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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1947

Page

2

For Sale Items From Maryland Advertisements

For sale rabbit dogs of various ages by James C. Wise of Oil City Maryland Denton 1 P O Denton 1 Md. Also purple top turnips by the basket from John Mowbray Denton 1 Md Telephone 270-1-12. A 1936 Chevrolet sedan for sale inquire at Hiser's Restaurant Greensboro Md.

Paul C. Singer Denton James C. Wise Oil City P. O. Denton John Mowbray Hiser’s Greensboro Allis-Chalmers W. T. Lockerman Bruce McIntyre Sr P. O. Box W. S. Orme Telephone

Bank to Close on Armistice Day in Denton Maryland

The Denton National Bank in Denton Maryland announces it will be closed Tuesday November 11 Armistice Day as a legal holiday. All paper payable there maturing on that day may be paid on the following banking day. I R Fleetwood cashier.

Denton National Bank Denton, Md I. R. Fleetwood the Peoples Bank Denton E. Theodore Orme

Peoples Bank Armistice Day Payment Notice

The Peoples Bank announces that payment of the Nov. 111-Armistice Day amount will be made on the following banking day. E Theodore Orme is the cashier.

In Memoriam for Donald Mac Donald and Grandfather

In loving memory of Donald Mac Donald who departed this life November 9 1946. The Evening Star shines on the grave of one we loved but could not save. Also memorial for dear grandfather died November 10 1945. You are not forgotten and never shall you be. Sadly missed by granddaughter Virginia Lee Robinson.

Donald MacDonald Virginia Lee Robinson

Grace Methodist Church Sunday Services and Activities

Grace Methodist Church and Grace Methodist notices list Rev John E French and Rev T J Turkington as pastors. Sunday School 9:45 a m with Walter B Palmer and John R Ricards as superintendents. Morning worship at 10 45 or 11 00 depending on listing. Youth fellowships, choir practices, and prayer meetings scheduled through Friday and Thursday evenings.

Walter B. Palmer The Methodist Youth Fellowship

Ames Chapey at Hobbs Morning Service

Morning service and sermon at 9 30 followed by Sunday School at Hobbs.

Our School of Peace Begins Sunday Night

Rev Wayne Wheeler announces church events with morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 45 including youth meeting and School of Peace through November 23 B Y P D suspended during the study Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at the parsonage Guests urged to attend and bring others

Wayne Wheeler George McDaniel Our School of Peace Ladies’ Aid

Sunday Morning Service Sermon by Rev Matthew Higgins

Morning prayer and sermon by the Reverend Matthew S Higgins scheduled for eleven o'clock on Sunday. The event invites worshippers to join in the service and hear the sermon in the morning hour.

Matthew S. Higgins

Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday Services Denton Maryland

Rev W C Beard pastors Pilgrim Holiness Church in Denton Maryland with scheduled classes and meetings Sunday School 9 30 a m Class Meeting 10 30 a m Youth Meeting 7 p m Evening Service 7 30 p m Thursday prayer meeting 7 80 p m

Pilgrim Holiness Church Denton Maryland Rev. W. C. Beard

Rev Dixon Preaching at 2:30 Sundays Each Month

Rev T S Dixon will preach at 2 30 p m on the first third and fifth Sundays of each month continuing a regular service schedule for parishioners and followers.

T. S. Dixon

Mass Schedule for Denton and Ridgely Churches

Masses on Sunday November 9 at St Elizabeths Denton 8 30 and St Benedicts Ridgely 10 oclock Confessions in St Elizabeths Denton Sunday morning at 7 45

Denton and Ridgely St. Elizabeth’s Church Denton St. Benedict's Church

Concord Grove Charge Methodist Churches Service Schedule 1947

Melvin Kay pastor J P Thompson assistant lists services across Concord Grove Choptank Harmony Chestnut Grove American Corners and Bloomery with worship hours Sunday schools and a youth fellowship noted for November 9 1947 at 10 11 15 a m and 7 30 p m across multiple locations.

Concord Grove Melvin Kay J. P. Thompson GROVE Harmony Concord Chestnut Grove American Corners Bloomery

Piney Community Church Sunday services at Denton Road

W L Jump pastor leads Sunday services at 2 00 p m with Sunday school at 3 00 p m An old fashioned praise service follows with preaching Come with us and take part in these services at Piney Community Church on Denton Greensboro Road.

Piney Community Church Denton-Greensboro Road W. L. Jump

Burrsville Methodist Charge Schedule and Events

J. D. Robb, Pastor announces services at Burrsville and Hickman churches. Morning church school at 10 and 11, worship at 11, evening services at 8, M. Y. F. groups meet in Hickman with 2 and 2:45 pm church school and service at 6:30. Friday events listed for November 7 at 8:00 pm.

J. D. Robb Burrsville M. Y. F. Wesley Hickman

Wesley W S C S Meeting at Staf ford Home

Wesley W S C S will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Staf ford. Friday November 14 at 730 pm the Hickman M Y F will hold a business social meeting in the Church House.

Wesley W. S. C. S Henry Stafford Hickman M. Y. F

Greensboro Maryland Rev Charles E Davis minister schedule

The Greensboro Maryland church lists Rev Charles E Davis as minister with a full day schedule: Church School 10 a m Worship 11 a m M Y F devotional service p m Song and Praise service 7 30 p m Weekly prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m Weekly choir practice Saturday 7 45 p m First Thursday monthly Young Adult Fellowship business and social meeting Second Thursday monthly W S C S business meeting.

Charles E. Davis Young Adult Fellowship

Sunday Services and Schedule at Local Church

The church outlines Sunday services with 9 45 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m Morning Worship 7 00 p m B T U classes for all ages 8 00 p m Evening Worship 8 00 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting and W M A meeting on the second Tuesday Rev Horace DuBoyce to fill the pulpit Sunday A special meeting is called for Wednesday Nov 12 at the church All members are urged to attend.

Greensboro Maryland W.M.A Horace DuBoyce

Deaths James Edward Nichols longtime Denton merchant dies

Funeral services for James Ed ward Nichols a retired Denton merchant and former Baltimore IRS collector were held in Baltimore led by Rev Thomas J Turkington. Burial followed in Denton Cemetery Nichols lived fifty years as a merchant starting in Hillsboro and later in Denton. He would have turned 70 on November 17. He served on the Democratic State Central Committee of Caroline County and at death was clerk to the board of election supervisors. Survivors include his wife Lillie Moore, a daughter Mrs Henry Meussen of Garden City New York, three grandchildren, a sister Mrs Carroll Pastorfield of Washington and several half siblings.

James Edward Nichols Denton Bureau of Internal Revenue Baltimore J. Virgil Moore and Son Thomas J. Turkington Grace Methodist Church Nichols Hillsboro Office of Internal Revenue N. Y Carroll Pastorfield Washington Winfield T. Nichols Thomas L. Trice Preston Edwin W. Breeding

Funeral Services for Mrs Emma Lucas Rutter

Funeral rites were held in Rome Monday for Mrs Emma Lucas Rutter widow of Walter Spry Rutter long time Caroline County official. Rev Thomas J Turkington led the service at Grace Methodist Church with burial in Denton Cemetery. She was born at Ruthsburg 66 years ago to William Dillon Lucas and Louisa Jones Lucas of Queen Annes County. Surviving: son John Colston Rutter of Washington and daughter Mrs T Lloyd Jackson of ArlingtonVa. A granddaughter is listed.

Emma Lucas Rutter Walter Spry Rutter Board of Caroline County Commissioners Rome Thomas J. Turkington Grace Methodist Church Denton Cemetery William Dillon Louisa Jones Lucas Queen Anne’s County Rutter Ruthsburg John Colston Rutter Washington T. Lloyd Jackson Arlington

Miss Martha Anne Jackson and Two Sisters Mentioned

Miss Martha Anne Jackson, along with two sisters Mrs. John Baggs of Denton and Mrs. W E Cole of Baltimore, are identified in a brief family notice.

Martha Anne Jackson John Baggs Denton W. E. Cole Baltimore

Funeral rites for Mrs Eliza Wright of Williston

Funeral services for Mrs Eliza beth Wright widow of William S Wright were held at Concord Methodist Church near here on Tuesday at 2 pm Burial followed in the churchyard She died in Wilmington on Saturday at age 79 She was born to John and Eliza Draper Baker of Burrsville Surviving daughters are Mrs Al Wroten of Williamsburg Maryland and Mrs George Brown of Wilmington Delaware

Elizabeth Wright William S. Wright Williston Concord Methodist Church Here

In memory of Abijah D Ivins on his April 20 1946 death

A loving wife and daughters honor Abijah D Ivins who died on April 20 1946 and would have turned 79 on November 8 1947. The poem expresses grief and remembrance as they place flowers on his grave and recall his memory and guidance.

Abijah D. Ivins Christ

Poem Remembering a Father Passed in 1945

A daughter recalls her late father who died on November 10, 1945. She cherishes his loving heart and the beautiful things he did, keeping him near in memory as no one else on earth can replace him.

Piney Community Church Receives Generous Contributions

The parish gratefully acknowledges gifts and help from Mrs. Thuns of Double Hills who provided pulpit furniture, Mrs. John Hendricks Jr. who donated a piano, and Mrs. Shields of Greensboro who offered a second piano. The community also thanks donors who supported the church and welcomed the Blessed Lord.

Thuns Double Hills John Hendricks Jr Shields Greensboro Lord Piney Community Church

Revival Services Continue at The Pilgrim Church

Revival services run all this week and next ending November 16 at The Pilgrim Church. Weeknights feature congregational and special singing at 7 30 with Saturday rest. Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 9 30 morning message at 11 and Young People's service at 7 00. Friday evangelist talks to the youth. Friends and strangers are invited.

Pilgrim Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Contracting & General John H. Haddaway Greensboro, R. F. D. MD York” Yorkshires Advanced Registry Blood Lines Brisk E. A. Pearson Ben Uoobe Road Archie Wehner Denton 3 PARTY P. M Queen Anne Hillsboro-Queen Anne Fire Co Manship Church House Wm. Cooper Felton Archie Dill Harry Clark Del First Methodist Sunday School Fellowship Hall Atlantic 6Th and Lincoln. Sts Nuttle Lumber & Coal Rawleigh Queen Anne's County Rawleigh’s Dept Chester H. G. Neese Wyoming Salisbury Denton-Ridgely Territorite Chestertown American Life Insurance Universal Dairy Products Bessie Murphy Third St Alton Ewing Cordova P. O Aynpa R. H. Stafford & Son P. O. Harrington Walter B. Johnson Ford Charles Bradford Denton Highway New Hampshire Charles Dennis Lorne Closson Federalsburg G. Emory Gottwall Gay St. Denton Brooks T Trevarthen Sunny Slope Farm Caroline Farm R. C. Crowe Leon Nichols Sam Cloud R. M. Lutz Camp Ground Road Denton 1 Smyrna E. G. Cooper Denton Journal Savage Stafford & Son Denton-Greensboro S. Mac Donald Glenwood Gas Stoves Glenwood Combination Poe Han Glenwood Majestic Gas Majestic Coal and Wood Ranges McCormick-Deering Farmall McCormick-Deering Anderson Goldsboro Harry F. Anthony Henderson Ralph E. Ireland Grasonville Queenstown R. W. Murphy Carl Fortney Journal Printing Office Memoriam First Methodist Church John E. French T. J. Turkington John R. Ricards Church OF the Brethren Christ Episcopal Church Williston Church ST. Elizabeth's R. C. Church Francis J. Hensel, Pasvor Burrsville Methodist Charge ST. Paul's Methodist Church First Baptist Church Mrs I. Winter Carville Fleetwood Hardware Co
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