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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
5
Lesson for May 16 presents subjects and scripture selections chosen by the International Council of Religious Education under permission. The note indicates copyright and usage rights for study materials.
This lesson text from Acts 8:14-25 reflects on church growth, leadership, and divine gifts. It emphasizes salvation as a free gift, the Holy Spirit dwelling within believers, and the call to service and witness rather than reliance on money or works. Peter and John model proper guidance for new Samarian believers.
Minister Rev L E Wimbrow reports Sunday conference arrangements with Sunday School at 9 45 a m The old parsonage is moved and unused The Bryant Building hosts Beginners and Primary classes The Edna Shipman class meets with adults in the church auditorium Attendance figures show Federalsburg close behind Col C R Greensboro 210 16 56 Denton 180 10 07 There is no preaching due to the Peninsula Annual Conference in Wilmington Del Youth Fellowship canceled at 7 00 p m on high school Baccalaureate day Junior Epworth League meets Wednesdays 4 p m Blue Ribbon Bible Class last Tuesday 7 30 p m Sermon schedule and class times listed. church activities adjusted for current events
Church school and preaching scheduled at Amos Crouse’s at ten and eleven in the morning. Night services recalled. Woman’s Missionary Society meets May 24 with Mrs. Frank Zeigler. Mothers and daughters banquet at the parsonage Friday May 14 at 7 30 p m.
Pilgrim Holiness Church led by Pastor T. S. Dixon schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m Praise service at 10 15 a m and preaching at 11 o clock Christ Episcopal Church Den ton holds church school at 10 a m Morning Prayer and sermon by Rev Carl Range at 11 o'clock on Sunday May 16.
Greensboro Methodist Church led by Rev. R. W. Kirwan lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 00 a m with an additional service at 7 30 p m Official Board meets first Wednesday at 8 00 p m and Sunday School Board meets second Wednesday Woman's Society of Christian Service is noted.
The Pilgrim Holiness Church in Greensboro lists Rev. A C Clark as pastor. Friday 7 45 p m prayer meeting. Sunday School 2 pm. Praise and song 3 pm. Young Peoples service 7 pm. Preaching service 7 45 pm.
The Executive Committee of the Woman's Division of Christian Service and the Columbus District Society of Christian Service held a luncheon at the Seneca Hotel to start a fund for Madame Chiang Kai-shek as an honorary life patron. A gold pin with pearl cross will symbolize the honor, with contributions solicited through conference officials to share in the tribute and aid China relief projects.
Preston Fire Company hosted the County Firemen’s Association at the Fire House with State Comptroller J Millard Tawes as principal speaker. A 1100 gallon water tank engine debuted, tested on Franklin Bennett’s farm fire. New officers were elected, and community clubs reported various fund drives and charitable gifts. The Mildred D Trail Memorial Cancer Clinic opened at Salisbury Hospital. George Poole, Preston’s oldest citizen, marked his 94th birthday.
Daughters Jane and Charlotte visited Greensboro with Mrs. Cannon's mother Mrs. Mary Jackson for Mother's Day. Edith Noble returned home from Jacksonville Florida to resume bank duties. Josephine Gallagher taught in Melfa Va and spent the weekend with her parents. Families from Baltimore Fredericksburg Arlington and Milford hosted relatives for weekends and holidays. Easton Memorial Hospital lists Fred Edgell as a patient.
Mother's Day service at Trinity Methodist Church honored Bishop Adna Wright Leonard who was killed in an airplane accident off Iceland. The church featured music and memorial decor with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Shockley and daughter Mildred Ann of Eastville Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. Leland Price and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shockley.
Easton residents hosted relatives across nearby towns with extended family drop ins. Mollie Shockley and G L Cartwright welcomed guests while Luther Bennett hosted visits from Centreville Greensboro and Wilmington kin as sick grandmother Mrs Elbert Saunders receives care. Attendance at regional church functions was noted as Rev A L Grey and Luther Bennett attended the Wilmington conference.
Beginning Monday April 17 a Major Zone Office is established at the Salisbury Post Office Room 218 as the main office of the Collector of Internal Revenue with Zone Deputy Collectors and office staff. The office will operate during the full business day for taxpay...
The Major Zone Office will advise taxpayers on routine matters and distribute forms while enabling Zone Deputy Collectors to canvass zones and handle calls. This office will serve as initial contact to resolve problems, with special readiness as the Baltimore Collector's office launches the Victory Section of the Income Tax Division for periodic returns.
The Department of Agriculture publishes Home Canning of Fruits Vegetables and Meats No 1782. Congressman David J Ward will mail copies upon request. Send requests to his office 1317 New House Office Building Washington DC.
The principal roasts are loin leg and rib rack with breast and shoulder also roasted. They are best when boned and rolled. Printed linoleum is a cheap patterned variety not suited for hard use. Cream puffs should not be filled until ready for use.
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