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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1943
Page
5
Lesson for November 14 presents selected scripture passages approved by the International Council of Religious Education. The catalog notes the curriculum’s copyright and permission for use, guiding teachers through the standard outline and study objectives.
A religious lesson stresses home purity and the sacred nature of marriage. It warns against adultery and sexual impurity, endorses biblical divorce only for adultery, and condemns modern lax attitudes. The piece notes the social harm of divorce on parents and especially children.
The schedule lists 9:45 a m church school with E Theodore Orme as superintendent, 10:45 a m Morning Worship with the pastor, 6:30 p m Methodist Youth Fellowship led by Jean Reynolds and Dolly Stafford, 7:30 p m Evening Worship continuing the Our Methodist Heritage lecture series on Frances Asbury. Additional events include Monday 7:15 p m junior choir rehearsal, Tuesday 9:45 a m Easton District Conference at Grace Methodist Church Cambridge Md with Bishop Edwin Ysol Hughes, Wednesday 7:30 p m Prayer meeting Psalms We Love, Friday 8:00 p m Senior choir rehearsal, and Woman’s Society of Christian Service circles meeting November 15 at the homes of listed members.
Grace Methodist Church announces Sunday services for the 14th with sermons on Opportunity and Talents. Willing Workers Circle meets Monday at Mrs Lee Walston's home. Pastor and church members attend the semi annual conference at Grace Church Cambridge led by Bishop Hughes. Ames Chapel Hobbs holds 9:30 a.m. service and 8 p.m. C E service.
Rev. N. J. Miller oversees Church School at 310 a m with Earl Holsinger as superintendent Worship and sermon at 11 a m A C W and B Y P D meet at 730 p m Sermon at 815 p m A welcome to all and invitation to attend
Rev. Carl E. Range to lead morning prayer and sermon at 11 o'clock on Sunday. Church School gathers at 10 for a 30 minute session.
Revival at Pilgrim Holiness Church Denton from November 14 to 28 led by evangelist Rev J C Baynum. Pastor Rev T S Dixon invites all to join worship and services including Sunday School Praise Service preaching and evening Young People program.
Rev Roy L Jones pastor of Wesley Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at 11 a m Hickman Sunday School 2 p m worship 3 p m Union Sunday School 10 a m worship 8 p m Homecoming service at Wesley Church on November 14 with Sunday School at ten and preaching at eleven assisted preachers for the three o clock service and the pastor preaching at seven thirty All are invited to worship.
St Pauls Methodist Church Greensboro Maryland lists minister Ray W Kirwan with 9 45 am Church School led by H Claude Rawlings 11 am Morning Worship 730 pm M Y F meeting 8 pm Evening Worship Wednesday Prayer Meeting 730 pm Second Thursday Woman's Society of Christian Service Third Thursday Business meeting M Y F.
Rev Irving Lane pastor leads Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 00 and evening service at 8 00 with B T U classes for all ages and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 00 P M
At 8:00 P.M. the Woman's Missionary Association gathers on the second Tuesday of every month, outlining regular meeting times and cadence for members.
The notice lists a prayer service at 8 30 p m on Friday Sunday School at 10 a m Preaching at 11 a m and Young People's Service at 7 30 p m followed by preaching at 8 p m.
Bethesda Methodist Church Preston Maryland invites families to Sunday worship on November 14 1943 led by Pastor A W Strickland with a family sermon and Sunday School in charge of W J Bonner. Pins and chains honor long attendance: Marguerite Lane Anne Strickland Bobby Dulin Donald Brodes James Brodes Bobby Vande Visser Larry Vande Visser Kay Noble Joan Noble Diane Dulin Shirley Lane Lois Dulin Jack Lane and Clara Corkran with durations from 1 quarter to 15 years.
Preston society notes list district federation attendees in Cambridge and upcoming 20th Century Club meetings on November 17 and bake sale November 20 at Hollis store room. Several members attended the County Rally in Denton. Local residents and guests including families, students, and officials are mentioned with visits to Baltimore Easton Princess Anne Dover and Texas.
Bethlehem Methodist Church announces Sunday activities at 2 p m Sunday School led by Ellsworth Sands, superintendent, followed by 3 p m Worship service. A Family Sunday will be observed in Bethlehem church in the same manner as at Preston. Please read the notice under Bethesda.
Revival meetings will be held at Smith Memorial Pentecostal Church near Bethlehem from November 21 to December 5. Evangelists Rev. Lawrence Wade and Mrs Wade of Indianapolis have been engaged to lead. Hear preaching and singing in the old time way. You are cordially invited. Rev. E W Lowry, pastor.
Masses on Sunday November 14 in Denton and Ridgely Catholic Churches are listed as 8:30 in St Elizabeths Denton and 10:00 in St Benedicts Ridgely.
The Methodist Woman's Bookshelf outlines approved studies for 1943 44 including The Trumpet of Prophecy used with For All of Life and The Silent Billion Speak. It describes Junior High offerings Everything Counts with session plans and projects, Far Round the World for Grades 4 5 6, Welcome House for Grades 1 2 3, and leader parent guides Children of the Church in Wartime Creating Friendly Attitudes Through the Home.
R. H. Walling expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends who remembered him while a patient at Memorial Hospital Easton. He notes kind messages cards visits and gifts helped make days pass quickly and pleasantly and offers sincere thanks to all who cared.
Nett attended the homecoming service at Trinity Church Frederica Del on Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Harry Porter Burrsville and others such as Mr and Mrs Elmer Butler and dinner guests of various locals. Several families visited friends in Federalsburg andCancridge. Frances Bennett to lead the Christian Endeavor service Sunday evening.
Herman O. Bradley president of the Ridgely Chamber of Commerce appoints the executive committee of an effort to contact Dr. Jesse Fifer to secure the continuance of the Fifer Hospital which is slated to close at year end. The committee will report at the December 2 meeting. Dr. Fifer cites labor problems as cause for closing the maternity hospital, the sole facility in Caroline County.
Burrsville observes a Wesley Church homecoming next Sunday November 14 with an all day service featuring a guest preacher and afternoon music at 2 30 led by Rev R L Jones. Revival services continue in Hickman under Rev Jones. Local notices mention Rhoda Smith funeral at Wesley Church and various visiting relatives and service members.
Mrs. E. S. Evans, convalescing after several weeks illness, stayed with her daughter Mrs. James Akin in Cape Charles Virginia from Tuesday last and will remain awhile. Mr. Evans has returned to Philadelphia to resume work after residing in the Quaker City during her illness. Mrs. Rhoda Smith of Andersonstown died at her home Friday night. funeral at Wesley Church Burrsville Tuesday and burial at the adjacent cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Thomas, Mrs. B. B. Allen and Mrs. Frances Ben-
A new committee is formed to consider proper disposal of the former primary school building. The panel will review options including sale reuse or redevelopment and report back with recommendations.
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed the Tribbett dwelling occupied by Mr and Mrs Johnson Tribbett on Ridgely road near Greensboro early Sunday. Firemen found the house doomed with virtually all furnishings lost. Rudolph Rinner of Greensboro owned the property. The house was insured but Tribbett had no insurance on furnishings and only a few items were saved.
Upon deciding to discontinue farming I will sell at public sale on the John Trice Farm three miles below Andersontown on the Bridgeville road where I reside. The event will feature valuable personal property offered to the highest bidders on a set date. Prospective buyers are advised to inspect assets prior to bidding and observe sale conditions.
Beginning at 10 am rain or shine one horse two cows ages 4 to 7 years Guernsey one fresh at the pail and one to be in profit in December both TB and Blood tested. Wagon carriage McCormick binder in fair condition 1 Deering mower land roller 120 Oliver riding plow in good shape 150 tooth drag 3 walking cultivators 12 South Bend walking plow 1 1 horse plow 1 set wagon harness plow harness wheel barrow cross cut saw lot of bridles and collars shovels hoes and rakes some corn and eight tons choice hay 25 baskets red skin potatoes.
Nine piece dining room suite nine piece living room suite one organ one sofa one buffet one bed spring and mattress several chairs one library table three rugs nine by twelve one oil stove one couch dishes pots and pans and clothing two shotguns and other items numerous to mention also several antiques No property to be removed until terms are complied with Robert N Selin owner John L Stevens auctioneer Ben Lawless clerk
Auction of diverse farm assets and household goods from the W. W. Noble farm one mile south of Denton on the Preston road. Items include horses, cattle, implements, wagons, harness, tools, furniture, kitchenware, and textiles. Cash on day of sale. no removal until terms met. Auctioneers ALEX R. NOBLE and WM. E. ANDREWS. Clerk L. ST. JAMES.
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