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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1953

Page

3

Turkington Shortall Wedding in Easton Church

Miss Elizabeth Dolores Shortall daughter of Mr and Mrs John Carroll Shortall of Cordova wed Mr Robert Paul Turkington son of Rev and Mrs Thomas J Turkington of Denton in St Peters and Paul Catholic Church Easton The Rt Rev Msgr Joseph H Irwin performed the ceremony before an arrangement of white carnations snapdragons and chrysanthemums The couple will reside at 410 S Harrison St Easton after a brief wedding trip The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with Queen Anne neckline long sleeves and ivory satin train She carried a white prayer book with white orchid and ivy lilies The reception followed at the bride's home due to snowy roads.

Turkington-Shortales Elizabeth Dolores Shortall John Carroll Shortall Cordova Robert Paul Turkington Thomas J. Turkington Denton Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Easton Joseph H. Irwin James McIntyre Franklin Patrick Philip Shehan Oxford Turkington S. Harrison St Aston High School Bennett Motor Company Caroline High School duPont’s Seaford Mary Lou Iherslake Shirley Anthony Merry Lee Everagain Carolyn Baucom Wilma Armstrong Terry Hall Carol Ann Love Elaine Willis Joanne Quick Dottie Billmeier Betty June Sutton Sally Teverngain Claire Downes Roberta Somers Sarah Lane Virginia Shaffer Sylvia Jean Fleetwood Myrtle Rice Margaret Nancy Kerslake Anna Cohee J. C. Waldeck Baltimore Esther Kauffman Washington C. S. Kauffman William D. Turkington Grace Taylor Wilmington Carroll Shortall Harry Lister Vergie Spence Jack McNeal Herman Danley Walter Lister St. Martin’s Evangelical and Reformed Church of Annapolis Katherine Phyllis Asmussen Elmo Asmussen Trappe Glenn Craft Butler Roland Butler Clyde Straub Thelma Asmussen Harold Ireland Mrs. Butler Queen Anne James Jones Ridgely Emma Mae Thomas Henry Middleton Edward Middleton Mary Jones Larry Cooke Camp Gordon

Rotarians To Attend District Conference in Annapolis

Rotarians gather at St Martin's Evangelical and Re formed Church in Annapolis for a district conference theme Rotary Around the World. Highlights include a Westminster report on Rotary Fellowship and discussions on Club Service Vocational Service and International Service. A district governor nominee will be chosen for 1954 55 with final election at Rotary International’s 1954 convention in Seattle.

Rotary International Seattle Washington

Prominent Chestertown Businessman E Bonwill Dukes Dies

E Bonwill Dukes 56 a Chestertown businessman died suddenly at home Sunday evening after a brief illness. Survived by wife Margaret Mair. daughter Mrs J Ernest Shockley. mother Mrs Lulu B Dukes. brothers John L Paul J Dukes William Bruce Dukes. sister Mrs Ormond L Andrew. Funeral Wednesday 2 p m J Willis Wells funeral home with Rev William H Hudson officiating. Interment Chester Cemetery. Dukes with Prudential Insurance for 36 years and a member of First Methodist Church.

E. Bonwill Dukes Chestertown Margaret Mair Philadelphia J. Ernest Shockley Elkins Park Lulu B. Dukes John L Paul J. Dukes William Bruce Dukes Kennedyville Ormond L. Andrew

Turkington-Shortall nuptials in Baston headline local event

Miss Jean Turkington and MaIls Davis of Wilmington attend Turkington Shortall wedding in Baston on Saturday evening. Several local ladies host Christian Comrade Class event with 34 members at a former home. Plans for annual Christmas meeting underway. Details note hospital patient Emory D. Kimmel and travels of Lewis of Englewood and other social visits.

Jean Turkington Maliss Mabel Davis Wilmington Harry Turkington Boston Philip Shehan Oxford Thomas J. Turkington Baston Walter G. Kerslake W. Irwin Jay Kitchen Francis Rogers Georgianna Kimmel Christian Comrade Emory D. Kimmel Memorial Hospital Easton Albert Reising Silver Spring Robert White Alton G. Billmeier Florida Burton M. Wilkinson Ridgely Mary L. Bunney

New Castle County Politician George Ginn Dies at 86

George Ginn 86 former state representative from New Castle County Delaware died Monday night at his daughter’s home near Townsend. A retired farmer born 1860 in Cecil County Maryland he lived in Delaware most of his life. Survived by his wife Rosa Goldsborough Ginn eight other children 25 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren funeral at Daniels Funeral Home Townsend with interment Townsend Cemetery.

George Ff George TI. Ginn New Castle County Delaware Martin Insolo Townsend Del Ginn James Margaret Ginn Cecil County Maryland Rosa Goldsborough Ginn Smyrna Townsend Methodist Church Insole Fred A. Ginn

Reese Mitchells Funeral Held in Wilmington

Funeral services for AF Reese Mitchell 52 were at Mealey Funeral Home Wilmington with burial in Cathedral Cemetery. He died Saturday at his home after long illness. He had been a salesman for Delaware Oldsmobile Inc. Born in Maryland, he lived in Wilmington since youth. Survived by wife Marcella. two sons. sisters Bessie Page and Lida Toy. four brothers. one half sister. two half brothers. a stepmother.

MC. Reese Willard Lee Mitchell Bessie Page Richardson Park Lida Toy Leesburg N. J Harry Arthur Mitchell Denton Willard Mitchell Centreville Raymond Mitchell Wilmington Etta Mitchell Roland Mitchell Cincinnati Russell Mitchell

James A. McFarland dies at 75 in Chester Hospital

James A. McFarland 75 of Chester Pa husband of the late Mary Fleming McFarland died in Chester Hospital after four years of ill health. Born in Denton he owned a Greenwood Del meat market before moving to Chester 28 years ago and served as a Chester police special officer in the business district for ten years. Survived by three daughters Mrs James Turner Mrs Richard Miller and Mrs James Bradford. two sons Ellis and Walter. eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 am at E F White Funeral Home Chester with burial in St Johnstown Cemetery Greenwood.

James A. McFarland Chester Mary Fleming McFarland McFarland Denton Greenwood Del James Turner Middletown Richard Miller James Bradford Crum Lynn Ellis McFarland Earlville Walter H Holly Oak E. F. White St. Johnstown Cemetery

Richardson Grave To Be Historical Monument

Committee members listed to proceed with the project include Wilbert L. Merrison as chairman and a regional slate of officers and residents across Denton Gilpin's Point Ridgely Greensboro and Preston. The article notes continued discussion of making the Richardson grave a historical monument with formal oversight.

Richardson Chambers Wilbert L. Merrison Denton Lee C. Holt Gilpin’s Point Eldridge Downes Marvin H. Smith Federalsburg D. Thompson Swing Ridgely Irvin Brumbaugh Greensboro A. T. Blades Preston

Local Social Notes from Goldsboro and Union City

Mrs Roland Cartwright visits Greensboro correspondent phone 2187. Mr and Mrs Paul Thomas of Summit New Jersey guest of Mrs Josephine Thomas. WSCS Circle No 2 at Mrs Lyman Scotton home. Capt and Mrs Robert Kirwan stay with Mr and Mrs Anna Hemp Union City Delaware. Mrs A D Quillen guest of Mrs Anna Fiemp Union City New Jersey. Sewing Circle meets Thursday Nov 12 at Community Hall hosted by Mrs Mary Jarrell and Mrs Bertha Hart. Clean Up Day Saturday Nov 14 postponed from last Saturday due to storm. Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting Tuesday Nov 24 at Community Hall date change noted.

Paul Thomas Summitt N. J Josephine Thomas Lyman Scotton WSCS Robert Kirwan Anna Hemp Union City N. Delaware A. D. Quillen Anna Fiemp Sewing Circle Mary Jarrell Bertha Hart Ladies’ Auxiliary

New Winter Policy At Cross Roads Drive-In

The Cross Roads Drive-In Theatre will be open Friday Saturday and Sunday only during the winter beginning with the first show this Friday.

Cross Roads Drive-In

Guild To Meet At Dunlaps Home Wednesday Nov 18

The Williston Guild will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Dunlap on Wednesday November 18. All members please be present.

Williston Guild William Dunlap

Bird Club to View Ducks Film at Ridgely Meeting

Caroline County Bird Club meets Thursday November 19 at 7 30 p m in the Ridgely Methodist Church Hall. Cecil Kenny District Game Warden will present the film Ducks in Slow Motion and color slides of local ducks geese and swans. The event appeals to sportsmen and bird watchers. public invited.

Caroline County Bird Club Methodist Church Ridgely Cecil Kenny

Williston Guild Meets At Mrs Lida Trice Home

October gathering of the Williston Guild was hosted by Mrs. Lida Trice with Miss Elizabeth Hoffman as co host. Eighteen members and three visitors attended and enjoyed a very nice time.

Williston Guild Lida Trice Elizabeth Hoffman

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