New Era Cowpens for sale and local notices
Various local sales and notices in Denton area including farm for sale 136 acres near Burrsville, frying chickens for sale, 350 bushels Two Crop Clay peas, strawberry shipments in Caroline with good prices, citizenship applications for World War II veterans due by May 26, rental duplex, and farming supplies. Cultural and social items cover weddings, school graduations, fire company meetings, and town governance updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WFBR
H. W. Hughes
Denton
Wilson
A. P. Martin
Burrsville
W. D. Taylor
Leese & Holsinger
Campground Road
W. Adams & Brothers
Greenwood
Del
Caroline
Baltimore
J. Lester Everngain
Nuttle Milling Company
Eastern Shore Coon Hunters Association
Clarence Webb
Cecilton
Route 213
Elkton
Del-Reho
Rehoboth Beach
J. Carson Riley
Red Stevens
la Salle Orchestra
Ruth Magrogan
Robert Magrogan
Ridgely
Dawson Roe
Charles W. Roe
Francis J. Hensel
Roe
H. Louise Wright
Howard Wright
Wright
Maryland Gental Hospital
Mt. Vernon M. E. Church
Tri-County High School
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
Caroline County
Federalsburg Fire Company
Federalsburg
Pocomoke City
Caroline County Firemen’s Association
Raymond B. Rawlings
Greensboro
Carroll Hurd
Hurd
Mencia
New York
Rebecca Hurd
Melvin C. James
Walter Sparklin
Wm. J. Richards
Fred R. Owens
Thomas L. Andrews
Frank Dennis
Thomas W. Bradley
Emory D. Kimmey
George W. Beck
T. Alan Goldsborough
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Lewis Jones
Department of Agriculture
Goldsborough
Kenneth Wright
House of Correction
Long & Short
Kenneth
William Wright
Trenton
N. J
Denton M E Church Announces Sunday Services and Aldersgate Event
The pastor Rev M S Andrew will preach at morning and evening services this Sunday. Aldersgate anniversary observed on the 22nd. Junior Choir Spring Musical on the 28th. Memorial Sunday May 29 Holy Communion June 5 Children’s Day June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Andrew
Denton M. E
Aldersgate
Denton M P Church Services May 15 16
Denton M P Church schedules regular Sunday services for May 15 with morning topic A Precious Preference and evening message This is the Life Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 p m to study Romans chapter nine. Church of the Brethren holds May 16 services with Sunday School at 10 a m Worship at 11 a m sermon by pastor and 7 30 p m evening service. B Y P D to present play The Cloth of Sendong at Ridgely Brethren church. Junior Mothers Club meets May 19 at 2 p m at Mrs Paul Thawley home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene Eloise Thawley
James W. Thawley
George Arthur Johnson
Baltimore
Denton Methodist Episcopal Church
Milton S. Andrews
Calvin Simpson
Harrington
Shirley Simpson
William R. Johnson
Louis Streb
Richard Grimes
Wm. H. Nuttle
James Clarke
Simpson
Earl L. Johnson
Geraldine
Mildred Johnson
James Floyd
Charles Bissett
Charles Jr
Norman Eberman
Bernard George
May Corse
Eleanor Cruikshank
Mary Jenkins
Audrey Jones
College Park
W. W. Andrews
Marion
Claymont
Del
Wallace Keys
Salisbury
Richard Moore
Washington
Elmer Thawley
Wright Cooper
Freeborn Ellwanger
Elizabeth
Walter Engrem
Walter Raver
Murphy
A. S. Daffin
Williston
Frederick County
Maryland
Iri Daffin
Lancaster
Junior Guild of Christ Church
Dentonia Theatre
Guild
Sally
Irene
Mary
Harry Likelin
Wilmington
Fannie Berry
Newport
Margaret Elliott
Bertha Stayer
Wilson Smith
Hobbs
Fred Love
Evelyn Wright
Denton
Banks College
Philadelphia
Mark Smith
Edward S. Phillips
Hambrooke Manor
Cambridge
Hugh Clark
Hugh Duffey
Peter W. Clark
Boothwyn
Oscar Clark
C. Rodney Layton
Price Hill
W. Va
H. C. Wright
Fletcher Walls
Hettie Berry
Evelyn Willis
H. Clay Hobbs
Evelyn Barber
Beatrice Wright
Charles D. Deisem Jr
Mary Ellen Walls
Denton M. P
Christian Endeavor
Church of the Brethren
Christian Workers
America
Sendong
Ridgely
Paul Thawley
Sunday church services and Bible study notices
Caroline Charge and Rev Ziba Adams announce services for Sunday May 15 at Burnsville M P Church Thawley M P Piney Hobbs and Williston Community Church with Sunday School times and morning worship The Associated Bible Students Local Class reopen at Liden s Community House near Hickman Del at 2 pm Speakers include J C Ludwig with music and program All invited free seats No collection Ecclesia Greensboro Church of Christ meets Sundays 11 am Bible study singing Communion at 11 30 am All invited to study God s Word
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Ziba Adams
Burnsville M. P
Thawley
Piney
Hobbs
Christian Endeavor
Associated Bible Students
Liden
Hickman
Del
J. C. Ludwig
Local Ecclesia
Church of Christ
Greensboro
God’s Word
Evangelist Rev Robi Fraser to Preach at Kenton M E Church
Reverend Robi Fraser from Philadelphia and a group of musicians will conduct services at Kenton M E Church on Saturday evening May 21 and Sunday May 22 with morning, afternoon and evening programs. Morning worship at Church of the New Jerusalem Preston on Sunday at 11 am with the topic The Coming of the Lord. May 15 Masses at St Elizabeth Denton 10 am and St Benedict Ridgely 9:30 am. May procession at St Benedict's Sunday 4 pm. St Elizabeth Denton ladies bake sale today May 14 in Carter Building offering pies cakes biscuits chickens eggs potato salad baked beans soup butter and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi. Fraser
Philadelphia
Kenton M. E
Church of the New Jerusalem
Preston
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Denton
St. Benedict’s Church
Ridgely
St. Elizabeth's Church
Fatal Accidents Decrease In First Four Months 1938
The Safety Department report shows 56 fewer deaths in Jan-Apr 1938 than 1937, a 31 percent drop, though April 1938 had one more fatality than April 1937. Pedestrian deaths dominate, many crossing between intersections or against signals. Most victims were pedestrians, bicyclists, passengers, or drivers, aged 30 to 39. Baltimore City had six deaths, counties twenty four. two hit and run cases reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Department of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Rudy
Baltimore City
Walter R. Rudy
Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Socials
The Church of the Brethren supper drew ninety seven attendees with talks by Dr Fifer Ridgely Mrs N A Leese Denton Mrs Sweininger Easton and musical numbers by Herbert Koeneman and Mr Greenlee. The Women’s Home Missionary Society plus Ladies Aid met with programs quizzes and mite box openings. officers and committees were named. Community affairs include the Ridgely Board of Town Commissioners election of officers and several funeral and visiting activities across town with a busy schedule at churches and hotels and multiple trips to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Fifer
Ridgely
N. A. Leese
Denton
Sweininger
Easton
Herbert E. Koeneman
J. S. Fifer
Stella Matthews
Washington
John Davis
Ladies Aid Society
Charles Dean
Frank Seward
Ada Matthews
Ella Swann
Ridgely Board of Town Commissioners
R. R. Ringgold
Walter R. Moore
Charles Hammond
James A. Cornrumpf
Norman Wilson
J. DeWeese Carter
Calvin D. Lynch
Fred Flounders
Henry Herman Vordemberge
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Druid Ridge Cemetery
Ray Frampton
Ruth Carolyn
Chester
Park Drive
Olin Porter
Harford Porter
Frampton
Darby
Cornelia Dukes
Baltimore Visit By Spencers And Love
Mrs. Jesse Spencer and Mrs. M Love spent the first of the week in Baltimore visiting Mrs Spencer's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs George Bray Jr Mrs Walter L Black is spending some time in Baltimore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Spencer
M. Love
Baltimore
Spencer
George Bray, Jr
Walter L. Black
Regular meetings of community clubs at two homes May 6
The Federal Community Club met May 6 at the club house with ten members and one visitor. Reports were given, Sunshine Committee sent twenty visits and five cards, and a note from Mrs. Davis thanked the group for Easter fruit. Homemakers clubs met May 5 at Mrs. Clopper and Mrs. Taylor homes with posts on hair care, posture, and Rural Women’s Short Course plans, followed by refreshments and upcoming host-venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Community Club
America
Sunshine Committee
Davis
Victor Dean
Friendship Grove Homemakers Club
Norman Taylor
Nettie Lord
Sunshine
Otto Brauchle
Lee Taylor
Rural Women's Short Course at College Park
Those wishing to attend the Rural Women's Short Course at College Park June 12 18 should file enrollment cards and fees in the County Home Demonstration Agent's Office by May 20. The program covers homemaking and club activities and is open to all women and older girls. Write Miss Bessie M Spafford Denton for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Bessie M. Spafford
Denton
4-H Rally Brings May Day to Concord Church
The Girls 4-H Rally at Concord Church House on May 14 features a morning program of games music business and two demonstrations by Leta Trice Almira Rosser from Federalsburg Food Club and two Denton Senior Club girls on grooming A All Star Organization talk by Mrs Nelson Covey Then a May Day party in the afternoon with club queen candidates judged by Miss Helen Shelby Clothing Specialist Winners of the style show will advance to a late July second show to select county entrants for the state style revue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church House
Concord
Leta Trice
Almira Rosser
Federalsburg Food Club
Denton
Nelson Covey
All Star Organization
Helen Shelby
College Park
Adams Family Ice Cream Gatherings Across Several Evenings
Adams and related families hosted multiple gatherings this week with neighbors and relatives. Attendees included C W Adams and family entertaining several couples and individuals on various evenings, and Mrs Emma Payne hosting Mary and others. Grace Adams visited Cambridge, while Miss Edna Adams dined with Mrs Rickwood.
Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Highlights Garden Club Pilgrimage
Mrs J M Eaton and others visit Homes and Gardens in Queen Annes County for the Garden Clubs of Maryland pilgrimage. Local residents host weekend guests from Reading Pennsylvania and Wilmington Delaware while many area families share visits for Mother’s Day and weekend gatherings in Hillsboro and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Eaton
Chas. Jarrell
Elinor
Charlanne Eaton
Queen Anne’s County
Garden Clubs
Maryland
James Loose
Meredith Uhrig
Reading
Charles DeFord
Elizabeth Strickland
Wilmington High School
A. W. Strickland
Howard Loller
Evelyn Smith
Chesapeake City
James Walters
Allan Moore
Norfolk
J. C. Sherwood
Rosemary Kelso
Wilmington
Naomi Holland
J. E. Bramble
Irwin Sparklin
N. E. Knott
E. C. Wright
Denton
Charles Sharp
Robert L. Sharp
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Evans
Community Gossip From Queen Anne Area
Queen Anne residents report visits from Marion Oliphant and Margaret of Salisbury and S T Culver of Hebron. Local families including Holland Lynch and Reynolds hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Easton Hospital treats Harry Flowers while revival services run nightly at St Pauls Church. Master Raymond Tapper visited with Junior Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Oliphant
Margaret
Salisbury
S. T. Culver
Hebron
Jake Morgan
Lloyd Holland
Felton
Elizabeth Lynch
State Teachers College
S. H. Reynolds
Chester Barto
Wilkinsburg
Henry Morgan
John Emory
Penn's Grove
N. J
Ernest Emory
Harry Flowers
Easton Hospital
H. Russum
Baltimore
May Dean
Charles Covey
Wilmington
Marion Covey
St. Paul's Church
Raymond Tapper
Junior Lynch
Eastern Shore League Shows Stronger Play This Year
Enthusiasm across the Eastern Shore League is up with each club fielding stronger lineups. Federalsburg boosts power at bat with several home runs. Centreville adds replacements after a higher-league move. Teams Salisbury Dover Milford Easton Cambridge and Pocomoke all field live clubs and many games run pitching duels and slugfests. Standings show Salisbury leading with 8 wins, 3 losses. Dover 5-2. Milford 5-3. Centreville 4-8. Easton 3-5. Cambridge 2-6. Federalsburg 1-6. Week results include Salisbury 5 Easton 0, Dover 8 Federalsburg 5, Centreville 10 Cambridge 2, Milford 17 Pocomoke 5, Salisbury 9 Dover 5, and more. Schedule lists Friday through Thursday games with venues noted and mentions afternoon games denoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Centreville
Salisbury
Dover
Milford
Easton
Cambridge
Pecomoke
L. PC
Pocomoker
Pocomoke
Salisbury-Centreville
Dover-Pocomoke
Salisbury- Federalsbury
Cambridge-Pocomoke
Saturday Bridge Club Hosts and Weekend Guests
Preston notes a busy weekend of bridge gatherings hosted by Mrs. Paul Van Dyke and Mr. Luke Amato featuring many local and visiting players. Attendees include Mrs. Cookman Orrell Centreville and Mrs. Gilbert O Connor Jr. Baltimore. House guests win prizes and a garden tour follows a buffet luncheon at Centreville’s Robins Beach Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul van Dyke
Cookman Orrell
Centreville
Paul Croll
Carville Fleetwood
Denton
A. M. Willey
C. W. Elzey
Reese Deane
A. F. Sisk
Burton Proctor Jr
Preston Osteen
Lee Noble
Johnson Bonner
Herman’ Schmick
Katie Parker
G. C. Carmine
Luke Amato
E. J. Harris
Ford Sewell
Harry Taylor
H. B. Wright
Schmick
Harris
Gilbert O’connor Jr
Baltimore
Ellis Goodwin
John Noble
A. T. Blades
Francis Holsinger
Charles Proctor
Herman Schmick
O’connor
van Dyke
Chas. A. Carroll
Eunice
Harry C. Butler
Wilmington
Wilmington General Hospital Nurses Training School
Gertrude Carroll
Carroll
Iss Carroll
Wm. Brinsfield
Rock Hall
Max Chambers
Women's Club
Lloyd Cannon
T. L. Trice
E. B. Blades
Myrtle Messick
Federalsburg
Hambleton Grace
Rebecca Blades
Del
David
Spence
Owens
E. L. Fooks
Ed. Derrickson
Milford
Will Cannon
Robert Marvel
Minnie Ledman
Upper Darby
Frank Patchett
Helen Spies
Archie Spies
Inez Noble
Haddon Heights
N. J
Clara Payne
W. K. Wrightson
Linville
Social Evening Visits Across Families
Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Norman Wight and family. Mr and Mrs Elon Wright visited Mr and Mrs F W Fountain and family. F W Fountain called on Mr and Mrs John Adams and family. Miss Bernice Adams of Wilmington spent the weekend with C W Adams and family. Contained friends from Federalsburg on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Holsinger
Greensburg
Pennsylvania
Herbert Hammond
Vernon
Baltimore
T. W. Jones
A. W. Thompson
Georgetown
Harrington
QO. B. Reed
Matthews
Ministerial Association
Borman
D. M. Swing
Suzanne
Elma Wilson
Rehoboth
Martin Sellars
Hurlock
James Wilson
Mattie Brumbaugh
Mary Brumbaugh
Washington
Charles Kline
Nelson Bowdle
Easton
Grace Rickards
Wilmington
William Rickards
Norman Wilson
Newport
Del
Greensboro wedding anchors Green boro social page
Miss Elizabeth Hollingsworth and H Coursey Edwards were quietly married at the M E parsonage in Greensboro. The couple will live on the Greensboro Goldsboro highway where Edwards plans farming, with attendants from Delaware and nearby areas. The column lists numerous local social visits, birthdays, and weekend guests across Greensboro and surrounding towns, detailing community life and incidents from the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
M. E. Parsonage
Tilghman G. Smith
Elizabeth Hollingsworth
Clarence Hollingsworth
Wilmington
Del
Greensboro-Denton
H. Coursey Edwards
Alvin Edwards
Frances Roache
Milford
Josephi Edwards
Edward Flaharty
Greensboro-Goldsboro Highway
Edwards
Clarence Russell
Charles Clark
Fred Neimeyer
Philadelphia
William Kennedy
Folsom
Susan Cooper
Effa Smith
Liz Smith
George Stevenson
Lester Stevenson
Edith Clark
Robert Handing
Beryle Custis
Cambridge
Hynson Cohee
Pearl Clark
Tamra Gooden
Margaret Ayrault
Dorothy Koch
A. M. Frase
Mr. Ayrault
Fred Frase
Harry Koch
J. R. Koch
Margaret
John Koch
Frank Hartnett
Dover
William Wroten
Clayton
Sallie Minner
Ida Cooper
Beverly Goldsborough
Denton
Henry Shultie
Carl Nichols
Nellie Deemer
May
Samuel Isaacs
John Wyatt
Arch Foster
Robert Biss
Milton Roe
Milton Dobson
South Baltimore General Hospital
Maude Edwards
Pearl Bishop
George Sipple
Felton
Kenneth Bostic
Chester
William H. Sipple
Harry Williams
Annie Edwards
Emma Williams
John Baynard
Ridgely
Carrie Hobbs
Baltimore
Burt Hobbs
Wilbur Carroll
Medford L. Price
Lacy Wilson
Michael Ash
Alex. Griffith
Marydel
W. Thomas Thornton
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Tuckahoe Homemakers Club
Thomas Clopper
David Clopper
Adams Cross Roads
Arthur Adams
Floyd Smith
Reese Adams
George Wheatley
Earle Robinson
Virginia Horsey
Paul Horsey
Early Robinson
Emma Payne
Christopher
Fred Payne
Grace Adams
Mary Rickwood
Rickwood
Edna Adams
Charlie Lyden
Calvin Scott
Earle Adams
Thurman Fountains
Hillsboro
Tuckahoe
Queen Anne
Shore League
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