufft Eleanor Taylor Western Maryland College Westminster L. W. Taylor Frank Pinder Harvey Dobson Cape Charles Laura Spicer Lydia A. Dobson Nancy Smith Beacom’s Business College Princess Anne Mary Jackson Frank Carrow Hartly Clayton Porter Lester Hobbs Octavia Totheroh Benny Howard Alvah Dobson Dagsboro Susan Karcher Adams Cross Roads Smithson WSPA Ier
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