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Saturday Morning November 15 1930 items of news from all parts of the county under this head.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1930
Page
5
Saturday Morning November 15 1930 items of news from all parts of the county under this head.
A Denton page features ads for pens watermen and fuels from F. J. Wrights M. K. Newnam and Nuttle Lumber Co plus listings for Johnsons wax Frigidaire and car inspection. Also reports disease cases in Caroline County a school benefit card party and crime and accident items including a shooting and a gunning incident with a fire engine fire on the way to Cambridge and Armistice Day parade coverage.
Miss Marguerite Young hosted a Sunday turkey dinner for her birthday with a list of guests. Upcoming Methodist revival services run November 16 through 23 led by Rev. Thos. C. Jones of Baltimore. Also notes on travel, hospital visits, bridge supper, bake sale, and local visits in Denton and nearby towns.
Reese Theatre to premiere the musical riot Whoopee starring Eddie Cantor as part of a major week. The production, a Goldwyn Ziegfeld collaboration, features lavish outdoor scenes at Zion National Park and nearly two million dollars spent on its spectacle. Clara Bow stars in Her Wedding Night on Nov 19 20. Rube Goldberg’s Soup To Nuts with Ted Healy and the Racketeers plays Nov 21 22.
In sad remembrance of my dear husband J B Jones who died November 6 1923. Seven years pass yet my loneliness grows. I recall our happiness and care and long for the day when we shall understand why our plans were broken and why songs ceased.
Heavy galvanized iron metal garbage containers with lid for sale. Price $1.25. Contact M. K. Newnam in Denton, Maryland.
County extension notes list dog show judges Frank Bradley Federalsburg Md T Dukes Roe Denton Md and others with beagles setters and hounds. A hundred ten women of Homemaker clubs met at Parish House Denton for a semi annual gathering with a style show rug demonstrations and exhibits from eight to fifteen items per club.
Last week at the Methodist Church in Ridgely a Chautauqua style program featured Rev Willard Everett from Hillsboro and Dr Shanzlin of India speaking on religion and missionary work. Local committees elected officers and Set upcoming events including a December 4 play and a Friday playtime.
Mrs Howard Thomas spent several days last week visiting friends in Philadelphia, returning with stories of local sights and hospitality.
Mrs. Rebecca Melvin, 78, died at her grandson Alvin Melvin's home after years of poor health. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mehairy officiating. interment in Greensboro cemetery. Various locals and visitors are noted, including trips to Penns Grove New Jersey and Dover Delaware, plus social gatherings and family visits across the area.
State Game War den head Ei LeCompte announces March 31 1930 release of 10560 bob-white quail in Maryland to promote propagation. Leg bands reading State Game Department of Maryland were sent to consignors and collectors urged to forward bands to Baltimore to track migration, with similar bands used by Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Seal sale chairmen, nurses, and health officers from all auctions of the state attend the Maryland Tuberculosis Association annual dinner in Baltimore on November 18 at the Bennett Hotel. Reports by Matthews Staub and Baker. address by Kendall Emerson. A pre-dinner seal sale conference at 900 Saint Paul St plans the 24th annual campaign for Thanksgiving. Maryland is allotted 35 million Christmas Seals with mail drives common in counties.
The Twentieth Century Club will meet all day at the Community House in Bethlehem on November 18. Morning sewing is planned with a demonstration by Miss Spafford in the afternoon. Members are urged to attend and bring a contribution for the midday lunch.
News items from the Twin Towns along the Tuckahoe noting the Methodist Sunday School gave a Christmas box to Miss Mary Martin to Liberia, with toys clothing books and a purse. Mary Martin will reach Liberia around Christmas after leaving Tuckahoe Neck on November 4. Local socials, visits, entertainments, and church events are summarized with multiple households and towns mentioned.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South led worship with Sunday School at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30 pm A Workers Council meeting of the Sunday School met Thursday night Mrs Howard Flowers hosted a bridge luncheon Saturday afternoon Seven stables and several out of town guests attended Emma Short visiting Baltimore now with daughter Mrs Clifford Cortleyou Harrington Miriam Gale of Hillsboro visited aunt Mrs Oscar Bris boe for supper Mabel Eley of Easton visited her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Howard Eley this week Horace Morgan and children visited friends in Secre tary on Sunday Aileen Barton spent the weekend with aunt Mrs Hill Anthony Centreville Howard Knotts of OEELEE TODS visited friends in town last Sunday
Preston at the church of the New Jerusalem holds Sunday service at 11 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:15 a.m. with theme The Open Door and lesson Jonathan's Victory. Williston hosts a young people meeting at 7:30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Edgar Wrightson and Mrs. Everest Newnam. Elizabeth Phillips and Mrs. J. T. Dennis prepare the program. Bethesda Methodist Episcopal Church featured Rev. Schanzlin of India. Mrs. H. M. Hollis visits Philadelphia with her mother, Mrs. Carmine. Armistice Day visitors in Cambridge and Mrs. Ella Nichols visiting her daughter Mrs. W. J. Bonner.
The Caroline County Red Cross begins its annual roll call Tuesday and will close on Thanksgiving Day. District chairmen are Federalsburg Mrs. Harry W. Davis Denton Mrs. F. R. Owens Preston Miss Naomi Wright Hillsboro Mrs. H. W. B. Rowe Greensboro Dr. O. W. Barton Ridgely Mrs. John Swing Marydel Mrs. Harry Dailey Goldsboro and Henderson chairs to be named soon. An agreement with the National Tuberculosis Association keeps Roll Call and Seal Sale separate with dates Armistice Day to Thanksgiving for Roll Call and the day after Thanksgiving for Seal Sale. The county chapter will not solicit after Thanksgiving Day.
Caroline County Volunteer Firemen Association held its regular meeting in Denton last Friday. Chief Joe Snowberger of Ridgely presided with vice president J Fulton Noble and treasurer Irvin Brumbaugh present. Several speakers urged cooperation and progress of local fire groups.
Williston Community Club to meet in Denton at Mrs. James W. Thawley home next Thursday at two o clock. Roland Wheatley visiting nephew Merritt Wheatley in Oxford Valley PA. Katherine D Clark and William A Leffingwell visiting relatives in Philadelphia.
Caroline High School announces Honor Roll recipients across classes. Senior High includes Covey Brown William Jones Charles Moore Forbes Whistler Earl Wright Elizabeth Wine Salome Summers Mildred Flaharty Lillian Dean Olive Butler Winnie Barber Mary E Alburger. Juniors list Virgil Ellet Irene Wright Frances Hignutt Roberta Hake Caroline Greenly. Sophomores include Robert Seese Allen Russell Harry Nuttle Robert Middleton Gregg Everagam Alice Blough Jean Kauffman Lynnie Lord Winifred Towers Clara Wier Eleanor Wilson. Junior High 8th Grade Stewart Wright Geo Wilson Parker Stone Norman Seese Robert Emerson Ellen Chaffinch Alma Dean Mary Gelletty Emma Hollister Margaret Knotts Charlotte Pastorfield Elizabeth Satterfield Doris Woodie Elsie Wright. 9th Grade William Jump Reese Brown Robert Ashe Jane Bryant Doris Kern Betty Woodward. Envelopes sized for Mrs calling card and invitations.
Harvest Home and homecoming observances noted at Wesley M E Church on Sunday November 16 with Sunday school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am an extra speaker. A similar service planned at Whites Church at 2 30 pm. Reports of recent district meetings and local social visits follow with regional guests and parish activities across Burrsville and nearby towns.
The Caroline County Orphans Court met in regular session with Judges West Harper and Shawn. Samuel G Nuttle filed an interest account and first and final account of administration for Ellenor Pinkine. W Brewster Deen proved and admitted John H Fletcher will to probate. Letters testamentary granted to Sophie Fletcher. Bond approved. creditors notice ordered. appraisers named. Marion L Beck will admitted to probate. Joseph A Beck and George W Beck named executors. Bond approved. notice to creditors published. Ellen A McElwain will admitted to probate. Katherine McElwain named executrix. Elizabeth J McElwain will admitted to probate. no letters granted. Rosalie Williams executrix of Leona Johnson estate filed interest and final accounts.
DeMolay members plan a church march and service at 11 a.m. Sunday November 16 in the Episcopal Church, Denton, arranged by Rev Francis Kirwan. On Friday November 21 the second public installation of Denton Chapter officers will feature the Sadlersville quartet and a degree team from Baltimore with refreshments after the 9 45 program.
Mr Ernest Ackerman and friend Mr Johnson of Baltimore visited Mrs Dora Everett on Monday and Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Samuel Buckey and daughter of Dundalk spent last week with her mother Mrs Edna Cahall. J F Raughley and family visited Longfellow's of Greensboro last Sunday. Sunday School is at 10 am and preaching at 7 30 pm. Mrs Ella Bowen visits George and Mrs Davis in Kenton Delaware. Mrs Sallie Baynard of Smyrna spent last week with Mr and Mrs William Kinnamon. Mrs Mollie Diggans of Queen Anne visits her sister Mrs William Kinnamon. Mr Baxter Roberts of Hockessin Delaware visits Mrs Kate O Knotts.
M K Newnam of Denton Maryland advertises an all porcelain Frigidaire priced at 178.60 with payment options including cash or installments over one or two years. The note highlights flexible plans and local sale terms.
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