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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1936

Page

5

Local Denton ads and notices fill town pages

A dense page of Denton Maryland classifieds and notices includes house for rent, sales on clothing and housewares, stoves and refrigerators, farm gear, and millinery. It lists local store Everngam's, M. K. Newnam, Nuttle Lumber, and C V West promotions, church bake sales, a garden variety of rentals, and a May 29 entertainment by Eastern Star and Jobs Daughters at Masonic Hall. The Dentonia Theatre praises upcoming big pictures and a county athletic meet looms at Caroline High School, with CCC camp transfers and Phillips Packing Company expanding operations in Cambridge and Denton.

Denton C. C. Merriken C. V. West M. K. Newnam Everngam Johnson’s Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Denton Journal Eveingam’s Caroline Council Chas. H. Steelman Franklin Street Maryland H. Everagain B. H. Johnson Everngam's Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co Everagam’s First Street W. D. Taylor R. H. Stafford & Son Burrsville Thawley’s Church Ford Market and Fourth Streets Wight Apartments A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely Women of Christ Church Guild Order of Eastern Star and Jobs Daughters Masonic Hall Samuel Mellit Dentonia Caroline High School Baltimore Sunday American Elizabeth Adams Charles E. Adams Solomon Slaughter Tuckahoe Neck Baltimore Moore Funeral Eastern Star Job CCC Goldsboro Cambridge Goldboro Albanus Phillips Phillips Packing Company West Denton Packing Company Delmarva duPont Laurel Delaware

Denton Club closes year with social and reports

The Denton Community Club held its final meeting of the year on May 15 with Mrs. D. W. Davis presiding. A report on the Eastern Shore Federation and Counts meeting, a health nurse’s year report, and a musical program were featured. Other social notes include a June 10 club date, a surprise birthday party for Mr. Ralph Garrett, and various local engagements and visits.

Denton merchants and local car habit humor

Notes and comments mock rival merchants in Denton and joke about scientists expanding the universe. The piece riffs on schoolboys in Caroline County and questions about the end of term, then quips that a father's hair grays due to neighbors buying new cars and a low bank balance.

Denton Caroline County

Dream of a Free Day by Blackwater Stream

Poem recalling a longing to escape city life and reconnect with nature at the old Blackwater stream. The speaker yearns for solitude and the thrill of catching the big fish once hooked nearby, year after year, amid memories of the river and past escapes.

Eiger

Denton Girl Crowned Queen of Ridgely 1-H Festival

Miss Audrey Jump of the Denton Willing Workers' Food Club was crowned queen at Ridgely High School for the first May fete of Caroline County Federation of Girls 4-H Clubs. Attendants from various clubs received ribbons for best costume and baskets. about 150 4-H members earned certificates for completed projects.

Audrey Jump Denton Willing Workers’ Food Club Caroline County Federation of Girls Ridgely High School Naomi Fountain Denton Madeline Fountain Denton Tag Trim Anna Rachael Walis Andersontown Frances Truitt Burrsville Virginian Jarrell Ridgely June Lynch Mary

Church Notices For Sunday Services In Various Churches

The notice lists Sunday services at Denton M. P. Church with Rev Potts of Easton substituting for Rev Turkington. Episcopal services follow at Denton Hillsboro and Greensboro with times 11 3 7 30. Also Williston Community Church at 2 pm and Epiphany Mission at 10 am. Mass schedules at St Elizabeths and St Benedicts, confessions at St Elizabeths 8 15 am. An Associated Bible Students session May 21 at Lyden s Community House with J H L Troutfalter speaking on Can The World Be Converted.

Denton M. P Mr. Potts Easton The American Bible Society T. J. Turkington Baltimore Denton Hillsboro Greensboro Church of the New Jerusalem Preston Epiphany Mission St. Elizabeth’s Church St. Benedict’s Church Ridgely St. Elizabeth's Church Associated Bible Students Ecclesia Lyden’s Hickman J. H. L. Troutfalter

None Provided

The passage discusses happiness as a result of disciplined lines followed and obedience to rules, citing Jesus as the joyous example who lived in the presence of God. It emphasizes that the burden of the world rests on the average person, not on proclaimed leaders or supermen.

Babcoch

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Becomes Community Update

The Woman s Home Missionary Society met at Mrs Ella Swann s home. Elsie Matthews led worship on mother daughter relations. Mrs Harry Laird reviewed Toward a Christian America. Founding of Mothers Day cited with poems read. Mite box opening month noted with Viola Jones leading. Ridgely PTA and Pomona Grange activities described including officers, fundraising, and speeches by university experts. Funeral for Mrs Geo Eaton attended by family in Ridgely. Children's Day plans announced. various visits, meetings, and social events across Ridgely and surrounding towns noted.

Woman’s Home Missionary Society Ella Swann Elsie Matthews Harry Laird America Harold Fountain Mas Swann Viola Jones Ridgely P Ty A Clifton Crouse Harold Tountain Vupinine Thawles D. Boone Darich Ma. Jarrell William Davis Carlisle Bennington PLTAL Darks Vacation Bible School Prancas Hensel Waikiims Prist Peawbody Betty Smith Washington College Pomona Grange Ridgely East New Market Cordova Easton Edmond Thomas Methodist Church House Charles Stevenson Harry Holsinger Profff Ot Manning University of Maryland Solow William McKaght Dorchester Counts RS. Brown County Federation of Garls Ridgely Halk Andres Jump Denton Willing Workers’ Pood Robbon Grace Richards Federation Margaret Swings Albert White Grace Vernon Sa Walter Bennington Ellen ‘Swann W. T. Temple Alvn "Temple Baltimore Maryland General Hospital Mass Viola Temple Adele Thomas Edward Stevens Rehoboth HW. B. Land Mars Land Elsie Matthew Harold Vorntain Hang Swann Dover Meredith Washington Frank Seward Ella Carlisle Billy Ruth Elpie Roy Philadelphia Swing Pearsaul Dorothy Daughtry Holland Ardmore John Sharp Richard Sharp Wilmington Mary Sharp Doctor Fifuh Arthur Brumbaugh Frank Stedman Page Jones Burton Wilkinson Olin Porter Virginia M. Swing Swing Mr. Bienneman Katherine Jack Mt Joy

Twenty First Century Club Notes and Meetings

The Twenty First Century Club met at Mrs Maude Venables home May 13 with 23 members and 5 visitors. Plans were made for the Ball Jar Exhibit and attendance at the Tri annual Ruay Women of the World conference May 21 to June 12 in Washington. Current events were discussed and books reviewed. The Homemakers Club of Greensboro met May lith with 15 members and 2 visitors. Plans were made for the Rural Women Short Course at College Park June 15 to 20 and a trip to Washington May 31 to June 12 for the Triennial Meeting of the Associated Country Women of the World. Reports from the Tri County meeting were shared. Miss Henrietta Baker led singing. The afternoon included folk dancing and a talk by Dr Symons of College Park. The group adjourned to meet June 12 at Mrs Bill Hubbard. The Harmony Community Club met at Mrs Norman Wright with 8 members. The meeting opened with song The Spanish Cavalier. A flowers demonstration was given by Miss Spafford. A sister club was invited to dawn party at Mrs St Hurst for June. refreshments followed.

Denton Community Club D. W. Davis H. E Ramsdell Eastern Shore Federation Federalsburg Jacob B. Davis Milton S. Andrews Mattie Smith T. Alan Goldsborough Court House Green M. A Brackett H. E. Ramsdell Yellowstone National Park Ralph Garrett Frank Crain John Shaffer Charles Shaffer Bird de Frank Clarence Towers Wm. Brubaker Dukes Henning Denton Claire Moore Wilbert Voss Ann Buttner Hartley Betts Camden N. J Earle S. Chaffinch Pennsylvania Raiload New York Bermuda Cuba Philip Chaffinch Pennsylvania Philadelphia Wilbur N. Vanscoy Marguerite Gallagher Hurlock T. J. Turkington Concord Good Cheer Bible M. E. Church Ladies Aid Methodist Protestant Church Walter George Laura Cheezum Lemuel Clough Pannie Shields M. Kemp Newnam Roland C. Suter Baltimore Benjamin F. Johnson C. Grant Cleaver Richmond Will N. Y Wilbert Callaway Rufus Cannon Allen Norma Lee Frank Cannon Fred Love Walter Murphy Walter Reed Hospital Washington John L. George George E. D. C. Hegeman Easton Hospital The Brethren Church Havel Krabill Carroll George Dundalk Fay Shafer N. A. Seese Florida Wilson M. Tyler Easton A. S. Thawley Wilmington Maude Venables Miss Voshell Homemakers Club of Greensboro Joseph Rodgers Thomas Edwards J. F. Stevenson Miss Spafford College Park Associated Country Women of the World Harlech Henrietta Baker Department School of Music Peabuds Conservatory of Music Harmony Community Club Norman Wright Wis HE Ro Towers Poaser P. Todd Spafford

Women of the World group to attend garden party

The Associated Country Women of the World lists attendees for the President's Garden Party on Monday June 1. Ten members from the 20th Century Club will travel, with Mrs Charles Richardson named as a delegate from the Ridgely Homemaker's Club.

20Th Century Club Sid and Ith Charles Richardson Ridgely Homenorker’s Club

Rural Women Short Course Registrations Reach Twenty Four

Registrations for the Rural Women's Short Course reach twenty four with seven spots left if registered by June 1. Participants come from ten clubs Bethlehem Federal 9 Furman's Friendship Grose Ridgely Smithson Smithville 20th Century Unity and the Federalsburg Woman's Club. Ridgely Homemaker's Club sponsors a public canning demonstration in Ridgely on Friday June 5 at 7 30 p.m. The event invites those wishing to improve canning techniques.

Bethlehem Federal Furman’s Friendship-Grose Ridgely Smithson Smithville 20Th Century Unity Woman’s Club of Federalsburg

April attendance records across county schools show gains

April attendance in county schools improved over last year with many percent increases shown across multiple schools. Notable figures include Greensboro Denton Ridgely and Ridgely Pri with high marks while rural and colored schools list varied percentages, reflecting district attendance trends and ongoing disparities.

Friendship Burrsville Magic Smithson Wig Harmony Bethlehem Marydel Michman Locherman High Greensboro Mt. Zion Federalsbing Jonestown Washington Union Marsh Creek Ridgely Hillsboro Denton Dover Road Bridgetown Castle Hall Johns

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Shower For Miss Sherwood

Miss Mary Virginia Sherwood received a linen and silver shower at the Holland home as she prepares to wed Ensign Aen Moore of the U S N in June. The couple will reside in San Pedro California after marriage.

Mary Virginia Sherwood J. R. Holland Sherwood Aen Moore San Pedro Cal. Mi Russell Fleming Henry Fleming Frank Spaths Philadelphia Wilmington Crank Fleming H. W. B. Rowe H. Turner Rowe Indian Head Harry Wright Baltimore A. S. Handy Chas. Boyce Louise Federalsburg H. M. Thompson Chas Beaven Harvey Jump Canal Zone F. Elwood Fleming F. E. Fleming Z. Beaven Joseph Eaton Washington Depue Duffy Milton Beaven Jean Louise Gray Denton Wm. Sherwood Anna Merrick Trappe J. S. Fisher Ella Pennington

Queen Anne Mourns Mrs Eaton Dies in Baltimore Hospital

The Queen Anne community mourns the death of Mrs. George Eaton after a weeks long critical illness in a Baltimore hospital. Survived by her husband and nine children, funeral services were held at the Ridgely home of daughter Mrs. William Davis. Burial followed at Hillsboro cemetery. The article lists numerous relatives across Easton, Ridgely, Berlin, Goldsboro, and surrounding towns.

George Eaton Baltimore Eaton Lubech Clifford Elliott Goldsboro Edwin Rhodes Denton William Davis Ridgely J. Prance Berlin Messrs Brown Eaton Easton Jos. Eaton Hillsboro Edwin Eaton Penn's Grove Wi. Davis C. L. Foesett St. Paul's Church Queen Anne Hillsboro Cemetery Vinson Sneed Queen Anne County Horace Morgan Oscar Briscoe Harry Gibson Eastern Star Georgetown Del Ernest Emory Emory Johns Hopkins Harry Kemp Gaylord Ivins Kemp Cordova State Teachers College Salisbury S. If Reynolds East New Market Adelene Morrison Washington Clarence Tossett

Charles Taylor 89, longtime Queenstown farmer dies in Easton

Charles Taylor of Denton aged 89 died Monday in Emergency Hospital Easton from age related causes after a four week hip fall. He was native of Willow Grove Delaware and lived most of his life in Queenstown leaving four sons John B. Taylor Joseph I. Taylor Charles Edward Taylor and William C. Taylor and four daughters Mrs T. K. Dudley Mrs Clara Sultan Mrs Henry Detwiler and Miss Roxanna J. Taylor. Funeral services were held at the home Thursday at 2 p.m. and burial followed in Odd Fellows Cemetery Camden Delaware.

Charles Taylor Queen Anne’s County Denton Easton Willow Grove Del John Matilda Holiday ‘Taylor Queenstown Swyiing John B. Taylor Wilmington Joseph I. Taylor Charles Edward Taylor Greensboro N. C William C. Taylor Pueblo Col T. K. Dudley Clara Sultan Haddon Heights N. J Henry Detwiler Roxanna J. Taylor Philadelphia Odd Fellows Cemetery Camden

Prestons To Host Elinor Hughes In May Recital

Mrs Cleveland S Smith of Easton presents pupil Elinor Hughes at Preston M E Church on Thursday May 28 at 8 PM with Eleanor Bowman organist. Hughes, renowned coloratura, has performed in Newark and at Pleasant Hall Tenn and on the Eastern Shore. A silver offering will be taken. Preston Ladies Aid sponsors event.

Cleveland S. Smith Easton Elinor Hughes Eleanor Bowman Preston M. E Miss Hughes Newark New Jersey Academy Pleasant Hall Tennessee Miss John Noble T. L. Trice A. T. Blades Lloyd Cannon Jas. Douglass Cookman Orrell Preston Osteen E. B. Blade Creighton Carmine Johnson Bonner Cannon Chambers E. B. Blades Alva Lane Geo, Alright St. Michaels John Elzey Sharptown Max Chambers Marjorie Soar Clyde Elzey Preston Josephine Gallagher Dorothy Lee Patchett Jas. Nichols Walter van, Nichols Hurlock Josephine Archie Spies Helen Katie Parker Wilmington Robi. Cannon Georgia Parsons Mt. Vernon N. J Lee Noble Community Club Wilbur Noble Sparta Fulton Noble Wm. Wrightson Baltimore Dick Covey Eleanor Jos. Horn Sr New York Harry Hollis Rehoboth Mountain Lake Park

Eastern Shore group opposes bridge extension plan

A Caroline County delegation and other Eastern Shore residents traveled to Washington to oppose extending the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Commission charter. They argued against time extension to fund a project estimated at 7 million dollars, proposing ferries as a faster, cheaper link between Kent Island and Sandy Point and asserting ferries could better connect Baltimore with the Eastern Shore while strengthening regional ties.

Caroline County Washington Chesapeake Bay Bridge Commission Sheppard Commerce Commission Maryland Kent Island Sandy Point Baltimore Eastern Shore Annapolis

Greensboro Area Aged 88 Injured In Fall From Stairs

Mrs Rebecca Case aged 88 fell thirteen steps at her sister Mrs Nancy Solways home last Thursday morning fracturing her skull and breaking ribs. She was moved to the Turner home and is improving. Also reported Richard Schuyler aged 87 near Goldsboro died Sunday after a month long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at his home with Miss Mary Garrett officiating. Interment Greensboro cemetery. Several local residents and visitors were listed in a string of social notes and visits across the Greensboro area and nearby towns including Ruthsburg Bridgeville and Wilmington with multiple families noted. W B Massey reported quite ill at his home.

Rebecca Case Nancy Solway Bradford Turner Richard Schuyler Goldsboro Mary Garrett Greensboro Shirley Clarence Darling Ruthsburg Raymond B. Rawlings Mary Jackson Ruth Jackson Ethel Pritchett Jack Edgar Anderson Bridgeville Joseph Lackmuth Lucile Totten Clinton Rhine Philadelphia Otto Zacharias Oscar Nichols Sallie Nichols Jack Wells Warner Dill Walter Ernest Clifford Burge J. E. Shockley and I Sons Brllington Louise Bernard Felton Frank Howard Alfred Blackburn Alfreda Wilmington Louise Price Will Price Susan Thawley Edgar William Thomas Sara MecQuire Baltimore Mabel Rich Lucy Jane Stufrt Anna Jane Blackburn W. B. Massey

Annie C. Fluharty obituary from Preston and Baltimore

Annie C. Fluharty died at eighty eight after an eight week illness at her daughter’s home in Baltimore. She was born near Preston and lived much of life there, widow of Thomas Henry Flaharty, with survivors including two sons Alexander W. and George N. Fluharty, a daughter Bessie dead, a sister Celia M. Kelly, and many relatives. Funeral services were held at her brother Charles A. Whiteley’s home with Rev. Preston Spence officiating.

Annie C. Flaharty Alexander Celia Whiteley James H. Barrow Chelsea Terrace Baltimore Charles A. Whiteley Celia M. Kelly Preston Preston Spence Preston M. E. Church Bessie Alexander W George N. Flaharty George M William A. Whiteley Ella Whiteley Mary F. W. Davis Wilcox Saskatchewan Canada Benjamin Embry Midland George M. Whiteley James T. Fluharty Penn's Grove N. J James Jr Eugene May C. Barrow James Henry Barrow Mary Anah Helen Fluharty George N. Fluharty Norwood Annie Fluharty Alex. W. Fluharty Fluharty

Local Social Roundup From Henderson Events

Mr and Mrs Frank Scull of Wilmington spent Sunday with H H Hudson and Woodrow Montague. Mr and Mrs H L Melvin entertained Mary Jarman Keith Webb and son Jimmy. Katherine Montague of Wilmington visited her parents. W N Walls and Annie Baughley visited Mrs Irvin Kenton in Wilmington. Mary Ross of Clayton visited L A Gooden. J E Walls and daughter Evelyn visited relatives. E W Welch and Catherine Welch spent time in Baltimore. Sewing Circle was entertained Tuesday evening by Mrs Mary Roden.

Frank Scull Wilmington H. H. Hudson Woodrow Montague H. L. Melvin Mary Jarman Keith Webb Jimmy Katherine Montague T. A. Montague W. N. Walls Annie Baughley Irvin Kenton

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the Local Department Peprelegryy Spence Urie Ridgely Homemakers’ Club Anna Rachael Willis Mae Fifield Esther Skinner Dorothy Emerson Andersontown Ioners Anni Frances Seward Raymond Fifield Dorothea O’connor Williston Jesus Chistian Science Monitor Twentictil Century Club News Caroline Pedeakbung Town— Senderson Vederalsboro Fl Preston EL Denton Gr Ridgely Gr Ridgely Pri Denton Pri Tuckahoe Jim Annie C. Fluharty Henderson
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