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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1934

Page

5

Local notices and sales fill Denton schedule

Community ads report house cleaning season, carnations for Mother's Day, an ice box and Westinghouse store offerings, rentals in Wright Apartments, and a bake sale at Piney M. P. Church. Other items note F. Hall Wrightson elected mayor of Easton, plus a free chest disease clinic, appliance displays, and various local meetings and a motor accident exoneration. Two burglaries on Fifth Street, relief plans for Chesapeake Bay fishermen, a runaway horse incident, and Denton American Legion merger talks complete the local docket.

M. K. Newnam G. Good A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely Homemakers Clubs Denton F. Hall Wrightson Easton Ladies of Piney M. P. Church Farm Bureau Third St J. M. Haymaker Centreville Women’s Bible Class the Brethren Church Masonic Building Seth H. Hurdle Florence Maurice Brackett T. Mark Breeding Caroline Post American Legion American Legion of Federalsburg Russum Orme Standard Oil Company Woodenhawk Bridge Delaware Line Harrington Orme Fifth Street Lawrence B. Towers Batimore Marc Bryant Philadelphia Towers Harry L. Hopkins Representative Goldsborough Dem Chesapeake Bay Area Goldsborough Baltimore Greenstein Hopkins Maryland Dearborn Franklin Street Harvey Reinhold Mr. Reinhold the Dearborn

Denton Community Club FunHosts St Michaels Visit

About twenty five Denton members visited St Michaels for an afternoon program. Mrs Ellis Clark played piano, Miss Addie Wilson read The Soul of the Violin, and Mrs M S Andrews presented a quilt tale with songs by Andrews Fifield and Orme. New officers were announced, four new members joined, and plans were made for upcoming events including a nurse Miss Mattie Smith spoke. Mrs Wm Brown and wife moved to the former Russell property named Mary Clare.

Denton Community Club St. Michaels Ellis Clark Addie Wilson M. S. Andrews Grandma Wm. Wolfe Herbert Bamberger Elmer Orme Raymond Fifield Andrews Fifield Orme Clark Wayne Cawley Eastern Shore Federation Elkton Russell Choptank Denton Norman A. Leese Stella S. Todd Anderdontown Ralph G. Smoot James M. Clarke Philadelphia Aubrey C. Smoot Georgetown Del Wm. E. Brown T. C. Smoot Dover George A. McDaniel McDaniel John White Christ P. E. Church Thawley’s M. P Tuckahoe Neck Baltimore Sparklin Thawley Marie Pentz Cochranville Chester County Pittsburgh L. B. Towers Harry Whitby M. K. Newnam B. F. Johnson State College Blanche Mary Hobbs Western Maryland College A. N. Ward Ward Carroll George Fay Schaffer Howard Sullivan Rehoboth Marc Bryant William Kindley Bel Air

Deaths and Funerals in Denton Area Include Three Local Residents

Obituaries report funeral services for Martin Priestly Allen 79 a retired farmer held at his Denton home with burial in Denton cemetery. Surviving widow Arizona Robertson two daughters Mrs Raymond Fisher and Mrs Gilbert Hignatt and son Hugh Allen. Also funeral for Isaac Harris 81 of Denton at the Methodist church with burial in Denton cemetery. L Hill Mullikin Easton undertaker 76 died from blood poisoning contracted while preparing a body. survived by widow a daughter and two grandchildren.

Martin Priestly Allen Denton Milton S. Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church Seaford Del Allen William Asbury Elizabeth Neal Allen Tuckahoe Neck Arizona Robertson Dorchester County Raymond Fisher Gilbert Hignatt Hugh Allen Elkton Elkton Trust Company Isaac Harris Milton §. Andrews Denton Cemetery Mr. Harris James and Elizabeth Cannon Harris Andersontown Marcelene Nutter Lorretta Williams Glendale Cal L. Hill Mullikin Easton Trappe Talbot County Council Roe

Homemakers Club meeting and upcoming events in Bethlehem

The Bethlehem Homemakers Club met at Mrs Anah Carrolls home with good attendance. A project demonstrator taught packing and making school lunch sandwiches. Miss Bertha Blades spoke on a College Park trip. Three visitors attended. A Covered Dish supper is planned for May 18 at 7 30 pm in the Community House.

Homemakers Club Anah Carroll Bertha Blades Twentieth Century Club College Park Clinton Carroll Leonard Legates Shirley Medford Marie Hubbard Ormond Lewis Trice Federalsburg F. H. Thomas Claude Thompson Royal Oak James R. Christopher Patty Ridgely Elmira Rosser Virginia Carroll Teddy Legates Norris Colby Matthews Woodrow Baynard Trappe Peter DeWilde J. B. Todd

Smithville Homemakers Club May Meeting

Smithville May meeting of the Homemakers Club drew 15 members and 7 visitors. Nellie L. Robinson spoke on Satisfying School Lunches. Elmer Robinson nominated for Relief Fund chair to furnish garden seeds. Birthday party for Mrs. Charlie Lyden and Mrs. Viola Jenkins. Hostesses served ice cream and cookies. Local visits noted with neighbors and relatives in the area.

Smithville Charlie Lyden Viola Jenkins Walter Lyden Shirley Norman Thawley Concord Clayton Draper Margaret Cannons Floyd Smith Leon Meredith Johnnie Williams Federalsburg James M. Cannon Denton Frank H. Wright Norma Lee Thawley Idlewilde Louise Bowdle

Card of Appreciation From the Todd Family

Thomas M. Todd and Dorothy E. Todd thank friends and neighbors for love and kindness shown after their bereavement. They express heartfelt gratitude for the care and comfort received and note such support will be remembered in the years to come by the family.

Thomas M. Todd Dorothy E. Todd

Ridgely Weekly News Highlights Local Weddings and Meetings

Last Friday in Ridgely Miss Lorra ine Swing wed Stanley Sweck Bronner of Newark New Jersey officiated by Rev M E Wheatley with Miss Margaret Swing at her side. Out of town guests included L Zweck Bronner P Uhtey and families from Maplewood Merchantville and Newark. The Women’s Home Missionary Society met with ten present and discussed The Road to Health. Several social events followed including a dinner and bridge party for Mr Holsinger’s birthday and visits from varied families. The Ridgely Firemen’s minstrel show was announced for next week. The Epworth League will host the church service with music and a home church sketch. The Senior Class toured Harrington to see Harold Teen while other local visits and gatherings filled the week.

Ridgely Lorraine Swing J. M. Swing Stanley Sweck Bronner Newark N. J M. E. Wheatley Margaret Swing P. Uhtey R. E. Fountain Maplewood Walter Moore Harvey Holsinger Holsinger Dover Frank Seward Frank Flounders E. G. Finney Houston Pennington Eugene Pennington Troy Ashcraft Alan Parsons Harrington Harold Hatfield Georgetown Ida Imler Mary Wharton Irma Imler Julian Stancliffe Lewis Stancliffe Imler Wharton Miami Beach Fla Epworth League Elmer Hoffman H. B. Messenger Federalsburg Harvey Merriman Baltimore Clarisse Frissell Harford Walter Bennington Chester Hospital Chester Irwin T. Saulsbury Ritchie Board of Education Caroline County Walter M. Wright Preston Pennsylvania Railroad Habbart Andrew Mitchell Edna Detwiler Joanne A. G. Gelletty Eaton William Davis Queen Anne Walter Mitchell East Katherine Wright Leon Ross Matthews Middletown Easton Harold Teen H. B. Laird Louise Fisher Jack Margaret Ruby Laird St. Louis William Raleigh St. John’s Annapolis Ord Rairigh Horace Morgan Elizabeth Smith Charles Dean Dean Leelan Jackson St. Michaels Grenlock J. E. Mason J. E. Morris Edward Roop Nelson Bowdle Olan Porter Catherine McElwain Orlando W. C. Stevens Fred Russell Chestertown Withgott Philadelphia John Hughlett Trappe Edward Hazzard Bridgeville Roosevelt Park Tri-County Queen Anne and Hillsboro Herman Worth James Briscoe St. Dennis’ Catholic Church Galena Delaware Rural Letter Carriers’ Association Greenwood Howard Flowers Howard Knotts Mary Lillian Eleanor C. L. Fossitt Joseph Morrison Dulcia Vowell Washington, D. C May Dean Adah Wallen Monroe Crouse Denton Stevensville Harry Knotts Richard Montgomery Hurlock Frances Clark Atlantic City Messrs Howard Sewell John Chairs Jake Gibson Crumpton

Wayside Blossom Brightens a Dark Day Poem

A poem by Marietta M. Andrews celebrates a dainty wayside flower as a blessing. It contrasts sunlit days with gray skies and describes the flower as a heavenly message of cheer that lights gloom and offers love in hardship.

Burrsville Parsonage Reception for Rev Leon Ross

A May 4 reception at the M E parsonage honored Rev. and Mrs. Leon Ross. Rev W T Archer gave the welcome, Rev Ross spoke, Miss Pauline Wright recited, and several games followed. Refreshments included homemade cake and lemonade.

Birthday Party for Francis Lord at Waldis Home

A birthday gathering was hosted for Francis Lord at Mrs. Minnie Waldis’s Federalsburg area home on Tuesday evening celebrating his twentieth birthday. Guests enjoyed games, music by Smith brothers and Oliver Cheezum, and cake with twenty pink candles amid lilacs, followed by ice cream. Many relatives and friends attended, including numerous Lord, Waldis, Trice, and Gehring family members.

Francis Lord Minnie Waldis Federalsburg Smith Brothers Oliver Cheezum Hobbs Francis Gertrude Waldis Edna Wright Gladys Trice Margaret Sullivan Lynnie Lord Ruth Waldis Rebecca Meredith Mary Wright Louise Smith Louise Wright Dorothy Glessner Dolly Glessner Audrey Lee Fishell Helen Trice Margaret Lord Geneva Lord Marie Passwaters Ann Anthony Mary Trice Audrey Smith Margaret Christopher Dorothy Cox Mabel Seeders Lavinia Gehring Louise Waldis Mildred Williams Florence Andrews Lawrence Andrew George Wheatley Roland Lord Kenneth Meredith Dawson Hubbard Reese Trice Thomas Andrew Bill Reid Edward Bullock Wilbur Vanscoy Luther Gehring Benjamin Trice Bill Cox Russell Waldis

Smithson and guests visit from Baltimore

Smithson Mr and Mrs Albert Schmick of Baltimore visited Mr and Mrs E Dukes Sunday. They were joined by Mr Martin Schmick who will stay a few weeks. Sunday School at Smithson Church is at 10 with evening preaching by Rev J Baynard. Mrs Velma Reese returned from Cambridge Hospital after an appendicitis operation. Raymond McCarty and family from Tilghman’s Island visited W S McCarty. Harry Hall from Philadelphia spent the weekend with M J Hall. H Patrick of Laurel Del visited A Prager and family. Henry Burrows family welcomed a daughter.

Albert Schmick Baltimore E. Dukes Martin Schmick Smithson Church Rev J. Baynard Velma Reese Cambridge Hospital Raymond McCarty Tilghman’s Island W. S. McCarty Harry Hall Philadelphia M. J. Hall H. Patrick Laurel, del A. Prager Henry Burrows

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter and Local Social Notes

County Federation of Women's Clubs members from Hillsboro attend in Denton on Thursday. Ladies Aid Society meets with Mrs T H Stayton in Queen Anne on Thursday afternoon, May 17. Reisterstown visitors Rev Lee H Richcreek and wife stay with Mr and Mrs G B Stewart. Sadlersville callers to Mrs S S Thompson. Frederick Kelso and sister visit parents Rev and Mrs J M Kelso. Norma Lee Stevens visits Nancy Jane Kline in Denton. Mrs G B Stewart returns from Easton Hospital and rests. Mr C K Stewart makes a Baltimore business trip. Mrs A C Newnam hosts card club. Gladys Gale visits Baltimore friends. Elizabeth Short visits Wilmington.

Mecsdames N. E. Knott J. R. Sloane R. B. Thompson H. W. B. Rowe R. W. Beaven J. N. Clarke H. R. Covell Miriam Gale County Federation of Women's Clubs Denton Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church T. H. Stayton Queen Anne Lee H. Richcreek Reisterstown G. B. Stewart T. C. Geiser E. T. Stevens Sadlersville S. S. Thompson Frederick Kelso Margaret J. M. Kelso Norma Lee Stevens Nancy Jane Kline Easton Hospital C. K. Stewart Baltimore A. C. Newnam Card Club Gladys Gale Elizabeth Short Wilmington

Harmony Birthday Party for Naomi May Thomas

Harmony records a birthday party for Naomi May Thomas from 3 to 5 PM with guests Mildred Todd Howard Todd Louise McConnell Anna Williamson Dorothy McConnell Doris Todd Wil bert Thomas Doris Kelley Anna May Kelly Willis Todd Marvin Todd Alva Webster Todd Jr Oland Kelly Lester Kelly Lee Lord Naomi Thomas and Malcolm Lord. The event featured games pony riding and May pole dancing with refreshments and gifts. Nearby, Mr Towers Todd received a surprise birthday party with relatives and friends present and desserts served. Other local social visits include Emerson Morgan and family with Webster Todd households. Illness notes mention Belie Deen and Ray Todd sick and Edgar Todd hospitalized in Baltimore.

Naomi May Thomas Mildred Todd Howard Todd Louise McConnell Anna Williamson Dorothy McConnell Doris Todd Wilbert Thomas Doris Kelley Anna May Kelly Willis Todd Marvin Todd Alva Webster Todd Jr Oland Kelly Lester Kelly Lee Lord Naomi Thomas Malcolm Lord Roland Towers Webster Todd Roland Thomas Naomi Towers Todd Bennett Todd Newark Del Hudson Todd Alva Webster Jr Norman Wright John McCahee Virginia Marcus Hook C. Keating Clayton Flaharty Emerson Morgan Russell Morgan Little Son A. D. Ivins Thomas Hammell John Kenodle Parksley Orville Morgan Belie Deen Little Ray Todd Little Edgar Todd Baltimore

Harp and organ recital at Denton M E Church tonight

Mrs John Jackson of Wilmington presents a pipe organ and harp recital at 7:30 in Denton M E Church. Mr Peter Hoffman of Denton will accompany by playing the harp obligato. A silver offering will be taken at the door.

Denton M. E John Jackson Wilmington Peter Hoffman Denton

Preston bridge supper and community notes overflow

Mrs Fletcher Sisk hosted a bridge supper with many attendees including Mrs Ledman of Hurlock and Mrs Dulin. The Community Club elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs Parrott and Vice Presidents Mrs Hoke and Mrs Noble. Fire company members attended a Lewes parade amid new fire house progress. State Forester George Cecil visited, and Epiphany Mission announce Sunday services.

Fletcher Sisk Ralph Ledman Hurlock Reese Denne Rachel Baylor E. B. Blades Thos. Trice Robert Dulin Max Chambers Johnson Bonner Conover Crouse Katie Parker Joseph Gallagher Alva Blades Lee Noble John Noble Edwin Wright H. M. Hollis A. Fletcher Sisk Thos Trice Frank Patchett Riley’s Tea Room Easton Priscilla Hurlock Edwin Rosser Federalsburg Preston Fire Company Lewes Del Del-Mar-Va George Cecil Los Angeles Calif State Forester Preston Jack Arthur Harry Hollis

Local residents host visiting families for weekend gatherings

Henderson residents entertained a broad mix of guests from Chester Pennsylvania Wyoming Delaware Smyrna and Middletown Delaware including Mr and Mrs Frank Price their sons Harry and Francis and Mrs Mabel Culver Mrs Naomi Hall and daughter Betty as well as Mr Julian Cleaver and two children. Catherine Melvin attended the Homeopathic Hospital nurses graduation and reception in Wilmington Tuesday evening. George Montague and W E Rathke of Greensboro were in Philadelphia Saturday. Other visitors included A F Everett and sons Robert and Lee of Kenton to the Montgomerys T J Nichols and children of Greensboro to the Wm Phillips home and Roland Gunwell of Magnolia visiting his mother Laura Gruwell. Raymond Shultie of Wilmington spent the weekend with Henry Shultie. Kirk Jarman of Wilmington visited his mother Mary Jarman.

H. C. Cooper Frank Price Harry and Francis Chester Julius C. Pfleeger Julia Cooper Wyoming Del Mabel Culver Naomi Hall Betty Smyrna Julian Cleaver Middletown Catherine Melvin Homeopathic Hospital Wilmington George Montague W. E. Rathke Greensboro Philadelphia A. F. Everett and Sons Robert and Lee Kenton T. A. Montague Charles Nichols Wm. Phillips Roland Gunwell Magnolia Laura Gruwell Raymond Shultie Henry Shultie Kirk Jarman Mary Jarman

Flowing Cold Frigidaire Brings Balanced Refrigeration

M K Newnam announces Frigidaire Flowing Cold a new mechanical refrigeration system. It maintains even low temperatures while washing chamber air to remove impurities and controls humidity to reduce meat shrinkage sweating and slime. Day ton factory notes it as the latest in food preservation.

M. K. Newnam Mr. Newnam Frigidaire Dayton Ohio Newnam

In Memoriam Earle E COHEE son of family memorial

In memory of Earle E departed this life April 14 1934 aged 11 years deep in our hearts lies a picture of a loved one laid to rest In memory frame we shall keep it Because he was one of the best Loving and kind in all his ways and to the end of his days Sincere and true in his heart and mind Beautiful memories he leaves behind What would we give his hand to clasp His sweet face to see To hear his voice to see his smile As In the days that used to be But some sweet day we'll meet again Beyond the toil and strife And clasp each other's hands once more In Heaven that happy life By his mother sisters and brother

Earle E

Greensboro Area PTA Plans Final May Meeting

The Greensboro Parent-Teacher Association will hold its final meeting next Monday evening May 14 in the local school auditorium. A program includes two vocal solos by Viggo Rathke, a Girls' Glee Club performance, displays from Home Economics and Manual Arts, and a nominating committee report with officer selections for the coming year.

Greensboro Parent-Teacher Association Viggo Rathke Manual Arts Girls’ Glee Club Margaret Cross Wienecke Amanda Spicher Harmony Crossroads Newark Del Spicher James F. Hearn Church of the Brethren Denton Lila Hubbard Charles Bilbrough Jr Happy Builders Templeville Church Conner Amos Wyatt Mary Knotts Kate Stafford Hattia Knotts Marjorie Pippin Louise Golt Cora Garrett Washington D. C Dan Hughes Wales George White Dawson Terrell Alice Terrell Temple Business School Hughes William Hughes Cilfynyd South Wales Greensboro Community Club W. P. Manlove May Thompson Maryland Frederick P. Roe H. Claude Rawlings Russell E. Nelson Boyce Mill Road Town Anna L. Paul Paxinos Plymouth W. F. Paul Marlin Paul Mary E. Paul J. E. Weaver and Son Near Town Hafer Ridgely Roy Slaughter Homeopathic Hospital Wilmington Hanover Church Hilda Weaver Susan Karcher Earl Deaner Elsie Ward Maude Edwards Margaret Anne Bendler Gilbert Bendler Callie Sipple L. Sipple Jack Boulais Philadelphia Ida Cooper Marion Cooper R. B. Rawlings Lyden Morgan Avery Ledman A. L. Dunham Marcus Hook Harvey Porter Dunham G. Medairy Glendie Jourdon Hagerstown Martinsburg W. Va Winchester

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