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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1961

Page

5

Deaths: Henry M. Detwiler 15 of Denton

Henry Michael Detwiler 15 of Denton died suddenly of a heart attack at home on Tuesday afternoon May 9. He was son of the late Abraham and Mary Coup Detwiler. He is survived by wife Frances Taylor Detwiler and six children, eleven grandchildren, a brother Frank Detwiler, and sister Ida Mitchell. Funeral Friday at 3:30 at Moore Funeral Home with Rev. Otho G. Brewer Jr. officiating. Interment Hillsboro Cemetery. Contributions to Heart Fund.

Henry Michael Detwiler Denton Abraham and Mary Coup Detwiler Detwiler St. Luke’s Methodist Church Frances Taylor Detwiler Charles J Hannah Reid Vienna Henry M., Jr Otho G. Brewer, Jr St. Luke's Methodist Church Hillsboro Cemetery Heart Fund

William Emmett Lord 84 Denton resident dies at daughter home

William Emmett Lord 84 of Denton died May 8 at the home of his daughter Mrs Paul Maloney near Hobbs. A retired carpenter and long time resident of Williston he served as caretaker of Potters Landing. He leaves Rosa Weaver Lord and children Charles Fred Robert and Mrs Paul Maloney 13 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren two brothers Lacy and Harvey and two Denton sisters. Funeral services were Thursday at Moore Funeral Home with interment in Denton Cemetery.

William Emmett Lord Denton Paul Maloney Hobbs William H Wilhelmina Russum Lord Lord Williston Potter’s Landing Rosa Weaver Lord Charles Baltimore Fred Sykesville Robert Ridgely Lacy Lansdale Harvey Clinton Williamson Gertrude Smith Moore Funeral Home Denton Cemetery

Mary Wheeler 86 Dies in Greensboros Home

Mrs. Mary Wheeler aged 86 of Greensboro died Saturday at her sister's home near Denton. She leaves three daughters Myrtle Coulter Elizabeth Longfellow and Ruth Williamson, a step-daughter Eva Moore, another sister Myrtle Hurley, two brothers George Hughes and John T Hughes, four grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Rawlings Boulais Funeral Home Greensboro with Rev Ray Kirwan officiating. Interment followed in Greensboro Cemetery.

Mary Wheeler Greensboro Landa Baynard Denton Baynard Myrtle Coulter Chester Elizabeth Longfellow Whiteleysburg Ruth Williamson Eva Moore Harrington Myrtle Hurley Salisbury George Hughes John T. Hughes Boothwyn Rawlings-Boulais Ray Kirwan Houston Del

Obituary notices for John N Jordin and Silas Layton

John N Jordin 86 of Felton died May 9 at Jarvis Nursing Home. Survived by three sons Galen Harvey Raymond all in Wilmington and three grandchildren. Funeral Saturday 2 PM at Church of the Brethren Denton officiated by Rev William McDaniel and Rev Richard A Smith. Interment Denton Cemetery. Silas Layton 84 retired farmer died last Thursday at Hilltop Nursing Home Dover. Lived Willow Grove and Dover, survived by three sons Clayton M Harrington Carleton Greenwood Theodore Layton a daughter Lou Emma Garrett two sisters ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at Torbert Funeral Chapel.

John N. Jordin Jarvis Felton Ellis Mary Jane Brown Jordin Jordin Denton Galen Harvey Raymond Wilmington Church of the Brethren William McDaniel Milton Del Richard A. Smith Denton Cemetery Silas Layton Hilltop Dover South New Street Layton Willow Grove Torbert Clayton M Harrington Carleton Greenwood Theodore Layton Bethel

Obituary: Thomas W. Bradley 1888 1960 of Cambridge Denton

Thomas Wesley Bradley 72 former Denton resident died and was buried Thursday at East New Market Cemetery. He was son of a Methodist minister and father of Rev William Calvin Bradley who is in Africa. Born July 15 1888 in Secretary, he later moved to Cambridge, attended Grace Church and Pilgrim Holiness Church, married Nellie Twilley in 1908, lived in Denton from 1913, sold autos and pianos, then worked for Newnam's Funeral Home and William News.

Cambridge William Calvin Bradley Africa Page Wilbur Bradley Baltmore Thomas Meredith Roland Saunders Thomas Wesley Bradley Denton Thomas Funeral Home William K. George Earl Lowry East New Market John Wesley Elizabeth Hurlock Bradley Bradley Methodist Church Grace Church Plgrim Holiness Church Nellie Twilley Newnam William

Widow Viola B Taylor 84 Dies at Daughter's Home

Viola B Taylor 84 died Sunday evening at daughter Mrs Charles V Moore's home. Born near Carrollton Md she was daughter of the late Nelson and Lucinda Blizzard. Survived by another daughter Mrs Lorrynne Coffman Princeton N J son Woodrow Taylor Westminster Md two brothers Raymond and Guy Blizzard Finksburg Md and six grandchildren. Funeral was Wednesday at Bethel Church Carrollton with interment in the churchyard.

Viola B. Taylor Charles V. Moore Taylor Carrollton Nelson Lucinda Caple Blizzard Oscar N.taylor Moore Lorrynne Coffman Princeton N. J Woodrow Taylor Westminster Raymond and Guy Blizzard Finksburg Bethel Church

Denton Man Ralph Wooters Dies in Easton Hospital

Ralph Herman Wooters, 47, of Denton and West Denton Used Furniture Outlet employee, died early Tuesday morning May 9 at Easton Hospital. He was the son of the late John H. and Jennie Smith Wooters. Survived by brothers Harry, John, James of Denton. Ellis of Royal Oak. Finley of Queenstown. sisters Bessie Faulkner of Ridgely and Mildred Satterfield of Denton. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Moore Funeral Home with Rev. T. J. Turkington officiating. Interment in Denton Cemetery.

Ralph Herman Wooters Denton West Denton Easton Hospital John H Jennie Smith Wooters Harry W John James Ellis Royal Oak Finley Queenstown Bessie Faulkner Ridgely Mildred Satterfield

Death of J. Kingsley Mercer Remembrance in Had donfield NJ

Word reached this week of the death of J Kingsley Mercer a retired industrial arts instructor who died at his Had donfield New Jersey home on Thursday of last week Interment was in Seaford Delaware on Saturday A former Denton area resident he graduated from Caroline High School in 1914 He is survived by his wife a son J Kingsley Jr and a grandson

J. Kingsley Mercer Mercer Haddonfield N. J Seaford Del Denton Caroline High School J. Kingsley, Jr

Death of Beniah Lewis Wothers Near Greensboro

Beniah Lewis Wothers 84 a retired farmer died last Thursday at his home near Greensboro. He was a long time resident and is survived by several relatives. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the family.

Beniah Lewis Wothers Greensboro

Obituary for Clara Wothers and Family Survivors

Clara Wothers and three sons Chas. Jr Floyd D and George T all of Greensboro survive. Also 13 grandchildren and 15 great grand children. Services were held Sunday afternoon from the Rawlings Boulais Rev. Joseph Doviack pastor of the Greensboro Church of God officiating. Interment was at Burrsville.

Clara Wothers Chas. Jr Floyd D George T Greensboro Rawlings-Boulais Joseph Doviack

Mrs Estella Mae Dean Lawrence Dies at 72 in Chester Hospital

Mrs Estella Mae Dean Lawrence 72 wife of George Lawrence of Fol som Pa died in Chester Hospital on Sunday May 7 She was a native of Denton daughter of the late Alonza and Elizabeth Dean She lived in Denton early life attended Denton School before moving to the city She is survived by her brother J Monroe Dean of Drexel Hill Pa Interment at Arlington Cemetery Lansdowne Pa

Estella Mae Dean Lawrence George Lawrence Folsom Chester Hospital Denton Alonza and Elizabeth Dean J. Monroe Dean Drexel Hill Arlington Cemetery Lansdowne, Pa

Carpenter John Nichols dies in trailer fire near Oil City

John Ervin Nichols 66 died early Saturday May 6 from a fire at his trailer home near Oil City. He was survived by son Leon Nichols of Ridgely brother Clifton Nichols and sister Mrs Pauline Quillen both of Greensboro three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday at Rawlings Boulais Funeral Home with Rev Vinton D Shufelt officiating. Interment in Greensboro Cemetery.

John Ervin Nichols Oil City Leon Nichols Ridgely Clifton Nichols Pauline Quillen Greensboro Rawlings-Boulais Funeral Home Vinton D. Shufelt Greensboro Cemetery

Obituary noting Ira H Secrist Cordova mechanic

Ira H Secrist 77 year old Cordova mechanic died last week. Survived by his wife Viola Morgan Secrist, three sons Paul M J Henry and Glenn B all of Cordova. One sister Mrs Savilla Biser of York Pa. Nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Ira H. Secrist Cordova Viola Morgan Secrist Paul M J. Henry Glenn B Savilla Biser York

Start an Argument Ends as Frustration Rises

A terse remark highlights how easily a dispute begins yet resisting escalation proves hard. The line suggests conflicts ignite quickly while deescalation requires patience and skill, not random chance.

Estate sale of Lida Voshell ratified by Orphans Court

In Caroline County Maryland the Orphans Court confirms the sale of real property from the estate of Lida R Voshell Executor K Thomas Everngam reports sale for 4400 dollars. A copy of the order must be published in a Caroline County newspaper once weekly for three weeks before June 2 with the final acceptance date set for June 9.

Lida R. Voshell Oe County Deceasd Orphans’ Court Caroline County R. E. No K. Thomas Everngam Maryland Carlton V. West Register of Wills

Town of Denton May 22 1961 election judges listed

The town announces the election on May 22 1961 with judges Mrs Ernestine Short Mrs Wm G Towers and Mr Malcolm Bye named to oversee the polling and process in Denton.

Town of Denton Ernestine Short Wm. G. Towers Malcolm Bye

Ridgely Auction Of A Gertrude Cannon Estate Personal Property

Under an Orphans Court order in Caroline County Maryland administrator to sell at public auction starting 1 pm in front of Cannon home on First Avenue West Maryland Avenue Ridgely. Items include rocking chairs rugs clocks furniture stove refrigerator piano and many household goods. Sale note: property to be settled before removal. Auctioneer Charles H Messick. 5-12-21

General Assembly of Maryland Denton Orphans’ Court Caroline County A. Gertrude Cannon First Avenue West Maryland Avenue Ridgely

Notice To Creditors In Maryland Caroline County Woolley estate

Inez N. Long administratrix announces letters of administration issued by the Orphans Court for Caroline County on the estate of George H. Woolley late of Caroline County. Creditors must exhibit their claims with vouchers authenticated to the subscriber by November 5, 1961 or be barred from benefits. Debts must be settled promptly. May 2, 1961. True Copy test: Carlton V. West Register of Wills. 5-9-31

Carlton West Register of Wills Caroline County Orphans’ Court Maryland George H. Wooley

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Henry M. Detwiler Mrs Thomas W. Bradley YSPA MO Pee Oscar Taylor Ralph Wooters Beniah L. Wothers Casa Briggs & Stratton Clinton Motors Adams & Wright Hardware Co R. Harrison Federalsburg Schulz—Hart—Kory -van Dyke—Ritzcraft Camden Mobile Homes Dual Highway Main St Camden Zenith Catherine Lane Caroline Home and Auto Supply Will’s Sporting Goods Franklin St Ellendale W. Frank Ashley Dearborn Hunter Roy R. Adams Denton, Ma G. Emory Gottwall Avon Cosmetics Auto Glass Service L & W Service Cohee’s Store Academy Street Sudan Southern States Denton Coop., Inc Ann Grogan Market St Guernsey A. P. Martin Ben Franklin Easton Office Equipment Co Dover St Easton Beautycraft Home Products Dover Street Protane Corporation Call Talbot P. O H.p. Mere Mastercraft Will’s Sporting Goods Store Denton Journal Denton, Md Eva Fletcher Greensboro Road L. & W. Service Louis Andrew Walter Turner Fifth Avenue Delaware Fund Diversified Securities Delaware Management Co., Inc Penn Center Plaza Philadelphia Delaware Delaware Income Fund Nisi Carpenters Robert R. Layton Co., Inc Bridgeville Edgewater Charles W. Griffith N. Seventh St Denton-Greensboro Howard Geo. A. Reach Co Greensboro, Md Board of County Commissioners of William S. Orme Daniel Crouse K Thomas Everngam Charles H. Messick America Inez N. Long
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