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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1934

Page

5

Local merchants advertise services in Denton area

A flood of local ads promotes cleaning, appliances, beams and ranges. Denton cleaners, M K Newnam, Bul lock & White trade stoves, and Kelvinator electric refrigerators. Community notices include church suppers, minstrel fund for fire company, and theatre events at Dentonia and Del Mar Va. News covers bank dividend for Citizens Bank of Hurlock and rural association meetings.

Walter J. Kelly Denton Cleaners & Dyers M. K. Newnam Fordson Bullock & White Ladies Aid of Denton M. P. Church Denton Volunteer Fire Company Gustav ‘Good Thawley M. P Denton Journal Aggie Appleby Dentonia Theatre Christ Church Guild Del-Mar-Va Davis’ Drug Store Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Meade Talbot Dorchester Caroline Counties Cordova Delaware Maryland Ridgely Caroline County Helen Towers Hobbs Hillsboro Tuckahoe Neck Ernest Cooper American Corner Arthur Lee Raleigh Greensboro Joseph Blough Hickman West Denton Anne Wilson A. Russum Orme Citizens’ Bank of Hurlock State Bank Commission Joseph L. Bailey Circuit Court of the First District Marion C. Smith Edgar Simmons Maryland State Penitentiary Perfection Stove Company

Wedding Bells Signal Seven Week Romance Ends in Denton

Miss Addie Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert P. Butler near Denton, wed Alfred C. Roth Jr., an industrial arts instructor in Ridgely and Preston. The couple’s engagement was to be announced on Easter Sunday, and the ring on the bride’s dressing table revealed the ceremony Monday night at the Denton Methodist parsonage.

Addie Butler Wilbert P. Butler Denton Alfred C. Roth Jr Ridgely Preston Roth Alfred C. Roth Cleveland University of Ohio Caroline County Methodist Episcopal Church Milton S. Andrews Andersontown Marie Torrode Sallie Lord St. Patrick's St. Patrick Murphy Thomas Shirley Lucile Cooper Harvey L. Cooper Cooper Philadelphia Charles Baldwin Drinnan Jr Old St. Peter's Church Maryland Delaware Rehoboth Denton National Bank Chesapeake Commandery No. 10 Knights Templar of Easton William Hargis Evans E. Hambleton Grace T. Wilson Cahall William K. Cumming R. H. Riley State Department of Health Mary Eleanor Towers Church of the Brethren Recreation School Concord Church House Dorothea O'Connor H. E. Holsinger Caroline High School E. Clark Fontaine Chestertown Eastern Shore High Schools Clarence R. Pentz Joanne Marie Pottstown Marie Pentz Cochranville C. A. Pentz Edna B. Green Wilmington New York Cuba Anne Julia Elinor Wilson Baltimore George H. Wilson Wilbert Callaway Carrie Miles L. Reyner Dukes Margaret Lou E. M. W:iley Hobbs Clarence J. Kern Long Branch N. J F. J. Wright Elsie Wright Cambridge Gertrude Stiars S. R. Hetzer Kemp J. Kemp Stevens Andrew Cohee Asa Cohee Mary Melvin William M. Penn Richmond

Easter Sermon by Dr Clarence True Wilson at Peninsula church

Dr Clarence True Wilson of Washington DC will preach Easter Sunday evening at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev Milton S Andrews notes the theme Proof and Purpose of the Resurrection. Wilson traces the Resurrection as a Christian foundation shaping Sabbath, Church, and civilization, drawing a large Peninsula audience.

Clarence True Wilson Washington, D. C Methodist Episcopal Church Milton S. Andrews Dr. Wilson Washington Wilson

Easter Day Services in Christ Church

Easter services at Christ Church feature special music and a sermon by Rev. John White. Holy Communion at eleven with processional hymns and canticles, followed by a second service at St. Pauls Hillsboro at 7:30 am. Holy Trinity Greensboro holds a 9:30 am service with the rector preaching. All are invited.

Christ Church John White Jesus Christ Worgan Martin Kyrie Eleison Martin Gloria Tibi Palestrina Sullivan Gauntlett St. Paul’s Hillsboro Holy Trinity Greensboro

Federalsburg Marriage Links Haiti Groomsman Roots

Miss G Miriam Stowell daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Stowell wed Ellis Munson Goodwin of Port au Prince Haiti at Federalsburg at noon Wednesday in the bride’s home. The couple will sail for the Caribbean and South America then reside in Port au Prince where Goodwin works for the island government. The bride is a Hood College Temple University alumna active in Maryland clubs. A dessert bridge party preceded the wedding and out of town guests attended. Also noted are the death of Samuel M Quillen and a Good Cheer Bible Class party for Mrs Nichols. Place names include Federalsburg Berlin Salisbury Annapolis and Den ton.

G. Miriam Stowell John W. Stowell Ellis Munson Goodwin Port Au Prince Haiti Federalsburg Ransom P. Nichols Union Methodist Episcopal Church Roger Christopher Frances Hackett Hood College Frederick Temple University Philadelphia Paul C. Cantner J. Robert Eddington Leslie Eddington Woman’s Club Julia Edgell Wilmington Malcolm Adams Donald Stuard Curtis Clark Paoli Gladys Klopp Caldwell N. J Adelia Jefferson Pemberton Anne Anthony Annapolis Mildred Coughlin Lawrence Howard Baltimore Benjamin C. Willis Mary Davis Catonsville Wallace Keys Princess Anne Ernest Wheatley Salisbury Mary Wine Bridgeville Everest Quillen Worcester County Berlin Democratic Party Long John D. Quillen Clifton E. Quillen Raymond T. Quillen W. Jennings Quillen St. Michaels Evergreen Cemetery Union M. E. Church Good Cheer Bible Class Philip Glover John Taylor

The Light of Eternal Life Easter Play at St Pauls

Members of St Pauls Reformed Church present a costume play The Light of Eternal Life on Easter night at eight. The scene unfolds in a market street in Jerusalem and Caiaphas house with scenery by S E Thomas. Cast includes Cleona Josephine Morris Gaius Flavius Mary Magdalene Ruth and Martha and more.

St. Paul’s Reformed Church Jerusalem House of T. M. Koeneman Mary Magdalene Jeannette Beekman Tirzeh Market Place Katherine H. Hoffman Ruth Martha E. Pear Klotz Mary Wharton Caiaphas Otis Wharton Ephraim Rev Harold Hafer Sarah Sara Ann Swing Jesse J. Frank Walker Simeon S. E. Thomas Shemuel Clarence Ely Elimelech A. G. Keeneman Mary Mary E. Wharton Cleophas Charlotte K. Roche Violette Morris Elizabeth Klotz Naomi Jones Beatrice Bower Irene N. Koeneman Maryland Harry Hollis Preston County Federation Esther A. Dole Washington College Fox May Thompson Denton Edgar F. Bradley Hurlock State American Home Department Sewing Circle Frank Simon Hafer Sarah Hoffman H. E. Keeneman E. F. Pearsaul Sunshine Committee Harry Klotz South Queen Anne Addie Butler Alfred Roth Cleveland Ohio Andrews Roth Park Drive T. L. Day Jessie Ruggles Bessie Flounders Beulah Shannahan Sparrows Point Shannahan The Reformed Church John Hoffman Mr. Hoffman J. H. Roche Catherine McPherson Grace Mitchell Young Women’s Bridge Club Fannie Marvel W. D. Short Jane Short Elizabeth Smith Ellen Swann Frank Taylor Methodist Episcopal Church Walter Moore W. H. Valliant Belleview Lena Freeland Addie Wilson Annie Wilkinson Virgie Sparks Elijah Dean Leonard Sparks Billy Philadelphia Virgie Leelan Jackson Stevensville Charles Dean Harvey Holsinger Fred Bowdle Dover Seven O'Clock Bridge Herbert Hammond Earl Callahan Lee Mitchell Baltimore

Mrs. Sallie Sisk Rites Noted Eastern Shore Leader

Mrs. Sallie Sisk aged 68 wife of Col. A W Sisk died after a long illness at her Preston home. Funeral services were held at Preston Methodist Church with Rev T R Van Dyke officiating and interment in the churchyard. She founded the Preston Community Club and served on the Easton Home for the Aged board. She leaves her husband two sons Edwin K Sisk of Detroit and A Fletcher Sisk of Preston and two daughters Mrs Eloise Orrell and Mrs Dorothy Osteen along with several siblings and step-relatives.

Sallie Sisk A. W. Sisk Preston Preston Methodist Episcopal Church T. R. van Dyke Sisk Jeremiah B. Fletcher Henrietta Kelly Fletcher A. Fletcher Sisk Edwin K. Sisk Detroit Eloise Orrell Dorothy Osteen J. M. Weary Beverly Wright Sarah E. Fletcher Ethel Willey Geo. B. Fletcher Atlanta, Ga Lloyd Theodore Fletcher

Prestons Faithful Gatherings and Local News

Divine worship at Church of the New Jerusalem with a sermon from Revelation. Epiphany Mission holds services and Lent prayers. Preston Volunteer Fire Co. receives a new Hale fire engine. Socials include the Saturday Contract Club and dinners hosted by Mrs. J W Noble and others. Easter services announced. Community Club meeting rescheduled to April 9. Local visits span Baltimore Philadelphia Washington and Detroit.

Church of the New Jerusalem J. L. Gallagher Victor Dean Federalsburg A. F. Sisk Ruth Garey Robert Dulin Katie Parker Emaline Wright Raymond Poole A. M. Willey Taylor Ralph Ledman Phil Douglas Edwin Wright O’flaherty J. E. Douglas James Jr Saulsbury Garey Edward Phillips Douglas Hurlock J. W. Noble Klinefelter Cushman Klinefelter Jean Klinefelter Baltimore Harcourt Klinefelter New Jersey Preston Osteen Albert Preston Edwin Sisk Detroit Mich A. W. Sisk Clyde Trice Geneva N. Y T. L. Trice E. B. Blades George C. Groff Washington, D. C Ella Henry Philadelphia J. M. Chambers

Williston Church Service and Community News

Divine worship at Williston Community Church Sunday at 3 p m with Sunday School at 2 15 p m. Sermon cites Revelation 20 6. Holy Communion after the service. Local social notes include dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs William Love Jr and others, a tenth birthday celebration for Miss Charlotte Hignutt, travel mentions, visitors from Virginia and Baltimore, and a Denton death notice for Miss Julia Bocton. A Riverton Ave house listing offers eight rooms, bath, two-car garage, apply to W J Shawn in Denton Md.

Williston William Love Jr Love Roland Wheatley Roland Howard Wheatley H. Frey Ben Shalbridge Virginia Robert Cook Roland Park Baltimore Clarence Rice Sr Claudel Wright Federalsburg O. Gilbert Hignatt Newark Del Lancaster Srl Daffin Boston Daffin Shirley Simpson Denton Julia Bocton Mount Wilson Riverton Ave W. J. Shawn Denton, Md

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Social Roundup

Local residents visit and host relatives across Chestertown Tuckahoe Neck Ridgely Easton Lonaconing and Baltimore. Easter service planned at St Pauls Episcopal Church at 7:30 AM. Visitors include Mrs Gardner Centreville Mrs Seward Baltimore and Mrs Beaven with multiple local hostings and guest days reported.

Albert Baxter Chestertown Thos. Cannon Tuckahoe Neck Harry Covell I. T. Sparklin Frank Seward Ridgely Denny Harrison Robert Letts St. Michaels Nick Knot Edgar Blanch and Son Baltimore Julia Blanch George B. Stewart C. Kemp Stewart Wilmington G. F. Coleman St. Louis Ralph Thompson St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Gardner Centreville R. W. Beaven

Local Social Notes From Queen Anne and Nearby Areas

Queen Anne residents host and visit relatives in Baltimore Annapolis and Washington. Notables include Mrs Nettie Seward and Miss Ruth Sewell visiting relatives while Dr J P Tyler preaches at St Pauls Church with Easter music planned. Other pairs like Mr Francis Jump and Mr Clark Ewing plus families travel between Wilmington Philadelphia and Queenstown in a season of holiday gatherings.

Nettie Seward Baltimore Howard Eley Francis Jump Annapolis J. P. Tyler St. Paul’s Church Clark Ewing Maryland University Ruth Sewell Washington College Richard Day Mary Moore Wilmington Harry Moore W. C. Stevens Washington C. C. McDevitt Jack Bishop Queenstown Jake Gibson Thelma Harrison Sherwood E. S. Blades Lloyd Fleming Lloyd Jr Howard Flowers Philadelphia Rev. C. L. Fossett

Orphans Court Proceedings Update on Administered Estates

A detailed Orphans Court record lists A Clark Smith and W Philip Chee zum as executors of Alberta Stevens Ross with first and final accounts. Administratrix Mary S Bauman files accounts for Sue Kemp Smith and releases. Clinton B Jarman Jr granted admin on Clinton B Jarman Sr estate with bond and appraisers named. Creditors notice ordered. Various estates including Lawrence A Wilson Edward Stevens Harper Lang Harry W Lane B Harrison Bennett and Harry F Harris appear with inventories, appraisements, sales orders, and final distributions.

A. Clark Smith W. Philip Cheezum Alberta Stevens Ross Mary S. Bauman Sue Kemp Smith Clinton B. Jarman Sr Clinton B. Jarman Jr Burt Hobbs L. Irving Jones G. Lawrence Wilson Lawrence A. Wilson Lettie F. Stevens Edward Stevens Emma Gaitley Lang Harper Lang Alice Lane Harry W. Lane Luther Bennett B. Harrison Bennett S. N. Harris Harry F. Harris Willie Harris

Pals 4-H Club Holds Meeting and Bake Plans

The Pals 4-H Club met at Eloise Thawley’s home on Saturday March 24 with Mildred Woodrow Anne Neal Effie Ott Elsie Andrew Emma Ott Alma Deen Eloise Thawley Catherine Allfather present. A bake sale was set for April 23. Effie and Emma Ott demonstrated beer and cheese salad after adjournment. Visitors included Mrs Gertrude Stiars daughters Mrs Owens Hughes Ruth Stiars and Mr Robert Brohawn of Cambridge and Mr Lewis Tull of Seaford Del. The M E Church Ladies Aid will meet at 2 pm next Wednesday April 4 at Mrs B S Shipman’s home.

Pals 4-H Eloise Thawley Mildred Woodrow Anne Neal Effie Ott Elsie Andrew Emma Ott Alma Deen Catherine Allfather Effie Gertrude Stiars Owens Hughes Ruth Stiars Robert Brohawn Cambridge Lewis Tull Seaford Del M. E. Church

Surprise birthday for Mrs Norman Todd in Harmony

Mrs Norman Todd celebrated her birthday with a surprise party arranged by daughter Evelyn on Saturday night. Friends gathered at the Todd home to honor her birthday on Sunday March 25, with cards games music and a large birthday cake and gifts. Several relatives visited over the weekend and Sunday dinner guests included Federalsburg families. Easter Sunday services and Sunday School noted.

Norman Todd Evelyn Todd Harmony Roland Todd Maurice Todd Webster Todd Omar Willis Nora Kelley Charlie Trice Earl Todd Claude Todd Lawrence Flaharty Norman Wright Bill Kelley Otis Dawson Marie Dawson Otto Steenken Gladys Steenken Evelyn Todd Miriam Todd Willis Todd Mildred Todd Florence Steenken Audrey Lee Wright Minnie Steenken Marvin Todd Grayson Wright Ray Todd Edgar Todd Howard Todd Alva Todd Russell Morgan Federalsburg Audrey Lee Grayson Robert Stanton Pliny Todd Louise Todd Hurlock Towers Todd Louise Denton Will Handy Tom Marine Hanson Todd

Smithville Homemakers Meet Shares Dress Demo and Plans

The Smithville Homemakers Club met Tuesday in the club room with Miss Bessie M. Spafford presenting a demonstration on Buying and Making Attractive House Dresses. In business, members voted to support the school building project and plan a Community Building meeting on April 2 at 8 o'clock. Several members donated to the Community House and April hostesses were named. Various local residents visited and hosted gatherings in the area.

Smithville Homemakers’ Club Bessie M. Spafford Elsie Savitz Lillian Hignutt Hattie Lesser Clarence Bowdle Bloomery M. E. Church James M. Cannon Tuckahoe Neck Frank Wright Earl Pennypacker Federalsburg Floyd Smith Earl Breeding Near Ridgely Elmer Robinson Clifford Thawley Idlewild Leon Meredith Virgil Turner Baker Walter Lyden Milford Norman Thawley Edna Wright Virginia Wright

Willoughby Remembering John W March 28 1932

In loving memory of my husband and father John W who departed this life March 28 1932. In the graveyard safely sleeping lies the one we loved dearly. He shall never be forgotten and his memory fade. Sweetest thoughts linger around the grave where he was laid. Wife and Children.

Willoughby John W

In Memoriam for George E. Taylor

In sad but loving memory of our dear husband and father George E. Taylor who departed this life today, three years ago. Three years have passed yet our hearts remain. many silent tears fall at your name. In our hearts your memory lingers sweetly tender and true. There is not a day we do not think of you. Loving Wife and Children.

George E. Taylor Father

Greensboro social notes and Easter church visitants

Greensboro and environs include visits from families such as Thawley, Kirby, and Keets. Easter Sunday services to be led by Rev. Gordon L. Vaughn at Greensboro Baptist Church with morning and evening worship. People travel to Salisbury, Wilmington, and Philadelphia for visits and medical reasons. several birthdays and parties noted. medical ops mentioned for Elethia Walsh and Paul Curry Jr. Numerous relatives visit, travel, and attend events across Maryland, Delaware, and nearby towns.

W. H. Thawley Kirby Chestertown Julia Keets Philadelphia LeRoy Sard W. C. Stevens Queen Anne Sard Gordon L. Vaughn Eastern Diocese Theological Seminary Greensboro Baptist Church Charles Paige Elsie Stewart Edith Otley Arthur Mitchell Harvey Porter N. K. Swanwick Stewart Lathanna Tribbett Harvey Tribbett Raymond Bennett Mary Ellen Betty Raymond Jr Frederick Monroe A. E. Shields Charles Webber Elethia Walsh William Kerns Protestant Hospital Norfolk William Morgan Isabel Baughley Newark Alfred Blackburn Wilson Jump Edwin Claude Conner Marshallton Wilmington J. E. Andrews Veda Hubbard Andrews John Medford L. Price Sophia Howard Velma Benny Howard Virginia Baker Mt. Epraim N. J O. W. Barton Washington Virginia Paul Curry Jr Clayton Porter and Sons Henry Porter Lawrence Laramore Denton S. D. Carrow Clayton Porter L. R. Taylor Smyrna Susan Karcher Marie Karcher George Hayman Norma Dill James Sabin Elsie Ward Hector Attanlion J. C. Longfellow Frank Bertha M. B. Cooper

Tribute to Mrs Della Lister by Piney Aid

Members of Piney Aid express love and respect for Mrs Della Lister who died March 15 1934. The group notes regular attendance and interest in auxiliaries and resolves to hold her memory, extend sympathy, and commend the family to divine care.

Piney Aid Della Lister

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the Local Department Aorey Rhgely Albert W. Sisk Tuckahoe Joseph M. Eaton G. B. Seward Smithville Memoriam Arlie Dingledine Tilghman Whitby Marcus Hook Roxanna Kornrumpf Connecticut L. C. Bickling James Bilbrough Ralph Thornton Arthur Wheatman William Sipple Mary Jackson Wheeler Ensor Sparks
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