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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1928

Page

5

Local notices and events in Caroline County May output

The Caroline County community calendar lists church bake sales at the M. E. parsonage and a bake near the old parsonage, a Southern Cinderella play by the Christian Comrades' Class at the Masonic Hall, and a P T A meeting at Caroline High School to plan a track meet. Also notes disease cases in Denton Ridgely Greensboro and a housing ad for Baymare.

F. J. Wright Caroline Chapter Eastern Star M. E Preston Israel Ladies’ Aid M. E. Church Baymare R. H. Stafford Burrsville Christian Comrades Denton Masonic Hall Young Peoples Elizabeth Richards Caroline County Ridgely Greensboro Caroline High School Denton Volunteer Fire Co Messrs E. D. Kimmey C. H. Roe J. C. George Marc Bryant Earle White Elkton Caroline Counties Denton Methodist Protestant Church J. W. Kirk J. Kemp Stevens Mabel Duffey Caroline County Federation of Women’s Clubs Williston Federal Andersontown-Hobbs America the Beautiful W. E. Habbart M. E. Wheatley Oliver W. Stewart Chicago Illinois National Enquirer Methodist Episcopal Church Stewart Fying Squadron Foundation J. Frank Hanly Indiana Homemaker’s Club Williston Pavilion Ballard University of Maryland Wm. Murphy Kirwan Everngain Harmony Club Byron Griffith Edt Willey Laura Patton Greenbury Griffith Elon Wright Miss Shelby

Denton Social News Recap of Marriages and Travels

Denton residents and guests dominate this week’s society notes with weddings in Hobbs Van Lear and Farmington, anniversaries and surprise parties for Kimmey, travels from Baltimore to Philadelphia and Wilmington, a Goodyear banquet in Salisbury, and Post society mentions highlighting Mrs. William R. Trippe’s Denver feature. Individual names include Dorsey Bowdle Doris Sharp Richard L. Trice Elizabeth Gifford Albert Towers Katherine Anderson Emory Kimmey Beatrice Shoemaker Vincent John Bradley Beatrice Shoemaker Vincent and more.

Dorsey Bowdle Denton Doris Sharp Hillsboro A. W. Betts Hobbs Bowdle Asbury Sharp Charles Stewart Richard L. Trice T. L. Trice Elizabeth Gifford van Lear, Ky Miss. Anderson Oliver Sellman Anderson Baltimore Mr. Towers Albert G. Towers Dentonians Guilford Emory D. Kimmey John Bradley Harrington Del Beatrice Shoemaker Vincent Farmington Denton Methodist Protestant Church J. W. Kirk H. Saulsbury Sparks E. T. Orme Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Wicomico Calif Bessie M. Spafford Salisbury E. Paul Knotts Bennett Todd B. E. McGrew Germantown W. H. Nuttle Tom Wright Wilmington Glen Mills John Chaffinch Philadelphia J. H. Summerfield W. Brewster Deen

Native Son Honored for Y M C A Work in Morristown

In Morristown New Jersey a YMCA maintenance drive featured President Samuel Gillespie praising local leader Charles H Nuttle for active YMCA work. Gillespie said under Nuttle's leadership Morristown's YMCA ranks among the foremost in the country and gains recognition beyond New Jersey.

Morristown N. J Samuel H. Gillespie Charles H. Nuttle Gillespie Ile

Richards Thomas Nuptials Tie Richards and Thomas Names

Miss Ethel Lillian Thomas, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Thomas, wed James Elbert Richards, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Richards, on Thursday evening April 26 at the Concord parsonage. The bride wore Napoleon blue canton crepe and the couple will reside near Harmony for the present.

Ethel Lillian Thomas Robert Thomas James Elbert Richards Clarence Richards Concord Parsonage Richards Harmony

Community Scene Includes Club Members and Visitors

Smithville society notes list attendees at a Williston style show from the Smithville club including Mesdames Adams, Blaine Bullock, Clarence Adams, Fred Fountain, Sidney Collins, Walter Lyden, Horace Robinson, Elbert Lyden, Earl Alford, Oscar Alford and Misses Mae Loockerman Ruth Fountain. Numerous visits to Federalsburg Baltimore Annapolis and Washington are recorded as well as a community play benefiting the Community Club titled An Unlucky Husband.

Williston Smithville Club Mesdames John Adams Blaine Bullock Clarence Adams Fred Fountain Sidney Collins Walter Lyden Frank Adams Horace Robinson Elbert Lyden Earl Alford Oscar Alford Mae Loockerman Ruth Fountain Floyd C. Smith William Lemnon Federalsburg Baltimore Hurlock Floyd Smith Evelyn Bullock Ruth Covey Washington Elizabeth Bullock Annapolis Clementine Fountain Louise Meredith Mae Loeckerman Gladys Meredith Frances Rebecca Bobbie Meredith Margaret Hines Agnes Fountain Richard Hines Mark Hignutt Concord Ruth Todd Martha Wooters Mildred Wooters Hickman Ida Harrington Seaford Ban Meredith Chestnut Grove Charles Meredith Frank Collins American Corner Leon Meredith Meredith Clifford Thawley Bethel Lester Everngain Near Here Kathryn Hurley Edward Lynn Case New Jersey G. H. Fritz Randolph Mildred Scott Milton Chester Scott Henry Davis William Davis Smithville

Adams Cross Roads Visitors and Weekend Guests

Miss Sadie Devore and Blanche Steller of Philadelphia visited Mr and Mrs Fountain over the weekend. Miss Alice Hastings from near Bridgeville spent the week end with Miss Bernice Adams. Rev C H Atkins and daughter Gladys visited Mr W Adams and family. Sunday School was held at Bloomery Church. Miss Pauline Adams of Vienna visited relatives here last week part of the time. Miss Pauline Reynolds visited her parents here over the weekend.

Sadie Devore Blanche Steller Philadelphia Fred Fountain Alice Hastings Bridgeville Bernice Adams C. H. Atkins Gladys Co. W. Adams Bloomery Church Pauline Adams Vienna Pauline Reynolds

Weekly Ridgely News Letter highlights local entertainments

Reformed Church players directed by Mrs Edward Pearsoul performed to large audiences on Monday and Tuesday with sketches Please pass the Cream and a later women’s minstrel program. Community Club met with twenty one members. Millay lecture and poetry noted. May Day at Primary school crowned Louise Sard with Gabriella Saulsbury chairing coronation. Local figures attended events. Harper Lang re-elected town commissioner.

Reformed Church Players Edward Pearsaul Denton Orchestra Herbert Keenemann John Clark Clark Smith Inder Wharton Olive Butler Keeneman Elizabeth Wharton Nellie Briscoe Jeanette Beekman Paul Hoffman Ruth Malinda Allfather J. P. Swing B. W. Briscoe Elizabeth Beekman Simons Mallory Winstead Mary Wharton Arthur Butler Ernest Jones Ned I. T. Saulsbury Albert White State Federation College Park Emma Saulsbury Edna St. Vincent Millay Saulsbury Norman Wilson The Reformed Church Young People’s Department County Sunday School Association Rufus King Anna Frances Seward Anna King John Dean Thomas Lockerman Wilmington King Dean Seward Denton Wallace Clark America Louise Sard Methodist Sunday School James Swing Cambridge Harry Laird Ed. Stevens Rehoboth Bernard Sparks Junior Rawleigh C. S. Holsinger Awiram Gossford Easton Hospital Lewis Magnolia James Lewis James Stack Millington Lawrence Lynch State Federation of Women's Clubs Ridgely Indies Washington College Harper Lang

Delaware's First Apple Blossom Festival pageant in Dover

Delaware staged its first Apple Blossom Festival with a parade and pageant on the Dover streets drawing an estimated 20 000 spectators. The event featured a floats from diverse groups, a replica of Delaware’s legislative halls and historic sites, Nanticoke Indian participation, and a pageant on the green before Governor Robinson and family. Frances Robinson, daughter of the governor, was crowned princess.

Delaware Dover State Federation of Women’s Clubs Lewes Sussex County Pennsylvania Railroad Barratts Chapel Frederica State House Robinson Frances Robinson Margaret Maag

Harmony Students Attain Perfect April Attendance

A Harmony School note lists pupils with perfect April attendance: Chester Towers John Thomas Ralph Todd Edwin Fearins Dorothy Cox Isabel Butler Lucille Butler Miriam Todd Louise Marine Florence Steenken Mildred Schuyler Gladys Steenken Evelyn Todd Louise Todd Mabel Todd Miriam Fearins Linwood Schuyler Gilbert Gibson Nelson Fearins and EIl wood Schuyler.

Harmony School Chester Towers John Thomas Ralph Todd Edwin Fearins Dorothy Cox Isabel Butler Lucille Butler Miriam Todd Louise Marine Florence Steenken Mildred Schuyler Gladys Steenken Evelyn Todd Louise Todd Mabel Todd Miriam Fearins Linwood Schuyler Gilbert Gibson Nelson Fearins Eilwood Schuyler Della Pratt Carlton Etta Chaffinch Goldsboro Norman Wright Perryville Russell Morgan Federalsburg Webster Todd A. D. Ivins Harmony Clarence Wright Williston Olin Thomas Pliny Todd Norman Todd Roland Towers H. C. Todd Cora Todd McConnell Audrey Lee Grayson Wright R. W. Thomas Marydel Raymond Meredith Alvin Pratt Taylor Pratt, Jr John Marine Elbert Richards Richards Ella Harrison Preston John Cohee W. D. Biscoe Edward Wilmington Lloyd Thomas Delaware

Local social notes from town and surrounding area

Mr and Mrs J F Lane and children and Mr and Mrs A C Smith with daughters and Mr and Mrs T N Jarrell with children spent Sunday in Washington. Miss Sue Wright of Baltimore and Miss Anne Wright of Wilmington visited their parents near town. Mr and Mrs Luther Bennett and children visited relatives at Wilmington Linwood and Philadelphia last weekend. Mrs Alice Saunders and granddaughter Alice Cordrey visited sister Mrs Fannie Craig in Wyoming Del. Mr and Mrs J W Gibson spending weeks with daughter Mrs J J Bunting at Crisfield. Sewing Circle entertained by Mrs Norman Smith in Assembly Hall Wednesday. Mrs Alberta Ross of Wilmington visited daughter Grace Smith. Sewing Circle entertained by Mr and Mrs Calvin Richard Tuesday evening. Mrs Laura Glass and daughter Sara spent weekend with friends at Cheswold Del. Mr and Mrs Robert Jarrell Sr spending the week with relatives in Philadelphia. Mrs Will Melvin spent Sunday with sister Mrs Clas Welch near Hollandsville Del. Mrs Startt with her mother in Philadelphia. Marinello Compacts at Wrights Jewelry Store.

J. F. Lane A. C. Smith T. N. Jarrell Washington Sue Wright Baltimore Anne Wright Wilmington John Wright Luther Bennett Linwood Philadelphia Alice Saunders Alice Cordrey Fannie Craig Wyoming Del J. W. Gibson J. J. Bunting Crisfield Norman Smith Assembly Hall Alberta Ross Grace Smith Calvin Richard Laura Glass Sara Cheswold Robert Jarrell, Sr Will Melvin Clas. Welch Hollandsville Startt Hillsboro Denton Edna Clopper Paul Dill Dorothy DeFord Ilenny Levinsky Harriet Ann Wright Edwin Seward Easton Wm. I’. Dickinson Virginia Holt Messrs. G. If, Tarburton H. Lay Beaven Wim. Arthur Holt E. H. Gale Samuel Naylor Samuel, Jr Camden N. J David Bowers Milton Elben Near Fletcher Elben S. J. Brown Fairmount N. C Elizabeth Vesty Goodwin Matthews H. D. Knotts Chestertown Frank B. Sparks W. B. Sparks J. W. Bostick W. O. Hunter Florence Covell Centreville Ralph Townsend J. R. Sloane Edgar Blades Roland Blades Emma Beauchamp Betterton Howard Owens Hillsboro School Sarah Frances Short N. E. Knott Eugene Kent Island Ralph Holland Ladies’ Aid Society I. T. Sparklin Woman’s Home Missionary Society Anna Longnecker Clifton Hicks J. Norman Clark Frank Seward Ridgely Vernon Baker Pennsylvania G. B. Stewart Roberta Barton Baby Bonnie Emmett Barton Harry Knotts Dr. Hackett Chas. Straughn C. J. Redden R. H. Gibson T. C. Ford Margaret Smith Maud Hummer Marydel Kathryn Mitchell Helen Eaton Salisbury Normal School Margaret Hubbard Robert Blades E.L. Blades Henry Morgan Howard Sewell Chas. Rhodes Dora Taylor St. Michaels Chas. Barton Mabel Dickerson Jake Gibson Addie Morgan Hebron June Jacobs Florence Gottwals George Gottwals Near Town Charles Wothers B. L. Wothers Hobbs Wothers Elizabeth Rawlings Matilda Stevenson Laura Hastings Genevieve Cooper Roberta Hastings William Cumming D. D Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church W. K. Cumming Methodist Episcopal Church Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra John Richard Richard Minnie Pinder Parnell Dean George Clark Henderson Leonard Hobbs Richard Bullock Dover E. F. Seward Edgar Wyatt Greensboro Gardens Jessie M. Wyatt Cora Wyatt Ruth Shockley Chester Addie E. Shockley Fred Friedell Virginia Lydia Dobson Harvey Dobson Thomas Green Oxford Mary Butterworth John Stevenson Stevenson Town Harry Karcher

Hillsboro and Denton students shine in contests

Hillsboro school sent pupils to an arithmetic contest in Denton. Fifth grader Dorothy DeFord took first in fifth grade, and sixth grader Paul Dill claimed third place. Other notes include attendees at an Episcopal Convention in Easton, a round of social visits, May Day festivities at the Hillsboro School, and ongoing club activities with local residents joining different events.

Birthday party for Roberta Barton and baby Bonnie

Roberta Barton and her infant Bonnie were feted by parents Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Barton on Saturday afternoon with games, a large circle of friends, and gifts. Ice cream and cake were served as the celebration concluded.

Preston Woman's Club marks 26th anniversary in Preston

The Woman's Club of Preston Maryland celebrated its 26th anniversary on April 26, 1928, at the High School auditorium with a banquet and entertainment. Founded in 1902 by local matrons as the Ladies' Thursday Club, it has supported town, county, and state causes while promoting sociability and industry among members.

Woman’s Club of Preston J. A. Cox J. L. Noble J. R. Phillips J. T. Dennis S. E. Douglas J. F. Ledman Alex Noble A. W. Sisk George Trice Bessie Noble J George Williams A. A. Haxman O. A. Bartley H. B. Wright Elizabeth Phillips Mollie Willis Clark Georgetown Del Burton Proctor Denton Journal Preston School John W. Noble F. R. Flounders W. E. Wright J. M. Chambers Clyde Elzey N. H. Fooks Max Chambers T. L. Trice QO. A. Bartley E. B. Blades Lloyd Cannon P. A. Ledman G. E. Christopher P. C. Douglas J. L. Gallagher H. M. Hollis J. P. Harris

Arithmetic Contest at County P T A Meeting

Despite heavy rain a good turnout attended the County PTA program where an arithmetic contest for grades 2 through 7 was held. Winners include James Russell in 2nd grade and Hazel Donovan in 7th. Officers for next year were elected and about 4000 dollars was raised to improve schools.

James Russell Denton Norman Grimes Federalsburg Zeth Weaver Greensboro William Walls Ridgely Josephine Quidas Smithson Anne Scarborough Preston Lydia Noble Margaret Cheezum Margaret Kusmaul Bee Tree A. S. Cook Harwood W. R. Hines Smithville Jerome Jefferson Clara Wing Clarence E. Jones Goldsboro

Harmony M. P. Church Service Tomorrow at 10 45

Services at Harmony Missionary Protestant Church tomorrow at 10 45 a m with Rev. T O Crouse delivering a sermon titled Gods Way of Salvation.

Harmony M. P T. O. Crouse

Marriage of Florence Gottwals and Charles Wothers near town

Greensboro and its environs report the marriage of Miss Florence Gottwals, daughter of George Gottwals, near town, to Mr. Charles Wothers, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Wothers. The ceremony took place at Hobbs last Saturday evening and the couple will reside with Mr. Wothers family.

Mothers' Day Services At M E Church Henderson

Henderson news notes Mother’s Day services are planned for Sunday night May 18 at the M E Church with all mothers invited. Local social mentions include the Ladies Aid being hosted at Mrs Alda Montague’s home Wednesday afternoon. Nearby visits involve residents from Greensboro Kenton Riverside N J and Wilmington with family and friends.

M. E Alda Montague John Pritchett Harry Karcher Greensboro Eugene Hazel Kenton L A. Gooden Harvey Bickling Riverside N. J Norman Starkey Sadlersville A. B. Cohee John Harris Wilmington Ed. Thomas Geo. Clark Alice Conroy Dover

Liden's Girls 4‑H and School Attendance Report

Liden's Girls 4-H Club met with Elizabeth Masten on Saturday. Pauline Wright led the meeting and after the business program, the girls worked on their dresses. April perfect attendance includes Russell Adams Jonathan Adams Francis Wright Marie Noble Marjorie MacDonald Grace Melaney Elizabeth Masten. Mr E J Adams and Mrs Gilbert McBride hosted a visit. William Hayman hosted guests. Homemakers Rally at Williston. Helen Hayman visited Florence Morgan. W E Bullock on the slick list.

Elizabeth Masten Pauline Wright Violet Trice Liden’s Russell Adams Jonathan Adams Francis Wright Marie Noble Marjorie MacDonald Grace Melaney E. J. Adams Gilbert McBride Wilmington William Hayman Hickman Liden’s Women's Club Williston Helen Hayman Florence. Morgan Denton W. E. Bullock

Community House Social Teed Up With Stage Fun

A social at the new community house is set for Tuesday evening May 8. Adults in child dress will recite pieces from the past, with help from other groups. A silver offering will be collected at the door, ice cream and cake will be for sale, proceeds benefit the community house.

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the Local Department Caroline Council No. 175 J. Carroll George Clarence H. Roe State Council Hagerstown Wm. R. Dulin Order Maryland Everett.h. Gale W. M. Wiley Pauline William E. Matthews W. E. Matthews Gertrude Morgan J. Alexander Crothers Smyrna Adams Cross Roads Wright's Tuckahoe Queen Anne Bethlehem Lindbergh C. Leslie Walls
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