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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1928

Page

5

Local notices and ads from Burrsville and Caroline area

The page lists farm goods for sale including a brown mare and barbed wire, Everngams features spring coats and hats, and a carload of American wire arrives. It notes Dr. H N Anstine at Breeding's Drug Store, Rotary Club updates in Denton, and a postponed Woolworth Band musical at Palace Theatre. Includes school events, bake sale, fire and health notices, and community announcements.

St. Patrick’s Everngam R. H. Stafford Burrsville H. N. Anstine D. W. Anstine Everngain Denton Rotary Club Denton Woolworth’s Palace Theatre M. P Caroline High School J. Kemp Stevens Christ Church Sunday School J. H. Nichols and Co Third Street Wallace Woodford Dover Caroline County Goldsboro Hobbs Preston Ridgely Charles A. Smith Marietta Anthony Franklin Street Smith Caroline Council J. Carroll George Carl Collison T. O. Crouse Lee A. Walston 8. J. Hurst Solomon Doyle Hurst St. Francis California Southern Edison Electric Co Piru Associated Press Baltimore Doyie Hurst Arthur Reinhold Reinhold Joe Long Chillum Joe Harrison Harrison Nurseries Berlin Maryland Betty Garber Washington, D. C Mother Hubbard Herbert Hoopes Harford County Mena Edmonds Prince Georges Alice Phillips Washington Olive Edmonds Montgomery County

Greensboro Community News Roundup of Death and Local Events

Mrs J C Smith dies at home after paralysis last Wednesday night in Greensboro. Survived by husband James C Smith son N Alvin Smith and grandsons Hewitt Smith and Edward Smith. Funeral and burial in Greensboro cemetery. Other items note Carl Lee Thornton injures right leg. student talks at High School. church officers elected. numerous social visits and weekend gatherings. various residents mentioned by name with places Denton Wilmington Chester Dover and Laurel.

J.C. Smith Greensboro Ladies’ Aid The Methodist Episcopal Church J. W. Thawley R. C. Jackson J. O. Bernard W. W. Wheeler John B. Nichols Charles Nichols Earle Nichols Chester William Golt Denton Charles Rich Algren Claude Rawlings Elizabeth Claudine Charles Pip Joseph Isaacs Wilson Jump Joseph Simpson Nettie Roberts Wilmington Robert Framptom Sykesville W. W. Frampton Lester E. Stevenson Carvil Shockley A. G. Shockley Stanley Pippin Guy Pippin Fred Friedell Harry Owings Owings, Md A. G. Smith Maude Edwards Pearle Bishop Cedar Grove

Herring to Speak on Lindbergh and the Three Americas

John W. Herring Educational Director of the National Community Foundation will speak in Denton at 8 p m on Friday March 23 at the High School Auditorium. His talk covers Latin American relations drawn from extensive travels and study. Admission is free with a voluntary offering.

John W. Herring National Community Foundation Denton Rio Grande Mr. Herring Lindbergh Herring Survey Graphic Christian Century

Choptank Ladies' Aid Meets in Preston Bake Sale Planned

The Ladies' Aid of the M. P. Church enjoyed a pleasant gathering on the 16th at Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Williamson’s home with readings by Mrs. Williamson and Miss Elizabeth Kelly. A bake sale is set for the 24th in Preston with space offered by Harry Hollis. The next meeting will be at the Jones home on April 3.

M. P. Church C. E. Williamson

Williston Community Club March Meeting Report

The March meeting at Mrs. Gilbert Hignatt’s home featured Miss Spafford and Miss Shelby from the University of Maryland aiding Indies in cutting and fitting garments from ten to three with lunch. Officers announced chair-caning demos for the last Tuesday in March and a letter urging Congress to abolish the drug evil.

Gilbert Hignatt Miss Spafford Miss Shelby University of Maryland Iilignutt Maryland Flora Cooper Rosa Hignutt Minnie Todd James Collins William McMahan Chestertown Henrietta McMahan Ruth H. Maloney Easton E. B. Maloney William Willoughby Mary Doerr John Cahall Philadelphia

Thawleys Ladies Mite Society Event and Local News

Mr and Mrs B Frank Rickards will host the Ladies Mite Society of Thawleys M P Church at Thawleys Hall on Friday March 23 at 7 30 If weather is stormy the meeting will be postponed to Saturday night Guests from Denton Milford and Nazareth Pa visit Thawleys community notes include a farm delegation asking for better roads at the County Commissioners meeting an oyster supper was a social and financial success. Local residents Mrs William B Higgins and Violet Higgins stayed with Mrs William Reed Jr Nathan Cade remains ill Edna Clopper entertained friends last Sunday.

F. Baynard Melvin James Denton Fred Lewis Houston Thawley John H. Thawley R. H. Stafford Wm. Parris Philadelphia John Parris Alfred Raughley Union M. P. Mite Town H. A. Porter Clarence Lofland Margaret Simpson Unity Woman’s Club George Kibler John Voss Brownsville Clarence Voss Ernest Knotts Chester J. W. Price A. T. Garrett Robert Walter Myers Millington Emil H. Sapp and Son Near Felton Amos Layton B. Frank Rickards Ladies Mite Society Thawley Thawley’s Hall Reuben Raleigh J. Frank Wright Winfield Wright Milford H. B. Wright Lin Rash Edith James Littleton Wilmington Fletcher Elben Thawley’s Charles Fifield Clifford Ralph Wright Nazareth William B. Higgins Violet Higgins Easton William Reed, Jr Nathan Cade Edna Clopper M. E. Church M. E. Church South Queen Anne Hillsboro M. E Edgar Blades Blanche Chaffinch John Eveland Milford Kline Newton Smith Gladys Gale St. Paul's Guild William Sherwood J. C. Sherwood W. P. Taylor Robert Thawley Sawyer Harrington Clifton Hicks Longwoods Mary Cooper Joseph Stewart Matthews C. E. Stewart Miriam Gale Baltimore George B. Stewart

Denton Man Charles A Smith Dies at 74 in Salisbury

Charles A Smith 74 son of the late Henry E and Elizabeth Russum Smith of Denton died last Wednesday night at the State Sanatorium Salisbury where he sought treatment last fall. Funeral in Denton at Mrs Marietta Anthonys Franklin St this afternoon at 2. Burial in Denton cemetery. Survived by two brothers and three sisters.

Charles A. Smith Henry E Elizabeth Russum Smith Denton State Salisbury Marietta Anthony Franklin Street Mr. Smith Caroline Council, Jr. O. U. A. M Robert E. and W. Henri Smith Laura Brashears Wilmington Estelle Pippin Ridgely

Card of Thanks From Shipman Family

Card expresses gratitude for kindness sympathy and floral tokens during bereavement from Mrs S P Shipman and family.

S. P. Shipman

Community Club Fundraiser Chains Through Week

The Community Club to replenish the treasury has taken up the Chain Party with multiple Friday afternoon gatherings hosted by Mrs. Fred Flounders and guests including Mrs. I T Saulsbury Mrs. Thompson Swing and Mrs. Mulford Swing. A turkey supper by the Ruthsburg Indies raised about one hundred fifty dollars for local charities drawing attendees from Ridgely Denton Centreville Hillsboro Queenstown and beyond. Seniors plan a class play Nothing But The Truth at Community Theatre on March 20 with tickets thirty five cents and seats fifteen cents more. several social visits and church events fill the week across nearby towns and churches.

Treasury Fred Flounders I. T. Saulsbury Thompson Swing Mulford Swing Saulsbury Frank Flounders D. J. Moore M. W. Wiley J. M. Swing A. O. Saulsbury Elsie Matthews L. M. Goodwin M.A. Brackett Bertha Madara D. M. Swing Calvin Lynch Herbert Jones Mont Wiley J. J. Ivison James Walker James Simons Norman Wilson Andrew Mitchell Pauline Wiley David Swing Lawrence Wilson Emily Mason Easton Harry Hemmons Lawrence Lynch Mary Laird Madarn McCullough Roger Ringgold T. W. Jones Indies Methodist Protestant Church of Ruthsburg Ridgely Denton Centreville Hillsboro Queenstown Howard Quaintance Silver Springs John Davis Lew Lane Charles Samis Thomas Cooper Samis Cooper Philadelphia Harry Zeigler Otto Sanger Pearl Hinman Eilen Hutchinson Joe Brumbaugh Mary Ed. Stephens Rehoboth Vera Sharp- Tey The Ladies’ Aid Viola Jones William Harrison, Jr Harrington Del L. S. Matthews Ada Elsie Joseph Brumbaugh Mr. Rampmeyer

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Social Round of Local Visits and News

Senderson and Cardeen Cooper hosted guests including W F Culver from Middletown and F W Price from Chester. Many families from Sadlersville to Wilmington shared weekend visits and tales of illness and recovery.

Local Social Notes and Visitors in Marydel Area

Marydel area residents visited and hosted over the weekend with families in Marcus Hook Salisbury Selbyville and Greensboro. Notable mentions include Edna Walls accompanying to return home, Mildred Medford of State Normal School visiting, and new car purchase by Harry Heather. Public gathering planned: Ladies Aid chicken and waffle supper March 16 at the school house.

George Long Helen Clarence Dyer Billy Marcus Hook Bessie Dyer New York William Walls Edna Walls Malcolm Pritchett Campbell Selbyville T. E. Pritchett Mildred Medford State Normal School Salisbury F. P. Medford Ladies’ Aid James Hummer Jimmy Ridgely T. E. Heather Elvan Able Elmer Bowdle Thomas Dobson Greensboro Temple Smith Magnolia Seward Dailey J. O. Hummer Easton Herman Cohee Harry Heather

Win-One Bible Class to Host Chicken and Oyster Supper

Goldsboro announces a Friday evening supper in Assembly Hall on March 23 to benefit the Repair Fund. All are invited. The note also lists visits and social updates including the Dennison and Gibson families, the Cahall funeral in Bridgetown, and Glad tidings from a Sewing Circle gathering.

Assembly Hall Bill Dennison Thelma Wyoming Fannie Craig Dover A. G. Dennison Harry Gibson Hannah Delmar J. W. Gibson John Milby Cahall Bridgetown W. B. Sylvester Philadeldelphia George Sylvester J. W. Gisbon Ridgely

Preston Algonquin Tribe Meet and Quoit Challenge

The Algonquin Tribe No. 186 I R M met in their wigwam to confer degrees and discuss new members. A lunch of corn and venison followed, then a quoits challenge was issued and accepted, with Huxman and Ledman holding quoits honors. Checkers games ran concurrent as talks on Sunday Sabbath themes were prepared.

Algonquin J. S. Patchett H. M. Hollis A. A. Huxman W. P. Ledman Hi. M. Harris E. N. Wright Preston Williston

Gratitude Following Bereavement for Hattie Butler

We extend sincere thanks to friends for deeds of kindness during our recent loss of my husband and father Hattie Butler and children.

Hattie Butler

Hillsboro Queen Anne PTA Meeting and Local Notices

The P T A will meet Tuesday March 20 at 7 45 p m, with the program by patrons. Meeting night moved from the third Monday to the third Tuesday. Sunday services at M E Church Hillsboro and Queen Anne, prayer meetings alternately. Social and church notices, visits, guests, and small social events follow.

Death of Mrs Dulin Covey Shocks Community

Mrs Florence DeFord Covey died shortly after midnight at her sister’s home. She was 24, survived by husband Dulin Covey, a week old son Robert Lee, her parents Mr and Mrs John DeFord, and several siblings. Funeral attendance noted, with community sympathy extended to the family. Additional items: Emma Short attended sister in law’s funeral in Rehoboth. Community Club netted 26 from a Ridgely benefit. union prayer meeting at Hillsboro M E Church. Harry Gibson’s Philadelphia trip. B B Barton Baltimore trip. Mrs John Skinner ill.

Margaret McCloud Harry Hemmons Roy Mitchell Helen Kennedyville Andrew Mitchell M. A. Brackett Denton Harold Hatfield Bobbie Georgetown A. W. Thompson Frank Matthews Hickman Mary Hughes Stella Reynolds Sarah Pippin Noble Jane Chester Thompson Swing McKee Lind Philadelphia McCullough Baltimore Bertha Madara Dudley Price Linwood Samuel Price Frank Flounders Charles Hobbs Cambridge Arthur Peacock Jamaica Long Island Charles Starkey Orrell Saulsbury Overbrook D. J. Moore Easton and Trappe John Applebaum Reformed Sunday School Norman Wilson Covey Emma Short Harry Satterfield Rehoboth Mollie Short Wilmington Ridgely Hillsboro M. E Harry Gibson B. B. Barton John Skinner

Templeville Social News Highlights Local Visits and Events

Mrs. Herbert Knotts hosted the Ladies Aid Society gathering with strong attendance. A royal serenade welcomed Mr. and Mrs. William Lowman after their Crompton wedding last Thursday. Several families from Newark, Millington, Sudlersville, and Philadelphia visited local residents over the weekend. A P. O. S. of A. minstrel show was a noted success as local barring entries report sickness and visits to Baltimore and Denton.

Herbert Knotts Ladies’ Aid Society William Lowman Crompton William Morgan Newark Del J. F. Raughley William Cahall Norman Wyatt Millington Hazel Golt Salisbury Normal School T. H. Golt Louise Sittig Mary Katherine Knotts Cooper Davis Melvin Kinnamon Owen Purnell Near Sudlersville Samuel Meredith Philadelphia A. F. Sittig Marie Purnell Sudlersville M. B. Kinnamon Truman Richards Denton

Local Guests and Family Visits Reported

Smithson and Mrs. A R Willoughby hosted guests last Thursday. Baltimore visitors Earl Wilson and son spent the weekend with Mrs Wilson’s parents. Ernest Dukes, recently ill, is now able to be out. Charles Perry and daughter Alecn visited Bridgeville relatives. Worms and Miss Sophie Worm visited Preston hosts. Blanche Bowdle stays with grandmother Isaiah Legates in Marydel. C V Hall and daughter visited St Michaels relatives. Bernard Frazier spent Sunday with Emma Reese family.

John Brodes Ralph Brodes Charles Christopher A. R. Willoughby Earl Wilson Baltimore Mrs. Perry Bridgeville Del Joseph Worm Sophie Worm Harry McMahan Preston Blanche Bowdle Isaiah Legates Marydel C. V. Hall Hall St. Michaels Bernard Frazier Emma Reese

Conference Program Announced for 60th Wilmington M E Session

The Rev J A Leach released the schedule for the sixtieth Wilmington annual Methodist Episcopal conference to meet at Union Church at Fifth and Washington in Wilmington from Tuesday night March 27 to Monday noon April 2. Readings include Communion, memorial services, devotions, bishops addresses, anniversaries of missions and societies, ministers’ conference on a pension plan, diploma presentations, and love feast.

J. A. Leach Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Arch Union Church Fifth Washington Streets William F. McDowell McDowell Board of Foreign Missions L. J. Birney China R. K. Stephenson Smyrna Woman’s Home Missionary Society Hannah P. Miller Young People's Work Board of Pensions and Relief Brock Epworth League Henderson Cincinnati Ohio Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society A. N. Warmer India Bishop McDowell Board of Hospitals N. E. Davis Shepherd Boy of Palestine Stephen A. Haboush Temperance Society Anti-Saloon League Clarence Trueweer Ernest H. Cheringan Board of Home Missions and Church Extension E. D. Kohlstedt

Orphans Court In Caroline County Proceedings March 13

The Caroline County Orphans Court met March 13 with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Administrators and executors filed final accounts inventories bonds and notices to creditors were ordered. The will of Barintha Smith was proved and admitted to probate with J Calvin Smith qualifying as executor. Guardian Joseph H Carroll authorized to pay Julian Keets a minor.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Harper Shawn Lizzie E. Morris George L. Morris Isaac H. Morris Margaret J. Morrm Tina Harris Hezekiah Wisher Mary W. Taylor Bruce E. Butler Hattie E. Butler Ira J. Nichols H. Calvin Todd William E. Collins Charles B. Harrison Wilmore Green Barintha Smith J. Calvin Smith Joseph H. Carroll Julian Keets

Liden Women’s Club Meets at Mrs. Lidens Home

Liden's Women's Club met on Thursday March 8 with Mrs William Liden presiding. Miss Spafford and Mrs Walling gave dress cutting tips. One new member joined, refreshments were served, and the group adjourned to meet April 12 at Mrs Elon Wright's. Several local residents visited or hosted events over the weekend. Mrs E J Adams is able to go out again.

Liden William Liden Spafford John Breeding Hickman Willie Hignatt Willie Liden Lee Scott Concord William Bullock E. J. Adams Jessie Adams Pauline Wright

Atkins kin visit and travel news from Milton and Philadelphia

Rev. C. H. Atkins is recovering from illness as his parents Mr. and Mrs. Atkins return to Milton Del. Mr. and Mrs. John Cahall and Mr. Charles Todd spent part of last week in Philadelphia.

C. H. Atkins

Smithville Community Club Plans March Meeting

The Smithville News Budget reports the Smithville Community Club will meet in the club room on Tuesday, March 20 with a decorative stitch for roll call and a dress fitting demonstration by Miss Spafford. Attendees are urged to have good attendance as a goal.

Smithville Spafford Mae Loockerman Thomas Loockerman Greensboro Marguerite Loockerman Wyoming Del Frank Adams Clifford Thachey Ray Dew Bethel Leon Meredith Walter Lyden Oscar Alford Blaine Bullock Elizabeth Evelyn Roselle Federalsburg Kemp Todd C. S. Meredith Elizabeth Bullock Salisbury Normal School Floyd C. Smith Earl Pennypacker Federalshoro Edward C. Wright Mildred Scott Ida Nabb Milton Frank Collins American Corner T. Sidney Collins Horace Robinson George Tucker Clarence Henry Davis George O'Day Denton John Elrick

Pageant of Carroll County Set for June at Western Maryland College

The Pageant of Carroll County will run June second and fourth as Western Maryland College’s major commencement event. A cast of 2000 will trace Carroll history from Susquehannock times to today with churches clubs schools firms and civic groups taking part. Western Maryland students will star with college men enacting a Revolutionary War Maryland Line battle and college women staging the Betsy Patterson Jerome Bonaparte party. Denton Federalsburg Ridgely Hillsboro and Greensboro residents Raymond Beauchamp Paul Howard Everett Meredith Eleanor Noble Gladys Richards Roberta Rowe and Mary Moore listed as participants.

Carroll County Western Maryland College Maryland Betsy Patterson Jerome Bonaparte Caroline County Carroll Raymond Beauchamp Paul Howard Denton Everett Meredith Eleanor Noble Federalsburg Gladys Richards Ridgely Roberta Rowe Hillsboro Mary Moore Greensboro

Social Visit Recap From Bridgeville Area

Miss Marian Adams entertained Misses Alice Robinson of Chestnut Woods and Reba Adams over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Isaac Melvin of near Bridgeville visited Mr and Mrs John Chaffinch recently. Miss Pauline Reynolds spent the week end with her parents near Bridgeville ending with Miss Pauline Wright near Hickman. Miss Ruth Collison spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Bernice Adams.

Marian Adams Alice Robinson Chestnut Woods Reba Adams Isaac Melvin Bridgeville John Chaffinch Pauline Reynolds Jessie Adams Pauline Wright Hickman Ruth Collison Bernice Adams

Mrs Ida Hollingsworth Dies After Operation At Easton

Mrs Ida S Hollingsworth 64 widow of Thomas H Hollingsworth died at Emergency Hospital Easton at 4 o clock Friday after an emergency operation. A longtime Denton resident she owned a millinery shop and was known across Caroline and neighboring counties. Funeral services will be held at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Denton at 2 pm Monday.

Ida S. Hollingsworth Thomas H. Hollingsworth Easton Denton Caroline Christ Protestant Episcopal Church

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