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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1928

Page

5

Local clubs host May events and May dates noted

The Ladies Aid bake sale is set for May 12 at 2 pm in the former parsonage. The Willing Workers Class bakes May 26 in J H Nichols Co. vacant store room. Dorothy Emerson assists 4 H Federation rallies. Denton Rotary hosted Caroline High School faculty with Prof Willis speaking. May 16 clinic dates listed.

M. BE R. H. Stafford Burrsville M. P J. H. Nichols and Co Third Street Dorothy Emerson University of Maryland 4-H Federation Caroline High School Denton Rotary Club B. C. Willis Law Building Denton M. E. Church Masonic Hall C. L. Walls’ Hardware Caroline County Goldsboro Preston American Corner Federalsburg The Episcopal Church T. Alan Goldsborough Dawson George P. Roland Fisher Herbert Hoover James Duffey Elizabeth Rawlings Greensboro High School Jesse Ziegler Ridgely High School Washington College Henderson William Murphy Kirwin Everngam Twentieth Century Community Club Thomas David Cheezum Marie Perry John Hopkins James Todd Twentieth Century Club Edna Detwiler Ridgely Maryland Naval Academy H. G. Patrick Louis McC. Nulton R. B. Brook E. G. Cooper Sr. T. W Congress

Colonial Days Recalled In Denton Play Setting

The Christian Comrades Class of the M E Church invites all to a Denton Masonic Hall May 14 for a colonial era stage production. Mrs George A Butler stars as Madame Charteris in a tale of love, loss, a changing will, and Southern Cinderella Enid Bellamy with antique stage furnishings and a lively village setting.

M. E. Church Denton Masonic Hall Earth Madame Charteris George A. Butler Charteris Enid Bellamy Rosie Winterberry Edna W. Shipman Madame Enid Judy Johnson Kathryn Meeks Miss Winterberry Caroline Hawke Marie Eaton Mr. Deems Katherine Hawke Roland Long Mammy Judy Jonnie Bell Randolph Raymond Fifield Enid’s

Socials and visits noted in Denton area

Mr and Mrs J Lawrence Wright hosted a six oclock dinner with a large guest list including extended Wright family. Caroline Redden gave two bridge events at Ellerslie near Choptank. Visitors included Morris Smith Virginia in Sadlersville and William Kindley of Passaic. Stork news, birthdays, and several bridge evenings reported along with sick lists and travel to Baltimore Centreville and Dundalk.

J. Lawrence Wright Edgar Blades Edward Wright Ormond Wright Blanch Chaffinch Maggie Pursell Lillian Timmons Mabel Wright Hilda Seward Harriet Ann Wright Frederick Wright Charles Sharp Caroline Redden Ellerslie Denton Morris Smith Virginia Sadlersville C. B. Turner William J. Kindley Passaic N. J T. Pliny Fisher Lawrence Wright Queenstown Howard Harris Preston William Irwin Claude Towers Philadelphia Mabel Towers John L. George H. Earle Fisher Baltimore Martha Fisher A. E. Pearson Near Town George W. Beck Bridge Carroll Wilson Centreville I. Robert

Concord School Entertainment May 15 Dr Aniba Magician

Concord School hosts an evening entertainment on Tuesday May 15 featuring magician Mr Aniba with magic tricks. Admission is 26 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. Ice cream will be on sale.

Concord School Aniba

William Waddell, Veteran Resident, Dies at 85

William Bishop Waddell a longtime resident born November 26 1842 died Wednesday at 2 AM Survived by brothers Jas M Waddell Winfield Thomas Collison and Walter H Waddell and by children Grover S Ira S Laing Waddell Mrs Rose Cape Ella Ward and Agnes George Interment took place in Preston M E Churchyard Also notes on Algonquin Tribe meeting Shriners convention trip and local club gatherings

William Bishop Waddell Charleston Fort Sumter Mr. Waddell S Tate Collison Waddell Jas. M. Waddell Cambridge, Md Winfield Thos Collison Walter H. Waddell Indiana Rev D. FE. Waddell Wilmington M. E Columbus Waddell Agnes H. Laing Grover S Los Angeles Calif W. Byron Indianapolis Rose Madeline Cape St. Louis Ira S. Laing Waddell Ella B. Ward Agnes H. George Preston M. E. Churchyard Walter O. Butler A. Fletcher Sisk Miami Florida J. Frank Ledman Reginald Nelson Harrington E. M. Nelson Ladies’ Aid Society Sarah Fietcher Clara Rumbold Philadelphia

Mother's Day program at M. E. Church turns spotlight on song

Henderson reports a Sunday night program at the M. E. Church featuring special songs and recitations for Mother's Day with all mothers invited. Nearby visitors include Ellis Neville and daughter Beatrice with Harry Reed of Wilmington, plus sustained visits from Harrington, Philadelphia, Norwood, Lewes and Easton residents. Mrs. G. L. Reed remains ill at Easton Emergency Hospital, while others enjoy weekend gatherings and family health updates.

M. E Ellis Neville Beatrice Harry Reed Wilmington Daniel McMullen John Harrington Edgar Stubbs Winfred Gooden Philadelphia Salisbury Edward Robb Lewis McClintock Wye Mills Andrew Larrson Lewes Del Chas Cowgill Ed. Welch Easton

Community Notes From Easton And Nearby Homes

Harmony guests include Mr and Mrs G G Wright and three daughters and son of Easton visiting Mrs Belle Dean. Ladies Aid met at Mrs J F McConnell with next gathering at Mrs Olin Thomas. Various visits: Mr and Mrs Ralph Blades and two children from Marcus Hook to Nora Kelley. James Willoughby and two sons hosted by Roland B Trice. William Davis family from Easton with Mrs W R Thomas. James Lord of Franklin Virginia visiting sister Mrs W R Thomas. Lloyd Brodes of Preston and John Cohee visited Charlie Cohee near Hurlock. George Baer family spent Sunday with Belle Dean. Miss Marie Quillen visited Wilmington relatives.

G. G. Wright Easton Roland B. Trice William Davis W. R. Thomas James Lord Franklin Lloyd Brodes Preston Cora Todd John Cohee Charlie Cohee Hurlock George Baer Belle Dean Marie Quillen Wilmington Kemp Todd Genevia Near Chestnut Grove Floyd Smith Norris ,Todd Maude Marine Near Harmony Raymond Meredith Farm Bureau T. D.holder Linwood Todd Claude Todd Near Harmony Floyd C. Smith Edward C. Wright Denton George Tucker Clarence Ella Webb Greenwood George Tucker and Son Fritz Randolph Norman Vanscoy Alex Noble Kenneth Harlin West Virginia Hattie Atkinson Concord Horace Robinson American Corner Henry Davis Federalsburg Floyd ©. Smith P. A. Riley

Sophie Kerr Reveals Culinary Art in Interview

Sophie Kerr, famed writer from New York, discusses her role as a culinary artist in an interview. In the May Ladies' Home Journal feature her New York garden tea includes sweets linked to her Eastern Shore roots, with credit to her maid Julia and recipes from travels. She offers marketing tips and guidance on daily meals and afternoon teas.

Sophie Kerr New York Denton May Ladies’ Home Journal Kerr Meadow Julia

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Socials

Mrs. Harvey Holsinger hosted a birthday dinner for her husband at the Sesqui Inn Dover with Ridgely guests. Miss Martha Taylor hosted the Baptist Young People and the Methodist Ladies' Aid met at the Church House. Funeral services for Reuben Buckle were held at the Reformed Church with burial in Greensboro. Community events included Apple Blossom Carnival attendance, a Mother’s Day sermon, a club supper netting about fifty five dollars, and Dollar Day activities with Greensboro Band.

Harvey Holsinger Dover Paul Holsinger Frank Seward Frank Flounders Houston Pennington Ridgely Dorothy Flounders William Rieck Preston N. S. Watson John McLeod Wilmington Holsinger Martha Taylor Baptist Young People’s Union Methodist Ladies’ Aid Mary Laird Reuben Buckle Reformed Church D. J. Moore Methodist Church Greensboro Ile S. C. Laird Harry Street H.B. Laird Rehoboth H. B. Laird Ed. Stephens Myrtle Stephens Zelma Winstead Bettie Smith Hattie Ireland Charlotte Kibler Kathryn Lynch Anna King Woman’s Home Missionary Society Viola Jones L. G. Smith Tome Institute Port Deposit Smith Ashland Ohio Nelson Richards Nelson John Swing Margaret Loraine Mulford Swing Edward Pearsaul Beatrice Bowers Federation Williston D. M.swing Young People’s Society Church House Greensboro Club Applebaum’s Bear’s Lane’s Vergie Sparks William Ewing Philadelphia William Cooper Dorothy Marcus Hook L. D. Truitt J. M. Ludwig Arthur Beaven Baltimore Joseph Snowberger Claude Towers Chester Harry Hemmons Carolyn Coursey Institute of Public Affairs Chestertown A. W. Thompson Hatfield Georgetown Wrenda Monroe A. B. Taylor Millington Alfred Richards Fred Flounders

Federalsburgs new water tank and wells near Handy and Morris

Construction near the western town edge completes a 150000 gallon storage tank and two new wells at the eastern limit on a jet from Thomas H. Chambers. One well yields 350 gallons per minute, with the system expected to be ready in a few weeks. Moving work on a Main street corner building accompanies plans for a filling station with apartments above.

Federalsburg Handy Morris Avenues Thomas H. Chambers Bridgeville Del Del-Mar-Va Main Street Academy Avenue Trice House Moving Company John W. Hallowell Wilmington Frank Bradley Robert Eddington Claudell Galloway Bruce Wilson Hurbert Noble Walter Holt Louise Brooks Louise Richardson Misses Roselle Evelyn Covey University of Delaware Newark Head College Frederick Allison H. Covey Linden Noble Kate Jennings Virginia Covey Baltimore Lee Vickers Grace Vickers Andrew T. Covey Denton Allison H. and Charles Covey

Burns Send Poore to Recovery at Daughter’s Home

Mr William Poore, injured by grass burning, stays with daughter Mrs Frank Manship after receiving serious burns last week. He was at his brother John Poore’s near town when the accident happened. Relatives and neighbors, including the Wroten and Cooper families, visited or hosted gatherings, with travel among towns and universities noted.

William Poore Frank Manship John Poore Town William Wroten Clayton Ruth S. Cooper Dover M. B. Cooper Grace Woders Conowingo Francis Porter D. Carrow Paul Dabson University of Maryland College Park Thomas Dabson James Curry Perry’s Point J. E. Curry Harvey Porter Henry Porter Wilmington Carrie Hobbs Baltimore Burt Hobbs Noble Sipple Harry Jones Hillsboro Hattie Atkinson Concord W. B. Massey Clarence Shockley Chester David Stufft A. G. Stufft R. I. Dill Emil Sapp Felton

Choptank Local Club Notes and Upcoming Meetings

The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church at Choptank enjoyed a pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Blades. The Aid includes four men members who add to the humor. June’s meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Cox on the 6th. The Twenty Century Club will meet May 16 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins.

M. P. Church C. C. Blades John Cox Twentieth Century Club John Hopkins

W C T U Meet Planned For May at Nuttle Home

The W C T U will convene at Mrs. Frank Nuttle's Fifth Avenue home Monday evening May 14 at 8 o'clock. This first gathering of the new year will set plans for the year's work. Members are urged to attend and bring a friend who is not a member if possible.

Frank Nuttle Fifth Avenue Iif

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letters From Twin Towns

News items from the Twin Towns along the Tuckahoe note a Community Club Silver Tea hosted by Mrs. G. B. Stewart and Mrs. Kemp Stewart. Various visits span Baltimore Wilmington Philadelphia and Centreville with several local hosts and guests mentioned.

Tuckahoe

Brotherhood Meeting Highlights And Community Events

The Brotherhood held a postponed meeting with about 75 attendees featuring music by the Choir, a playlet by Mesdames Henry and Horace Morgan, sketches by Mrs. Horace Morgan's Sunday School class, a reading by Mrs. Howard Eley, and a duet by Mrs. Everett Blades and Horace Morgan. Speaker J Roscoe Wheatley of Easton spoke on The Services of a Layman. Refreshments followed. The Community Club plans a May 18 home talent play The Old Maids Club at the High School Auditorium, with a short sketch The Charm of the Album and admission 35 and 25 cents. Miss Jessie Snow of Baltimore lectures May 15 on International Relations. The Brotherhood earned praise for the program. Various local residents were noted in social visits and travels.

Brotherhood Mesdames Henry Horace Morgan Howard Eley Everett Blades J. Roscoe Wheatley Easton H. W. B. Rowe Old Maids Jessie Snow Baltimore Community Club Howard Flowers Elmer Howard Knotts Chestertown Flowers Knotts Dorothy Jump North Carolina J. A. Rood Royal Oak Doris Whitehurst Cordova Louise Short Rotary Club Denton Keplar Barnette Margaret Brown Jackie Mollie Diggans Frank Fleming Hillsboro Harry Jump Atlantic City

Fountain family hosts birthday party for Marie

Mr. and Mrs. Clem Fountain hosted a birthday gathering on May 4 celebrating Marie's 14th. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Meloney of Philadelphia. The Ladies Aid meets May 16 at Laura Torbert's at 2 p.m. Mrs. Noble entertained many friends Sunday. Mrs. Jester is on the sick list.

Clem Fountain Marie C. H. Meloney Philadelphia Laura Torbert T. A. Cleaves G. F. Noble Luther Jester

Unity Woman's Club Meets in Burrsville May 16

Burrsville notes announce Unity Woman's Club will meet in the old school building on Wednesday May 16 with hostesses Mrs Stanley Draper and Mrs Lacey Lord. Roll call will be answered with a word about Mother and the program includes a basketry lesson. Mother's Day is set for Wesley M E Church Sunday morning next.

Unity Woman's Club Stanley Draper Lacey Lord Austine Stafford A. T. Garrett Crawford Robert H. Stafford Millington Aniba Burrsville R. H. Thawley Wesley Thawley Denton Mollie Cahall Greenwood Bridgeville H. A. Porter Elmer Evans Drexel Hill John Parris Paul Beauchamp Marcus Hook C. N. Fountain Laura Porter J. W. Price Harrington Floyd Baker Will Wilson Wesley M. E. Church Straughn Philadelphia Emma Satterfield Wilmington

4 H Federation Rally At Williston Will Be Saturday

The annual Rally and picnic of the 4 H Federation will be in the Williston pavilion on Saturday May 12 from 10 am to 4 pm. Miss Dorothy Emerson will present. judging and exhibits start the morning with clubs supporting canning clothing and story displays. A noon lunch, games, and a 1 pm talk on 4 H work follow, ending with vesper service at 4.

4-H Federation Williston Pavilion Gilbert Hignatt Dorothy Emerson Agnes Fountain Margaret Hines Dorothy O’connor Miss Dorothy Emerson Anna Frances ‘Seward Louise Sullivan Frances ‘Hignutt Sarah Williamson

Enigma Be Sure Of This Riddle Clues Refined

A convoluted word puzzle lists number groups mapping to pronouns verbs nouns and phrases. It includes a final line giving last week’s enigma answer about weather and mood, noting phrases like never let the weather get the best for you and stop drooping when the sky is smurky.

Mother Mine Poem Tribute to a Mother’s Guidance

A patriotic poem by Fairmont Snyder salutes mothers like you. The speaker vows to be strong and clean in mind and body, honoring a sacred shrine in a great mother heart and pledging duty to posterity.

Fairmont Snyder

Local Social and Farm Bureau News From Smithville

A busy week in Smithville features visits among local families near Chestnut Grove Harmony and Denton. The Farm Bureau held a well attended meeting at the school with County Agent T D Holder speaking and a showing of a movie.

Orphans Court Approves Admin Actions in Caroline County

Caroline County Orphans Court in regular session approved multiple actions. An inventory and appraisement of Annie Y. Davis's estate was filed by administrator Harry W. Davis with an order to sell. Letters of administration for Jacob Charles Madara were granted to Roger R. Ringold and Calvert C. Merriken. Bonds filed, creditors notified, and appraisers named. Final ratification of Joshua Holland's real estate sale approved. First and final administration account for Charles W. Prettyman filed by T. Alan Goldsborough and J. Owen Knotts and passed. Rudolf Nagel's heirs granted to Annie Nagel with bond and appraisers. Second and final administration account for Newton M. White filed by Ruth White and approved.

Caroline County John D. Davis Joshua Holland Charles W. Prettyman T. Alan Goldsborough J. Owen ‘Knotts Rudolf Nagel Annie Nagel Oscar Nichols John Gehring Newton M. White Ruth White

Ed F Kemp funeral draws large local attendance

Adams Cross Roads residents paid their last respects at the Vienna Maryland funeral held Monday afternoon for Ed F Kemp. He was active in the M B E church and served as Sunday school superintendent. Neighbors and relatives visited, and local families shared weekend visits and local church activities.

Ed. F. Kemp Vienna M. BE D. F. Johnson C. W. Adams Ira Adams Milford Hospital Pennington Horsey Mildred Jones Lillie Adams Charles Neal Bloomery

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the Local Department Archive Feo United States William Cabell Bruce Virginia Peters Club G. B. Stewart Kemp Stewart Harry Fisher Mary Frances S. S. Thompson Will Sparks Queen Anne Richard Moore Lewis Townsend H. M. Thompson J. Norman Clark Ralph B. Thompson St.Louis Herbert Beaven Price Florence Beaven Chadds Ford G. H. Tarbutten J. W. Bostick Hickman Waterman IF. J. Wright Enigma Smithville News Orphans’ Court Proceedings Adams Cross Roads ADH
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