Local notices and events from Denton area calendar
Davis Denton area paper lists garden plants for sale by L B Towers & Bro in West Denton, a highway project ad in Greensboro and Preston, Harmony school seventh graders host a strawberry festival, street dance by Denton youths for Decoration Day, and a church sermon series for graduates at Caroline High School. It notes hail storm losses, society thanks to local stores, and multiple upcoming community events and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Towers & Bro
West Denton
Greensboro
Preston
Harmony School
Denton
Benny
J. A. Dudley
Caroline High School
Denton Community Club
Nuttle Hardware Co
J. L. Everngain
Ladies’ Mite Society
Thawley
M. P
Jesse Whitby
Milbourn & Milbourn
Commission Merchants
Chester
J. E. Smith
Eden
Williston
Mercy
Goldsboro
East New Market
Caroline County
Chestnut Grove
Concord
Chaptank
Smithville
Workingmen's Permanent Building and Loan Association
Talbot County
Alfred B. Mason
League of Women Voters
Fourth District
S. E.douglas
Pan American Conference of Women
Harry X._ Walsh
Wilmington
St. Gertrude’s Academy
the Plains
F. T. Henson
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
B. W. Kindley
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Methodist Protestant Church
Benson
Frank T. Benson
Red Star Stove Company
Thompson Hardware & Supply Co
Hillsboro
Eli Frank
Baltimore Bar Association
Ritchie
Supreme Bench
Baltimore City
John J. Dabler
Frank
Cecil County
Lewis & Knotts
Charles L. Herzop
Ridgely
Mr. Herzog
Wm. J. McAvoy
Federalsburg Wins County Meet in Gale Fettered Sprinting
Federalsburg High School roared to 172 points, taking 12 first places in the Caroline county track meet as Denton trailed with 112. Duke and Messick led a wave of event winners while a stiff gale limited records and hundreds of students from eight schools competed in sprinting, jumps, relays, and field events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg High School
Caroline County
Denton
Messick
Junior Unlimited
Dukes
Blades
Preston High
Federalsburg
Preston
Greensboro
Ridgely
Henderson
Chestnut Grove
Friendship
Additional Traders Licenses Issued in County List
A list of new traders licenses issued recently includes John T. Clark Greensborg and Greensboro cigarette licenses for 4000 and 3000 respectively Gertrude Longfellow Greensboro 34000 Adam D Ritchey Ridgely 31000 H L flatsinger Ridgely 2500 Guy C White Federalsburg 31000 J Lo Everngam Denton 330000 Samuel Baer Ridgely 36000 FE I Pendleton Ridgely 31000 William A Scully Ridgely 31000 William A Scully Ridgely cigarette W H Hollis Son Preston 32500 Stewart s Pharmacy Hillsboro 2500 Stewart s Pharmacy Ehllsboro cigar ette and soda fountain Milford Kime Hillsboro 2000 LA Towers Bro Denton 31000 B C Kemp Ridgely 1000 Ho OW Laird Ridgely 1000 J W Simon Ridgely 315000 LH H Thomas Hobbs 4000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam D. Ritchey
Ridgely
H. L. Flatsinger
Guy C. White
Federalsburg
J. Lo Everngam
Denton
Samuel Baer
FE I. Pendleton
William A Scully
William A. Scully
Cigarette
W. H. Hollis & Son
Preston
Stewart's
Hillsboro
Stewart's Pharmacy
Ehllsboro
Milford Kime
Towers & Bro
B.C. Kemp
Ho OW. Laird
J. W. Simon
Lhh. Thomas
Hobbs
Community Club benefit card party planned at Miss Pennington's home
Hillsboro notes show the finance committee of the Community Club arranging a benefit card party at Miss Ella Pennington's home on Monday June 5 with admission set at 50 cents. Local social updates mention visits by Denton and Baltimore guests, Federation attendance in Denton, and various trips between Centreville, Philadelphia, Goldsboro, and Wilmington. Tri County High School boys defeated Stevensville 12 to 9 last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Pennington
Roland Chaffinch
Denton
Sallie Bryan
Baltimore
Florence Beaven
Fila Pennington
Herbert Beaven
Centreville
Vernon Baker
Social Round of Visitors and Recitals in Local Homes
Mrs T A Montague hosted Sunday guests Edith Quillen of Sudlersville Mary Truitt of Kenton and Earl and Charlie Moore of near Sudtersville. Elva Tomlinson returning from Germany stays with her sister Mrs L N Janes and family. Numerous locals including John and Lee Clark with Edith, Gruwell and Andrews families, Carrow grandparents, and Martin Bennett guests at Melvin home. Mrs Shellbrooks of Marydel visits her parents as do Mr and Mrs Cardeau Cooper. Rev S L Handy visits his ailing mother near Wilmington. Mrs Gruwell and Naomi spend early week in Dover. S S James of New York visits sister Mrs Gooden. Albert Smith of Wilmington visits sister Mrs Dill. Miss Sera Scotton of Marydel visits Miss Elsie Walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Montague
Edith Quillen
Sudlersville
Mary Truitt
Kenton
Earl and
Charlie Moore
Near Sudtersville
Elva Tomlinson
Germany
L. N. Janes
John Clark
Lee Clark
Edith
Near
Magnolia
W. OB. Gruwell
Wilbur Andrews
Denton
Myr
Mes
William G. Carrow
Martin Bennett
Goldsboro
J. R. Melvin
Charles Shellbrooks
Marydel
J. W. Meredith
Frank Price and Sons
Chester
Cardeau Cooper
S. L. Handy
Wilmington
W. B. Gruwell
Naomi
Dover
S. S. James
New York
L. A. Gooden
Albert Smith
KR. H. Dill
Sera Scotton
Elsie Walls
Burrsville Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Burrsville residents welcomed guests from Wyoming and nearby towns. Mr T FE Cahall hosted his sister Mrs Thomas Downham his niece Mrs Stella Johnson and daughter Miss Edna Cahall from Wyoming. Rev De Lo Straughn spoke at the Maryland Annual Conference in Burrsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. FE. Cahall
Thomas Downham
Stella Johnson
Edna Cahall
Wyoming
Charles W. Collison
Clifford Baughley
Denton
Union M. P. Church
Mesdames Cheezum
Raughley
Federalsburg
Thomas E. Cahall
Edna
Johnson
Philadelphia
de. J. Lo Straughn
Maryland Annual Conference
M. P
Harry Collison
Frank Williams
C. N. Fountain
Goldsboro Friends
Thomas Henson
Gladys Chance
Sadie Garrett
Ralph Garrett
Spence Family Guests and Ills Reported in Local News
Mr and Mrs L N Spence and son Joseph F with Edith Lauff of Philadelphia were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J H Spence. Mrs Mollie Savage of Philadelphia visits sister Mrs Jacob Smith who is very ill here. Mr L N Alford returns home from Philadelphia after eye infection treatment, somewhat improved. Mrs Roland Bradley and daughter Kathryne of Baltimore visit at Arthur Adams home. Mr and Mrs Fred Shure return home after Ohio visit. Miss Marie Parker and Mamie Still weekend guests of Miss Pauline Garey Hubbard who has been very ill but is improving slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Spence
Joseph F
Edith Lauff
Philadelphia
J. H. Spence
Mollie Savage
Jacob Smith
L. N. Alford
Roland Bradley
Kathryne
Baltimore
Arthur Adams
Fred Shure
Ohio
Marie Parker
Mamie
Pauline Adams
Garey Hubbard
Mrs. Alice H. Ross Elected Houston School Principal
Vernon report notes Mrs. Alice H. Ross has been elected principal of the Houston school with teachers to be announced later. She has toured Maryland Virginia and parts of Kent and Sussex counties Delaware as guest of her brother Prof. Harrington and others. Mr. John Voss plans to rebuild at his burned Christmas home location. Mr. Austine Stafford is converting the upper store area into a residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice H. Ross
Houston
Ross
Maryland
Virginia
Kent
Sussex Counties
Delaware
Prof
Harrington
John Voss
Austine Stafford
Ridgely Notes on church support and community life
Miss Eva Dodge of Johns Hopkins spoke at the Methodist Church for Near East Relief, yielding a donation total of 129 dollars with Miss Viola Jones as collector. A Miss Ellis at the Church of the Brethren raised 52 dollars and some coins, plus clothing donations. The Epworth League plans a bake sale to fund 100 Victory Songs copies for Sunday song services. Community happenings include visits, social events, and school commencement set for June 14 with three graduates. The village reports ongoing society and regional movements, plus local team baseball and crop notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Dodge
Johns Hopkins
Methodist
Near East Relief
William Blarrison
Miss Gertrude
William Harrison, Jr
Rey
L. S. Matthews
Community club meeting and county notices
Mrs Wash Wright entertained the Twentieth Century Community Club on May 16. Visitors included Miss Kellogg home demonstration agent. Next meeting May 31 at Mrs Sallie Ross. Major Garey named senior instructor in charge of Edgewood Arsenal summer camp June 15 to August. Mr and Mrs Barton Towers set twenty fifth wedding anniversary for June 2. Various local residents listed as guests or visitors to Swarthmore Washington and Wilmington areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
Wright
Twentieth Century Community Club
C. C. Blades
Miss Kellogg
Sallie Ross
Enoch B. Garey
Denton
Edgewood Arsenal
Third Army
Lawrence Barton Towers
Myra Ramsdell
Annabelle Jones
Monmouth Memorial Hospital
Long Branch
N. J
H. E. Ramsdell
A. C. Norstedt
Clarence R. Pentz
Swarthmore
Mary Melvin
Elias W. Nuttle
Washington
Newman
Richards
R. J. Ledman
Pocamoke City
Louise Arringdale
Harmony
T. Lo Chaffinch
Mary Lewis
Wilmington
Orphans' Court Actions Include Multiple Admin Accounts
In Orphans Court Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawn presided. Executrix Mary J Pastorfield for Rebecca A Emerson filed first and final administration accounts approved. Administrator William T Blades for Mary A Blades filed and had final account approved. Ruth Mitchell executrix of David M Replogte filed releases from distributees. Soll and Nutile executors for Christian H Still used debts list and accounts. Nellie Violet Marine miner case authorized withdrawal by Nellie Marine Noble for maintenance. Martin J Sullivan will admitted to probate. Edward Nuttle executor qualified. Creditors notice ordered. appraisers named Isaac Morris and Leonard Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
West, Harper and
Shawn
Mary J. Pastorfield
Rebecca A. Emerson
William T. Blades
Mary A. Blades
Ruth Mitchell
David M. Replogte
Leah Holsinger
Cloud J. Snowberger
David R. Snowberger
Susan J. Soll
Edward
Nutile
Christian H. Still
Nellie Violet Marine
Miner
Nellie Marine Noble
Peoples Bank of
Denton
Martin J. Sullivan
Edward FE. Nuttle
Isaac T. Morris
Leonard F. Carey
Funeral of Robert H. Barnes Jr observed at family home
The funeral was held Sunday at 1 30 p m from the parents home with services by the father and the grave service led by Rev J E Marker of Wye Methodist Protestant Church assisted by others. A large number of relatives and friends attended from town and church groups. The community mourns the loss and notes his readiness for the final change. A June 3 festival by the Community Club will offer cake strawberries and ice cream with no admission fee. Memorial Sunday brings changes to Harris Chapel with no services there next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Elmer Anthony
Edith White
Centreville
J. K. Lynch
Anna Spry
Melvin E. Wheatley
Leonard Dean
Lulu Hevalow
Baltimore
Queenstown
Bennett Lane
Anna Melvin
Melvin Wheatley
Woman's Home Missionary Society of Middletown
Smyrna
M. E. Wheatley
J. J. Wheatley
R. Wheatley
Edna Wheatley
Cambridge
Jack Rash
Marcus Houk
Second Avenue
Bailyt Smith
Robert FE. Smith
R. F. Jr
Robert Eddins
Kate Weaver
Wright Walls
Herbert Hammond
James Callahan
Howard Callahan
Stevensville
W. Frampton
Greensboro
Lala Mitchell
Dorothy Flounders
Hilda Wooters
Rma Imler
Wesley Honey
Philadelphia
George Simler
Robert Henry Barnes
J. E. Marker
Wye Methodist
St. Paul's
Henry FE. Morgan
George I. Stewart
Harris’ Chapel
Wilkinson
Harrison
Jump Hardware Company
George C. Moore
Mrs. Grace
Easton
Fred Jump
Queen Anne
Mrs
Howard Flowers
Mrs. Dean
Harry Flowers
Madge Jump
Loyalty theme in Rev J A Dudley sermon at Methodist Protestant Church
Rev J A Dudley addressed Junior Order American Mechanics on loyalty. He urged loyalty to mankind and the Bible in schools, education, patriotism, and constitutional fidelity, urging church engagement and faithful service to God and nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mechanics
J. A. Dudley
Creation
William Lyon Phelps
Ladies’ Home Journal
Taft
Europe
Plymouth Rock
Christ
Church of Our God
Great Lodge
Salisbury Eastern Shore League Opens at Gordy Park
Salisbury completes a modern baseball field with 4 000 extra square feet, a higher fence, a 1 000 seat grandstand, and bleachers. Mayor Kennerly will throw the first ball on June 9 as Izzy Hoffman brings 30 players for tryouts and opening-day exhibition games against Crisfield and other regional clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Gordy Park
Oriole Park
Baltimore
W. Arthur Kennerly
Princess Anne
Frederick
Izzy Hoffman
Wilmington
Crisfield
Sam Frack
Laurel
Cambridge Crossing
Tom Kibler
Aggregation
Poke Whalen
Parksley
Ryan
Pocomoke City
Eastern Shore District Federation Meets at Hurlock
The first convention of the Eastern Shore District Federation of Women's Clubs met at Hurlock on May 67th with 200 attendees. Speakers included Mrs. R Lee Glover, Mrs. John F. Sipple, and Albert S Cook, addressing education, public welfare, citizenship, legislation, and press. Luncheon was served at Glen Oak Hotel, adjournment invited Elkton to host in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore District Federation of Women's Clubs
Hurlock
Adams
R. Lee Glover
Women's Club
Andrew A. Hathaway
J. W. Stowell
Federalsburg
Reginald Constable
Elkton
Josiah Kerr
Cambridge
Alfonso Boley
Royal Oak
J.W. Wallope
Princess Anne
Isaac Davis
William Hammond
Easton
Charles M. Thompson
Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs
John F. Sipple
Baltimore
Francis Sanderson
State Federation
Albert 5. Cook
J. McConnell
Eastern Shore
Judge
Talbot County
Glen Oak
Robert C. Levis
Women's Club of
Memorial Exercises By Caroline Council junior order
Memorial exercises honor council members and ex-service personnel. Denton Orchestra will provide music with audience assistance. Rev Hills Dudley Shipman and others participate. Council officers listed and members asked to meet at 2 p m to go to Denton Cemetery for 3 p m services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Council
United American Mechanics
Denton Orchestra
V. E Hills
J. A. Dudley
M. S. Shipman
J. BB. Colgain, Jr
Richard A. Heaning
H. K. Tubbs
T. Dukes Roe
William K. Scotton
S. F. Cole
R. Boon Beauchamp
William Finn
Thomas F. Rue
Sentinel
Lee A. Walston
Denton Cemetery
Eastern Shore Roads Show Deficits
The Interstate Commerce Commission tentatively values Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway property at 3.5 million, 1.2 million below listed assets of 34.75 million. If approved, rates will be based on the lower valuation. The line and its Maryland Delaware and Virginia subsidiary report larger first quarter deficits, with gross revenues down and net losses rising from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Shore
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Samuel Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Rea
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railroad
Pennsylvania
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia
Gamlet
Public Service Commission
Goldsborough bill seeks price stabilization through monetary control
Representative T Alan Goldsborough introduced a bill in Congress aimed at stabilizing prices by aligning money volume with commodity trade. He urged careful committee review, arguing stabilizing purchasing power would curb class privilege and curb cycles of inflation and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Alan Goldsborough
Maryland
Congress
Committee On Banking and Currency
Goldsborough
Marshall
Tam
League of the Nations of the World
Thanking insurers for prompt policy claim payments
Letters from Del and Md residents praising Mackintosh Nichols and Federalsburg underwriter for quick payouts on Nu-lo-kost and Nuto-kost policies. Claims include bronchitis 45 dollars scarlet fever 72.80 and illness 69 days totaling 148.67 plus general policy payments. Names include Harmon Pennypacker Harold J. Dew Mary F. Pierce Cp. M. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federalsburg
Mackintosh & Nichols
Wm. H. Warton
Brigeville
Del
Harmon Pennypacker
Harold J. Dew
Mary F. Pierce
Edw. W. Pierce
Cc. M. Walker
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A. Me
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A. Weber
Paul White
E. Howard
W. Payne
P. Crowell
Wan
A. Long
H. Deen
D. Newcomer
R. Long
A. Raleigh
S. Brown
go.Ward Dash
D. Crouse
S. Wheedleton
G. Blades
E. Flahanty
R Beauchamp
R. Holt
TM. Prettyman
G. Howard
A. Messenger
D. Blades
L. Noble
C. Crouse
W. Cutler
G. Messick
F. Norris
C. Vansant
P. Koerber
R. Smick
R. Lane
L. Dowdle
A. Darling
W. Butler
A. Reinholdt
C. Haymaker
L. Duffey
Sentor Unlimited
C. Pentz
RK. Collins
S. Curry
L. Smith
M. Bye
E. Hoffan
H. Noble
R. Dukes
W. Mitchell
C. Maris
Neewspape
Bes
John T. Clark
Greensborg
John ‘S T. Clark
Gertrude Longfellow
Journal
Will Taylor
W. P. Fleming
J. H. Daddo
Mary Louise
Miss Morris
Harry Covell
H. Lay Heaven
H. W
Rowe
S. N. Pilchard
H. L. Reaven
Burrsville
Vernon
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Sonal Matters
Melvin FE. Wheatley
Middletown
Grace Thompson
Georgetown
J. KE. Mason
Charles L. Herzog
Ian Neff
Kennett Square
T. A. Smith
Newark
Baltimoore
Milton Smith
State
Charles Stein
York
Harry Laird
Barnard Sparks
T. W. Jones
Fred Flounders
Orrell Saulsbury
George Fleckenstein
Third Avenue
Burton Wilkincon
Annapolis
Magpie Cecil
Mont. Wiley
Florence Diefenderfer
S. B. Elliott
Will Smith
George Slaughter
Virginia Hayes
James Swing
Paul Neff
Roger Ringpald
Kennedyville
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
J.A. Dudley
Junior Mechanics
Eastern Shore League
Congressman Goldsborough
Bill
Commonwealth Casualty Company OF
Charles E. Liden
Edward Cooke
GoLpsy0Ro Bank
Robert Jarrell, JR
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