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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1925
Page
5
Local shop ads note graveyard bargain items and new staff joining the radio department. Community events include Thanksgiving entertainments, church bazaars, oyster suppers, bake sales, and a revival in Bridgeville. Reports of deer hunting licensing, post office hours on Thanksgiving, and a memorial for late rail worker Mr. William Adams accompany notices of health and education events across Denton and surrounding towns.
The Ladies Circle plans a November 24 gathering at Mrs. Calvert C. Merriken’s home with assistance from Mrs. C. L. Walls and others. Various local residents are noted visiting relatives, attending funerals, or hosting guests across Denton and nearby towns.
Forty four Caro line schools averaged high attendance in October. Top performers include Caroline High and Denton Grammar, with Friendship and Howard's Rural, plus Castle Hall colored school earning banners for best attendance and library books.
The Maryland Tuberculosis Association launches the eighteenth annual Christmas Seals sale on November 26. Seals support tuberculosis combat efforts with the death rate halved over twenty years, saving about 120 thousand lives yearly. Over 125 thousand direct mail appeals will go out in Maryland, with 23 million seals allotted for 1925 to county branches. Caroline county retains seventy percent of its proceeds for local TB and public health work.
The funeral for W C Pastorfield who died suddenly on Armistice Day was held at his Seventh Street home Sunday afternoon. Rev Melvin E Wheatley of the Methodist Episcopal Church spoke of the deceased life and character. Caroline Council Jr O U A M had charge of services at the grave. Pallbearers were Lawrence Towers William S Norris Ernest G Cooper Alda P Whitby T Fred Towers and I Robert Fleetwood. A profusion of floral tokens and a large crowd testified to the esteem in which he was held.
John Tiller, a Black man charged with an attempted assault on a white girl near Millington, is jailed in Centreville. A mob of about 200 men stormed the prison that night but could not reach the steel cell. Tiller was moved to Baltimore the next day.
Greensboro and surrounding towns showcase a weekend of social visits as Annabelle Dulin hosts Miss Marietta Heather and other locals welcome relatives and friends. Guests include Beacom’s students James Butler and Paul Meredith, and residents from Wilmington Dover Harrington and Baltimore.
The article notes gatherings hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob W. Price for about seventy five Mite Society members at their home. It lists December at Hobbs with Rev. C. S. Marshall and several out of town guests, plus numerous visits from residents of Harrington Middletown Wilmington and Denton. Revival meetings are set to begin at Union M. P. Church with Rev. C. Marshall.
Henderson and Carroll Jones families near Wye Mills hosted guests from Felton. Philadelphia visitors included Sweeneys and Bowdles, with several locals receiving relatives from Swarthmore to Wilmington. Edith Merchant extended her stay in Wilmington as Rev. and Mrs. Sharpless visited town.
Chestnut Grove reports Mr and Mrs George Donovan hosting Rev and Mrs C H Atkins and daughter Gladys at supper. A box and variety social is planned at Chestnut Grove school house on Monday evening November 23. Ladies Aid enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at Mrs Andrew’s home. Miss Ruth Sullivan spent the weekend with Mrs Raymond Andrew. F J Wright advertises the latest bar pins.
The Community Club met at the Church House to discuss purchasing the Richards garage property now owned by Roger Ringgold for community use. After long debate the decision was tabled to the next meeting. Miss Knight of State College is invited for a Short Cuts in Sewing demonstration on November 23 at 2 pm.
Friends of Mr. Wesley Bower celebrated his birthday with a surprise party on Wednesday of last week. Numerous local residents and family members attended to share in the event.
Rev J M York of Baltimore preached here and at morning and evening services. Goldsboro choir to sing next Sunday at 7 30 pm. Sunday School teachers attended Millington convention. Anna Mitchell visited Delaware relatives. Sewing Circle hosted by Wallace Dennison. Schoolhouse musical drew crowd. A W Rownds from Camden and Mrs E Martin guests. Neese from Wilmington visiting. Alberta Ross and Clark Smith noted. G W Johnson visited Philadelphia. W J Murphy spent week in Philadelphia. Rev C R Curtis conducting ten day revival at Irvin's Chapel.
Mrs L H Thomas entertained Rev and Mrs Cummins of Vienna and Rev and Mrs Marshall at dinner Friday. Mrs Sarah Davis and sons plan wintering with daughter Mrs Alston Long of Church Hill. Frank and Sarah Davis visited Mrs Tirzah Frazier in Henderson Tuesday. C S Marshall hosted Mrs Laura Porter at Burrsville Sunday. Betty Johnston chosen to lead tomorrow's Christian Endeavor service. Mrs Sallie Porter of Ridgely staying with sister Mrs J R Starkey. G L Jopp butchered two hogs Wednesday, weights 41g and 437 pounds. Mrs L H Thomas hosted the Andersontown Hobbs Community Club Thursday. Mrs Sarah Davis spent Friday with Mrs M Merriken.
New Wal demar and Dickens charms offered by F. J. Wright feature white and yellow gold wrist watches.
The Ladies' Aid plans a bake and bazaar on December 4 and 5 featuring imported Japanese articles, hand made gifts, and friendly prices. Community events include church visits, Sunday School events, and a large Thanksgiving service at St. Paul's with multiple speakers.
The fall session of the Tri-State Packers Association drew over 250 members from Delaware Maryland New Jersey and nearby states in Salisbury with the biggest attendance in its history A D Rabedaugh University of Maryland seed expert presented a three year report on improving cannery crops A committee plans an exhibit at the National Canners convention in Louisville January 24 30 A storage in transit tariff proposal aims to stabilize canned food prices An all Maryland New Jersey Delaware traffic committee was formed The annual meeting will be January 12 13 in Philadelphia and adjourned with lunch at the Wicomico Hotel Nelson H Fooks of Preston is president and C M Dashiell of Princess Anne is secretary
Miss Helen Noble celebrated a birthday Friday evening November 13 at her home with many guests including Hilda Lord Mae Loeckerman Margaret Hines Marie Collins Addie Lord Alice Meredith Frances Orme Sally Vickery Edna Lord Mildred Noble Ruth Fountain Virgie Vickery Helen Noble Marie Cavender Ruth Noble and numerous other ites. After games refreshments were served everyone enjoyed the gathering and wished Miss Noble many more birthdays. The Ladies Aid Society of Chestnut Grove will hold an oyster supper in Cord boarding tent on Wednesday evening. Miss Hattie Everngain visited her parents. Mission Conference Holds Session in Baltimore led by Rev Herman Drews with papers read on inner missions and a standing resolution to sustain the conference. Rev Drews returnedTuesday noon.
Miss Knight a Maryland University of Maryland clothing specialist will visit Caroline County next week with an itinerary of four talks. At Ridgely Church House Monday at 2 p m she discusses Short Cuts. On Tuesday morning she meets at Concord Boarding Tent to present more on stitches. Wednesday at 2 p m the Bethlehem home of Mrs John Hopkins hosts Short Cuts and Finishes. Friday at 2 p m Harmony home of Mrs Belle Dean hosts Fancy Stitches and Finishes.
In the Orphans Court on Tuesday Judges Harper and Shawn presided as a range of estate matters were handled. Debts lists were examined and approved for Mary Gruwell as administratrix of Frank Jump. letters of administration granted to Isaac Harris and Fred R. Owens. appraisers named. Renunciations led to new administrations for John T. Harris and John R. Towers, with care taken to appoint appraisers. Final accounts and inventories were filed for Henry J. Dawkins and Henry Francis Trice estates. sales orders and disbursements approved. Numerous executors and administrators reported, with stock transfers authorized and creditors notified.
In loving remembrance of my dear father W. F. Liden who passed six months ago May 24 1925. The verse speaks of crossing the mystic shore and a family loss. Nellie signs as daughter and mentions memory and eternal rest.
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