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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1936
Page
5
A bustling Denton Maryland column lists lost license plates and for sale ads, church bake sales and suppers, a free chest clinic, civic meetings, obituaries, engagements, travel notes, and social visits. The items name many individuals, churches, schools, and local venues with March dates and venues across Denton and Centreville.
Mrs Emily Stevenson of Salisbury visited the Koenemanns last week. Mrs Wesley Honey of Philadelphia stayed with her mother Mrs Ida Imler Sunday to Thursday. Rev and Mrs Ellenberger hosted their son Leonard and wife from Baltimore. Mrs Morton Holsinger of Prospect Park Pa was a weekend guest of the Holsingers. Mr and Mrs Ed Bowman entertained Rev and Mrs Joseph Rittenhouse Sunday. Mrs Roland Lane and Mrs Calvin Lynch were recent Baltimore visitors. Mrs Jos Brumbaugh visited Clifton Crouse Sunday. Mrs Roland Cherry is improving after a severe rheumatic attack. Mr I T Saulsbury spent the weekend in Philadelphia. Mrs Boone Jarrell is ill with rheumatism. Fred Koenemann is ill with scarlet fever. Mr J T Moore was quite ill last week.
A brief quote attributed to William Penn urges readers not to despise or oppose what they do not understand. The line frames intellectual humility as a guiding principle for judgment and action.
Article notes a sermon titled Radiant Living delivered by Rev. C. M. Griffeth, pastor at Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church in Sudlersville Maryland. Includes details about service time and church address.
A preacher recalls the moment Hudson Taylor heard God call to evangelize Inland China and urges personal surrender to a larger divine plan. He contrasts stagnation in back waters with a God guided voyage across open waters toward a life of purpose, beauty, power, and success.
Church notices include Denton M. P. Church morning and evening services with themes A Message to Men in the Making and A Trip Through the Mountains. Williston Community Church holds 2 p m service with sermon After this manner Pray Ye. Epiphany Mission Preston lists Sunday School and 7:30 pm service. Mass times at St Elizabeth Denton and St Benedict Ridgely are noted with confessions and benedictions.
Bursville scene reports Edgar Stafford and Miss Taylor wed Saturday night in Denton. Dinner hosts include Alfred Raughley and many locals. Church supper planned Thursday at Wesley old school house with oysters and ham, price 50c. Numerous guests from Cambridge Dover Wilmington and Chester attended gatherings.
Agnes Dorothy Legates and Wesley Christopher were married at 4:80 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Royal Oak parsonage with Rev Claude Thompson officiating. Attendants were Mary Agnes Christopher and Irvin Legates. They will reside in Bethlehem. Mrs James Robinson and daughter Faye of Prospect Park Pa visited the Smiths. Mr Edward Gruwell of Dover Del stayed with the Pritchetts. Subscribe for the Journal.
The Ridgely P T A met in Ridgely High School auditorium on a Tuesday evening, delayed by bad roads. Rev I F Hafer spoke on The School and the Church, the Home makers Chorus sang songs, and committee chairs for the Ladies Aid Society were announced. New officers included Mrs Carlisle Bennett ton as first vice president, and the group voted to contribute to the church budget. Melvin E Wheatley Jr, son of a former Ridgely pastor, earned multiple honors at American University. Guest Day for the Ridgely Community Club featured Dr Lida Lee Tall as chief speaker. Meantime social gatherings and events filled the calendar with minstrel shows, sewing circles, dinners, and birthdays observed among local residents.
Caroline county faces a 60-foot right of way requirement from the State Roads Commission as part of dirt road improvements. Senator Wilmer Fell Davis urges voluntary signings by farm owners and mortgagees to show county support for a four to five year program and better drainage and snow clearance.
The writer recalls spring harbingers such as the Osprey or Fishing Hawk and other birds like the Wren, Blue Bird, House Martin, Leather Winged Bat, and Chimney Swallow. They describe nests, hunting acts, and the joy of watching spring return, with notes on how families and preachers shaped memory.
In memory of our dear mother Mrs John E Lister who died March 15 1934. A loving picture remains in memory's frame. Though the world changes and friends drift, the one we loved will never pass away. Husbands and Children
Commemorative verse honoring William W Noble who died a year ago on March 1. The author Isis Brother ll. V. Noble writes of a sad but true memory and enduring love and devotion.
The Epworth League of the M E Church conducted the Sunday evening service while delegates from the Newark Youth Conference, held February 22 to 24, reported on varied topics. A busy social week follows with numerous visits and guest lists across Ridgely Wilmington and surrounding towns.
Sunday services at St Pauls Queen Anne feature a morning sermon by Dr. William H. Best and an evening talk titled Toward a Christian America with Mrs. Henry Morgan and Mr. George Stewart. Sunday School, a shower for Mrs. Rumsey Mullikin, and various visits and gatherings mark a busy week with local clubs and the D A R chapter hosting events.
In loving memory of my dear son Lawrence Albert Dennis who departed this life sixteen years ago March 14 1920. Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break but all in vain. The memory of those happy days remains deep in the heart. Loved and remembered by his mother Elizabeth Dennis Collison.
The Preston P T A gathered in the High School auditorium on Tuesday evening to tour newly renovated rooms and discuss school problems. Mr Cahall praised student cooperation during the repainting and noted good attendance despite bad weather. Miss Morris' room won a book for hosting the most patrons and Miss May Thompson spoke on The Desire to Learn linking it to natural learning as a basic need. After song, the meeting adjourned until April.
A Christian Science Monitor line urges that when men align thoughts with the one Mind, world kingdoms will become God’s kingdoms and He will reign forever. The message frames spiritual unity as the path to universal sovereignty.
W. W. Wheeler of Greensboro dies at his home from paralysis. survived by wife Hat tie Rosengrantz. son Roy and Edna died in infancy. sister Mrs. Thomas Dill. brother Charles Wheeler. Funeral held Friday at home with Rev. Beau champ and Rev. Dawson. burial in Greensboro cemetery. Long obituary notes his industry and faithful service.
Henderson M E Church Ladies Aid announces a chicken and oyster supper at Eden Hall on Thursday evening March 19 with tickets at 40 cents. The event invites neighbors to enjoy a good meal and support church activities. Also notes a series of local visits and family updates including Miss Thelma Pippin and Pressley returning from Beverly New Jersey. Cora Griffin funeral in Wilmington. several residents visiting relatives in Wilmington Dover Philadelphia and Beverly. various family visits and hospital recoveries. Sewing Circle gathering hosted by Mrs W F Clark.
In loving memory of my husband Elijah Griffith who died ten years ago today March 13 1926 Carrie E Griffith signs as wife with a tender remembrance message.
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