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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1922
Page
5
Centreville to welcome a B V D manufacturing plant and bid requests for 1.5 miles of concrete road between Ridgely and Bridgetown. Denton area clubs clash this afternoon with Everngam’s suits and Hart Schaffner Marx promotions draw shoppers. Community events include a strawberry festival and a home carnival planned for early September.
Walter R. Smith and Joseph Roberts of Johns Hopkins were guests of C. A. Pentz. Smith heads to a northern Alaska geological survey on the 20th. May 24 bridge party planned by several ladies at Mrs. Pastorfield’s home. Ches ter, Pa., Girls Club hosted a kitchen shower for Mrs. Scott. Col J. C. Mullikin, Easton, in Denton on public business. D u dley Price family and Mrs. Ledman visited from Chester, Pa. Denton visits by Samuel Griffin of Anne Arundel and Harry W. Cade, now Cairo Ill, elected treasurer of Rotary in that city. William E. Cady visited Baltimore. Camper of Hagerstown visits Frampton family. Mrs. A. I. Dunham returns to care for her ill mother in Trappe. Harvey L. Cooper and J. Roland Chaffinch attended Atlantic City bankers’ convention. Rev. L. K. Ziegler of the Church of the Brethren ill with lumbago. J. Bradford Shawn and family guests of Judge Shawn in Wilmington. Mrs. Ralph Cover of Baltimore visiting her parents in Denton. Mrs. G. J. Stevens and Z. H. Webster visiting Wilmington friends. Mrs. James Bryant of Baltimore visiting J. Roland Chaffinch. Mrs. John Magruder and children of Baltimore guests at Plaindealing. Frank L. A. Nuttle ill at Fifth Avenue home. Mrs. W. A. Smith hosts Bridge Club this week.
In the Orphans' Court session Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Executors Susan I Still and Edward E Nuttle were empowered to assign mortgages belonging to the estate of Christian H Still. They filed additional inventories of personal property and of real estate. Martin L Sullivan s will was filed for probate by Edward E Nuttle the guardian. Next of kin were to be notified that the will would stand for probate on May 23 1822 at 11 am. Hubbard and Webb administrators of William H Sharp filed inventory and appraisement and an order to sell was planted. Everett C Kelley administrator of Frank Holland filed his first and final administration account approved by the Court. Charles B Harrison trustee for sale filed first and partial accounts of trusteeship and audit with dividend and second final accounts ratified by the Court.
Tomorrow May 21 a Near East Relief Field Day will be held under Maryland Headquarters auspices. Speakers versed on the Caucasus and Levant will describe conditions and the relief aims. Participating churches and times include Ridgely M E at 9 a m, Ridgely Church of the Brethren, Hillsboro M E, Preston M P, Preston M E, Federalsburg M P, Greensboro M E, Denton M E, Denton M P, and Denton Church of the Brethren with events at 9 a m 3 p m and 7 30 p m, arranged by Dr Alexander Mitchell state field secretary.
The Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs meets at the Denton Methodist Protestant Church on May 25. Assembly at 9 30 with delegates Mrs J W Stowell and Miss F E Kellogg reporting. Afternoon talk on Girls' Clubs and Better Everyday English. Denton Community Club to handle music and provide luncheon at noon.
A page of local social and sporting items noting visits from Middleton families to Wilmington and Barclay, church services for Mother’s Day and fathers day, and multiple ball games. Goldsboro beats Greensboro 14 to 2 then loses 6 to g. Goldsboro also defeats Marydel 3 to 0. Marydel and Goldsboro set a deciding game in Goldsboro on May 20. People include Mrs Elizabeth Dennett, Mr Avey Donavan, Mrs Sarah Casey, Mr Joseph Gregg, Mr Robert Jarrell Sr and Jr, Mrs Downes, Mrs Noble, Mr J Hl Williams, Mr Frank Roe, and Miss Katherine Shockley.
Hobbs Christian Endeavor served by Mrs O J Chaffinch last Sunday. J B Ricards to lead next Sunday evening. Federalsburg guests of Merrikens. Straughn to preach Sunday at 3 PM. Elizabeth and Richard Merriken visited Wilmington. L H Thomas and Hopkins with James C Hardesty visitors. Chaffioch Ricards at Denton Sunday school convention. Lawless family with Gain family. Dablitz of Chester buying berries at station. Todd of Harmony visiting Austin Murphy. Herbert Trice family from Easton visiting John Trice. Rain Wednesday welcomed.
Dr. W. W. Davis of Baltimore and Rev. R. C. Meeks of Easton spoke at the Lord's Day Alliance gathering in St. Pauls Church Tuesday night. Attendance was strong and the speakers performed well. Rev. C. W. Moore of Camden visited the parsonage recently. Mrs. Kenneth Barnette of Baltimore has moved to Queen Anne and was warmly welcomed. Mr. Charles Dean is in Ohio on business. Mrs. Dean accompanied him and they expect return this week. Mrs. Cortelyou is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Short. Church services will occur Sunday at St. Pauls and Harris Chapel. A good school representation traveled to Centreville Wednesday. Mrs. Hiram Short returned from Baltimore Monday night.
In Smithville Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Parker and daughter Marie join Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wright and Misses Mamie Still and Kathryne Spence plus Alpheus and Charlie Adams on a Sunday motor trip to Newark Delaware. Emma Bullock dies after brief illness. Funeral held at Bloomery M E Church Tuesday at 10 with Rev C E Adkifs officiating. Others visited relatives and spent time in Easton and Federalsburg.
American Corner hosts a strawberry and ice cream festival next Thursday night with all invited. A Near East relief speaker will address attendees Sunday morning. Miss Hazel Beauchamp visited her parents over the weekend. Miss Nellie Griffith was guest of Miss Mary Nichols Sunday.
Two pairs of ladies pumps and children's oxfords offered at fifty cents per pair at Evern gam's store.
The Ridgely community buzzes with a strawberry festival at the Reformed Church basement hosted by the May committee of the Community Club. A health talk by Dr. Jones of Cambridge follows, with guests from Greensboro and local families noted. Leisure, church, store changes, marriages, and visits fill a lively page of society and town updates.
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Mattie Williams expressing gratitude for kindness during her family’s long illness and for sympathy and flowers sent after the death of her husband.
The Mite Society of Union M. P. Church entertained about a hundred at the Ross home with readings, recitations, and a duet. Epworth League aims for a May social in Porter's hall selling ice cream and candies for a good cause. Mother's Day services were held at two churches with local and visiting pastors. Several residents were guests or visiting, including Mr. and Mrs. Jester, Mr. and Mrs. Minner, and Lucile Evans. William Hardesty of Seaford visits, Edith Simpson travels, and T Wesley Porter is ill.
The Williston Community Club met at Mrs. Howard Sullivan’s home on the 12th and praised County Commissioners for quickly improving the Williston road after committee visits. The club’s circulating library will open Saturdays 3 to 5 PM at William Willoughby’s Lake store. Mrs. Willoughby is librarian. Several members traveled to Easton this week. others attended Emma Bullock’s funeral in Bloomery.
Andersontown residents welcomed relatives from Philadelphia Baltimore and Morristown as visits followed illness concerns and weekend gatherings. Mrs Will Murphy returned home briefly from Preston before being recalled to care for her ill nephew Alex Chambers. The extended visits included Mr Chambers his wife father son Laird and Mr Walter Ariscoe plus multiple Delmar and Sadlersville acquaintances and a sick list note for little Harry J Nuttle.
Following is an additional list of Coro line county merchants granted licenses. Includes Klum's Lucky Corner Ridgely 2500 dollars and various amounts for Baker & Edgell Federalsburg 2500 pounds, White's Garage Denton 1000, Long & Short Federalsburg 15000, etc.
Miss Mildred Spence of Queenstown visits aunt Mrs. R. L. Breeding. Mrs. Sallie Taylor and granddaughter Willie visit in Tuckahoe Neck and Denton. Howard Clark of Milford stays with grandfather R. L. Breeding. Miss Amy Taylor of Philadelphia visits Miss Satie Layton. Mrs. Addie Dayton and son Midridge spend Monday with Mrs. Edith Layton. Miss Melissia Taylor of West Denton visited friends here last week.
Washington College will hold its first annual Eastern Shore Interscholastic Championship Athletic Meet at Washington Field on Saturday May 27. Preliminary events start promptly at 1t with finals in the afternoon.
Hillsboro and Knotts schools played dodge ball with Hillsboro winning eight to three. Numerous residents attend church services, Sunday School conventions, and porch dances in Easton Ridgely and Chester Town. Community guests include bankers from Atlantic City and faculty from Maryland University visiting town.
Concord and Nichols opened their season with a close baseball game. Nichols pitcher Joe Miller worked six innings to slow Concord before the home team surged ahead and won 6 to 4 after five innings of Nichols. Concord pitcher John Reed kept Nichols scoreless for five frames. W. J. Seeders, Concord manager, invites country teams for Saturday games.
Miss Irene Carroll hosted a Sunday supper with guests including Miss Ruth Taylor Miss Maude Wright Mr Marion Mills and Mr Edwin Rosser. Federalsburg guests Mr and Mrs Lewis Trice and family visited Mrs Trice’s parents Mr and Mrs Wm Harding. C T Carroll hosted Mr and Mrs Winnie Sellers and daughter Catherine of Easton. Basil Taylor spent time with his parents Norman Taylor. Alva Blades joined Sunday afternoon visit with Norman Taylor.
A May 10 1922 cablegram warned 70 000 Armenians may be naked by summer without aid. Denton voices rallied at Sunday School Convention led by A C Norstedt. High School, county teachers, and Mrs Swiss organize donations, shipping to Court House Denton.
State Entomologist E N Cory reports the pea aphis invading commercial pea fields in Dorchester County Maryland threatening canning peas. University of Maryland team tests dust and spray controls including nicotine soap mix with emphasis on early spraying to kill first lice. County agents monitor outbreaks and seek state guidance as needed.
Caroline County issued five percent lateral road bonds totaling 27 000 dollars. Poe & Davies of Baltimore won the entire bid at 107 38 with a 4 4 percent effective rate due to a premium. Several firms submitted proposals including Stein Boyce Townsend Scott Redmond Baker Watts Strother Brogden and Iglehart plus the Continental Trust Co of Baltimore. Proceeds fund lateral road construction this year. State Aid and Post Roads rely on other sources.
The article notes rising costs for corn and tomatoes suppliers, with material costs $10 to $12 per ton, labor higher, freight and coal prices up, and can prices down. Sugar is the only product price lag. Overall, profits for tomatoes shrink by about 25 cents per dozen two pound cans, risking unemployment and converting a profitable farm crop into loss.
The Caroline County Sunday School convention met at the Denton M P Church with broad representation from all member schools. Notable speakers included Rev. M R Hamm and Dr. Charles Calvert Ellis, and a pageant titled The Virgins was staged by M P School youths. Officers for the coming year were named, with George A. McDaniel as president and Lena A. Lewis as superintendent of children's work. The Preston ME Church will host next year’s convention.
The Epworth League held its regular monthly business and social gathering hosted by Mrs. F. L. Bowdle. New officers were elected: President Miss Edna Shipman, first VP Mrs. N. D. Rickards, second VP F. L. Bowdle, third VP Mrs. Earle White, fourth VP Miss Mildred Nuttle, secretary Mrs. Ray mond Fifield, treasurer F. Baynard, chorister Newman Rickards, organists Misses Edith Straughn and Addie Nuttle. A lawn social and ice cream and cake followed. A Sunday program titled The League Looking Glass celebrated the league's anniversary, with decorations, music, and a formal installation of officers by the pastor.
The Eastern Shore climate is unusually favorable despite minor misbehaviors like snowstorms. While the Middle West endures frequent floods and tornadoes with loss of life, Maryland and Delaware benefit from storms deflected north of the region. The area enjoys about 321 sunny days yearly, with winter sun shine twice as abundant as in many Lake region areas.
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