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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Towers
March
Evelyn Willey
O. H. Howard
Henry Gorman
Wesley Towers
Leon
L. A. Towers
Olaf Smith
Edward
Leon Trice
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