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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1937

Page

5

Denton Md listings and local notices reel

Local advertisements list farm goods livestock and services for sale including 350 bushels Two Crop Clay peas number one condition from E. W. Adams & Brothers Greenwood Del and Nuttle Lumber Co offerings such as screens screen doors shavings and a modern six room duplex for rent. Community items note a rural women short course at the University of Maryland June 13 to 18 and several local events and notices including lost handbag and a charity hymn by Mrs. Hayman for Doylestown centennial plus weather and storm impacts with casualties reported.

Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Wilson Soy Beans A. P. Martin Denton West McKenna Beauty Shop E. W. Adams & Brothers Greenwood Del J. Lester Everngain P. QO Annie L. Anthony Chesapeake Commandery Knights Templar Easton Grand Commandery of Maryland Cumberland J. R. Eddington Federalsburg County Corporation of George O’bier Seaford Delaware University of Maryland Verna M. Kellar Extension Service Harry Nuttle Dickinson College Caroline High School West Nottingham Academy Alden J. Ramsdell H. J. Ramsdell Harrington State Teachers College West Chester Ramsdell Variety Club Golden College Wilmington Emily Thawley Hayman Geo. T. Hayman Doylestown Caroline County Walter Rutter Raymond Noble Hobbs Greensboro Amanda Wright Eva Wright Elsie Wright Allen Greenbury Griffith

Social calendar notes seaside club and neighborhood events

The Friday club year end gathering featured a covered dish luncheon and rug making exhibits led by instructor Mrs. Brumbaugh of Ridgely. A child’s surprise party for Leroy Spencer at seven drew dozens of friends, while a Bermuda cruise group included Mrs. Joseph H. Johnson of Denton. Numerous dinners, visits, and small assemblies across Denton and nearby towns are listed, with residents attending church events and social visits to celebrate multiple occasions.

Cambridge Jesse Spencer Leroy Merrick Love Frank Hignutt Dave Taylor John Wooters Margaret Jane Edw. Kimmey Rosetta Maryland Bankers Bermuda J. Roland Chaffinch George W. Beck Joseph H. Johnson Denton J. Percy Bittle Ingleside New York Reliance Greenwood T. Williamson Raymond Cook Federalsburg James Lord St. Michaels H. C. Wright Irene and Beatrice Charles D. Deisem, Jr Golts Norman Wright Kennedyville Ladies Aid M. P. Church Fannie Shields Clough Rutter W. Roland Cooper Philadelphia Edward W. Bradley Jr Edward Smith Mark Smith Maryland Institute Baltimore Albert Barker Paterson New Jersey Ed Calkins Stroudsburg Hayward Horsey George Waters Mary Jane Wesley Waters W. W. Sylvester F. P. Covey Fred R. Owens Wesley Harrington M. E James W. Thawley Geo. Arthur Johnson Thawley Willoughby Nowell Roland Reed Washington Emmons Reed T. Pliny Fisher Geo. E. Saulsbury Wm. J. Kindley Bel Air Frederick F. Lyden Potter Hall Potter’s Landing Paxton Ledman Elma Brodes Preston Emily A. Garton Nellie P. Byrnes James W. Garton Clayton Carroll Margaret Jane Wooters John H. Wooders Sr Minnie Cooper Easton Helen Numbers Millington

You May Win a Vacation Contest Readers Invited

Readers of The Baltimore News Post and Baltimore Sunday American may win vacations this summer. Prizes include three tours and two ocean resort vacations in New Jersey and Virginia, plus cash awards. Tours visit Havana Saguenay River Historic Boston and other points. a week in Atlantic City and a weekend in Virginia Beach are also offered. The contest runs May 29 in the Baltimore American and continues daily in The Baltimore News Post and Sunday in the Baltimore American.

Baltimore News Post Baltimore Sunday American New Jersey Virginia Havana Saguenay River Boston Atlantic City Virginia Beach Baltimore American

Nuttle Milling and other feed stores to close on Decoration Day

The Nuttle Milling Company and other feed supply places will be closed in the afternoon of Decoration Day May 30 as it is a legal holiday.

Nuttle Milling Company

Memorial Day Sermon and Youth Programs Across Churches

A slate of church notices for May 29 lists Rev. M. S. Andrews preaching morning and evening at the Denton M. P. Church with Memorial Day theme in the morning, plus Epworth League events, Sunday School, and special meetings. Knights Templars will attend in regalia. Children’s Day services cap the evening.

M. S. Andrews America Epworth League League William Horsey Denton M. P Knights Templars of Chesapeake Commandery Ascension Florence Strong Esther Brooks Christian Endeavor Study Romans Maryland Delaware Paul F. Warner Japan

Divine worship at Williston Community Church

Divine worship will be held at the Williston Community Church on Sunday at 9 a m. The subject is The Charge to the Disciples.

Williston

Churches in Greensboro and Denton May 29 Services

The Church of Christ meets in the old theatre building Greensboro Sundays at 11 a.m. Bible study singing and Communion at 11 30 a.m. All invited. Church of the New Jerusalem Preston 11 a.m. Sunday subject The Giving of Alms. Episcopal services omitted May 29 as Rev John White is in Washington for a ten day course. Mass times: St Elizabeth's Denton 8 30. St Benedict's Ridgely 10. Confessions at St Elizabeth's 7:45 a.m.

Church of Christ Greensboro Church of the New Jerusalem Preston John White White Washington The College of Preachers St. Elizabeth’s Church Denton St. Benedict’s Church Ridgely

Funeral for Ida Garrett Held at Burrsville Church

Mrs Ida Garrett widow of Thurman Garrett died at 54 after three months of illness. Funeral conducted at Union M P Church by Rev Ziba Adams and former pastor Rev J T Bailey. Survived by husband and children Sadie Griffith Allen Robert Crawford and siblings Otis Ray Eva Laura W Austine and R Henry Stafford. Community offers sympathy. Burrsville notes include birthday dinner for Florence and Frances Truitt in Camden with guests from New Jersey Wilmington Delmar Salisbury and Berlin. Upcoming Wesley Church messages planned by Mr and Mrs Hubbard Macklin of Lincoln Del. Mrs J T Willis visiting Lincoln and Georgetown.

Ida Garrett Thurman Garrett Union M. P. Church Ziba Adams J. T. Bailey Milford Del Sadie Griffith Chester Allen Easton Robert Crawford Otis Stafford Trenton N. J Ray Stafford Eva Baughley Dover Laura Myers Millington W. Austine Stafford R. Henry Stafford Martin Pusey Burrsville Florence Truitt Frances Truitt Camden New Jersey Wilmington Delmar Salisbury Berlin Hubbard Macklin Lincoln Wesley Church J. T. Willis Georgetown

American Corner Birthday Party for Pauline Patchett

Miss Pauline Patchett entertained as her tenth birthday with many friends including Elizabeth Ferguson Scott Ferguson Buddy Spence from Denton Rebecca Ann Nancy Lee Trice Eunice Smith Buddy Johnson Anna Mae Slocum Doris Lois Collins Bruce Towers Howard Breeding from Smithson Emma Jean Daffin and local mothers Mrs Jesse Gregg Mrs Rush Ferguson of Denton and Mrs Clayton Steed of Petersburg Va. Refreshments of lemonade cake and snow whites followed games. Pauline received many useful gifts. James Patchett spent the weekend with relatives nearby.

Pauline Patchett Elizabeth Scott Ferguson Buddy Spence Denton Rebecca Ann Nancy Lee Trice Eunice Smith Buddy Johnson Anna Mae Slocum Doris Lois Collins Bruce Towers Howard Breeding Smithson Emma Jean Daffin Jesse Gregg Claude Covey Pauline Rush Ferguson Clayton Steed Petersburg George Huey James Patchett

Ridgely News Highlights Socials and Local Honors

Ridgely weekly notes cover bridge luncheon guests from Denton and Ridgely, memorial service plans led by Mrs. Pearsaul with Judge Owen Knotts as speaker, sixteenth Rural Women’s Short Course in June, Who’s Who listing for Hazel Lynch, and retirement plans for Mr. White of the University of Maryland. Also reported are a windstorm damage, Willing Workers sale results, various visits and hostings at local homes, alumni events, and ongoing community club activities.

Frank Flounders Gail Cooper Wm. Wolfe Brewster Deen Anne Mae White Lawrence Lynch M. K. Newnam Denton Mesdames J Calvin Lynch Wm. Marvel Elmer Hoffman Clement Noble Fred Flounders Lawrence Wilson Carlton Marvel Beatrice Bower Ridgely Edward F. Pearsaul Memorial Park Owen Knotts Edna Detwiler J. S. Fifer T. W. Jones Mabel Ludwig Ronald Lane Stella Matthews Odella Saulsbury Clark Murphy William Rickards J. P. Swing Mary Wharton Frank Ziegler Ridgely Homemakers Club College Park Hazel Marie Lynch Washington College Chestertown Miss Lynch Calvin D. Lynch Albert White Mr. White Thomas H. White White University of Maryland H. E. Holsinger Harvey Dean Lawrence Smith Smith Block H. L. Holsinger Baltimore E. G. Finney Wilmington Edward Hills Troy Ashcraft Chester Sadie Wilson Easton Hospital Peter Hoffman Norristown Ella Carlisle Philadelphia Frank Seward Harold Fountain William Downes Mattie Brumbaugh Frank Burt F. B. Rigby Betty Washington West Chester College Richard Charles Richardson Sabillasville Clinton Guthrie Wiley Ida Mason City Point Frank Matthews John M. Holloway Harrington Ladies Aid Society Florence Thompson Maple Avenue Catherine McElwain Centreville A. O. Saulsbury Helen Orrell Elsie Viola Jones Mary Laird Salisbury Edward Bowman Harry Dodd Town Ella Minner Salisbury Sanitarium

Death notices for Garre tt and Mowbray in Burrsville and Lewes

Funeral services were held for Mrs Ida Garrett at the Burrsville home with burial in Denton cemetery. She died by hanging after a nervous illness. Survived by husband A Thurman Garrett three sons and a daughter plus eight in-laws and siblings. Separate notices report Mrs Elizabeth W Mowbray 74 dying after a yearlong illness. services in Lewes with interment there. and Charles W Hobbs 72 a former railroad worker buried in Denton after a 2 pm service. Also William J Murphy 79 of near Preston died after long illness. services at Union Grove church and burial there. Survivors listed include relatives across Burrsville Easton Preston and Denton.

Ida Garrett A. Thurman Garrett Burrsville Denton Cemetery Garrett Milford Del Robert Henry Stafford Robert and Crawford Allen Easton Sadie Griffith Chester Henry Stafford Austine Stafford Otis Stafford Trenton N. J Ray Stafford Laura Myers Millington Ernest Baughley Dover Elizabeth W. Mowbray Atkins Lewes Otis P. Jefferson Bethel M. E Lewes M. E Mowbray Zwannendael Club Thomas Johnson Potter's Landing T. Fred Benjamin H. Johnson Caroline County W. R. Mowbray W. Randolph l Thomas J. Mowbray Charles W. Hobbs Denton Moore Funeral T. S. Dixon Pilgrim Holiness Church Hobbs James Margaret Butler Hobbs Greensboro Rachel Draper Walter Chee John Hobbs Saulsbury Frank Hobbs Baltimore and Eastern Railroad William J. Murphy Preston St. Michaels Clara Murphy George W. Murphy Elizabeth Richards Roy Hubbard Gilbert Murphy Cora Thomas Union Grove Methodist Protestant Church Peyton Adams Union Grove Cemetery

Far-reaching effects of 1938 Agricultural Conservation program

Dr. Linden S. Dodson of the University of Maryland Extension Service says the Agricultural Conservation program may reshape rural life by encouraging soil preserving practices, selective land use, and woodlot development. He highlights a potential societal benefit: a developing “we-feeling” among farmers as they coordinate through county committees, linking farm welfare with urban wage earners and signaling a shift from pure self-reliance to broader social consciousness.

Maryland Linden S. Dodson University of Maryland Extension Service Dodson

Baked Potato with Crab Meat by Miss Betty Holloway

Home economist Miss Betty Holloway shares a potato dish using six baked potatoes mashed with two cups crab meat. Mix with cheese butter breadcrumbs and seasoning. Refill shells top with cheese crumb blend reheat until lightly browned at 400 degrees. Bake one hour restructure.

Betty Holloway Home Economist

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Lamp Upgraded on Tuckahoe Bridge

Community Club and County Commissioners of Caroline and Talbot counties coordinated lamp standard replacements, restoring good lighting on the Tuckahoe bridge. A social notes item lists visits and movements among local residents including Miss Lulu Beaven, Miss Ella Long of Philadelphia, and various families visiting in Woodstock, Pittsville, Easton, and Baltimore with trips and hosting details.

Community Club Caroline and Talbot Counties Tuckahoe Lulu Beaven Ella Long Philadelphia R. W. Beaven Miss Long E. L. Thompson S. O. Rice Ruth Buddy Ernest Fogle Woodstock Fogle Bertha Rice Ruth Spry Pittsville Laura Virginia Fleming F. E. Fleming Amos Warner Dora Samis Easton Don Rathell J. N. Clark Phillip Walters Baltimore E. G. Jump H. M. Thompson H. R. Covell Wilmington Del C. H. Fleming

Death of C Ernest Emory in Queen Anne

Mr. C Ernest Emory died Friday night at his home of heart trouble after a period of declining health. He lived in Queen Anne for many years and is survived by his wife Jennie Carroll Emory and a son John of Penns Grove. Funeral services were held at his home with Rev. J M York officiating and burial in Denton cemetery.

C. Ernest Emory Emory Queen Anne Jennie Carroll Emory John Penn’s Grove J. M. York Denton Cemetery Assembly Hall Tri-County High School Sion Jay Miller Golden College St. Paul’s M. E. Church South Herbert Hammond Vernon Ridgely Caldwell Wilson Easton Harry Clark Milby Gibe Ruth Reynolds Lloyd Holland Felton Del Howard Eley Mecklenberg Club Chester Barto Wilkinsburg Henry Morgan St. Paul’s Church Howard Flowers Baltimore

Birthday party honors Mrs. F N Smiths daughter Sue

Mrs F N Smith entertained Sue Smiths birthday party Saturday with Mrs Brooks and young guests Ruth Reed Rachel James Dorothy Andrews Beverly Seidel Phyllis Alb urger Christine Moore Esther Smith Johnny Poole Mervin Pentz Harry Smith and Bernard Hopkins Thomas Games lasted until four then a dining room collapse of cake ice cream lemonade and nuts The event left fond memories Mrs Elmer Butler hosted the Ladies Aid with readings games prizes and plans for June hosting by Holbrook and Bennett The community mourns Mrs John Calloways Baltimore funeral and Mrs Thurman Garrett Burrsville service Sympathy to the bereaved Mr and Mrs F N Smith and daughters Esther and Sue visited Rev W T Archer in Dagsboro Del J K Calloway Baltimore spent days with B B Allen and sister Mrs O J Chaffinch Mr J H Dandy to lead the Christian Endeavor service tomorrow F N Smith traveled to Baltimore last Tuesday

F. N. Smith Sue Brooks Ruth Reed Rachel James Dorothy Andrews Beverly Seidel Phyllis Alburger Christine Moore Esther Smith Johnny Poole Mervin Pentz Harry Smith Bernard Hopkins Thomas Elmer Butler Louis Butler T. H. Towers Frances Bennett Holbrook Bennett W. G. Holbrook B. B. Allen J. R. Ricards John Calloway Baltimore O. J. Chaffinch J. H. Dandy Christian Endeavor Service

Card of Thanks for neighbors after cattle killed by lightning

Mr and Mrs R C G Noble thank neighbors and friends for the kind help and sympathy after their cows were killed by lightning on Saturday night.

R. CG. Noble

Thankful note to neighbors and friends after bereavement

To all our kind neighbors relatives and friends who assisted us in our recent bereavement we extend our sincere thanks A T Garrett Children Brothers and Sisters.

A. T. Garrett

Preston Club Elects Officers and Names Committees

Mrs. Burton Proctor Jr, newly elected president of the Preston Community Club, presided at a May 18 luncheon where chairmen were named and committees formed for 1938 39. Appointed programs include Carmine Brades Parker Harris. ways and means Blades Hollis. publicity Bonner Amato. transportation Noble Cannon. civic Chambers Osteen Douglas. public welfare Noble Parrott Taylor. membership Noble Spence. Fishing party on Cape Charles reported. three drum fish weighed up to 44 pounds. Max Chambers hosted about 100 at a Chop Tank River steak fry at Poplar Grove Farm. Additional social notes list visits and gatherings among local residents.

W. J. Bonner Luke Amato Lee Noble W. H. Cannon Max Chambers Dorothy Osteen S. E. Douglas Fulton Noble Harvey Parrott Clayton Taylor John Noble Preston Spence Fletcher Sisk Raymond Poole Manville Arnie Cape Charles L. L. Crockett Poole Mr. Arnie Poplar Grove Farm Esther Griffith Wilmington Mechklenberg’s Howard Eley Queen Anne Preston Osteen Centreville Cookman Orrell Burton Proctor Baltimore Paxton Ledman Lloyd Brodes

Pretty Girl Wanted for Miss Caroline County Pageant

Caroline County seeks unmarried women aged 18 to 28 to compete in a Baltimore parade and beauty pageant tied to fire chief conventions. The winner advances to Miss Maryland in Atlantic City, with prizes for runner ups and expenses paid if titled Miss America contender.

Caroline County Rome Baltimore Maryland Atlantic City Eastern Association of Fire Chiefs Maryland State Firemen’s Association Ladies Auxiliaries Fifth Regiment Armory Denton Journal

Adams Cross Roads Social Roundup

Miss Minnie Adams and Mr. Winnie Graham of Wilmington visited Adams family in Adams Cross Roads. A new long awaited boy weighing 10 pounds arrived to Mr. and Mrs. George Wheatley, formerly Miss Reba Adams. Families of Adams shared dinners, rock gatherings, and visits across Federalsburg Cambridge Chestnut woods and Atlantic City weekend trips.

Minnie Adams Winnie Graham Wilmington John Adams Edna Atlantic City Grace Adams George Wheatley Wheatley Reba Adams Arthur Adams Reese Adams Kemp Adams James Adams Edn. Nuttle Harry Davis Federalsburg Rock W. S. Hubbard Earle Robinson Chestnut Woods C. H. Parker D. F. Johnson

Local Social Roundup From Ridgely to Cordova

Jonathan Harrington of Baltimore visited his parents near Ridgely over the weekend. Potts family hosted Evelyn Potts in Cordova on Sunday. St Gertrude's Academy commencement is set for June 12. Mrs. James Hevalow is recovering from appendicitis at Easton Hospital. Mrs. H C Bennington entertains her mother Mrs. Sallie Clark of Church Hill. Frank Stevenson visited sister Mrs. Harry Gibson in Delmar last Saturday.

Jonathan Harrington Baltimore Ridgely Potts Evelyn Emmett Potts Cordova St. Gertrude’s Academy James Hevalow Easton Hospital H. C. Bennington Sallie Clark Church Hill Frank Stevenson Harry Gibson Delmar

Greensboro and Environs Soft Ball League Forming

The new six team soft ball league will organize in Greensboro within a week. It is the first such league in Caroline county and expected to attract many supporters. Local groups including the Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company Red Men Lions Club and two teams from Pet Milk Company George A Reach Company will participate.

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the Local Department Sewsp Church of the Brethren J. W. Krabill Mothers of the Brethren Church John Good Caroline Burrsville M. P Piney Christian Endeavor Hillsboro Adams Cross Roads Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company Red Men Pet Milk Company George A. Reach Co Lions Club Raymond Greeley Charles Stafford Layton Harry Bartle Harry William Ruth Daltry Helen Howell Carl Jane Bob Nash Woodbury Lawrence Luff Middletown Carl W. Reed Newark J. Clifford Reed Aliee G. Reed O'Colck E.S.T M. P Odd Fellows Cemetery H. L. Cohee Charles Allen Lewis Boyce Laurel Webster Hunter Lewis Townsend Cohee W. Newlin Mitchell Marshallton Coursey Edwards James Farrell Virginia Laramore Whital Laramore Laramore Lester Draper Greenwood, del F. P. Roe Ridgely Package Corporation Swing Canning Oscar Bernard Medford L. Price Greensboro Baptist Sunday School Garden of Happiness S. D. Carrow Harty, del Oscar Nichols Jack Walls Nichols E. J. Vandegrift Wellsboro Vandegrift N. R. White Wilbur Carroll Fletcher Clark Wilson Thornton Leon Spence Norman Walig Jr Langhorne Lloyd Cannon Ruth Jackson Princess Anne Mary Jackson A. T. Longfellow Lewis Marion Brown Harvey Porter Fred Monroe Clay Wilson Jump Edwin Melvin Monroe Levinia Lerch Harrisburg Earl Thomas Mary Ellen Nelson Forney Jr Irvin VanSant Brooklyn N. Y Warren VanSant
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