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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1925
Page
5
The Denton Gun Club plans a big registered shoot set for April 25 on local grounds. The Wilmington Conference meets next week as community notices cover school bake sales, clothing displays, and public works updates from J. H. Nichols & Co. to L. B. Towers & Bro. and Schloss Bros. & Co. representatives.
The Times notes engagements and marriages of local families, including Ruth Michael and Howard Melvin Jr. now linked as teachers at Winfield High School and married at St. Paul's Chapel in Virginia, and Zaidee Ireland Jarman becoming Zaidee Jarman Lafferty after a Philadelphia wedding. The item lists numerous visits, dinners, and small social events among residents, with several trips, illnesses, and weekend guests across Federalsburg, Hillsboro, Denton, and nearby towns.
A unique Near East Relief fundraiser in Denton on March 23 at 7 p m features a simple candlelit dinner for orphans. Guests will see vocational items crafted by orphans, hear speakers on relief work, and follow a strict no under 16 policy for seating.
Expressing gratitude to relatives and friends for sympathy and aid during a recent bereavement. Henry Porter and family.
Mrs D R Johnston led the Christian Endeavor service last Sunday evening. C D Collison is the appointed leader for tomorrow evening. Frank Davis and Carl Collison with families and daughter Ellen hosted Mrs Carlisle Roe of Federalsburg last Sunday. Philadelphia guests Ola Gootee Alice Brown Louise Cohee weekend visit. Andersontown Hobbs Community Club enjoyed by Mrs E T Orme Thursday. Mrs Samuel Harrington of Harrington spent a week with niece Mrs Fred Smith. L H Thomas and son Hopkins visited J C Hardesty last Sunday. Rev C F Cummins with Tuckahoe Neck friends Tuesday. Susan Smith of Denton weekend guest of F N Smith. Anna Neal underwent surgery in Baltimore Hospital Monday. Fred Paisley of Dover guests here last Sunday. Helen Hubbard resumed teaching after illness. Mrs B B Cohee recently visited Mrs Charles Howard of Denton. Charles Rickards of Denton visited Hopkins Thomas last Saturday. Ruth Johnston weekend guest at her home.
Mrs Jennie Mitchell Rev and Mrs M E Wheatley and son M E Jr and Master Russell Holsinger of Ridge ly and Misses Catherine Beauchamp and Helen Chaffinch of Denton were visitors here recently. Mrs Austine Stafford with Mrs A T Garrett and Mrs R H Stafford spent last Wednesday in Wilmington as Margaret E Stafford’s guests. Miss Mary E Raughley returned from Greensboro where she stayed a week with her brother P S Raughley and wife. Agnes Andrew of Greensboro teaches our school while Sue Wright moved to Federalsburg. Ellen L Collison returned home in Hobbs after visiting grandparents. Mrs Robert H Thawley visits Denton this week with State's Attorney Wesley E Thawley. Willie Wilson returned from two weeks with Fred Powell in Harrington. Mrs R M Collison, ill with grippe, is out again. Edward Morgan of Media PA visiting relatives. Mrs R H Stafford and Mrs J Otis Stafford spent last Monday in Dover. Dorothy Collison is confined to the house with rheumatism.
The Ladies' Aid Society met with Mrs. J. W. Peters last Wednesday afternoon and attendance was unusually large. April meeting will be at Mrs. J. Wroten's home with expected large turnout. Several families and friends visited relatives in Greensboro Wilmington Greenwood and Denton area. Sunday preaching day before conference urged a large attendance.
Sunday guests included Rev and Mrs C F Cummings and many local families. Mrs James Cannon recovers from a fractured foot. Ted Reed returns home after a month with his parents. Christian Endeavor Society grows with March 22 leadership by H B Wright. William Reed sick then well, Clifford Wright buys a new car, Tim Taylor ill with grip, Prof J Walter Huffington from Baltimore visited in Denton.
The Ridgely News Letter notes a Methodist Choir promise for next Monday March 23 with plays When Ma Took Office and Mrs Oakley's Telephone. Cast lists, director Miss Ada Matthews, and 25 cent admission for a church building fund. Also St Patrick's Day social at Reformed Church with the Ridgely Orchestra and readings, refreshments, and a 15 cent price.
A full house enjoyed the Wesley Bible Class program at St Pauls Church with addresses by Mrs Elizabeth Lightner and others. The class sang well and members participated with veteran precision. Several local residents purchased Nash cars and a refrigerator plant was installed at Andrews & Bishop. Community events include a Saturday picture in Community Hall for the High School and upcoming closing day of the conference year.
The Hillsboro Community Club held a regular meeting in the club room on Monday evening. County nurse Miss Jackson and county demonstrator Miss Spafford spoke about their work. The notice lists numerous local residents and guests visiting, dining, or staying with friends through the week, including Miss Miriam Gale and N. E. Knott taking new posts in Jersey City.
The Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon with eight members and five visitors. After business, readings, drawing games, ice cream and cake were enjoyed. The group plans to meet with Mrs Elva Smith in April and a Farm Bureau meeting with an entertain—ice cream sale is planned for March 25. Guests included Mr and Mrs Olaf Smith and others from nearby families.
Farmers across the Eastern Shore show rising interest in pine planting this spring, boosting demand for stock beyond state capacity. Observed successes include Dorchester and Worcester counties with high survival rates, and experts urge spring planting soon after frost with six by six foot spacing.
George Stafford hosted a lively taffy pulling on Tuesday night with a large guest list including Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cheezum and many relatives such as Miss Addie Stafford and Miss Louise Cheezum. Sunday visits featured Clarence Ross, Merritt Love, and others. several families traveled to Easton and Choptank for gatherings with the Cheezums and associated households.
Advertisement from J H Nichols and Co seeks side meat and lard for purchase, indicating a local business procurement notice and potential supply demand. The terse listing stresses ready availability and direct sourcing from producers in the area.
Officials warn March weather increases pneumonia risk after counting nearly 10 000 illnesses and over 3 500 deaths in Maryland counties over five years. Dr John S Fulton urges guards including strong resistance, proper dress, cold protection, digestion and hydration, rest, and ventilated sleeping rooms.
In loving remembrance several family members mourn the loss of dear mothers fathers and a son. Messages express grief from Fleming Starkey a wife and daughter Nathan R Melvin and R N Melvin with lines about flowers sunshine and the golden gate and a sense of never forgetting.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. W Lee Wheatley executor of Ella M Wheatley filed releases from Elizabeth Hubbard Nellie Hurst Emma Magwick Julian B Wheatley Ira Wheatley Edward Hurley and W Lee Wheatley distributees approved and ordered to be recorded. Emma Jackson and Charles Wilson Jackson executors filed a report of sales of real estate in the estate of Charles W Jackson deceased and the court ratified and confirmed the sale.
Rey and Mrs. Melvin E Wheatley visited in Centreville on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Pauline Wiley of Smyrna spent the weekend at her home. Mrs. Lawrence Lynch returned from Baltimore. Miss Hattie Hagadone hosted a friend from Wilmington while Mrs Thompson Swing spent the week in Philadelphia.
Caroline county residents push to finish seven miles of unimproved roads forming the second Eastern Shore Highway from Elkton to Salisbury. Gaps near Millington Sadlersville Federalsburg Eldorado slow progress. completion would parallel Delmarva Highway and boost tourism with two routing options. Ideas include Rumsey Road honoring James Rumsey near Cecilton or The Road Through Bohemia for Augustus Herman.
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