Local ads and community notices fill Denton page
A collage of local bids sales and social notices: furniture and electric appliances offered at low prices, garden furniture and rugs on display, lost engagement ring, apartment rentals, moth proof bags, bake sales by Piney M. P. Church and Concord Ladies Aid, and upcoming farm supplies from M. K. Newnam. Community events include a baby clinic in Ridgeley and a Recreational Institute for Ridgely with 4 H clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Dayton
M. K. Newnam
Wilson
W. J. Martin
Denton
Denton Journal
Gray Hill Gardens
A. G. Saulsbury
Ridgely
Gustav Good
Wright Apartments
Journal
Piney M. P. Church
Ford
Concord Ladies Aid
Ford Show Room
Bethel, del
Bethel
Bridgeville
Piney
Piney, Field
Litchfield
Fordson
McCormick-Deering
R. H. Stafford
Burrsville
A. E. Miller
Third St
Randolph Ave
John Deer
Zion M. E
Bureau of Child Hygiene of
Baltimore
H. Ruth Jackson R. N
Caroline County
General Motors
O. B. Dayton
M. K
United States Department of Agriculture
Ridgely Institute
Talbot
Social and Personal News from Concord Meeting
Despite rain a large attendance at Concord last Thursday as Andersontown Hobbs Club hosted Denton and Ridgely clubs. Highlights include music by Russum and Roslyn Orme, readings by Mrs Edna Green, a poem by Edwin Markham read by Mrs Harry Hemmons, and a praised performance by Mrs Frank Flounders and Miss Beckman. May Gelletly of Baltimore and New York noted for Paris exhibitions and Maryland Institute training. The Maryland State Normal School Glee Club invited to sing at Atlantic City General Conference. Caroline Chapter members attended Cambridge reception for Elizabeth Jackson. Rural Women Short Course set for June 13–18 at College Park with many delegates expected. Mrs J Kemp Stevens to Atlantic City for Messiah. St Gertrude’s Academy Benefit Card Party May 25. Various visits and social events noted among Caroline county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Andersontown Hobbs Club
Denton
Ridgely
Llub
Denton Club
Russum
Roslyn Orme
Edna Green
Harry Hemmons
Ridgely Club
Washington
Edwin Markham
Frank Flounders
Miss May Gelletly
Baltimore
New York
Paris
Society of French Artists
Society of French Miniature Artists
Miss Gelletly
Maryland Institute
Salisbury
Caroline Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Minerva Chapter
Cambridge
Elizabeth Jackson
Grand Chapter
Maryland
Caroline
J. W. Thawley
M. K. Newnam
Mesdames
Jessie Deen
Bertha Taylor
Sallie Walston
Jennie Crouse
Myra Sylvester
Elva Wall
Cora Briscoe
Lillian Hackett
Carrie Morgan
Emily Swiss
Mildred Johnson
Cora Noble
Florence Chambers
Lulu Downes
College Park
J. Kemp Stevens
Atlantic City
New York University Chorus
General Conference
M. E. Church
New Jersey
St. Gertrude’s Academy
Walter Sparklin
Petersburg
R. H. Bryant
James M. Clark
Philadelphia
Sparklin
Guild of Christ Church
T. Alan Goldsborough
Everett Pepper
George Christie
Joel Harrington
Katharine
Doris Mae
Denton M. E. Church
J. W. Funk
Harry A. Copeland
Wilmington
Wright’ Garton
Eleanor Willis
Elizabeth Pastorfield
Marlton L. Pritchett
M. E
Tribune Fresh Air Fund
Beatrice Bowers
Thompson Swing
Frank Simon
Ronald Lane
James Swing
Elsie Matthews
J. J. Ivison
Reese B. Harrington
Harrington
Ridgely Theatre
Messrs. C. D. Lynch
J. Mulford Swing
Paul Holsinger
Harvey Holsinger
Harry Robinson
Mary
Martin
Federalsburg
Redman Long
Selby Smith
Margaret Swing
Delian Thomas
Ed. Stevens
Rehoboth
Stevens
Harry Laird
Community Club
Concord Club
Leslie Booker
Alex Hall
Fannie Hall
Barclay
Amelia Bloxton
Hilda
Gee. Hersey
Betterton
M. W. Wiley
Leroy Detwiler
Bobby
Kemp Stewart
Hillsboro
Will Smith
Homer Benton
Sadlersville
Harry Zeigler
Church of the Brethren
Carroll Meredith
Meredith
E. F. Pearsnul
Bards
Memorial Park Fund
Virgil Moore
Church House
Helen Noble
James Henry
Viola Jones
Walter Mitchell
Orville Wright
Chestertown
Elwood Diefenderfer
Claymont
Grace Vernon Smith
Howard Smith
Walter Bennington
Chincoteague
Harry Abop
Mid Shore Rural Letter Carriers Convention at Queen Anne
The annual convention of the Mid Shore Rural Letter Carriers Association and its Ladies Auxiliary met at Queen Anne High School on May 16 with about forty carriers and guests. Speakers from across the country shared information heavy on campaigns and policy. delegates were elected for the Easton state meeting, officers chosen, and a banquet hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Stevens. The session adjourned with plans to meet in Federalsburg in 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid‘Shore
Associaton
Hitch
Maryland Rural Carriers’ Association
Easton
Baltimore
Caroline County
Lawrence Lynch
B. B. Cohee
Henry Davis
Calvin Todd
Dorchester County
B. M. Hall
W. P. Clifton
A. J. Stevens
M. C. Corder
Talbot County
Lola Dill
Elsie Wheatley
Harry Slaughter
J. L. Gannon
Parker Quimby
F. L. Williams
Peony Farm Opens To Public May 31 At Quinby Virginia
Residents on the Del-Mar-Va Peninsula may visit Warwick House and the Peony Farm at Quinby on Tuesday May 31. The charity event benefits Northampton Accomack Memorial Hospital with an admission 35 cents. Directions use U S No 18 to Painter then east through Mappsburg and the Machipongo River toll bridge with alternate routes via Wachapreague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del-Mar-Va
Northampton-Accomack Memorial Hospital
Warwick” House
Quinby
Warwick
Ralph T. Whitelaw
Quesion
New York
Whitelaw
Peninsula
Kellar
Wachapreague
Miracle House to Open June 6 for TB Preventorium
In Claiborne Maryland the Miracle House prepares to receive about 100 children who have TB exposure on June 6 marking the start of its fourteenth season. From 19 beds in 1919 the facility now houses 110 beds and aims to run year round with a new heating plant funded by local donors. The Annual Donation and Inspection Day set for July 2 invites state residents to contribute food, clothing, and cash, with Caroline county arranging local dropoffs via Mrs. G H Wilson in Denton for those unable to transport donations to Claiborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claiborne
Maryland
Maryland Tuberculosis Association
United States
William B. Matthews
Miracle House
William F. Schluderburg
Theodore E. Schluderberg
Caroline’ County
G. H. Wilson
Denton
Ridgely Social Roundup Online Visits and Guests
Ridgely hosted and welcomed visitors from Centreville Oklawaha Fla Trenton N J Caldwell N J Connecticut and Virginia Penny and Mrs Ring Mrs Richards Mr Jones Mr Sewell Miss Baker Miss Jones and Mrs Beaven enjoyed gatherings and hospital calls at Easton and Baltimore with relatives and friends across several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Dean
Centreville
F. P. Herr
Oklawaha
Fla
Roger Ringgold
Arthur Richards
Trenton
N. J
Ridgely
Watson Booker
Easton Hospital
Thomas A. Smith
Caldwell
T. W. Jones
Connecticut
Nora Baker
Denton
Viola Jones
Harvey Sewell
Virginna
Arthur Beaven
Baltimore
New Playing Time At The Federal Theatre
The Federal Theatre will start shows at 7:45 each night in the summer, except Saturday with a 7:15 and 9 schedule. On Saturdays two shows plus a 2:30 matinee will be offered. Admission remains 25 and 10 cents, with patrons able to see the complete program in about fifty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Theatre
Spraying and Dusting Advice From Eastern Shore Entomologists
Mr. S. L. Crosthwait reports large emergence of overwintering codling moths and abundant curculio activity on peaches on the Eastern Shore. Growers should spray thoroughly with directions from Spray Service Cards and cover beans with arsenate of lead or dust with 20-20-1 60 dust after eggs hatch. The University of Maryland Entomology Department and Extension Service monitor insect activity. contact County Agent or Dr. Ernest N. Cory for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Crosthwait
Maryland
Easton
Salisbury
Berlin
Warlock
Iit
University of Maryland
Ernest N. Cory
Extension Service
Crosthwait
College Park
Local Social Ties Highlight Weekend Visits and Births
Hendersons host dinner with several couples including the Jones and Walls families. Edward Coffin and wife welcome a daughter at Easton Emergency Hospital. Dora Melvin and relatives visit Wilmington. F A Montague attends Rural Mail Carriers banquet at Queen Anne. Gooden family hosting and visiting relatives in Wilmington and Chestertown. Anna Stubbs stays with Harrington relatives. Welch visits Delaware City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso Gilbert
L. M. Jones
W. F. Clark
Hugh Hudson
J. E. Walls
Edward Coffin
Easton Emergency Hospital
Dora Melvin
Katherine
Edith Melvin
Evelyn Walls
Wilmington
F. A. Montague
Queen Anne
Winifred Gooden
Philadelphia
E. C. Gooden
Laura Stubbs
Thelma Gooden
Clinton Sylvester
W. E. Cartwright
L. A. Gooden
Mildred Gooden
T. H. Gough
Morgan Hall
Chestertown
Memorial Day Legion Parade Invites Ex Service Men
Caroline Post No 29 of the American Legion invites all ex service men to meet on the Court House Green in Denton Sunday May 29 at 1 p m to march to the cemetery and honor fallen buddies. The parade details will be in upcoming county papers. Ex service men are urged to notify other veterans and attend. No service uniforms will be worn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
The
American Legion
Court House Green
Denton
Legion
Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Readers Share Local Visits
News items from the Twin Towns along the Tuckahos list a string of social calls. Guests include Mr and Mrs Wm Helfrich and daughter Ruth of Trappe with Mr Brown Thawley of Burrsville, and Stella Mae Lewis with Granville Thompson of Chester, Md visiting local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuckahos
Wm. Helfrich
Ruth
Trappe
Brown Thawley
Burrsville
Edgar Blades
Stella Mae Lewis
Granville Thompson
Chester
Howard Dodds
Francis Beaven
Pocomoke City High School
Albert Cahal
Queen Anne Ladies Aid Serves Supper to Rural Carriers
The Queen Anne Ladies Aid served supper to Rural Carriers of Talbot Caroline and Dorchester and members of the Women’s Auxiliary at the High School last Monday night. Menu included chicken salad ham creamed new potatoes peas biscuits rolls jelly ice cream cake and coffee. Several local residents attended social events and visits noted through the region including a reception for Mrs Jackson of the Eastern Star. Tri County volleyball and baseball teams defeated Stevensville to become season champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Talbot
Caroline
Dorchester
Woman’s Auxiliary
Horace Morgan
Oscar Briscoe
Robly Hackett
Jackson
Eastern Star of Maryland
Cambbridge
Donald Quarry
Donna
Washington, D. C
Thomas Nelson
Charles Morton
Howard Flowers
Donald
Onancock
Harry Burns
Vinton Shoefelt
Hurlock
Edith Lard
Eugenia Morgan
Tri-County
Stevensville
James Briscoe
T. A. Lynch
Elizabeth Lynch
Philadelphia
Marvin Barton
Paul, Brown
Naomi Barton
Centreville
B. C. Barton
Dorothy Jump
North Carolina
Ruth Reynolds
Edna Clopper
Tuckahoo Neck
Ed Rowens
Chas. Rhodes
Ladies Aid meeting held at Mrs Bennett’s home
American Corner The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Bennett's home on Wednesday afternoon with seven members and three visitors due to stormy weather. Vice president Mrs Lulu Beauchamp led, and readings by Mrs Lydia Nichols and Mrs Elva Smith accompanied by recitations from Lois and Doris Collins. Refreshments of orangeade and cake were served. June plans include meeting with Mrs Grace Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Lulu Beauchamp
Lydia Nichols
Elva Smith
Lois
Doris Collins
Grace Sullivan
Olaf Smith
Nora
Jeanette McKinley
Gus Min
Raymond
William
Wilmington
Del
Richard Phillips
Ambrose Griffith
Preston Community Club Elects New Officers at Year End
The Preston Community Club held its final meeting at the Parish House with a cafeteria supper. Mrs. W. J. Bonner was elected president and other officers include Mrs. J. W. Gallagher, Mrs. T. C. Taylor, Mrs. Everest Newnam, Mrs. J. M. Parker, and Mrs. H. M. Parrott. Reports from Mrs. C. F. Noble covered the 33rd State Annual Convention in Baltimore. The Tribune Fresh Air Fund committee was organized again to place children with two weeks in the country, inviting public cooperation. Various social and church notes follow, including visits, hospital updates, and local engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Club of
Preston
Harry M. Hollis
W. J. Bonner
J. W. Gallagher
T. C. Taylor
Everest Newnam
J. M. Parker
H. M. Parrott
Mildred Griffith
H. M. Hollis
C. F. Noble
Baltimore
Noble
Tribune Fresh Air Fund Committee
T. L. Nugent
T. R. van Dyke
L. Geiger
Merritt Parker
E. T. Moore
Maurice Williams
Ella Harrison
Dorothy Wright
Irving B. Jackson
Temple
Eastern Star Chapter
Cambridge
Jackson
John Nusbaum
Franklin
Walter Twiley
T. Clayton Taylor
E. M. Nelson
Harrington
Church of the New Jerusalem
Williston
Wm. Kelley
Edith Noble
Noble Kelley
Berea
Kentucky
Pocomoke City
Thomas L. Trice III
JT. L. Trice Jr
Walter Covey
Easton Hospital
Ray Poole
Florida
Nelson Fooks
Marie Taylor
Louise van Dyke
Wilmington
James Spence
Choptank
J. K. LeCompte
Irene Baker
W. Twilley
Clayton Taylor
Weismuller stars in Dive In at Loew's Century New York
Johnny Weismuller headlines the Capitol Theatre stage revue Dive In with Jack Pepper and a galaxy of stars. Chester Morris and Carole Lanhard star on screen in Sinners in the Sun. Howard Hughes production Scarface with Paul Muni plays Loew's Stanley Baltimore. Night Court exposes injustices in American courts showing at Loew's Parkway and Valencia with Huston and Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Weismuller
Tarzan
Loew
Century Theatre
Capitol Theatre
New York
Jack Pepper
Chester Morris
Carole Lanhard
Paul Muni
Baltimore
Loew's
Stanley Theatre
Hollywood
Night Court
Walter Huston
Lewis Stone
Anita
Anniversary Service at Old Trinity Church Dorchester Md
The Annual Anniversary Service of Old Trinity P E Church Dorchester Md will be on Trinity Sunday May 22 1932 at 3 pm. The Rev Clayton Torrence rector St Andrews Princess Anne will preach. A vested choir will lead singing. The church is among the oldest in the US with records noting erection before 1690. An annual meeting of The Old Trinity Church Association will precede the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Trinity P. E
Dorchester County
Maryland
Church Creek
Cambridge
Clayton ‘Torrence
St. Andrews Church
Princess Anne
Old Trinity
United States
Whittingham
Wm. McClelland
Old Trinity Church Association
Community Socials and Visits in Greensbor o and Nearby
Harvey Tribbett enjoyed a birthday surprise at home with family friends. A Baptist Sunday School Young Peoples Class social followed by a Junior B Y P A gathering are noted. Numerous locals and guests from Wilmington, Baltimore, Henderson, Bridgetown, and beyond visited or hosted, with several hospital and travel mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Tribbett
Fred Bickling
Clinton Edwards
Elaine
Thurman Passwaters
Billie
Dewey Tribbett
Thomas ‘Hughes
Baltimore Corner
Young Peoples
R. E. Jones
Goldnsboro
Ray Turner
Henderson
Williams
Barclay
Luther Hobbs
Blanche Moretz
Wilmington
Carrie Hobbs
Baltimore
Burt Hobbs
Paul Longfellow
Near
Town
Emma
William Maloney
Marcus Hook
James Lord
Oscar Nichols
John Nichols
Bethlehem
Sherman Howard
Betty
John Greenlee
Florida
Harvey Porter
Robbie Porter
Salisbury
James Curry Jr
Philadelphia
Alan Curry
Medford Price
Federalsburg
Jack Clark
A. J. Urry
Walter Raver
Women’s club meetings at Choptank and Bethlehem
The Ladies Aid of the M P Church at Choptank enjoyed a pleasant gathering on the 3rd at Mrs Linnie Cox home. A bake sale planned for the 14th drew liberal patronage and thanks were extended to Mr Hollis for use of his building. The next Aid meeting is set for June 7 at the Whitely home. The Twentieth Century Community Club met on the 11th at Bethlehem Community House with strong attendance and a program on Mother’s virtues. Delegates to short courses were discussed. The next club meeting will be at Choptank on the 25th with demonstrations by Mrs Archie Spies and Miss Marie Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Choptank
Linnie Cox
Hollis
William Whitely
Lth
Bethlehem
Archie Spies
Marie Perry
Weekend visitors and social events flash across town
Personal mentions note week end visits by Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Watters, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Huber of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Herbert H. Harmon of Portland Maine to Mrs. F. Shields. Guests include Miss Marie Pentz of Cochranville and Sam Nickle of Clifton Heights. Others include Mr. J. W. Funk visiting son Wilson in New Jersey, and Miss Mildred Downes planning a shower for Louisa Downes. William K. Smith and Lucille Goad of Henderson Texas stay with C. A. Pentz. Philip Nuttle of Newark NJ spent the weekend in Denton. Anne Lewis vacationed in Philadelphia and Harrington Delaware. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Summerfield were in Baltimore over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travers
Lillian
Easton
Earle Wothers
Wm. Cooper
Johns Hopkins
Baltimore
M. B. Cooper
Geo. Knott
Chesapeake City
Nicholas E. Knott
Elizabeth Evans
M. R. Peacock
Mt. Airy
Lulu Beaven
Philadelphia
Dora Morris
H. R. Covell
Lorin Lane
Royal Oak
John Lane
Queenstown
S. C. Watters
Wm. Huber
Philadelhia
Herbert H. Harmon
Portland
Maine
Wilson Funk
New Jersey
Mildred Downes
Louisa Downes
William K. Smith
Lucille Goad
Henderson
Texas
C. A. Pentz
George W. Beck
Philip Nuttle
Newark
N. J
Denton
Anne Lewis
Harrington
Del
J. H. Summerfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Queen’ Anne
Peony Farm
Wreswee
Ito
Emerson
Greensboro
William A. Mowbray
R. P. Nichols
Hillcrest Cemetery
Edith Jefferson
Charles W. Jefferson
Delia M. Mowbray
W. T. Calloway
Alderson Mowbray
New York City
Vernon
R. Wesley Ross
Kent
Sussex
Fuer
Meerete
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