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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1932
Page
5
Saturday morning notice from November 5 1932 compiles items of news from AH and surrounding county regions soliciting community notices under this column. Local tidbits cover residents events and happenings across the county with brief items and updates.
A collection of local items includes bake sale at Piney M. P. Church in the Ford Garage on Saturday, Nov 5, and various ads for stoves and furniture. News covers cases in Caroline county with disease reports, church suppers, a bank dividend update, severe weather damage, a murder hearing in Ridgely, and obituaries for Joseph P. Anthony and Joshua James Wright.
Mrs. Ormond Andrew hosted a bridge party in honor of Mrs. Elias W. Nuttle with thirteen tables. Out of town guests included Mrs. Bonwill Dukes Chestertown Mrs. Robly Hackett Queen Anne Mrs. Newton Smith and Miss Louise Gray Hillsboro Miss Virginia Horsey Greensboro and Mrs. Burton Wilkinson Ridgely. Visitors and hosts listed span Washington Baltimore Greensboro Hood College and New Jersey locales with several Halloween events and bridge evenings noted.
A Democratic Tea under the Caroline county Democratic State Central Committee will be held today at the Community House in Denton at 2 30 p m. All Caroline County women are invited to attend. Baltimore lawyer Marie W Presstman, board member of the Maryland State Board of Motion Picture Censors, will speak on national issues in the current campaign. Endorsed by Mrs M Ethel Stevens and other committee women.
Geo Reed aged 88 died at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Robb last Thursday morning. Besides his niece Mrs Robb he leaves three daughters and one son. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 PM with Rev C D Sharpless officiating. Interment Greensboro cemetery. Several locals attended visits and family gatherings noted through the week ending Sunday.
Mrs S G Messick and Mrs Gail Messick with daughter Lois visited Mrs Parker Barnes and son in Chester Pa. Mr and Mrs Sherman Hubbard and children spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J F Sutherland in Bowers Delaware.
In sad but loving remembrance of your dear father J E Coffin who departed this life just one year ago November 2 1991 There are so many dear things to remember And when our days are o er God bless us and keep us That we may meet on that beautiful golden shore By Son and Daughter.
The Bi County Soccer League lists standings for St Michaels Federalsburg Greensboro Preston Cordova Easton Denton Oxford LT with recent scores: Preston 6 Denton 1 Federalsburg 1 Greensboro 0 Easton 2 Cordova 1 St Michaels 7 Oxford 0. Upcoming Sunday matches include Greensboro at Denton St Michaels at Federalsburg Preston at Easton Cordova at Oxford. Denton was beaten 6 1 by Preston and Denton meets Greensboro Sunday at 2 15 at the Denton field. Greensboro is third in the league and the game is expected fast.
Last Thursday the Preston Community Club welcomed the District Federation of Women’s Clubs. E Clark Fontaine spoke on Know Your Own Schools, Priscilla Hurlock read, Raymond Jump played organ solos, and Raymond Moffit sang. The rest of the note lists local social visits and Halloween events from early November.
Esther Harrington hosted a masked Halloween party for a Sunday School class Friday night with witches ghosts and goblins. Tables were decorated with baskets and lollipops as favors. Refreshments were served and the children departed at nine with happy memories.
Mrs O H Howard Jr entertained about twenty five guests at a Hal lowe en party Saturday evening with prizes awarded to Mrs Medford Price and Mr Carlton Andrew. Later refreshments followed as guests departed reporting a good time. The Howard family hosted a birthday gathering for Mrs Howard with Ollie Olaf Smith and Edward joining Two Johns visit summary.
The Ridgely weekly notes recount the Halloween carnival at the Reformed Church with judges Mr. Harry Stayer Mrs. Roy Tawes and Miss Margaret Swing awarding prizes to Dotty Lord Jean Hammond Hilda Cherry Louise Wilson and Lucille Callahan. The program featured The Potter Family Settle the Election a blackface sketch Al's Technique refreshments and a rainy night caused damage to a poplar tree and a tenant house.
The Caroline County Federation of Women's Clubs held a full day session at the Pres ston Methodist Episcopal Church with nine clubs represented. Florence E. Monk urged informed voting and moral courage to strengthen citizenship while Alphonso Boley backed law observance and rural club affiliation. E. Clark Fontaine discussed Know Your Public Schools and Maryland's rising high school enrollment.
Goldsboro and nearby communities show a flurry of visits and relocations. Henry Marvel moves into Mrs Carroll Elliott’s property while tenant Harry Jones shifts to Marvel’s former unit on Mrs Roe’s property. Burrsville guests include Mr and Mrs J W Price and Mr and Mrs Powell Hopkins and children at J C Kinnamon’s home. University of Maryland students Frank Lane and sister Helen spend the weekend with parents Mr and Mrs J F Lane. Philadelphia visitors Mr and Mrs Roy Brown and son stay with sister Mrs Noble Shively. Templeville visits include Mr and Mrs Walter Elliott and Mrs James Mullikin at Will Kinnamon’s. Ladies Aid Society gathered in Assembly Hall with Mrs John Milby. Sewing Circle hosted by Luther Bennett and wife. A. D. Quillen and Wm C Ross take a motor trip to Niagara Falls and Canada. Rev H M Waters preached revival at Millington Tuesday night for Rev Mr Clark. Mrs Thomas Cahall spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Josephine Hutson. Miss Eleanor Taylor of Greensboro spent weekend with Miss Mary Louise Bennett. C C Lewis entertains relatives from Cannon’s Del on Friday.
On Halloween Night the Christian Endeavor Society of Christ Methodist Church presented an improvised stage program in the church dining room. Performers included Edward Hegeman on piano, Mrs Cork ran reading, James Poyner solo, and groups featuring Alan Phillips Bill Hallowell and Fletcher Phillips.
Mr and Mrs C A Huey entertained Mrs Charles L Keifer and Mr George Huey of Chester PA Mr and Mrs James H Kirkpatrick and Mr H L Williamson of Harmony Mr and Mrs Howard L Williamson announce the birth of an infant daughter born Thursday October 27 prior to her marriage Evelyn Huey Williamson was the bride.
Mrs Cora Reese and Mr Harry Gurman of Baltimore visit Mr and Mrs Willard Russell with clan on Sunday. Guests include Mrs Wallace Clark Clayton Del and Mr and Mrs Wm Clark Ocean View Md. Weekend visits to Philadelphia Willow Grove and others. Ladies Aid to serve turkey supper Friday Nov 18 at the church. Community Club meets Monday at 7 90. Charles Jarrell in Baltimore. Mrs Clinton Wheatley visiting Wilmington.
Queen Anne The Ladies Aid and Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Byron Barton with Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Laura Knotts as hostesses. Refreshments included creamed chicken cole slaw hot rolls cranberry sauce and coffee. Several local residents and relatives were mentioned as visitors and guests over the weekend and early week including Emma Clark Frances Sneed and Frances Sneed among others.
A Halloween themed surprise party honored Burraville residents Mr. and Mrs. John H. Thawley for their 78th birthday at their son Brown Thawley’s home. Guests masked in costumes included Coursey Hammond, A G Creadie, Vertie Cahall, Harry Ramsdell, Melvin James, Edgar Blades, Rev M M Watson, and many others. Additional social events this week featured James Watson’s surprise birthday at the M E parsonage, supper hosts the McClellans, Emma Brown, Madalyn Layton, Calvert Baker, and visits among local families Henry Stafford, Laura Porter, and Eva Stafford.
The Eastern Shore District of the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs will hold its twenty second semi annual meeting at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Ridgely as guest for the Community Club on Thursday November 10 at 10 30 a m Miss Florence Evelyn Monk newly elected President will preside Morning speakers are Mrs Calvin Gabriel chairman of Citizenship and Mrs John L Whitehurst former President and current State Chairman of Legislation Luncheon for fifty cents served by Miss Beatrice Bowers President Afternoon session begins at 1 30 pm Mrs Rudolph S Allen president of the Maryland Federation will speak followed by a lecture recital on Wagner's operas by Mrs Paul Criblet state chairman of Fine Arts and President of the Maryland Federation of Music Clubs
The Journal presents wedding invitations and announcements printed with meticulous care. It highlights the paper’s role in sharing nuptials promptly and neatly for readers seeking social milestones.
Under the Maryland Tercentenary Commission a December 1 dinner at the Lord Baltimore Hotel celebrates 800 years since the charter to Lord Baltimore. Governor Ritchie hosts. William L. Marbury chairs. no speeches, but episodes of Lord Baltimore’s life will be enacted with music. Invitations limited to 1000, with each county at a separate ten-seat table. For details contact Dr. William Page Andrews or Dr. Edward D. Martin.
Baltimore mayor announces a December 10 North South All Star game at a 60 000 seat city stadium. North squads coached by Jack Sutherland from Pittsburgh and South by Dick Harlow of Western Maryland, with weeklong practices and numerous events. Participants from major and smaller colleges across the North and South expected, aiming to start an annual tradition and contrast North versus South talent.
Caroline county Orphans Court met Tuesday at 10 with Judges West and Towers. Administrators filed releases for Charles J. Cooper Mary D Frey Alice Cooper and Virginia B Dill. Ephraim Seese will probate set for Monday Nov 7. Letters of administration granted for Thomas Frederick Johnson estates. Bond and notices ordered. Appraisers named. Several accounts filed. Court recessed to Monday Nov 7 at 1 PM instead of Election Day.
Our new neighbors the Parkers report their daughter cut her arm after falling through a glass door and was taken to Easton Hospital for treatment. Family and friends extend best wishes for a speedy recovery. Last Sunday social visits include the Lares entertaining Mrs Miller of Philadelphia and others from Lewes plus Cullens Seaford, Spence with Adams, and Elmer Bush’s faltering health.
Greensboro and its environs recount a Halloween factory party for Greensboro Shirt Factory workers with a full noon meal and prizes. The piece lists a birthday visit, a morning wedding in Harrington, Del., a funeral for Mrs. Della Edwards, numerous visits, gatherings, and church events among Greensboro residents and neighboring families.
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