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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1928
Page
5
The Denton Journal lists A W Short Co sweet potato storage, J H Nichols Co leather jackets and silk stockings, H C Wright Ready-to-Wear sale, and various ads for meat, clothes, and household goods. Community notices include church meals, a chest clinic, market sale hours, and political election events.
Mrs. Alice Tubbs Black plans a December move to Chicago where her husband Walter L. Black has become president of the Central States Edison Company. The Ladies Circle meets at Mrs. Nowell’s home with Mrs. Chase and pianists in attendance. Numerous locals, including Miss Jennie Tovell of Canada and Mrs. Alex McWilliams, travel or host family members in the week, with a flurry of visits across Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington and Towson. Independent journeys include Mr. Richard Merriken’s departure for Europe and a mobile trip to Los Angeles planned by Mrs. John W. Wiggins and Miss Mary Wiggins.
Caroline county Orphans Court met with judges West Harper and Shawn. James H Davison guardian filed ninth accounts for Margaret and Charles Davison minors. Letters of administration granted to Jacob H Steele for Mallissa Steele. Frank H Doerr filed first and final accounts and distribution for Mary Doerr. Harry Spicer filed additional inventory for Hazelwood Spicer. Noble will to be probated November 7 at 11 a m. Calvert Merriken and Wesley Thawley administrators filed accounts of sales and final administration for Ida Hollingsworth.
A morning trip by farm families to Choptank showcased county club women’s crafts including dresses aprons reed work and gifts. The tour continued to Harmony where Mr and Mrs Roland Thomas described their water and Delco light plant. At Mrs Claude Howard’s home modern kitchen and bath comforts were shown, then Smithville featured nutrition lessons and comparisons of bought versus home canned foods.
The article lists multiple visitors and weekend guests in Greensboro. Carroll Tinley’s youngest son was taken to Cambridge Hospital for appendicitis last Wednesday night. Visitors included Rollison Baxter and family, Emma Holt of Chestertown, Miss Virginia Horsey from the University of Delaware, Emil Sapp and son, Robert William, Evelyn Wyatt of Denton, Paul Dobson from the University of Maryland, Annabel Clark and Martha Carrow in Dover, Joseph Simpson of Wilmington, Earl Nichols and children from Chester, Dorothy Swann and James Swann, Virginia Luff, Mabel Rich of Wilmington, Lawrence Larrimore of Denton, Clayton Porter, John Luff and son Harry, Pauline Wyatt of Wilmington, Clara Seward, and Genevieve Price.
Mrs Samuel Milke and son Albert entertained by Mr and Mrs John Kusmaul in Philadelphia. Ed Stubbs family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John McMullen at Harrington. W E Cartwright and daughter Esther of Wilmington visiting Mrs L A Gooden. F B Sweeney hosted Roscoe Taylor and Philadelphia guests. Chas Cartwright and children of Wilmington with Mr and Mrs Wm Sanders. Delphin Harmon and daughter Doris from Greensboro visiting Mrs James Melvin. Nathaniel Elliott of Dover spent weekend with J F Quillen. John Long visited Wm Golt near Denton. Annabel Clark spent part of week with relatives in Dover. C H Clayville spent part of last week in Wilmington.
Patrons urged to attend the first Monday night meeting to learn how children are progressing. Prof. Willis will answer questions and discuss student activities, inviting all to participate in an engaging session.
A concise aphorism by Joubert emphasizes that children benefit from models over critics, underscoring the importance of role models in shaping behavior and character.
The Ridgely Community Club met at the Primary School with a Hallowe'en program by students directed by Mrs. Mary Wooters. The event featured readings by Miss Margaret Saulsbury and recitations by Charlotte Kibler and Anna Frances Seward. A remembrance of Daniel C. Ritchie, a longtime resident and Brethren Church member, notes his death on October 20 and funeral on October 23 at age seventy-five.
Burrsville circles gather for Harvest Home services at Union M P Church and Wesley M E Church with decorations and invitations. A wide list of guests comes from Middletown Sea ford Kent Island Harrington Cheswold Marcus Hook and Wilmington. Neighborhood news notes theft loss and birthdays among local families.
The Williston Community Club joined with the Andersontown Hobbs Club for an exhibit at Williamson’s school to be held last Tuesday. Attendees from Williston included Mrs. W. Pringle and others. Multiple social visits and travels are noted, including ministers and other residents visiting Philadelphia, Baltimore, Detroit, Oxford Valley, and Swarthmore.
A surprise party was given at Mrs. Elmer Robinson’s home near Federalsburg on Saturday evening for her 4ord birthday. About thirty guests enjoyed a decorated dining room, refreshments, and wished many more occasions like the event.
Mrs Blades and pupils visited Queen Anne school for Halloween activities from 2 30 to 4 00 pm with Miss Fleming. Ladies Aid to sell chicken salad ham and hot dog sandwiches pies and coffee at Thompson s Hardware on Election Day. Sunday School enjoyed a hike and wienie roast last Saturday. Local families hosted and visited in town and at Goldsboro New York City trips noted. Dont forget the Community Club meeting next Monday night.
Mrs. Howard Eley hosted a masquerade Halloween party for the Sunday School class at the Church House with pumpkin lanterns games and ghost stories. Guests included Rev and Mrs Richcreek and several local residents. The club supper at Tri- County High School is planned for Saturday evening starting at 5 o clock with a 50 cent price. Mr Henry Morgan recovering after appendicitis at Emergency Hospital Easton. Wesley Brotherhood meeting set for Friday November 9. Others noted include travels births and visits among local families and residents.
A string of weekend visits and guest appearances are noted in Preston. W. P. Satterfield and Leslie Gooden with daughter Sarah from Dover visited Mr and Mrs Harry Whiteley. Dorothy Williams from Wilmington joined Mrs G C Williams and daughter. Rev and Mrs Holland of Salisbury spent time with Rev and Mrs O A Bartley. Dean party from Easton toured Lakehurst New Jersey and viewed the Graf Zeppelin and the Los Angeles. Dr William D Noble and daughter Dorothy from Baltimore visited town.
Smithville Ladies Aid elected officers at the home of Mrs. James Savitz with Mrs. C. W. Adams as president, Mrs. Blaine Bullock vice president, Miss Katie Spence secretary, and Mrs. Karl Adams treasurer. Comical readings followed by refreshments marked the gathering amid reports of local visits and community activity.
Goldsboro notes show the Sewing Circle entertained Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. Omar Shively with masked revelry and later games and refreshments. Various visits surround town including Mrs. Elbert Saunders’s children and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Marvel and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ober from Wilmington. The M E Church plans a pageant The Greatest of These next Sunday night with public invitation. a Thursday supper netted 190.36 dollars.
The Caroline County Red Cross chapter has forwarded final Hurricane Relief Fund payments, totaling 1045.80 dollars, to Washington. Countywide support funded relief and now focuses on an Annual Roll Call to increase membership and salary support for the County Nurse.
A historical note recalls Plato stepping into street mischief by reproving his own father for the incident, illustrating early moral pedagogy and the philosopher’s assertive stance in public life. The anecdote highlights ancient ethical discipline and family dynamics in a civic setting.
The Caroline County Poultry Show held this week featured a large and high quality slate of exhibits. Judges H L Shrader J H Wolshcffer and W H Rice awarded top honors across dozens of categories including brown and white eggs, leghorns, barred Plymouth Rocks, Rhode Island reds, Wyandottes, Narragansett, Bronze turkeys and rabbit exhibits with multiple growers and individuals from Denton Preston Federalsburg Greensboro Ridgely and other towns earning first second and third places.
Hickman society gatherings and family visits fill the week. William Noble and family drove from Philadelphia with Mrs. Frank Fountain and Mildred to remain a week, while Leon Yott’s funeral drew a large crowd at Todd's Church. Mrs. Wooley, Miss Inez Noble, and Ada Wooters’s marriage preceded a kitchen shower. revival begins at the Holiness Church as residents report health updates and visitors.
The source presents a cryptic verse and archaic phrasing alluding to a Biblical proverb about wickedness and exaltation. The fragmentary text lists numbered words or codes and ends with the quotation about the wicked walking on every side when the vilest men are exalted.
The family of Frank P. Medford and children thank those who assisted during their bereavement and all who sent sympathy through floral designs and messages.
Mr J Frank Collins and family express gratitude for the thoughtful kindness and floral tributes received during their bereavement.
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