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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1932

Page

5

Local ads and notices in Caroline countys paper

A collage of local ads and notices shows Bullock & White selling used cars, Frigidaire appliances at 130 dollars, rugs, stoves, mattresses and farm gear. Community items include Ridgely versus Federalsburg baseball, a Sunday church sermon, a lumber company display, milk price changes, property moves, and county election tallies.

Denton church elders seek continued pastor Rev Turkington

Denton Methodist Protestant Church members unanimously request the return of Pastor Rev T J Turkington for another year. The article notes lay leaders and congregational delegates from Denton and other towns, with social events, a bake sale, and Mothers Day services mentioned among routine church activities and town visits.

Deaths mark public service careers in Caroline area

Obituary notices report the deaths of Thomas Alexander Smith of Ridgely a former Maryland congressman and longtime public servant who died after a brief illness. Funeral at Ridgely Methodist and rites by Knights Templar. Survivors include widow Adah Frazer, daughters Mrs. Carmine and Mrs. Dutton, son Thomas A. Smith Jr., and four grandchildren. Also noted are Ira Hunter Samis a rural carrier who died of pneumonia near Denton and Cyrus P Brittingham a State Roads employee killed near Berlin. Funeral services for Samis were in Cordova Baptist and for Brittingham in Stevenson Methodist with interment in Hillsboro cemetery. Additional notices cover James Dudley Callahan who died after an auto wreck near Denton and Silas A Trice of Chestnut Grove who died at his home and was buried in Federalsburg.

Ira Hunter Samis Denton Cordova Samis Clara Alice Samis Abram Henry Samis Union Bridge College Union Bridge New Windsor Caroline County Arizona Phoenix Sarah Worts Armada Mich Aaron A. Samis Walter Smith Baltimore Frederick Kubler Robert Schall Ridgely Irvin Samis Stevenson Methodist Episcopal Church Berlin Cyrus Brittingham William Dale St. Martins State Roads Commission J. R. Bicking Stevenson Church Evergreen Cemetery Sarah Brittingham C. W. Brittingham Edward Bishopville George Norristown Paul Strickland Beto Silas A. Trice American Corner S. L. Han‘by Methodist Episcopal Church Concord Chestnut Grove Hillcrest Cemetery Federalsburg

Death of Mr. T. A. Smith at Ridgely Funeral service and civic ties noted

Mr. T. A. Smith of Ridgely died at his daughter Mrs. George Dutton's home in Newark Del Saturday night. A brief Methodist Church service followed by burial at Denton with Masonic rites. Born Sept 3 1850 near Greenwood he served Ridgely as postmaster merchant rail agent and first bank president. He represented Caroline County in state senate and Congress, and spent years in Delmarva life with family. Survived by wife two daughters Anita Carmine and Elsie Dutton and son Thomas Alexander plus four grandchildren. Describes friends relatives and local attendance at funeral.

Thomas Alexander Smith Ridgely George E. Dutton University of Delaware Newark Del Methodist Episcopal Adah CG. Frazer Plymouth Mich W. M. Carjmine Dundalk Dutton Thomas A. Smith, Jr Caldwell N. J Greenwood Sylvester Ann Gullett Smith Caroline County Denton Academy Delaware Maryland Michigan Pennsylvania Railroad Democratic State Central Committee State Treasury Farmers’ National Congress of the United States Madison Wis Lincoln Neb Internal Revenue Ridgely Bank T. A. Smith George Dutton Roy Tawes Denton Smith Ada Frazer Bank of Methodist Church Senate Congress Anita Walter Carmine Elsie Thomas Alexander Alice Eugenia Carmine George Dutton Jr Susan Frances Smith Ridgelynes Thomas A. Smith Charles F Baltimore Robert Smith Robert Ernest Elizabeth Frank Long Selbyville Charles Hobbs Cambridge Harry Gibson Delmar James Smith Near Ridgely Phillips Brothers Salisbury State Road Greensboro Forge Woman’s Home Missionary Society A. G. Saulsbury Albert White Caroline Ebling Louise Crouse Church of the Brethren Harry Zeigler Elizabethtown College Richmond Convention of Governors Paul Holsinger Harrison Holsinger Paris Island S. C Nicaraugua Grace Sard Clifton Mitchell Ridgely M. E. Parsonage Miss Sard Norman Wilson Centreville Wilson John Davis Herbert Keeneman Charles Hammond Wilmington Christopher Biger Third Avenue Third Street Church House Richard Blackburn Carlile Bennington J. W. Cosden Church Hill Pearsaul William C. Harrison Jr Harrington James Lewis Easton Hospital

Maryland My Maryland and the Charm of the Old Bay State

A nostalgic tribute to Maryland celebrating its history and progress. It recalls Fort McHenry and Francis Scott Key, cites the Calverts, Annapolis, Edgewood Arsenal, Johns Hopkins, Barbara Fritchie, Edgar Allan Poe, and industrial prowess in Baltimore. It extols natural beauty, seafood, and hospitality, inviting readers to visit and cherish Maryland.

Fort McHenry Francis Scott Key Maryland Baltimore Maria Washington Congress Hall Annapolis Edgewood Arsenal Aberdeen Johns Hopkins Barbara Fritchie Edgar Allen Poe

Caroline County extends loan application period to May 16 1932

The Caroline County Loan Committee, led by chairman J. Spencer Lapham, extends the loan application period for fertilizer seed and feed through the Agricultural Department in Washington by fifteen days to May 16 1932. The committee lists members across districts and notes that application blanks are available from any committee member or the County Agent’s Office.

Caroline County Loan Committee W. H. Evans Agricultural Department Washington Caroline J. Roland Chaffinch Denton H. H. Nuttle Henderson H. §. Dailey Marydel T. E. Heather Harold K. Shuits Greensboro J. Keene Saulsbury A. Irvin Brumbaugh John C. Brown Wayne Cawley J. Frank Wright John Allfather Preston Chas. B. Harrison Harry Hollis J. P. Harris Federalsburg Thos. Chambers W. Fell Davis Jacobo O. Williams Hillsboro Howard Flowers D. M. Clopper W. J. Martin Ridgely G. L. Wilson Richard Blackburn B. H. Holsinger Oscar Nichols Victor Dean C. H. Towers

Spafford Demonstration Pleases Twentieth Century Club

The Twentieth Century Community Club and visitors praised Miss Spafford for a bread demonstration in the Choptank club room on the 27th. The next meeting is set for the Community House in Bethlehem on the 15th with full attendance invited. Mothers Day service at M P Church Choptank on May 8 at 7:30 PM is open to the public.

Spafford Choptank Bethlehem Thelfth

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Local Visits and Death

Local notes report Mr and Mrs J Norman Clark and Mr William Thompson visiting New York to see ill R B Thompson at Medical Arts Hospital. Willow Grove visitors Frances Fisher Irma Sawyer and Flossie Mackley stay with H S Fisher. Belle Connelly, ex Hillsboro resident, dies at Easton aged home. Others headlined include Depew H Duffey in Washington and Wothers with daughter touring Dupont Gardens Wilmington. Blades family visits Washington.

J. Norman Clark William Thompson New York City R. B. Thompson Medical Arts Frances Fisher Irma Sawyer Flossie Mackley Willow Grove H. S. Fisher Belle Connelly Hillsboro Easton Depew H. Duffey Washington, D. C Charles Jarrell Bernard Pinder Johnstown N. J Howard Dodds W. F. Dickinson Episcopal Church J. E. Wothers duPont Gardens Wilmington Edgar Blades Virginia

Community notices and death of Dudley Callahan

A gloom fell on the community after word of 20 year old Dudley Callahan's death in a auto accident near Denton early Sunday. Funeral services were held Thursday at his home with Rev. W. C. Smith officiating. The Community Club met with a large turnout and heard Miss Margaret Smith speak on gardens and flowers. Hostesses served ice cream and cake. The club also attended the Hillsboro Federation. A play The Mail Order Wife and Home Folks was announced for Friday at the High School with proceeds to the Community Club. Mrs. W. C. Stevens hosted a surprise birthday party for the Homemakers Club of Ridgely Friday night with about 30 guests from nearby towns. Messrs. Harry and George Moore and Horace Morgan attended court in Centreville serving on the jury.

Dudley Callahan Herman Callahan Denton W. C. Smith St. Paul's, Church Royal Oak W. C. Stevens Ridgely Harry and George Moore Horace Morgan Centreville

Mothers Day Services Planned At Wesley and Other Churches

Burraville holds special Mothers Day services at Wesley M E Church on May 8 at 10:00 AM with a Sunday School illustrated program by the pastor. A 2:00 PM program will be at Hickman M E Church and a 7:30 PM program at White's M E Church. An invitation urges all mothers especially the aged and shut-ins to attend and asks drivers to bring them. Local social notes mention visits and travels among residents, including guests from Swarthmore Philadelphia and Harrington, and news of a Delco Plant installation at a local home. The community notes also report the death of rural mail carrier Samis and various visits to and from area families.

Wesley M Gladys Anna Chance Warren Pierce Swarthmore William E. Andrew Louis John William Carlton Andrew John Chance W. T. Bullock Mr. Jones Baltimore Smyrna Del Maude Keenan Philadelphia Vertie Cahall Harrington Lena Thawley Mollie Cahall John Parris Elmer Evans John Weaver Pennsylvania Alfred Baughley Delco Samis Kenneth Cleaves Georgetown Enos Cleaves R. H. Stafford Philip Wisenborne John Thawley Brown Thawley Washington Elizabeth Vickery Catherine Chance C. N. Fountain John L. Chance

Hatchet Man and Tarzan at The Capital Theatre

In Dover Delaware at The Capital Theatre Edward G Robinson stars in The Hatchet Man with selected shorts on Monday and Tuesday May 9 and 10 Johnny Weissmuller appears in Tarzan The Ape Man with Maureen O Sullivan on Wednesday and Thursday May 11 and 12 plus selected shorts Friday and Saturday May 13 and 14 featuring Clark Gable in Polly of the Cir loss with Marion Davies and additional shorts.

Capital Theatre Dover Del Edward G. Robinson Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O’sullivan Clark Gable Polly of Marion Davies

Surprise 48th birthday for Mrs. Garman at home

A group of Mrs. Henry Garman’s friends gathered Thursday evening to celebrate her 48th birthday with refreshments and two birthday cakes one lit with candles and the other decorated with a hot greeting. Guests left late wishing her many more happy birthdays.

Henry Garman G. L. Blades Burrsville Hazel Baker Federalsburg Harry Burke Camden Del Olas E. Smith Lulu E. Minder Island Creek Mass Philip Downes Ambrose I Griffith

Preston Bridge Hostesses Honor Guests at Prestonsburg Party

Preston Mrs Wm J Bonner and Mrs M K Hoke hosted a Saturday bridge at Mrs Bonner s home with many guests from Federalsburg Denton Easton and nearby towns. E B Blades hosted a second club gathering. high scores awarded to Mrs Preston Osteen and club member P C Douglas. Community Club plans final meeting May 19 at the parish house with officer elections. Divine worship set May 8 at the Church of the New Jerusalem with sermon Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother.

Divine Worship and Community Notices in Williston

Divine Worship will be held in Williston on Sunday May 8 at 3 p m with Sunday School at 2 15 Rev Geo Henry Dole and a Preston church party will attend Sunday evening A sandwich supper at six o'clock followed by a question box and the pastor will answer questions until nine o'clock All are welcome The Williston Community Club meets May 12 at 2 p m at Mrs 0 M Hignutt home My Hobby is the roll call Demonstration Varying the Starchy Foods Mrs Annie Hurst secretary is visiting her sister in law Mrs Henrietta McMahan at her son's home Mr Roland Wheatley Mr Wm Leffingwell and niece Mrs Catherine Clark have moved to Cambridge We regret their move Mr and Mrs Lewis McNeal and children of Denton were guests of Mr and Mrs Milo Crane on Sunday The Young People s League meets Friday at Miss Henrietta Frey s home Mrs C I Rice and nephew Mr Addison Welsh visited Easton Mrs O M Hignutt visited Preston last week

Denton M. P Dixie Ladies of St. Paul’s M. P. Church Cambridge Sue K. Smith Robert D. Blackistone Jane Ann Blackistone Washington Mary Bauman Atlantic City Ralph W. Smith Lansdowne Milton C. Greene New York Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Protestant Church Ford Building Lacey Stevens Lynne Stevens Wilmington Margaret Walls Gerald Sheppard Salisbury F. C. Brown E. T. Orme Mildred Kelley N. E. Carpenter Oklahoma Bowie Addison Mitchellville Enoch B. Garey Baltimore Louise Dukes Plaindealing M. P Live Wires S. G. Nuttle Alice Willey Greenwood Del Strausburg Winchester Arthur C. Bushey Nan Barton F. R. Owens Walter J. Kelly Ernest C. Collins Mesdames Hoke’s Bonner’s Preston C. W. Shockley Crawford Orme Millington Elmer T. Orme Mae Belle Fifield William Richard Trippe E. T. Tubbs M. A. Brackett John P. Ahearn William Preston Hicks Westbury L. L Malcolm Melvin William A. Stewart Maud Stewart Helen Richardson Winifred Wilson Barclay Queen Anne's County Catherine Elizabeth Wright Denton Edward Stevens New York City Elizabeth Pastorfield Mary Melvin Brooklyn Wm. J. Bonner M. K. Hoke Bonner Ernest Collins Walter Kelly Byron Griffith J. Dallas Blades Frances Hackett Ruth Vickers Federalsburg J. Max Chambers Mildred Griffith Eugenia Reidy T. B. Marden Grace Covey H. Reese J. K. LeCompte D. J. Vickers Elizabeth Vickers Wm. T. Tufft Hurlock Church of the New Jerusalem E. L. Fooks Herbert Fooks Sunderland Edward Douglas George Trice Nola Coburn Easton J. T. Dennis Louise van Dyke T. R. van Dyke James B. Noble Vienna Emeline C. Wright Howard M. Harris Wakefield John W. Noble Mary E. Reynolds J. Merritt Parker Commodore G. C. Carmine John Spence Choptank Williston Geo. Henry Dole Dole Catherine Clark Lewis McNeal Milo Crane Young People’s League Henrietta Frey C. I. Rice Addison Welsh O. M. Hignutt

Christ M P Church elects year stewards at May meeting

Federalsburg church members unanimously invited Rev Guy E Leister to return for another year at the May 4 annual meeting. Elected as stewards for the coming year were Miss Tina Harris Miss Mary Wright John Adams Miss Bessie Butler Gibson Harper H B Messenger and Miss Gertie Coulbourne. Mary Wright named treasurer with Mrs Butler as assistant and Miss Coulbourne as second assistant treasurer. W A Wheatley Jr named delegate with H B Messenger as alternate. The Christian Endeavor Society met May 4 and planned a strawberry festival with date to be announced. Myrtle Carroll named general chairman and may select a committee.

Guy E. Leister Christ M. P. Church Tina Harris Mary Wright John Adams Bessie Butler Gibson Harrer H. B. Messenger Gertie Coulbourne W. A. Wheatley Jr Christian Endeavor Society Myrtle Carroll

Greensboro Man Hurt In Crash Between Goldsboro And Henderson

Edward Scott of Wilmington was badly cut when his car hit a telephone pole on a turn between Goldsboro and Henderson. He was treated at Drs. Goldsbor ough and Stonesifer and moved to Easton Emergency Hospital under guard. Three charges await Scott after his condition improves. The Durant he drove was wrecked. Francis B. Hubbard died at the State Sanatorium after ten months there, survived by his widow and father. Funeral services were held at Greensboro Baptist Church. Interment in Greensboro Cemetery.

Edward Scott Wilmington Goldsboro Henderson Francis B. Hubbard James Hubbard Near Town Harry Cooper Greensboro Baptist Church J. C. Ledbetter Greensboro George Mitchell West Grove J. E. Weaver Walter Weaver Zeth Weaver Henry John Parris Thomas Coulter Boothwyn Ruth Wheeler Harlan Edwards Annie Edwards Sallie Butler Grace Williams Henrietta Pruitt Hazel Adams Margaret Gardner Longwoods Del J. Edgar Shockley J. Edgar Jr A. G. Shockley Charles Beaumont Frances Lynch Virginia Moore Baltimore Annie Wooters Bates Wooters Brooklyn N. Y Hursey Hughes Baltimore Corner Effa Plummer Daughters of Pocahontas James Greenlee Eleanor Philadelphia Clinton Thornton Jewel W. A. Thornton

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Journal Bullock & White F. C. B. Dayton M. K. Newnam Ridgely Baseball Club Federalsburg Club W. L. Jump Liden Nuttle Lumber & Coal Company Axminster Simmons Sunnyside Dairy W. A. Cawley Geo. T. Redden Ladies Aid of Concord M. E. Church Ernest G. Cooper Insurance House of Representatives Goldsborough Federal Reserve System Secretary of the Treasury Hoover Williams Wallace Williams Linwood S. Clark Litchfield Fordson McCormick-Deering John Deere Alexandria Delmarva Peninsula General Motors F. O. B. Dayton W. K. Scotton E. G. Cooper W. J. Richards T. Mark Breeding W. J. Evans Edith T. Sparks F. W Kirwan Elizabeth E. Pippin Louise C. Jump J. R. Rochester James Dudley Callahan West Denton Queen Anne Rhgely Tuckahoa Burraville Wiliston Octavia Totheroh Alvin Totheroh Brandywine Summit Maurice Stewart N. K. Swanwick W. W. Weaver A.B. Frye Rising Sun L. W. Taylor Betty Gray Atlantic City Zack Voshell Clinton Edwards Alvah Jones Kenton Charles Walls William Morgan Alfred Blackburn Walter Raver Naval Hospital Louis Carrow S. D. Carrow Emma Rash Henry Rash Anna Weineke Bertha Miller Harry Smith Oscar Wyatt Dorothy Walls L. I. Jones A. W. Brumbaugh Nelson Bishop John Nichols S. H. Samis Clara Samis
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