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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1931

Page

5

Local merchants advertise goods and notices in Denton Md

Classified items include furniture, rugs, stoves, and heaters priced by M K Newnam and Denton cleaners. Rent notices, sale signs, coal and wood stoves, and a repossessed parlor furnace are listed. Obituaries, church notices, and a public meeting on November 22 with economist Frank Stephens are noted.

Axminster M. K. Newnam Allen’s Market Street J. L. Everngam Denton M. K. Newham Denton Cleaners and Dyers Journal Allen’s Parlor Jacquard Stewart Parlor

Denton social events feature musicians and clubs

Entertainment for youth at Methodist Protestant Church Denton next Tuesday November 17 at 8 pm will feature Miss Dorothy Mae Hoffman piano and Miss Mabel Jean Brown readings from Niles Ohio with a silver offering. A charity card party at St Gertrude's Academy Thursday November 19 at 8 pm includes five hundred pitch and bridge with prizes for top scores and a door prize mystery gift Tickets 50 cents. Several community club meetings and musical recitals are planned through November 24 featuring Mrs John Jackson Wilmington organ recital and Denton church events with silver offerings.

Denton Dorothy Mae Hoffman Mabel Jean Brown Niles Ohio Miss Hoffman Miss Brown St. Gertrude’s Academy William Slaughter Cordova Carey Callahan Rose Gaitery Leo Meginney Ridgely Anna Shinner Centreville W. K. Cumming Caroline High School Whitehurst Baltimore State Federation of Women’s Clubs Denton Club Hattie Dukes Eugene Anderson John T. Carter Larkin W. Glazebrook National Commission On Evangelism Protestant Episcopal Church Rotary Club E. G. Cooper Glazebrook John Jackson Wilmington Methodist Episcopal Church Ormond Wright Polly Graef Bethlehem Melony Seabreeze New York City Alice Spivy Texas Jesse Williams Ralph Williams Little Son New York Robert Butler I. E. Oberholtzer China J. E. Douglas Washington Wm. A. Smith L. W. Glazebrook H. J. Meussen Cranford N. J J. Ed. Nichols A. Miller Eva Ledley Easton Ruth Bell Minnie Hurley Cambridge George M. Russum Salisbury Sue K. Smith Philadelphia Samuel Griffin Gambrills Ella George

Revival at Bethel Church Goldsboro Md

Revival services at Bethel Pilgrim Holiness Church near Goldsboro begin Sunday November 15 at 7 pm with daily 7 30 pm sessions. Special three services on November 21 22 29 including Thanksgiving day at 10 am 2 30 pm and 7 pm. Anna Yost of Parkerford Pa will assist with music for two weeks.

Bethel Pilgrim Holiness Church Goldsboro Anna Yost Parkerford

Upland game ban ends at sunrise Monday for season

At sunrise Monday the ban on hunting upland game will be lifted for the season. At noon duck and other wild fowls hunters will be permitted to unlimber their guns for a thirty day shooting period. Federal regulations this year have curtailed the wildfowl season to a period extending from November 16 to December 15 instead of the usual season from November 1 to January 15.

Furnished West Virginia Winter Rental Offered for 3 Months

Tenant seeks three month winter lease in West Virginia with full furnishings and modern improvements. Apply to Mrs Mark Smith at 305 S 2nd St Denton MD for details and eligibility.

West Virginia Mark Smith S. 2Nd St Denton, Md

Funeral of William T. Tufft held in Preston church

Funeral services for William T. Tufft 75 of Preston were conducted Tuesday at the Methodist Episcopal Church with burial in the adjacent churchyard. The Rev T R Van Dyke and Rev T L Nugent officiated as Jr O U A M rites were observed for a deceased member. Tufft a lifelong Caroline County resident leaves a wife Elizabeth Dean Tufft of Preston and son Le Roy E. Tufft of Hurlock. a brother Rev Robert A. Tufft died a day earlier in Camden NY. A second note mentions church services and a sermon at Church of the Nazarene.

William T. Tufft Easton Methodist Episcopal Church T. R. van Dyke T. L. Nugent Jr. O Mary E. Roe Tufft Denton Zacharias Wilson Linchester Preston Elizabeth Dean le Roy E. Tufft Hurlock Robert A. Tufft Camden N. Y Robert A Charles Stevens Protestant Episcopal Church Church of the New Jerusa Williston Howard Melvin Commodore Carmina Emalene Wright J. E. Douglas Washington Douglas E. Lloyd Fooks

Local Church and Community News In Burrsville Area

Hobbs area notices report Reverend J H Mark and Mrs Mark attending Mrs Annie Raughley of Burrsville on a Wednesday afternoon. Raughley and daughter Miss Mary plan to move to Harrington. Mrs T H Towers to host Ladies Aid next Wednesday afternoon November 18 due to Thanksgiving holidays. Reverend J L Nichols of Milford delivered sermons. Reverend Turkington sang Monday. Helen Towers and Kitty Eastman of Washington College spent weekend with Mr and Mrs T H Towers. Mrs O J Chaffinch in charge of Christian Endeavor service tomorrow evening on the life purpose topic. Mrs Parker Barnes and her son visited her parents Mr and Mrs W E Hubbard. Andersontown Hobbs Community Club meets next Thursday afternoon at Church House. Mrs Tirzah Frazier spent last week with brother Mr J Bonney and family near Burrsville. Mr and Mrs Frank Davis and Mr and Mrs Carl Collison visited Wilmington friends recently. Mrs R J Ashe and children were guests of Mr and Mrs J H Dandy. Mr F N Smith and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Smith Edwards.

Nuttle Lumber & Coal Co Denton Minnie B. Todd Williston Axminster M. K. Newnam Burnice Flowers Henry Flowers Marcus Hook F. W. Kirwan Cole Allen’s K. Newnam Liden W. L. Jump Nanticoke River Vienna Trafic Gilpin’s Point Frank Stephens J. H. Mark Annie Raughley Burrsville Raughley Mary Harrington T. H. Towers J. L. Nichols Milford Turkington Helen Towers Kitty Eastman Washington College O. J. Chaffinch Christian Endeavor Service Parker Barnes Little Son Chester W. E. Hubbard Andersontown-Hobbs Church House Tirzah Frazier J. Bonney Frank Davis Carl Collison Wilmington R. J. Ashe J. H. Dandy F. N. Smith Smith Edwards Joseph Roche Jr Dover Assembly Hall Susan Milby Howard Milby Cordova Olivia Roe A. D. Quillen Roe Helen Boyd Philadelphia Noble Dhue Noble Shively Arthur Cahall Greensboro Alex Butler John Greenlee Lakeland Florida Ervin’s Chapel Mary Cahall Rebar Pennsylvania Frank Lane Maryland University J. F. Lane Vergie Cartwright Sallie K. Baynard Smyrna Walter Elliott Cambridge Ollie Coffin Trenton Normal School W. J. Murphy Virginia John Milby W. B. Sylvester

Marydel Hosts Card Evening and Choir Event

Marydel residents saw a cordial card party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. Tyson Heather featuring guests from nearby towns. Rev M E Wheatley from Middletown will lead a choir orchestra next Tuesday with a silver offering for benevolence. News includes local travels and visits by Ed Morris family to Florida, Miss Mildred Medford accepting a tutor post in New York, and other social updates from Dover to Newark and Hartly.

J. Tyson Heather E. J. Ross R. W. Ford Ruth Evans Wilmington E. T. Stense Millington E. W. Gillespie T. A. Geiser E. J. Stevens C. W. Anderson Austin Roberts Sadlersville M. E. Wheatley Middletown Ed. Morris Florida Carroll Sara Jacobs Lakeland Fla Mildred Medford New York E. D. Moore Dover T. H. Davis Bobby Heather Miss Somers Harry Smith Washington College Temple Smith Paul Newark Del Henry Davis Hartly

Hog Show at Maryland Experiment Station

Thirteen hog lots totaling 114 head will be shown at the swine feeding meeting at the University of Maryland Experiment Station beginning at 10 o clock Saturday November 14. Hogs used in two experiments with corn wheat pasture fish meal and minerals show important ration differences. Attendees may discuss results. a market hog judging contest will award a stockmans cane to the winner presented by the Maryland Stockmen's Association.

University of Maryland Experiment Station Maryland Stockmen’s Association

Community Federation Meeting at Ridgely Church

Last Thursday the County Federation met at the Methodist Church with autumn decorations. Mrs. Pearsaul chaired. Miss Beatrice Bowers welcomed attendees, and Mrs. John L. Whitehurst of Baltimore gave the main address. Memorials included the death of Mrs. Ada Laird and a report on county health finances.

Orphans Court in Caroline County Grants Several Estates

The Caroline County Orphans Court convened with Judges West Towers and Fleetwood. Executors and guardians were appointed for J Edward Coffin William H Perry David B Kinder and Thomas H Grace with probate and bond filings. Appraisers named and notices to creditors ordered. minor Mary E Johnson and petitioner Lillie Smith/ Mabel Colbourn completed withdrawals and releases.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Towers Fleetwood J. Edward Coffin Edward 2. Coffin J. Owen Knotts Thomas E. Weather John R. Murphy William H. H. Perry Ernest Volkart Charles B. Harrison J. Roland Chaffinch Calvert C. Merriken Mary E. Johnson Charles H. Kinder David B. Kinder Thomas H. Grace William J. Richards Sarah Grace Robert Fleetwood Marc Bryant Lillie Smith Mabel Colbourn Peoples Bank of Denton

Christmas Club Checks Soon To Go Out

The first of December will distribute about $20,000 in Caro line county to several hundred persons in amounts from 12.50 to 1,000. Banks close out Christmas Savings Clubs started last December 1 and begin new clubs. Members will be notified December 1 to 10 that accounts are credited and will be ready to check. Beginning December, new clubs start with 52 weekly deposits. The Christmas Savings Club plan was originated by the late Eastonian Charles Wrightson.

Caroline County Charles Wrightson Charles T. Wrightson

Coast Guard death follows service pistol wound in Hyland

Brooks Lare 21 of Smithville died Friday night in Hyland New Jersey from a bullet wound in the head fired with a .45 caliber service pistol. A Hyland physician ruled death as self-inflicted. He had enlisted a year ago in the Coast Guard and was to get a 20 day furlough. Survived by parents two brothers Palmer and Arthur two sisters Mrs Harland Clevenger Miss Altha Lare and half sister Mrs Sadie Slavinger all of Smithville. Funeral held Tuesday at Bloomery Church with Coast Guard military honors.

Brooks Lare John H. Lare Smithville United States Coast Guard Service Hyland N. J Lare Palmer Arthur Harland Clevenger Altha Lare Sadie Slavinger Coast Guard Service Bloomery Church S. L. Hanby

Local Social Notes From Adams Cross Roads Area

Adams Cross Roads reports Mrs Mary Johnson and the Slanson Trice party visiting Baltimore to see their daughter Gladys Pennypacker. Louise Wilson improves rapidly after appendectomy at Marshall Hospital Milford. John Morris of Greenwood spent part of last week with Mrs John Adams and relatives. Sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs Henry Lare and family. Ormond Wright of near Denton visited her parents here for two days. Brooks Lare funeral held at Bloomery Church with burial nearby. Marie Parker visited her parents during the weekend.

Mary Johnson Slanson Trice Earl Adams Baltimore Gladys Roland Pennypacker Louise Wilson Marshall Hospital Milford John Morris Greenwood John Adams Henry Lare Ormond Wright Denton Brooks Lare Bloomery Church Marie Parker

Funeral for Joseph Passapae Held in Denton

Funeral services for Joseph Passapae 78 who died suddenly while visiting his daughter in Baltimore were conducted at his sister Mrs. Mary Hutchinsons home on Friday morning Nov 6 at 11 oclock. He leaves a daughter Mrs J H Summerfield of Denton and a son and daughter Thomas and Jessie Passapae, both of Baltimore. Rev E C Hallman of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiated and interment followed in Denton cemetery.

Joseph Passapae Baltimore Mary Iutchinson J. H. Summerfield Denton Thomas Passapae Jessie Passapae E. C. Hallman Methodist Episcopal Church Denton Cemetery

Hillsboro Queen Anne PTA Meeting Planned

Hillsboro P T A will hold a meeting on Tuesday evening November 17 with officer elections for the year. All patrons and those interested in the school are urged to attend. Several local residents are noted as visiting and visiting guests are mentioned, including Gladys Gale and family, and Mrs. Willard Everett.

Hillsboro P. T. A Gladys Gale Baltimore Williams Delaplaine Turner C. M. Stelle C. M. Stelle Jr Sarah Stelle Wilmington John Holt Travers Earl Wathers William Uelfrich Ruth Trappe Edgar Blades Willard Everett Millsboro R. B. Thompson New York A. J. Brown B. L. Sheppard Wothers House

Community Club supper at High School auditorium

The Community Club hosts its annual supper in the High School auditorium on Saturday evening November 21 starting at 5 o'clock. Menu includes turkey dressing gravy sweet potatoes homing cole slaw fruit salad pickles jelly rolls biscuits and coffee. Cake pie and ice cream will be sold. Supper 60 cents and 25 cents. Master Billy Messix received a surprise birthday party from his parents last Monday with classmates and festive treats. Mrs. Laura Knotts plans a winter in Washington DC with her daughters Emily and Laura. Charles and Thurman Covey of Wilmington visited family. Messix and relatives in Cambridge. Mrs. Oscar Briscoe attended Armistice exercises in Cambridge. Mrs. K. M. Barnette spent the weekend in Baltimore.

Chuir Methodist Pearsaul Frank Flounders Max Chambers Preston Margaret Swing Ridgely Roy Tawes Beatrice Bowers Flounders Concord D. W. Davis Wrightson Harry M. Uollis Roland Fisher Denton Alfonso Boley Royal Oak Eastern Shore Federation John, L. Whitehurst Baltimore State Federation Church House New Land Maryland Eugene Stevens Anetta Fantz Charles van Lear Agnes Hurley Roland Hudson Harry Laird Roy. _Tawes Matthews Ridgely Cemetery Laird George Margaret Ruby Philadelphia Blanche Starkey McDonald Chester Maude Bandlow York Woman’s Home Missionary Society Ada Elsie Matthews Chestertown Kathryn Zeigler Anklesvar Surat India Church of the Brethren Zeigler Harry Zeigler Roy Cherry Menu Henzen Clarence Melvin Roland Logan James van Sant Sadler Weese Millington Andrew Mitchell Edna Detwiler Gelletly Pealiquor Addie Griffin W. F. Jackson Agion Moore Atlantic City Charles Samis Thomas Cooper Joyce Lew Lane Ecole Billy Messix Billy Laura Knotts Washington, D. C Emily Charles and Thurman Covey Wilmington Marion Covey Bernard Messix Cambridge Oscar Briscoe K. M. Barnette

Poultry visit boosts praise for Pinewood White Leghorns

American Corner J H Wolsieffer of Millville N J and Mr Sandford a New York poultry specialist toured Pinewood Poultry Farm to view Mrs O H Howard s prize White Leghorns which led the state six times in commercial flock average The judges praised the flock and Mrs Howard s breeders as up to standard The Ladies Aid meeting was postponed to Nov 18 at the home of Mrs Teen Trice and Mrs Lily Daffin Revival services begin Nov 15 at 7 30 p m led by Rev A W Betts all welcome

J. H. Wolsieffer Millville N. J

Smithson Homemakers Club meets at Mrs Worms home

Smithson Home Makers Club gathered at Mrs J Worms residence on a Wednesday afternoon. Miss Spafford sent two Andersontown Club members to assist. Next meeting set for the second Wednesday in December. Mrs Violet Patrick died in Easton Hospital from complications of diseases. Funeral at Harmony on Thursday afternoon with burial at Linchester cemetery. She leaves a husband and two young children. Mr Harry Hall and a Philadelphia friend visited Mr and Mrs M J Hall on Sunday. Miss Lena Worm left Friday for Reading Pa to take a position.

Smithson Home Makers Club J. Worm Linchester Cemetery Harry Hall Philadelphia Harold Dew M. J. Hall Lena Worm Reading

Tuberculosis Association To Hold Annual Dinner

The Maryland Tuberculosis Association will hold its annual meeting and dinner on Monday evening November sixteenth at the Rennett Hotel in Baltimore. J Owen Knotts Seal Sale Chairman for Caroline county announced the event with guest speaker Doctor Charles FP Wilinsky of Boston Mass Deputy Commissioner of Health in charge of Child Hygiene and Health Units. Numerous county representatives including seal sale chairmen nurses and health officers are expected to attend while reports from key leaders will be read by William B Matthews Samuel Wolman and Henry F Baker.

Maryland Tuberculosis Association Rennett Baltimore J. Owen Knotts Seal Sale Caroline County William B. Matthews Samuel Wolman Henry F. Baker

Wedding invitations printed with neatness and dispatch

The notice states wedding invitations and announcements are printed with care and prompt service, highlighting quality printing for celebrations and formal announcements.

Joseph Roche Jr. suffers injuries after Dover trip

Joseph Roche Jr. endured a painful accident en route from Dover to his home. His ear was damaged, leaving bruises and cuts, though he is reported much improved. The piece also notes community social visits and local residents traveling to relatives and events in nearby towns.

Williston Ladies Visit Sanatorium and Local Sites on Armistice Day

Mrs Clara I Rice and nephew Ad dison Welsh invited guests to visit Miss Julia Boezon at Pine Bluff Sanatorium where she expressed happiness and gratitude for flowers candy and fruit. The group also toured Parsons Home for the Aged and Cambridge on Armistice Day with several local families visiting Cambridge and Vienna for bridge opening and social calls. Weekend visits included Mrs Jack Coyle returning to Philadelphia and Mrs Elmer Wheeler with son from Baltimore.

Clara I. Rice Addison Welsh Jennie Crane Wm. Willoughby O. M. Hignutt Salisbury Julia Boezon Pine Bluff Sanatorium Miss .Boezon Roland Wheatley Roland McMahon O. G. Hignutt Charlotte Cambridge Wm. D. Uhler Hitchens Denton Vienna New Bridge Jack Coyle Philadelphia Mary Mae Ringe Elmer E. Wheeler Wm. Wheeler Baltimore Bennett Todd

Golden Gate Girls Band at Plaza This Week End

The Golden Gate Girls Band returns to The New Plaza Theatre Friday and Saturday November 13 and 14 with a modern stage show. The program also includes Fox Movietone romance Pair Warning, Our Gang Shiver My Timbers, and Mickey Mouse cartoons. Screenings begin nightly, plus Dirigible with Jack Holt Fay Wray and Ralph Graves, Monkey Business with the Marx Brothers, and Joe Cobb in person with Our Gang shorts. Richard Dix stars in The Public Defender.

Golden Gate Girls New Plaza Theatre Milford George O’brien Fox Movietone Our Gang Mickey Mouse Women’s Club of America Jack Holt Ralph, Graves Fay Wray Delaware Plaza Theatre Joe Cobb Chubby Joe Richard Dix The Public Defender

Greensboro area society notes highlight weddings and visits

Mrs Otis Morris of Ridge ly announces the marriage of Julia Morris to Paul Meredith on August 22 at Cape Charles Virginia with Rev Luther Poole officiating. The couple received a shower and serenade at their home with about thirty five friends. Numerous local and visiting residents are listed with weekend visits and travels to Wilmington Preston Philadelphia Wellsboro and Centreville. Club events and poultry show results are noted along with several birthdays and family gatherings.

Otis Morris Ridgely Julia Paul Meredith Cape Charles M. FE Luther Poole George Stevenson Dorothy Wilmington Stevenson Carroll Pippin Miss Mae John B. Beck Fof R. J. Raughley John T. Carter Eugene Anderson Denton Raughley Orivia Lee Metz D. Kirby Metz Olin Price Kenneth Price Wellsboro H. G. Smith Virginia Luff Helen Scott John Luff New Zealand Caroline S. D. Carrow L. R. Taylor Clayton Porter Lewis Jones Goldsboro Roy Glover Naomi Walls Baptist Pastorium J. C. Ledbetter Thurman Passwaters Billie John Passwaters Federalsburg Hilda Morgan Jack Alers Wyatt Lancaster Chester J. C. Russell Oscar Wyatt Josephine Moore N. A. Smith Centreville Jennie Hopkins White Sulphur Springs E. I. Seward M. B. Cooper Oscar Nichols John Nichols Cambridge Paul Rich Atlantic City N. J Charles Rich Coursey Edwards Mollie Bennett Ernest Cohee Mary Rash Cordova Walter Engram Burt Hobbs Carrie Baltimore Linwood Andrews Medford Gottwall Norristown Samuel C. Price Hobbs Medford Price W. Thomas Lockerman Wilkes- Barre A. W. Brumbaugh Thomas Knox Louise Swann John Wyatt Isabel Tuthill Virginia Sophia Howard Philadelphia Myrtie Pepper Easton

Mite Society thanks contributors for supper success

The Mite Society of Union M. P. Church expresses gratitude to everyone who helped make Wednesday evening’s supper a success. Unity Club schedules a 2 PM meeting next Wednesday the 18th at Mrs. R. G. Williams home in Denton. Visitors from Philadelphia and Wildwood noted among local gatherings.

Mite Society of Union M. P. Church Unity Club R. G. Williams Second St Fountain Ave Denton Calvert Harvey Philadelphia Charles Harvey Walter Parris Wildwood N. J John Parris Alfred Raughley W. T. Bullock Kent Island John Thawley F. Baynard

Alford Family Visit Highlights Local Stops

Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Alford and Mrs. D. H. Bryan spent the weekend with Baltimore friends and relatives. Miss Elizabeth Alford accompanied them from Newark Del. They visited Strayer's Business College where their daughter Miss Hattie is a student. Mrs. D. H. Bryan is in Wilmington visiting her granddaughter Miss Ruth Bryan for a few weeks.

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