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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1935
Page
5
Denton and surrounding Maryland towns feature rental listings items for sale farm supplies and home goods. Neighbors campaign for town commissioner and fire company leadership while public notices announce sales bake sales and charity events. A parade of incidents includes a motor accident injury and a hit and run. County meetings plan track meet and a home improvement tour with horticulture guidance and a recital at a Denton residence.
The spring meeting of the Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs is set for May 2 at the Church House Concord with Anderson town Hobbs and Federal clubs hosting. The executive board met in Denton to discuss plans for the semi annual meeting and noted Mrs J H Summerfield of Denton as a delegate to the Maryland Federation meeting in Annapolis May 16 and 17.
An advertisement by M. K. Newnam promotes Atwater Kent air cell battery radios. The copy highlights compact portable radio sets and power efficiency, appealing to customers seeking reliable performance and era fashion.
A series of death notices and funeral details from Caroline to Goldsboro and Greensboro record Marie Williamson 51 of Bowers Beach Del after a long illness with survivors including husband Luther Williamson and five children. Other obituaries include Ida Breeding 32 of Goldsboro burned at home, John Franklin Melvin 83 of Hickman, and Mary Everett 73 of Templeville with burial and service details. Survivors span siblings, grandchildren, and multiple spouses across Denton Felton Preston Dover and Cambridge.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Cortelyou of Philadelphia visited the family in Goldsboro. Trinity M E Church South Ladies Bible Class met at Mrs Roland Cartwrights home. Mrs Chas Phillips hosted relatives for dinner in honor of her husband. Visits to Rev Windsor in Seaford. Ladies Aid Supper successful both socially and financially. Mrs A D Quillen and Mrs Bertie Schaube visited Mrs John McCaffery. Sewing Circle entertained by Mrs Marjorie Williams. Win Won Bible Class met in Assembly Hall. Mr and Mrs Bryan Shockley and daughters of Massey visited relatives. M E Jarman callers with friends in Felton. Mollie Shockley visiting B J Shockley in Massey. Thus Gray Jr accepted a position with Quaker Maid Milk Co. Mrs Susan Milby guest of Mrs Alice Elliott. Mrs George Rickwood in Philadelphia.
Rev and Mrs Claude Thompson and daughter Marilyn of Royal Oak visited Payton Thompson and F H Thomas on Tuesday afternoon. Edward Patchett and junior with Heber Lane of Preston stayed with John Brodes on Sunday. Nina Mae Stevens, Easton, spent weekend with W C Harding family. Mrs Clinton Carroll is patient at Easton Emergency Hospital. Friends wish her speedy recovery. Harry Brades and George Blades visited Bradley at Trappe on Sunday. Alva Blades Sr. dined with Alva Blades Jr. in Preston. Lawrence Coulbourne and children of Elkton visited relatives here on Sunday. Miss Elma Legates stayed with Norris Colby’s sister last week.
The Smithville Homemakers Club met in the club room on Tuesday afternoon March 19 with strong attendance. Miss Spafford presented pictures and discussed arranging them in homes and demonstrated water systems in country homes. They received an invitation from Andersontown Hobbs Club for April 18. The next meeting is scheduled for April 16 in the club room. Hostesses Mrs. Glenna Bullock and Mrs. Anna Robinson served pie and coffee.
Ridgely’s weekly notes cover church music plans with two Ridgely boys and an associate professor, a Good Friday pageant, a Cruising Contest sailors’ display, a Willing Workers sewing shower for Mr and Mrs Clark Murphy, a major barn fire on Greensboro road with two mules and a calf lost, birthdays and anniversaries at St. Johns College and Ridgely homes, club officers and meetings, and an April Fool party at the Reformed Church with a minstrel show planned for April 1st.
Denton area church notices outline morning and evening services at Denton M P Church with sermons by Rev. T J Turkington and a 8 15 pm concert by Bridgewater College singers. Christian Endeavor leaders are Misses Beauchamp and Walston with multiple nearby charges listed and a free will offering for the visiting quartet.
County agent Geo W Clendaniel urges hog producers to maintain written records of all hog purchases sales and slaughterings. Records aid base verification under corn hog contracts and qualify exemptions from processing taxes including a 300 pound consumer sale exemption if yearly sales are under 1 000 pounds. Call county agent for record books or guidance.
Burrsville and surrounding towns report a string of visits and guests. Denton visitors Mr and Mrs Wesley Thawley and sons seen at Mil ford Hospital where L P Voss is said to be doing well. Epworth League held a March 21 meeting at the parsonage hosted by Mrs Willie Wright and Mrs Norman Outten. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry LeVan and son from Philadelphia and Edna Smith and friend of Dover. Delmar residents Mr and Mrs Wm Mitchell visited Mrs Mitchell's parents Mr and Mrs Elias Pearson. Hugh Vincent and children from near town visited Mr and Mrs R H Stafford. Marguerite Messick of Harrington visited schoolmate Miss Virginia Stafford. Little Betty Roe of Baltimore visited aunt Mrs H A Porter part of the week. Mrs H A Porter and Mrs Brown Thawley spent last Saturday in Wilmington. Mr and Mrs Harry A Porter spent part of last week in Baltimore.
Attendees at Miss Mildred Taylor and Howard Blight Jr. wedding include Mr. and Mrs. Norman Taylor Mrs. Lee Taylor and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Otto Brauchle. Easter services at Grove Church set for April 21 with Easter Victory pageant directed by Mrs. Elmer Kelley and choir by Mrs. Lee Taylor.
The Journal announces a sale of handy scratch pads priced at one cent each. Readers may visit the Journal office to purchase the small, practical item and stock up for note taking.
The Hillsboro Community Club presents a minstrel titled Dixie Black Birds on April 9 and 10 at Tri County High School Auditorium directed by Miss Julia Sullivan of Wayne P Sewell Co Atlanta Ga. A supper is planned April 2 in the Assembly Wall to raise funds for school reference books. Admission 40 cents for adults 25 cents for children.
Queen Anne North Baltimore area churches schedule Lent services at St Pauls Queen Anne with morning and evening programs led by Mr Fossett. choir and quartet performances. Young Peoples and Young Adults meetings planned. Baltimore District Conference at Jarrettsville MD on April 2 with delegates. a charity supper at Tri County High School April 2 for school reference books. Social notes list local visitors and weekend trips among residents.
Wilmer Fell Davis of Federalsburg hosts a 200 plus eastern shore delegation in Annapolis protesting a bay bridge bill. The bill passed the lower house, Davis opposes, arguing ferries offer cheaper, practical transport. the measure cleared the Senate 26-2 pending a governor veto.
Miss Isabel Wyatt of near town was taken to Sabillasville Maryland for observation accompanied by her mother and sister. Numerous visits and social rounds follow with relatives from Philadelphia Dover Clayton Pengam Swarthmore and Swarthmore. A marriage at the Baptist pastorium united Paul Saunders and Edith Hurd. many hospital returnees and guests visited local families through the week.
Mr and Mrs Thomas L Trice Jr entertained a large bridge party last Friday night with guests including Mr and Mrs Winfield Nichols Mr and Mrs Ed Breeding of Denton and several others. Several attendees earned high and low scores for ladies and men with various family and visiting members noted in Baltimore Annapolis and Haddon Heights areas.
The Eastern Shore Coon Club hosts Fox and Coon Hound Field Trials at Morgnee Bridge near Chestertown on April 7 starting 9 30 AM and continuing all day. The event features a special fox hound race with coon hounds barred, heats for Kent Cecil and Queen Anne's dogs, cash prizes, and finals for county entry. Club members report strong participation from Delaware Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey and note past wins at state and national levels.
Denton Community Club and Caroline County Welfare Board launch a drive to collect garments furniture dishes and other usable household items for families in need. Call Denton 89 to arrange collection during April house cleaning with the drive ending April 30. Committee: Mrs J H Summerfield Mrs W W Sylvester Mrs T A Goldsborough.
Mrs. Harry Knotts visited her mother Mrs. H. C. Hobbs in Denton on Wednesday. Miss Addie Morgan visited her sister Mrs. T. Culver in Hebron. Mrs. Lulu Dukes of Chestertown visited Mrs. Carol Dickerson. Mr. Horace M. Morgan was in Salisbury on Friday. Mr. Joe Rice bought a new year.
In sad memory of our dear husband and father Geo. E. Taylor who died March 31 1931 A light is from our household gone A voice we loved is still A place is vacant in our home which never can be filled Some may think you are forgotten than on earth you are no more But in memory you are with us As you always were before Loving Wife and Children
A reflection on the virtue of enduring misfortune with steadiness and grace. The quote credits Seneca for praising resilience and composure in the face of unhappiness, highlighting moral strength over outward success.
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