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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1930
Page
5
Denton and Easton area notices run from house rentals and used appliances to yard goods and church activities. Fragments mention a furnished house for rent, roosters for sale, seasoned wood, a Frigidaire ad, bake sales, a benefit luncheon, church services, a sales garage opening, and a county federation meeting with programs and elections.
The Caroline County Chapter of the Woman's Eastern Shore Society met at the new chairman's home for its first session with officers named: Chairman Mrs Harold Nuttle secretary Miss Helen Hagadone historian Mrs Edwin Downes. A Needlework Guild chapter was formed to send garments to county relief work.
A Bethel of Job's Daughters was instituted in Denton at the Masonic Temple on May 10 with ritualistic ceremonies. Maryland officials and Baltimore visitors joined to install officers and witnessed gifts from Maryland Bethels. A dinner followed as Denton thanks Masons Eastern Star and the community club for support.
A large congregation attended the dedication service for Christ Church with Bishop Davenport delivering an inspirational sermon. The Rev William McClelland led the opening, the choir performed, and Rev J Gibson Gantt appeared in the chancel. A reception followed in the Parish Hall with remarks from Dr J W Kirk and praise for builder Harvey Thawley.
A parish program at the Reformed Church featured Curtain Lecture sketches songs and comedies raising about thirty dollars for church aims. A Better Homes event at the Community Club showcased readings talks on home beautification and fabric displays. Local clergy and families are noted with upcoming Love Feast recreation conferences and Mother's Day services.
The Twentieth Century Community Club hosted guests at the Hopkins home amid dry iris bloom. Next meeting set for January 28 at Bethlehem Community House under Miss Spafford, with a bake sale planned for January 17 at Hollis building to benefit Preston friends. Local attendees and visitors from Wilmington American Corner Plattsburg Baltimore and Federalsburg joined in memorial and social visits.
A unsigned poem urges community boosterism, praising those who support neighbors, share sorrow, and back local efforts. It extols generosity, integrity, and quiet strength as more powerful than loud speech. The piece credits Phillips Brooks and notes no printing in The Journal.
The Association of Methodist Historical Societies will meet May 21–22 at Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church Dover Delaware with a business session, banquet, lectures by Rev King D Beach and others, and a day of historic pilgrimage to Barratts Chapel and other sites. The gathering marks the first time the group meets outside a large city and may head to Chicago or Indianapolis next year.
Bethlehem Mr and Mrs Payton Thompson and Mrs F H Thomas visited Tilghman's Island last Sunday where Mr Thompson preaches each Sunday afternoon They were joined by Mrs Charles Christopher and Mrs James Christopher who sang Mother's Day selections The meeting was greatly enjoyed The Ladies Aid met at the home of Mrs Lawrence Legates last Thursday The next meeting will be with Mrs W Carroll They plan to roof the church and repaint the interior Mr and Mrs Willard Legates and Mrs James Robinson and daughter of Chester PA spent the weekend with their parents.
Burrsville residents report guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Chance include Miss Anna Chance and Warren Pierce of Swarthmore. Unity Women’s Club to meet May 21 at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs A M Dulin’s home near Greensboro with Miss Spafford demonstrating quick bread. Mr John L Chance attends aunt’s funeral. Mrs Chance recently ill but now able to be out. Miss Gladys Chance returns home for a few weeks visit.
Preston Charles I. Reinke of the U S Naval Training Station Hampton Roads Va is spending a few weeks with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Gustav C Frase Rev W C Noble of Hampton N J is visiting his brother Mr C F Noble and family and his sister Mrs William T Kelley and family this week Mr Fred Frase and Mr Charles Reinke of Hampton Roads Va spent Sunday in Dover Del Mrs Fannie Hitch of Seaford Del is spending a few days with her niece Mrs W T Kelley Put in that want advertisement.
Attendees enjoyed a lively Community Club program with violin solos. piano pieces by Miss Dorothy Cross and Miss Mary Curtis. and vocal numbers led by Mrs. J Kemp Stevens. Residents and guests traveled to Dover and Wilmington for church and social events. meetings, visits, and health updates filled the week across Hillsboro Greensborough and surrounding households.
Miss Ruth Reynolds celebrated her 17th birthday Friday night at the Church House entertaining 40 friends with games and later ice cream and cake. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Stevens and others, while Mrs. Providence Richardson and Ora returned home after visiting Cordova. Church notices mention Methodist services and Mother's Day events at St Paul’s, with Mrs. Robley Hackett attending a bridge luncheon in Denton and Mrs. Horace Morgan seeing her uncle’s funeral in Hebron.
Concord M E Church hosts Sunday School at 10 00 am May 18 with Father’s Day at 11 00 am led by Charles Edge l Dallas Neal reads the psalter William Seeders scripture lesson Fathers lead singing Epworth League plans an Anniversary Day 1930 pageant Children of Light Mary Emily Wright Marcus Hook PA and William Larkin Martine Wilmington DE wed at Concord M E Parsonage May 3 at 3 00 pm groom is pastor’s grandson Violet Brown Marcus Hook PA and Harlan Simmons Wilmington DE attended reception follows
Announcement of Mildred Elizabeth Greenlee and William Vane Boyce wed in Eas ton on April 11. Blanche Hobbs Moretz engagement to George Bringhurst announced, wedding planned in fall. Local 4-H Club meet hosted by Joseph Edwards Jr with leader C M Jones. Various Greensboro residents noted visiting relatives and spending weekends in Wilmington, Chester, Baltimore, and Goldsboro.
The Caroline County Orphans Court with Judges West, Harper and Shawn in session approves filings and probate actions. Debts and first and final accounts are filed for the estates of Louis R. Dukes and Annie V. Davis. Clara Quillen and Harry Spicer also file accounts. Harriet E. Murphy’s will is proved. William H. Alburger’s will admitted to probate and J Jerome Frampton granted administration cum testamento annexo. Bond approved, creditors notice ordered. Inventory and sale order issued for Ida J. McIlvaine’s estate.
Templeville residents visited Kenton Delaware relatives including Mr and Mrs Thomas Pippin and family. Local church services are planned with Sunday School at 10 am and preaching at 7 30 pm. Additional social visits include J T Carter visiting from Hamilton Md, Ivin Moore and son staying with Amos Wyatt, Avis White and brother from Newport, Mildred Lowman hosting birthday guests, and Rev Harvey Huffnal plus J Bates for dinner. The Happy Builders Society met with Mrs Amos Wyatt, and Gurney Knotts is listed as sick this week.
A reflective excerpt notes the privilege of meeting someone who nurtures another’s inner life with patience and tenderness. It contrasts earthly detachment with the kingdom of God and cites lines about reward and usefulness from Plummer and Shaftu.
Denton High School led with 206 points to capture the annual Caroline County track and field meet held on the school grounds. Pres ton, Greensboro, Federalsburg and others followed as thousands watched a large crowd endure overcast skies. records fell in speed ball, relay events, and hit and run the bases while Dr. William E. Burdick directed the event with local officials assisting.
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