Gunning season opens as hunters go afield in region
The article notes the gunning season opening on Wednesday with many hunters afield. It reports licensing totals issued by Clerk George A. Deakyrne and deputies, 148 statewide, 26 non residents, and 1,735 county licenses. It also covers local church services, community events, and various notices from Denton area communities, including fairs and fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Wright
Greensboro
F. J. Wright
Williston
W. IL Nuttle
Denton
Preston Methodist Church
George A. Deakyrne
H S. Burns
James W. Wise
First National Bank of
Dover
Del
John Hunn
Denton M. E. Church
M. P. Church
Preston
Pilgrim Holiness Church
R. G. Floexon
Shackleford
S. L. Adams
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Church of the Brethren
Bryant
Caroline County
Goldsboro
Andersontown
Ridgely
Hobbs
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
M. G. Crouse
East Main Street
Thomas Frederick Garey
Intel
Fred Garey
Towson
Clover Hill Road
Prospect Hill Cemetery
B. F. Somers
C. A. Bishop
D. W. Davis
Eastern Shore Federation
Salisbury
G. H. Wilson
J. B. Colgain
Louise Dukes
Lee Wyatt
Fernandes Davis
Pederatsburg
W. E. Thawley
Denton Gun Club
Keil
James
Beauchamp
Hoch
Kauffman
Loongfellow
Beaver
Kratzer
Ferder
Smith
Metz
Trowell
Reese
E. E. Loogie How
Harrington
Lymm Beauchamp
Winchester Arms Company
Farm Bureau Banquet Highlights Denton Event
About 125 attended the county Farm Bureau banquet in Denton after the county exhibit. The program featured music by the Denton Orchestra, introductions and speeches by H E Holsinger and John W Davis, and a reading by Dr F B Bomberger. A Norfolk wedding and various social notices followed, with guests visiting Wilmington, Philadelphia, and Sesqui-Centennial events.
Young Dunning Invents New Motion Picture Process
Hollywood teen inventor Dodge Dunning, son of Carroll H. Dunning, has patented the Dunning Process for composite photography. The method lets living actors appear in miniature or real-world settings without traveling mats or special backdrops, enabling seamless studio integration with stock travel shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunning
Hollywood
Calif
Daily Citizen
Denton
C. Percy Dunning
Citizen
Dodge Dimning
Hollywood High
California Institute of Technology
Egypt
Buster Keaton
Larry Langdon
Atlantic Ocean
Harold Lloyd
Dodge Dunning
Carroll H. Dunning
Evangelist Baker Continues Revival in Milford Delaware
Rev John Moses Baker the Baltimore evangelist who recently held a successful campaign in Till sboro is now conducting revival services in Milford Delaware The note also mentions M P Chin ch ladies and gents wrist watches in fall styles by F J Wright
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moses Baker
Baltimore
Tillsboro
Milford
Del
M. P. Chinch
F. J. Wright
Smithville Farm Bureau notes and local visits
Smithville area reports a Farm Bureau banquet in Denton with attendees including Mr and Mrs Walter Fountain, Mr and Mrs Frank Adams, Mr and Mrs Walter Liden, Mr and Mrs Sidney Collins, Mr and Mrs Charles Neal, Miss Thelma Neal, Mr and Mrs William Hines, and Richard Hines. Many residents visited and returned from Wilmington Philadelphia Salisbury and other nearby towns. The column notes re opening at Chestnut Grove Church, PTA meeting success, improved health of Orville Scott, and Smithville Farm Bureau earning first prize for their Denton exhibit booth. Harvest Home service planned at Bloomery with preaching at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Denton
Walter Fountain
Frank Adams
Walter Liden
Sidney Collins
Charles Neal
Thelma Neal
William Hines
Richard Hines
Evelyn Elrick
Elizabeth Bullock
Salisbury Normal School
Jacob Smith
Katie Hurley
Harrison Trice
Earl Adams
Orville Scott
Cambridge Ilospital
Smithville
Bloomery
Kemp Adams
Floyd Smith
J. A. Spence
Katy Spence
Elizabeth
Hattie Alford
Evelyn Bullock
Wilmington
Philadelphia
John Harris
William Dal
Milford
George Tucker
Greenwood
Henry Neal
George O'Day
Bridgeville
Seaford
Mae Lockerman
Burrsville Society Notes and Local Appointments
Burrsville residents host Sunday guests including Miss Lillie Fearins and William Fearins near Denton. Wesley Church plans a 50 cent supper on November 16 to benefit the church. Several families visit Philadelphia for Sesqui Centennial. Hog cholera reported in a nearby hog pen just over the state line. Henry Hurd returns home from Easton Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Todd
Hurluck
Arlie Outten
Vernon, del
Aliss Iva Moore
Greensboro
Lillie Fearins
William Fearins
Denton
Earl [Vins
Lewis Slaughter
Harold Cain
Harold, Jr
Elmer, N
C. W. Collison
H. C. Collison
Elijah Baker
Charlie Messick
Clarence Lofland
Ruth Warvey Powell
Harrington
WH. A. Porter
Henry Walters
Henry Hurd
Easton
Willoughby Nowell
J. F. Starkey
State Line
Willie Wilson
Local residents visit family and friends this week
Nobbs and Mrs. C. D. Collison with daughter Ellen stay with Mrs. Carlislie Kee in Federalsburg. W. E. Hubbard, Paul Moore and others visited Chester, Pa. Hopkins Cohee and L. N. Thomas group called on J. M. Johnson in North East. Dr. T. E. Starkey of Atlantic City visited Isaac Starkey. Otis Betts from Dagsboro and Euphonius Smith of Quaker City visited relatives. Sallie Hubbard of New Jersey was here. Sarah Davis recovers from la grippe. A. W. Betts visited Burrsville friends. Celeste Clark traveled to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Collison
Ellen
Carlislie Kee
Federalsburg
W. E. Hubbard
Paul Moore
Parker Barnes
Chester
B. B. Cohee
L. N. Thomas
Hopkins
J. M. Johmson
North East
T. E. Starkey
Atlantic City
N.C
Isaac Starkey
G. T. Morgan
Wilmington
N. C
L. J. Thomas
Otis Betts
Dagsboro
Del
A. W. Betts
Euphonius Smith
Quaker City
FP. N. Smith
T. P. Towers
T. A. Towers
Sallie Hubbard
New Jersey
Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Social Life
Mrs McKinley of the University of Maryland and Miss Spafford hosted a clothing clinic at Church House drawing about twenty women. Local moves include Joseph Orr purchasing the Detwiler house and planning a December move in, with Detwiler gearing to run a Wilmington dairy farm next spring. Attendees traveled to Wilmington for family visits, while others returned to Ridgely for December housing. A monument unveiling at Ebenezer Chapel drew many residents with Rev Leakin Jackson speaking. Rev Leelan Jackson continues a series on Christian prayer and the Power of Love. Local pupils earned premium fruit at the Greensboro exhibit and several residents visited for lectures on books. Fire engine order placed for Ridgely, with several residents noted in visits and travels around Maryland and New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
University of Maryland
Spafford
Church House
Joseph Orr
Henderson
Leroy Detwiler
Maple Avenue
Second Street
Will
Detwiler
Wilmington
Leonard Dean
Rachel McKenny
Mabel
Viola Jones
Wihnington
Sesqui
I. E. Mason
Ridgely
Third Street
Dr. Stone
Ebenezer Chapel
Leakin Jackson
L.S. Matthews
Josephine Cahall
Pendleton
York
Watson
Pennsylvania Normal School
Millersville
David Holsinger
Walter Mitchell
California
Mitchell
Leelan Jackson
Newark
Del
W. PB. Jackson
D. K. Crouse
Harry Aeigler
T. A. Merkey
Manheim
Thoras Stout
Walter Booker
Chambersburg
Stout
Watson Rooker
Geo. Fitz
Carloline Ministerial Association
Greensboro Methodist Church
Fred Floenders, Jr
McDonough School
Margaret Vordemberg
Baltimore
T. W. Jones
J. J. Ivison
W. M. Wiley
E. E. Pearsaul
A. G. Saulsbury
Elsie Matthews
Mary Laird
Greensboro
Trippe
Elma Wilson
Elizabeth
Coldey's College
BR. E. Fountain
Roland Pountain
Irvington
N. J
Fountain
Charles High
Virginia
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Mary Moore
Willard Jones
Marydel
Kent Temple
New York City
W. T. Temple
L. E. McBride
Brunswick
Sandy
Prof
Caldwell
Frank Taylor
Clarksville
Clark Woodward
Vergie Sparks
Philadelphia
Howard Holsinger
Harold Hendley
Swedesboro
J. MM. Swing
Leolan Jackson
Galena
Orrell Saulsbury
Warry Rutter
Queen Anne
Seagraves
Harvey Holsinger
William Cannon
Farm and home exhibit highlights Caroline county success
The annual Caroline county farm and home exhibit in Denton showcased broad county participation with diverse entries. Apples and canned goods from girls clubs under Miss Bessie M. Spafford impressed, while the Ridgely Community Club displayed a model breakfast room and renovated furniture.
Orphans Court in Caroline County approves multiple estates and sales
The Orphans Court for Caroline County met with Judges West Harper and Shawn. It granted letters of administration on several estates including Eliza d Stobbs to Charles L Hobbs and John W Haynes to Clarence BE Beauchamp, ordered creditor notices, and named appraisers. It approved final ratification of a real estate sale in the Shively case and permitted testimony. It also filed accounts for James S Willis W Carroll Tasterfield Tilghman Blades and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
West
Harper and Shawn
Busiess
Eliza 4d
Stobbs
Charles L. Hobbs
G. Carrow
C. M. Pippin
George W. Shively
Laure V. Shively
Addie M. Simpson
John W. Haynes
Clarence BE. Beauchamp
Trond
Jesse T. Dennis
J. Ben Welch
Harriett LE
Clark C. Ivins
Mary 2 Bradley
Alcade DL Bradley
Thomas L. Trice
A. K. Wrightson
Harry P. Willis
W. Brewster Deen
James S. Wilis
James H. Nichols
W. Carroll Tasterfield
Cent
Edgar Blades
Tilghman Blades
Quillen and friends visit across towns this week
Galdsboro residents Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Quillen visited Philadelphia and stayed with friends. Mr. Chirk Quillen of Bearcow's Business College spent the weekend with his parents. Several families, including the Jarmans and Voshells, visited relatives in Centreville and Philadelphia, with others in Wilmington, Chester, Woodside, and Towson. Ruth Smith shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Quillen
Philadelphia
Quillen
Howard Thomas
Grant DeWitt
Harry Stephenson
Greensboro
W.T. Jarman
Nina Moore
Voshell
Centreville
Chirk Quillen
Bearcow’'s Business College
Charles Jarman
Wilmington
Chester
Ruth Smith
Marguerite Griffin
Towson
Jennie Griffin
Joseph Roche
Woodside
Del
J. S. Lapham
Edward Lapham
Williamt Challins
Alberta Ross
Harmony News Notes of Recent Social Visits
Harmony society column records Mr and Mrs Roland Thomas visiting Washington DC to spend days with Mrs Thonts sister. Mr Edwin Trice with wife and sister Miss Ruth Trice visited Mrs Dulladway Sunday afternoon. Mrs Charlie Trice, cousin of the late Dr J Dulladway, spent weekend at her widow's home. Mrs G S Todd visited her cousin at Marlark on Sunday. Mr S S Storey is reported on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Thomas
Washington, D. C
Thonts
Edwin Trice
Ruth Trice
Philadelphia
Jed Jump
Centreville
Mary Cooper
Clara Price
Harry Kemp
Ray Turner
Milton
Del
Henry Morgan
Eugenia
J. A. Rood
Royal Oak
Catherine Skinner
Towson
R. V. Whitehurst
Baltimore
Keplar Barnette
Dudley Barnette
Frances Clark
Chicago
Charlie Rhodes
Charlie Barton
Louise Short
5. F. Culver
Hebron
Hi. W. B. Rowe
Hillsboro
Missionary Society
Hill Anthony
Enmiett Barton
Lorace Morgan
Willshoro
Hillsboro and Queen Anne Community Notices
The Community Club met with twenty one members including Mrs H M Thompson and Mrs J N Clark. Dedication of the Methodist monument near town drew over 200 attendees from three counties. Various church events, school recitals, and social visits are noted along with local deaths, marriages, and sports results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Thompson
J. N. Clark
Gladys Benson
Rockville
Reth Warryman
Harper’s Ferry
Frances Fisher
Millington
H. S. Fisher
Annie Benven
Annie Jump
Emma Beauchamp
Nettie Lee
Florence Beaven
W. F. Dickinson
Near East
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ruthsburg
Florence Finch
Tri-County
M. E
Epworth League
Walter Needles
Chestertown
Julian Robinson
Norman Clark
Philadelphia
Howard Knotts
Dorothy
Elinor
Baltimore
W. B. Sparks
Pennington
Ella Pennington
P. E. Church
W. IF. Dickinson
M. E. Church
S. N. Smith
Edgar Blades
Edward Bryan
Trappe
Thomas Seward
Chester
Louise Gray
Denton
H.W. B. Rowe
Smithville Booth Wins First Prize at Local Fair
Our booth earned first prize in the fair, with thanks to County Agent Holder and County Secretary Sewell for support. University of Maryland judges praised the work. Smithville, a village on the Concord Camp to Federalsburg road, three miles from Concord and six from Federalsburg, shared pride in the community. A Girls Club formed led by Mrs Ann Collins, with officers Margaret Hines, Mary Fountain, Roselle Bullock, and Anna Hines, aims to pursue 4-H work under Miss Spafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holder
Sewell
University of Maryland
Smithville
Concord Camp
Federalsburg
Concord
Ann Collins
Margaret Hines
Mary Fountain
Roselle Bullock
Anna Hines
Epworth League elects officers at Friday meeting
The Epworth League elected officers for the coming year at a Friday night gathering at John Richards home. Officers include President John Richard and several vice presidents, a secretary Katharine Melvin, treasurer Esther Clayville, organist Mary Robb, with numerous guests visiting townsfolk and students from nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
John Richards
John Richard
Mary Rebb
Julia Abbott
Rosanna Richard
L. A. Gooden
Katherine Melvin
Esther Clayville
Mary Robb
James Mooney
Earl Mooney
Atlantic City
W. L. McClintock
Martin Jensen
Raynard
Harry Petite
Wilmington
B. Sweeney
Arthur Robertson
Lancaster
Samuel Hudson
John Ashely
Elizabeth
N. J
Elizabeth Slusztek
Myrtle Bryant
Washington College
Chestertown
Lola
Elizabeth Jones
Sadlersville
Clarence Pritchett
Wye Mills
Franklin Ferguson
Dover
Esther Fertig
Baltimore
Lawrence Sylvester
Chester
John Long
Opera House Vaudeville A Success
The New Dover Opera House reports its vaudeville show was a great success with packed houses and enthusiastic applause. Management promises to bring the best vaudeville to Dover every Friday and Saturday at popular prices, assuring patrons of consistently fine performances. Also notice: old yellow corn wanted at 82 cents per bushel delivered locally by W. T. Edlington & Son of Federalsburg, Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover Opera House
Dover
Philadelphia
New Dover Opera House
W. T. Ed Uington & Son
Federalsburg, Md
Prize Winners at Choptank Exhibit in Dorchester County
The Twentieth Century Community Club of Choptank held its annual exhibit on October 22 and 28 with 360 entries. Judges Miss Dorothy Emerson of College Park and County Agent McKnight of Dorchester awarded first and second premiums across canned goods and farm products. The list includes numerous items such as pears, peaches, apples, strawberries, corn, and pies allocated to individual exhibitors like Mrs. E. O. Wright, Miss Edna Cheezum, Mrs. Ella Carmine, and many others, reflecting strong community participation and diverse entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Community Club
Dorothy Emerson
College Park
McKnight
Dorchester County
E. O. Wright
Jas. B. Todd
Edna Cheezum
Marie Perry
J. T. Blades
F. H. Thomas
Jas
B. Todd
Ella Carmine
W. R. Dulin
O. C. Blades
Sarah Williamson
Mollie Wright
O. GC. Blades
J. E. Cheezum
D. M. Cheezum
R. F. Chambers
Eberhardt
D.M. Cheezun
Alvin Whiteley
R . Chambers
J. F. Spence
J. E Cheezum
E. 0. Wright
C. C. Blades
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Local Department
Denton Orchestra
Tonstiaster
George T. Fitz
Maryland
H. E. Holsinger
President
County Farm Bureau
John W. Davis
Maryland Farm Bureau
M. A. Brackett
F. B. Bomberger
Herbert Roenenmaths Music
M. M. Stewart
T. D. Holder
Bessie M. Spafford
W. Wallace Horsey
E. E. Horsey
Mary Wright
Elizabeth City
Norfolk
Otis Smith
Rachel Snens
Florida
Lane Moore
Fort Lauderdale
Johnsons
Harry Clark
W. B. Middlemas
Hackensack
J. Atwood Todd
Caroline
Russell Downes
Marcus Kook
Elmer Downes
John Chattinch
Pimlico
W. Oscar Collier
B. F. Johnson
William R. Mowbray
Lewes
Nellie Griffith
T. Pliny Fisher
Willian J. Kindley
Burrsville
Nobbs
Ridgely News
Jane Wine
Dorothy O'Connor
Choptank
Naomi Johnson
State Library
Andersontown-Hobbs
Ruth Jackson
Orphans’ Court Proceedings
Galdsboro
Tuckahoe
Harry Stevenson
Stevenson
Greensboro Baptist Church
J. Berkstresser
Delmar
Mr. McKee
J. Edgar Shockley
Barratt’s Chapel
Hattie Stevenson
Frederica
Bessie
Matilda
Frances
A. E. Shields
Stoward Shields
Isabelle
William Rf. Joiner
Robert
Walter
Howard
George R. Horsey
William E. Joiner
Raymond Bennett
Mary
Frank Shields
Felton
Ira A. Dill
Drexel Hill
James Bates
Lansdowne
Saulsbury Sparks
James Voss
R. H. Dill
Beacom’s College
Greensboro High School
Beacom’s
Paul Dabson
William Lucas
Maryland University, College
Charles Paige
Roy Mitchell
J. W. Porter
Howard Joiner
Albert E. Shields
D Jr
William Minner
M. B. Cooper
Harry Penny
Opera House
Journal
Chootank
Billy Williamson
Marian Cheezum
Blackberry
Apple
Butters
Grape
Quinece
Margaret Cheezum
Fondant
Ed. Hall
E. V. Lane
Maryland Biscuit
O. C
W. G. Lane
William Majors
Mollin Wright
A . Sears
Myrtle Whiteley
Mellie Wright
Bliss Margaret
Stewhard
Mary Dillon
Agnes Dulin
E. O
J. B. Todd
Puumpkin
L. L. Blades
Ello Carmine
R. Dulin
Parsnips
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