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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1945
Page
4
The Preston Volunteer Fire Department softball team defeated Federalsburg Fire Co 23 to 2 at Preston on Sunday. Preston also beat the Cambridge town team in Cambridge Sunday. Local society notes include visits, recoveries, and news of residents in Easton Centreville and surrounding towns.
Ralph McCreary of Greensboro Maryland expresses gratitude for swift rescue after a near tragic May horse accident. He thanks friends for aid, doctors and nurses for first aid and transport to Easton Hospital by Denton ambulance, neighbors for prayers, and all who assisted during his recovery.
Henderson residents hosted guests including George F. Clark and family from Wilmington and Milton Larkin with Joyce. Others entertained were Mrs Rose Kusmaul with Philadelphia guests, Omer Jones and Natalie from New Britain, Cleveland visitor C C Keggin, Dora Melvin with Lewis Shelton family, Esther Cartwright and Theda Sheldon from Bellefonte, Lorraine Hayman of North Arlington, and more relatives visiting Andrew Martin, A B Cohee household, and Baltimore visitors Albert Powell and family.
In loving memory of my father John L Nichols who passed away three years ago May 27 1942 Midnight stars shine on a lonely grave Where sleeping but not dreaming lies the one we could not save In dreams we see his dear sweet face and kiss his cold brow We love his memory now and think of him in silence Daughter Pauline and granddaughter Anna Mae preserve his memory with aching hearts
A free chest disease clinic will be held at the Health Center in Denton on Tuesday in June beginning at 9 a m.
Mrs Nashold hosts four service members home on V E Day including John M Nashold and Capt G Harrison Nashold Jr both returning to duty after brief leaves. Others Byron Nashold Devereaux Nashold and two guests join to celebrate and then resume postings. Relatives and friends visit as townsfolk note wartime arrivals.
Mrs B B Allen hosted a turkey dinner with Mr and Mrs J R Ricards and the Hobbs sisters from Denton. Helen Towers of McGuire Hospital visited her mother and sister. W S C S meets at Mrs F L Stafford’s next Wednesday afternoon. Kenneth Ramsburg of Boonsboro spent the weekend with his parents. Mrs Marvin Butler and Jackie visited Tuckahoe Neck relatives. Dukes and Willey families hosted guests. Luther Stevens of Greenwood recently stayed with Russell Stevens and family.
The many friends of Mrs. Anna Neal Tody sent her birthday cards last Tuesday. Mrs. Ida Adams of Federalsburg recently visited Mrs. Manning Merriken.
Bur rsville residents hosted a Sunday gathering with guests from Wilmington Ridgely Lincoln Denton and nearby areas. Funeral of Mrs Emma Morris Simpson noted at Grace Wrotten home. W S C S of Wesley Church to meet June 1 at Grace Tiernan’s. Mrs Theodore Cashall of near Pittsburgh visiting Amos Layton. Rev Frank MecCorkie and family touring relatives in Pennsylvania.
Hillsboro reports several visitors from out of town. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Fleming, Mrs. Francis Pinder and Mrs. Clayton Reynolds of Denton visited Washington on Sunday. Miss Laura Virginia Fleming, of Washington, returned home earlier this week. Major and Mrs. Thomas Eveland of Spartansburg, S C, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John Eveland and family this week.
Commander Allen W. Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Moore, returns home this month after service in the South Pacific. Mrs. Albert Cahall, visiting Baltimore relatives, went home last Sunday. Mr. F. T. Rowe spent the past year in Detroit and now visits his mother Mrs. Mary Rowe. Mrs. Walter Hicks of Washington visits the Flemings this week. Mrs. Tyson Heather of Marydel spent Monday evening with her aunt Mrs. Susan Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Dougherty, recently back in Denton, called on Sunday. Miss Helen Mason of Hopewell, Va., visited townsfolk this week. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Stewart were Rehoboth visitors on Sunday.
Unity Homemakers Club met at president Mrs. William Gardner Jr to discuss easier and better dish washing. Ten members answered roll call and the meeting opened with the song Darning I Am Growing Old.
Mrs Lee Wyatt played piano as two former members Mrs Raymond Fifield and Miss Anne Voss rejoined. Miss Spafford discussed easy dish washing and reported on Ridge ly show held April 18 with nine clubs. A sun shine basket note from Mrs Zeigier was read. Demonstration focused on Good Housing and remodeling old homes for convenience. Hostess Mrs William Gardner Jr served ginger bread with whipped cream and coffee. Next meeting June 20 at Mrs D Ralph Horsey’s home.
An advertisement from Denton Pharmacy touts Teel a strong penetrating liquid containing 90 alcohol. It claims to reach more germs faster and promises quick relief from athletes foot infections beyond surface treatments. Small supply has arrived.
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