Denton Journal Notices and Community Events
Local notices from the Denton Journal list apartment rentals in Sparks Apartments Denton Md and a modern 5 room house with garage. Also upcoming meetings for Delmarva Camp and Christian Comrades bake sale, 4 H Club fundraiser, and Almanac orders. Obituaries include Mrs Rhoda Amelia Bennett and Mrs Helen Smith Meredith with funeral details. Funeral notices for C Clarence Deen and details of local theater Free Matinee for school children.
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WFBR
Sparks
Denton
Wm. D. Taylor
Theis Motor Co
Nuttle Milling Company
Denton Journal
Journal
Delmarva
Salisbury
Christian Comrades
Denton M. E
Townsend’s
Denton 4-H
College Park
Denton M. E. Church
Townsend's
Market Street
Wm. A. Roe
Burrsville
Greensboro
T. Alan Goldsborough
Post Office Department
Liberty Street
Federalsburg
Maryland
Goldsborough
Rhoda Amelia Bennett
Cornelius Bennett
Baltimore
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Cabin Kids
Dentonia Theatre
Helen Smith Meredith
C. Norman Meredith
Meredith
Caroline County
George F
Mary Ida Smith
Franklin Bailey
Christ M. P. Church
Hillcrest Cemetery
Charles Tull
Bernice
Donald
Harold
Bruce
Raymond Noble
Arthur McMahan
Harry Collins
Mary Morris
Thomas Nichols
Lee Smith
Edward Broadbent
Wilmington
Del
Earl Smith
Harrisburg
Raymond Smith
Clarence Deen
Fowling Creek
Armistice Day Social at Mrs Doerr home Concord
The Comrade Class of Concord M E Sunday School hosted a tea on Armistice Day from 2 to 5 pm at Mrs Bessie Doerr’s home with Mrs Cornelia Carroll assisting. Guests and members were entertained with poems songs games and a Red Cross nurse role mime.
Church Notices and Upcoming Services in Local Congregations
Local church notices list Sunday sermons and services for multiple congregations. Rev M S Andrew preaches both services on Nov 21 with a Thanksgiving theme. other pastors and speakers include Rev Norman A Leese and Mr W Newton Long. Community revival, Sunday School times, Epworth and Junior Leagues, and joint Thanksgiving Day services are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Andrew
Epworth League
William Horsey
Methodist Protestant Church
Norman A. Leese
Weekend Masses In Denton And Ridgely Churches
Mass times for Sunday November 21 set at St Elizabeths Denton 10 am and St Benedicts Ridgely 8 30 am Confessions at St Benedicts Saturday 7 pm and Sunday 7 45 am Bake sale by St Elizabeths ladies at Mayers Shop next to Beauty Parlor Market street Saturday morning November 20 featuring cakes pies rolls biscuits baked beans potato salad eggs dressed poultry.
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St. Elizabeth's Church
Denton
St. Benedict’s Church
Ridgely
Mayer’s
Market Street
Local social notes recount area visits and host gatherings
Mrs Blanche Perry and Aleen and Mrs Alice Willoughby attended a Thursday evening at Rev J T Baynard. Easton visitors Mr and Mrs George Mulder and others spent a Sunday with Willoughbys. The Perrys, Robt Clark Federalsburg, hosted Aleen. W S McCarty hosted Camden relatives and G McCarty of Easton last Sunday. Various others visited friends in Philadelphia and Wilmington, including Miss Gladys Therioff, Miss Josephine Quidas, and Miss May Willoughby.
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Blanche Perry
Aleen
Alice Willoughby
J. T. Baynard
George Mulder
S. Harding
Lee Price
Easton
Alonzo Willoughby
C. L. Perry
Robert Clark
Federalsburg
W. S. McCarty
Camden
N. J
G. McCarty
Austin Longacre
Wilmington
G. Snell
May Willoughby
Messrs
Frank and
Kenneth Collins
Washington
C. F. Collins
Harvey Engle
Josephine
Revival Services Continue At Local Church
Hobbs Harry J Nuttle and Dickinson College friends visited his parents Mr and Mrs H H Nuttle this week and returned to school Wednesday Revival meetings persist with Rev Bunce on Thursday and Rev Turkington on Friday Mrs F N Smith and Miss Catherine Towers visited Mrs G L Blades Burrsville Rev E C Graham Accomac Va dined with Rev and Mrs Ziba Adams Master Alan Moore stayed with Master Russell Hubbard Wednesday Mrs F E Davis to host Ladies Aid next Wednesday afternoon Mrs C E Cornelius visiting relatives Fort Edward New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Nuttle
Dickinson College
H.H. Nuttle
Bunce
Turkington
F. N. Smith
Catherine Towers
G. L. Blades
Burrsville
E. C. Graham
Measure of Life Through Spiritual Touch Quote
A brief reminiscence of Mary Baker Eddy’s assertion that spiritual contact expands life as yeast lifts bread, highlighting the faith perspective on growth and inspiration. The line underscores personal transformation through religious influence and inner uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Baker / Eddy
Weekly Ridgely News Letter Highlights Local Socials
Ridgely P T A party at the fire house drew attendees from Ridgely and Denton and netted fifty dollars. Prizes were awarded to numerous residents for high scores in various games, followed by reports on the Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting, a car crash near North East, and community fundraising efforts for Easton Emergency Hospital.
Denton Business Men to Meet on Nov 22 for Christmas Decorations
Representatives of various Denton businesses are requested to meet at 7 o clock next Monday evening November 22 at Newnam's Store to discuss and arrange the town's Christmas lighting and decorations.
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Denton
Newnam
Massive Salisbury blaze destroys department store and damages others
A wind fueled fire last Thursday wiped out Montgomery Ward's main building and damaged Feldman Brothers warehouse in Salisbury. Firemen from nine towns battled the flames, with about 100 firefighters using ten hoses to prevent spread while power was shut off and traffic directed. Estimated damage placed near 50 thousand dollars as crews fought from bridges and waterfront positions.
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Salisbury
Montgomery Ward
Main Street
Feldman Brothers
Fruitland
Berlin
Hebron
Delmar
Parsonburg
Snow Hill
Willards
Princess Anne
Camden Street
RAZZING THE RAILROADS IN CHICAGO MEETING
A July 1930s account notes 222 railroad association members meeting in Chicago to vent over receiverships and taxation. It contrasts old and new tax burdens with wage pressures to argue the present plan worsens control and may push railroads back to government aid while ICC oversight remains. It recalls past abuses and calls for reform without endorsing current policies.
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Association
Chicago
J. E. Jones
Observer of
National Affairs
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Congress
John J. Esch
Adams Cross Roads Obituary and Social Notes
Mr. Joseph Spence passed away Tuesday morning expressing the family’s sympathy. Nearby residents and relatives, including Miss Minnie Adams and Mr. Winnie Graham from Wilmington, visited, while Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Martin of near Bridgeville dined with Fred Fountain’s family. Herman Fountain of Pennsylvania visits while Earle Robinson called on the Fountains. Edna Adams returned home after a week with sisters as Reese Adams and daughter spent Monday with his parents.
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Spence
Joseph Spence
Minnie Adams
Winnie Graham
Wilmington
John Adams
Hugh Martin
Bridgeville
Fred Fountain
Herman Fountain
Pennsylvania
Earle Robinson
Fred Payne
Edna Adams
Reese Adams
Quotes on truth, love, and opportunity from Penn and Bacon
A compact pair of maxims. William Penn cautions against reporting harm without solid cause, while Francis Bacon argues risk favors pursuing opportunities. The sayings emphasize integrity and proactive wise action in personal and ethical matters.
Birth of a son noted for Hillsboro Queen Anne area
Mr and Mrs Urban Bowman of Washington announce the birth of a son on November 16 at South General Hospital Baltimore Rev Charles W Spry attended a Dover District Ministerial Association meeting in Georgetown and Mrs Spry visited her sister near Delmar The Ladies Aid of Ebenezer M E Church met at Hillsboro M E parsonage with Mrs Palmer Pippin and Mrs C W Spry as hosts Several local couples and families hosted or visited others including Mr and Mrs Henry Fleming of Wilmington Mr and Mrs Francis Fleming and daughter Jean Mrs Susie Thompson and son William visited Mrs Thoms Garrison in Cheswold Del Janet Breeding and Jane Snyder of Stevensville were weekend guests of Genevieve and Ruth Spry Jay F Spry of Baltimore visited Rev and Mrs C W Spry Philip Eaton and family spent the weekend in Philadelphia Others noted at various visits and gatherings.
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Urban Bowman
Washington
Frank Fleming
South General Hospital
Baltimore
Charles W. Spry
Dover District
Georgetown
Spry
Norman Nelson
Delmar
Ebenezer M. E. Church
Hillsboro
M. E
Queen Anne Community Club Sets Bake Day and Reports Charities
The Queen Anne Community Club met Tuesday night and planned a bake for Wednesday the 24th. The welfare committee reported 102 fruit jars delivered to the Children’s Home and Old Ladies’ Home in Easton. Various local residents are noted visiting relatives and attending events in Baltimore and Centreville.
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Old Ladies
Easton
Elwood Leonard
J. M. York
Missionary Institute of the Baltimore
Trinity Church
Baltimore
Isabelle Barton
Washington
Byron Barton Jr
Byron Barton
Harry Clark
Elaine Murphy
John Taylor
Wilmington
Horace Morgan
Centreville
Youth Council of Christian Religion
S. F. Culver
Hebron
Jake Morgan
Too Many Taxes Reforms Face Senate and Public Pain
Discussion of proposed changes to the undistributed profits tax notes Senate rejection and subsequent compromises. The piece argues higher living costs from taxes harm the poor most, with 20 percent price rises over three years and rents rising sharply. It warns taxpayer burdens fall hardest on the common people, while the rich can shield themselves.
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Congress
Senate
Europe
Revival guests fill Wesley Church and area homes
Evangelists Rev Estella Gibbon and Carl Gibbon from Pennsville NJ conduct revival at Wesley Church. They are hosted by multiple locals including Rev Ira Crum and Alfred Raughley. Weekend visitors include Ernest Knotts and J W Price, with more locals hosting and social visits noted.
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Estella
Carl Gibbon
Pennsville
N. J
Wesley Church
W. H. Wright
Ira Crum
Howard Hopkins
Henry Stafford
Alfred Raughley
G. L. Blades
Ziba Adams
Hobbs
Henry Walters
Ernest Knotts
Chester
J. W. Price
Kenneth Cleaves
Georgetown
Enos Cleaves
Harold Hopkins
Stoward Hopkins
Waneda Laney
Wilmington
C. N. Fountain
Edwin Baker
Clarence Voss
Philadelphia
Fall Rally for 4-H Clubs Held at Concord
The Baise Organization of 4-H Clubs nears completion for 1937 38 as Fall Rally and Achievement Day unfold at Concord on Saturday November 20. Clubs listed include Andersontown Chestnut Grove Denton Hillsboro Greensboro Ridgely and Ridgeely with activities in nature sewing clothing and home making. Demonstrations feature homemade cosmetics and practical crafts with plans to organize Federalsburg and Sheppard's Church clubs this month.
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Concord
Andersontown
Anna Rachel Willis
Harry Willis
Chestnut Grove
Virginia Dew
Harold Dew
Denton
Emma Ott
Frank Zeigler
Mary Zeigler
Raymond Fifield
Denton—Little Workers
Ida Mae Cawley
Howard Mezick
Hillsboro
Marjorie Baker
Vernon Baker
Dorothy Jones
Esther Skinner
Greensboro
E. J. Pearson
Ridgely
Freda Marie Dodd
William Richards
Ridgeely
June Lynch
Harold Hafer
Federalsburg
Sheppard’s Church
Preston Lodge Members Attend Scornhusking and Socials
Preston residents are listed for a scornhusking at Bonnie Blink Maryland and various social events. Names include Roland Towers W J Bonner Howard Harris Harry B Wright E L Fooks plus others at bridge suppers visits and family weekends in Easton Baltimore and Lancaster. County Field Ball champions 7 to 6 over Greensboro are noted.
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Preston Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Bonnie Blink
Cockeysville
Messrs
Roland Towers
W. J. Bonner
Howard Harris
Harry B. Wright
E. L. Fooks
Holsinger
Valley Forge
Philadelphia
Betty Patchett
Alice Jane Covey
Audrey Lee Chambers
Irta Mills
Paul van Dyke
A. T. Blades
Mecklenburg Riding and Hunt Club
Easton
Josephine Berry
Marinello Beauty Culture School J
Baltimore
S&s. W. Berry
Lloyd Brodes
Hilda Mae Bonner
Elwood Walker
Mary Booth
Hartford
Conn
Burton Proctor Jr
Preston
Greensboro
Luke Amato
Amato
Gilbert O’connor
Russell Marker
Easton Hospital
Creighton Carmine
General Federation Institute
Avalon Theatre
H. Steiff
Ray Poole
Wm. Wrightson
Max Chambers
Jas. Thornton
Crisfield
C. Fulton Noble
Emory Bower
T. L. Nugent
Lancaster
Social and family notes from local residents
Ridgely Mrs Jessie Ruggles entertained at bridge at the home of Mr and Mrs T W Jones. Mrs J W McKnott of Sadlersville spent from Thursday to Saturday with Mrs Emma Jackson. Mrs D Thompson Swing and Mrs David M Swing were Wilmington visitors last Wednesday. Mrs Olin Porter entertained her nephew Donnie Bowdle of Easton Monday and Tuesday. Mrs Ima Cooper of Wilmington visited her sister Mrs M C Meredith last Saturday. Mr Charles Kline is spending the week with his daughter Mrs Nelson Bowdle in Easton. Mrs Myrtle Friedell Porter is ill with pneumonia in Harrington Del. Mrs Rachel McKenney is suffering from a fall last week. Mrs Glenn Rennie entertained her mother Mrs Charles Herzog this week.
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Ridgely P.T. A
Ridgely
Denton
R. E. Adams
Wm. Davis
Frank Flounders
Ruth Gretzinger
Paul Hemmons
C. L. Herzog
Nerbert Jones
C. D. Lynch
Clement Noble
Glenn Rennie
A. O. Saulsbury
Margaret Saulsbury
Sarah Covey
Dudley Davis
Theodore Orme
Gerald Pine
Hattie, Shockley
Talmadge Strong
W. G. Towers
Earle White
Benjamin Willis
Lee Dolan
Maplewood
N. J
H. F. Hafer
Ruth Bickling
Virginia Thawley
Doris Woodward
Charles L. Herzog
Olin Porter
Mulford
Joy Hoffman
Ruth Beauchamp
Bobby Davis
T. W. Jones
Madge Thomas
Mary Wharton
Iome Missionary Society
Ella Swann
Reed
Walter Moore
H. B. Laird
Elsie Matthews
Frank Seward
Carey Callahan
Mallory Winstead
Mary Knott
Marion Callahan
Baltimore
Easton
Sadie Smith
T. L. Day
Rome
New York
Harry Robinson
Harold Roe
Miss Stafford
Miss Donovan
Walter Clinover
Harvey Robinson
Federalsburg
Library Committee
Harry Gannon
Williston
Clarence Ringgold
Newark
Del
Bernard Ringgold
Marion Stoops
Clinton Stoops
James Wilson
Elma Wilson
J. A. Mitchell
Edna Detwiler
Joanne
Billy Mitchell
Daisy Wilson
Woods
Elsmere
Frank Klotz
William Bailey
Bel Air
Harry Bailey
Albert White
Elizabeth Wilson
Newport
W. E. Habbart
Claymont
J. H. Roche
Carleton Lane
Davis Wilson
Cambridge
Nelson Rickards
Jessie Ruggles
Bridge
J. W. McKnott
Sadlersville
Emma Jackson
D. Thompson Swing
David M. Swing
Wilmington
Donnie Bowdle
Ima Cooper
M. C. Meredith
Charles Kline
Nelson Bowdle
Myrtle Friedell Porter
Harrington
Rachel McKenney
Charles Herzog
Narrow escape after train destroys truck in Goldsboro
Everett Wheeler and Lawrence Thornton with Mrs. Wheeler rode a milk truck hit by a southbound Pennsylvanian train at Goldsboro. They were hospitalized briefly then released. Thornton suffered multiple injuries while Wheeler and Mrs. Wheeler had minor hurts. The wreck, on track owned by R H Wright of Greensboro, forced another engine to haul the train to Oxford. Nearby, an earlier Delmar crossing crash wounded four.
Ladies Circle serves supper in Sunday School room
The Ladies Circle of the M. E. Church will serve a portion supper in the Sunday School room December 2 beginning at 5 p m. Get your trespass notices at The Journal Office. For Rent and For Sale signs also on hand.
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M. E. Church
Journal Office
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