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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1931

Page

5

Denton Maryland Classifieds and Local Elections

A wide assortment of local ads and notices from Denton Maryland includes merchandise listings from M K Newnam and Nuttle Lumber, Mother's Day flora from A P Tea Co, household goods, and stoves. community notices cover marriages, sales, church events, and a Baltimore mayoral election with Mr. Howard W. Jackson winning by a large margin and city officials elected.

Denton Community Club elects officers and reports

The last regular meeting was held at the club house on Friday May 1st with a chorus of America The Beautiful and a club collect. Officers were elected: President Mrs J H Summerfield, vice president Miss Anne Lewis, secretary Miss Myrtle Dukes, treasurer Mrs L R Clough, librarians and directors named. Members attended the Maryland Federation meeting in Baltimore in April and the Eastern Shore District Federation in Port Deposit. The District Federation may visit Denton in May 1932. Members and guests from several towns attended various social events and bridge suppers through the week.

Denton Community Club America the Beautiful Land R. M. Raleigh J. H. Summerfield Anne Lewis Myrtle Dukes Eugene G. Anderson L. R. Clough Lulu Downes Jacob B. Davis D. W. Davis R. N. Hitchens A. E. Miller Wyatt Pickering Summerfield Raleigh Maryland Federation of Women’s Clubs Baltimore Eastern Shore District Federation Port Deposit H. E. Ramsdell Alex McWilliams District Federation Denton General Federation of Women’s Clubs Ira H. Johnson Ala D. Johnson Helen Hayes Philip W. Downes Huntsville Ala North 4Th Street Marc Bryant Fifth Avenue W. W. Phillips Boston Bettie Young Pittsburgh Anna Bryant Beaver College Minnie Cochrane Gilbert. H. Rue Wilmer Parker Whittaker Miami Fla Anna Pollard Way Neaborn Sind Jas. H. Pollard H. S. Burns Elizabeth Brice Helen Norris Washington College

Funeral of John R Statum in East Denton

Funeral services for John R Statum who died April 30 were held at his East Denton home with Rev Dr J W Kirk officiating. Pallbearers included Carl Collison Fred Schlegel Lewis McNeal Roland Howard and Marc Howard. Survived by wife Ida Collison daughter Esther Brooks mother Mrs Mary Ann Statum four brothers and an adopted daughter with several out of town friends attending.

John R. Statum East Denton J. W. Kirk M. P. Church Carl Collison Fred Schlegel Lewis McNeal Roland Howard Marc Howard Elmer Downes Mr. Statum Maryland Pennsylvania Ida Collison Esther Brooks Mary Ann Statum Williston John Steinman Easton Aaron Statum Denton Augustus Charles Leonard Marcus Hook Linwood Paul Koenig Fred Fisher Baltimore Charles Reed William Pickering Robert Crozier Francis Haley John Legates Howard Legates Wilmington

Declamation Contest Honors At Caroline High School

Friday’s event at Caroline County High School Denton featured contestants from Greensboro Ridgely and Denton presenting pieces from Stat e operas and classic literature. Margaret Saulsbury Ridgely won first with Wanda Monroe Greensboro second and James Duffey Denton third. A Public Speaking Trophy donated by Attorney J Qwen Knotts will stay with the school that wins it three times.

Caroline County High School Caroline High School Denton Constantius Wanda Monroe Greensboro Deleima Mills Federalsburg Margaret Saulsbury Ridgely John Pavlosky Henderson James Duffey Moon Rose Henrietta Blades Preston Noble J. Qwen Knotts Caroline County

Weeklong Ridgely Community Notes Celebrate Pastors and Events

A large crowd gathered at the Church House for a reception to the returned pastor and his wife, celebrating Tawes birthday and a debt paid. Highlights included a chorus, readings, and remarks by former pastors and district officials. County athletic day planning, preschool exams dates, and a Federalsburg carnival lineup are also covered along with local social visits, church sermons, and community committee roles for upcoming events.

Local residents visit kin in Delaware and New Jersey

Smithville residents and relatives from Milford Del and Philadelphia enjoy weekend and Sunday visits. Coast Guard officer on 48 hour leave visits parents in Highland New Jersey as others, including the Lare, Neal, Wright, Adams, and Williams families, host and visit across Federalsburg and Hickman areas.

Bethlehem Ladies Aid Meets May 21 at Community House

Bethlehem The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon May 21 instead of May 14. It will meet in the Community House with Mrs Mollie Parrott and Mrs Florence Dean as hostesses. There will be a special Mother's Day program by the young people Sunday evening beginning promptly at six thirty. Mrs Eli Higgins is the leader. The ladies of Bethlehem M E Church will hold a bake in Mr H M Hollis store at Preston on Saturday May 9 beginning at ten o'clock. Mrs Fred Blades and daughter Miss Mary of Centreville visited Mrs Martha Hubbard last Sunday. Mr Scott Waddell and Mr Byron Waddell of Indiana have been spending a week with relatives here. Mrs Roy Legates entertained some friends Tuesday evening in honor of her husband's birthday. Miss Reba Legates is the guest of relatives in Chester this week. Mrs John Sands is spending some time in Baltimore.

M. K. Newnam Denton F. J. Wright’s Waterman, Parker and Conklins Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Ford ML. P Phlox A. G. Saulsbury Gray Hill Garden Ridgely Ladies Aid Society M., E. Church Reese Adams Arthur, Adams Smithville Helen Lord Concord Caroline High School Denton Journal Simmons Co Furnisher Mary E. Williamson Thomas Wright Caroline Council No. 175 Jr. O A. M Preston Haly St. Andrew’s Mission Hurlock Denton Episcopal Church Ier Diocese of Easton Cambridge F. W. Kirwan D. O. George Wm. J. Richards T. Mark Breeding J. Frank Wright J. Roland Chaffinch Howard W. Jackson Baltimore William G. Albrecht Mr. Jackson E. Lester Muller F. Stanley Porter R. Walter Graham Isaac §. Field Albrecht Jackson Daniel Ellison Ladies Aid Mollie Parrott Florence Dean Eli Higgins Ladies of Bethlehem M. E. Church H. M. Hollis Fred Blades Mary Centreville Martha Hubbard Scott Waddell Byron Waddell Indiana Roy Legates Reba Legates Chester John Sands Miss Spafford Luther Short Milford Kline Edgar Blades Nancy Jane Kline Sara Frances Short Ruth Sharp Ruth Skinner Ruth Magrogan Mildred Hill Ethel Wood Harriet Ann Wright Louise Cornelius Sara Mary Stelle Rosedale Del John Holt Chas. Fleming Ilott Chas. Jarrell F. E. Jarrell J. M. Eatons Chas. Webster East New Market Albert Longnecker John Longnecker Keyman Clifton Hicks Wm. Urie White Kennedyville W. B. Sparks T. Noble Jarrell Wesley Thawley H. W. B. Rowe Wm. Sparks Wilmington Francis Fleming Frank Fleming Elsie Skinner Benson Skinner J. M. Skinner Harry Kemp Geo. Stewart Rehoboth M. E. Church House Jos. Taylor Jas. Sherwood Florence Storey Crumpton Harry Covell Chas, Jarrell J. M. Eaton Aberdeen’ S Belair Howard Dodds Stevensville Margaret Warner Margaret Warner and Friend, ‘of Trappe, Visited Miss Roberta Rowe J. C. Sherwood W. F. Dickerson N. E. Knott Eugene Louise Gray S. N. Smith Lulu Beaven Florence Beaven

Hillsboro Queen Anne Club Rally and Community Notes

Hillsboro and surrounding residents attend a 4 H Club Rally in Concord with Miss Spafford clothing exhibit drawing mothers’ inspection. Local socials include visits by the Travers families of Easton and Federalsburg, and trips to Baltimore, Cambridge, and Aberdeen. The Community Club outlines new year chairmen and hosts a home talent play in Byron Jr. s basement, with Mother’s Day sermons and Ladies Aid Society activities noted.

Harmony Deen Called To Wilmington For Ill Relative

Harmony Mrs. Raymond Deen traveled to Wilmington last Wednesday due to her son in law Henry Fleming’s illness. She returned Sunday as he improved. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Grace Moore and children from Wilmington, Mrs. N. G. Cohee of Dover, Mrs. A. F. Christopher with guests from Havre de Grace Baltimore and Westminster, and Anne Anthony of Annapolis for the weekend. Mrs. Norman Todd’s condition in Easton hospital is improved and they expect to bring her home this week. The Richards welcomed a son, and Miss Anne Anthony was in town for the weekend.

Harmony Raymond Deen Wilmington Henry Fleming Grace Moore Belle Deen N. G. Cohee Dover Dean’s A. F. Christopher Ralph Preston Havre de Grace Margaret Blake Baltimore Marie Hall Westminster Norman Todd Easton Hospital Stork Harry Richards

Titsworth Wins Rotary District Governorship

Dr. Paul E. Titsworth president of Washington College was elected governor of the Thirty fourth District of Rotary International at a Harrisburg conference last Tuesday. Oliver Short of Baltimore ran with him. Gov. Pinchot attended as guest of honor. Maryland Governor Ritchie spoke. Denton Rotary attendees included H Earle Smith Mrs W C Pasterfield and the Nuttles and Mr and Mrs B F Johnson.

Paul E. Titsworth Washington College Chestertown Rotary International Harrisburg Titsworth Oliver Short Baltimore Gilford Pinchot Ritchie Maryland Rotary Club of Denton HE. Earle Smith W. C. Pasterfield Harry H. Nuttle B. F. Johnson

Missing Man John C Cooper Body Found in Christiana River

The body of John C. Cooper 36 oldest son of Mr and Mrs H C Cooper Henderson Md was recovered from the Christiana River near South Market Street Bridge Wilmington Del on Tuesday April 28 at 6 o clock. He had been missing six weeks two days. He visited his brother in Chester Pa March 15 then left Wilmington late on March 15 with friend Harmon. He was an Electric Power Co employee and had diabetes for two and a half years. Funeral at parental home May 1 pallbearers listed. Interment Greensboro cemetery.

John C. Cooper H. C. Cooper Henderson Christiana River South Market Street Wihnington Del John Lingo Andrew Battaglia Palmer Hirzel Virden McDaniel Courtlandt Chester Harmon Wilmington Fourth Walnut Sts Delaware Electric Power Co Louis N H. Courtlandt Cooper Frank Price Lester Hall Ernest Harry Cohee Mabel H. Culver Mid Dletown Lola C. Boozer Morristown N. J Louis N. Cooper Canton Ohio Ethel E. Price Naomi B. Hall Frederica H. Courtlandt Cooper Lawson Jump Denton Lynn Greensboro Cemetery

Field Meet Promotes Health and Honest Play in Caroline

The article recalls the 1918 origin of the field meet in Caroline County and the Playground Athletic League. It highlights health benefits for Maryland youth, the role of education advocates, and the value of self-motivated training in a student at Caroline High School. It emphasizes fair play and character building through track events and competition.

Maryland Caroline County Claxton National Education Association Playground Athletic League Caroline High School Aresnot

Preston Church and Community Notes From Local Parish

Preston at the Church of the New Jerusalem holds Sunday worship with a sermon on Respect for father and mother and Sunday School at 10 15 a m Bringing up the Ark 2 Sam VI 1 19 At Williston Sunday School 2 p m Church service 3 p m Mothers Day service Evening meeting 7 30 The Preston Baseball Team opened its 1931 season by defeating Ridgely 2 to 1 in 12 innings Next game May 10 at Preston vs St Michaels Breck and social visits noted Mrs A Raymond Poole hosts Episcopal Guild and other residents visitings and bridge club events referenced as local social notes.

Church of the New Jerusalem Matt Jesson Williston Preston Ridgely St. Michaels Phil Washington Harry Taylor du Pont Gardens A. Raymond Poole Mildred Griffin John Noble Ladies Aid Ed. Moore Wilmington

Perfect Attendance Recognitions Listed by Years

A long list honors individuals achieving perfect attendance with categories for seven years, five years, three years, two years, and one year. Names include Robert Middleton Beulah Shaffer Kenneth Altfather Margaret Ashe George Shaffer Law rence Andrew Merlyn Kern Cleda Shaffer and many others across yearly brackets.

Robert Middleton Beulah Shaffer Kenneth Altfather Margaret Ashe George Shaffer Lawrence Andrew Merlyn Kern Cleda Shaffer William Koenig Olive Butler Elizabeth Vickery Nevin Altfather Samuel Baxter Robert Leese Virginia Clarke Verna Henzen Geneva Lord Katherine Willoughby Otto Koenig Elizabeth Satterfield Vincent Love Robert Ashe Doris Kern Gertrude Covey Sara Swiss Rachel Quillen Lynn Cheezum Elsie Andrew Orland Flaharty James Howard Caroline Greenly Jane Collison Virgil Ellett Stewart Hill Alice Blough Virginia Bradley Harriet Burns Evelyn Collison Alice Ross Clara Weir Harry Allfather Robert Calloway Russell Good Lester [Smith Joseph Lee Parker George Samis Parker Stone Ellen Chaffinch Emma Elizabeth Hollister Louise Roe Erma Shaffer Helen Trice Elsie Wright Wilbert Cawley Oliver Cheezum Catherine Allfather Ada Hopkins Frinda Morris Marian Thomas Beatrice Wright Elizabeth DeFord Mildred Woodrow Walter Swiss Marvin Lister Lillian Collins Virginia, Morgan Samuel Colgain Edna Smith

Hoover praise of advertising wins editors praise

President Hoover’s praise of advertising drew unanimous approval from editors across papers. Even hard boiled Democrats conceded the president is a bright figure for the industry.

Hoover

Marriage Announcement and Local Society Notes in Greensboro

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hughes announce the marriage of their daughter Maude to John M. L. Rutherford of New York City on April 29 at St Augustine Florida. The community records a parade of visitors, travels, hospital stays, club activities, and social events across Greensboro and nearby towns, with many local residents listed by name and hometown.

Local Residents Attend Athletics Washington Game

A list of attendees from area towns visited the Athletics Washington ball game on Sunday. Social visits include Mrs. Henry Shulties hosting the Ladies Aid meeting, and multiple families spending weekends with relatives in Greensboro, Wilmington, Magnolia, Philadelphia, Pittsville, and New York City.

Ed. Stubbs Edward Coffin Roscoe Clough Roy Medford Geo. Clark Geo. Clayville Delphin Harmon Jacob Melvin Norman Melvin Earl Thompson Ladies Aid Henry Shulties Richard Roden Bradshaw Thos. ‘Robb Chas Boyd Lewis Boyd Greensboro Frank Scull Wilmington Grace Griffith Marcus Hook Chas. Griffith John Schoppe Philadelphia

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department J. L Everngain Journal Now A & P Tea Co W. QO. Lednum Denton, Md Hrghis Church House Church of the Brethren Grace Beste John Swing W. E. Habbart Melvin E. Wheatley Leolan Jackson Johnson Sadlersville Monchores Maggie Beatrice Bowers Goldsboro David Mitchell Houston Bridge William Mitchell Thomas L. Nichols W. E. Nichols David The Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company W. Bruce Wilson J. Frank Short Everett Nuttle William Wagner Charles P. Wright Mr. Wilson Arthur Johnson Earl Pennypacker Edward Brown J. Raymond Charles J. Q Williams Charles Butler Ferdinand Noel Harold Roe Frank Smith Wilmer S. Noble William B. Wagener Elsie Matthews J. T., Moore Eugene Field Thompson Swing Frank Stevenson J. J. Ivison Harry Hemmons Carroll Meredith Roy Tawes Onetta Alice Bennington Walter Bennington Warry Laird Woman’s Home Missionary Society A. S. Thompson M. W. Wiley Furman's Grove Homemakers’ Club Davis’ Drug Store College Park Mary Laird Edmund Pendleton York Methodist Sunday School Hits. Lawes Lawes Macning the Board of Town Commissioners Harvey Holsinger Roger Ringgold Herbert Keene Gan Ars, Vaenel Vownes Jack Rash Virginia Holsinger Salisbury Normal School Mr. Gray India Methodist Church B. A. Behrens Reformed Church Lancaster Anna Frances Seward Western Maryland College Herman Mitchell Warwick Andrew Mitchell R. E. Fountain Brook Lare Highland Coast Guard J. H. Lare John H. Lare Altha Arthur Palmer Lare Ed. Favenger Milford Messrs Arthur and Wm. Curry May Murray Mary, Favenger Lare Harlan Clevenger Annie Layton Ollie Harry Steel Lewes Jim Neal Helen Near Concord C. R. Neal Ormond Wright and Son Arthur Adams L. B. Case New Brunswick Dew Dipt Calvin Williams Edward Neal Sherman Bridgeville Catherine Lowe Horace Robinson Grace Horsey Savitz Palmer Love Hickman C. A. Scott Bethlehem Hillsboro Tuckahoe Queen Anne Howard Sewell Geo. Moore B. B. Barton Henry Morgan Civic Oscar Briscoe Chas. Rhodes Bernard Messix D. M. Lee Bernard Sparks Byron Barton, Jr Sheldon Blades Chas. Sewell Chas. Cannon. Barton Elmer Thomas Murphy Clyde Fleming Byron Jr Ernest Emory Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Emory Howard Flowers Eleanor Howard Knotts Donald Dora Ruth Sewell Eugenia Morgan M. A. Dickerson Anne Anthony Annapolis Christiana J. R. Hughes Maude John M. L. Rutherford New York City St. Augustine Florida Harry Farmer Baptist Church H. H. Moore James Thayley Harry Porter Burrsville Shenandoah Valley Winchester Harry Banks Home Makers Kenneth Bostic William Sipple Jesse Gibson Hollywood Samuel Jewell L. I. Jones Oxford Mary Butterworth Bessie Stevenson Harrington Hattie W. Thomas Thornton Gilbert Carrow Earl Lindel William Hubbard Elizabeth Sharp Clayton Porter Henry Porter Daughters of Pocahontas Salisbury Sharptown James Farrell Whitas Laramore Harriet Griffith Jack Newman Charles Rich Card Club W. K. Cumming C. B. Shimer Walter Riddleberger N. K. Swanwick Maurice Seward F. W. Isaac John Wyatt John Murphy Bertha Frank Longfellow Richard Bullock M. B. Cooper Milton Roe Elizabeth Bilbrough Lawrence Jones Rhoda Porter Helen Phillips Eleanor Manlove W. B. Moore Josephine Moore Emma Williams Joseph Edwards John Brown van Sant Epworth League Dahlia Farm James Curry Norman Cohee Town Maude Edwards John ‘Haas S. D. Carrow Jeanette Curry Coursey Edwards Lawrence Thornton Helen Naylor Trappe
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