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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1943

Page

5

Local notices include seed sales and public meetings

Ads list farm seeds and supplies from Nuttle Milling and Doerr in Maryland, a six room house for sale near Denton, and events such as Fred D. Crosby's softball meeting at Salisbury State Teachers College. A Farm Bureau address in Denton features Roy Weagley’s planned talk, plus funeral notices for Frank Wooters and Lambert Ivins. The Denton council considers hog raising in town limits. Federalsburg discusses pig pen bans and postmaster changes. Caroline County votes on increased support for volunteer fire companies and county officials discuss funding.

Denton Cail Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Bessie M. Doerr Federalsburg Concord Hobbs Sarah G. Lewis Fred D. Crosby Salisbury State Teachers College Roy Weagley Hagerstown Washington County Maryland Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Caroline County Clarence J. Kern Frank Wooterg Lawrence E. Wimbrow Thomas Wooters Daniel Hignutt William Doran Henry Hi Denton Cemetery New Jersey Ivins John Ivins Queen Anne’s County Maryland Emma Slaughter Lambert Ivins Philadelphia Clifton Ivins Newark Del Samuel Stewart Harvey Ivins Queen Anne’s Clark Ivins Burrsville Abijah D. Ivins Board of Town Commissioners H. B. Messenger Messenger Mr. Messenger J. Arthur Johnson J. Frank Short Johnson General Assembly of Jacob O. Williams Clinton Poole R R Ringgod Ridgels Arthur W Brunbach Greensboro William H. Nal Emory Kimmey Preston and Mandel The Metyne Elehone H. Roeland Towers Etton Emmett Hignutt Wil- AL DeFord

Social notes from Annapolis and Denton society events

Anthony Eden’s visit solidifies colonial-era ties as British and Maryland figures gather at Government House. Locally, Denton and Caroline County residents discuss historic county seat names and the Eden-Denton lineage, while social clubs host talks on Latin American culture and relations.

Church Notices for Sunday March 28 Service and Programs

The Church School meets at 9 45 a m with teachers and pupils in place for punctual start. Easter reception prep class and Worship service at 10 45 am. Music by junior and senior choirs. Sermon What is Better than Knowing the Future Lent call. Youth Fellowship at 7 00 pm directed by Miss Catherine Mae West with music and discussion. Prayer service Wednesday at 7 30.

Catherine Mae West Youth Fellowship

Grace Methodist Church Announces Sunday Sermon Topics

Grace Methodist Church announced sermons for tomorrow: "A Reasonable Question" and "Don't Fool Yourself" by Rev. T. J. Turkington. The church holds a Local Activity Circle meeting Tuesday at Mrs. John Baggs home, prayer meeting Wednesday, and choir practice Thursday at 7 pm. During Lent a Joash campaign runs to Palm Sunday when a chest of gifts will be presented.

John Baggs John W. Stockwell Preston New Church Lla

Revival Begins at Pilgrim Holiness Church With Baymer Evangelist

The Pilgrim Holiness Church announces revival starting April 4 led by evangelist Rev J C Baymer. Sunday services include 9:30 Sunday School 10:15 praise 11 preaching, 7:30 Young People, 8 evening preaching. Willis ton and Denton churches host additional services. Christ Church notes ranged sermons by Rev Range during Lent. All welcome.

Young Peoples J. C. Baymer Acordia Williston

Greensboro Methodist Church Weekly Schedule

Pastor Rev R W Kirwan presides over a schedule including Sunday School at 9 45 a m Preaching Service at 1 00 p m and 7 30 p m Official Board meets first Wednesday at 8 00 p m Sunday School Board meets second Wednesday at 8 00 p m Woman's Society of Christian Service meets second Tuesday at 7 30 p m Junior Epworth League meets Wednesday at 4 p m Blue Ribbon Bible Class meets last Tuesday at 7 30 p m

Woman's Society of Christian Service Epforth League

Local church schedule and Catholic masses list

Pilgrim Holiness Church Greensboro pastor Rev A C Clark preaches Friday 7 45 p m prayer meeting 2 p m Sunday school 3 p m praise service 7 p m young peoples service 7 45 preaching Sunday March 28 Catholic masses in Denton and Ridgely St Elizabeth 8 30 St Benedict 10 Confessions at St Elizabeth Sunday morning 7 46

Pilgrim Holiness Church Greensboro A. C. Clark Young Peoples Denton and Ridgely St Elizabeth’s Church Denton St. Benedict's Church St. Elizabeth’s Church

Community News Roundup From Burrsville And Nearby

Mrs F N Smith and daughters Esther and Sue visit Mrs J A Billings and Mr and Mrs Geo L Blades in Burrsville. Elmer Butler hosts dinner for W G Woodward Mrs Richard Lister of Greensboro and Mrs Alden Bash of Dearborn. Congregants and families share meals and church events as locals host dinners and plan services. Third class torpedoman Dawson W Fountain visits relatives. several residents travel between Burrsville Harmony and Denton.

F N. Smith Esther Sue J. A. Billings Geo. L.blades Burrsville Mrs Billings Blades Elmer Butler W. G Woodward Richard Lister Greensboro Alden Bash Dearborn Mich Alfred Cohen Hi Ue Connie Lena Cohen L Hopkins Thomas Milford L. H. Thomas Dawson Fountain Sara Roe Frank Fountain Russell Stevens Burrsville Church Sue Smith Christian Endeavor Dawson W. Fountain U.S. Navy B. B. Allen J. R Ricards Denton R H Watling Willam Murphy Wm. Chambers Harmony Ws.c S

Tin Can Collection Notice From Denton Outfit

Save your tin cans and pack them in a container for collection. When ready, call Roger Redden of the Junior Commando Outfit in Denton 208 W. for pickup.

Roger Redden Denton

Day of Prayer service and community notices in Ridgely

The Ridgely Day of Prayer service at Church House drew about thirty five attendees from all Ridgely churches. Mrs Herbert Keeneman led with several assistants, readings and prayers by local residents. A United Council of Church Women offering of five dollars six tv three cents supported four projects. Townsend Club members enjoyed a covered dish supper and a brief meeting returning to Monday gatherings. Fifer Hospital reported multiple births and local arrivals, with various visits and church events noted among Ridgely residents.

Church House Ridgely Herbert Keeneman George Cherry John Sculley J. W. Zehring Ada Matthews Bernard Lawless Toyohiko Kagawa Walter Bennington Harvey Whufnajl Joseph Rittenhouse Alice Wilson Har Elsie Matthews Geo. Cherry Irene Keeneman United Council of Church Women Townsend Club Charles Starkey M. John Starkey Harry Stayer Fifer Hospital Walter Covington Queen Anne James Kimble Centreville John Roberts Henderson Lee Dolanoirs Delanors Aa. O Saulsburs Hattie Larrimore Marydel Clinton Guthrie Clinton Batts Baltimore Wyron Bobbie Binebank Teressa Wood Guthrie Paul Bennington Joseph Hiddleberger Greensboro Jean Mason Easton Carey Callahan Elizabeth Callahan Harold Fountain Emma Jackson Leager Fountain Cambridge Walham Jarrell John Saulsbury Tommy Dean Ernest Buckle Frank Richards Lilan Sparks Darby American Corner A. Stauffer Curry Bridgewater Shore Church Ridgely Church of al Horney New Haven Conn James Buckle Wilmington Gilmore Thomas Norma Jean Tilghman Rush Bateman Draper Arlington I T Saulsbury Red Cross A. S Miss Brittain Federalsburg J W Zehring James Lewis James Chicago Kenneth Jarrell Jack Solomon Islands W. S. Germaine Malvern John Whiting Nancy Sparks Smithville Edna Adams Bhune Bulloch Anna Robinson Unity Homemakers Club Lee Walston Denton Lee Wyatt

Homemakers Club Notes Spring Meeting at Concord Church House

Members of the Andersontown Hobbs Homemakers Club met at the Church House Concord to clean and prepare a large spring dinner. They shared food, held a brief business session, and discussed plans including a Twenty-five Dollar Saving Bond and War Stamp participation for future club continuity.

Andersontown- Hobbs Homemakers Club Church House Concord Annie Seeders Haris Nuttle Caroline County Health Board

Death of Mr John Taylor noted in Goldsboro obituary

Mr John Taylor an elderly respected resident of Goldsboro died on Tuesday leaving nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday in Greensboro with Rev Mrs Failings and Rev A L Grey officiating. Interment followed at Greensboro cemetery. Local notices mention health related travels of R L Yoder family to Albuquerque and visits from various relatives, with several residents moving or visiting nearby towns.

John Taylor Greensboro Failings A. L Grey Greensboro Cemetery R L Yoder Albuquerque New Mexico Yoder Jennie Griffin Marguerite Griffin Washington BJ. Shockley Eastville Mollie Shockley GL Cartwright

Gems of Thought on Child Welfare From Classic Sayings

A collection of aphorisms from Jones Dewey and Augustine highlighting the value of childhood, parental aims, and the pursuit of desires. The quotes stress that the welfare and development of youth reflect the broader good of society and the importance of virtuous, rightful desires for happiness.

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Visitors and Hosts

Denton visitors Mr and Mrs Joseph Eaton Mrs Charles Jarrell and Mrs Oscar Clark entertained in Baltimore on Tuesday. Ruth Lyster and infant daughter of Bryantown visited Mrs Oscar Rice over the weekend. John Mandrell and son John Kenly stayed with John Mandrell in Wilmington. Mildred Walters of Elkton was weekend guest of Mr and Mrs James Walters. Harry Kemp visited sister Mrs Maurice Newnam in Trappe. Norma Hicks of Willington spent the weekend with her father C R Hicks. Kurt Lederer visiting his son in law and daughter in New York.

Cecil Beardsley Town Beardsley Coohlyn Charles Biehling Marcus Hook Eddystone Martha Smith LaPlata Mia Calvin Richard Roe Miss*s Maury Nellie Roe Marcus Wook J. C Wright Shirley Tinley Norfolk Harry Saunders Washington Elbert Saunders Edward Janell John Balderson Greensboro Howard Pratt Ivins Denton Joseph M. Eaton Charles Jarrell Oscar Clark Baltimore Ruth = Lyster Bryantown Oscar Rice John Mandrell John Kenly Wilmngton Mildred Walters Elkton James Walters Harry Kemp Maurice Newnam Trappe Norma Hicks Willington C. R. Hicks Kurt Lederer New York George B. Baughley Robert Catonsville Anna Raughiey Dora B. Melvin Eleanor Mharmon J. N. Smith Dover Annabel Clark George F. Clark Wilmington Irvin Kenton Elsie Mae Raughley W. N. Walls Lewis Shelton Bonnie Lou Sadlersville Dora B. Melvin Mary V. Kimble Ivanhoe Willis W. F. Clark T. A. Montague Wallace Jones Catherine Melvin Helen Martin Arlington N. J Joseph Martin James Jones M. W. Gooden Philadelphia

Hillsboro Queen Anne Church Plans Fourth Quarter Meet

The Hillsboro Queen Anne Church will hold the 4th Quarterly Conference on Tuesday evening March 10 with Rev J Earl Cummings presiding. A Nominating Committee meeting was held at the parsonage on Monday. Youth Night is set for March 28 with Rev Richard Green as principal speaker. Parish news notes include a Youth Group party at Fellowship Hall and births, housing updates, and Easter program plans.

Hillsboro-Queen Anne Church J. Earl Cummings Easton Walter H. Stone Henry Morgan Charles Barton Bernard Sparks Hillsboro- Queen Anne Church Young People’s Group Richard Green Peninsula Conference Illsboro Queen Anne Church Fellowship Hall Queen Anne Howard Eley Francis Rowe Walter Covington Fifer Hospital Ridgely Covington Frances Whitby Harry Clark Walter Stone Clarence Schaeffer William Sherwood Hillsboro William W. Cooper Mrs Cooper Mildred Walters Elkton

Local social notes from Preston host a busy weekend

Mr and Mrs John Noble hosted dinner guests including Lee Noble and Linwood Horveth of Cambridge and Mr Noble Reidy of Chestertown. Various relatives and friends traveled between Cambridge Baltimore and Salisbury, Mrs Celia Kelley wintered in New Jersey with the Flahartys, and multiple birthday and hospital visits marked the week.

John Noble Lee Noble Linwood Horveth Cambridge Noble Reidy Chestertown Herman Schmid Preston Celia Kelley New Jersey James Flaharty Penn's Grove Flaharty Theodore Schmick Fifer's Hospital E. B. Blades Pirate Marion Chambers Camp Lee Sitle Alfred Bradley Salisbury Bradley A. K Wrightson Robert Dulin Frith Frank Patchett Baltimore Jos Gallagher Wm. McAllister Delmar Noman Taylor

Card of Thanks for John F Balderson

Mrs J F Balderson of Hartly Del thanks friends and neighbors for assistance during the illness and death of her husband John F Balderson. Gratitude for flowers and expressions of sympathy are noted.

Newthbors John F. Balderson

Open House at Wesley Junior College for High School Students

Wesley Junior College offers an Open House on Saturday April 10 starting at eleven o clock. Visitors will tour the Women’s Dormitory and Holt Chapel with faculty and student guides. Faculty presenters and student representatives will cover courses, student life, and college offerings on the Peninsula.

Wesley Junior College Holt Chapel Wesley Bartley Rosalie Figgs Malotte Grace F. Stiles

Henderson Wedding Brings Montague Passwaters Ties

The marriage of Miss Bettie Lorraine Montague to Earl Passwater was held Saturday night in Greensboro at the Methodist Church with Rev. Ray W. Kirwan officiating. Attendants were Mrs. William Palmer and George Montague, both of Wilmington. The couple, both Greensboro High School graduates, are noted as the bride in a blue suit with gardenia corsage and tan accessories.

Bettie Lorraine Montague T. Alda Montague Hender- N. Y Earl Paswater Fort Hamilton Brooklyn N. Y Earl Passwater Greensboro Methodist Church Ray W. Kirwan William Palmer George Montague Wilmington Paswater Greensboro High School T. A. Montague C. A. Shenton Luther Pippin Denton Mary S. Pippin

Carroll boy overcomes fall during heavy German raid

London reports a dramatic escape as Staff Sergeant Albert Carroll of Mashall Texas a ball turret gunner aboard a Flying Fortress nearly fell four miles when a turret door opened during a raid on Vegesack. He grabbed the turret and saved himself. Carroll grew up near Greensboro and has relatives there.

London Germany Albert Carroll Mashall Texas Vegesack Carroll Greensboro Wilbur Carroll Albert

Death of Mrs. Mary Ann Pritchett at 92 in Delaware Hospital

Mrs. Mary Ann Pritchett of Henderson died Thursday night in Delaware Hospital Wilmington aged 92 born in Kent county but lifelong resident of Goldsboro and Henderson. She suffered a hip fracture during a Greensboro visit to her daughter Mrs Harry Karcher and developed pneumonia the immediate cause of death. Survived by three daughters Mrs Ida Thomas and Mrs J T Richards of Wilmington and Mrs Mary Ann Pritchett, two sons Edward and C W Pritchett of Wilmington, nineteen grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday afternoon at home Henderson with Rev Ray W Kirwin and Rev Ivanhoe Wills. Burial Greensboro Cemetery.

Mary Ann Pritchett John A. Pritchett Henderson Delaware Hospital Wilmington Pritchett Kent County Goldsboro Greensboro Harry Karcher Ida Thomas J. T. Richards Edward Pritchett C. W Pritchett Ray W. Kirwin St. Paul's Ivanhoe Wills Union Evangelistic Guila Logue Roberts Muriel C. Smith Lancaster St. Paul’s Methodist Church Calvary Baptist Sara Murphy Ellis Murphy Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps Training Center Fort Des Moines Iowa Fort Belvoir Sara Irvin Brumbaugh Lawrence Thornton Florence Thornton John Killen Edna Wyatt Felton Layton Jefferson Fay and Jackie Milton, del Jeanette Wyatt Arlie Dingledine Oscar Wyatt Bobbie Dill Leslie Wyatt Barbara Ray Burton Delmar Frank Howard Cambridge Hospital Cambridge L. W. Taylor Jr Taylor Diane L. W. Taylor Sr Alwilda Smith H. W. Smith Harrington N. Alvin Smith Zodiac Draper Baltimore Virgie Moore William Snowberger Mary Draper Kent General Hospital Dover Corp Gilbert White Camp Gruber Oklahoma White Corp. White Harry Butler Mildred M. Ginn New York City John Lennon Anlaive

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the Local Department Anthony Eden Annapolis Robert Eden Ins Caroline Eden Frederick Eden Town Britain Herbert R. O’conor Government House Lord Halifax United States Wilmer Fell Davis General Assembly Dorchester Bridgetown Edenton Pig Point Eden Brice Maryland Senate Lindsay Thomas E. Conlon House of Representatives Latin America Carl E. Brown Costa Rica Denton Community Club Brown Central and South America Spain Portugal Gault Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Amos Crouse Samuel Bilbrough Garfield Bilbrough Fort McClellan Alabama Bilbrough George Conner Billy Johnson Samuel A. Johnson Unionian Memorwl Hospital James R. Howard Fort Benning A. Howard Edward C. Wright Jonathan L. Hughes Jr Naval Air Station Charleston S. C Charles Sharp Floyd Smith M. Kemp Newnam Jr Staunton Military Academy Willing Workers Circle Grace Methodist Church Walter Lyden Edwin Martin A. G. Howard First Methodist Church L. E. Wimbrow T. J. Turkington T. S. Dixon Protestant Episcopal Church of Church School Carl Range Mr Range Euston Paul the Apostle Christ Church Episcopal Churches of Jones John Dewey Augustine Tuckahoe J. F Balderson, Hartly, Dei Caroline
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