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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1932

Page

5

Personal and Social News Interesting Items About Yourself And Your Friends

Dr W J Libby of Washington executive secretary of the Council for Prevention of War will speak at Brethren Church Sunday March 20 at 7 30 pm. He is a noted peace advocate and Quaker. Peter T Clark turns 91 today and is tireless in Delaware roots near Petersburg. Various local families hosted gatherings and visitors with trips to Baltimore, Washington and connections to Wilmington and Denton. A St Patrick luncheon was held to benefit the WCTU fund. Card party and bridge gatherings were reported among townspeople. Several residents visited relatives in Baltimore, Philadelphia and Connecticut.

W. J. Libby Washington, D. C Council For Prevention of War Brethren Church Libby United States Peter T. Clark Mr. Clark Delaware Petersburg Dover Goldsboro Sandtown Clark Lizzie Emma Clark Sixth Street Clint Scott Jesse Tyson Jesse Tyson Jr Wilmington John Ireland Burrsville Albert Willis Harmony Harold Scott Hugh D. Clark General Accident Assurance Corporation of Philadelphia Boston Hartford Conn Charles Jump Derby Elizabeth E. Pippin William DeFord Ruth Greaves Louise DeFord Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore John B. Taylor Rachel Virginia Emily Jean Taylor Peter Clark J. W. Krabill Verlin Kra Rockville Elizabeth Towers Lillian Timmons St. Patrick’s Miss Towers S. ©. Watters Watters Fannie Shields R. Ellis Clark Chestertown Denton Thomas Green Oxford Harry A. Roe T. Mark Breeding Bridge

Next Week at the Federal Theatre Lineup

Robert Montgomery stars in Lovers Courageous a new vehicle shown Monday and Tuesday at the Federal Theatre. Hal Skelly appears in The Struggle midweek while Marion Davies stars Polly of the Circus next Friday and Saturday with Clark Gable opposite.

Robert Montgomery Federal Theatre Montgomery Frederick Lonsdale Hal Skelly Barnum and Bailey Circus Skelly D. W. Griffith Marion Davies Polly Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Miss Davies Howard Chandler Christy Clark Gable Margaret Mayo Alfred Santell

Bee Tree 4 H Club meets at Miss Zlocks on March 12

The Bee Tree 4 H Club met at Miss Helen Zlocks home on Saturday March 12. Members present included Margaret Kusmaul Irene Voycsik Catherine Brown Christine Walls Catherine Heathcote Helen Zlock Sara Hudson Helen Gniesco and visitors Misses Betty Walls and Glendora Walls. The group will sew pillow cases and two girls will make beds. The next meeting is planned for Miss Irene Voycsiks home on Saturday March 126th.

Bee Tree 4-H Club Helen Zlock Bessie M. Spafford Margaret Kusmaul Irene Voycsik Catherine Brown Christine Walls Catherine Heathcote Sara Hudson Helen Gniesco Betty Glendora

Caroline County School Teachers Meeting and Activities

Reports from Caroline county schools detail a March 14 teachers meeting at the high school with talks on teaching technique taxes and library visit offers. English classes report unit work and a senior play prep while assemblies cover numerals early algebra and classroom notes.

Caroline County Fontaine McCucker E. M. Noble Caroline High School Holsinger

Williston Social Tidings Highlight Local Visitors

Williston Mrs C J Rice hosted a gathering in honor of her mother Mrs Belle Beauchamp and friends Monday afternoon. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Wm McMahan of Chestertown and Roland Wheatley. Julia Boczon returns from Pine Bluff Sanatorium with her brother Jacob. Irl Daffin of Paterson NJ spent a few days with his parents A S and Mrs Daffin. Williston Community Club to meet Thursday with Mrs A G Gelletty and Sunday evening meeting led by Mr Nathaniel Frey.

C. J. Rice Belle Beauchamp Jacob Boczon Irl Daffin Paterson N. J A. S. Daffin Williston

Beauty Rest Mattress Price Offer

Price on Beauty Rest Mattress set at 30 dollars. Limited farm and home items available via IR H Stafford Burrsville Maryland.

H. Stafford Burrsville, Md

Ridgely High School presents It Happened in Hollywood

The Ridgely Weekly News Letter reports Ridgely High School seniors staged It Happened in Hollywood at the Community Theatre on Tuesday March 15 with Caroline High School Orchestra led by Prof Irvin Smith and assisted by Mr Robert Fleetwood. Details cover cast including Jack Wilson Alan Tremayne Mary Wharton Marguerite Van Sant and others, plus Palm Sunday plans at the Reformed Church and community club activities and local visits through the week.

Ridgely High School Hollywood Community Theatre Caroline High School Irvin Smith Robert Fleetwood Pembroke House Jack Wilson Alan Tremayne Russell Holsinger William Raleigh Mary Wharton Marguerite van Sant Josie Pembroke Leola Temple Dolores Mary Frieze Ringgold David Mitchell Harold Holsinger Josie Joseph Cherry Madeline Snowberger Reformed Church James M. Mullan Philadelphia J. Edgar Weaver J. W. Allfather H. E. Keeneman J. W. Simons E. F. Pearsaul Frank Klotz John Swing George McGough Wilmington Charles Hammond Aubrey Gannon Carroll Bright Denton Hammond Rufus King Vivian Holsinger Anna Frances Seward Caroling ‘Ebling Wescott Porter Archer Frank Matthews James Mallilieu Milton Mallilieu Ethel Jester Marcus Hook Ralph Meredith Louise Will Richards Roy Tawes Ida Imier Wesley Pottsville Ben Rice Franklyn Hiram Kenton Greensboro Kenton Mulford Swing Paul Neff Kennett Square Raymond Rawlings Charles Starkey Della Turner Dover Will Smith Elizabeth Beckman Washington H. H. Beckman Addie Griffin Elizaabeth Detwiler Ray Mason Grenlock N. J I. E. Mason Harry Zeigler Christ Elmer Hoffman Mary Shaner N. B. Lawrason Crapo Sarah Pippin James Mahan Henderson Ethel Swain Plainsfield Harry, Klotz Donald Davis Silver Springs Francis Lynch Ed. Morris Pennsylvania

Merchants Offer Free Parking Garages in Wilmington District

Wilmington merchants solve a traffic problem by providing free car parking for shoppers. Garages are coordinated with the Merchant Section of the Chamber of Commerce, with stores endorsing claim checks for automatic car release. Locations include Bell Inc at 1219 Market, Julian Garage at 614 French, Quick Service at 6 E Third, Orange Street Garage at 111 Orange, Donoho's at 409 Orange, and Victor Garage at 517 Shipley.

Wilmington Delaware Mercantile Chamber of Commerce Bell, Inc Market Street Julian Garage French Street E Third Street Orange Street Donoho’s Victor Shipley Street

Win-Won Bible Class Holds Monthly Meeting in Assembly Hall

The Goldsboro Win-Won Bible Class met Monday night in the Assembly Hall with strong attendance. After a business session a program of music readings and recitations followed, then hosts served refreshments. Several local residents and visitors, including Rev J M Jordan and Dr and Mrs John MacDonald, were noted in attendance, with various neighbors listed as entertaining or visiting nearby towns.

Assembly Hall R. H. Moore Queen Anne Lewis Cannon

In Memoriam for Thelma Virginia Baker

In loving memory of Thelma Virginia Baker who departed this life one year ago March 14 1931. By Mother Father and Brother and Loving Grandparents Mr and Mrs T R Benson. A line of remembrance, a memory fine and true, a token of love's devotion that hearts still long for you. Uncle Harold and Aunt Ida.

Thelma Virginia Baker Mrs. T. R. Benson Harold Aunt Ida Rachel V. Clark Harry Clark

Local Anniversary Celebrations and Home Improvements

The wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. R. Wesley Ross and the birthday of Mrs. Ross were marked with big dinners a Maryland motor trip and showers of gifts and postcards. Mr Brown Thawley improved his home with new doors and windows. Mrs John Cannon attended her brother Georges silver wedding anniversary in Bridgeville. Fortney property near Maple Grove School undergoes repairs. Clarence Collison enlarging his dwelling. Mrs Alexander Harrington visiting Denton for several weeks.

R. Wesley Ross Maryland Brown Thawley John Cannon George Whitney Bridgeville Fortney Maple Grove School Clarence Collison Alexander L. Harrington Denton

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Social Visits

Miss Mary Virginia Sherwood of State Normal School Salisbury visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. James C. Sherwood. The M E Church Ladies Aid bake sale will be held March 19 at 2 p.m. in the Community House. J Roe MacSorley and son Roe Jr of Federalsburg visited Mr. and Mrs. F Elwood Fleming. Mrs I T Sparklin traveled to Camden N J after the death of her brother in law John Brandt. Mr and Mrs James Price and children of Matthews were guests of Mr and Mrs Willard Russell. Mr and Mrs Bernard Pinder of Juniestown N J spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Howard Dadds.

Mary Virginia Sherwood State Normal School Salisbury James C. Sherwood Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church J. Roe MacSorley Roe Jr Federalsburg F. Elwood Fleming I. T. Sparklin Camden N. J John Brandt James Price Matthews Willard Russell Bernard Pinder Juhnstown Howard Dadds

Easter Homecoming Planned for St Pauls Church

Rev. W C Smith and St Pauls Church members plan an Easter Sunday homecoming with church admissions and infant baptisms. Mrs Charles Morton and Thurman Nelson attended a Washington DC fraternity celebration deeming the University of Maryland national. Many local residents visited, hosted friends, and the Community Club met last Tuesday.

W. C. Smith St. Paul’s Church Charles Morton Thurman Nelson Washington, D.C Nelson Washington University of Maryland Horace Morgan L. C. Howard East New Market William Murphy Nellie Dean Wallacer Hurley Susie Anderson Calvin Anderson Mattie Price Louise Price

Orphans Court Probes Multiple Caroline County Estates

The Orphans Court of Caroline County in regular session approved filings and probate actions. Mary C. Weaver’s will was filed by Benedict Weaver and admitted to probate. Administrators filed releases for Ora P. Tull and Wilbert Downes estates. Executors and administrators submitted accounts and inventories, bonds were filed, notices to creditors ordered, and appraisers named for several estates including Noble, Good, and Trice.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Towers Fleetwood Mary C. Weaver Benedict Weaver Levin H. Tull J. Jerome Frampton Ora Katura A. Noble Wilmer S. Noble Everett Nuttle J. Virgil Moore Katura A. Noble James Good Bond Jame Good John H. Trice Elmer T. Orme Alda P. Whitby Harry H. Nuttle

Adams Cross Roads Social Notes From Milton Del

Adams C W Adams and T H Porter attended Rev C H Atkins mother’s funeral at her Milton Delaware home on Tuesday afternoon. George Terrell and son David visited Fred Fountain’s family. Mrs Earl Robinson prepares Easter service for Sunday March 27 with children. Ormond Wright of near Denton visited Arthur and Mrs Adams. Mrs John Adams and Virginia Horsey and Reba Adams visited Earl Robinson Saturday. Edna Adams to entertain Bloomery Aid March 23. Harrison Trice and Reese spent Sunday with Earl Adams. Lillie Adams returned home after visiting her cousin Mrs C R Neal.

C. W. Adams T. H. Porter C. H. Atkins Milton Del George Terrell David Pennsylvania Fred Fountain Earl Robinson Ormond Wright Denton Arthur Adams John Adams Virginia Horsey Reba Adams Edna Adams Bloomery Aid Harrison Trice Reese Earl Adams Lillie Adams C. R. Neal

Three Fordson tractors at a very low price

Farm at home buyers are urged to act as three Fordson tractor outfits are offered at a unusually low price. R. H. Stafford, Burraville, advertises these farm implements for immediate purchase.

R. H. Stafford Burraville, Md

Henderson M E Church Young People Aid Society Forming

Henderson Methodist Church forms the Young Peoples Aid Society to promote moral physical and social welfare. The group plans an illustrated Easter service on Tuesday March 22. About 42 members attend biweekly with Christian principles guiding fundraising and civic efforts. Local residents visit and gather with church members across Wilmington Magnolia Richland Park and nearby towns.

Henderson M. E Young Peoples Aid Society Henderson Henderson Methodist Episcopal Church Ed. Thomas James Rickards Wilmington Harry Karcher Greensboro John Pritchett Calvin Shenton Chester John Russell Darius Pippin Frank Gruvwell Roland Gruwell Magnolia Wm. Gruvwell Cartwright Richardson Park Edith Cartwright T. A. Montague Loren Pritchett Winfred Gooden Norwood Dorothy Ollie Hutson Goldsboro Samuel Hutson John Cooper Wm. Goodwin Annabel Clark Katherine Potts Church Hill Harry Reed Thos Rebb

Washington program highlights Federalsburg club

Federalsburg program by the American citizenship committee of the Woman's Club featured George Washington through music and readings about life at Mount Vernon. Mrs. W. S. Nabb and Mrs. W. H. Carson presented vocal and instrumental pieces, with future meetings announced including March 30 addresses by Mrs. John L. Whitehurst and Mrs. Alphonso Boley.

American Citizenship Committee Woman's Club George Washington W.S. Nabb W. H. Carson Mount Vernon Washington John L. Whitehurst Baltimore Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Alphonso Boley St. Michaels Eastern Shore Easton Federalsburg W. S. Noble Nellie Hart Noble J. Herman Noble Eleanor Noble Waterbury Alfred Noble Eleanor Hurr Adam Hurr Coudersport H. F. Stowell

Fire damages small house near Wesley Church in Denton

A Wednesday night blaze of unknown origin destroyed a small house adjacent to Wesley Church. Tenants Dian Benson and occupants escaped with partial household goods. The incident followed a Tuesday fire scare at the M E parsonage chimney. Denton Volunteer Fire Co. responded quickly. damage was minimal. Unity Club met at Mrs. Henry Stafford’s, 2 pm, with a demonstration on meat substitutes and Devilled Eggs. Local residents Harold Hopkins, Melvin James, and Jesse Baldwin were noted as guests or recent movers.

Wesley Church Dian Benson C. N. Fountain M. E. Parsonage Denton Volunteer Fire Co Unity Club Henry Stafford R. H. Stafford Pauline Hopkins Harold Hopkins Pennsylvania Howard Hop ‘Kins Melvin James Denton John Thawley Jesse Baldwin Islip N. Y Ithis Village

Greensboro and Environs Social News Roundup

A sequence of short notices records visitors and weekend trips across Greensboro and surrounding towns. Names include H L Cohee H H Moore and J W Thawley at a Harrington birthday, John Passwaters in Federalsburg, George Dean in Easton, Joseph Bernard of Johns Hopkins visiting family, and multiple couples traveling to Philadelphia Wilmington Smyrna Salisbury Ridgely Magnolia Marydel Baltimore and Washington for weekends or Sunday visits.

H. L. Cohee H. H. Moore J. W. Thawley Cook Creadick Harrington Bertie Cahall Thurman Passwaters Billy Passwaters John Passwaters Federalsburg N. Harris Grace Dean Easton George Wilmington Hilton Dobson Havre de Grace A. J. Williams Moores W. Thomas Thornton J Ralph Carl Lee Smyrna Arlie Dingledine Carl Miss Lucy M. C. Meredith Ridgely N. A. Smith John W. Greenlee Lakeland Fla Walter Engram Irving Marydel Harvey Porter Chestertown Laura Longfellow Baltimore Ruth Jackson Washington, D. C

Choptank Club Hosts St Patrick Luncheon in Bethlehem

Choptank The Twentieth Century Community Club and guests spent a fine afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Smith in Bethlehem. Mrs Hopkins spoke on flowers and bed locations and Mrs Cheezum read. A luncheon followed, with Saint Patrick's Day decorations and menu. The next meeting will be March 23 at the Voshell home with Miss Spafford in charge.

Choptank Smith Bethlehem Levi Voshell Spafford

Ladies Aid Meet at Mrs Sallie Towers Home

The Ladies Aid were nicely entertained at the home of Mrs. Sallie Towers on Wednesday afternoon, March Sth. Seven members and one visitor attended. Delicious refreshments were served. They will meet with Mrs. Evelyn Willey in April. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Howard and daughter spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gorman. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Towers and son Leon were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Towers recently. Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Smith and son Edward spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Towers. Leon Trice is right sick with pneumonia at his home near here.

Sallie Towers March Evelyn Willey O. H. Howard Henry Gorman Wesley Towers Leon L. A. Towers Olaf Smith Edward Leon Trice Here

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