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Newspaper

Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1938

Page

5

Community Notes From Caroline County Almanac

Local notices list coal yard contact Den ton 44 and 35 cent kindling prices. Unity Homemakers and Concord Christian Comrade class plan November 16 meetings. Junior Choir bake sale on November 12. Denton attorney Merriken notes 168 farmers filed for electric current in Queen Annes and Caroline counties. Meat canning demo November 15 at Grove Community House. Western Maryland College offers Recent American History extension course in Denton. Free Thanksgiving Day movie at Dentonia Theatre for children. Firemen training course starts November 15 in Denton with Cornell instructor. 4-H Girls Federation meets November 19 in Ridgely. clubs in multiple towns. Denton Rotary toy collection project for Christmas with Hospital School students repairing toys. Federalsburg 4-H reorganizes with officers named. Maryland Democracy wins in Caroline County elections. tax and welfare boards announced by J. Milton Patterson with county roster.

H. W. Hughes Denton Lulu Beauchamp M. P Townsend’s Wilbert L. Merriken Choptank Cooperative, Inc Clarence A. Sennett Queen Anne’s Caroline Counties Grove Preston Margaret MacPheeters University of Maryland Bessie M. Spafford Western Maryland College A. E E. G. Chamberlain Cornell University Dentonia Theatre Silly Symphony Qui Gang Pop Eye Laurel and Hardy Three Stooges Cabin Kids Caroline County Robert Criswell Fire Extension Service Curtis S. Larrimore Easton Federalsburg Greensboro Ridgely Dorothy Emerson Goldsboro Andersontown Hillsboro Denton Rotary Club T. Conover Crouse Gail Cooper John Emerson T. J. Turkington Ruth Turner Hazel Wright Beulah Callis Mark Merriken Hazel Johnson Maryland O’conor Harry W. Nice Goldsborough Sen. Davis J. Milton Patterson State Board of Aid and Charities Caroline Calvin P. ‘Lynch T. Olin Ford John T. Schmick J. Frank Lane

Denton Club Social and Local Happenings Noted

Denton Community Club met on November 4 with Dr. Beverly Compton discussing cancer control and urging immediate treatment and regular exams. Centreville visitors heard Mrs. J. L. Whitehurst on democracy in a changing world. a play Neighbors was staged. A birthday gathering for Mrs. Frank Adams and Jack Adams featured gifts and games. Numerous visits and travels among local families were recounted, and many announcements of marriages and hospital stays appeared among the notices.

Denton Community Club E. M. Troy Baltimore Beverly Compton Maryland University Hospital Centreville Denton Club J. L. Whitehurst Zona Gale Wilmer Fell Davis Kansas City Queen Anne’s Record Observer Federation Jack Adams Frank Adams Louise Evelyn Adams Helen Elizabeth Stafford Marjorie Butler Bertha Baker Bessie Audrey Adams Marie Noble Catherine Cahall Naomi Fountain Norman Adams Roland Fountain Russell Lister Wesley Stafford Paul and Kemp Sharp Arnold Butler Dickie Gordon Russell Kemp Paul Oros Harry Hellman Ford Baker T. H. Everngam Mary Everngam India Todd Harvey Lord Everette Gambrill S. L. Hanby Lincoln City Del Hanby John White Jane Evelyn White F. Swift Gibson Philadelphia Easton Presbyterian Manse Eastville Paul W. Johnson Takoma Park D. C Ethel Pepper Johnson Everett Pepper Washington Marietta Anthony Lee Anthony A. R. Neal Irvin Lyons Robert Moore Frank Doerr Ernest Brown Wildwood Atlantic City Pleasantville N. J Frank Deebold Edward Brown Max Cameron Robert Develin Vancouver B. C Canada Florida Alex. McWilliams J. Kemp Stevens Newark Hugh M. Morris Linwood Long Herman QO. Berg and Chester A. G. Gelletty Jesse Mitchell Cecilton M. E. Church Isaac Wilson Richard Young People’s Club Williston Hallowe’en C. J. Kern Caroline County Poultry Association Annapolis Eli Harrison Ada Jennie Crane Milo Crane Harvey Lord and Son Earl Minquadale Jesse Ellis A. G Carl Towers Walton Trice Mary Gelletly Miss May Gelletly P. Roland Fisher Mary J. Fisher William Parks

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy

A reflective biblical verse emphasizes that those who pursue righteousness and mercy will find life, right living, and honor according to Proverbs 21 21.

Denton Churches Share Armistice Day Services This Sunday

Denton area churches schedule Sunday services with Armistice Day themes and special music. Denton M E holds morning worship at 10:45 with services also at 9:45 Sunday School and 7:30 evening sermon. Other churches list lectures, hymn sings, and guest readers.

Ladies Aid Collects Ties at Sallie Towers Home

The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Sallie Towers home with 14 members and 4 visitors. One new member, Mrs. Wheatley, joined. Meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Carrie Towers in Federalsburg in November. Guests were treated to homemade ice cream Ritz crackers.

Sallie Towers Nellie Sartain Wheatley Carrie Towers Federalsburg Ernest Towers Raymond Slocum Minnie Huey Olas Smith Elbert Deen Jen Ann New Jersey G. L. Bladen Burrsville

Local Social Happenings and Visits Reported

Mrs Paul Hardee and Mrs Madge Hollingsworth visited relatives in Church Hill on Tuesday. The Snowbergs of Wilmington attended the funeral of Ed Morris. Charles Stevenson and family visited Delmar with aunt Mrs Harry Gibson. Vienna CCC camp boys played soccer here and Ridgely team won. A quilting bee was hosted by Mrs Clifton Crouse last Friday. Mr and Mrs George Leeds of Newport visited Norman Wilson. Albert Saulsbury couple traveled to Philadelphia and Wilmington on Monday. Thompson Swings home receives new paint.

Paul Hardee Madge Hollingsworth Church Hill Thaddeus Snowberger Wilmington Ed. Morris Charles Stevenson Harry Gibson Delmar CCC Vienna Ridgely Boys Clifton Crouse George Leeds Newport Norman Wilson Albert Saulsbury Philadelphia Thompson Swing Ed. Mantis Methodist Church O. B. Reed God Church of the Brethren Saulsbury Fred Flounders Frank Flounders John Davis John Scully William Ewing Moris Greensboro Rose Snowberger Clifton Geneva Marvin Centreville Norman Thomas Meredith Samuel Buscoe Near Ridgely Ridgely Cemetery Lbrary Elsie Matthew Stella Matthews Maud Hemmons Grace Vernon Smith Alice Wilson County Board of Health Ralph Ober Ingleside Marguerite Ober Stephen Smith Marcus Hook Annice Baines Henderson William Sidwell Eastern Shore Federation of Women’s Clubs Beatrice Bower Edna Detwiler Elsie Roland Lane Nelson Richards Margaret Swing Frances Eaton Baltimore George Eaton Penn’s Grove Edwin Rhodes Stevensville Edwin Eaton William Davis G. R. Clements C. W. Gutherie Clinton Jr Gladys Elizabeth Kenton Gutherie Rodney West Phyllis Jack Robert Moore West Iris Seager Ridgely Sadler Baxter Madlyn William Peach Chestertown Oliver Corkran Trappe West Chester John Methodist Ladies Aid Harold Hafer Betty Jean Boyertown Hafer Penn College County Firemen’s Association Easton Company William Jarrell William Kenneth Norfolk Marine Alice Bennington Ronald Lane Elizabeth Haymaker Elmer Anthony Ernest Jones Millington Breyer Company Harold Fountain Richard Emma Jackson William Harrison Elsie Matthews Willard Jones Price H. Thomas Susie McMenory F. Strause Della Turner Chicago Molly Richards Elijah Luff William and Carlton Marvel Richard Barry New York James Johnson Milton Ben Greenley Denton Annie Wooters Mary Laird Alice Pendleton York Herman Glanding J. P. Swing Cambridge Baltiomee Corner Otis B. Reed Ridgely Methodist Epicopal Church Iva Jones Annice Barne Witliam Sidwell Bat Smith Grandview Avenue Bellefonte Carlton Bilbrough Carlton Jr Boyce Mill Road Geo. LeCompte LeCompte Arthur Jolly C. H. Stoneifer Easton Oscar Kinnamon Sophins Ida Clark John Lankford Washington Clark Hazel Urry Arthur Urry Joseph Lachmuth Eugene Zacharias Laurel, Md Otto Zacharias Sr Anna Zacharias G. M. Pine Pat Dover Ella Mackey Layton Chales Rash Woodside Del Wilmer Webber Thomas E. Hudson William Joiner Bessie Stevenson Earl Thomas Mary Ellen Jennie Hartnett Mabel Rich Margaret Cooper Harrison Nashold Gaile Powell L. R. Brumbaugh Lacey Wilson Michael Ash A. O. Reiter Allentown Annie Hopkins William Fulton C. B. Jarman Nancy Smith Temple Smith Kenneth Bostic Chester William Sipple Carl Nichols Henry Shultin Mary Marshall Obie Langrell Charles Nichols Earl Passwaters Calvin Butler Kent General Hospital

Epitaph by Eden Phillpotts

A poem reflecting on the laborer’s life and unfulfilled dreams. It honors the workman, urging a generous heart to remember his best efforts and the beauty he sought to create, even if laurel and time erase his dust.

Radio scare rattles listeners and regulators

A Mars radio broadcast unsettled many listeners who ignored the station’s note that it was just another program. Washington officials warn no new rules can guarantee against such scares and demand sponsors clarify their real product or motive.

Mars Radio Communications Administration Washington

Death of Mr. Ed Mantis Follows Worsening Illness

Long notes recount the Ridgely area death of Mr. Ed Mantis at sixty two after a period of decline. Funeral at Methodist Church with Rev. Reed, choir from Church of the Brethren, pallbearers named, burial at Ridgely cemetery. Also details of community events, weddings, club meetings, and local movements in Ridgely and nearby towns.

Christmas Seals Campaign Aids Tuberculosis Fight in Maryland

The Maryland Tuberculosis Association announces a 32nd annual Christmas Seals sale running from Thanksgiving to Christmas. William B Matthews urges broad support, noting progress and remaining work, with chairmen named for Maryland counties and Henry F. Baker directing counties lacking local groups.

Williamn B Matthews Maryland Tuberculosis Association United States Maryland National Tuberculosis Association Matthews Henry F. Baker Maryland Tuberculoss Association Allegany Harvey Weiss Anne Arundel Alexander Pieskey Baltimore Wm. H. Gimes Edward B. Pasano Calvert Cadioline J. H. Summerield Carroll Cecil I. D. Davis Charles Dorchester Lindsay C. Marshall Frederick E. C Kefauver Garrett H R. DuPuy Harford Wm. H. Cronin Howard Henry F. Baker Kent Nora C. Maxwell Montgomery William Dahl Prince Georges E. N. Cory Queen Anne's

Christmas Seal Sale Begins Thanksgiving Day

The Maryland Tuberculosis Association launches this year’s Christmas Seal drive with sheets of seals featuring four heroes of tuberculosis work and a Victorian family scene. Proceeds support county associations and committees in ongoing anti TB efforts.

William B. Matthews Maryland Tuberculosis Association Matthews Rene Laennee Robert Koch Edward L. Trudeau United States Saranac Lake Einar Holbock

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter reopens with service program

The M. E. B. Church interior has been redecorated under Pastor Rev. A W Strickland and will reopen Sunday November 13 with an all day service. Morning sermon by Rev Strickland afternoon led by former pastor Rev WH Revelle. Rally Day at 7 30 includes a church history reading and music by the Sadlersville quartet.

M. EB A. W. Strickland Strickland WH. Revelle Sadlersville Quartette Richard Beaven HW. Lay Beaven Gardner Beaven Virginia Holt Cassie Fleming Ralph Thompson Everett Gale Bishop Davenport Christ Church Denton Erdman Bramble Gladys Gale Eastern Shore Federation of Women’, Clubs Centreville Susan ‘Thompson Ralph Holland Naomi Carolyn Holland Baltimore Jeane Wathers Emma Lee Wilson Easton John Wathers Joseph Thomas Chester Howard Dodds Francis Beaven Charles Jarrell Elwood Fleming Brown Eaton and Son Penn’s Grove H. Z. Beaven Miriam Clopper Charlanne Eaton Oscar Harris Jones

Queen Anne Hallowe'en Parade Winners Highlight Local Leisure

In Easton last Monday evening the Queen Anne Chil dren's Section prize went to Mrs. Horace Morgan and her children with Morgan dressed as a quart milk bottle Mgan as a pint and Morgan as a half pint. Nearby socials and visits fill the community calendar as families host friends travel to Washington and New York State.

Easton Horace Morgan Morgan Eloise Magan Master Morgan Queen Anne Hillsboro Elaine Murphy George John Emory Penn’s Grove N. J Emory Ernest Emory New York State Ladies Aid Society Young People’s Division St. Paul’s M. E. Church St. Paul’s M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society Woman’s Home Missionary Circle Levi Hollister Bernard Messix Taylor Messix Billy Messix Thelma Messix Washington Chester Baito Takoma Park Henry Morgan Jack DeFord William Quimby Ruthsburg Harry Flowers Flowers Norman Forman Euston Pallie Carrie Callaway Charlotte Covey Elijah Dean

Insolvency Looms as U S Government Runs Chronic Deficit

Essay argues that persistent budget deficits threaten national solvency. Politicians resist tax increases while overspending. author declares the government must cut expenses to avoid insolvency, condemning the notion that the country can be financed solely by taxes. Strong critique targets federal fiscal policy and elected officials.

Governor Nice Visits Choptank in Honored Event

The town of Choptank welcomed Governor Harry Nice and his party, with the first lady charming and greeted by many locals. The M P Church Ladies Aid held its November meeting at Mrs O C Blades home and plans for December at Mrs Tessie Willoughby on the 6th with full attendance urged.

Choptank Harry Nice M. P. Church O. C. Blades Tessie Willoughby

Caroline County Register of Wills Winner Thanks Voters

Appreciation note from the newly elected Register of Wills expresses gratitude to Caroline County voters for supporting the victory last Tuesday and pledges to serve in the public interest to the best of ability.

Caroline County Register of Wills

Card of Thanks for Caroline County Treasurer Candidacy

Fred E. Covey thanks Caroline county voters for support of his bid for Treasurer. He pledges to fill the trust to the best of his ability.

Caroline County Fred E. Covey

Local pluses and visits across Virginia and Baltimore

Preston family and friends spent a weekend touring Skyline Drive and Virginia sites. Janet Spence underwent surgery at Easton Emergency Hospital and is recovering. Various residents visited relatives in Baltimore and Greenville while others hosted gatherings, plays, and bridge luncheons.

R O Dulin J. M. Parker Flotrcice Hubbard Skyline Drive Virginia Janet Spence Preston Spence Easton Emergency Hospital Burton Proctor J Dorothy Lee Patchett Chas. Proctor Baltimore Laing Waddell N. J. Ward Greenvill, S. C Agnes Gardheb

Local Social News From Burrsville and Vicinity

Mrs Mollie Griffin receives bedside visits from her daughters in Ridgely while friends and relatives from Concord Pennsville Philadelphia Harrington Chester Millington Trappe and Wilmington Manor visit or stay with local families. Kent General Hospital Dover reports patient H A Porter doing nicely.

J. L. Stevens C. N. Fountain Mollie Griffin Ross Simon Ridgely Louis Dennis Concord Carlton Gibbon Pennsville N. J Mis. Howard Hopkins Maude Kenan Annie E Cahall Philadelphia Vertie Cahall Harrington Mollie Cahill Paul Carroll Trappe David Ellwanger Harry Griffith Chester Walter Myers Millington A. T. Garrett Ernest Knott J. W. Price Edwin Baker Epent Carroll Williams Cheistertown H. A. Porter Kent General Hospital Dover Clayton Stafford Wilmington Manor R. H. Dill Denton John Thawley

October Weather in Maryland and Delaware 1938 Report

State Meteorologist J. R. Weeks notes dry unusual October with temps above normal in Maryland and Delaware. Frosts on the 8th, 26th, and 31st. highest 92 at Western Port, lowest 19 at Oakland. Rainfall generally near or below normal with Snow Hill and Milford among extremes.

Maryland Delaware Nor Mal Crisfield Lines Western Port Oakland Snow Hill Me. Savage Summit Easton Bridgeville Delaware City Milford City Hall Wilmington J. R. Weeks

Local Notes from Goldsboro and Nearby Towns

Mr and Mrs Morgan Hall returned home after visiting relatives at Church Hill. Mrs Jennie Griffin and daughter with Mrs Noble Shively visited Conowingo. Miss Martha Smith spent time with Mr and Mrs Calvin Richard. The Sewing Circle was entertained by Mr A D Quillen. Mr and Mrs W J Murphy visited relatives in Denville New Jersey. Mrs Minnie Dennison visits sister in New York.

Morgan Hall Church Hill Jennie Griffin Marjorie Williams Noble Shively Conowingo Martha Smith Maryland Calvin Richard A. D. Quillen W. J. Murphy Denville N. J Minnie Dennison New York

Greensboro Wedding and Local Accidents News Mix

A wedding in Greensboro at the Ober home joins a string of local notices and injuries. Marguerite Ober wed Stephen Smith as relatives and clergy gathered. later, a collision injured three children and a mother on Boyce Mill Road.

Adams Cross Roads Community Notes and Visits

The column lists local families visiting each other including the Adams and Fountain households. Members plan a Methodist Hospital jar drive with a November 15 pickup or delivery via Marian Robinson. Attendees helped mourn Mrs. Em Horney in Salisbury. Social visits include Rock on Friday, and gatherings among the Adams, Seely, Fountain, and Wright families near Denton.

Frank Adams Hugh Vincent Leland Ross C. H. Parker Calvin Scott D. R. Adams Elizabeth Alice Ann Smith Pierce Adams James Adams Methodist Hospital Marian Robinson Em. Horney Salisbury J. L. Adams Lewis Lockerman Charles Johnson Alpheus Adams Richard Seely F. W. Fountain Thurman Fountain Roy Adams Reese Adams Arthur Adams Orrie Adams Ethel Wright Denton

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Local Department Denton M. E Epworth League Henry Detwiler W. H. Nuttle Dorothy Rue Glenn Gildersleeve Prof Gildersleeve Delaware Public Sytem Denton M. P Cristian Elijah N. A. Leese J. M. Blough India Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Williston Community Church Order United Daughters of America Church of the New Jerusalem St. Elizabeth’s Church St. Benedict’s Church Eden Phillpotts Tuckahoe Carroll Pastorfield Elizabeth Pastorfield T. L. Trice A. M. Willey RO. Dulin Spence Phelps Hurlock Klinefelter Allen Halden John Noble Dorothy Reidy Nerman Schmid Mass Virginia Fooks N. H. Fooks Burton Proctor Sr Emalene Wright Max Chambers Burton Proctor Jr Adams Cross Roads
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