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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1930

Page

5

County News Snippets From Saturday Morning Desk

Saturday Morning November 15 1930 items of news from all parts of the county under this head.

Local Denton ads and notices mix business with public health

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.

Conklin F. J. Wright Bullock and White Denton Waterman and Parker Nuttle Lumber and Coal Co Odoth Brown Harrington Delaware Johnson M. K. Newnam J. L. Everngam Allen’s Bullock and White's Timothy R. H. Stafford Burrsville Denton Journal George A. Timmons Gay Street H. W. Hughes Wright Apartments Main St A. G. Saulsbury Ridgely Caroline County Greensboro Federalsburg Epiphany Mission Preston St. Andrew's Mission St. Gertrude’s Academy Ross Howell West Denton Marshall Howard Howard Easton Howell Wilbert E. Downes Queen Anne’s Automobile Club of Maryland Caroline Kent Talbot Dorchester Cambridge Seagrave Denton Volunteer Fire Company

Social News and Upcoming Revival Services in Denton

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.

Whoopee to Play Reese Theatre Harrington Nov 17 18

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.

Reese Theatre jAnd Lower Delaware Eddie Cantor Cantor Ian New York Zion National Park Goldwyn Ziegfeld Reese Clara Bow Rube Goldberg Movietone Birthquake Ted Healy

Remembering J B Jones Dear Husband November 1923

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.

J. B. Jones

Metal garbage containers with lid for sale

Heavy galvanized iron metal garbage containers with lid for sale. Price $1.25. Contact M. K. Newnam in Denton, Maryland.

M. K. Newnam Denton, Md

County Extension News Dog Show Judges and Homemakers Club

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.

Caroline Frank Bradley Federalsburg T. Dukes Roe Denton Fox Hounds Joseph Brumbaugh Ridgely Hutzler Bros Miss. Shelby Ernestine Short Harriet Bess Butler Jean Gordon Barbara Cooper Ruby Faber Caroline Russell M. Allfather Kenneth Gelletty Kenneth Cooper Claude Jy Howard, Jr Rodney Holsinger J. H.nichols & Co Toemake Club iShort Tobey A. G.saulsbury Clifton Crouse Florence Mason Andersontown- Hobbs Federal Community Club Williston Unity

Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Meetings

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 Visits Friends in Philadelphia

Mrs Howard Thomas spent several days last week visiting friends in Philadelphia, returning with stories of local sights and hospitality.

Howard Thomas Philadelphia

Deaths and visits in Goldsboro and nearby towns

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.

Rebecca Melvin Alvin Melvin Will Frank Wilmington Mehairy Greensboro Grant DeWitt A. D. Quillen W. H. Quillen John Davis Collingswood N. J Joseph Roche, Jr Kent General Hospital Dover Del Verma Clark Marie Penn’s Grove Ladies Aid Society Assembly Hall H. C. Gruwell W. W. Sylvester Denton W. J. Murphy Calvin Elliott Ruth Walter Elliott Marion Jarman James Mullikin Howard Jarman Berlin James Cartwright Virgie Cartwright Alfred Saunders M. E. Smith New Jersey Stamford Conn Howard Thomas Harrington Alec, Butler Philadelphia

Maryland Bob-white Quail Banding Plan Launched

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.

Ei. Lee LeCompte Maryland Consignee State Game Department of Maryland Munsey Building Baltimore Game Commission of Pennsylvania Virginia

Seal Sale Chairmen To Annual Meeting

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.

Seal Sale Maryland Tuberculosis Association Baltimore Bennett Hotel William B. Matthews William H. Staub Henry F. Baker Kendall Emerson National Tuberculosis Association Saint Paul St Maryland

Twentieth Century Club to Hold Nov 18 Meeting in Bethlehem

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.

Twentieth Century Club Bethlehemion

Hillsboro Queen Anne Letter Christmas Box Traveled Missionary

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.

Order of Worship and Social News At Local Methodist Church

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

Marguerite Young Helen Chaffinch Helen George Mary Kilgallen Lillian Timmons Melvin Bennington Russell Flaharty Amos. Crouse Austin Swann Denton Thos. C. Jones Baltimore B. B. Brumbaugh Chalmers S. Brumbaugh Pauline Albertson State Young, Peoples Superintendent Salisbury Afr A. W. Bush Paul Howard Columbia University W. B. Parker F. A. Greaves Denton Methodist Episcopal Church George M. Neighbors Newark Del James M. Neighbors G. J. Hooker Sherman Seaford Roland Satterfield Ladies Aid Denton M. E. Church Hegeman’s E. T. Tubbs Tommy Slaser Chicago Richard Henning A. E. Delaney Methodist Church Willard Everett Hillsboro Shanzlin India Mr. Everett S. L. Hanby Concord E. C.haliman Hallman QO. A. Bartley Preston A. B. Frye Greensboro Bessie Spafford R. L. Tawes Harry Holsinger Harry Hemmons T. W. Jones Elsie Matthews Johnson Roy L. Tawes Henry Wilkinson I. E. Mason I. T. Saulsbury Robert Headley Strafford Elmer Cole Bridgetown Ridgely Ilda Orr Wilmington Miami Fla Harry Zeigler Jesus R. E. Fountain Roland Bloomfield N. J Wayne Lydia Pennington Philadelphia Houston Pennington Herbert Hammond Vernon Harry Swann Ellen Chester River Bridge Rev. R. L. Tawes and Company Cambridge John Hoffman Paul Hoffman John Swing Margaret Gladys Richards New Bridge Chestertown Frank Kibler Kelly Ness Henry Dallastown Anna Frances Seward Norman Mason L. S. Matthews Ada M. W. Wiley W. E. Matthews Smyrna Clifton Crouse Frank Zeigler Alice Bennington Samuel Laird Harry Delta A. B. Parsons Thompson Harrington A. W. Thompson Maggie McCloud Belle. Andrews Carroll Meredith Cooper Firemen’s Hall Will Rickards Helen Hollingsworth Church Hill Pennsylvania Ernest Jones Bennett Clayton Fred Sewell The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Mary Martin Liberia Milford Kline Nelson Beaven Lulu Beaven Florence Beaven Hendley Beaven Richard Beaven Hillsboro Community Club Ernest Spence Camden Norman Stevens Jacob Elliott Vernon Baker Mr. Baker Joseph Carroll Edna Flynn Ralph Holland Ella Pennington Robert Sawyer Lawrence Morris Ava Chance Mildred Tarbutt I. T. Sparklin Smith Frank Seward William Thompson New York Ralph Thompson Ralph and Robert Willis Penn’s Grove John Holt Guerney Tarburton Booker Queenstown Milton Beaven Howard Dadds Kent Island Mary Louise Dadds Chester Mary Rowe G. L. Wilson Clifton Hicks Easton Geo. B. Stewart Methodist Episcopal Church South A. McNeer Workers’ Council of the Howard Flowers Emma Short Clifford Cortleyou Miriam Gale Oscar Brisboe Mabel Eley Howard Eley Horace Morgan Aileen Barton Hill Anthony Centreville Howard Knotts Oeelee Tods

Preston church announcements and events preview

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.

Church of the New Jerusalem Jonathan Williston Edgar Wrightson Everest Newnam Elizabeth Phillips J. T. Dennis Schanzlin India Bethesda Methodist Episcopal Church H. M. Hollis Carmine Philadelphia Preston Cambridge Ella Nichols W. J. Bonner

Annual Roll Call of The Red Cross in Caroline County

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.

Red Cross American Red Cross Caroline County Federalsburg Harry W. Davis Denton F. R. Owens Preston Naomi Wright Hillsboro H. W. B. Rowe Greensboro Goldsboro Henderson Goon National Tuberculosis Association The Tuberculosis Association

County Firemen Meet in Denton Nov Meeting

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.

Caroline County Federalsbureg Preston Greensboro Ridgely Denton E. D. Kimmey Denton Fire Company F. W. Kirwan J. Raymond Charles Federalsburg Del-Mar-Va Fulton Noble Joe Snowberger Ridgely Fire Company Caroline County Association Kimmey

Williston Club Meeting Invites Local Members

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.

Williston Denton James W. Thawley Roland Wheatley Merritt Wheatley Oxford Valley Katherine D. Clark William A. Leffingwell Philadelphia

Honor Roll List For Caroline High School Students

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.

Caroline High School 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 Virgil Ellet Irene Wright Frances Hignutt Roberta Hake Caroline Greenly Sophmores Robert Seese Allen Russell Harry Nuttle Robert Middleton Gregg Everagam Alice Blough Jean Kauffman Lynnie Lord Winifred Towers Clara Wier Eleanor Wilson 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 Ith Grade William Jump Reese Brown Robert Ashe Jane Bryant Doris Kern Betty Woodward

Harvest Home and Homecoming at Wesley M E Church Burrsville

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.

Wesley M. E. Cchurch Whites Church Gordon Gardner Marvel Rehoboth Del R. H. Thawley Wesley E. Thawley Denton Howard Parris Wm. Whist Drexel Hill R. H. Stafford W. T. Bullock Baltimore Harvest Home Union M. P

Orphans Court Proceedings in Caroline County

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.

Orphans’ Court Caroline County West Harper and Shawn Samuel G. Nuttle Ellenor Pinkine John H. Fletcher W. Brewster Deen Sophie Fletcher C. Fulton Noble J. Frank Ledman Marion L. Beck Josiah A. Beck George W. Beck J. Roland Chaffinch H. Earle Smith Ellen A. McElwain Katherine McElwain Elizabeth J. McElwain Rosalie Williams Leona Johnson

DeMolay Parents Day Service in Denton Episcopal Church

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.

Episcopal Church Denton Francis Kirwan L Order of DeMolay Order Ofvents Sadlersville Quartet Baltimore

Social visits and church services across communities

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.

Ernest Ackerman Johnson Baltimore Dora Everett Samuel Buckey Dundalk Edna Cahall J. F. Raughley Longfellow Greensboro Ella Bowen George Davis Kenton Del Sallie Baynard Smyrna William H. Kinnamon Mollie Diggans Queen Anne William Kinnamon Baxter Roberts Hockessin Kate O. Knotts

All porcelain Frigidaire offer in Denton Maryland

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.

M. K. Newnam Denton, Md

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