Local notices range from club meetings to sales
The page lists events in Denton and surrounding towns. Reunions, charity theater, church services, and a strawberry festival are announced along with Better Homes Week events. Local firms promote building materials and clothing sales while a court case over a forged note unfolds in Queen Annes County Circuit Court.
Pretty Concord Church wedding of Miriam Todd and William Middlemas
Miss Miriam Todd daughter of J Atwood Todd married William B Middlemas of West Englewood New Jersey at Concord Church last Wednesday with pine and floral decorations Adaline Fisher sang Promise Me and Lohengrin march led the bridal processional Rev C H Atkins officiated The bride wore white georgette with satin ribbons and orange blossom headpiece attended by Mrs Roland Seeders as matron of honor and four bridesmaids The couple planned a New York honeymoon and will reside in West Englewood NJ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Church
Miriam Todd
J. Atwood Todd
William B. Middlemas
West Englewood
N. J
Adaline Fisher
E. Paul Knotts
C. H. Atkins
Roland Seeders
Georgette
Louise Cohee
Louise Nuttle
Mary Middlemas
Nina Lee Wheatley
John Gortland
Jersey City
Elias W. Nuttle
Enoch Nuttle
New York
Points North
Harlan H. Wright
Henry Wright
Winnie V. Nichols
Donie Nichols
Federalsburg
EL Parsonage
Concord
Olivia P. Roe
Glen Mills
J. Fletcher Wright
Wilmington
William H. Nuttle
Wilmer B. Parker
Baltimore
Congress of the Life Underwriters
Southern
Elizabeth Theis
Molessia Taylor
Chester
Thomas H. Kee
Philadelphia
John O. Davis
Twin Oaks
J. Woodall Green
Thomas R. Green
W. F. Leverton
Shirley Mae
Earl Hamer
Jesse Reed
Denton
J. Kemp Stevens
New York University
Denton public school building cornerstone laid
The cornerstone ceremony for the new Denton public school building was held Tuesday under Temple Lodge of Masons. Attendees included the building committee Theodore Wells Pietsch, builder J Roland Dashiell, officials, teachers, scholars, and Congressmen T Alan Goldsborough who praised the project and its future promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Temple Lodge of Masons
Theodore Wells Pietsch
J. Roland Dashiell
T. Alan Goldsborough
Masonic Lodge
J. Kemp Stevens
God of the Pill Bottle play at Church of the Brethren
A Baltimore girls group presents The God of the Pill Bottle at the Church of the Brethren next Sunday at 11 AM. The day includes a 10 AM Sunday School, a 2:30 PM Young People’s program, and an evening address by Rev. Dudrow of Blue Ridge College. Lunch baskets invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God of
Church of the Brethren
Baltimore
Young People’s Department
Dudrow
Blue Ridge College
Aknold
54 inch bordered crepes all silks dress fabric
The item lists crepe silk fabric with a 54 inch border, noted as needing 1 yard for a dress. The source reads as a brief textile listing with minimal context. The phrasing suggests inventory or advertisement language from a fashion or fabric catalog entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everngam
Harrington area guests list from Burrsville and surrounding towns
A long weekend of visits centers on Burrsville with Mr. Charlie Cahall and family guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thachey, and many others from Harrington Milford Marcus Hook Seaford and Swarthmore joining relatives at Andersontown Snow Hill and Laurel Del. Notable mentions include Elizabeth Fountain and Harvey Fountain visiting, and Miss Mary Webber and Jack Stewart winning medals. Children’s Day planned at Union M. P. Church on June 14. Master Hartley Pierson visited Master Percy Robinson near Whiteleysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Cahall
Ralph Cahall
Philadelphia
William Simpson
Harrington
Charlie Trice
Milford
Wesley E. Thawley
Mollie Cahall
Robert H. Thachey
George Wyatt
Clyde Wyatt
Marcus Hook
Robert Brubaker
Near
Denton
Trice
William Schiff
Noah Dearth
Maggie Hackett
Wallace Redden
Louise
Harold
J. Fleming Starkey
Emma Hurd
Camden
N. J
Hartley Pierson
Percy Robinson
Whiteleysburg
Mary Webber
Jack Stewart
Union M. P. Church
Harry Raughley
Perfect April attendance at Bee Tree School list
Pupils with perfect April attendance include Edward Emil Margaret Kusmaul Noble Wilson Christine Walls James Margaret Morris Emil George Zlock Helen Mentrovitch and the families of Leroy Hutton Betty Wilmington Visit Wm Sanders. Alden Smith and daughter Mary Dover guests of Mrs Kate Downes. Charles Griffith Grace Marcus Hook weekend with relatives. Ed Pritchett Wilmington at home. Kusmaul family visited Philadelphia. Sam Willis Jones Wilmington visitors. Mrs Harry Gough visiting Wilmington. Senior Class of our high school traveled to Denton on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Tree School
Edward
Emil
Margaret Kusmaul
Noble
Wilson
Christine Walls
James
Margaret Morris
George Zlock
Helen Mentrovitch
Leroy Hutton
Betty
Wilmington
Wm. Sanders
Alden Smith
Mary
Dover
Kate Downes
Charles Griffith
Grace
Marcus Hook
Ed. Pritchett
John Pritchett
John Kusmaul
Philadelphia
Sam and
Willis Jones
Harry Gough
Ladies' Aid entertained by Mrs Lydia Lord in May
The Ladies' Aid meeting at Mrs. Lydia Lord’s Wednesday afternoon May 13 hosted 11 members and several visitors. Ice cream and cake were served and the group adjourned to meet with Mrs. Lola Lewis in June. Guests included the Butler and Griffith families from Greensboro and Denton, Olaf Smith, and Catherine Lord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid
Lydia Lord
Lola Lewis
Tom Butler
Greensboro
Lacy Griffith
Denton
Olaf Smith
Near Here
G. L. Griffith
Catherine
Goldsboro
Anna Kelley
Harry Sullivan
Mr. Jenkins
Lee Culver
Wilmington
Charlie Culver
Wilmer Collins
Philadelphia
Bethlehem Nurse Weds Trappe Man in Easton Ceremony
Miss Florence Todd, nurse daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Todd, and Mr Harry Schuyler of Trappe, wed in Easton on May 16, Rev W H Briggs officiating. Newlyweds depart for a northern tour and plan to reside in Easton. An error in last week’s Mother's Day note corrected. solo The Prayer My Mother Taught Me sung by Mrs Charlie Christopher. Also: Mr and Mrs W L Mitchell and nephew Edward Gallagher of Ridgely visited Mrs Mitchell's sister Mrs J H Christopher last Sunday. Mr and Mrs J E Brodes visited their son Mrs Lloyd Brodes in Harmony last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Todd
John E. Todd
Harry Schuyler
Trappe
Easton
W. H. Briggs
Charlie Christopher
W. L. Mitchell
Edward Gallagher
Ridgely
Local Socials Highlight Tribbett Hosting Circle
Goldsboro society notes show Mr and Mrs Harvey Tribbett entertaining Sunday guests including Mrs William Tribbett and families of nearby Goldsboro along with Mr and Mrs Hersey Hughes Mr and Mrs Calvin Porter and kin Mr and Mrs Clarence Murphy and Pauline Miss Viola Hughes from Marcus Hook Mr and Mrs J Murphy and family from Greensboro and Mr Thomas Hughes of Goldsboro in a formal gathering chaired by the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Tribbett
William Tribbett
Hersey Hughes
Calvin Porter
Near Goldsboro
Clarence Murphy
Pauline
Viola Hughes
Marcus Hook
J. Murphy
Greensboro
Thomas Hughes
Goldsboro
Mother Daughter Banquet and community events in Ridgely
The Ridgely News Letter describes a May 14 Mother Daughter Banquet hosted by the Reformed Church school daughters with feastmistress Mrs. Paul Hoffman and speakers including Mrs. Cahall and Mrs. Sleek. The event supported by the Adult Class, with aiding brothers and Pastor Fitz, ended in candle lighting and prayer. The week’s program included Better Home events, community minstrels, a Church Ruth drama, Federation attendance, and a season-ending Community Club meeting with new officers and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Division
the Reformed Church School
Paul Hoffman
Marian Hemmons
Josephine Cahall
T. C. Cahall
Carolyn Mancha
Sadie Sleek
Elmer Cole
John
Richard
Thomas Lockerman
Paul Hemmons
Fitz
Dorothy Saulsbury
Edith
Rosanna Richard
Maude Sleek
Nettie Roberts
Ellen Hoffman
Elizabeth Beekman
Catherine Wilson
Lawrence Wilson
Ridgely Orchestra
Prof. Kinhart
Mary Seney
Loraine Swing
Old Virginia
Swanee River
William R. Jones
Henry Fleckenstein
Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company
George Fitz
Bessie Spafford
Mulford Swing
Elsie Matthews
Ridgely
Thompson Swing
Death of Goldsboro Blacksmith Charles L Griffin
Charles L Griffin a Blacksmith of Goldsboro died suddenly of heart failure aged 57 after illness. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Harris Williams and Miss Marguerite Griffin and two brothers. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 PM at the M E Church South with Red Men in charge. Interment in Greensboro cemetery. Many relatives traveled from Philadelphia Wilmingon Delmar and Marydel to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Griffin
Goldsboro
Griffin
M. E. Church South
Harris Williams
Marguerite Griffin
C. R. Curtis
W. T. Hartrant
E. P. Collins
Harrington
Greensboro
Mattie Lewis
George and
Arthur Bennett
Philadelphia
John Montgomery
Wilmington
Margaret Bennett
Oscar Hutchinson
Delmar
Elijah Smith and Sons
Bridgeville
Detwiler
Roy Brown
Charles Griffin
Wm. Whitby
Thomas Whitby
Whitby
Trainer, Pa
Kate Cahall
Albert Ross
Clark Smith
Robert Greenlee
Felton
Charles Schaube
Noble Shively
Walter Rutter
Mary
Del
Benefit Party Success And Proceeds Reach 1435 Dollars
A benefit party hosted by Mesdames 5 N Smith H S Fisher F E Fleming and Miss Gladys Gale delighted attendees with a well planned program. Proceeds totaled 1435 dollars and hostesses expressed thanks to all who aided. Local guests included Mr and Mrs H C Duffey Jr and daughter Mary Elizabeth of Washington and Mrs Oscar Clark of Denton.
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Mesdames
N. Smith
H. S. Fisher
F. E. Fleming
Gladys Gale
H. C. Duffey, Jr
Mary Elizabeth
Washington
Oscar Clark
Denton
Charles Jarrell
Edgar Blades
Dorothy Jump
Virginia Blades
Howard Wright
I. T. Sparklin
Church Home Hospital
Baltimore
Susie Thompson
Arthur Morris
Dora Morris
Centreville
H. R. Covell
W.B. Sparks
Walter Stevens
Sudlersville
Orland Cheezum
Preston
H. W. B. Rowe
Louise Gray
A. T. Cahall
Stevensville
W. F. Dickinson
Concord Ladies' Aid Society Meets at Mrs. Alford Home
The Concord Ladies' Aid Society gathers May 6 at Mrs. Carrie Alford's home with a large crowd. Officers are continued: President Emma Nuttle, Vice President Annie Seeders, Secretary Nora Vanscoy, Treasurer Lyd a Murphy, Purchasing Committee Ida Horsey, Edna Collins, and C. H. Atkins. The program includes songs, readings, and an instrumental duet followed by refreshments. The Andersontown Hobbs Community Club meets at Mrs. George Torrade's home with talks on music in the home and other topics. Increment weather notes: Mr. C. C. Wright ill at home. Miss Hattie Everagain visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Carrie Alford
Emma Nuttle
Annie Seeders
Nora Vanscoy
Lyda Murphy
Ida Horsey
Edna Collins
C. H. Atkins
Ruth Smith
Stella Todd
Evelyn Neal
Orme
Vanscoy
C. E. Wright
Andersontown- Hobbs
George Torrade
Mesdames
Annie Neal
Mamie Lawless
Mollie Everngain
Sarah Johnson
Lena Dukes
Nina Smith
Ruth Liden
Misses Spafford
Eckhart
Grol
C. C. Wright
Hattie Everagain
Thanks to friends after bereavement for John F Kelley
The Family of John F Kelley expresses sincere gratitude to kind friends and neighbors for help by word and deed during our recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Kelley
Two Denton villagers pass away in week纪
Potter Steele and Somers Blake longtime Denton residents die within days of each other. Steele 77, former Denton Journal and Caroline Democrat proprietor and long time Register of Wills. public servant, Mason, postmaster, church leader, Democrat elder. Blake 69, farmer and fertilizer business director, banker director, church and Masonic member. Funeral rites held, town observes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. Potter Steele
Caroline County
Denton
Denton Journal
Caroline Democrat
Journal
Register of Wills
James B. Steele
Judge Steele
Steele
Temple Lodge
Christ Protestant Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Irving A. McGrew
W. A. Smith
Dawson O. George
T. Alan Goldsborough
J. Frank Wright
William K. Scotton
Eugene G. Anderson
Somers Blake
East Denton
The
Peoples Bank
Methodist Episcopal Church
Masonic Lodge
Order of American Mechanics
Mary Hollis
Preston
M. E. Wheatley
G. J. Hooker
Masons
Denton Cemetery
Orphans' Court Proceedings Overview of Administrators
In the Orphans' Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Administrators Dever Liden and others filed inventories appraisements and accounts which were examined approved and ordered recorded. Guardianship and transfers involving Liberty Loan Bonds were authorized and various administrators filed inventories and final accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West
Harper and Shawn
William K. Dever
George A. Dever
Gootee
Liden
Nancy H. Liden
James Holland
John Holland
Margaret Holland
Wesley E. Thawley
T. Pliny Fisher
William B. Stephens
Annie Stephens
Nora 5
Davis
Charles T. Liden
Norman Liden
William R. Fountain
D. W. Davis
Oscar E. Kelley
John F. Kelley
Charles B. Harrison
James H. Chase
Tomatoes Planted By Ridgely Farmers Amid Drought
Farmers near Ridgely report about seventy five acres of tomatoes in the field. Georgia shipped plants arrived in stages May 5, May 8, and midweek bringing total plantings to 75 acres. Despite drought and cool weather, plants look promising. Caroline county beds lag but are advancing. overall growers push bed methods to raise more from fewer acres. Extensions officials visited, while local social events and church notices appear alongside theater plans for May 26.
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Ridgely
Georgia
Caroline County
A. D. Radebaugh
State Extension Service
Local Visitors and Returns Highlight Summer Weekends
Williston residents Mrs. William D. Abler and her niece Georgia Elaine of Baltimore have returned home from Mapledel, the Abler summer retreat. Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Hignutt visited Centreville at the home of Hignutt's sister, Mrs. D. D. Taylor. Pearl Graham of New York is spending the week with kin near Williston. Alfred Gelletly Jr. was briefly home recently. Earle Love was in New York last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Abler
Georgia Elaine
Baltimore
Mapledel
Pearl Graham
New York
Williston
Alfred Gelletly, Jr
Earle Love
Trades licenses issued this month across several towns
A long list shows numerous traders licenses granted this month to individuals and businesses in Ridgely Greensboro Denton Federalsburg Preston Goldsboro and other communities. Amounts range from 1000 to 16000 with many licenses for soda fountain cigarette restaurant moving pictures and garage operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Holsinger
Ridgely
N. Harris
Greensboro
Cash
Denton
Arthur M. Willey
Preston
John W. Harrin
Goldsboro
Josiah H. Brumbaugh
Frank Lane
William Willoughby
Williaton
R. H. Davis
Federalaburg
Daniel Ritchie
M. A. Dragoo
Gootee S. Liden
Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Co
Pearabate
John W. Faulkner
Marydel
W. M. Norrin
Henderson
Andrew D. Stanton
C. S. Roope
W. J. Richards
George A. Timmons
White
William Wheeler
American
Federalsburg
Warren van Sant
J. W. Gruwell
R. C. Jackson
James T. Walker
H. B. Jarman
Charles Jarrell
Hillsboro
J. Harvey Coursey
Lane & Lang
White's Garage
Moving Pictures
Mira
Ida M. Clark
J. D. Davis
A. S. Thompson
L. E. Hopkins
Harrington
John Ed. Andrew, Jr
W. T. Jarman & Bro
Kora
Gertrude Longfellow
Greensoro
John T. Clark
Cigarette
N. Alvin Smith
Linwood Eaton
L. H. Cohee
William E. Murphy
Watson Flaharty
Harvey Fleetwood
D. O. George
J. Frank Lane
L. W. Taylor
William A. Stewart
I. T
T. H. Butler
Burt R. Ka
Junk
J. L. Covey
J.R. Meekins
J. H. Williams
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Denton Auto Co
Contneris Drug Store
Cantner’s
Chester A. Scott
Smithville
Burt Hobbs
W._E Pennington
W. F. Pennington
W. J. Murphy
Thomas Cleaves
Hickman
J. Applebaum
Frank Cole
William T. Ross
Tirzah Frazier
Sida
Frampton & Son
Breeding
John A. Hyland
Henry Medford
Elizabeth Hughes
M. H. Thomas
C. B. Jarman
Fred Noble Wright
Bradford Connelly
Harry A. Porter
Burraville
Community Amusement Corporation
B. Thomas
H. B. Thomas
Finch Department Store
Summitt Poultry Farm
Samuel Bear
Harmony
Todd Furniture Store
Edward E. Nuttle & Son
E. A. Strout Farm Agency
Smith & Scotton
Real Nstate
Farmers Garage
Pan Feed & Supply Co
Birthday Dinner Hosts and Weekend Visitors Mentioned
Mrs. Martha Thomas hosted a Saturday birthday dinner with Rev. and Mrs. Louis Adams and families and several couples. Sunday visitors included Earle Pennypacker and L. N. Spence of Philadelphia. Mrs. Stewart Hayman visits Hickman relative, and Mrs. Josephine Wooters stays with Miss Jane Bullock this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Thomas
Louis Adams
Frank Hollis
Harry Beck
Clarence Torbert
Stewart Hayman
J. H. Spence
Kathryn
William Dill
Earle Pennypacker
L. N. Spence
Philadelphia
Hickman
Josephine Wooters
Jane Bullock
Remembrance of Ellen Roe One Year After Her Death
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear mother Ellen Roe who departed this life one year ago May 23 1924 Dearest mother how I miss you Since from earth you passed away and my heart is aching sorely as I think of you each day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Roe
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the Local Department
Everngam’ S
St. Gertrude’s Academy
Order of United American Mechanics
M. E
J. L. Everngam & Son
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Maryland
Melvin G. Morris
Greensboro Baptist Church
Bertha K. Eckhardt
J. S. Wilson & Co
Caroline County Bank
Weilipp Bruton Co
Century Trust Co
C. H. Stickney Co
J. W. Iglehart
Edward K. Everett
Sadlersville
Annie, Pritchett
Oscar Everett
Eastern Shore Federation of Women's Clubs
Court House
L. Jj. Walz
Moline Federation
John H. Sip
Florence Monk
Dgeonsboro
A. A."waway
Euterpean Choral Society
Better Homes
Bertha E. Eckhardt
Victor Talking Machine Company
Court House Green
Victor
M. K. Newnam
Denton National Bank
Agnes H. Harper
Queen Anne's County
W. Mason Sheban
Edwin H. Brown
Mrs. Harper
W. B. Deen
William J. Richards
Fred R. Owens
A.stengle Marine
Cambridge
J. H. C. Legg
Cen
Treville
Burrsville
Bethlehem
Ridgely News
Homeland
Herbert Koeneman
Pal
W. D. Biuebrink
Mallory Winstead
Memory Lane
W. D. Marvel
Leroy Sard
Mulford
Joseph Snowberger
William Marvel
Genevieve
W. D. Binebrink
Ruth
Reformed Church
Naomi
Irene Neff
Orpah
Elimelech
Mahlon
Chilton
Page Jones
Boaz
Overseer
Swing Pearsaul
Elfen Hoffman
Josephine Bettan
Micah
Elmer Hoffman
Richard Blackburne
H. F. Klotz
Charles Schlegel
Nettie Roberta
Emma Schlegel
Emma Guessford
Mler Wharton
John Saulsbury
Weaver Jones
J. P. Swing
Harry Swann
Harry Hemmons
Herbert Keeneman
Herbert T. W. Jones
J. J. Ivins
Mary Rebecca Saulsbury
Sewell
Bertha Eckhart
Newnam
Potter Steele and
Russum Orme
Alfred Noble
Marvin Ledman
Harry C. Copeland
George Hurst
Wilson Dennis
Alan Goldsborough
Reginald Nelson
Homer Hall
Ralph C. Rosser
Brice Scott
Emerson Morgan
Lawrence Covey
Carlton Noble
Joseph Haymaker, Jr
Lester Towers
Hubert Ellwanger
Joseph Haymaker
William Cheesum
John W. Lord
John Hurlock
William Norris
Robert Kruger
Paul Howard
John Stowell
Sewell Morris
Walker Williams
Carl Donovan
Dan Crouse
Arthur Reinhold
Joe Long
Herbert Fooks
E. Herbert Flaharty
Charles Noble
Harry R. Hall
Alva Blades
Rudolph Schmick
Dodge Ball
J. Francis Harris
Thomas L. Trice
Norwood Carroll
Herman Plutschak
James Trice
Harry Marquardt
Benj
Wright
Walter Taylor
Valley Batlh
Elizabeth Christopher
Helen Cheezum
Bertha Marquardt
Lillian Corkran
Williamsburg
Isabel Douglas
Mary Lane
Myra Christopher
Ruth Poole
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
James Walker
Bertha Heller
Miss Heller
Ronald Lane
Harry Zeigler
L. R. Brumbaugh
Dr. Haymaker
Mrs. Hannaberry
May Wright
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