Denton Events Highlight Community Activities Edging Local News
Caroline County notes include bake sales by the Episcopal Sunday School and M. P. Church Ladies Aid, seniors bake sale at the old M. E. parsonage, and a Denton Community Club sale with cakes pies and rummage. Also reported are a public sale of household goods, athletic meet at Caroline High School, and local election results with Howard Bryant re-elected president of the City Council. The Green Line water route project and a siting for a Swarthmore Chautauqua talk are announced, along with community health updates and Denton street bond sale results.
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Journal
Greenwood
Del
M. P. Church
Reuben Raleigh
Caroline High School
M. E
Episcopal Sunday School
J. N. Nichols
Third Street
Bowdle’s
Denton Community Club
Caroline County
Denton Firemen
Effie L. Davis
Preston
W. H. Cheezum
Baltimore
Howard Bryant
S. I. Arnold
The
Brethren Church
Barbara Worth
Ladies’ Guild of the
Episcopal Church of
Hillsboro
Community Theatre
Ridgely
Salisbury
Philadelphia
Chesapeake and Delaware Steamboat Company
Victor Lynn Transportation Company
Wicomico River
Bay
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
Delaware Bay
Cottam
Swarthmore Chautauqua Association
Greensboro
Hobbs
Federalsburg
Henderson
Denton
Market Street
Miss Jackson
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Co
Stein Bros. and Boyce
Community Notes from Smithville Budget Era
The Rev Mr Harding of Baltimore spoke on Near East Relief at Bloomery M E Church on Sunday. Sunday School at 10 this Sunday. Local families and students, including Miss Elizabeth Bullock and Miss Evelyn Bullock, visited relatives here and in Salisbury and the Blue Ragged Robin Tea Room. A fire destroyed the home of Mr Arthur Wright near town with no survivors saved. PTA plans a May 10 meeting with a May Day program. Local gatherings include visits by the Merediths, Adams, Wrights, and others from Magnolia and Concord. The 4 H Club met, and Dodge Ball saw Smithville School defeat Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Harding
Baltimore
Bloomery M. E
Elizabeth Bullock
Normal School
Salisbury
Evelyn Bullock
Blue Ragged Robin Tea Room
Chester Scott
Choptank
Mildred
Arthur Wright
Oscar Alford
Leon Meredith
Raymond Meredith
Hugh Vincent
Mamie Adams
Magnolia
D. Adams
J. H. Spence
Kathryn
Frank Wright
Concord
Floyd C. Smith
E. C. Wright
Denton
Smithville School
Anna Robinson
Eva Lyden
Henry Lare
Ida Nabb
Federalsburg
Mildred Scott
George Tucker and Sons
Williston
Helen Melvin
Henry Neal
Local Notables Attend Diocesan Opening Dinner and Delegates
Personal notes list attendees from Princess Anne and nearby towns including Rev Francis W Kirwan Mr J Frank Wright and Mr Benjamin F Johnson at the opening dinner of the Diocesan Convention in Princess Anne. Also named are judges Prof J W Johns Miss Virginia Harwood and Miss Grace Best of Preston for the Talbot County declamation contest in Easton. Other travels include Elmer R Downes US Navy visiting his grandmother in Denton while his ship rests in New York and Bradley Studio manager William T Bradley moving to Sherman Studio Wildwood New Jersey. Kathleen Moore hosted schoolchildren for a birthday party and visits by Dr and Mrs B Sargent Wells and children of Baltimore to the Everagin home. The Black family of Philadelphia visited Mrs E T Tubbs and Marion H Downes with son were in Baltimore last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis W. Kirwan
J. Frank Wright
Benjamin F. Johnson
Princess Anne
J. W. Johns
Virginia Harwood
Grace Best
Preston
Talbot County
Easton
Elmer R. Downes
U. S. Navy
J. M. Downes
Denton
Downes
New York
William T. Bradley
Bradley
Sherman Studio
Wildwood
N. J
Kathleen Moore
B. Sargent Wells
Baltimore
Spring Music Festival at Denton School Auditorium
The second Spring Music Festival at Denton elementary, under Mrs. J Kemp Stevens, was held in Caroline High School auditorium on May 4. The Sixth grade won the cup, with the Fourth grade close behind. Miss Louise Short and Mrs. Alice Hignutt received special congratulations for their grades. Judges were Mrs. P Roland Fisher, Mrs. Max Chambers, and Mr. Edwin Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
J. Kemp Stevens
Caroline High School
Louise Short
Alice Hignutt
P. Roland Fisher
Max Chambers
Edwin Wright
Preston
Preston Elementary School
Stevens
P. R. Fisher
Louise Fisher
Preston Methodist Church
Julia M. Kelley
Washington
Baltimore
California
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Floral Tributes
The family extends heartfelt thanks to many friends for sympathy and kindness in our bereavement and for the beautiful floral tributes. Gratitude also goes to the Denton Jr. O. U. A. M. through Mr. Clayton Kauffman for the loan of his automobile. H. Thawley Sparks and Mother.
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Denton Jr
Thanks for kindness after brother Harry Sparks' death
We express sincere thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy shown in the recent death of our brother Harry W. Sparks and for the beautiful floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Sparks
Andersontown students achieve perfect April attendance
Andersontown School recognizes a dozen pupils for perfect April attendance. Lester Love, Harry J. Nuttle, Marvin Chambers, Audrey Smith, Cora Chambers, Helen a Trice, Margaret Towers, Mary Trice, ioelin Passwaters, and Mary Willis are highlighted for their consistent school presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersontown
Lester Love
Harry J. Nuttle
Marvin Chambers
Audrey Smith
Cora Chambers
Helena Trice
Margaret Towers
Mary Trice
Ioelin Passwaters
Mary Willis
Episcopal Easton Diocesan Convention Opens in Princess Anne
The Easton Diocese holds a three day convention with a Holy Communion service in Princess Anne. Bishop Murray of Maryland and Bishop Davenport addressed the gathering while reports outlined diocesan activities. A proposal to rename the diocese to the Eastern Shore of Maryland was defeated. Summer School plans were announced for Ocean City in June 2026.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Princess Anne
Washington Hotel
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
John Gardiner Murray
D. D
Maryland
George W. Davenport
Executive Council
Delaware
Mr. Atwater
Chestertown
Leon C. Palmer
Philadelphia
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Atwater
Euston
Ocean City
Davenport
Episcopal Diocese
Protestant Episcopal Church
Enston
The Entailed Hat Comes in Limited Print Run
Special edition of The Entailed Hat, first issued in 1884, is being printed by Harper Brothers due to public demand. The Del-Mar-Va peninsula setting and Patty Cannon figure in pre Civil War life are highlighted. Teackle Mansion edition is privately financed to meet interest and will be disposed of soon. Carl Monsees acts as sales agent for the Tenckle Mansion edition.
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Harper Brothers
New York
Del-Mar-Vay Peninsula
Baltimore
Wilmington
Philadelphia
Patty Cannon
Maryland-Delaware
Mason-Dixon Line
Georgetown
Delaware
Teackle Mansion
Del-Mar-Vao Peninsula
Carl Monsees
Del-Mar-Va
Eastern Shore Association
Justices of Peace and Notaries Re ceive Commissions
Commissions for Justices of the Peace and Notaries Public of Caroline county were received at the Clerk's office last week. The list includes Justices of the Peace Alonzo B. Cohee H Claude Rawlings John T. Biles Henry R. Lewis Percy C. Douglas and John T. Blades Thomas F. Cox and John C. Fisher James H. Hicks Henry Wilkinson and others. Notaries Public for Eighth district named, with a long list of names including Indiana Bullock Mildred C. Butler Oscar Clark William S. Crouse John D. Davis B. Ross Daling and many more.
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Caroline County
Justices of the Peace
Alonzo B. Cohee
H. Claude Rawlings
John T. Biles
Henry R. Lewis
Percy C. Douglas
John T. Blades
Thomas F. Cox
John C. Fisher
James H. Hicks
Henry Wilkinson
Henry Wilkinson, Eighth District? Notaries Public
Notarys Public
Indiana Bullock
Mildred C. Butler
Oscar Clark
William S. Crouse
John D. Davis
B. Ross Daling
L. Douglas Fooks
Nellie Griffith
Charlesb.harrison
Francis F. Johnson
L. Irving Jones
Andrew B. Linhard
J. Roe MacSorley
Gladys E. Roe
Pauline Roe
Irene Roop
Walter Sparklin
Virginia R. Spicher
Gurney H. Tarburton
Clellie E. Turner
Olivia M. White
Gilbert Wright
Raymond R. Fisher
Hildred Heather
John N. Wright, Jr
Frank C. Brauchle
Funeral of Harry W. Sparks Held at Hillsboro
The funeral for Harry W. Sparks was conducted Sunday at 2 p m from his sister Mrs Frank Fleming near Hillsboro. Interment in Greenmount cemetery drew over 125 cars and many mourners from surrounding areas. Born Crumpton Md October 10 1870 he married Edith Thawley February 7 1901. Surviving are his son H Thawley Sparks two grandchildren three sisters and three brothers. Rev W P Taylor led services with the Jr O U A M attending at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Sparks
Frank Fleming
Hillsboro
Greenmount Cemetery
Crumpton
Ilis
Harmony Community Club Plans May Meetings and Bake Sale
Harmony Community Club met on April 27 with singing prayer and a business session. A basket making demonstration was shown for those absent at the prior event. The next meeting is May 11 and a bake sale will be held May 7 at Hollis store in Preston starting at 2:00 PM featuring chicken butter eggs potato salad biscuits rolls pie cake cookies and more.
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Harmony Community Club
Hollis’ Store
Preston
Ridgely Declamation Contest and May Day Report
The weekly Ridgely News covers the Declamation Contest held at Church House with Paul Temple as MC. Hannah Stopkins won, with other speakers earning honorable mention. May Day events at the Primary School featured May baskets, the May Queen Julia Lane, and a May Pole Dance. Community events include Woman's Home Missionary Society planning for a District Convention, a Measuring Social, and library funding decisions. News notes list local visits, church services, and social activities through mid May.
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Church House
Paul Temple
Anna Frances Seward
Kathryn Lynch
Rufus King
Theodore Roosevelt
Hannah Hopkins
Louise Horsey
Edgar Allen Poe
Raven
Robert Dean
Elizabeth Detwiler
Jesse Zeigler
Patrick Menry
Catherine Wilson
Elva Callahan
Cheezum
Beatrice Bower
Prof. McBride
McBride
T. Swing
ST. Hemmons
D. J. Moore
Hemmions
Hannah Stopkins
Denton
Hemmons
America
Erma Nichols
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Harry Laird
Elsie Matthews
Thompson Swing
J. J. Ivison
Henderson Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors
Henderson residents recount Sunday visits from Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Robb and other guests from Sudersville Cordova and town. Several locals report recoveries from illnesses and upcoming Special Mothers Day Services at the M E Church. Weekend travels include Dover carnival attendance and multiple one day visits to Easton Philadelphia Wilmington.
Local Folks Enjoy Visits and Weekend News
Templeville residents Kate Knotts and Katie Stafford with children visited Charles and Mary Starkey in Ridgely on Sunday. Davis and Cooper families plus W N Cooper and Harry Knotts visited Clifford Cooper near Salisbury. Wright Robinson returned home from Hamilton, Md., after wintering there. Grover Moore of Hamilton and Russell Robinson of Washington joined Wright Robinson for a weekend visit. W H Knotts returned from Emergency Hospital Easton after ten days. Church services listed with Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30. Several residents visited Wilmington and Kenton Del. William H Knotts hosted Elva Warner and Dorothy Knotts. Eugene Everett visited Baltimore Thursday through Sunday. B F Starkey stayed with daughter Charles Walls in Greensboro. J R Baughley visiting sister Mrs William Morgan in Newark Del. Louis Wagoner’s home near Hartly burned Sunday morning. Linwood McKnett of Marcus Hook spent Sunday with his mother L A McKnett. Gurney Knotts was on the sick list last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Brackett
Baltimore
George Fitz
Cambridge
Harry Hemmons
College Park
Evelyn Harris
Betterton
Ridgely Methodist Church
Near East Relief
Young People’s
Joln Hannaberry
Golt
Easton
Kerry Callahan
Dorothy Flounders
Preston
Kate QO. Knotts
Katie Stafford
Mary
Roland Knotts
Charles Starkey
Ridgely
John Davis
Cooper
W. N. Cooper
Harry Knotts
Clifford Cooper
Salisbury
Wright Robinson
Grover Moore
Hamilton
Russell Robinson
Washington, D. C
W. H. Kinnamon
Thomas Golt
Marjorie Pippin
Wilmington
Irons Pippin
George Davis
Kenton
Del
William H. Knotts
Elva Warner
Dorothy Knotts
Eugene Everett
Dickerman
Gurney Knotts
Holy Trinity Church
Greensboro
Robert W. Lewis
Shrewsbury
W. G. Carrow
Henderson
S. D. Carrow
Frank Dieterle
Philadelphia
Mabel Rich
Rosiene Scotton
Marydel
Charles Rich
Oscar Kinnamon
Ruthanna
Marcus Hook
Will Clark
E. C. Baker
Greeksboro Baptist Church
Frank Baughley
Templeville
Alfred Blackburn
Langmaid
Florida
Dawson Gruwell
J. W. Gruwell
Maude Edwards
Elsie Ward
Charles Wheeler
Ruth Cooper
M. B. Cooper
Clayton Porter and Son
L. F. Jones
Dear Nichols and Sons
Chester
Deweese Ginn
Townsend
Williston Community Club reschedules meeting to Thursday 12th
The Williston Community Club will meet with Mrs Bertha Sennett on Thursday the 12th instead of Friday due to the Athletic Meet. Nearby notices report visits: Mr D D Taylor and daughter from Centreville staying with Mr and Mrs O M Hignutt, and Mr and Mrs William Shortell with children visiting Mrs Shortell's sister, Mrs O M Hignutt. Also, Mrs Emily Roop of Denton visits Mrs Beauchamp and niece C S Rice. Mr A G Todd returns home after visiting his parents, and QO G Hignutt and daughter Charlotte travel to Cambridge. Mrs Bell Beauchamp improves after illness. Mrs Margaret Uhler of Baltimore is at Memory Lane.
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Williston
Emily Roop
Denton
C. S. Rice
Beauchamp
A. G. Todd
W. GC. Todd
QO. G. Hignutt
Charlotte
Cambridge
Bell Beauchamp
Margaret Uhler
Baltimore
Memory Lane
Local Social Notes From Marydel And Nearby Towns
Marydel society items list weekend visits with Mr and Mrs George Long and daughter Helen shifting to Mr Walls household. Dov er and Sel byville residents visitations with local couples. Newark visitors Mrs Owen Moore and daughter stay with T Henry Davis family. Dover guests Mr and Mrs Harry Vane and children lunch with T C Ford. Marietta Heather visits Eloise Jarrell in Goldsboro. Trappe and Greensboro visits noted with Rosiene Scotton and Molly Walls.
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George Long
Helen
William Walls
Dover
T. C. Ford
Marietta Heather
Eloise Jarrell
Goldsboro
Henry Sigelken
Trappe
J. C. Nummer
Rosiene Scotton
Greensboro
Molly, Walls
Ridgely
Hillsboro and Queen Anne Church Events Highlight May Activities
Hillsboro and Queen Anne communities plan church services for Mother's Day with sermons by the pastors and a special Epworth League gathering. A Ridgeley district meeting, union prayer, a P T A program, May Day dances, flood relief collections, and social events at Hillsboro churches are announced along with local visits and a community club meeting.
Ushers' Union Meeting Features Music and Talk
The Ushers' Union monthly gathering at Church House drew about one hundred guests. Mrs Noble Jarrell and Mr Edwin Wright entertained with musical selections while Dr Carr of Cordova gave a humorous address. May meeting officers were chosen. Community Club plans a May 10th high school entertainment with home talent and out of town acts. Admission 25 and 15 cents. Mothers Day services planned at St Pauls Church.
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Ushers’ Union
Church House
Noble Jarrell
Goldsboro
Edwin Wright
Preston
Carr
Cordova
Jake Gibson
S. H. Reynolds
Charles Barton
M. A. Dickerson
Charlie Rhodes
Baltimore
Taylor
Minnie Morgan
Reynolds Murphy
Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Society
Tri-County
Washington, D. C
Fred Jump
Queen Anne
R. V. Whitehurst
C. Cummings
Cummings
Presbyterian Church
Henry Morgan
Jean
Hebron
Showard Culver
Emmett Barton
Elizabeth Bonwill
Keplar Barnette
Wilkinson
Ridgely
Hill Anthony
Centreville
St. Paul's Church
Bus overturns near Federalsburg injuring 21 in county event
A bus carrying colored students overturned off a State road near Nicholas Caigneil’s farm two miles from Federalsburg. One man severely injured, Ernest Prattis driver, with an arm artery severed by glass, rushed to town, then Cambridge Hospital. Many others, including women and children, suffered cuts as shortage of air and escape chaos followed. The vehicle, owned by James Sullivan of Federalsburg, was demolished. Police and passing motorists aided the victims and transported them to town. Additionally, local news notes report the Delmar Va Chiropractors Association meeting in Federalsburg with papers on headaches, myocarditis, and intestinal diseases, plus a Boy Scout hike along the River Road yielding tenderfoot and second class progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Caigneil
Federalsburg
Ernest Prattis
Cambridge Hospital
Jbus
Prattis
Denton
James Sullivan
I Federalsburg
del- Mar-Va
Justin C. Wood
Salisbury
J. A. Wilker
Laurel
Del
Robert Weygand
Cambridge
J. B. McCabe
Sterling
Bridgeville
Boy Scouts
River
Nanticoke River
Roger Morris
Melvin Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Wilmer Noble
Robert Elerick
Thomas McCrea
Alfred Noble
Frazier Poole
Clyde Nichols
James Johnson
Roselle Covey
Ruth Stevens
W. H. Carson
Jerome Jefferson
T. S. Holt
Paul Croll
Leslie Williams
Marie Nichols
Velma Hallowell
Julia Edgell
Gladys Bradley
Elizabeth Handy
Lottie Finnegan
Louise Brooks
University of Delaware
Charles H. Cahall
Help the Flood Sufferers Urgently Needs Red Cross Aid
The American Red Cross is asked to provide relief to Mississippi River flood victims in Mississippi and Arkansas where up to 9,000 square miles are submerged and 100,000 people displaced. Immediate relief is estimated at a minimum of 5 million dollars. Local Red Cross urges Caroline County residents to donate to the American National Red Cross via checks to be given to W. I. Norris or Mrs. Fred R. Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Arkansas
The
Red Cross
Caroline County
American National Red Cross
W. I. Norris
Fred R. Owens
Civil Service Exams for Cecilton and Greensboro Postmasters
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams to fill postmaster positions at Cecilton and Greensboro Maryland. Appointments expected from the exam unless transfer or promotion is preferred. Not under Civil Service Act rules but under May 10 1921 executive order. Competitor assembling date shown on admission cards after application deadline. Exams to be held at Denton and Elkton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Cecilton
Greensboro
Maryland
Denton and
Elkton
Jopp's Studio Frames Offer Wide Molding Assortment
Jopp's Studio announces a large collection of picture frame molding with many styles. Customers may choose any frame they prefer and Jopp's will preserve the selected option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jopp
Greensboros Follow-up Mission Opens May 8 at Holy Trinity
The Follow-up Mission of the Bishops Crusade will be held May 8 to 13 at Holy Trinity Church Greensboro with Rev. Robert W. Lewis of Shrewsbury as Missioner. Services include opening on Sunday evening, daily 10 30 a m instruction, and 7 30 p m mission services. Local residents and visitors are listed in a round of weekend and weekday social visits and church services across Greensboro and nearby towns.
Adams Cross Roads Family Visits and Local News
Adams' Cross Roads reports visits from the Magnolia daughter and Mrs Charlie Adams and two sons of Canterbury to Mr and Mrs D R Adams. Sunday School was held at Bloomery. Mrs Alva Chaffinch entertained relatives from Bridgeville over the weekend. Pauline Reynolds visited kin near Bridgeville. Fred Fountain and Walter Fountain attended a meeting at Georgetown on Sunday. C L Harmon of near Greenwood visited John Adams. Pennington Horsey and wife spent Sunday with W S Hubbard's family. D R Adams installs carbide lights, beautifying their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Vincent
Magnolia
Charlie Adams
Canterbury
D. R. Adams
Bloomery
Alva Chaffinch
Gladys
Bridgeville
Pauline Reynolds
Fred Fountain
Walter Fountain
Georgetown
Social notes of local residents and visitors
Messrs. Harry Gibson and Harry Moore motored to Philadelphia on Thursday and attended a ball game. Mr. Jesse Ennis of the U S Navy stationed at New York spent several days with friends in town this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Shively of Wilmington visited with Mrs. Mollie Diggans on Saturday and Sunday. Miss Mabel Eaton has returned home after spending some time in Wilmington. Mrs. Howard Eley and brother Harold Jump were recent Baltimore visitors. Mrs. 8 F Culver of Hebron is spending the week end with her parents. Miss Catherine Skinner of Towson spent the week end with her parents. Miss Della Mullikin of New Jersey is visiting Miss Mabel Eaton. Mrs. Harry Jump visited relatives in Wyoming Del this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Robb
Harry Jones
Sudersville
Herman Dukes
Cordova
G. L. Reed
C. H. Clayville
Easton Hospital
M. E. Church
Alda Montague
George Moore
Sadlersville
George Carrow
William Goodwin and Sons
Oakland Park
John Quillen
Viola Conaway
Lillian Meredith
Easton
Allie Sweeney
Philadelphia
F. B. Sweeney
W. E. Cartwright
Wilmington
Harry Gough
Dover
F. F. Shinn
Realing
Harry Gibson
Harry Moore
Jesse Ennis
U.S. Navy
New York
John Shively
Mollie Diggans
Mabel Eaton
Howard Eley
Harold Jump
Baltimore
F. Cu
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the Local Department
Smithville News
P.T. A
Episcopal Church Convention
Notaries
Tuckahoe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Benson Skinner
W. OH. M.S
Middletown
Josephine Blades
Louise Fleming
H. W. B. Rowe
Richard Sawyer
Margaret
Anna Jump
Edgar Blanche
Blanche
Florence Covell
Frances Fisher
Episcopal Church
Hillsboro Community Club
Susie Thompson
Ella Pennington
Jewell Bostick
Harry Covell
Civil Service Examinations
Newsy Lems
Adams’ Cross Roads
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