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31 May 1924

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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1924

Page

5

Reins of News from All Parts of the County Sollected Under this Head

This item compiles briefs from across the county, highlighting community events, local happenings, and snippets of interest. Read as a compact news digest.

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Local notes from Caroline county bloom and bids

The local department notes peony sales and tomato plants for sale amid a growing season. The Shore Transit Line operates a Denton to Hurlock bus route via Federalsburg. Deaths include John M. Moran at 83 and Thomas J. Garrett in Denton.

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W. H. Nuttle Hignutt’s Park Williston L. B. Tewery & Bro Shore Transit Line Denton Hurlock Federalsburg Moore American Legion Caroline Queen Anne's Talbot Queen Anne Wye Mills Good Cheer Bible Class M. E Church F. J. Wright Ladies’ Aid Society Denton Methodist Protestant Church Delaware Bridgeville Baltimore BL & FE Bay John M. Moran Canada Williston Church J. E. Smith Denton Cemetery Samuel Nowell Eighth Market Streets O. Phillips & Bro Salisbury Webster Construciion Co J. K. Flick Arthur Farmer jHolt Construction Co Kauffman Bcoretriction Co C. L. Hubbard St. Paul's M. EL Church Wilmington Greensboro Baptist Church Greensboro Baptist Orchestra Temple Electric Caroline Athletic Club Ridgely Meginney Aberdeen Proving Grounds Caroline County Securities Strother, Brogden & Co Denton National Bank J. S. Nelson & Co Weilup, Bruton Co Century Trust Co G. J. Hooker Methodist Protestant Church Caroline Council Jr. O Thomas J. Garrett Greensboro Wesley M. FE. Church Burrsville FE. ON. Wright
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Social News Roundup of Visitors and Marriages

A Denton area social column lists outgoing visits and gatherings. Families from Franklin street to Philadelphia and Wilmington attend funerals, motor trips, and weekend stays. several marriages, engagements, and travel to Washington, Baltimore, and Cambridge are noted along with local graduates and visits to George School and Swarthmore Chautauqua.

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Ascension Day Exercises of Chesapeake Commandery

Chesapeake Commandery of Easton held Ascension Day exercises at the Methodist Protestant Church with Knights Templars from Cambridge and local Masons. The Prelate of Cambridge invited all Masons to tomorrow's exercises at Zion Methodist Episcopal Church with Bishop Hendricks of Detroit to address attendees. Rev. E. T. Read delivered an excellent sermon on steadfast faith, followed by benediction and refreshments at the temple.

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Chesapeake Easton Knights Templars Cambridge Masonic Temple Cambridge Commandery Zion Methodist Episcopal Church Knights of the Shore Hendricks Detroit E. T. Read Chesapeake Commandery
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The Wild Rose to Be Staged in Denton Palace Theatre

The operetta The Wild Rose in two acts by Rhys Herbert will be presented Monday evening at the Palace Theatre in Denton under Louise de Ginther. The cast features Rose McCloud Pauline Nichols Mary Forsythe Elizabeth Walker and many others with music by the Denton Orchestra and under the auspices of the Denton Community Club.

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Rhys Herbert Louise de Ginther M. B Palace ‘Theatre Denton Rose McCloud Pauline Nichols Mary Forsythe Elizabeth Walker Mrs. Fussey Elizabeth Haymaker Lady Gray Carlotta Kinnamon Dora Flora Molly Polly Clara Clark Emma Carroll Mabel Duffey Mary Garton Gladys Rae Dorothy Rue Ella Raleigh Denton Orchestra Denton Community Club
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Neighbors thanked for kindness after bereavement

The Kelley family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends who assisted during a recent bereavement. Mrs. Nora Kelley and Family extend appreciation to those who provided support and sympathy. Subscribe for the Journal and get all the county news.

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Nora Kelley Journal
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Goldsboro social roundups mark weddings and visits

Mr and Mrs Samuel Reed hosted an anniversary dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Murphy Mrs Martin and Rev and Mrs Schooley Last Friday. Numerous visits from Wilmington Cambridge Ridgely and Dover area residents were noted along with a Methodist Church Children’s Day service and several weekend stays by local families.

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Samuel Reed W. J. Murphy Martin J. H. Schooley Robert Buchannan David Richards Wilmington Joseph Roche Milton LeCompte Hubbard Rosalie Windsor Cambridge Methodist Parsonage T. Frank Seward Ridgely Edward Lapham Annie Mitchell Smith Shockley Viola Del Edwin Butler A. Butler L. F. Neese Noble Jarrell Horace Dennison Alfred Craig Wyoming Oliver Everin Sudlersville Noble Shively Price Johnson Ross Duling W.I. Jarman Lydia Leonard Dover Harry Wright and Son Preston J. A. Rood Queen Anne J. F. Lane Templeville Devalston Cartwright Ruth Shockley Clayton Carolyn Lapham Chestertown Pauline Bennett Bridgeville
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Epworth League social and two plays at Marydel school

The Epworth League of the M. I. Church held a business and social meeting at the Marydel school on Monday evening May 26. Two short plays, Two Aunts and a Photo and Aunt Susan Jones, were presented. A silver offering was collected at the door and refreshments were served. a large crowd attended.

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Epworth League of the M. I. Church Susan Jones M.S. Pritchett Malcolm Kennedyville Lakeland Florida Airs Kate Heather Marguerite Griffin Louise Dennison Goldsboro Elizabeth Heather William McCrery William Brown J. H. Scotton Rosiene Dover Madeline Walls George Long Chester J. N. Smith Norman Smith Paul Smith Temple Smith Elva Venson Hannah Raleigh Elma Melvin Henderson Naomi Smith Wesley Walls Wilmington Miss Watson Onancock J. E. Parker Richard Hanson Easton Hospital Annie Heather H. S. Dailey Belle Dailey
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Community Club election leaves presidency vacant

The Ridgely News Letter reports the Community Club last Monday elected Mrs. Harvey Sewell as vice president while secretary treasurer librarian and parliamentarian were re-elected. No candidates stood for president and former president Mrs T W Jones declined another term leaving the office vacant. Attendance was about thirty five and membership around ninety. The piece also covers society notes, meetings, theater plans, travel, and local events through the week.

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Harvey Sewell Paul Sewell J. J. Ivison Herbert Jones Elsie Matthews T. W. Jones Harry Swann Woman's Missionary Society John Davis Viola Jones Middletown Elizabeth Wilson Queen Esther Norman Wilson Wheatley Reformed Church J. W. Neal Baltimore George Fitz J. W. Simon Sheffer Easton Hospital Melvin E. Wheatley Alan Notre Jane Mont Wiley Ladies’ Aid Frank Seward Joshua van Sant Clayton Elizabeth Sparks Vergie Marguerite Wild Rose Denton Community Players F. P. Covey Denton TL. Day Paul Neff Oak Lane Philadelphia Hoffman Brothers John Blackiston Newark Delaware Mary Ruth Westcot Porter
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Henderson and Massey Play Ball In Rainy Clash

Henderson led 1 0 in the contest halted after the fourth inning due to rain. The article notes a busy local scene with church service changes and several residents visiting relatives and attending meetings, plus social visits by town residents and surrounding area.

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Williston Notes On Visits And Local Changes

Miss Cleone Cooper and Mr Allen Dale of Baltimore visited Miss Cooper's parents Mr and Mrs Harry Cooper in Williston. Rev Fitch from Baltimore planned Washington and Michigan visits. Rev T L Fitch of Dearborn attended the Springfield General Conference and spent time with his sister and family. Williston Community Club moves its meeting to the 6th due to school closings. Commodore H Doerr attended a funeral in Philadelphia. Mrs Dorn, Mrs Hayes of New York City purchasing the J Harker place, moving in this week. Miss Norma Cooper expected home from the University of Maine. Mrs Oscar Maloney recovering after gall bladder surgery. Mrs Gail Cooper back to able to go out. Mrs Paul Knotts visited Baltimore.

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Ellen Roe Franklin Street Alpheus Roe Joe Fox Lawrence Roe Philadelphia Tilghman Roe William Roe Ridge Satterfield Wilmington Cambridge M. E F. F. Carenter Wesley E. Thawley Clayton S. Kauffman Robert Fleetwood Washington James P. Delehunty Anna M. Coulbourn James J. Munday James Evitts Coulbourn Denton Virginia Lucille Cooper George School John H. Baggs C. Percy Dunning John C. Rutter G. Arthur Fisher Lakehurst N. J Martha Fisher Annie E. Pippin Mary Easton A. L Nichols J. Woodall Green Adaline Fisher Swarthmore Chautauqua W. Ernest Griffith Caroline Washington College F. P. Covey Ridgely T. L. Day Fifth Avenue R. Ellis Clark Marvin French William Kindley Baltimore Mildred Breeding Cleone Cooper Allen Dale Miss Cooper Harry Cooper F. L. Fitch Fitch Michigan T. L. Fitch Dearborn Mich Springfield Mass Williston Hayes New York City Paul Knotts
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Hillsboro and Queen Anne Community Notices Compile Local Events

Sunday excursions to Baltimore are noted as a menace to community progress. The Community Club plans a June 7 supper for members and families, plus a next week book meeting. Children’s Day is set for June 7 at 3 pm at Harris Chapel, with a rescheduled program for June 15 due to Decoration Day. St Paul’s Church retains usual services. A Queen Anne’s County W C T U meeting is scheduled for June 5 at Starr with various speakers. Local visits, dinners, and social gatherings are listed among townsfolk in Hillsboro and surrounding areas.

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Baltimore Harris Chapel
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Burrsville Social News Reflects L. L. Youngs Guests

Weekend visitors from Indiana and Massachusetts attended M. E Quadrennium Conference in Springfield and paid calls in Burrsville. Thomas J. Garrett’s remains were interred at the local cemetery after funeral services led by Rev Weight. Other locals hosted relatives and guests over the weekend, including the Callisons, Baynards, Slaughters, Baughleys, and Parkers.

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M. I Mr. Weight Callison Lulu Kelley Hobbs M. F. H. Callison Pearl Baynard Lewis Slaughter Elmer, N
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Twentieth Century Club Meets at Perry Home

The Twentieth Century Community Club gathered at Mr. Fred Perry and sister Marie on the 21st. A good attendance and an interesting meeting occurred, with three new members added. The next meeting is set for June 4 in the club room at Choptank with Mrs Frank Whiteley as hostess.

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Fred Perry Marie Choptank Frank Whiteley
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Used Car Listings Promote Prices and Models

UWirs advertises a selection of used cars for sale including sedans and trucks. The listing highlights available models, pricing, and contact details for prospective buyers.

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Uwirs
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Orphans Court Proceedings Grant Several Administrations

In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges West Harper and Shawe presided. Renunciation filed letters of administration on Marietta Draper estate granted to T Clayton Horsey. Wond filed notice to creditors and appraisers named Lee Jones and Miss M M Ginn. Quillen accounts on Maria C Quillen estate examined approved recorded. Ghingher inventory and sale accounts approved. Patton real estate sale ratification nisi. Arlington Breeding administration granted to Mapie Breeding and Wesley E Thawley with bond notice to creditors and appraisers J Frank Lane and A Clark Smith named.

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Orphans’ Court John J. Ghingher Jacob Ghingher Susie FE Patton Charles B. Harrison Arlington Breeding Mapeie Breeding Wesley E. Thawley J. Frank Lane A. Clark Smith
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Death of Mrs. Sarah Dukes in Philadelphia hospital

Mrs. Sarah E. Dukes died May 7 in a Philadelphia hospital after living with her daughter Mrs. Hawes. Survived by two daughters and three sons, including J. W. Dukes of Philadelphia and Alvy Dukes of Williamsburg. Body brought to Federalsburg Tuesday. Funeral at daughter Mrs. A Morgan’s home Wednesday at ten. Interment in Concord Cemetery. Pallbearers: six eldest grandsons Wilson and Orland Dukes, Russell and Orville Morgan, Elmer Rice, Norman Dukes.

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Sarah Dukes Sarah E. Dukes Philaadelphia Hospital Hawes Philadelphia J. W. Dukes Alvy Dukes Williamsburg A. G. Dukes Ridgely A. B. Morgan Federalsburg Virginia Hawes A. Morgan Coulbourn Hurlock Concord Cemetery Wilson Orland Dukes Russell Orville Morgan Elmer Rice Norman Dukes
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Strawberry Shipments Rise But Lag Behind Last Season

Agricultural statistician John Dennee reports a 50 percent weekly rise in strawberry shipments to 2,256 cars for May 11-17, with Tennessee 743, North Carolina 661, Arkansas 42, and Louisiana 235. Total to date trails 1923 by about 1,863 cars. Maryland Delaware and Virginia show late crops, Maryland starting to ship and Virginia only 21 cars.

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John 5 Dennee Tennessee North Carolina Arkansas Louisiana Florida Maryland Delaware Virginia Norfolk Eastern Shore
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Badge Test Winners at Ridgely County Meet

At Ridgely on May 16 a county athletic meet announced badge winners. The summary notes the number of badge recipients across events and honors top performers among participants.

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Ridgely
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Death of Mrs Louise Arringdale 87 in 1924

Mrs Louise Arringdale daughter of John and Elizabeth Chaffinch and widow of Charles Arringdale died May 21 1924 at age 87. She was a church member since early life and faced illness with Christian fortitude. Funeral at Harmony Church conducted by Rev G S McDorman and Rev G J Hooker. Interment Concord cemetery. Survived by son Harry and daughter in law, sister A J Chaffinch, brother W P Chaffinch, half brother A D Branford, and many nieces and nephews. Floral tributes noted.

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Louise Arringdale John and Elizabeth Chaffinch Charles Arringdale Grim Reaper Harmony G. SE. McDorman Federalsburg G. J. Hooker Denton Concord Cemetery Artingdale Harry Arringdale A. J. Chaffinch W. P. Chaffinch Easton A. D. Branford Hillsboro
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Memorial Exercises Tomorrow in Denton

The tenth Decoration Day exercises will be held in Denton at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of Caroline Council No 175 Jr O U A M. Members meet at the Council room at one. The program includes prayer by S P Shipman and addresses by Revs L K Ziegler G J Hooker C Nadal Jones and I A McGrew. Musical selections by quarters from the Church of the Brethren Methodist Protestant and Methodist Episcopal Churches with I R Fleetwood as soloist.

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Denton Caroline Council No. 175 S. P. Shipman L. K. Ziegler G. J. Hooker C. Nadal Jones I. A. McGrew Church of the Brethren Methodist Protestant Church Methodist Episcopal Church I R. Fleetwood
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Traders Licenses Listed with Denton Entries

Additional Traders Licenses show J Ed Nichols of Denton and others with $4,000 values including Den Mar Mobile Co Denton and W H Hollis Son Preston. Names appear from Goldsboro Marydel Federalsburg Greensboro and Federalsburg with amounts ranging around 1 000 to 6 000 and licenses for cigarette soda fountain and various stores.

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SG School Greensboro Denton Preston Federalsburg Idgely Henderson Goldsboro Marydell Moore’s Harmony A Smithson Hillsboro Concord Friendship Bee Tree Baltimore Corner Barcus Bridgetown Garey’s Camp Grove Burrsville Central Williamson Oaks Williston Andersontown Hickman Hubbard's Bethlehem of Nichols Hickory Cedar Grove Furman’s Grove Laurel Grove Smithville Chestnut Grove American Corner J. Ed. ‘Nichols Den.Mar Mobile Co O. M. Hignutt Williston Same A. G. Dennison & Bro T. E. Heather Marydel W. H. Hollis & Son
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Caroline Graduates Listed by Area High Schools

Caroline high schools announce June commencements with numerous graduates. Greensboro High School honors Academic and Commercial names including Hattie Atkinson and Ruth Johnston. Caroline High School Denton presents academic and commercial seniors such as Marian Hunter and Reba Rice. Preston High School lists academic grads like J Dallas Blades and Naomi Fisher. Federalsburg High School showcases academic Elizabeth Dyer and Ruth Vickers, plus commercial graduates J Lee Connelly and Evelyn Lankford. Ridgely High School provides academic grads Henrietta Swann and Ruth Shockley.

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Caroline Greensboro High School Hattie M. Atkinson Fanny C. Beckham Martha E. Lickling Mildred I. Bilbrough R. Allen Carter A. Louise Cohee I. Ellen Cole Marion L. Cross Stanley K. Curry Addie E. Jarrell Margaret G. Luft Marian N. Maclone William E. Pekaro George R. Richard Elmer C. Stufft T. Ruth Faber M. Evelyn Towers Frankie E. Wheatley L. Wilson Saulsbury Doyle Hurst Frederick Norris Charles L. Walls Lawrence E Brittingham Philip R. Nuttle Reba C. Rice Mildred E. Collison Ruth E. Bell Ruth F. Krabill Mary Ann Hoffman Grace A. Hubbard Helen E. Hubbard Marietta E. Butler Preston Higi J. Dallas Blades Victor H. Griffith William H. Reich T. Elwood Wheedleton Naomi C. Fisher Lillian M. Phillips Delinette Noble Federalsburg Hngh Elizabeth B. Dyer Elizabeth F. Nichols Hilda A. McCrea Esther V. White Everett P. Meredith William Lisack, Jr Florence A. Messenger Pauline J. Thawley Ethel R. Hubbard Lelia Davis Charles E Lednun Louis E. Noble Almira V. Doak Ruth E. Vickers John W. Watson Raymond K. Dukes Esther B. Nichols J. Lee Connelly J. Stanley Long Evelyn A. Lankford Florence M. Fitzsimons Ridgely High School Henrietta Beal Swann Ruth Anna Shockley Phares Harvey Reber Blanche Ida Betton Benjamin Selby Groff Elizabeth
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Change of Calendar Proposed for International Congress

The article reports a move to simplify the calendar by adopting 13 months of 28 days plus an extra day and a mid-summer leap day every four years. Professor C F Marvin of the U S Weather Bureau backs a 365 day year with a common 7 day week and a new New Year holiday between December 28 and January 1. It notes potential church and astronomical involvement and aims for action before 1925.

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C. F. Marvin Weather Bureau United States Department of Agriculture Marvin League of Nations Switzerland United States
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Motor Cop Assigned to Denton Station Here

Motor Policeman Leroy J. Smith is assigned to Denton and becomes a deputy of Sheriff Temple, gaining local police powers in addition to state road authority. He will check headlights and license tags for compliance, with instructions from headquarters. Motorists are urged to cooperate and contact the Sheriff's office by phone at any time.

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Leroy J. Smith Denton Temple Mr. Smith Sheriff's Office
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Real Estate Notes on Harker Farm Sale to Hayes

The James H. Harker farm near Williston has sold to Mrs. Anna V. Hayes of New York City, who has already taken possession. The sale was conducted by Wm. Luebbers, a Baltimore farm broker of 306 St. Paul Street, who notes his farming clients in the area are largely satisfied with their purchases.

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James H. Harker Williston Anna V. Hayes New York City Wm. Luebbers St. Paul Street Baltimore
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