Local ads and notices mix commerce and events in Denton
Denton offers frigidaires prices and a wide stock from M. K. Newnam. Barber shop cuts 25 cents. Nuttle Lumber and Coal advertises screens and trellises. New Perfection stoves claim higher efficiency. A meat shop opens in Carter Block with Layton Bowdle listed. Local road contract set at 32 994 dollars. Medical clinic announced with Dr. Hurdle. Decoration Day set for May 31 in Denton cemetery. County track results headlined by Wright and Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Darling
Simmons Co
M. K. Newnam
Furnisher of Homes
Denton
Carter Block
3Rd Street
Layton Bowdle
S. J. Hurst
Layfield and Waller Contracting Company
Denton Bridge
New Bridge
Masonic Building
Seth H. Hurdle
Epiphany Mission
Preston
St. Andrew’s Mission
Hurlock
Michael Hamersky
Goldsboro
George Hill
Rehoboth
Delaware’ State Hospital
Farnhurst
Wilmington
Caroline County
Hillsboro
Greensboro
Federalsburg
Ridgely
Denton Cemetery
Caroline Council No. 175
Del-Mar-Va
Washington College
Chestertown
Earl Wright
Jim Duffey
Irvin Smith
Dickinson
DeWitt F. Clarke
Baltimore
Alfred Hodgson
Walter Branford
Nanticoke
Fred G. Asilton, Jr
Charles Harris, Jr
D. Robert Furman
Carmel
N. J
Ralph E. Haines
Takoma Park
Lindley E. Cook
West Chester
Earl Willis
Cleveland Smith
Dorchester County
Catherine Esther Matthews
Cambridge High School
Margaret Saulsbury
Ridgely High School
George Lee Barnes
Worcester County
Raymond Trice
al. Shakeley
Dec” Taylor
Warren Taylor
Taylor
P. R. Fisher
Centreville
Trice
Caroline
Philadelphia
Social News From Denton and Surrounds
Mrs J Stanley Cooley former Miss Louise Nuttle of Denton earns praise for Virginia Apple Blossom festival contribution Strasburg High School returns with first prize in Apple Blossom parade earning a $50 award Read about local notables teachers and church groups in Caroline County plus visits from Maryland officials and regional entertainers.
Local Social News Highlights Messy Busy Weekend
Mrs Eleanor Crawford, in nurse training at Easton Hospital, vacationing with her parents Mr and Mrs John Crawford. Mrs Bessie Dennison and Miss Thelma of near Wyoming Del visited Mrs Noble Shively. Mrs Howard Thomas and Paul visited Philadelphia. Mrs J S Lapham left for Evans ton Ill to visit her daughter Mrs Carl Larsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Crawford
Easton Hospital
John Crawford
Town
Bessie Dennison
Thelma
Wyoming
Del
Noble Shively
Howard Thomas
Paul
Fearins
Philadelphia
J. S. Lapham
Carl Larsen
Evanston
Illinois
Edith Cartwright
James
Wilmington
Virgie Cartwright
Bess Sylvester
Margaret Cooper
Dover
Eloise Jarrell
Churchton
Robert Jarrell, Jr
Grounds Beautified At School By Caretaker Effort
The school grounds show improved beauty and upkeep thanks to Mr. Gordon the diligent caretaker. Freshman girls in Miss Brown's room won the Attendance Banner for C. H. 8 for the month with 98.40 percent attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
C. H
Miss Brown
Local Socials and Church Notices From Burrsville Area
Burrsville residents report visits to Gettysburg and Shenandoah Valley with families from Greensboro Wilmington and Easton. Church services announced for Wesley M E and Union M P on May 31 and June 7 with a quarterly conference May 23. Local guests include Messrs Thawley Dill Smith and others visiting Burrsville homes.
Federalsburg Obituary Notices Ambrose Wilson Bradley
Federalsburg Maryland Aug 72 died last Saturday at his son Earl Bradley home born in Dorchester county lived on a farm in Caroline near here survived by widow five sons Floyd Bradley Robert Bradley Earl Ambrose and Wilson Bradley two brothers Joseph S Bradley W Q Bradley two sisters Mrs Cora Robinson and Mrs Mary Taylor half siblings Herman Bradley and Mrs Ola Cannon funeral services conducted by Rev Wilbur Corkran were held at Wesley Methodist Church Finchville burial Hillcrest Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Wilson Bradley
Earl Bradley
Mr. Bradley
Dorchester County
Caroline
Floyd
Bradley
Robert Bradley
Finchville
Earl
Ambrose
Wilson Bradley
Joseph S. Bradley
W. QO. Bradley
Cora Robinson
Centreville
Mary Taylor
Preston
Herman Bradley
Ola Cannon
Federalsburg
Wilbur Corkran
Seaford
Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church
Hillcrest Cemetery
Visit Notes From a Weekend in Salisbury and Nearby
Mrs A R Willoughby drove to Salisbury on Saturday to see her daughter May who had an automobile accident last Thursday. Mr and Mrs C L Perry and their young daughter visited Mrs Perry's parents Mr and Mrs C Truitt over the weekend. Miss Margaret Mundt of Aberdeen spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Mundt. Mr and Mrs Harold Deer and their children were guests of Mr and Mrs Hall on Sunday. Mr and Mrs C Prager visited Mr and Mrs J R Hopkins last Sunday. Miss Winifred Mundt left Saturday morning for New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Willoughby
Salisbury
May
C. L. Perry
Ladies Aid of M P Church at Choptank thanks donors
The Ladies Aid of the M. P. Church at Choptank expresses gratitude to Mr. Hollis for the use of his building and to the Preston folks for their liberal patronage. They also advertise kindling for sale at 35c per box or 3 for $1.00 from Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P
Choptank
Hollis
Preston Folks
Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co
Reformed Church Players present program at local church
The Reformed Church Players stage a Thursday evening program May 28 in the church basement with music and pantomime. Admission is 15 cents. Highlights include violin by Olive Butler, piano by Hilda Cherry, songs, dialogue and a chalk drawing, with a second act by Ridgely High School Glee Club and a style show.
In Flanders Fields Poet John McCrae Dies in 1918
John McCrae, Canadian physician and Johns Hopkins alumnus, died of pneumonia in January 1918 after two years leading the Medical Division of the McGill Canadian General Hospital in World War I. His war poem In Flanders Fields appeared posthumously in 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCrae
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
McGill Canadian General Hospital
Flanders Fields
Local Social Roundup and Church Notes
Hobbs Mrs Reyner Dukes and daughter Lou visited E M Willey in Monumental City last week. Several Chester guests stayed with Parker Barnes family. Christian Endeavor service Tomorrow topic Why Is the Bible Worth Knowing. Federation of Women’s Clubs met at Church House Concord. Emergency Hospital Easton reports several patients including Mrs Sam Price and Mrs F N Smith. Fourth quarterly conference set for May 26 at 2 pm. Miss Marietta Butler visited her parents Lewis and Mrs Butler. Mrs E M Willey visited sister Mrs Harry Merriken Federalsburg. Mrs L H Thomas visited J N Edgell near Greenwood. Reyner Dukes spent weekend with Willeys. B B Lawless in Philadelphia. Mrs Harry Wheatley hospitalized in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Shockley
Bryan Shockley
East New Market
Elbert Saunders
Washington, D. C
Bill Ross
Bess Ross
Bowers
Delaware
Bertie Schaube
Augustus
Philadelphia
Noble Shively
J. C. Kinnamon
Cape Charles
Mayennne
Federalsburg
Luther Bennett
Hardie Williams
Henderson
Queen Anne
T. N. Jarrell
Blue Ridge
Stevens
Hickman
Alberta Ross
Addie Williams
Helen Roche
Jas. W. Thawley
Moore
Greensboro
W. H. Young
H. A. Porter
Gettysburg Battlefield
Shenandoah Valley
Harry Warrington
Charles Harrington
Easton
C. N. Fountain
Alexander Dill
Wilmington
R. H. Stafford
Alfred Baughley
Nettie
Satterfield
Baltimore
Wesley M. E. Church
John Thawley
F. Baynard
Ial Denton
Laura Porter
Bennett
R. H. Thawley
James Cahall
Harrington
Will Wilson
Reyner Dukes
Little
Lou
Monumental City
E. M. Willey
W. E. Hubbard
Paul, Moore
Sherman Hubbard
Parker Barnes
Chester
J. H. Dandy
Christian Endeavor Service
L. H. Thomas
Arthur, Hill
Dorothy
Francis
Bethesda
F. H. Thomas
Bethlehem
John Hopkins
Helen Towers
Ruth Sewell
T. H. Towers
Federation of the Women’s Clubs
Church House
Concord
Sam Price
F. N. Smith
Frank Adams
Marietta Butler
Lewis Butler
Harry Merriken
J. N. Edgell
Greenwood
B. B. Lawless
Harry Wheatley
Harmony Club Meeting and Quilt Auction Summary
Harmony Community Club held a May 13 meeting at Mrs. Roland Towers' home with opening singing and a garment finishes demonstration by Towers. The June meeting will be at Mrs. Arringdale's home. a quilt auction the following Friday raised over $21 for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony
Harmony Community Club
Roland Towers
Pliny Todd
America
Marie Quillen
Harry Arringdale
Massachusetts
Belle Dean
Hilda
Dorothy Wright
Easton
Olin Thomas
Jennie Stanton
H. C. Todd
Byrum Ferrins
Federalsburg
Charlie Ferrins
Oscar Fishell
Carrie Collins
Local Circle Hosts and Visits Across States
Mrs Mary Barwin of Baltimore and Mr Courtney Whiteley of Miami Beach spent the weekend with uncle Charlie Whiteley and aunt Celia Kelley. Several residents attended bridge dinners in Cambridge and social gatherings with friends in Greensboro Milford Del and at home. Miss Ruth Vashell was hurt in a car accident on a return from school activities in Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Barwin
Baltimore
Courtney Whiteley
Miami Beach
Florida
Charlie Whiteley
Celia Kelley
Edgar Wrightson
Raymond Poole
Grace Covey
Denton
Ruth Vashell
Willey
Lambert
Harry Wright
Blanche Cannon
Greensboro
Will Cannon
Milford
Del
Ed. Butler
Motorcycle Crash Kills Clarence Knipple Near Greensboro
Clarence Knipple age 24 and Frank Lituske were riding a motorcycle when a dog darted into the road on the White Leysburg road near Greensboro. Knipple died from a fractured skull after being taken to Kent General Hospital. Lituske escaped with minor cuts and bruises. Funeral arrangements were announced for Knipple at Ridgely Catholic Church. The accident occurred Friday around 7 pm.
Wye Oak Declared East’s Finest White Oak by Expert
Dr Charles S Sargent names the Wye Oak near Wye Mills Maryland as the finest eastern white oak. The 400 year old tree has a 20 ft 11 in trunk circ, about 95 ft height and a 165 ft spread. It is cared for by the State Forestry Department and attracts thousands of visitors annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Centreville
Easton
Wye Mills
Charles S. Sargent
America
State Forestry Department
Wye
John M. Kinnamon
United States
Maryland Forestry Department
Annapolis
Rising Sun
Senior Class Play Tons of Money at Harlock High
The Senior Class at Harlock High presents the three act farce Tons of Money by Will Evans and Valentine in the school auditorium on June 3 at 8 p m. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French of New York the show features a strong cast under Prof. Wm. R. Sowers. Audience are invited to save money and attend with tickets priced at thirty five cents for adults and twenty five cents for school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlock High School
Will Evans
Valentine
Samuel French
New York
Wm. R. Sowers
Aubrey Maitland Allington
Louise
Local notices recount May death and social visits across towns
Hillsboro Mrs. Charles Jarrell received notice of the death of Mr. Walter Booker of Camden Del on May 4. The piece lists multiple social visits with residents from Hills Swarthmore Philadelphia Chesapeake City Mt Airy Md Washington and other nearby towns plus various family guests and hostings over a recent weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jarrell
Walter Booker
Camden
Del
Booker
Hillsboro
Wm. Sherwood
Booney Dinsmore
Swarthmore
J. C. Sherwood
George E. Knott
Chesapeake City
N. E. Knott
Lulu Beaven
Philadelphia
Florence Beaven
J. M. Eaton
Washington
Depew Duffey
Elizabeth Evans
R. M. Peacock
Mt. Airy
Dora Morris
Centreville
H. R. Covell
Harry Connolly
Wilmington
H. L. Beaven
Lee H. Richcreek
Reisterstown
G. B. Stewart
John Brown
Fairmount
N. C
Harris Legg
Stevensville
A. T. Cahall
Carroll Davis
Chester
Howard
Ernestine Carroll
Mary Louise Dadds
Neavitt Rice
S. O. Rice
Love Point Ferry To Start Next Week
The Philadelphia double end ferry, claimed largest on Chesapeake Bay, completed a trial run and will begin regular Baltimore to Love Point service next Tuesday. It will replace the New York, offer lower auto rates, carry 800 passengers and 45 autos, and make three daily round trips from Pier 5, Light St, with Captain W L Woodall in command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love Point
Philadelphia
Chesapeake Bay
Baltimore
New York
Pier 5
Light St
Baltimore and Eastern Railway
W. L. Woodall
British Ambassador to Speak at Rotary Intercity Meeting
The British Ambassador is invited to deliver the principal address at the annual intercity Rotary meeting at Tolchester Beach on Monday June 8. Clubs from Baltimore, Denton, Roston, Centreville, Elkton and Chestertown will participate, with a dinner at the Tolchester Hotel. Dr Paul E Tits Rea of Chestertown, newly nominated Rotary governor for the Thirty fourth district, will attend Tolchester before sailing June 10 for Vienna for the Rotary International convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Telehestler Beach
Clinton C. Jones
Chestertown Club
Baltimore
Denton
Roston
Centreville
Elkton
Chestertown
Tolchester
Paul E. Tits Rea
Vienna
Community Guests Visit Family Homes This Weekend
Mrs. Jas. Turner and Mrs. Harvey Bickling of Wilmington stayed with Mrs. Jas. Melvin while Alda Montague and children visited the Cartwrights in Wilmington. Many locals hosted relatives from Dover Cheswold New York Philadelphia and Manchester Md over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Turner
Harvey Bickling
Wilmington
Jas. Melvin
Alda Montague
Charles Cartwright
Alden Smith
Dover
Kate Deawnes
Cheswold
W. F. Clark
Tom Robb
Dukes and
E. L. Gooden
Wyoming
Mildred Gooden
T. H. Gough
Wm. Seward
Marcus Hook
Kirk Jarman
Paul Dill
New York City
E. L. Fogelsanger
Manchester
Harry Anthony
Denton
Isaac Smith
J. E. Coffin
Philadelphia
Edgar Stubbs
New York
Ladies Aid entertaining at the Towers and Willey homes
The American Corner Ladies Aid hosted ten members and two visitors at the homes of Mrs. Ida Towers and Mrs. Evelyn Willey on Wednesday. A lively program followed by adjournment to meet Mrs. Lydia Nichols in June, with refreshments served. The Sunday School reorganized electing officers for the year, including Superintendent Harry Sullivan and others. Visitors from East New Market and Chester Town were noted along with local gatherings at nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Towers
Evelyn Willey
Lydia Nichols
Harry Sullivan
Oscar Nichols
Leon Towers
Louise Sullivan
Elva Smith
Rebecca Blades
West Towers
Layton
East New Market
George Howard
W. Ernest Griffith
Chestertown
G. L. Griffith
Olaf Smith
Lee Culver
Denton
C. H. Howard
Sunday Worship and Meetings at St. Pauls Church South
The order of worship lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 45 p m The Eastern Shore Sunday School Institute meets at the church during the week A Tuesday club meeting had good attendance followed by games and readings Mrs W C Stevens was named June committee chair The Middletown District Missionary meeting at Henderson involved Mesdames Howard Flowers Mollie Diggans and Ellen Jump visits to local and regional residents are noted including Centreville Reisterstown Federalsburg Chestertown and Qu [trimmed]
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Church South
A. A. McNeer
Mesdames
Howard Flowers
Mollie Diggans
Ellen Jump
Middletown
Henderson
W. J. Barton
Hall Barton
Jimmie
Centreville
J. E. Morgan
Lee H. Richcreek
Reisterstown
Harry Kemp
Horace Morgan
Chevier Davis
Federalsburg
Dora Sewell
Frank Fowler
Margaret Russell
Chestertown
Jake Gibson
Jack Bishop
Queenstown
Mrs Minnie Adams and Winnie Graham Host Ninington Beach Dinner
Miss Minnie Adams and Mr Winnie Graham of Wilmington entertained Sunday at Bowers Beach Johnson Hotel with guests Miss Altha Adams Miss Ethel Littleton Miss Edna Adams Mr John Adams Mr Charlie Adams and couples Mr and Mrs John Adams Mr and Mrs Earl Robinson. The table for twelve was decorated with flowers and favors and loaded with eats. AH enjoyed their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Adams
Winnie Graham
Wilmington
Bowers Beach
Johnson Hotel
Altha Adams
Johnnie Mears
Charlie Adams
Ethel Littleton
Edna Adams
John Adams
Earl Robinson
Calvin Williams
Orrie Adams
Marian
Federalsburg
Helen Melson
Epworth Aid
W. S. Hubbard
Bloomery Aid
Bernice Adams
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Denton, Md
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J. Stanley Cooley
Louise Nuttle
Virginia
Strasburg
Strasburg High School
Montgomery
Ala
E. A. Hirs
Mobile
Board of Administration
Capitol
Irs
Sam Cloud
Hirs
Wood Products Chemical
Edward
E. H. Hirs
Caroline High School
University of Pennsylvania
St. Elizabeth Players
St. Gertrude’s Academy
Temple
Tri-County Loyal Temperance Legion
Williamsburg
Eloise Thawley
Thawley
Edith Towers
S. N.S
State Normal School
M. EB. Church
Mary Downes
D. W. Davis
F. J. Wright
L. B. Towers
Elbert Deen
Mary Pastorfield
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Protestant Church
Fannie Shields
Shields
T. Pliny Fisher
L. R. Clough
Wayne Cawley
Elias W. Nuttle
John W. Allfather
W. L. Merriken
Grand Lodge of Masons of Maryland
Kathryn E. Hirs
Mildred T. Murphy
San Juan
Porto Rico
Maryland College For Women
Lutherville
Margaret Whitcomb
National Red Cross
Rotary Club of
Ladies Aid of
Denton M. E. Church
Concord Church House
Roland Pippin
Marvin
Ruth Riddleberger
Marie Eaton
William Willey
James H. Nichols
Burrsville
Smithson
Reformed Church Players
Olive Butler
Hilda Cherry
Zelma Winstead
Melinda
Ruth Altfather
Jeanette Beekman
Thomas Koeneman
Herbert Koeneman
Irene Neff Koeneman
Maude Hemmons
Peggy Jane
Olive
Dorothy Butler
Lillie Swing Pearsaul
Samuel Thomas
Grace Beste
Ridgely High School Glee Club
Otis Wharton
William Raleigh
Girls’ Glee Club
Glee Club
Mary Porter
Mary Brumbaugh
Mary Wharton
Olga
Amanda Ebling
Doris Dragoo
Mrs. Goldore
Eleanor Taylor
Jeannette Beekman
Goldore
Beatrice Bowers
Paul Hoffman
Thompson Swing
J. J. Ivison
Frank Simon
Norman Wilson
Elsie Matthews
J. P. Swing
Frank Stevenson
J., T. Moore
Albert White
Harry Hemmons
A. S. Thompson
M. W. Wiley
Roy Tawes
Viola Jones
Woman’s Name Missionary Society
Kenton
J . Matthews
Tawes
Miss Jones
Ridgely Catholic Church
Annie Hevalow
Lula Hevalow
Clifton Diefenderfer
Vinton Marvel
Richardson Park
Frank Flounders
Harvey Helsinger
Smyrna
Holsinger
William White
James Chaney
Robert
College Park
Nelson Rickards
Gladys
Thomas Rickards
Johnson
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John Briscoe
Swampscott
Mass
Frank Seward
John Davis
Harry Holsinger
Federation
Ed. Morris
Lawrence Jewitt
Iva Jewitt
George Harris
Thomas McCloud
Girard College
Margaret McCloud
Lewis Lane
Samis
Bateman Draper
Boonesboro
I. T. Saulsbury
Harry Rutter
Perry Taylor
Prof
Stayer
William Davis
Hobbs
Clarence Knipple
William Knipple
Knipple
Lituske
J. A. McCreary
C. Fr. Stoneselfer
Greensboro High School
Universal Producing Company
Daughters of Pocahontas
Henry L. Cohee
College
Henry Detwiler
Lefty Ward
A & P Twins
J. Harvey Coursey
Peaches Browning
J.harvey Coursey
Herbert Legar
J. Oscar Bernard
Harlan Edwards
Fred Tinley
Roland
Massey
Clara Seward
S. N. Harris
Samuel Hassup
R. C. Jackson
Georgia Swann
Allan Curry
Emma Pippin
Geo. Stevenson
Linwood Cohee
Jessup
John Cohee
Pearl Eveland
Byron Poore
Harry Kinnamon
Charles Webber
Walter Ingram
Irving
Salem
Clinton Morris
W. K. Cumming
Billy
James Baynard
Frederick Baynard
Kent General Hospital
Dawson Gruwell
Kathleen Bowdle
Western Maryand College
Westminster, Md
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Waterman
Parker and Conklin
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