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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1937

Page

5

Various Classifieds and Notices in Denton Md Area

A Denton Maryland page lists livestock for sale a used 10 20 McCormick Deering tractor and plow sewing work wanted and a return request for a borrowed book The Entailed Hat. It notes community events including a Ladies Aid supper April 9 and bake sales by Denton P E Church Hickman Ladies Aid and other groups plus a bridge luncheon April 10 at the Denton Community House to benefit the Home for Aged Women. Also reports a gas explosion at a New London Texas high school and local civic plans to expand Denton water works with a ten inch well and repairs. Necrology items include Edith Crane of Ovid Michigan and Harry E Otto of Baltimore with funeral details.

John Oros Hobbs Maryland Bullock & White H. Clay Hobbs Denton Simmons M. E. Newnam McCormick-Deering R. H. Stafford & Son Burrsville N. D. Richards Ladies Aid Denton M. E. Church Spencer N. Walling Spencer Corsetiere Hickman Ladies Aid Market Street Denton P. E. Church Lewis Home For Aged Women Easton Denton Community House D. W. Davis M. K. Newnam New London Texas Ridgely T. W. Smith Grace Vernon Smith Cannes Woolford Matapeake Fred Faulkner Faulkner Kent Island Sherman L. Tribbitt Melvin C. James George Beck Board of Town Commissioners Edith Crane Ovid Michigan Miss Crane Albion College Albion China M. E. Church Nanking Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Wirt E. Crane Williston Jennie Crane Harry E. Otto Glenburnie Anne Arundel County Trufel Funeral Home West Fayette Street Baltimore Loudon Park Charles S. Harrison Jenkins Memorial M. E. Church Otto Margie M. Otto Roy Otto Marian Otto George H. Koenig

Local 4-H leaders hold all day meeting in Court House

An all day assembly of Caroline County girls 4 H Club leaders convened in the Court House led by Miss Bessie M Spafford with Miss Helen Shelby aiding on a dressmaking project for the annual style show at College Park. Numerous local leaders and guests are listed as attendees and visitors throughout the piece.

Erosion Control Value To Be Measured By Surveys

Maryland farm management surveys will determine the dollar impact of erosion control in three Soil Conservation Service projects. O C Bruce says university and federal specialists will study farm records to gauge crops, livestock, and land use. The surveys aim to show erosion damages and savings from conservation on highways, streams, and reservoirs.

Soil Conservation Service Maryland O. C. Bruce University of Maryland Bureau of Agricultural Economics State College Or Experiment Station Bruce

Holy Week Church Notices Across Caroline County

The Episcopal churches in Caroline county announce Holy Week services in Denton Greensboro Hillsboro and Denton M E Church plus local Roman Catholic Masses. Palm Sunday processions Holy Communion Good Friday prayers and Easter Day services are scheduled with times and locations for Christ Church Mounday Trinity St Pauls St Elizabeths Benedicts Epiphany and Denton M P Church as well as Willis ton Community Church and Church of the New Jerusalem Preston.

Caroline County Christ Church Denton Holy Trinity Greensboro St. Paul's Hillsboro Denton M. E Epworth League Hughes Denton M. P T. J. Turkington Jesus Leonardo da Vinci Christ Pilate Munkacsv Church of the New Jerusalem Preston Epiphany Mission St. Elizabeth’s Church St. Benedict’s Church Ridgely St. Elizabeth's Church

Greensboro to Get Automatic Dial Telephone System

Greensboro will install automatic dial equipment in the near future, similar to systems in Wilmington and Richmond. The change, covering about 150 telephones at the Greensboro central office, speeds calls by eliminating operator number dialing and will not raise rates. Residence extensions drop to 50 cents monthly. a new eight-line service at $1.25 monthly will target limited users. Mrs Effa Plummer remains local representative.

Greensboro F. A. Greaves Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Wilmington Delaware Richmond Virginia Caroline County Greaves Effa Plummer

Peace and public notices mark Ridgely weekly

Rev M S Andrews delivered a peace themed address to the Community Club urging opposition to war and support for the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Obituaries note A W Marvel's death at 70 after long illness and business ventures in soft drinks.

Homemaker Club Meetings Across Greensboro and Tuckahoe

Harmony and Unity Clubs held meetings on March 10 and March 17 at various homes with ten to seventeen members, guests, and visitors. Demonstrations on refinishing furniture were presented by Miss Bessie Spafford, with book reports, social hours, and plans for future events and meals.

Harmony Club Norman Todd Olin Thomas Willis Maurice Todd Alton Messer Unity Club St. Patrick’s Day George Clendaniel Tipperary Robert Dulin William Gardner Jr Kathleen Norris Geo. Lowe Larry Evans Bessie Spafford William Towers

Bur rsville Social Roundup Bids and Visits

Local families share dinner invites and gatherings across Bur rsville and nearby towns. Highlights include Mr and Mrs Theo Warner of Camden hosting Harlan Blades and others, Mr and Mrs Everett Smith entertaining guests, and the Bullock couple marking their eighteenth wedding anniversary with a turkey dinner. Parish activities note Epworth League meetings on March 9 and a steward’s session. Cites visits by Allen Garrett and Pauline Hopkins, plus health notes on C W Stokes and Mrs Brown Thawley.

Theo, Warner Camden N. J Lulu Mills West Collingswood Dan Link and Son Thurdl Harrington G. L. Blades Harlan Blades Everett Smith Mary Smith Friend Washington Sylvan Ash Dover Edgar Pearson John Wooters Pratt Frank Price Chester J. W. Price A. T. Garrett Allen Garrett Easton Pauline Hopkins W. T. Bullock C. W. Stokes Brown Thawley Baltimore

Horses and Mules for Sale in Burrsville Md

R H Stafford and Son advertise horses and mules for sale in Burrsville Maryland listing available stock and contact details for prospective buyers seeking practical farm animals and utility work stock.

Stafford & Son Burrsville, Md

KILLSBORO QUEEN ANNE LETTER

Mrs Alan Moore returned home by automobile last week from California where she has been since last June. They made the trip in eight days. Mr and Mrs William Sherwood entertained friends for Mrs Sherwood's birthday. Mrs Nettie Seward of Baltimore and Mr Hackett Morgan of Easton were dinner guests of Mr Arthur Holt and sisters. Mr and Mrs Meredith Uhrig and Mr Wayne Uhrig of Reading were week end guests of Mr and Mrs Chas A De Ford. Mr and Mrs Wm Sherwood entertained Mr and Mrs James Sherwood Jr and Mrs Alan Moore at dinner Sunday. Miss Patsy Moore of Queen Anne has been spending a few days with her aunt Mrs Harry Fisher. Mrs Robert Goff of Mt. Pleasant Del was a recent caller with Mrs Edgar Blades. Master Jimmie Howard of Denton spent Sunday with Master Robert Lee De Ford.

M. S. Andrews Denton Community Club Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom State Federation Eastern Shore Federation A. W. Marvel Ridgely Clarke Woodward William Carleton Nutter Marvel Easton Percy Trappe Walter Philadelphia O. B. Reed Landers Jones Berkeley Cal T. W. Jones Jones S. S Lincoln Dollar S. S. Company Boston San Francisco Orient Retta Smith Harold Fountain Baltimore Melvin Bennington Washington Walter Bennington Melvin Washington Hospital Houston Pennington Earleville Cecil County Pennington Jas, Wilson Ella Elsie Franklin Elsmere Frank Klotz Wilson Roland Cherry Linwood George Cherry L. M. Winstead Robert Dean Norton Lilly R. G. Dean Jas Johnson Clarence Johnson Milton Del Joanne Mitchell Nancy McPherson Park Drive Joyce Saulsbury Drexel Institute Emmett Smith Wilkinson Bungalow Smith Charles Cannon Ruthsburg Clara Denny Alan Moore California Mary Messner William Sherwood Sherwood Nettie Seward Hackett Morgan Arthur Holt Meredith Uhrig Wayne Uhrig Reading Chas. A. de Ford Wm. Sherwood James Sherwood Jr Patsy Moore Queen Anne Harry Fisher Robert Goff Mt. Pleasant Edgar Blades Jimmie Howard Robert Lee de Ford Preston Community Club Annapolis Wilmer Fell Davis Harry H. Rieck Reick State House Davis Cruise Inn Naval Academy Naval Academy and Chapel Nice Governor’s Mansion J. Frank Ledman G. C. Carmine W. H. Cannon Mildred Griffith T. C. Taylor Burton Proctor Jr Luke Amato Lee Noble Ford Sewell J. W. Noble E. L. Fooks Clara N. Payne Charles Turner W. H. Collins Ella Harrison Frances Rosebrook Josephine Quidas Helen Jones Cambridge Rhodes Muriell Rhodes Elbert Todd Maynard Millemann Harvey Engle W. D. Noble Herbert Jump Hall Wrightson T. J. Claggett E. A. Coble J. M. Swing Schaefmecker Federalsburg W. E. Orrell L. Amato Preston Josephine Berry H. Irvin Holt Eleanor Trice Rebecca Blades Eleanor Mildred Engerman Charles Engerman Katherine Garman Agnes Tubman Sarah Louise Holt Eva Plutschak Startt Nelson Trice Carville Fleetwood E. B. Blades Pride of Preston Council Earl Legates Elizabeth Vickers D. J. Vickers Harold Clark Hattie le Compte Irving Legates Ernest A. T. Blades New York Blades Billie Fields Elwood Bonner Thos Trice Coulbourne T. L. Trice

Queen Anne Obituaries and Local Social News

Miss Fannie Saulsbury aged 89 dies after brief illness at home with Miss Pallie Calloway. Funeral at Hillsboro Church. burial in Denton cemetery. Mrs Byard Messix aged 71 dies in Cordova. Bernard and Taylor Messix feature in family notices. Local social roundup includes school trip to Annapolis, community club meeting, and various family visits across Queen Anne area.

Miss Fannie Saulsbury longtime Denton resident dies

Sarah Frances Saulsbury, known as Miss Fannie, born September 19, 1848, formerly of Denton, died March 14 at Queen Anne where she boarded. She was connected to several Denton families, a Hillsboro M E Church member, funeral held March 16 at Hillsboro, interment in Denton cemetery. Pallbearers included Harlan Harrington, Harry Gibson, Horace Morgan, George Moore, Richard Sneed, and Harry Flowers.

Fannie Sarah Frances) Saulsbury Denton William Diggins Queen Anne Irwin T. Salisbury Ridgely Hillsboro Harlan Harrington Harry Gibson Horace Morgan George Moore Richard Sneed Harry Flowers

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The quote from the Christian Science Monitor urges individuals to turn from errors and seek "The way of holiness" through holy thinking, implying personal reform leads to a righteous path.

Isaiah Christian Science Monitor

Preston Community Club Members Host Annapolis Visit

Preston area residents, led by Senator Wilmer Fell Davis, toured Annapolis visiting the State House, Legislature, Naval Academy, and Governor's Mansion. The group attended church events, art shows, and birthdays, with fund-raising proceeds supporting church work.

Topdressing Wheat Yields with Nitrogen Tips

Wheat yields rise when spring nitrogen is limited, turning yellow without it. Topdressing with 50 to 100 pounds per acre of nitrate of soda early in spring increases yields, with average gains around 7.4 bushels per acre and some cases doubling yields. Use caution to avoid lodging and excessive straw.

Extension Service F. W. Oldenburg Extension Agronomist University of Maryland

Greensboros World and Deaths Across the Area

Mrs Susan Karcher 74 of near Greensboro dies after two weeks bed rest from double pneumonia and a paralytic stroke. Survived by son Harry Jr and seven grandchildren. funeral Saturday at 2 pm from her home with burial in Greensboro cemetery. Also notes Haywood Edwards dies near Rising Sun Del and services held at St Pauls in Greensboro. multiple social visits, dinners, and marriages including Miss Jessie Cahall and Paul Pinder in Denton. Many locals listed as visitors or mourners.

Susan Karcher Harry Karcher Greensboro Phillian Dill Cedar Grove Karcher Greensboro Baptist Church Harry, Jr Irene Hayman Wilmington Louise Dunn Marie Betty Doris Francis Bobby Karcher William Minner Masten’s Corner John Poore Calvin Dill Kenton Del Haywood Edwards Rising Sun Minnie Edwards Oliver Marker Joseph S. Edwards Emma Williams St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church Oscar Nichols Jack Wells Chester Gilibert Blades Minnie Blades Cambridge L. R. Brumbaugh F. A. Stayer Earl Hutchinson Joe Brumbaugh Mary Ridgely Jessie Elizabeth Cahall Harrington Paul Calvin Pinder Denton T. J. Turkington Charles Gruwell Winfred Gruwell Hoye Felton R. B. Rawlings William Woodward Sara Robert Davenport Harry Clark Baltimore Elmer Downes Howard Downes O. C. Ballard Linwood P. D. Ross Bennett Venables Walter Reed Hospital Washington Archie Foster Milton Roe Wilmer Webster Ella Golt Helen Ferguson Burrsville Sallie Nichols Theodore Hall Church Hill Harry Jones Billy Goldsboro William Sipple Paul Dobson Thomas Dobson Oscar Wyatt Henry Wyatt Raymond Ogelsby Joseph Orrell Philadelphia Effa Plummer Thos. Dobson Annie E. Edwards Middletown Margaret

Adams Cross Roads Play at Smithville Community House

A community play is set for March 25 at 8 p m at Smithville Community House with characters including Mr. Bob Nellie Williams Katie Spence Miss Arnold Ethel Bowdle Aunt Eldora Blanche Adams and others. Special music by Kemp Adams who plays two instruments at once. Tickets 15 for adults 10 for children under 10. Ice cream and cake on sale. Bloomery Ladies Aid meeting March 24 at 2 p m hosted by Miss Edna Adams and Mrs Debbie Fountain.

Smithville Mr. Bob Nellie Williams Bride Katie Spence Miss Arnold Ethel Bowdle Eldora Blanche Adams Nellie Robinson Elsie Savitz Esther Johnson Hattie Leeser Kemp Adams Bloomery Ladies Aid Edna Adams Debbie Fountain J. W. Brown Charles Johnson Minnie Altha Bernice Adams Winnie Graham Wilmington Virginia Lee Robinson John Adams Louise Bowdle Earle Robinson

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the Local Department Court House Bessie M. Spafford Helen Shelby University of Maryland Extension Service College Park Frank Zeigler Dorothea O'Connor George W Harvey Towers Clifton Benson Evelyn Milo Crane J. Kemp Stevens Edgar F. Dobson John C. Brown Wm. Lyons Catherine Lyons Lyons Allie Neal Frank Adams Jack Norman Lester Stafford Archer Dagsboro Nat Frey Henrietta Frey Martha Frey Fred Cohee Cohee Addison Welch Ben Welch Harold Brooks Gene Fletcher Stafford Prospect J. Frank Wright Fred Love William Wolf C. E. Rice Harvey Quillen Winfield Nichols Cecilion Fred Sorden J. H. Summerfield Bridge Henry Detwiler Charles Bilbrough Jr Ladies Aid Hall John Stevenson Charles Dill Norman Walls Bilbrough Butler Tuckahoe Neck Freeland Clapper Thomas Clopper Lizette Woodworth Reese Killsboro Tuckahoe Fannie Saulsbury Pallie Calloway Irwin Saulsbury Emma Saulsbury Byard Messix Cordova Morgan Mary Cooper Ruth Reynolds Tri-County High School Howard Eley Clarence Eley Ingleside Paul Huffington Lloyd Fleming John Bishop Queenstown Jake Gibson James Briscoe Salisbury Oscar Briscoe Sarah Frances Saulsbury Adams Cross Roads
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