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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1928

Page

5

Armistice Day closures and local notices in Denton Journal

The Denton Journal lists Armistice Day closures and community notices including church events, suppers at Hobbs and Christ Church Guild, the Y P D white sale, the upcoming Junior Memorial Day sermon, egg laying contest results, revival services, and the Caroline County Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting with speakers from Delaware and Maryland libraries.

Denton Preston Hobbs Elbert Williamson Caroline Ladies of Christ Church Guild Methodist Protestant J. W. Kirk Caroline County JI. H. Rieck E. L. Fooks W. H. Hollis & Son Oakland T. Alan Goldsborough T. B. Proctor Maryland Marshall Farm Mobile Ala Proctor Harry H. Nuttle Andersontown Concord M. E Poplar Neck M. P Nuttle Chicago W. S. Norris Sixth Street Esther McNeal Havre de Grace Mabel Duffey Easton D. J. Moore Ridgely Sadlersville Henry Covington Caroline County Federation of Women’s Clubs Denton Club Mary Hopkins Seaford Del Hopkins Delaware Sussex County Adelina Pratt Public Libraries of

PTA Meeting Highlights At Caroline High School

A large Parent Teacher Association gathering at Caroline High School featured committee reports led by Mrs. D. W. Davis and Prof. B. C. Willis. Prof. T. Gordon Bennett gave an address on worthwhile ambitions, and William McDaniel delivered a thoughtful reading. Many guests from area towns attended, and proceeds from supper near $125 supported school projects.

Health First tags sold by Denton volunteers on Election Day

Enthusiastic saleswomen distributed Health First tags on Election Day in Denton. Mrs. Walter W. Sylvester chaired the drive.

Denton Walter W. Sylvester

Market Club Sale Schedules Saturday Mornings

The Market Club will hold their sale regularly every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Masonic Building on the Court House side.

Market Club Masonic Court House Side

Everngam's Stock of Boys Suits Shoes and More

Boys know the kind of clothes they want. A complete stock of suits, shoes, shirts and underwear at Everngam's.

Everngam’s

Kayser gloves for women and misses at Everngam's

Kayser fabric gloves for women and misses are available and fit well. See the new arrivals and try them at Everngam's in town.

Everngam's

Porters Entertain Guests From Nearby Towns

Burrsville social notes list guests including Atlee Ernold Laura Garrett from Haddon Heights N J John Murphy and sister from Goldsboro James Thawley Greensboro A C Creatick Fred Masten Coursey Hammond Vertie Cahall Burrsville Laura Porter Georgia Breeding Easton Aust ine Stafford and John Thawley. Harvest Home services postponed to Nov 11 due to weather with 11 am service. More visits from Harrington Denton Linwood and Andersontown noted along with farm sale by C J Manns moving to Oklahoma.

H. A. Porter Atlee Ernold Laura Garrett Haddon Heights N. J John Murphy Goldsboro James Thawley Greensboro A. C. Creatick Fred Masten Coursey Hammond Vertie Cahall Harrington Henry Walters Alfred Baughley W. T. Bullock Laura Porter Georgia Breeding Burrsville Ray Stafford Barnes Reed Easton Austine Stafford John Thawley Oklahoma Lucy Pearson Linwood Elias Pearson Harry Murphy Andersontown C. N. Fountain Lena Thawley Mollie Cahall Ruth Webber Ed. Webber Fred Lewis Hurlock Addie Edna Smith Philadelphia

Goldsboro Lights Up Town For First Time Since Saturday

Goldsboro town lights were turned on last Saturday night enhancing the look after dark. Mrs. G. R. Neese and daughter Madalyn returned to Wilmington after visiting Mrs. Neese’s daughter, Mrs. T. N. Jarrell, in Wilming­ton. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Murphy and Mrs. E. Martin dined with Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Porter at Burrsville. Rev. C. R. Curtis assists Rev. J. A. Rood with evangelistic meetings at Tilghman’s Island. Kathryn Shockley recovers well from appendicitis and is able to go out. The Sewing Circle was entertained by Miss Mary Cahall with a grand time. Harry Saunders of Washington visited his mother, Mrs. Elbert Saunders. Grant DeWitt returned home from visited relatives in Illinois and Indiana. Ladies Aid Society enjoyed an afternoon with Mrs. John Wright. T. N. Jarrell and wife returned from a short New York trip. Wm. Kelly of Baltimore visits J. T. Milby. John Wright’s home hosted several friends on Sunday. John Meekins and family spent Sunday with Joseph Roche. Frank Melvin of Wilmington spent Tuesday in town.

Parent-Teachers Association Caroline High School D. W. Davis B. C. Willis Ways and Means G. H. Rue Harvey Fleetwood Fred Nuttle Velma Yeoman Kirkman Short M. E. Wheatley C. 5. Kauffman W. I. Norris G. H. Wilson C. L. Walls C. A. Pentz J. L. Everngam Candy Harry Nuttle Hegeman State Congress of Parent-Teachers Salisbury J. Kemp Stevens Stevens Hurley Centreville Queen Anne County T. Gordon Bennett Queen Anne’s County William McDaniel College of Can Earl White John Griffith John Baltimore Charles Patrick Philadelphia Harry Lightcap Delaware Lightcap Miriam Dearkson May Dickerson May Webb Walter Webb Jack Webb Lewis Webb Arlie Draper Horace Draper Emma Webb Wilmington Wm. Bullock Charles Urry Parl McAllister Mary Cohee Mary Wilson McNamara Town N. M. Vanscoy Ora Carroll Dora Trice Ladies Aid Society M. KE. Parsonage Concord C. H. Atkins Annie Todd Wheatley Mabel Wright Church Home Edward Wright Harry Buehl S. Walter Lyden Federalsburg Frank H. Doerr Harry Jopp William E. Hayes Greenwood Del Henry Cook Woodbury N. Y Louise Kemp Annapolis Laura Melvin Louise Gray Chestertown G. R. Neese Madalyn T. N. Jarrell W. J. Murphy E. §. Martin H.A. Porter Burrsville C. R. Curtis Royal Oak J. A. Rood Tilghman’s Island Kathryn Shockley Mary Cahall Harry Saunders Washington Elbert Saunders Grant DeWitt Ilinois Indiana John Wright New York Wm. Kelly J. T. Milby John Meekins Joseph Roche J. W. Gibson Henderson Frank Melvin Mesdames Harlan Harrington J. B. Morris C. S. Holsinger Jean Peggy Lane Helen Rash B. W. Briscoe Finley Wooters Gabrielle Jacqueline Saulsbury Frank Seward Harry Hemmons T. A. Smith Julia Carter Grace Vernon Smith Christine Wilson Ficton E. G. Saulsbury Missionary Society Methodist China India George Kirch A. S. Thompson Plainfield N. J Andrew Mitchell Frederick Umper’s Ferry Antietam Battlefield Hagerstown Harford Porter Albert White Richard Blackburne Mulford Swing Little Daughter Oak Lane Viola Jones Ramona Helen Hunt Jackson Woman’s Home Missionary Society Leonard McKnett Easton Trappe Harvey Sewell Sharptown Thompson Swing F. P. Herr Oklawooka Florida Billy Raleigh Elizabeth Fleckenstein Charles Fleckenstein Willard Janes Marydeland Hartly Winnifred Jean Hammond Hardy Joseph Carroll Ada Matthews Middletown Fred Sewell J. K. LeCompte Anna Mae Douglas Fooks E. L. Fooks O. A. Bartley Reese Dean Fletcher J. P. Harris Harvey Parrott H. M. Hollis Mildred Griffith John Noble Patty Payne Dot Noble Edna Koerber Richard Bowling St. Michaels J. L. Gallagher Bridge Club Denton Enoch George Reed Elizabeth Douglas J. E. Douglas Todd L. E. Brodes B. W. Wright Fred Edgell Edward Butler

Williston Social Notes and Obituary Brief

Mrs. George Mulder of near Easton died October 31 at 1 a.m. Funeral and burial followed at Spring Hill cemetery. Mrs. W. Willoughby returned from visits in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with her brother Hoagland and stepdaughters Knoblock and Herbert Jacoby. Mabel Maloney and son Billy were week end guests of O. M. Hignatt. E. E. Wheeler and son William Uhler visited Mrs. W. D. Uhler over the week end. Roland Wheatley and family returned from Philadelphia and Oxford Valley. Philadelphia residents Buchl spent the week end with S. E. Hignatt and Frank Doerr. Williston Community Club met with Mrs. Jennie Crane. Mrs. George Pepper visiting children in Pennsylvania. W. Crosby spending time in New York.

George Mulder Easton Spring Hill W. Willoughby Pennsylvania New Jersey Hoagland Knoblock Herbert Jacoby Mabel Maloney Billy O. M. Hignatt E. E. Wheeler William Uhler W. D. Uhler Roland Wheatley Philadelphia Oxford Valley Buchl S. E. Hignatt Frank Doerr Williston

Concord Ladies Aid entertained at the Atkins home

Concord Ladies Aid met at Rev and Mrs Co H Atkins home with readings and a recitation by Mrs Melvin Wheatley. Ice cream and cake were served. Also notes that Addie Lord of Swarthmore College and Ernest Lord of Wilmington returned home last week due to their little brother Earl Dawson’s illness. Chestnut Grove Ladies Aid supper drew a large crowd. Mrs Eber Ritchey of Philadelphia visited the Wrights. C H Atkins visited relatives at Viola. Onyx pure silk stockings at J H Nichols & Co priced at 1 85.

Concord Co H. Atkins Melvin Wheatley Addie Lord Swarthmore College Ernest Lord Wilmington Earl Dawson Chestnut Grove Eber Ritchey Philadelphia Fred Wright C. H. Atkins Viola

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Halloween Festivities Recap

The Ridgely weekly notes report a Halloween program at the Reformed Church with sketches readings and a masquerade parade. Prizes awarded for costumes included bunnies a cherub and a bride with a clergyman. refreshments were served and admission raised about thirty five dollars. The Community Club and missionary society announce meetings and a postcard bee to aid missions. Local residents travel vote and visit, with society events and fundraisers noted including the Election Supper bazaar and Ramona film benefit.

Federalsburg Community Club set dates for meetings

The Federal Community Club gathered with Mrs. Ban Meredith on Friday December 2. The December session is scheduled for Friday December 7 at Mrs. Nicolas Luingeil’s residence.

Federalsburg Federal Community Club Ban Meredith Nicolas Luigneil

Twentieth Century Club Meets at Lane Home

The Twentieth Century Club of Choptank will hold its next regular meeting on the 14th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Lane. Full attendance is requested.

Gilbert Lane

Denton Wins Lower Triangle Soccer Championship

Official returns show Denton defeating Preston 8-2 last Friday November 2 in Denton to claim the lower county championship and a spot against Greensboro for Caroline county title. Denton led 1-0 on a McDaniel goal before Preston tied. in the second half Caroline High scored three times as Fleming and Long added goals while Denton’s defense crimped Preston’s advances.

Denton Lower Triangle Preston Waterloo Greensboro Caroline County McDaniel Caroline High Fleming Long Hirs Denton Preston Hurst Fleetwood F. B. Seninall Walston L. F. B. C. Ford Moore Rh. H. B. J. Trice Parker L. H. B. Dillon Hirs Co. W. BL Craft Chambers O. RF. T. Trice Long” LR. F. Leduum Rice C.F. Christopher Fleming QO. L. F. W. Ford McDaniel LL. F. Cheezum Rice

Grove Community Masquerade Party and Kitchen Shower

On October 30 Grove residents gathered at Mr. and Mrs. W E Collins home for a masquerade party with games and a large ice cream cake and candy spread. Attendees included numerous local couples and individuals and the community expressed regret at the Collins leaving. A kitchen shower for Mr. and Mrs Lee Taylor followed with many gifts and further refreshments after additional games.

Elliott Leon Lord Leonard Collins Howard Williamson Gilbert Murphy Chester Towers Billy Perry Malcolm Lord Lee Lord Elizabeth Taylor Dorothy Taylor Virginian Baer Terressa Lushnicz Marie Taylor Elsie Hubbard Sarah Hubbard Jennie Butler Nettie Flaharty India Hubbard Charlotte Butler Edith Kelley Lois May Collins Doris Collins Olivia Murphy Mary Murphy Irene Gardner Ralph Collins Minnie Taylor Hilda Schmick Elizabeth Thomas Martha Carroll Grace Carroll Marie Schmick Ruth Cacke Helen Nichols Marie Quillen Bernice Carroll Messrs John Taylor Raymond Cooke Maurice Dean Edward Quillen Harry Carroll Fred Clopein Raymond Carroll Clarence Butler Arthur Williamson Walter Butler Alvin Gadow Bernhardt Gadow Edwin Ralph Todd Mrs. Taylor

Concord Wedding Unites Lare and Willin at Parsonage

In Concord on Saturday evening October 27, Palmer Lare of Smithville wed Sallie Willin of Federalsburg at the Concord parsonage. الشهر local revival services proceed at Pilgrim Holiness Church Hickman with attendees from the area.

Concord Palmer Lare Smithville Sallie Willin Federalsburg Concord Parsonage Pilgrim Holiness Church Hickman Leon Meredith Wilson Raymond Meredith Addie Lord Swarthmore Iurvey Lord Lester Everngain Marie Cavender Helen Mildred Noble Vernon Bailey Wilmington Saraah Trice Elizabeth Dulin Denton Marian Linn

Hillsboro Queen Anne Obituary and Navy Soccer Preview

James T. Blades of Queen Anne, Talbot County died at 67 after chronic illness. Survived by widow Louise Callahan and six sons, two daughters, and five sons. Funeral held at St. Peter's Easton. interment at Spring Hill. Hillsboro Community Club to host oyster supper November 17 to pay club debt. Also local social notes and Western Maryland soccer preview for Navy game, led by Captain Beauchamp, with prospects mixed but hopeful.

Community notes and visits among Mt. Olive residents

Mrs. Etta Rickards hosted weekend guests including Mae Hooker and Edith Rickards of Washington DC. She later suffered a stroke near Cordova while visiting her son Thomas Sherwood. The Community Club supper left $120 after expenses, with good turnout from Ridgely Denton Hillsboro area. Reverend Whitehurst and family visited, T. J. Lambert to hold conference at St Pauls Church. Mrs. Lubeck returned to Kennett Square after three weeks with the Eatons. Ladies Aid met, Henry Morgan visited, Dora Sewell entertained Catherine Caulk, Lide Smith listed as sick.

Etta Rickards Mae Hooker Edith Rickards Washington, D. C R. V. Whitehurst Monterey W. Stevens T. J. Lambert St. Paul's Church John Lubeck Kennett Square Geo. Eaton M. A. Dickerson Ladies Aid and Missionary Societies Church House Henry Morgan Easton Hospital Dora, Sewell Catherine Caulk Washington College Lide Smith

An Ad in The Journal Will Bring Results

An advertising line touts The Journal as effective, urging readers to ask the man who tried one. The brief suggests proven response from local readers through word of mouth and the paper’s reach.

Hallowe'en Party at Emma Rees’s for Blanche Flaharty

Mrs Emma Reese hosted a Halloween party for granddaughter Blanche Flaharty on October 30 with a large guest list including the Frazier Willoughby Allen Jacobs Dobson and many others. Music by Homer Hall and Edward Worm provided entertainment.

Emma Reese Blanche Flaharty Bernard Frazier Algie Willoughby Sam Allen Harry Willoughby Fred Jacobs Charley Dobson Billy Earl Christopher Fred Quidas William Miley Monroe Cheezum Clifford Carrol Fred Raymond Eberhardt Albert Helfritz Raymond Hopkins George Jacobs Paul Tinley John Cheezum James John Quidas Herbert Hopkins Clifton Flaharty John Allen Robert Quidas Edward Thomas Yellett Willoughby James Mundt Asa Coleman Mildred Hopkins Ruth Christopher Margaret Mundt Anna Lee Coleman Lena Cheezum Helen Quidas Nellie Miley Reva Hopkins Ida Mary Allen Frances Hicks Marie Josephine Quidas Mary Coleman Messrs Homer Hall Edward Worm

Preston wedding unites Anna Mae LeCompte and Douglas Fooks

A formal ceremony at the LeCompte home joined Miss Anna Mae LeCompte and Douglas Fooks with Rev. O A Bartley officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Reese Dean. The couple left for a northern trip by motor and were congratulated by family and friends.

In Memoriam Remembrance for D Warner Hignatt and James E Morgan

In loving remembrance of my dear father D Warner Hignatt who departed November 13 1927. Dearest father I miss you yet in Heaven I hope to meet you. Miss you more than words can tell by your daughter Mrs William Bullock. In memory of my father James E Morgan who died November 10 1924 four years past my heart is sore. Your memory dear father I recall though there is nothing left but your picture on the wall by Viola and James E Morgan's wife Maggie and family.

D. Warner Hignatt Father Jesus Wm. Bullock James E. Morgan Viola Maggie

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