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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1938

Page

5

Denton Area Classifieds and Local News Briefs

Various notes from Denton Maryland area including sales ads for beans and shavings, a pea cannery spring run begin, a beauty shop offer, rental housing, and lost bag. Local hires, farm and real estate purchases, college events and student leadership, religious and civic notices. Weather, storms, property reassessment, and a funeral report for Mrs Amanda Wright.

Social Roundup With Club Meeting And Local Visits

The last club meeting featured a covered dish luncheon and reports from the Eastern Shore Cambridge event. A rug making exhibit impressed at the library under instructor Mrs Brumbaugh with several new members welcomed to the group. Local social life included Leroy Spencers sixth birthday party and a Bermuda cruise party list for Maryland Bankers with several Denton Ingleside residents aboard. Numerous visits, dinners, and weekend guests from Philadelphia Denton Paterson Bel Air and St Michaels filled the community calendar along with church and civic events and several local travel and hosting arrangements.

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 Asks For Captions

Readers of The Baltimore News Post and Baltimore Sunday American can win vacations this summer. Prizes include three tours two ocean resort trips in New Jersey and Virginia, cash awards, and a full week in Atlantic City plus a weekend at Virginia Beach. The contest runs May 29 in the Baltimore American and daily in both papers with captions for pictures.

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

Local Feed Firms Plan Early Closure on Decoration Day

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

Nuttle Milling Company

Memorial Day Sermons and Sunday Services Across Churches

Sunday services across Denton and surrounding communities feature Memorial Day themes with Rev M S Andrews and church choirs providing music. Activities include Sunday School at 9 45 a m Epworth League 6 45 p m and Knights Templars attending at Denton M P Church for Ascension Sunday.

Divine worship at Williston Community Church Sunday

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

Williston

Churches hold services across Greensboro and Denton

Church of Christ meets in the old theatre in Greensboro Sundays at 11 a.m with Bible study singing and Communion at 11 30 all are invited. Church of the New Jerusalem in Preston holds 11 a.m. service on Sunday on The Giving of Alms. Episcopal services are omitted Sunday May 29 as Rev John White is in Washington for a ten day course. Masses at St Elizabeths Denton 8 30 and at St Benedicts Ridgeley 10 oclock with confessions at 7 45 Sunday morning.

Denton M. P Knights Templars of Chesapeake Commandery Ascension Florence Strong Esther Brooks Christian Endeavor Study Romans Maryland Delaware Paul F. Warner Japan Church of the Brethren J. W. Krabill Ladies Aid Mothers of the Brethren Church John Good Caroline Ziba Adams Burrsville M. P Thawley Piney Hobbs Christian Endeavor 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 of Ida Garrett in Burrville Union Church

Ida Garrett 54 died at home May 20 and funeral held Sunday at Union M P Church. Survived by husband Thurman and children Sadie Griffith Allen Robert Crawford, plus Stafford siblings. Committee notes community sympathy. Also brief society notes on Burrsville birthday dinner and upcoming Wesley Church event with guests from New Jersey and Delaware invitees.

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

Pauline Patchett's Tenth Birthday Party

Miss Pauline Patchett celebrated her tenth birthday with a large group of friends including Elizabeth Ferguson Scott Ferguson Buddy Spence Rebecca Ann Nancy Lee Trice Eunice Smith Buddy Johnson Anna Mae Slocum Doris Collins Lois Collins Bruce Towers Howard Breeding Emma Jean Daffin and Mrs Jess Gregg Mrs Rush Ferguson of Denton and Mrs Clayton Steed of Petersburg Va joined for the celebration Gifts were given and refreshments of lemonade cake and snow whites were served Mrs Jesse Gregg and Mrs Rush Ferguson also visited, and Mr 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 Weekly News Letter Highlights Local events

Mrs. Frank Flounders hosts a bridge luncheon with Denton and Ridgely guests. Memorial Park service planned with Judge Owen Knotts to speak after church services next Sunday. Ridgely Homemakers and Rural Women’s Short Course participants noted. Miss Hazel Lynch listed in Who’s Who in American Universities. Long list of social visits, hospital notes, and community club activities across Ridgely, College Park, Wilmington, and surrounding areas.

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

Deaths in Burrsville and Nearby Areas

Funeral services for Mrs Ida Garrett of Burrsville were held at her home with burial in Denton cemetery after an apparent suicide by hanging. Survivors include husband A Thurman Garrett and three sons. Also noted are services for Mrs Elizabeth Mowbray of Lewes and deaths of Charles Hobbs of Denton and William J Murphy of near Preston with church services and local burials.

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 Corn Thomas Union Grove Methodist Protestant Church Peyton Adams Union Grove Cemetery

Far-Reaching Effects Seen in 1938 Agricultural Conservation Program

Dr. Linden S. Dodson of the University of Maryland Extension Service warns that participation by Maryland farmers in the 1938 Agricultural Conservation program could reshape rural life. The effort aims to equalize incomes, conserve soil, and mobilize communal labor through county committees, fostering a new sense of shared welfare between farm and city workers while promoting land use changes and farm woodlots.

Maryland Linden S. Dodson University of Maryland Extension Service Dodson

Baked Potato with Crab Meat by Miss Betty Holloway

Household hint shows how to bake potatoes and fill them with crab meat. Core potatoes, mash with seasoned crab, replace in shells, top with cheese and breadcrumbs, then reheat until lightly browned at 400 degrees. Bake original potatoes about one hour, reheat about twenty minutes.

Betty Holloway Home Economist

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Lamp Standards Replaced On Tuckahoe Bridge

Community Club and County Commissioners of Caroline and Talbot counties coordinated lamp standard replacement on the Tuckahoe bridge. The bridge is now well lighted again. A social notes roundup follows with visits and travels among local residents and guests from Philadelphia and Easton.

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 in Queen Anne Ends Longtime Resident C Ernest Emory

C Ernest Emory died at home in Queen Anne of heart trouble after a lengthy illness. He leaves wife Jennie Carroll Emory and son John of Penn's Grove. Funeral from his home Monday with Rev J M York officiating. 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 For Sue Smith In Hobbs

Mrs. F N Smith hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for her daughter Sue with schoolmate Ruth Reed and friends. Guests played games, then shared a cake with seven candles and refreshments. Other notes mention Ladies Aid meetings, funeral attendances, and local visits to Baltimore and Burrsville.

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 Kindness After Cattle Lightning Death

We thank neighbors and friends for their kindness and help when our cows were killed by lightning on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. R C G Noble.

R. CG. Noble

Thanking helpers after bereavement in Garrett family notice

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 names officers and committees for 1938-39

Mrs. Burton Proctor Jr, newly elected president of the Preston Community Club, hosted a luncheon on May 18 with chairmen named and committees formed for the 1938-39 year. Appointees include Program, Ways and Means, Publicity, Transportation, Civic, Public Welfare, and Membership, with several members listed. Also noted are a Cape Charles fishing trip by Poole Arnie and Sisk, with substantial catches, and a series of social visits and entertainments around Preston and nearby towns.

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

Young women ages 18 to 28 in Caroline County are invited to enter a Baltimore parade and beauty contest. The winner advances to Miss America in Atlantic City. events run June 15–18 at Baltimore's fifth Regiment Armory, with prizes for top finishers and expenses paid in Atlantic City if chosen. Entry to Denton Journal by contest editor.

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 Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Minnie Adams and Mr. Winnie Graham of Wilmington spent Saturday evening and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Adams. A baby boy, weighing 10 pounds, arrived for Mr. and Mrs. George Wheatley, who were formerly Miss Reba Adams. Several families hosted gatherings including dinners and visits with relatives in Federalsburg Cambridge and Chestnut woods. Edna and Grace Adams visited Atlantic City to accompany Miss Grace Adams home after six weeks with relatives.

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 Mis. Lee Adams Cambridge Thurman Fountain

Local Notes on Visits and Community Events

Jonathan Harrington of Baltimore guest of his parents near Ridgely over the weekend. Potts family and Evelyn visited Emmett Potts and wife in Cordova on Sunday. St Gertrude's Academy commencement set for June 12. Mrs James Hevalow recovering from appendectomy at Easton Hospital. Mrs H C Bennington hosting 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

Greensboros Soft Ball League to Form Next Week

Greensboro and its environs report that a new six team soft ball league will form within a week. It will be the first in Caroline County, with support from fans. Local groups including the Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company Red Men and Lions Club will field teams from Pet Milk Company and George A Reach Co. Other notes include community visits, a 21st birthday celebration for Raymond Greeley, a death and funeral for James A Reed, and various local social events and shop updates.

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 Greensboro Volunteer Fire Company Red Men Pet Milk Company George A. Reach Co The Lions Club Raymond Greeley Charles Stafford Layton Harry Bartle Harry William Helen Philadelphia Ruth Daltry Helen Howell Carl Jane Bob Nash Woodbury N. J Lawrence Luff Middletown Carl W. Reed Newark J. Clifford Reed Salisbury Aliee G. Reed O'Colck E.S.T M. P Dover Odd Fellows Cemetery Camden 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 Grace Adams Atlantic City 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 Chester Nichols E. J. Vandegrift Wellsboro Vandegrift N. R. White Wilbur Carroll Fletcher Clark Wilson Thornton Leon Spence Norman Walig Jr Langhorne Lloyd Cannon Preston Ruth Jackson Princess Anne Mary Jackson A. T. Longfellow Lewis Marion Brown Harvey Porter Fred Monroe Clay Wilson Jump Edwin Baltimore Melvin Monroe Levinia Lerch Harrisburg Earl Thomas Mary Ellen Nelson Forney Jr Georgetown Irvin VanSant Brooklyn N. Y Warren VanSant

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the Local Department Ax A M. S. Andrews America Epworth League League William Horsey Hillsboro Adams Cross Roads
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