Local notices and events in Denton area May events
Public notices for bake sale May 23 at W H Neal store and May 11 Decoration Day. Auction sale of George W Price property May 26 in Denton. Fire damage at Pasadena injures Elizabeth Flowers. Masonic ceremonies May 2 for school cornerstone. School athletic results from Newark Del and Delmarva with Caroline High School third. Tolchester auto ferry to Baltimore launched. Eastern Shore Federation meeting in Denton May 76 with luncheon and Easton choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
George M. Neighbors
Denton
Alfred Curtis
Newark
Del
S. Frank Cole
South Seventh Street
Church of the Brethren
China
Caroline Council
No. 175
John Sylvester
Sabina
Ohio
Sylvester
James T. Sylvester
Fifth Avenue
Temple Lodge
Caroline
Burrsville
Federalsburg
Concord
Elizabeth Flowers
Frank Flowers
Pasadena
Greensboro
Greensboro Baptist Orchestra
Dover Choral Society
Dover Opera House
T. Leslie Carpenter
Wilmington
Ruth Wilson Sachs
Dover
du Pont High School
Easton
Daniel Crouse
Long
Reinhold
Pentz
duPont
Tolchester Company
Baltimore
Tolchester Beach
Tolchester
Pier 16
Light Street
Eastern Shore
Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs
Caroline County Federation
Court House
Euterpean Choral Society
State Federation
George H. Wilson
Personal and Social News Highlights From Denton Area
Miss Rachel Payne of Preston, daughter of the late John W. Payne and Mrs Clare N. Payne, is among four Goucher College students chosen for a summer abroad tour for music excellence. Several social events honor upcoming marriage Miss Miriam Todd to Mr William B. Middlemas, and other local residents attend showers and visits across Maryland, including graduates Wilbur Anderson and Thomas Wheeler Trice, and Dr M Duke Smith’s recovery in Cambridge. Wildlife trips, family visits, and hospital recoveries fill a busy social calendar with Mrs Susie A Smith and many others traveling between Denton Philadelphia Baltimore and Suffolk Virginia while family ties, weddings, and college milestones shape community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Payne
Preston
Clare N. Payne
John W. Payne
Goucher College
Payne
Louise Nuttle
Miriam Todd
William B. Middlemas
Virginia Davis
Wilbur Anderson
Harry Clark
Queen Anne
Denton
Western Maryland College
Thomas Wheeler Trice
Federalsburg
Ernest C. Collins
Miriam Jane Todd
Willian B. Middlemas
M. Duke Smith
M. H. Smith
Cambridge
Caroline Redden
Rita Rich
Miss Redden
Horace Phillips
Suffolk
Thelma Mass
Louise Noble
Baltimore
W. W. Noble
Susie A. Smith
Franklin Street
Philadelphia
FE. W. Smith
Norman J. Smith
W. S. Whiteley
Saulsbury Sparks
Second Street
James C. Sherwood
Hillsboro
Louise Fleetwood
Near Town
C. Mo Pusey
Laure
E. D. C. Hegeman
J. D. Biscoe
Nellie West
Elias W. Nuttle
Washington College
W. FE. Brown
Newark
Del
Francis Yeoman
Easton Hospital
C. A. F Pentz
Soo
Clyde, Jr
Lancaster
A. E Poole
Belle Connelly
Easton
F. A. Greaves
Asbury Greaves
Sunday School Conference Closes With Children’s Week Event
The Maryland Delaware Sunday School Association launched Children’s Week this year with a program shared in schools. A Third district conference met Monday at Denton Methodist Protestant Church followed by a mass meeting. Attendance was light due to weather and child absence. Mrs. A. B. Brown of Baltimore led the conference with four schools present, assisted by Lena Lewis of Greensboro and district superintendent Mrs. Hegeman who presided at the evening session. The program included brief talks, recitations by Jean and Charlotte Temple, a solo by Margaret Thawley, and closing remarks by Rev. Melvin E. Wheatley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Delaware Sunday School Association
Denton Methodist Protestant Church
A. B. Brown
Baltimore
Lena Lewis
Greensboro
Hegeman
Brown
Brown Gave A Very Inspiring and Interesting Address. Miss Lewis
Jean and
Charlotte Temple
Margaret Thawley
Melvin E. Wheatley
Caroline Schools Lead April Attendance Honors
The April attendance list shows high schools Ridgely Greensboro Caroline High Preston Federalsburg top in attendance. Primary schools Ridgely Goldsboro Denton Greensboro Preston Federalsburg Denton and more receive banners. Two room Hillsboro Rural Gareys Bethel colored also honored for high attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Ridgely
Greensboro
Caroline High
Preston
Federalsburg
Goldsboro
Denton Grammar
Henderson
Denton
Hillsboro
Friendship
Smithson
Garey's
Williamson's
Hickory Hill
Concord
American Corner
Oaks
Willoughby
Camp Grove
Howard's
Hickman
Laurel Grove
Liden's
Bethel
John's
Jonestown
A Mother's Daughter Play at Masonic Hall Tuesday May 1
Local talent presents A Mother's Daughter at Masonic Hall on Tuesday May 1 at 8 p m. Cast includes Mrs Harriet Moore Mrs Clifford Trazzare Hal Moore ten year old Melvin Wheatley Jr Kathryn daughter Miss Julia Watson Aunt Jane Miss Carlotta Kinnamon Mrs Bruce a vain stylish woman Mrs Kirkman Short Mrs Yates Miss Margaret Thawley Sylvia Yates and Joan Yates daughters of Mrs Yates and Misses Bernice Woaters and Edwina Nichols. Proceeds go to the Ladies' Aid of the M E Church admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic ‘Hall
Harriet Moore
Clifford Trazzare
Hal Moore
Melvin Wheatley, Jr
Kathryn
Julia Watson
Jane Graham
Jane
Carlotta Kinnamon
Bruce
Kirkman Short
Yates
Margaret Thawley
Sylvia Yates
Joan Yates
Bernice Woaters
Edwina Nichols
M. E. Church
Mothers of Men program charms Goldsboro church
In Goldsboro the Mothers of Men program at the M E Church South drew a full house as the choir and pastor presented a song and story program described as the best Mother's Day service yet. Next Sunday Dr J H Wells of Baltimore will preach at 8 PM and lead the first quarterly conference. Local society notes include visits and gatherings among Shockley, Smith, Cortelyou, Jarrell, Bennett, Wharton, and others with various travel and precinct social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church South
J. H. Wells
Baltimore
R. K. Nevitt
C. R. Curtis
Elizabeth and
Kathryne Shockley
Middletown
Thomas Shockley
Smith Shockley
Ruth Shockley
Leroy Cartwright
Wilmington
Better Homes Demonstration At Mulford Swing Home
The Ridgely News Letter reports a rainy day Better Homes event hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Mulford Swing on Maple Avenue. Guests toured the house, heard talks by Rev Leelan Jackson and Miss Ruth Jackson, and enjoyed music by Margaret Swing and others. A second program featured home campaign reviews, first aid, prize speeches, a cross word puzzle, and tea with songs. An art exhibit at Church House drew many visitors, and a school speech contest highlighted seven students. A Minstrel Show lineup and a guest program by Bertha Eckhart of Philadelphia were announced, with club elections planned.
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Mulford Swing
Maple Avenue
Second
Third Streets
Swing
Leelan Jackson
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Walz
Greensboro
Margaret Swing
Harwood
Denton
Better Home
Ruth Jackson
M. A. Trackett
M. A. Brackett
Marty Seney
Price
Florence Ludwig
Charles Dean
Dorothy Saulsbury
Irving Downes
Gladys Richards
Daniel Cecil
Page Jones
Harvey Sewell
Elsie Matthews
Page
Dorothy
Paul Hoffman
J. D. Davis
Leroy Lord
W. D. Binebrink
H. E. Keeneman
W. D. Marvel
Malory Winstead
Carley Marvel
F. M
Frank Seward
Easton
Women's Home Missionary Convention
Viola Jones
Wheatley
Burrsville Social News From Last Week
Burrsville residents hosted a shower for Mr and Mrs Earlvins and guests included Mr and Mrs C N Fountain and others. Notables visited relatives in Georgetown Philadelphia and Camden. Funeral attendance marked the week with friends attending Mr John Kelley of Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Fountain
Harvey Fountain
David Ellwanger
Edith Fountain
Chester
H. R. Blades
Near Here
Albert Jackson
Earlvins
Otis Stafford
Harold Short
Georgetown
J. H. Ward
Salisbury
W. L. Jump
Emma Hurd
Philadelphia
Camden
John Kelley
Hobbs
Clinton Neal
Baltimore
Bethlehem Preacher Praises Mothers Day Sermon
Rev C C Harris delivered a Mother's Day sermon to a large Bethlehem congregation last Sunday. A duet by Gertrude and Eunice Carroll and a solo The Prayer My Mother Taught Me moved many, with memories of childhood. Services planned for May 24 at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Harris
Littl Gertrude
Eunice Carroll
Local visitors noted at Newark church services
American Corner lists Rev. W. W. Walls and family of Newark Del and families of Alex Lord and Griffiths as guests of Olaf Smith. A preaching service is planned at the regular hour next Sunday morning with Christian Endeavor at 7 30 in the evening led by Frank Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Walls
Newark
Del
Alex. Lord
George Griffith
Olaf Smith
Christian Endeavor
Frank Collins
Herr Arrives from Florida and Sells Store for Summer Home
Dr. F. P. Herr and wife return after fourteen-year absence and plan to build a summer home on the former Central avenue and Third street store site. Rev. George Fitz will report on his church classis and a drama Ruth, the Loving, will be staged in the evening. Neighbors note social visits, church activities, and local road cement progress, with a May 22 play by the W. H. M. S. and 15 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Herr
Florida
Central Avenue
Third Street
George Fitz
The
Reformed Church
Ruth
Naomi
George Dutton
George
Newark
Del
Hon
T. A. Smith
Seaford
J. E. Dutton
Janey
Home Missionary Society
Kentucky
Nathan Cade
Tuckahoe
Church House
Irma Nichols
Loraine Swing
Dorothy
Margaret Holsinger
Paul Sewell
Atlantic City
Dorothy Flounders
Fort Washington
R. FE. Fountain
Wayne
Irvington
N. J
Alice Bennington
Lee Bennington
Alice
Chester
Guy H. Pippin
Greensboro
James Pippin
Annapolis
T. C. Cahall
Walter Cahall
Dayton
Ohio
Frank Long
Mohrlein
Havre de Grace
Hattie Hagadone
Baltimore
Orphans' Court Proceedings Review and Approvals
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Executors Ida Nichols and Olin Hubbert of Edward Hubbert received releases, examined approved and ordered recorded. Administrators Clarence E Andrew of Annie Edith Andrew filed first and final account with releases. William E Brown executor of Martha I Walters filed release. Other admin releases granted and bids set, funds deposited for Layton minors under court order.
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Orphans’ Court
West
Harper and Shawn
Ida Nichols
Olin Hubbert
Edward Hubbert
Clarence E. Andrew
Annie Edith Andrew
William E. Brown
Martha I. Walters
Elizabeth M. Smith
Vincent P. Smith
Lewis E. Smith
William F. Dickinson
Harvey L. Cooper
Mary Frances Dickinson
Guy Crockett
John F. Kelley
Oscar E. Kelley
J. T. Orme
Harry H. Nuttle
Clarence FE. Andrew
Leonard Nh. Layton
Charles Francis Layton
William Virgil Layton
Ruth Elizabeth Layton
Letter to editors objects to Harmony’s assumed name
Dr Du Hadway of Harmony denounces The Easton Star-Democrat for labeling Harmony as "Fell's Half Acre" and demands to know the source of the alleged name. The longtime resident says no such designation exists and condemns the slander of their village.
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du Hadway
Journal
Easton Star- Democrat
Jesse H. Bratton
Harmony
Caroline County
Flell
Star Democrat
Hell
Star-Democrat
Joan Dulfapwavy
Journal Study: County News Subscription Offer
Local paper promotes subscribing to the Journal to receive all county news. Highlights include community updates, upcoming events, and regional reporting designed to keep residents informed about local government, schools, and public services. Subscribers gain full access to pages covering crime reports, weather, sport scores, and classifieds.
Hillsboro and Queen Anne Weekly Church Activities
Hillsboro M E Sunday School children enjoyed a Thursday hike followed by a weeney supper and Friday party in the club room ending Children’s Week. Mothers Day services at St Paul’s Church featured a 10 30 service and a musical program with readings. Local residents report health, travels, and town events including visits to Baltimore Philadelphia Wilmington and Hagerstown.
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Hillsboro M. E
W. EB. Sparks
Hammer
Edgar Blades
W. P. Taylor
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Hillsboro
M. E. Church
Hillsboro Club
Samuel Briscoe
Thomas Cahall
Delphine
Houston
Harrington
A. T. Cahall
W. Deaky
Queen Anne
St Paul's Church
James Neighbors
Sophia Brown
Lester Starkey
Walker
Esther Lofland
Turner
Doris
W. Finch
Norris
Charles Roe
Rice
F. B. Barton
Hazel Eaton
Baltimore
J. E. Morgan
St. Paul's Church
Messix
Harris Chapel
Addie Morgan
Culver
Hebron
Lydia Brown
Hagerstown
Howard Andrews
C. H. Dean
Maltimore
Church of the Brethren Notes A May 24 Youth Program Planned
The Ladies Missionary Society hosted by Mrs George A McDaniel featured Side Lights from China. A full day for young people with addresses plays and music is planned for May 24. A children focused sermon is set for next Sunday at 11 a.m. and Wednesday 8 p.m. singing and prayer led by Pastor S IKA Arnold.
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Church of the Brethren
Ladies’ Missionary Society
George A. McDaniel
China
S. Ika Aknold
Card of Thanks from Melvin Family
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from Mrs. Fred Melvin and children for kindness during their father and husband’s illness and for floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Melvin
Blue serge coat with grey flannel trousers ideal summer wear
A blue serge coat paired with grey flannel trousers forms a stylish summer combination as noted by Everngam's. This smart outfit emphasizes light yet refined attire suitable for warm weather settings.
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Everngam
Automobiles Challenge Railways Across the Region
The piece discusses how car and bus competition is forcing railways like the B C and A to abandon unprofitable branch lines. It notes that long haul trunk routes remain dominant, but shortages of rail profitability push railroads toward motor transport, with 1,000 miles of branch lines abandoned in five years and rising bankruptcies.
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B.C. & A. Railway
Pennsylvania
New York Central
New Haven
Interstate Commerce Commission
Balti mend Balti Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway 1924 report
The 16th annual report to stockholders shows the rail and steamer lines operated in 1924 with a deficit of 313 024 dollars, up from 299 356 in 1923. Revenues declined due to presidential election year recession and shift to motor trucks, while expenses fell 158 952 dollars due to reduced maintenance.
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Baltimore, Chesapeake & Atlantic Railway Company
Piankatank
Delaware
Easton
Queen Anne
Baltimore and Eastern
Boges
Turnbull Murdoch
In Memoriam for Arthur L Baker by Sister Nora Kelley
In sad remembrance my dear brother Arthur L Baker departed this life one year ago May 13 1924. Sleep on dear brother rest we needed you but God knows best His will be done. How I miss you no tongue can tell memory of that evening I answered the telephone and stood with an aching heart to hear of his fatal fall. Every effort was in vain God eased him of his pain.
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Arthur L. Baker
God
Nora Kelley
Anniversary Celebrations Honor Greensboro Denton Churches
The Journal notes two church anniversaries in Greensboro and Denton. A Friday supper at the Parish House opened events with Bishop Davenport invoking prayer as Rev. Irving A. McGrew presented a bouquet to Mrs. Z. P. Steele. The piece details St Marys Whitechapel Parish history, Christ Church reorganization in 1870, and Holy Trinitys 50th consecration anniversary with dates, leaders, and vestry notes.
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Greensboro
Denton
Hillsboro
Davenport
Irving A. McGrew
Christ Church Congregation
Z. P. Steele
Christ Church
Church of the Holy Trinity
St. Mary’s Whitechapel
Great Choptank
Dorchester County
Upper Hunting Creek
Choptank River
Caroline
Pbs Hunting Creek
Linchester River
Preston
Great Choptank Parish
John A. McLean
Connecticut
Charles E. Tarr
George Mitchell Russum
Russum
Denton Journal
American Union
McLean
James B. Steele
William G. Horsey
Edward C. Carter
Philip W. Downes
Robert A. Nichols
George M. Russum
George F. Beaven
St. John’s Parish
Beaven
Messrs. Downes
Horsey
Carter
R. J. Carter
Enoch George
J. W. Bryant
Samuel H. Flaharty
Henry C. Lay
E. J. Stearns
Charles E. Milner
S.d.hall
T.J.L. Hines
Giles B. Cooke
Samuel Edson
George S. Fitzhugh
F. C. O'Meara
H. L. Drew
J. Gibson Gantt
J. R. Marley Casa
Harris B. Thomas
Alward Chamberlaine
Messrs
Henry Meyers
J. S. Barnhart
Wm. E. Dunnock
Robert G. Stewart
Elijah Todd
Wm. H. Anderson
Jacob Ghingher
Albert G. Towers
J. Dukes Downes
J. Kemp Stevens
George A. Deakyne
Samuel Lewis
Pares Easter Stevens
Stearns
Bishop Lay
Geo. M. Russum
Philip Downes
Shadrach Liden
Leonard Vosmus
Miss Myers
William Short Ridgely
Henry Myers
Octavia Russum
Charles Stevens
Thomas H. Kemp
Z. Potter Steele
Frederic Straughn
Corrine Saulsbury Gullet
Charles Edward Tarr
Potter Steele
Wm. F. Murphey
J. Frank Wright
Wm. K. Scotton
George T. Redden
T. Alan Goldsborough
Wm. A. Smith
Dawson O. George
Eugene G. Anderson
Ernest G. Cooper
William K. Scotton
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Norman Smith
Clifford Cortelyou
Rehoboth
Forner
Robert Jarrell
Montgomery and Son
Margaret Bennett
Nerva Wharton
Emma Wharton
Paul Thomas
Oxford
Howard Thomas
Walter Elliott
C. W. Baynard
Smyrna
H. F. Silver
Silver
Aberdeen
W. E. Thawley
G. C. Johnson
Mary
Rebecca Lane
Templeville
J. F. Lane
Margaret Cross
Marguerite Griffin
David Greenlee
Horace Shively
Smithville
Ormond Wright
Mabel Wright
Arthur Adams
Charles Wright
Josephine Wooters
Walter Liden
C. H. Atkins
Gladys
Anna Todd
Lizzie Johnson
Earle Pennypacker
J. M. Holland
William A. Alford
Ridgely News
Bethlehem
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Edgar Blanche
Con
Mr. Blanche
Olin Hunter
Dora Morris
H. R. Covell
W. B. Sparks
Marydel
Virginia Blades
Ruth Lucas
Queenstown
Norman Clark
William Thompson
Bernard Pinder
Automobile and Railway
Everngam’ S
Holy Trinity Church
St. John’s
G. W. Goldsborough
Ellen Betts
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